Der ermächtigte Meister

A public figure cherished and revered by many – the spiritual leader of a global network of Tibetan Buddhism – has fallen from grace. Explanations quickly emerge, and moral judgments follow closely behind. But is the relationship between deception and disappointment really that straightforward? Haven't we also deceived ourselves and others? Through conversations with students of Sogyal Rinpoche and active members of the Rigpa community he founded, this book reconstructs how perspectives and positions mutually stabilize and condition one another. The structural dynamics outlined in this book pertain to all areas where people come together to achieve something that transcends themselves. Desires and dogmas replace vibrant relationships and projections. The accompanying blindness is unjustified, as it nurtures illusions that can lead to dire consequences and ultimately even to a loss of the world. Fifteen graphics illustrate the issues and solutions from a systemic perspective, along with brief summaries and explanations.