Donald S. Lopez, Jr是密歇根大学阿瑟·林克的杰出佛教及西藏研究教授。他毕业于弗吉尼亚大学,并于1982年考取了宗教学博士学位。离开明德学院之后,他于1989年加入了密歇根大学。他曾经参与超过20本佛教书籍的撰写和编辑工作。
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 13 of the Malaysian Copyright Act 1987, allowance is made for “fair dealing” for purposes such as non-profit research, private study, criticism, review or the reporting of current events. The Operator and author(s) of TsemRinpoche.com, a not-for-profit blog, do not claim ownership on the intellectual property rights of the contents, images and/or videos reproduced in this article. Any subsisting intellectual property rights shall belong to the legal owner of the contents, images and/or videos.
Please support us so that we can continue to bring you more Dharma:
If you are in the United States, please note that your offerings and contributions are tax deductible. ~ the tsemrinpoche.com blog team
The humble student and devoted Personal Assistant to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche, Seng Piow considers himself extremely fortunate to live a life witnessing all the things a Bodhisattva does for mankind which the world does not see.
Not only does Seng Piow bring his experience and skills as an engineer to support his Lama's work in furthering the growth of Dharma, but he also writes on his Lama's blog to share his incredible experiences with Rinpoche, both on and off the throne, with others.
DISCLAIMER IN RELATION TO COMMENTS OR POSTS GIVEN BY THIRD PARTIES BELOW
Kindly note that the comments or posts given by third parties in the comment section below do not represent the views of the owner and/or host of this Blog, save for responses specifically given by the owner and/or host. All other comments or posts or any other opinions, discussions or views given below under the comment section do not represent our views and should not be regarded as such. We reserve the right to remove any comments/views which we may find offensive but due to the volume of such comments, the non removal and/or non detection of any such comments/views does not mean that we condone the same.
We do hope that the participants of any comments, posts, opinions, discussions or views below will act responsibly and do not engage nor make any statements which are defamatory in nature or which may incite and contempt or ridicule of any party, individual or their beliefs or to contravene any laws.
After read through the story of Devattada , it really inspire me . Sometime we are really in comfortable zone , we think we are right but never admit we are wrong , keep blaming other to let ourselve felt better ,it is because of our EGO push us to worst situation . We need to admit our fault and soul searching then we can move another level.
We are fortunate we have Tsem Rinpoche guiding us , just like buddha guide the monk’s , Rinpoche will lead us to release of suffering via buddha teaching . If Rinpoche scording us it because he dont want us to repeat same mistake . Just like our parents .
Did this ever cross one mind after reading the above article :- see, even Devadatta whom was so close to the Buddha can made so much of mistakes out from his ego, how about me …. I am just an ordinary human being,in this 21st century world…..so it is normal for me to make mistakes too !!! and I should be forgiven for all me mistakes made 🙂 How nice, if this argument could be true. What is this Ego thing? Do we need to spend any money or find a teacher to acquire this skill? A skill of self defend, may I put it. Why must one give in to Ego instead of the teaching of Dharma? Is it something is not right, in one’s learning curve since day one?
What Rinpoche share about Devadatta is such a knowledgeable article, it speaks clearly of our human mind, motive, ego and desire. For Devadatta as Monk who is a follower of Lord Buddha for decade practicing under him, and being shower with love, care and kindness, yet because of selfish desire and wrong motivation, he create schism among the Sangha to vent his anger at Buddha for not achieving what he wants.
Doing Dharma work or being involve in a Dharma centre is such a meritorious activity, but if one comes to Dharma with wrong motivation just like Devadatta, it is such a hindrance to the growth of Dharma, as when the person motive is not achieve, he or she vents his anger at the Dharma centre, Dhara brother and sister, and even at Guru, besides creating Schism which not only will cause misunderstanding among the public, but worst of all, creating Negative Karma unknowingly for such act.
I believe what Rinpoche shares not only apply in Dharma work, but it also applies in our daily life, in family and in work, what ever we do in Dharma it apply greatly into our life.
Thank You Rinpoche for this Wonderful Article. it helps me to understand how ones mind and motive with wrong motivation can create such anger.
Dear Rinpoche , Thank you very much for the teaching. Here l learn Devadtta is so hungry for power and has a big eg and find No to hard to swallow. Manyppl arclike that.the find that they lose face. So they become very defensive to the extend that they w ant to prove that the decision made was wrong. Buddha is so right and not hand Over to Devadatta. if the responsibilities are not hand over means you arc not good enough. Because of his big ego and vengence He goes to Aciiii hell. He has himself to blame. Last time l take rejection badly but not to the extend of taking revenge. But now lwould say l am not good enough there arc more capable ppl. most important is l dont wwant to go to hell especially Aiihli Hell.
I remember I have seen a great video teaching by Rinpoche talking about EGO. Rinpoche said that ego is when you keep thinking about ME, ME, ME and that is often the cause of unhappiness because when you are self-centered, you put yourself high and above anything else including your feeling. So you start to do irrational things not only to gain physical or material comfort, but psychological too, including respect. Many times, we do not gain respect, we earn the respect and unfortunately people tend to forget that respect is established through persistent work. Blaming others is really the easy way out and respects you gain through this route do not last. Some people do not blame, but instead they avoid facing the problem because they ‘think’ their ego is hurt. Ego can do so much harm and it does not help in any way to solve problem hence we have so many unhappy people out there. I need to constantly remind myself of this too. Thanks Rinpoche for the story of Devadatta, Pastor Yek Yee for highlighting the blog post during the dharma class and the team behind who made great effort in translating this into Mandarin.
Right after finished reading this post, I found that this is happened around us everyday. Whenever the things do not turn out as per expected or being rejected by someone, we are get upset, frustrated, angry and emotional distress. Some of us will be take it positively and will learn from mistakes. However, most of us will take it negatively and blame the others who had disappointed or rejected us. We will always find excuses to deny it and do not admit that we are wrong. Sometime we are too ambitious and will just thinking on ourselves. Like if we do this task and what we will get as a return. We are doing things for specific purpose and not really from our sincere heart. We have to be aware and always remind ourselves that what we are now is due to what we want it to be and not others causing it.
I am appreciated that we have a compassion, kind and great guru who willingly to always guide us at anytime with all sort of different ways. We have to change our ego attitude to humble attitude in order to follow the guru teaching with open heart. Without changing ourselves, we will not able to improve and move further.
Thank you very much to Rinpoche for shaing this post.
Most of us will always think we are always right. No matter what we will not like to admit we could be wrong sometimes. Sometimes we could have wrong view, made the wrong decision, wrong argument. Just because we are ego, we will not want to admit we have done wrong. Subsequently we will get stuck. Sometimes even worst we will get angry and put the blame on others. We will try to find fault on others in order to make ourselves feel better. We will only able to move to next level if we can accept the facts that this is our fault. I think is very important we check, we contemplate, we justify, we accept, we modify, we change, we improve, we move on. Thank you for sharing Rinpoche.
Please come and join in the chat for a fun time and support. See you all there.
Blog Chat Etiquette
These are some simple guidelines to make the blog chat room a positive, enjoyable and enlightening experience for everyone. Please note that as this is a chat room, we chat! Do not flood the chat room, or post without interacting with others.
Remember that these are real people you are chatting with. They may have different opinions to you and come from different cultures. Treat them as you would face to face, and respect their opinions, and they will treat you the same.
Be Patient
Give the room a chance to answer you. Patience is a virtue. And if after awhile, people don't respond, perhaps they don't know the answer or they did not see your question. Do ask again or address someone directly. Do not be offended if people do not or are unable to respond to you.
Be Relevant
This is the blog of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche. Please respect this space. We request that all participants here are respectful of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche and his organisation, Kechara.
Be polite
Avoid the use of language or attitudes which may be offensive to others. If someone is disrespectful to you, ignore them instead of arguing with them.
Please be advised that anyone who contravenes these guidelines may be banned from the chatroom. Banning is at the complete discretion of the administrator of this blog. Should anyone wish to make an appeal or complaint about the behaviour of someone in the chatroom, please copy paste the relevant chat in an email to us at care@kechara.com and state the date and time of the respective conversation.
Please let this be a conducive space for discussions, both light and profound.
KECHARA FOREST RETREAT PROGRESS UPDATES
Here is the latest news and pictorial updates, as it happens, of our upcoming forest retreat project.
The Kechara Forest Retreat is a unique holistic retreat centre focused on the total wellness of body, mind and spirit. This is a place where families and individuals will find peace, nourishment and inspiration in a natural forest environment. At Kechara Forest Retreat, we are committed to give back to society through instilling the next generation with universal positive values such as kindness and compassion.
Wat Rong Khun better known as the White Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. The gold symbolizes how people focus on worldly desires and money. The white building represents the idea to make merit and to focus on the mind. It is owned by a succesful Thai businessman who opened it to visitors in 1997. Awesome….This temple stands out through the white colour and use of pieces of glass that sparkle in the sun. The white colour signifies the purity of Buddha while the glass symbolizes Buddha’s wisdom. Located 3 hour drive from Chiang Mai built to honour and pay tribute to sacred Buddhist figures. Over time, temples grew in prominence and is one of the famous temples to visit in Thailand. I have visited years back its simple stunning temple which truly love the design and architecture .
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Sak Yant, a traditional Thai tattooing practice, involves sacred geometrical and animal designs. Its often accompanied by Pali phrases, and is believed to offer power, protection, charisma, and other benefits to the wearer. Sak Yant tattoos are deeply rooted in Buddhist and spiritual beliefs, with each design and symbol carrying specific meanings and purported powers. Many designs are believed to provide protection against evil spirits, misfortune, and danger. Sak Yant tattoos are traditionally applied by monks or masters using a needle and ink, and the process is often accompanied by chants and blessings. I personally have not seen one yet . Sound interesting.
Thank you Rinpoche and L Kim for this sharing.
Jojo Struys is a travel and wellness personality, accredited yoga instructor, speaker and author. She visited Bangsar of Kechara outlet for a feature with Star Property. With her visit hopefully more people will get to know more of our Kechara . She had made a video with and Pastor David Lai all about Buddhist Arts. She openly admitted interested in Buddhist art . Buddhist art pieces have given her home a contemporary edge. Art was important to Buddhist religious life. It was not only part of ritual and worship but also served to transmit religious ideas, and artistic styles between cultures. Do agree with her statement ,…..if you want to change your life, change the way you think, because everything begins with you.”
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article.
n their theoretical model, rudeness has this impact on our ability to think because it engenders negative sadness, anger. Researchers have found that common negative behaviours can spread easily and have significant consequences. The best way to avoid rude people is to meet their acts of rudeness with kindness. Exposure to neurotoxins in society is not new. Children today are raised in an environment that is much different from those days. Nowadays they are exposed to behaviours, profane language, hostilities and stress from which we adults, raised a generation ago. Studies have shown that children exposed to serious psychological trauma during childhood are at risk of suffering increased psychiatric disorders. Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche.
Revisit this blog again . Reading comments in this blog Rich people have substantial assets and income, providing a sense of security and freedom from financial worries. Owning high-end cars, designer clothing and everything they want with their money. Rich people often have more time for leisure, hobbies, and travel, allowing them to pursue interests and experiences. They may live in large, luxurious homes and have or apartments, often in desirable locations and having personalized services. The fundamental difference in mindset between the rich and the poor is, the rich have understood a very simple principle money makes money. Rich people see money as an opportunity, while poor people see it as something to be earned. Poor people work hard for their money. It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has. Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. The primary difference between rich people and poor people is how they handle their wealth. My thought been rich in this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.
Thank you for sharing Rinpoche.
Found this old post …disturbing. Having a name especially a Bar linked to Buddha to be disrespectful towards Buddhism. After much controversy the owner had it removed. The Buddha Bar located in Sabah by a young owner which opened without much thought had many people complaining. Later was forced to have its controversial name changed to ‘Peacock Garden’ and had apologised for the controversial name. As a devout Buddhist, the name ‘Buddha Bar’ which serves alcohol, is disrespectful to the revered Buddha.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Siberia, considered the heartland of shamanism inhabited by many different ethnic groups, and many of its peoples observe shamanistic. Many of the indigenous communities reclaiming their traditional spiritual and healing practices . Interesting. Siberian shamanism is often called Tengerism, involves various rituals, including drumming, chanting, trance states, and offerings to nature spirits and ancestors. This religious practice has deep roots in Siberia and Central Asia in recent years with roots in the Turkic and Mongolic cultures. Many who have been live in a remote part of Russia, have preserved their shamanic traditions due to their isolation. Many customs of Tengrism are still been practiced where they emphasizes a deep respect for nature and its various spirits, including those of the earth, water, and mountains. They do believe in the continued existence of souls and the importance of honouring their ancestors.
Thank you Rinpoche sharing this ancient religion.
Everyone of us has an unforgettable different experience, a different destination and itineraries. The journey to Shar Gaden Monastery back in 2019, making offerings to the sangha , by the Kecharians hold special moments and memories. They were on behalf of His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara in making an offering to all 650 monks of the monastery. On this fruitful trip the Kecharians had the honour to catch a glimpse of the normally-covered holy statue of Dorje Shugden . Awesome this holy statue of Dorje Shugden was handmade by HH Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche.The team was also granted an audience with H E Domo Geshe Chocktrul Rinpoche. Having the opportunity to make offerings to the monks was indeed meritorious. Rejoice to them. Looking at those beautiful pictures paints a thousands words. Thank you Rinpoche and team for this sharing. Merely looking at it is a blessing especially the Holy Statue of Dorje Shugden.
Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. We can’t let our failures define us. Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. Success is never permanent, and failure is never final. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness .Sometimes just reminding ourselves of the temporality of failure enables us to forge ahead and stay focus looking forward . Failure isn’t something many of us can handle gracefully. And even though we know it’s a common human condition, figuring out how to stay motivated in the face of failure .
Thank you Rinpoche for this profound teachings.
Finally HH Dalai Lama said we can practice Dorje Shugden. After all these years of deep frustration felt by the Tibetan people. They who lack religious freedom been denied and been exploited in all sectors of society. More than 60 years the Tibetan leadership has cause the sufferings of those in exile who had propitiate Dorje Shugden. Dalai Lama did reiterated although he recommended not worshipping Dorje Shugden as it is a personal choice and freedom. Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche .
Working in a private hospital before ,having witnessed many personal tragedies faced by the living and dying patients. Many of these poor people faced their death with fear, with misery and pain before departing this world. With the images of all these in my mind, on occasion feeling sad and grieve at times when those we have cared .But nonetheless we should recognise certain truths. All of us are going to leave this world at one time and leaving those we love. In the teaching of the Buddha, all of us will pass away eventually as a part in the natural process of birth, old-age and death and that we should always keep in mind the impermanence of life. Along the journey of life, we are reminded of our own inevitable ends in waiting and everything is a blip of transience and impermanent. Be responsible, good and positive for ourselves and towards others. This leads to calmness, happiness and an outlook which contributes to a calm and controlled mind at the time of death. We have to remind ourselves the importance of rebirth and taking time to prepare for their own demise before its too late.To cultivate the good karma, our good actions are an excellent way prepare for our death. Having lead a responsible and compassionate life and have no regrets when death approaches enables us to surrender without a struggle. The life that we all cherish and wish to hold on. We are doomed to the endless cycles of life and death, we should learn and practices Dharma teachings .We are given a chance in life and choice to determine our future, to determine where we will go for rebirth. Spend our time on earth wisely before its too late.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.
The Flatwoods monster in West Virginia folklore, is a creature reported to have been sighted in the town of Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia Flatwoods monsters are aliens described as hovering creatures with glowing purple eye. Since tales about this creature, it has become one of the most famous legends in modern memory. Although the Monster has not been seen since its impact on the rural community has been huge. Many of the eye witnesses came up stories concluded that the shape, movement, and sounds due to the nature of the sighting. Description by eye witness varied, some said is unidentified flying object (UFO) . There’s no hard evidence to support the true nature . Interesting article.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing.
The Eerie Enigma of the Mothman are refer to the legendary, humanoid, winged creature as said by the locals as where is was been sighted. Since then it had sparking a blend of fear and fascination among the locals in the Point Pleasant, West Virginia area. This creature became an eerie symbol of fear, tragedy, and fascination for decades to come since the stories are so enduring and pervasive . The first reported encounter in 1966 in West Virginia and to the most recent one in 2024 in Kane, Illinois. In the quiet town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the mysterious creature had igniting one of the most puzzling legends in American folklore. Witnesses described this creature standing over seven feet tall, with a wingspan that could rival a small aircraft, glowing red eyes, and a human-like figure. This interesting, could it be real no one knows, there’s something out there for sure.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is considered the incarnation of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and therefore he is an enlightened being. H H Dalai Lama has strongly discouraged the practice of Dorje Shugden worship within Tibetan Buddhism. Dorje Shugden is a prominent deity in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Many highly attained Lamas have been relying on this Powerful Protector for centuries and even Dalai lama previously do propitiate Dorje Shugden . It cannot be wrong and its wrong to view it as a form of “spirit worship”. All his previous 9 reincarnations practiced with devotion, all of the Dalai Lamas teachers practiced Dorje Shugdan as well . The Tibetan community is torn over this issue and this has been the cause of much suffering and unnecessary prejudice. Dalai Lama is without doubt an enlightened being that surely cannot be tricked by a spirit. Dalai Lama did composed a praise to Dorje Shugden while at Dungkar Monastery . Interesting article , may more people read this and to understand better regarding this controversy. In 2020, the Dalai Lama made a Uturn by saying we can practice Dorje Shugden . Thats’ wonderful and relief for many practitioners.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.
Butön Rinchen Drup, 11th Abbot of Shalu Monastery, was a 14th-century Sakya master and Tibetan Buddhist leader. Butön Rinchen Drup a Tibetan great scholar and translator, known for systematizing the Tibetan Buddhist canon containing the Indian scriptures based on the spoken words of the Buddha. He also compiled the Tangyur collection that contains the Indian and Tibetan commentaries of these teachings. He wrote a famous text, the History of Buddhism in India and Tibet, which many Tibetan scholars utilize in their study till today. He remains to this day as one of the most important Tibetan historians and Buddhist writers in the history of Buddhism and Tibet. He was not merely a capable administrator but he is remembered to this very day as a prodigious scholar and writer and is Tibet’s most celebrated historian. After his death he strongly influenced the development of esoteric studies and psychic training in Tibet for centuries. Interesting biography of a great scholar.
Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David with folded hands.
Scroll down within the box to view more messages from Rinpoche. Click on the images to enlarge. Click on 'older messages' to view archived messages. Use 'prev' and 'next' links to navigate between pages
Concept: Tsem Rinpoche Technical: Lew Kwan Leng, Justin Ripley, Yong Swee Keong Design: Justin Ripley, Cynthia Lee Content: Tsem Rinpoche, Justin Ripley, Pastor Shin Tan, Sarah Yap Admin: Pastor Loh Seng Piow, Beng Kooi
I must thank my dharma blog team who are great assets to me, Kechara and growth of dharma in this wonderful region. I am honoured and thrilled to work with them. I really am. Maybe I don't say it enough to them, but I am saying it now. I APPRECIATE THESE GUYS VERY MUCH!
Tsem Rinpoche
About Rinpoche
Name
H.E. Tsem Rinpoche
Root Guru
H.H. Zong Rinpoche
Ordained by
H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama
Affiliations
Pukhang Khangtsen, Gaden Shartse Monastery
Founder and Spiritual Advisor, Kechara House Buddhist Association Malaysia
President, Tsem Rinpoche Foundation, Inc.
Honorary Doctor of Psychology, The Open International University
Hear the holy voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche giving advice on the practice of Dorje Shugden to those who had received the life-entrustment initiation. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche wanted to make sure those present received the maximum benefits from their practice, and that they kept their practice well. LEARN MORE >>
In Tibetan Buddhism, it is always said that whatever we practice must come from an enlightened source to be beneficial in our spiritual journey. As such in this video, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche shares with us the history and reincarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden to explain how great this Dharma protector is through the examples of his previous lives, showing us his powerful spiritual attainments. LEARN MORE >>
Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.
"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What makes us good humans is not how we abuse animals, but how much we allow them to live and be happy freely."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"We need another and wiser and perhaps a more mythical concept of animals.... We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complex than ours they moved finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth."
~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House
"Not eating animals is only unnatural when we are not used to it."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES
"We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What you are today, is the choice you made yesterday."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You think you can choose your life? What an ego trip!"
~ Lama Yeshe
"If TODAY you are dissatisfied, you must make the changes to create different results for TOMORROW."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
SPIRITUAL QUOTES
“Meditating on Dorje Shugden while reciting his mantra will open the gateways to higher dimensions, blessings and protection.”
~ Tsem Rinpoche
“If one does the recitation of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer for even one month using one of the visualizations for great or clear or quick wisdom, one will definitely see development of that wisdom. It is proved by experience. There is no doubt that by doing the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga practice one can meet Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings from life to life. And furthermore, it gives one the opportunity to be born in the pure realm of Lama Tsongkhapa, Tushita, whenever death happens.”
~ Pabongkha Rinpoche
"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"If being me offends you, maybe I'm not the problem."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"The dharma is not easy to listen to… because some people take it as criticism. But Dharma should not be just feel good only for the moment but for deeper contemplations."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Whether we do work and suffer but for others or we do work and suffer for ourselves, either way we have to suffer. That is the nature of samsara. So let us suffer for others and then suffering has meaning."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification. Actually not doing dharma work is the real prison."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"His Holiness Zong Rinpoche stressed the need to continue to practice even when we come up against obstacles, and that we should continually review our progress. He stated that a happy, luxurious life was like a good dream, and that obstacles and difficulties were like a bad dream. We should give them no significance, but simply carry on working towards real, everlasting happiness."
~ Ngala ’ö-Dzin Tridral
"Things in samsara always go wrong. That's its nature. Don't be surprised."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
LIFE QUOTES
"I pity men who occupy themselves exclusively with the transitory in things and lose themselves in the study of what is perishable, since we are here for this very end-that we may make the perishable imperishable, which we can do only after we have learned how to approach both."
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Money amplifies negative characteristics and that can cause problems.
To walk away from that was actually very easy. I didn't even consider it."
~ Angeline Francis Khoo
"I shall not commit the fashionable stupidity of regarding everything I cannot explain as a fraud."
~ Carl Jung
"There is a devil there is no doubt, but is he trying to get into us or trying to get out?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"If you love someone, show it by being honest, respectful & honorable with them."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
~ Henry David Thoreau
"If I can just be the way I am & you the way you are & we accept each other, world peace is near."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"I am Asian, you are some other beautiful color. Together we make diversity so beautiful."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Although outwardly we have so much, we have so many conveniences, inwardly we have become more unhappy, so, acquisition is not the secret to happiness. The more we get, the more we have, the more unhappy we become."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Before we experience any pain, we already had a fixed view of how things should be. When the experience we encounter contradicts our views, then the pain arises. The pain arises due to our fixed views not so much the experience itself. So the secret is changing the views. Re-educating ourselves on our views."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Love me or hate me, both are in my favor... If you love me, I'll always be in your heart... If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind."
~ William Shakespeare
"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous or honest."
~ Maya Angelou
Devotional Songs
Sung by Mary Fewel Tulin, these mystical songs in praise of the guru originate from the Sikh tradition. Yet, they are applicable to all traditions for those who want to venerate their guru.
The Known and unknown are both feared,
Known is being comfortable and stagnant,
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
Photos On The Go
Click on the images to view the bigger version. And scroll down and click on "View All Photos" to view more images.
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
5 years ago
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
6 years ago
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
6 years ago
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
6 years ago
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
6 years ago
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
6 years ago
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
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
This is pretty amazing!
First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
6 years ago
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
6 years ago
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
6 years ago
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
6 years ago
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
DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
6 years ago
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
6 years ago
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
6 years ago
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
6 years ago
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
Click on "View All Photos" above to view more images
Videos On The Go
Please click on the images to watch video
5 years ago
Pig puts his toys away
Animals are so intelligent. They can feel happiness, joy, pain, sorrow, just like humans. Always show kindness to them. Always show kindness to everyone.
6 years ago
Always be kind to animals-They deserve to live just like us.
Whales and dolphins playing with each other in the Pacific sea. Nature is truly incredible!
6 years ago
Bodha stupa July 2019-
Rainy period
6 years ago
Cute Tara girl having a snack. She is one of Kechara Forest Retreat’s resident doggies.
6 years ago
Your Next Meal!
Yummy? Tasty? Behind the scenes of the meat on your plates. Meat is a killing industry.
6 years ago
This is Daw
This is what they do to get meat on tables, and to produce belts and jackets. Think twice before your next purchase.
6 years ago
Don’t Take My Mummy Away!
Look at the poor baby chasing after the mother. Why do we do that to them? It's time to seriously think about our choices in life and how they affect others. Be kind. Don't break up families.
6 years ago
They do this every day!
This is how they are being treated every day of their lives. Please do something to stop the brutality. Listen to their cries for help!
6 years ago
What happened at Fair Oaks Farm?
The largest undercover dairy investigation of all time. See what they found out at Fair Oaks Farm.
6 years ago
She’s going to spend her whole life here without being able to move correctly. Like a machine. They are the slaves of the people and are viewed as a product. It’s immoral. Billions of terrestrial animals die annually. Billions. You can’t even imagine it. And all that because people don’t want to give up meat, even though there are so many alternatives. ~ Gabriel Azimov
6 years ago
Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
This is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
6 years ago
Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
6 years ago
This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Get ready to laugh real hard. This is Kechara’s version of “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane!” We have some real talents in this video clip.
6 years ago
Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
6 years ago
Beautiful
Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
6 years ago
My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
SUPER ADORABLE and must see
Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
We were told by Uncle Wong he is very faithful toward Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden has extended help to him on several occasions and now Uncle Wong comes daily to make incense offerings to Dorje Shugden. He is grateful towards the help he was given.
6 years ago
Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide!
6 years ago
Cute baby owl found and rescued
We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
6 years ago
Nice cups from Kechara!!
Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
6 years ago
Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
Chirping birds and other forest animals create a joyful melody at the Vajrayogini stupa in Kechara Forest Retreat (Bentong, Malaysia).
7 years ago
This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
This video is thought-provoking and very interesting. Watch! Thanks so much to our friends at LIVEKINDLY.
7 years ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
7 years ago
BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
7 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
7 years ago
Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
7 years ago
Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
7 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
7 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
7 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
7 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
7 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
Sick animals are more profitable... farms calculate how close to death they can keep animals without killing them.
That's the business model.
How quickly they can be made to grow, how tightly they can be packed, how much or how little can they eat, how sick they can get without dying...
We live in a world in which it's conventional to treat an animal like a block of wood.
~ Jonathan Safran Foer
7 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
8 years ago
SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.
ASK A PASTOR
A section for you to clarify your Dharma questions with Kechara’s esteemed pastors.
Just post your name and your question below and one of our pastors will provide you with an answer.
Scroll down and click on "View All Questions" to view archived questions.
Kenny asked:Hello Pastors!
I have question about:
I had check some Tibetan Astrology Site about our marriage but the results come out quite bad and not good for us to marriage as a couple.
I'm quite sad and I don't know what to do.
What's we can do to resolve this? Or what should we think to calm our worry?
Thank you so much.
pastor answered:Dear Kenny,
Thank you for your question. Tibetan astrology is only a guide. Within the Buddhist system, astrology shows the general manifestation of how karma has manifested for a person. But that does not mean it is set in stone. On the contrary, things can change. That is due to karma. Karma is not fixed, it can be changed, purified, exhausted or overpowered by other types of karma or spiritual merits. That is why in Tibetan astrology there are always methods proscribed to overcome a particularly negative astrological situation.
If the calculator you used was a genuine one, they should have given advice about what to do in the exact situation. If they did not here is some general advice that can be used to make the situation better:
Marriage or being in a relationship with someone takes effort, care and affection. The main way to ensure a good relationship and overcome negative astrological influences is actually through our own effort and transformation. We cannot remain the same as we are now, otherwise the outcome predicted by astrology will come true. If we put effort into transforming ourselves to be better people and actively working on creating a lasting and open relationship, due to our effort we will be successful in creating a good relationship. You create the karma to be successful through your own efforts. Tsem Rinpoche has given an incredible teaching called "Ingredients for a Successful Relationship", you can watch the teaching here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/ingredients-for-a-successful-relationship.html
In addition to that, there are certain practices you can engage in to help counter negative astrological effects.
Generally speaking, Green Tara is extremely effective in help to create the best conditions for familial harmony and good relationships. You can set up a small altar to her in your house, make offerings and engage in her practice.
However, if you want to be more specific you can engage in the practice of your birth deity. This is a deity that you have an affinity due to the time of your birth. If you don't know your birth deity, you can find out here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html.
Alternatively, you can engage in the practice of a Dharma Protector such as Dorje Shugden. You can also engage in either the practices of Trakpo Sumtril or Black Manjushri who are very effective in helping overcome negative astrological influences.
Deity practice will help on the spiritual side to overcome this, but remember that they are aids to the main method which is transformation of ourselves and actively working to create a good and lasting relatationship. If you have any other questions about this, please do let us know.
March 3, 2025 00:32
Rolf Lorenz asked:Hello I am living in the UK age 65, I am so worried my memory is failing , I am currently praying to White and Green Tara as well as Medicine Buddha, can you suggest if there is any one deity which may be more help to me to help not get dementia or Altzheimers please, thank you so much I am so worried. Blessings and kindest wishes, Rolf Lorenz email lorenz.rolf@gmail.compastor answered:Dear Rolf,
The deities you are praying to now are very good. Both White Tara and Medicine Buddha are actually healing deities. White Tara is also considered a long-life deity as well.
If you were given the practices by a guru, then you should contact them to see which one you should concentrate on.
If you don't have a guru, then in my opinion you should focus mainly on one particular deity and practice properly to get the full benefits of the practice.
For Medicine Buddha, the practice is explained here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/medicine-buddha-practice.html
For White Tara (which is shorter in length and less complicated) we have the practice explained here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/healing-practices-for-infectious-diseases.html (Even though the article is framed to help heal infectious diseases, she helps in all manner of healing and creating the causes for a long and healthy life.)
If you are open to focusing on another deity instead, the practice of Shize is very good as well. Shize is an emanation of Dorje Shugden, who is a Dharma Protector. He himself is an emanation of Manjushri who is known as the Buddha of Wisdom and great for things like increasing and stabilising memory. Shize's speciality is for healing and long life also.
I recommend him as Dharma Protector practices also help to overcome any obstacles that we may be facing faster than meditational deities. If you are already having signs of a failing memory, then this practice may be more effective right away.
If you are not experiencing too many signs of failing memory, then you should focus on either White Tara or Medicine Buddha. But focus specifically on one of deity, so that you can create a very strong relationship with them, so that they can help you more.
I have experience with both Medicine Buddha and White Tara practices, both are very effective when engaged in consistently and with faith.
I hope this helps you. Do let us know if you have any other questions.
Dear blog friends, you can submit your photos to this section by sending an email to tblogpics@gmail.com. Include your message in the "Subject" field (up to 250 characters only). Be sure to include your name in the subject field too!
6 days ago
We gathered for a group photo after the Dorje Shugden puja ~29th March 2025. Kechara Pennag Study Group by Jacinta
6 days ago
Deepest and most sincere gratitude for Irene's invaluable and precious Dharma sharing. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
6 days ago
Welcome Irene Lim, most senior student of H. E. the 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche to our Penang chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
6 days ago
Offerings to Buddhas - 29th March. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 weeks ago
Pastor Seng Piow came again to lead our puja & Dharma sharing. It's so precious to share Dharma, even it's a short one, uploaded by Jacinga. 22nd March 2025
2 weeks ago
20250322 - Penang members chilling out after puja. It's good to touch base with everyone. After all, we only get to see each other during weekend puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 weeks ago
Puja packages taken up by 4 sponsors today - 22nd March 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 weeks ago
Focus and concentrate on chanting 'A Concert of Names of Manjushri'. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 weeks ago
15th March 2025, weekly Dorje Shugden puja completed, led by William. Appreciate those regulars who consistently attend this puja without fail. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jaciga.
4 weeks ago
13th March 2025 Month of Miracles we had our weekly Swift Return Pujafor HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan group Sam Foon heei
4 weeks ago
Sharyn, one of our longest and senior Penang members led the puja today. It's always good to have different members leading puja so that all of us can learn the proper skills in performing puja, with the intention of benefiting others always. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 weeks ago
Dorje Shugden puja with recitation of Chanting the Names of Manjushri. This puja is performed every Saturday at Penang Chapel, Jalan Seang Tek (3pm). 8th March 2025 by Jacinta.
4 weeks ago
Three sponsored packages today, with merits accumulated from prayers being dedicated according to sponsors' wishes. 8th March 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
1 month ago
Yesterday 9 March 2025 in the month of miracles we had saved thousands of lives,...fishes .birds fishing baits, releasing them back to nature.Kechara Kuantan group Sam foon heei
1 month ago
Our true nature!!! We're young, mature, fun and sometimes a bit silly bunch of Kecharians. Always giving, loving and bring benefits to others. Thanks for supporting us throughout the two-day retreat. Stay tune for more next time. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
The goody-goody side of us after the retreat. Perhaps we have reached ten Bodhisattva level! Kechara Penang Study Group DS Retreat 1st - 2nd March by Jacinta
1 month ago
Not forgetting nourishing our body with healthy food and on the first day, we got to taste delightful dessert prepared by Chien Seong, also one of our senior Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group Retreat by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Tried Group-fie... But not very successful. Lol! Kechara Penang Study Group bi-annual retreat, uploaded by Jacinta
1 month ago
Tormas offering made by Dock Wan, one of the senior Kecharians from KL and close students of Rinpoche. Very delicate, a masterpiece! Uploaded by Jacinta
1 month ago
All together 19 retreatants, led by Pastor Seng Piow. There were few from KL and one from Indonesia. This pic was taken before the start of our retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group Retreat from 1st - 2nd March, uploaded by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Flower offerings from sponsors and retreatants. This flower arrangement was made by Sharyn, one of our Penang members. 1st - 2nd March, Kechara Penang Group Retreat. Uploaded y Jacinta
1 month ago
1st - 2nd March Kechara Penang Study Group DS Retreat by Jacinta.
1 month ago
6 March 2025 Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening, at Kechara Kuantan center. Sam foon heei Kechara Kuantan group
1 month ago
4 March 2025 cleaning of Gyenze Chapel yesterday evening Kechara Kuantan group Sam Foon heei
1 month ago
test
1 month ago
1 month ago
If you need DS help to clear some obstacles or perhaps just wanna support our Kechara Penang Group, do order our puja packages. By Jacinta
1 month ago
22nd Feb 2025, Kechara Penang Study Group has completed DS puja. It is a Buddhist ritual that invokes the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden to bring healing, harmony, and protection. By Jacinta
1 month ago
15th Feb 2025 Dorje Shugden puja & recitation of Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
This evening Kechara Kuantan sending groceries to two underprivileged families.Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.. Sam foon heei Kechara Kuantan group
2 months ago
20th February Kechara Kuantan Had our weekly Swift Return Pujafor HE Tsem Rinpoche May HE Tsem Rinpoche swiftly return to KFR at BENTONG... Kechara Kuantan.. Sam foon heei
2 months ago
Throwback 9th February 2025 Group photos at Kechara Kuantan,with Pastor Seng Piow
2 months ago
Releasing fishes back to the water by Kechara Kuantan group yesterday. Saving thousands of lives.
2 months ago
16 February This morning we saved thousands of lives from pet shop. Released and giving them a chance back to nature.
2 months ago
2 months ago
9th February 2025
2 months ago
8th Feb 2025 Dorje Shugden puja at Penang Chapel. Every Saturday @3pm. Do join us if you're at Penang. We're located at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Completed our weekly DS Puja led by Pastor Seng Piow ( 1st Feb 2025). Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
8th February 2025 doing Lama Chopa Guru Puja at Kuantan center with Pastor Seng Piow and Dharma brothers and sisters. .... Sam Foon Heei .. (Kuantan)
2 months ago
Xin Nian Kuai Le! Gong Xi Fa Cai! (29th Jan 2025) May the year of the snake brings us spiritual growth through having good health and increased wisdom. May Rinpoche return swiftly to guide all beings into Dharma path. Thanks to everyone for your participation. Without the support from each and everyone, there's no Kechara Penang Study Group. By Jacinta.
We are continuously improving this blog, and a major upgrade will be coming in the near future. We invite all users to share your feedback with us, so that the next version of the blog will be even better. Just enter your comments in the space below.
感谢仁波切和罗胜彪讲法师分享这编文章。
习气~在我们每个人都有,有好,有坏,可是每个人大多数都不会发觉自己拥有自己的习气,就像以上所提到的,习气不好的人,就如一直都执着心重的人,就会拥有强烈的自私心,执着‘我’的心很重,遇到事情不是他想象之内,就会大发雷霆,矛头一直向着别人责备。上师时常要我们学习佛法,明白其精髓,让我们心识转化,把佛法运用和实践在我们的日常生活里,放下自我,时常为别人着想,遇见难题就如何把它消化,乐意去接受,这就是佛法。
遇见一位关心我们和愿意全心全力的用尽不同管道和方法把佛法传播个我们的上师是一个非常难得的事,仁波切用尽方法把佛法带给我们,让我们在最快的时间证得更高的成就。但是,身为弟子的我们,已经拥有一位具格上师教导我们,拥有佛堂修行,网络的发达学习佛法,拥有那么完善的学习管道,错过了真的是可惜和遗憾。愿大家一定要珍惜这机缘和缘分,人身难得,拥有完善的人身,而且有机会学习佛法,就如海底捞针,请珍惜!
愿上师健康,长寿,常转法论,吉祥如意!
感恩合十
YEO KWAI GIN
其实我们每个人都似有提婆达多的性格,只是成份少或多罢了。何尝不是我们每天都在修佛但“我執” 性格还是存在。大家都懂得佛理和禅修,但性格的淨化轉变还是要有很高的修行。所谓“讲很容易,要达到很艰难” 所以也不要怪修佛子弟还存有贪嗔痴习性,反正大家都是一起来修佛。
所以上师的教诲和开示,我们要牢牢记住在心,这样我们的心识才会逐渐的淨化和转变而
达到修佛的境界。
忙碌的生活,现实又冷漠的社会,会把你推向无助的一角。心灵建设不足,往往会把嗔怒的这一把火燃烧起来。心存歪念的话,你就会成为另一个提婆达多!心存正念,把我执放下,别人的批评转化为动力,并存感激之心,是我目前所要做的功课。因为别人没有必要花时间去批评或者责怪你,如果不是因为他关心你,在意你。改变生活态度,凡是从积极面思考,把嗔怒的火苗转为学习的动力。谢谢上师的教诲。
我对佛法了解不多,但是却对它很感兴趣。因为,当我在阅读佛教书籍时,所能吸收的东西,往往比我看其他书本来得丰富。所以,我十分相信,因果这么一回事;尤其是之前不明白的事情跑来找你,你认为我会给你多少的支持?
同样的,当我看到提婆达多的故事时,我把它当作一个很重要的借镜。修习佛法,最后自己变得比现在的自己更好,那肯定将上将的话再三省思且思考过!我不认识提婆达多这个人,但是我认识的人,肯定要忍得寂寞。另外,还要懂得多多分享,这话怎么说呢?!今天你说 。。。?
读完之后,我何尝不是”不是这样的”,愤怒,指责,抱怨他人。故事里的情景是跟我们的生活太相像。提婆达多是提醒我们内心本质。
“提婆达多本性不坏,他只不过是懒得改变自己的方式,许多人都是如此。然而大家所没意识到的是,我们的方式并不凑效,改变远比持续不变来得更容易。”这句话敲醒我,是时候改变,改变自己或许很难很辛苦,但我相信“改变远比持续不变来得更容易过“。
再看看,上师的责备,很多时候有难受,其实难受是因为不肯接受自己是这样的,更何况上师责备我们时, 他到底得什么利益,可想而知的是他人会更不喜欢他,那上师不如不责备, 让人人都喜欢他,这是不可能的,上师是来指引我们找到停止一切痛苦的途径,他的责骂是协助减轻我们个人的业障,也是基于对我们的爱和关怀,希望我们更快脱离痛苦。
最后,我想说学佛一定要信因果,所以要认真地去修习佛法,要听聆仁波切的每个开示,提婆达多最终坠入阿鼻地狱,我想再不认真,我们也可能然坠入阿鼻地狱。
情绪,永远是人活在世界上一辈子的功课。因为,人一切的的行为与反应,都是情绪的一种反射,而且都是无法自我控制的。一切唯心造,这是佛经上经常可以看到的一句话,由此可见情绪修炼,确实是我们修行的精髓。
愤怒,常常让我们行为失常,我们可以因为生气,而做出一些失去理智的事,当做出一些错事时,我们也往往为了面子问题而不承认自己的过失,所以就会把责任推给别人而来合理化自己,这一做法会让人为了圆第一个谎言而制造出更多的谎言来掩饰自己,到最后因为自己忘了之前所做过的一切而让人识破自己的阴谋。
既然,我们已经知道愤怒所带来严重的后果,我们更应该坦诚的面对自己的错误,勇敢的纠正过来,时时注意自己的情绪,观察自己的所作所为,不要等到跌入情绪的陷阱,搞到到伤人又伤己的时候,才来后悔,恐怕那时候就为时已晚了。
转化,是修行的最终目的,不管我们现在是怎样的人,只要依据上师与佛法为蓝图,最后一定能快乐的生活。
提婆达多跟随了佛陀这么长时间,不但没有依止及感恩佛陀对他的教诲而精益求精,却因为想要夺权而蒙蔽了良心,一而再再而三的伤害佛陀,虽有忏悔,但难逃业力,最终坠入阿鼻地狱。 隐藏在人们心中的那些如影随形,甚至觉得是理所当然的恶习,若不纠正过来,会让人们对自己和他人造成莫大的伤害。 一旦做错了事,应该虚心道歉和改正。 忠言逆耳,我们应该感恩上师用尽心思改正我们那些可怕的恶习。 有缘听闻佛法,学习佛法,我们应该要精进。遇到一位这么好的上师,就如再生父母,我们要珍惜,上师更是教导我们远离娑婆世界痛苦根源的导师,我们更要依止。
After read through the story of Devattada , it really inspire me . Sometime we are really in comfortable zone , we think we are right but never admit we are wrong , keep blaming other to let ourselve felt better ,it is because of our EGO push us to worst situation . We need to admit our fault and soul searching then we can move another level.
We are fortunate we have Tsem Rinpoche guiding us , just like buddha guide the monk’s , Rinpoche will lead us to release of suffering via buddha teaching . If Rinpoche scording us it because he dont want us to repeat same mistake . Just like our parents .
Thank you Rinpoche sharing
Did this ever cross one mind after reading the above article :- see, even Devadatta whom was so close to the Buddha can made so much of mistakes out from his ego, how about me …. I am just an ordinary human being,in this 21st century world…..so it is normal for me to make mistakes too !!! and I should be forgiven for all me mistakes made 🙂 How nice, if this argument could be true. What is this Ego thing? Do we need to spend any money or find a teacher to acquire this skill? A skill of self defend, may I put it. Why must one give in to Ego instead of the teaching of Dharma? Is it something is not right, in one’s learning curve since day one?
What Rinpoche share about Devadatta is such a knowledgeable article, it speaks clearly of our human mind, motive, ego and desire. For Devadatta as Monk who is a follower of Lord Buddha for decade practicing under him, and being shower with love, care and kindness, yet because of selfish desire and wrong motivation, he create schism among the Sangha to vent his anger at Buddha for not achieving what he wants.
Doing Dharma work or being involve in a Dharma centre is such a meritorious activity, but if one comes to Dharma with wrong motivation just like Devadatta, it is such a hindrance to the growth of Dharma, as when the person motive is not achieve, he or she vents his anger at the Dharma centre, Dhara brother and sister, and even at Guru, besides creating Schism which not only will cause misunderstanding among the public, but worst of all, creating Negative Karma unknowingly for such act.
I believe what Rinpoche shares not only apply in Dharma work, but it also applies in our daily life, in family and in work, what ever we do in Dharma it apply greatly into our life.
Thank You Rinpoche for this Wonderful Article. it helps me to understand how ones mind and motive with wrong motivation can create such anger.
Sincerely,
Frederick Law
佛认为,人类的种种苦难(如烦恼、争斗等)主要来源于自身的贪欲心、怒心和愚痴心,贪欲是对名声、财物等自己所爱好的东西没有满足的一种精神作用;怒是对不合自己意思的憎恨,从而使自己身心不得安宁的一种精神作用;愚痴是指愚昧无知、不明事理的一种精神作用。使得人类相互间争夺不已、仇恨不已,以至永远不知道解脱苦难的真正道路在哪里。佛陀教导我们要息灭贪嗔痴”,就是要人们通过戒定慧的自我修养,去除贪欲心、怒心和愚痴心,净化自己的心灵。而在具体实践上。
对于正在学习佛法的当儿,各位大德同修当然都非常清楚这些道理。然而让我觉得忧心的是在芸芸众生中,还有着许许多多沉沦,泥足深陷而不自拔的众生。
我们无需向远的说去,就在自己身边的亲人朋友也常常陶醉在泥陷中,而且屡劝不听。
所以我感恩,因为这一世的我可以学习佛法,感恩我的上师。。。大家共勉之。
Dear Rinpoche , Thank you very much for the teaching. Here l learn Devadtta is so hungry for power and has a big eg and find No to hard to swallow. Manyppl arclike that.the find that they lose face. So they become very defensive to the extend that they w ant to prove that the decision made was wrong. Buddha is so right and not hand Over to Devadatta. if the responsibilities are not hand over means you arc not good enough. Because of his big ego and vengence He goes to Aciiii hell. He has himself to blame. Last time l take rejection badly but not to the extend of taking revenge. But now lwould say l am not good enough there arc more capable ppl. most important is l dont wwant to go to hell especially Aiihli Hell.
Thank you very much for the teachings .
在第一次正式来到佛教中心,到今天的半年中, 都有参加很多中心的大小活动。 其实如果说心里没有一点点怀疑或不满的想法是骗人的。 不过我永远都相信佛法的存在, 所以当心里面有不好的想法的时候都会压抑那个想法, 然后告诉自己:“我一定是自己不够好,才会有那样的想法”。 其实我很庆幸我在这段期间都没有离开过中心,让我自己可以不断的进步。 还有,这个blog有时也可以给到我答案,不只是师父的开示而已, 任何一个佛友的留言都有可能会让我们看到自己的弱点,让我们提醒自己要不断的改善自己,让我们的修行更精进。
最后, 我想衷心的感谢师父和菩萨,让我在心存怀疑的时候都会无意间给我答案, 让我可以更有信心的走下去。
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jana Putrim Kuruye Soha
对。别说佛法的教诲了,就连一般的警世语录也有说:看人不顺眼是我们自己的修养不够。
佛陀三番四次遭受提婆达多的诋毁、杀害,但佛陀不曾对他起过任何嗔心。佛陀不会有任何一位敌人,因为他选择原谅,他选择放下怨恨。
同理,我们有敌人的原因是我们选择不放下不原谅。但当我们爱的人伤害我们,到了最后我们还是把特权让出个他们,我们选择放下并原谅了他们。其实,伤害就是伤害,怎么会因人而异?会因人而异也不过是我们让自己沉醉在自捏造的谎言中。
因为是爱人,所以能原谅;因为是讨厌的人,所以不能被原谅。事实上,生命中哪来有那么多的敌人?怎么会有那么多敌人?有也是因为我们自己选择怨恨对方,对方才成了敌人啊!
这个敌人是我们创造出来的角色,延伸出来的只是内心的斗争和挣扎——若你时常都在想着要如何向这位敌人报复,如何防止这个敌人伤害自己,你就已经筋疲力尽了。“敌人”尚未出招,我们就先受苦了。受苦受害的终究还是自己。
像佛陀那样,他选择原谅和放下,心中自然没有敌人。没有敌人,心就平静多了不是吗?共勉之!
感谢仁波切的分享提婆达多责怪他人的故事,这个分享告诫我们很多时候是我们不愿意接受真相,不愿意听取真诚的告诫,不愿意面对真正内在的自己。因为从小的成长环境足以影响日后的未来,它可以造就成才,也可以变成事事责怪他人的懦弱者。久而久之他们就会为了掩饰自己的懦弱而制造很多的谎言掩饰自己自大的一面。
这样的负面习惯也会渐渐的影响他们的工作,人与人之间的关系,我个人觉得一生人的快乐与否就取决于願不愿意去聆听以及接收内在的自己。我们要把珍贵的佛法传达给他人,我们就应该要以身做则, 把佛法实践在身上,那么才不会辜负上师背负利益以及普渡众生的使命,把佛陀教法传播下去。
提婆达多的愤怒,把他送入无间地狱,那是多么的可怕,平时的我们认为发怒是纯粹一种自然反映,是发泄压力的一种,久而久之就变成了愤怒,这一种愤怒会催使我们造就恶念与邪见,慢慢的这一种负面的想法蒙蔽了我们的思维,把上师的教诲远远抛在后头。
喜欢挑拨离间的人无处不再,他们缺乏内在的安全感所以会不知觉的制造人与人之间的不和谐,批评他人的短处来提升自己的地位。有时候还会压制他人所能发挥的才能,处处刁难。我们应该要更有容忍心,慈悲心的面对这样的人。我们应该要协助他们恢复人性的真善美,把上师的教诲融入和发挥的淋漓精致,那么才能把佛陀的2500年教诲利益众生。
真诚的道歉可以缓解一切的问题,绝对不可以对上师沾有任何的便宜想法,不可以利用上师的慈悲心,宽容心来达到我们的目的,这样会让我们制造远离上师的恶缘。批评上师的人大有人在,这些人永远都是为了自己的利益去修行,他们不会相信因果循环,因为他们觉得看不到,摸不到,还没有感受到受苦的感觉,所以他们只有相信目前所经历的。殊不知已经慢慢的堕如不可救的深渊里,多么的可悲,提婆达多就是真实写照。
一定要坚信上师,对上师要有坚定的信念,只有上师看透我们的本性,从中用软硬兼施的方法激发我们内在的潜能去改进我们的习性,从而迈向证悟的道路。不要认为因果是虚拟的,目前没有真正感受到并不代表我们能够摆脱的了。
在我们修行的道路上,在我们学习佛法的道路上,在我们为佛法服务已累积功德的道路上
,我由衷地感激我们的尊贵的詹杜固仁波切 ~ 因为师父不断地给予我们开示 ,苦口婆心的不断地慈悲地,提醒着我们这些在修行道路上赶路的人呀~
或许我们有的人会说,提婆达多的种种反面的教材一定不会发生在我们自己身上的,我们是如此的热爱师父,我们是如此虔诚的念诵我们的法本,我们总是为佛法奉献着。。。等等
然而当往往遇到一些时候,我们的心还是会懒散的,这芸芸娑婆世界里有着那么多的诱惑,谁又能保证自己有那么一天不会因为一些很突发的人与事发生,而生生的触动了在连我们自己都不知道自己心底最脆弱与恐惧懦弱的那一个按钮呢?除了佛菩萨,牵带着七情六欲的我们谁能真真保证呢?
师父慈悲呀,师父现在是在种下一个强大的佛法开示的种子在我们的心中,将来如果我们在修行的道路上,总会因缘业果下,会给我们遇见像提婆达多的人,或我们自己被触动了那个按钮而被愤怒与感觉被受伤而变成提婆达多时,(1)如果是遇见提婆达多出现我们可以提醒他师父的这一个佛法开示(2)倘若不幸的自己变成了提婆达多,要记得师父已经给了我们的这一个苦口婆心与充满着师父的爱的佛法种子,现在是时候让它发芽了,想想师父因为慈悲不想身为弟子的我们犯了无间罪,中间不会经历任何转世,在死亡之后,直接就投生阿鼻(无止尽)地狱而一再的提醒着并为我们结下这种子
我想我们都不愿意变成提婆达多吧,那么不要再摸棱两可了,要加快脚步在佛法的修行上,只是念法本只是出席法会只是在心中对师父充满敬意与爱 ,够吗?
提婆达多何尝不是也在伟大的佛陀旁做着与我们现在无差的佛法修行多年吗?那么为什么在触动按钮的那一刻还是被愤怒与怨恨蒙蔽了一切?如果你也一样质疑是佛陀没有好好教导他,那么好,现在我告诉你,师父已经有在这里教导过我们了,所以我们谁都不许说师父没教导我们而宠使了我们变成了提婆达多 hehe呵呵
我相信佛陀跟师父一样,是会不断的给予我们温柔的提醒,苦口婆心的劝着我们,然而倘若我们不想变成或希望任何人变成提婆达多,大家应该可以开始在生活上,在中心里开始实践着我们所学习到的佛法并与人分享,开始抽多一点时间当志工,帮助一切有需要的人,那么我们的功课就是在我们实践的过程里,好好的思考与观察,你会发现,我们不能保证我们不会变提婆达多,但我能说我们一定会遇到提婆达多,将佛法实践出来并付与行动是要让我们早点看到这一个事实,而不要再迷路了
因为在这个过程中我们是能领悟的更多的,首先我们不希望有人变成提婆达多,那么我们就是在学习出离心,因为我们不想自己与别人重复的变成提婆达多(一切贪嗔痴的苦)希望远离这苦难
然后我们遇到了提婆达多我们会因此而学习发菩提心,想要帮助他(等于想帮助所有人与众生离开苦的心)
然后学习性空正见,因为在我们有了出离心有了菩提心,那么我们就会认真的学习辨别真伪,了解因果,寻找让一切执着与自我远离与救度的智慧。。。。。
感激师父慈悲开示,祈愿师父长住在世,常转法轮,身体健康,佛法宏远一一顺利完成
我个人觉得“嗔怒”是我们每个凡人的习气,当我们的尊严和所求不被满足时就会生气,然后找个目标来发泄不满,往往这些人都是自私与不负责任的人,因为他们的出发点是基于自己的利益。但当“所谓的嗔怒”发生在证悟者身上时,却并不是表面所看到的情况那样,因为他们是出于菩提心,他们知道普通的方法已经不足于让这些自私的人知错,认错和改错。
谢谢仁波切的教导,让我更加了解提婆达多的嗔怒多么可怕!这扁文章让我们看清身边的提婆达多,最重要是不要成为另一个提婆达多。
提婆达多的心理狀態,其實是大多數人的狀態,這是一種「 我執」。他跟隨佛陀這麼多年,「自認」已通過一切考驗,應該是時候獲得「獎賞」,但事實是,有些事情往往是一廂情願。自我認同,自我感覺良好,只是一個狹隘的想法。但在旁人,或是佛陀眼中,卻能清晰洞悉這一切。
每個人都喜獲得讚美與認同,不被認同與受到批評,是內心最抗拒的聲音,就算接觸多年佛法,獲得甚深的佛法知識,但是,內心的轉化過程,與「擁有」多少佛法知識,是兩回事。內心轉化需要多少的努力,多少的決心?答案是:終其一生都得努力轉化。
心正,一切都正。心邪,確實是個大問題。但我相信,心邪應該可以獲得「後天」的補救。就像上師所說的,「因果」是可以獲得補救的,它不是宿命論...這句話深植在腦海裡。每天聽聞佛法,跟隨上師多年,亦步亦趨,必躬必敬,卻沒好好挖掘內心的邪惡,加以淨化轉變,是提婆达多,也是大多數人,無法做好的一項基本功課。
“每天聽聞佛法,跟隨上師多年,亦步亦趨,必躬必敬,卻沒好好挖掘內心的邪惡,加以淨化轉變,是提婆达多,也是大多數人,無法做好的一項基本功課。”
我喜欢你的这段话。学佛这件事在许多人眼里或观念里,也许只是去上佛法班,参加法会,或每天念经、做供养;对有机会待在上师身边的人,有者看起来虽然很听话,凡事毕恭毕敬,但如果他/她只是选择性那么做,只对上师一人如此,对佛法同修和圈子外面的人又另一套嘴脸,那也不等于是真正的转化,因为这些举止显示出他的分别心依然很重。从另一个角度看来,这其实跟世俗世界中见高攀、见低踩,虽然程度不同,其本质却是没有两样的。
一切表面的形式都是比较容易的,而内在的转化却需要时间和决心来培养。上师给予我们的佛法知识,是理论基础,所以上师的话一定要听,佛法班一定要上,但要将这些精髓烙在心里,却需要经过了解和不断地冥想,而要让这些内心的觉悟转化为习惯,就要不断地加以实践。
提婆达多的故事,让我觉得他过去几十年,应该就只是在形式上当个僧人,每天进行法事,却没对佛陀的话加以思考和沉淀,当然更不用说是发自内心地去实践了。这种做法在表面上,虽然暂时能够蒙骗某一些人,然而,在真正的关键时期,却完全无所遁形。他在被佛陀“侮辱”后,自尊严重受损,马上就撕下老脸,背叛了佛陀。如果他平日真的有做功课,认真听从佛陀的教诲,并加以实践,遇到这种情况,他一定不会马上“变脸”。毕竟,学佛主要目的之一,就是放下我执,而他的“变脸”,完全就是我执的表现,所以这就足以证明他这些年在修行上根本没有精进。
佛法修行并不是表面功夫,也不是一项表演。如果我们真的相信因果业力,那我们就应该知道,我们所做的每一件事,无论是世俗还是佛法活动,到最后,并不是为了讨好任何人,也不是为了讨好自己或让自己面子上好看。我们真正必须面对的,只有自己的业力,也就是因果。
有因就有果。平日勤予练功,关键时刻自然就会发挥出来,骗不了任何人。平时转化内心,一心向善,在最恶劣的情况下,自然也不会做出害人的事。
佛法所要达到的,就是这种真正而彻底的转化,因为在我们死亡的时候,就只有这些习性会随着我们的细微心识投生下一世。
“挖掘內心的邪惡,加以淨化轉變”固然是一项基本功课,却也是每一个学佛者毕生的功课。因为它虽然基本,却也是最难的。难就难在,这是一项必须持之以恒地实践才能取得进展的功课。
I remember I have seen a great video teaching by Rinpoche talking about EGO. Rinpoche said that ego is when you keep thinking about ME, ME, ME and that is often the cause of unhappiness because when you are self-centered, you put yourself high and above anything else including your feeling. So you start to do irrational things not only to gain physical or material comfort, but psychological too, including respect. Many times, we do not gain respect, we earn the respect and unfortunately people tend to forget that respect is established through persistent work. Blaming others is really the easy way out and respects you gain through this route do not last. Some people do not blame, but instead they avoid facing the problem because they ‘think’ their ego is hurt. Ego can do so much harm and it does not help in any way to solve problem hence we have so many unhappy people out there. I need to constantly remind myself of this too. Thanks Rinpoche for the story of Devadatta, Pastor Yek Yee for highlighting the blog post during the dharma class and the team behind who made great effort in translating this into Mandarin.
Right after finished reading this post, I found that this is happened around us everyday. Whenever the things do not turn out as per expected or being rejected by someone, we are get upset, frustrated, angry and emotional distress. Some of us will be take it positively and will learn from mistakes. However, most of us will take it negatively and blame the others who had disappointed or rejected us. We will always find excuses to deny it and do not admit that we are wrong. Sometime we are too ambitious and will just thinking on ourselves. Like if we do this task and what we will get as a return. We are doing things for specific purpose and not really from our sincere heart. We have to be aware and always remind ourselves that what we are now is due to what we want it to be and not others causing it.
I am appreciated that we have a compassion, kind and great guru who willingly to always guide us at anytime with all sort of different ways. We have to change our ego attitude to humble attitude in order to follow the guru teaching with open heart. Without changing ourselves, we will not able to improve and move further.
Thank you very much to Rinpoche for shaing this post.
很多时候,人总会被名利慾望所控制,得不到的时候,便开始埋怨人,责怪他人没有给予自己协助,并且往往对自己最亲近的人尤甚。再者,如果身边的人都没有给予适当的支持或帮助的话,失败了;就变成了全都是因为他们才造成今天这个结局,却没有想过,是不是自己不够努力,不够用心或没有好好地策划等等。
为了让自己的面子不受损,别人往往成了我们失败的绊脚石,所以都是他们造成我今天这样的下场。。。
事实上是否真的如此呢?
我想会思考的人,总有天可以看穿这样的事实。
不懂得报恩,反而恩将仇报的人,是第一号危险人物;尽量不靠近他们,直到你认为可以抵挡他们的“软陷阱”为止!
我看了提婆达多的故事之后,心里的第一个感觉是,如果我再不认真地去修习佛法,听聆仁波切的每个开示的教诲,我想相信自己也会变成 提婆达多,学而不去实践。慈悲为怀的上师,会无私地付出他们的所有,但是身为弟子的能够吸收多少,则看个人的造化了。如果,我们拥有一个完美无瑕的上师,却不好好向上师学习,却反而想加害自己的上师;从结恶业的角度来看,那是非常可怕的一种举动。这种有意识地伤害自己上师的举动,罪业如杀父般重。凡是谁犯了此罪直接被贬到地狱去,完全没有情面可谈。
第二,故事中提到提婆达多推了一块大儿石想要砸死佛陀,谁知只伤了佛陀了的脚趾,并且流血。那有人就提一个疑问为什么成道了的佛陀,还会有受伤害的业力?我个人认为,因为佛陀早已看透提婆达多的造业 结果,因此特意制造自己受伤的状态,以期盼提婆达多能够生起些许怜悯之心,而为他所造的恶业抵消去。谁知道,提婆达多并不理解佛陀的一片善心,反而变本加厉地 谋诡计去伤害佛陀,这种如此无悔改的心,实在令人看不过去。当然,在有些书籍的记载中有道,佛陀之所以会受伤,其实是由于他前世曾为了谋取家产而杀死自己 兄弟的残余后果。这点本人不太能够接受,而且也没有太多有所根据的记载。。。
第三,在我个人看来,提婆达多已经跟随佛陀将近半辈子,为什么还忍心杀害自己最亲近的上师呢?以我的经验来看,佛陀早已知道他的为人,可是为了能够帮助他,佛陀甘冒生命危险而让提婆达多在自己身边,对我而言,佛陀的慈悲心之大,仿如大海般。反 观没有良知的提婆达多却一点都不领情,并且再三地伤害佛陀。
第四,对上师的依止心真的非常、非常的重要!我想如果当年的提婆达多有一份对上师的依止心,那恐怕就不会做出各种逆道而行的举动。
另外,假如他真的将大半辈子所学习到的教诲,加以实践的话,肯定也就不会做出中伤僧伽团和以上种种不好的举动。所以,从这故事也让我常常提醒自己,修行是面对自己的道路,它必须坦诚和需要付出努力,这里并没有白吃的午餐,所有的收穫都要付出好多的努力才可完成。若果,我们没有付出努力,却想尝到成功的果实,那似乎是不可能的事实。
最后,若我们没有努力付出,所以得不到那成功的果实,也不可以埋怨或责备他人,因为一切的问题和烦恼根源,都是自己造成的,怨不得他人!!!
一般上的人,如果发生不如意的事,矛头一定会指向不肯帮助他,不认同他的意见,不站在他那边的人,因为每个人都会觉得自己的看法和做法肯定是对的。而且,如果他们真的知道他们自己错了,为了【面子和尊严】问题,可能导致他们一直的错下去。
一样米养百样人,但大多数的人会记得某某人伤害过他,而忘记了某某人对他的好,因为伤害过会痛但他的痛也未必是某某人给的,只是因为从小给宠坏而所有的责任和错处都指向别人。
每个慈悲的上师和老师,都会用不同的方式来教导不同性格的学生,以达到最好的效果,让他们出人头地,就好像佛陀用尽方法来教导他的弟子和提婆达多,但如果弟子不改变他们的错处和坏的习气,没人可以帮得到他们的呀!有些还责怪和不满上师和老师的教导,真的是用心良苦啊!
仔细想想,在某种层次上我们何尝不是”提婆达多”? 当我们处于平静的环境里时, 每个人都可以是如此的和善,处处为他人着想,简直可以媲美圣人了。然而在睡眠不足,付出了没有得到认同,赞美,反之还要处处遭受责怪的状况下,我们就逐渐化身为“提婆达多”了。尤其是当上师尝试粉碎我们根深蒂固的自我时,很多的心魔就开始浮现。有时侯甚至会用质疑的眼光看待上师。
这篇博文里说得非常贴切,无论是佛陀,历代大师以及我们的上师都拥有慈悲为怀的本质,他们又怎么会伤害我们呢?上师的严厉指责其实是出自于无限量的慈爱才能不顾自己在我们心目中的形象地位是否遭到动摇,用尽各种方式只求我们能转化。正如文中所提到的,有时侯用包容,温和的态度只会让我们安于现状,不愿意再作出任何改变,所以上师只好用比较激烈和震撼性较强的方式给我们一个大大的一击。
一般上在这一击之后也是最痛苦,也是最难熬的时刻,因为这时候心里的任何想法都会赤裸裸的展现在眼前,就如阻塞了多年的沟渠,又脏又臭……忙着找种种借口掩饰推卸责任等等的念头也会一起来凑热闹。这个时候逃避看来是最好最快最方便的出路,但是,我们已经因为生生世世的逃避一直在轮徊里转圈圈了。再看看现在每天的生活随着顺缘逆缘,起起落落,开心失落,开心失落真的有好点吗?
改变自己,鞭策自己转化或许很难很辛苦,但是用指责他人,逃避面对自己最丑陋的一面,不愿意成长,不承担责任只会让我们原地踏步。唯有降服于外在的上师,才能引导我们遇见内在的上师。
Most of us will always think we are always right. No matter what we will not like to admit we could be wrong sometimes. Sometimes we could have wrong view, made the wrong decision, wrong argument. Just because we are ego, we will not want to admit we have done wrong. Subsequently we will get stuck. Sometimes even worst we will get angry and put the blame on others. We will try to find fault on others in order to make ourselves feel better. We will only able to move to next level if we can accept the facts that this is our fault. I think is very important we check, we contemplate, we justify, we accept, we modify, we change, we improve, we move on. Thank you for sharing Rinpoche.