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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Kadampa Tradition – Multiple ‘Histories’
The New Kadampa Tradition feels smeared by criticism they are faced with. As a response the NKT secretary set up an anonymous website, called New Kadampa Truth. The New Kadampa Truth site offers about 32 […]
Tibetan Buddhism – Struggling With Diffi·Cult Issues 