FAQ - WHO IS DORJE SHUGDEN?

Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri, the Enlightened Buddha of Wisdom. He arose as a Dharma Protector about 350 years ago especially to protect Nagarjuna’s Middle View, as taught by Lama Tsongkhapa. He is often considered to be a Protector of the Gelugpa lineage but actually, he protects all sincere Dharma practitioners...

FAQ - WHAT IS A DHARMA PROTECTOR?

A Dharma Protector is a being who manifests in a particular form with the particular function of averting obstacles and providing conducive conditions for our spiritual practice. There are two kinds of Dharma Protectors: Enlightened Protectors who are emanations of Buddhas, and unenlightened / worldly...

FAQ - WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ENLIGHTENED DHARMA PROTECTOR AND AN UNENLIGHTENED / WORLDLY PROTECTOR?

The difference between an Enlightened Dharma Protector and a worldly Dharma Protector is that the former is a Buddha whereas the latter is not. Many of the Dharma Protectors who are most commonly relied upon are Enlightened Beings, such as Dorje Shugden, who is an emanation of the Buddha Manjushri. Enlightened Dharma Protectors’ principal function is to protect our Dharma practice, not to help our mundane affairs. Famous...

FAQ - WHY ARE DHARMA PROTECTORS SO IMPORTANT?

When we are engaging in spiritual practice, obstacles and distractions will arise that may disturb our practice. Thus, it can often be difficult to fulfill our commitments or engage purely and deeply in Dharma practice. Dharma Protectors are a very important part of our practice as they help to remove immediate obstacles to our spiritual progress. They also provide conducive conditions for us to accomplish our spiritual aspirations...

FAQ - HOW CAN DORJE SHUGDEN HELP ME? WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF DOING DORJE SHUGDEN'S PRACTICE?

Dorje Shugden is very swift in his help and can assist you in any aspect of your life, for your highest benefit. He can help to: Alleviate financial difficulties and health problems Bring greater peace, clarity and stability to your mind Clear your mind so that you are able to handle difficult situations with more focus and wisdom for positive outcomes Grant you wealth and all the resources you need for a successful life and...

FAQ - CAN DORJE SHUGDEN PROTECT ME FROM HARMFUL SPIRITS?

There are many types of protection one can receive, depending on the spirit or malady, but one of the most powerful is relying on an Enlightened Dharma Protector, such as Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden’s rites, rituals, prayers, meditations and protective mantras are hailed as one of the best. This practice is excellent to do daily to bless our environment and bestow peace, as it is very effective. You can download a picture, keep...

FAQ - I’M NOT VERY SPIRITUAL OR SPIRITUALLY INCLINED RIGHT NOW. HOW CAN DORJE SHUGDEN STILL HELP AND WOULD HE?

Of course Dorje Shugden will still help you; he helps all beings equally, just as the sun shines on all. He can help you on the most basic level of clearing your immediate problems (financial, health, relationships, family, harmony, business, legal matters, etc.). On a higher level, Dorje Shugden helps you develop a stronger spiritual practice to bring more peace and wisdom into your...

FAQ - WHAT DOES DORJE SHUGDEN GET IN RETURN FOR HELPING ME?

Dorje Shugden does not require anything from us and does not "get anything back" from us. As a fully Enlightened Being, he helps us unconditionally, out of his great compassionate wish to free us from suffering. The only thing he would like for us is to improve our minds to become better, kinder...