In a BBC Radio 4 broadcast the novelist and journalist Jake Wallis Simons describes his involvement with the New Kadampa Tradition, the NKT’s opposition and protests against the Dalai Lama, his findings and point of […]
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Update: New Kadampa Tradition – Ordination
UPDATE to NKT ordination April 18, 2011 In a former post I investigated the case of NKT ordination and I asked the question “Are NKT monks and nuns authentic?“. This time I wish to give […]
NKT Chaplaincy, NKT Business & NKT Research
Some updates: NKT Chaplaincy in Canada The Sumeru Books Blog wrote in June 2009: Buddhist chaplaincy in the spotlight By Yönten, on June 15th, 2009 Correctional Services Canada is looking for Buddhist chaplains and has […]
Words of Truth – Inspiration from the Dhammapada
Loud is the noise that ordinary men make. Nobody thinks himself a fool, when divisions arise in the Sangha, nor do they ever value another person higher than themselves. – The Buddha, Mahavagga This […]
Eighteen Months Since Leaving The New Kadampa Tradition
GUEST POST Hi all, I recently wrote a message to a friend and I decided to post it here. I don’t know if it will be of interest but I do think that it can […]
TibetInfoNet Update: Shugden in Kham
TibetInfoNet has released an update on 30. May 2009 stating: “There is hardly any better evidence for the increasing influence of the Dalai Lama in Tibet, despite five decades of exile, than the impact of […]
Information about the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT)
GUEST POST A growing number of people are leaving the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) and sharing their reasons for doing so. We hope this information can help you come to an informed decision about […]
Religious Fundamentalism in Buddhism
The protests of the Western Shugden Society (WSS) / New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) and Kundeling Lama’s[1] lawsuit against the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile[1], India, invite reflection on the issue of fundamentalism […]
(Un) Holy Truth’s
The following thoughts have been posted by Buddhism under Assault. (Un)Holy Truths The polemic of the NKT and WSS has, in recent weeks, become more aggressive and unkind. In attempting to use shock journalism in […]
How Buddhists view the protests of NKT/WSS
Loud is the noise that ordinary men make. Nobody thinks himself a fool, when divisions arise in the Sangha, nor do they ever value another person higher than themselves. – The Buddha, Mahavagga Since the […]
A Report from Sera and Some Advice
An American woman offered this report from Sera Monastery India: You are probably more interested in the Dorje Shukden (sp?) fiasco. What a stupid thing. I just can’t get over the fact that they are […]
Is the ‘Stick Referendum’ against Buddhist and democratic principles?
When a society comes together and makes decisions in harmony, when it respects its most noble traditions, cares for its most vulnerable members, treats its forests and lands with respect, then it will prosper and […]
Master Atisha’s Advice – Are these New Kadampa Truths?
»True Kadampa Truths« According to the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT), NKT cherish these values: “Always be peaceful and harmonious with others” “Although we wish for happiness our ignorance leads us to engage in non-virtuous actions, […]
Are NKT monks and nuns authentic?
According to the Australian Sangha Association “for NKT members to represent themselves to the public as authentic Buddhist monks and nuns is wrong and misleading.” According to the New Kadampa Tradition “Buddha Shakyamuni himself […]
How important is the Vinaya?
To promote understanding to the different point of views of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and the New Kadampa Tradition regarding NKT-ordination and the point of view of the Australian Sangha Association (ASA), here the words of […]
Australian Sangha Association Statement
Australian Sangha Association statement regarding protests at the teachings of HH the Dalai Lama The ASA wishes to express its dismay at the conduct of robed members of the New Kadampa Tradition, Western Shugden Society […]
Western Shudgen Society violates Buddhist Ethics
Among the many wrong accusations against H.H. the Dalai Lama made by WSS/NKT is the claim, H.H. the Dalai Lama is a ‘liar’ for holding the position that Shugden is a spirit. (see “Dalai Lama […]
