Category: Dorje Shugden Controversy

Buddhism by tenpelSep 14, 20143:50 pm

Dear Kelsang Rabten

GUEST POST by Carol McQuire Dear Kelsang Rabten, This is addressed to you because of the contrast I feel between the mild mannered man in the suit at the talk at SOAS on August 15th […]

New Kadampa Tradition by tenpelSep 9, 201410:19 am

Former Kalon Tripa, Ven. Samdhong Rinpoche’s address at Suja TCV School on the issue of Dholgyal (Shugden)

We had a brief mention and summery of Samdhong Rinpoche’s speech about Shugden at Suja TCV School here. The campaigning Western Shugden propagandists, who have no knowledge of Tibetan language and culture, have repeatedly and falsely […]

Buddhism by tenpelSep 2, 20143:03 pm

H.H. the Dalai Lama (middle) and his two main tutors. On the right side of H.H. the Dalai Lama sits Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, his senior tutor and on the left side sits Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, his junior tutor.

Trijang Rinpoche’s view on Shugden / Dolgyal: A trouble maker and killing spirit +++ The protesters never asked for a dialogue

Trijang Rinpoche’s view on Dorje Shugden / Dolgyal and why Shugden harms sentient beings The Shugden protesters from the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) and their ICS spokes persons (usually a NKT teacher or a NKT […]

Buddhism by tenpelAug 27, 20143:59 pm

The Benefits of the Anti-Dalai Lama protests by the Shugden group (NKT/ICS)

DALAI LAMA GIVE PATIENCE! DALAI LAMA STOP ANGER! I think it is important to reflect from different angles about the NKT/ICS protests. On a mundane and spiritual level you can establish many good reasons why […]

Dorje Shugden Controversy by tenpelAug 24, 20148:26 pm

Some Media and the Shugden Controversy – How TV Channels and YouTube Can Deceive You

Going back to my time in NKT from 1995–2000, I remember the point in 1996 when the Dalai Lama was introduced to me as being a bad person who “oppresses religious freedom”, as a politician […]

Buddhism by tenpelAug 23, 20149:12 pm

Kelsang Rabten Calls for Dialogue at the SOAS Conference: Is Dialogue Possible?

GUEST POST by Joanne Clark At the SOAS conference, Rabten began his talk by stating: “I’d like to make quite clear that we’re not here to argue. We very much want to move towards a […]