Broadcaster: During his teaching in Bodh Gaya, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the jewel of all, said to have received permission and support from his two tutors to give up his worship of Dholgyal (Dorje Shugden). In this regard our report Pasang Dhonden explains you:
Pasang: Before His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the supreme leader of Tibetan politics and religion, granted ordination of Bikshus and empowerment of Avalokiteshvara in the morning to devotees from twenty thousands to thirty thousands, he gave instruction and introduction on Dorje Shugden. At that time he explained clearly on the distorted information among the public:
Dalai Lama: Some are saying that the Dalai Lama has changed his mind after the demise of his two tutors. When they were alive, I explained them everything about my investigating and renouncing the worship of Dholgyal. They agreed. Ling Rinpoche said it was very good and had been very clean. Ling had no connection at all. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche said that there was no mistaken in my way of investigating, and that it must have a purpose and reason. When I renounced the worship comfortably, I have informed [my] two tutors. They agreed and I was granted permission and support. [there is a report] as if I have changed my mind after two tutors passed away. The reality is what I have just said.
When people in Tibet aware of my ban on worshipping Dholgyal, there is saying that that this is not the intention of the Dalai Lama; the Dalai Lama imposed a ban in order to appease Nyingma; and that this is politics. It is no true. My intention is pure. Therefore, I have to explain when the decision I took with pure intention is being distorted.
Be it in China or in Taiwan. Similarly in China, a section of Dholgyal follower are seem to be adopting many methods and efforts these days. In particular, Chinese government found the ban imposed by the Dalai Lama as necessity, and she provides an especial support to Dholgyal followers. Monasteries in Tibet which gave up the worship meanwhile are encouraged not to give it up, but to worship. It is little bit conflicting. It became a political issue. Therefore I thought to explain clearly to you, Chinese Dharma friends here.
Whether it be in it in India, or in Tibet, majority, however, believes my explanation through exhaustive investigation. The public’s stand is wonderful. Thank you! As for the monks of [Gelukpa] monastic establishment, you are very good. It is different matter for few; they remain mischievous. It is different matter. Majority found reason in my statement, and listened and appreciated it. Thank you!
Whether you worship a deity, a demon, or an evil spirit; or whatever you worship, it is in your hand. It is freedom. Nothing is there. However, if you worship without knowing the matter, I have a responsibility to tell you that this is the matter. Therefore I am telling you. It is up to you to think whether you want to listen or not, after I said. I have known many things. It is my mistake if I don’t tell you what I knew. If you don’t listen after I said, it is your loss.
