Devadatta dan Menyalahkan Orang Lain (Bahasa Indonesia)

Feb 22, 2022 | Views: 669

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(Oleh Tsem Rinpoche)

Ketika seseorang menginginkan sesuatu dari anda, dan mereka tidak mendapatkannya, mereka marah. Mereka tidak pernah berpikir untuk berusaha mendapatkan apa yang mereka inginkan. Mereka ingin anda memberikan apa yang mereka inginkan atau anda yang berusaha untuk mereka. Ketika mereka meminta dan anda tidak memberikan, mereka dengan segera menjadi musuh anda. Mereka pergi, menciptakan perpecahan, menghasut orang lain melawan anda. Mereka marah pada diri sendiri tetapi tidak mau menyalahkan diri, jadi mereka menyalahkan anda. Mereka tidak terbiasa menerima kesalahan. Mereka tidak biasa bertanggung jawab jadi mereka tidak bisa mulai melakukan hal ini sekarang. Kebiasaan sejak kecil dimana keinginan mereka ‘dipenuhi’ ketika merengek atau bertingkah membuat mereka seperti ini, tetapi kebiasaan ini tidak berguna sebagai orang dewasa yang bekerja dengan orang bertanggung jawab dan memiliki sistem penilaian yang berbeda. Anda mendapatkan hasil dari usaha sendiri.

Mereka mungkin lalu berkata kasar dan marah pada anda. Lucunya, pada awalnya mereka mendapatkan simpati karena mereka sangat pandai dalam membalikkan fakta agar mereka terlihat seperti korban, tetapi pada akhirnya orang-orang akan melihat siapa mereka, bagaimana mereka berlaku, apa motivasi mereka, dan orang-orang ini akan bertanya, “Apakah benar keadaannya seburuk itu?” “Apa yang benar-benar buruk?” “Apa yang mereka inginkan dari semua ini?” Dan kemungkinan besar dari proses dipertanyakan ini, mereka kehilangan rasa hormat dari orang-orang yang telah bersama mereka bertahun-tahun. Anda tidak bisa terus menerus merasa tidak senang dan menyalahkan orang lain dan berharap semua orang akan setuju selamanya.

Marah itu adalah pilihan. Solusi terbaik dan termudah dari orang-orang ini sekarang dan bahkan pada zaman Devadatta adalah minta maaf. Minta maaf karena mereka kurang berusaha, kemudian menghadapi rasa tidak percaya diri dan takut dan kemudian kembali bekerja untuk mendapatkan apa yang mereka mau. Apakah itu untuk mendapatkan ketenaran, cinta, peduli, uang, tujuan, kasih, sukses, dan sebagainya. Anda tidak akan mendapatkan apa yang anda mau dengan berkata kasar atau mengamuk pada orang yang anda persepsikan sebagai ‘musuh’ seumur hidup. Tidak ada yang dapat menghancurkan hidup anda kecuali anda sendiri. Rahasianya adalah kembali, membayar kesalahan anda dan bekerja dengan orang-orang yang dapat membantu anda mendapatkan apa yang anda mau atau melakukannya sendiri. Dengan kata lain, bila Devadatta ingin menjadi pemimpin Sangha, bukannya memelihara rasa malas, licik dan tidak berharga, tetapi membuat dirinya pantas dan kemudian memohon kepada sang Buddha lagi. Bila ia memilih untuk tidak melakukannya, maka tinggalkan sang Buddha dengan diam dan sadari bahwa ia telah kehilangan kesempatan untuk mendapatkan keinginannya. Ia tidak perlu menciptakan perpecahan antara sang Buddha dan anggota Sangha untuk menutupi egonya yang terluka dan kesalahannya yang terungkap. Dia sendiri yang menyebabkan apa yang kemudian terjadi padanya.

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Orang seperti ini bisa menyalahkan anda dan menuduh anda menghancurkan hidup mereka, dan mereka juga bisa berkata bahwa anda menyebabkan mereka bermimpi buruk. Mungkin kedengarannya lucu. Mereka marah karena anda sangat ‘menyakiti’ mereka. Mereka punya uang, pendidikan, kesehatan, kesempatan dan modal untuk bangkit kembali, jadi seharusnya mereka keluar dan mencapai keberhasilan!! Berhenti menyalahkan satu tempat yang tidak memberikan keinginan mereka, tetapi dapatkan kesuksesan dengan usaha sendiri di tempat lain. Sederhananya, bila mereka memang bisa, lihatlah apa yang bisa mereka hasilkan di kemudian hari. Semua orang dalam hidup kita bisa menyaksikan keberhasilan apa yang kita capai termasuk hati nurani kita. Bila anda bertanya kepada orang-orang ini atau mendengarkan bagaimana mereka disakiti, anda akan terkejut. Karena penyebab sakit hati mereka sangatlah kecil dan sebetulnya hanya ada di pikiran mereka. Tetapi mereka ingin anda bertanggung jawab. Menunduk pada mereka. Mengatakan mereka benar. Dan bahkan bila mereka benar, tetap saja mereka tetap harus bekerja untuk mendapatkan apa yang mereka inginkan.

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Kerja, berusaha, berbicara, bersahabat, memiliki substansi, memiliki harga diri adalah apa yang membuat kita berhasil. Tetapi bila kita tidak mendukung kemarahan mereka, mereka akan menjaga jarak dan memutuskan hubungan dengan segera. Mereka akan berbalik melawan anda dan mereka akan berkata bahwa anda tidak mengerti rasa sakit yang mereka alami padahal, mereka tahu kalau anda melihat ada yang salah dengan alasan yang mereka paparkan karena rasa marah yang amat sangat. Mereka bersembunyi dalam diri dan mencari cara dan jalan untuk membalas dendam atau hanya meratapi diri dan mengalami kemerosotan. Tetapi sayangnya, mereka tidak akan mencapai tujuan mereka dengan cara ini. Lebih cepat mereka menyadarinya, lebih baik, dengan asumsi mereka memiliki tujuan dan tahu cara mendapatkannya.

Dalam kasus Devadatta, bukannya menggunakan berbagai taktik licik untuk mencapai tujuannya, seharusnya ia menelan egonya dan kembali pada sang Buddha. Setidaknya ia tahu bahwa sang Buddha menyediakan tempat untuk memungkinkan dan mendukung perubahan. Masalah Devadatta adalah ego yang berubah jadi amarah dan bukannya sang Buddha berbicara tanpa basa-basi dengannya. Devadatta tidak jahat dari sananya, tetapi ia malas untuk merubah sikapnya seperti kebanyakan orang. Saya yakin sang Buddha akan menerima Devadatta kembali karena sang Buddha sangat pengasih, tetapi mungkin beliau akan memberikan latihan intensif agar Devadatta berubah. Tetapi dengan tidak kembali, keadaan Devadatta semakin merosot sampai tidak bisa diperbaiki lagi. Seharusnya teman-teman Devadatta membantunya kembali pada sang Buddha.

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Dalam kasus Devadatta, bukannya menggunakan berbagai taktik licik untuk mencapai tujuannya, seharusnya ia menelan egonya dan kembali pada sang Buddha.

Orang yang sangat sukses tidak akan marah karena hal-hal yang mereka tahu bisa diperbaiki. Mereka marah pada diri mereka tetapi kemudian berusaha untuk memperbaiki keadaan. Kuncinya adalah mereka melakukan sesuatu yang positif untuk mencapai tujuan mereka. Orang yang tumbuh besar tanpa kesuksesan yang merupakan hasil usaha sendiri suka menyalahkan orang lain. Karena seperti anak manja, ketika sesuatu tidak berjalan sesuai rencana, mereka menangis pada orang tua mereka dan bertingkah. Mereka terbiasa mengamuk dan kemudian ada orang yang datang untuk ‘menyelesaikan’ masalah, atau memberikan apa yang mereka inginkan secara cuma-cuma. Sebagai orang dewasa yang tidak lagi di bawah perlindungan orang tua yang memanjakan, kita harus belajar bahwa dunia tidak seperti itu. Bila kita tidak mau belajar, maka kita kembali ke zona aman kita. Zona aman ini bisa berupa pacar, suami/istri, gaya hidup atau bahkan orang tua.

Orang-orang seperti ini akan selalu menyalahkan orang lain dan berhenti di sana. Mereka tidak melakukan apa-apa untuk memperbaiki keadaan. Menyalahkan orang lain dan mengeluhkan penderitaan mereka karena kesalahan ini. Ya mungkin saja pihak lain yang salah dan bukan seluruhnya kesalahanmu, tetapi anda tetap harus maju, bekerja dan bekerja lebih keras untuk mencapai apa yang anda inginkan. Karena ini adalah kesalahan pihak lain. Ok. Tapi kemudian anda harus maju dan berhasil tanpa dukungan orang lain. Buktikanlah. Bila tidak bisa membuktikan, maka diamlah. Anda telah kehilangan kesempatan. Bila ingin menyelamatkan diri, maka telanlah ego anda dan kembali ke tempat yang anda tinggalkan dengan kutukan. Semua orang memiliki kesempatan dalam hidup. Tetapi tergantung anda sendiri apakah anda menggunakan kesempatan ini atau tidak. Mengeluh itu tidak apa ketika anda melakukan dan menghasilkan sesuatu setelahnya, bila tidak siapa yang suka mendengar rekaman rusak. Rekaman rusak itu tetap saja rekaman rusak tidak peduli seberapa ‘benarnya’ anda.

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Pada video di bawah ini, anda bisa menyaksikan Devadatta telah tinggal di lingkungan Sangha sang Buddha selama puluhan tahun. Bahkan setelah berpuluh tahun, ia masih belum berubah dan ingin kehormatan dan kekuasaan instan. Ia ingin menguasai Sangha, bertanggung jawab atas mereka tanpa membuktikan dirinya mampu. Dia ingin sang Buddha untuk memberikan kekuasaan ini kepadanya. Sudah jelas dari pernyataan sang Buddha bahwa beliau tidak akan memberikan kekuasaan ini pada ‘seonggok ludah’, yang berarti Devadatta tidak pernah berubah. Dia memang mengadopsi gaya hidup sangha tetapi ia tidak pernah berubah. Jelas Buddha maha tahu dan mengetahui bahwa ego Devadatta yang besar dan motivasinya yang salah.

Sang Buddha bisa saja menolak Devadatta dengan ‘halus’, tetapi sang Buddha pasti telah menggunakan cara halus selama berpuluh-puluh tahun di masa lalu dan cara ini tidak menolong Devadatta. Jadi sang Buddha menggunakan cara langsung karena waktunya semakin singkat. Dan juga kita tidak tahu masalah apa yang telah disebabkan Devadatta, dan kegagalannya sampai pada titik ia meminta tonggak kepemimpinan Sangha. Intinya, menolak dengan halus atau tidak halus bukanlah masalah sebenarnya. Ditolak secara halus tidak akan bermanfaat bagi Devadatta karena bukannya berlatih, ia memelihara rencana/ambisi negatif. Ia akan berbahaya dalam jangka pendek dan panjang. Mungkin sang Buddha harus mengambil tindakan untuk menghentikan celaka kepada anggota Sangha dalam jangka panjang. Ya sang Buddha maha tahu dan memiliki alasan untuk berterus terang kepada Devadatta. Bila sang Buddha telah bertindak untuk memberi manfaat bagi orang lain di masa lalu, mengapa beliau ingin mencelakakan Devadatta sekarang? Bila melihat tindakan terdahulu sang Buddha, hal ini tidak masuk akal.

 

Profesor Donald S. Lopez, Jr. Berbicara Mengenai Devadatta (Versi singkat)

 

Memang ada orang yang memiliki maksud tertentu yang ketika tidak tercapai, mereka menyalahkan orang lain. Memang ada orang yang tidak tahu berterima kasih. Setelah berpuluh tahun Bersama sang Buddha dan menerima banyak ajaran/manfaat, apakah pantas bagi Devadatta untuk berbalik melawan sang Buddha hanya karena satu alasan? Mengapa ia lupa semua kebaikan sang Buddha dan hanya ingat hal yang ‘tidak enak’ saja? Bagi Devadatta untuk berada diantara murid sang Buddha selama berpuluh tahun, artinya ada hal besar yang telah terjadi, dan Devadatta telah menerima banyak manfaat kalau tidak, ia tidak akan tinggal selama itu. Hal ini sangat tidak masuk akal.

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Sang Buddha memimpin puluhan ribu Sangha dan memiliki kasih dan keahlian luar biasa.

Untuk mencemarkan nama sang Buddha karena satu alasan, berapa banyak orang yang dicelakakan karena Devadatta melakukan hal ini? Bisakah Devadatta memikirkan orang lain selain dirinya sendiri sekali ini? Sang Buddha memimpin puluhan ribu Sangha, dan kita tahu sang Buddha memiliki kasih dan keahlian luar biasa, jadi kita tidak perlu mempertanyakan metode sang Buddha berdasarkan hasil-Nya. Bacalah 108 jilid ajaran verbal sang Buddha (Kangyur) dan perhatikan metode yang diajarkan sang Buddha untuk memerangi 84.000 delusi untuk kita. Semua ini tidak berasal dari pikiran biasa. Bila kita mulai mempertanyakan motivasi sang Buddha maka kita mempertanyakan kondisi tercerahkan atau pencapaian seorang Buddha dan apa yang bisa kita capai. Tidak mungkin sang Buddha tidak berpencapaian. Tidak mungkin dari puluhan ribu orang yang mengikuti ajaran sang Buddha, tidak ada yang mencapai pencerahan bila dilihat dari biografi, tindakan, karya tulis dan murid-muridnya. Mungkinkah Shariputra, Maugdalaya, Angulimala, Ananda, Nagarjuna, Shantideva, Bhaveiveka, Tantipa, Padmasambhava, Naropa, Tilopa, Atisha, Candrakirti, Asanga, Tsongkhapa, Chandragomin, Dharmakirti, Serlingpa, Kedrup Je, Panchen Sonam Drakpa, Birwapa, Ensapa, Changkya Rolpay Dorje, Dilgo Kyentse Rinpoche, Trijang Rinpoche, Pabongka Rinpoche dan guru kita tidak memiliki pencapaian atau tidak tercerahkan dalam beberapa kasus? Bila seperti itu, kita harus menanyakan motivasi, tindakan, arahan dan pencapaian setiap guru setiap kali. Wah, semua ini akan memakan banyak waktu dan kita tidak punya ruang untuk berlatih.

Tapi apakah ini berarti, tidak ada guru, yang merupakan orang biasa, berbuat salah? Tentu saja hal ini tidak benar. Guru biasa membuat kesalahan biasa. Begitu juga dengan orang tua yang kita cintai. Begitu juga dengan saudara, pasangan, anak dan sahabat kita. Lalu bagaimana? Apakah ketika mereka berbuat salah, kita lalu menjadi musuh? Bila kita menjadi musuh semua orang yang pernah berbuat salah dalam hidup kita, maka kita tidak akan punya keluarga atau pasangan. Bagaimana mungkin kita mengeluh mengenai pasangan, sahabat, orang tua berulang kali tetapi tidak menjadi musuh mereka? Karena kita memerlukan mereka? Perlu menggunakan mereka? Begitu juga dengan orang-orang dalam hidup kita. Mengapa guru yang mengajar hal terbaik berbeda dengan orang-orang yang telah bermanfaat bagi kita? Apakah guru itu lebih mudah ditinggalkan? Jadi apa yang harus kita lakukan mengenai kesalahan biasa? Seperti praktisi lainnya, kita bertanggung jawab untuk memberi tahu guru kita dengan hati yang tulus dan penuh kasih. Dengan lembut kita menunjukkan jalan alternatif sebagai rasa syukur terhadap guru kita. Kita menjelaskan berdasarkan rasa cinta kasih, sabar, dan peduli.

Dengan tidak melawan atau menciptakan perpecahan dan celaka. Kita bisa meminta pendapat murid lain. Bila mayoritas murid merasa guru kita benar, mundurlah selangkah untuk berpikir dengan seksama. Mungkin mereka benar, mungkin tidak, tetapi metode kita tidak diperlukan. Bila mayoritas orang melihat seperti ini, mungkin penglihatan mereka lebih jernih daripada kita saat ini. Bila tidak, buat apa melakukan voting? Poinnya adalah, karena seorang guru harus mencintai dan menunjukkan cinta kasih, seorang murid juga harus berlaku sama. Seseorang tidak bisa bersembunyi dibalik identitas murid untuk waktu yang lama dan hanya berharap untuk menerima dan menerima lebih. Timbal balik itu penting dalam hubungan manapun. Seorang murid harus menunjukan cinta, peduli, murah hati, keberhasilan, kemajuan, kesabaran terhadap gurunya. Maka ini adalah hubungan yang bermanfaat bagi kedua belah pihak.

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Mintalah pada orang yang sekarang menjadi musuh kita rasa peduli, cinta dan kesempatan kedua. Jangan pedulikan ego. Ego bukanlah sahabat kita…

Kisah sang Buddha dan Devadatta bermanfaat bagi kita hari ini dan mungkin kita menghadapi situasi yang mirip dalam hidup kita. Sang Buddha bahkan memberi manfaat bagi kita di ruang dan waktu yang berbeda melalui kisah ini.

Bukannya berpikir lebih dalam mengenai nasihat sang Buddha dan merubah pikiran dengan seketika, merendahkan diri dan menerima nasihat sang Guru (Buddha), Devadatta menunjukkan kemarahan. Karena egonya yang sangat besar tersakiti. Dia menjadi sangat marah. Ia menyalahkan sang Buddha karena ia tidak mendapatkan kuasa dan ketenaran yang menjadi milik pemimpin Sangha. Ia tidak peduli mengenai beban sang Buddha, ia hanya ingin mendapatkan kuasa atau tujuan tidak baik lainnya. Seorang pemimpin sangha harus memberikan contoh yang baik, rendah hati, terpelajar dan baik hati. Sudah jelas ia tidak memiliki kualitas ini. Ia menggunakan usia sang Buddha sebagai alasan untuk mengambil alih kuasa, tetapi ia tidak peduli dengan sang Buddha sama sekali. Dia menginginkan kuasa. Dan Sang Buddha tidak memberikan kuasa dan ketenaran yang diinginkannya. Jadi semua kebaikan yang diterima dari sang Buddha selama puluhan tahun dilupakan.

Hanya tindakan Buddha yang ‘tidak baik’ yang diingat dan menjadi fokus. Tiba-tiba saja sang Buddha tidak pernah berbuat baik padanya!! Semua yang baik dilupakan agar sesuai dengan maksud Devadatta. Menurutnya sang Buddha sangat ‘jahat’ dan ia mencoba menciptakan perpecahan diantara Sangha. Ia ingin menutupi maksud sebenarnya dengan memfitnah sang Buddha. Memfitnah reputasi sang Buddha dengan mengatakan beliau lalai. .. Wow lalai, beliau sudah menjadi seorang Buddha!! Dan sang Buddha bisa lalai? Mengapa Devadatta ingin menjadi anggota Sangha atau memegang kendali, atau menjadi pemimpin Sangha, bila sang Buddha bisa lalai? Intinya, menjadi anggota Sangha itu untuk menjadi Buddha. Bila sang Buddha bisa lalai, buat apa menjadi anggota Sangha? Tidak usah menjadi anggota sangha. Beberapa anggota Sangha yang tidak setia dan bertelinga tipis termakan ucapan Devadatta dan meninggalkan sang Buddha, tetapi kemudian mereka diyakinkan untuk kembali. Bayangkan? Diyakinkan untuk kembali pada sang Buddha. Seperti sang Buddha jahat dan mereka harus diyakinkan. Wow. Orang bertelinga tipis itu aneh.

Devadatta mencoba membunuh sang Buddha

Devadatta mencoba membunuh sang Buddha

Ada orang-orang pada zaman sang Buddha dan bahkan sekarang di setiap organisasi Dharma atau organisasi manapun yang suka memecah belah. Mereka tidak pernah berteriak, kasar atau jelas-jelas berusaha menimbulkan perpecahan. Mereka berkata bahwa mereka suka lingkungan yang tenang, tetapi kenyataannya tidak ada yang tenang mengenai pikiran mereka karena bukannya berbicara langsung dengan baik-baik, mereka menjatuhkan satu kata di sini dan di sana dan tidak pernah dalam sebuah pertemuan atau kelompok besar. Mereka menimbulkan pikiran perpecahan dengan senyuman, pada saat ngopi atau dibarengi dengan hadiah (saya memiliki pengalaman seperti ini dari orang-orang yang sering menjelek-jelekan guru/ pemimpin), dengan suara lembut.

Berhati-hatilah! Gejolak yang mereka ciptakan di pikiran kita hanya akan menyebabkan ketidak-bahagiaan, sangat jauh dari tingkah laku mereka yang tenang saat menyampaikan perpecahan ini. Orang-orang seperti ini mudah dikenali. Mereka jarang memberikan opini kuat dalam pertemuan, bahkan cenderung diam karena banyak yang menyaksikan, dan takut ketahuan. Mereka tidak pernah meninggikan suara karena mereka tidak pernah benar-benar tertarik tentang apapun, seperti yang dibuktikan dari tidak adanya hasil yang dicapai sendiri dalam hidup mereka sampai saat ini. Bila mereka bisa berhasil dengan kemampuan diri, mengapa mereka tidak melakukannya? Meninggikan suara itu bukannya tata krama yang baik, tetapi saya lebih suka orang yang bersuara keras dan berbicara langsung daripada orang yang diam dan suka berbisik di belakang orang lain.

Devadatta mencoba membunuh sang Buddha dengan menggunakan gajah mabuk.

Devadatta mencoba membunuh sang Buddha dengan menggunakan gajah mabuk.

Orang ini selalu menarik orang lain ke samping dan ‘berbicara’. Mereka selalu berbicara dengan cara tertentu. Mereka tidak mengatakan secara langsung apa yang ingin mereka tanamkan dalam pikiranmu, tetapi mereka menanyakan pertanyaan untuk ‘membantumu berpikir’ ke arah tujuan perpecahan mereka. Mereka akan membantumu sampai pada kesimpulan yang mereka inginkan. Sebenarnya, mereka hampir selalu tidak bahagia karena efek karma dari menyebabkan perpecahan. Seharusnya mereka segera berubah. Terkadang, mereka menggunakan orang lain untuk berbicara mewakili mereka karena mereka tidak mau terlihat jelek atau terperangkap dalam situasi kehilangan muka. Mengapa? Karena ini bukan mengenai kamu atau bagaimana mereka memberikan manfaat kepadamu, tetapi bagaimana mereka terlihat baik. Terlihat baik lebih penting bagi mereka dibandingkan dengan kesejahteraan organisasi, anggotanya dan dirimu. Anda hanyalah sebuah alat yang digunakan untuk mendapatkan apa yang mereka inginkan. Saya yakin anda telah berpapasan dengan banyak orang seperti ini. Bagaimana menghadapi mereka? Seperti menghadapi orang lain, kita menunjukkan kesabaran, cinta kasih, kepedulian dan hadiah. Bila semua ini tidak efektif setelah beberapa waktu dan mereka tetap mencelakakan, maka anda bisa berbicara dengan mereka, dengan ribuan kilo kasih, secara langsung karena cara tidak langsung tidak bermanfaat bagi mereka.

Gajah mabuk bersujud pada sang Buddha

Ketika Devadatta berencana MEMBUNUH sang Buddha melalui perpecahan dengan memisahkan anggota Sangha dengan mengatakan sang Buddha lalai tidak efektif, ia menjadi fokus dan lebih marah lagi. Ia menyalahkan kegagalannya pada sang Buddha. Ia merasa bahwa kemarahannya wajar sebab karena sang Buddha, ia tidak bisa mendapatkan kekuasaan dan ketenaran. Inilah apa yang ia katakan pada pendukungnya yang berpikiran sama. Apapun yang dilakukan atau tidak dilakukan sang Buddha untuk Devadatta, tidak membuatnya pantas untuk menjelek-jelekan sang Buddha walaupun tidak berhasil, dan kemudian berusaha membunuh sang Buddha. Luar biasa. Dan juga ketika kita tidak mendukung Devadatta dan semua Devadatta dalam hidup kita, mereka tidak memiliki kekuatan untuk melakukan sesuatu yang mencelakakan dan konyol. Mereka membutuhkan dukungan agar bisa menutupi maksud mereka yang sebenarnya. Devadatta harus mengunjungi sang Buddha, minta maaf, menelan egonya yang besar dan berubah. Selesai.

Maksud saya, berapa kali orang tua kita memarahi kita ketika kita bertingkah laku buruk, bahkan di hadapan umum? Kita bisa memilih untuk melawan mereka atau menyadari berapa banyak manfaat yang kita terima dari mereka, dan ini juga merupakan salah satu metode mereka juga. Kita mengalah pada orang tua kita dengan merenungkan kebaikan mereka pada kita. Kenyataannya, guru kita bahkan lebih baik karena mereka mengajarkan jalan untuk menghentikan semua penderitaan dan kita bisa menerapkan ini pada semua orang yang telah berbuat baik pada kita. Benar-benar cara yang mengagumkan untuk hidup. Untuk membawa cara Dharma yang mengagumkan kepada banyak orang karena kita bersabar dalam belajar dan menerapkannya. Yang terbaik adalah, kita mengalahkan musuh yang sebenarnya (ego yang mementingkan diri) dengan menguasai Dharma. Kita bisa menjadi kendaraan untuk membawa Dharma kepada orang lain.

Bila kita menerima omelan orang tua kita, karena kita mengerti akan maksud baik mereka, mengapa kita tidak bisa melakukan hal yang sama kepada guru yang mengambil alih peran ini dalam skala yang jauh lebih besar. Apakah seorang guru memarahi? Ya. Saya pernah dimarahi, tetapi saya tidak pernah melawan guru saya. Mengapa seorang guru memarahi? Bagi guru yang berpencapaian, memarahi seseorang itu mempurifikasi karma orang itu. Bagi guru biasa, karena kasih dan kepeduliannya yang besar untukmu yang mengulang kebiasaan berbahaya. Mereka khawatir untukmu dan kekhawatiran ini dimanifestasikan dengan cara tersebut. Saya yakin guru kita telah berbicara dengan kita dengan lembut berulang kali sebelum memilih cara memarahi.

Sang Buddha dan pemanah yang berusaha membunuhnya

Sang Buddha dan pemanah yang berusaha membunuhnya

Devadatta kemudian mencoba untuk membawa 16 pemanah untuk membunuh sang Buddha. Kemarahannya sangat besar. Sang Buddha mengajarkan Dharma kepada para pemanah ini dan mereka meninggalkan tujuannya. Kemudian, Devadatta mencoba untuk menggulingkan batu dan akhirnya mencoba untuk menggunakan gajah mabuk untuk menginjak sang Buddha. Gajah tersebut datang ke hadapan sang Buddha dan amukan dan rasa mabuk yang dipicu oleh Devadatta mereda. Karma Devadatta sangatlah berat. Ia melakukan kejahatan keji yang akan langsung dirasakan akibatnya tanpa intervensi kelahiran kembali. Artinya, setelah meninggal ia langsung terlahir kembali di Avici (tanpa akhir).

Yang termasuk dalam kejahatan keji adalah:

  • Membunuh ayah sendiri
  • Membunuh ibu sendiri
  • Membunuh arhat
  • Mengambil darah dari sang Buddha (mencelakakan)
  • Menciptakan perpecahan dalam Sangha

Karena tanpa Sangha, Dharma tidak akan bertahan. Tanpa adanya Dharma, banyak yang tidak akan bertemu Dharma dan tetap menderita. Jadi semua penderitaan makhluk yang tidak bisa mengenal Dharma diatribusikan pada orang yang menciptakan perpecahan. Seperti itu juga di wihara zaman modern ini, dengan menciptakan perpecahan, anda memisahkan penganut dan mungkin menyebabkan bubarnya organisasi Dharma tersebut. Dharma yang mereka miliki, bila bertahan, akan bermanfaat bagi banyak makhluk, tetapi karena anda, mereka tidak mendapatkan Dharma. Semua penderitaan yang bisa diubah karena mereka menerima Dharma sekarang akan datang pada si pemicu perpecahan. Karma akan kembali pada si pemicu perpecahan dalam bentuk selalu merasa ragu, tidak bisa mendapatkan ketenangan, mudah melupakan ajaran, selalu lebih negatif daripada positif. Aktivitas negatif yang menimbulkan karma negatif akan lebih menarik, tidak bisa mendapatkan pencapaian, terpisah dari orang-orang kepada siapa ia merasa terikat, dan kesepian. Pikiran untuk mencelakakan diri juga akan timbul. Karena perpecahan bertujuan untuk memisahkan, maka mereka juga akan dipisahkan. Tindakan mirip dengan hasilnya.

Devadatta ditelan bumi

Devadatta jatuh ke neraka Avici

Pada akhirnya, Devadatta jatuh ke neraka Avici seperti yang diceritakan di Sutta Dhammapadha yang suci. Pada akhir hidupnya sebelum ditelan bumi, Devadatta menyesali perbuatannya dan ia memuji sang Buddha sebagai pelindung yang sempurna. Walaupun begitu, ia masih harus hidup dalam kondisi karma yang diperbuatnya di Avici. Kita tidak bisa melarikan diri dari karma, jadi jangan menikmati, bersuka ria dan terus mengulangi tindakan negatif. Hentikan perbuatan ini. Minta maaf, tunjukkan penyesalan dan berbuatlah sebaliknya. Kita semua layak mendapatkan kesempatan kedua. Jadi mengapa kita menciptakan Avici di bumi untuk diri sendiri ketika ada cara lain?

Ketika kemarahan kita menguasai, dan kita tidak mau berbuat apa-apa untuk mengendalikannya, maka kita akan melihat semua hal dengan cara yang terdistorsi. Terdistorsi karena apapun yang kita lihat bukanlah realita, tetapi apa yang kita ‘anggap’ sebagai realita. Bagi Devadata, bahkan ketika Buddha yang sempurna dilihat sebagai orang biasa yang tidak Tercerahkan, yang ingin ia bunuh dan cemarkan namanya pada saat sang Buddha tidak memberikan apa yang diinginkannya. Kemarahan membuatnya melihat sang Buddha seperti musuh, yang sangat jauh dari kenyataannya. Seperti itu juga, kita bisa bersujud pada Manjushri dan percaya bahwa guru kita adalah emanasi Manjushri ketika kita diberi apa yang kita mau. Tetapi ketika guru kita mengatakan sesuatu yang tidak sesuai dengan kebiasaan dan keterikatan kita, Manjushri atau bukan, kita akan meremehkannya. Karena Manjushri adalah obyek sempurna untuk bersujud, dan dengan melakukan hal ini kita mengumpulkan banyak pahala, bukankah begitu juga bila kita meremehkannya? Kita akan mengumpulkan banyak karma negatif.

Bila selama bertahun-tahun, kita bisa percaya dan mengatakan pada seluruh dunia bahwa guru kita adalah emanasi dari sesuatu yang bersifat ilahi dan bahkan gurunya juga berkata seperti itu. Tetapi ketika kita tidak senang dengan bagaimana kita ‘diperlakukan’ atau apa yang dikatakan kepada kita, maka guru kita salah, ia tidak lagi suci atau ilahi. Kemarahan kita secara ‘resmi’ membuatnya tidak ilahi lagi. Kemarahan kita adalah obyek tersuci yang kita sembah. Bagaimana kebenaran dijabarkan kepada kita seharusnya tidak relevan bagi seseorang yang berpikiran dewasa dan ingin mencari cara untuk menjadi lebih baik. Kebenaran datang dengan berbagai cara. Dengarkanlah tanpa berfokus dengan bagaimana cara kebenaran tersebut disampaikan. Tidak semua hal disampaikan dengan piring perak. Kita melakukan segala cara untuk meluapkan kemarahan kita terhadap semua hal yang melawan di jalan kita karena kita tidak diberikan apa yang kita mau dan kebenaran dipaparkan di hadapan kita. Guru kita atau Manjushri tidak menjadi tidak suci atau tidak patut dihormati hanya karena ia mengatakan yang sebenarnya (yang tidak ingin anda dengar), seharusnya anda lebih menghormatinya karena ia berani mengatakan kebenaran. Itu adalah teman sebenarnya. Mungkin anda tidak menyukai kebenaran saat ini. Mungkin anda tidak menyukai cara kebenaran ini disampaikan. Akan tetapi kebenaran tersebut telah disampaikan dan anda bisa memutuskan apa yang akan anda perbuat dengan informasi ini karena ketika waktunya tiba, anda harus menghadapi kebenaran yang disampaikan gurumu. Anda harus menghadapi kebenaran, dan mudah-mudahan semuanya belum terlambat dan egomu belum menelan semua kesempatan terakhirmu.

Seorang biksu hanya suci dan hebat sebelum beliau mulai mengajarimu Dharma yang sebenarnya ~ Tsem Rinpoche

Menyaksikan pidato ini sangatlah menyentuh dan memberikan banyak hal bagi saya untuk direnungkan. Saya belajar dan senang bisa belajar. Saya bisa melihat bagaimana kisah Devadatta mengingatkan saya pada banyak kejadian yang saya saksikan di masa lalu. Pada akhirnya, rasa sakit membuat kita lebih kuat. Melarikan diri dari kebenaran hanya akan melemahkan kita. Mengapa menyalahkan orang lain? Ini adalah samsara. Siapa yang menjanjikan taman bunga mawar ketika anda terlahir kembali? Saya menganjurkan anda menyaksikan video 10 menit yang saya sediakan di bawah. Dan bila anda punya waktu, saksikan pidato secara keseluruhan. Saya telah mengikutsertakan bagian tentang Devadatta dan juga pidato secara keseluruhan.

Profesor Lopez adalah pembicara yang handal dan menarik perhatian kita. Saya berterima kasih dan semoga ia terus membawa Dharma kepada banyak orang dan diberkati dengan umur panjang.

Tsem Rinpoche
 

Profesor Donald S. Lopez, Jr. Berkisah Mengenai Sang Buddha (Versi Lengkap)

Or view the video on YouTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB4dGmskk7M
 

 

Tentang Profesor Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

Donald S. Lopez, Jr. adalah Profesor terkemuka dari Arthur E. Link dan berspesialisasi dalam bidang Buddhisme dan Tibet di University of Michigan. Ia menyelesaikan studinya di University of Virginia, menerima gelar Doktor dalam bidang keagamaan pada tahun 1982. Setelah mengajar di Middlebury College, ia bergabung dengan University of Michigan pada tahun 1989. Ia adalah penulis dan/atau penyunting dari lebih 20 buku mengenai Buddhisme.

 

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  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:04 PM
    The begging bowl or alms bowl is one of the simplest but most important objects in the daily lives of Theravada Buddhist monks. The alms bowl still stands as an emblem of how all Buddhas, as numerous as grains of sand in the Ganges, practiced to end their desire. All those who receive the alms bowl should focus their mind to act with self-control and self-respect. Almsgiving is a tradition of Theravada Buddhists, majority in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Laos. In those early days of Buddhism, monks would take their bowls and go out begging for food. As today in Thailand one could see monks woke up before dawn every morning and carried his bowl through the roads or paths wherever he was staying. Local people would place food in the bowl as a donation, through the generosity of lay people. They accept whatever food is offered for them and eat whatever been given, serve as a blessing for the giver.
    One bowl has held the food of a thousand families. A solitary monastic travels on his journey of a hundred thousand miles seeking liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
    Thank you H.E. Tsem Rinpoche for explaining the meaning of begging and gave us more reasons to be vegetarian . Create a awareness among us not killing animals to be one.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/why-buddha-has-a-begging-bowl
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:03 PM
    Ajahn Siripanyo, the son of billionaire Ananda Krishnan, chose to abandon his inheritance and become a Buddhist monk in pursuit of spirituality. A Thai-Malaysian monk born in London and educated in UK. He was ordained in Thailand and lived there, leaving behind a life of immense wealth and privilege. He did surprised many and his choice was unexpected. Initially as a temporary measure, but somehow later evolved into a permanent way of life. Ven. Ajahn Siripanyo is now the Abbot of hermitage Dtao Dam on the Thai-Burmese border in Saiyok National Park, Thailand.
    He was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia years back giving an enthralling Dhamma talk on the timeless teachings of Ajahn Chah.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/ajahn-siripanno.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:02 PM
    The Tibetan diaspora began in 1959 after the People’s Liberation Army entered the country. Thousands of Tibetan and the Dalai Lama fled into exile to India. The Indian government led by Jawaharlal Nehru kind enough to offer land which was scattered throughout the country. The Tibetans as refugees on which the Tibetans would be able to reestablish themselves. After 60 years of protests, campaigns and fundraising, the Tibetan movement has not been fruitful, increase the living welfare condition and Tibetans continue to depend on the kindness of their host countries. Due to these many Tibetan in exile left India to elsewhere and other countries seeking a better future. In the last 60 years, the Tibetan leadership have not been successful in making progress with their political goals. Surprisingly the Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama said in an interview published letter that Europe has accepted “too many” refugees . While there is many protests and attempts to pressure Europe to accept more refugees.
    Further more the unethical ban against Shugden making life more difficult for many Dorje Shugden practitioners . Because of the ban against Dorje Shugden the whole Tibetan Buddhist world is divided until now. May all be harmonious soon even recently .Dalai Lama had said we could practice Interesting read. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Khong Jean Ai for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/dalai-lama-says-too-many-refugees-in-europe.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:01 PM
    The Kalmyks are the only traditionally Buddhist people living within Europe. As Tibetan Buddhists, the Kalmyks regard the Dalai Lama as their spiritual leader. Kalmykia is a historical crossroads on the Silk Road. The Western Mongol Kalmyk tribes. The Kalmyks live primarily in the Republic of Kalmykia, a federal subject of Russia located in the southeast European part of Russia. The Kalmyks are the only inhabitants of Europe whose national religion is Buddhism. They embraced Buddhism in the early part of the 17th century and belong to the Tibetan Buddhist. Like other Mongols, the Kalmyk are very spiritual Tibetan Buddhists, but their Buddhism has a strong admixture of indigenous beliefs and shamanistic practices. Buddhism spread among Mongols during the time of the Mongol Empire. They have come a long way till now, with rich traditions in song, dance, music, arts and a powerful heritage ,strong convictions.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting information of the hidden Kalmykia society.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/kalmykia-lore-and-memory-at-the-far-side-of-the-buddhist-world.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:01 PM
    Thaipusam is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Hindu God Murugan over the demon Surapadman. The festival commemorates the triumph of good over evil by many devotees throughout Malaysia. For Hindus, Thaipusam is a day to cleanse oneself of sins and to repent for any transgressions in the past year.Devotees place a great deal of emphasis on the Vel. Silver, gold, lead, copper, and iron which is the five metals. It is said to be able to absorb all negative energy, spread positivity, and destroy all dangerous energies. Wearing yellow during Thaipusam as Lord Murugan’s favourite colour. Well Yellow is also associated with new beginnings, peace and happiness. On that day many devotees will be wearing yellow in color. Devotees will carry heavy ornate structures called kavadis while others have their tongues, cheeks and backs pierced with hooks and skewers. They then walk barefoot up 272 steps to the Batu Caves temple. Women devotees will carry the milk pots on that day. Thousands of locals and tourist from around the world of different faith will be there to witness this auspicious festival.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/special-hindu-festival.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 01:10 PM
    Dorje Shugden controversy began when the Dalai Lama made successive attempts to wrongly assert the nature of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden to be a harmful spirit. The great lineage masters such as Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s teachings are amongst the greatest dharma that forms the foundation of Gelugpa education. As confirmed that Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri. Dorje Shugden is an enlightened Dharma Protector who manifested about 400 years ago from a lineage of erudite masters. They cant be wrong . Dorje Shugden via the Panglung oracle had helped the Dalai Lama in his great escape out of Tibet. There are so many highly attained lamas who practices Dorje Shugden and their reincarnations have been coming back again and again. Even 5th Dalai Lama composed a prayer to Dorje Shugden and built a Protector chapel dedicated to Dorje Shugden as well. That’s Trode Khangsar in Central Lhasa which is still there. The ban of Dorje Shugden is unnecessary and illogical as the bigger purpose of Dorje Shugden,is the preservation of the Dharma. The Tibetan Leadership (CTA) has instituted this ban against Dorje Shugden for many years and its time to lift the ban. May more people read and understand the ban and the real reason behind this controversy.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for sharing this post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/our-lama-vs-the-dalai-lama-the-underlying-reasons-for-the-ban.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 01:08 PM
    Panchen Sonam Dragpa a scholar ,great master, writer, abbot of all monastic universities. Well known for writing 11 definitive volumes of philosophical teachings. He was the unmistaken incarnation of the pure monk Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen who was a direct disciple of Je Tsongkhapa.Panchen Sonam Dragpa was unique in having served as abbot of the three main Gelug monasteries that is Ganden, Sera and Drepung. The only person ever to have received this honour. Panchen Sonam Dragpa’s collected works spans volumes, constituting the main textbooks which is still used today.
    Worth reading over and over again this great Lama life’s story.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-most-illustrious-panchen-sonam-drakpa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 12:59 PM
    Troll is a being in Nordic folklore, described as trolls dwell in isolated areas of rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human beings. Trolling behaviors involve tactical aggression to incite emotional responses, which can adversely affect the target’s well-being. Troll represented aspects of life and nature that were beyond human control or understanding. They can be found all over Norway with mysterious rock formations and mountains with troll-like-shapes , sometimes possessing magic powers too. Reading this post had me get to know there’s other forest creatures that existed long ago. An eye opener reading it .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-hidden-nature-of-trolls.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 12:58 PM
    Dice divination, a fascinating and ancient method of fortune-telling, has been used by various cultures throughout history. Dice hold different meanings and symbolism in various religious traditions, representing chance, fate, and the connection between humans and the divine. Dice are commonly used as divination tools in modern witchcraft and are interpreted to seek insight and guidance from higher powers. Despite all the different rules and approaches, all forms of dice divination are basically the more same.
    In Tibetan Buddhism there are a number of divination methods. Even within dice divination there are many forms, and these are associated with many different deities such as Manjushri, Palden Lhamo and Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden divination method is well known to be extremely accurate , very beneficial and effective.
    Our Guru H E Tsem Rinpoche had received the entire transmission and commentary of the Dorje Shugden divination lineage from Dorje Shugden himself. One should maintain very good guru devotion and have clean samaya with our guru with ,have respect for the Dharma and have the deepest faith in the great and powerful enlightened protector Dorje Shugden to do the divination.Tsem Rinpoche has helped thousands of people through his divination methods in Malaysia. Interesting read , more to understand about it.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with us .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugdens-dice-divination.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:58 PM
    Visualizing deities while meditating or when we are performing a puja is one of the principal methods used in the Tibetan tradition. Deities are highly symbolic representations of awakened minds that have appeared to past masters in visions. Deities are represented in thangkas and paintings. As more and more people embrace the Tibetan Buddhist path with sincerity and dedication, they understand better and could visualize through the practice. It is not about appeasing a deity, but engaging in formal meditational practices to transform ourselves. The actual practice in Buddhism is to purify karma, accumulate merits by way of Buddha-deity practice, and to create the causes and conditions for spiritual realisations.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for these great teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/deity-practice-in-buddhism.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:50 PM
    Lama Thubten Phurbu a prominent Gelug lama born in a village in Shanglaxiuxiang, Qinghai.As a young child, he showed extraordinary intelligence. Lama Thubten Phurbu is at the forefront of spreading Je Tsongkhapa’s tradition and Dorje Shugden inside Tibet. Lama Thubten Phurbu is responsible for propagating this Dharma Protector’s practice to many. Well respected by many in Kham, Tibet and is a deeply respected local figure known for his work in the community and have done much more for the Tibetan people than the CTA have. Lama Thubten Phurbu’s great works have benefited many sentient beings in Tibet and China. He travels occasionally to the West, India and Nepal to give teachings on Lama Tsongkhapa’s precious lineage as well as Dorje Shugden’s practice. Visited many places spreading Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings, teaching the Lam Rim as well as the Mind Transformation teachings, and promoting the lineage of Dorje Shugden with the support from the Chinese government . Great sharing of a great Lama.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/incredible-lama-thubten-phurbu-and-his-activities.html
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    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:12 PM
    Centuries after Buddhism originated in India, the Mahayana Buddhism arrived in China through the Silk Route. The worship of Buddha Amitabha arose from a school of Buddhism. The Origins of Pure Land Buddhism began in India around the 2nd century BCE. It spread to China and then spread to Japan around the 6th century. Buddhism in China was undoubtedly quite different from Buddhism which was originally practiced in India. In China the beginnings of the Pure Land Buddhism are traced back as far as the 4th century, practitioners meditated on the name of Amitabha. The Buddhists believe that this deity helps in regeneration and improvement and has became icons used all over China. In China, the Pure Land sutras and teachings are based on Amitabha Buddha. It then spread and became dominant in other Asian countries as well.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this teachings

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/why-is-buddha-amitabha-so-prevalent-in-china.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:11 PM
    Niguma is considered one of the most important and influential yoginis and Vajrayana teachers of the 10th or 11th century in India. Niguma was a dakini, and one of the two female founders of the Shangpa Kagyu school of Vajrayana Buddhism. She has created. a system of yoga predominantly for women. Historically, it is the only yoga series designed by a woman. Niguma’s life, her teachings had a significant impact on Buddhism. According to scholars, Niguma had high-level realization, attained rainbow body, and even received teachings directly from Vajradhara. It is said that Niguma cultivated the Buddhist path in previous lives, so that in her lifetime she directly saw the truth of the nature of phenomena just by hearing basic phenomena from a few adept masters. Interesting life story of a great Dakini .
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/niguma-mistress-of-illusion.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Sep 9. 2024 06:56 PM
    Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo is a bhikṣuṇī in the Drukpa lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. She is an author, teacher and founder of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India. Reading this interesting post with the thought of our daily life, how laziness will bring us downhill. It is possible to overcome laziness by setting achievable goals and developing a strong work ethic. Lazy ambition is not an uncommon occurrence . Through not been lazy, it takes sweat, determination and hard work one can be successful. Laziness may reflect a lack of self-esteem, by taking the initiative doing things that matters in life such as learning dharma and practicing dharma is the best option. Letting go all unnecessary secular activities and do more to benefit others will be a better choice. Do what we can, with what we have, where we are and not excuses not to do. Accept whatever comes along, accept reality instead running away from it been lazy.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this profound teachings of Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/three-kinds-of-laziness.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Sep 9. 2024 06:54 PM
    nspiring story of Nicholas James Vujicic is an Australian-American Christian evangelist and motivational speaker with Tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs. He is also the founder of a non-profit organization and have inspired many with his true life story in hope to inspire others to a live a life with no regrets. Through his foundation, Life Without Limbs, he works tirelessly to support and empower those in similar situations, spreading a message of hope and resilience.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/people/no-arms-no-legs-full-of-life.html

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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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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. 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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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
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Known as Merdeka Day (31st Aug 2024), our Kechara Penang members celebrated this day with Dorje Shugden and his entourage by doing a DS puja together with recitation of Namasangiti. Uploaded by Jacinta.
5 days ago
Known as Merdeka Day (31st Aug 2024), our Kechara Penang members celebrated this day with Dorje Shugden and his entourage by doing a DS puja together with recitation of Namasangiti. Uploaded by Jacinta.
24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
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24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
2 months ago
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
2 months ago
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
2 months ago
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
2 months ago
Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
2 months ago
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
2 months ago
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
2 months ago
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
2 months ago
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
3 months ago
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
4 months ago
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
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29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
5 months ago
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
5 months ago
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
5 months ago
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
5 months ago
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pastor Seng Piow guides us on the flow of Dorje Shugden puja, its benefits, significant of Chanting the names of Manjushri and also explaining the dedication for the sponsors and to those in need before we start the puja as we have 2 newcomers today.
6 months ago
Pastor Seng Piow guides us on the flow of Dorje Shugden puja, its benefits, significant of Chanting the names of Manjushri and also explaining the dedication for the sponsors and to those in need before we start the puja as we have 2 newcomers today.
Two Pastors in da house! Double the merits, double the happiness. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
6 months ago
Two Pastors in da house! Double the merits, double the happiness. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
6 months ago
Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
6 months ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
6 months ago
Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
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