Pabongka wrote and‚ I quote here‚ "Tagbhu Dorjeechang doesn’t worship Gyalchen Dorje Shugden. He treats him like a watchdog to protect a house." Then‚ why Pabongka Rinpoche had a sudden change of heart? In the early part of his life‚ a very charismatic Geluk teacher‚ Kyabje Pabongka practised the teachings from all the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. But it was in the later part of his life‚ probably‚ he came under
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Society. His Holiness was ironic in his remark‚ ”if ever you receive a request for obituary prayer for the death of the dharma protector Kalarupa‚‚ only then we Gelupas need to look for a new one‚ until then there is no need for a new Dharmapala. Je Rinpoche gave the responsibility to one who is perfectly able‚ trustworthy and who can do the job properly”. Moreover‚ it is a disgrace to dismiss him from the job and find a replacement like Shugden whose nature is shrouded in mystery and never-ending
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who is interested in Nyingma teaching. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche used to practise Nyingma teaching in the early part of his life. One day‚ while he was taking the initiation called “Excellent Vase fulfilling wishes” (Doejoe bum sang)‚ he saw a terrifying big red hand sticking in towards him from the window of his residence. It shocked him to such an extent that he immediately stopped showing interest in Nyingma teaching. In Trijang Rinpoche´s “Music Delighting the Ocean of protectors” he wrote‚
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IHow Dalai Lama came into contact with Shugden The following is an excerpt from the first volume of Dalai Lama´s book on Shugden. " I‚ the 14th Dalai Lama‚ committed the first mistake of coming in contact with Shugden. I did not follow the path shown by the previous Dalai Lamas. It was my mistake. Well‚ the political situation in Tibet was at the most critical stage in 1951. We were staying at Dungkhar monastery in Dromo region. Within my entourage‚ some who advised me to leave for India‚ while
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SUMMARY OPEN HEART‚ OPEN MIND Awakening the Power of Essence Love Tsoknyi Rinpoche with Eric Swanson In “Open Heart‚ Open Mind: Awakening the Power of Essence Love”‚ Tsoknyi Rinpoche- the Tibetan teacher of Buddhist meditation-mentions the Buddhist path aims at encouraging people to “live more openly‚ wisely‚ generously toward themselves and others”. To meet that target we need both understanding about our basic nature‚ the patterns that prevent us from our basic nature and the methods to
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the 9th century‚ when Padmasambhava‚ also known as Guru Rinpoche‚ first brought Vajrayana Buddhism from India to the lands of Tibet‚ Nepal and Bhutan. Guru Rinpoche’s vast spiritual activities left behind an enduring legacy that has survived vibrantly through many ensuing centuries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche visited Bhutan three times. Although he was able to subdue negative forces in order for Vajrayana Buddhism to take hold‚ Guru Rinpoche also foresaw obstacles that would hinder the Dharma in
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Historical background There is no written record about the temple Thekchok Kuenzangcholing Goenpa until now. According to Tshering (2016)‚ during early 16th century‚ there was a man who was extraordinary looking both physically and mentally. He was the most powerful man in the community and ill-treated the people. He was the lord of the Woong Pangthang Dzong. At the same time‚ there was another powerful man in Sharli. Once there was a struggle between two men‚ lord of a community. During that Lord
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Cited: 1) Clark‚ Taylor. “Its Not the Job Market.” Slate.com. Jan 31‚ 2011 2) Yudhijit. "Neuroscientists welcome Dalai Lama with mostly open arms." Science 310.5751 (2005): 1104. Academic OneFile. Web. 19 Nov. 2012. 3) http://www.tm.org/ 4)Mingyur Rinpoche‚ Yongey. “The Joy of Living.” Three Rivers Press‚ 2007
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"A simple Buddhist monk." That’s the answer you’d receive if you were ever fortunate enough to ask Tenzin Gyatso what he considered himself to be. Quite a humble response from someone who is often referred to as his holiness‚ the wishful filing gem‚ or simply the presence by Tibetans. You see‚ that simple Buddhist monk is the 14th Dalai Lama. Now you may not be too familiar with exactly what that means‚ and no it does not in any way have to do with the llamas that spit. In short‚ the Dalai Lamas
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