A Review of The Sex Lives of Monks: Confessions of Kalu Rinpoche by Shyam Dodge
"Kalu Rinpoche, a 21-year-old young man, is considered to be the divine reincarnation of Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche. The official website for the lineage declares Kalu to be the “The Supreme reincarnation of our spiritual master” and someone who’s mere gaze can inspire equanimity, even ecstasy. Troubling pronouncements when viewed in light of revelations from Kalu’s personal and confessional video on November 28th of this year.
Kalu, himself, posted a video where he frankly and bravely tells the true story behind his spiritual myth. It is a story of molestation by Tibetan monks, murder attempts, and drug abuse. It is not a comforting tale. And it clarifies the endemic problems of any system that relies upon denial of the senses in favor of supernatural realities.”*My own confession:
