Finally, a section for you to clarify your Dharma questions with Kechara’s esteemed pastors. Just post your question below and one of our pastors will provide you with an answer.

Note: This section of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s blog is meant for Dharma questions or questions related to Kechara and our lineage. If the question is not relevant or out of our scope, we will respectfully request you to seek an answer on a more relevant platform. Before posting your question, we would also like to suggest that you look through some of the older posts (or do a search on this blog) before you post a question as your question may have been already answered in an older post.

Browse through previous question submissions and learn from the Pastors’ answers. Click on the different page numbers or arrow buttons to view older questions.

Question asked by Lenny

Hello Pastors

Tsem Tulku gave Dorje Shugden as a YIDAM practice to some of his students so claims Pastor David Lai.

He stated this in his Youtube video of August 10, 2021 titled, "Once Upon A Time With Rinpoche – Rinpoche's Personal Yidam Pt 6".

Here is the link to that video and please go to the 11:00 minute mark. It is roughly 45 seconds long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSw_LcHw4S0

Since Tsem Tulku gave out Dorje Shugden as a Yidam to some of his students can we now consider Dorje Shugden a YIDAM?

Reply by pastor

Dear Lenny,

Thank you for your question. I have clarified this matter with Pastor David. H.E. Tsem Rinpoche assigned Dorje Shugden to be the main practice of some students. This is because Dharma Protector practice was more suited for them, for various reasons. That’s being said the prayers and practice of Dorje Shugden is still as a Dharma Protector. There is no existing tradition of practising Dorje Shugden as a yidam, or meditational deity.

Hence, the reason why Dorje Shugden was considered to be their ‘yidam’ was because he was their main practice. There are some cases where a lama will assign a Dharma Protector as a students primary practice. These practices however will not include the elements of yidam (meditational deity) practice, because they are Dharma Protectors. I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Question asked by John

Please tell me what is meant by walking meditation ?

Reply by pastor

Dear John,

Thank you for your question. There are many types of meditation. Most people may not know what meditation is. Many think that is it ‘clearing the mind’ or ‘experiencing nothing’. This is not the case according to Buddhist practice. In Buddhist practice, you actually focus on something during meditation. This can range from a physical experience, a thought or idea, a visualisation of the Buddhas, or the sounds of mantras, etc.

The most common form of meditation is breathing meditation. During this we sit down in meditation posture and focus on the sensation of breathing in and out. We focus on that sensation, without letting our minds wander about. Here is a great article about Mindfulness Meditation which focuses on breathing. It also has 100 guided sessions that you can follow along: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/live-your-best-life-100-days-of-mindful-meditation.html

Walking meditation is doing the same thing, focusing on a particular thing but while moving instead of sitting down in full meditation posture. It’s done by focusing on breathing in and out while you walk slowly. Alternatively, you focus on the physical sensation of walking, eg. how your body feels as you walk slowly or the feeling of touching the ground with your bare feet. I hope this short explanation helps. A full explanation will be forthcoming in a book we which will be released later this year, all about various forms of meditation. Please do keep an eye out for it. Thank you.

Question asked by Andreas NS

Good evening Pastors of Kechara. I want to ask something about how I must act in some situation in my life. My Birth Buddha is Chenrezig and since I was little kid I have tendency to help people until the level some people "take advantage of me". That's why my mother nurtured me to be stoic and said a big "NO" for people like that and that was I did before I met the Dharma.

But now I met the Dharma, sometimes I feel guilty to say big "NO" to some people. My "NO" answer have tendency to be "wrathful" and there is head of department in my office that like to "take advantage" to young lecturers like me to do his jobs and he will take all credits. Some day ago he asked me for help and I say big "NO" even I say it with a bit anger because some seniors (this seniors urgently need more of my help because they infected with Covid and their job almost on deadline) asking me to help them until I stay on late for days and almost miss my daily sadhana.

So how must I act toward this head of department? Shall I act stoic or wrathful as always but pray for his happiness? Or must I help him sometimes because he may be need my help? But how if my help is only add his delusions in Samsara?

Thank you very much Pastors and good evening.

Reply by pastor

Dear Andreas NS,

A big part of Dharma practice is learning how to react in certain situations. Generally speaking, Dharma practitioners help as much as possible. However, in this case is doesn’t mean that you give in to others people’s demands and become like a door mat. That is not what Buddhist practice is about.

Sometimes, we have to decline helping other people because they are taking advantage of us. But this must be done in a polite manner. It is not wrathful nor is it stoic. When you decline you should calmly express your opinion and why are cannot help at that moment. In addition, if you really cannot help that person how they need help and they won’t accept any other way of you helping them, then in Buddhism we are taught to pray for that person. Dedicate merits from your practice to that person so that they learn not to use people like that, that they develop compassion towards the people that they are using instead. In this manner, we also develop compassion for that person.

When we are in that situation, we may be overcome with anger or other emotions. The Dharma teaches us to be patient and compassionate towards others, but this doesn’t mean letting them use us. By praying for them, you are helping them because they are blessed by the enlightened beings and at the same time it also helps you to develop compassion for them, and so helps get rid of any negative emotion you may be feeling towards them. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by My NAme is Danielk Szerdahelyi

Dear Lama !

I hope this letter find you in a good mood. I hope the practicions goes well. If not solve it. Im here in the poage for now 5 minutes so answer me a few questions as i want to hear.

What is the health? Is the way of our mind wortks change a lot or not?
What is beyond the image what we can see? How can be such an insane to licve the life this way??? Even in any shape of "life" ( my mind sas it is around this much of condition of mind progress: I follow my ay thx to be here. gOOD LUCK.We love weictory

Reply by pastor

Dear Danielk Szerdahelyi,

Thank you for your questions and for visiting our website. It’s nice to know you are interested and would like to learn more.

This section of the website is answered by the Kechara Pastors. Unfortunately, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche passed into Parinirvana in 2019. You can read more by clicking this link: tsemrinpoche.com/?p=208164

Tsem Rinpoche has given many teachings which cover questions relating to the mind. You can click here to watch some very powerful teachings about the mind: tsemrinpoche.com/?p=41714

In regards to psychical health, there are many teachings that Tsem Rinpoche gave. Here is the link to one which describes how health is related to our karma: tsemrinpoche.com/?p=175424. There is also another teachings in which Tsem Rinpoche explained the Dharma protector practice of Shize, which is useful for healing. You can find an article about this practice here: tsemrinpoche.com/?p=102364.

I hope you find what you are looking for in the articles linked above. Thank you

Question asked by Le Nhat Khang

Tashi Delek Pastor!
I hope you are well.
I have some question about Ganapati practice.
Do I can prayer and offer water or milk on Ganapati's body, speech and mind instead Dzambhala?
Because I have been prayer and practice to Ganapati for while now following with Tsem Rinpoche's prayer to Ganapati. Therefore, I wish I can do daily Ganapati chujin together with Rinpoche's prayers.
It same when we practice Dzambhala Water offering.
I don't know it's OK or not.
Thank you so much.

Reply by pastor

Dear Le Nhat Khang,

Thank you for your question. We are very happy to read that you are making daily prayers to Ganapati. His practice is very beneficial and helpful.

In regards to the water offering to Dzambala, which is offered physically over his statue during the practice, within our tradition this is unique to his practice. The same sort of ritual is not used for other deities.

Even though it is not offered physically over Ganapati, you can by all means offer bowls of milk and water in front of your Ganapati image. This will actually have the same benefits because they are physical offerings to Ganapati. It’s just that you don’t offer it physically over the statue. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Daniel

Hello,

Thank you for all your beautiful work. To the whole team, behind and in front of the scenes. So grateful for all the resources and information.

My question is: if I want to draw a Lama, who’s personal Yidam is the supreme Vajrayogini, how do I depict this? I see that in Rinpoches iconography he has a khatvanga and his personal Yidam was Lord Heruka. Would it be the same holy item or something else?

I would also like to know, how to show on the drawing, that the Lama has a lot of joyful effort and Bodhichitta and Wisdom and skillful means.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and answer my question🙏🙇‍♂️

Reply by pastor

Dear Daniel,

Thank you for your question and encouragement. In general, if a Lama doesn’t have specific iconography, they are depicted in the same manner within our tradition. They sit in full-lotus posture, wearing monastic robes (if they were a monk) and the golden pandit’s hat particular to our tradition.

Their right hand is in the Dharma teaching mudra, and their left hand rests in their lap holding a long-life vase filled with nectar. If they are still alive they sit on a throne. If they have passed on, they sit on a lotus.

It also optional to depict them holding the stem of a lotus between the thumb and forefinger of their right hand. The lotus blooms at the level of their right shoulder. On top of the lotus is a Dharma text. And on top of that is a flaming wisdom sword.

If our lama practiced Tantra they are also depicted with a khatvanga staff resting on their left shoulder. For both Vajrayogini and Heruka practitioners this is quite important. Both Vajrayogini and Heruka hold khatvanga staffs. In the case of Vajrayogini’s iconography, the staff actually represents Heruka. In fact her practice is a condensed form of Heruka’s practice and she is in fact Heruka’s consort.

In short, there is no difference in how a Lama is depicted if they practiced Heruka or Vajrayogini. In fact, even if they practiced other tantric systems, this is the way of depicting them correctly.

Bodhicitta, wisdom, joyful effort and skilful means are all depicted within such iconography of a lama. In fact, not only these, but also all other enlightened qualities are covered as well.

Here is the link to a depiction of Tsem Rinpoche which shows the iconography: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/tsemrinpochethangka.jpg

Please note that this thangka was painted before Rinpoche passed into Parinirvana, so Rinpoche is depicted on a throne rather than a lotus. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Maxime

Dear Pastor, as a Dharma practitionner i never eat meat.

Also around my house a cat is wandering and starving for food. So by compassion, I served this cat some cat food (ready-to-eat dish) from supermaket with meat in it, and afterwise fell very guilty and sorry for the sentient beings (beef chicken salmon) that were killed in order to make this Friskies cat food.

I mean they were not especially killed for this but I do care so much about other sentient beings lifes, but the cat was starving. Now this cat comes back every day and i fed and petted him.

Did I broke a samaya ?
Should I continue to feed this cat ? What should I do now ? i'm a bit confused…

Thank you for your answer.

Reply by pastor

Dear Maxime,

You have asked a very good question. First, let me thank you for practicing compassion, first to the cat who needed your help and then for feeling sorry for the sentient beings that died to make the cat food.

In regards to samaya, there is nothing to worry about. You have not broken anything. You would only have broken samaya if you have taken a vow to be vegetarian and then ate meat yourself. If you would like to take the Vegetarian Vow, you can email Care@Kechara.com and ask to arrange one of the Pastors to give you the vow. This doesn’t have to be done in person, it can also be done online. This is depending on how serious you are in regards to being vegetarian.

In regards to the cat, unfortunately the rebirth it has taken means that it needs to eat meat. Cats are a type of animal that cannot survive on a vegetarian diet, they can get quite ill and even die if they don’t eat meat, due to how their bodies function. So, by feeding the cat, you really helped it. It was an act of compassion. If the cat keeps coming back and is in a similar state, it compassionate to continue.

Unfortunately, the food contains meat. There are some things that can you do. The first is to recite mantras and blow on the food before giving it to the cat. Through the power of the mantras, the mindstreams of the animals that died to make the food are blessed. Wherever they have taken rebirth, the Buddhas will bless them. Second, when the cat approaches you, you should recite mantras and blow on the cat to bless it also. The mantra should be recited out loud, so the cat can hear it. But gently.

Tsem Rinpoche used to bless animals like this all the time. There were three common mantras Rinpoche used for this. I have provided them below:

Medicine Buddha Mantra:
TAYATHA OM BEKANZE BEKANZE MAHA BEKANZE BEKANZE RANDZA SAMUGATHE SOHA

Manjushri Mantra:
OM AH RA BA TSA NA DHI

Dorje Shugden Mantra:
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA

Either of these will be very good. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Joseph

Amazing thank you so much!

Reply by pastor

Dear Joseph,

It’s our pleasure to be able to help in any way that we can. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask them here.

Question asked by Joseph

Dear Pastor, thank you for this wonderful prayer to Saraswati composed by the incomparable Lama Tsongkhapa. I recently read that Venerable Tsongkhapa recited her mantra when he was young either 50 million times or 100 million times. At the end of the prayer the mantra is listed as OM SARASIDDHI HRING HRING. Is that the mantra that was recited by Je Tsongkhapa? And if so, I have seen translations of the Sanskrit phrase ‘all the attainments’ as either sarasiddhi or sarwa siddhi. Wondering if they are interchangeable here or is the emphasis placed on Sara because it’s a praise to Saraswati? Thank you for your time. Happy new year; wishing you health happiness and endless blessings. Warmly, Joseph Om vajra wiki witrana soha 🙏💎

Reply by pastor

Hello Joseph,

Thank you for your question. It’s wonderful that you are interested in Saraswati. The words in the mantra are not interchangeable according to lineage. The mantra as per what you found is the mantra that was recited by Lama Tsongkhapa. The pronunciation of the mantra should be as per the spelling, and is not interchangeable. Together with the praise written by Lama Tsongkhapa, it’s recitation is very powerful.

There are other forms of Saraswati with Tibetan Buddhism, even within the Gelug tradition. Each of these forms will have their own mantra and practice. The form prevalent within the Gelug tradition however is the white, two-armed form as this is the form and mantra that Lama Tsongkhapa relied upon. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Dr.Dewan

Thank you respected pastor I was waiting for your reply and it came on time. I will be doing as per your instruction hopefully everything will be alright. Tashi Deleg

Reply by pastor

Dear Dr. Dewan,

We are here to help as much as we can. The practice is very beneficial but please remember that the key to get the results is consistency. It’s only through consistency that we can make a strong connection with Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden to allow their energies to really help us in what we need. I hope this helps. And do keep us informed of how things are going and if you need help with anything else. Thank you.

Question asked by Le Nhat Khang

Tashi Deleg Pastors!
I have some question about Guan Gong proctector or Kwan Lo ye according to Gelugpa traditions.
i have been read that Master Changkya Rolpai Dorje and Master Palden yeshe have composed prayers and invocations to Him and furthermore, Master Palden Yeshe compare Him same-mind with Protector Begtse.
I would to ask that do you have more informations about Guan Gong proctector from Tsem Rinpoche?
A Drala Protector was promote by Highly Masters like Master Rolpai Dorje that have strong relation with some regions same as China and Vietnam.
Thank You so much.

Reply by pastor

Dear Le Nhat Khang,

Thank you for your question. Yes, we are aware that some masters have promoted Guan Gong as a Dharma Protector. Unfortunately, we do not have any other information about this. Tsem Rinpoche promoted Dharma Protector practice too. But this was primarily in relation to the Dharma Protectors Dorje Shugden and Setrap as can be found on this website, as well as some others but no in as much detail. Sorry we cannot be of more help to you on this matter.

Question asked by ray

hello pastor,
recently ive been reading up on dorje shugden lately and i came across his article about his mandala. but towards the end of the article i noticed a green form of dorje shugden that is holding the same items as trakze but is riding on a tiger, and not much information was provided on this special form of dorje shugden. may i know more about this form? does he have his own mantra? thank you

Reply by pastor

Dear Ray,

Thank you for your question. Yes, I know the form you are referring to. It’s really quite a fierce and powerful depiction. Unfortunately, here are Kechara we don’t have that much information in regards to that particular form of Dorje Shugden as it’s not one of the forms that we practice. The image you are referring to was given to Tsem Rinpoche by Gangchen Rinpoche.

Gangchen Rinpoche’s centre will have more information about this particular form of Dorje Shugden, you can check out their website for contact details here: https://ngalso.org/

Thank you.

Question asked by Jason

If I am trying to engage jn dharma practice for the benefit of my parents which bodhisattva would be better? White tara, ushnisha Vijaya, amitayus or medicine buddha?

Reply by pastor

Dear Jason,

Thank you for your question. I am so happy to read that you wish to benefit your parents through Dharma practice. Either White Tara, Ushnisha Vijaya, Amitayus and Medicine Buddha as are all tremendously beneficial for healing and long life. You can choose to practice whichever of these that you like or that your parents have an attraction towards.

You should get an image of the deity, whether a statue, picture, tsa-tsa, thangka, etc. Set up an altar, with at least 8 water offering bowls. Offer water daily and engage in the prayers and mantras of the deity. Once you have finished, dedicate the merits that you generate to your parents. This will be excellent. You can offer other items, such as incense, food, lights, etc, if you wish. On the parent’s birthday, make extra effort to offer more items to the Buddhas to generate merit and dedicate for their long life, health, peace of mind, etc. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Dr.Dewan

Respected pastor, I have been going through a tough time in my life. I just lost love of my life who broke up with me and on the ohter hand facing many obstacles in my career. I am born to a hinayana buddhist family but recently I came through tibetan vajrayana buddhism and learning a lot from internet about all kinds of prayer and sadhana not only to solve my problem but also to learn about enlightenment. But at this situation I can't think what would be the best thing to do to solve my problem with relationship and career. Could you please suggest me any prayer or sadhana which can be done to fix my problem. I am in a critical situation looking for solution everywhere. Please help me. Namo Buddhay.

Reply by pastor

Dear Dr. Dewan,

Thank you for your question. We would very much recommend the daily joint sadhana of Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden. This is available here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/diamond-path

You can find out more about the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsongkapas-daily-practice-video-commentary.html

and more about Dorje Shugden here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/beginners-introduction-to-dorje-shugden.html

This combined practice is very effective. Lama Tsongkhapa can help us deal with life’s situations mentally, while Dorje Shugden’s practice removes obstacles in our lives and provides conducive conditions. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Anonymous.

Hello pastors can a Mahayana Buddhist incorporate Tibetan practices recommended by Tsem Rinpoche? Like vajrasavatta practice and Dharma protector practises. Our grand master permits us to incorporate any Buddhists teachings. I just wanted to know if Tsem Rinpoche allowed Buddhists of other schools to adopt some of his teachings.

Reply by pastor

Dear Anonymous,

If your own teacher has given you permission to include Tibetan Buddhist practices, then you may. Anyone can practice the methods on this site as shared by Tsem Rinpoche. Yes, Vajrasattva practice and Dharma Protector practice will be a good addition to your normal prayers.

Something that we often forget is that Tibetan Buddhism or the Vajrayana tradition is actually a part of the Mahayana tradition. So, even though you incorporate these deity practices, you must practice the Dharma taught by your teacher very well – developing compassion and wisdom, becoming a better person and transforming the mind. These the are the core of all Mahayana teachings. We should live and strive in these, and then our deity practices will be more beneficial. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Luke

Hi pastors thankyou for your response on my question about Protector practices. As a follow up question I want to practice Palden Lhamo as my protector so when I'm going through the Diamond path book do I begin the practice of Palden Lhamo after dissolving Je Rinpoche into ourselves which is the final section of the Guru Yoga of Tsongkhapa I think.
I'm glad Rinpoche allowed us to practice these three protectors, I personally have a strong affinity to feminine Buddha's and protectors perhaps it's my karma or previous lives😊

Reply by pastor

Dear Luke,

Yes, finish the Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa completely, including the dissolution. Then in the Diamond Path, when you start the invocation to Dorje Shugden, instead that is the point when you should start the practice of Palden Lhamo.

Make sure to practice Palden Lhamo well and strongly. She will help you a lot. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Yan

Hello
9 years ago I was officially initiated into Chinese Buddhism Chan. With the time I become more attracted to Tibetan Buddhist Tradition.
I would like to ask if I have to again pass through Initiation (to take refuge in the Three Jewels) or I simply can “switch” my Buddhist practice and life into Tibetan Tradition?

Reply by pastor

Dear Yan,

If you have taken Refuge, in any Buddhist tradition, it is not necessary to re-take Refuge again if you start practicing another Tradition. However, many people do take Refuge again to re-affirm their faith, or to create a strong connection with their teacher.

However, since you have already taken Refuge under the Chan tradition, according to Buddhist practice, you must explain to the master that you took Refuge under that you are more drawn to Tibetan Buddhism and you would like to practice it.

Tibetan Buddhism stressed Guru Devotion, and as you have already taken Refuge you have made a connection with the mater that bestowed Refuge. If you are really sure that you want to practice Tibetan Buddhism, you should explain your reasons to the master that you took Refuge from. They may have some advice for you in order to proceed on your spiritual path. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Mabo

Hello !

I'm finishing today a 100 000 Mani mantra retreat with Self generation tantra of Avalokiteshvara. I've done this retreat all by myself at home and would like to know if I need to do something special to close the retreat ? I've heard about fire puja and I don't know how to do this or find the ressources to do it. Can you help me on how to close a Chenrezi retreat ?
Thanks a lot. Be blessed.

Reply by pastor

Dear Mabo,

Please contact the teacher who bestowed the Avalokiteshvara initiation, or their centre. They will be able to guide you on this matter. Usually, when initiation is given the teacher will also give certain requirements so they will be able to help you better on this matter. Depending on the form of Chenrezig and the lineage you received the requirements are different, this also cover a concluding fire puja if necessary for your particular practice. You will need the help of a qualified master to engage in the fire puja. Thank you.

Question asked by Marcus Foo

Hi Pastors,

I have a question, I’ve formally considered taking Refuge and undertaking on the 10 Refuge Vows and Commitments very soon. I’m not in Malaysia so may I take it at my desk altar on any day? Or on Lama Tsongkhapa’s day? I was planning to take it soon before renewing it on Lama Tsongkhapa’s Day. Also, in regards to one of the commitments being to offer what we eat and drink to the Three Jewels, what happened if we are dining outside etc? Thank you Pastors for your kindness.

Reply by pastor

Dear Marcus Foo,

Yes, if you cannot take Refuge in person, then it is perfectly fine and encouraged for you to take Refuge in front of your own altar. Refuge is taken from the heart, wherever you are. You should read the sections of the Lamrim in regards to Refuge and how to do it. The text we use in Kechara is known as Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, available here if you need a copy: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/lamrim-liberation-in-the-palm-of-your-hand.

At Kechara, our Pastors can help guide you through Taking Refuge online. You can take it in general, or specifically Take Refuge under Tsem Rinpoche and create a strong bond with Rinpoche in that manner. Tsem Rinpoche himself gave teachings to the Pastors on how to do this before he passed into Parinirvana. If you are in interested, please email care@kechara.com.

In regards to offering what we eat or drink to the Three Jewels when you are outside, you recite any food offering prayer before you begin eating or drinking. Visualise that the Three Jewels have received and accepted your offering. It is not necessary for you to separate out the food, just recite over your meal and then eat. I’ve included two food offering prayers below, you can use either one. I hope this helps.

Food Offering Prayer to Lama Tsongkhapa:

OM AH HUM (3x to purify the food)

“GANGCHEN SHING TAI SOLJE TSONGKHAPA
NGOTOB RIGPAI WANGCHUNG GYALTSAB JE
DONGA TENPAI DAGPO KHEDRUB JE
GYALWA YABSE SUNLA CHOPA BUL”

“Within the Snowy Land is the chariot leader Tsongkhapa
One who has power & great attainments Gyaltsabje
Master & holder of Sutra and Tantra Kedrup-Je
To the Exalted Enlightened Three Father and Sons, I offer this.”

Food Offering Prayer to Dorje Shugden:

OM AH HUM (3x to purify the food)

GANGSHIG DRENPA TSAMGYI CHINANGI
BARCHE KUNSEL LESHEY TRINLEY NAM
TSOLDZE GYALCHEN SHUGDEN RIG NA TSEY
TENSUNG KORDANG CHELA CHO PAR BUL

All the obstacles from within and without,
Completely you dispel and make things clear and fulfil activites,
To the Five Families of Dorje Shugden,
Your great entourage and assistants I offer this.

Question asked by Luke

Hello pastors for someone who doesn't have tantric initation can I still use the bell and damaru during Dorje Shugden Puja with the intention of offering these to the Buddha's. I heard Rinpoche say that it is possible to do so in these times as it's not so strict anymore. If you could elaborate further that would be great thankyou.

Reply by pastor

Dear Luke,

Traditionally, the vajra and bell was only used by those who had received tantric initiation. However, these days we can use them to create the causes to receive such an appropriate initiation in the future. They are traditionally not used during one’s sadhana, but if you are learning how to use them, you can. Once you learn how to use them, they should only be used during pujas or retreats.

In our tradition we are quite strict about their use, and this is because of our emphasis on humility. Therefore, even if you are learning how to use them, you should not do so in front of others, showing them you are learning or using them, or use them when the sound they create disturbs others we are with, living with, or our neighbours. I hope this helps.

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Meet the Pastors

Serving the community. Tirelessly

Combining the responsibilities of the ordained and the appearance of a layperson, pastors are the connection between the sangha and the everyday practitioner. They are ordinary people who have taken an extraordinary step in dedicating their lives towards sharing the Buddhist tradition. As laypeople holding vows, pastors will make the Dharma accessible to more people, giving them guidance and sharing knowledge. The pastors are usually present at Kechara House and available for consultation anytime. For more information, contact house@kechara.com.

Pastor Chia (sangha to be)

As a pastor, Chia will dedicate his life to befitting others through spreading the works of Tsem Rinpoche and Dharma to many people, through the use of pujas, rituals, counseling and sharing of his knowledge.

Ordained as a Pastor in 2011, Chia Song Peng has had a rich and varied Dharma career. He has held a core position with the Kechara Paradise retail outlets, served as a personal attendant to Tsem Rinpoche, embarked on various pilgrimages and received initiations into higher yoga tantric practices. He is accomplished in many pujas and has a deep understanding of the Dharma.

As a pastor, Chia has dedicated his life to befitting others through spreading the works of Tsem Rinpoche and Dharma to many people, through the use of pujas, rituals, counseling and sharing of his knowledge.

When Chia first met Tsem Rinpoche, he was asked if he wanted to become a monk, however even though this was his aspiration he informed Tsem Rinpoche that he would do so at a later date. For Chia, as he has is already in the Dharma full-time, it would be best if he became ordained. Tsem Rinpoche has reminded Chia from time to time to work towards becoming a monk and he promised that he would do so in the future.

Kechara began from nothing to become a growing Dharma organisation with major projects such as Kechara Forest Retreat, so Chia thinks that this is the perfect time to become ordained as a monk. Recently Tsem Rinpoche asked Chia again if he would like to be ordained, this time Chia said yes.

Pastor Khong Jean Ai (sangha to be)

Jean Ai wishes to become a vessel that holds the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa to benefit future generations, inspiring others to live by the Buddha’s teachings.

Jean Ai met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche as a young child and through her parents' involvement with Kechara over the years, she has never known a life without His Eminence. Jean Ai was a regular volunteer of Tsem Ladrang during her childhood and teenage years. After graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Warwick in the UK and working at the London Probation Service, she returned to Kuala Lumpur to join Tsem Ladrang's e-division. There she managed kechara.com, responsible for the weekly Kechara e-newsletter, including content generation and editing. Since then she has joined His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s writing team, responsible for executing Rinpoche’s personal instructions and managing his correspondence.

Having visited a nunnery in India in 2004, Jean Ai remembers noticing how happy and purposeful everyone was. She had a feeling of familiarity and the sight of the robes comforted her. Immediately, Jean Ai messaged her mother who told her to ask Rinpoche’s advice. Rinpoche told her to complete her secular education so that when she taught the Dharma her words would carry the credibility and weight of a university degree, something she completed with the motivation that some day she wanted to become a nun.

Through her ordination as a nun, Jean Ai wishes to become a vessel that holds the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa to benefit future generations, inspiring others to live by the Buddha’s teachings. Through this she hopes to repay the kindness of her parents and her Guru. Above all she wants to abide in a state free of suffering, and she wants this for others as well.

Pastor Shin Tan (sangha to be)

For Shin, this is a great step forward to being fully committed to the cause of others and repaying others’ kindness through sharing the Dharma with others.

Before joining Kechara, Shin worked as a lecturer and provider of content and e-learning content solutions for various start-ups. Whilst providing training to educators teaching students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) at various colleges, she was invited to attend a Dharma talk given by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche at Kechara House. This event rekindled her interest in Tibetan Buddhism, as she recalled the joy of accompanying her parents to teachings as a teenager.

Joining Kechara Media & Publications in 2006 as a volunteer, Shin assumed a full time position there as a Marketing Executive, with the aim of making His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings available to more people around the world. Shin is now a member of the Tsem Ladrang Team, who takes care of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s secular matters, enabling Rinpoche to focus on teaching the holy Dharma.

Shin states that when she decided to join Kechara full time, she had already decided to be of some benefit to others and spend the rest of her life doing only that. Working closely with His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, seeing his tireless effort in helping others and spreading the Buddhadharma through the Gaden tradition despite tremendous challenges has made her realise that the next logical step is to become ordained as she has the opportune conditions to study with her Guru. For Shin this is also a great step forward to being fully committed to the cause of others and repaying others’ kindness through sharing the Dharma with others.

Pastor Adeline Woon (sangha to be)

Since finding her spiritual home here in Kechara, Adeline has made dharma work her life’s mission and wishes to dedicate herself fully towards the benefit of others.

Adeline stumbled across His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche's blog towards the end of 2010 and has been following his blog and Facebook page ever since. Since graduating from Dharma Drum Buddhist College Taiwan with a Masters of Arts in Religious Studies in July 2012, she returned to Malaysia and joined Kechara as a Senior Education Executive. Adeline was attracted by His Eminence’s straightforwardness and impressed at Kechara's growth under his guidance. To Adeline, His Eminence is someone who walks the talk, keeps his promises and sincerely cares for others displaying an excellent example of guru devotion, qualities that she seeks to develop herself.

Since finding her spiritual home here in Kechara, Adeline has made dharma work her life’s mission. It was in May 2013 that she officially requested His Eminence for ordination as a nun to dedicate her life fully for the dharma. According to Adeline, become ordained means that she is being true to her calling to live according to the dharma and be of benefit to others.

This however can only be achieved by meeting and studying under her root Guru. Adeline has been fortunate enough to have met with hers - His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche.

Pastor Niral Patel (sangha to be)

It is Niral’s motivation for full ordination to better himself, learn the teachings of our lineage in order to preserve them for future generations. He wishes to benefit others, just as he has benefited and is still benefiting from Tsem Rinpoche’s explanation of the Dharma.

Niral was born and raised in the UK, having graduated with a BA in Anthropology, he was working as a Financial Administrator for a Serviced Apartment & Hotel company as well as a Management Services company before stumbling across His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s Youtube channel, entirelyby accident. It was through His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings that he began to understand the importance of practicing the Dharma, in order to benefit himself and others around him.

Having been in contact with one of Tsem Rinpoche’s long time students in the UK, he was encouraged to visit Kechara in late 2012 for a 10 day visit. At the end of the visit Tsem Rinpoche requested Niral to come to work at Kechara, to which he agreed.

Niral moved to Malaysia in February 2013 to work as an education coordinator at Kechara House, assisting the Education Division in the creation and implementation of the new education syllabus, teaching teenagers during the Kechara Sunday Dharma School. Ever since meeting Tsem Rinpoche, he has always been encouraged by Tsem Rinpoche to do more Dharma work and strive to better himself. It is with that in mind, that Niral has requested monastic ordination.

Pastor Tan Gim Lee (sangha to be)

Gim Lee’s main focus is to guide and help anyone who steps through Kechara’s doors through Dharma sharing, counselling, performing pujas and other Buddhist services. She wishes to repay Rinpoche’s kindness by spreading Lama Tsongkhapa’s holy teachings and inspiring others on the spiritual path.

She discovered Kechara by chance in 2006 and started to participate Kechara's activities almost immediately especially the retreat to collect 10 million Migtsema recitations. In April 2006, when Gim Lee met H.E. Tsem Rinpoche and first listened to his teachings, she wept uncontrollably. Though she could not understand it at the time, she had finally found her perfect teacher. She is especially touched by Tsem Rinpoche's compassionate method of teaching by setting his own examples.

Having joined as a staff of Kechara House responsible for housekeeping in 2009, Gim Lee is now one of Kechara House's Front Desk Managers predominantly based in the retreat centre in Bentong, Pahang. She also teaches the Sunday Dharma Class and moderates Dharma discussions on Tsem Rinpoche's blog chat.

The many teachings she has received from Tsem Rinpoche have changed her priorities in life. She found answers to her questions about the purpose of life, and she has realised that the way to overcome the sufferings of pain and anger is by following the path of compassion and wisdom as taught by Lord Buddha. These realisations have led to her request to be ordained as a Sangha member.

As pastor now, and later as a Buddhist nun, Gim Lee's main focus is to guide and help anyone who steps through Kechara's doors through Dharma sharing, counselling, performing pujas and other Buddhist services. She wishes to repay Rinpoche's kindness by spreading Lama Tsongkhapa's holy teachings and inspiring others on the spiritual path.

Pastor Loh Seng Piow (sangha to be)

Loh Seng Piow developed a strong wish to help Rinpoche in spreading the Dharma to the world. With that determination, Loh Seng Piow chose not to pursue his PhD degree in Cambridge University (for which he had been offered a place), resigned from his research job, and joined Tsem Rinpoche as full-time Dharma worker, and has never looked back since.

Back in 2001, Loh Seng Piow had no inkling of just how involved in Dharma he would become. As a Masters degree-holder in Engineering, Loh Seng Piow was working as a research engineer in Singapore when he met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche. Rinpoche’s talk left a strong impression on him and after a few encounters with Rinpoche, Loh Seng Piow started developing websites for Rinpoche and Kechara.

Loh Seng Piow was trained in science, but soon realised that there were many questions that science could not answer. At the same time, he also felt that science and technology are not the solution to human problems, as humans are much better off compared to thousands years ago, yet the problems in this world are still the same, if not more, and we do not seem to be happier than our ancestors.

Loh Seng Piow soon realised that the Dharma is the ultimate solution to human problems, and that the methods used by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche are very suitable for this modern era. Loh Seng Piow developed a strong wish to help Rinpoche in spreading the Dharma to the world. With that determination, Loh Seng Piow chose not to pursue his PhD degree in Cambridge University (for which he had been offered a place), resigned from his research job, and joined Tsem Rinpoche as full-time Dharma worker, and has never looked back since.

Meeting Rinpoche was a very refreshing experience for Loh Seng Piow, as he never knew Dharma could be so unconventional yet maintain its essence. As Rinpoche’s personal attendant, Loh Seng Piow has had many incredible moments with Rinpoche and considers himself extremely fortunate because he sees real Dharma in action, both on and off the throne. It challenges him to practice Dharma 24/7. In this way, Rinpoche has blown away his old and persistent way of thinking, which was very much focused on the outer rituals of Dharma.

Having seen that Tsem Rinpoche truly embodies what he teaches, Loh Seng Piow is convinced beyond doubt that it is possible to develop our minds to a higher state, and ultimately achieving enlightenment. All these factors have propelled Loh Seng Piow to take a step further in his Dharma career to become ordained as a pastor in order to be even more effective in sharing and disseminating the Dharma to benefit others.

Pastor Yek Yee

Naturally an introvert, Yek Yee has transformed what was once her weakness into her strength; making what was once impossible now eminently possible.

Independence was forced upon Kok Yek Yee from the tender age of nine, when she had to juggle between work and school to make ends meet. Always the introvert, Yek Yee had few friends and had difficulty expressing herself. So it was unexpected when she chose a career in journalism.

Yek Yee excelled as an award-winning reporter with Guang Ming Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau. Her articles garnered her a fanbase, and in writing, she found an outlet for the thoughts and feelings that she could not verbalise. However, despite her success, Yek Yee was not satisfied. Temporary happiness was not what she was looking for – success, money, relationships, or fame was not the key.

In her search for happiness, Yek Yee met H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, who told her “don’t retaliate with your speech, but use your power of writing to express yourself”. This led her to join Kechara Media & Publications as a writer; subsequently she was appointed Senior Editor as well as a Liaison to His Eminence.

Yek Yee now holds a core role in Kechara Care, giving advice, tours, counseling and teachings to whoever walks through their doors. Through courage and determination, she has transformed what was once her weakness into her strength; making what was once impossible now eminently possible.

As a Pastor, her patience and open-mindedness developed through her journey with Kechara will bring comfort and solace, and her new-found ability to nurture and teach others will bring hope to many.

Pastor Lanse Chiah

Having been a Pastor for a year, Lanse wishes to continue with her integral duties by renewing her vows again.

Lanse graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Jinan University in Guangzhou, China in 1999 and became a part-time lecturer for several years, teaching western medicine in a Traditional Chinese medical college in Kuala Lumpur.

For a long time, Lanse remained an atheist, subconsciously searching for a spiritual guru as she sought answers to questions she harboured in her mind, questions that had led her into a state of depression during her time at university. As such, she would often read philosophical books in her search for answers.

Lanse first came to know of Kechara in 2007, through her friend of over 10 years, Pastor Yek Yee. She was surprised to see a complete transformation in Pastor Yek Yee, whom she had always known as a non-spiritual person. The first book by Kechara that Lanse chanced upon was the Chinese version of Be Greedy. Naturally, Lanse was skeptical at first, thus she read the book in an attempt to find mistakes with the philosophy. However, she couldn’t find any and was left impressed by how logical the explanations in the book were.

In March 2009, Lanse joined Kechara Media & Publications (KMP) part-time to carry out Chinese translation and help with transcription. The following year, she contemplated upon whether to pursue a full-time medical or a Dharma career, finally deciding on the latter. Lanse came to realise that, although both careers share the same motivation of easing people’s sufferings, she felt that her work in Dharma could lead to a greater contribution for the sake of all sentient beings in a deeper, spiritual sense.

Having been a Pastor for a year, Lanse wishes to continue with her integral duties by renewing her vows again.

Pastor Han Nee

It was not until she witnessed how Rinpoche brought peace and comfort to her dying mother, that she realised she also wanted to touch others with the Dharma.

Lim Han Nee, a mother of two, is a retired secondary school principal. She retired in December 2000 after a 30-year career in education. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Education at Leicester University in the UK, at the end of 2001.

After gaining her master’s degree, Han Nee considered further options of embarking on a doctorate in education or spending her years in retirement, travelling and visiting family. At the same time, she was also in search of her spiritual path. She had begun exploring Theravadan and Chinese Mahayana Buddhism for answers to questions she had.

In December 2004, Han Nee attended a teaching retreat on the topic of the Lamrim and White Tara held by His Eminence Gelek Rinpoche. As the retreat proceeded, she found her questions were being answered. Then in June 2005, Han Nee was introduced to Kechara by her sister, where she met her spiritual guide, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, who has recently told her that she must go all the way in the Dharma for the benefit of others.

Han Nee had been a school guidance counsellor for nearly twenty years. However, it was not until she witnessed how Rinpoche brought peace and comfort to her dying mother, that she realised she also wanted to touch others with the Dharma.

A member of Kechara’s Puja Team, who conduct sponsored pujas in Shabten Khang, Han Nee is also a member of the Education Division with the portfolio of Content Development. Apart from this, Han Nee is also a member of the weekly Kechara Chat Time team.

Pastor David Lai

In 2014, with a sincere wish to benefit others, David decided to be ordained as a Buddhist pastor to continue serving the spiritual needs of the organisation.

David Lai has been a student of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche for over a decade now and was one of the founding members of Kechara. He joined Kechara as a full time staff in 2005 and has been working in various departments beginning with the Kechara Paradise outlets.

Right from the beginning, David had been advised by His Eminence to go into writing. Overcoming various hurdles, David finally began his literary career with the publication of his first book and autobiography, There’s No Way But Up in 2009. The book charts his spiritual journey from his childhood and culminates in the meeting with His Eminence.

The positive feedback from this book led him to write various other publications like Vajrayogini and Other Power Places in Nepal – a pilgrim’s guide of Nepal, Tales My Lama Told Me – a book on short stories and Conversations in Love – a book on relationships. These books continue to inspire and bring people onto the Dharma.

Besides writing, David has found his passion in sharing the Dharma since his earlier days working in the Kechara Paradise outlets. Over the years, David has received innumerable teachings from His Eminence, ranging from public teachings to personal instructions and advice. He is known to passionately share these teachings whenever he can and to whomever he meets. In 2014, with a sincere wish to benefit others, David decided to be ordained as a Buddhist pastor to continue serving the spiritual needs of the organisation.

Pastor Henry Ooi

Born in 1952 in Penang, Henry moved to Kuala Lumpur in search of work after he finished his Form Five studies in 1969. He worked at different types of jobs and it was when he was jobless in 1997/8 that he met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche at the house of his cousin, Ruby (now Dato’ Ruby Khong), when Rinpoche was giving a dharma teaching. At that teaching Henry was awed by how Rinpoche taught Dharma with simple yet profound explanations.

With the kind guidance, teachings and Dharma practices by Rinpoche including instruction to engage in their first spiritual retreat, Henry and his wife Angel started a small business that soon became profitable. A few years later after Kechara House Buddhist Association was founded, Rinpoche started to enrol students as liaisons and that was when Henry and Dato’ Ruby offered themselves. Later more students were elected as liaisons that saw the birth of Liaisons Council. The Liaisons Council is now known as the Board of Directors of which Henry is one of its members.

Currently Henry is the Project Director, overseeing the construction and completion of projects in the Kechara Forest Retreat. Prior to this appointment he was the Head of Department in Kechara Paradise retail outlets of which he served for about ten years. He still remains as its company director as well as director for most of the companies within Kechara. He served one term as vice president of Kechara House Buddhist Association from 2012 to 2103.

After following Rinpoche as a Dharma student for all these years, learning and practicing the Dharma, Henry knows the importance of the pastors’ role in Kechara founded by Rinpoche. He wants to become a pastor to serve Rinpoche, to serve Kechara, and to serve the public. As he aspires to be a monk as he grows older, being a pastor of Kechara will pave the way for his aspiration. Henry believes that as one gets older in life, one should have already prepared for the imminent, death. And what a beautiful death it will be, to die in Kechara Forest Retreat in a monk’s robes. This is the kind of death that Henry wants. But before the imminent death happens, Henry wants to continue working in Kechara Forest Retreat, serving the community and whoever comes into it in whatever way he can. And when he is not physically anymore to serve others, he will request instructions from Rinpoche to enter into retreats in Kechara Forest Retreat.

Pastor Patsy Gooi

All that Patsy wants now is to spend the rest of her life doing dharma work, dharma practices and being of benefit to others.

Formerly a full time housewife with plenty of free time, Patsy had the great fortune to visit Gaden Monastery and meet H.E. Tsem Rinpoche almost twenty years ago. That one week stay in the monastery changed her view of life. Prior to that, she had no spiritual inclinations but meeting Rinpoche stirred something inside her, and she realised that there was more to life than just eating, sleeping, shopping and having fun. Rinpoche’s approach to dharma was logical and practical but most importantly, he stressed that we should always focus out and work towards benefitting others. Rinpoche made dharma easy to understand and his advice was and still is, to “change inwardly, not outwardly.”

In 2009, after years of practicing and applying what she had learned from Rinpoche’s teachings, Patsy decided to set up a Kechara retail outlet in Penang to share the dharma with others. She knew that Rinpoche’s teachings were very applicable to the people of our time and that his activities would benefit others just as they had benefited her. She also wanted to repay the kindness of her Guru who had constantly helped and guided her. Today, Kechara Paradise Penang is not just a dharma shop but also organises puja sessions, animal liberation and dharma talks.

In 2010, again with Rinpoche’s blessings, Patsy set up the Kechara Soup Kitchen Activity Center in Penang. Saddened to see the plight of the homeless and urban poor on the streets, Patsy decided to practice “compassion through action” as taught by Rinpoche in the most active way she knows. Today, together with her team of volunteers, Patsy feeds the homeless and urban poor four times a week and provides basic food provisions to many hardcore poor families on a monthly basis.

All that Patsy wants now is to spend the rest of her life doing dharma work and dharma practices, and that she may be of benefit to others.

Pastor Albert Ratchaga

In 2008, Albert Ratchaga began working as a part timer in Kechara Paradise, but as he learned more about the works of Rinpoche and Kechara, Rinpoche’s kindness and compassion touched him deeply. He realised that his work gave his life more meaning and decided to join Kechara full time.

Through his work as a sales executive, Albert was able learn more Dharma from Rinpoche's teachings and use this wisdom to assist those who entered his store to overcome their problems, thus improving their lives.

Albert soon developed a deep wish to follow in Rinpoche’s footsteps and in 2016 was ordained as a Pastor to continue benefitting and serving others.

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Samfoonheei
Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:34 PM

Since those days in school , I have heard of these Bermuda Triangle. Will get exicted hearing interesting stories of the mysteries of these area. The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, is a region between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico in the North Atlantic Ocean. Over the past several centuries, more than 50 ships and 20 planes have disappeared in the area. Recording to some researchers that a parallel universe exists in the Bermuda Triangle region, causing a time or space warp that sucks the objects around it into a parallel universe. Interesting. The Bermuda Triangle, known for its mysterious disappearances. In recent years there have been several incidents in the Bermuda Triangle that have captured media attention. Interesting,ships and airplanes that seemed to have disappeared without a trace which has earned it the name ‘Devil’s Triangle. Since then nothing extraordinary has happened in the last 60 years. Some had mentioned that there are large deep ocean craters on the sea floor of the Bermuda Triangle. Could it be possible no one knows but there’s also others theory as well. Scientists still cannot solved these mysteries disappearance, were there the existing of aliens or something else.
Thank you Rinpoche and Cindy Hew for this great sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-mysterious-bermuda-triangle.html

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Samfoonheei
Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:33 PM

Visiting Dorje Shugden’s grotto in Kechara Forest Retreat is a must see place . A beautiful hugh statue of Dorje Shugden was installed ,Rinpoche also placed hundreds of Holy mantra stones, around Dorje Shugden grotto, for everyone to do circumambulation around Dorje Shugden. So as visitors could able to do candles offerings as well. We Malaysians are so fortunate to learn about Dorje Shugden if not beacause of Tsem Rinpoche. Dorje Shugden has tremendous power to help us helps us in whatever way we need in our resources and in our spiritual journey. He is an emanation of an enlightened being and that he manifested in a worldly form. As an emanation of Manjushri, Dorje Shugden has the ability to open our minds to universal wisdom.There’s so many benefits when we rely on Dorje Shugden sincerely. A wish-fulfilling Shrine that will help everyone regardless of race and religion.
Thank you Rinpoche .

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/a-wish-fulfilling-shrine.html

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Samfoonheei
Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:32 PM

Interesting blog .Chinese folklore features a rich variety of ghosts, monsters, and other supernatural creatures. According to traditional beliefs a ghost is the spirit form of a person who has died. Ghosts are typically malevolent and will cause harm to the living if provoked. Many Chinese folk beliefs about ghosts have been adopted into the mythologies. But centuries of physics research have found nothing like this exists, which is why physicists say ghosts can’t exist. And so far, there is no proof that any part of a person can continue on after death. Ghosts or spirits do exist in this world. There’s several myths still widely circulated even there’s a decrease in rituals and rites. Chinese communities all over the world use a variety of methods to protect themselves from ghosts, or whatever. Spirits and ghost are everywhere even day time its only we can’t see. As long as they are not disturbed ,its alright. Doing prayers and dedicated to them is the best choice. In Buddhism when we takes refuge in the Buddha, practises the Dharma and supports the Sangha, we are protected from many different types of spirit. Tibetan Buddhism is one of the most powerful to counter all forms of ghostly and spirit disturbances.
Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting blog.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-world-of-chinese-ghosts.html

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Samfoonheei
Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:31 PM

Anila Thupten Chonyid a nun and good friend of our Guru Tsem Rinpoche have left footprints in Tsem Rinpoche’s heart. A knowledgeable and humble nun that had sponsor Rinpoche for years studying and life as a monk in Gaden India. Anila had a huge powerful impact on Rinpoche. Tsem Rinpoche Bio Research Team had an apportunity to visit and interview this kind nun.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/anila-thupten-chonyid-carmen-kichikov.html

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Samfoonheei
Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:42 PM

The great master of sutra and tantra, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, a Gelug Lama was a strong practitioner of Dorje Shugden. He was also a disciple of the third Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. Famous as a sharp analyst and master of philosophical debate, as well as a Tantric practitioner. At a young age , he went to Lhasa studied effortlessly and became renowned as a powerful debater. Living a simple lifestyle with shabby robes, he was well known throughout the three great Gelug monasteries of central Tibet. As a master of philosophical debate who possessed an extraordinary memory and he became renowned for healing activities. He had inspired had many Western disciples throughout the West ,in Tibet and India and gave many empowerments and teachings. H.H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was an incredible Gelugpa master who returned to our world lifetime after lifetime to lead sentient beings out of samsara. Merely listening to his voice from the video is a blessing.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/kyabje-zong-rinpoches-advice-on-dorje-shugdens-practice?

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Samfoonheei
Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:28 PM

Reading this post again regarding this huge Buddha statue in Thimpu, Bhutan. Construction began in 2006, as in the post, it was completed only in 2015. The completed work is one of the largest Buddha Statue in the world located in the southern mountains of Bhutan. At 177 feet (54 m) this gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues which are made of bronze and gilded in gold. It has become a must-visit tourist destination in Thimphu Valley, Bhutan. Having a Huge Buddha Statue has benefited thousands of people just looking at it . Merely by looking is a blessing. Would love to visit this stunning Buddha statue to see for myself .
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/buddha-at-thimpu-bhutan.html

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Samfoonheei
Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:27 PM

Yading, Daocheng County is a county of western Sichuan Province, China. A visit to Daocheng Yading is worth visit. As it has the very beautiful lakes Milk Lake, Pearl Lake and Wuse Lake as well as the three holy mountains named Chenrezig, Jampayang and Chenadorje. Having a population of about 33 thousands where many of them are many Dorje Shugden lamas, geshes and Dorje Shugden practitioners in Yading. H.E. Gyara Rinpoche a reincarnation of a great master in the Drikung Kagyu lineage has been visiting different villages in Yading, giving and sharing Dharma teachings to thousands people there. Gyara Rinpoche an incumbent of Shar Gaden Monastery, India and had studied under H.E. Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche and many other erudite lamas. An erudite scholar, Gyara Rinpoche received many teachings, instructions, initiations, commentaries and empowerments of both Sutra and Tantra .As in the post Gyara Rinpoche gave Dorje Shugden’s life entrustment initiation to thousands monks and lay people in Yangting Dechen Ling Monastery. Other than the Dorje Shugden sogtae, Gyara Rinpoche also gave Lamrim teachings and Guhyasamaja initiation in Yangding Monastery. Looking at the people in those pictures tells all. Apart of that Gyara Rinpoche also gave a logical explanation of the Dorje Shugden controversy and the unlawful ban imposed by the CTA, to create awareness of the truth behind the Dorje Shugden controversy.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of a great Lama.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/gyara-rinpoche-gives-dorje-shugden-sogtae.html

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Samfoonheei
Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:24 PM

It was H E Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche that first recognised our Guru Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche as a tulku back in 1987. Lama Gangchen Tulku Rinpoche was an important Tibetan Italian lama of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He was the last generation of lamas from the ‘old Tibet’. At a young age he was recognised as the reincarnation of the lama healer Kachen Sapen. He was a direct disciple of the greatest lamas of the Gelugpa school of the twentieth century, such as Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, who taught him Tibetan medicine, healing methods and astrology. He worked tirelessly as a spiritual teacher and healer. He travelled tremendously throughout India, Nepal, Sikkim, Europe and finally settled in Italy. Lama Gangchen has travelled extensively ,providing healing and gave teachings worldwide. He has also led many pilgrimages to some of the most important holy places of different religious and spiritual denominations in the world. He founded numerous centres all over the world. Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche has worked tirelessly for many decades to promote world peace and had received many awards and recognitions for his work. Lama Gangchen will remain in the hearts of all those who met him as a teacher of great love and profound wisdom.
Years back our Guru Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche did sent students to Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche ’s centre in Albagnano, Italy with many offerings and updating projects of Kechara as well.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/respects-to-kyabje-gangchen-rinpoche.html

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Samfoonheei
Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:17 PM

nteresting read of how a common nomad boy became an Oracle Lama. Reading the biography of a selfless Dorje Shugden Oracle Lama again had me understand more. Venerable Choyang Kuten Lama became a renowned oracle, who had contributed greatly in Tibet’s history. Choyang Kuten Lama was a respected oracle for a manifestation of enlightened Dharma Protectors Dorje Shugden, and was told he would be very beneficial to beings in the future. During the Chinese invasion he remained in Tibet although the situation was tense, helping countless people escape safely to India. As the situation worsened in Tibet in 1959 Kuten Lama escaped life not only as an oracle, but also contributing in various ways. Giving the Tibetan community lengthy advice and even Dharma teachings. He also served his countrymen in difficult times in Tibet and in refugee camps in India regardless of the tradition or school of Tibetan Buddhism. He raised funds for monks’ quarters in many monasteries including Gaden, Drepung as well as other Nyingma and Sakya monasteries.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-selfless-dorje-shugden-oracle.html

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Samfoonheei
Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:15 PM

Awesome life’s story and legacy of Ondor Gegeen Zanabazar the first Jebtsundamba Khutuktu of the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia and his profound impact on Mongolian Buddhism. Zanabazar a man of all trades was a prodigious sculptor, painter, architect, poet, costume designer, scholar and linguist .He was a descendant of Chingis Khan, born into a prominent Oirot Mongol family. Considered to be a living reincarnation of one of the important earlier Buddhist leaders in Mongolia. Zanabazar showed signs of advanced intelligence, linguistic abilities, and religious devotion from an early age. He is much revered for his contributions to Buddhist learning and for his reforms of Mongolian Buddhism. He was best known for his intricate and elegant Buddhist sculptures. Viewed as one of Mongolia’s most prominent historical figures, celebrated for propagating Tibetan Buddhism throughout Mongolia to this day.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of the first high saint of Mongolia.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/zanabazar-the-first-high-saint-of-mongolia.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 03:00 PM

Due to the Dorje Shugden controversy many practitioners are still oppressed due to their choice of religion. Yet there are complaisant, and obliging people too who barely understand the situation, poorly informed of the issue and behave in a way they knew what’s going on regarding the ban on Dorje Shugden. There are many good bits of wisdom and worthy words in this article. Well-intentioned people make mistakes, lots of them. Mistakes must be expected and being held accountable for. Oppression will still exist no matter how compassionate sharing with others. If we are willing to risk making mistakes we can still do something. We must constantly try to find out ways to use our privilege to push forward the voice of the oppressed. Do not allow ourselves to be immobilized by lack of knowledge.
Thank you Rinpoche and Sarah for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/ten-counterproductive-behaviors-of-well-intentioned-people.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:58 PM

Inspiring read of Scott Neeson a most influential person in the movie industry,walked away from Hollywood to start a charity. Left everything he had built,been famous, wealthy and living a life of luxury for the sake of those children living in the slump in Cambodia. He decided to leave Hollywood behind and moved to Cambodia and founded Cambodian Children’s Fund . It was on a trip to Phnom Penh, Scott saw hundreds of children and their families living and working on the Steung Meanchey garbage dump, one of the most toxic environments. It was a moment that changed his life, helping thousands of vulnerable children and their families escape a world of forced labour, child trafficking and desperate poverty into safety and independence. From being a self-serving person, to an extremely giving person truly inspiring. Scott has been living in Phnom Penh where his journey still captivates, inspires and bewilders people from all over the world.
Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring post

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/from-hollywood-to-landfills.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:56 PM

Vairochana Shugden, pacifying form of Dorje Shugden is revered by many for his ability to purify one’s negative karma, pacify natural disasters and calamities. And is especially efficacious for overcoming illness and disease as well. Shize or Vairochana Shugden is the emanation of Dorje Shugden who embodies the enlightened activity of pacification. Shize’s practice is very effective in helping us to receive prophecies or develop clairvoyance. Shize’s practice is excellent for calming ourselves down and increasing our merits. His practice results in our minds becoming much happier and being alleviated from depressions. Wow we can also rely on Shize’s practice to overcome serious illnesses. It can also be engaged where the area, there are a lot of natural disasters. On the whole its practice has many benefits. When we do the practice correctly, with good motivation, Shize will bless and guide us.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great teachings on Shize who is a direct emanation of Dorje Shugden who is none other than the enlightened Manjushri.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/shize-a-practice-for-healing-and-long-life.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:55 PM

Interesting article. I never thought meditation can help oneself quit smoking without consumption of medication or drugs. According to an article in The Buddhist Review, not smoking is a result of developing calm and reducing clinging through authentic Dharma practice. Mindfulness-based interventions can help people learn to pay attention to and work with negative feelings, cravings, and other symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. By focusing on our breathing the mind becomes calm and single-pointed. Many are aware of the health risks and addictive properties of nicotine that are harmful. Buddhism is very effective to inspire transformation in people. Good read of how a Yale psychiatrist bringing together neuroscience and Buddhist practices to help people overcome their addictions. Thank you Dr. Judson for the great research work.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/quit-smoking-with-buddhist-way.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:52 PM

Trode-khangsar a 400 year old Dorje Shugden Temple in Lhasa, had me having great memories. Having a privileged to visit it in May 2019,with my Dharma brothers and sisters. It such a Holy Temple with great stories behind it . Located in Lhasa, that is over 300 years old which is dedicated to the controversial protector deity Dorje Shugden. The Temple is a Gelugpa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, built in the 17th century by the Fifth Dalai Lama. The Great 5th Dalai Lama composed a praise to Dorje Shugden and created a statue to honour and recognize him as a Dharma protector as apology. Trode Khangsar itself is now registered as a national heritage memorial. That’s awesome as more and more people will get to know about this Holy temple. Merely by looking at those fading murals and Holy statutes is a blessing for all who came to visit this Trode-khangsar. A place worth visiting.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/trode-khangsar-a-400-year-old-dorje-shugden-chapel-in-lhasa.html

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Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Videos

H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)

Hear the holy voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche giving advice on the practice of Dorje Shugden to those who had received the life-entrustment initiation. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche wanted to make sure those present received the maximum benefits from their practice, and that they kept their practice well.
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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche speaks on the History and Lineage of Dorje Shugden (With English Subtitles)

In Tibetan Buddhism, it is always said that whatever we practice must come from an enlightened source to be beneficial in our spiritual journey. As such in this video, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche shares with us the history and reincarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden to explain how great this Dharma protector is through the examples of his previous lives, showing us his powerful spiritual attainments.
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Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.

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ANIMAL QUOTES

"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"What makes us good humans is not how we abuse animals, but how much we allow them to live and be happy freely."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"We need another and wiser and perhaps a more mythical concept of animals.... We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complex than ours they moved finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth."

~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House

"Not eating animals is only unnatural when we are not used to it."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

SPIRITUAL QUOTES

“Meditating on Dorje Shugden while reciting his mantra will open the gateways to higher dimensions, blessings and protection.”

~ Tsem Rinpoche

“If one does the recitation of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer for even one month using one of the visualizations for great or clear or quick wisdom, one will definitely see development of that wisdom. It is proved by experience. There is no doubt that by doing the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga practice one can meet Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings from life to life. And furthermore, it gives one the opportunity to be born in the pure realm of Lama Tsongkhapa, Tushita, whenever death happens.”

~ Pabongkha Rinpoche

"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"If being me offends you, maybe I'm not the problem."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"The dharma is not easy to listen to… because some people take it as criticism. But Dharma should not be just feel good only for the moment but for deeper contemplations."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Whether we do work and suffer but for others or we do work and suffer for ourselves, either way we have to suffer. That is the nature of samsara. So let us suffer for others and then suffering has meaning."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification. Actually not doing dharma work is the real prison."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"His Holiness Zong Rinpoche stressed the need to continue to practice even when we come up against obstacles, and that we should continually review our progress. He stated that a happy, luxurious life was like a good dream, and that obstacles and difficulties were like a bad dream. We should give them no significance, but simply carry on working towards real, everlasting happiness."

~ Ngala ’ö-Dzin Tridral

"Things in samsara always go wrong. That's its nature. Don't be surprised."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

LIFE QUOTES

"I pity men who occupy themselves exclusively with the transitory in things and lose themselves in the study of what is perishable, since we are here for this very end-that we may make the perishable imperishable, which we can do only after we have learned how to approach both."

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Money amplifies negative characteristics and that can cause problems. To walk away from that was actually very easy. I didn't even consider it."

~ Angeline Francis Khoo

"I shall not commit the fashionable stupidity of regarding everything I cannot explain as a fraud."

~ Carl Jung

"There is a devil there is no doubt, but is he trying to get into us or trying to get out?"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"If you love someone, show it by being honest, respectful & honorable with them."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."

~ Henry David Thoreau

"If I can just be the way I am & you the way you are & we accept each other, world peace is near."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"I am Asian, you are some other beautiful color. Together we make diversity so beautiful."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Although outwardly we have so much, we have so many conveniences, inwardly we have become more unhappy, so, acquisition is not the secret to happiness. The more we get, the more we have, the more unhappy we become."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Before we experience any pain, we already had a fixed view of how things should be. When the experience we encounter contradicts our views, then the pain arises. The pain arises due to our fixed views not so much the experience itself. So the secret is changing the views. Re-educating ourselves on our views."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Love me or hate me, both are in my favor... If you love me, I'll always be in your heart... If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind."

~ William Shakespeare

"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous or honest."

~ Maya Angelou

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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. 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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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!

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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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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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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi

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December 4, 2024 01:04
Lhamu asked: I have been following this website and all the astrology seems to be true according birth date, however I am still in between of believing in existence of god. What I have in my mind is that we all the living being would vanish after our death and that’s making me feel bad. Would you able to explain me, what happen after death, will there be soul ? Thank you 🙏
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November 24, 2024 22:25
Kenny asked: Hello pastors! I have one questions about: Can i do daily simple prayers and recite Hayagriva mantra without empowerments? Thank you very much.
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November 21, 2024 12:02
Duy asked: Hi pastor Can you share to me some information about Marici. Can i recite her mantra?
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November 18, 2024 12:35
Ling Kan asked: Hi sir, is there anyway I can buy a prayer book for guanyim with English pinyin. Thank you
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November 16, 2024 19:03
Lee asked: Hello Pastor! I would like to ask about this verse in Kangso: KHYE PAR DAG GI RING NEY TEN PEY LHA DRAG TSEL CHEN PO TUNG WA DI RÖL LA SÖL WAR DZÖ LA NYIN TSHEN DÜ DRUG TU NAM ZHI’I THRIN LEY YEL WA MEY PAR DZÖ. Which's deity this verse told about? and do you have translate of this verse? Thank you.
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November 14, 2024 01:22
Om asked: Hello pastor, After a long time i am asking this question, hope you are doing well. Actually i am just a beginner to dharma practice, i do mantra recitations like mani, dolma and vajraguru mantras. After i complete 100 thousand recitations can i move on to next level. I used to do prostrations but had to discontinue as my parents got seriously ill. Now they are quite well and i want to continue my daily practices. I want to practice vajra satva along with the prostrations to clear my negative karma so that i would be reborn as a buddhist monk in next life. Thank you
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November 13, 2024 07:24
Om asked: Dear pasor, In my country everyone is believed to be from kagyupas, almost all. Maybe few nyingmapas. My question is Lama tshongkapa is from which lineage and dorji shuden as wel. I never heard of lama tshongkapa and dorji shugden before. we practice dolma and gururimpoche prayers and manis only. And we also make yearly offerings to our local deities. Is vajra guru mantra a wrathful.?
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November 1, 2024 01:14
Paulo Sérgio asked: Dear Pastors, Om Mani Padme Hum 🙏🏻 When we invite a statue into our homes, they are hollow. We know that they need to be filled and consecrated. Here on Tsem Rinpoche's website, I have seen prayers for consecrating statues, but I have not found the method for filling them. Is there a method that ordinary practitioners can use to fill the statues? Practitioners who live close to their sanghas probably find it easier to do this, but that is not my case. 2 - I read somewhere that the practice of White Tara encompasses the 4 classes of Tantra. In the Gelug school, are there practices of White Tara in Highest Yoga Tantra? 3- There is a prayer by Gyalwa Gendun Drub in honor of White Tara titled "A Gem to Increase Life and Wisdom." Do you have it in transliterated Tibetan that you can share? Thank you for answering my questions. May you be greatly blessed. 🙏🏻🤍
pastor answered: Dear Paulo Sérgio, Thank you for your question. 1. Our online store has small insertion kits available to help you fill your statues: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/products/diy-insertion-kit-for-statues On this page, scroll down to the section 'features' section, at the end of this section is a line that says 'Illustrated step-by-step guide' where there is a downloadable link to a PDF that outlines how to fill statues yourself. We also have loose mantras for insertion available here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/products/mantra-rolls-for-statues Then you can use the prayers on this page to consecrate the statue: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html 2. In regards to White Tara, as far as I am aware there are no White Tara practices that belong to the Highest Yoga Tantra class. The only form of Tara that belongs to the Highest Yoga Tantra class is known as Cittamani Tara. You read more about her here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/cittamani-tara.html 3. Unfortunately, we do not have a transliteration of the A Gem to Increase Life and Wisdom prayer at this time. We only have the English translation, which is available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/wp-content/uploads/prayers/AGemtoIncreaseLifeandWisdom.pdf I hope this helps. Thank you.
October 31, 2024 00:12
Seema Purohit asked: I have exam on 13 November. It is showing very bad day as per mawa. I am aged 41 and struggling. I failed 3 times. Can u suggest way to turn the tide. I am working hard but luck is never on my side.
pastor answered: Dear Seema Purohit, Thank you for your question. Astrological influences do not necessarily mean that things on that day will go bad. There are methods that we can use to overcome any negative influences and make those days very successful and productive. First since this has to do with exams, you should be practical about it, make sure that you know the exam material well, make sure that you eat properly before the exams, and make sure that you remain calm before and during the exam. If you know the material well, if you are too nervous then it may cause you issues during the exam. From the spiritual angle, you can make offerings on your altar before your exam. Actually, it would be good for you to make offerings on your altar daily from now until then, to generate merit so that your exam will be successful. You can also engage in Dorje Shugden's mantra - OM BENZA WIKKI BITANA SOHA. Dorje Shugden a Dharma Protector who helps us to overcome obstacles and be succesful. He is an emanation of Manjushri, who is the Buddha of Wisdom. So, his practice is especially powerful for things to do with study, exams, etc. You can read more about Dorje Shugden here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/beginners-introduction-to-dorje-shugden.html Hope this helps. And you have our prayers for success in your exams.
October 29, 2024 04:06
Nelson asked: Tashi Delek Pastors! I have some questions about some things that may pastors help me understand: Today, I receive some gifts from a Dharma Friends that four small bags during his visit trips to Tibet: Tamdrin Dudtsi Mendrup or Hayagriva Holy Nectar Pills from Sera Ngakpa Tretsang. Mani Rilbu or Mani Blessing Pills from Drashi Gonkhang. Dorje Shugden Rilbu or Dorje Shugden blessing pills from Sampheling in Tibet. Kagye Drupchen holy nectar pills from Mindroling Monastery. What's is different between these three holy pills? How i should use or supply better these pills for anyone or my self? What's meanings of these pills and benefits of this? Thank you so much.
pastor answered: Dear Nelson, You have received some very powerful and blessed holy pills from your friend. In general, all the pills are made from dried crushed herbs and holy items and then consecrated during long pujas, dedicated to a particular deity to imbue them with certain energies. Here is a little bit of information about them: Tamdrin Dudtsi Mendup - these pills are made from holy nectar and consecrated using the practice of Hayagriva, who is a wrathful emanation of Chenrezig (the Buddha of Compassion). Generally, any blessed item using the practice of Hayagriva is good for protection from spirits and nagas, negative forces or energies, etc. They are also good for healing illness and diseases, especially effective for any type of skin disease. Mendup pills are also specifically made for healing physical illnesses. Sera Ngakpa Dratsang is the tantric college of Sera Monastery in Tibet, where they learn and practice the different types of tantric systems within the Gelug lineage. Mani Rilbu - these are pills blessed with the energies of Chenrezig using the Mani mantra - OM MANI PEME HUNG. They are great for general healing and well-being and are very potent sources of the compassionate energies of the Buddha. Drashi Gonkhang is a protector chapel dedicated to Drashi Lhamo who is a form of Palden Lhamo. This chapel is affliated with Sera Monasery which is of the Gelug lineage. You can read more about Drashi Lhamo here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/drashi-lhamo-the-protectress-with-the-rolled-out-tongue.html Dorje Shugden Rilbu - are pills blessed with the energies of Dorje Shugden. They are are excellent for providing protection and swift assistance to overcome worldly and spiritual obstacles. Sampheling Monastery also belongs to the Gelug tradition and the Sangha there are known to be very strong practitioners of Dorje Shugden. It is also considered to be the home monastery of one the most important incarnation lineages within the Gelugpa tradition - the line of Trijang Rinpoches. Kagye Drupchen holy nectar pills - these are pills made from blessed nectar and consecrated using the Kagye practice, which is a practice incorporating eight different tantric deities. Mindrolling is also one of the most famous Nyingma lineage monasteries. It is one of the six Mother Monasteries of that lineage. I do not know much about the benefits of this rilbu as we practice the Gelug tradition in Kechara, and this practice belongs to the Nyingma tradition. While certain practices are shared in common throughout all traditions, the Gelug lineage does not have this particular practice. Here is some general advice of what you can do with the pills: > Insert into Buddha statues and stupas at the appropriate level to increase their blessings and positive potential. It’s said that if one has very good samaya with the guru, the holy rilbus placed in a stupa will miraculously multiply and grow. > Place a holy rilbu in your water bottle and drink throughout the day for general protection, healing and blessings. The water can be topped up daily until the pill has completely dissolved. > In times of need, a rilbu can be consumed on its own. Swallow it whole with water, or crush into powder and consume with water. > Dissolve in bathing water to relieve skin problems and for general protection. > Place in the mouth of a dying person or animal to help them pass on peacefully. > Place in the mouth of a deceased person or animal to help them take a better rebirth. The pills should be store in a cool, dry and respectful place when not using them, otherwise they might go bad depending on the climate where you live. I hope this helps. Thank you.
October 27, 2024 01:17
Sayalbajracharya asked: Is it ok not to visualize the blue pipe in guruyoga of tsongkapa? Cause i usually think when he decends and eventually stops at the crown and dissolves when i request to further to sit at my heart i dont visualize the pipe cause it seem bit confusing to me .when he stops in middle i just think he reached the top of my crown and start the prayer. is it ok?
pastor answered: Dear Sayalbajracharya, The dissolution of Lama Tsongkhapa, via the central channel into your heart is actually an integral part of the Guru Yoga practice. The reason being, is that when you engage in Guru Yoga, you want the guru to come and reside in your heart, and merge with your mind. It is the method in which we gain his blessings in order to transform our mind. That being said, visualisation can be difficult. So, don't worry, at that part just think strongly that he has entered your heart and merged with your mind, and that you have gained his blessing. You will still gain his blessings. However, as you practice more and over time, you can slow add in the visualisation once you are more comfortable with. I hope this helps. Thank you.
October 18, 2024 00:55
Thorim asked: Hello dear Pastors, Is there a mantra / visualisation specific to help to sleep? I try Bhaiṣajyaguru before going to sleep but it doesn't work for that Thanks :)
pastor answered: Dear Thorim, Thanks for your question. Getting good sleep is very important. Medicine Buddha mantra is good for this, but should be recited very softly and slowly. Perhaps you are chanting too fast. You can try using it again to sleep, but focus on the sound of the mantra that you are making while you recite. Another mantra you can try is Dorje Shugden's mantra. Many people have tried it when their sleep is disturbed and it helps. Another thing you can try is breathing meditation or even Nine-Round Breathing before you sleep, you can learn more here: https://www.kechara.com/how-to-practise-nine-round-breathing-meditation/ You can also read and try the methods on this article. Tsem Rinpoche advised this for students who had trouble sleeping as the general advice was very good and people found it really helpful https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/10-sleep-mistakes-and-their-solutions.html There are tecnhiques and visualisations used during sleep, but those are actually meditational techniques unique to higher tantric practice. They are not specifically for being able to get to sleep or having sound sleep, etc. I hope this helps.
October 17, 2024 00:01
Lisa asked: Hello Pastors i have one question about Sangsol offering: In this article under here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/stories-from-a-chela-incense-offering-that-saves-lives Which's part of the sangsol prayer that Rinpoche repeat many time la? I'm living in one small apartment without balcony and therefore, i can not done sangsol outdoor according to traditional sangsol ritual. Can i do sangsol offering at the altar or near to the wwindow? Does sangsol offering can help us purify our obstacles or negative karma? How we can do this? Do we need certain visualization for this purify our negative karma during we are offering sang? Thank you so much
pastor answered: Dear Lisa, Thank you for your question. 1) If you want to repeat the prayer, then you repeat the section from the second "HUM" up to just before "KI KI SO SO, LHA GYEL LO!". The whole prayer is usually only done once, but if you can repeat that section multiple times if you would like. 2) Sangsol is traditionally done outside, but since you live in an apartment, you can offer the sang near your window. If you do at your altar, there will be too much smoke in your apartment. Sangsol is an offering, not a cleansing of your space using smoke. If you want to do a cleansing sang, you can find out how to do that here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/stories-from-a-chela-cleansing-sang-visualisations and you can see a video on how to do it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swIkQ6mgYro 3) The Sangsol to Dorje Shugden is an offering and request for the Protector's assistance. It's usually done when in need to request for Dorje Shugden's help, for safety, removing obstacles, etc. The prayer helps to clear the negative effects of karma that is manifesting and causing obstacles or negative situations in our life, as well as providing protection from obstacles and negativities. This all comes from the merits generated from actually making the smoke offering and reciting the prayer. You don't need to do anything else specifically for this to happen. 4) The full visualisation for the prayer can only be done by those with tantric initiation. In general however, you can visualise Dorje Shugden (and if you can his retinue) in space in front of you. As you make the offering, he is very pleased. Then think strongly that he is helping you overcoming your specific obstacle or protecting you in general. Hope this helps. Thank you.

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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

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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.

7 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

8 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

8 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.

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