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...
 
DESCENDED FROM TUSHITA
One of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche’s Gurus, Mahasiddha Tagpu Pemavajra had the miraculous ability to astral travel to pure lands of the Buddhas, such as Tushita Heaven. On one occasion, Tagpu Pemavajra 'travelled' to Tushita and had an audience with Lama Tsongkhapa and his Eight Great Disciples. There, he specifically requested Duldzin Drakpa Gyeltsen to expound the teachings on Dorje Shugden. In response, rainbow lights streamed...
 

INCARNATION LINEAGE

BUTÖN RINCHEN DRUB
The Great Collector of the Kangyur and Tangyur Next in the line of Dorje Shugden’s previous incarnations is the prolific scholar Butön Rinchen Drub from Zhalu Monastery. He was born in western Tibet in the same area where Tashi Lhunpo Monastery would later be built. As a child, Butön Rinchen Drub displayed all the extraordinary behavior of a high incarnated Lama. He was particularly noted for being able to perceive the holy...
 
PANCHEN SONAM DRAKPA
Great Scholar and Spiritual Master of the Dalai Lama In 1478, a special child was born in Tsethang, in the Lhoka region of Central Tibet. He grew up to become known as the great scholar, Sonam Drakpa. 'Panchen' is translated from the Sanskrit word 'Pandit' and is an honorific title referring to Panchen Sonam Drakpa's unparalleled mastery of the Sutra and Tantra teachings, and his legendary spiritual accomplishments. At a young age,...
 

HISTORY

RECOGNIZED BY THE SAKYAS
The sacred relics that were left behind by the cremation fire were placed inside eight types...

 

APPEARANCE

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

MANDALA

GREAT MINISTERS OF DORJE SHUGDEN
Beyond the 32 deities are the two great ministers of Dorje Shugden, Kache...

 

BENEFITS

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

FAQ

FAQ - I ALREADY HAVE A DHARMA PROTECTOR PRACTICE SO WHY WOULD I  NEED TO DO DORJE SHUGDEN'S PRACTICE?
Dorje Shugden has manifested specifically at this time to assist practitioners in this day...

 

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