From stillness born of equanimity Like an infinite river into a stainless sky Spontaneously present dieties appear Displaying numberless aspects of compassion Uniquely appropriate to each being Dissolving obstacles to inherent benefit According to individual circumstances Reminding us that here we are never separate From naturally arising perfection I pray that I and all beings of the six realms Self-recognize the inseparability Of mind and the play of wisdom Along the shores of loving-kindness Embracing the ocean of suffering Awareness and emptiness liberate themselves Making boundaries unnecessary
Monday, May 05, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Nothing to Fear
On 3 February of this year, a personally owned vehicle registered to Alyce Louise Zeoli, also known as Jetsunma Akhon Lhamo Rinpoche was interdicted by law enforcement officers nearby Vega, Texas, carrying a quantity of narcotics from Sedona, Arizona to Poolesville, Maryland. Two arrests were made on this occasion.
On 3 February this year, Alyce Louise Zeoli appealed to me serve as the emergency Chief Operating Officer of her Kunzang Palyul Choling group of entities, to include her personal business affairs in her persona of Jetsunma Akhon Lhamo Rinpoche, and her related non-profit and for-profit entities in Maryland, Arizona, Australia, and Mongolia.
On 11 February, I accepted.
My first action upon assuming this position was to call for all corporate and financial records. Within twenty-four hours after receiving and reviewing these records, I retained one of the foremost fraud investigators in the western United States to assist me, and I also retained legal counsel to further assist. The fraud investigator responded in person to the KPC facilities in Arizona; the attorney also responded to Arizona, where he was furnished with copies of all documents and investigative reports, but did not visit the KPC facilities.
These seemingly unrelated developments set in motion a rather unusual series of events that culminated, on 24 February, with me leaving Arizona in concern for my personal safety -- concern raised by what I have come to consider an armed and extremely dangerous, narcotics-impacted criminal cult masquerading as a Buddhist "sangha." At times, during the period of my stay in Arizona I was literally held against my will and prohibited from leaving. As my knowledge of KPC affairs deepened, my personal conversations were recorded without my knowledge or permission and my belongings were repeatedly searched. My computer was surreptitiously accessed without my permission. When I made overt attempts to leave, paramedics were summoned without my knowledge or consent on the pretext that I was "agitated." When, on the 24th, I left the KPC facility to sanctuary in a nearby residence, some thirty (30) agents of the KPC "sangha" responded to that residence demanding entry and access to my person.
What the investigator, the attorney, and myself found -- and what now causes Jetsunma Akhon Lhamo Rinpoche and the KPC cult such fear, is (1) a systematic scheme to divert funds received by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to the personal benefit of individuals, (2) use and traffic in narcotics under the guise of non-profit religious activity, and (3) failure to pay and outright evasion of state and federal taxes in an amount exceeding USD $1 million. These activities occur and continue over a period of twenty-two years, and impact the lives of thousands of people.
These violations of law and public trust were so egregious that they compelled full disclosure to the attorney general's offices in Maryland and Arizona, to the legal attache at the Embassy of Mongolia to the United States, and to the Australian Federal Police, all of which are now pursuing criminal investigations of Jetsunma Akhon Lhamo Rinpoche, numerous others, and her organizations and shell corporations, in which we are cooperating. We will continue to cooperate with what has now become an international, federal, state, and local investigation, crossing numerous jurisdictions.
When our cooperation with law enforcement became known, we were subjected to numerous death threats, smear campaigns, and overt attempts to suborn perjury and dissuade testimony. These, too, are under criminal investigation and are being treated as separate offenses.
This is an extremely sad day in my life. I formerly held Miss Zeoli in the highest personal esteem and affection. I had wished for this unfortunate affair to take its course without comment but in fairness to all those individuals negatively impacted by these matters, I make this statement.
As to matters raised by the KPC cult's smear campaign, I can only offer two thoughts:
(1) Fame and blame are meaningless. "Reputation" is meaningless. "Name" is just empty.
(2) Squid tactics won't help.
On 11 February, I accepted.
My first action upon assuming this position was to call for all corporate and financial records. Within twenty-four hours after receiving and reviewing these records, I retained one of the foremost fraud investigators in the western United States to assist me, and I also retained legal counsel to further assist. The fraud investigator responded in person to the KPC facilities in Arizona; the attorney also responded to Arizona, where he was furnished with copies of all documents and investigative reports, but did not visit the KPC facilities.These seemingly unrelated developments set in motion a rather unusual series of events that culminated, on 24 February, with me leaving Arizona in concern for my personal safety -- concern raised by what I have come to consider an armed and extremely dangerous, narcotics-impacted criminal cult masquerading as a Buddhist "sangha." At times, during the period of my stay in Arizona I was literally held against my will and prohibited from leaving. As my knowledge of KPC affairs deepened, my personal conversations were recorded without my knowledge or permission and my belongings were repeatedly searched. My computer was surreptitiously accessed without my permission. When I made overt attempts to leave, paramedics were summoned without my knowledge or consent on the pretext that I was "agitated." When, on the 24th, I left the KPC facility to sanctuary in a nearby residence, some thirty (30) agents of the KPC "sangha" responded to that residence demanding entry and access to my person.
What the investigator, the attorney, and myself found -- and what now causes Jetsunma Akhon Lhamo Rinpoche and the KPC cult such fear, is (1) a systematic scheme to divert funds received by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to the personal benefit of individuals, (2) use and traffic in narcotics under the guise of non-profit religious activity, and (3) failure to pay and outright evasion of state and federal taxes in an amount exceeding USD $1 million. These activities occur and continue over a period of twenty-two years, and impact the lives of thousands of people.
These violations of law and public trust were so egregious that they compelled full disclosure to the attorney general's offices in Maryland and Arizona, to the legal attache at the Embassy of Mongolia to the United States, and to the Australian Federal Police, all of which are now pursuing criminal investigations of Jetsunma Akhon Lhamo Rinpoche, numerous others, and her organizations and shell corporations, in which we are cooperating. We will continue to cooperate with what has now become an international, federal, state, and local investigation, crossing numerous jurisdictions.
When our cooperation with law enforcement became known, we were subjected to numerous death threats, smear campaigns, and overt attempts to suborn perjury and dissuade testimony. These, too, are under criminal investigation and are being treated as separate offenses.
This is an extremely sad day in my life. I formerly held Miss Zeoli in the highest personal esteem and affection. I had wished for this unfortunate affair to take its course without comment but in fairness to all those individuals negatively impacted by these matters, I make this statement.
As to matters raised by the KPC cult's smear campaign, I can only offer two thoughts:
(1) Fame and blame are meaningless. "Reputation" is meaningless. "Name" is just empty.
(2) Squid tactics won't help.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The Rabbit Mantra
Regulars readers know we publish rabbit related information from time to time. Can't help it, because my uncle loves rabbits to a degree that defies description. So, herewith, via Wikipedia we share the following advice about the Rabbit Mantra“Rabbit rabbit white rabbit” is a common superstition, held particularly among children. The most common modern version states that a person should say “rabbit, rabbit, white rabbit” upon waking on the first day of each new month, and on doing so will receive good luck for the remainder of that month.
The exact origin of the superstition is certainly unknown, though it has appeared in print at least as early as 1420 in England, where it is most commonly said to have originated, though some reports place its origins even earlier, into the 1200s. Today it has spread to most of the English-speaking countries of the world, although like all folklore, determining its exact area of distribution is difficult. This superstition is related to the broader belief in the rabbit or hare being a “lucky” animal, as exhibited in the practice of carrying a rabbit's foot for luck.
Some have also believed it is representing a jumping into the future and moving ahead with life and happiness.
Dharma and Diabetes
Above: These beautiful flags were printed at Namdroling Monastery and personally blessed by H.H. Penor Rinpoche, then hand-carried to the U.S. where they were sewn and given as a gift at Losar 2008. Strangely, His Holiness fell critically ill the very day these flags were removed and burned.From Karnataka State comes disturbing news that His Holiness Penor Rinpoche's health "weakens by the day." He briefly appeared at a long life puja held for him yesterday, wholly unable to walk and unable to see. A Western trained medical observer reports that the issue is "out of control" diabetes mellitus -- one of the three great obstacles to Tibetans living outside of Tibet (the other two are lung disorders and cardiovascular disease).
I wonder how much information regarding these conditions is available in the Tibetan language? Maybe we should launch a diabetes awareness program similar to the ones we have in the 'States. Any translators out there want to volunteer?
I wonder how much information regarding these conditions is available in the Tibetan language? Maybe we should launch a diabetes awareness program similar to the ones we have in the 'States. Any translators out there want to volunteer?
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