Dorje Shugden - The Protector Of Our Time

LINEAGE

An interactive introduction to the enlightened beings who became Dorje Shugden.
Discover the journey of becoming Dorje Shugden, discover the different faces of Dorje Shugden throughout history.

SPIRITUAL LINEAGE

THE ERA OF KYABJE PABONGKA RINPOCHE

Dorje Shugden’s practice remained relatively obscure until the time of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. This Lama was an heir to the Changkya line of incarnations but was banned due to political affiliations that the previous incarnations had with the Chinese court. In this incarnation, the high Lamas decided to enthrone him as a Tulku of an obscure little monastery on a small hill named Pabong. He then enrolled into Sera...

THE TIME OF THE GREAT FIFTH

Dorje Shugden’s practice initially began in the Sakya school when the "spirit" of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen first travelled there after failing to enter Tashi Lhumpo to meet his Guru. One of Dorje Shugden’s previous incarnations was as Sakya Pandita. As such the Sakya patriarch at that time, Dagchen Dorje Chang Sonam Rinchen accepted him and officially enthroned him as a Dharma Protector. Then, Kunkhyen Ngawang Kunga Lodroe composed...

INCARNATION LINEAGE

MAHASIDDHA BIWAWA

Lord of Miracles The earliest recognized incarnation of Dorje Shugden was born in ancient India as the famous Mahasiddha Biwawa. Mahasiddhas are spiritual practitioners (yogis) who have achieved profound spiritual realization, and are characterized by their often unconventional and outrageous behaviour and teachings. Biwawa is among the earliest lineage-holders of the Chakrasamvara Tantra, which he achieved by diligently practicing...

TULKU DRAKPA GYELTSEN

The Compassionate Martyr During the era of the Great Fifth Dalai Lama, Dorje Shugden took rebirth in the form of a very special incarnate Lama. This would be Dorje Shugden's "last" incarnation before arising as a Dharma Protector. From childhood, this incarnation exhibited many signs of a superior being. For example, he had clear visions of Yidams and enlightened beings when he was only five or six years old. At the age of six, the...