![Palden Lhamo](https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/wp-content/RinpocheCT/36713.jpg)
(By Tsem Rinpoche) I would like to blog a little about Palden Lhamo, the personal Dharmapala of all 14 Dalai Lamas.
Read more » | ![]() |
(By Tsem Rinpoche) I would like to blog a little about Palden Lhamo, the personal Dharmapala of all 14 Dalai Lamas.
Read more » | ![]() |
(By Tsem Rinpoche) A few years ago, I came up with the idea of scanning Dharma texts into soft copy and duplicating them into thumb-drives. We were already filling up statues with holy mantras that are rolled and sealed individually... I thought why not duplicate these mantras into thumb drives and insert those into...
Read more » |
Henry initiated a monthly quiz to enhance their knowledge so it will be easier for them to speak and share about Kechara and the Dharma with others.
Read more » |
We often do not want to listen to the harsh truth of reality... but on the contrary, it is usually harder say it, than to listen to it. Although by nature, I am a straightforward person, as a Dharma teacher it is always a challenge for me to reveal the harsh truth of reality...
Read more » |
Dear friends, Our sincere prayers go out to the MH370 passengers, crew members, families and friends. This indeed a mystery and tragedy. Let’s hope for the best. Brief Overview: 14 Nationalities on board. 227 passengers. Tzu Chi Buddhist organization has dispatched volunteers to Beijing to provide emotional support for families. These volunteers are called Blue...
Read more » |
Dear friends, I came across some thoughts that were honest, touching and at the same time realistic. I like it when people overcome their inner selves to do more in life. To not make excuses but just have integrity and go all the way. I thought I’d share this from my recent post I...
Read more » |
Question Series for my Fb Friends: In doing the profound yet short practice of Tsongkapa Guru Yoga daily, what profound connections are made between Maitreya and Tsongkapa for you? Does that have anything to do with Powa (consciousness transference)? Tsem Rinpoche (I thought I will post questions perhaps daily to help ppl think, learn...
Read more » |
His Holiness the current Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche on the left. His Holiness the current Kyabje Zong Rinpoche on the right. His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche had lunch together in their previous lives and now in this life they meet again and have lunch together!!! Nice pictures I wanted to...
Read more » |
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Lhasa during his final Geshe examinations. He passed with flying colors and amazed the scholars present with his knowledge and debate skills.
Read more » |
Dear Bamboo Rafflesia, This comment was posted on Tsem Rinpoche fanpage on Facebook by yourself. It’s so touching is an understatement but it does touch me deeply. I am so HUMBLED to know I have impacted someone’s life in a good way and in this case your life. If I did, this is with the...
Read more » |
Just some thoughts and ideas that came across my mind today and thought to share it with friends around the world… Inner peace creating outer peace in a nutshell… Through practicing meditation, understanding the mind with studying the Lam Rim and invoking upon Je Tsongkapa’s blessings daily, you can gain inner peace...
Read more » |
(By Tsem Rinpoche) To view this post in Chinese, please click here. When someone wants something from you and they don’t get it, they become angry. They never thought of putting in the effort themselves to get what they want. They want you to just give it to them or you do the...
Read more » |
February 19, 2014-Very good news! We just received the official notice today and it’s legal and binding! A few weeks ago I have applied for Tsem Rinpoche Foundation status. This allows us to operate as a Buddhist Church, have charitable activities, publish literature for educational purposes, start a dharma center or premises, and...
Read more » |
People are affected by the way they were raised, the examples their guardians gave them, the environment, schools they attended, friends they were close to, peer pressures and norms of their their day. These and many other factors make up a large part of how a person thinks, reacts, achieves in adult...
Read more » |
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Nothing is owned by us. Everything will be given, taken, lost, abandoned or forgotten in the end. We came into our current lifetimes with nothing and no matter how much we accumulate, we leave with nothing. So wouldn’t it be wise that in between, we develop no real attachments or put so...
Read more » |
Just before Lama Yeshe passed away, his guru Kyabje Zong Rinpoche came to the hospital to do last rites and prayers. Although Lama Yeshe was paralyzed physically, his mind was lucid, alert and full of devotion for Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. Lama Yeshe did not lose any control of his powerful mind. Lama Yeshe had...
Read more » |
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Question Series for my FB Friends: Tsongkapa holds stems to two lotuses. What are on the lotuses? What do the items represents? What are the items telling us we can achieve specifically through Tsongkapa’s Guru Yoga practice? Tsem Rinpoche (I thought I will post questions perhaps daily to help ppl think,...
Read more » |
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear Friends, These are essential videos and reads you should investigate. It will benefit you and your daily practice. I care about you and have posted this for this reason. Tsem Rinpoche Must listen to talks to share with you for your spiritual journey: 1.To become a Dharma teacher...
Read more » |
I was just a little kid when Boy George, also known as George O'Dowd, first became popular in the 1980s... I didn't really like his music or appreciate his creativity... I would see him on TV and wonder why he was wearing make-up and strange clothes. All I knew was that he was really...
Read more » |