Dorje Shugden illustrated story and graphic novel
(By Tsem Rinpoche)
Dear special friends around the world,
Thank you for visiting today. I have a very special treat for all of you. This is by special permission and I am excited to share with you all something profoundly close to my heart and beneficial for countless beings.
The interesting story of how Dorje Shugden arose as a supreme world peace protector is blogged here for your learning pleasure and blessings. He was many great beings in his previous lives prior to arising as the protector Dorje Shugden. In ‘Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors’ which is written by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche clearly reveals how Dorje Shugden arose as a dharma protector. When you understand this historical account, you will realize Dorje Shugden is no ordinary being but a enlightened being manifesting as a supreme protector. This story recounted here in the video and graphic novel are based on the history of how Dorje Shugden arose as a dharma protector according to His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche in ‘Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors’. Accuracy here is guaranteed.
‘Music Delighting The Ocean of Protectors’ is a complete volume which explains the practice, lineage, rituals, mandalas, meditations, history and benefits of Dorje Shugden. It includes retreats, how to make tormas, even practices for deeper retreats on this supreme Dorje Shugden. His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche personally wrote this text out in order to preserve the practice for future generations.
When Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen was killed by the then Tibetan government due to jealousy of his fame, his future incarnations were outlawed and his ladrang (estates) confiscated. His incarnations continued to appear but without his official name and title until present day. All records of him and his written works numbering into many volumes were destroyed as well. His writings and works have been preserved in present day Mongolia. Many lamas have suffered the same fate by the Tibetan government in feudal Tibet. But thanks to the writings of the erudite scholar Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche we have an accurate account of the beginnings of this great protector.
I have sought and received permission to post here and share with the world the incredible history and background of how Dorje Shugden arose as a supreme Dharma protector. I thank the people who allowed this.
Tsem Rinpoche
The Illustrated Story of Dorje Shugden
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Hope you enjoyed that and may you be blessed! Sarva Mangalam
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche the tutor to the 14th Dalai Lama for over 30 years. Trijang Rinpoche passed down many practices, lineages and transmission to H.H. the Dalai Lama as well as tens of thousands of monks in Drepung, Sera and Gaden Monastery. The senior masters and scholars of the Gelug world all have taken teachings from Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche without exception. Trijang Rinpoche was a scholar of the highest order, master of sutra and tantra and seasoned practitioner with pure attainments of the higher realms of meditations.
The two root tutors or gurus of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for over 30 years. (Left: His Holiness Kyabje Ling Rinpoche Right: His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche Centre: His Holiness the Dalai Lama.)
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche meeting the then Pope as a representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche was extremely close and good friends with His Holiness the Karmapa. Karmapa would visit Trijang Rinpoche and vice versa. Karmapa never had an issue with Trijang Rinpoche’s strong practice and proliferation of Dorje Shugden. Karmapa predicted there will come a time when many will need the assistance of Dorje Shugden. Even the current Karmapa never criticizes Dorje Shugden.
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche giving Philosophical classes daily to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he has done for over three decades
‘Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors’ is a whole volume of text solely devoted to the history and practice of Dorje Shugden written by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. Trijang Rinpoche predicted there will be ‘obstacles’ to the growth of Dorje Shugden in the future after he has passed. When that time comes he has penned down accurate information on this supreme protector so we can all refer to this text. He composed this text for those to learn more on Dorje Shugden. Looks like the time has come. This text has 555 Tibetan pages.
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche conferring initiation upon His Holiness the Dalai Lama by placing the torma on his head
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, His Holiness the 10th Panchen Rinpoche and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Both Trijang Rinpoche and Panchen Rinpoche practiced Dorje Shugden their whole lives. Masters of sutra and tantra. Beautiful photo.
The two gurus of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for thirty years were exceptionally close, friendly and highly respectful of each other. It was their good relations that worked hand in hand in educating the young Dalai Lama to be the great scholar he is today. Their Holinesses Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and Kyabje Ling Rinpoche were scholars, meditational masters and writers of the highest caliber. Tibet would not have chosen any lesser to educate the Dalai Lama.
His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche or otherwise known affectionately as Kyabje Dechen Nyingpo. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche was the root guru of both Their Holinesses Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and Kyabje Ling Rinpoche. Trijang Rinpoche and Ling Rinpoche held Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche in the highest regard. Their lineage all stem from Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche’s teachings. The majority of the Gelug school of Buddhism stem from this great master and lineage holder Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche.
World Peace Buddha and Protector Gyelchen Dorje Shugden
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Beautiful Dorje Shugden story in graphic novel form, for easy understanding. All people from children to adult will definitely love to read this. A true story been told of how Dorje Shugden arose as a world Dharma protector to benefit all sentient beings . This historical account, according to HH Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche in ‘Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors should be reveals to all to understand better, clearing all the odds . Dorje Shugden is an enlightened being and not evil as claimed.
Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing.
Telling Dorje Shugden story and origins using comic is a great method for many to understand. Many people capture information better by visual and remember it longer. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article. Dorje Shugden is clearly an enlightened dharma protector. No one will teach another person the way to murder themselves. I hope everyone will do more reading and not be influenced by all the baseless allegation that Dorje Shugden is evil.
This comic book is a brilliant idea. It is very suitable for children and even adult because there are not many words but yet it delivers the most important information to us. Thank you Tsem Rinpoche for always make things so easy for us to learn.
I am amazed with Dorje Shugden’s previous incarnations. All of them were great masters and they did not show any sign of degeneration from one lifetime to another. In fact, every incarnation has done great deeds to the preservation and spreading of Buddhism.
Since Dorje Shugden’s mind stream is the same as all his previous incarnations, he cannot be an evil spirit. Besides, when he made the promise to become a protector, it is based on the motivation that he wanted to protect Tsongkhapa’s teachings and also to help the Dharma practitioners. So to say a highly attained mind stream suddenly degenerates and becomes an evil spirit, it just does not make sense.
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
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
更多关于第十四世达赖尊者和多杰雄登护法的内容 — https://bit.ly/2r4aaDN
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
8 pictures of the Sakya Monastery to share, where Protector temple Mug Chung is located. This is the monastery where Dorje Shugden was enthroned first as a Dharma protector in Tibet over 400 years ago by the highest Sakya throneholders and masters. Since then when people are doing Dorje Shugden prayers and pujas, they invoke his holy wisdom presence from Mug Chung Protector Chapel in Sakya Monastery in Tibet.
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
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
For the first time available, Dorje Shugden and his entourage of 32 assistants 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
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
Tsem Rinpoche
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
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.
Thank you Rinpoche for this beautiful illustrated story and graphic novel of Dorje Shugden. Through this simple graphic story we can understand much better of this historical event leading to how Dorje Shugden arose as a supreme Dharma protector.
Great message every Tibetan especially must read!
Dear Rinpoche,
As I read this story again, it reminds me that Dharma is not something that is nice to see only. To serve a greater purpose, one must even sacrifice one’s life for the benefits of many. Thank you for this graphic novel as it helps me to remember the story line better.
Thank you again.
This is a powerful picture of Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, Kensur Kyabje Lati Rinpoche and the current incarnation of Trijang Rinpoche meeting together in the year 2000 when Trijang Rinpoche was 18. All three lamas are Dorje Shugden practitioners. In fact Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen was the one that first encouraged my practice of Dorje Shugden when I was 16 years old when I joined his beautiful Thubten Dhargye Ling centre in Los Angeles. I lived with Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen for 8 years before proceeding to Gaden Monastery in South India. Later Kyabje Zong Rinpoche came to our Los Angeles centre and granted sogtae (permission ceremony) to practice Dorje Shugden for life as requested by Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen. Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen had tremendous faith in Trijang Rinpoche. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche was innovative, dedicated and very much focused on bringing dharma to many. He had tremendous faith in Dorje Shugden as I had the honour to meet him many times. He would seek advice from Dorje Shugden many times via the oracle of Gaden Monastery. Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen and Kensur Kyabje Lati Rinpoche have since passed away while the current Trijang Rinpoche is a perfect lineage holder and practitioner of Dharma while he keeps Dorje Shugden as his personal protector as he has done so for many lifetimes. This is a powerful and beautiful picture of three great lamas of Buddha’s lineage and also of Gaden Monastery.
~Tsem Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden is an enlightened being and arose as a dharma protector as indicated clearly in ‘Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors’, written by HH the 14th Dalai Lama’s root Guru, HH Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang.
By having this illustrated story & graphic novel of Dorje Shugden, many people will learn and understand the history of Dorje Shugden especially in the area of how and why he arose as a dharma protector.
Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing. May Dorje Shugden always helps, guides and protect the sincere practitioners from all lineages. May Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden practices and teachings spread to the ten directions to benefit all sentient beings.
Dorje Shugden’s tale and origins are told in so much detail, the rise of Dorje Shugden came about under very stressful circumstances, so it is a surprise that so much details can still be passed down to us till this day.
Dorje Shugden rose at a time, outside military forces to Tibet started to exert their influence on Tibet like the Mongolian forces. Soon Tibet’s larger neighbour China also fell under the Manchus who conquered China. So it was a time of much strife.
Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful illustration of the story of Dorje Shugden. It had been a very useful introduction to Dorje Shugden for me and the children. So much effort has been put into dispelling the many misconceptions floating around and being perpetuated on the internet.
Tsem Rinpoche has worked very hard over the years to provide accurate and important information about Dorje Shugden to dispel the malicious disinformation spread about the Protector. It is fantastic that Rinpoche’s efforts have translated into many people such as the commenter seeing the beauty in Dorje Shugden’s practice. Also Suzy has an interesting opinion about why His Holiness banned the practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl-4lIwxph4&t=11s
Thank you so much Rinpoche for this illustrated story and graphic novel of Dorje Shugden. It is suitable for young adults and people from all walks of life because it is easy to understand, not to mention graphically appealing.
My parents and i really love this awesome Dorje Shugden illustrated story & graphic novel. I remember we had ro wait for our turn to read the book while the other one is busy or asleep.Lol! It’s very blessed to read about Dorje Shugden’s history,the death of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen and how he later arose as an enlightened dharma protector Dorje Shugden. Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting graphic novel.
My parents and i really love this awesome Dorje Shugden illustrated story & graphic novel. I remember we had ro wait for our turn to read the book while the other one is busy or asleep.Lol! It’s very blessed to read about Dorje Shugden’s history,the death of Tulk Drakpa Gyeltsen and how he later arose as an enlightened dharma protector Dorje Shugden. Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting graphic novel.
Trode Khangsar Chapel in Lhasa, TibetOver 400 years ago a great and learned lama Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen was famed in Mongolia, Tibet, Nepal and China for being very saintly and compassionate. He resided in his residence (Zimkhang Gongma Ladrang) in Drepung Monastery. His root guru was H.H. the Omniscient 4th Panchen Lama and his close dharma brother was the 5th Dalai Lama.
The 5th Dalai Lama and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen had a very close and dharmic relationship and often went to receive teachings together from the 4th Panchen Lama. They were close in age. They both became very learned and well known. During this time, the Dalai Lama was enthroned as a Dharma King of Tibet. But more people went to see Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen for teachings, initiations and divinations. This made the attendants of the 5th Dalai Lama feel threatened that Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s fame might usurp the power of the 5th Dalai Lama. So they had a khata forced down his throat. At that moment, Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen dissolved his psychic winds and generated the wish to be a great guardian of Buddha and Tsongkapa’s teachings. As his consciousness dissolved, he entered ‘bardo’ as a dharma protector of the highest order (jikten depey sungma). Many signs were seen throughout Lhasa at this time and the earth was said to have shaken in Lhasa. This event was already predicted to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s previous incarnation when he was one of the 8 main disciples of Lord Tsongkapa the Supreme Master and he served Tsongkapa directly by building Gaden Monastery.
When the 5th Dalai Lama heard what his scheming and power-hungry attendants had done, he was very distressed. He was very sorry Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen was murdered and dishonored as he was a great dharma master. The 5th Dalai Lama composed an apology to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. In Lhasa, tens of thousands gathered for the cremation of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s holy body. During the cremation, the 5th Dalai Lama’s apology was read out at which flames spontaneously arose from the body of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen commencing the cremation. From the body, during cremation, a powerful whirlwind of smoke tunneled into the sky for all to see as this was an indication Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s consciousness has arisen as the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. The Dharma Protector Setrap immediately recognized this new protector Dorje Shugden and ‘enthroned’ him as a powerful Dharma Protector in the realm of the Buddhas. From this, Setrap and Dorje Shugden are closely connected and very close working hand in hand always. After the cremation, the great 5th Dalai Lama built a Dorje Shugden chapel on the spot the cremation took place and named it Trode Khangsar. The 5th Dalai Lama commissioned the statue of Dorje Shugden in this chapel and had monks installed in the chapel to do continuous propitiations to Dorje Shugden. Trode Khangsar Chapel was a commemoration to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen who was wronged and also a celebration of his consciousness arising as the World Peace Peace Protector Dorje Shugden.
This Trode Khangsar Chapel still exists now in Lhasa where many make pilgrimages there. It is in good condition and was recently renovated. It is over 400 years old and a testimony to the respect the Great 5th Dalai Lama had to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen who arose as Dorje Shugden.
I have visited this holy chapel in Lhasa years back. I’ve never heard of it till I was in Lhasa and by chance, I was told about it which I was happy to visit. I could not find the place but strangely a bunch of pilgrims from Amdo told me they would show me how to get there in Lhasa.
This short video is a short clip of this holy Trode Khangsar Chapel in Lhasa today commemorating Dorje Shugden, built by the great 5th Dalai Lama. The great 5th Dalai Lama even composed a prayer to Dorje Shugden which is still available today and we can recite to invoke the blessings, protection, and assistance of World Peace Protector Dorje Shugden.
Tsem Rinpoche
Read more: Trode Khangsar – A 400-year-old Dorje Shugden Chapel in Lhasa
https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/trode-khangsar-%E2%80%93-a-400-year-old-dorje-shugden-chapel-in-lhasa.html
Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTybDwTeLAM
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The 5th Dalai Lama’s Prayer to Dorje ShugdenHUM
Though unmoving from the sphere of primordial spontaneity,
With wrathful turbulent power, swifter than lightning,
Endowed with heroic courage to judge good and bad,
I invite you with faith, please come to this place!
Robes of a monk, crown adorned with rhinoceros leather hat,
Right hand holds ornate club, left holds a human heart,
Riding various mounts such as nagas and garudas,
Who subdues the mamos of the charnel grounds, praise to you!
Samaya substances, offerings and torma, outer, inner and secret,
Favourite visual offerings and various objects are arranged.
Although, previously, my wishes were a bit dense,
Do not stop your powerful apparitions, I reveal and confess!
Now respectfully praising with body, speech, and mind,
For us, the masters, disciples, benefactors and entourages,
Provide the good and avert the bad!
Bring increase like the waxing moon in spiritual and temporal realms!
Moreover, swiftly accomplishing all wishes,
According to our prayers, bestow the supreme effortlessly!
And like the jewel that bestows all wishes,
Always protect us with the Three Jewels!
From: http://www.dorjeshugden.org/practice/the-5th-dalai-lamas-prayer-to-dorje-shugden
Tibetan prayer from: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/the-14th-dalai-lamas-prayer-to-dorje-shugden.html
Very nice graphic novel about Dorje Shugden life story.. rejoice and fortunate to have powerful enlightened dharma protector in our life..
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5 things I learned from the graphic Novel
– Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen came from illustrious incarnation line of great scholar and yogi with attainments
– During one of his previous incarnations, as Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen, he promised to arise as uncommon protector to protect Lama Tsongkhapa’s teaching
– Out of compassion and to fulfill his promise, Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen allowed himself to be killed
– Because the intent of Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen’s killer is not good, and for the heavy karma of killing a high lama, there were many calamities in the region after Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen was killed
– Many high lamas including Dalai Lama could not destroyed Dorje Shugden with various pujas. This is a proof that DS is enlightened.
Awesome comic on the origins of Dorje Shugden #protector #dharmpala #manjushri #birwapa
“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 harmed by an evil spirit… Which one is it? Can he 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
Dear Rinpoche,
I remember my Grandma giving me this graphic novel to read. 🙂 It was a great book, although, at that time, I didn’t fully understand it. Now that I know a little more about Dorje Shugden and his lineage, when I went back to reread the book, I found it much more interesting than the last time. 🙂 Everything about this lineage is very interesting. And I find it fun to memorise the Four Drakpa’s :-). Pancen Sonam Drakpa, Tulku Drakpa Geltsyen, … … well, I’ve forgotten two. ^^;
But I will go back and memorise them again. And in chronological order too. 🙂
Your humble student,
Keng Hwa.
This is a fascinating story indeed. This story really shows how holy and powerful the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden is. I don’t see any reason there for The Dalai Lama and the CTA to banned Dorje Shugden’s practice. It is so pure and beautiful. Dorje Shugden practices are known throughout the whole entire world. How is it able for Dorje Shugden to be an “evil spirit” when he has taken so many reincarnations and most of his reincarnations are widely known throughout Tibet, China, Nepal and India. How can Dorje Shugden be an evil spirit event when he has been recognized as an enlightened dharma protector by the 5th Dalai Lama? I have been practicing Dorje Shugden for most of my life and I can’t find anything wrong with practicing Dorje Shugden, instead he has helped me, my family and friends in many ways. I totally believe that Dorje Shugden is a rea Dharma protector and he is not an evil spirit. No matter what other people say about Dorje Shugden, I will always continue to believe in him even after my death.
Thank you so much for the story. But should we disobey instruction from Dalai lama as he is the head of all tradition ?
I love this! I have a copy of the graphic novel as well. When i was younger and had little knowledge about Dorje Shugden, i read the graphic novel. It is really a fantastic way for children and young adults to learn about Dorje Shugden. The pictures and the way it looks like a comic book, makes it appealing to everyone, especially the younger age groups. It would make them want to read on as there are more pictures! haha.
But what is most important is that people learn from the novel. Its not only fun to read but also fun to learn about Dorje Shugen. The message and story of Dorje Shugden is very well explained in the graphic novel and the language is also very easy for children to understand. It is a very smart way of spreading awareness of Dorje Shugden. I hope that many buy the graphic novel. Or at least come here to read it online.
Thank you Rinpoche for both the comic and the video with all of us here on the blog.
It is just such a great honour to be able to read the full story of Dorje Shugden. How has the previous lives of Dorje Shugden is like and how he manifested to be who he is. It is interesting to me that Manjushri manifested as a student of Shakyamuni’s time and also during Lord Tsongkhapa’s time.
From the actions that Dulzin Drapkpa Gyeltsen knowing that the dove that flew in during Tsongkhapa’s teachings, it has already shown the clairvoyance of this great master. I think it is really cool that the dove later appeared as Nechung in the form of a young boy when Dulzin Drakpa Gyeltsen confronted the dove.
From the fire puja not being able to subdue Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen it shows that Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen is not a evil spirit or even a spirit. Instead, he has already manifested to become a protector. Through the wrath that was manifested, it has aided him to become a dhrama protector.
with that, it shows that there is no wrong in taking refuge in Dorje Shugden or even practicing Dorje Shugden. Reason being that this great protector has agreed to become a uncommon protector of our times to help liberate us.
Today, I’ve finished reading the whole text. I never knew much of Dorje Shugden, but now I have seen the litht. As the famous picture of Aleister Crowley & the Lamp of Wisdom. I got a New Kadampa Tradition initiation of Yhe Tsongkhapa, I barely could gather the money to pay the fee & buy the offerings, but I have always loved Buddhism so much that I did it whole heartedly by the then whole Mexico’s director. Unfortunately, that monk was feeling isolated from the central, not receiving feedback from England & asked to leave Mexico, seems he was discharged as a monk, he asked to become monk again, but Geshelah seems to have denied him such privilege. Then a very brilliant swiss lady took his post, she could speak 5 languages, had a perfect exposition even in Spanish & I met her here in Mazatlán, México at my friend the 72-year-old Kkadampa nun Ani Kelsang Khachö. Also got initiations of Hayagriva by the Dalai Lama ambassors here in town plus one or two by a Nepalese monk also (he said “The Dalai Lama doesn’t like Dorje Shugden”.
Regards, Guillermo Soelter Mora.
Post Stamp.-I pray to the the West protector “Archangel Michael & Kuan Yin” for Dorje Shugden affair to be solved.
Thank you so very much to everyone involved in this project. It saved me some money right now to have it free. I still want the book though…
This is Tsem Rinpoche’s compassion, allowing us to view this book freely… Who else makes books and then allows them to be published FOR FREE.
It makes me really feel like any money you DO give to Tsem Rinpoche or Kechara will be well spent. The proof is right here. There are a lot of people out there who don’t even have 8 dollars for a book, yet at the same time will benefit much from reading it. Here it is.
That MEANS something, you know? It does to me. Rinpoche knows (or he does now) I’m a cheapskate but he still takes care of me. I never really have to spend a dime on Dharma from Kechara. I try to, though, because that’s how laypeople collect merits. Im never forced to. Never.
This comic book is really a jewel to those who’s interested in Dorje Shugden. It is the fastest and most interesting way to learn about Dorje Shugden. From young until old also easy to read and understand. I love it because of the colourful illustrations. Not only that, it came from a very reliable recourses based on ‘Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors’ which is a whole volume of text solely devoted to the history and practice of Dorje Shugden written by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche.
H.H. Trijang Rinpoche even predicted there will be ‘obstacles’ to the growth of Dorje Shugden in the future after he has passed. When that time comes he has penned down accurate information on this supreme protector so we can all refer to this text. He composed this text for those to learn more on Dorje Shugden. I do hope more and more people will find the truth of Dorje Shugden who is the true protector who has benefited countless people. Please do not discriminate those who love Dorje Shugden and follow the practice. I solute those who hold on to the practice and go all the way despite of all the hardship and hurtful experience that they faced due to the ban. My prayers with them always. I sincerely request HHDL to remove the ban.
“World Peace Buddha and Protector Gyelchen Dorje Shugden” (?) If there ever is a protector, we need it now. Seriously, the above photo of HH Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche & Roman Catholic Pope meeting help connect the dots I’ve been looking for, thanks. Possibly a initial clue as to why Shugden practice was banned considering Vatican in Rome, is the seat of global power & control. Shugden practices doesn’t comply with their beliefs & agenda, it’s the opposite.
http://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2015/02/knowing-your-enemy-the-vatican-satanic-practices-malachi-martin-warnings-came-true-we-are-in-the-last-days-2467278.html
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this Dorje Shugden comic based on H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s “Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors”.
H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s great work detailing the events Dorje Shugden arose as a Dharma Protector to protect the holy teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa and specifically of the correct view on emptiness as taught by Nagarjuna.
This comic and the video above will definitely help to clear away doubts and restore faith on Dorje Shugden as an enlightened Dharma Protector. Many more people will benefit from this holy practice.
May this be the cause for the conciliation between H.H. Dalai Lama’s side and the Shugden’s followers.
With folded hands,
Pastor Gim Lee
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing The Dorje Shugden Story with us.We are very fortunate to be given the opportunity to understand the history and the reason for the rise of Dorje Shugden as a protector of our time.
We are very fortunate that H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche are so generous to preserve the lineage and the essence of the practice .In order to share it with us through “Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors”.
May all those who have a chance to see this illustrated story of Dorje Shugden gain a better insight into the practice and the lineage of this Enlighten Dharma Protector. May the tibetan buddhist community be clear of all the misunderstanding in the past about this Dharma Protector and lift the ban for DORJE SHUGDEN…….
Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing the lineage & history of Dorje Shugden. The illustration make one easy to understand especially for the young one.
Knowing the background of Dorje Shugden which is from “Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors” composed by Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang, I have no doubt for the authenticity from our lineage master.
It’s very informative and make sense that Dorje Shugden is an enlightened protector as if he’s a spirit he would be subdued or killed during the fire Puja. This point is unarguable.
May more people read up and understand better of this lineage protector.
Thank You for sharing this wonderful graphic novel and illustrated story about Dorje Shugden. It is amazing what Dorje Shugden had to endure to become a Dharma Protector to help all of us.
How kind of H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche to write down the practice, lineage, rituals, mandalas, meditations, history and benefits of Dorje Shugden in “Music Delighting, The Ocean of Protectors”.
I cannot imagine how a such a holy lama was killed due to jealousy and his future incarnations were outlawed, and his ladrang confiscated. All records of Him and His writings were destroyed. And many lamas suffered the same fate. May this never happen again!
These wonderful illustrations narrating the history and background of Dorje Shugden were very well written with excellent quality in its artwork and presentation. It would enrich and benefit many people globally with its rich information by providing a good platform to their dharma path. Thank you Rinpoche for posting it here and thanks to the unsung owner(s) who gave their permission
A BIG thank you to Rinpoche and the people who allowed this to be shared with people around the world.
But most of all, a BIGGER thank you to Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche for writing ‘Music Delighting The Ocean of Protectors’ with such accurate information for without this we and the future generations will not be able to understand the whole story.
The illustrated story practically sum up quite a lot of information for new people and especially children who love to watch stories rather than reading. I really do hope that this will bring much clearer picture for the people who have wrong views of Dorje Shugden.
May the misunderstanding and ban be lifted ASAP.
May Dorje Shugden be recognized officially by His Holiness Dalai Lama as the protector of our time.
Wow, this graphic novel is a quick and easy way to learn about the story of Dorje Shugden. The illustration story is also an interaction method of learning. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing them on Rinpoche’s blog. It is easy to share Dorje Shugden’s story with people, even young individuals, using this material.
Personally, it is awesome to read about all the renowned Dorje Shugden Lamas of the Gelugpa lineage whose work has caused the Dharma to flourish outside of Tibet today. These Lama’s who practice Dorje Shugden are the most illustrious of our time. In fact, their reincarnations have all returned to continue turning the wheel of Dharma. This shows that Dorje Shugden is practiced by high Lamas over several lifetimes, which in turn means that the practice is one that has a track record of tangible and accountable benefits.
Another factor that stands out is that Dorje Shugden is a only Protector i know of that especially arose from a High Lama to become a Protector. In fact, a lot of effort was put into the manifestation of Dorje Shugden from the lifetime of Dultzin Dragpa Gyeltsen. Unlike Dorje Shugden, other protectors either arose from unenlightened beings that were tamed by Guru Rinpoche to protect the Dharma or are emanation of enlightened Buddhas, e.g. Setrap is the emanation of Amitabha. If all the great masters and “servants” of Dharma would plot to create the cause for DOrje Shugden to manifest, Dorje Shugden is an extremely special and important Dharma protector.
This illustrated story of Lord Dorje Shugden video and graphic novel is profound and easy understanding. I personal like the comic,i hope at future can make the comic in 3D movie, i believe many people will like at watch it again and again.
Thank you Rinpoche and who involve creating this beautiful comic book and video sharing to many friends in the world.I had more understand and clear about Dorje shugden lineage,ritual and how his practice has passed down from Tagphu Pemavajra who received the practice from Dorje Shugden directly and pass down to Kyabje Pabongka Dorje Chang and Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang who composed “Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors”.
Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful comic of Dorje Shugden. It is very nicely illustrated and makes us easy to remember the story of Protector Dorje Shugden. Since this comic is based on “Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors” by Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, I will have no doubt on its accuracy. On the other hand, it is very sad to know that the then Government of feudal Tibet had destroyed all records and written works. But we are very lucky to have Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche to preserve the practice of Protector Dorje Shugden and many high lama to spread this very beneficial practice around the world. Thank you Rinpoche.
This is a beautifully illustrated story of Lord Dorje Shugden which is easy to understand and shows clearly the lineage and authenticity of Dorje Shudgen. It also shows how faultless this authentic practise has been carried down to us of this present time. The Gurus are faultless as are the dharma they taught, therefore their practise of Dorje Shugden would be faultless too. Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
The producer of the video has put in much research and thoughts into producing it. The lineage and history is all ‘packed’ into a 29min video. One of the things I appreciate most about the video is that although it is produced in the West (judging from the narration), it has Chinese subtitle too that will benefit the people in China as the practice of Dorje Shugden is very popular in mainland China.
As I watched the concise video again, it’s baffling why the anti Dorje Shugden people are still in denial and creating so much animosity towards the practitioners when the history and lineage is undisputed. I have heard repeatedly from critics saying that Dorje Shugden practice shortens the Dalai Lama’s life. Even in the most simplistic thinking (without going back to the history), how can Chenresig on earth (as the Dalai Lama is often referred to as) be affected by an evil spirit? And even IF Dorje Shugden is an evil spirit, then why can’t the great masters in the monastery and monks do a ritual to dispel the spirit? So to me, it all just doesn’t make sense.
The conflict on Dorje Shugden practice has gone beyond just politics and denying practitioners of religious freedom. It has escalated to the stage where practitioners are denied of even basic human rights imposed and inflicted by those from the anti Dorje Shugden side resulting in families and friends breaking up, children being denied of entry to schools, the sick denied of medical facilities, etc etc. It is so sad to see that something as pure as a Buddhist practice can become so painful for the sincere practitioners.
May many more be educated and enlightened by this video and comic and bring an end to the conflict soon. Thank you Rinpoche for always bringing the Truth to all sentient beings in ways that the mass can relate too. This is one of the many qualities of Dorje Shugden as symbolised by his curved sword: using skillful methods in helping those drowning in the ocean of samsara.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this graphic novel that tells so clearly the story of how Dorje Shugden arose as a Supramundane Protector and of the illustrious Lineage of incarnations of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen from whom Dorje Shugden arose. The graphic novel is based on the historical account as given by Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche in “Music delighting the Ocean of Protectors” .
This gives all readers the blessed opportunity to learn from an authentic source the whole story of how and why Dorje Shugden arose to serve specifically the needs of this degenerate age – to protect the profound wisdom teachings of Je Tsonghkhapa -based on Nagarjuna’s unerring Middle View of Emptiness, the correct view. The illustrated story allows even children to understand the story of Dorje Shugden.
This illustrated story of Dorje Shugden is based on H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s “Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors”. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s work is very useful to understand and appreciate the reasons Dorje Shugden arose as a Protector. It will help one to clear any doubts regarding this holy and powerful protector practice.
Thank You Rinpoche for the explanation the essence of ‘Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors’, which is very important to understand the history where Dharmapala Dorje Shugden arose as Dharma Protector.
The illustration and storyline is very well created, and very easy to understand the storyline and also its content. It is suitable for all age group, especially children will like it very much, as the child-Nicholas character related to them very well, it also instill Dharma and positive attribute to the children.
Dear Rinppche,
This is so profound to be able to believe and have trust in Dorje Shugden and no one can deny after having gone through it. Thank you so much rinpoche for tirelessly working for dispelling the traces of doubts of many people and hope no further crisis would arise. many teaching reach far as possible and may people understand it and have a peaceful practice ever.
Thank you rinpoche, with folded hands, _/\_
Thank you so much Rinpoche for sharing the video are the graphic novel of Dorje Shugden. We are blessed to be able to meet him.
I like the illustrated story very much. It is so interesting and easy to understand. Children would love it too! Thanks Rinpoche!
Than you Rinpoche and team for compiling this. I had seen the video previously, of whose narration I loved. The comic book was a lovely surprise. Appreciate all your effort in copying and uploading every page for this post. It was really great to know of highly esteemed protector who has done so much for the dharma and will continue to do so. I love the stories. Simply amazing.
Thank You Rinpoche for sharing this wonderful comic about Dorje Shugden.
I really love this comic, it is easy to understand and straight forward. I can know the lineage of Dorje Shugden and how Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen arise as a dharma protector, Dorje Shugden.
Thank you
Thank you for the sharing, for info if anyone would like to have a hand on this graphic novel of Dorje Shudgen. You may purchase it online through http://www.vajrasecrets.com/books or visit Kechara retail outlet in Klang Valley http://www.kechara.com/shopping/locations/
Thanks Rinpoche for blogged out this inspiring and easy understand of Lord Dorje Shugden illustrated story & graphic novel
Its so easy to understand the Lineage of Dorje Shugden clearly, its a awesome reference when i m introduce to Newbies… Most of them are understand Lord Dorje Shudgen very well after watch it…
I m one of the Newbie that read to understand Lord Dorje Shugden through this Dorje Shugden illustrated story & graphic novel before… hehehe…
Your sincerely,
Casteven
Thank you for sharing the video and the graphic novel here Rinpoche. It is much easier to grasp. Personally, I prefer the video teaching although some might prefer to read. Perhaps my girls will like it too. Will read this from time to time.
太好了， 漫画版多杰雄登。 简单容易明白。
从前我是因为宗喀巴大师传与克切拉结缘。
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this graphic novel of Protector Dorje Shugden. I appreciate the effort put in by the editor, illustrator and writer to make this into pictorial format that easy to understand, but with concise and compact information based on HH Trijang Rinpoche’s great work “Music Delighting the Ocean of Protector”.
From this pictorial novel people know better how Dorje Shugden arose as a great world peace protector. With understanding we know better about someone or something, then confusion and misinformation or misunderstanding will be lessen.
This is something not only suitable for younger children to read, it even delightful to read and easy to grab the information and have understanding about the history and how Dorje Shugden come about, his role in preserving the precious teachings of Je Tsongkhapa. I love the graphic novel, thank you.
Thank you for sharing this Rinpoche. 🙂 Very blessed to read the history of DS.
This graphic novel is so nicely presented. It is easy to understand as the explanation is clear and the graphics are nice. It is ideal even for children and will help to clear doubts of many people as it is based on authentic source; from H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s “Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors”.