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 […]
Tibetan Buddhism – Struggling With Diffi·Cult Issues
Controversies, cultish tendencies and abuse in Buddhism
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 […]
Mixing Dharma with Politics
The Mahaparinirvana Sutra states: 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 […]
A former Dorje Shugden follower’s thoughts
Introduction After watching the France24 TV contribution and reading the comments by Shugden followers who label again a respected Buddhist master, here Samdhong Rinpoche, as a liar just because he holds views which oppose Shugden […]
Videos
A collection of TV or Video productions about the Dorje Shugden Controversy or related topics: Sur les traces du Dalai Lama by France 2, 2008 (in French) The Shugden Group by Pagode Path Hue, 2008 […]
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 […]
Tibetan Buddhism – Struggling With Diffi·Cult Issues 