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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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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The spiritual people of the Himalayan country of Nepal have always had a strong belief in the existence of the Yeti (or the Abominable Snowman). Just like the people of Tibet, those who live in the mountainous regions of Nepal have often reported sightings of the Yeti. It is not something to believe or...
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I always remind my friends to be kind to animals as they too are living beings that have feelings. It makes me very sad whenever I see animals suffer in the care of irresponsible people. How we treat animals is a reflection of who we really are. If we ill-treat an animal, it just means...
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On a few occasions, I have experienced very bad vertigo and I personally know how unpleasant it is when an episode occurs. I recently came across this unique method to treat common vertigo and I hope by sharing this, those of you who also suffer from vertigo will find this advice from a certified...
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Dear fellow Bigfoot enthusiasts, Exciting news! Looks like Bigfoot was captured on film by the Arizona Department of Transportation and it was even posted on their official Facebook page! Imagine, on their official page some more. Some states are more progressive and can be more open now. That is a good trend. Take a...
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I recently came across this interesting article about giant skeletons excavated in Wisconsin, USA. I know that giant skeletons have always been rather controversial and a topic met with much doubt. After all, it must be quite difficult to imagine a human being, three times the size and height of an average 6 foot...
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I have always loved architecture and blog about it whenever I can, especially houses that blend in creatively with nature. People often dream of owning big houses in big cities; who would have thought that a small house in the middle of nowhere would be so appealing? It’s amazing how creativity can turn something...
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Regarding Mr. Lukar Jam I am not very interested in politics especially Tibetan politics but this is connected to something spiritually important to millions and myself. Mr Lukar Jam is a Sikyong (Prime Minister of exiled Tibetan people) candidate. He is not a Dorje Shugden practitioner nor religious nor does he ascribe to a...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends, Yamantaka or Vajrabhairava is practiced within the Nyingma, Sakya, Kagyu and Gelug schools. More prominently in Sakya and held as a supreme golden tantra within the Gelugs. Je Tsongkapa himself as well as the 7th Dalai Lama and many other scholars have written numerous commentaries on the rites, rituals, meditations,...
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The building of this huge statue of Lord Tsongkapa has been completed as of January 2016, with Lord Tsongkhapa adorned in gold. Please see the pictures below. A Short Biography of Tsongkhapa Alexander Berzin, August 2003, partly based on a discourse by Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey Dharamsala, India The biography of a great lama...
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Dear friends, This something to really look forward to. I hope it manifests fast and it will be a great blessing to the people of that area and the world. Buddha images have tremendous benefits. I just wanted to share this. Tsem Rinpoche Reach for the sky: An artist’s impression of the Buddha...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends, I found this on the net and found it very interesting. I have shared it here as the person did interesting research. Please do visit their blog site to see their further writings. I have left the link at the end of this post. Thank you. May there be...
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Seeing abandoned or abused animals on the street, especially in the city, always breaks my heart. It is very difficult for them to be in places that are dense with humans because most people do not want to have anything to do with them. Sometimes people do not just shoo them away or shout...
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