I was a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner for 20 years and left the religion 5 years ago. In this video I reflect on what of value has remained with me and how I view the religion now in light of my knowledge of abusive gurus/lamas, the cult dynamics they often employ, and the teachings that enable abuse. With a special mention of Dzongsar Kyentse.
If you were a Tibetan Buddhist and have left the religion, what has remained for you?
Links: Joanne Clark's article - beyondthetemple.com/dzongsar-...
Mathew Remski's article - / the-edgelord-lama
Disclaimer: This is only my personal opinion and evaluation of my own experience. The answer to this question and perceptions of Tibetan Buddhism and its lamas will be different for different people.
25 авг 2021