(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear blog friends, Earlier at Tsem Ladrang Ven. Gen Losang taught our group some more pujas. Today it was how to consecrate mantras for insertion into precious statues. After insertion the puja to consecrate the holy images. I decided to go downstairs and give an explanation of the benefits of pujas, from whence they come from, the...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) I am so happy to see this… my student Susan Lim from Kechara Media and Publications (KMP) is creative and decided to take the teachings I gave on Youtube and present it in a very fun way for everyone! They gave it a twist by adding a cool, funky host, Jamie...
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Mark Zuckerberg has been known to take on different personal challenges in his life. His current personal challenge is to eat only what he has personally killed...
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I have from time to time gone shopping with my friends and students and because I have a soft spot in my heart for all animals, I have many times returned home with more than a few friends of the feathered kind. Currently the Tsem Ladrang Aviary has 35 birds adopted from a less-than-exciting...
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I wanted to share all of this with my blog friends…picture and the enclosed letters/cards says it all….sweet. I love the cards…so nicely done by the kids..thank you! Tsem Rinpoche
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I found Quinoa posted on facebook. Read more on it…I am so amazed that this is such good substitute for rice, which I like, but the best part is that quinoa forms a complete protein source, which makes it ideal for anyone who is vegetarian! Quinoa is also a rich source of fiber and...
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Tonight I had Gigi, Dolma, Zamkar brought over to play with Mumu, Oser and Dharma. They all got along real well and played alot. It’s nice for them to run around together in fresh air and mingle. I watched them really enjoy themselves. After playing they had fresh vegetables snacks and a good cleaning...
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Curry (Source: http://www.theppk.com/category/recipe/curry) Index Eggplant & Black Eyed Pea Curry Carefree Curry Burgers Mushroom Hot Pot Chana Masala Red Curry Soup with Rice & Purple Kale Broccoli Curry Udon Red Lentil Thai Chilli Cashew Vegetable Korma Caribbean Curry Black Eyed Peas with Plantains Ceylon Style Tofu Curry Eggplant & Black Eyed Pea Curry Ingredients:...
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Here is a collection of photos taken of me from the time I first arrived in Malaysia... right up until today!
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My Dearest Martin, I really trust in the powers of sacred Buddha images. Any Buddhas are sacred. I have been fascinated by images of enlightenment since as far as I can remember when I was six years old already. As I matured I loved the images of Buddhas more and more… I wanted everyone...
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This is a Canadian film not released in the US….I watched this recently on dvd not knowing what to expect. I thought it would be corny, silly and campy in a annoying way. BUT IT WAS A NICE SURPRISE. THE MOVIE IS GREAT!!! The characters were wonderful with a stellar cast of Iggy Pop,...
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I went for a climb in Batu Caves which has 272 steps to the top. It was a twenty minute trek up. Monlam and Pastor Loh Seng Piow came along with me. Batu Caves is a very beautiful Hindu Temple in the caves. The caves are huge and they have nice Indian veg restaurants...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Our very first children’s comic book is out! This is our first children’s book written by a dear student of mine, Shirley Maya Tan, and it certainly won’t be the last! It is beautifully illustrated by Yun Kim Loong and the quality of this book is amazing. You have to see...
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From 1986 to 2011, Oprah Winfrey dominated the TV talk show market. Mostly known as a television host, she is also a producer, actress and philanthropist. She was at one point the world’s only black billionaire, but has remained the greatest black philanthropist in American history! For 25 years, The Oprah Winfrey Show has...
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I really appreciate the over 110 full time staff we have in Kechara & many volunteers that lend a helping hand very often. So on a regular basis I have my assistants take them all out for a movie, popcorn and drinks… All not in one batch of course as there are more than...
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There are many, many beautiful sites in Bolivia that the current President, Evo Morales, feels should all be legally protected. This is on top of any existing national and international law relating to nature...
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Most of us lead very busy lives. Some people even feel that their lives are so busy that the have little time for themselves, let alone friends and family. These days, it’s an easy trap to fall into due to the hectic nature of life. However, if you stop for a moment and imagine...
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I always have dried dog food packed in ziploc bags in my car. Whenever I go out and I see hungry dogs/cats, I stop the car and feed them. It is very satisfying to feed animals. It’s painful to see them hungry. It is painful to see them thin and weak. So while I...
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Sometimes it can be difficult to define or explain just exactly what compassion or loving kindness is. Sometimes all it takes is a simple, yet profound example to demonstrate compassion in a way far more powerful than even a thousand words. Lama Kunzang Dorjee, of Jangsa Gompa in Kalimpong, India, provides us with such...
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Research seems to point towards a plant based diet. The American Cancer Society is taking a “strong stand” as increasingly over the years, the research points towards the consumption of all meat, eggs, and dairy products as being a cause in the development of various cancers. It has also been said that the source...
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