The term Dorje Kasung itself means indestructible Dorje command Ka protector sung. Indestructible refers to the indestructibility of space — complete openness — that cannot be destroyed or defeated. Ka or command refers to the teaching of the lineage which present the truth of things as they are and the possibility of establishing enlightened society.
War represents the struggle with the three poisons identified by the Buddha: passion, aggression and ignorance. Injured in a car accident, leaving him partially paralyzed. Relinquishes monastic vows and robes.
Arrives in North America. Incorporates Vajradhatu, an international association of Buddhist meditation and study centers, now known as Shambhala International.
Establishes Dorje Khyung Dzong, a retreat facility in southern Colorado. Conducts first annual Vajradhatu Seminary, a three-month advanced practice and study program. Founds The Naropa Institute, a contemplative studies and liberal arts college, now fully accredited as Naropa University. Forms the organization that will become the Dorje Kasung, a service group entrusted with the protection of the buddhist teachings and the welfare of the community. Establishes Ashoka Credit Union.
Empowers Thomas F. Establishes the Kalapa Court in Boulder, Colorado, as his residence and a cultural center for the Vajradhatu community. Receives the first of several Shambhala terma texts see termas. These comprise the literary source for the Shambhala teachings. Founds Alaya Preschool in Boulder, Colorado. Establishes the celebration of Shambhala Day. Observes a year-long retreat in Charlemont, Massachusetts. Founds Shambhala Training to promote a secular approach to meditation practice and an appreciation of basic human goodness.
One hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the most skillful. Taking whole is an attitude of fundamental non-aggression; it recognizes and respects the basic humanity of the enemy, potentially rendering further conflict unnecessary. In this way what is accessed is an inclusive victory that goes beyond the divisions of conflict. This is the victory that most effectively answers the challenges of 4GW. This is the victory of the new paradigm. COIN doctrine states:. Military forces do not defeat insurgencies; instead, they create the security conditions necessary for the political resolution of the conflict … [engaging in] political dialogue with potential or existing insurgent elements, there is a reasonable chance that the legitimate grievances underlying the insurgent cause can be addressed in a non-violent manner and progress made towards an enduring solution.
The focus of 4GW is already on the intellectual and psychological aspects of a campaign, with force being applied selectively, and destruction viewed as a means not an end.
The strategic goal of warfare has become one of stabilizing the conditions for peace, but not through the destruction of an enemy. If the objective in war is to achieve peace, perhaps our understanding of that peace also needs to be adjusted. Eastern traditions recognize fearlessness as being, not in the absence of fear, but in its transcendence.
The warrior still wields his weapon, but it is with precision, rather than hatred. Rather, such a warrior is able to perform their duty more efficiently, more precisely, and with greater success at all levels.
The sharpness of a blade is not dulled by the motivations that guide its use. War is inherently destructive, yet it can also be the means for connecting to a greater perception of reality, as it challenges the fundamental premises of security, life, and death.
It recognizes all participants as being caught together in an interdependent situation, and works with that reality to find a long-term, stable resolution, acknowledging the inherent value of each party.
The potential arises for a theory of war that views victory as being that which comes from the dissolution of conflict, from the conquering of aggression, rather than the destruction or subjugation of one side by another. The heart and mind of the soldier is stressed and over-taxed. Kasung practice recognizes that by changing oneself there is the ability to affect the environment and others. The ability to control and alter perception is an ability to change reality itself.
In a world of dwindling resources, taking whole must become the future of war. This requires an adjustment in training to bring concept together with practice. Only then can we begin to affect the realities on the ground, only then can we attempt a victory that utilizes force to affect peace.
Until then, our soldiers shall continue to flounder in attrition and chaos. No offence is intended. Dave Grossman with Loren W Christensen, 3 rd ed. Dave Grossman, Introduction, On Combat , 3 rd ed.
May 16, Carolyn Rose Gimian, Halifax N. Canada Dept. January Daryl S. Elizabeth Stanley, and Dr. Amishi P. Pual M. Barry D. The Art of War. Denma Translation. Book 4, Ch. On War.
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