Is the Dalai Lama following the Great 5th?

Recently the Dalai Lama has claimed that in banning the practice of Dorje Shugden he is following the example of the Great 5th Dalai Lama, who he says…

‘The Fifth Dalai Lama, who assumed both the spiritual and temporal leadership of Tibet in the 17th century, personally denounced Dolgyal as a malevolent spirit that arose out of misguided intentions and is detrimental to the welfare of beings in general and the Tibetan government headed by the Dalai Lamas in particular.’ 14th Dalai Lama

The truth is…

After initially condemning Dorje Shugden as malevolent spirit and even attempting to destroy him with wrathful rituals, the Fifth Dalai Lama later realized he had made a terrible mistake and recognized Dorje Shugden as a pure Dharma Protector.

He made confessions to Dorje Shugden and then composed the first prayer dedicated to the Deity* and founded the first Dorje Shugden Temple in Lhasa!

He even made a statue of Dorje Shugden with his own hands, which can still be seen

If the present Dalai Lama is so keen to follow in the footsteps of the Great Fifth, we look forward to reading his retraction and to seeing him dedicate Dorje Shugden temples, commission Dorje Shugden statues, and print Dorje Shugden scriptures to replace all those he and his agents have destroyed over the last thirty years.

Praise to Dorje Shugden by the Great 5th Dalai Lama

HUM

Though unmoving from the sphere of primordial spontaneity,
With wrathful turbulent power, swifter than lightning,
Endowed with heroic courage to judge good and bad,
I invite you with faith, please come to this place!

Robes of a monk, crown adorned with rhinocerous leather hat,
Right hand holds ornate club, left holds a human heart,
Riding various mounts such as Nagas and Garudas,
Who subdues the Mamo’s of the Charnal grounds, praise to you!

Samaya substances, offerings and Torma, outer, inner and secret,
Favourite visual offerings and various objects are arranged.
Although, previously, my wishes were a bit dense,
Do not stop your powerful apparitions, I reveal and confess!

Now respectfully praising with body, speech, and mind,
For us, the masters, disciples, benefactors and entourages,
Provide the good and avert the bad!
Bring increase like the waxing moon in spiritual and temporal realms!

Moreover, swiftly accomplishing all wishes,
According to our prayers, bestow the supreme effortlessly!
And like the jewel that bestows all wishes,
Always protect us with the Three Jewels!

May all living beings throughout all their lives,
never be parted from Peaceful and Wrathful Manjushri and always come under their care.