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詹杜固仁波切 著

1983年,当我18岁之际,我有极大的荣幸,也非常高兴能在位于洛杉矶的图登达杰林佛寺,服侍嘉杰宋金刚持长达6个月。尊贵的格西簇亲格而辛在当时是佛寺的精神导师,他邀请他的根本上师——至尊嘉杰宋仁波切前往我们的佛寺。在嘉杰宋仁波切住寺期间,我们非常有幸能从其座下接受许多传承法脉和教诲。众人深知宋仁波切的到来实属难得,所以每天都抓紧机会前去拜访宋仁波切,请仁波切打卦,指点迷津,求加持等事。

嘉杰宋仁波切的一众弟子当中,有一位居住在加利福尼亚州,名为格桑的藏人。这期间,他会前来拜见宋仁波切,有时还会帮忙做饭。有一次,格桑带着一个度母擦擦前去拜见嘉杰宋仁波切,并请宋仁波切为他开光擦擦。如此一来,他就能取回一个经过开光的擦擦。当时我偶然在房间里目睹了整个过程,宋仁波切拒绝为擦擦开光。宋仁波切说度母相没有开光的必要。然而,格桑拉坚持到底。因此,为了让他高兴,嘉杰宋仁波切还是为度母擦擦开光了。我接着询问宋仁波切为什么一开始就拒绝格桑拉的请求,宋仁波切解释道,度母相是如此殊胜、如此圣洁、如此具足功德,以至于她的身、语和意,以及任何与度母相关的东西都是如此殊胜,故而无需进一步开光。任何以度母形象所造之相都自带加持,无需开光。

至尊嘉杰宋仁波切每月都会修度母法会,更是日日诵其经。从中我发觉至尊嘉杰宋仁波切对度母怀有崇敬之心,也让我意识到度母的功德是如此不可思议。这位殊胜的佛母在至尊嘉杰宋仁波切的心中有一个特别的位置。这位佛母我们称之为度母,意为救度主。我一直对这个故事念念不忘。虽然我一直钟爱度母,对她也存有莫大的信心,但宋仁波切的言行,大大地提升了我对度母的信念。

白度母(中)呈寂静相,一面二臂,八度母围其四周。这八位度母象征救众生于八难。点击放大图片。

于过去佛之时,度母化身为一位富甲一方的国王的掌上明珠,名称慧月公主(藏语称“达娃拉姆”)。慧月公主对僧伽和佛都非常恭敬、虔诚。她不想成婚,也不想过“公主般的生活”。她为人朴实、玉貌花容、蕙质兰心、对三宝怀大虔敬心。她经常前去听佛授法,并利用她的财富,向出家二众广做供养,细心照料他们的需要。慧月公主对僧伽的照料包括在雨季时为他们提供住所,供食、僧袍和药物。无论他们需要什么,她总是尽力而为。有了父王作为后盾,慧月公主风雨不改,坚定不移的向僧伽团广做供养。

一天,当慧月公主沿着一条小路行走,路上偶遇一位年老的僧人。他并不博学,却为人真诚、持戒清净。这位老僧人对慧月公主说:“具德的公主啊,由于您有供养僧伽的善德,所以请做如是回向——来世您能得男身修行善法。因为女身不洁,故不能成就佛位。”

这位僧人所说的并非为了贬低她,或以任何方式贬低女性。这位僧人深信,因为这是那个时代的常态,而且当时的女性普遍上都被视作低人一等,而不是跟男人平起平坐。如此一来,女性的身体也必然是低人一等的,更是成就佛位的一大违缘。这种观点是当时的标准。如今,我们都知道这是邪见,我们都知道这是不对的,但这是许多古代社会在过去所持有的信仰。

听了这番话后,这位于未来化现为度母的慧月公主双手合十,恭敬地对那位年老、德高望重的僧人说道:“尊敬的僧人,您说的不对,因为圆满的佛、如来、圣者和超脱轮回者都告诉我们,男性与女性是无别的,他们都能成就佛位。在父权社会中,或许女性会因身理而有较多的违缘,但这并不意味着她是低人一等的。”于是,她在那个修行清净的老僧人面前发愿,她将以女身即世成佛,成佛后也将一直以女相示现,利乐有情众生。就在那一世,慧月公主履行了她的誓言。她精进修得无上的禅定力,最终即世成佛。

自此以后,她就成了众生所熟知的“度母”或“救度者”—— 解救众生于各种苦难之佛。究竟而言,度母救众生于八难。八难由内四难和外四难组成,其成因,源自众生不同的烦恼所致:

内四难 外四难
火难(嗔): 众生的恶行使嗔火旺炽,恶行乃无明所致。 牢狱难(贪): 吝啬被视为负面的品性。负面的品性将使我们不自主地无法行善,最终深陷于无望的轮回之中。
狮难(慢): 作为丛林之王,狮子轻视所有动物,从不听取任何劝告。这种傲慢将使我们孤立无援,一直深受无明的操纵。 水难(执): 执着就像一条狂暴奔流的河流,使我们困在轮回的激流中,并带着我们离开解脱的彼岸越来越远。
象难(愤怒): 无明就像一头喝醉了的野象。无论谁阻挡了它的去路,它都会毫不犹豫地发起攻击。 非人难(疑): 鬼魂与黑暗息息相关。同样的,疑惑在无明的黑暗中处处滋长。它让我们感到恐惧、困惑,并且阻碍我们培养一颗明净之心,也阻碍智慧的生起。
蛇难(嫉): 嫉妒像蛇一样,隐藏在无明的黑暗中。嫉妒使我们看不得别人好而毒害他人的“善”。 贼难(邪见): 小偷偷走了我们的贵重物品。同样的,邪见偷走了我们在修行上取得进步的机会。

八大难可以从好几个层面来做解读。首先,我们从外在意义开始解读:属于外难的,正如上文解释那样,它指的是有形有相的肉身与物质体验。往深一层看,内难跟我们的情绪、骄慢和情感有关。从究竟意义来看,这八大难跟密续的修持法和哲学也是息息相关。一旦我们克服这八难,我们会有所觉悟,使得我们证得佛位。

打个比方:如果你向度母祈愿,祈求度母护持,那你能免于火难,或免于跟火相关的灾难,或是被火烧。这就是使你免于外在火难的例子。你可能会想,“这年头火难什么大不了的?毕竟我们有烟雾警报器”,但在昔日的村庄里却并非如此。火难一来,它便能吞噬一切。因此,防火是一件至关重要的事。在你修度母的冥想法时,她将帮助你摧毁嗔心,因为内心的嗔怒好比烈火。度母从外在保护你免受火难伤害,更从内在保护你不受嗔怒及受嗔怒驱使的恶行所伤害。因此,度母的修持是非常圆满的,因为她能保护我们免于外、内、秘之违缘

这幅画描绘了二十一度母的法相。

如果你观察度母的法相,她拥有21种主要的法相,但实际上她的化身是无量的。在这21种法相中,你会看到各种各样的度母。堪殊仁波切赠予我的度母像,是一尊白度母。白度母有七只眼:双手和双足各具一眼,以及脸上有三只。七眼代表她能悲视六道,且能看透实相,即空性。她的每一只眼都能悲视六道中每的一道——为利乐一切有情,她解众生于苦难,护持众生,甚至能为有情而做化现。她额上多出的第三只眼,象征她已洞察娑婆轮回的实相,也意味着她已证得空性,是已成就圆满佛果、得遍知无碍力之佛。她洁白的身体象征觉者的纯洁、清净,不受娑婆轮回中的污垢染污。白度母结跏趺坐,象征她透过冥想及实修成就圆满佛位。其法相,实为鼓励我们透过实修与冥想成就悉地。白度母裸露的丰乳,象征成佛之大乐。此外,双乳也象征着哺育和养育。于是,白度母裸露的双乳象征着她会如母亲爱惜独子一样,哺育你、养育你、照看你,直到你茁壮成长,能够完全独立生活。这就意味着白度母会“哺育”你,直到你证得佛果——若你全心依止她,你能超脱轮回,不受轮回之苦

白度母顶发挽成髻,结成三个顶髻:至高之髻象征已入涅槃,不再堕轮回中。其余的头发垂落在肩膀和背部,发质直顺,呈乌黑色。这象征虽然她已成佛,但她仍不断示现于娑婆中解救众生。她住世的时间,以及跟众生之缘未尽,使得她仍能在轮回中护持众生。其发一半散落于肩背,一半挽成髻。这分别象征她能于娑婆中不断化现,以及象征她已然超脱轮回。度母身戴五饰,分别是宝冠、缨络、臂圈和脚钏。其身秀丽端庄得不可思议,于此世间,乃至整个娑婆,没有任何(美丽的女人)能与之媲美。事实上,度母之身是如此庄严,以至于其身便成了(第六件饰物)。因此,其身佩戴的五饰及其身代表(六件饰物),象征度母圆满成就六度波罗蜜。

庄严的白度母“那唐”(黑唐卡)。

波罗蜜是指圆满的善功德,是透过净障和集资而修成,也是促使修行人证得佛位的修行。六度波罗蜜包括布施、持戒、忍辱、精进、禅定和智慧。

透过修持度母法门,依止她,向她祈祷,我们可证得六度波罗蜜,因为我们是直接修六度波罗蜜。好比当我们向度母做供养时,那是布施波罗蜜;当我们冥想度母时,那是禅定波罗蜜等等。于是,透过修度母,我们就圆满了六度波罗蜜。度母是普世的,是无宗派色彩的,更不受佛教流派的影响,也没有任何的标签。度母是一位圆满觉悟的佛。任何依止她的人都将得到加持,无惧于内、外八难。除此之外,你将能够成就大、小两种层次之悉地。较小的悉地包括预知能力、自在行走、疗愈能力、制造药物和怀摄力等;而较大的悉地就包括成就大手印悉地或成就圆满佛位。

欲修度母法门无需任何灌顶。你可修这篇由一世达赖尊者所撰写的度母祈愿文。

 

白度母如意轮赞

一世达赖尊者·根敦珠巴 造

嗡!
救度轮回打来母,嘟打来者救八难,
嘟来救度诸疾病,救度母前我敬礼。

安住白莲之中央,于月轮形座垫上,
足结金刚跏趺坐,胜施母前我敬礼。

犹如皎洁秋月色,月轮为其背扆母,
一切庄严悉圆满,持乌波罗我敬礼。

年满十六韶华身,一切诸佛为其子,
具足惠施所欲身,度母尊前我敬礼。

具白色轮白色光,于八辐上安八字,
悉皆围绕之形象,具轮母前我敬礼。

圣母度母救度母,如意轮母增寿母,
今于天女前祈请,请灭寿命中断障。

解脱一切病与苦,具力圣母做护持,
一切胜共之悉地,无余于我请赐予。

凡于圣母生信者,尊常护念如爱子,
我亦至诚作祈请,以大悲钩请摄受。

天女身色如明月,具足妩媚娴静态,
美丽宝饰做庄严,妙绸天衣为下裙。

安住莲月之中央,二足金刚跏趺坐,
一面二臂熙怡颜,能生三世诸佛母。

天女尊前恒敬礼,愿成我顶如意宝,
于尊少分赞叹故,我等修习菩提时,
从今乃至菩提间,愿灭一切诸违缘,
一切顺缘悉圆满。

 

念完度母的礼赞文后,你可以持诵其短咒:

嗡、达咧、度达咧、度咧、梭哈

 

度母心咒虽短却非常有力,每个音节都有其含义:

  • “嗡” 代表度母证悟的身、语、意。
  • “达咧” 是指(度母)已解脱轮回之苦。
  • “度达咧” 是指(度母)已了脱八种怖畏(八难)。
  • “度咧” 是指(度母)以智慧从无明中解脱。此无上智能止息一切痛苦。
  • “梭哈” 意指愿此咒之义在心相续中扎根。

 

或者,你可持诵白度母长咒:

嗡、达列、嘟达列、嘟列、麻麻、阿育、布尼耶、加那、布真、咕噜耶、梭哈

 

你可以每天持诵短咒或长咒,你有选择的自由。你也可以在任何地点修持,但眼前有度母相为最好不过。度母的修持将有利于延长寿命,使我们免于八难。又或者我们想要消除某些障碍,那么度母的修持非常合适。事实上,甘丹寺、色拉寺和哲蚌寺的僧伽每天辩经前,都会先持诵度母心咒。此外,整个僧伽团每个月也会固定完成度母法会,并会透过一个叫“卓措”的法会,将朵玛供予度母。度母法门在寺院中非常普遍,因为她有求必应,而且能迅速满愿赐加持。度母与我们有非常特殊的因缘,故能利乐我们。

以上就是关于度母的讲解。圣者当中,有的修禅定修得非常如法,有的持守净戒,有的甚至是清净的比丘和比丘尼。清净的比丘和比丘尼本身就非常殊胜,他们守戒的时间越长,他们就越发殊胜,这也是我们敬重年长的比丘和比丘尼的原因。能替他们洗衣服、供养饮食、清洗座位、提包、盛水给他们饮用,满足他们作为出家众的需要,这一切都是一种荣幸。供养僧伽不只是藏传佛教的特色,这可是佛陀发起和实践的做法。于是,僧伽是我们皈依的第三宝,因为他们都是终其一生在寺院里实修教法、禅修,并且长时全心投入教法中的贤者。

没有僧伽,佛法也就无法存在;没有佛法,众生便无法成佛。于是,成佛仰赖于法,法也与僧伽相依。没有僧伽就等同于没有法,没有法就没有佛。也许有人会说,世上有着非凡的在家居士精进持守佛法。是的,他们的确可以持守教法,但他们没有创出一套可以传承教法的寺院体系,法很有可能因此失传。我们的修持法门和教法可能会消失。因此,僧团非常重要。如果僧伽都学识渊博、修法得道、训练有素,并且严谨守戒,即使他们身上的一块布都是非常殊胜的。如果我们拥有他们的头发,甚至是指甲,我们都可将其放入佛塔内作顶礼和供养。因此,能够服侍僧伽、高僧、老僧人,并对他们表示恭敬,我们的福报非常大,可说是功德无量。

尊贵的堪殊仁波切杰逊洛桑潘德

萨(东)甘丹寺有一位资历极深的老高僧,其名为堪殊仁波切杰逊洛桑潘德。他是一位学者,禅修修得极好,学识丰富,甚至精通显密二法。堪苏仁波切从西藏最伟大的上师座下获得传承法脉,其中就包括:尊贵的泽美仁波切、至尊嘉杰宋仁波切、至尊嘉杰赤江仁波切、至尊嘉杰林仁波切。他从这些博学多闻的大师那里接受了教义,而后精进实修,因此获得相当程度的成就。是什么样的成就呢?堪殊仁波切仍然是个僧人,这就意味着他已经放弃对世俗的眷恋,而弘扬佛法就是他坚守的修持。

堪殊仁波切总是欢欢喜喜的,脸带微笑且平易近人,见到任何向他请求加持或提问的人,都感到欣喜。这表示他没有我执,名副其实是个伟大的大师。我们的友谊已超过25年,他是我来自甘丹寺的朋友,为此我感到很是谦卑。同时,我非常敬重堪殊仁波切,他是夏甘丹寺(又称东甘丹寺)的第一位住持。有一年当我们的团队前往夏甘丹寺给僧众做供养时,我们有幸服侍堪殊仁波切,还带他去做了全身医疗检查,为他增添药物。为此,我们感到莫大的荣幸。也是透过这趟行程中,我的团队替我联络上了他,我们因而直接交谈,我也请他在寺院做一系列的开示。我也祈求堪殊仁波切运用他的冥想能力延长他的寿命,以继续利益众生。

堪殊洛桑潘德仁波切所送的礼物。

我很荣幸能收到堪殊仁波切送给我的礼物,那是一尊白度母像。这尊特别的度母像是取自堪殊仁波切本身的佛坛,我就是想跟所有人分享这尊加持满满的白度母像。因为首先,那可是度母!正如宋仁波切所说,若是度母之相,她本身已有加持,我们甚至无需替她“开光”;其次,她被供在一个非常殊胜的高僧的佛坛上……这尊像就这样送给了我。收到如此宝贵的礼物,我感到非常荣幸。收到如此珍贵的圣物,我无法将之留给自己供奉,并且自私地接受所有加持。因此,我将这尊加持满满的度母像供奉在克切拉智慧殿的佛坛上。我标记了她是在何时被恭送到了这里,以及这尊像的来历,也写了这篇文章解释她的殊胜之处。因此,如果有人来到克切拉禅修林,请以直线行走到这尊度母像,准备好你的哈达,然后做供养和礼拜,向度母祈祷。

我想和所有人分享这尊美丽的度母像,以及有关度母的一些历史和故事。是这份礼物启发了我这么做。愿大家都接受到度母的无量加持。我祝愿大家幸福、长寿、成功,也祝愿每个人在今生和每一个来世,都受到度母诚心的护佑。

愿吉祥。

 

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  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jan 28. 2025 12:48 PM
    A Chinese ghost marriage is a ceremony that unites a deceased person with a living or deceased person. The family of the deceased usually arranges the marriage. Despite its long history and unique practices, the original purposes of ghost marriages remain largely unknown. The ghost is a classical image in Chinese culture, have a history stretching back 3,000 years. This tradition dates back to the first Chinese dynasty, making it at least 2200 years old, while others even note that it’s roughly 3000 years old! Despite reports of it still being practiced in remote Chinese villages in China,Taiwan and certain Asian countries . Ghost marriages are acceptable and symbolic in especially in Taiwanese culture, with many social elements related to them. Interestingly enough Li Kim and team did a great research ,spoke to Professor Lin Mao-Hsien, a Taiwanese folklore scholar on these interesting tradition. Reading this article with a better understanding of the ghost marriages. The story of the man by the name Wu Wen-Da, who had been dreaming about a dead woman named Zheng Su Mei truly interesting.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Li Kim .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-paranormal-zone-ghost-marriage.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jan 28. 2025 12:46 PM
    Interesting account of the investigation of Supiyati an Indonesian woman’s body filled with needles, nails, and wires.
    After many efforts to find a cure in their hometown never found any success, Dark Magic is an incredibly powerful form of witchcraft that draws on malevolent powers.Black magic is a belief system that is not supported by scientific evidence. However, psychologists and neuroscientists have studied magic to understand how it affects people’s perceptions and beliefs. Regardless of the path forward, the study and understanding of black magic will undoubtedly remain a subject of enduring fascination and scholarly inquiry.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/mystical-magic-and-medical-science.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jan 28. 2025 12:44 PM
    The basis of the Buddha’s teaching is to be found in the Four Noble Truths. The Buddha teachings describe the nature of suffering and the path to its end. Suffering is unavoidable and affects everyone. Craving and ignorance lead to suffering. Whatever we do have consequences, so living in a way that minimizes harm can prevent future pain. Good to cultivate good qualities and abandoning non-virtuous thoughts and actions. Abandoning dishonest livelihood and living a life of right livelihood. Being kind and compassionate towards oneself and others. The Fourth Noble Truth is the truth of the Path that leads to the cessation of suffering.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Genla for this profound teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/introduction-to-the-four-noble-truths.html
  • Herbs Used for Spiritual Cleansing
    Tuesday, Jan 21. 2025 11:51 PM
    This is an insightful and well-researched piece that beautifully highlights the historical, cultural, and medicinal significance of herbs.







  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Jan 19. 2025 03:14 PM
    Dorje Shugden is a protector in Tibetan Buddhism, originally a minor protector in the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. Later adopted by the Gelug school. Has been worshipped throughout history by several schools of Tibetan Buddhism. As a wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, the Wisdom Buddha, who grants wisdom, clarity, and concentration. A protector who fulfils wishes and prayers, brings material resources,healing, and protects from harm to those who sincerely rely on. Also helps us to clear obstacles, and attracts opportunities for success, growth and in many ways. Many practitioners have benefited ultimately for helping them stay on the spiritual path. Rely on Dorje Shugden consistently over times, we will see his graceful yet powerful assistance in our lives. The prayers is indeed very powerful and have me change my life.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this simplified daily prayer. Easy and convenient for everyone.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/new-simplified-daily-prayer-to-dorje-shugden.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Jan 19. 2025 03:12 PM
    The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge. Part of being successful is about asking questions and listening to the answers. Asking questions is the first way to begin change. Knowledge shared is knowledge squared. A great way to learn by reading and asking various enlightened aspects of Tsongkapa. I am still learning even I have revisit this blog on and off. Still trying to remember names of great lamas.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/exciting-information-on-tsongkapa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Jan 19. 2025 03:11 PM
    Thangka serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and bodhisattvas. Thangkas have also traditionally been used as a teaching tool. Tsem Rinpoche received a precious and beautiful gift of Vajrayogini from Ms. Wahyu. She have taken months and did researched and painted it beautifully. Looking at it is a blessing.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this beautiful thangka of Vajrayogini and explaining to us

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/shimmering-vajrayogini-from-ms-wahyu.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jan 13. 2025 03:17 PM
    Born in 1905 in the village of Nangsang in the Kham province of eastern Tibet HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a master of philosophical debate. He was a powerful Tantric practitioner, well known throughout the three great Gelug monasteries of central Tibet. Wow in an early stage of his childhood he performed various magical miracles such as able to invoke a female naga goddess in a nearby lake. A master of sutra and tantra, H H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche had performed countless holy deeds and gave thousands of Dharma teachings during his lifetime. A biography of a great Master who possessed an extraordinary memory and was renowned for healing activities. Zong Rinpoche was the Guru of many great masters. Interesting read of all the miraculous stories of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing of a great Master

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/h-h-kyabje-zong-rinpoches-biography.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jan 13. 2025 03:16 PM
    Revisit this blog again , to have a better knowledge and understanding of a great Master. With rare and beautiful thangkas and explanation tells us more and easy I would say it. Merely looking at those thangkas is a blessing as it very precious. We are fortunate able to see and reading a life story of a great Master. I will surely be back again reading and reading it over again.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/15-thangkas-of-lama-tsongkhapas-life-story.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jan 13. 2025 03:15 PM
    Revisited this precious post again. Invaluable treasure indeed by just listening to the supreme path to enlightenment from HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche an enlightened master. H H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a Gelug Lama and disciple of the third Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. A master of sutra and tantra whom was well known throughout the three great Gelug monasteries of central Tibet.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tsongkhapa/hh-kyabje-zong-rinpoche-teaches-gaden-lhagyama.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jan 7. 2025 04:01 PM
    All thanks to our Guru that we are given a chance to get connected to the Sublime Queen, Vajra Yogini and collect merits along the way. The idea of making real gold-paint offerings to Vajra Yogini in KFR is indeed awesome for everyone. In Buddhism, symbolic offerings are made to the Triple Gem, giving rise to contemplative gratitude and inspiration. Making offerings to the Buddhas are acts of generosity and therefore highly meritorious.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kechara-forest-retreats-vajra-yogini.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jan 7. 2025 04:00 PM
    ndia is a land of diverse cultures, traditions, and spiritual practices. They allow religious freedom among its most enigmatic and intriguing spiritual sects are the Aghoris, a group of ascetics who are often surrounded by mystery, fear, and fascination. But the Tibetan leadership creates religious differences leading to discrimination, violence, hatred and bias against Shugden practitioners. Everyone has their rights to choose and practice whatever they want. The ban of Dorje Shugden is therefore unnecessary and illogical . In recent years religious freedom has improves.
    Interesting blog of a sect of ascetic sadhus who practice a unique and extreme form of Hinduism. They are the only surviving sect of the Kapalika tradition, a Tantric form of Shaivism originated in Medieval India. The Aghoris are a fascinating and mysterious group of Hindu ascetics, who have a distinct and radical approach to spirituality. They are known for their bizarre and unconventional rituals. They live in cremation grounds, smearing ashes on their bodies, using human skulls as utensils, and eating flesh from human corpses. Aghoris are Hindu devotees of Shiva the god of destruction and transformation, and they seek to attain liberation from the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. They see themselves as healers, both of the body and the soul. Many believe that their intense penance and devotion give them extraordinary powers.They engage in practices that challenge conventional ideas of purity, such as meditating in cremation grounds, consuming what others deem inedible, and embracing what society often shuns.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/aghori.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jan 7. 2025 03:58 PM
    Saying thank you and showing our gratitude with a handwritten message can make all the difference in our life.At times, when our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has reason to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. None of us who achieves success without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge is this help with gratitude. Let us rise up and be thankful. Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.Its gratitude that helps us to grow and expand . And also gratitude brings joy and laughter into our life and into the lives of all those around us. Spiritually it unlocks the fullness of life and turning what we have into enough in life.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/gratitude-makes-us-happier.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 26. 2024 06:56 PM
    Gyenze appears in the heavenly form help us gain resources through correct means. Gyenze’s practice can also increase our life span and healing. Many activities can be accomplished through Dorje Shugden Gyenze. It is indeed a wonderful practice and blessed as many activities can be accomplished through relying on it sincerely. Attracting positive energies and resources in our daily lives and also increases our inner and outer wealth. Gyenze has helped numerous people of all walks of life regardless of religion. Gyenze is a fully enlightened Buddha therefore he makes no conditions to help anyone who sincerely requests his assistance. Helping us in resources in order to have a better life and dharma practice. Gyenze’s practice can be done daily by anyone who wishes to cultivate the energies of increase and abundance in their lives.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands for sharing this .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/dorje-shugden-gyenze-to-increase-life-merits-and-wealth.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 26. 2024 06:54 PM
    Wangze is one of Dorje Shugden’s emanations and is the most powerful deity to propitiate in order to assist us when we are facing difficult situations with difficult people and positive influence on others. Wangze’s practice can cultivate energies of power, influence, and the ability to positively influence others. Practising this practice with knowledge and understanding we may gain a firm footing on the spiritual path bringing benefit to their lives.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugden-wangze-for-power-and-influence.html

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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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