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Frankfurt: Peaceful Demonstration Coverage

admin — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:55:39 +0000

As part of his recent 20-day visit to various European countries, H.H. the 14^th Dalai Lama spent two days in Germany. From 13 to 14 September 2017, the Dalai Lama gave public talks and engaged in dialogues with various groups in Frankfurt. A significant number of Dorje Shugden practitioners and supporters, comprising of mostly Tibetans, demonstrated peacefully on the first day, calling for the Dalai Lama to bring an end to the illogical ban on Dorje Shugden’s practice.

Interestingly, the Dalai Lama kick-started his public talk titled “Global Ethics-Shared Values”, organised by the Frankfurt Tibet House at Jahrhunderthalle, by emphasizing that “too much emphasis on secondary level of differences including religious faith” was the cause for a lot of problems in the world today and ultimately, “on fundamental level, we are all same human being”.

The Dalai Lama giving his talk on “Global Ethics-Shared Values” at the Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt, Germany

Keeping this in mind, one can say that to peacefully seek the end of an undemocratic religious ban would give effect to what the Dalai Lama has preached. What better way to apply the setting aside of secondary differences than to do away with the unwarranted Dorje Shugden ban which has clearly segregated Tibetans and caused a lot of hardship, pain as well as suffering to many Dorje Shugden practitioners, Tibetans and non-Tibetans alike?

Despite the rain, there was a significant turnout at the peaceful demonstrations in Frankfurt, calling for the end of the undemocratic Dorje Shugden ban.

DorjeShugden.com has been closely following the protests organised by our fellow Shugdenpas to bring our readers this compilation of news, pictures and videos. Please do visit this post over the next few days as we continue to update this article with new photos and videos. If you have more pictures or information to share, please email us at ds@dorjeshugden.com.

Photos of the Frankfurt Demonstrations

Video Coverage of the Frankfurt Demonstrations

Tibetans Against Dalai Lama Lying

Part 1 Tibetans Against Dalai Lama Lying

Part 2 Tibetans Against Dalai Lama Lying

Part 3 From the Europe Shugden Association

Part 1 From the Europe Shugden Association

Part 2 From the Europe Shugden Association

Part 3 From Dorje Shugden Tibetan Music World

Part 1 From Dorje Shugden Tibetan Music World

Part 2

License to Kill?

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 08:20:50 +0000

The opinion piece below was sent to dorjeshugden.com for publication. We accept submissions from the public, please send in your articles to ds@dorjeshugden.com.

What is the measure of a ‘good’ religion? If there is one, surely it must be based on whether the practice of a certain belief makes us better human beings. We need to ask – Does our religious belief encourage us to harm others? Does the advice and guidance from a religious figure lead us to harbor more hatred for other sentient beings? Does the practice of our spiritual path lead us to condemn, belittle, disparage and even threaten to kill others just because he/she practices a belief that is different from ours? If we answer in the affirmative, then we must ask why our practice brings out the worst in us.

The mystique surrounding Tibetan Buddhism is such that this religion is viewed with a combination of admiration, awe and at times suspicion by both practitioners and observers. Despite scandals that have hit the religion since it was brought to the West – from fraudulent teachers to financial unaccountability, and even accusations of sexual misconduct – none of these have irreversibly tarnished the shine of Tibetan Buddhism. But in the landscape of today’s Tibetan Buddhism, it appears that crimes are being committed that go beyond just the breaking of spiritual vows, but involve threatening the lives of others, all in the name of religion. Surely, this cannot be what the Buddha taught.

Under what circumstances should a Buddhist be allowed to criticize and even wish death upon others just because they have a different faith? The answer should clearly be ‘Never’. However, this is precisely what we see being practiced, all in the name of the Dalai Lama.

There are many online groups in existence today, set up with the specific intention of undermining, degrading and sabotaging practitioners of a faith which they disagree with, even though they have neither the right nor the locus to disagree with the beliefs of others. But we see this perversion in social media sites like ‘We Need To Talk About Shugden’ (WNTTAS) that have only one purpose – To abuse Dorje Shugden practitioners online and undertake smear campaigns and poison letters with the purpose of destroying the religion of others. How can this be considered decent human behaviour let alone a religious exercise, if the focus of the practice is the destruction of others because they are different?

For some unexplainable reason, WNTTAS like other supporters of the Dalai Lama have sanctioned themselves as the authority on everyone’s spiritual practice, and if the deity you practice is not ‘approved’, you will face grave consequences such as death.

But online platforms are not the only place these haters operate. They are brazen in their hatred because they have the support of the Dalai Lama’s government. The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), which is in fact the source of all conflict that surrounds the Dorje Shugden issue, sows hatred deep in the hearts of otherwise peace-loving people. The CTA tells the Tibetan people that Shugden is the enemy and abuse against Shugden practitioners is encouraged and lauded as nationalistic fervor.

Young Tibetans on a quest for Religious Freedom are heavily criticized and abused online for their religious belief.

It is a well-known fact that Dorje Shugden practitioners have been the victims of unreasonable accusations; one such accusation is that they are spies under the payroll of China. Although these accusations have no element of truth to them, they nevertheless have taken root in the larger Tibetan psyche, to the detriment of innocent Shugden practitioners. In recent peaceful demonstrations for religious freedom held by the International Shugden Community (ISC), a large number of Tibetans openly displayed their hatred of Dorje Shugden practitioners, mockingly ‘waving’ and ‘handing out’ money to the protestors, a rude gesture insinuating that Shugden people are paid to protest against the Dalai Lama by China.

While ISC freedom-seekers protest for religious freedom and the lifting of the Dalai Lama’s ban against Dorje Shugden, Tibetan women mock their efforts and add insult to injury by handing out money, insinuating that they are taking bribes from China to oppose the Dalai Lama.

We saw this same absurd childish behaviour and harmful accusations years ago in Radio City in 2008. At that time, Dalai Lama adherents assaulted Shugden practitioners, and cursed and spat at them. And we see it again now, years later. With Tibetans fighting Tibetans and Buddhists fighting Buddhists, any decent government or political group would have taken steps to mitigate the conflict. What good is a government if they can’t or won’t solve the conflicts affecting their citizenry? What kind of government encourages their people to maintain ill feelings towards others because of their religion?

Vulgar behaviour, is this what the Dalai Lama’s supporters stand for?

This ‘model’ display of parenting occured immediately after attending the Dalai Lama’s teachings

Getting rough, anti-Shugden practitioners attempt to cause a stir but were stopped by the local police.

However, such behavior is not isolated to online harassment and vulgar displays towards those campaigning for religious freedom for Dorje Shugden practitioners. The sobering truth is that it has also escalated into violent attacks against these unfortunate victims of religious discrimination. In October 2014, a Tibetan man was physically assaulted by armed men just because he was wearing a pendant that depicted an image of Dorje Shugden.

Kunchok Thargay was stabbed by his attackers in Lhasa, Tibet because he was wearing a Dorje Shugden pendant.

It is time for the world to address this situation that is affecting millions of Shugden practitioners. Intolerance and discrimination has no place in modern society. No one should be allowed to step on another individual’s rights and beliefs. It is no longer just about Dorje Shugden, but about human rights, freedom of religion, and compassion for our fellow man.

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England: Peaceful Demonstration Coverage

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:21:39 +0000

From 13 – 21 September 2015, H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama toured the UK for 9 days, giving teachings and talks in various major cities. The Dalai Lama spoke about providing a safe haven and long term solutions for the influx of refugees into Europe, describing such actions as humane. However, right outside, hundreds of Shugden practitioners demonstrated peacefully against the Dalai Lama calling for him to show them compassion as well, by giving religious freedom through lifting his ban on Dorje Shugden’s practice. DorjeShugden.com has been closely following the protests organised by our fellow Shugdenpas to bring our readers this compilation of news, pictures and videos. Please do visit this post over the next few days as we continue to update this article with new photos and videos. If you have more pictures or information to share, please email us at ds@dorjeshugden.com.

News Coverage

PHAYUL

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Source: http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=36491&article=Dalai+Lama+begins+9+day+UK+tour

YAHOO NEWS UK

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Source: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/dalai-lama-face-protesters-during-175158271.html#zcri71l

CAMBRIDGE NEWS

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Source: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Loud-disruptive-protest-planned-Dalai-Lama-comes/story-27794716-detail/story.html

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Source: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Hundreds-protest-Dalai-Lama-visit-Cambridge/story-27809326-detail/story.html

OXFORD MAIL

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Source: http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/13719501.Dalai_Lama_speaks_about_refugee_crisis_at_Magdalen_College/

RT UK

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Source: http://www.rt.com/uk/315561-dalai-lama-protest-cambridge/

ITV

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Source: http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2015-09-16/dalai-lama-greeted-with-jeers-as-well-as-cheers/

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Source: http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2015-09-16/dalai-lama-greeted-by-rival-protests-in-cambridge/

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Source: http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2015-09-16/protest-expected-during-dalai-lamas-visit/

RINF

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Source: http://rinf.com/alt-news/breaking-news/dalai-lamas-uk-visit-met-buddhist-sect-protests/

Video Coverage of the England Demonstrations

Protests against the Dalai Lama’s religious prosecution

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Radio coverage on the protest against the Dalai Lama

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News coverage on Shugden practitioner’s protest against the Dalai Lama’s religious ban

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News coverage on the recent demonstration by Shugden practitioners in Cambridge

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Shugden practitioners asks for religious freedom in recent demonstration in England

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Internations Shugden Community protests against the Dalai Lama’s religious ban in England

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Photos of the England Demonstrations

Cambridge

USA: Peaceful Demonstration Coverage

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:01:49 +0000

Following the protests in Central England, the International Shugden Community (ISC) launched yet another series of peaceful demonstrations in the United States. The ISC brought their message of equality and religious freedom to California from 5 – 7 July 2015, and New York from 9 – 10 July 2015.

News Coverage

THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Source: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/tibetan-669824-cake-dalai.html

MORNING STAR

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Source: http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/a-3fa3-Buddhist-sect-to-protest-at-US-visit-by-Dalai-Lama#.VcHQPfkiq01

THE GUARDIAN

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Source: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jul/04/readers-editor-buddhism-organised-lobbying-dalai-lama

LOS ANGELES TIMES

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Source: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dalai-lama-80th-birthday-anaheim-20150705-story.html

THE SUN DAILY

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Source: http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1480129

UPI

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Source: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2015/07/05/Dalai-Lama-celebrating-80th-birthday-at-Southern-California-summit/5591436136201/

LOS ANGELES TIMES

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Source: http://www.latimes.com/local/orangecounty/la-me-dalai-lama-birthday-20150706-story.html/

THE MALAY MAIL ONLINE

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Source: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/world/article/nobel-tributes-dalai-lamas-80th-birthday-bash

NBC LOS ANGELES

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Source: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Dalai-Lama-Celebrates-80th-Birthday-in-Irvine-311798791.html

VOICE OF OC

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Source: http://voiceofoc.org/2015/07/dalai-lama-brings-message-of-kindness-to-anaheim/

CBS LOS ANGELES

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Source: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/07/06/dalai-lama-visits-uc-irvine-as-part-of-80th-birthday-celebration/

INQUISITR

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Source: http://www.inquisitr.com/2231194/dalai-lamas-80th-birthday-prompts-a-three-day-celebration-amid-protests/#teIaZUFHFYAAcgA2.99

THINK PROGRESS

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Source: http://thinkprogress.org/world/2015/07/06/3677075/dalai-lama-birthday-celebration/

BANGKOK POST

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Source: http://www.bangkokpost.com/vdo/world/619892/followers-of-buddhist-faction-protest-dalai-lama-new-york-visit

NEW YORK POST

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Source: http://nypost.com/2015/07/11/dalai-lama-celebrates-80th-birthday-by-meditating-in-nyc/

BIG NEWS NETWORK

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Source: http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/234688419

Video Coverage of the USA Demonstrations

Followers of Buddhist Faction Protest Dalai Lama’s New York Visit

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Dalai Lama at UC Irvine – International Shugden Community Demonstration

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California ISC Demonstration Day 1

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ISC Protest in Irvine, California 6 July 2015

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ISC Protest at Bren Events Center, Irvine CA

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Photos of the USA Demonstrations

England: Peaceful Demonstration Coverage

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:55:53 +0000

More than 550 members of the International Shugden Community (ISC) participated in peaceful demonstrations against the Dorje Shugden ban during His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s recent visit to England. Two very powerful demonstrations were held at Kings Cross St. Pancras station in Central London on 27th June 2015, and in Aldershot on 29th June 2015. The protests brought much needed media attention to the issues surrounding Dorje Shugden practice and his practitioners.

News Coverage

THE DAILY MIRROR

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Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/glastonbury-2015-dalai-lamas-planned-5954979

IOL NEWS

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Source: http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/dalai-lama-faces-human-rights-row-1.1877030#.VbDJwvkiq00

THE INDEPENDENT UK

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Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dalai-lama-buddhists-set-to-protest-against-spiritual-leader-over-alleged-human-rights-abuses-10346247.html

NEW STATESMAN

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Source: http://www.newstatesman.com/world-affairs/2015/06/strange-case-anti-dalai-lama-protesters-trolling-glastonbury

LITTLE HAMPTON GAZETTE

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Source: http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/regional/protest-fears-over-dalai-lama-visit-1-6819501

THE GUARDIAN

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Source: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/26/dalai-lama-glastonbury-appearance-security-fears-china

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES

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Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/dalai-lama-hundreds-protest-buddhist-leader-addresses-faithful-aldershot-1508440

INDEPENDENT.IE

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Source: http://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/hundreds-target-dalai-lama-in-protest-at-uks-first-buddhist-community-centre-31337730.html

BBC

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Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-33312123

THE MALAY MAIL ONLINE

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Source: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/world/article/glastonbury-china-hits-out-at-dalai-lamas-appearance

SENTINEL REPUBLIC

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Source: http://sentinelrepublic.com/dalai-lama-to-speak-at-glastonbury-music-festival/9606/

THE BELL JAR

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Source: http://belljarnews.com/china-warns-glastonbury-organisers-after-dalai-lama-s-invite-world/859442/

THE INDEPENDENT UK

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Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/festivals/glastonbury-2015-dalai-lama-uses-first-festival-appearance-to-brand-isis-violence-unthinkable-10350848.html

DAILY ECHO UK

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Source: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/13357703.Hundreds_to_turn_out_as_Dalai_Lama_visits_Hampshire/

THE GUARDIAN

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Source: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/29/dalai-lama-buddhist-centre-aldershot-protests

YAHOO NEWS

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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/hundreds-protest-against-dalai-lama-160044357.html

TIMES OF INDIA – ECONOMIC TIMES

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Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-06-29/news/63937254_1_dalai-lama-spiritual-leader-tibetan

THE SUN DAILY

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Source: http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1474185

BT.COM

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Source: http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/protest-group-targets-dalai-lama-11363989575625

ITV

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Source: http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2015-06-29/hundreds-protest-dalai-lama-visit/

ITV

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Source: http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2015-06-29/false-dalai-lama-stop-lying-protestors-chant-to-tibetan-spiritual-leader/

GET HAMPSHIRE

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Source: http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/local-news/dalai-lama-returns-aldershot-cheers-9551501

EAGLE RADIO

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Source: http://www.964eagle.co.uk/news/local-news/1656015/dalai-lama-met-by-protestors-during-visit-to-aldershot/

LID TIME

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Source: http://www.lidtime.com/dalai-lama-joins-patti-smith-on-glastonbury-festival-stage/

CHANNEL NEWS ASIA

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Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/hundreds-protest-against/1949132.html

BELFAST TELEGRAPH

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Source: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/video-dalai-lama-opens-buddhist-community-centre-amid-protests-31338394.html

ECHO OF INDIA

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Source: http://echoofindia.com/london-buddhist-sect-holds-protest-against-dalai-lama-uk-88474

SALON

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Source: http://www.salon.com/2015/06/29/dalai_lama_faces_protest_as_he_opens_uk_buddhist_center/

DISPATCH TIMES

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Source: http://www.dispatchtimes.com/dalai-lama-faces-protest-as-he-opens-uk-buddhist-center-san-francisco/5198/

Video Coverage of the England Demonstrations

UK: London: Dalai Lama’s Combined Spiritual and Political Visit

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Dalai Lama Opens Buddhist Community Centre Amid Protests

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Protesting for Religious Freedom for Shugden Buddhists

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Demonstrating for Religious Freedom for Shugden Buddhists, London 2015

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Extremist Sectarian Gathering Demonstrates at Dalai Lama ‘Teaching’

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Photos of the England Demonstrations

Australia: Peaceful Demonstrations Coverage

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 11:26:13 +0000

The International Shugden Community (ISC) brought their message of religious freedom and their struggle for the release of the Dorje Shugden ban to Australia, following His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he travelled from Sydney to Brisbane in June 2015.

News Coverage

RADIO AUSTRALIA

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Source: http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-06-04/dalai-lama-arrives-in-sydney-for-australian-tour/1455126

THE GUARDIAN

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Source: http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jun/04/protestors-call-on-dalai-lama-to-end-persecution-of-shugden-buddhists

MATICHON ONLINE

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Source: http://www.matichon.co.th/news_detail.php?newsid=143347734

THE AGE

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Source: http://www.theage.com.au/comment/dalai-lama-must-answer-tough-questions-on-shugden-buddhists-20150607-ghikgz.html

THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

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Source: http://www.smh.com.au/comment/dalai-lama-must-answer-tough-questions-on-shugden-buddhists-20150607-ghikgz.html

9 NEWS

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Source: http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/06/08/03/33/dalai-lama-to-speak-in-blue-mountains

DAILY MAIL

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Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3115350/I-appreciate-freedom-speech-Dalai-Lama-s-calm-response-protesters-chanting-spoke-thousands-Blue-Mountains-school.html

SKY NEWS

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Source: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/national/2015/06/08/dalai-lama-urges-a-compassionate-future.html

ABC NEWS

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Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-11/shugden-buddhists-protest-tibetan-dalai-lama-on-brisbane-visit/6537490

SBS NEWS

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Source: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/06/10/shugden-buddhists-protest-over-dalai-lama-persecution

THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

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Source: http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/dalai-lama-supports-ethics-classes-in-nsw-schools-20150609-ghj7uh.html

BRISBANE TIMES

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Source: http://media.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/qld-news/dalai-lama-creates-religious-hatred-6605477.html

ABC NEWS

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Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-11/who-are-the-shugden-buddhists/6539968

NEWS.COM.AU

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Source: http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-protest-calls-on-dalai-lama-to-end-persecution-against-shugden-buddhists/story-fnii5v6w-1227391856524

9 NEWS

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Source: http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/06/12/15/47/treat-all-as-brothers-sisters-dalai-lama

METRO TV NEWS

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Source: http://news.metrotvnews.com/abc/read/2015/06/12/1458372/kunjungi-brisbane-dalai-lama-kritik-pembunuhan-atas-nama-agama

UCA NEWS

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Source: http://www.ucanews.com/news/in-brisbane-dalai-lama-leads-multi-faith-congregation-in-prayer/73772

ABC NEWS

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Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-12/compassion-the-answer-to-all-the-worlds-problems-dalai-lama/6542940

HERALD SUN

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Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/the-dalai-lama-great-guy-but-why-all-the-fuss/story-fni0ffsx-1227395322305

THE COURIER MAIL

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Source: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/honorary-queenslama-decries-pro-shugden-protests-down-under/story-fnn8dlfs-1227395394120

Dalai Lama Visits Brisbane

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Photos of the Australian Demonstrations

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An Exclusive Interview with Kelsang Ananda

admin — Sun, 03 May 2015 21:20:55 +0000

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Ven. Kelsang Ananda is a devoted and loyal student of the Dharma in Je Tsongkapa’s tradition. After studying and practicing the Dharma for some years, he was ordained in the year 2000 by one of the most renowned Gelugpa Masters of the modern era.

By the strength of his sincere practice, Ven. Kelsang Ananda developed tremendous faith in Dorje Shugden and was aghast at how the Tibetan leadership was disparaging an enlightened deity and in the process tearing the unity of Gelugpa Buddhists apart. He decided that as a Dharma practitioner and as an individual who values the rights of all people, he had to personally lend his support to the on-going initiatives to alleviate the anguish of the people as the result of a grave injustice.

Recently, DorjeShugden.com had the opportunity to sit for a while with Ven. Kelsang Ananda and to hear his views about the Dorje Shugden ban and the sufferings of many as the result of this ban. Ven. Kelsang Ananda speaks passionately and yet with a calm logic, explaining why he thinks the ongoing protests against the Dalai Lama are crucial and effective and ultimately unavoidable. It is, to Ven. Kelsang Ananda, the only remaining way to appeal to the Tibetan leadership to listen.

This is an insightful interview with a sincere Dharma practitioner and a teacher of the Buddhadharma who tells us why the protests go way beyond just the interests of Western Buddhists protecting their rights – they are also an act of compassion for those who have no voice against their oppressors.

Copenhagen: Peaceful Demonstrations Coverage

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 08:25:20 +0000

Immediately after the protests in Basel, Switzerland which took place from 7-8 February 2015, the International Shugden Community made their way to Copenhagen, Denmark where the Dalai Lama was giving a two-day public teaching at the Bella Centre from 11-12 February 2015. DorjeShugden.com has been closely following the protests organised by our fellow Shugdenpas to bring our readers this compilation of news, pictures and videos. Please do visit this post over the next few days as we continue to update this article with new photos and videos. If you have more pictures or information to share, please email us at ds@dorjeshugden.com. Admin

News Coverage

COPENHAGEN POST

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Source: http://cphpost.dk/news/demonstrations-in-copenhagen-against-hypocrite-dalai-lama.12585.html

EIN NEWS

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Source: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/249249474/meeting-tibetans-and-buddhists-from-trondheim-to-copenhagen

POLITIKEN

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Source: http://politiken.dk/indland/ECE2541706/demonstrant-han-har-stor-karisma-men-han-er-hensynsloes-i-sin-magt/

Photos of the Copenhagen Demonstrations

Video Coverage of the Copenhagen Demonstrations

Stop Lying Dalai Lama !!!! Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Demonstration in Copenhagen against Dalai Lama’s religious discrimination to Shugden Buddhists

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Asking Dalai Lama For Religious Freedom – Demo in Copenhagen

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Dalai Lama Please Stop Discriminating Against Shugden Buddhists

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ISC NEWS: Shame on you Dalai Lama!

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Basel: Peaceful Demonstrations Coverage

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 08:08:45 +0000

On 7-8 February 2015, a group of 700 Shugden practitioners from both the International Shugden Community and Tibetan Shugden practitioners gathered in front of St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland to protest against H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama’s ban against the deity Dorje Shugden.

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News Coverage

PRESS PORTAL

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Source: http://www.presseportal.ch/de/pm/100057433/100768185/protests-in-basel-calling-on-dalai-lama-to-end-his-hypocrisy-and-religious-persecution-photo?langid=2

SWISSINFO.CH

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Source: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/dalai-lama-examines-religion-and-draws-protest/41260886?rss=true

TAGES WOCHE

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Source: http://www.tageswoche.ch/de/2015_06/basel/680101/

TELEBASEL

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Source: http://www.telebasel.ch/de/tv-archiv/&id=367723451&search=&datefrom=&dateto=&group=

24 HEURES

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Source: http://www.24heures.ch/suisse/dalai-lama-assiste-ceremonie-ble/story/16752532#clicked0.4984782640822232

BZ BASEL

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Source: http://www.bzbasel.ch/basel/basel-stadt/herr-morin-kommt-der-besuch-des-dalai-lama-ungelegen-128805767

MSN NACHTRICHTEN

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Source: http://www.msn.com/de-ch/nachrichten/other/dalai-lama-in-basel-kinder-sollen-ethik-lernen-nicht-religion/ar-AA95MF4

BADISCHE ZEITUNG

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Source: http://www.badische-zeitung.de/basel/vortraege-und-protest–99979447.html

NEUE BURCHER BEITUNG

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Source: http://www.nzz.ch/schweiz/dalai-lama-hoer-auf-zu-luegen-1.18477740

20 MINUTEN

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Source: http://www.20min.ch/schweiz/basel/story/So-logiert-der-Dalai-Lama-am-Wochenende-in-Basel-29217778

TIO

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Source: http://www.tio.ch/News/Svizzera/Attualita/1017484/500-buddhisti-manifestano-contro-il-Dalai-Lama

BLICK

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Source: http://www.blick.ch/news/schweiz/dalai-lama-in-basel-kinder-sollen-ethik-lernen-nicht-religion-id3465302.html

DER BUND

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Source: http://www.derbund.ch/panorama/vermischtes/Auch-Kinder-ohne-Religion-sollen-Ethik-lernen/story/11042687

LE MATIN

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Source: http://www.lematin.ch/suisse/Le-dalailama-en-visite-a-Ble/story/16752532

ROMANDIE

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Source: http://www.romandie.com/news/Dalai-lama-il-faut-enseigner-aux-enfants-des-valeurs-ethiques_RP/563484.rom

CORRIERE DEL TICINO

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Source: http://www.cdt.ch/svizzera/cronaca/124760/il-dalai-lama-a-basilea.html

CORRIERE DEL TICINO

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Source: http://www.rsi.ch/news/svizzera/I-valori-etici-prima-di-tutto-3732967.html

SCHWEIZER RADIO UND FERNSEHEN

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Source: http://www.srf.ch/news/regional/basel-baselland/dalai-lama-in-basel-nicht-nur-herzlich-empfangen

Photos of the Basel Demonstrations

Video Coverage of the Basel Demonstrations

Shugden Practitioners Protest for Rights to Religious Freedom

From Telebasel News

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Over 700 ISC Members and Tibetans Protest Against The Dalai Lama’s illegal Ban on Dorje Shugden

From DSTF

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Interview With Lobsang Tenzin in Basel, Switzerland, Feb 7th 2015

From DSTF

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ISC NEWS: Where does the division come from?

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Dalai Lama can try to hide us but he can’t silence us

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New York City: Peaceful Demonstrations Coverage

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:41:07 +0000

New York City was the final destination in the Dalai Lama’s recent USA tour, where he was scheduled to give a 3-day teaching. Once again, the Dalai Lama had to face both Western and Tibetan Shugden practitioners, who were peacefully demonstrating for religious freedom at the various locations where the Dalai Lama was scheduled to appear.

2nd November 2014: Manhattan Center
3rd and 4th November 2014: Beacon Theater

DorjeShugden.com has been closely following the protests organised by our fellow Shugdenpas to bring our readers this compilation of news, pictures and videos. If you have more pictures or information to share, please email us at ds@dorjeshugden.com.

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