As predicted by Shakyamuni Buddha, it is now the Dharma-ending period, where there are demons, evil beings, and deceivers everywhere. Among the Buddhists around the world, there are various types of people. They can be divided into three categories: practitioners, scholars studying Buddhism, and bad people who use Buddhism to deceive others. Some people pretend to be followers of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche or use his name to spread false information and deceive others for personal gain. Some people ask Buddhists to do things and tell them not to inform others, claiming that otherwise they will not gain any merit and will instead receive negative consequences. In order to deceive and take away money from others, some people resort to any means necessary. They falsely claim to promote the correct teachings and engage in Buddhist activities in the name of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, even though he has no involvement or knowledge of their actions. They go to the extent of pressuring people to mortgage their properties as donations. This kind of deception is absurd and evil. They show no compassion even when others are struggling to make a living. They add insult to injury without considering the difficulties and well-being of others. Therefore, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche strongly opposes such rampant evil. In order to protect the interests of sentient beings, the office issues this announcement to remind everyone to understand the truth and not be deceived.
Everyone should understand that H.H. the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche is compassionate, fair, selfless, transparent, and flawless. He does not secretly imply anything to anyone. He only speaks openly and honestly! If you encounter anyone who claims to be acting in the name of Kongtrul Rinpoche, you should seek confirmation from the office. The office has issued multiple announcements, and unless it is directly spoken by the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche or stated in the office's announcements, you should not believe that it represents the intention of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche. It is purely the personal behavior of those who claim to speak on his behalf. Regardless of who it is, whether it is a venerable, a spiritual leader, a living Buddha, a teacher, an acharya, an ordinary person, or even someone with a high status, if they claim that something is arranged, instructed, hinted, or indicated by the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, or if they claim to have received instructions from him in a meditative state, etc., without clear evidence in the form of written words or recorded teachings from Kongtrul Rinpoche, it does not represent his intention. In such cases, you must consult the office, and the office will respond so that you can know the true answer. Please note that the office will absolutely keep your consultation confidential and will not disclose it to anyone, including the person you consulted, such as a venerable or a spiritual leader. Please rest assured that protecting justice is the responsibility of the office and an essential moral principle in the propagation of Kongtrul Rinpoche's teachings. If you are retaliated against for exposing the fraudulent actions of your guru or someone else who claims to act in the name of Kongtrul Rinpoche and violates the teachings of Kongtrul Rinpoche, and if the facts are true, then the person who reports to the office will receive the protection and blessings of Kongtrul Rinpoche. This will happen due to the accumulation of virtuous causes and conditions, and they will become a disciple of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, thereby separating themselves from that false guru or evil friend. However, you must not fabricate false statements, as that would be unethical. On the contrary, if you find someone using the name of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche to deceive others without seeking confirmation from the office or without reading the office's announcements, or if they do not abide by the 128 rules that apply to all Buddhists, then the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche will not accept such disciples because they do not listen to teachings and do not follow the true teachings of the Buddha. Their essence is not that of a Buddhist, but that of an evil person who learns from fraudulent gurus and engages in their deceptive actions. Therefore, Kongtrul Rinpoche will not meet with such people or associate with evil deceivers.
Office of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche
August 15, 2014
https://www.hhdcb3office.org/html/information/announcement_no44_2014_08_15.html