Dalai Lama & Terrorism
Americans are all too familiar with physical war, but we are blind to a war waged for the soul of this land. John Adams, our second president, said, “The destiny of America is to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to all men, everywhere.” Americans have both fulfilled these words and failed their mission. While some carry the good news, others accept lies.
On September 11, 2001, members of a religious group whose goal is salvation through death in conflict destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center and hit the Pentagon. America was outraged and fought back.
Two years later, September 11, 2003, a leader of a religious order whose goal is violent world conquest was gladly welcomed and honored in the Washington National Cathedral.
In the first instance, the nineteen perpetrators were apparently members of Al-Qaeda which has as its leader Osama bin Laden. In the second, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, one who is honored by Buddhist Tibetans as a god-king, spoke about peace.
Peace is easy to preach about when you are on the losing side of a battle. Currently, Tibet is governed by China. According to residents of Tibet who do not follow Tenzin, if China where to relinquish control, then those who do not agree with Tenzin and his monks would be slaughtered.
In their search for truth, two authors found a measure of it. In The Shadow of the Dalai Lama, Mariana and Herbert Röttgen, “the Trimondis,” expose his worldview. Behind the peaceful smile which masks the Dalai Lama, there hides a pantheon of warring deities and an articulate leader who lays claim to being a god-king yet acknowledges the guidance of an oracle, a demon-possessed man, for government decisions.
The Röttgens warn on their internet site that the Kalachakra sand painting initiation practiced by the Lamaistic sect is consciously devoted to the manipulation of believers and introduces a hostile military mindset aiming at the establishment of a global Buddhist government following an anti-monotheistic war.
Interestingly enough, after one of these sand paintings for “peace” was performed in Tower One in 1994 by Tenzin’s touring entourage of Buddhists, a bomb was set off in the World Trade Center later that year by some of Osama’s followers. It will be interesting to see when the “National Cathedral” is destroyed with the same finality of judgment that came as prophesied to the Jewish temple in 70 AD. The Lord is a jealous God.
Looking no further than standard writings on Buddhism will reveal the reason why sexual perversion, political oppression, and murder have been a part of Buddhist cultures not only in Tibet but wherever there have been followers of Siddharta.
Buddhism teaches that “Life is suffering. Suffering is caused by desire. The way to escape suffering is by stopping all desire. The way to stop desire is the eightfold path.”
Here is a brief Christian answer to that worldview: A. Life is not suffering. Death is suffering that results from sin. As the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome, “The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” (Romans 8:6)
B. Suffering is caused by evil desires. It is evil to desire to be loved without being willing to ever love others in return. It is not wrong to desire good for yourself and others equally. It is best to desire the good of others over your own good. Ceasing to desire includes ceasing to desire good, which will result in evil’s victory.
C. The way to escape suffering is to follow Jesus of Nazareth to the end. Until that moment, you will suffer, but you will also experience the joy of a developing character as the Holy Spirit uses suffering to foster hope until the last day. Anyone promising an escape from suffering on earth is a liar.
D. The way to stop selfishness, is not a set formula as described in the eightfold path and other writings. Rather, love is best found by admitting your sins, honoring the Lord God and giving your life for others as Jesus gave his life for you. Jesus died for you according to the Scripture. Siddharta did not. Jesus called people to turn from their sins and follow him. Siddharta told people not to look to him for salvation. Jesus rose from the dead the third day according to the Scripture. Siddharta did not.
The sad part of Buddhism is that attempting to kill evil desire without planting a good desire in its place will only result in worse evils!! This is evident wherever you find Buddhism flourishing. As the old sermon title says about faith in Christ, "The Expulsive Power of a New Affection" ... the best way to cast out demons is to come unto Christ!
Finally, when translated, nirvana means “nothing.” If your goal is to amount to nothing, become a Buddhist, though you will find the end worse than nothing. If your goal is live and truly live well, follow Jesus.
On September 11, 2001, members of a religious group whose goal is salvation through death in conflict destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center and hit the Pentagon. America was outraged and fought back.
Two years later, September 11, 2003, a leader of a religious order whose goal is violent world conquest was gladly welcomed and honored in the Washington National Cathedral.
In the first instance, the nineteen perpetrators were apparently members of Al-Qaeda which has as its leader Osama bin Laden. In the second, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, one who is honored by Buddhist Tibetans as a god-king, spoke about peace.
Peace is easy to preach about when you are on the losing side of a battle. Currently, Tibet is governed by China. According to residents of Tibet who do not follow Tenzin, if China where to relinquish control, then those who do not agree with Tenzin and his monks would be slaughtered.
In their search for truth, two authors found a measure of it. In The Shadow of the Dalai Lama, Mariana and Herbert Röttgen, “the Trimondis,” expose his worldview. Behind the peaceful smile which masks the Dalai Lama, there hides a pantheon of warring deities and an articulate leader who lays claim to being a god-king yet acknowledges the guidance of an oracle, a demon-possessed man, for government decisions.
The Röttgens warn on their internet site that the Kalachakra sand painting initiation practiced by the Lamaistic sect is consciously devoted to the manipulation of believers and introduces a hostile military mindset aiming at the establishment of a global Buddhist government following an anti-monotheistic war.
Interestingly enough, after one of these sand paintings for “peace” was performed in Tower One in 1994 by Tenzin’s touring entourage of Buddhists, a bomb was set off in the World Trade Center later that year by some of Osama’s followers. It will be interesting to see when the “National Cathedral” is destroyed with the same finality of judgment that came as prophesied to the Jewish temple in 70 AD. The Lord is a jealous God.
Looking no further than standard writings on Buddhism will reveal the reason why sexual perversion, political oppression, and murder have been a part of Buddhist cultures not only in Tibet but wherever there have been followers of Siddharta.
Buddhism teaches that “Life is suffering. Suffering is caused by desire. The way to escape suffering is by stopping all desire. The way to stop desire is the eightfold path.”
Here is a brief Christian answer to that worldview: A. Life is not suffering. Death is suffering that results from sin. As the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome, “The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” (Romans 8:6)
B. Suffering is caused by evil desires. It is evil to desire to be loved without being willing to ever love others in return. It is not wrong to desire good for yourself and others equally. It is best to desire the good of others over your own good. Ceasing to desire includes ceasing to desire good, which will result in evil’s victory.
C. The way to escape suffering is to follow Jesus of Nazareth to the end. Until that moment, you will suffer, but you will also experience the joy of a developing character as the Holy Spirit uses suffering to foster hope until the last day. Anyone promising an escape from suffering on earth is a liar.
D. The way to stop selfishness, is not a set formula as described in the eightfold path and other writings. Rather, love is best found by admitting your sins, honoring the Lord God and giving your life for others as Jesus gave his life for you. Jesus died for you according to the Scripture. Siddharta did not. Jesus called people to turn from their sins and follow him. Siddharta told people not to look to him for salvation. Jesus rose from the dead the third day according to the Scripture. Siddharta did not.
The sad part of Buddhism is that attempting to kill evil desire without planting a good desire in its place will only result in worse evils!! This is evident wherever you find Buddhism flourishing. As the old sermon title says about faith in Christ, "The Expulsive Power of a New Affection" ... the best way to cast out demons is to come unto Christ!
Finally, when translated, nirvana means “nothing.” If your goal is to amount to nothing, become a Buddhist, though you will find the end worse than nothing. If your goal is live and truly live well, follow Jesus.
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