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This is more pronounced with the many teachings that dance around the edges of “feminine”/”masculine” understandings that attempt to shape narratives of gender identity and gender-based relations as inherent within the spiritual teachings.Īccept the titles, gain recognition as a Tulku, but that will remain a relic of a primitive belief system unless it also requires acceptance that crossing the lines of most forms of intimate boundaries will not be excused because of a human/legal argument of “ consent”. It is NOT only about the people harmed, it is incumbent upon designated spiritual “masters” to embrace the meaning and embodied nature of “ consent”.Įvery time one of these “exotic spiritual leaders” tries to mitigate their culpability by claiming that the exchanges were “ consensual”, they push the institution of Buddhism (in many forms) more towards isolation and extinction and away from broad acceptance as a system of wise teachings and teachers. (and their loyal supplicants) to once-and-for-all, finally expand their awareness and understanding of the core root of these and other violations? What will it take for the Buddhists “Lamas”, Rinpoche’s”, “Sakyongs”, etc. NPR Piece On Andrea Winn & Project SunshineĢ018 Shambhala Financial Report Analysis - Takeaways & Recommendations NYT Article On Sexual Misconduct In Shambhala Petition to Separate Local Centers from the Monarchy Reflections on the Wickwire Holms Report - A Message from Carol MerchasinĪn Apology to Survivors of Shambhala Sexual Misconduct.Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche - after Kusung Letter etc.Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche - after WH Report.Timeline Of The Shambhala Crisis (Living Document)ĭiagram Showing How Shambhala Organizations Are Legally Structuredĭiagram Showing How Money Flows Through Shambhala

Lama surya das candal mods#

Anyone is welcome and encouraged to contact the mods about hosting the weekly practice thread.

This sub is still a place to connect with sangha and to discuss dharma and practice. Consider it a form of practice, if you like. No ad-homimen or other forms of personal attack - always try to refer to other poster's words only. Please note this includes doing so in a way that is meant to be supporting or affirming. Most critically: this sub will not host any discussion in which the details of individual accounts of abuse and misconduct are picked apart. This may include personal attacks, the posting of tropes common to abuse denial, so-called 'gaslighting' in which others are called to question the validity and reality of their own experiences of abuse, and more. We will warn, suspend and eventually ban posters who engage in either the outright or implicit denial or minimization of reported experiences. The current moderators stand in solidarity with those who have shared their experiences of abuse and mistreatment. We have three guiding principles at this time: Whether you're an active Shambhala member, an ex-Shambhalian, confused about your relationship to Shambhala, you came here because of that Shambhala meme account that dislikes our subreddit, or you've just randomly stumbled on this place, we're glad you're here.

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