Before, if I became angry with someone, it would take me two to three hours to calm down. It is different now – I still get angry but I also calm down very quickly. Sometimes, the anger disappears within just a few seconds. And even if people are sometimes screaming or shouting at me, I can accept it much more easily than I could before and not hold on to it.

Another specific example of how the Protector has helped me was while I was working in theatre a few years ago. In one particular production, I faced a lot of obstacles. People would cancel on me at the last minute, leaving me in the lurch without the right people to finish the job. I felt constantly tense and a bit nervous; I really didn’t know what to do.

However, in my heart, I prayed strongly and sincerely to the Protector. You wouldn’t believe it – the very next day, someone called me and said he wanted to help me find people for the areas I was struggling to fill. Within two or three days, the people and materials I needed all came together completely. We made the deadline! I believe that it was because of the Protector that my obstacles disappeared so quickly. Very blessed!

~ Mary ~

Right then, I remembered my Lama’s advice to relax and focus my mind on Dorje Shugden. Back then, I had not been initiated or given the practice at all. I was only told to think about the Protector, so I did. Within moments, my mind calmed down and I was able to see and understand what I needed to do for the exam.

While pursuing my studies, I continued to do prayers and mantras of the Protector. It helped me a lot as I was able to focus strongly on my studies. I was not only able to deliver what was needed at university but also excel in everything I did. At the same time, on the side, I was able to do some Dharma study which helped me with my spiritual progress.

Over the years, I have seen myself become more able to control my negative emotions such as anger, jealousy and impatience. I know that it is with Dorje Shugden’s help that I have been able to achieve this. There has never been anything better in my life than having this precious opportunity to keep Dorje Shugden as my personal Dharma Protector. He has been watching over me closely and providing me with everything I need to make my life meaningful.

~ Rob ~

Anyway, I was lying in bed, stewing and brewing about it. It never occurred to me once to let the anger go. After about an hour, from UNDER my bed, I heard a loud hiss-growl sound. I have to explain at this juncture that technically, there was no ‘under my bed’ as I was sleeping on a mattress that had been placed directly on the floor!

But instantly, my anger dissipated and I felt my body cool down. I wasn’t scared by the sound. I didn’t know what it was at the time – I only thought later that it might have been the Protector – but judging from how quickly I let go of my anger, and how quickly I fell asleep soon after, I knew it couldn’t have been a spirit.

Remembering that kind of anger today stops me from slipping so far into rage… and this is how the Protector has helped me!

~ Li Mei ~

Firstly, by practicing Dorje Shugden, I find inner peace. I have become more patient and obtained a much higher level of tolerance. The practice has also helped me to better handle relationships with various people, especially in dealing with difficult people. I’ve learnt how to overcome problems with others through good communication and without holding on to anger.

The nature of my work requires me to always meet very tight deadlines and constantly chase others to get the work done. There are always many pressures at work, but I realize that since starting this practice, I have been able to overcome unnecessary stress much more easily. At the same time, by praying to Ratna Shugden, I have also been able to find more freelance jobs during quiet periods.

Dorje Shugden is a Buddha, a fully enlightened Dharma Protector. Because of this, I believe he has not only helped me to achieve peace of mind, but has also led me to become more involved in my Dharma community and to realize the importance of selflessly helping others through Dharma activities.

~ Nina ~