Dorje Shugden Gave Me Signs

The very first time I stumbled upon Dorje Shugden was when I was “probing” Kechara and H.E. the 25^th Tsem Rinpoche, sometime in early 2014 to satisfy my curiosity and as part of my ”due diligence” before I moved further with my sceptical mind and cautious little steps into the unknown zone.

Ten months later, after having observed and interacted with some Kecharians through Rinpoche’s blog chat and other non-face to face channels, I decided it was quite “safe” for me to move further and hence I registered myself for Dharma class at Kechara. It was the very first time I set foot in Kechara House.

One Sunday, after Dharma class had ended I saw a huge new statue with a monk riding on a snow lion in Kechara House and a crowd of people at the souvenir shop checking out the pendants, statues and other items of that unknown “monk”. A pastor told me that the monk was Dorje Shugden.

I was then informed that the very first and inaugural Dorje Shugden puja would be held the next day. I hesitated to attend as I had just started Setrap as my Protector practice but due to the pastor’s continuous encouragement, I finally made up my mind and went ahead.

That very important evening on 26 January 2015 was the first time I chanted Dorje Shugden’s main mantra “OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA” which did not trigger much affinity in me initially. It was only after Rinpoche arrived unexpectedly at Kechara House where the puja was held and explained how Dorje Shugden had helped Rinpoche’s root Guru, H.H. Zong Rinpoche and how beneficial the practice of Dorje Shugden was to Rinpoche and many people that my unsettled and doubtful mind calmed down.

Despite the eradication of my doubts on Dorje Shugden, due to my strong habituation I do not normally “ask” for help from the higher beings, Dorje Shugden included, despite having heard numerous times how swift Dorje Shugden is if we need his help. Reason being I have the perception that I should not “bother” anyone or the higher beings with my trivial matters and I should handle it on my own.

But there was a time when I was at a crossroads in my life not knowing which way to go with deep fear and guilt. I had no choice but to request Dorje Shugden*¹ to give me “signals” if I should take up a particular option. The dilemma that I was in at that time had a substantial bearing on my Dharma path; it would either lead me to break my commitments to the Three Jewels or my duty as a daughter to my parents.

Well aware that I was a mere mortal with zero spiritual attainments but countless negative karmas and delusions, I knew for sure that I could not ask Dorje Shugden to appear in front of me or even in my dreams or speak to me and give me the answer or guidance directly. So I had unintelligently requested Dorje Shugden to give me a total of four signals if I should take Option A instead of Option B². 

I was actually in my car driving back home at night and the requested four “signals” actually appeared in less than two minutes, and it was not only four signals but more than that! And these signals not only matched exactly what I requested but were clear signs from Dorje Shugden to me that I should proceed with Option A³. I was speechless and amazed that my prayer was answered. Mind you, these signals were absolutely not common signals that I had ever come across before nor did they ever appear again after that night. That is why I have complete faith that they were direct signals from Dorje Shugden rather than mere coincidences.

With Dorje Shugden’s guidance, I proceeded with Option A and since then, my main and constant concern and hindrance to my Dharma practice has been alleviated substantially. It has been almost one and a half years since I was stuck with that dilemma and since then I have been able to move on without the deep fear and guilt that beleaguered me for a while.

Be that as it may, obstacles and crossroads are still my regular companions from time to time but now, these companions don’t stay as long as they used to nor do they solidify my negative habituations that plunge me deeper into my own created unhappiness and misery.

With folded hands, thank you Rinpoche for your selfless and courageous lead in sharing Dorje Shugden who benefits many beings. _/\_

Kong Ee Mun

[1] Referring to both Dorje Shugden  and  His Eminence the 25^th Tsem Rinpoche whom I visualise as one and the same.
[2] Due to my spiritual commitments/vows, I am unable to disclose further details.
[3] Due to my spiritual commitments/vows, I am unable to disclose further details.