re: Official OT Board Steven Seagal thread

Posted on 5/1/24 at 5:42 pm to paperwasp

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Posted on 5/1/24 at 5:42 pm to paperwasp

I delved the depths. I found a crown jewel of Seagalology

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June 20, 1997

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Movie Star Declared a Lama / Seagal elevated to sacred status in Tibetan Buddhism

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One of Tibet's leading spiritual teachers has proclaimed that Steven Seagal, the actor and action hero, is a reincarnated lama and sacred vessel of Tibetan Buddhism.

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His spiritual elevation to "tulku" has raised eyebrows in American Buddhist circles and has provoked a heated debate on the Internet over whether Tibetan titles have been put up for sale.

Seagal's publicist, Michelle Bega, denied that the actor's elevation has anything to do with his financial contributions.

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In February, Seagal traveled to India, where Penor Rinpoche conducted ceremonies at the Namdroling Monastery recognizing Seagal as a "tulku," or reincarnated lama, and a "terton," someone with special abilities to perceive the root teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.

"It's a great honor," said Gyatso, who oversees Penor Rinpoche's U.S. headquarters in Poolesville, Md.

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