Updates from Tibet and elsewhere
Dear friends around the world,
The land of Tibet is where the Buddhadharma was preserved in its entirety following its transmission from India, so it is not surprising that Tibet is filled with many monasteries and eminent lamas who keep the teachings alive. The Dorje Shugden lineage is strong and thousands are initiated into his practice yearly in Tibet. The practice is not a minority practice but continues to grow in Tibet and around the world. The updates below describe developments, events and initiations throughout Tibet and around the world that I thought I would share with all of you so you know what is going on and can rejoice in the Dharma activities there. Do read the updates, see the pictures and watch the videos to learn more about the Dharma events in Tibet, the monasteries that keep the Dharma alive, and the great masters who teach the path of compassion and wisdom. Check back from time to time because this page will be kept updated with the latest news.
Tsem Rinpoche
560 Monks in Beautiful Langmu Monastery
Langmu Monastery (Gansu Province)
January 4, 2019
Located in Gansu Province, Langmu Monastery is home to approximately 560 monks. In the area, Langmu Monastery is one of the largest to practise Dorje Shugden; in the same province, there are seven other smaller monasteries which also rely on Dorje Shugden of around 100 monks each, as well as a small nunnery of approximately 50 nuns who practise Dorje Shugden as well.
Recently, Kechara sent to Langmu Monastery 600 sets of Dorje Shugden collateral in the Tibetan language, comprising of a booklet, 8R card, 5R card and brochure. The monastery also ordered from Kechara an entire set of statues of Dorje Shugden with his entourage comprising of his four cardinal emanations (Shize, Gyenze, Wangze, Trakze), his main assistants (Setrap, Kache Marpo, Namkar Barzin) as well as the Eight Guiding Monks, Nine Mothers, and Ten Youthful and Wrathful Assistants. We shipped them and these arrived today. I am really so happy to see that they were safely received and also appreciated by the monks of Langmu. Please see below some photos of the statues that were shipped to Langmu, the monks reading the collateral that was sent to them as well as some photos of Langmu Monastery itself.
Tsem Rinpoche
The beautiful Dorje Shugden and entourage statue set that Langmu Monastery ordered and Kechara shipped to them.
The monks are very interested and reading closely the Dorje Shugden collateral that they received
Every single one of the 560 monks received a set of Dorje Shugden collateral from Kechara
The monks offered one set of our Dorje Shugden collateral onto their altar
The main prayer hall of Langmu Monastery
New Oracle Takes Trance
Drayab Magon Tashi Yangkyil Monastery (Drayab, Chamdo)
February 13, 2018
A monk took spontaneous trance of Dorje Shugden while attending a White Tara initiation bestowed by the abbot of Drayab Magon Tashi Yangkyil Monastery, Khen Rinpoche Ngawang Lodoe, in Chamdo, Tibet. The abbot also gave the White Manjushri and Hayagriva initiations. It was during a White Tara ritual that the new kuten, or oracle, took trance amongst those attending the ceremony. The videos below were taken during the initiation and capture the momentous event.
The abbot gave the initiations and teachings as part of the monastery’s annual Goncho Chenmo celebration which lasts around 10 days. During this celebration, they propitiate the five Gelug protectors (gon cho nga) which consists of Mahakala (Gonpo), Kalarupa (Chogyal), Vaishravana (Namtose), Palden Lhamo and Setrap.
As you can see in the video, thousands of people attended the ceremonies so whilst the Central Tibetan Administration likes to say there is no religious freedom in Tibet, these photos and video show very differently.
Dorje Shugden took trance of this new oracle during the teachings to show that he was pleased with the people attending the events. Before the trance ended and Dorje Shugden left the monk (oracle), Dorje Shugden threw a khata at the abbot giving teachings, as a sign that the protector was pleased with the Dharma being taught.
Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/NewOracleOfDSDrayabMonastery1.mp4
Dorje Shugden Torgya Puja
Chagsam Monastery (Chamdo, Tibet)
February 13, 2018
Below are some pictures and videos from Chagsam Monastery in Chamdo, Tibet. There are currently 330 monks in residence at the monastery, with two nunneries nearby that house a total of 160 nuns. All of them practice Dorje Shugden.
The monastery can engage in the Dorje Shugden torgya puja (torma-throwing ceremony to remove obstacles), which takes seven days to complete. All 330 monks participate, of which 100 are gelongs (fully ordained monks) and the other 230 are getsuls (novice monks). The monastery is currently performing a Dorje Shugden torgya puja (from 8 to 14 February 2018). Below is a video of the puja and pictures of the monastery.
Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/DorjeShugdenTorgyaPuja2.mp4
Lama Wangchuk Teaches Lam Rim
Lagon Gaden Damchoeling (Markham, Chamdo)
February 13, 2018
The eminent Dorje Shugden lama, Lama Jampa Ngodup Wangchuk is giving seven days of teachings on the Lam Rim at Lagon Gaden Damchoeling Monastery in Markham, Chamdo. Tomorrow ( February 14, 2018) will be the last day of the teachings. There are approximately over 1,000 people attending the teachings, and the Chinese government are the ones who gave their permission for this huge event to take place. Below is a short video and pictures of the noteworthy event.
Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/LamaWangchukTeachesLamRim3.mp4
20,000 Do Prayers Marking End of Prajnaparamita Studies
Chamdo Jampal Ling Monastery (Chamdo, Tibet) and Kongpo
December 14, 2014
At the end of their Prajnaparamita studies every year, and before they enter their Madhyamika studies, Tibetan Gelug monks gather to perform prayers. These prayers are to celebrate the completion of their Prajnaparamita studies, and to remove obstacles before embarking on their Madhyamika course. During this auspicious event in 2014, over 20,000 people in Chamdo and Kongpo gathered to perform these annual prayers. Amongst the crowd were over 1,000 monks whose prayers included a propitiation to the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.
Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/EndOfPrajnaparamitaStudies.mp4
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche Gives Dorje Shugden Sogtae
Mongolia
September 11 to 16, 2014
Thousands of Mongolians were on hand to give a warm welcome to His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche when he arrived in September for this highly-anticipated visit. As one of the highest tulkus of Tibetan Buddhism, whose previous incarnation was a tutor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Trijang Rinpoche was accorded the utmost respect and his visit generated great media attention.
During His Holiness’ three-week stay, Trijang Rinpoche conferred the Yamantaka and Dorje Shugden initiations (sogtae) whilst in the Mongolian capital of Ulanbaatar, as well Gonpo Shelshi initiation at Tashi Chökhorling Monastery in Bulgon province. Towards the end of the official visit, whilst in Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Mongolians had the great merits to offer a long life ceremony to His Holiness. For centuries, Mongolia has been a stronghold of Buddhism and Lama Tsongkhapa’s tradition. Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche’s visit reinforced the Mongolian connection with Dorje Shugden.
Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/TrijangRinpocheMongolia2014.mp4
200,000 Attend Enthronement of Denma Gonsa Rinpoche
Lagon Gaden Damchoeling (Markham, Chamdo)
July 31, 2014
The previous 19th Denma Gonsa Rinpoche, who entered clear light in 2005, was a highly respected lama who chose to remain in Tibet throughout the geopolitical troubles that began in 1959. A straightforward, direct lama who was famed for his faith in Dorje Shugden, Kyabje Denma Gonsa Rinpoche became renowned amongst both Tibetans and Chinese for his tireless efforts to spread the Dharma. His monastery in Markham has the largest Dorje Shugden statue in Tibet. On this auspicious occasion of July 31, 2014, over 200,000 Dorje Shugden practitioners from Tibet and all around the world attended the enthronement ceremony of the 20th Denma Gonsa Rinpoche.
Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/DenmaGonsaEnthronement.mp4
Thousands Attend 9th Monlam Chenmo
Chogdong or Chagdrung Monastery (Kham, Tibet)
July 2014
The vast plains of Tibet were perfect for hosting the thousands of devotees who attended the 9th Annual Monlam Chenmo Festival held at Chogdong (or Chagdrung) Monastery in Kham, Tibet. This auspicious occasion was organised by Venerable Nyedru Rinpoche, a devoted student of the previous 19th Denma Gonsa Rinpoche who hails from Yushu, Tibet where he is highly respected as a Dorje Shugden lama who upholds the full lineage and practices entrusted to him by his guru. During the Monlam Chenmo, extensive offerings are made by the lay and ordained community, to accumulate merit for conducive conditions to arise in the upcoming year and overcome obstacles to peace.
Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/9thMonlamChenmo.mp4
400,000 Attend Gelug Monlam Chenmo
Chatreng Sampheling Monastery (Chatreng, Tibet)
March 5 to 12, 2014
The second week of March 2014 saw an incredible 400,000 people gathering at Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s monastery known as Sampheling, to celebrate the Gelug Monlam Chenmo (Great Prayer Festival). First established by Lama Tsongkhapa in 1409, the Monlam Chenmo is one of the most significant religious events throughout the Tibetan community, both within Tibet and those in exile. Although neither Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche nor his reincarnation has not returned to Tibet since 1959, the well-attended event bears testament to Chatreng’s continued guru devotion towards their region’s lama and his protector Dorje Shugden. One of Sampheling’s pride and joy is is a 3-storey Lama Tsongkhapa statue, as well as the main gate of the monastery, with intricate designs which were handcrafted by devotees.
5,000 Receive Sogtae (Dorje Shugden Life Entrustment)
Gaden Yangchen Phuntsok Ling Monastery (Kham, Tibet)
October 31 to November 3, 2013
5000 Tibetans were fortune to receive initiation of Dorje Shugden from three lamas of the Gelug lineage – Gaden Yangchen Phuntsok Ling’s abbot Trinley Lhundup Drakpa Gyaltsen, as well as Lama Jampa Ngodup Wangchuk and Geshe Lobsang Tenzin. This initiation, known as sogtae (or life entrustment), was the culmination of the Winter Ritual Dance ceremony, a four-day event held at Gaden Yangchen Phuntsok Ling Monastery. During the first three days of the event, crowds gathered to witness the monks perform the dance in their ceremonial robes, before celebrating the reopening of the monastery’s recently-renovated stupas. The Stupa of Reconciliation and the Stupa of Long Life are both 13 meter stupas, and are dedicated to the long life of the monastery’s abbot, Trinley Lhundup Drakpa Gyaltsen.
Thousands Receive Dorje Shugden Initiation (Sogtae)
Norbuling Buddhist Institute (Markham, Chamdo, Tibet)
December 2011
In 2011 alone, Lama Jampa Ngodup Wangchuk had already given sogtae to vast crowds more than 10 times by the time the video below was filmed. In the Drayab area alone, over 10,000 people (consisting of 2,000 monks and 8,000 lay practitioners) received initiation from him. In the video below, Lama Wangchuk mentions Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and Dorje Shugden many times. At 8mins 12secs, you can see tormas (ritual cakes) being prepared for the initiation; at 10mins 44secs, you can see a thangka of Dorje Shugden.
Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/ThousandsSogtae.mp4
His Holiness 101st Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal granting audience to Lama Jampa Ngodup Wangchuk. Gaden Tripa is a very great master and was head of the Gelugpa school of Buddhism as well as a stalwart practitioner of Dorje Shugden. His Holiness Gaden Tripa is the most senior lama within the Gelug school of Buddhism and this year 2018 we will be celebrating his 92nd Birthday. We are very fortunate His Holiness Gaden Tripa is in sound health and gives audiences and blessings.
Lama Wangchuk Gives Dorje Shugden and Je Tse Zin Ma Initiation
Zong Norbuling Monastery (also known as Zinai Monastery; Markham, Chamdo, Tibet)
December 2011
Lama Jampa Ngodup Wangchuk is a prominent Dorje Shugden practitioner who often gives Dorje Shugden initiations (sogtae) to thousands of devotees all over Tibet, in areas like Trengdu, Domo, Dala, Ringu, Goma, Pelee and Yarlung. In this video shot at Zinai Monastery, he can be seen giving Dorje Shugden initiation (sogtae or life entrustment) and Long Life Tsongkhapa (Je Tse Zin Ma) initiation to thousands of fortunate practitioners.
Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/LamaWangchukSogtae.mp4
Grand Prayer Festival at Kham’s Dorje Shugden Monastery
Gonsa Monastery (Kham, Tibet)
August 2011
Between 40,000 to 50,000 Gelug devotees gathered at Gonsa Monastery in Kham, Tibet to celebrate the Grand Prayer Festival. Of the attendees, 4,000 to 5,000 were monks. Also in attendance were lamas such as His Eminence Gangchen Rinpoche, Lama Jampa Ngodup Wangchuk and Lama Michel. As part of the celebrations, the monastery unfurled large thangkas of Dorje Shugden, the previous 19th Denma Gonsa Rinpoche and Lama Tsongkhapa. Gonsa Monastery is home to the largest Dorje Shugden statue in Tibet, standing at 18ft tall.
5,000 Receive Dorje Shugden Initiation (Sogtae)
Jinka Monastery (Deqing County, Chamdo, Tibet)
Early 2011
5,000 people were fortunate to receive Dorje Shugden initiation, known as sogtae (life entrustment), from Khen Rinpoche Zongluo Jampa Khedrup who is the abbot of Chamdo Jampaling Monastery. During the sogtae ceremony, the lama will manifest as Yamantaka, and formally “introduces” the practitioner and Dorje Shugden to one another. A bond is then forged between devotee and Protector, with the devotee promising to keep Dorje Shugden as their protector until they have achieved bodhicitta. Similarly, Dorje Shugden promises to protect and assist the devotee until they achieve bodhicitta.
For more interesting information:
- Incredible Lama Thubten Phurbu and His Activities
- Kawang: A Dorje Shugden Confessional Practice
- Various prayers to Dorje Shugden composed by His Holiness the Omniscient 10th Panchen Lama (download PDF)
- Dorje Shugden Retreat: A powerful practice to fulfill wishes
- Dorje Shugden Trakze to Dispel Black Magic & Spirits
- Dorje Shugden Gyenze to Increase Life, Merits and Wealth
- Dorje Shugden Wangze for Power and Influence
- Dorje Shugden Shize: A practice for healing and long life
- Sadhana & Prayers
- Mandala Offering – A Powerful Method to Accumulate Merits
- An important purification practice
- A Short Practice to Overcome Obstacles for Work with Officialdom
- All About Manjushri | 关于文殊菩萨
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Looking at those pictures in this blog says all. Hundred thousands of monks and locals from different monasteries receiving Dorje Shugden initiation from highly attained Lamas. From one picture where thousands of tents were set up outside the monastery hosting the ceremony for the thousands of attendees. Thousands of fortunate practitioners were fortunate to receive initiation of Dorje Shugden from high lamas of the Gelug lineage . We are fortunate to read and watch those updates from Tibet and else where.
Thank you Rinpoche for these updates.
Interesting updates from Tibet which also known as the “roof of the world”. With all the updates we are able to view those beautiful pictures and the latest information from Tibet. Just looking at those beautiful pictures , it clearly show there is so much of religious freedom allow in China. China a truly democratic country which allows the people to choose what they belief and pray. Its good that the government does not interfere with their citizen right. But not in the case of Tibetan leadership where they will whatever means to stop the Dorje Shugden’s practice. For many years Dorje Shugden practitioners are denied the right to practice and have been suffering since the ban. May the ban be lifted soon.
Watching those videos, we could see there so many thousands of monks and locals coming together for the prayers, receiving initiation and joining in those unique celebrations.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all these wonderful updates.
Mantras are sacred verbalized words that invoke the protection and blessings of the deity to whom the mantra is ascribed. Mantras are also the manifestations of Buddhas in the form of ‘sounds’, hence the various mantras of Dorje Shugden contain the essence of the Protector.
Dorje Shugden’s main mantra 多杰雄登主要咒语
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for peace 平和咒语
For gaining attainments through the energy of Peaceful Shugden, peace of environment and mind, harmony in one’s abode and dwelling area, and calming of disasters
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SHANTI SIDDHI HUNG
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for health 福寿安康咒语
For long life, increasing life, healing of disease and protection from diseases
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA AYU SIDDHI HUNG
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for increase 增长咒语
For gaining great merits and increase of all necessary needs, both material and spiritual
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA PUNYE SIDDHI HUNG
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for control 控制咒语
Of worldly deities, negative people and nagas and for influencing friends towards the positive
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA WASHAM KURU HO
Dorje Shugden’s mantra to grant protection 庇护咒语
Visualize that you are in the Protector’s mandala, fully protected from outside interferences. Recite when in danger or for dangerous situations, for protection while travelling or when residing in dangerous/hostile places
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA RAKYA RAKYA HUNG
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Dear friends,
Tibet has produced many powerful meditations, rituals and guidelines to help us gain spiritual protection, gain wisdom and higher states of consciousness. In general Tibet has produced many powerful methods for the growth of our spiritual evolution. Dorje Shugden is an angel, a saint, a powerful spiritual protector-warrior who originated 350 years ago when a highly awakened Tibetan Lama fulfilled his vows to become a special being to grant protection, wisdom, material needs, safety when travelling (normal and astral travel) and spiritual awakening. Both the Great 5th Dalai Lama and the current His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama composed short yet effective prayers to invoke upon the power and blessings of this special saint and protector. One can recite either one of the prayers that you feel suits you, anytime or even daily. When you feel a special need for help, you can recite either prayer anytime. When you are feeling down, afraid or just need a blessing, you can recite them. After reciting either invocation, it is good to chant the mantra of Dorje Shugden: Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha.
You do not have to be a Buddhist or practitioner of any religion to invoke upon the blessings and protection of this special enlightened and awakened angel Dorje Shugden. He helps all without discrimination or bias as he is filled with compassion and love. Divinity has no boundaries, they help all who call upon them.
Enclosed are the prayers in English, Chinese and Tibetan.
May you be safe, protected and blessed.
Tsem Rinpoche
More on the Great 5th Dalai Lama and Dorje Shugden – https://bit.ly/2w7KHv6
More on H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama and Dorje Shugden – https://bit.ly/2QdaL4n
Chapel (Trode Khangsar) built by the Great 5th Dalai Lama dedicated to Dorje Shugden in Lhasa – https://bit.ly/2zBTd8M
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亲爱的朋友们，
西藏产生了许多有助于我们得到精神庇佑、取得智慧和更高层次之觉悟的强大禅修法、仪式和教诲。总括来说，西藏产生了许多有助于我们在修行上取得提升的强有力方法。多杰雄登是一个天使，一位圣人和一名护法战士。他的崛起始于350年前，当一位高度觉悟的西藏高僧履行本身的承诺，化身为特别的护法，赐予我们守护、智慧、物质需要、出入平安（平日外游和神游时）和灵修上的觉醒。任何人都可以随时随地在任何时候念诵适合自己的祈愿文。当你需要特别的帮助时，你可以随时念诵任何一篇祈愿文。当你感到沮丧、恐惧或仅是需要加持时，你也可以持诵这些祈愿文。在念诵任何祈请文后，你应该接着念诵多杰雄登的心咒：嗡 班杂 维格 毗札那 娑哈 Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha。
要祈请多杰雄登这位特殊、觉悟和觉醒的天使赐予加持和庇佑，你无需是佛教徒或任何宗教的修行者。他总是没有分别或偏见，充满慈悲和慈爱地帮助一切众生。神圣是没有界限的，圣者会帮助有求于他的任何人。
以下附上英文、中文和藏文的祈愿文。
愿你平安，常受庇护和加持。
尊贵的詹杜固仁波切
更多关于第五世达赖尊者和多杰雄登护法的内容 — https://bit.ly/2zsC3tG
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第五世达赖尊者为多杰雄登护法在拉萨建造的护法殿（布旦康萨）— https://bit.ly/2zBTd8M
Divination (‘mo’) Text by Dorje Shugden
This is an important divination (‘mo’) text composed by Dorje Shugden himself. Dorje Shugden took trance of the Choyang Dulzin oracle lama, the senior oracle of Gaden Shartse Monastery, and instantly on the spot composed this text within two hours.
The divination text contains information on how to use dice to do divination for the future and is known to be highly accurate. When practitioners use this text, they will be in direct contact with Dorje Shugden to get answers to questions about the future. It is for those who have good samaya with Dorje Shugden and are free of the eight worldly dharmas to be of benefit to others in divining the future.
Tsem Rinpoche
DS-MO-choyang.pdf
Be blessed with these rare videos featuring explanation and advice about Dorje Shugden practice by His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche in his own voice. The teaching was requested by Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the earliest masters who taught Tibetan Buddhism in the West.
Video 1: H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)
Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was an erudite scholar, ritual master and practitioner of the highest degree from Tibet. At the request of Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the pioneers who taught Tibetan Buddhism in America, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche gives clear explanation and advice about the life-entrustment initiation of Dorje Shugden and how to go about the practice and get the maximum benefits in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzFMvlxAqtc&feature=youtu.be
Video 2: H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche speaks on the History and Lineage of Dorje Shugden (With English Subtitles)
In this video, an erudite scholar, ritual master and practitioner of the highest degree from Tibet, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche talks about the incarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden and how the practice arose, with examples of Dorje Shugden’s previous lives that reveal his powerful spiritual attainments and contributions. This very rare teaching was given at the request of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s student, Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the pioneers who taught Buddhism in the West to many disciples since the 1970s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIzKSJgK618&feature=youtu.be
For more information: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/kyabje-zong-rinpoches-advice-on-dorje-shugdens-practice.html
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing with us the news related to Dorje Shugden from all around the world. It is great to see there are so many other Dorje Shugden practitioners all over the world especially in China. We can also find Dorje Shugden Dharma centres in the US and Europe.
CTA claims Dorje Shugden is a minor practice, if it is, why do they have to impose a ban on Dorje Shugden practice? Then they claim Dorje Shugden practitioners take the Chinese government’s money. All these claims are ridiculous. I am a Dorje Shugden follower but I have never received any money from the Chinese government.
The Chinese government supports Dorje Shugden practice is because Dorje Shugden lamas are only interested to spread Dharma. They don’t get involved in politics and they ensure there is harmony in the community. This is what a religion should be, promoting the values of respect, tolerance, and harmony.
Medicine Buddha puja encourages healing of all levels – physical, mental and emotional healing for those in need.
High resolution file of this thangka is available for download for all dharma practitioners around the world and for those who just want sacred images in their environment. Enjoy, be blessed and share this with others.
Here is the link to free download of this image and many other images: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/buddha-images.html?nggpage=7
For the first time available, Dorje Shugden and his entourage of 32 asssistants of his mandala.
Dorje Shugden is a powerful protector deity who is also an emanation of Manjushri, a wisdom bestowing Buddha. Therefore, he has great ability to help us to progress further on the spiritual path. He does this by helping us to overcome obstacles and problems for the modern individual.
Due to his enlightened nature, Dorje Shugden is able to manifest 32 deities and within the same abode resides Setrap and Kache Marpo:-
1. 5 Dorje Shugden families or emanations. They consists of the following:-
– Dulzin Dorje Shugden, which performs activities to eliminate inner and outer obstacles.
– Shize, which performs activities to pacify all illnesses and disease.
– Gyenze, which performs activities to increase all desirable material and spiritual wealth.
– Wangze, which performs activities to control difficult people and circumstances.
– Trakze, which performs activities to wrathfully eliminate all insurmountable obstacles and life-threatening situations.
2. 9 Mothers. They represent protection of the five senses and developing control of the four elements. These are all attributes that signify their ability to assist tantric practitioners with their higher meditations.
3. 8 Guiding Monks. They represent the Eight Great Bodhisattvas (Avalokitesvara, Manjushri, Vajrapani, Samantabhadra, Maitreya, Kshitigarbha, Akashagarbha, Sarva-nivarana-viskambini) and they bring about the growth of the Dharma, through the Sangha, Dharma practitioners and Dharma establishments.
4. 10 Youthful & Wrathful Attendants. They represent the ten wrathful attendants to avert inner and outer obstacles. They are beings who are from Mongolia, China, Kashmir, India, Bengali, etc.
5. Setrap. He is a senior Dharma Protector from India and an emanation of Amitabha Buddha. He had enthroned Dorje Shugden as an authentic Dharma Protector. Therefore, he also resides within the same mandala of Dorje Shugden.
6. Kache Marpo. He is not an emanation of Dorje Shugden but he is still an enlightened Dharma Protector in his own right. He was originally known as Tsiu Marpo of Samye Monastery. However, he has placed himself under the service of Dorje Shugden as his chief minister, performing many activities in order to protect and benefit practitioners. Therefore, he stands guard at the main entrance of Dorje Shugden’s mandala. He often takes trance of qualified mediums to speak.
7. Namkar Barzin. He is the reincarnation of an old Mongolian monk and when he passed away in Phari area of Tibet, his spirit was placed as a powerful assistant of Dorje Shugden. He guards and protects buildings and great institutions especially those that benefit others. He rides on a mythical Gyaling animal that resembles a goat but with scales.
These sacred images are available on *Vajrasecrets. They are made of high quality alloy and are one of a kind. They are based on the lineage of His Holiness Panchen Rinpoche’s monastery, Tashilhunpo in Shigatse, Tibet. In fact, the iconography of these statues are based on detailed photographs taken by H. E. Tsem Rinpoche during a trip to Tashilhunpo’s protector chapel. These are based exactly as the 10th Panchen Lama’s personal collection.
Dorje Shugden mandala: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=131570
Dorje Shugden’s benefit and practice: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=62422
Dorje Shugden’s origins: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=106424
Dorje Shugden chapel in His Holiness Panchen Rinpoche’s Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=68698
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His Holiness the 10th Panchen Lama
Tibetans commonly refer to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and His Holiness 10th Panchen Lama as the “sun and moon” of Tibetan Buddhism. They are the center of Tibetan Buddhist civilization, which draws to its sphere of influence millions of non-Tibetan practitioners. The Panchen Lama’s incarnation line began with the 16th abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen (1570 – 1662). He was bestowed the title of Panchen Lama by His Holiness the 5th Dalai Lama after being declared as an emanation of Amitabha.
After being given the title, his three previous incarnations were posthumously also bestowed the title, making Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen the 4th Panchen Lama. He became a teacher to many Tibetans, Bhutanese and Mongolian religious figures, including His Holiness the 4th and 5th Dalai Lamas, and the 1st Jetsun Dampa of Mongolia. A prolific author, Chokyi Gyeltsen is credited with over a hundred compositions, including a number of commentaries and ritual texts that remain central in the Gelukpa tradition today. Along with his role as a teacher of the Dharma, the Panchen Lamas are usually responsible for the recognition of the rebirths of the Dalai Lamas, and vice versa.
The 10th Panchen Lama, Lobsang Trinley Lhundrub Chokyi Gyeltsen (19 February 1938 – 28 January 1989) continued both the spiritual and political roles of his predecessors. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, his contemporary, was even heard to say and echo the Panchen Lama’s own words that the Dalai Lama would safeguard Tibet from the outside while the Panchen Lama would safeguard Tibet from the inside, as he never left Tibet after the political troubles of 1959. He was truly loved by the Tibetans, all the way until his passing. When he taught, thousands of people would attend, not only from his own Gelug lineage, but masters and practitioners from all traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
At his sprawling monastery of Tashi Lhunpo, he has a special chapel specifically dedicated to Dorje Shugden, where prayers and rituals are performed on a daily basis. In his great omniscience the Panchen Lama held Dorje Shugden as the principal Dharma protector of the monastery. He also personally propitiated Dorje Shugden among other Dharma protectors, and even wrote extensive prayers and rituals to Dorje Shugden. These rituals and prayers are contained within his ‘sung bum’ or collected works, which are provided here. As such a great lama, with an erudite and clear understanding of the Buddhist scriptures, a teacher to millions in both Tibet and China, from an established incarnation line and an emanation of the Buddha Amitabha, he could not be mistaken about his practice of Dorje Shugden.
His Holiness 10th Panchen Lama is known for his composition of commentaries and practice texts that are still in use by contemporary Buddhist practitioners both in Tibet and across the world. One of these is a powerful ritual composition propitiating the compassionate Dorje Shugden.
Upon the request by Acharya Lobsang Jangchub to compose a shorter version of the prayer (sadhana) for the exhortation of activities of Dorje Shugden, Panchen Lama immediately composed an abbreviate form of Dorje Shugden’s Kangsol. This text is entitled “Manjunatha’s (Tsongkapa) Lineage protector Dorje Shugden and five forms wrathful propitiations and confessional prayers and fulfilment of activities rites” or “Melodious sound of Accomplishment of the Four Activities” for short. Once the prayers were completed, he had signs and strong feelings that Dorje Shugden has been working hard to protect the Buddhadharma in general and the lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa specifically.
Mirroring the abilities of one of his earlier incarnations, Khedrub Je, a disciple of Lama Tsongkhapa and master of both sutra and tantra, the Panchen Lama used his compositional skill and poetic prowess to create a masterful sadhana. Worthy of note is a praise in which the first letter of each verse is a Tibetan vowel. Such compositions are rarely seen, and have historically only been used when propitiating senior Dharma protectors such as Palden Lhamo and Kalarupa.
The Panchen Lama also stated that while composing the Dorje Shugden sadhana (prayers) he was filled with a sense of happiness and bliss. He ends the composition with not only his official title but his ordination name, Tenzin Trinley Jigme Choje Wangchuk, endorsing the validity of his work. He composed the sadhana in his own Tashi Lhunpo monastery while in the Hall of Clear Light and Bliss.
See the Panchen Lama’s writings and download: https://bit.ly/2KIfeXb
“If the Dalai Lama, if His Holiness the Dalai Lama can be harmed by Dorje Shugden, then we might as well not practice Buddhism anymore. If His Holiness the Dalai Lama can have his life shortened by a so-called evil spirit, any evil spirit, then can he be Avalokiteshvara? So on one hand you say, we say, I say, everybody says, he is Avalokiteshvara; on the other hand you’re saying that he can be harmed by an evil spirit… Which one is it? Can he be harmed by an evil spirit or is he Avalokiteshvara? Do you think Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, Vajrapani, Tara all take refuge in something else to protect themselves from Dorje Shugden? How illogical is that? How illogical of people to say His Holiness the Dalai Lama can be harmed by an evil spirit, any evil spirit or “Dorje Shugden” evil spirit. How is that possible?” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
Photo: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, young Tsem Tulku Rinpoche and Tsem Tulku Rinpoche’s tutor Kensur Rinpoche Jampa Yeshe
Well technically, anyone can take a picture with the Dalai Lama and claim to have his support. Look at the Aum Shinrikyo for example.
This elderly & innocent monk in India was brutally attacked, find out why. Shocking – https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=163953
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Sakya tradition’s thangka of Dorje Shugden sitting on a throne within his palace with his four emanations and high Sakya Lamas nearby. Tsem Rinpoche
Amazing post!!!!!
Dear friends, For months we have been working on this BEAUTIFUL and meaningful mural in Kathmandu, Nepal. Please click here to enjoy the many stunning pictures of this mural: https://bit.ly/2LgOj8J
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Antique Pelden Lhamo thangka with sacred Dorje Shugden at the bottom right. Can see Tsongkapa and Guru Rinpoche on the top also. Beautiful and holy.
How can a nun curse someone they do not even know and wish the person to die quickly and be born in hell? What kind of nun is this? Shocking! What more she’s cursing a Buddhist teacher and a monk?! Is this the face of Bhutanese Buddhist?
This is so shameful for her as a nun, her teacher, her monastery, her country and her King. A sangha should not behave in such a manner. A Sangha should carry enlightened Buddha’s teachings of compassion and wisdom to benefit all sentient beings.
A Sangha is not supposed to promote hatred and certainly should not be cursing or wishing another person to die. That wish itself is already breaking one of the vows.
A Sangha is one of the 3 Jewels, an object of refuge. They should not behave like an uncivilized person with so much hate. This is how bad the Tibetan Leadership has spread their lies and hate about Dorje Shugden and Shugden Buddhist practitioners.
A true democracy allows everyone the freedom to exercise their human rights, including the freedom to practise any religion they want. In democratic countries, the government does not interfere with this right. Neither are democratic governments prejudiced against their citizens’ choice of religious belief. They do not force people to stop their religious practice or pass legislation criminalising people because of their religion.
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan leadership who are based in Dharamsala are the exception. They are the only so-called ‘democratic’ leadership that puts a stranglehold on its people, persecuting them for their religious beliefs. They deny the rights of Dorje Shugden practitioners for simply practicing their religion as they have done for the past 400 years. Dorje Shugden practitioners are ostracised from their own community, denied medical care, education or even employment in government offices. The CTA definitely does not live up to the right to be called a democratic administration, especially when in it inflicts suppression of people’s freedom and disrespects basic human rights.
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videouploads/comment-1523906946.mp4
There is so much religious freedom in Tibet, China. If Dorje Shugden is a spirit, will all these great events happen? If Dorje Shugden harms the Tibetan cause, will these events take place? It seems that the CTA need to read all these developments over many years to realise that the illogical ban on Dorje Shugden practice is senseless and has to be terminated.
May the ban be eradicated permanently and may all be reconciled.
Isn’t this just lovely?! Look at these cute Tibetan kids singing praises to Dorje Shugden during Losar celebration in Tibet! Great blessings to all – Click to watch! ???
https://video.tsemtulku.com/chat-videos/chat-1519938132.mp4
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videouploads/comment-1519934791.mp4
Will the CTA (Tibetan govt in exile) and their supporters in East and West say voodoo is evil and cannot be practiced too? Will they advise against Voodoo and say its a demon’s practice and people who practice are bad too? Truth be told, no one has the right to say anything about anyone’s religion. Listen to what this man says in the short snagged clip because he speaks well and with the truth.
Watch the rest of the video on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0_syJQBteA
Dorje Shugden always helps giving guidance and protections to faithful practitioners. He grants blessings, wisdom, and fulfilling wishes especially bestowing success on virtuous activities. He is an enlightened protector who answers to all living beings. Dorje Shugden practice is never a minority practice as claimed by the Central Tibetan Administartion (CTA). Due to the compassion and religious freedom granted by China government, Tibetans in Tibet can practice Dorje Shugden peacefully. The high lamas, great scholars, monks, nuns and lay practitioners are the people who keep the monasteries well to spread the dharma. These pictures, videos and crowds have proven more and more people are relying Dorje Shugden, which also proves that Dorje Shugden practise does not bring any harm.
Tibet has always maintained a unique culture for centuries. Tibet has a history dating back over 2,000 years. Tibet, the remote and mainly Buddhist territory also known as the “roof of the world”, As emanations of the Wisdom Buddha, every incarnation that arose before Dorje Shugden manifested was a fully Enlightened Being. Each incarnation contributed greatly towards the growth of Dharma throughout the Buddhist world. . Buddhism spread into Tibet in the 7th century, with many monasteries all over Tibet. Great updates for all of us be able to be able to view those beautiful pictures . Watching those videos is indeed a blessing for me and all as its not every time we could able to see it and all the beautiful rituals and holy ceremonies in Tibet. On top of watching those ceremonies I am feeling happy as I could see the momentous event of new kuten, or oracle, took trance amongst those attending the ceremony, Amazing looking at the thousand of monks coming together for the prayers as well as initiations. Locals joining in those unique celebrations and receiving initiation and teachings.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing and updating us with all the wonderful news .
Thank you Rinpoche and blog team for this interesting updates on Dorje Shugden events in Tibet. Love those interesting videos and beautiful pictures. Hope to see more coming up. Rejoice! ??
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the updates of the growing Dorje Shugden practice in Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and other parts of the world. Through the practice of Dorje Shugden by many high lamas, ordained persons and lay practitioners, we can observe that the Buddhadharma teachings have reached out and benefited many people with the support received from the government in China as well as other countries such as Nepal, European countries, USA and Malaysia. When the lay practitioners are given the opportunities to make offerings to the Three Jewels and Dorje Shugden during the auspicious Dharma events carried out, especially Monlam Chenmo festival in TAR and other Dharma ceremonies in Mongolia, they can accumulate merits with blessings to assist them further in their spiritual practice. It is clearly made known to all of us that Dorje Shugden practice is not a minority practice as there are thousands of lay practitioners and ordained people practicing Dorje Shugden. Hence, the ban of Dorje Shugden should be lifted in order to allow the Buddhadharma to grow even faster and further to the ten directions so that many more people can be saved from sinking into the ocean of samsara during the current degenerating age. Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha.
Humbly with folded hands,
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Thank you for sharing the updates on Buddhist community from Tibet and elsewhere. All these grand and meaningful events around the world since 2011 up until 2018 are now accessible to everyone, which was previously not made widely available. It goes to show that more and more people care and are interested about the news and movements of Tibetan Buddhism, particularly Dorje Shugden events. These events also dispel the myths that DS is a minor sect – check out the crowds! Massive numbers of sangha and lay people turn up at these events for the blessing and initiation to DS Sogtae. These events are evidence that religious freedom is enshrined in Tibet, China and other parts of the world; seems like the only place where there is no religious freedom for DS practitioners are under the rule of Dharamsala. Therefore, events updates of DS practitioners gathered together to receive initiation and teachings are really very encouraging. Rejoice to all who received the sogtae!
Dear Rinpoche,
This article on “ updates “ from various parts of the world about Dorje Shugden is great. Really great!??? Apart from this blog and some blogs like dorjeshugden.org, I have very little knowledge on Dorje Shugden, such as the situations before the ban, the reasons for the ban to exist, the affected monasteries and also the people behind the ban. Sometimes reading article alone might not serves it purpose when we will question its validity since we are not living in Tibet or other areas as per se. Hence, with this little updates of DS here and there on the recent activities of DS around the world + Videos will help to strengthen the little faith that I’ve have for this Protector. This is largely due to the negative influence on media that I’ve read about it previously, and to make the matter worst when language is a barrier.
Thank you Rinpoche.
?I do hope there’s will be a sort of notice as to when this article has been updated.
A blessing to be able to keep-up-to date on news of religious and spiritual gatherings and activities within Tibet. Very heartening to see that China allows such large gatherings for prayers and teachings regardless of sects or schools or practice. That is religious freedom.
Love reading about the traditional Dorje Shugden Torgya puja held at Chagsam Monastery in Chamdo, Tibet. Something that I was not familiar with.
Thank you for the various snippets of information of interest for knowledge.
It is such a blessing for me in Malaysia to be able to be able to view and absorb all the beautiful rituals and holy ceremonies in Tibet and elsewhere conducted by erudite Dorje Shugden Masters like H.H. Trijang Rinpoche.
To know without a doubt that China does not restrict nor BAN the worship of Dorje Shugden but permits religious freedom quite in contrary to what is practised by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) a self professed democracy that does not permit religious freedom.
May the propagation of Dharma and lineage of Dorje Shugden grow from strength to strength throughout the world.
In this blog update, the second week of March, 2014 witnessed an incredible 400,000 people gathering at Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s Monastery known as Sampheung to celebrate Gelug Monlam Chenmo (Great Prayer Festival) from March 5th to 12th, 2014, is one of the most significant Religious events throughout the Tibetan Community both within Tibet and those in Exile! This well-attended event is said to be truly a strong testament to Chatreng Samphelling Monastery’s continued Guru-devotion towards their region’s Lama Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and his Protector Dorje Shugden! The vast plains of Tibet make a perfect and ideal locality for hosting hundreds of thousands of devotees by highly respected and devoted Lamas of Dorje Shugden, like the previous 19th Denma Gonsa Rinpoche who entered clear light in 2005, was a straightforward direct Lama said to be famed for his deep faith in Dorje Shugden. Kyabje Denma Gonsa Rinpoche was said to become renowned among Tibetans and Chinese for his tireless efforts to spread
the Dharma. His monastery in Markham has the largest Dorje Shugden statue in Tibet. On this occassion of July 31st, 2014, it was noted that 200,000 Dorje Shugden practitioners from all over Tibet and all around the World attended the enthronement ceremony of the 20th Denma Gonsa Rinpoche. As our Rinpoche said, “The Dorje Shugden Lineage is strong and thousands are initiated into this practice yearly in Tibet.” Many, many more outspoken, knowledgeable and intelligent Dorje Shugden practitioners should come forward to engage in our campaign conference to help lift the Ban, and clear the detestable spread of the untruth and bad reputation, staining Dorje Shugden’s practice as one of the most highly prominent Buddhas worship by Buddhists and others all, both Tibetans and other sentient beings! Om Benza Wiki Bittana Soha.
It is evident from these latest updates that dharma is spreading in Tibet China where religious freedom is allowed with no discrimination. This is a stark contrast to the Tibetan leadership, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), in Dharamsala India. CTA claim they are a democratic institution yet they clamped down hard on the people’s choice of speech especially on those who speak up on their right to religious freedom and human rights. With so many propaganda against the practice of Dorje Shugden, CTA use fear, segregation, tactics, threats, violence on Dorje Shugden practitioners living in exile in India. These propaganda spread to neighbouring countries as well as to other countries worldwide. And the CTA claim they are a democratic institution, criticising other countries of not taking care of their citizens and going against human rights.