The Sakyong needs to have a therapist and needs to join AA.  He hasn't done his "inner work."

The Sakyong's personal journey and inner work has been personal.  It has not been public, and no one knows what he has or hasn't done over the years to address his own behavior.  

In 2002, following the incident in Chile, the Sakyong was confronted by a group of senior students, including Acharyas and senior members of the Dorje Kasung.  They expressed deep concern about his use of alcohol and the harm his drinking was causing to individuals and the community.  At that time, the Sakyong began relating to his use of alcohol, his diet, and his relationships.

Sakyong's letter to the Community: July 10, 2018.

"I do wish to be open with you about my journey as a human, and give some history and context to my life and behavior.

"After the passing of my father, I took on the leadership role of Shambhala at a young age, followed by my enthronement in 1995. During this period, I struggled to find my way, and fumbled with unhealthy power dynamics and alcohol. I failed to recognize the pain and confusion I was creating.

"Noticing this, a group of senior students came to me deeply concerned about the way I was drinking, and it was then that I began to realize how my actions were impacting others, and affecting my ability to lead in a genuine way. At that point, I realized that I needed to change my lifestyle. Again, I am not saying that this is an excuse.

"In the years following this feedback, I cut back my drinking, began running and developed a more healthy lifestyle, physically and spiritually. I committed myself to deepening my own practice and teaching path. In 2005, I met and married my wife, the Sakyong Wangmo. We established our home and began a family together. She has been a teacher and partner, helping me to open my heart in a healthy way.

"Since then, I have consciously worked on 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. Personal development and learning is a lifelong process and I know that I must continuously apply myself and hear the feedback that I am getting. I feel tremendous regret and sadness, and I commit myself to continuing this healing.