In 1976 the Dalai Lama became involved when he started advising Tibetans against the worship of this entity-statements which have become increasingly stronger over subsequent years, and which the minority who continue to worship Shugden regard as a virtual ban on the practice.
The Dalai Lama became involved when he started advising Tibetans against the worship of this entity-statements, and which the minority regard as a virtual ban on the practice. This was in 1976. This minority continue to worship Shugden. These statements have become increasingly stronger over subsequent years.