Others may justify supporting it on grounds that it's doing a lot of good and that other virtuous people are involved in it. I would also recommend not getting involved. So yes, it's quite okay if you reject this cult. This one is founded by a pedophile rapist. If you value your faith in Buddhism, your body and emotional well being, stay far away from this cult. Having said that, Shambhala is not 'also' bad. A major portion of the Kagyu school follows a different Karmapa. So assuming the Karmapa was guilty of the alleged crime, the Kagyu school and its many sub sects stand. He is far too small compared to the school. But the Kagyu school is too big and is a school without him. Karmapa is abusive? There is a news, the scandal, yes. The above links for browser difficulties. r/Buddhism Buddhist cheat sheet! Blue Red Minimal Poster Allĭid the Buddha really say that? Buddhist sūtra/sutta sources 'I'm an Atheist/Christian and interested in learning more about Buddhism…' Understand that in our attempt to reduce trolling, questions from new or “throwaway” accounts will be reviewed more closely. What is the actual question, and why are you asking? Please assign link flair for your submissions. Link flair helps other users find your submission. Promoting a personal blog or website? Please see our rules here. Racist, sexist, or otherwise derogatory comments may be removed at the moderators' discretion. r/Buddhism is not the place for other religious traditions to proselytize their faith. r/Buddhism is not the place for sectarianism. Please place your meditation and drug related experiences in the weekly meditation thread. Please place your submissions about activism at /r/EngagedBuddhism. Please direct your questions seeking medical/psychiatric advice to /r/AskDocs, mental health subreddits or the SuicideWatch hotlines and chat support. We are not here to change anyone's mind on the matter. If you feel the need to discuss it further talk to your teacher about it. Please do not post questions or beliefs about vegetarianism/veganism. Posts with New Kadampa Tradition-supporting content will be removed. No pictures with text, including memes and memetic videos. Posts disparaging other subreddits will be removed.

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