My children were kidnapped by their own father almost a decade years ago, and brought to his home country so he could start his custody trial for the children there (he had lost custody in my home country). Everything was so well orchestrated by my ex-husband – two days after the children disappeared with him, I received a registered letter from his lawyer in France. One of the pre-requisites for him to file for custody for children in France was that the children must be physically with him at the time.

He probably thought that I wouldn’t be able to get a lawyer in Europe and go all the way there to attend to court hearings. With faith In Dorje Shugden, I received help from the British Embassy. Not only did I get a top French lawyer who specialized in children abduction cases, my lawyer also managed to get an emergency hearing fixed within two months after I presented the whole case to her by email.

I flew to France and stayed there for 6 months. It was not at all easy to fight for my children’s custody in France as they are both French nationals by birth and my ex-husband also had solid proof of income that he could support the children. This made my case weaker.

Throughout that ordeal. I did my Protector kangsol diligently every day without fail. Knowing that my chance of winning the case was only about 50%, I prayed to Dorje Shugden every night for an outcome that would be most beneficial to my children, whether I won the case or not.

The hearing went very smoothly. Even my lawyer told me that I was lucky to have my series of hearings fixed pretty closely to one another. After 6 months of trial, I finally won the case and the judge even commended me for my patience and integrity in his judgement.

Deep in my heart, I have had Dorje Shugden with me all the while. This is just one example of how Dorje Shugden has helped me. Without Dorje Shugden’s compassionate help, I wouldn’t be what I am today.

~ Kristina ~

He told me to have faith and trust, and to recite 100,000 Protector mantras; Dorje Shugden would help me all the way and he would also pray for me. That was the biggest relief to me at the time because my ex-husband was a very violent, difficult person who often threatened me and my children. My faith was very strong in the Protector and eventually, I chose to file for divorce.

A few months later, through my Lama’s blessings, I invited Gyenze home. My Lama had said that Gyenze would help me. I never failed to pray and offer serkyem to him every day. I prayed for my divorce to go through smoothly and peacefully. I didn’t want any violence or arguments to hurt either one of us further. Within a few months, my ex-husband called and offered to sign the divorce papers. Everything went through as I had prayed for.

I had to start my life over again. I had to set up a new office for my business and move into another apartment with my children; my mother also moved in to stay with me so I could take care of her better. She was experiencing some health problems then and we were constantly going in and out of clinics. Shortly after, my teenage son also began giving me problems.

It was a very frustrating time but at the same time, I was also grateful that I was able to go through it because I have now truly learned to appreciate the good things that I have in my life. The Protector gave me a base to fall down upon so that I could pick myself up, rebuild and grow even further. I know he has watched over me throughout this time. I am ashamed that I have disappointed him many, many times with my laziness, stubbornness and pride. I still slip but I will continue to improve.

Things are much better now. Both my children are becoming more involved in the Dharma centre and are participating regularly in the activities. I am in a very loving relationship with a new partner and have set up my own home with my children. The things I have wished for are being granted one after another. Please have faith, trust and let Dorje Shugden take charge because he knows what’s best for us and will never want anything from us.

~ Jillian ~