Question asked by Jonis
Your Eminence,
It’s hard to fathom some of the very personal questions they ask you. You are so kind to oblige and entertain when you don’t have to. For tantric reason you do not need to answer. For privacy reasons, it is no one’s business and they HAVE NO RIGHT TO ASK is how I see it. It’s hard to believe some ppl HAVE TO BE SURE WHAT YOU PRACTICE AND DON’T PRACTICE in order to have confidence in you because other ppl talk and gossip about you. Even other ppl who are Rinpoches? Is that reflecting well? Well, excuse me for saying: but who cares what they say about you as you BENEFIT ME SO MUCH. Thank you for that. I just see if you benefit me and that is all. Others will say what they say. Even HH Dalai Lama has massive amount of criticisms and people who do not agree with him, but so what? He is still great.
According to tantric code, please correct me if I am wrong, under no circumstances do we reveal our Yidam (personal practice deity) and our dharma protector. It is said the picture or images of these Beings must be kept secret in our homes/shrines. The masters and senior practitioners never keep open images of their yidam and their dharma protector is kept from everyone’s sight no matter who the protector is. If revealed, it is said, it lessens our chances to get attainments? People actually know that and still ask. Or ppl do not know enough dharma and show their deep ignorance by asking. After all what have we done with our lives compared to you.
I am sorry if I sound angry or upset. But I feel for you. Please keep teaching. Keep speaking. Keep being who you are. You are not my guru, because I can’t really get to my guru. He is too far and busy. But you sure help me understand so much more. What better spiritual friend than you do I have on the net.
From Jonis
Dear Jonis,
I opened this section hoping to benefit ppl with their questions. But of course ppl with various motivations will write appropriate and inappropriate questions.
1. You are right, according to the tantric codes, we never reveal the deities we are practicing. Ppl who asked who your deity is, clearly shows their ignorance or lack of respect.
2. I choose to answer what questions I like and I do not need to answer any questions I do not wish to. I answer the questions when and if I have time. I am not obligated by anyone to answer at any time. I will not engage in political questions or questions that disparage. I am not interested in those.
3. If ppl appreciate the tremendous amount of time, energy and effort I put into the blog, it reflects their mind clearly. If they don’t, I am sorry.
Thank you for you appreciation comments here. I am thankful.