Dear Gautam Jain,

The system of Tibetan Astrology that we use does not specify what letters a person’s name should begin with according to their birthday. Instead it gives general indications of various aspects of life so the person knows what to expect and then can take efforts to live the best life possible. According to the date of birth, the baby girl is Mewa No.7. You can find more information here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/mewa-7-the-mirror-of-the-mountain-spirit.html

This system of astrology is actually based on karma. While most people think of karma to be static, it is changing all the time. When we put effort into something, coupled with various spiritual activities we can gain the maximum success from life. Therefore this system does not place emphasis on things like naming a baby according to specific letters, etc, but more on the actions the parent takes and the actions that the baby takes when she grows up. In this case it would be good to have a statue of the Buddha Tara Devi to be made and dedicated for the young baby girl. This spiritual activity will generate merit or ‘punya’ for the child which will benefit the child in later years. I hope this helps.

Namaskar Dabral Ji,

The Sanskrit name of Dorje Shugden is Bhagawan Vajra Rudra. I hope this helps.

Dear Jason,

Thank you for your question. I’m very happy to read that you are practicing Bodhicitta, and trying to improve your spiritual life by doing so. First, let me start off by saying that spiritual transformation is a process, it won’t happen over night. And as part of that process, some of us have difficulties overcoming certain behaviours or habit. Other people will have difficulties in other areas or habits. It’s all part of the process and is very unique to each individual.

The Lamrim is very good text to learn about bodhicitta, and the areas in which it discusses about the suffering of the animal realm is extensive. It is a good text to follow in this regards. Sometimes however, it may be difficult for us to actualise these teachings, therefore we can use other methods to help us. In this case, HE Tsem Rinpoche used to use things like documentaries, articles, etc, to help us come to actualise positive habits in our Dharma path. On this topic, Rinpoche had close students watch the following documentary twice a year: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/earthlings.html It is a very good documentary to watch about the suffering of animals and why we should go vegetarian. Perhaps you can watch it to aid your practice?

There are also many other articles on this category about the topic: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/animals-vegetarianism You should read them and contemplate them also. Overtime you will be able to overcome the tendency to eat meat. Remember it won’t happen over night, it is a process as with any teaching on the spiritual path. I hope this helps.

Dear Dwega,

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to read that you are feeling like this. There can be many reasons why you are feeling like this, but in most cases these experiences are because you seem to have lost that connection you had with them. This can be due to physical distance, but it can also be due to emotional distance.

You can overcome this by doing a few things:

(i) Meditate on gratitude: this makes us actually understand and cherish the experiences we have been through with people in our lives. You can find a short article on the topic here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/gratitude-makes-us-happier.html When we develop gratitude towards people, we actually become happier. What you are feeling now is not gratitude of what your relationships used to be like, but nostalgia about how you remember what your relationships were like. Hence that makes you sad. When reality does not match what you think your relationships should be like, you begin thinking that things are not right any more and that can lead to think that people are being negative towards you. That leads me on to the next point:

(ii) Meditate on impermanence: when we think about relationships we think about them in a static manner. So, when reality does not match our expectations, this causes us pain. When you meditate on impermanence, you realise that situations and people change. When you realise that, you can move past your current emotion state and work on your relationships. It won’t make the relationships the same as they were, because that was in the past. But it will make the relationships healthy again. We must remember that people change, and we change too.

You are not a bad person at all, everyone goes through these feelings sometime in their lives. It’s just that for some people it is stronger feelings than others.

Daily practice of the Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa can help ease this emotional suffering, which you can find here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsongkapas-daily-practice-video-commentary.html

If you are worried that you are catching their negative energy as well, you can engage in the practice of Dorje Shugden, available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/beginners-introduction-to-dorje-shugden.html You can read the commentary to the prayers at the bottom of the article. This practice is also extremely beneficial in aiding to remove obstacles in our lives on a general basis as well. So you can even practice it for that purpose too.

I hope this answers your questions.

Dear Yogesh,

Thank you for your question. In regards to horoscope, you can go to the links below to find out more:

For Chinese Horoscope: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html
For Tibetan Astrology: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html

In regards to Medicine Buddha, this is a particular manifestation of Buddha specifically known for healing. You can find more information about the Medicine Buddha here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/medicine-buddha-teaching-at-turkey-swamp.html. In the above article is a video in which His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche talks about Medicine Buddha and his practice, known for healing.

In regards to Dharma Protectors, here is an article that explains a lot: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dharma-protectors-of-tibetan-buddhism.html.

We do have an ashram, it’s known as Kechara Forest Retreat in Malaysia. You can read more about it here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/welcome-to-kechara-forest-retreat.html

In regards to healing, I would encourage you to engage in the practice of Shize. The following article introduces Shize and also describes how to do his practice: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/shize-a-practice-for-healing-and-long-life.html

If you do have any other questions after reading and finding out more, please do ask here.

Dear Adrian,

How wonderful that you made a solid wood statue! May I ask what statue you had made?

If it is a solid statue, then it is not necessary to have it filled with mantras. If you want to make another one that is hollow, by all means please go ahead if you are able. But if you do, do you have enough resources to fill it yourself or are you near someone that can fill it?

In any case, with the statue that you already have, it will be good to have the statue consecrated. If you live near a centre with Sangha members who can do this, then you should make offerings to them and ask them to consecrate the statue for you. If not, then you can always consecrate that statue yourself. Here is a link to the article which tells you what to do, and gives you the prayers to do as well: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html

I really hope this helps!

Dear Mr R.

I am sorry to hear you are in this situation. I know that it can be very difficult. I would suggest that you engage in the practice of Gyenze. Even though most people think that the simple recitation of mantra will be enough, there is more to it than just mantra. Your prayers also need to include other elements. These have all been included in the practice of Gyenze, which you can read more about here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/dorje-shugden-gyenze-to-increase-life-merits-and-wealth.html

Gyenze is very efficacious in helping with both improving financial matters so we can survive, and at the same time clearing obstacles that can help you find stable employment. Please do read the article and see you will see a difference when you practice with an open and compassionate heart. I hope this helps.

Dear Siddi Sagar,

The mantras of Rahula, Ekajati and Dorje Legpa and their full practices are only given to those who have received appropriate empowerments with a qualified guru (spiritual teacher) who has the lineage of their practice. This is because their practices are very wrathful. Only those with authorisation from their qualified guru should engage in the propitiation. I’m sorry I could not be of more help on this matter.

Dear Osmani Rodriguez,

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, I do not have the clairvoyant ability to see if the virus is indeed caused by a Naga element or not. However, in Buddhism we believe that regardless of what the conditions of a particular situation is, it is ultimately based on Karma. Hence all situations in life, whether good or bad come from karma. The current Coronavirus is considered to be based on our collective group karma to have this virus appear at this time and to be so virulent.

Whatever the case may be, this is a time to contemplate our actions, individual and collective, and to change the way in which act on a day to day level to be more compassionate and wiser. This is necessary not just in relations to those we live with, our communities and our countries, but also to the world we live in and all its inhabitants which includes animals. I hope this helps.

Dear Parth2,

Thank you for your question. Technically speaking since the mindstream of the master is exactly the same, those who took refuge with a master are students of the new incarnation. However, on a practical aspect, students are still considered to be students of the previous master. If they want to make a re-connection with the new incarnation of the master they can formally seek refuge with the new incarnation. This actually re-affirms and strengthens the bond between master and student, since it now spans over multiple lifetimes. This is especially important if the student receives teachings from the new incarnation. I hope this helps.

Dear Srijana Rai,

You can click either one of the links below to be taken to our astrology pages.

For Chinese Horoscope: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html
For Tibetan Astrology: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html

Thank you

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Dear Rocco,

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Dear Harleen,

I am sorry you are going through a difficult period in your life. May I suggest that you engage in the joint practice of Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden, which is available here: https://www.dorjeshugden.org/practice/diamond-path-a-daily-sadhana-of-dorje-shugden. This may help you in this situation.

Lama Tsongkhapa is very well-known in calming the mind, especially during emotional periods in life. In this way, decisions we take during such situations are made from a logical mind rather than an emotional one. Dorje Shugden also helps remove obstacles that we may be facing, and creates good conditions for us.

Again, I am sorry to read that you are going through emotional turmoil in your life. Hopefully, through the joint practice of Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden, it can provide you with the grounding and conditions to make the right decision for you.

Dear Sameer Sinha,

I’m sorry to read that you are going through this situation, but very happy to hear that you are engaging in prayers. They are definitely extremely beneficial. In this case, you can engage in the practice of Trakze, which you can find here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html

The article explains all that you need to know about the practice. This being said, I would advise that you engage in this prayer in addition to your daily prayers. Do not stop your existing daily practice. I hope this helps and you find relief. The practice of Trakze is very powerful in helping in these situations and I know many who have personally benefited from it.

Dear Dechen Drolma,

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche entered clear light last year if you are not aware. The Pastors, who have been trained by Rinpoche, answer this section of the website.

I am very glad to read that you want to go on pilgrimage to such a holy site! It will be very good for you, and you should make many aspirational prayers and offerings there. You should watch this video by Rinpoche in which he explains the significance of going on pilgrimage and what we should do: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/why-visit-holy-pilgrimages.html. I hope this video helps.

As to which meditation cave is open, I would not be able to help you with that. For that you would need to contact the Bhutanese authorities in charge of administration for the Tiger’s Nest area.

I’m glad that you like this website. Rinpoche spent many many years, and much of his entire day dedicated to making this website what it is, with a wealth of information for people to learn from and be inspired for their spiritual journeys.

Dear Anarkali,

You asked a very good question. This phrase “let go” or “let it go” is something that we do hear a lot of, especially when talking about spiritual journeys.

Usually when we go through difficult situations in life, we cling to the experience, or more importantly get caught up in the emotional reaction to the experience. We allow these emotions to grow and grow, cling to them, and make decisions based on them, which ultimately lead to more negativity. These decisions are based on emotion and not logic.

Let me give you an example, one day you are taking with your bother or sister, but they say something you don’t like or take the wrong way. You cling to this, and think that he or she is not being nice. You have an emotional reaction because he or she should always be nice to you right? Then over time, you cling to this emotional reaction of being hurt, and this makes you see fault in a lot of what he or she does. Up until one day when you cannot take and you get into a fight with them. In this example, you get caught up in the emotion, until it leads to something more negative. But did you ever think about the other person? Maybe they were having a bad day, and said something that was negative because they were irritated. But maybe they didn’t actually mean it?

Letting go, means when you have an emotional reaction to something, not to cling to the emotional reaction and let it guide your actions and over take your mind. Letting go, means to have the experience, have the emotion, but not let that emotion over take our logical thinking.

When you let go, in any situation, you shed this excess and built up emotional baggage, which binds you to further negativity. I hope this helps.

Dear Glicel lagat loyola,

Thank you for your comment. You can calculate your birth Buddha using this link: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html

If you are interested, you can read more about Tibetan Astrology here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/introduction-to-tibetan-astrology.html

If your birth Buddha is indeed Vajrasattva, you can follow the prayers on the Vajrasattva birth Buddha page: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/mewa-3-birth-buddha-vajrasattva.html. Alternative, if you want more of an explanation and a longer version of the practice, you can find more information here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/an-important-purification-practice.html

In life, according to Buddhism, all obstacles we face in life are caused by our Karma. Karma is the accumulated results from actions we have taken in this life and also in previous lifetimes. In order to overcome these obstacles you need to purify that karma so the negative effects are lessened. Vajrasattva is extremely beneficial is purifying this negative karma.

If however, your obstacles are quite strong right now, you should engage in the daily practice of Dorje Shugden. His practice is very well-known for holding back negative karma, which lead to obstacles, until we can purify the karma. He basically helps to hold back negative effects, until we are able to purify them, through practices like that of Vajrasattva. You can find his daily practice here: https://www.dorjeshugden.org/practice/diamond-path-a-daily-sadhana-of-dorje-shugden.

I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, you are more than welcome to ask them here.

Dear Jason,

Thanks for writing. Can you explain more about in which ways you are struggling and what sorts of practices? Is it practices like deity practices or things like Mind Training. When we have more information, we will be able to advise you better.

In general, when engaged in Vajrayana practices, you should have a firm grounding in the general teachings. When this foundation is strong, then any practices built on it, will also be strong. If you are going through this, then I would suggest that you take the time to read, study and implement the teachings of the Lam Rim. One excellent translation is called Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand by Pabongka Rinpoche. We have it available for order on our online store here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/lamrim-liberation-in-the-palm-of-your-hand. Alternatively, you should be able to find it at your nearest bookstore that has a large Buddhism section. If they do not have it, I’m sure they can order it in for you. The Lam Rim covers both basic and advanced Buddhist practice and actually includes Vajrayana practices too. This is a great teaching to implement into our lives and takes us step by step all the way to enlightenment if practiced properly. I hope this helps.