(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world, This post is just for those who have been initiated by a teacher into the Guhyasamaja tantra. Otherwise please do not read or continue. I have placed here as it is available in all Tibetan libraries, temples and universities. Many of the texts have also been...

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Dear kind friends around the world, In any culture, there would be sets of superstitions that a particular community would apply. I am not judging or stating there is right or wrong in people’s beliefs and superstitions, but when it involves hurting other living beings, then we should re-examine the benefits of believing in...

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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear Pastors Moh Mei, Jean Ai, Shin, Yek Yee, As spiritual aspirants (monks/nuns to be, Pastors representing the dharma, lay students who have taken refuge vows for enlightenment) it is very important we distinguish ourselves from ordinary lay people. We have have heard the dharma, know the truth of existence and understand...

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I wanted to share with you these two short videos of meditation being implemented in Western schools. The first video takes place in Victoria which is in Australia, and the second video is filmed on the other side of the world in a British school in England. Scientific evidence today strongly suggests that meditation...

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More people in various parts of the world are finding these types of skeletons. I feel mainstream science should research, publish more and ‘enlighten’ the public on this as information on our past is important. When I was very young, my foster mother Dana Bugayeff told me in the past people were double or...

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Dear friends, Now this is a book we must obtain and read. It will shed light on so much British imperialism that was the current European views of his time. It should be interesting to read about a so-called respected world statesman as Churchill. But in reality was there a darker side? Many of...

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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world,   This post is just for those who have been initiated by a teacher. Otherwise please do not read or continue.   I have placed here as it is available in all Tibetan libraries, temples and universities. Many of the texts have been translated also into...

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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world, I would like to share a teaching on reinforcing our delusions. It will help you understand how we trick ourselves into being trapped in samsara (our own sufferings) and how our excuses are actually a cover for us to further indulge in our cravings. This teaching also reveals...

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Pickled vegetables have always been one of my favorite foods but it was only recently that I found out how beneficial these fermented vegetables are. In fact, fermented food is enjoyed in many different ways in different cultures. Not only are they delicious and healthy but they are also a good time saver for...

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I was just reading an old copy of the Time magazine and came across this great write-up about children from rich families.

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Dear friends, This is a very interesting account from a senior Dharma student. Mr. Keith Milton is a very sincere, serious practitioner of Dharma. He is from what I gather very devoted to his lamas, his practice and his commitments. He stays very low key as it should be for tantra and has been...

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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends, I thought this is a helpful and short extract from Dr. Berzin that might benefit your thoughts and dharma practice. This is reproduced here for strictly educational purposes. Thank you so much. There are many areas in the Dharma teachings that are not quite completely transferred to the west....

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（译文请往下阅读） Dear friends around the world, I came across this by accident and decided to listen to Mr. Martin Jacques and I it opened my eyes to more understanding. Although he tells you mostly how Westerners see China, it applies to most of the non-Chinese world. I think it is worth our time to listen to his experiences, research and thoughts. It will bring more understanding in this complex subject. China without a doubt is becoming more powerful and a force to be reckoned with. We can either accept this fact and understand more or fight with t...

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I have lived in Malaysia for more than 20 years, and one thing that I have always admired about this country is the diversity, harmony and respect that most Malaysians give to each other. As a Dorje Shugden practitioner who has encountered many adversities because of my choice of spirituality, this mutual acceptance of...

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Dear friends,  Now this is a dream home for me. I like the light airiness of the rooms and big windows. The stone stairs going up from the road is very nice. This is the exact type of environment I would like to live in with trees, greens and nature. I don’t mind being...

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Dear friends, I am publishing esoteric tantric teachings here, if you do not have this initiation and permission, please do not continue and read. Thank you. These teachings are available in books across major bookstores and online these days. Same as in Tibet and India, where you can go to a Tibetan Monastic library...

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Environmental pollution is a worrying issue, and we have seen a continued worsening in the situation from the time this issue was first brought to public attention. Just recently I read this article that predicts that in less than 40 years, there will be more plastic bags in the ocean than there are fish!...

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Just a few weeks ago David Bowie, the famous English singer who made a huge impact in the rock music industry, passed away. David Bowie was once a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner. Although he did not openly practice, his deep interest in Buddhism resulted in a clause in his will for his ashes to be...

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Good food. Twin Towers. Beaches. Unbeknownst to many, the richly diverse, multi-racial country of Malaysia is also home to many Buddhist gems! With a little research, we found various temples which were not only architecturally stunning and culturally rich. But take a peak into the building (or not even!), and you’ll find some of...

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In Tibetan, a puja house is called Shabten Khang. "Shabten" means "puja" and "khang" means "house". So a "Shabten Khang" or Puja House is a house or place where monks can do pujas (prayers) for the lay people all year around. There are many Puja Houses throughout India, for example Jangtse and Shartse Shabten...

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