Rinpoche often said that the iconography of Buddhas is a roadmap to enlightenment, and frequently shared beautiful Buddha images with his students and friends. These sharings were sometimes accompanied by short Dharma messages or personal anecdotes.
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David) Dear Friends, Cittamani Tara is one of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s three main practices that was conferred upon H. E. Tsem Rinpoche in Thubten Dhargye Ling in 1984. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche mainly practiced Heruka Cakrasamvara, Vajrayogini and Cittamani Tara intensely throughout his life and this is therefore one of...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) A card and hard disc from Sean Wang…read below to know why..great ideas. Last week whilst giving a dharma talk, I mentioned about how mantras and other holy items should be inserted into the statues in Kechara House’s new gompa. One of the ideas was to place in thumb drives with...
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Reincarnation is the basis of the Buddhist faith. What is that saying? All things operate on a continuum. Nothing comes from nowhere, nothing goes nowhere. All things come from somewhere, all things must end up somewhere...
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释迦牟尼佛于2600年前在神圣的菩提树下取得证悟。自那时起,佛教就被多方解读,有人称它为宗教,有人说它是哲学,而另一些人则认为它是一套信仰和修行体系。
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Area 51 is a popular name for the secret military base located in southern Nevada at 37°14′06″N, 115°48′40″W. It is owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Air Force. Its existence was for a long time denied by the US government until the 2013 disclosure of documents relating to...
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How kind our mothers are to us. How kind our fathers are to us. How kind our teachers are to us. All of us have someone very kind in our lives that nurtured us. Never forget their kindness. Never live your life like you did it on your own…impossible
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Malaysia has visitors from all over the world as our country here is beautiful, peaceful and diverse. I am fortunate to be in Malaysia with wonderful friends here too. So many people from all over the world visit our Kechara stalls, outlets and Kechara Forest Retreat in Malaysia. They really are happy to invite Dorje Shugden home with them along with his prayers, photo, poster, mantra and information booklet. Many of them return and or contact to tell us their wishes has been fulfilled when they sincerely pray to World Peace Buddha protector Do...
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One of the most controversial lamas in the history of Tibetan Buddhism, Ra Lotsawa is widely accepted as the father of the Vajrabhairava Tantra...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) NEW WEBSITE! Click here: http://www.dorjeshugden.org This website is established to be a pure and complete repository of information, knowledge, history, prayer texts and instructions for the treasured practice of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden according to tradition. For almost four centuries, this enlightened Buddhist Protector has been propitiated, trusted and relied...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) When I was very young in New Jersey, my step parents wouldn’t let me study dharma, do sadhanas, mantras or go to the Buddhist Church much that was nearby with a erudite Teacher in residence. So when my parents went out, or not around, or busy, I would be in my...
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Since ancient times, there has been much fascination with bird-like creatures because of their ability to fly and their freedom to go where mere mortals cannot, at least until the advent of modern technology. Their mystery and seasonal disappearances also add to their allure. It is no wonder then that the Firebird continues to...
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There are several variations and interpretations of the history and lineage of Dorje Shugden. However, the source most referred to and heavily relied on by contemporary Gelugpas is the Collected Works (or Sungbum) on Dorje Shugden written by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang. This is also considered the most accurate account of the manifestation...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) For thousands of years, stories have been told of a mystical paradise called Shambhala. Hidden within the Himalayan Mountains, it has come to be known by many other names: Shangri-La, the Land of White Waters, the Forbidden Land, the Land of the Living Gods, the Land of Radiant Spirits, and the...
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China official says Dalai Lama ‘making a fool’ of Buddhism Mon, Mar 28 13:13 PM BST BEIJING/DHARAMSALA, India (Reuters) – Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is “making a fool” of Tibetan Buddhism with suggestions he may not reincarnate, or reincarnate as something inappropriate, and the faithful are not buying it, a Chinese...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) The Tea offering for Vajra Yogini is an excellent way to: Create affinity with her and her practice. To generate merits to accomplish the Generation stages and Completion stages of her practice. To accomplish her sacred 11 yogas after initiation. To create the causes to receive her practice in complete. To...
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The sole purpose for engaging in what is referred to as a ‘close retreat’ is to retreat from daily mundane activities in order to get closer to our meditational deity. In this case it is Trakpo Sumtril...
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Half goat, half man. A cryptid dubbed the “Goatman” has, over the years, easily become one of the most horrifying and mysterious creatures in the United States of America. Amongst the list of eerie and sometimes violent incidences that have been attributed to the Goatman are reports of animal mutilation, property destruction, ravaging of...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Niral) Dear friends, I wanted to share with all of you some information about the holy Dharma protector Achi Chokyi Drolma from the Drikung Kagyu school. The great-grandmother to the founder of the school, Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon, her practice is widespread and very efficacious. Her story and practice is...
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Dear students and friends, Our lives in samsara are influenced by rules and regulations that are often beyond our control. For instance, when we need approvals from local authorities and government departments, we may be subject to red tape, delays, uncertainties and worst of all, rejection. Such obstacles can have adverse effects on our...
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