Speeches on the Ban of Gelugpa Protector Dorje Shugden by Tibetan Leaders

This movie contains speeches of the Dalai Lama and the current minister of the Government of Tibet in Exile, Samdong.

Their speeches show evidence regarding the ban on Dorje Shugden practice.

This discloses their emphasis on segregation, as well as the division of the monasteries and the Tibetan community in exile.

This also presents how the Dalai Lama is disturbing the harmony of the Tibetans in exile.

The speeches show that the ban is created by the Dalai Lama, not by the monasteries.

This proves that the Dalai Lama and his government enforce the ban, and control the actions taken by the monasteries in India…

…which is also having a negative effect on communities in Tibet and around the world.

Dalai Lama: “Today in the presence of the staff members of our government, and our people, my topic is on the Protector. But this is not a meeting about our freedom-struggle policy.”

Dalai Lama: “Today we meet here for a very specific reason, I think only we are meeting regarding this subject, I think other people in the world are not meeting about this topic.”

Dalai Lama: “I mentioned before at the last Kalachakra festival when we gathered. We are all gathering here: Lamas, Geshes and Dharma friends. I tell you this issue is very important and you must enforce what I say.”

Dalai Lama: “Otherwise if you think: ‘something like this is the Dalai Lama’s responsibility not mind, I don’t care as long as I receive offerings.’ Then that way of thinking is wrong. Understood?”

Dalai Lama: “And in the same way you can explain this issue to the people in Tibet if you have any relatives left over there. Such as Dakyap, Markham, Chamdo and Denma-Khampa…”

Dalai Lama: “…to all these regions, you must inform them very well, this is your responsibility to explain to those in Tibet. Understood?”

Dalai Lama: “Otherwise here I am saying something and you show me a very respectful attitude, but in reality you don’t focus on explaining the ban to others, then it’s very disappointing for me. Understood?”

Dalai Lama: “Many of you understand the reason and stopped practicing. But a few of you seem to not have heard my advice, and pretend that you don’t know anything about it.”

Dalai Lama: “And maybe you feel it is not serious and that it will be okay afterwards. Also you may think that the Dalai Lama in exile cannot do much about this, some of you think this way.”

Dalai Lama: “I began this ban to continue the Fifth Dalai Lama’s legacy, I started this by myself and I have to continue, and carry it to the end. Understood?”

Dalai Lama: “Some of you are not serious, but this is wrong. You, staff members, pretend not to hear anything, and you let time go by. You think it is better that we don’t take action against people.”

Dalai Lama: “When we have met each other you showed a pleasant attitude, and said to me “I am clean and not practicing anymore,” but actually this is deceitful. This is likely to continue to happen.”

Dalai Lama: “In Sera Je monastery some student voluntarily look responsibly and are working on enforcing the ban. This is very good.”

Dalai Lama: “You should take this as an example, and support each other. This is very important.”

Dalai Lama: “Once I mentioned at Drepung, while I was teaching on the Lamrim’s Great Scope, about the ban to practice.”

Dalai Lama: “During that time there were many abbots from all monasteries attending the teachings. Kelsang Yeshi, you were there, do you remember?”

Dalai Lama: “The abbots from the monasteries of Sera, Drepung, Ganden, as well as the tantric colleges of Gyuto and Gyume were there. Totally there were about fifteen representatives there. So they came to see me, crying, and promised me strongly to follow my request.”

Dalai Lama: “But in reality they didn’t do anything, so now the end result is not that good.”

Samdong: “The situation of Dhogyal [Dorje Shugden] has become very particular in our Gelug sect, therefore the Gelugpas must pay attention to this.”

Samdong: “Even if His Holiness hadn’t been clear in his speech, he already mentioned this topic very clearly many times recently and in the past years – as a father gives advice to his son.”

Samdong: “On this topic, we have to take some clear action. Otherwise, if we don’t act because we think that this ban is going to create a lot of different problems in our society, and fearing segregation within our society—then I think this is wrong.”

Samdong: “But the important thing here is that if we do not implement this ban as advised but rather we fall into doubts about our capacity and judgements…”

Samdong: “…and if we fail to fulfill and support the wishes and advice of His Holiness, then I think this would be very sad for us. So I have no doubt that you are not going to forget this request, but keep it in mind.”

Samdong:”The abbots, disciplinary leaders, and administrators of the monasteries, are facing this problem. And they are patiently going through this ban enforcement.”

Samdong: “And I know each one of you who works hard for the ban, and I appreciate this very much. I am happy that you voluntarily support and take action. This is very good.”

Samdong: “Some of you are trying to be tactful about this enforcement, and you may think that any action will disturb the harmony of this society. Some of you may have a reason to stay calm and tactful, I can’t comment on this.”

Samdong: “But those who act clearly and seriously, we are always rejoicing on your actions. Whatever you need to have from our government in exile, we are ready to provide any kind of support. I wanted to explain these things.”