Comments for "Scholars and Yogis, Please Check!"

Comment on A Sakya Tale- The Mahasiddha’s Prophesy by truthaboutshugden

truthaboutshugden — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:14:02 +0000

It IS finished…read on!

Comment on A Sakya Tale- The Mahasiddha’s Prophesy by Fabio Reynolds

Fabio Reynolds — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:19:20 +0000

Is this going to be finished?

Comment on Kyabje Zong Rinpoche on Je Pabongka by Gyantso

Gyantso — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:45:02 +0000

i knew that lama when he came to Spain for the second time, i even recieved several initiation, now that i m getting retired from my job, i want to practice them. I am collecting information of him now, thanks a lot

Comment on Ribur Rinpoche On Je Pabongka by tenzin

tenzin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:31:19 +0000

Om mani padme hum.

More information about Ribur Rinpoches life would be appreciated. Thanks

Comment on Ribur Rinpoche on Je Pabongka 2 by leo robinson

leo robinson — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:33:14 +0000

I dont know how long Ribur Rinpoche was blessed with the presence of Pabonka Rinpoche, nor what his relationship with the Dalai Lama was. But to hear his love and forgiveness despite suffering under chinese torture speaks volumes about the real meaning of Pabongka Teachings, and by the way all his practices. Please read: Scholars and Yogis please check. Both Pabongka and Trijang were fully qualified Gurus of kadampa Buddhism in Tibet, and were recognised as such. For the Dalai Lama to sayu that there was something evil and spooky in DOrje Shugden practice shows the wily old politicians many contradictions. And it astonishing how many intelligent people “His Holiness” has fooled by the act he keeps up.
It is very important to keep in mind the context of Oppression and cultural destruction under the dalai Lamas ban on Dorje Shugden practice, and the later cover up of this well documented ban by the Tibetan administration. Under threat of intimidation and expulsion from communities, and destroying the precious heritage of this 400year old Buddhsit practice, many people who were devotees of Shugden were obliged to keep their practice secret under the threat to others and their livelihood. Just because he could not practice openly does not mean that he abandoned his faith in his root Gurus.

Comment on Ribur Rinpoche On Je Pabongka by leo robinson

leo robinson — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:14:37 +0000

I have a wish to practice Lamrim extensively, but sometimes I get tired having studied it. But having printed out Trijang Rinpoche’s Commentary on Shugden practice (its name escapes me just now), I find this is a wonderful and virtuous way to settle down to sleep. It would be wonderful to have this account of a Teacher disciple relationship too. I fear though many western practitioners, including myself, a little frightened how very dedicated were the older Tibetan practitioners. We must remember the advice of our own western Spiritual Guides and their kindness!!!

Comment on The Title of this Blog…. “Scholars and Yogis Please Check!” by truthaboutshugden

truthaboutshugden — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:49:18 +0000

Hi Jairsoft-

It might be true that a head of a religion may determine what is to be practiced, but it needs to be clearly understood that the Dalai Lama is not the head of Buddhism. In fact quite far from it. He is not the head of Zen Buddhism, Pure-land Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism or Theravada Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhism itself is composed of four schools. He is not the head of the Nyingma, not the head of the Sakya, not the head of the Kagyud, nor is he even the head of the Gelugpa school. So in what way precisely does he have any authority to dictate what anyone “worships,” outside perhaps of his own faithful students? Please feel free to answer, and thank you for your contribution!

Comment on Ghosts, Stephen Batchelor and the Dalai Lama by jairosoft

jairosoft — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:33:43 +0000

The Dalai Lama gives reasons (for being against Dorje Shugden worship) to the effect that Tibetan Buddhism must be purified of all spirit worship. So why does the Dalai Lama still allow and personally use the Nechung oracle and not the Shugden oracle? He is being picky. And how can he be afraid of a spirit, if he is supposed to be taking refuge in the Three Jewels?

Comment on The Title of this Blog…. “Scholars and Yogis Please Check!” by jairosoft

jairosoft — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:23:51 +0000

I got Stephen Batchelor’s Confessions book, and it is interesting. Why would the Dalai Lama need to resort to oracles? If he wants to get rid of the spirits in Tibetan Buddhism, why hasn’t he gotten rid of the spirit of the Nechung oracle and others? That is something to wonder. I suppose either way, whoever is the head of a religion can dictate what is allowed to be worshiped.

Comment on Ghosts, Stephen Batchelor and the Dalai Lama by Luna

Luna — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:31:44 +0000

Keep blogging, your posts are always intelligent and revealing, helping people understand our tradition.

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