No, it is not sogtae. It is a blessing empowerment establishing a special relationship with the Protector, and does not carry the particular commitments of the Shugden sogtae. Also, Je Pabongkhapa explained that a basis for receiving sogtae is having received Vajrabhairava initiation and keeping the commitments of that. The Nkt does not give the Vajrabhairava initiation, and the Shugden blessing empowerment is not given privately to only a few people, but publicly at advertised events, usually to far more people than 3.
Dorje Shugden always helps, guides, and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their wishes, …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
The one clothed in blue, Lord of Secrets, in charge of all the Tantras, Showing a worldly form in order …
- Kyabje Serkong Dorje Chang
Tagphu Dorje Chang was a truly great Mahasiddha. Kyabje Pabongka asked Tagphu Dorje Chang, “Please try to get the initiation …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden will help anyone, any gender, any background. Whether they are Buddhist or not, it does not matter.
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
If we sincerely wish to experience the benefits of relying upon Dorje Shugden, we must rely upon him constantly over …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
You are my father, You are my mother, You are my Guru, You are my Yidam, You are my Buddha, …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
When you do Dorje Shugden’s retreat, because he is no other than Manjushri, all of Manjushri’s seven types of wisdoms …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
If we rely on Dorje Shugden with unwavering faith, he will care for us just like a father caring for …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
This manifestation of the Buddha has no equal. If you are really determined to tame your mind, he will even …
- H.E. Geshe Rabten Rinpoche
You [Dorje Shugden] have been of great assistance to me my whole life. Many of my works were accomplished because …
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March 24, 2021 #1 AuthorNo, it is not sogtae. It is a blessing empowerment establishing a special relationship with the Protector, and does not carry the particular commitments of the Shugden sogtae. Also, Je Pabongkhapa explained that a basis for receiving sogtae is having received Vajrabhairava initiation and keeping the commitments of that. The Nkt does not give the Vajrabhairava initiation, and the Shugden blessing empowerment is not given privately to only a few people, but publicly at advertised events, usually to far more people than 3.