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However, the Buddhist intolerance of these relapsed shamans These statements are a reference to the Tibetan government in appears to go a step beyond that. Shortly after this, a militant exile again emulating the actions of the Chinese government, in underground organisation with the name of the "Secret Society for that a misquoted document proved to be enough to arrest all the Destruction of Internal and External Enemies of Tibet" threat- known followers of Shugden in Delhi and illegally imprison them ened to murder two young lineage holders, the lamas Kyabje even though they denied participating in any crime whatsoever Trijang Rinpoche, who was only 13 years old at the time and 11- and no proof could be found. Indeed, despite interrogations last- year-old Song Rinpoche, who performed rites in honour of Dorje ing weeks by the Indian criminal police, nothing could be Shugden. Death threats were made on a Swiss television pro- proven.” gram, saying "...we will destroy your life and your activities”."* A Tibetan tradition claims that Dorje Shugden, the "Bellower of Ironically, Trijang Rinpoche is held to be the reincarnation of the Thunderbolt" will succeed Pe-har as the head of all ‘Jig rten the deceased lama who previously initiated the 14th Dalai Lama _pa'i srung ma once the latter god advances into the rank of deities into the Shugden cult whilst his who stand outside the worldly sphere. teacher. In a document from this Perhaps this recent political group tabled by Shugden followers, it manoeuvring and power play within reads: Tibetan Buddhism is because of a "Anyone who goes against the pol- Dharamsala has exerted fear of loss of status for some, based icy of the government must be sin- on this legend. gled out one-pointedly, opposed and vehement psychological pressure After reading these reports of the given the death penalty. ...As for the on Buddhist centres in the west Dorje Shugden affair, a truism sprang reincarnations of Trijang and Song to my mind: that power in any society Rinpoche, if they do not stop practic- and forbidden them from can only be maintained by ruthless ing Dhogyal [Shugden] and contra- . . means. oo dict the word of H.H. The Dalai performing Shugden rituals. Lama, not only will we not be able to Al he Author respect them, but their life and their Dr Shé D'Montford has an hon- activities will suffer destruction. orary doctorate in religion and phi- This is our first warning".!§ losophy, specialising in Tibetan Whilst a western television crew were filming, a Tibetan monk — and Hindu Shamanism and ancient warrior codes. In recent who cooperated with the reporters received a death threat: "... in years Shé travelled extensively with a former student present- seven days you will be dead!" ing an authentic recreation of 1600 year-old hermetic magick In addition, Dharamsala has exerted vehement psychological rituals and has authored many articles on these subjects for pressure on Buddhist centres in the west and forbidden them from many international and national esoteric and new age maga- performing Shugden rituals.” zines. Shé has appeared on television and radio and has pre- In London, where the sect has around 3000 members, there sented lectures at many festivals. Dr D'Montford will be were protest demonstrations at which pictures of the 14th Dalai speaking at the Brisbane NEXUS Conference in September Lama were held high with the slogan, "Your Smiles Charm, Your __ this year. Her book "Unveiling Tibetan Buddhist Propaganda Actions Harm". He was referred to as a "merciless dictator, who and Atrocities. A Way For Progress In The Tibet/China oppresses his people more than the Chinese do."'* Conflict", is reviewed in this issue. Endnotes Yogaratnamala, Delhi p. 10 1. Chogyam Trungpa, 1986, Shambhala, 8. Peter Ging, 1988, Das Tantra der 14, Swiss Television, SF1, January 6, The Sacred Path of The Warrior, p. 5, Verborgenen Vereinigung: Guhyasamaja- 1998 Bantam Books,Toronto Tantra, p. 225, Munich 15. Internet News Group :- dejanews 2. Lokesh Chandra, Transcendental Art of 9. The 14th Dalai Lama, 1985, The Forum: alt.religion.buddhism.tibetan, Tibet, 1996, p 189, Sditya, Delhi Kalachakra Tantra: Rite of Initiation for alk politics.tibet, talk.religion.buddhism, 3. B.L. Bansal, 1994, Bon, Its Encounters te Stage of Generation. A Commentary _ yk religion.buddhist, alt.religion.bud- With Buddhism In Tibet, pp. 137-8, onthe Text of Kay-Drup-GE-Lek-Bel- ; dhism.nkt Author: James Burns. Date: Eastern Book Linkers, Delhi Sang-Bo, p. 349, London and the text itself 91 99 1997 and 15.02.1998. Subject: 10. G.W. Farrow and I. Menon, 1992, The Latest news from India on Dorje Shugden) Concealed Essence of the Hevajra Tantra ils, Swiss Tallovtstion, SEL, Iemeray G . " with the Commentary, p. 142, b eXeabiy Tease > sanuary 9, (tiaggitan [levered theo Le rardlegya, (2 Yogaratnamala, Delhi, quoted in Victor & Wee F Shambhala, Garden City, New York Victoria Trimondi "The Shadow of the Ui, INemreneehs (gall 2H, UEP 2 5. Albert Griinwedel, 1915, Der Weg Dalai Lama" Part I— 4. "The Law of 18. Kagyii Life 21, 1996, p. 34. (For Nach Shambhala , p. 77, Munich invented” details of both sides of this story and refer- 6. C. Bell, 1931, The Religion of Tibet, p. 11, B.L. Bansal, op. cit., pp. 89-93. (This Nees please see the book by Dr S. 163, Oxford, as quoted on p. 144 "Oracles historical conflict detailed in the book by D'Montford "Unveiling Tibetan Buddhist 4, Edwin Bernbaum, 1980, The way to Shambhala — A Search for the Mythical and Demons of Tibet" by Rene Dr S. D'Montford "Unveiling Tibetan Propaganda...") DeNebesky-Wojkowitz, first published in Buddhist Propaganda...") 19. Victor & Victoria Trimondi, 2003, 1955 and reprinted in 1996 by Rashtra 12. Rene DeNebesky-Wojkowitz, Oracles The Shadow of the Dalai Lama, Part 11-7, Rachnua Printers, Delhi and Demons of Tibet pp. 134-5, first pub- "The War Of The Oracle Gods And The 7. G.W. Farrow and I. Menon, 1992, The lished in 1955 and reprinted in 1996 by Shugden Affair". Includes their refer- Concealed Essence of the Hevajra Tantra Rashtra Rachnua Printers, Delhi ences: with the Commentary, p. 276, 13. Siiddeutsche Zeitung, 1997, No. 158, www.trimondi.de/SDLE/Part-2-07.htm 44 = NEXUS JUNE — JULY 2005 Dharamsala has exerted and forbidden them from performing Shugden rituals. www.nexusmagazine.com