![]() (That applies to all who obtain “empowerments” and recognition from a so-called “lineage”).ġ) Earlier this year, Das told RNS in an interview that he has had sexual relationships with adult women who attended his retreats in the past. This is more pronounced with the many teachings that dance around the edges of “feminine”/”masculine” understandings that attempt to shape narratives of gender identity and gender-based relations as inherent within the spiritual teachings.Īccept the titles, gain recognition as a Tulku, but that will remain a relic of a primitive belief system unless it also requires acceptance that crossing the lines of most forms of intimate boundaries will not be excused because of a human/legal argument of “ consent”. It is NOT only about the people harmed, it is incumbent upon designated spiritual “masters” to embrace the meaning and embodied nature of “ consent”.Įvery time one of these “exotic spiritual leaders” tries to mitigate their culpability by claiming that the exchanges were “ consensual”, they push the institution of Buddhism (in many forms) more towards isolation and extinction and away from broad acceptance as a system of wise teachings and teachers. (and their loyal supplicants) to once-and-for-all, finally expand their awareness and understanding of the core root of these and other violations? What will it take for the Buddhists “Lamas”, Rinpoche’s”, “Sakyongs”, etc. NPR Piece On Andrea Winn & Project SunshineĢ018 Shambhala Financial Report Analysis - Takeaways & Recommendations ![]() NYT Article On Sexual Misconduct In Shambhala Petition to Separate Local Centers from the Monarchy
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