The following content, presented in different forms of media, will help you learn more about Dorje Shugden and his practice. From extensive commentaries to illustrated novels, from videos to downloads, there is something here that will add to your knowledge regardless of your level of understanding and experience.

Duldzin Dorje Shugden’s Iconography

Duldzin Dorje Shugden is the main and most common form of Dorje Shugden who bestows practitioners with a wide variety of benefits including wisdom, protection and the fulfilment of wishes. This video lists the various iconographic features of Duldzin Dorje Shugden in his ‘main’ form.

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Ratna Shugden’s (Gyenze) Iconography

Gyenze or Ratna Shugden is the emanation of Dorje Shugden who embodies the enlightened activity of increase. This video lists the various iconographic features of Dorje Shugden in this ‘increasing’ form, which if understood correctly, can propel one on the path to Enlightenment.

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Download: The Illusory Play

His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang wrote an extensive autobiography of himself before he entered clear light in 1981. This autobiography was written at the advice of His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche and other lamas.

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Vairochana Shugden’s (Shize) Iconography

Shize or Vairochana Shugden is the emanation of Dorje Shugden who embodies the enlightened activity of pacification. This video lists the various iconographic features of Dorje Shugden in this ‘pacifying’ form, which if understood correctly, can propel one on the path to Enlightenment.

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The Symbolism of Dorje Shugden

This video provides a brief overview and explanation about the holy form of Dorje Shugden, which represents various aspects of the Buddhist teachings.

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Dorje Shugden’s Iconography

This video explains the iconography of the main form of Dorje Shugden. Every part of his holy form is explained. Understanding the iconography of the Buddhas is important for correct visualisation during practice and also increases our faith.

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Video: The Mandala of Dorje Shugden

This introduction to the various deities of Dorje Shugden’s mandala illustrates the many ways in which he can assist us, through the Five Families of Dorje Shugden as well as through his entourage – the Nine Mothers, the Eight Guiding Monks and the Ten Youthful and Wrathful Deities.

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Video: The Relationship Between Dorje Shugden & Setrap

Dorje Shugden’s close relationship with the Protector Setrap is historically significant. Not only did Dorje Shugden’s previous incarnations propitiate Setrap, but also brought the practice of Setrap from India into the Tibetan pantheon of deities.

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Photo Gallery: Events

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This photo gallery contains selected images of teachings, initiations, holy days and festivals happening all around the world in Dorje Shugden monasteries, temples and Dharma centres.

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Video: How To Set Up A Tibetan Buddhist Altar

This introductory video is a guide to setting up various types of altars according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, from the simplest to the most extensive.

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Video: How To Begin Dorje Shugden’s Practice

Reap the benefits of Dorje Shugden’s practice with this short and easy daily prayer. In this video, you will learn how to begin the combined practice of Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden, according to the short sadhana compiled from traditional sources by H.E. Tsem Rinpoche.

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His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s Advice on Dorje Shugden Practice

In the 1980s, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche bestowed the initiation of Dorje Shugden on Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen’s students at Thubten Dargye Ling centre in Los Angeles. Geshe-la had formally requested this initiation for his students.

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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and Dorje Shugden

His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a great and renowned teacher of Dorje Shugden’s practice and held Dorje Shugden very close to his heart. Born in 1905 in Kham, Tibet, Zong Rinpoche was renowned throughout all three great Gelugpa monasteries.

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Video: Incense Offering to Dorje Shugden

This video covers the history, significance and method of performing the Dorje Shugden incense offering ritual known as ‘Sangsol’ as well as the incense offering prayer composed by Serkong Dorje Chang.

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Photo Gallery: Temples

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This photo gallery contains images of various temples, monasteries and Dharma centres around the world where the practice of the World Peace Protector Dorje Shugden is upheld.

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Video: Serkym Offering to Dorje Shugden

Serkym or ‘golden drink’ is part of the Dharma Protector practice and is a powerful ritual to propitiate Dorje Shugden. This video is a step-by-step guide to Dorje Shugden’s serkym offering prayer, and includes extensive explanations of the verses, rituals and benefits of this powerful practice.

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H.H. Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche Offers Serkym to Dorje Shugden

This video shows H.H. Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche making serkym offerings to the Protector Dorje Shugden. The old Dorje Shugden statue shown in the video originates from the 8th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa, the highest among the reincarnated Lamas of Mongolia.

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H.H. Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche Makes Offerings to Dorje Shugden

This video shows H.H. Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche making offerings to a very old statue of Dorje Shugden at the Choijin Lama Temple Museum in Mongolia. The previous incarnation of this great master was also a very devoted practitioner of Dorje Shugden.

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H.H. Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche Confers Dorje Shugden Oral Transmission

His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche travelled to His Eminence Drubwang Gangchen Rinpoche’s centre in Europe and conferred the oral transmission of the daily prayer and serkym of Dorje Shugden.

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Video: Kawang Prayers to Dorje Shugden

This video demonstrates how to perform the kawang prayer correctly, along with the proper visualisations. When done consistently and sincerely, kawang will remove obstacles that threaten our Dharma practice and stand in the way of spiritual progress.

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