Dearest Diamond Way students and friends, A few words of timely advice: I understand that many of you, who haven’t had the Phowa practice yet, are now looking to receive this timeless experience. Recently, at […]
Tibetan Buddhism – Struggling With Diffi·Cult Issues
Controversies, cultish tendencies and abuse in Buddhism
How Rebirth Takes Place, Tulkus, Recognizing Reincarnations – HH the 14th Dalai Lama
Reincarnation A very clear statement by the Dalai Lama on voluntary reincarnation (tulku) in general, and on his own future incarnation as the 15th Dalai Lama from 2011. Translated from the original Tibetan http://www.dalailama.com Introduction […]
The Cessation of the International Shugden Community / Dalai Lama protests
I guess you read or heard it already, the International Shugden Community (ISC) announced their “dissolving”. What is a bit mysterious is the why and if this is meant seriously. I want to share […]
Sogyal Rinpoche & Rigpa – An interview with the former director of Rigpa France Olivier Raurich
Translation of an interview with the former director of Rigpa France Olivier Raurich which appeared in the French magazine “Marianne”¹ Q: When did you become interested in Buddhism and how did you encounter Sogyal Rinpoche? […]
Dorje Tsering: Where We Failed Him
Originally posted on Drifts & Drafts:
Dorje Tsering succumbed to his injuries on the third day of his stay in the hospital’s critical care unit. He was 16 years old. He looked younger, much younger,…
A comment to Tsem Tulku’s post, “The 14th Dalai Lama’s prayer to Dorje Shugden”
Retain your reverence and admiration for the person, but subject the writing to thorough critical analysis. – A Tibetan saying Someone sent me a link to a post by Tsem Tulku, The 14th Dalai Lama’s prayer to […]
Tibetan Buddhism – Struggling With Diffi·Cult Issues 