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 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...

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

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...

MANJUSHRI

Bearer of the Wisdom Sword Dorje Shugden is a sublime emanation of Venerable Manjushri, Buddha of Wisdom. Highly attained masters like Mahasiddha Tagphu Pemavajra, Kyabje Pabongkha Rinpoche and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche have mentioned this in their teachings and written works. Venerable Manjushri’s name is a combination of 'Manju', which means gentle and 'Shri', which means brilliance. Therefore Manjushri literally means 'Gentle...