Dear Moderator, following the rather insulting posts by Gondolf and Pema, against whom I have no ill feeling, I decided, some time ago, any attempt to engage in a reasonable or intelligent discussion, with those contributors, was pointless. Whilst I will not dignify such abuse with any reply, or trade insults, I would like to express my disappointment at the unpleasant tone which has been directe
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I am disappointed, although given the nature of previous posts from this contributor, not entirely surprised, to note such a venomous outburst.
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As Oak has stated they will be taking legal action, it would be sensitive to respect that decision, and not enquire, for the purposes of journalistic voyeurism, as to details or reasons.
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We were informed that some had reported matters to the police, can we can be entirely confident, that such reports were submitted?
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Elizabeth, I agree, the whole matter is extremely sensitive, and one can fully understand that such people would run through a range of difficult emotions, in overcoming any experiences, they may have had, at the hands of Christopher Hansard. Their withdrawal, however informed by such trauma, leaves Hansard free to 'practice', in that sense the complicity I mention, is difficult to just
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Simple, if unpalatable, fact is that not one person, either former acolyte/trainee, nor 'client', has been willing challenge Christopher Hansard by pressing legal charges and taking the matter to a court-of-law. In maintaining a silence, for whatever noble reasons of 'healing' or 'forgiveness', they are aiding Hansard, and opening themselves to the charge of compl
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I think Court Number Two at the Old Bailey would be more appropriate. Unfortunately those who claim to have suffered abuse at the hands of Christopher Hansard, seem rather reluctant to press legal matters, and have withdrawn into the shadows.
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Here are the key questions, which thus far 'Padma Gonpo has been unwilling or unable to address: 1). Paul McDowell, known possibly as ‘Padma Gonpo’ (and reportedly also as ‘Lama Paul’) has stated that he studied under “Yongedn Urgyen Dondrup (the transliterated Tibetan name is actually Yongden, not as written by ‘PG’) in Yokohama, Japan in 1968“. In order to corroborate this claim woul
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I have requested 'Padma Gonpo' (alias it seems Mr. Paul McDowell) on a number of occasions, to provide information to corroborate his claims, as being some sort of Tibetan Bon adept. I have made it clear, here, and elsewhere, that this is a critical and speculative enquiry of such claims, that asks questions and seeks to expose the facts. A reasonable objective, and one well in keeping
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....the major blog 'A Critical Enquiry Into Christopher Hansard' is still active @
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For details on 'Padma Gonpo' please visit:
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[I wanted to establish some facts, about the 'individual' calling himself 'Padma Gonpo', as all I had to go on initially were the claims featured in his communications to me (1st and 9th January 2007) These first 'details' were included in an unsigned email (dated 01/01/08) "Padma Gonpo began bon (sic) study under Yongedn (sic) Urgyen Dondrup in Yokohama Japa
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Well said Dorje!
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Following the exposure of the 'Master of Dur-Con', it would appear another individual's claiming to be an adept in Tibetan Bon. Like others who have asserted themselves to be genuine Bon practitioners, he too seemingly had a mysterious teacher, this time in Japan; who, we are asked to accept, tutored him to the 'highest' possible level of 'Bon' studies. Once ag
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Will the person using the pseudonym 'Davron', who writes on other fora, kindly contact me via RR email. Many thanks
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http://padmagonpo.blog.co.uk/
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Hi Elizabeth, many thanks for that revealing, authoritative, and thoughtful disclosure about the murky background of the Master of Dur-Con. What a 'pedigree' he has!
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I gather that the pressure is building upon Christopher Hansard, as a number of London authorities, informed about his claims and practices, and troubled by allegations of sexual abuse, have instigated a serious investigation. No wonder the door to Hansard's Victoria premises appears firmly locked, and no one answers any enquiries. I have been informed that, seemingly in an effort to fend-of
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The following affidavit was provided by Doctor Barry Clark, a highly respected and qualified physican of Tibetan medicine. I am extremely grateful to Doctor Clark for his active and authoratitive support. Jeffrey Bowes Dr Barry Clark, Auckland New Zealand TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I have been requested to provide a statement about the status of Christopher Hansard. I, Doctor Barry C
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The following message was posted on in response to the effort to alert Hansard's publishers about the bogus nature of his claims and troubling allegations surrouning his so-called 'practices' i saw hansard on the recommendation of someone i was on a course with. during the consultation he enquired as to my profession: i am an NHS professional - and he told me he would get
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If anyone wishes to support the efforts to inform Christopher Hansard's publishers of their concerns about his activities, claims, or reported plagiarism please visit the following link where you can post your comments directly to Hodder and Stoughton Thanks to those who know who they are for all the help.
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Please to report that another website has removed all mention of Christopher Hansard
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well said!
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Should this be correct, and in the Master of Dur Con's world one has come to expect deception, it would not be entirely surprising. Main point to bear is that an effective challenge can be made, in that regard I think Dorje's posting, regarding a meeting is an excellent idea. Meanwhile, efforts to further expose Christopher Hansard's fraudulent claims shall continue, wherever he re
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Efforts to further expose, the claims and activities of Christopher Hansard continue, I am happy to report that yet another website has decided to withdraw its association with the Master of Dur Con
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Exactly! After all Christopher Hansard has a well developed habit of creating fictitious characters to support his fabricated claims. They include: Urgyen Namchuk Professor Sonam Amdongyapa Tsering Damchog Dorjong Rimpoche Tsevegar Rimpoche None of whom exist, and all the cynical products of Hansard's imagination, the ones appearing on his 'petition' appear to be just fu
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