28 Responses to Should Tibetans use Chinese flag? | 藏人行政中央是否应该挂起中国国旗？

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   Samfoonheei on Jun 26, 2020 at 10:47 am

   Talks between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government has long broke down over the last decades. The Dalai Lama has taken numerous actions in hopes of establishing an autonomous Tibetan state within the People’s Republic of China. China has denounced the Dalai Lama’s long-standing pursuit of autonomy for Tibet. Dalai Lama has since acknowledged that Tibet is part of China and Tibetan culture part of Chinese culture. He did mentioned that his wish to go back to Tibet . CTA should take the advice of Dalai Lama to allow Tibet to fly the Chinese flag for the benefits of the Tibetans. May
   peace comes from being able to contribute to the best for all that toward creating a world that supports for everyone. There is nothing impossible, if the Tibetan Leadership and China can work together for the benefits of one another, then world peace is achievable.

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   Joy Kam on Dec 9, 2018 at 7:14 pm

   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
   
   https://video.tsemtulku.com/videouploads/comment-1544345059.mp4

   
   

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   Tsem Rinpoche on Nov 26, 2018 at 2:08 pm

   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

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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   Tsem Rinpoche on Nov 23, 2018 at 7:14 am

   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

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   Samfoonheei on Oct 4, 2018 at 3:46 pm

   After so many years nothing is happening , the CTA not reaching to China to settle issue of Tibet. Its long overdue, as time is running out as HH DalaiLama ‘s age catching up. HH Dalai Lama Middle Way Approach and making friends with China sincerely is taken for granted . HH Dalai Lama ‘s hope of returning to Tibet is still not materialised after so many years. HH Dalai Lama already said that he long to return . Tibetans should respect HH Dalai way . Tibetans should use Chinese flag to show they are serious about wanting autonomy. For the benefit of all Tibetans, I do hope the CTA will follow HH Dalai Lama’s advice and unite all Tibetans to live harmoniously .
   Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this post.

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   Pastor Adeline Woon on Sep 24, 2018 at 1:06 am

   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

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   Beatrix Ooi on Aug 10, 2018 at 7:21 am

   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

   *Stand not included

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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   Valentina Suhendra on Aug 7, 2018 at 9:43 pm

   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

   

   

   

   

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   Pastor Shin Tan on Aug 3, 2018 at 3:06 am

   This elderly & innocent monk in India was brutally attacked, find out why. Shocking – https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=163953

   

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    Made in Japan on Aug 1, 2018 at 5:33 am

    “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

    

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    Pastor Adeline Woon on Jul 29, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    DON’T MISS THIS! FANTASTIC NEW GREAT STUFF! High quality videos redressing the misinformation about Dorje Shugden practice and people and the current sad Tibetan situation and why they are losing ground in the world. Powerful and truthful – CLEAR VIDEOS – https://bit.ly/2LJbo35

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    Pastor Adeline Woon on Jul 25, 2018 at 5:04 am

    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

    

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    Joy Kam on Jul 21, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    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.

    

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    Pastor Adeline Woon on Jan 30, 2018 at 1:26 am

    This video condensed and made simple the history of the Dorje Shugden ban and the sufferings Dorje Shugden people experienced and continue to experience for 20 years. The video also laid out and reveal the truth and facts that Dorje Shugden was the Protector who advised His Holiness the Dalai Lama to flee to India and hence His Holiness’ life is saved. There is no religious freedom for the Dorje Shugden people worldwide because of the Dorje Shugden ban executed by the Central Tibetan Administration. We are, until today being discriminated and persecuted for simply practising our choice of religion and this is the truth.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gis2vaURT40

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    yinping on Nov 14, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    His Holiness the Dalai Lama does not want Tibet to be an independent country. His Holiness the Middle-Way Approach is to resolve the issue of Tibet, achieve genuine autonomy with China.

    The CTA should listen and obey to His Holiness the Dalai Lama wishes. All false allegations about Dorje Shugden issue where CTA claimed Dorje Shugden practitioners are Chinese spy or agents of Chinese have to be stopped. It is time for CTA to reach out and make friend with China sincerely wanting autonomy by raising China flags started from their governance office in Dharamsala. The Tibetan deserved their freedom, peace and harmony.

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    Joy on Oct 29, 2017 at 3:23 am

    It is really up to the Tibetan exile government to play their cards right. It is in their hands. The future of Tibet and His Holiness’s return to Tibet is in their hands. If they want autonomy like what His Holiness is asking for, then the logical thing to do is to stop irritate China. Of course, you would be raising the country you wish to be in, flag and in this case, China.

    At the moment everything they say and do is a total opposite and the results they are getting is, of course, more cold shoulder from China and more mistrust. What do you expect when you have a group of people who are in the parliament who does the opposite? The hypocrisy is unbelievable in Tibetan leadership, they say one thing and do another. The worst part is the pretend to the victims, using the refugee status to seek for funds. Very sad indeed. ?‍♀️?‍♀️?‍♀️

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    Valentina Suhendra on Oct 19, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    We should fulfil the will of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for an autonomous Tibetan state.

    

    

    

    

    

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    Valentina Suhendra on Oct 19, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    Dear friends,

    This meme is powerful. Who you hang around with and the types of attitude they have is who you will be influenced by many times and who you will become in the future. Look at your friends and the people that always surround you to know who you will become.

    Tsem Rinpoche

    

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    wan wai meng on Oct 19, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    I agree with the message on this article, if Tibetans in exile are really genuine for autonomy and that is the message of Umaylam and also His Holiness the Dalai lama then, they should adhere o such a direction.

    I hope the Dalai Lama can return to Tibet the soonest possible.

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    Pastor Shin Tan on Oct 19, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    Recently Beng Kooi and Martin on behalf of myself and Kechara was lucky to have audience with His Holiness Gaden Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal of Gaden Shartse Monastery. He lives in around Paris, France. His Holiness is 91 years old and very healthy and alert. He was the 101st throne holder for Tsongkapa and was the head of the Gelugpa school of Buddhism and was very successful during his tenure. He is a strong practitioner of both Sutra and Tantra of Je Tsongkapa’s tradition and a master of all Buddhist knowledge. He holds steadfast to his protector Dorje Shugden very strongly. So we can see even the highest throneholders who are masters of Sutra and Tantra also practices Dorje Shugden knowing the benefits.

    Beng Kooi and Martin brought photo albums of Kechara Forest Retreat/Kechara and updates on Kechara and our works. His Holiness was very pleased to listen and offered some gifts back.

    This is a beautiful picture and the great blessings bestowed on us from His Holiness Gaden Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal.

    Humbly,
    Tsem Rinpoche

    

    

    

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    Lew on Oct 14, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    Is the Tibetan in Exile government really serious about implementing the HH Dalai Lama’s Middle Way approach to obtain autonomous from China? Do they have any bargaining power with China at all? If they don’t, is it time to start saving for some chips for bargaining? If CTA keep spreading hatred towards China, why would China want to give them the autonomous power?

    That’s why I said CTA is never serious about getting autonomous from China. Ministers in CTA is just milking the western countries in the name of democracy, and benefit their own self. And for the rest of the Tibetans in exile, it is a “good luck” to them, unless they start voicing out their dissatisfaction.

    By the way, for Tibetans who are are really not happy with your current situation, we Dorje Shugden practitioners are not your enemy. Your real enemy is certain ministers in CTA. Calling us “Chinese dogs” will not help your situation. Voicing out to your CTA is the first step in solving your issues. Good luck.

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    Sharon Ong on Oct 14, 2017 at 10:12 am

    His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is known to be the emanation of Chenrezig and as the emanation of Buddha of Compassion, am sure that His Holiness has the wisdom and clairvoyance to advise on the best way forward for the Tibetans. His Holiness’ Middle Way (Umayalam) approach makes sense as CTA and Tibetans are far from ready or are anywhere near equipped to run their own country independently.

    Logically, CTA should follow His Holiness’ advice and strive towards autonomy as am sure His Holiness has Tibet and Tibetans’ best interests at heart. So Tibetans should fly the Chinese flag for now, perfect the machinery of running a good government and establish Tibet once again. Perhaps once good governance and economic stability are achieved, Tibetans can then eventually seek independence.

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    Pastor Antoinette on Oct 13, 2017 at 6:56 am

    It has been a long fight for the Tibetans who have lost their country 60 years ago. I think there need to be a solution for the refugees as the situation remains painful for them. Tibetans are living in many countries such as India, Nepal, and in many parts of the world. The Tibetans need to move on and make peace with what happened and make the best of it.

    HH the Dalai Lama is requesting autonomy within China. This would mean that the Tibetans must use the Chinese flag. I hope that the Tibetan Government in Exile supports the request of the Dalai Lama for the benefit of all Tibetans.

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    Valentina Suhendra on Oct 12, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    Great message every Tibetan especially must read!

    

    

    

    

    

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    StephanieGan on Oct 12, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    Independence would require readiness, much like a child would be independent when he or she can be responsible and independent for his or her wellbeing. A large part of success for the latter requires a huge amount of prep by the parents, guardian or the community depending on their tradition, if any. If not well prepared for adulthood, there is bound to be unnecessary and untold suffering from trial and error. For a nation to endure that would be disastrous.

    The feudalistic society weakened self governance to the extent that neighbours will invade. Had it not been China, it would have been its other neighbours. I am not for aggression, but looking at the present Chinese governance compared to other possible invaders, in my view, better China than any other. The area referred to as Tibet is vast, one could not draw a map of it, thanks to Genghiz Khan and Kublai Khan.

    The Buddhists understand that nothing is permanent. More so for China, the mightiest dynasties did not last more than 600 years. However, for the Tibetans, spread so far and wide from Yunnan, Szechuan, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Xian and Tibet as has been called, it is not fathomable which part of Tibet needs to be independent without a thought of moving its people humanely on a scale one cannot imagine. Is it possible for the China government to consider it at all? I think not. We can only hope for benevolence from the China government for now.

    Except for Xian and Tibet, I have met Tibetans from the other Provinces. Life is no bed of roses for anyone. Life is hard and weather is harsh but it goes on. I am no historian, but I believe in good governance for the good of its people. Suddenly and quite fortunately, it appears that President Xi has shown a report card that is worth waiting for. I am also not for independence for now. Therefore the Chinese Flag has to fly.

    While taking a view on the issue above, I have to concentrate in making a positive contribution to my community in our not so ideal Malaysia.

    May I wish to Rinpoche good health and long life and for DS to be reconciled with the Dalai Lama.

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    Umaylam on Oct 12, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    I don’t understand why after so many, many, many years of His Holiness Dalai Lama saying very clearly that His Holiness is for Umaylam or the Middle Way Approach which is about autonomy not independence, the Tibetans in exile are still hoisting the Tibetan snow lion flag which is actually a flag from the time the 13th Dalai Lama declared independence from China in 1916. At that time, the new snow lion flag was adopted by the 13th Dalai Lama and all ARMY regiments were ordered to carry the flag and it was displayed on public buildings of the Ganden Phodrang government.

    By hoisting the snow lion flag, the Tibetans in exile in general and the CTA in particular are showing disobedience to His Holiness. Not only that, how can you point your middle finger at China while at the same time talk about autonomy? I hope Tibetans will show obedience to His Holiness and stop hoisting the snow lion flag and extend an olive branch and show that they really want peace and autonomy.

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    Irene Lim on Oct 12, 2017 at 11:13 am

    It is obvious Tibetans should hoist and fly the Chinese flag within their CTA offices in Dharamsala and all Tibetans should use Chinese flag to indicate they are serious about wanting autonomy. But would they do this is another matter. I believe the majority would say you are a traitor by hoisting the Chinese flag. I would not think is doable this life time. I pray the Tibetans will see the light soon and be friends with the Chinese.

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    Anne Ong on Oct 11, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    Why not use a chinese flag and be autonomous state of China (the Middle Way), if this is what His Holiness the Dalai Lama wants. As long it will bring peace and unite the Tibetans and most of all DS practitioners to have religious freedom to practice. Thank you very much Rinpoche for this post and latest memes . Hopefully His Holiness the Dalai Lama would quickly make a decision to lift the ban soon! ??

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