Ancient Twisted Karma -- Mipham Rinpoche Reportedly Pulled Assistant Cook into Bathroom and Attempted Assault -- in 2002
Halifax Shambhala leader accused of sexually assaulting cook at Chilean dinner party
New report alleges Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche locked a woman in a bathroom and attacked her
Brett Bundale · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 11, 2018 8:36 PM AT | Last
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New Accuser Claims Shambhala Head Cornered and Sexually Assaulted Her
The latest allegations against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche claim he locked a woman in a bathroom and forced himself on her during a 2002 trip to Chile.
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Jul 11, 2018
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Halifax Shambhala leader accused of sexually assaulting cook at Chilean dinner party
New report alleges Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche locked a woman in a bathroom and attacked her
Brett Bundale · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 11, 2018 8:36 PM AT | Last
Updated: July 11
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The Project Sunshine update quotes the Kalapa Council as initially responding, “Regarding the rape allegation in Chile, we have reason to believe that it is not true because we have actually heard from first-hand witnesses.” Merchasin notes that the statement is technically true but “misleading.” The woman’s account describes her successfully fighting off the Sakyong’s alleged assault, meaning that it would not legally qualify as rape. Merchasin suggests that this is evidence of an attempted cover-up by the council.
A Shambhala spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the latest allegations.
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The spiritual leader of one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the Western world is facing more sexual misconduct allegations as a Halifax law firm prepares to launch an independent investigation into claims against him.
A Chilean woman alleges Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche dragged her into a bathroom, groped her and tried to remove her clothes during a dinner party in Santiago, Chile, in 2002.
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The spiritual leader has stepped back from his duties pending the outcome of a third-party investigation.
The Kalapa Council, the leadership body of the Shambhala organization and its more than 200 meditation centres worldwide, will also be stepping down through a "phased departure."
A source close to the organization confirmed that law firm Wickwire Holm has been contracted to conduct the third-party investigation into claims of harm against any Shambhala teacher, including Mipham.
A lawyer with Wickwire Holm did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
New Accuser Claims Shambhala Head Cornered and Sexually Assaulted Her
The latest allegations against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche claim he locked a woman in a bathroom and forced himself on her during a 2002 trip to Chile.
By Matthew Abrahams
Jul 11, 2018
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On July 10, the Sakyong sent an email to Shambhala members
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admitting that he “fumbled with unhealthy power dynamics and alcohol” in the years after he assumed leadership of Shambhala, when these allegations were said to have occurred. “I failed to recognize the pain and confusion I was creating,” he wrote, adding that he has “committed” to “personal development” and “improving my relationship to alcohol as well as trying to improve my general behavior and my relationship to others as a teacher and as a person.”
Winn said she was concerned by the focus on his alcoholism. “He is sexually violent to women,” she said. “Period. It is not caused by the alcohol. Many people get drunk, and they don’t abuse women.”