Geshe Michael Roach, Diamond Cutter
Geshe Michael Roach is teacher of Buddhism and Yoga who is gaining popularity in the USA and other countries. He is a published author and holds the title of Geshe (doctorate in Tibetan Buddhist studies). Geshe Michael Roach's teachings and behavior are causing controversy and concern within much of the Buddhist community, due to his relationship with female student, Christie McNally and his unconventional teachings. Recent events have rendered Geshe Michael Roach as "persona non grata" by the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Dalai Lama's Office Refuses Geshe Michael Roach's Offering
During teachings in Palampur, Geshe Michael Roach urged his audience to take part in a collection for a birthday
offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Office refused to accept the US $2000
which had been collected, when it was offered by a representative of the Geshe Michael Roach group.
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Dalai Lama's Office Denounces Geshe Michael Roach
On 24th May and 5th June 2006, the Private Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to Geshe Michael Roach
advising him not to visit Dharamsala to attend the Dalai Lama's public teachings —
"...we advise you not to visit Dharmsala in the greater interest of the purity of the Tibetan Buddhist
tradition".
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Tantra at Diamond Mountain
During the first term of the Tantra Course at Diamond Mountain, Geshe Michael Roach stressed to his students
that after they received the Yamantaka initiation from him, they should and must teach tantra and give tantric
initiation to others. No mention was given that most of the students would be unqualified to do so.
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A Lamas Advice to Geshe Michael Roach
During the time of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lamas teachings in Tucson, Arizona, in September 2005, a highly
renowned teacher of Geshe Michael Roach, Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa, from Sera Mey, advised Geshe
Michael Roach that he should either disrobe or behave like a monk.
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Three Year Retreat
From March 3, 2000 to June 6, 2003, Geshe Michael Roach took part in a three-year silent retreat in Arizona. Many contradictions have emerged between the manner Geshe Michael Roach claimed that the retreat was performed and the reality of the retreat.Read More...
Is Geshe Michael Roach a Monk?
A monks vows are included in the Pratimoksha (Individual Liberation) vows. Geshe Michael Roach openly admits
to performing a spiritual practice which would break this root vow, and possibly nullify his ordination.
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Geshe Michael Roach's Errant Behavior
Geshe Michael Roach has always been an unconventional teacher, however in the Tantra Course at Diamond Mountain
in 2005, he began to display disturbing behavior.
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Diamond Mountain Ordination
At a novice ordination ceremony on January 16, 2006 at Diamond Mountain in Arizona, Geshe Michael Roach broke
normal practice in several ways which many people will find concerning.
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Godstow Retreat Center Drops Affiliation with Geshe Michael Roach
The center has also changed it's name to Do Ngak Kunphen Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center for Universal Peace. Please visit the new website for more information.
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