How to Rely upon Dorje Shugden

Thank you for sharing this article. It gives me an understanding of :
a) why we should rely on dharma protector
b) how it is beneficial to us is we keep this practise
c) 2 simple methods in relying on Dorje Shugden practise (in thought and in deed)

Dharmapala practice, while not the main Buddha Dharma practice, is nevertheless a significant practice in this degenerated age. This is due to sentient beings’ inherent negative karma accumulated from timeless beginnings. We are always distracted from the path of attainments; which explains why we are still here in the first place. No matter how hard we try, our mind is always unstable and sway from the path. Therefore Dharmapala practice plays a pivotal role to bless us, guide us and protect us on our spiritual progress. And among all the Dharmapala practices, we have the closest affinity with Dorje Shugden, for He and His 32 entourage are swift to assist us cut through the thick of our immense attachment.

According to an extract from Tharpa Publications, there are 2 ways to rely on Dorje Shugden.
1. Rely upon Dorje Shugden in thought – when we recognize that Dorje Shugden is the embodiment of the 3 Jewels. We should remember his kindness in protecting and preserving the Buddha Dharma. By developing this deep faith and great respect in Him, we are relying upon Dorje Shugden in thought.
2. Relying upon Dorje Shugden in deed – when we practice His Sadhana and engage in any peaceful, increasing, controlling and wrathful actions that aim to benefit others by eliminating their suffering through the essence of Dharma, we are relying upon Dorje Shugden in deed.

Thank you dorjeshugden.org for this informative article. I had not known that there two methods to relying on Lord Dorje Shugden in our practise. First would be to rely on him in thoughts, by have full faith in Dorje Shugden as embodiment of the 3 Jewels and to think of his great kindness in protecting the Buddhadharma. Second would be to rely on him in deeds, by propitiating him daily in our prayers, engage in retreats and to spread his beneficial practise to others to help them overcome their obstacles. Now we are able to be more aware rather than blindly chanting the mantras during prayer sessions. May Lord Dorje Shugden’s practise spread to all directions of the world to bless the people during this degenerate times.

Although I am not the perfect Dorje Shugden practitioner, I constantly rely upon him to guide me through my spiritual path to live within the tenants of the Dharma which at my level is to be generous, kind and compassionate. Although I can write these virtuous words, practising them is not the easiest as I go through life on a daily basis.

However, in remembering always that Dorje Shugden watches and protects me, I become more careful in the actions of my body, speech and mind. Whenever I face adversity and danger, I would automatically recite Dorje Shugden’s mantra. Miracles big and small had been experienced by me.

I love the practice as the world today is full of distractions and frustrations and I am glad that I have this practice from my Root Guru.

Dharma protector practice is very important especially during this degenerate age where people are facing more obstacles, wrong views, and distractions that will pull us away from the dharma.

We can rely upon Dorje Shugden sincerely. We should remember the kindness and compassion of Droje Shugden because he is always swift and effective when practitioners need him. We should respect and show our gratitude to Dorje Shugden by practicing dharma in our daily life. Besides, it is good that we do Dorje Shugden sadhanna and engaged in retreats. Our faith on Dorje Shugden will grow stronger.