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...
 

HISTORY

A SUBLIME ASPIRATION IS GENERATED
During the time of the incomparable Manjushri Je Tsongkhapa, a dove was once seen circling...

 

APPEARANCE

THE APPEARANCE OF DORJE SHUGDEN
Like all Buddhist deities, every part of Dorje Shugden’s holy form...
 

MANDALA

DORJE SHUGDEN'S FIVE FAMILIES
Dorje Shugden manifests in five different forms for different purposes....

 

BENEFITS

THE BENEFITS OF DORJE SHUGDEN'S PRACTICE
Dorje Shugden is a Dharma Protector who has arisen in this form...
 

FAQ

FAQ - HOW CAN I START DOING DORJE SHUGDEN'S PRACTICE?
If you have an image of Dorje Shugden, you can set up an altar if it is convenient. You can...

 

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