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I received an initiation from
Kabje Yongyal Rinpoche
In Bloomington Indiana sometime ago and I have a
question about it. How
can I contact Rinpoche
to discuss some features of
the initation?
Many thanks wishes for
your sucess and well
being,
Woody McGee

Lama Michel once said that today the oath ismade out of several paths. I currentlty follow LigMincha Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Do I have a conflict here: Can I follow both?

Good day, I’m a Dharma practitioner based in South Africa. I took refuge and Bodhisattva vows in the Nyingma tradition. I am not bound to any particular tradition though, in my personal approach. I am also loosely affiliated with the New Kadampa Tradition as I received my very first teachings in that lineage, namely a Je Tsongkhapa empowerment in 2010. After I took Refuge and Bodhisattva vows in 2019 I began having dreams about Dorje Shugden. In one dream he appeared as though hovering over my chest and promised to protect me. I have had other dreams where Dorje Shugden appeared and had a very compassionate nature and expression. My question is: why was it difficult to do Dorje Shugden practice as a member of the NKT but upon taking refuge in the Nyingma lineage, I’m having dreams of Dorje Shugden and experiencing his energy positively? I am considering rejoining the NKT but I don’t want to break my connection to the Nyingma lineage or my gurus. The NKT’s structure and Je Tsongkhapa’s teachings resonate strongly with me. Your advice would be much appreciated.

May the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas bless you.

Thank you 🙏🏻
Clinton

Ps. Can one do Dorje Shugden practice without empowerment?

Thanks 😊

Is there a center of Kadampa Internacional (NKT-IKBU) in São Paulo - Brazil. If there is, please, take me a address. Thanks.

Is the last word in Gyenze’s mantra the actual word «OM» as in the beginning of most mantras? Or is it a pronounciation-expression of another syllable?

I thought it was the syllable «OM», but wanted to ask.

Best wishes.