FAQ - IS DORJE SHUGDEN A SPIRIT OR DEMON?

No, he is neither a spirit nor a demon. Quite the opposite. He is an emanation of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom, and is therefore a fully Enlightened...

FAQ - WHY DOES DORJE SHUGDEN LOOK SO FIERCE?

In Buddhist iconography, wrathful expressions denote a very fast and powerful energy. It is likened to the "fierce" but compassionate energy of a mother who shouts at her child if she sees him playing with fire or about to harm himself. Dorje Shugden's expression of fierceness is symbolic of his very swift and efficacious ability to destroy obstacles for Dharma practitioners and come to our aid very quickly. Underneath the...

FAQ - CAN I BE HARMED IN ANY WAY FROM DOING THIS PRACTICE?

It is impossible for any Enlightened Being like Dorje Shugden to harm anyone. He abides totally in compassion and wisdom, and would never do anything to harm any...

FAQ - HAS DORJE SHUGDEN EMANATED AS OTHER FORMS BEFORE?

Yes, prior to arising as a Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden manifested as many renowned and highly respected Lamas including: The Indian Mahasiddha Biwawa Duldzin Drakpa Gyeltsen (one of Lama Tsongkhapa’s closest disciples who built Gaden Monastery) Panchen Sonam Drakpa (an erudite scholar and debate master, whose philosophical texts are still being studied in the monasteries today) Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen (a highly respected...

FAQ - WHAT ARE THE OTHER FORMS OF DORJE SHUGDEN AND WHAT DO THEY DO?

There are five principal emanations of Dorje Shugden: Dorje Shugden, the principal figure who represents consciousness. He bestows wisdom and shows the way to higher attainments. Vairochana Shugden or Shize, who represents form. He purifies negative karma and obstacles. Ratna Shugden or Gyenze, who represents feeling. He brings increase of all that is good. Pema Shugden or Wangze, who represents discrimination. He brings peace...

FAQ - WHAT ARE ORACLES, AND HOW ARE THEY RELATED TO DHARMA PROTECTORS?

Oracles are specially trained people who can take trance and serve as a medium for Dharma Protectors. This means that the essence or energy of the Dharma Protector can enter and use their bodies as a vessel to speak to us directly. Therefore, we can receive enlightened and accurate advice to make the right decisions to support our spiritual path in our daily...

FAQ - WHERE DID DORJE SHUGDEN'S PRACTICE COME FROM?

Dorje Shugden arose as the principal Protector of Lama Tsongkhapa’s doctrine about 350 years ago, at the time of the 5th Dalai Lama, who composed the first verses of praise to him. However, the common lineage and practice that is being followed throughout the world today is more recent and comes from a great Lama called Tagphu Pemavajra. Tagphu Pemavajra had the special ability to astral travel and one day, he travelled to Tushita...

FAQ - IS THIS A SECRET PRACTICE THAT REQUIRES INITIATION?

No, it is not secret. You do not require any initiation or empowerment to recite some of the prayers and Dorje Shugden's...