COMPETITION: TSEM RINPOCHE SIGNED COPIES!
(Posted by Admin)
Update: 25th December, 23:59GMT
We would first like to thank each and everyone of you who submitted an entry! In the last week, we received 163 entry submissions for the book competition from all around the world!
Creativity is subjective and individually expressed, therefore we considered both the submitted image and accompanying caption. We went through every single entry and asked ourselves, “Do they both compliment each other to best express peace?”
After 24 hours of deliberating, the Directors of Tsem Rinpoche Foundation would like to congratulate our two winners! Again, thank you all for submitting your entry, for your support and participation. It has been a pleasure to host this book competition!
With folded hands,
Tsem Rinpoche Foundation
KUAN WAN SAN
‘Amidst the hustle and bustle, peace is found within.‘
#bookcompetition #tsemrinpoche — with H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche.
MARTIN CHOW
‘Peace is knowing that in the end, you did enough…‘
#tsemrinpoche #bookcompetition — with H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche.
**To our 2 winners, please contact tsemrinpoche.blog@gmail.com and provide us with your mailing address.**
Update: 24th December, 23:59GMT
OFFICIALLY CLOSED!
Winners will be updated shortly. Thank you for all your entries!
3 days ago, we received 10 copies of the first batch of books, ‘Peace’ and ‘Compassion Conquers All’. They have been republished in the US, and were fresh off the press when we received them!
On the 22nd of December, both titles will be available in independent bookstores and in Barnes & Nobles all over the United States! We’re also happy to share that in Barnes and Nobles, the largest retail bookseller in the US, both books will be the featured titles in the Buddhist section during the holiday season.
As the book ‘Peace’ & ‘Compassion Conquers All’ are our first editions in the US, we would like to share our happiness with all of you!
With 1 week left till Christmas, Tsem Rinpoche Foundation would like to offer you the chance to win the perfect gift for you or your loved one. We took a book from each title, and requested for H.E. Tsem Rinpoche to sign both copies with a personal message!
We will be choosing TWO winners. Do read below on how to enter.
STAND A CHANCE TO WIN
A SIGNED copy of either Peace or Compassion Conquers All, with a personal note from H.E. Tsem Rinpoche! These books are the first editions in the US.
HOW TO ENTER – 5 EASY STEPS!
1. Take a picture which best depicts the word “Peace”. (It’s open to personal interpretation!)
2. Upload the picture onto your Facebook profile page.
3. Add a caption to your picture. (Can be any length!)
4. Add the following 2 hashtags at the end of your caption: “#tsemrinpoche” & “#bookcompetition”
5. Tag “H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche” onto your picture!
**Remember to set your image privacy setting as ‘Public‘, so that we can view your image.**
DATE & TIME
Start: NOW!
End: 24th December, 23:59 GMT.
WINNERS
On the 25th of December, 23:59 GMT, the directors of Tsem Rinpoche Foundation will choose TWO winners. The winners will be announced on H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s fanpage, and will be requested to contact tsemrinpoche.blog@gmail.com to provide a few necessary mailing details.
If you’re the lucky winner, you can then expect one signed copy of either title arriving at your doorstep in just a few days!
WHICH BOOK WILL YOU WIN?
Either book! To keep an element of surprise, you will find out which book you have won upon receiving the couriered package.
Fresh off the press! Opening the package for the first batch of books at FedEx.
BITES OF WISDOM FROM THE BOOK: COMPASSION CONQUERS ALL
“I am not asking you to chant more, or recite more prayers and mantras; I am asking you to practise real life Dharma. The real practice right now, for all of us, is to bring incredible harmony and love into our families and to every single person who comes into contact with us. Start there.”
“Do you know what’s the greatest mind? The greatest mind is not wanting other people to change, but you yourself changing and accepting other people. The greatest mind is to stop wondering when they will change. No. You should think instead, “When will I change?” That is the greatest practice.”
BITES OF WISDOM FROM THE BOOK: PEACE
“So, if you believe in God, that’s fabulous; if you believe in Buddha, that’s fabulous; if you don’t believe in anything, that’s fabulous. But please believe in yourself and please believe in the happiness you can bring to people around you. Believe in that. Wouldn’t that be lovely?”
“Dharma is the love, harmony and the greater understanding that a wife and a husband feel for each other. It is when there are fewer arguments between a wife and a husband, between cousins, between siblings, between children and their parents. It brings people closer together.”
REVIEWS
“In Compassion Conquers All, Tsem Rinpoche offers us a fresh take on the timeless wisdom teachings on the Eight Verses of Mind Transformation in a way that will benefit truth seekers from all walks of life. Thank you, Rinpoche, for this gift to the world.”
— Chris Grosso, best-selling author of Indie Spiritualist
“Tsem Rinpoche has profound devotion to the teaching. This care comes through on every page of this book. May his passion, dedication and clarity inspire us to walk the path as straightly as possible and gain the fruits that only heartfelt practice can bring.”
— Purna Steinitz, founder of The Event Training, New Line Consulting, and Heart Stream Education
SUMMARY OF THE BOOK: COMPASSION CONQUERS ALL
Compassion Conquers All reveals the heart of Buddhist wisdom in eight short verses, as elucidated by a fearless pioneer of contemporary Dharma.
Unconditional love and freedom are here and now if we let go of self-centered obsession and let ourselves be embraced by what is.
The very life we are living, with all its difficulties, failures, and frustrations, can be the road to liberation. The world can be our school of transformation. Everybody becomes our best friend. We become our own best friend.
Deeper and deeper, from learning to cherish all beings as precious, to realizing that those we perceived as enemies are our supreme teachers, the teachings in Compassion Conquers All transport us into our innermost heart where we discover that we are the light we have been longing for. Indeed, compassion conquers all.
SUMMARY OF THE BOOK: PEACE
Peace begins here, right where we are. Far from being a distant concept, inner and outer peace can be created at every moment, in every conversation, and with our every action.
In this compilation of short teachings, Tsem Rinpoche brings us back to the basics of what it means to create peace and lasting harmony within ourselves and with the people around us. He reveals surprising truths, offers us refreshing new perspectives, and gives us practical solutions for dealing with daily situations.
With this book, you will gain the tools to increase the happiness in your life and overcome the hurdles. You will also learn how to foster strong, joyous relationships with others, fight your demons, and enhance your own positive potential in everything you do. Ultimately, you will discover that, just like the book you are now holding, peace is entirely in your hands.
EXAMPLES OF ENTRY SUBMISSIONS!
Buddha blessing all of my outdoor backyard animals. Hey squirrel, come get a blessing! #tsemrinpoche #bookcompetition
Having a delicious dinner knowing that no one had to suffer to fill my belly! #tsemrinpoche #bookcompetition
The student who connected with Tsem Rinpoche through the Internet. Witnessing the beginning of a spectacular spiritual journey. #tsemrinpoche #bookcompetition
IF YOU CAN’T WAIT TILL 22ND DECEMBER, THEY’RE AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Barnes and Nobles – Compassion Conquers All – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/compassion-conquers-all-tsem-rinpoche/1119080065?ean=9781601633545
Amazon – Compassion Conquers All – http://www.amazon.com/Compassion-Conquers-All-Teachings-Transformation/dp/1601633548/ref=asap_B00LXG6X3S?ie=UTF8
Barnes and Nobles – Peace – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/peace-tsem-rinpoche/1119080064?ean=9781601633538
Amazon – Peace – http://www.amazon.com/Peace-Achieving-Happiness-Compassion-Forgiveness/dp/160163353X/ref=asap_B00LXG6X3S?ie=UTF8
SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED (as of 21st December)
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恭喜Wan San and Martin Chow! 所有的圖片和文字都显得和平，非常漂亮和振奋人心。非常感謝仁波切，組織者和所有參於本次競賽以傳播和平的意識和能量。願一切眾生和平與和諧。
Now only I came to realise that there were so many definitions for a single word ‘Peace’. To Wan San and Martin, congrats to both of you, you guys have won! For others, congrats too as I do love all the entries. Some of the entries made me contemplate even more. There are different perspectives looking at ‘Peace’. To Rinpoche, congrats for the books to be republished in USA and thanks for the competition.
Congratulatioins to Wan San and Martin! The both of you truly captured the theme of Peace in your own words and the wonderful picture you posted. Congratulations =)
Let me just start of by saying how this competition is such a good idea to promote peace. Rinpoche has really come up with such a creative and useful idea ☺
Peace is so important in our lives. Without it we would not be able to live with comfort or have the resources we need to survive. Therefore, we need to maintain peace. We must act with great compassion to others in order to keep peace within our societies. Help others when they need help and always make people feel special. If everyone acts in this way then there will be no wars or fights, but peace instead.
Whenever I read up or watch videos about other countries or areas in this world which are in war, it teaches me a great lesson. It teaches me that not everyone is so lucky as me, to be able to live the life I am now living. I then begin to appreciate my life and the things I have. But also, I treat people better. With all the fighting and violence going on in the world, I act more compassionately towards others to prevent such things. Everyone should have this kind of mentality. The world would be at peace.
Thank you for starting this competition. I myself enjoyed participating in it.
Congratulations to Wan San and Martin Chow! All the pictures and words written about peace are very nice and beautiful. Many thanks to Rinpoche, organizers and all who have participated in this competition to spread the awareness and energies of Peace. May all living beings stay in peace and harmony.
Congratulations to the winners — Wan San and Martin Chow! And also to all who submitted the entries, the organiser and my Guru.
When I try to submit the entry I search through the meaning of peace for me…and now seeing others submission on peace, I know definition of peace might be different for each of us, but one thing for sure is we all need PEACE…and it can be found anywhere or lost anytime if we did not treasure it…
Many, many really good entries and I bet it made the judges’ head spin a bit to declare the eventual winners. Congratulations to Martin and Wan San! Fantastic effort, stunning results! From the many good entries, I think there is enough for a coffee table book. 🙂 Thank you, Rinpoche and US Team for this competition. I had fun and more importantly, I am closer to learning the true meaning of peace. Peace to all!
Gong xi gong xi to the winner !
Congrats to the well deserved winners.
Congratulations to Wan San and Martin. Both are great for reflection of PEACE. Others are very nice too. Look forward to similar competition in future. Its fun and make us think wider how to reflect on the subject.
Thank you Rinpoche and team.
Congratulations to Wan San and Martin. Your entries are deserved winners in my humble opinion too. Many entries are great too and all have been fun and interesting.
Thank You Rinpoche!
Thank you Rinpoche and admin for this book competition which make us contemplate on what is PEACE.
FYI, I don’t see my entry. Thanks.
Dear Ai Nin,
Thank you for notifying us. Your entry has been noted and submitted.
Thank you,
Admin
Some of my entries are not in the above compilation.
Dear Choong,
Thank you for notifying us. Your entries have been updated.
Thank you,
Admin
Thank you Rinpoche & Admin for organising this competition. It did make me reflect on what Peace is about.
I have put through 6 entries but only 3 had shown up. Are the entries only restricted to 3? Thanks.
Dear Lily,
Thank you for notifying us. Your entries have been updated.
Thank you,
Admin
Thank you Rinpoche for create such wonderful programme, will try my luck .
Thank you Rinpoche and Admin for the competition. It is so interesting to see different interpretation of peace. 🙂
YUMMY!!
Thank you for your reply! I will be sure to tag the photo as well.;o Best regards / Lars
This is AMAZING.(!) The greed within me just launched its whole army for a direct assault on this creative task ahead lol!;D The caption, should it be in the photo itself or plain text in the post? Congratulations in advance to whomever ends up bringing such a gem home.;o Good luck!
Dear Lars,
The caption should be accompanying the picture, not within the photo itself. Do let us know if you have any other questions.
Don’t forget to tag H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche’s fanpage onto your picture. We look forward to seeing your submission!
With folded hands,
Admin