Trauma/ To My Sangha

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As many old members may recall, the Sangha went through a tough and a

traumatic period 8 months ago. Today is the 8 month Anniversary of

when one of our leaders attempts to quell the rumors which were

spreading like wild fire. Although our leader Jerrysan Rinpoche of

the great state of Ohio is no longer on the list, we are asking him

to come back. All is forgotten and forgiven (if there was anything to

forget and forgive).

Also, a reminder that the Internet based chat will

start exactly in about two hours at 9pm EST. Please try to logon 5

minutes ahead of time.

Given below is the message posted by Sri Jerrysan Rinpoche. There was

not a dry eye in the Sangha after reading it.

We hope you are feeling better Jerrysan. We certainly want you back! Time heals all wounds.

Love to all

Harsha

Original Message-----GCWein1111 (AT) aol (DOT) com

[GCWein1111 (AT) aol (DOT) com]Wednesday, February 14, 2001 8:44

PMSubject: Re: To

My Sangha To My Sangha:Recent unfounded and unsubstantiated rumors

concerning your teacher, Jerrysan Rinpoche, have compelled This One

to come forth with the following extraordinary challenge to the

pervaders of said malicious untruths: 1. Anyone who can

present evidence that This Form has nailed a female chela will be

given a 20% refund for all retreats during the past 6 weeks. (Please

note that this applies only to chelas under age 14 and must be

supported by videotape.). 2. Anyone who can present evidence

that This Form has engaged in financial misconduct against this

sangha or any sangha member will receive a 10% discount on all

purchases in excess of $10,000 at the gift shop. (All claims must be

supported by ledgers and sworn affidavits from nine of the Big Eight

accounting firms.) 3. Upon further reflection, last week's

pronouncement that all defectors from this sangha would spend an

eternity in Vajra Hell is no longer operative. Said defectors will be

given a 30 day probationary period in which to return to the sangha

and may be restored to full benefits of This One's protection by

doing 1000 prostrations each day while repeating the mantra, "All

hail Jerrysan Rinpoche!!"

>From Mt Kailash, Jerrysan Rinpoche ( " At

last, a Tulku for ourtimes." New York Post April 1, 1988

)_________

Writing for the whole Sangha, my response to Sri Jerrysan was:

Thank you Jerrysan Rinpoche (The Tulku of our times) for clearing the

air onthis important matter (minor grammatical errors

notwithstanding). You haveno need to defend your self against charges

of misconduct anymore. PresidentClinton pardoned you just before he

left office. This itself is a powerfultestimony that you have always

been a force for the good. You may travelfreely now holding your head

up high (as high as possible under thecircumstances due to the recent

neck sprain suffered from a spontaneousKriya). Some civil suits have

yet to be settled but like they say in thespiritual business - one

day at a time!Harsha