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 Pseudonimo

Dear H.E. Tsem Rinpoche:
I would like to found a family and pass an opposition (I am a doctor). The exam is in February. But I have no strength, I feel out of place because of my past. Please, could you pray for me. Thanks from my heart. I just have faith. Om shanti

Reply by pastor

Dear Pseudonimo,

Thank you for your post. This section is actually answered by the Kechara Pastors. I would advise that you engage in the practice of the Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa. This practice can help to calm your mind in preparation for your exams. Here a link to the commentary by His Eminence 25th Tsem Rinpoche: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsongkapas-daily-practice-video-commentary.html

This practice also invokes upon the energies of Manjushri which is very good for those studying and taking exams.

You can add prayers to Dorje Shugden after the Guru Yoga to help eliminate any obstacles in your path. I would suggest adding the Invocation, Serkym, Mantra and Praise to Dorje Shugden. If you would like there is a Daily Sadhana of the Guru Yoga and Dorje Shugden, available here: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/diamond-path

Question asked by mervin

Dear Tsem Rinpoche

Reply by pastor

Dear Mervin,

I’m afraid that the majority of your question did not get posted. Please also note that this section is answered by the Kechara Pastors. If you can re-post your question we are more than happy to help.

Question asked by Renee

What can I do if I do not like the family I am born in ?

Reply by pastor

Dear Renee,

Would you be able to give me some more information? In what ways do you not like the family you are born in?

Question asked by Curious

I think if we choose not to seek rebirth, it is very difficult and can only be achieved by monks. Lay people like us will always be reborn unless we know how to chant all the mantras and perform rituals as a way of life. Just doing dharma work won't help us much. What's your opinion?

Reply by pastor

Dear Curious,

You are right that it can be easier for ordained monks and nuns to achieve enlightenment faster than lay people. This is because they are holding their vows and can spend all their time in learning and practicing the Dharma without having deal with the issues surrounding normal lay life.

However, the achievement of enlightenment is also possible for those of us who are not ordained. If you are involved in Dharma work this is a very good start as you have made the compassionate commitment to engage in work that benefits other beings. This in itself creates a lot of merit and purifies the negative effects of karma, both of which can facilitate realizations, as long as you have the right motivation. You see, the practice of Dharma is more than just ritual prayers and mantras, it is actually the transformation of the mind. Rituals and prayers can help facilitate this.

To transform the mind, one must study, learn and then practice what has been taught by the Buddha and great masters of the past. When we do this, we can definitely end the process of rebirth. This is what the Buddha taught, not only just for those who are ordained but for lay people as well. There are many stories of lay people ending cyclic rebirth and gaining enlightenment. In fact many of the 84 Mahasiddhas of Ancient India were not in fact ordained monks and nuns but lay practitioners.

Question asked by Jason

on the blog you mentioned that there are many lines of tara practice. the two indian ones and many terma lines. My question is which line is more accurate or to be more exact which one is the one the buddha taught. Why are there so may lines? why are there so many mantras for the same bodhisattva, is one mantra better than the other. If the mantra is given by the buddha or the bodhisattva shouldn't the mantras be the same why so many variations. (Are the variations a corruption of the dharma).

Reply by pastor

Dear Jason,

You are right, there are many lines of Tara practice. The reason why there are many lines is because Tara, as an enlightened being, manifests her practice is different ways to suit the abilities, needs and collective karma of practitioners in slightly different ways. If you can trace the practice back to an authentic source, i.e. Buddha Shakyamuni, and the lineage of practice is intact, the practice will definitely have benefit. The mantras will also be just as effective as each other, they are all emanations of Tara in the form of sound.

For example, when we talk about Tara we are most commonly referring to Green Tara. However there are many other forms of Tara such as White Tara, Yellow Tara, Red Tara, etc. In fact there is a famous Praise to the 21 Taras, which lists 21 different forms of the Buddha Tara. It is on the Prayers and Sadhana page. Here is the link: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/sadhana-prayers.html#17

However, if there is a break in the lineage, and you cannot trace the source of the practice, then most likely there would be some corruption of the Dharma. That is why at the beginning of any teaching, the Lama or teacher will always explain the lineage of the teachings. This is to show that the practice is indeed an authentic Buddhist practice, as well as to invoke the blessings of the particular lineage of practice.

Question asked by nicholas Ngo

Dear Pastor,
My name i Nicholas Ngo, for the last 19 years I have been having troubles with ghosts or entities. Most people would perceive their actions as negative, I do also, but the more I think about the events which have taken place, they all lead to me being a better person spiritually.

I dont know if my thinking is correct. Just about every night for the past few months, they stand at my window, these snake entities and some which look nothing like anything I have ever seen before, and tap on the glass. When the lights are completly out and I am ready for bed, they immediatly come in and stand on top of me, waving their hands about very quickly. From there hands comes a spiral of what looks like a brown smoke which quickly fills the room untill I can not see anything in front of me.

It doesnt affect me too much, it sometimes makes me extremly tired, and I can get grumpy, but it affects my girlfriend much more. She becomes someone else, really child like in her arguments and mean.

I dont know how to deal with this situation anymore, I have had to walk away from everybody because overnight my mother would suddenly hate me, my ex wife divorced me etc.. I only have 1 person in my life and I dont know whether that will be there for any time either.

Is there any advice you can offer me?

Thanks you in advance,
Nicholas Ngo
monkingomagic@gmail.com

Reply by pastor

Dear Nicholas Ngo,

From what you have described it sounds like you are being disturbed by spirits. There are many reasons why this could have occurred, and it has being going on for a very long time.

My suggestion would be to engage in the practice of Trakze Dorje Shugden. This form of Dorje Shugden is well known to dispel the disturbances caused by spirits. It would be best if you could engage in the practice every day. The key to any Buddhist practice is perseverance, but this practice will bring you great benefit. All you need to know about this practice has been shared on this blog by His Eminence 25th Tsem Rinpoche. Here is the link: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html

Please engage in the practice. If you do not see improvement after a while, please write again here.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good evening Pastors,

I was wondering how I could go about getting a genuine Tibetan astrology reading? I see several people online who are willing to provide this service for money, yet I'm not sure how to tell which ones are effective, accurate, and authentic and which ones are not. I was born in the year of the Earth Snake (November, 1989 in the Western calendar), in the 17th Rabjung. I would like to have a reading of my past lives, present life, and partner(s) of significance, both in terms of business/career and romance. I am aware that the knowledge of the future is dependent upon my actions and perceptions in the present moment, and may be altered for worse if I do not follow the sage advice of the Lama. I hope you're able to help me.

Thank you!

Reply by pastor

Dear Eli Levine,

Unfortunately none of the Pastors are trained in Tibetan Astrology at this moment in time. I personally do not know of anyone who can help you on this matter. I will ask around and email you privately if I am able to locate someone who can help you that is reliable.

Question asked by Anderson Boss

Hey pastor
I am new to this forum.
Actually I am in financial crisis and I heard that we get financial help here. Is it true?

Reply by pastor

Dear Anderson Boss.

From a Buddhist perspective there are various factors that could lead to someone suffering from financial crisis. Within Buddhism there are many methods that can help create the conducive conditions that can help you overcome this situation.

For example, the Dzambala and Dorje Shugden Gyenze pujas can be performed for you. We can perform them for you if you do not have the time to engage in certain practices yourself. If you would like to learn more about how to order these pujas please send an email to Frontdesk@Kechara.com

Alternatively you can engage in the practices of Dzambala or Gyenze on a regular basis. Daily would be best. You can find these practices here on this blog. Just click on the following links:

Dzambala Practice: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/sadhana-prayers.html#14

There is talk given by Rinpoche on the practice of Dzambala on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuwKcE8SckU

Alternatively you can engage in the practice of Gyenze. Many people have commented that this practice is very powerful, quick and beneficial.

Gyenze Dorje Shugden Practice: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/dorje-shugden-gyenze-to-increase-life-merits-and-wealth.html

There is also a video by Pastor Jean Ai which explains Gyenze practice available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xofKtpVjxns

Question asked by Please help

How do you help someone who have lost the will to live? He is a Buddhist but failed to understand the Law of Karma although he tried to purify his bad karma with good deeds and chanting mantras. But in the end due to overwhelming pressures he just want to end his life.

What can I do as a friend although I don't have the financial means to pull him out of the black hole.

Reply by pastor

Dear Please Help,

I would need to know more about the particular situations in order to give a detailed answer. That being said, as a friend you can be there for him, as someone he can talk to and confide his worries in. Practicing compassion you should help him of these feelings by trying to help his situations. I would recommend that you seek profession psychiatric help for him as well. These issues can be very deep seated and would require professional help as well. If you are interested you can provide more information and we can can see if we can recommend something to supplement the professional help.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good afternoon and Happy New Year Pastors!

I was reading "Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand" by Pabongka Rinpoche, and I'm still left with some questions about karma. I believe that it exists and have no trouble comprehending it. I'm just curious as to why it seems so harsh? An example of this is Nagarjuna getting his head cut off because he cut the head off an ant while cutting the grass. I don't understand how such a minor offense could warrant so much pain and suffering, especially if it was accidental and without malevolent intention. There's also the case of the poor monk who spilled oil on a cushion and received a stained black back in a future rebirth. Again, it seems that the universe literally makes mountains out of molehills when it comes to the natural laws of karma. How can we say that it's fair when so many minor or unintentional offenses lead to so much pain and suffering?

I hope you can clarify these points.

Have a wonderful New Year! Thank you.

Reply by pastor

Dear Eli Levine,

There are a couple of ways to answer this question. The first is that the law of Karma is not as static and rule bound as we think about it or would like it to be. One of the most common misunderstanding about karma is that it can multiply. As Pabongka Rinpoche mentions in Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, if not purified then the karmic result of killing a head louse will multiply quickly to become as heavy as killing a human. This is the reason why purification practices are so heavily emphasized. Actually any Buddhist practice necessarily includes aspects related to the purification of Karma.

The law of Karma was recognised by Buddha Shakyamuni and then explained to his students. From that time on the enlightened Buddhist masters have expounded on this further.

From another point of view, our view of fair and unfair is actually based on our ego. Since we have egos we have a sense of fair and unfair. Therefore what we think of fair and unfair is not necessarily the case. Yes, from our point of view it may seem unfair, but fair and unfair doesn’t actually exist, as it’s an internal concept from our minds, based on ego. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Tim

I'm interested in Dorje Shugden and His mantra as an EXCLUSIVE practice. As this Tibetan Buddhism can be very complicated and extensive. Just having Dorje Shugden as one's only deity and just chanting His mantra as one's exclusive Buddhist practice, seems to me, especially for common people, that it would be effective? I really don't have the time or self-discipline for anything else. Thank you.

Reply by pastor

Dear Tim,

Of course you can do Dorje Shugden’s mantra. Since Dorje Shugden is an enlightened being he can be relied upon without fault. As you seem to be drawn to this Dorje Shugden this will be very beneficial for you. You can recite the mantra and it will be effective as Dorje Shugden is the emanation of Manjushri.

Question asked by Harold Musetescu

Happy New Year to you, Tsem Tulku and to all the Kecharians.

In my previous question I asked if I could have Dorje Shugden as my Yidam. I had asked this twice previous under the name Harold. All the answers were NO ("…Therefore as it currently stands Dorje Shugden cannot be practiced as a Yidam"). Now your most recent answer is YES "…he (Dorje Shugden) can be relied upon as a Yidam".
Since I can now have Dorje Shugden as my Yidam can you tell me if there is an "initiation, text, sadhana and commentary". If there is not one at this time I would suggest the following.
On dorjeshugden.com under the story line title of "Dharma Demystified: Dorje Shugden as a Yidam" it states in the last paragraph "What remains now is for a sincere practitioner to make the request to a qualified lama – a request that will benefit the world once it comes to fruition.".
In this article it also states "but one can meditate upon Dorje Shugden as a Yidam as well if a lama compose the necessary text….for Dorje Shugden to be regarded as a Yidam".
Finally it states " The previous Kyabeje Pabongka Rinpoche …Since the other great sadhanas were composed by attained lamas of the past, therefore an attained lama like Pabongka Rinpoche or Trijang Rinpoche could also compose the initiation text, sadhana and commentary on how to meditate on Dorje Shugden as a Yidam. Interestingly, Dorje Shugden would be the first Yidam to be a worldly form".
I would like you now formally request you Pastor to ask H.E. Tsem Tulku to request on my behalf either Pabonka Rinpoche or Trijang Rinpoche to compose the initiation text, sadhana and commentary on how to meditate on Dorje Shugden as a Yidam.
I request this for all the followers of Dorje Shugden around the world. To now have Dorje Shugden as our Yidam and not just a Dharma Protector would be of the greatest benefit for all of us and the world.

Harold Musetescu

Reply by pastor

Dear Harold Musetescu,

For requests of this nature you would need to submit a formal request directly with the Private Office of His Eminence. Please write to mail@tsemladrang.com Thank you.

Question asked by alex

dear pastors, just a simple question. i bought a buddha pendant from a shop near petaling street. can i know how can one bless/cleansed a pendant by oneself? thank you

Reply by pastor

Dear Alex,

It would be advisable if you could get the pendant blessed by the Sangha or Kechara Pastors.

Alternatively, when you do your daily prayers you can visualize the Buddhas dissolving into the pendant and it becoming blessed this way. Actually even just wearing the holy image of a Buddha blessed you and plant imprints in the minds of those who see it.

Question asked by Thomas

Rinnpoche to practice setrap long time a go and strangely in middle of the wrath me and him we found each others . I like to be able to come at Kechara and reseave setrap empowerment at the moment my finance are up and down and I don't what do I take that the wheel of sharp weapon coming back at me and I try to be more compassionate and I carry on doing setrap.

my question is I have tantric empowerment in past, can i practice setrap tantricly ?

Reply by pastor

Dear Thomas,

This section is actually answered by the Kechara Pastors. Yes if you have received an appropriate tantric empowerment in the past you can practice Setrap the tantric way. As far as my memory serves me His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche has not bestowed the Setrap Sogtae (empowerment/life-entrustment) publicly in Kechara before. It is not necessary to have received this to practice Setrap.

However, since you have received tantric empowerment before, you should approach you own lama first to teach you more about your own Dharma practice and how the Dharma Protector practice fits in to it. It is always advisable that our lama gives us our practices. If appropriate and you want to learn more about Setrap, you can request your lama for teachings.

Question asked by Harold Musetescu

I just ask a question below about could Dorje Shugden be my complete practice. I had also asked in the past if he could be my yidam practice and you told me no. On dorjeshugen.com please type in "A pray by he current reincarnation of Drakpa Gyalsten" dated May 25,2013. In his prayer the opening line of the 6th paragraph he states "Your as my BUDDHA, my YIDAM, my GURU, my PROTECTOR". If the current reincarnation of Dorje Shugden see Dorje Shugen as a BUDDHA, YIDAM, GURU and PROTECTOR" should not we his followers see him as that also. Please ask H.E. Tsem Tulku if he could personally answer this most serious revelation by the current reincarnation of Dorje Shugden. I don't think that there can be a higher authority on what Dorje Shugden can manifest as then then his current reincarnation.

Reply by pastor

Dear Harold Musetescu,

Since Dorje Shugden is a enlightened being he can be relied upon as a Yidam. This is because he abides in great bliss and emptiness. These two are just some of the qualities of a fully enlightened Buddha.

Question asked by Narindas

My humble Greetings! I am sick . I m jobless due to my sickness .i have heard from people saying that u can hold ritual prayers and cleanse my sickness . I hope u can help me.

Reply by pastor

Dear Narindas,

Yes Kechara has a Puja House who perform ritual prayers that can help you. You can contact Kechara House Front Desk on
Telephone: +603 7803 3908
Email: Frontdesk@Kechara.com
Alternative if you are in Malaysia and are able to you can visit us in person.

They will be able to assist you in organizing pujas according to your needs. Please inform them in regards of your illness and they will be able to advise which prayers can be done to help.

Question asked by Harold

If you have received the empowerment for Dorje Shugden do you "need" to also have a "Yidam" practice? Could you just do Dorje Shugden as your only practice or "must" you also have a Yidam.
I feel that all that I need is the Dorje Shugden practice and nothing else.
Thank you

Reply by pastor

Dear Harold,

I really like your question. In order to receive the Dorje Shugden Sogtae (empowerment/life-entrustment) you must necessarily have received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment beforehand. This is usually a Yamantaka empowerment, but can be any other Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment as well. Traditionally, you would begin practice sessions beginning with the Guru Yoga and Yidam practice before the practice of Dorje Shugden. What occurs is that you invite Dorje Shugden into the mandala of the yidam, and then request his help and assistance. This is the same with any other Dharma Protector.

To clarify the difference between a Yidam and a Dharma Protector. Yidams are meditation deities, through whose practice we are able to gain enlightenment by engaging in daily sadhana and retreats. Dharma Protectors eliminate obstacles and provide protection so that we can engage in Dharma practice. Therefore the two “functions”are somewhat different. That being said, through compassion Manjushri has emanated in the form of Dorje Shugden, they are in essence one and the same mind.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good morning Pastors,

Thank you for your extremely fast response to my previous questions!

Let me first say that I do see my other potential future lifetimes ahead of me and I feel no peace either, as they are all essentially the same problems throughout all of time, space, and existence as a whole. I don't look forward to my possible future lifetimes and I don't see how being a Buddha means that I am "out" of suffering, since the essence of Buddhas remain in all of us throughout all of time, space, and existence. How did Shakyamuni Buddha leave existence when the information he transmitted is still around, his physical corpse disintegrated into the fire/Earth/air, and his nature living on in all of us for eternity?

My other confusion surrounds whether or not I am Enlightened at this point. I feel Enlightened, but I am hesitant to call myself completely Enlightened because I cannot trust my human brain to discern between ego and the real feeling of Enlightenment. My question is how can one be beyond doubt that they are Enlightened, if people who are near and far aren't qualified to discern their Enlightenment? As a human, how does one know that their ego is gone, since the consequences are so grave for everyone if someone claims something they really are not?

Again, thank you so much for your guidance. If you'd like, you may send an email to elevine89@gmail.com to continue this conversation in a format that is more conducive to thorough answers. You can also ask Wan Wai Meng for my WhatsApp information if you'd prefer that.

Thank you so much for your work!

Reply by pastor

Dear Eli Levine

I have replied to your question via email. Please check your inbox for my reply.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good evening Pastors,

Thank you for your reply, it was helpful. However, I'm still wondering how one can self-check as to whether or not they are on a good path or already are Enlightened? I've had many people in my life play key roles in developing who I am. However, every one of them has shown their human qualities, which makes me doubt them at times, and forces me to rely on my own highly critical judgment of myself. I feel as though I will never really be at peace until I am dead, no matter how many spiritual or worldly accomplishments I achieve in this lifetime. I know that this is the condition of living in existence, and it is the fate of all living beings in the universe. But to me, it feels awful, and the good things that I experience have this foul feel to them of impermanence or superficiality. I know I ultimately cannot help anyone but myself, even though I would love to be able to help anyone and everyone in the best manner that I can, which further sours this place because I can only help beings at their slowest pace possible. Please, how does one develop confidence in their own Buddhahood and/or their present state of Enlightenment?

Your words may be able to put a great deal to rest within me. I was born into this world in the usual fashion (no dreams of elephants, virgin births, or prophecies for me), and I don't like feeling like I won't be truly at peace until the natural or unnatural ending of my life. Hopefully you can help (I know you're going to try, at the very least). Thank you so much! Happy Solstice.

Reply by pastor

Dear Eli Levine,

Happy Winter Solstice to you too! I like your question. Let me give you a short answer first…if you were enlightened then you would know you are enlightened. So…if you asking this question, then like me, you are probably not enlightened. That is not say you are not on the path to be so.

Let me address your question point by point. The first part is about key people in your life showing their human qualities. Now, i’m not sure if by this you mean spiritual teachers or similar, but I will take it as such. We all hear that certain spiritual teachers, lamas, etc, are enlightened and certainly they have enlightened qualities in them for sure, but the form in which they are in are bound by human constraints. As such it can seem that are not enlightened but are in actual fact very human. They can also test students by acting and behaving in certain ways, to see how the students have actualised transforming their minds. However in any case, having a human form means that they can portray very human qualities, but one thing to remember most importantly is how we react to these instances. The measuring stick of our spiritual journey is how we react to these situations, what we do and how we think about them. This can lead to judgment of oneself, but instead of focusing on the negative, the aim of spiritual practice is to instigate a very powerful shift that occurs when we focus on ways to make things better, make things positive. When this shift occurs, we actually become beneficial agents in the world instead of being caught up in our own self-judgement. No matter how much knowledge a person has on the spiritual path, you cannot progress on the spiritual path without initiating that focal shift away from self-critical thoughts towards living the teachings through action and effort.

You said that you will not be at peace until you are dead, and this is in fact not true. Why is that? Because you haven’t yet been able to make the mind shift away from concentrating on this life, to realizing that you have many more lives in front of you. In the Lam Rim it says that at the beginning stages of practice we must think about and contemplate the fact that we have many future rebirths. In doing so we begin to realize that in all those lives, you will feel exactly as you do now…that life is suffering. This is the first of the Four Noble Truths taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. Knowing this coupled with the fact you feel the impermanent nature of phenomena, should actually propel you to do more, to help others more. We progress on our spiritual path when we concentrate externally to the needs of other sentient beings, rather than internally into our own selves. What you are feeling is perfect actually, but you just don’t see it. You are an example the first Noble Truth, that there is suffering. Now you should try to understand the second, the causes of sufferings (our self-deluded mind), that suffering end as with all phenomena, and that the path out of this suffering is through the spiritual path.

As for developing faith in your own spiritual development, as enlightenment is a stage to be reached, not something that occurs in stages, there are many ways of gauging your progress. The first I would say, is how have you noticed your mind reacts in certain situations. In the past, would you have reacted to the situation in a negative way? Rather than using the experience to delve deeper into your own state of self-pity, self-centeredness, have you used the situation to change yourself to be someone better. Traditionally there are many ways of gauging one’s spiritual path. If you want to know more about this you can read up on the Bodhisattva-Bhumi’s or the 10 stages of a Bodhisattva. I hope this helps!

Question asked by Desperate

Please help. I feel so tired of life being the sole provider of the family. What can I do to live a more meaningful life? I can't join any religious centre because I don't have the time and money which will cause others to look down on me. What else can I do so that I don't have to suffer like now in my future lives. Can I do anything on my own without seeking help?

Reply by pastor

Dear Desperate,

I am sorry to hear that you feel like this. You are right that life is suffering as the Buddha taught. But what you must not forget is that the Buddha also taught us the cure to this suffering, which is practicing the Dharma. When we practice the Dharma, we can overcome our suffering and pain in life, and are able to do something more positive with our lives.

Time and money shouldn’t be factors on your spiritual path. Yes, i understand that you may be very busy at work to provide for your family but you must make time to focus on your spiritual journey. if you do not then you won’t get anywhere and still be stuck feeling like this.

For a start you begin the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa. This practice is very beneficial. This practice can help to calm the mind, easing the worries of life if engaged in properly. It is a short practice compared with many other Buddhist practices. Once you have a good foundation in this, you can continue to learn other teachings that will help you for sure.

There is a commentary to this practice by H.E. 25th Tsem Rinpoche available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsongkapas-daily-practice-video-commentary.html

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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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meng
Friday, Jan 31. 2025 07:28 AM

Many people in Taman Desa Jaya, Kepong have cheated for a long time DATUK YIP KUM FOOK has been deceiving people, from starting a furniture business in Taman Daya to becoming the chairperson of the MCA there, but the Malaysian government has not known of the matter.

Today he is very rich having many houses and shop lots all over Kepong but the government is still silent, now he has a court case, he is a lawyer and he made or signed a fake land title to someone.

Anyone who knows DATUK YIP KUM FOOK AND SIMON LOW KOK MENG, please try to stay away from them because those people can eat you all, the first one they do very well with you but behind their back they will eat you, please be careful before getting caught up in that

By Meng, Taman Desa Jaya…Kepong

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jan 28. 2025 12:48 PM

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

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-paranormal-zone-ghost-marriage.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jan 28. 2025 12:46 PM

Interesting account of the investigation of Supiyati an Indonesian woman’s body filled with needles, nails, and wires.
After many efforts to find a cure in their hometown never found any success, Dark Magic is an incredibly powerful form of witchcraft that draws on malevolent powers.Black magic is a belief system that is not supported by scientific evidence. However, psychologists and neuroscientists have studied magic to understand how it affects people’s perceptions and beliefs. Regardless of the path forward, the study and understanding of black magic will undoubtedly remain a subject of enduring fascination and scholarly inquiry.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/mystical-magic-and-medical-science.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jan 28. 2025 12:44 PM

The basis of the Buddha’s teaching is to be found in the Four Noble Truths. The Buddha teachings describe the nature of suffering and the path to its end. Suffering is unavoidable and affects everyone. Craving and ignorance lead to suffering. Whatever we do have consequences, so living in a way that minimizes harm can prevent future pain. Good to cultivate good qualities and abandoning non-virtuous thoughts and actions. Abandoning dishonest livelihood and living a life of right livelihood. Being kind and compassionate towards oneself and others. The Fourth Noble Truth is the truth of the Path that leads to the cessation of suffering.
Thank you Rinpoche and Genla for this profound teachings.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/introduction-to-the-four-noble-truths.html

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Herbs Used for Spiritual Cleansing
Tuesday, Jan 21. 2025 11:51 PM

This is an insightful and well-researched piece that beautifully highlights the historical, cultural, and medicinal significance of herbs.

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Samfoonheei
Sunday, Jan 19. 2025 03:14 PM

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

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/new-simplified-daily-prayer-to-dorje-shugden.html

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Samfoonheei
Sunday, Jan 19. 2025 03:12 PM

The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge. Part of being successful is about asking questions and listening to the answers. Asking questions is the first way to begin change. Knowledge shared is knowledge squared. A great way to learn by reading and asking various enlightened aspects of Tsongkapa. I am still learning even I have revisit this blog on and off. Still trying to remember names of great lamas.
Thank you Rinpoche for this post.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/exciting-information-on-tsongkapa.html

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Samfoonheei
Sunday, Jan 19. 2025 03:11 PM

Thangka serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and bodhisattvas. Thangkas have also traditionally been used as a teaching tool. Tsem Rinpoche received a precious and beautiful gift of Vajrayogini from Ms. Wahyu. She have taken months and did researched and painted it beautifully. Looking at it is a blessing.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this beautiful thangka of Vajrayogini and explaining to us

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/shimmering-vajrayogini-from-ms-wahyu.html

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Samfoonheei
Monday, Jan 13. 2025 03:17 PM

Born in 1905 in the village of Nangsang in the Kham province of eastern Tibet HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a master of philosophical debate. He was a powerful Tantric practitioner, well known throughout the three great Gelug monasteries of central Tibet. Wow in an early stage of his childhood he performed various magical miracles such as able to invoke a female naga goddess in a nearby lake. A master of sutra and tantra, H H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche had performed countless holy deeds and gave thousands of Dharma teachings during his lifetime. A biography of a great Master who possessed an extraordinary memory and was renowned for healing activities. Zong Rinpoche was the Guru of many great masters. Interesting read of all the miraculous stories of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing of a great Master

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/h-h-kyabje-zong-rinpoches-biography.html

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Samfoonheei
Monday, Jan 13. 2025 03:16 PM

Revisit this blog again , to have a better knowledge and understanding of a great Master. With rare and beautiful thangkas and explanation tells us more and easy I would say it. Merely looking at those thangkas is a blessing as it very precious. We are fortunate able to see and reading a life story of a great Master. I will surely be back again reading and reading it over again.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/15-thangkas-of-lama-tsongkhapas-life-story.html

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Samfoonheei
Monday, Jan 13. 2025 03:15 PM

Revisited this precious post again. Invaluable treasure indeed by just listening to the supreme path to enlightenment from HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche an enlightened master. H H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a Gelug Lama and disciple of the third Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. A master of sutra and tantra whom was well known throughout the three great Gelug monasteries of central Tibet.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tsongkhapa/hh-kyabje-zong-rinpoche-teaches-gaden-lhagyama.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jan 7. 2025 04:01 PM

All thanks to our Guru that we are given a chance to get connected to the Sublime Queen, Vajra Yogini and collect merits along the way. The idea of making real gold-paint offerings to Vajra Yogini in KFR is indeed awesome for everyone. In Buddhism, symbolic offerings are made to the Triple Gem, giving rise to contemplative gratitude and inspiration. Making offerings to the Buddhas are acts of generosity and therefore highly meritorious.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kechara-forest-retreats-vajra-yogini.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jan 7. 2025 04:00 PM

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

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/aghori.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jan 7. 2025 03:58 PM

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

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/gratitude-makes-us-happier.html

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Samfoonheei
Thursday, Dec 26. 2024 06:56 PM

Gyenze appears in the heavenly form help us gain resources through correct means. Gyenze’s practice can also increase our life span and healing. Many activities can be accomplished through Dorje Shugden Gyenze. It is indeed a wonderful practice and blessed as many activities can be accomplished through relying on it sincerely. Attracting positive energies and resources in our daily lives and also increases our inner and outer wealth. Gyenze has helped numerous people of all walks of life regardless of religion. Gyenze is a fully enlightened Buddha therefore he makes no conditions to help anyone who sincerely requests his assistance. Helping us in resources in order to have a better life and dharma practice. Gyenze’s practice can be done daily by anyone who wishes to cultivate the energies of increase and abundance in their lives.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands for sharing this .

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/dorje-shugden-gyenze-to-increase-life-merits-and-wealth.html

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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.

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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"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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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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Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
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Uncle Wong
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January 30, 2025 10:04
Mat asked: Hello Pastor, Is it required transmission, empowerment or initiation to recite the Vajrapani's mantra ("Om Vajrapani Hum", "Om Vajrapani Hum Phat")? Thanks in advance.
pastor answered: Dear Mat, Thanks for your question. You do not need a transmission, empowerment or initiation to recite Vajrapani's mantra. Within the Gelug lineage as taught by Tsem Rinpoche the mantra is pronounced as "OM BENZAPANI HUNG". You can start reciting the mantra, no problem. In order to create to a strong connection with Vajrapani, you should recite the mantra daily with consistency. Vajrapani is considered the Buddha of Skillful Means or the embodiment of the power of the enlightened beings. His practice is excellent. Known as Chagna Dorje in Tibetan, Vajrapani’s name literally means “Holder of the Vajra”. He is wrathful, appearing in the form of a yaksha being. With his right leg bent and left outstretched, he stands in pratyalidha posture. He holds a golden five-pointed vajra in his right hand and with his left hand held in front of his heart, he makes a threatening gesture at our delusions and negative karma. Vajrapani is also known as the Lord of Secrets and he bestows practitioners with a special aptitude to practise Tantra. He is well-known to pacify inner and outer maras. Inner maras are delusions and the self-grasping mind while outer maras refer to malevolent spirits and obstructing beings. If you would like to pray to Vajrapani, or any deity, to create a closer connection with them and to benefit from their energies, it is advisable to set up a small shrine to them and make offerings daily, according to your means. You can get a small statue or image of Vajrapani and place on your shrine. We have some images available for download that you can print and use if you like them: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/the-buddha-of-power-vajrapani https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/vajrapani-the-secret-lord https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/the-lord-of-secrets-vajrapani Hope this answers your question! Thank you.
January 29, 2025 00:28
Chewang phurba sherpa asked: About my past , future and love life
pastor answered: Dear Chewang Phurba Sherpa, We have two astrology calculators that you might be interested in: Chinese Zodiac: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html Tibetan Astrology: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html I hope this helps. Thank you.
January 26, 2025 19:37
Bhavisha asked: Why Tsem Rinpoche said in one of his video that Manjushri helps 'temporarily'? Why he used word 'temporarily'?
pastor answered: Hi Bhavisha didi, Nice to see you back here. Can you share the video and the timestamp that Rinpoche said this? There must be a wider context in which Rinpoche said this. We can check properly and get back to you. In general however, I can think of a couple of reasons. The first is that in order to achieve complete enlightenment, we need to put in effort from our own side. It cannot be achieved solely on the reliance of a deity in the external sense. You must achieve the state of the deity through internalising the Dharma and transforming your mind through the teachings, developing Bodhicitta, etc. The second could be that in order to achieve enlightenment in the shortest time possible, one would need to rely on the practice of a Highest Yoga Tantric deity. In our lineage, we rely on Manjushri a lot, but in different forms. For example there is a saying in our lineage that our Guru is Manjushri (in the form of Lama Tsongkhapa), our Yidam is Manjushri (in the form of Manjushri or Yamantaka as a higher tantric deity), and our Protector is Manjushri (in the form of Dorje Shugden or Kalarupa). Manjushri is definitely important, so there should be a wider context in which Rinpoche was explaining that Manjushri helps 'temporarily.' Hope that helps and looking forward to your reply. Thanks.
January 25, 2025 19:06
naina asked: great pastor, i have complited 100000 short or essense mantra of vajrasttva. but i was not satisfied with myself. so, i stared long mantra. each day i can do one mala as i am housewife cant give more time; in that way it will take 3 to 4 years to complete 100000 mantra. now my inner condition is unbearable, its really painful. i am still holding tight. we are planning child and my husband cant wait more, he is not buddhist. he waited for so long. now i am afraid child is going to feel all what i am feeling. what should i do?is there anyway .i dont understand. i dont wanna quit the purification process. the inside numbness and emotionless state i am feeling i dont want anyone to feel. show me the way so i can complete the process.
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January 19, 2025 08:35
Sugarathana asked: Meaning of this name
pastor answered: Dear Sugarathana, Thank you for your question. However, which name did you need help with? Please message again with the name in the message and we will see if we can help you with the meaning. Thank you.
January 17, 2025 05:29
Barbara asked: It says my karma debt number is none
pastor answered: Dear Barbara, Karmic debt numbers represent aspects of yourself that you need to face and work on in this life. These aspects come from decisions and actions that you have made in previous lives that have an impact in this life for your spiritual growth. According to numerology, having a karmic debt number of "0" doesn't mean that you don't have any karma. It means that rather than having a specific karmically caused aspect that you need to deal with, you actually have to manifest your ability/potential for change in a positive direction. Find something that you are passionate about that helps others, and go all the way with it. For example, Mahatma Gandhi had a karmic debt number of "0" but he ended up being part of the freedom movement in India, which ultimately changed the course of the entire Indian sub-continent. From a Buddhist aspect, it could be explained as you having no overtly powerful habitual karmic aspect that has opened in this birth. For example, you don't have overly powerful habitual patterns of jealousy or lust. You do have these of course, but they are not so strong in shaping your actions as if you had another karmic debt number. For those people, they would really need to work on such emotions deeply in order to overcome negative situations in life. I hope this explanation helps.
January 13, 2025 21:53
Pritisha asked: How will my 2025 be ?
pastor answered: Dear Pritisha, We have two astrology calculators that you might be interested in: Chinese Zodiac: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html Tibetan Astrology: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html I hope this helps. Thank you.
December 27, 2024 14:07
Bhavisha asked: If I do recite Mantra in my mind while doing domestic work as I am housewife Will it has effect? Because as H H Tsem Rinpoche said Mantra is in form of sound but while reciting in mind it has no sound effect. (I do recite bit louder and with tounge sound in sadhna but I want to ask so I can get more benefits if mind recitation is good, while doing domestic work I can't recite louder because then I will have breathing issues as I am doing domestic work)
pastor answered: Dear Bhavisha, Thank you for your question. Yes, mantras need to be recited out aloud, but it is very specific how loud they should be. You should not be chanting out very loud, like shouting. In fact, you should only be chanting loud enough so that you can hear the mantra, but if a person was standing near you, they would not be able to make out what you are saying. So when chanting mantras, you can even recite them as a whisper. I think chanting the mantra as a whisper may help in your situation, as you are doing domestic work. As long as there is sound created when you chant, then they will have an effect. This is in relation to personal practice. When in pujas or group practice mantras are supposed to be chanted loudly, however in personal practice mantras are always recited quietly. Mantras generally are not supposed to be chanted in the mind, they don't have an effect as there is no sound vibration created. There are only a handful of mantras that can be recited in the mind only, but those are restricted for some very high practices only. I hope this helps. thank you.
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 🙏
pastor answered: Dear Lhamu, Thanks for your message. In Tibetan Buddhism, we do not believe in God. By that I mean an all-supreme creator being who governs everything. We do have gods, but they are sentient beings like us, but they are not all-powerful beings. In Buddhism, we believe in reincarnation of the mind, so when we pass away, we are reborn in one of the different realms of existence. Then when we die in that life, we again take rebirth. This process is known as samsara or cyclic existence. The goal of Buddhists is to escape from this process because we are stuck inside it. When we get out of the process, we achieve Enlightenment. You can read some introductory books about Buddhism to understand what Buddhists believe. Thank you and I hope this helps.
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.
pastor answered: Dear Kenny, Yes, you can recite Hayagriva's mantra without empowerment. You can find some more information about Hayagriva here: https://resources.tsemtulku.com/buddhas/lower-tantra/hayagriva.html. You can also recite a short praise to Hayagriva before doing the mantra: As the power and force of all the Buddhas, For the sake of subduing those difficult to be subdued, You display the body of The Powerful Wrathful One; I prostrate to the wrathful conqueror Hayagriva! (x3) Mantra HRI PEMA DATRI HAYAGRIVA HULU HULU HUNG PHET I hope this helps. Thank you.
November 21, 2024 12:02
Duy asked: Hi pastor Can you share to me some information about Marici. Can i recite her mantra?
pastor answered: Dear Duy, You can find a short description of Marici here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/the-goddess-of-the-dawn-marici Her mantra can be safely recited by anyone, in fact it is very beneficial. The mantra is: OM MARITSE MAM SOHA I hope this helps and may Marici bless you. Thank you.
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
pastor answered: Dear Ling Kan, Thank you for your question. We are a Tibetan Buddhist organisation, hence our prayers are either in English, Chinese or Tibetan. We don't have any prayers that are available in Pinyin. In Tibetan Buddhism, Guanyin is actually worshipped in a male form. He is known as Chenresig in Tibetan or Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit. You can find a short yet very praise to Chenresig here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/powerful-and-short-praise-to-avalokitesvara-chenrezig I hope this helps. Thank you.
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.
pastor answered: Dear Lee, Unfortunately, I do not know which deity that verse is dedicated to. We do not have an English translation of the entire Kangso as of yet which I can check for you. On a side note, there are many Protectors invoked throughout the Serkym practice such as Six-Armed Mahakala, White Mahakala, Kalarupa, Palden Lhamo, Four-Armed Mahakala, Vaishravana, Begtse and other enlightened protectors. There are also specific verses to Setrap and his entourage, Kache Marpo and his entourage, Namkha Barzin, etc. So the serkym prayer to Dorje Shugden includes offerings to many different protectors to aid practitioners in their aims.
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
pastor answered: Dear Om, Thank you for your question. In order to progress on the path towards enlightenment, it is very important to have a guru. Since you are already practising the Nyingma/Kagyu lineages, you should find a qualified guru to guide you in the path of practice according to those lineages. I hope this helps. Thank you.

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Xin Nian Kuai Le! Gong Xi Fa Cai! (29th Jan 2025) May the year of the snake brings us spiritual growth through having good health and increased wisdom. May Rinpoche return swiftly to guide all beings into Dharma path. Thanks to everyone for your participation. Without the support from each and everyone, there's no Kechara Penang Study Group. By Jacinta.

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Gorgeous offerings of flowers, fruits snacks and drinks. This can only be achieved through the generosity and efforts all members and sponsors, especially to our dedicated Penang member Choong Soon Heng who organised this. May all beings have inner and outer peace. Uploaded by Jacinta 29th Jan 2025.

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As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche has mentioned: The lunar New Year is an auspicious occasion when we renew ties and rekindle joy with our loved ones. Hence, happy to see many families gathered together to usher the Lunar New Year at Kechara Penang and also appreciation for the guests that came from afar for this joyous occasion. By Jacinta

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Before puja, Pastor shared about consciousness beyond death, bardo and the stages of death. Hue and Betty (her brother) shared about the out of body experiences. These type of shared experiences offerred us opportunity to explore things from different perspectives. Thank you so much. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

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Saturday 25th Jan 2025, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja cum recitation of Namasangiti led by Pastor Seng Piow. Uploaded by Jacinta

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18th Jan 2025, DS puja at Kechara Penang led by William. Uploaded by Kechara Penang Study Group member Jacinta.

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11th Jan 2025 Kechara Penang Study Group weekly DS puja led by Pastor Seng Piow. Uploaded by Jacinta.

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24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta

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