资料库

During the end of the Dharma era, as the Buddha Shakyamuni said, the power of demons is greater than the power of the Buddha. Many demon disciples and descendants have infiltrated Buddhism and become rampant. They have even corrupted famous figures who were recognized as reincarnations of Dharma kings and great masters, turning them into ordinary beings with worldly habits. As a result, many people within Buddhism are not motivated by compassion, but rather disrupt the well-being of sentient beings. Many people have been misled by demonic influences, causing some Buddhists to develop biases and wrong views, engage in conflicts and contradictions, and engage in gossip and criticism instead of showing love and support. This phenomenon exists not only in major Buddhist sects around the world, including Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana, but also among the venerables, Dharma kings, Rinpoches, masters, and teachers of the International Buddhist Sangha. For example, the supreme and unparalleled Dharma, "The Great Liberation Seal," as spoken by H.H. the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche, clearly and thoroughly explains that Buddhist practitioners should strive to liberate themselves from cyclic existence and benefit sentient beings with compassion. However, many people are going against this teaching and are not striving for liberation or benefiting sentient beings. Instead, they form factions, act selfishly, and are even more worldly than ordinary beings. Currently, this situation is not only happening among ordinary Buddhist disciples, but also among respected teachers who are filled with worldly habits, selfishness, and deceit. For example, some ordinary teachers secretly slander great masters, engage in gossip, and even some famous venerables, Rinpoches, and Dharma kings slander holy masters. It is even more unbelievable that some recognized reincarnated masters, Dharma kings, and great living Buddhas who have received the three masters' seven certificates and the holy masters' seven certificates have also become involved in such behavior, displaying ordinary habits and engaging in deceit. This completely proves that, although they are famous individuals and reincarnations, they have been contaminated by demonic influences and have deteriorated. Therefore, slandering holy masters who have passed the seven masters' ten certificates completely confirms what Buddha Shakyamuni said: the power of demons is strong and the power of the Dharma is weak. Even venerables and Dharma kings cannot withstand the influence of demons. This has led the International Buddhist Sangha to question whether these individuals who have not passed the seven masters' ten certificates have completely lost their spiritual power and become ordinary beings. Otherwise, why would they engage in deceit, slander others, and not dare to apply for the seven masters' ten certificates themselves? On the other hand, their words and actions have deviated from the four immeasurable minds, and they are constantly involved in worldly affairs and conflicts of interest. They have lost their practice and the essence of bodhicitta. They have not passed the seven masters' ten certificates, yet they dare to criticize holy masters who have passed the seven masters' ten certificates. This is unacceptable. The International Buddhist Sangha has previously used holy measurements to certify more than thirty venerables, Dharma kings, great living Buddhas, and masters. Now, at least a few of them have become driven by personal interests and have fallen from the holy path to become ordinary beings. In fact, except for great holy masters above the level of the Three Stars, any recognized reincarnated masters, Dharma kings, or great masters who have been certified by any specific practice may not necessarily possess the holy measurements anymore unless they have passed the seven masters' ten certificates. The International Buddhist Sangha is deeply saddened by this situation. Therefore, the holy masters of the International Buddhist Sangha's Living Buddha Certification Team have made the following conclusion: "All practitioners of Buddhism should embody the selflessness and purity of the Buddha, show compassion and care for others, and help them. As long as we can benefit others, we should be willing to sacrifice our own interests to protect the interests of others. The Ten Virtuous Actions and the Four Immeasurable Minds are the basic guidelines for practitioners. If we deviate from these guidelines, we are no longer practitioners. Regardless of our high titles or the specific practices we follow, if we do not hold the holy certificates, we are not qualified to criticize holy masters who have passed the seven masters' ten certificates. Unless the criticizer holds a higher position than the certified person, they should not criticize behind their back. They can only kindly point out any issues face to face, especially if their own level of realization is lower than the other person's. Since they do not have the same level of realization as those who have passed the seven masters' ten certificates, they are not qualified to criticize them. On the other hand, even high-ranking holy masters who hold the title of the three masters' seven certificates are not qualified to criticize holy masters who have passed the seven masters' ten certificates. This is because the three masters' seven certificates are determined based on evidence and verification, while the seven masters' ten certificates are assessed by seventeen Rinpoches and masters based on their own realization. This is the recognition of the main deity and the authentic holy masters. Even if some of them have higher realization than those who hold the three masters' seven certificates, they have not gone through the actual examination and verification process. Compared to those who have seventeen signatures and oaths guaranteeing their success, they are not qualified to surpass holy masters who have passed the seven masters' ten certificates. In other words, those who hold the three masters' seven certificates are not qualified to criticize holy masters who have passed the seven masters' ten certificates. Criticizing holy masters who are higher than oneself is a low and disrespectful act that insults the holy and wise. Regardless of who you are, this behavior only reveals your attachment to worldly identity. H.H. the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche clearly told people to discern the level of holy masters based solely on their holy certificates. Any other display of Buddhist teachings does not represent their true level. H.H. the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche has repeatedly taught this, but people still remain ignorant and do not see the truth from the holy certificates. Therefore, anyone who criticizes holy masters who have not passed the seven masters' ten certificates or holy masters who have passed the seven masters' ten certificates is not a true practitioner. They have either fallen from the holy path and become ordinary beings or they have a biased and selfish mentality. Only those who have passed the seven masters' ten certificates have the right to criticize holy masters who have not passed the seven masters' ten certificates. It is important to note that the true level of holy masters can only be determined by the holy measurements of the Three Stars or above, in addition to the Diamond Decision, the Black Gate Decision of the Hundred Dharmas, and prophecies. Any recognized holy master, Dharma king, or great master who has been certified by any specific practice may not necessarily possess the holy measurements anymore unless they have passed the seven masters' ten certificates. If we do not verify based on the one hundred and twenty-eight wrong views and do not look at the holy certificates, we are making a grave mistake. If we continue to rely on old almanacs and previous certifications as a basis for our actions towards a teacher who has fallen into the one hundred and twenty-eight wrong views, respectfully serve them, and take refuge under them, we will inevitably share in their negative karma and fall into the three evil realms. Unless the person is a middle-level teacher of the Three Stars or above, they must be verified based on the one hundred and twenty-eight wrong views and must also look at the holy certificates. Otherwise, it is a serious mistake. If you think that you have had manifestations of holy measurements in the past and look down upon holy masters who have passed the seven masters' ten certificates, then go and prove yourself by obtaining a holy certificate or passing the seven masters' ten certificates and show it to your disciples. Only then will you have the qualification to educate others. Take a good look at yourself. Why don't you dare to apply for the examination yourself and instead criticize those who are higher than you? This shows that you have no shame and have violated the practice of "The Great Liberation Seal," falling into the one hundred and twenty-eight wrong views. What is your true identity? Are you a qualified teacher?" Even more serious is that some people have approached the International Buddhist Sangha and asked why their teachers, who hold the titles of venerable, Dharma king, and great Rinpoches, behave like ordinary beings, attached to worldly phenomena, and constantly tell lies to deceive their disciples. However, these teachers are also individuals who have been specially recognized and certified by H.H. the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche as one or two reincarnations. This has left us confused. Based on their words and actions, they indeed appeared to be holy beings a few years ago, but now they behave completely like selfish and deceitful individuals. In fact, according to the records of the Huazang Temple, more than thirty individuals with high positions have been recognized as reincarnations. Among them, more than ten are venerables and Dharma kings. These recognitions were made using holy signs, the sound of the conch shell, divination with the Mani stone, divination with the golden bottle, and divination with the Wibu cards. At that time, they were accurate and recorded. However, why do these people now engage in unimaginable behavior, telling lies and deceiving others? You should understand that H.H. the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche said last year, "Among the recognized reincarnations, several have already fallen from the holy path to become ordinary beings." Today, our certification team solemnly announces to everyone: once a holy reincarnation is contaminated by evil and becomes attached to worldly desires, their negative karma becomes heavier than that of ordinary beings! Why is it that bodhisattvas only lose their realization when they reach the non-retrogressive stage? Anyone with basic knowledge of Buddhism knows that venerable is an honorific term used by laypeople to address disciples of the Buddha who had good practices and later attained the level of arhat. Dharma king is a title given through election and refers to the leader of a sect or a temple. Some of them were also venerables in their past lives. Therefore, it is possible for them to fall from the holy path and become ordinary beings. Moreover, among the recognized great individuals, two have already experienced severe negative consequences and died tragically. Aren't Denzang Norbu and Ugyen Khenpo examples? They were also recognized by the Tibetan Dharma king as the Gesar King and the Lotus Master, which is a high position. However, they were driven by worldly desires, deviated from their practice, told lies, and deceived their disciples. In the end, they faced negative consequences and are bound to fall into hell without the possibility of rebirth. The fact that these non-non-retrogressive holy beings have the potential to fall from the holy path is clearly stated in the Buddhist scriptures. The Sutra Pitaka mentions the existence of non-non-retrogressive bodhisattvas, which proves that any bodhisattva who has not reached the non-retrogressive stage can still commit offenses without repentance and continue to harm sentient beings and deceive practitioners. They will inevitably fall from the holy path and become evil teachers. Everyone must be aware that the most accurate way to determine the true identity of a recognized great holy master or a great holy master is through the Diamond Decision, the Black Gate Decision of the Hundred Dharmas, and prophecies. These three decisions are held by the great Dharma protectors. However, unless they are Three Stars or above, any recognized holy master, Dharma king, or great master must also be verified based on the one hundred and twenty-eight wrong views and must be examined based on their holy certificates. Otherwise, it is a serious mistake. If you continue to rely on old almanacs and previous certifications, it is inevitable that you will respectfully serve a teacher who has fallen into the one hundred and twenty-eight wrong views and share in their negative karma. In addition to the suppression of disciples, telling lies and deceiving them may also occur. Please forgive us. In fact, the members of our holy masters' team are also still practicing. We are also learning from the teachings of H.H. the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche and Buddha Shakyamuni. We are ashamed of our poor learning abilities. We will strive to serve all sentient beings and do what we should do for the complete fulfillment of their blessings and wisdom and their liberation and accomplishment. We hope that we can all work together and follow the teachings, striving to gain the recognition of H.H. the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche: that we are legitimate and qualified teachers. This announcement is hereby made by the International Buddhist Sangha on July 27, 2013.