Memotong Delusi (Bahasa Indonesia)

Jan 31, 2021 | Views: 49

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(Oleh Tsem Rinpoche)

Kepada sahabat-sahabat di seluruh dunia,

Saya ingin berbagi ajaran tentang penguatan delusi kita. Ini akan membantu Anda memahami bagaimana kita memperdaya diri sendiri untuk terperangkap dalam samsara (penderitaan kita sendiri) dan bagaimana alasan-alasan kita sebenarnya adalah untuk menutupi maksud kita sebenarnya untuk semakin menikmati keinginan kita. Ajaran ini juga mengungkapkan bagaimana pahala dan karma dikumpulkan, keadaan di mana pahala dan karma dikumpulkan, perbedaan antara pahala dan karma, dan apakah kita mengumpulkan karma positif atau negatif.

Saya dengan tulus merekomendasikan artikel ini untuk dibaca oleh semua orang yang tertarik untuk membuat perubahan dalam hidup mereka. Mohon baca ini dan beri tahu saya apa yang telah Anda sadari… Apakah Anda menciptakan lebih banyak delusi, atau apakah Anda berusaha untuk memotong delusi Anda setiap hari? Jika Anda menciptakan lebih banyak delusi daripada memotong delusi Anda, ada penawarnya: pekerjaan Dharma dengan motivasi yang benar dan mengumpulkan pahala.

Saya berharap artikel ini akan membantu dan memberi manfaat bagi Anda sehingga Anda dapat memberi manfaat kepada orang-orang yang Anda cintai dan orang lain pada saatnya.

Tsem Rinpoche

 


 

Penguatan: Sebuah Ajaran tentang Menciptakan atau Memotong Delusi

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Dalam segala hal yang kita lakukan, mudah bagi kita untuk merasa seperti hamster yang berlari di atas roda. Setiap hari jadwal kita dipenuhi dengan kesibukan yang melelahkan, tetapi pada akhir hari yang panjang, setelah berputar-putar di roda, kita merasa bahwa kegiatan kita tidak berarti banyak sama sekali. Kita terus berputar dalam lingkaran setan.

Kemudian, kita mungkin mencoba keluar dari siklus tersebut dengan mencari sesuatu yang bersifat spiritual – janji pembebasan dan kebebasan. Namun, ketika kita terjun ke dalamnya, kita segera mulai merasa bahwa kita telah menjadi bagian dari perangkap lain dan kita tidak benar-benar mengetahui tujuannya. Kita kehilangan pandangan akan tujuan besar yang disebut Pencerahan atau mulai merasa bahwa itu terlalu jauh untuk menjadi kemungkinan yang nyata lagi. Teruslah kita berputar…

Jalan manapun yang anda pilih, Anda memasuki perangkap. Itulah kenyataannya – samsara hanyalah lubang besar tempat kita terjebak, dan selama kita di dalamnya, kita akan menemukan diri kita terjebak pada suatu titik. Jadi jika Anda harus memilih sebuah perangkap, mungkin lebih baik memilih yang memiliki jalan keluar, lorong rahasia yang dapat membantu Anda keluar dari labirin menuju kebebasan – atau setidaknya awal dari kebebasan itu.

Dan sebetulnya apa arti dari “merasa terjebak”? Tentu saja, sebagai penganut Buddhisme, kita seharusnya tahu bahwa segala sesuatu yang kita persepsikan hanyalah – sebuah persepsi. Merasa terjebak dan merasa bebas adalah dua sisi dari koin yang sama. Kita pernah mendengar tentang orang-orang terkaya – dengan beberapa dunia di bawah kaki mereka – merasa terjebak dan ingin bunuh diri; dan kemudian kita pernah mendengar tentang biarawan yang dipenjarakan selama 20 tahun, tidak pernah merasa kehilangan kebebasan. Jadi kebebasan tidak memiliki hubungan dengan di mana kita berada atau apa yang kita lakukan. Seklise apapun kedengarannya, kebebasan sebenarnya hanya berasal dari pikiran.

Tapi bagaimana?

 

Karma & Pahala : Dua Mata Uang yang Menjebak atau Membebaskan Kita

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Sebelum kita melangkah lebih jauh untuk benar-benar memahami cara melepaskan diri dari perangkap yang kita buat sendiri, penting untuk mendefinisikan dua kata: karma dan pahala. Kata-kata ini akan sering digunakan dalam artikel ini dan merupakan dua istilah yang sangat penting.

Karma, secara longgar diterjemahkan dari bahasa Sanskerta, berarti “tindakan”. Ini merujuk pada fakta bahwa setiap tindakan, perkataan, dan pikiran kita – baik positif, negatif, atau netral – memiliki reaksi yang sesuai. Ini berarti bahwa apa pun yang kita lakukan sekarang akan menghasilkan efek tertentu di masa depan (dalam kehidupan ini atau di kehidupan masa depan). Ini menciptakan efek dan situasi tertentu bagi kita, tetapi setelah efek tersebut muncul, karma dianggap habis dan tidak lagi ada. Karma tidak selalu mengarah pada hal yang baik, juga tidak pada Pencerahan; juga tidak memiliki korelasi spesifik dengan apakah kita berada di jalan spiritual atau tidak. Bahkan orang yang tidak spiritual atau religius memiliki, menciptakan, dan mengalami efek dari karma.

Pahala adalah sejenis potensi positif, atau energi, yang kita ciptakan dalam tindakan altruistik, yang mendukung dan mendorong kita maju dalam perjalanan spiritual kita. Ini terus dihasilkan selama kita terlibat dalam tindakan spiritual dan menuju ke arah tujuan tertinggi, yaitu pencerahan. Pahala berkaitan secara khusus dengan praktik dan pekerjaan spiritual kita, dan ditentukan terutama oleh niat dan motivasi dari tindakan, perkataan, dan pikiran kita. (Spiritualitas dalam hal ini merujuk pada setiap pekerjaan atau praktik yang dilakukan dengan niat altruistik sehingga menciptakan hasil untuk memberi manfaat bagi makhluk lain). Pahala pada akhirnya membawa kita kepada ke-Buddha-an, ketika hal ini tercapai – pada tahap ini, kita tidak lagi perlu terus menghasilkan pahala dan akumulasi karma kita juga berhenti.

Sementara kita selalu menciptakan baik karma maupun pahala, perbedaan antara keduanya terutama terletak pada motivasi yang mendorong tindakan kita. melakukan tindakan semata-mata dengan niat untuk menguntungkan diri sendiri saja hanya menciptakan karma – baik negatif, positif, atau netral. Melakukan tindakan dengan niat untuk menguntungkan orang lain menghasilkan penciptaan pahala, yang kemudian membawa kita maju dalam mencapai keadaan spiritual tertinggi, belas kasih besar (Bodhicitta) dan kebijaksanaan – pencerahan.

Pahala bisa diibaratkan seperti mata air alami yang tidak pernah habis – terus diperbarui melalui siklus air. Karma, di sisi lain, diibaratkan seperti panci air besar, jumlahnya terbatas. Pahala, seperti air dari mata air alami – bisa digunakan, tetapi bisa terus diperbarui dan diisi kembali selama kita terus terlibat dalam tindakan positif dan altruistik. Karma, seperti air dari panci, tidak dapat diperbarui dengan cara yang sama; begitu air diambil dari panci, airnya akan berkurang.

 

Pencarian Harta Karun Terbesar Dalam Hidup Kita

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Memang, tidak semua dari kita merasa “terjebak” dari awal. Saat masih kecil, kita merasa cukup bebas, bukan? Segalanya terasa bebas mungkin ketika kita berusia enam tahun. Namun, ketika kita mulai pergi ke sekolah, siklusnya dimulai – tekanan dari teman sebaya, kebutuhan akan nilai bagus, dan keinginan untuk mendapatkan persetujuan dari guru dan teman sekelas, serta hierarki sosial yang rumit yang hanya ditemukan di kantin sekolah. Saat itulah kita mulai menyadari pentingnya reputasi, keberhasilan materi yang datang dari nilai bagus (dan kemana hal ini akan membawa anda), penerimaan sosial, pujian dan ejekan.

Di sekitar kita, dunia terus bergerak maju. Iklan-iklan membawa kita ke dalam alam semesta paralel yang ilusif, yang memberi tahu kita tentang segala hal yang indah yang sebaiknya kita miliki, yang harus kita miliki, yang bisa kita miliki! Seolah-olah dengan memiliki semua itu, hidup kita akan menjadi LEBIH BAHAGIA! Kita melihat orang tua kita juga terperangkap dalam ilusi tersebut. Dan seiring dengan bertambahnya usia, teman-teman serta rekan kerja di sekolah dan tempat kerja juga mulai menjalani mimpi yang sama seperti yang kita lihat di televisi. Di dunia pasca-modern ini, media menggambarkan dunia buatan dan memberi tahu kita bagaimana hal-hal seharusnya di dunia nyata. Kita membiarkan dunia kita didefinisikan oleh “sistem objek” (Baudrillard) di luar diri kita sendiri, dan hidup kita pun membentuk dirinya sendiri untuk mencapai ilusi indah ini.

Kita pun mulai mengejar-ngejar – mencari hubungan yang sempurna (karena pasangan selalu terlihat begitu bahagia di televisi), mencari rumah yang sempurna (karena industri properti senilai miliaran dolar tahu cara membuat brosur yang menawan dari pengembangan terbaru mereka), mencari uang (karena keluarga Kardashian membuat hidup dengan kekayaan terlihat seperti idaman). Kita menghabiskan seluruh hidup kita berpikir, “Seandainya saya bisa mendapatkan ini, maka semuanya akan sempurna. Saya akan bahagia. Akhirnya saya akan merasa bebas.” Kita mendaftar untuk pencarian harta terbesar dalam hidup kita.

Namun, tanyakan kepada siapapun yang terlibat dalam perburuan besar ini apakah mereka benar-benar bahagia, apakah hidup mereka benar-benar sempurna, dan apakah mereka yakin bahwa akan seperti ini selamanya. Kebanyakan dari mereka mungkin akan menjawab tidak. Segala sesuatunya akan terasa sedikit lebih baik jika mereka bisa mendapatkan pekerjaan yang lebih baik, atau rumah yang lebih besar, atau menambah anak; andaikan kemalasan suami mereka berkurang, atau andaikan istri mereka sedikit lebih pengertian; atau andaikan mereka bisa mengurangi ukuran paha mereka atau menghentikan penipisan rambut mereka.

Sebelum kita menyadarinya, kita sudah berusia 65 tahun dan akan segera pensiun, dan baru saat itu kita menyadari bahwa dalam perburuan segala hal yang kita pikir akan membawa kebahagiaan dan kebebasan, kita telah kehilangan seluruh hidup kita. Hal-hal yang kita lakukan untuk membebaskan diri dari perangkap ini – uang, hubungan, keluarga, karier, ketenaran, dan reputasi – adalah hal-hal yang membuat kita tidak benar-benar merasa bebas.

 

Memuaskan Hasrat: Bagaimana Ilusi Memperkuat Kebodohan Kita

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Walaupun kita ingin berpura-pura bahwa kita adalah agen yang sepenuhnya independen dengan pikiran bebas yang mandiri, kenyataannya adalah kita semua bergerak dari satu delusi sentral yang sama dalam dunia ini: hasrat. Setiap individu memiliki keinginan tertentu – keamanan, kebahagiaan, cinta, kekayaan, status, reputasi, barang-barang materi, perlindungan, kedamaian, anak-anak, atau kombinasi di antaranya – dan kita semua bertindak berdasarkan hasrat tersebut. Daftar ini tak pernah habis. Bahkan bagi mereka yang terlihat tidak terikat pada hal-hal material, mereka juga menggerakkan diri dari “hasrat” untuk menjalani kehidupan yang sederhana dan tak rumit.

Kemudian, kita pun terdorong untuk menemukan dan melakukan hal-hal untuk memuaskan hasrat tersebut. Di situlah pengaruh iklan, keluarga, masyarakat, dan teman sebaya muncul dengan penampilan yang menarik namun sebenarnya berbahaya – mereka menciptakan ilusi-ilusi indah untuk kita percayai demi memuaskan hasrat yang menyiksa itu.

Ilusi-ilusi ini menggambarkan gambaran terindah yang kita kenal – mobil mewah, rumah besar, kehidupan pasangan yang bahagia dan keluarga yang tersenyum, atau kehidupan yang mudah dengan kekayaan berlimpah. Tanpa sadar, kita pun bergabung dalam “sistem objek” ini dan berperan dalam berbagai ilusi tersebut. Kita membeli mobil baru (atau menukarkan yang lama dengan yang lebih baik), kita membeli rumah kedua (meskipun satu sudah cukup), kita mencari jodoh yang sempurna sampai ke ujung dunia (karena film Bridget Jones mengatakan itu mungkin), atau bahkan menjalani prosedur medis yang menyakitkan untuk memiliki 2.5 bayi yang cantik dan lucu.

Sementara kita melakukannya, kita merasakan kebahagiaan sesaat saat hasrat itu terpenuhi. Kita meyakinkan diri bahwa hasrat itu nyata, penting, dan harus dipuaskan sebaik mungkin. Hasrat pun mulai hidup dengan cara sendiri. Seperti monster di bawah jembatan, ia tak lagi puas dengan mobil saja. Ia menginginkan rumah yang lebih mewah, mobil yang lebih besar, pekerjaan yang lebih bergengsi, atau bahkan operasi plastik kedua. Setelah beberapa bulan, ia mungkin merasa tidak puas lagi dengan rumah yang sudah ia beli, dan merasa rumah ini tidak cukup baik. Ia ingin rumah yang lebih mewah di lingkungan yang lebih elit.

Kita pun mendengarkan hasrat tersebut, merasakan sakit karena keinginan untuk memiliki semua itu, dan kemudian berusaha meredakan rasa sakit yang ditimbulkannya. Seperti anak manja, delusi dari hasrat tersebut menendangkan kaki, dan kita berlarian berputar-putar mencari ilusi yang sempurna untuk memuaskan dan menjaga hasrat itu tetap bahagia. Saat kita terus mengejar ilusi yang lebih besar dan menarik, kita semakin memperkuat hasrat tersebut, meyakinkan diri bahwa tidak masalah memiliki hasrat-hasrat tersebut dan kita berhak untuk memenuhinya. Tujuan hidup kita pun menjadi hanya untuk memuaskan hasrat tersebut. Namun, yang tidak kita sadari adalah bahwa si “anak manja” ini tumbuh dewasa, dan tuntutannya menjadi lebih kuat, lebih menantang. Seperti orang tua yang cemas, kita pun berlari semakin kencang, berputar-putar dalam lingkaran yang semakin sempit di sekitar delusi tersebut. Kita memberinya makan, dan ia semakin besar.

 

Penangkal: Manfaat Kerja Dharma Untuk Memotong Delusi

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Meskipun kita mungkin tidak bisa melawan delusi secara langsung, kita bisa mulai dengan tindakan yang muncul dari delusi yang diperkuat – yaitu ilusi. Kita mulai dengan memotong ilusi terlebih dahulu, bukan mematuhi setiap keinginan ilusi tersebut.

Benar-benar mengabaikan daya tarik ilusi tentu saja tidak mungkin. Jadi yang bisa kita lakukan adalah mengalihkan perhatian. Alih-alih menghabiskan waktu dengan kegiatan yang memperkuat delusi kita, kita mengarahkan perhatian dan energi kita pada kegiatan yang menjauhkan kita dari delusi tersebut. Inilah yang disebut sebagai kerja Dharma – yang menjadi lawan dari hasrat, keinginan, dan ikatan kita. Karena kerja Dharma berfokus pada pencapaian dan penciptaan hal-hal untuk orang/makhluk lain, hal ini mengurangi hasrat yang mendalam terhadap diri kita sendiri yang masih ada di dalam diri kita. Melakukan jenis pekerjaan, aktivitas, atau praktik semacam ini, akan memakan waktu kita sehingga kita tidak semakin terjerumus dalam perangkap diri kita sendiri. Semakin banyak waktu yang kita habiskan untuk kerja Dharma, semakin sedikit waktu yang kita miliki untuk mengejar ilusi-ilusi yang terlihat seperti fatamorgana.

Namun, Anda mungkin bertanya, bagaimana jika Dharma hanyalah sebuah ilusi besar lainnya? Sebuah cara lain bagi kita untuk memenuhi delusi yang ada di dalam diri kita yang disebut hasrat? Bagaimana jika Dharma hanyalah cara lain bagi kita untuk berpikir tentang diri sendiri dan segala yang kita inginkan bagi ego “saya, saya, saya” yang ada di dalam pikiran kita? Lalu, apa bedanya dengan pekerjaan bergengsi, rumah kedua dan kredit rumah, pacar ke-12, atau kenaikan gaji?

Jawabannya, sebenarnya tidak begitu berbeda – dan ya, kita mungkin saja sedang mempersiapkan diri untuk terjebak dalam perangkap lainnya.

 

Penangkal: Kekuatan Pahala Untuk Memotong Delusi

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Kami telah menemukan cara untuk memotong kekacauan ilusi tersebut. Sekarang, ada ancaman yang lebih sulit dari delusi – hasrat – yang harus dihadapi. Dengan musuh yang lebih tangguh, Anda akan memerlukan senjata yang jauh lebih ampuh tetapi dengan senjata ini di tangan, Anda dapat yakin bahwa setiap metode yang Anda gunakan akan berhasil. Kekhawatiran tentang kerja Dharma berubah menjadi metode palsu – ilusi lain – juga akan teratasi. Alih-alih menjebak Anda lebih jauh, tindakan Anda akan mengubah menjadi pengendalian delusi yang membawa pada kebebasan.

Inilah cara kerjanya: Anda sekarang terlibat dalam kerja Dharma tetapi Anda tidak yakin apakah sebenarnya itu benar-benar mencapai akar masalah Anda: hasrat Anda. Jadi, inilah pemeriksaan diri yang baik untuk dilakukan: apa motivasi Anda di balik semua hal yang Anda lakukan? Apakah itu untuk memberi manfaat bagi orang lain? Atau hanya merupakan manifestasi lain dari melakukan sesuatu untuk diri sendiri? Untuk memenuhi kekhawatiran atas keamanan diri sendiri, keuntungan materi, reputasi, kebosanan? Itu adalah motivasi yang akan menentukan apakah Anda sedang membunuh iblis hasrat egois itu, atau justru membesarkannya.

Melihat titik kunci motivasi ini, kita dapat memahami bahwa melakukan kerja Dharma hanya untuk keuntungan diri sendiri hanya akan menciptakan karma yang, seperti panci air, dapat habis dan tidak berarti. Ini tidak selalu membawa kita pada perbaikan, kebahagiaan, atau kebebasan yang ultimatif. Melakukan kerja Dharma dengan keinginan untuk memberi manfaat bagi orang atau makhluk lain, bagaimanapun, akan menciptakan pahala yang tidak terhingga dan yang mendukung serta mendorong kita menuju tujuan spiritual kita – ini akhirnya menghasilkan pembebasan sepenuhnya, Pencerahan.

Dalam kasus delusi, oleh karena itu, keinginan untuk menguntungkan diri sendiri – menciptakan karma – hanya bertujuan untuk mengasupi dan memperkuat hasrat.

Sementara keinginan untuk memberi manfaat bagi orang atau makhluk lain – menciptakan pahala – bertujuan untuk mengurangi hasrat sehingga akhirnya hilang.

Ketika kita memulai praktik kita, mungkin kita masih merasa terjebak, seolah-olah kita baru saja melompat dari pemanggang ke dalam api. “Apa yang telah saya lakukan?!” kita berpikir dalam hati, “Ini tidak lebih mudah daripada saat saya belum mempelajari spiritualitas.” Hal ini wajar adanya. Kita masih akan merasa terjebak karena hasrat kita masih ada, mengintai di sudut dan siap untuk menyerang. Melakukan pekerjaan dan praktik itu sendiri tidak akan mengurangi hasrat. Pikiran negatif dan hasrat yang terus muncul dalam Dharma mungkin sebenarnya menciptakan lebih banyak karma untuk diri kita sendiri. Namun, perbedaan krusialnya adalah bahwa dalam Dharma, tindakan kita difokuskan pada sesuatu yang lebih tinggi – baik guru kita atau beberapa jenis pekerjaan dan praktik yang bertujuan untuk memberi manfaat bagi orang lain dalam bentuk tertentu. Dalam hal itu, setidaknya kita memiliki kesempatan untuk mengembangkan pahala sehingga kita dapat mulai mengurangi delusi. Ini adalah perjalanan yang sulit menuju puncak pencapaian itu, tetapi setidaknya kita telah mengenakan sepatu dan mulai melangkah satu demi satu.

Mungkin juga terlihat sebagai tugas yang menakutkan untuk mulai memikirkan semua makhluk hidup ketika kita masih bergulat dengan keinginan, kebutuhan, dan hasrat individu kita sendiri. Tetapi kita tidak harus langsung memulai dengan seluruh alam semesta. Shantideva telah menyarankan agar kita harus memulai dengan memikirkan orang-orang terdekat terlebih dahulu – ibu kita, misalnya – dan kemudian memperluasnya untuk mencakup orang-orang dalam lingkaran yang lebih luas dan lebih luas lagi. Pada akhirnya, menjadi alami untuk menghasilkan motivasi altruistik ini untuk semua makhluk, bahkan orang asing.

Atau, kita dapat menghasilkan semacam belas kasihan yang dangkal untuk semua makhluk hidup terlebih dahulu. Saat kita berlatih, kita memperkuat pikiran ini lebih kuat dan semakin alami hingga akhirnya kita mulai bertindak secara alami dari keinginan tulus untuk membantu orang lain.

 

Memulai Dengan Langkah Yang Tepat: Bagaimana Menetapkan Motivasi yang Baik

Meskipun kita bermaksud baik, kita tahu pepatah lama bahwa “jalan menuju neraka dihampari dengan niat baik.” Pada tingkat kita, seringkali kita tidak bisa yakin apakah apa yang kita lakukan benar-benar bermanfaat, membantu, atau baik dalam jangka panjang, pada tingkat yang paling mendalam. Ketika kita melangkah maju dengan keyakinan bahwa tindakan kita benar-benar murni, pada kenyataannya kita mungkin justru berisiko membuat lebih banyak kerugian daripada Pahala.

Hanya pengetahuan yang dapat membantu kita menentukan atau mengubah motivasi kita – dengan mengetahui apa yang harus difokuskan dan mengapa. Dengan pengetahuan, kita akan mengetahui apa yang harus dilakukan dan apa yang tidak; kita akan dapat mengatasi keraguan dan menjawab pertanyaan yang muncul dalam pikiran kita sendiri.

Pengetahuan itu kita peroleh dari seseorang yang telah mengalami, melakukannya, dan memahami hal-hal dari sudut pandang yang lebih tinggi dari kita – seorang Guru. Guru ini adalah individu yang telah berhenti mengejar ilusi sehingga dapat mempelajari, memperoleh pengetahuan, mempraktikkannya, dan mengambil sumpah untuk mengajarkannya kepada kita. Mereka telah memahami konsekuensi buruk yang timbul dari mengasupi delusi dan memperkuatnya dengan ilusi – dan kini setiap tindakan mereka diarahkan untuk melawan hal tersebut. Jika ada contoh yang patut diikuti dalam hidup, maka itu adalah guru kita sendiri.

Guru juga menerima ajaran dan pengetahuan ini dari guru mereka sendiri: dan pada gilirannya, para guru ini belajar dari guru mereka, dan seterusnya, dan bila ditelusuri sampai pada garis aliran yang langsung berasal dari Buddha Shakyamuni. Kita semua tahu bahwa Buddha telah benar-benar memotong semua ilusi, menghancurkan semua delusi, dan muncul bebas di tingkat tertinggi, kemudian mengajarkan kepada kita metode yang sama. Sekarang pengetahuan ini telah ada di tangan kita – disampaikan murni dan tidak tercemar melalui banyak generasi guru hingga guru kita sendiri, yang kemudian mengajarkannya kepada kita.

Dengan pengetahuan ini – yang telah diuji selama ribuan tahun – kita memiliki kunci tunggal untuk membuka motivasi yang benar dan positif dalam diri kita yang akan membuat perbedaan antara menciptakan karma lebih lanjut yang akan mengikat kita pada delusi kita, atau menciptakan pahala yang akan membebaskan kita dari mereka.

Dengan pengetahuan dan motivasi ini, kita siap untuk bertempur melawan ilusi dan delusi. Tetapi, seperti dalam setiap pertempuran, seberapa berhasil kita akan tergantung sepenuhnya pada seberapa konsisten dan gigih kita dalam mempertahankan praktik dan motivasi kita. Seperti air yang terus mengalir dari mata air untuk memberikan kita air, demikian pula pahala kita perlu terus dibuat untuk menopang dan “membantu” usaha spiritual kita.

 

Momen “Ah Ha!”: Bagaimana Motivasi dan Pahala Membawa Pada Pemahaman

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Pahala juga memiliki peran penting dalam membantu kita memperoleh pemahaman selama praktik kita. Penting untuk memahami perbedaan yang signifikan antara sekadar memahami sesuatu dan menyadarinya, yang berarti mewujudkan ajaran tersebut, menginternalisasikannya, dan menciptakan transformasi dalam pikiran, sikap, dan fokus kita. Sebagai contoh, terdapat perbedaan besar antara hanya memahami secara intelektual bahwa api akan membakar kita dan menyadari kebenaran itu ketika kita menyentuh api dan membakar tangan kita. Setelah menyadari efeknya, kita bertekad untuk memperbaiki perilaku dan tindakan kita seputar api mulai saat itu.

Dalam hal ini, memperoleh Pahala membantu kita bukan hanya sebagai cara untuk mengalihkan perhatian dari keinginan kita. Pada tingkat yang lebih dalam, Pahala membantu kita dengan menciptakan situasi yang kondusif bagi kita untuk menerima pengetahuan (seperti bertemu dengan seorang guru dan dapat menghadiri ajarannya). Kemudian, Pahala juga membantu kita memahami ajaran tersebut dalam bahasa yang kita mengerti dan dengan pikiran serta intelektual yang cukup sehat untuk memahaminya. Yang paling penting, Pahala yang kita miliki membantu kita menginternalisasi pengetahuan ini dan menyadarinya.

Ketika kita menyadari ajaran tersebut, kita mengalami transformasi pikiran yang kemudian mendorong kita lebih jauh dalam perjalanan spiritual untuk pengembangan pikiran. Dengan itu, kita mulai memahami cara kerja delusi, bagaimana kita bereaksi (secara tidak tepat) melalui pertunjukan ilusi, dan bagaimana kita menjebak diri kita dalam siklus ini. Dengan kata lain, dengan dorongan dari Pahala, kita dapat belajar, memahami, dan menginternalisasi penyebab dan akibat dari delusi dan ilusi, dan dengan demikian menetapkan tekad yang kuat untuk menolak siklus ini. Pada akhirnya, dengan satu pemahaman demi satu pemahaman, kita membebaskan diri kita dari perangkap yang kita buat sendiri dan diarahkan menuju Pencerahan.

 

Menemukan Harta Karun: Hubungan Dengan Sang Guru

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Memahami bahwa guru menyimpan setiap potongan pengetahuan berharga yang kita butuhkan untuk membangkitkan motivasi yang benar dan mengarahkan kita pada jalur yang tepat menuju Pencerahan, kita belajar untuk menganggapnya – dan hubungan kita dengannya – sebagai yang utama. Bagi kita, guru mewakili segalanya dari Buddha, Dharma, dan Sangha, karena melalui beliau kita terhubung dengan Buddha, menerima ajaran Dharma, dan memiliki hubungan langsung dengan Sangha. Melalui guru, kita memperkuat iman kita kepada Tiga Permata.

Bagi kita, guru lebih berharga, lebih penting daripada Buddha itu sendiri; kita menyadari bahwa pada tahap ini, kita tidak dapat melihat Buddha secara langsung dan rupang Buddha tidak dapat berbicara kepada kita untuk memberikan ajaran. Hanya guru yang dapat memberikan kita Dharma. Dalam ajaran tantrik, kita diajarkan untuk menganggap guru sebagai Buddha, sehingga kita menerima berkah penuh seorang Buddha saat kita memberikan persembahan kepada guru, mempraktikkan ajaran yang dia berikan, dan melayani dia dengan baik.

Karena kekuatan guru begitu besar, itu membantu kita untuk benar-benar membebaskan diri dari lingkaran setan delusi dan ilusi; tindakan dan sikap kita terhadap guru memiliki dampak langsung pada praktik spiritual kita. Jika kita memperlakukan guru sebagai Buddha, kita menerima pahala yang sesuai; jika kita menganggapnya hanya sebagai teman, kita menerima tingkat pahala yang sama, dan sebagainya. Sebetulnya, dengan kekuatan obyek (sang Lama) sendiri, melakukan tindakan positif dan baik kepada beliau akan menghasilkan pahala yang besar tanpa sepengetahuan kita.

Prinsip yang sama berlaku sebaliknya. Jika kita bertindak secara negatif terhadap guru atau tidak mengikuti instruksinya, kita mengumpulkan karma negatif yang menghalangi kemajuan spiritual kita. Semua ini berdasarkan logika. Bila melakukan kebajikan dengan pikiran altruisme terhadap obyek suci menghasilkan energi positif dan pahala, maka melakukan tindakan negatif dengan pikiran yang tidak bersih juga akan menghasilkan karma yang membawa pada efek negatif.

Karena itu, dua orang bisa berlatih di dekat dan dibawah bimbingan guru yang sama, keduanya melakukan hal yang sama, tetapi yang satu menghasilkan pahala yang luar biasa besar sementara yang lain menghasilkan banyak karma negatif. Semua ini akan ditentukan oleh motivasi di balik pelayanan terhadap guru mereka dan bagaimana mereka praktik Dharma di sekitar sang guru.

Tidak jarang kita melihat murid-murid yang sangat dekat dengan sang guru tiba-tiba berhenti dan melarikan diri dari Dharma, atau perilaku mereka memburuk seiring dengan berjalannya waktu. Ini bukan karena kesalahan sang guru – yang mencintai semua muridnya sama rata – tetapi karena motivasi yang salah dari murid. Karena motivasi yang salah ini, dia akan menciptakan karma, bukan pahala. Dan dengan semakin bertumpuknya karma, pahala yang dihasilkan sebelumnya tertutupi. Pada akhirnya, pahala tersebut akan “habis” yang berarti, karma yang tercipta jauh lebih besar daripada pahala tersebut sehingga pahala tersebut tidak memiliki efek dalam membantu perjalanan spiritual orang tersebut.

Sebaliknya, tidak jarang kita melihat murid-murid yang secara fisik jauh dari sang guru mengalami transformasi mendalam dan menjadi lebih mengabdi dan teguh dalam praktik mereka. Ini karena dengan atau tanpa kedekatan fisik dari sang guru, mereka teguh pada motivasi untuk memberi manfaat bagi orang lain sehingga apapun yang mereka lakukan menghasilkan pahala untuk mendukung praktik mereka secara berkesinambungan.

 

Melawan Hasrat: Melarikan Diri Dari Lingkaran Setan Tanpa Akhir

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Sulit untuk keluar dari jeratan yang kita ciptakan sendiri – perasaan familiar dari delusi-delusi terkadang terasa nyaman, dan permainan ilusi-ilusi membuat kita berharap akan masa depan yang lebih baik. Melakukan yang sebaliknya, seperti yang dijelaskan di sini, mungkin terasa sebagai pilihan yang lebih sulit. Terlibat dalam praktik spiritual, belajar untuk memikirkan kepentingan orang lain, dan meninggalkan kesenangan fisik terasa sulit, bahkan menyakitkan.

Namun, TIDAK melakukan itu jauh lebih buruk.

Keduanya – baik di dalam maupun di luar Dharma – akan terasa seperti jebakan. Namun, dengan mengakui potensi terbesar dari pahala bagi diri kita, praktik dan usaha ini membawa kita pada jalan yang tepat untuk menemukan jalan keluar dari kebingungan. Jika tidak ada yang lain, setidaknya kita telah membantu lebih banyak orang selain diri kita sendiri selama mengikuti jalan Dharma.

Mungkin, dalam perjalanan itu, Anda juga akan menemukan hasrat yang berbeda – keinginan yang lebih kuat namun mengejutkan untuk membuat perubahan dalam kehidupan orang lain. Melihat kebahagiaan orang lain karena bantuan Anda atau berkurang sakitnya, tanpa mengharapkan apapun sebagai balasan, membakar semangat dalam diri Anda. Itu adalah kebahagiaan yang jauh lebih besar, seseorang yang berdiri di depan Anda dengan senyuman tulus. Dan ini semua bukanlah ilusi hanya lewat. Ia nyata. Seseorang berdiri di hadapan anda, hidup dan bahagia. Itu saja sudah cukup untuk mengatasi setiap ilusi.

 

Tanya & Jawab

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Tanya: Saya mendengar beberapa orang mengatakan bahwa pahala seseorang bisa habis, dan karena itu mereka tidak dapat lagi melakukan praktik spiritual. Apakah itu benar?

Jawab: Ada kemungkinan kita melakukan praktik spiritual atau tindakan dengan harapan menguntungkan diri, seperti untuk kepuasan ego kita, pencitraan, atau mendapat ketenaran dan posisi. Atau mungkin kita melakukannya untuk satu atau dua individu yang kita cintai. Dalam kasus ini, kita hanya akan menciptakan karma, yang bisa habis. Kita mungkin berpura-pura melakukan tindakan ini atas nama Dharma, tetapi tidak ada pahala yang dihasilkan bila motivasinya bukan untuk memberi manfaat bagi semua makhluk. Bukannya membebaskan kita dari ilusi, tindakan spiritual kita malah akan menjadi ilusi lain untuk mengasupi hasrat dalam pikiran kita.

Tidaklah benar mengatakan bahwa pahala kita habis. Namun, ketika jumlah karma yang kita ciptakan jauh melebihi pahala yang kita miliki. Dalam keadaan seperti ini, sedikit pahala tersebut tidak dapat mendukung tindakan dan praktik spiritual kita. Oleh karena itu, kita mungkin merasa terdorong untuk pergi atau berhenti.

Tidaklah benar mengatakan bahwa pahala seseorang habis dan karenanya, tidak ada lagi yang bisa dilakukan oleh orang tersebut. Ini seperti berkata bahwa kita lapar dan kehabisan makanan, tetapi kita terus duduk dan tidak melakukan apa-apa untuk mendapatkan makanan. Pahala dapat dihasilkan secara terus-menerus dengan tindakan yang kita lakukan dan motivasi yang kita bawa. Bila dengan sadar kita melakukan tindakan/motivasi yang menciptakan pahala, hal ini akan terus mendukung praktik spiritual kita.

 
Tanya: Bisa berikan saya contoh untuk menjelaskan cara kerja karma dan pahala?

Jawab: Tentu, karena terdapat dua jenis motivasi yang mungkin muncul:

  1. Untuk keuntungan diri sendiri, yang menghasilkan karma.
  2. Untuk keuntungan orang lain, yang menghasilkan pahala.

Sebagai contoh untuk menjelaskan cara kerja dan sifat karma, kita bisa menggunakan analogi berikut: karma laksana menyendok air dari sebuah kuali dan memberikannya kepada seseorang dengan harapan mendapatkan sesuatu sebagai imbalan. Namun, begitu imbalan tersebut diberikan dan diterima, karma berakhir. Dengan demikian, kuali tersebut akhirnya akan kehabisan air karena kita terus mengambil air darinya.

Pahala, di sisi lain, bisa diibaratkan dengan kita menyendok air dari sebuah mata air alami yang sumber airnya berasal dari pegunungan. Tidak peduli seberapa banyak air yang kita ambil, sumbernya tak berujung. Mata air ini, oleh karena itu, tidak akan pernah kehabisan air. Ketika kita terlibat dalam tindakan semata-mata untuk memberi manfaat bagi semua makhluk hidup tanpa unsur diri, kita menciptakan pahala yang kuat dan bukan karma.

 
Tanya: Saya terlibat dalam praktik Dharma demi pasangan saya, yang sangat saya cintai. Apakah saya mengumpulkan pahala atau karma ketika saya memiliki jenis motivasi ini?

Jawab: Jika Anda melakukan Dharma untuk pasangan, teman, atau anggota keluarga, Anda menciptakan karma, bukan pahala. Hal ini karena meskipun Anda melakukan Dharma untuk orang lain, itu masih pada akhirnya untuk keuntungan pribadi Anda sendiri. Jika kita sungguh-sungguh peduli akan kesejahteraan dan keuntungan orang lain, kita akan melakukan Dharma tidak hanya untuk salah satu orang yang kita cintai, tetapi untuk banyak makhluk lainnya.

Lebih lanjut, karena objek praktik kita adalah seseorang yang tidak “lebih tinggi” dari kita – seperti guru kita – kita menciptakan karma bukan pahala, karena motivasi dan fokusnya bukan untuk kebaikan yang lebih besar.

 
Tanya: Bagaimana jika saya mengubah motivasi saya untuk melakukan Dharma untuk guru saya daripada pasangan saya?

Jawab: Dalam situasi tersebut, tindakan Dharma Anda yang dilakukan dalam kaitannya dengan guru Anda akan mengakumulasi campuran antara karma dan pahala. Pada tingkat tertentu, Anda masih bertindak dari motivasi yang berpusat pada diri sendiri, untuk keuntungan Anda sendiri, di mana Anda menghasilkan karma. Namun, karena objek itu sendiri – Guru – adalah suci dan ada sepenuhnya untuk kepentingan orang lain, Anda juga akan menghasilkan pahala dengan berfokus pada dan melayani beliau. Pada akhirnya, saat Anda terus dengan motivasi ini yang berfokus pada guru Anda, Anda dapat menghasilkan cukup pahala untuk memperluas motivasi untuk mencakup cakupan manfaat yang lebih luas.

 
Tanya: Apa yang terjadi jika saya berhenti atau meninggalkan Dharma, atau jika saya melanggar janji kepada guru spiritual saya?

Jawab: Pertama-tama, kita harus mengerti mengapa kita melakukan pekerjaan Dharma atau mengikuti instruksi sang guru, kita mendukung rangkaian tindakan yang akan membawa manfaat pada makhluk lain. Tidak peduli apakah instruksi tersebut meminta anda untuk pergi secara fisik atau melakukan sesuatu bagi seseorang, atau instruksi untuk melakukan retret, hasil akhir dari Dharma selalu harus membawa manfaat bagi orang atau makhluk lain. Ketika memasuki retret terisolasi, ini adalah untuk memperbaiki pikiran kita agar kita dapat mengembangkan kualitas yang diperlukan untuk lebih memberi manfaat dan mengurangi celaka yang kita sebabkan bagi makhluk lain.

Ketika kita berhenti atau tidak menjalankan instruksi guru kita, kita tidak hanya memutuskan hubungan dengan potensi untuk membantu orang lain baik secara langsung atau dalam jangka panjang. Semua orang yang dapat kita bantu dengan pekerjaan Dharma kita, karenanya tidak akan dapat menerima bantuan tersebut, atau bantuan tersebut tertunda. Karma negatif dari efek terhadap makhluk-makhluk tersebut akan kembali pada kita.

Tidaklah benar untuk berpikir bahwa bila kita meninggalkan Dharma, maka tidak ada efeknya, atau “sudah cukup bila kita adalah orang yang baik” dan tidak mencelakakan seseorang. Seringkali, tidak adanya aktivitas saja sudah cukup merusak dan menyebabkan celaka – kita mengumpulkan karma negatif hanya karena kita tahu bahwa kita dapat melakukan sesuatu untuk menolong seseorang , tetapi kita tidak melakukannya. Contohnya, dengan mengikuti instruksi guru kita, kita dapat menolong 100 orang. Tetapi dengan tidak mengikuti instruksi sang guru, orang-orang ini akan tetap menderita. Mungkin kita tidak menyakiti mereka secara langsung, tetapi kita membiarkan mereka untuk terus menderita – bukankah itu sama saja?

 
Tanya: Apa itu samaya? Apa arti melanggar samaya dan apa efeknya?

Jawab: Samaya adalah ikatan spiritual, komitmen dan loyalitas antara seorang murid dan gurunya, atau seorang murid dan komunitas spiritualnya (yang bisa merupakan kumpulan orang awam atau ditahbiskan). Untuk menjaga samaya yang baik dan bersih, kita harus melakukan praktik Dharma menurut instruksi guru kita, dengan keyakinan bahwa semua nasihat guru kita adalah untuk manfaat yang lebih besar bagi diri dan semua makhluk. Untuk menepati janji, menjaga kehormatan kata-kata kita dan menjalankan instruksi dengan sempurna.

Melanggar samaya adalah tidak memegang janji kepada guru dan komunitas spiritual kita. Ketika kita tidak jujur, kita menipu atau berbohong dengan cara apapun, bila kita tidak menjalankan instruksi guru kita dan tidak menerapkan nasihat guru kita. Semua tindakan ini mengumpulkan karma negatif yang sangat besar karena secara langsung, kita melawan ajaran Dharma (kebenaran) dan melawan apa yang dikatakan para guru suci, yang hanya akan membawa manfaat bagi orang atau makhluk lain. Dengan tidak menjalankan instruksi ini, kita membiarkan orang atau makhluk lain terus menderita – bayangkan karma yang tercipta dari semua ini.

Dan juga, bila menjaga kemurnian samaya dengan guru kita dan menghormati janji kita terhadap beliau menciptakan pahala, logikanya bila kita melakukan hal yang berlawanan, kita menciptakan karma yang menghalangi terbukanya pahala positif. Ketika kita melanggar samaya, hal ini seperti menyatakan kita tidak mempercayai atau menerima ajaran dan bimbingan dari sang Lama; dan kita mengetahuinya. Dalam kasus ini, kita menciptakan karma untuk terpisah dari guru dan tidak dapat menerima ajaran dari sang guru di masa depan.

 

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Wednesday, Mar 5. 2025 05:19 PM
    Losar is the Tibetan New Year, a festival that marks the beginning of the year on the Tibetan calendar. It is celebrated among the Tibetan community all over the world recently. Losar marks the beginning of the Tibetan calendar year a time for family gatherings, religious ceremonies, and feasting because of its long history and rich cultural traditions. The celebrations will last for 15 days whereby the first three days being the most important day for them and widely celebrated festival on the Tibetan calendar. During theTibetan New Year, Panglung Oracles are known to enter a trance state, of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. This practice is considered a significant part of the Losar celebrations within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, providing guidance and blessings to those seeking their wisdom. People often consult the Panglung oracles to receive predictions, advice, and blessings for the coming year. Dorje Shugden will also give teachings while in trance of an oracle.
    Reading this old blog again where back in 2022, the Great Protector Dorje Shugden gave an inportant message to everyone of us. We should take it seriously practising good virtues, such as prostrating ,making offerings and practise the holy Dharma. Everyone should always be kind-hearted and doing our best to cultivate loving-kindness, compassion and bodhicitta.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this precious advices.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugdens-2022-losar-advice.html
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    Wednesday, Mar 5. 2025 05:17 PM
    Pemayangtse Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Sikkim, India that is part of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It is one of the oldest and most famous monasteries in Sikkim. It is home to Dorje Shugden, a spirit in Tibetan tradition. The monastery is one of the oldest and most famous in Sikkim. Pemayangtse Monastery in Sikkim, founded by Lhatsun Namkha Jigme of the Nyingma tradition. One of the earliest modern academic references to Dorje Shugden. Stunning sculptures, paintings and ancient scrolls can be found in the Monastery. Interesting story behind this monastery,as described by Lieutenant Colonel Laurence Austine Waddell a British explorer, collector and author. Through the years of travelling in India, Sikkim and areas on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, after doing research on Tibetan Buddhist religious practices he made a stunning discovery. He discovered that Dorje Shugden existence in the Nyingma monastery as written in his book, which confirmed that Dorje Shugden been worshipped in the Nyingma as well . Not only worshipped in the Gelug lineage but held prominence in the Nyingma tradition too. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugden-in-nyingma-pemayangtse-monastery-sikkim.html
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    Wednesday, Mar 5. 2025 05:13 PM
    Inspiring read, revisit again to refresh about an important lama. Venerable Geshe Thupten a Tibetan great scholars and master who founded Tibetan schools in exile. He who had upheld the lineage of Lord Buddha’s liberating teachings and his practice of Dorje Shugden. Even though in exile Geshe Thupten Lama worked tirelessly for the Tibetan government yet just because he did expressed his views openly, and bravely regarding banning the practice of Dorje Shugden. After serving the Tibetan government for so many years, Geshe Thupten Lama is threatened and branded a Chinese spy. He left to the USA and wrote The Supreme Path to the Trikaya where he commented detailed explanations on the practice of the Six Paramitas or the Six Perfections, and other beneficial Dharma treasures.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-supreme-path-to-the-trikaya.html
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    Historically, the Panchen Lama was second only to the Dalai Lama in spiritual authority within the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
    The 10th Panchen Lama, believed to be an emanation of Amitabha himself. The 10th Panchen Lama saw auspicious signs after completing the prayer text or Sungbum to Dorje Shugden. He had strong feelings that Dorje Shugden has been working hard to protect the Buddha Dharma in general and especially the lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa . Like thousands of other great beings, the Panchen Lama had relied on Dorje Shugden, been practiced in his monastery, Tashi Lhunpo until his end. Hundreds thousands of people would his attend public discourses each time.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this precious texts with us. May everyone be blessed by this powerful composition by H H Panchen Lama propitiating the compassionate Dorje Shugden.

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    Tuesday, Feb 25. 2025 01:41 PM
    Tales of supernatural creatures like Bigfoot, aliens, trolls, little people are always my reading interest. Came across this old blog about Dark Watchers so interesting.
    The Dark Watchers known by early Spanish settlers as Los Vigilantes Oscuros. Is a name given to a group of entities in California folklore purportedly seen observing travellers along the Santa Lucia Mountains. The earliest written accounts of the Dark Watchers date back to the 1700s, when Spanish colonists called them los vigilantes oscuros. According to Chumash folklore, the Dark Watchers are shadowy figures that stand atop the lofty heights, silently observing the land below. The Dark Watchers are mysterious, tall, shadowy figures that have been reported in California for centuries. They are often described as wearing cloaks and hats, and are said to appear around twilight. Whatever scary it looks we have Dorje Shugden to protect us. Even though there are spirits every where seen or not seen by our naked eyes we should leave them un disturb as it is. I do believe its existence every where day and night.
    Thank you Rinpoche sharing this with us.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-mysterious-dark-watchers.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 25. 2025 01:39 PM
    Revisit this blog again and again as its such an interesting blog with awesome stories to share. All about a great Gelugpa lama . Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen was a scholar, an abbot, a Dharma teachers and he was also a healer. He was an important Gelugpa lama and a contemporary of the 5th Dalai Lama. Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen was the erudite high lama who arose as the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden, regarded as an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. During the era of the Great Fifth Dalai Lama, Dorje Shugden took rebirth in the form of a very special incarnate lama. Just imagine at the age of 2 or 3, he was already speaking and playing with ritual instruments and having clear visions of meditational deities and enlightened beings. Apparently, he had also received many direct visions of deities and exalted Gurus from a very young age. Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen and the 5th Dalai Lama shared a very respectful and close relationship. As results there’s jealousy among officers of 5th Dalai Lama resulting in the murder of Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen. As an apology to Dorje Shugden for the murder the 5th Dalai Lama crafted a statue and even composed an apologetic prayer. He also built a chapel Trode Khangsar dedicated to recognize Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen as a Dharma protector,Dorje Shugden in Lhasa.
    I have the opportunity to visit this Scared Trode Khangsar years back . Reading this blog always remind me of my trip.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting sharing. May more people able to visit this Trode Khangsar.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/the-fifth-dalai-lama-dorje-shugden.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 25. 2025 01:38 PM
    Buddhism is one of the recognized religions in Indonesia, with a long history in the country. The largest Buddhist temple in the world, Borobudur, is located in Central Java. Buddhism arrived in Indonesia in the sixth century. The history of Buddhism in Indonesia is closely related to the history of Hinduism. The Indonesian archipelago has, over the centuries, witnessed the rise and fall of powerful Buddhist empires. A number of Buddhist sites and artifacts related to Indonesia’s historical heritage can be found in Indonesia. As such the 8th century Borobudur mandala monument and Sewu temple in Central Java and numerous statues or inscriptions from the earlier history of Indonesian Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms. Interesting read. Many Buddhist sites, stupas, temples, and manuscripts were lost or forgotten with since the arrival of Islam. Once a year, thousands of Buddhists from Indonesia and neighboring countries flock to Borobudur to commemorate the national Waisak Day. The Borobudur Temple Compounds is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world, and was built in the 8th and 9th centuries AD. The monument was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991.
    Thank you Rinpoche , interesting sharing. Hopefully I could visit this great monument in future

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/the-buddhist-kingdoms-of-indonesia.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 25. 2025 01:35 PM
    The Lizard Man is a legendary, seven-foot-tall, red-eyed, scaly-skinned reptile that is said to live in the swamps of South Carolina. The legend of the Lizard Man has been around since 1988. The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp ,also known as the Lizard Man of Lee County is an entity said to inhabit the swampland of the region. A large, green, lizard-like creature emerged from the shadows. Many others have claimed encounters with the legendary Lizard Man. The Lizard Man has been the subject of much publicity in the press, on the radio, television and even in movies. The lizard man myth brings curious travellers from across the globe into town, searching for the prehistoric beast lurking beneath the swamp. Ancient Historical Accounts of Lizard man sound interesting after reading it. I do believe in legends as there’s many unseen beings whereby is not seen by our naked eyes. Many others have claimed encounters with the legendary Lizard Man, leaving a mark on the small, agricultural town.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Cindy for this interesting sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/creepy-tales-of-the-lizard-man.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 18. 2025 03:22 PM
    Historically Langmu monastery was the center of local religion, culture, economy and politics. Langmu Monastery is one of the most popular wild destinations in Sichuan as it provides excellent travel experience in nomads Tibet.It is a group of monasteries built at the border of Sichuan and Gansu Province. Founded in 1748 AD Constructed in 1748, belongs to Tibetan Buddhism. After years of extension and development, the temple today is composed of ten affiliated temples . It is a destination for strenuous pilgrimages and fascinating . A river, Bailong River, separates the township into two parts, one part in Gansu and another one in Sichuan. Wow Langmu monastery is a place where one can experience both Tibetan Buddhism and Islamic culture. Langmu Monastery is one of the largest to practise Dorje Shugden. That’s wonderful Kechara did sent to Langmu Monastery 600 sets of Dorje Shugden collateral in the Tibetan language. The monastery also ordered from Kechara an entire set of statues of Dorje Shugden.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/560-monks-in-beautiful-langmu-monastery-monastery
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 18. 2025 03:20 PM
    Arjia Rinpoche is one of the most prominent Buddhist teachers and lamas to have left Tibet. He was recognized by 10th Panchen Lama as the 20th Arjia Danpei Gyaltsen, the reincarnation of Je Tsongkhapa’s father. He has trained with lineage teachers, such as the 14th Dalai Lama, the 10th Panchen Lama, and Gyayak Rinpoche. He had received many sacred teachings and ritual instructions from these great lamas. He was forced to leave his monastery and attend a Chinese school, yet secretly continued to practice and study with his tutors during the Cultural Revolution . Arjia Rinpoche went into exile and escaped to the United established a Buddhist Center for Compassion and Wisdom. Throughout his life, Arjia Rinpoche was tutored by specialized teachers in the area of Buddhist philosophy, sutra and tantra teachings, as well as in Buddhist art and architectural design.Since then Rinpoche has been giving teachings throughout the United States, Canada, Taiwan, India and Guatemala.
    For the sake of harmony and unity of the Tibetans , Rinpoche has advised the Tibetans to stop discriminating against Dorje Shugden practitioners. Arjia Rinpoche’s message of peaceful is consistent with the spirit of Buddhism and even spirituality in general. The ban against Dorje Shugden was imposed in 1996 and since that time, the has cause sufferings among the Tibetans in exile. No one should be discriminated against due to their religion or spiritual path. Dorje Shugden people, should be allowed choice of religion and be involved in the preservation of the Tibetan culture.It was during the 10th Panchen Lama’s Maha-Parinirvana 30th Anniversary, Arjia Rinpoche spoke bravely on fulfilling the Panchen Lama’s wishes.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/arjia-rinpoche-says-dont-discriminate-against-dorje-shugden-people.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 18. 2025 03:18 PM
    nspiring story of Togden Yanga Rinpoche a master who are so devoted to dharma, doing long retreat for life. Togden Yanga Rinpoche, born in 1923, emerged as a prominent figure in the Drikung Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. His life’s journey was marked by profound dedication to spiritual practice and teaching. An acclaimed Yogi, Terma revealer and Scholar, residing in his native Ladakh.. He went into retreat for life,spending his life achieving liberation and enlightenment. Rinpoche has tirelessly helping sentient beings with his infinite compassion and enlightened activity.
    Interesting blog thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/yanga-rinpoche.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 18. 2025 03:16 PM
    Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that developed from the doctrines of the Buddha. Is a major religion in the world, originated in India in the 5th century BCE and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. Buddhists believe that life is a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Having priests and pastors in each centers or place of worships or retreat centers around the world serving and spreading Buddha teachings with more and more people get to know more knowledge of Buddhism. Reading this blog , given me a more understanding of the role of Pastors or known as Priest in some parts of the world. There’s many Buddhist Priest around the world serving others leading services , performing ceremonies and rituals. Many people have benefited, having Pastors or Priests around helping them out with their teaching, and providing spiritual support. That’s awesome. Here at Kechara we too having Pastors making Buddha’s wisdom accessible to more people by giving spiritual guidance and sharing knowledge. In this way, the Dharma is preserved and made available to busy spiritual seekers. Interesting blog knowing some of those wonderful Buddhist priests around the world and many more to come spreading Dharma teachings..
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/buddhist-pastors-around-the-world.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 11. 2025 04:08 PM
    Compassion is always in season. Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet. Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things. Animals have moral status, and animal suffering matters. No need to explain more as different people have different view. Let them be and say what they want.
    Thank you for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/please-share-your-views-here-for-ck.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 11. 2025 04:06 PM
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing. Living a quiet life, often characterized by simplicity and a deliberate choice. A far away quiet environment can offer numerous benefits for one’s well-being and overall quality of life. Living a calm and simple life yet rich with inner meaning, personal growth, and a deep connection to oneself, one’s values . Those moment of quietness, free from the rush and noise of daily life, allows for self-reflection and a deeper understanding of our actions and their impacts. By taking a softer approach to living, we can focus more on our internal happiness, building our emotional health.
    Since learning Dharma and putting into practice have taught me to live simplicity free from the rush and noise of daily life.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/hard-to-face-but-true.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 11. 2025 04:04 PM
    The act of liberating animals helps us to develop the nature of not harming others, creating the awareness of not eating animals for the sake of attachment to meat and thus promoting a vegetarian lifestyle. When one releasing lives brings blessings to the whole family, a multitude releasing lives brings divine protection. Among all merits, releasing lives is indeed supreme. Beyond financial generosity , we also practice the generosity of Dharma and the generosity of fearlessness. Releasing lives embodies all three types of giving in one noble act which we should make use of the opportunity to do more. The merits of animals liberation are truly unparalleled.
    Reading this article by Daily Mail Reporter where a group of Tibetan Buddhists released 534 live lobsters into the Atlantic Sea. Rejoice Geshe Tenley and a group of Tibetan Buddhists releasing them one by one to freedom into the deep water.
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/animal-liberation-an-expression-of-compassion.html

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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
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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.
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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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
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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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!
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
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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.
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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)
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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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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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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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
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia
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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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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!!!
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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

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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
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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
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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
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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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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    Animals are so intelligent. They can feel happiness, joy, pain, sorrow, just like humans. Always show kindness to them. Always show kindness to everyone.
  • Always be kind to animals-They deserve to live just like us.
    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!
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    Bodha stupa July 2019-
    Rainy period
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    Cute Tara girl having a snack. She is one of Kechara Forest Retreat’s resident doggies.
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    Your Next Meal!
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    This is Daw
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    Don’t Take My Mummy Away!
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    They do this every day!
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    What happened at Fair Oaks Farm?
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    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
  • 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
    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
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    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.
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    Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
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    This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
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    Join Tsem Rinpoche in prayer for H.H. Dalai Lama’s long life~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYy7JcveikU&feature=youtu.be
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    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
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    Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
  • 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
    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.
  • 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
    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.
  • Beautiful
    6 years ago
    Beautiful
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  • My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
    6 years ago
    My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
  • 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
    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
  • Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
    6 years ago
    Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
  • SUPER ADORABLE and must see
    6 years ago
    SUPER ADORABLE and must see
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  • Cute!
    6 years ago
    Cute!
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    6 years ago
    Uncle Wong
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    Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide!
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    Cute baby owl found and rescued
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    Nice cups from Kechara!!
    Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
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    Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
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    This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
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    Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
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    Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
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    Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
  • This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
    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” 💔💔
  • Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
    7 years ago
    Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
  • Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
    7 years ago
    Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
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    Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
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    7 years ago
    Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
  • Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
    7 years ago
    Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
  • What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
    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
  • This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
    7 years ago
    This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
  • SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
    7 years ago
    SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
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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.
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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.
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
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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
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.
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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.
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Tried Group-fie... But not very successful. Lol! Kechara Penang Study Group bi-annual retreat, uploaded by Jacinta
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
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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
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.
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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.
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
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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
1st - 2nd March Kechara Penang Study Group DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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1st - 2nd March Kechara Penang Study Group DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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
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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
4 March 2025 cleaning of Gyenze Chapel yesterday evening Kechara Kuantan group Sam Foon heei
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4 March 2025 cleaning of Gyenze Chapel yesterday evening Kechara Kuantan group Sam Foon heei
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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
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
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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
15th Feb 2025 Dorje Shugden puja & recitation of Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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15th Feb 2025 Dorje Shugden puja & recitation of Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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
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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
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Throwback 9th February 2025 Group photos at Kechara Kuantan,with Pastor Seng Piow
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Throwback 9th February 2025 Group photos at Kechara Kuantan,with Pastor Seng Piow
Releasing fishes back to the water by Kechara Kuantan group yesterday. Saving thousands of lives.
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Releasing fishes back to the water by Kechara Kuantan group yesterday. Saving thousands of lives.
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16 February This morning we saved thousands of lives from pet shop. Released and giving them a chance back to nature.
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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.
Completed our weekly DS Puja led by Pastor Seng Piow ( 1st Feb 2025). Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Completed our weekly DS Puja led by Pastor Seng Piow ( 1st Feb 2025). Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
8th February 2025 doing Lama Chopa Guru Puja at Kuantan center with Pastor Seng Piow and Dharma brothers and sisters. .... Sam Foon Heei .. (Kuantan)
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8th February 2025 doing Lama Chopa Guru Puja at Kuantan center with Pastor Seng Piow and Dharma brothers and sisters. .... Sam Foon Heei .. (Kuantan)
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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.
Gorgeous offerings of flowers, fruits snacks and drinks. This can only be achieved through the generosity and efforts all members and sponsors, especially to our dedicated Penang member Choong Soon Heng who organised this. May all beings have inner and outer peace. Uploaded by Jacinta 29th Jan 2025.
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Gorgeous offerings of flowers, fruits snacks and drinks. This can only be achieved through the generosity and efforts all members and sponsors, especially to our dedicated Penang member Choong Soon Heng who organised this. May all beings have inner and outer peace. Uploaded by Jacinta 29th Jan 2025.
As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche has mentioned: The lunar New Year is an auspicious occasion when we renew ties and rekindle joy with our loved ones. Hence, happy to see many families gathered together to usher the Lunar New Year at Kechara Penang and also appreciation for the guests that came from afar for this joyous occasion. By Jacinta
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As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche has mentioned: The lunar New Year is an auspicious occasion when we renew ties and rekindle joy with our loved ones. Hence, happy to see many families gathered together to usher the Lunar New Year at Kechara Penang and also appreciation for the guests that came from afar for this joyous occasion. By Jacinta
People believe fireworks bring good luck and happiness. In welcoming lunar new year 2025, a burst of celebration with fireworks were set off at Kechara Penang Chapel too (sponsored by Mr. Ooi & family) . Kechara Penang members gathered around to enjoy this moment. Uploaded by Jacinta. 29th Jan 2025
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People believe fireworks bring good luck and happiness. In welcoming lunar new year 2025, a burst of celebration with fireworks were set off at Kechara Penang Chapel too (sponsored by Mr. Ooi & family) . Kechara Penang members gathered around to enjoy this moment. Uploaded by Jacinta. 29th Jan 2025
Before puja, Pastor shared about consciousness beyond death, bardo and the stages of death. Hue and Betty (her brother) shared about the out of body experiences. These type of shared experiences offerred us opportunity to explore things from different perspectives. Thank you so much. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Before puja, Pastor shared about consciousness beyond death, bardo and the stages of death. Hue and Betty (her brother) shared about the out of body experiences. These type of shared experiences offerred us opportunity to explore things from different perspectives. Thank you so much. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Candles and flower were offered up during our puja. Thanks for taking up Penang Puja package this week. May sponsors' dedication be fulfilled and obstacles be cleared. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Candles and flower were offered up during our puja. Thanks for taking up Penang Puja package this week. May sponsors' dedication be fulfilled and obstacles be cleared. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Saturday 25th Jan 2025, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja cum recitation of Namasangiti led by Pastor Seng Piow. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Saturday 25th Jan 2025, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja cum recitation of Namasangiti led by Pastor Seng Piow. Uploaded by Jacinta
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18th Jan 2025, DS puja at Kechara Penang led by William. Uploaded by Kechara Penang Study Group member Jacinta.
Throwback 31 December 2024 Kuantan group had our monthly animals liberation done, saved thousands of lives from pet-shop. ..Sam Foon Heei
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Throwback 31 December 2024 Kuantan group had our monthly animals liberation done, saved thousands of lives from pet-shop. ..Sam Foon Heei
Animals Liberation @ Kechara Ipoh Study Group - Guan Sun
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Animals Liberation @ Kechara Ipoh Study Group - Guan Sun
Animal liberation took place at Gyenze Chapel, Kechara Forest Retreat. One of the birds flew out, and it seemed as if the bird was telling us, “I am free now.” ~ Alice
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Animal liberation took place at Gyenze Chapel, Kechara Forest Retreat. One of the birds flew out, and it seemed as if the bird was telling us, “I am free now.” ~ Alice
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Through the blessings from our Guru, His Eminence Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group members have gathered on Sunday morning and carried out Animals Liberation activity with Medicine Buddha mantra recitations. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
11th Jan 2025 Kechara Penang Study Group weekly DS puja led by Pastor Seng Piow. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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11th Jan 2025 Kechara Penang Study Group weekly DS puja led by Pastor Seng Piow. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Puja attendees @ DS puja on 4th Jan 2025. First puja of the year. Happy New Year! Do come and join us every Saturday, 3pm at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. Aspire to benefit before we expire! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Puja attendees @ DS puja on 4th Jan 2025. First puja of the year. Happy New Year! Do come and join us every Saturday, 3pm at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. Aspire to benefit before we expire! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
The men are in action! Spring cleaning at Kechara Penang DS Chapel before DS puja. Tang offered muar Chee and meals to some of the members. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 4th Jan 2025
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The men are in action! Spring cleaning at Kechara Penang DS Chapel before DS puja. Tang offered muar Chee and meals to some of the members. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 4th Jan 2025
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