Like I say, that is a strategy, we will see how it works out in the future. I hope it works.MalaBeads wrote:Well, CHNN would never force Jim Valby (or anyone for that matter) to do anything so it is a moot point. And if Jim would allow himself to be forced, well, then I have to question his qualifications. Seriously.
It is, however, interesting that you characterize "lineage" as a situation of force, ie "keeping the lineage in vajrayana means to first have the realization and then by your teacher being forced to expound the teachings through empowerment's, commentaries and instructions ."
What I say might sound strange but only if you think it is such fantastic thing to be a Dzogchen master. But, is it really such a fantastic thing? Very qualified disciples might prefer to attain a rainbow body rather than listen to students and others endless doubts and problems. Being the boss of numerous monasteries that always lack funds don't bring much joy I think. If you read Blazing Splendor you will notice that the Karmapa several times gave Tulku Urgyen orders, a vajra command, to build a monastery i Boudha for example.
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yes, I heard that also.