Tubuh Sang Buddha: Sebuah Peta Menuju Kebebasan (Bahasa Indonesia)

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Ketika Buddha historis, Pangeran Siddharta Gautama, mencapai pencerahan di bawah pohon Bodhi di Bodhgaya, beliau dianggap sebagai makhluk sempurna. Konon, tubuh fisiknya mengandung tanda-tanda kesempurnaan ini. Fisiknya yang sempurna adalah hasil dari mengumpulkan kebajikan selama tiga kalpa pada banyak kelahirannya yang terdahulu. Dalam Lagu dari Pengalaman yang dikomposisikan oleh Lama Tsongkhapa, tubuh tercerahkan sang Buddha adalah “tubuh yang terlahir dari sepuluh juta kebajikan dan keunggulan.”

Ketika Pangeran Siddharta lahir, peramal Asita datang mengunjungi pangeran yang baru lahir. Banyak dari kalian yang mengenal kisah hidup sang Buddha mengetahui bahwa Asita memberikan ramalan kepada Raja Suddhodana. Setelah memeriksa bayi pangeran, Asita menemukan tanda-tanda yang menunjukan bahwa sang pangeran akan menjadi seorang raja besar atau pemimpin spiritual berpengaruh. Tanda-tanda yang dilihat Asita pada sang pangeran adalah pertanda makhluk yang telah mempraktikkan banyak kebajikan pada banyak kehidupan terdahulu.

Dalam tradisi Mahayana, makhluk tercerahkan dipercaya memiliki tiga jenis tubuh: Dharmakaya (tubuh kebenaran), Sambhogakaya (tubuh kenikmatan), dan Nirmanakaya (tubuh emanasi). Tubuh Dharmakaya tidak dapat dipersepsikan, sementara Sambhogakaya dan Nirmanakaya bisa dipersepsikan. Disebutkan bahwa kedua jenis tubuh ini memiliki 112 tanda fisik dan karakteristik sang Buddha. Tanda fisik ini kemudian dibagi lagi menjadi dua kategori: 32 tanda utama dan 80 tanda minor.

Konon, tanda-tanda fisik ini hanya tampak dalam tubuh seseorang yang menjadi teladan karena mereka menggambarkan kualitas dalam diri orang tersebut. Lebih jauh lagi, tanda-tanda ini juga menunjukan bahwa orang atau makhluk ini bisa meninggalkan bibit atau jejak di pikiran makhluk lain untuk mencapai kualitas yang sama. Ketika kita belajar dan mengerti makna dari tanda-tanda fisik ini, kita akan menyadari bahwa mereka mengingatkan kita akan kualitas yang harus kita terapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari di jalan menuju kesempurnaan spiritual. Selain mengajarkan Dharma secara verbal, sang Buddha juga menggunakan tubuhnya sebagai peta menuju pencerahan itu sendiri.

Dalam sejarah Buddhisme, para cendekia memiliki pendapat yang berbeda-beda mengenai 32 tanda fisik utama dari makhluk tercerahkan. Mereka terbagi dalam dua kelompok: mereka yang percaya bahwa atribut fisik ini nyata, dan mereka yang berpendapat tanda fisik ini hanya bersifat simbolis saja.

 

Tanda-Tanda Fisik

Sekelompok cendekia menyatakan bahwa 32 tanda utama adalah atribut fisik nyata dari tubuh sang Buddha.

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Akan tetapi, sang Buddha dapat bermanifestasi dalam bentuk apapun yang diperlukan sesuai dengan kebutuhan makhluk hidup. Karenanya, 32 tanda fisik ini tidak selalu dapat terlihat dengan mudah. Menurut catatan sejarah, Buddha Shakyamuni mengambil rupa seorang yang telah meninggalkan hal-hal duniawi, dengan kepala tanpa rambut, jubah yang terbuat dari kain kasar yang disambung jahitan, dan yang sudah meninggalkan kenikmatan duniawi.

Hal ini juga dideskripsikan dalam sumber-sumber seperti Sutra Samannaphala yang menceritakan kisah Raja Ajatashatru yang tidak bisa mengidentifikasi sang Buddha diantara kumpulan biksu. Seperti itu juga di Sutra Upakkilesa, Buddha Shakyamuni dicegah memasuki tempat kediamannya karena penjaga tempat tersebut tidak mengenali beliau.

Tetapi bukan berarti sang Buddha tidak memiliki 32 tanda utama, karena dalam penjelasan Sutra Dhatu Vibhanga, tertulis bahwa sang Buddha menyembunyikan tanda-tanda fisik utamanya dalam pertemuan dengan Pukkusati, yang baru mengenali sang Buddha ketika mendengar suaranya pada saat mengajar.

Fakta bahwa makhluk biasa tidak bisa mengenali sang Buddha tidaklah mengejutkan karena tanda fisik ini hanya bisa dilihat secara keseluruhan oleh makhluk tercerahkan lainnya.

 

Mitos Simbolisme

Sementara kelompok cendekia yang lain berpendapat bahwa tanda fisik ini hanyalah simbol yang terkait dengan pencapaian spiritual seorang Bodhisattva. Mereka adalah tanda khas karma seseorang yang telah mempraktikkan Dharma dan menumbuhkembangkan kebajikan sejak kehidupan yang tak terhingga banyaknya.

Dalam Abhisamayalamkara, seperti yang diajarkan oleh Bodhisattva Maitreya dan dicatat oleh muridnya Asanga, dikatakan bahwa pahala yang diperlukan untuk menghasilkan sehelai rambut di tubuh sang Buddha setara dengan sepuluh kali lipat karma yang dikumpulkan oleh sravaka atau arhat, pratyekabuddha atau ia yang mencapai kesadaran dalam isolasi, dan semua makhluk hidup. Kumpulan dari seratus kali pahala yang dihasilkan menyebabkan munculnya 80 tanda minor atau kecil. Melalui kumpulan karma dari 80 tanda minor inilah 32 tanda utama muncul. Karenanya, menurut penjelasan ini, 32 tanda utama pada tubuh tidak perlu terlihat secara fisik pada tubuh.

Maitreya Buddha, the future Buddha to come.

Buddha Maitreya, Buddha Masa Depan.

 

Sumber Kitab Suci

Sumber terawal yang menyebutkan mengenai 32 tanda utama sang Buddha berasal dari sutra tradisi Theravada Sutta Lakkhana Sutta, Sutta Mahapadana, Sutta Brahmayu dan Mahavastu. Semua sutra ini memuat deskripsi detil dari 32 tanda utama. Hal ini diikuti dengan ramalan bahwa seseorang yang lahir dengan tanda-tanda ini akan menjadi Penguasa Universal Pemutar-Roda atau orang yang meninggalkan keduniawian dan menjadi yang tersadarkan penuh, sang Buddha.

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Seperti Asita yang meramalkan bahwa Pangeran Siddharta akan menjadi seorang Buddha dengan mengamati tanda-tanda pada tubuh sang bayi, para pertapa yang ahli dalam membaca tanda-tanda ini juga memeriksa Pangeran Vipassi (Skt. Vipaśyin), Buddha yang muncul 91 kalpa yang lalu. Kisah ini tercatat dalam Sutta Mahapadana dimana diceritakan bahwa Pangeran Vipassi kemudian mencapai pencerahan dan menjadi Buddha.

Dalam tradisi Mahayana, ada dua kelompok yang menjelaskan tanda-tanda fisik ini. Satu kelompok mengacu pada Sutra Prajñaparamita (Kebijaksanaan Sempurna). Seperti yang disebutkan sebelumnya Abhisamayalamkara mengikuti tradisi ini, begitu juga dengan teks yang berjudul Ratnavali yang ditulis oleh Arya Nagarjuna. Kelompok kedua mengacu pada Sutra Ratnadarika dan Uttaratantra.

Dalam karya Vasubandhu yang berjudul Abhidharmakosa, dikatakan bahwa ketika seorang praktisi dalam jalan Bodhisattva mulai mengumpulkan karma yang terkait dengan munculnya tanda-tanda ini, beliau ‘ditakdirkan’ untuk lahir di alam yang baik, dengan indera yang lengkap dan dapat mengingat kehidupannya yang terdahulu.

 

Tubuh Sang Buddha

Daripada memeriksa apakah 32 tanda fisik utama ini bersifat fisik atau simbolis, lebih baik menggunakan waktu kita untuk mempelajari makna dari setiap tanda ini dan kaitannya dengan pertumbuhan spiritual kita.

Bagi praktisi, penting untuk mengerti makna dari 32 tanda utama ini karena mereka mengajarkan bagaimana implikasi tindakan kita dengan pertumbuhan spiritual dan keadaan kita di masa depan terlepas dari apakah kita tetap menjadi makhluk biasa atau mencapai kondisi tercerahkan. Karenanya, kita harus mencoba mengerti kualitas dasar yang berhubungan dengan tanda-tanda ini dengan motivasi untuk menumbuhkan kualitas ini melalui praktik Dharma kita.

 

Catatan: Makna 32 tanda ini bervariasi tergantung tradisi penjelasan tersebut berasal. Daftar di bawah adalah perpaduan dari versi Theravada, Mahayana dan Vajrayana. Dua sumber utama yang digunakan adalah Sutra Lalitavistara dan karya tulis Lama Tsongkhapa yang berjudul Legshe Sertreng atau juga dikenal dengan Mala Emas dari Penjelasan Sempurna.

 

32 Tanda Utama

 

#1: Telapak Kaki yang Rata

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Deskripsi: Konon, sang Buddha memiliki telapak kaki yang halus dan rata. Jadi, setiap beliau berjalan, jejak kakinya tertanam di lantai. Menurut deskripsi, kakinya lebar, bulat, halus dan kukuh seperti seekor kura-kura.

Sebab: Sang Buddha memegang sumpahnya selama banyak kehidupan dan teguh pada tekad untuk tidak membunuh.

Ajaran: Tidak diragukan lagi. Teguh dalam memegang sumpah dan komitmen adalah fondasi untuk membangun praktik kita. Lama Tsongkhapa mengajarkan bahwa sumpah ini sesuai dengan Tiga Latihan Tingkat Tinggi: disiplin, konsentrasi dan kebijaksanaan. Terkait dengan hal ini, Lama Tsongkhapa berkata bahwa kita harus mengambil sumpah berikut dan memegangnya dengan teguh:

  1. Sumpah Pratimoksha: Membawa diri kita pada kebebasan. Sumpah-sumpah ini termasuk dalam sumpah bagi orang awam dan anggota monastik.
  2. Sumpah Dhyana-samvara: Membawa pada kondisi mental dan meditasi yang stabil. Sumpah ini mencegah pikiran kita berkelana, tumpul atau kegirangan pada saat kita bermeditasi.
  3. Sumpah Anashrava-samvara: Membawa pada kondisi kebijaksanaan tak tercela, yaitu kesadaran akan sunyata. Sumpah-sumpah ini membuat kita dapat mengendalikan emosi dan sikap negatif.

 

#2: Ribuan Roda Bergerigi

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Deskripsi: Telapang tangan dan kaki sang Buddha ditandai dengan ribuan roda Dharma bergerigi. Dalam beberapa tradisi, roda ini memiliki delapan gerigi yang melambangkan Delapan Jalan Mulia. Roda ini mungkin diiringi dengan tanda swastika juga.

Sebab: Sang Buddha memutar roda Dharma, mengeluarkan perkataan tercerahkan. Konon, dalam Abhisamayalamkara dikisahkan bahwa “tanda roda … memberikan keberanian pada manusia yang takut akan roda samsara.” Sang Buddha mampu dan bersedia memberikan perlindungannya kepada mereka yang kewalahan dengan karma negatif. Beliau tidak pernah menolak mereka yang membutuhkan bantuan, bahkan bila ada yang menganggap orang tersebut tidak patut dibantu. Beliau juga menyambut dan menemani guru spiritualnya kemanapun beliau pergi.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu menganut sikap tidak mementingkan diri sendiri ketika melayani orang lain, khususnya mereka yang menderita dan kesakitan baik secara fisik dan mental. Cara terbaik untuk melayani orang lain adalah dengan mengajarkan Dharma. Sang Buddha berkata bahwa hadiah terbaik adalah Dharma. Kita harus selalu taat pada prinsip pengabdian pada guru, seperti yang dijelaskan pada berbagai teks seperti karya Ashvagosha, 50 Bait Pengabdian Pada Guru.

 

#3: Tumit yang Menonjol

Deskripsi: Tumit kaki sang Buddha berbentuk oval dan tidak bulat. Tumit ini menonjol sehingga dapat memberikan kekuatan tambahan dan menyebarkan berat pada kaki.

Sebab: Sang Buddha selalu berusaha untuk menolong makhluk lain, menyelamatkan hidup mereka dan membuat mereka merasa nyaman.

Ajaran: Kita harus menumbuhkembangkan kasih untuk semua makhluk termasuk melindungi mereka dari mara bahaya, mencegah mereka mengalami celaka dan membuat hidup mereka nyaman dan bebas dari halangan.

 

#4: Jemari Tangan dan Kaki yang Panjang

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki jari tangan dan kaki yang panjang dan sama rata. Hal ini membuat tangan dan kaki Buddha lebih kuat dan melambangkan dorongan positif dalam praktik Dharma.

Sebab: Sang Buddha menyelamatkan nyawa banyak makhluk, khususnya hewan yang akan disembelih, dan beliau sendiri tidak membunuh makhluk hidup.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh membunuh makhluk hidup termasuk membunuh hewan untuk dikonsumsi. Kita harus mencoba menyelamatkan nyawa mereka semampu kita.

 

#5: Kulit yang Mulus

Deskripsi: Terlepas dari usianya, kulit sang Buddha mulus tanpa keriput. Dikisahkan kulitnya lembut dan mulus seperti bayi.

Sebab: Sang Buddha memberikan minuman dan makanan bernutrisi kepada orang lain, seperti seorang ibu yang menyusui anaknya.

Ajaran: Kita harus menerapkan kemurahan hati dan kepedulian, dan ingat untuk memberi minuman dan makanan bernutrisi kepada sesama.

 

#6: Jaringan Cahaya

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki jaringan cahaya yang menghubungkan jari tangan dan kakinya. Cahaya ini tampak seperti membran tipis antara jari kaki dan jari tangan. Dalam beberapa penjelasan, jaring ini berhubungan seperti sebuah net.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah menyempurnakan praktik “Empat Cara Mengumpulkan Murid.” Dengan melakukan hal ini, beliau membawa pengaruh positif pada orang lain dan membantu mereka dalam jalan spiritual.

Ajaran: Kita harus mempraktikkan “empat sikap menarik” ini yang merupakan metode yang digunakan Bodhisattva untuk mengumpulkan murid. Ini adalah kualitas seorang Bodhisattva yang menarik makhuk pada Dharma. Dari empat sikap ini, dua sikap berhubungan dengan kemurahan hati dan dua sikap lainnya berhubungan dengan ajaran. Keempat kualitas ini adalah:

  1. Memberi apa yang dibutuhkan dengan murah hati,
  2. Berbicara dengan cara menyenangkan ketika melakukan hal ini,
  3. Mengajarkan Dharma dan jalan yang benar, dan
  4. Menjadi contoh baik dengan mempraktikkan apa yang diajarkan.

 

#7: Bagian Tubuh yang Tidak Mencolok

Deskripsi: Beberapa bagian dari tubuh sang Buddha tidak mencolok. Satu cara untuk membayangkan hal ini adalah dengan memikirkan seekor kuda dengan pergelangan kaki yang mencolok. Akan tetapi, siku, lutut dan pergelangan kaki sang Buddha tidak mencolok.

Sebab: Sang Buddha mempraktikkan kerendahan hati pandangan yang murni. Beliau juga mempraktikkan Enam Kesempurnaan (Paramita), yang juga dikenal sebagai Jalan Bodhisattva guna memenuhi janji mencapai pencerahan demi semua makhluk.

Ajaran: Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, kita harus mempraktikkan rendah hati yang merupakan penawar kesombongan, salah satu dari lima racun. Dalam tradisi Vajrayana, dikatakan bahwa kerendahan hati adalah pintu gerbang untuk mendapatkan berbagai kekuatan luar biasa (siddhi). Kita juga harus menumbuhkembangkan Enam Kesempurnaan untuk mengembangkan Bodhicitta dan kebijaksanaan. Enam Kesempurnaan ini adalah: (i) kemurahan hati, (ii) disiplin moral, (iii) kesabaran, (iv) usaha dengan sukacita, (v) konsentrasi, dan (vi) kebijaksanaan.

 

#8: Betis yang Bulat

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki kaki seperti kijang atau rusa, dengan betis yang bulat. Ini adalah karakteristik fisik yang membuat seekor kijang kuat, cepat dan gesit.

Sebab: Sang Buddha berpegang teguh pada Dharma. Beliau menghormati Dharma dengan belajar, merenung dan menerapkannya selama banyak kehidupan. Sang Buddha tidak pernah menunjukan sikap tidak suka kepada gurunya dan tanpa mengenal lelah mengajarkan Dharma. Beliau juga menguasai bidang seni dan kerajinan, pengobatan dan astrologi. Beliau menggunakan keahlian ini untuk memberikan manfaat bagi makhluk lain.

Ajaran: Kita harus berusaha untuk mempelajari Dharma dengan baik dan menerapkannya. Jangan pernah menghina guru kita. Ketika kita mempelajari Dharma, kita harus menunjukan jalan yang benar kepada orang lain melalui tindakan kita.

 

#9: Lengan yang panjang

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki lengan panjang yang dapat menyentuh lututnya tanpa membungkuk. Selain itu, ketika sang Buddha duduk bersila, dengan siku diselipkan, tangannya bisa menutupi lututnya dan jemarinya bisa menyentuh tempat duduknya.

Sebab: Sang Buddha selalu memberi kepada pengemis dengan murah hati, dan beliau memastikan para pengemis ini tidak pergi dengan tangan kosong.

Ajaran: Kita harus mempraktikkan kemurahan hati (dana), Sila pertama dari Enam Paramita. Kita harus selalu mempedulikan kesejahteraan makhluk lain dan memberi ketika kita mampu, bahkan bila orang yang meminta sangat rendah kedudukannya.

 

#10: Organ Privat yang Tersembunyi

Deskripsi: Organ privat sang Buddha tersembunyi, seperti seekor kuda dan tidak dapat terlihat. Makna dibaliknya adalah organ yang terselubung tidak bisa menyinggung orang lain walaupun tidak disengaja.

Sebab: Pada banyak kehidupan sebelumnya, sang Buddha bersumpah selibat. Sang Buddha memegang teguh sumpah ini dan melindungi ajaran Tantra rahasia.

Ajaran: Seseorang harus selalu rendah hati dan menjaga kesucian diri. Kita harus memegang teguh sumpah kita, khususnya sumpah yang terkait dengan ajaran yang tidak boleh disebarluaskan, seperti ajaran tantra.

 

#11: Warna Kulit Keemasan

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki kulit berwarna keemasan dan bercahaya. Kulitnya sangat halus, lembut dan sensitif terhadap sentuhan.

Sebab: Sang Buddha mempraktikkan kesabaran dan tidak pernah menunjukan amarah. Selama banyak kehidupan, beliau memberikan banyak persembahan yang indah kepada makhluk tercerahkan, menghiasi altar mereka dengan bunga-bunga emas, panji-panji dan penutup emas. Beliau juga memberikan tempat duduk yang lembut dan nyaman pada orang lain.

Ajaran: Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, kita harus mengendalikan amarah kita dan menyempurnakan kesabaran. Kita harus memberikan persembahan berlimpah kepada sang Buddha sesuai kemampuan kita dan melindungi orang lain dengan memberikan tanah dan tempat berlindung.

 

#12: Kulit yang Halus

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki kulit tanpa cela, lembut dan indah sehingga tidak ada debu atau kotoran yang bisa menempel. Dalam beberapa penjelasan, disebutkan bahwa kulit seperti ini melambangkan bahwa tidak ada karma yang menempel pada sang Buddha.

Sebab: Sang Buddha sangat giat dalam mempraktikkan Dharma. Beliau selalu memberikan persembahan kepada orang suci, guru, dan mereka yang patut mendapatkan persembahan di tempat-tempat suci. Kepada Tathagata beliau mempersembahkan air rendaman dan obat oles, mentega murni dan obat gosok, air hangat ketika cuaca dingin, air menyejukan ketika cuaca panas, pakaian berbahan halus dan bantal yang lembut. Beliau memenuhi kebutuhan mereka yang memerlukan tempat berlindung dan memberikan rumah sempurna kepada yang membutuhkan.

Ajaran: Kita harus mengikuti teladan yang Terberkati dan mempraktikkan Dharma dengan baik. Kita harus selalu memberikan persembahan kepada mereka yang patut mendapatkannya, seperti guru kita, cendekia Dharma dan mereka yang membantu orang lain. Kita harus selalu memberikan tempat berlindung dan benda-benda sesuai kebutuhan mereka.

 

#13: Rambut dari Setiap Pori

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki sebatang rambut yang tumbuh dari setiap pori-pori di tubuhnya yang mengikal ke kanan.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah meninggalkan hal-hal duniawi. Beliau menahan diri untuk tidak berbohong, Beliau juga melayani para guru dan pandit, merenungkan ajaran mereka dan mengembangkan pikiran yang tenang melalui meditasi. Beliau juga menjaga kebersihan tempat-tempat suci dari kotoran, rumput liar dan sarang laba-laba. Sang Buddha bisa menghilangkan kebingungan dalam pikirannya.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh berbohong dan harus selalu mengatakan kebenaran. Ketika menerima ajaran, kita harus berlaku hormat dan merenungkan apa yang kita pelajari. Kita harus bermeditasi untuk mendapatkan pikiran yang tenang, dan membersihkan tempat-tempat suci, altar kita untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang baik bagi para Buddha untuk tinggal.

 

#14: Rambut yang Tumbuh ke Atas

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Ukiran batu menggambarkan Pangeran Siddharta memotong rambutnya lambang meninggalkan hal-hal duniawi

Deskripsi: Rambut sang Buddha tumbuh ke atas dan berwarna biru tua seperti seekor burung merak dan mengikal ke kanan.

Sebab: Rambut seperti ini adalah hasil dari menghindari kekerasan selama banyak kehidupan. Sang Buddha juga menghormati dan mengelilingi para guru suci, mereka yang patut mendapatkan persembahan dan tempat-tempat suci yang berhubungan dengan makhluk tercerahkan. Beliau mengumpulkan banyak pahala dengan melakukan banyak tindakan bermanfaat dan menginspirasi orang lain untuk melakukan hal yang sama.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu melakukan tindakan kebajikan untuk mengumpulkan pahala, dan melalui tindakan dan perubahan diri, menginspirasi orang lain melakukan hal yang sama.

 

#15: Tegap Seperti Dewa

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha sangatlah tinggi dan tegap seperti dewa Brahma. Sikapnya mengindikasikan keseimbangan dan keteguhan.

Sebab: Sang Buddha tidak melakukan pembunuhan dan mengajarkan orang lain manfaat menyelamatkan nyawa makhluk hidup, memberikan perlindungan dari penderitaan kepada semua makhluk.

Ajaran: Kita harus menghindari tindakan membunuh, makan daging atau menggunakan produk hewani. Kita harus menyebarkan manfaat dari menyelamatkan nyawa makhluk hidup kepada orang lain.

 

#16: Bagian Tubuh yang Jenjang dan Bulat

Deskripsi: Bagian atas tangan, kaki, pundak dan belakang leher sang Buddha jenjang dan bulat

Sebab: Sang Buddha memberikan nutrisi kepada orang lain seperti makanan dan minuman berkualitas baik. Beliau memberikan benda-benda yang mereka butuhkan, contohnya, sandang, papan dan obat-obatan.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu mempraktikkan kemurahan hati, termasuk memberikan makanan dan minuman berkualitas baik kepada makhluk lain. Ketika memberi kepada orang lain, apa yang kita berikan harus berkualitas terbaik sesuai kemampuan kita.

 

#17: Batang Tubuh Seperti Singa

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki tubuh bagian atas yang mirip dengan seekor singa dengan batang tubuh yang mengesankan dan penuh keagungan bagi yang melihatnya. Hal ini membuat sistem respirasi dan metabolisme yang efisien, dan menunjukan tubuh yang sangat sehat.

Sebab: Sang Buddha mempraktikkan sepuluh tindakan baik dan memberi pada orang lain daripada hanya memastikan kebutuhan diri sendiri terpenuhi. Beliau tidak pernah mempermalukan atau memarahi siapapun.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh merendahkan orang lain karena status mereka yang rendah. Kita tidak boleh memarahi orang lain baik di tempat umum atau ruang tertutup. Daripada merendahkan keyakinan atau tradisi orang lain, kita harus mempraktikkan toleransi dan kebaikan, yang merupakan sebab kedamaian dan keharmonisan. Kita harus selalu memberikan bantuan kepada yang lemah dan memberikan tempat perlindungan kepada yang membutuhkan.

 

#18: Pundak yang Bulat

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki pundak yang bulat sempurna tanpa kernyitan atau lekukan di antara kedua pundaknya dan urat-uratnya tidak terlihat.

Sebab: Sang Buddha memegang teguh peraturan dan memberikan perlindungan dari rasa takut. Beliau memuji mereka yang patut dipuji dan memberikan dorongan kepada orang lain.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu memegang peraturan yang diajarkan kepada kita oleh para guru kita dan menumbuhkembangkan kasih, sebuah pikiran yang ingin melindungi semua makhluk dari penderitaan. Selain itu, kita harus mempraktikkan transformasi pikiran (lojong) dan menganjurkan orang lain untuk melakukan hal yang sama. Kita harus memuji mereka yang patut dipuji dan tidak menyimpan kedengkian akan pencapaian mereka.

 

#19: Tubuh Mirip Pohon Bodhi

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki proporsi tubuh seperti pohon Bodhi dewasa yang memiliki akar, batang dan cabang yang sama panjangnya. Karenanya tubuh sang Buddha memiliki proporsi sempurna baik dari segi panjang dan lebar.

Sebab: Sang Buddha tidak pernah mengusir siapapun. Beliau merawat mereka yang membutuhkan dan meyakinkan kenyamanan dan keselamatan mereka. Beliau membangun taman-taman umum untuk dinikmati warga dan juga menganjurkan orang lain melakukan hal yang sama.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu peduli akan kesejahteraan sesama, memberikan tempat perlindungan, dan juga lingkungan dengan air minum bersih. Kita harus selalu menghormati dan menjaga lingkungan dan semua makhluk yang hidup di dalamnya, demi kesejahteraan semua makhluk di bumi.

 

#20: Leher yang Bulat dan Halus

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki leher yang halus, pundak bulat dan rata dan punggung lebar. Daerah di bawah ketiaknya penuh tidak seperti orang biasa.

Sebab: Sang Buddha memuji orang lain dengan murah hati dan tidak mengkritik kesalahan orang lain. Akan tetapi, beliau dengan hati-hati mempertimbangkan kesalahan dan kecurigaannya sendiri.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh menghakimi tindakan orang lain dan mencari kesalahan dalam tingkah laku mereka. Akan tetapi, kita harus menghakimi tindakan kita dan berpikir bagaimana tindakan-tindakan ini membawa celaka bagi mereka yang berada di sekitar kita. Kita harus memuji orang lain dan tindakan-tindakan mereka yang bermanfaat.

 

#21: Indera Perasa yang Sempurna

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki indera perasa yang sempurna dan indera pengecap yang sensitif. Bahkan makanan yang paling sederhana juga akan terasa lezat. Lidah sang Buddha juga bebas dari segala penyakit yang disebabkan angin, dahak dan air empedu.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah berhenti mencelakakan makhluk hidup selama banyak kehidupannya terdahulu, dan merawat mereka yang sakit, berusia lanjut dan lemah. Beliau melakukan apapun sebisa beliau untuk kesejahteraan makhluk lain.

Ajaran: Kita harus mempedulikan semua makhluk, terutama mereka yang menderita. Bila mereka sakit, berusia lanjut atau lemah, kita harus menjaga mereka, khususnya mereka yang dianggap menjijikan oleh orang lain.

 

#22: Rahang Seperti Singa

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki rahang seperti rahang singa, penuh, kukuh dengan pipi yang bulat.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah menghentikan omong kosong dan kegiatan bergosip. Beliau menyambut mereka yang mendekatinya dengan kata-kata yang baik dan menginspirasi, tidak menipu dan membenci siapapun.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh terlibat dalam omong kosong atau gosip. Ini adalah bagian dari sumpah perlindungan Buddhisme untuk mengendalikan perkataan agar kita tidak menciptakan karma negatif. Sangat mudah untuk menyakiti orang lain dengan perkataan kita, dan kata-kata kasar bisa sangat merusak bagi orang lain. Kita harus menggunakan perkataan kita untuk mendorong orang lain mempraktikkan Dharma dan menggunakan kata-kata yang menginspirasi untuk menyemangati mereka yang menelusuri jalan menuju pencerahan.

 

#23: 40 Gigi

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki 40 gigi berbentuk rata. Orang biasa hanya memiliki 32 gigi yang tidak permanen. Gigi ini berubah sejak lahir sampai lanjut usia.

Sebab: Sang Buddha menggunakan perkataannya untuk mempersatukan orang-orang yang bertikai. Beliau tidak pernah mengeluarkan kata-kata yang memecah-belah. Sang Buddha hanya mengeluarkan kata-kata perdamaian dan rekonsiliasi.

Ajaran: Di jalan spiritual, kita harus selalu mempersatukan manusia melalui kata-kata kita; tidak menciptakan konflik dan perpecahan diantara mereka.

 

#24: Semua Giginya Sama Panjang

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki gigi yang lurus dan panjang yang sama. Semua gigi ini tidak bernoda.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah meninggalkan lima jenis mata pencaharian yang salah.

Ajaran: Kita harus memilih mata pencaharian yang jujur dan tidak termasuk dalam lima mata pencaharian yang salah. Lima mata pencaharian yang salah adalah:

  1. Perdagangan senjata,
  2. Perdagangan manusia,
  3. Perdagangan daging (berternak hewan untuk disembelih),
  4. Perdagangan alkohol, dan
  5. Perdagangan racun.

Cara yang salah bagi mereka yang telah ditahbiskan adalah:

  1. Menyanjung,
  2. Mengisyaratkan,
  3. Memberi dengan mengharapkan balasan,
  4. Mengerahkan tekanan pada orang lain, dan
  5. Menunjukan tingkah laku terbaik.

 

#25: Gigi Tanpa Celah

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki gigi dengan susunan sempurna tanpa celah.

Sebab: Ini adalah hasil dari berbicara mengenai kebenaran selama tiga kalpa. Sang Buddha menjaga perkataannya dan tidak mengeluarkan kata-kata yang mengandung kelicikan, memecah-belah atau fitnah.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu berhati-hati ketika berbicara dan hindari mencelakakan orang lain dengan perkataan kita.

 

#26: Gigi Putih Cemerlang

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki gigi putih cemerlang. Dalam beberapa kitab suci, dikisahkan Ananda mengetahui bahwa ketika sang Buddha tersenyum walaupun ia berjalan di belakang sang Buddha. Ketika sang Buddha membuka bibirnya dan menunjukkan senyuman, cahaya terang akan beremanasi dari gigi sang Buddha yang sempurna.

Sebab: Yang Terberkati menghormati dan memuji semua makhluk hidup, khususnya para Buddha dan Bodhisattva. Menurut tradisi Theravada, sang Buddha telah melukis banyak stupa, dan mempersembahkan susu, kain, dan bunga putih yang tak terhingga banyaknya.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu menunjukkan hormat kepada orang lain dan memuji mereka ketika berbicara. Kita harus bersujud secara verbal kepada makhluk tercerahkan dan mereka yang berada di depan kita dalam jalan menuju pencerahan.

 

#27: Lidah Panjang

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki lidah yang panjang dan berbentuk sempurna. Lidah ini cukup panjang untuk menyentuh garis rambut dan telinganya. Lidahnya berwarna merah seperti bunga utpala.

Sebab: Sang Buddha selalu menggunakan kata-kata yang baik selembut hewan yang menjilati anak-anaknya.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh menggunakan kata-kata kasar. Kita harus menggunakan kata-kata yang baik dan lembut kepada orang lain. Kita harus menggunakan kemampuan berbicara kita dengan cara positif seperti memuji para guru Dharma, memohon kepada sang Buddha untuk mengajar dan berbagi Dharma dengan orang lain.

 

#28: Suara Berkualitas Seperti Brahma

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki suara seperti dewa Brahma yaitu dalam, jernih dan merdu. Konon, setiap orang yang mendengar suara seperti Brahma akan terbebas dari semua masalah untuk sementara waktu. Akan tetapi, suara ini tidak dapat membawa anda pada pencerahan penuh. Suara sang Buddha juga diyakini memiliki lima ciri-ciri yang membedakan:

  1. Semua makhluk dapat mengerti yang dikatakannya, terlepas dari bahasa mereka,
  2. Kata-kata dari bibir sang Buddha memiliki artikulasi yang sama,
  3. Kata-kata sang Buddha bermakna dalam dan membawa manfaat bagi pendengarnya,
  4. Suara sang Buddha merdu dan menarik perhatian orang-orang, dan
  5. Kata-Kata sang Buddha berurutan baik dan sempurna.

Sebab: Sang Buddha mengatakan kebenaran dan mengajarkan Dharma kepada para makhluk dalam bahasa masing-masing individu.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh berbohong. Bila kita terus berbohong, kita akan menyakiti diri dan orang lain. Kita harus berfokus untuk mengatakan kebenaran dan menggunakan kata-kata lembut dan penuh kasih yang melunakkan hati orang lain dan membuka pikiran mereka pada Dharma.

 

#29: Mata Biru Safir

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Deskripsi: Mata sang Buddha berwarna biru tua seperti batu safir. Selain itu, bagian berwarna dan bagian yang putih terlihat jelas tanpa ada warna merah atau kekuning-kuningan.

Sebab: Sang Buddha menatap semua makhluk dengan penuh kasih seperti seorang ibu menatap anak tunggalnya. Beliau tidak melihat makhluk lain dengan pandangan negatif. Sang Buddha juga menatap para makhluk tercerahkan dan berbagai rupa mereka dengan keyakinan penuh.

Ajaran: Kita harus membangun pengertian kepada semua makhluk yang menderita, baik besar maupun kecil. Jadi, ketika kita melihat mereka, kita hanya menatap dengan kasih yang mendorong kita untuk bekerja tanpa mengenal lelah demi kesejahteraan mereka. Kita harus menganggap semua rupa Buddha sebagai sang Buddha sendiri dan memperlakukan mereka dengan hormat.

 

#30: Bulu Mata Panjang

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki bulu mata yang indah dan panjang seperti seekor lembu muda.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah meninggalkan semua delusi dan tingkah laku yang tidak seimbang.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu berusaha mengatasi tiga racun (kebodohan, keterikatan dan kemarahan) dan mencoba mencapai kesadaran melalui belajar, meditasi dan praktik untuk dapat membedakan mana yang baik dan tidak baik. Setelah kita menyadari hal ini, tindakan kita akan didasarkan motivasi dan tekad untuk menolong semua makhluk.

 

#31: Urna

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki urna, sebuah gumpalan rambut diantara alisnya yang ikal. Urna memiliki enam karakteristik: (i) halus, (ii) lembut, (iii) putih, (iv) memiliki panjang tiga cubit, (v) mengikal dari kanan ke kiri dan (vi) ujung rambutnya mengarah ke atas.

Sebab: Sang Buddha mempraktikkan Enam Kesempurnaan, melayani mereka yang lebih superior dengan hormat dan memuji orang lain. Tanda fisik ini yang kedua tersulit untuk dicapai. Tanda fisik ini juga dicapai dengan menolong makhluk lain dari kelahiran yang tidak menguntungkan.

Ajaran: Kita harus menghormati dan menyenangkan hati mereka yang lebih senior dari kita, seperti orang tua, tetua, guru, guru spiritual, kepala biara, para lama agung, dll., dan melayani mereka dengan baik.

 

#32: Ushnisha

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki sebuah ushnisha, atau tonjolan di atas kepalanya. seperti sebuah benjolan kecil berbentuk bundar di bagian tertinggi kepalanya. Ushnisha terdiri dari daging berwarna cerah dan bersinar. Dari jauh, ushnisha terlihat memiliki tinggi empat jari, tetapi ketika mencoba mengukurnya, anda tidak akan bisa. Tidak mungkin mengukur ushnisha yang merupakan tanda superior dari sang Buddha dan merupakan tanda yang paling sulit didapat.

Sebab: Sang Buddha selalu bersujud di hadapan para guru spiritualnya dan membayangkan mereka duduk di pucuk kepalanya. Selain itu, selama kehidupan yang tak terhingga banyaknya, sang Buddha mengunjungi banyak kuil dan tempat suci dan melakukan praktik spiritual di tempat-tempat ini.

Ajaran: Sang guru adalah makhluk tertinggi karena beliau menunjukkan jalan menuju pencerahan. Karenanya, kita harus selalu menganggap guru kita sebagai ladang pahala tertinggi, dan memperlakukan beliau dengan sangat hormat. Kita harus selalu bersujud kepada guru kita dan membayangkan beliau di pucuk kepala kita. Mengikuti instruksi sang guru adalah mempraktikkan Dharma.

 

Sebuah Kunci Menuju Pencerahan

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Seringkali, kita membayangkan sang Buddha sebagai makhluk supernatural, manusia superior yang kita kagumi, tetapi kita tidak menganggap diri bisa menjadi seperti beliau. Dengan mempelajari 32 tanda fisik sang Buddha, kita memulai sebuah perjalanan Dharma dimana kita melihat sang Buddha dari sudut pandang yang berbeda, yaitu, sebagai makhluk biasa yang menerapkan Dharma yang diajarkannya sendiri selama kalpa yang tak terhingga banyaknya.

Kita mengetahui dari belajar Dharma bahwa setiap bentuk Buddha mengandung pelajaran Dharma, dan tanda-tanda fisik sang Buddha adalah ajaran tertinggi mengenai praktik Dharma dan hasil dari praktik ini. Dengan mengerti makna dari tanda-tanda fisik ini, kita dapat mengerti apa yang harus kita terapkan untuk mencapai tingkat tersebut, dan pada saat yang sama bagaimana kita harus mengaplikasikan ajaran ini. Daripada berdebat apakah tanda-tanda ini benar-benar nyata pada fisik sang Buddha atau hanya merupakan simbol saja, kita harus berfokus pada makna dari tanda-tanda ini bagi praktik Dharma kita. Apapun yang dilakukan sang Buddha setelah mencapai pencerahan dan semua Dharma yang diajarkan beliau adalah demi evolusi spiritual kita sampai pada kondisi yang sama. Karenanya, bisa dikatakan bahwa bentuk suci sang Buddha adalah salah satu ajarannya, atau esensinya, peta menuju kebebasan.

 

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:18 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/rudeness-is-a-neurotoxin.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:15 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/rich-people.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:13 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/buddha-bar.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:12 PM
    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.

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    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.

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    Friday, Mar 21. 2025 05:41 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/dont-let-obstacles-win.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Mar 21. 2025 05:38 PM
    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 .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/dalai-lama-says-we-can-practise-dorje-shugden-finally-chinese.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Mar 21. 2025 05:37 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-importance-of-rebirth.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Mar 21. 2025 05:34 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/flatwoods-monster-close-encounter-of-the-third-kind.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Mar 16. 2025 01:40 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-eerie-enigma-of-the-mothman.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Mar 16. 2025 01:38 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-fourteenth-dalai-lama-dorje-shugden.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Mar 16. 2025 01:37 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/tibets-great-scholar-buton-rinchen-drub.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Mar 16. 2025 01:36 PM
    nspiring a Tibetan Parliament representing the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, spoke bravely for the need to stop discriminating against Dorje Shugden practitioners. Tenpa Yarphel, a Tibetan MP speaking confidently for the sake of Tibetan unity. Tibetans in exile have also been particularly divided over the issue of the two Karmapas and the very damaging Dorje Shugden conflict. For someone who dare to speak for the sake of peace with the intention of moving forward to a better future. Tenpa Yarphel spoke up against the continuing discrimination of people based on their beliefs. For over more than 20 years those Tibetans especially those Dorje Shugden practitioners suffered from the lack of employment opportunities to discrimination. A wise decision of Tenpa Yarphel speaking up the truth of the Tibetan sufferings. They are not allowed in Tibetan hospitals, or apply jobs in the Tibetan civil service or even entering shop or hotels and so on. Tenpa Yarphel’s statement, paints a thousand words of reality. A big hand applaud to this brave man .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/tibetan-patriot-tenpa-yarphel-tells-tibetan-government-to-make-peace-with-dorje-shugden-people.html
  • 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
  • SamFoonHeei
    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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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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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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  • 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
    Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
  • 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
    Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
  • Cute!
    6 years ago
    Cute!
    Oser girl loves the balcony so much. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTcoWpKJm2c
  • Uncle Wong
    6 years ago
    Uncle Wong
    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.
  • Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide!
    6 years ago
    Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide!
  • Cute baby owl found and rescued
    6 years ago
    Cute baby owl found and rescued
    We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
  • Nice cups from Kechara!!
    6 years ago
    Nice cups from Kechara!!
    Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
  • Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
    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).
  • This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
    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.
  • Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
    7 years ago
    Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
  • BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
    7 years ago
    BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
    7 years ago
    Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
  • Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
    7 years ago
    Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
  • Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
    7 years ago
    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.
  • Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant  Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
    7 years ago
    Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
  • Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
    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.
    This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.

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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
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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
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
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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
Puja packages taken up by 4 sponsors today - 22nd March 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Puja packages taken up by 4 sponsors today - 22nd March 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Focus and concentrate on chanting 'A Concert of Names of Manjushri'. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Focus and concentrate on chanting 'A Concert of Names of Manjushri'. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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.
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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.
13th March 2025 Month of Miracles we had our weekly Swift Return Pujafor HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan group Sam Foon heei
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13th March 2025 Month of Miracles we had our weekly Swift Return Pujafor HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan group Sam Foon heei
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Three sponsored packages today, with merits accumulated from prayers being dedicated according to sponsors' wishes. 8th March 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Three sponsored packages today, with merits accumulated from prayers being dedicated according to sponsors' wishes. 8th March 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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
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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
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.
Tried Group-fie... But not very successful. Lol! Kechara Penang Study Group bi-annual retreat, uploaded 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
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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
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
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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
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.
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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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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9th February 2025
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9th February 2025
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.
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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)
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.
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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.
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