Priests, rabbi's, ministers, the Pope, and now the Dalai Lama. I really want to puke, and all of you commenting are orgasmic about the news. Is there nothing sacred or holy anymore? Is there any religious figure left to look up to? Before crucifying the Dalai Lama, some important information was not divulged.
This fiasco was a plot, a plot that involved wooing the Dalai Lama's American aide with expensive gifts, foreign travel, an alleged affair with the heiress to Reagan's, and claims of broken vows of celibacy. These people are sick.
The plot raises questions about what exactly the Dalai Lama was told before he appeared at the event hosted by NXIVM and whether he was duped into giving a powerful propaganda victory to an organization under increasing scrutiny for its treatment of women.
The deal was set up by the Dalai Lama's "personal emissary of peace" to the US, Lama Tendon Dhonden. He was replaced last month amid accusations of corruption.
The Dalai Lama Trust removed Dhonden as its executive Secretary, pending an investigation, following claims that the monk abused his position as gatekeeper. According to court testimony, Dhonden and Sara Bronfman were "closely associated" and Dhonden agreed to help promote NXIVM.
The monk arranged for Bronfman, her sister Clare, and Nancy Salzman, president of NXIVM, to travel to Dharmsala, India to meet with the Dalai Lama. They had a purpose. While there, they expressed the desire to invite the Dalai Lama to Albany, NY t o meet Raniere, the controversial leader of NXIVM and offered to make a suitable contribution to the Dalai Lama for his worthwhile causes.
But, the trip was suddenly cancelled after local media in Albany highlighted the Dalai Lama's upcoming visit to the "cult."
The Bronfman sisters later flew back to India, this time with Raniere in a bid to convince the Dalai Lama thast the press coverage was inaccurate. The Dalai Lama agreed to attend a 1 day event during spare time in a,scheduled trip to Harvard University. The visit backfired when the Dalai Lama was asked about his cancelled visit. He replied:
"If you have done something wrong, you must accept, you must admit, change, make correction. If you have not done anything wrong, make clear all these allegations are untrue truthfully, honestly, openly, transparently."
Then he asked the media to investigate Raniere and report the truth of their findings.
Despite the rebuke, sources claim the visit was seen as a significant endorsement by senior NXIVM members.
Raniere wanted a higher endorsement and the Dalai Lama was perfect.
Sara and Claire worked on the deal for over a year, and it is said they donated $1 million to the Dalai Lama Trust to make the visit happen.
Since the Ranier allegation emerged, Ranier moved from Albany to Mexico. It is not known what the outcome of the Dalai Lama Trust's investigation is.
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13Buddha ago
Priests, rabbi's, ministers, the Pope, and now the Dalai Lama. I really want to puke, and all of you commenting are orgasmic about the news. Is there nothing sacred or holy anymore? Is there any religious figure left to look up to? Before crucifying the Dalai Lama, some important information was not divulged.
This fiasco was a plot, a plot that involved wooing the Dalai Lama's American aide with expensive gifts, foreign travel, an alleged affair with the heiress to Reagan's, and claims of broken vows of celibacy. These people are sick.
The plot raises questions about what exactly the Dalai Lama was told before he appeared at the event hosted by NXIVM and whether he was duped into giving a powerful propaganda victory to an organization under increasing scrutiny for its treatment of women.
The deal was set up by the Dalai Lama's "personal emissary of peace" to the US, Lama Tendon Dhonden. He was replaced last month amid accusations of corruption.
The Dalai Lama Trust removed Dhonden as its executive Secretary, pending an investigation, following claims that the monk abused his position as gatekeeper. According to court testimony, Dhonden and Sara Bronfman were "closely associated" and Dhonden agreed to help promote NXIVM.
The monk arranged for Bronfman, her sister Clare, and Nancy Salzman, president of NXIVM, to travel to Dharmsala, India to meet with the Dalai Lama. They had a purpose. While there, they expressed the desire to invite the Dalai Lama to Albany, NY t o meet Raniere, the controversial leader of NXIVM and offered to make a suitable contribution to the Dalai Lama for his worthwhile causes.
But, the trip was suddenly cancelled after local media in Albany highlighted the Dalai Lama's upcoming visit to the "cult."
The Bronfman sisters later flew back to India, this time with Raniere in a bid to convince the Dalai Lama thast the press coverage was inaccurate. The Dalai Lama agreed to attend a 1 day event during spare time in a,scheduled trip to Harvard University. The visit backfired when the Dalai Lama was asked about his cancelled visit. He replied: "If you have done something wrong, you must accept, you must admit, change, make correction. If you have not done anything wrong, make clear all these allegations are untrue truthfully, honestly, openly, transparently."
Then he asked the media to investigate Raniere and report the truth of their findings.
Despite the rebuke, sources claim the visit was seen as a significant endorsement by senior NXIVM members.
Raniere wanted a higher endorsement and the Dalai Lama was perfect.
Sara and Claire worked on the deal for over a year, and it is said they donated $1 million to the Dalai Lama Trust to make the visit happen.
Since the Ranier allegation emerged, Ranier moved from Albany to Mexico. It is not known what the outcome of the Dalai Lama Trust's investigation is.
https://www.google.com/amp/expressdigest.com/dalai-lamas-1-million-to-back-women-branding-sex-cult/amp/
duhiki ago
Well, if its any comfort, Buddhism isn't for icons or figureheads or other attachments. Buddha himself didn't want to be venerated by others.
"Rototill your idols." It's a phrase that I read in a blog somewhere and it stuck with me.
Dali Lama was for the enslavement of Tibet, if I recall correctly (90's "Free Tibet" movement)... his role is PR and nothing more these days.