35 Buddha Pengakuan (Bahasa Indonesia)

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Praktik 35 Buddha Pengakuan adalah salah satu metode terbaik untuk memurnikan karma negatif kita, serta menghasilkan kemajuan spiritual dalam menapak jalan menuju pencerahan. Klik pada gambar untuk memperbesar.

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David)

Praktik 35 Buddha Pengakuan adalah salah satu praktik pemurnian batin yang tertua dan telah diterapkan sejak masa Buddha Shakyamuni. Praktik ini sendiri memiliki asal mula dalam Sutra Mahayana Tiga Bukit Sempurna, yang dalam bahasa Sansekerta disebut sebagai Triskandhadharmasutra.

Khotbah ini asalnya disampaikan oleh Buddha Shakyamuni sendiri dan diajarkan dalam Ratnakutasutra, sebuah kumpulan teks kuno yang berisikan sutra-sutra Buddhis Mahayana. Dalam sebuah penjelasan oleh Nagarjuna, asal usul praktik ini dikatakan dapat ditelusuri sampai pada masa ke 35 murid Bodhisattva dari Buddha Shakyamuni, yang pada suatu saat semuanya terlibat dalam kematian putra dari seorang penjual bir. Menyesal, mereka mengakui kejatuhan moral mereka kepada penatua Upali, yang saat itu menjadi panutan sebagai seseorang yang menjunjung tinggi sumpah dan komitmen kebiaraannya. Mereka memohon pada beliau untuk menyampaikan pengakuan dosa mereka kepada Buddha Shakyamuni dan meminta diturunkan sebuah ajaran untuk memurnikan kesalahan mereka. Buddha Shakyamuni melihat bahwa ke 35 murid Bodhisattva sebenarnya tidak bersalah dalam kasus tersebut, tetapi untuk kepentingan praktisi di masa depan, beliau bersedia mengajarkan Triskandhadharmasutra sebagai sebuah cara untuk memurnikan kejatuhan para praktisi dalam kesalahan.

Salah satu contoh tokoh spiritual terkenal yang mempraktikkan ilmu 35 Buddha Pengakuan adalah Lama Tsongkhapa. Beliau dikenal luas pernah melakukan sebuah tapa purifikasi dimana beliau menjalani ritual 3,5 juta sembah sujud. Laku spiritual ini terdiri dari 100.000 kali sujud kepada setiap 35 Buddha pengakuan. Beliau melakukan tapa ini setelah menerima nasehat dari Manjushri dalam sebuah penglihatan, dengan tujuan untuk mengalami secara langsung persepsi kekosongan (sunyata). Karena proses tapa yang luar biasa intensif, beliau sampai meninggalkan bekas tubuh sucinya pada lantai gua pertapaan yang terkikis halus akibat semua sujud yang beliau lakukan. Hasilnya, ketika beliau mendekati selesainya tapa, beliau diberi penglihatan murni oleh ke 35 Buddha Pengakuan serta Buddha Maitreya yang penuh kemuliaan, sekaligus mengalami langsung kekosongan (sunyata).

 

Hukum Sebab Akibat

Meskipun karma seringkali dianggap sebagai ajaran Buddha yang utama, sang Buddha sendiri bukanlah pencipta doktrin karma. Beliau mengajarkan tentang karma, atau hukum sebab akibat, yang beliau simpulkan berdasarkan pengamatan pribadi, seperti halnya Isaac Newton yang menemukan hukum gravitasi dengan mencermati efek gravitasi pada sebuah apel yang jatuh dari pohonnya.

Bagi kebanyakan orang, efek karma dapat dirasakan dan dimengerti melalui “logika berbasis bukti” atau pengamatan berbasis nalar. Sebuah contoh sederhana dari logika semacam ini adalah ketika kita melihat asap membumbung tinggi dari kejauhan. Dari sini, kita bisa menyimpulkan bahwa ada sebuah kebakaran yang sedang terjadi, meski letaknya terlalu jauh bagi kita untuk melihatnya dengan mata sendiri. Sama halnya ketika kita melihat ketimpangan di dunia ini – bagaimana beberapa orang terlahir dalam kondisi miskin sementara yang lain bisa menikmati hidup mewah– dari sini pula kita bisa menyimpulkan bahwa ada faktor-faktor tertentu yang menghasilkan kondisi tersebut. Faktor yang dimaksud adalah karma. Keadaan hidup yang berbeda-beda yang kita terima saat lahir adalah hasil berbuahnya karma kita sendiri dari kehidupan-kehidupan lampau. Jika kita melihat hal ini secara obyektif, kita pasti bisa melihat bahwa logika di balik karma ini sangat kuat, dan bisa menjelaskan secara efektif mengapa kita menjalani berbagai macam hal sepanjang hidup.

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Bertolak belakang dengan anggapan kebanyakan orang, Buddha Shakyamuni tidak pernah menciptakan doktrin karma tetapi beliau menyadari keberadaan karma dan bagaimana cara kerjanya. Untuk membantu semua makhluk mengatasi penderitaan akibat karma, Buddha Shakyamuni mengajarkan Dharma yang merupakan metode untuk memurnikan karma negatif. Praktik 35 Buddha Pengakuan adalah satu cara yang efektif untuk melakukan hal tersebut.

Karma dalam bahasa Sansekerta berarti perbuatan atau buah dari tubuh, perkataan dan pikiran. Di sisi lain, akibat dari karma disebut sebagai vipaka matang atau jatuh temponya karma, yang selalu akan kembali kepada kita melalui hal-hal yang kita alami. Terdapat banyak faktor di balik setiap perbuatan kita yang menentukan konsekwensinya. Faktor yang terpenting dalam menentukan konsekwensi aksi kita adalah niat atau tujuan. Tujuan atau motivasi yang mendorong aksi kita adalah sebuah topik yang banyak dibicarakan dalam ajaran Buddhis. Jika kita mengerti akan hal ini, akan ada titik balik dimana kita bisa merubah hidup kita. Niat juga menentukan apakah tindakan kita menjadi sesuatu yang positif, negatif atau meningkatkan pahala yang diperlukan untuk pencapaian pencerahan kita.

Penting bagi kita untuk mengerti perbedaan antara karma dan pahala. Karma adalah tindakan kita sehari-hari yang bisa bersifat positif atau negatif, muncul dari kecenderungan kita untuk memikirkan diri sendiri dan didasarkan secara langsung atau tidak langsung akan asas manfaat. Akibatnya, karma buruk menjadi menumpuk tiada akhir, meski bisa pada akhirnya dihabiskan melalui praktik pemurnian. Di sisi lain, pahala adalah tindakan yang secara khusus didedikasikan dengan niat mulia dan untuk tujuan pencerahan.

Karena itu, hasil dari pahala tidak bisa dihabiskan dan akan membawa kita pada pencerahan sepenuhnya. Meskipun pahala tidak bisa habis, karma negatif dalam jumlah besar dapat mengaburkannya, sehingga sulit bagi kita untuk merasakan manfaatnya. Hal ini menunjukkan juga betapa pentingnya peran praktik pemurnian untuk mencegah pahala kita dari proses pengaburan.

Hal lain yang perlu diingat adalah bahwa hukum sebab akibat (karma-vipaka) terhubung erat dengan kehidupan kita di masa lampau dan masa depan. Akumulasi karma di setiap kehidupan kita sangat menentukan reinkarnasi kita (dikenal sebagai karma lompatan) dan kondisi hidup-hidup kita di masa yang akan datang (dikenal sebagai karma penggenapan). Jadi, kita bisa mengira-ngira sendiri tentang kehidupan-kehidupan lampau kita dengan melihat keadaan hidup kita saat ini dan hal-hal yang menarik perhatian kita. Sebagai contoh, kemiskinan adalah akibat langsung dari kekikiran dan memiliki kesehatan yang buruk di kehidupan sekarang adalah buah dari tindakan dalam kehidupan lampau yang membahayakan makhluk lain. Singkatnya, hasil karma selalu mirip dengan penyebabnya.

Karma juga memiliki efek kuat pada pikiran dan tingkah laku kita. Naasnya bagi kita, karma negatif cenderung menumpuk seiring berjalannya waktu, karena sifat manusia yang pada dasarnya senang memikirkan diri sendiri. Karena itu, manusia menderita berbagai penyakit psikologis dan mental; seperti bersikap agresif, tamak, terkena depresi dan lain lain. Hal semacam ini menghasilkan konflik dan ketidakpastian hidup yang makin meningkatkan rasa tidak puas dan ketidakbahagian kita. Sumber utama penderitaan dan rasa sakit manusia sebenarnya adalah pikiran dan sikap hidup kita sendiri. Jika kita meminimalisir faktor-faktor pikiran yang berbahaya bagi diri sendiri (seperti angan-angan atau harapan yang berlebihan dan penyakit mental), ketentraman batin, rasa puas dan bahagia akan muncul dengan sendirinya.

 

Praktik Pengakuan

Dalam Buddhisme, pengambilan sumpah merupakan sebuah praktik yang penting. Terdapat tiga macam sumpah utama sumpah Pratimoksha yang diambil seorang awam, biksu atau bikuni; sumpah Bodhisattva; dan sumpah Tantrik untuk mereka yang menjalani inisiasi tantra jenjang lebih tinggi. Sumpah-sumpah ini, dibarengi komitmen dan menahan diri untuk tidak melakukan perbuatan buruk, menjadi landasan sebuah praktik efektif yang membuahkan pencapaian spiritual.

Menepati komitmen dalam menjunjung tinggi sumpah kita adalah komponen yang mutlak dalam sebuah praktik. Karena itu penting bagi kita untuk memurnikan karma dan rekam jejak negatif yang kita akumulasi akibat dosa kita, yaitu melalui pengakuan dan janji untuk tidak mengulangi kesalahan yang sama. Dengan cara ini, kita meminimalisir atau menghilangkan sepenuhnya konsekwensi dari karma buruk kita. Komponen utama dari proses pemurnian adalah pengakuan. Tujuannya adalah membuka dan membeberkan pelanggaran yang telah dilakukan. Karena itu dalam bahasa Tibet, pengakuan disebut sebagai shakpa atau ‘membuka tabir sepenuhnya’. Dalam praktik Buddhis, menyembunyikan kesalahan menyebabkan proses purifikasi sulit terjadi, dan efek negatif dari kesalahan akan bergulir secara pasti. Jadi, mengakui kesalahan kita adalah inti dari pengakuan; kejujuran dan keterbukaan dalam segala situasi adalah intisari dari praktik Buddhis.

Supaya pengakuan kita dapat secara nyata memurnikan kesalahan kita, kita harus melakukannya sesuai dengan prinsip Empat Kekuatan Perlawanan. Kekuatan Perlawanan yang pertama adalah penyesalan. Kekuatan penyesalan menjadi aktif saat kita secara tulus melihat kesalahan kita dan menyadari bahwa akan ada konsekwensi negatif karenanya. Jika ini kita lakukan, kita akan penuh dengan rasa penyesalan. Kekuatan Perlawanan kedua adalah bergantung pada sosok pelindung, yang dalam hal ini adalah ke 35 Buddha Pengakuan. Setiap Buddha ini sepenuhnya tercerahkan dan karenanya setiap doa, sujud persembahan atau pengakuan yang kita haturkan akan membuahkan pemurnian dan akumulasi pahala.

Kekuatan Perlawanan ketiga adalah tekad untuk tidak mengulangi kesalahan. Ini akan terjadi setelah kita menyadari kesalahan kita dan bahwa hal itu menghasilkan konsekwensi buruk. Jadi, kita membulatkan tekad untuk tidak mengulangi kesalahan kita. Hal ini mengantar kita pada Kekuatan Perlawanan yang keempat dan terakhir, yaitu penerapan perbaikan atau langkah-langkah penangkal untuk memurnikan karma. Tindakan ini bukan penebusan yang buta untuk kesalahan-kesalahan kita, tetapi langkah perbaikan yang dilakukan melalui pengertian yang baik tentang hukum sebab akibat. Tujuannya mencegah kecenderungan negatif dari karma yang sedang dimurnikan.

Praktik sujud atau pembacaan Sutra Mahayana Tiga Bukit Sempurna memiliki komponen “langkah perbaikan” dan ‘perlindungan’, dan karenanya jika dilakukan dengan penyesalan yang tulus dan tekad bulat untuk tidak mengulangi bakal menjadi langkah penangkal yang kuat bagi karma negatif yang telah terakumulasi.

 

35 Buddha Pengakuan

Dalam edisi Tibet Sutra Mahayana Tiga Bukit Sempurna, epitet Dezhin Shegpa (Tathagata atau ‘Yang Telah Sirna’) ditambahkan sebagai gelar kehormatan sebelum nama-nama dari setiap 35 Buddha Pengakuan. Penyertaan ini diprakarsai oleh Je Tsongkhapa setelah mendapat sebuah penglihatan dimana ke 35 Buddha Pengakuan tampil tanpa kepala. Tapi saat menyapa mereka dengan gelar kehormatan ‘Dezhin Shegpa’ kepala-kepala mereka secara ajaib muncul. Sejak saat itu sebuah tradisi dimulai oleh Je Tsongkhapa untuk membaca nama-nama para Buddha dengan gelar kehormatan Dezhin Shegpa.

Praktik 35 Buddha Pengakuan seperti yang terdapat dalam Sutra Mahayana Tiga Bukit Sempurna adalah praktik pengakuan. Ada dua macam pengakuan – pengakuan besar dan kecil. Pengakuan besar adalah meditasi tentang ketidakkekalan segala sesuatu yang ada. Pengakuan kecil adalah penerapan Keempat Kuasa Perlawanan digabungkan dengan sujud dan atau praktik lainnya, dengan kesadaran bahwa apa yang kita sebut realitas sesungguhnya adalah sebuah ilusi.

Berikut ini adalah deskripsi tentang 35 Buddha Pengakuan:

 

1. Buddha Shakyamuni

Buddha Shakyamuni

1. Tathagata, Buddha Shakyamuni

Nama Buddha Shakyamuni diikuti dengan beberapa gelar kehormatan seperti, Penghancur Musuh dan Yang Disempurnakan Seutuhnya. Nama-nama tersebut menggambarkan atribut-atribut spesial sang Buddha yang terealisasi dari sifat beliau yang tercerahkan. Buddha Shakyamuni yang dimaksud di sini adalah Buddha historis yang mencapai pencerahan penuh di bawah pohon Bodhi di Bodhgaya. Beliau digambarkan berwarna keemasan dan duduk bersila dalam postur meditasi penuh sementara tangan-tangan beliau dalam gerakan menyentuh bumi atau dalam posisi Bhumisparsha mudra. Beliau mampu memurnikan karma negatif yang terkumpul selama lebih dari 10.000 eon.

 

2. Vajrapramardi

Buddha Vajrapramardi

2. Tathagata, Penakluk Sempurna Dengan Intisari Vajra (Vajrapramardi, Dorje Nyingpo Rabtu Jompa)
Beliau duduk di atas Buddha Shakyamuni di sebuah alam yang bernama ‘Intisari Ruang’. Beliau berwarna biru dan memegang sebuah vajra keemasan di tangannya. ‘Vajra’ atau adamantin melambangkan sifat utama beliau yang melebihi konsep manapun. ‘Intisari’ dalam nama suci beliau menandakan atribut-atribut tercerahkan beliau yang tak perlu diragukan lagi. Sementara gelarnya sebagai ‘Penakluk Sempurna’ menjadi indikasi kemampuan beliau untuk menghancurkan dan memurnikan segala penyakit emosional dan perbuatan buruk yang menumpuk selama 10.000 eon sekalipun.

 

3. Ratnacis

Buddha Ratnacis

3. Tathagata, Permata Sinar Terang (Ratnarcis, Rinchen O’tro)

Beliau duduk di sebelah timur di depan Buddha Shakyamuni dalam sebuah alam yang bernama ‘Bergelimang Permata’. Beliau berwarna putih dan memegang sebuah vajra dan matahari di tangan-tangannya. ‘Permata’ di dalam namanya melambangkan sifat-sifat superior beliau yaitu kesadaran yang murni, seperti cahaya bening yang menyingkirkan kegelapan ketidaktahuan. Sinar terang menandakan kemampuan beliau untuk mengulurkan tangannya untuk melenyapkan ketidaktahuan para makhluk sadar. Oleh sebab itu, beliau mampu memurnikan tindakan negatif yang terakumulasi selama lebih dari 25.000 eon.

 

4. Nageshvararaja

Buddha Nageshvararaja

4. Tathagata, Raja Digdaya Para Naga (Nageshvararaja, Luwang Gyi Gyalpo)
Beliau duduk di sebelah tenggara Buddha Shakyamuni di sebuah alam bernama ‘Tempat Penuh Naga’. Beliau berwarna biru dan memegang di tangannya sebuah tangkai pohon Naga dan seekor ular biru. ‘Naga’ dalam nama beliau melambangkan kesadaran primordial beliau yang bersifat sejuk namun bertindak bak seekor naga yang menghancurkan kemelekatan kita pada eksistensi yang fana. Beliau adalah sosok raja yang mulia, transenden dan sepenuhnya tercerahkan, yang telah melenyapkan semua jejak ketakutan dalam pikirannya. Beliau mampu memurnikan tindakan negatif yang terkumpul selama delapan eon.

 

5. Virasena

Buddha Virasena

5. Tathagata, Pemimpin Para Pahlawan (Virasena, Pawo De)
Beliau duduk di sebelah selatan Buddha Shakyamuni dalam sebuah alam yang bernama “Tempat penuh Pahlawan”. Beliau berwarna kuning dan memegang dalam tangannya sebuah Dharma dan pedang. “Pahlawan” di sini menggambarkan kesadaran primordialnya, yang tak tertandingi, dan bagaimana beliau tidak pernah kalah dalam pertempuran melawan siklus kehidupan. “Pemimpin” dalam nama beliau menyatakan akumulasi kepiawaian sebuah sosok yang tercerahkan penuh. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif yang muncul dari omongan kita.

 

6. Viranandi

Buddha Viranandi

6. Tathagata, Kenikmatan Yang Mulia (Viranandi, Pawo Gye)
Beliau duduk di sebelah barat daya dalam sebuah alam bernama ‘Tempat Yang Penuh Kenikmatan’. Beliau memiliki tubuh berwarna oranye dan memegang sebuah matahari dan sekuntum bunga teratai merah di tangannya. “Kenikmatan’ dalam nama beliau mengacu pada welas asihnya yang sangat besar untuk kepentingan para makhluk sadar. Beliau memurnikan karma buruk yang berhubungan dengan pikiran kita.

 

7. Ratnagni

Buddha Ratnagni

7. Tathagata, Permata Api (Ratnagni, Rinchen Me)
Beliau duduk di wilayah Barat dalam alam yang dinamakan “Tempat Penuh Cahaya”. Tubuh beliau merah warnanya dan dalam tangannya tergenggam sebuah permata tak ternilai dan sebuah cincin api. ‘Permata’ dalam nama beliau berarti kesadaran murni yang bersih dari pemikiran yang tidak terarah. Kepiawaian beliau terlahir dari kesempurnaan meditasinya sehingga akumulasi pengetahuan dan pahala beliau lengkap. ‘Api’ dalam nama beliau mengindikasikan kemampuan beliau untuk membawa manfaat bagi semua makhluk sadar melalui kesadarannya, dilengkapi energi yang besar, yang mampu membakar habis semua penyakit dalam pikiran kita. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif yang ekstrim, hingga mampu menimbulkan perpecahan dalam sangha.

 

8. Ratnachandraprabha

Buddha Ratnachandraprabha

8. Tathagata, Permata Sinar Purnama (Ratnacandraprabha, Rinchen Da’od)
Beliau duduk dengan tegas di sebelah Timur laut pada wilayah yang dikenal sebagai “Sinar Kebajikan”. Beliau memiliki tubuh putih dan memegang dalam tangannya sebuah permata dan sang bulan. ‘Permata’ dalam nama beliau menggambarkan kesadaran primordial beliau yang luar biasa, terbebas dari segala sifat negatif. ‘Sinar Purnama’ berarti kesadaran beliau penuh, terang dan mendinginkan adanya. Sinar beliau memurnikan karma negatif dan emosi yang menyiksa serta menyinari jalan menuju pencerahan. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif yang terkumpul dalam kurun waktu satu eon.

 

9. Amoghadarsi

Buddha Amoghadarsi

9. Tathagata, Berarti Untuk Dilihat (Amoghadarsi, Thongpa Donyo)
Beliau duduk di sebelah Utara, di alam yang disebut sebagai “Tabuhan Gendang”. Beliau berwarna hijau dan memegang dua mata dari sosok tercerahkan. Beliau memiliki kesadaran murni nan bening dan kepiawaian dalam memiliki sepasang mata kebijaksanaan (dan welas asih yang besar) untuk menyoroti sifat realita dan karma para makhluk sadar. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif berat yang ditimbulkan oleh tindakan mengkritik makhluk yang lebih tinggi dari kita.

 

10. Ratnacandra

Buddha Ratnacandra

10. Tathagata, Permata Purnama (Ratnacandra, Rinchen Dawa)
Beliau duduk di arah timur laut, di wilayah dunia yang disebut sebagai “Tempat Berhiaskan Pancaran Sinar”. Tubuh beliau berwarna hijau muda dan di tangannya terdapat sebuah permata dan sang purnama. ‘Permata’ dalam nama beliau berarti kesadaran murni beliau, bersih dari ketidakmurnian. “Purnama” menggambarkan kesadaran dan welas asih beliau yang besar. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif yang terjadi akibat pembunuhan seorang ibu oleh anaknya.

 

11. Vimala

Buddha Vimala

11. Tathagata, Sang Tak Bercela (Vimala, Drima Mepa)
Beliau duduk langsung di bawah Buddha Shakyamuni di sebuah alam bernama “Tempat Penuh Debu”. Tubuh beliau berwarna seperti debu dan beliau memegang di tangannya dua cermin tak bercela. “Tak Bercela” dalam namanya menandakan kesadaran murninya yang bisa melihat tanpa halangan, dan beliau memurnikan karma makhluk sadar supaya mereka mencapai sebuah keadaan yang “tak bercela”. Beliau juga memurnikan karma buruk dari seorang anak yang telah membunuh ayahnya. Selesai sudah pembahasan grup pertama yang terdiri dari 10 Buddha di sekeliling Buddha Shakyamuni. 10 selanjutnya divisualisasikan langsung di atas grup pertama para Buddha.

 

12. Suradatta

Buddha Suradatta

12. Tathagata, Dikaruniai Kemuliaan (Suradatta, Pa Jin)
Beliau duduk tegas di atas Buddha Shakyamuni di sebuah alam bernama “Penuh Kemuliaan”. Beliau memiliki tubuh putih dan menggenggam setangkai pohon dengan daun dan buah yang sedang tumbuh. “Kemuliaan” dalam nama beliau mengacu pada kualitas kesadaran primordial beliau yang terbebas dari kekeruhan. Beliau mampu menganugrahkan kepada makhluk sadar tumpukan pahala dan pengetahuan mendalam, di samping kebahagiaan. Beliau adalah sosok “pemberi” kenikmatan transenden dan mengabulkan permintaan dari makhluk sadar. Beliau juga memurnikan karma negatif berat yang muncul akibat pembunuhan seorang Arhat.

 

13. Brahma

Buddha Brahma

13. Tathagata, Sang Murni (Brahma, Tsangpa)
Beliau duduk di arah Timur dalam alam “Bebas Dari Kekeruhan”. Beliau berwarna oranye dan menggenggam dalam tangannya sebuah teratai dan matahari. Beliau dipanggil “Murni” sebagai penanda kesadaran murni terdalam beliau yang bersifat bersih tanpa halangan. Beliau memurnikan semua makhluk sadar dari karma yang menyangkut kematian dan kelahiran kembali, dan juga karma negatif berat dari tindakan menyakiti sosok Buddha yang tercerahkan secara penuh.

 

14. Brahmadatta

Buddha Brahmadatta

14. Tathagata, Bertransformasi Melalui Kemurnian (Brahmadatta, Shang Pey Jin)
Beliau duduk tegas di arah Tenggara dalam alam yang dikenal sebagai “Tanpa Kesusahan”. Beliau berwarna kuning dan memegang dalam tangannya sebuah bulan dan teratai. “Kemurnian” dalam namanya mengacu pada kesadaran murni beliau yang sempurna tanpa halangan. Selain memurnikan karma makhluk sadar, beliau juga mampu memberikan kebahagiaan bagi semua. Beliau memiliki kuasa untuk menetralkan karma negatif yang terakumulasi selama lebih dari 10.000 eon.

 

15. Varuna

Buddha Varuna

15. Tathagata, Dewa Air (Varuna, Chu Lha)
Beliau duduk di wilayah selatan dalam alam bernama “Tak Bercela”. Tubuhnya berwarna biru dan tangannya melakukan gerakan memberi Dharma. “Air” dalam namanya mengacu pada kesadaran beliau yang murni, jernih tanpa terhalang kekeruhan. Sifat air juga menjadi ciri khas kemampuan beliau untuk mengaliri pikiran makhluk sadar dengan Dharma. “Dewa” dalam namanya mewakili kemampuan magisnya untuk menciptakan berbagai emanasi dengan tujuan membawa manfaat bagi makhluk sadar. Beliau juga memurnikan karma negatif akibat memerkosa bikuni atau Arhat.

 

16. Varunadeva

Buddha Varunadeva

16. Tathagata, Dewa Agung Para Dewata Air (Varunadeva, Chu Lha Yi Lha)
Beliau duduk tegas di wilayah Baratdaya dalam alam bernama “Jernih Sempurna”. Beliau berwarna putih dan memegang di tangannya sebuah lingkaran atau mandala air dan sebuah cermin. Seperi Buddha sebelum beliau, ‘Air’ dalam namanya mengacu pada kesadaran murni beliau dan ‘Dewa’ menandakan kemampuan beliau untuk beremanasi untuk member manfaat bagi para makhluk sadar. Beliau juga membersihkan karma negatif berat dari tindakan membunuh Bodhisattva.

 

17. Sribhadra

Buddha Sribhadra

17. Tathagata, Kepiawaian Yang Mulia (Sribhadra, Palzang)
Beliau duduk tegas di wilayah Barat dalam alam yang dinamakan “Penuh Bahagia”. Tubuhnya berwarna merah dan beliau menggenggam sekuntum teratai dan tangkai dari pohon pengabul permintaan. “Mulia” dalam namanya mengacu pada pikiran beliau yang telah disempurnakan secara utuh untuk kepentingan makhluk sadar. “Kepiawaian” menggambarkan kesadaran murni beliau. Beliau memurnikan dan mengantarkan makhluk sadar ke tingkat pencerahan penuh.

 

18. Candanasri

Buddha Candanasri

18. Tathagata, Cendana Mulia (Candanasri, Tsendan Pal)
Beliau duduk di wilayah Barat daya di sebuah alam bernama ‘Tempat Nan Harum’. Tubuh beliau berwarna oranye dan di kedua tangannya terdapat tangkai pohon Cendana dan buah-buahan ranum. “Cendana” dalam namanya mengacu pada kepiawaian beliau dalam mengontrol emosi dan memurnikan penyakit yang berhubungan dengan emosi seperti ketidaktahuan dan lainnya. Bak wangi Cendana yang memenuhi seluruh ruangan jika dibakar, beliau mampu merasuki makhluk sadar dengan sifat-sifat kesempurnaan beliau. Beliau juga memurnikan karma negatif yang didapatkan dengan mencuri dari komunitas Sangha.

 

19. Anantatejas

Buddha Anantatejas

19. Tathagata, Keagungan Tanpa Batas (Anantatejas, Zijid Thaye)
Beliau duduk di wilayah Utara dalam sebuah alam yang disebut sebagai “Dikaruniai Keagungan”. Warna beliau merah dan menggenggam dalam tangannya dua matahari dan dikelilingi pengiring. “Keagungan” dalam namanya mengacu pada kesadaran beliau yang murni dan beliau mampu menberikan pada makhluk sadar manapun kejelasan pikiran. “Tanpa Batas” menjelaskan kemampuan tanpa batas beliau untuk membebaskan makhluk sadar dan juga banyak sekali kemampuan beliau yang lain. Beliau juga memurnikan karma negatif yang ditimbulkan akibat menghancurkan stupa.

 

20. Prabhasasri

Buddha Prabhasasri

20. Tathagata, Cahaya Mulia (Prabhasasri, O’pal)
Beliau duduk di wilayah Timur laut dalam sebuah alam yang bernama “Penuh Makna”. Beliau memiliki tubuh putih dan memegang sebuah cincin sinar putih. “Cahaya” dalam nama beliau mengacu pada kesadaran murninya yang mirip dengan sang surya bersinar mengenyahkan kegelapan akibat kekeruhan jiwa, yang pada akhirnya mempersiapkan jalan menuju pembebasan jiwa dan pengetahuan tanpa batas. “Mulia” mengacu pada kemampuan dan sifat beliau yang sempurna sebagai sosok yang penuh tercerahkan. Beliau membatalkan karma negatif yang ada akibat tindakan yang muncul dari rasa benci.

 

21. Asokasri

Buddha Asokasri

21. Tathagata, Mulia Tanpa Rasa Susah (Asokasri, Nyangen Mepa Pal)
Beliau duduk di bawah Sang Tanpa Cela dalam sebuah alam bernama “Tak Terhalang”. Tubuh beliau berwarna biru muda dan di tangannya terdapat batang pohon Asoka. “Tanpa rasa Susah” dalam namanya mengacu pada kesadaran primordial beliau yang telah menaklukkan siklus kehidupan serta mampu membebaskan makhluk sadar. “Mulia” menggambarkan kesempurnaan sifat dan kemampuan beliau. Beliau juga mencuci bersih karma negatif yang terjadi karena keterikatan.

 

22. Narayana

Buddha Narayana

22. Tathagata, Putra Tanpa Keinginan (Narayana, Sidme Kyibu)
Beliau duduk tegas di wilayah di atas Buddha Shakyamuni dalam sebuah alam yang dikenal dengan nama “Bebas Dari Keterikatan”. Tubuh beliau berwarna biru dan tangannya membentuk gerakan Gunung Meru serta memegang sekuntum teratai. “Tanpa Keinginan’ dalam namanya mengacu pada kesadaran primordial beliau yang bebas dari pemikiran negatif. Beliau juga membebaskan para makhluk sadar dari keterikatan pada kehidupan yang berulang. “Putra” di sini menggambarkan bagaimana beliau terlahir dengan pikiran yang tersadarkan serta besarnya welas asih. Beliau mampu memurnikan karma negatif yang terakumulasi selama lebih dari 10.000 eon.

 

23. Kusumasri

Buddha Kusumasri

23. Tathagata, Bunga Mulia (Kusumasri, Metog Pal)
Beliau duduk di wilayah Timur dalam sebuah alam bernama “Bunga-bunga Merekah”. Beliau berwarna kuning dan memegang sebuah bunga kuning dan buah yang ranum dalam tangannya. “Bunga” dalam nama beliau mengacu pada kesadaran murninya yang merekah indah dan juga menumbuhkan sifat-sifat yang sama dalam makhluk sadar. “Mulia” menggambarkan kemampuan beliau memberikan kesempurnaan bagi para makhluk sadar. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif yang terakumulasi selama lebih dari 100.000 eon.

 

24. Tathagatabrahamajyotivikriditabhijna

Buddha Tathagatabrahamajyotivikriditabhijna

24. Tathagata, Melihat Jelas Melalui Nikmat Terang Yang Murni (Tathagatabrahamajyotivikriditabhijna, Dezhin Shegpa Tsangpe Ozer Nampar Rolpa Ngonpa Khyenpa)
Beliau duduk di wilayah Tenggara dalam sebuah alam yang bernama ‘Tempat Penuh Kemurnian”. Tubuh beliau berwarna putih dan dalam tangannya terdapat sekuntum teratai dan sekumpulan cahaya. Gelar ‘Tathagata’ atau ‘Dezhin Shegpa‘ secara spesifik diberikan kepada Buddha ini, meskipun gelar tersebut juga berlaku bagi Buddha lainnya. “Kemurnian” dalam namanya mengacu pada kesadaran primordial beliau dan “Terang Yang Murni” menggambarkan berbagai sifat sempurna beliau. “Nikmat” dalam nama beliau berarti kemampuan besar beliau untuk beremanasi demi kepentingan makhluk sadar. Beliau melenyapkan karma negatif yang terakumulasi lebih dari 1.000 eon.

 

25. Tathagatapadmajyotivikriditabhijna

Buddha Tathagatapadmajyotivikriditabhijna

25. Tathagata, Melihat Jelas Melalui Nikmat Terang Teratai
(Tathagatapadmajyotivikriditabhijna, Dezhin Shegpa Padme Ozer Nampar Rolpa Ngonpa Khyenpa)

Beliau duduk di wilayah Selatan dalam sebuah alam bernama “Tempat Berhias Teratai”. Beliau berwarna merah dan tangannya membentuk gerakan memegang sekuntum teratai dan sebuah matahari. “Teratai” dalam namanya mengacu pada kesadaran primordial beliau yang merekah dan menginspirasi manusia untuk menanggalkan kesalahan-kesalahan duniawi mereka. “Melihat Jelas Melalui Nikmat Terang Teratai” menggambarkan berbagai sifat sempurnanya sebagai sosok tercerahkan. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif yang terakumulasi selama lebih dari tujuh eon.

 

26. Dhanasri

Buddha Dhanasri

26. Tathagata, Kekayaan Mulia (Dhanasri, Nor Pal)
Beliau duduk di wilayah Barat daya dalam sebuah alam bernama ‘Tempat Penuh Permata’. Tubuh beliau bewarna merah dan tangannya memegang dua permata. Permata atau Kekayaan di sini mengacu pada kesadaran murni beliau, yang pada gilirannya menghasilkan sifat-sifat sempurna yang senantiasa tumbuh. Beliau memenuhi permintaan makhluk sadar. “Mulia” dalam nama beliau mengacu pada kemampuan beliau untuk menganugrahi makhluk sadar dengan kesempurnaan sejati. Beliau juga memurnikan karma negatif yang muncul akibat kecanduan.

 

27. Smrtisri

Buddha Smrtisri

27. Tathagata, Kesadaran Penuh Yang Mulia (Smrtisri, Drenpe Pal)
Beliau duduk tegas di wilayah Barat dalam sebuah alam bernama “Cemerlang Sempurna”. Beliau berwarna kuning dan tangannya menggenggam sebuah pedang dan tulisan Dharma. ‘Kesadaran Penuh’ dalam namanya mengacu pada kesadaran primordial beliau yang tidak pernah lupa serta kemampuan beliau untuk mengingat semua kehidupan lampaunya. “Mulia” menandakan kemampuan beliau untuk menganugrahkan kepada makhluk sadar kesempurnaan penuh. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif pada tubuh praktisi.

 

28. Suparikrititanamaghepasri

Buddha Suparikrititanamaghepasri

28. Tathagata, Nama Mulia Nan Tersohor (Suparikrititanamaghepasri, Tshenpal Zhintu Yongdrag)
Beliau duduk di wilayah Barat laut di sebuah alam bernama ‘Tanpa Pertanda’. Tubuh beliau hijau dan beliau memegang sebuah mahkota Buddha di atas kepala. ‘Nama’ di sini mengacu pada kesadaran primordial beliau yang mengenali realita sebagai sebuah hal yang tidak kekal. ‘Nan Tersohor ’mengacu pada reputasi harum beliau yang tersebar luas di tiga alam keberadaan (Bentuk, Tanpa Bentuk dan Keinginan). Beliau memurnikan karma negatif yang muncul akibat membuat marah para Buddha.

 

29. Indraketudhvajaraja

Buddha Indraketudhvajaraja

29. Tathagata, Raja Panji Kemenangan (Indraketudhvajaraja, Wangpe Togyi Gyeltsen Gyi Gyalpo)
Beliau duduk tegas di wilayah Utara dalam sebuah alam bernama ‘Kuasa-kuasa Indera Tajam’. Warna tubuh beliau kuning dan beliau memegang di tangannya sebuah panji kemenangan dengan pucuk mahkota yang tak ternilai. Beliau juga dikenal sebagai Puncak Penginderaan, yang mengacu pada kemampuan kesadaran primordial beliau dalam mengindera realita secara tepat. Hal ini adalah bentuk kebijaksanaan yang tertinggi dalam kepiawaian mengenali kekosongan (sunyata) dan karena itu pantas menempati status puncak. ‘Panji Kemenangan’ memproklamasikan kemenangan beliau melawan siklus kehidupan dan “raja” mengacu pada sifatnya yang tercerahkan. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif tindakan yang dilakukan akibat rasa iri atau cemburu.

 

30. Suvikranta

Buddha Suvikranta

30. Tathagata, Yang Mulia Penakluk Sempurna (Suvikranta, Shintu Nampar Nonpyi Pal)
Beliau duduk tegas di wilayah Timur laut dalam sebuah alam yang dinamakan ‘Kenikmatan’. Beliau memiliki tubuh berwarna putih dan salah satu tangannya ada dalam posisi menyentuh bumi seperti Buddha Shakyamuni. Beliau adalah “penakluk” semua masalah yang berhubungan dengan emosi dan juga kekuatan-kekuatan jahat. Beliau menetralisir karma negatif yang timbul dari memerintahkan orang lain untuk berbuat jahat.

 

31. Yuddhajaya

Buddha Yuddhajaya

31. Tathagata, Pemenang Agung Dalam Pertempuran (Yuddhajaya, Gyule Shintu Nampar Gyalwa)
Beliau duduk tegas di wilayah bagian bawah dan dalam alam yang bernama ‘Bebas Delusi’. Warna tubuh beliau hitam dan di tangan beliau tergenggam sebuah pedang dan perisai. Beliau dikenal dengan nama ‘Pemenang Agung Dalam Pertempuran’ karena beliau mampu mengalahkan musuh-musuh dalam diri berupa emosi yang mendera, dan tindakan buruk dari makhluk sadar. Beliau telah menang atas siklus kehidupan dan karena itu mampu membimbing semua makhluk sadar menuju pembebasan jiwa. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif yang timbul akibat perbuatan yang didasari atas kesombongan.

 

32. Vikrantagamsri

Buddha Vikrantagamsri

32. Tathagata, Yang Mulia Penakluk Sempurna Yang Telah Menyebrang (Vikrantagamsri, Nampar Nonpe Shegpai Pal)
Beliau duduk di wilayah Timur dari arah Buddha Shakyamuni dalam sebuah alam bernama ‘Mulia’. Beliau memiliki tubuh berwarna putih dan kedua tangannya masing-masing dalam posisi menyentuh bumi dan memberi keberanian. Beliau dikenal sebagai penakluk yang telah mengalahkan semua musuh-musuh dalam diri seperti emosi buruk dan tindakan tercemar. Beliau disebut ‘Mulia’ karena kemampuannya untuk membimbing makhluk sadar mencapai kesempurnaan seutuhnya. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif karma yang muncul akibat memfitnah orang lain.

 

33. Samantavabhasavyuhasri

Buddha Samantavabhasavyuhasri

33. Tathagata, Pancaran Mulia Menerangi Semua (Samantavabhasavyuhasri, Kunney Nangwa Kodpai Pal)
Beliau duduk tegas di arah Selatan dalam sebuah alam bernama ‘Tempat Penuh Cahaya’. Tubuh beliau berwarna kuning dan beliau memegang sebuah matahari dan sebuah dahan yang berbuah permata. ‘Menerangi Semua’ dalam namanya mengacu pada kesadaran murni beliau yang mengenyahkan semua kebebalan dalam makhluk sadar. Beliau bernama ‘Mulia’ karena kemampuannya untuk membimbing makhluk sadar menuju kesempurnaan sejati. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif akibat bergembira karena perbuatan jahat.

 

34. Ratnapadmavikrami

Buddha Ratnapadmavikrami

34. Tathagata, Permata Teratai Sang Penakluk (Ratnapadmavikrami, Rinchen Padmai Nampar Nonpa)
Beliau duduk tegas di arah Barat dalam sebuah alam bernama ‘Penuh Kemuliaan’. Tubuhnya berwarna merah dan tangannya menggenggam sebuah permata dan sekuntum teratai. ‘Permata’ melambangkan semua sifat sempurnanya sebagai makhluk yang tercerahkan sepenuhnya. Teratai di sini menggambarkan sifat pikiran beliau yang tanpa cela. Beliau adalah penakluk hebat bagi semua emosi yang bermasalah dan perbuatan buruk yang dilakukan makhluk sadar. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif berat yang timbul akibat meninggalkan Dharma.

 

35. Ratnapadmasupratisthitasailendraja

Buddha Ratnapadmasupratisthitasailendraja

35. Tathagata, Raja Gunung Meru (Ratnapadmasupratisthitasailendraja, Dezhin Shegpa Dracompa Yangdagpa Dzogpai Sangye Rinpoche Dang Padma-la Rabtu Shugpa Riwang Gyi Gyalpo)
Beliau duduk di wilayah Utara dalam sebuah alam bernama ‘Taburan Permata Berharga’. Beliau berwarna biru langit dan tangannya menopang Gunung Meru. Beliau juga duduk di atas tahta yang dihiasi teratai, bulan, singa dan taburan permata. Batu permata dan teratai mengacu pada tahta beliau dan tahta Buddha lainnya. Permata juga melambangkan kesadaran primordial beliau dan sifat-sifat sempurna beliau sebagai makhluk tercerahkan. ‘Gunung Meru’ dalam namanya mengacu pada keteguhannya, sekokoh gunung-gunung dimana beliau bertahta. Beliau memurnikan karma negatif yg timbul akibat melanggar komitmen.

 

Visualisasi

Meskipun terdapat beberapa cara untuk melakukan visualisasi 35 Buddha Pengakuan, semuanya terpusat pada Buddha Shakyamuni sebagai figur utama. Teknik visualisasi di bawah ini diajarkan oleh Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

Anda memulainya dengan visualisasi sosok Buddha Shakyamuni berada sedikit di atas anda sebagai figur utama. Beliau duduk bersila dalam postur berlian (segitiga), pada sebuah tahta mutiara putih yang ditopang oleh gajah. Bayangkan Buddha Shakyamuni mengenakan jubah berwarna saffron yang biasa dipakai seorang biksu yang sudah ditahbiskan. Tangan kanan beliau menyentuh bumi dan tangan kiri memegang sebuah mangkuk sedekah penuh terisi dengan nektar kebijaksanaan. Dari jantung beliau, pancaran cahaya menyeruak keluar, 10 pancaran ke atas, 10 ke bawah, tujuh kearah kiri, dan tujuh lagi ke arah kanan. Pada titik terminasi setiap pancaran, terbentuk sebuah tahta mutiara putih yang ditopang oleh gajah.

Mutiara putih menyimbolkan proses pemurnian penuh dari perbuatan buruk kita. Di sisi lain, gajah yang menopang tahta adalah hewan yang paling kuat dan melambangkan pemurnian besar-besaran akan segala sesuatu yang bersifat negatif. Duduk pada setiap tahta adalah sosok Buddha dengan gerakan tangan masing-masing dan dari setiap Buddha suci, cahaya terang nektar bersinar dan memurnikan tubuh, perkataan dan pikiran anda dari berbagai karma buruk sebagaimana terang menyingkirkan gelap. Setelah berhasil memvisualisisasi ke 35 Buddha Pengakuan seperti ini, sujudlah sebanyak tiga kali sambil membaca mantra di bawah ini:

OM NAMO MANJUSHRIYE
NAMO SUSRIYE
NAMO UTTAMASRIYE SVAHA

Mantra ini akan meningkatkan manfaat sujud anda secara signifikan. Setelah itu anda bisa mulai membaca Sutra Mahayana Sutra Tiga Bukit Sempurna dibarengi gerakan sujud. Jika anda belum hafal seluruh isi sutra, anda bisa membacanya sekali, disusul bersujud dan mengulang semua nama ke 35 Buddha Pengakuan. Setelah selesai sujud, anda bisa mengulangi pembacaan sutra.

Proses pemurnian karma buruk ini efektif terutama jika dilakukan pagi hari dan sebelum tidur di malam hari. Metode ini menjadi cara yang paling manjur untuk membuat hidup kita lebih berarti melalui praktik pemurnian batin paling tinggi ini. Dengan berbekal praktik ini, kita dapat memurnikan karma buruk dalam jumlah besar tanpa harus menanggung akibatnya, atau paling tidak mengurangi konsekwensinya, di samping mengumpulkan pahala yang pada gilirannya akan membantu kita mencapai kemajuan spiritual. Oleh sebab itu, nilai dari praktik ini lebih mahal daripada harta benda duniawi.

 

Sutra Mahayana Tiga Bukit Sempurna

Kita dapat menggabungkan pembacaan mantra berikut dengan mantra Perlindungan, Menciptakan Bodhichitta, Guru Yoga Lama Tsongkhapa dan ayat-ayat persembahan teh serta mantra untuk mengundang Pelindung Dharma Dorje Shugden juga tak lupa pembacaan Dedikasi Umum di bagian akhir.

 

Teks Doa 35 Buddha Pengakuan

Sembah hormat kepada Pengakuan Kejatuhan Moral di bawah naungan Bodhisattva.
Saya, yang bernama [sebutkan nama anda], sepanjang waktu berlindung pada Sang Guru, berlindung pada Sang Buddha, berlindung pada Dharma, berlindung pada Sangha.

Kerabat Vajra Akshobhya (biru dalam warna)
1. Kepada Sang Guru, Yang Terberkati, Tathagata, Penghancur Musuh, Buddha yang Tersempurnakan Seluruhnya, sang Penakluk Yang Mulia Shakyamuni, saya bersujud.
2. Kepada Tathagata, Penakluk Sempurna dengan Intisari Vajra, saya bersujud.
3. Kepada Tathagata, Permata Cahaya Terang, saya bersujud.
4. Kepada Tathagata, Raja Digdaya Naga, saya bersujud.
5. Kepada Tathagata, Pemimpin Para Pahlawan, saya bersujud.
6. Kepada Tathagata, Kenikmatan Mulia, saya bersujud.
7. Kepada Tathagata, Permata Api, saya bersujud.

Kerabat Tathagata Vairochana (putih dalam warna)
8. Kepada Tathagata, Permata Cahaya Purnama, saya bersujud.
9. Kepada Tathagata, Berarti Untuk Dilihat, saya bersujud.
10. Kepada Tathagata, Permata Bulan, saya bersujud.
11. Kepada Tathagata, Sang Tak Bercela, saya bersujud.
12. Kepada Tathagata, Beranugrah Mulia, saya bersujud.
13. Kepada Tathagata, Sang Murni, saya bersujud.
14. Kepada Tathagata, Berubah Dengan Kemurnian, saya bersujud.

Kerabat Ratna Ratnasambhava (kuning dalam warna)
15. Kepada Tathagata, Dewata Air, saya bersujud.
16. Kepada Tathagata, Dewa Para Dewata Air, saya bersujud.
17. Kepada Tathagata, Kepiawaian Mulia, saya bersujud.
18. Kepada Tathagata, Cendana Mulia, saya bersujud.
19. Kepada Tathagata, Keagungan Tanpa Batas, saya bersujud.
20. Kepada Tathagata, Cahaya Mulia, saya bersujud.
21. Kepada Tathagata, Mulia Tanpa Rasa Susah, saya bersujud.

Kerabat Teratai Amitabha (merah dalam warna)
22. Kepada Tathagata, Putra Tanpa Keinginan, saya bersujud.
23. Kepada Tathagata, Bunga Mulia, saya bersujud.
24. Kepada Tathagata, Melihat Jelas Melalui Nikmat Terang Yang Murni, saya bersujud.
25. Kepada Tathagata, Melihat Jelas Melalui Nikmat Terang Teratai, saya bersujud.
26. Kepada Tathagata, Kekayaan Mulia, saya bersujud.
27. Kepada Tathagata, Kesadaran Mulia, saya bersujud.
28. Kepada Tathagata, Nama Mulia Yang Tersohor, saya bersujud.

Kerabat Karma Amoghasiddhi (hijau dalam warna)
29. Kepada Tathagata, Raja Panji Kemenangan, Kepala Para Digdaya, saya bersujud.
30. Kepada Tathagata, Yang Mulia Penakluk Sempurna, saya bersujud.
31. Kepada Tathagata, Pemenang Agung Dalam Pertempuran, saya bersujud.
32. Kepada Tathagata, Yang Mulia Penakluk Sempurna Yang Telah Menyeberang, saya bersujud.
33. Kepada Tathagata, Pancaran Mulia Yang Menerangi Semua, saya bersujud.
34. Kepada Tathagata, Permata Teratai Penakluk Agung, saya bersujud.
35. Kepada Tathagata, Penghancur Musuh, Buddha Yang Tersempurnakan Sepenuhnya, Raja Gunung Meru bertahta pada permata dan teratai, saya bersujud.

O Semua Tathagata dan beliau-beliau yang lain, bagaimanapun banyaknya para Tathagata, Penghancur Musuh, Buddha Tersempurnakan Sepenuhnya, Mereka Yang Terberkati bersemayam di semua alam duniawi di sepuluh arah mata angin, semua Buddha, Terberkati, mohon dengarkan saya.

Dalam kehidupan ini dan semua kehidupan saya sejak waktu tanpa permulaan dimulai, di semua tempat kelahiranku kembali saat mengembara di Samsara, saya telah berbuat buruk, telah menyuruh orang melakukannya, dan telah bersuka cita saat perbuatan tercela itu sudah dilakukan. Saya telah mencuri barang yang seharusnya menjadi persembahan, barang milik Sangha, dan milik berbagai Sangha di sepuluh penjuru, telah menyuruh orang untuk mencurinya, dan bersukacita ketika pencurian itu terjadi. Saya bersalah akan lima tindakan keji, telah menyuruh orang melakukannya, dan bersukacita ketika tindakan-tindakan tersebut dijalankan. Saya telah menapaki jalan menuju sepuluh tindakan tidak terpuji, telah menyuruh orang untuk melakukannya, dan telah bersuka cita ketika mereka melakukannya.

Dengan beban karma seperti itu, saya bakal jadi penghuni neraka, atau saya akan terlahir sebagai hewan, atau saya akan dikirim ke alam hantu-hantu lapar, atau saya akan terlahir sebagai seorang barbar di sebuah negeri tanpa agama, atau saya akan terlahir sebagai dewa dengan umur panjang, atau saya akan tidak mempunyai indera yang lengkap, atau saya akan memiliki pandangan yang salah, atau saya akan tidak memiliki kesempatan menyenangkan sosok Buddha.

Semua halangan karma saya beberkan di depan para Buddha, Sang Terberkati, yang telah menjadi kebenaran, yang melihat dengan secara bijaksana. Saya mengaku tanpa menyembunyikan apapun, dan mulai hari ini akan menghindari melakukan tindakan-tindakan buruk.

Bagi semua Buddha, Sang Terberkati, mohon dengarkan saya.

Dalam kehidupan ini dan semua kehidupan saya sejak waktu tanpa permulaan dimulai,di semua tempat kelahiranku kembali saat mengembara di Samsara, apapun akar mula kebajikan saya dalam memberi pada yang lain, bahkan ketika saya memberi sepotong makanan kepada makhluk yang terlahir sebagai hewan;
Apapun akar mula kebajikan saya dalam membina disiplin moral;
Apapun akar mula kebajikan saya dalam tindakan yang membantu pembebasan besar;
Apapun akar mula kebajikan saya dalam peran saya membantu makhluk sadar lain menjadi matang;
Apapun akar mula kebajikan saya dalam menciptakan pikiran agung berdasarkan Pencerahan;

Apapun akar mula kebajikan saya dalam merealisasikan kebijaksanaan tertinggi; semuanya ini terkumpul, terbina dan terjalin bersama, melalui dedikasi kepada yang tak tertandingi, kepada puncak tertinggi, kepada dia yang lebih tinggi daripada tinggi, kepada ia yang melampaui sang tak terlampaui,

Saya berdedikasi secara penuh kepada yang pecerahan yang tak terlampaui, sempurna seutuhnya.
Seperti halnya para Buddha, Sang Terberkati pada masa lampau, telah mendedikasikan secara utuh, seperti halnya para Buddha, Sang Terberkati yang akan datang, akan mendedikasikan secara utuh, dan seperti halnya para Buddha, Sang terberkati yang hidup kini, mendedikasikan secara utuh, saya juga berdedikasi secara utuh.

Saya mengakui semua perbuatan buruk saya satu persatu. Saya bersuka cita dengan adanya pahala. Saya memohon dan meminta semua Buddha.

Ijinkan saya menggapai kebijaksanaan suci, tertinggi, tak terlampaui dan agung adanya.
Siapapun Para Penakluk, makhluk-makhluk tertinggi yang ada kini, mereka pada masa lampau, dan juga mereka yang akan datang, dengan selautan penuh pujian untuk semua atribut baikMu, dengan telapak tangan saya merapat, saya mendekat memohon perlindunganMu.

Selesailah sudah Sutra Mahayana Sutra berjudul “Sutra Tiga Bukit Sempurna”.

 

Kesimpulan

Praktik 35 Buddha Pengakuan adalah salah satu bentuk metode purifikasi yang paling populer dan bisa dilakukan kapan saja. Praktik ini diajarkan oleh berbagai tokoh spiritual besar seperti Lama Tsongkhapa, yang melakukan sendiri tapa sujud kepada ke 35 Buddha Pengakuan untuk memurnikan diri dan mendapatkan pengetahuan mendalam. Praktik 35 Buddha Pengakuan diakui sebagai salah satu bentuk pemurnian yang paling manjur bagi praktisi awam (non-tantra).

Supaya praktik 35 Buddha Pengakuan efektif, harus dilakukan dengan Empat Kekuatan Perlawanan bebarengan dengan visualisasi. Ketika dipraktikkan bersama Empat Kekuatan Perlawanan, anda tidak sekedar memurnikan penampakan luar dari perbuatan-perbuatan buruk anda, tapi akar masalahnya sendiri, yaitu pikiran yang mementingkan diri sendiri. Pikiran egois inilah yang memicu persoalan-persoalan kita. Karena itu, 35 Buddha Pengakuan menjadi sebuah praktik yang tepat untuk meminimalisir efek permasalahan batin seperti ketidaktahuan, rasa benci dan keinginan yang berlebihan, sehingga pencapaian spiritual dapat kita raih dengan lebih mudah.

Akhir kata, 100.000 sujud sembah kepada ke 35 Buddha Pengakuan adalah salah satu praktik awal (ngondro) dalam menyiapkan diri untuk menerima inisiasi tinggi aliran tantra. Praktik ini bertujuan untuk memurnikan karma buruk sebanyak mungkin dan juga mengumpulkan sebanyak mungkin pahala, sehingga ketika kita dinilai pantas untuk menerima inisiasi tinggi tantra seperti Vajrayogini, pencapaian dapat diraih dengan cepat.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:37 AM
    Revisit this post again , watching the rare video footage of Dorje Shugden oracles. Awesome ,we are so fortunate to watch this incredible video, where extraordinary footage of Tsem Rinpoche self-arising as the all-powerful Buddha Yamantaka. Its was during Rinpoche’s visit to Tibet in 2009.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/never-seen-before-footage-of-dorje-shugden-oracles.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:35 AM
    Vajrayogini symbolizes the wisdom of all enlightened beings and embodies the impulse of inspiration that drives the Buddhas to attain the perfect enlightenment. Vajrayogini is one of the most effective practices for people today. We can make offerings such as gold or jewel offerings and so on. The offering of gold helps us to collect merits, spiritual attainments, gain a deeper connection to Vajrayogini. It also creates the causes to attain a Buddha’s body.
    Make Offerings to Vajrayogini in Kechara Forest Retreat at Bentong is such an meritorious way for us to collect merits. All thanks to our Guru having conceptualised the idea of having a statue of Vajrayogini for everyone . Recitation of Vajrayogini mantra can be a powerful tool for self-transformation, healing and liberation from samsara.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with details explanation .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/make-offerings-to-vajrayogini-in-kechara-forest-retreat.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:31 AM
    Thank you, Rinpoche for sharing this insightful article. Life is short, and if we enjoy every moment of every day, then we will be happy no matter what happens or what changes along the way.What ever matter to us at the time of death is nothing. In the end, it’s not the years in our life that count it’s what you leave behind that matters. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. Learning Dharma and practicing dharma is the our choice that’s matter. Some of the key points to take notes, read, study the Lam Rim and apply it, engage in Sadhana daily and consistently. No one will help us at the moment of death but ourselves. Spiritual practicing is the best choice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/last-moment.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:29 AM
    Well the size of Buddha statues in Tibetan Buddhism is important because it represents the Buddha’s immense ability and vast knowledge. Hence the Buddha statues hold the symbol of satisfaction within, peace and happiness. They are a symbol of inspiration for every human being. When we focus on the Buddha statues, it gives us inner peace that our mind, our heart and our soul gets enlightened.
    We have are so fortunate seeing and circumambulating where the 9-foot Dorje Shugden statue and with 500 mantra stones engraved with Dorje Shugden’s sacred mantra. As Rinpoche had said before the bigger and more Buddha statues helps in planting seeds of enlightenment in people’s mind-streams. It also help us to generate as much merit and purify as much karma as possible. Merely by seeing all those big statues at Kechara Forest Retreat is a blessing.
    Thank you Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/bigger-and-more-buddha-statues-makes-a-difference.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:27 AM
    The 4th Tagpu Pemavajra Jampel Tenpai Ngodrub, most commonly known as Tagpu Dorje Chang, was a highly accomplished yogi Highly attained lama who had many authentic visions of the Buddhas and even travel astrally to receive direct teachings from them. His recognised line of incarnations stem all the way back to the 14th Century. He is generally regarded as such amongst Gelug lineage holders. He spent most of his time in a hermitage located above Sera Monastery, gave teachings and transmitted many vital practices and lineages to his foremost student Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. Besides receiving the complete instructions of Dorje Shugden’s practice, Tagpu Dorje Chang had many other mystical experiences throughout his lifetime. Interesting read biography of a highly accomplished mahasiddha lama.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/guest-contributors/biography-the-4th-tagphu-pemavajra-jampel-tenpai-ngodrub.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Oct 18. 2024 06:39 PM
    n Tibetan culture, it is a popular and customary practice for families to invite monks to perform spiritual ceremonies such as Trusol rituals. The monks have had the opportunity to offer such ceremonies for individuals or their families. Such ceremonies purify the elements of the environment which helps those living or visiting there to experience good health, success and well-being. The sacred ritual of ‘bathing’ the Buddhas and consecration through which negativities, sicknesses and obstacles will be cleared. Where by filling those areas with positive energies and good vibes through this Trusol consecration puja. Water is an essential part of this puja and symbolises the cleansing of all negativities and impurities. Through this puja it also pacifies local deities and other unseen beings in the surrounding areas. We are indeed fortunate that Tsem Rinpoche has taught Kecharians this practice and it has benefited many.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-second-generation-of-trusol-practitioners.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Oct 18. 2024 06:37 PM
    Reading this post had me gain some knowledge of Shifter Werewolves. Any article regarding rare creatures or paranormal articles are of my interest since young. In European folklore, a werewolf is a man who turns into a wolf at night and devours animals, people, or corpses but returns to human form by day.They have the ability to transform from an ordinary human appearance to a partially-lupine form with pointed ears, mutton chops, claws and fangs, and a ridged brow . Wow… werewolf tends to be vicious and unable to control his blood thirst. Their underlying common origin can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European mythology. In many depictions, these bloodthirsty beasts are evil where they kill animals and innocent people. They are humans who transition into wolf-like creatures, after being placed under a curse. In folklore, most werewolves originate from being cursed or bitten by another werewolf. That’s what they do believe. According many enthusiasts, there’s many different type of werewolves such as Alpha wolves, Beta wolves , Deltas, Elders, some survive as loners while others move in packs. How true it is no one knows. I do believe their existing . Many interesting stories related to these wolves in the past history.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/werewolves-the-shapeshifters.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Oct 18. 2024 06:35 PM
    Beautiful Dorje Shugden at Malacca. One should pay a visit there, located at a busy tourist place. It was such an auspicious occasion that a grand Puja was held there. Dedicated students and volunteers were there getting the place ready for the grand puja. Well the Grand Dorje Shugden puja was conducted by very own Kechara puja team to commemorate the chapel’s 3rd anniversary. Many people attended the Puja that’s wonderful to receive the powerful Protector Dorje Shugden blessings. More people will make a connection and get to know Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom, in the form of a Dharma Protector. May Dorje Shugden’s practice flourish to benefit those tourists and locals.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/study-groups/grand-puja-at-malaccas-dorje-shugden-chapel-chinese.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Oct 18. 2024 06:34 PM
    Venerable Geshe Rabten Rinpoche is a highly realised meditation master known as a debater, scholar, and meditation master, was the first Tibetan Buddhist master to introduce the complete Vinaya-tradition. He had also introduce the study of the five major topics of Buddhism to the West. He became the ‘path breaker’ of the complete and complex teachings of Buddhism in the West. Many masters, who are famous in the West today, were Geshe’s students. enerable Geshe Rabten. Geshe Rabten wrote the beautiful and Manjushri’s prayer called Gangloma and gave a profound explanation. We are so fortunate to learn about this Manjushri’s sacred prayer. May all be blessed by the practice of Lord Manjushri and Geshe Rabten’s explanation.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/praise-to-manjusri-explanation-by-geshe-rabten.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:04 PM
    The begging bowl or alms bowl is one of the simplest but most important objects in the daily lives of Theravada Buddhist monks. The alms bowl still stands as an emblem of how all Buddhas, as numerous as grains of sand in the Ganges, practiced to end their desire. All those who receive the alms bowl should focus their mind to act with self-control and self-respect. Almsgiving is a tradition of Theravada Buddhists, majority in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Laos. In those early days of Buddhism, monks would take their bowls and go out begging for food. As today in Thailand one could see monks woke up before dawn every morning and carried his bowl through the roads or paths wherever he was staying. Local people would place food in the bowl as a donation, through the generosity of lay people. They accept whatever food is offered for them and eat whatever been given, serve as a blessing for the giver.
    One bowl has held the food of a thousand families. A solitary monastic travels on his journey of a hundred thousand miles seeking liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
    Thank you H.E. Tsem Rinpoche for explaining the meaning of begging and gave us more reasons to be vegetarian . Create a awareness among us not killing animals to be one.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/why-buddha-has-a-begging-bowl
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:03 PM
    Ajahn Siripanyo, the son of billionaire Ananda Krishnan, chose to abandon his inheritance and become a Buddhist monk in pursuit of spirituality. A Thai-Malaysian monk born in London and educated in UK. He was ordained in Thailand and lived there, leaving behind a life of immense wealth and privilege. He did surprised many and his choice was unexpected. Initially as a temporary measure, but somehow later evolved into a permanent way of life. Ven. Ajahn Siripanyo is now the Abbot of hermitage Dtao Dam on the Thai-Burmese border in Saiyok National Park, Thailand.
    He was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia years back giving an enthralling Dhamma talk on the timeless teachings of Ajahn Chah.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/ajahn-siripanno.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:02 PM
    The Tibetan diaspora began in 1959 after the People’s Liberation Army entered the country. Thousands of Tibetan and the Dalai Lama fled into exile to India. The Indian government led by Jawaharlal Nehru kind enough to offer land which was scattered throughout the country. The Tibetans as refugees on which the Tibetans would be able to reestablish themselves. After 60 years of protests, campaigns and fundraising, the Tibetan movement has not been fruitful, increase the living welfare condition and Tibetans continue to depend on the kindness of their host countries. Due to these many Tibetan in exile left India to elsewhere and other countries seeking a better future. In the last 60 years, the Tibetan leadership have not been successful in making progress with their political goals. Surprisingly the Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama said in an interview published letter that Europe has accepted “too many” refugees . While there is many protests and attempts to pressure Europe to accept more refugees.
    Further more the unethical ban against Shugden making life more difficult for many Dorje Shugden practitioners . Because of the ban against Dorje Shugden the whole Tibetan Buddhist world is divided until now. May all be harmonious soon even recently .Dalai Lama had said we could practice Interesting read. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Khong Jean Ai for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/dalai-lama-says-too-many-refugees-in-europe.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:01 PM
    The Kalmyks are the only traditionally Buddhist people living within Europe. As Tibetan Buddhists, the Kalmyks regard the Dalai Lama as their spiritual leader. Kalmykia is a historical crossroads on the Silk Road. The Western Mongol Kalmyk tribes. The Kalmyks live primarily in the Republic of Kalmykia, a federal subject of Russia located in the southeast European part of Russia. The Kalmyks are the only inhabitants of Europe whose national religion is Buddhism. They embraced Buddhism in the early part of the 17th century and belong to the Tibetan Buddhist. Like other Mongols, the Kalmyk are very spiritual Tibetan Buddhists, but their Buddhism has a strong admixture of indigenous beliefs and shamanistic practices. Buddhism spread among Mongols during the time of the Mongol Empire. They have come a long way till now, with rich traditions in song, dance, music, arts and a powerful heritage ,strong convictions.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting information of the hidden Kalmykia society.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/kalmykia-lore-and-memory-at-the-far-side-of-the-buddhist-world.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:01 PM
    Thaipusam is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Hindu God Murugan over the demon Surapadman. The festival commemorates the triumph of good over evil by many devotees throughout Malaysia. For Hindus, Thaipusam is a day to cleanse oneself of sins and to repent for any transgressions in the past year.Devotees place a great deal of emphasis on the Vel. Silver, gold, lead, copper, and iron which is the five metals. It is said to be able to absorb all negative energy, spread positivity, and destroy all dangerous energies. Wearing yellow during Thaipusam as Lord Murugan’s favourite colour. Well Yellow is also associated with new beginnings, peace and happiness. On that day many devotees will be wearing yellow in color. Devotees will carry heavy ornate structures called kavadis while others have their tongues, cheeks and backs pierced with hooks and skewers. They then walk barefoot up 272 steps to the Batu Caves temple. Women devotees will carry the milk pots on that day. Thousands of locals and tourist from around the world of different faith will be there to witness this auspicious festival.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/special-hindu-festival.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 01:10 PM
    Dorje Shugden controversy began when the Dalai Lama made successive attempts to wrongly assert the nature of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden to be a harmful spirit. The great lineage masters such as Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s teachings are amongst the greatest dharma that forms the foundation of Gelugpa education. As confirmed that Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri. Dorje Shugden is an enlightened Dharma Protector who manifested about 400 years ago from a lineage of erudite masters. They cant be wrong . Dorje Shugden via the Panglung oracle had helped the Dalai Lama in his great escape out of Tibet. There are so many highly attained lamas who practices Dorje Shugden and their reincarnations have been coming back again and again. Even 5th Dalai Lama composed a prayer to Dorje Shugden and built a Protector chapel dedicated to Dorje Shugden as well. That’s Trode Khangsar in Central Lhasa which is still there. The ban of Dorje Shugden is unnecessary and illogical as the bigger purpose of Dorje Shugden,is the preservation of the Dharma. The Tibetan Leadership (CTA) has instituted this ban against Dorje Shugden for many years and its time to lift the ban. May more people read and understand the ban and the real reason behind this controversy.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for sharing this post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/our-lama-vs-the-dalai-lama-the-underlying-reasons-for-the-ban.html

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The unknown may be growth and opportunities,
One shall never know if one fears the unknown more than the known.
Who says the unknown would be worse than the known?
But then again, the unknown is sometimes worse than the known. In the end nothing is known unless we endeavour,
So go pursue all the way with the unknown,
because all unknown with familiarity becomes the known.
~Tsem Rinpoche

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According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn't this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden\'s blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
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108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
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Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat\'s doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
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One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
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It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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Height: 33ft (10m)
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
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Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni
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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
5 years ago
This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
3 months ago
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
3 months ago
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
3 months ago
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
3 months ago
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 months ago
As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
3 months ago
10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
3 months ago
Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
3 months ago
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
3 months ago
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
3 months ago
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
3 months ago
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
4 months ago
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
5 months ago
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
5 months ago
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
6 months ago
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
6 months ago
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
6 months ago
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
6 months ago
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
6 months ago
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
6 months ago
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
6 months ago
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
6 months ago
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
6 months ago
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
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