Testimony of a Victim of the Shugden Persecutions
This is the testimony of Kalsang Dolma, who was dragged into the controversy in 1996 when she was merely a young girl. She has witnessed how the Dalai Lama and his government have broken the Tibetan community at large, as well as individual families, with this ban. After much suffering, she has decided to speak up. This is her story.
Crippled for Life
I’ve always known that life is unpredictable. From the time when my father left us so suddenly after the family business collapsed and all he left my mother was debt…
The Ban Matters To Me
In the past, I would never hesitate to explain Dorje Shugden’s practice to those who wish to know more. But with the ban enforced by the Dalai Lama, it makes sharing of this wonderful Dharma Protector’s practice very difficult…
The Right Place at the Right Time
Sometimes we just need the right conditions to appear, and this time, I believe very much that it was because of my consistent prayers to Dorje Shugden that we got a second chance…
Protector Dorje Shugden Helps My Family
Ever since I started my Protector practice, my whole family has benefited from Dorje Shugden’s blessings and protection from harm one way or another. I sincerely wish and hope that more people will be able to benefit from his practice as I and my family have…
The Incredible Lightness of Being
I don’t really know how to describe my experiences after praying to Dorje Shugden, but I know I feel much happier and lighter. My faith in Dharma has become stronger and stronger. This is hard to explain as this kind of thing is difficult to measure, but I am very sure that because of my…
The Highest Protection
I was very fortunate to be introduced to Dorje Shugden by my Lama seven years ago. He advised me to chant the mantra as much as I could and told me that things would go smoothly. At that time, I had just got married and we were in the midst of applying for my visa…
Creating the Conditions for Practice
I am very new to Dorje Shugden’s practice as I was formally introduced to the Protector only about a month or so ago. It would be hard to write a testimonial when I do not have months and years of practice behind me, but I would still like to seize the opportunity to share a…
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Last year, my company held a huge outdoor festival close to our office premises, with many activities organized in the open space around the main building. It was a wonderful day that brought many people from the nearby community. The place was filled all day with exciting sounds, colors and aromas of food, and the…
Strong Connections
After receiving Dorje Shugden’s practice from my guru, I read extensively about him to know more about who he is, did his prayers and made offerings to him. As I understood more about this Protector, my faith in him grew stronger. I have come to rely very much on him as my Protector, who I…
Why Worry?
Though I met my Lama almost 20 years ago, I only reconnected to him a few years later during a chance encounter at a restaurant. I remember I folded my hands to him; he did not say much but asked his assistant to take down my particulars. I was reconnected again! At one point, I…
The Blue Taxis
Three years ago, my daughter went to Shanghai to take up a lecturing position at a college there. I accompanied her to help her settle down. On the last day of my stay in Shanghai, before going to the airport, I went with her to the rented apartment, to help her settle into her new…
Keeping Me on Track
My first encounter with Dorje Shugden was after I met my spiritual guide, who took Dorje Shugden as his main Protector. Dorje Shugden thus also become my main Protector. In the beginning, I was not very attracted to the Protector practices as I was more interested in the Yidams. However, I later realized the importance…
Things Have Become Calmer
Two years ago, I was very fortunate to have been introduced to Dorje Shugden by my Lama. There was nothing very dramatic about my experience, compared to what I have heard from some of my friends. What I can share is a bit about my family and partner. My Lama had advised me to recite…
Peaceful Mind
My first experience of Dharma Protector practice came after a brief introduction from one of my Dharma friends. I made a silent prayer to Dorje Shugden, seeking his help with an issue that I was trying to overcome at the time. Within a week, my prayer was answered! From then on, I knew I would…
A Friend in The Night
I find it hard to specify how many times Dorje Shugden has saved me because there have been countless incidents throughout the years. I would like to share with you an incident which I remember very clearly, way before I even knew that it was Dorje Shugden who saved me. This was all because a…
A Safe Journey
Very recently, I had to drive a long distance on the motorway to attend an important family event in another city up north. I hadn’t slept at all the night before and had only a few hours of sleep the night before that, so I was completely exhausted. But I really had to make that…
Ailing Aunt
Sometime in 2009, my aunt was diagnosed with terminal stage cancer which had spread to her thyroid. The doctor said her days were numbered. My Lama very kindly did a puja for my aunt and entrusted her life to Dorje Shugden. He requested that if it was not her time to pass away, then may…
The Challenge
My Lama gave me a private audience once, just before he travelled abroad. He said that since I would just be waiting for his return and not doing any work where I was, he would like to put me on a retreat. He said that my family had a strong affinity with a particular Dharma…
Escaped Unscathed
There must have been numerous times when the Protector has helped me without my knowledge. The fact that I am still on the Vajrayana path, when my delusions are so strong, is due to the help of my Protector, Lord Dorje Shugden. And this is the greatest help any one can get – to be…
The Gift of Dharma
I was first introduced to Dorje Shugden by my Lama about 10 years ago during a time of economic recession when our family businesses were badly affected. My Lama kindly requested his own Lama to give the oral transmission of the Dorje Shugden mantra to myself and my husband. At the time, I really had…
A Miraculous Save
I remember once I was driving on a straight road with 3 passengers in my car. It was raining but it was during daytime and there were no other cars in font of me. I was driving at about 50mph. Suddenly, a van came out from a junction on the right, cutting into the main…
A Stronger Commitment
I had made up my mind to do Dharma work full-time early this year. This decision was supported by my family and I felt like I had just won the jackpot. A lot of my friends thought that my decision to do get fully involved in Dharma was a brave move. To me, it was…
My Perspective in Life Changed
I had been in my Dharma centre for a couple of years before I was introduced to the Protector practice. My life had been in the doldrums, moving from one thing to another. There was no stability and many ups and downs. Each day began with me thinking of when the day would end so…
The Most Beneficial Outcome
I was given this precious, sacred Protector practice in 2002 when my life was in havoc. Unfortunately, my negative karma opened up when my marriage fell though. My ex-husband gave me a really hard time and constant harassment, even after we had split up and battled many court cases for custody of the children and…
A Powerful and Giving Protector
In 1996, when I moved into my brand new house, a Buddhist Master visited me and gifted me with Chenrezig and White Tara images for my altar. Then, he also gave me a picture of a deity sitting on a white lion. I knew about Chenrezig and White Tara but not the deity in the…
When Things Would Always Turn Out Fine
I was introduced to Dorje Shugden together with my parents 18 years ago. Little did I know then of the difficulties that were up ahead for all of us, with the passing away of my dad. At the time, I was just a spoilt rich girl who got almost everything I wanted. My family was…
The Life of A Newborn Baby
Dorje Shugden has blessed me with the opportunity to witness the many miracles of his compassion and wisdom. Among the many kindnesses Dorje Shugden has shown me is the life of a newborn baby. A member of my team who has worked with the company for the past 5 years welcomed the birth of his…
The First Puja
I have only just received the Protector’s practice but already I have seen the power of his blessings! When I was invited to join my very first puja with my Dharma community, I replied with an apology and said I would not be able to attend it as I had to take my wife out…
A Light Source
Now that I know who Dorje Shugden is, I realize that I was actually first introduced to him about 20 years ago when a Buddhist teacher gave my mother a picture of Dorje Shugden. She brought the picture home, framed it and placed it on our altar. Dorje Shugden has been in my home all…
How A Controversy Led Me To Dorje Shugden
I came to know about Dorje Shugden when I became interested in what the Dalai Lama announced and the hype of the controversy surrounding this whole issue. My first contact with Dorje Shugden was when I Googled his name and found out more about this holy Protector. The controversial issues surrounding him had made me…
A Lessening of Afflictive Emotions
My experience with Dorje Shugden consists mainly of a lessening of afflictive emotions. I have been able to let go of my desire for material possessions, and other worldly concerns. I have become more peaceful and happy, and less critical of others. My relationships with family members and colleagues have improved. You can say that…
A Critical State
Dorje Shugden has helped me tremendously in my career. For many months, my company didn’t have any income. When the funds went down to having enough for only one more month, I started to panic. I told my team of the critical state we were in. All of us had to go out to raise…
The Greatest Blessing of All
My experience with Dharmapala Dorje Shugden probably happened a long time ago before I was even aware of him. It was a time when I felt like my whole world was crumbling. Everything I did seemed to cause more problems and life was beginning to seem pointless. The job I had then was heading nowhere…
Have Faith, Trust
When I first received Dorje Shugden’s practice, I was also going through a very difficult time in my marriage and was feeling very heartbroken. What is in my heart? My Lama had advised me to think deeply and decide how I wanted to live my life in future. He told me to have faith and…
Making My Life Meaningful
My story with Dorje Shugden started when I was a student facing one of the biggest university entrance exams. I was very nervous in the exam hall and couldn’t breathe for some time. Right then, I remembered my Lama’s advice to relax and focus my mind on Dorje Shugden. Back then, I had not been…
My Dear Life!
Almost every situation I have experienced is related to the blessing and workings of Dorje Shugden. Be it mine or my family members’ difficulties, obstacles were removed, minimised or changed for the better by propitiating Dorje Shugden. For instance, after my daughter graduated from university, she could not find a suitable job. She was given…
Being Present
I know this may not be a story of grand miracles but after practising Dorje Shugden, I feel an empowering sense of clarity and calmness. With this, my mind becomes much more stable and I am not as susceptible to mood swings and emotional ‘roller coaster rides’. I truly value this as it is something…
A New Lease of Life
The first time I was introduced to Lord Dorje Shugden was around 2002. My Lama’s assistant spoke to my wife and me of a secret Dharma Protector. She explained that this Protector is powerful and very swift in assisting those in need. At the time, we were into the fourth month of a retreat that…
Finding Strength In Difficult Times
I was introduced to Dorje Shugden’s practice a few years ago when our Lama gathered a few students to start doing pujas. We would meet monthly to do the pujas and from there, the group grew in strength to almost four times the size it used to be. My ageing mum and aunt live with…