There have been a depressing number of scandals in major Tibetan Buddhist organizations, particularly (though not only) in the West.
It clearly has systemic roots - can the disease be identified?
PS. How unprofessional! I uploaded the sound file without the delightful music. This is now the correct one.

There have been a depressing number of scandals in major Tibetan Buddhist organizations, particularly (though not only) in the West. It clearly has systemic roots - can the disease be identified? PS. How unprofessional! I uploaded the sound file without the delightful music. This is now the correct one.

SXE04 Guru devotion and scandals

Season 2 of the Double Dorje podcast had its short "goodby"episode in November 2025.
The future is still undecided! Tips. Travellers’ tales. Perspective. Gossip. Experience. Stories. Wonder. Putting a bit of flesh on the bones of Vajrayana (Tibetan style) Buddhist practice in today’s society. Are you curious about Tibetan Buddhism? But how, and where, and when, and all that? Is the water safe? Or have you taken the plunge, but want to plug into it better? Come - let’s enjoy a bowl of dharma momos in the Double Dorje. Chilli with yours? Special emphasis on Nyingma, Kagyu and on non-monastic practice.
As well as the links below, you can also find it on YouTube.

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Season 2 of the Double Dorje podcast had its short "goodby"episode in November 2025. The future is still undecided!Tips. Travellers’ tales. Perspective. Gossip. Experience. Stories. Wonder.Putting a bit of flesh on the bones of Vajrayana (Tibetan style) Buddhist practice in today’s society.Are you curious about Tibetan Buddhism? But how, and where, and when, and all that? Is the water safe? Or have you taken the plunge, but want to plug into it better? Come - let’s enjoy a bowl of dharma momos in the Double Dorje. Chilli with yours?Special emphasis on Nyingma, Kagyu and on non-monastic practice. As well as the links below, you can also find it on YouTube.

Season 2 of the Double Dorje podcast had its short "goodby"episode in November 2025.
The future is still undecided! Tips. Travellers’ tales. Perspective. Gossip. Experience. Stories. Wonder. Putting a bit of flesh on the bones of Vajrayana (Tibetan style) Buddhist practice in today’s society. Are you curious about Tibetan Buddhism? But how, and where, and when, and all that? Is the water safe? Or have you taken the plunge, but want to plug into it better? Come - let’s enjoy a bowl of dharma momos in the Double Dorje. Chilli with yours? Special emphasis on Nyingma, Kagyu and on non-monastic practice.
As well as the links below, you can also find it on YouTube.

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