It’s amazing how many people in the world live in such conditions that many would deem intolerable. But due to circumstances they are in this situation. So many in Hong Kong live this way as depicted in the picture. You have the urban poor in every country of course. Most of us would not...

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Dear Friends, I want to summarize somewhat how I feel about this article by a comment left by Mr. Nicholas Yu. I find it apt: “Russia is the largest country in the world, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabited land area. Russia is also the world’s ninth most populous country with nearly 144 million people...

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Dear friends, I was sent this article from a friend from the BBC News and it was surprising. In this article it seems that there are factions of the Indian government displeased with some recent comments. Does anyone know anything more about this? Tsem Rinpoche   “I think the article was referring to a statement the...

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Dear fellow Bigfoot enthusiasts, I have watched scores of Bigfoot documentaries. Some are very interesting, some are so-so and some are just not believable. But this particular one is very good. I wanted to share this one – “Watched in the Wilderness”. One of the better accounts of a sighting as in believability. As...

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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Vajrayogini is well known to have emanated within the Himalayan regions of Nepal, Tibet, Mongolia and even China. According to Buddha Shakyamuni, as years progressively become more distant from the time when the Buddha was alive, the “effectiveness” of the Tantras will diminish as the merits to uphold these teachings decrease. But for the Heruka and Vajrayogini tantras, it is the opposite. As we get further away from the time of the Buddha, our desires increase. Thus, the effectiveness of the Heruka and Vajrayogin...

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（译文请往下阅读） I have always held a deep appreciation for Chinese culture. I find it fascinating that one nation can have such a large influence in the world and that until today, it has given rise to so many powerful leaders and thinkers. If you look at its neighbouring countries like Korea, Japan and Vietnam, you will see there is a strong Chinese influence in their food, architecture, clothing and even their language. When Chinese migrate all over the world, they carry their beautiful Chinese culture with them and they keep the traditions alive n...

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Dear friends, All results come from karma. All karma comes from our actions. All actions come from our mind. Our mind’s creations arise from projections and deep seeded ignorance. The good news is all karma can be purified, therefore we can purify our actions and our mind also. When we leave karma as it...

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Dear most meritorious friends around the world, This is totally wonderful. A priceless treasure. Nothing can be more precious than listening to the supreme path to enlightenment from a enlightened master. In this incredible video with very clear translations by Ven. Gonsar Rinpoche you will be blessed with incredible dharma nectar. One of the...

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（译文请往下阅读） (By Tsem Rinpoche) One of my students came across the inspiring story below and shared it with me. It is about how a Buddhist practitioner had a revelatory experience which increased his/her faith in the Dharma. As it was originally written in Chinese, I had it translated into English for all of my blog readers, in hopes that you may benefit from this incredible story about both a pilgrim and a great Vajrayogini practitioner. In this day and age, people want to kick back and relax on their holidays… e.g. most people choose to va...

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Dear friends,  I find this ‘simple’ article has many ramifications. If India wins this case, it opens up an avalanche of many other items that the British has taken from India. What I find interesting is this statement from Historian Andrew Roberts told the Mail on Sunday: “Those involved in this ludicrous case should recognise...

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Dear friends, I am glad you are visiting this blog post. Reincarnation is not a truth or phenomena restricted to only  people of certain faiths. But there are over 2 billion officially in the world who officially adhere to the doctrine of reincarnation namely Buddhists, Hindus and a sect of Islam. But there are...

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  Dear friends, This is a short yet powerful article. Do you know someone like this in your life? It is one thing to be kind, spiritual and forgiving and another thing when these qualities you show another is not appreciated but taken for granted and you are taken advantage of. Letting others take...

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I thought I’d share this. I like very much what the card says. Now when action follows the card, then it will be perfect. I offer my good wishes and appreciation. Tsem Rinpoche   

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Dear students and friends, In the process of desiring for more convenient food options in our fast-paced lives, our health has gradually been compromised… When was the last time we thought about how our food ended up on our plate? We eat our meals not conscious about where the chicken came from, how old...

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Dear friends around the world, I came across this article on Facebook and found her video compelling. I have come across people who are very much in the same predicament. I find it very sad that some people live for ‘likes’ and acknowledgement from perfect strangers. You want approval, meaning and substance from something that...

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(By Tsem Rinpoche) The abbot, tantric master, Vidyadhara, pandit and Vinaya holder. I place his picture here so all of you can be blessed for seeing him and hearing his holy name. May all of you be blessed and follow in his footsteps. There is nothing new in samsara and nothing further to learn....

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For decades now, scientists at the NOAA have been tracking a mysterious whale song that sounds like the ghostly howls of a drowned tuba player. The sounds have been identified as belonging to a single whale, who sings at a frequency unlike any other whale in the world. Dubbed “52 Hertz” after the frequency...

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Dear students and friends, In June 2015, I blogged about the Wealth Box project that we were planning to do in Kechara Forest Retreat (KFR). Now fast forward a few months later, and I am glad to announce that the Wealth Box has been installed and the consecration pujas have been done by Venerable...

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In December 2008, I went to Taiwan to do a ritual for a special family. There was a lady there by the name of Ms Kuan who was my mother’s schoolmate, and her sister was going for a serious heart operation so I needed to do some pujas. I went with Irene, Seng Piow,...

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Four years ago, we had our first pastorship ordination ceremony in Kechara House which is our gompa (main prayer hall) in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. At that time, I ordained four pastors. Now in 2015, we have 17 pastors of which 10 have requested to become fully ordained monks and nuns in...

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