一个被世人误解的佛教学者与大成就者 —— 寂天论师

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伟大的佛教学者与大师 —— 寂天论师。点击图片放大或点击此链接查看高解析度图像。

寂天论师是约公元七八世纪之间的一位伟大佛教学者、僧人以及哲学家。他也被视为八十四位大成就者之一。

寂天论师出生为一名非常富有的王子。在登基国王典礼的前夕,他选择放弃了这个物质世界。如此非凡的转变,乃受到文殊菩萨的教诲和建议之启发。与此同时,他也选择在著名的那烂陀寺出家为僧。

寂天论师经常沉浸在学习和冥想中。他无畏的牺牲及坚持,引导了无数众生走向佛法正道,至今依然。直到今天,他的法教依然获得全球佛教学者的研读和尊敬

 

早年生活

我们对寂天论师生平的认识,主要来自两位西藏作者的著作。他们分别是多杰雄登的前世之一 —— 布顿仁钦珠,以及16世纪藏传佛教觉囊派的大师 —— 多罗那他。研究学者相信,近期发现的一份14世纪尼泊尔手稿可能记载了关于寂天论师生平的珍贵资料。

Most of what we know about Shantideva’s life comes from the writing of Buton Rinchen Drub (left), Tāranātha (centre), and Santaraksita (right) (click to enlarge)

我们对寂天论师生平故事的了解,主要是来自布顿仁钦珠(左)、多罗那他(中)和寂护大师(右)的著作。点击图片放大或点此链接查看高解析度图像。

尽管这些资料确实提及了寂天论师的生平,但它们几乎从不注明日期。其中少数例外的重要著作之一是印度那烂陀寺的住持 —— 寂护大师所撰写的一篇文章。他于公元763年撰写的一篇有关寂天论师的短文中,提及了寂天论师约生活于公元七世纪末到八世纪中期之间。

Shantideva’s purity of mind and trueness of purpose were rewarded with visions of Manjushri (click to enlarge)

寂天论师心念纯正、发心清净,让他得以亲见文殊菩萨。点击图片放大或点此链接查看高解析度图像。

寂天论师在一片瑞兆中生于古印度南方贤疆王国(现在的印度古吉拉特邦)的皇室家族。父亲是善铠国王,母亲则是金刚瑜伽母的化身。寂天论师原名寂铠。

寂天论师从小就对灵修与佛教有浓厚的兴趣。六岁时,他有幸遇到一位伟大的瑜伽士和佛教行者。

这位年轻的王子接受瑜伽士传授文殊菩萨灌顶,并精进修持。纯正的心念和清净的发心,让寂天论师得以亲见文殊菩萨并得到直接的教诲

这些经历,让寂天论师自小就显露出非凡的智慧乃至菩萨的品德。他不仅在哲学、艺术与科学上展露出过人的天赋,其敬老尊贤和慈悲对待老弱贫苦的高尚品德,更让他年纪轻轻就赢得了父母和同辈们的尊敬。

 

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拒绝世俗的权力与财富

寂天论师的父王驾崩之后,众大臣与百姓要求寂天论师继承王位。年轻的王子虽然对世俗的权力、名誉和财富毫无欲望,然而,为了不想让众臣民失望,他唯有同意登基为王。

在登基典礼的前一晚,寂天论师做了一个改变他一生的梦。在梦中,文殊菩萨坐在宝座上说道:“我的爱儿,这是我的宝座,我是你的上师。我们俩怎么能坐在同一个宝座上呢?”[资料来源: chinabuddhismencyclopedia.com] 文殊菩萨随后建议他出家为僧。寂天论师决定听从文殊菩萨的建议,舍弃他所有的财产和财富,逃离了王国。

 

在那烂陀寺研修

寂天论师逃离皇宫之后,在一个森林里歇息静坐。文殊菩萨再度出现,并赠送他一把木剑。接过这把剑后,寂天论师即刻通达八正道(正见、正思维、正语、正业、正命、正精进、正念和正定),随后启程前往那烂陀寺。

The ruins of Nalanda Monastery

那烂陀寺遗址。

在那烂陀寺,住持胜天大师让这名王子成为他的座下弟子,授予他出家戒,并赐法名寂天。寂天论师继续精进修持并获文殊菩萨亲授三藏法教。他精研佛陀法教,并撰写了《诸经要集》与《学处要集》。透过高度的禅定与纯净的发心,寂天论师证得了神通并成就菩萨道。

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然而,寂天论师从未向任何人透露有关他的修持成就。许多僧侣们嘲笑他只有三种“特别的觉悟”,即睡觉、吃饭及拉撒。他们还给他取了绰号叫“布苏古”(Bhusuku,梵语音译)。

  • 布(Bhu)源自“bhukta”一词,意思是“吃”
  • 苏(Su)源自“susta”一词,意思是“睡觉”
  • 古(Ku)源自“kuchiwa”一词,意思是“走路”

因此,“布苏古”这个称号暗讽寂天论师只会吃饭、睡觉和走路上厕所。

帕绷喀仁波切在《掌中解脱》里提到:

“我们不能单凭现象就判断某人,以寂天大菩萨为例,当时许多学者都认为他是“ 三想者”(只关心三件事,即吃、睡和排泄),未曾发现他有任何功德。”

资料来源:帕绷喀仁波切,《掌中解脱》,第338页。

僧侣们认为寂天论师让寺院蒙羞,因为他吃着功德主们诚心供养的食物,却不认真修持。他们想方设法要把他逐出寺院却不成功,因为他并没有违反任何条规。

于是,他们决定逼寂天论师自行离开寺院。他们想出一个方法,要寂天论师当众给一大群僧人开示。他们深信寂天论师必然会为自己的不学无术感到无地自容,逼不得已只能离开那烂陀寺。

 

在那烂陀寺给予开示

在收到僧侣们的邀请时,寂天论师先是谦虚地拒绝了他们。然而,僧侣们依然不死心,转而要寂天论师的上师下令他给予开示。在上师的指示下,寂天论师立刻同意了这项请求。

An illustration of Shantideva teaching session at Nalanda Monastery by Tenzin Norbu

寂天论师在那烂陀寺给予佛法开示。(丹增罗布的著作插图 )

接下来发生的事情有两个版本。

根据第一个版本,僧侣们极其想要羞辱寂天论师,还特别在一片空旷的草地中央搭建了一座非常高的法座。在没有旁人的帮助下,一般人绝对不可能爬得上这个法座。

他们邀请了寺院以及邻近村庄的所有人前来参与这个盛会。寂天论师到场时,伸长手臂将巨大的法座压低,并轻松地坐了上去。当寂天论师坐稳之后,法座又恢复了原来的大小。

开示之前,寂天论师先与在场的观众进行互动交流:

寂天论师问道:“我该给予什么开示呢?你们要听那些已经听过的,还是一些全新的经论?”

观众回答:“我们要听全新的经论!”

寂天论师答说:“我有三个教诲。《学处要集》太长,而《诸经要集》却太短。因此,我将教授你们中等长度的《入菩萨行论》。”

资料来源:chinabuddhismencyclopedia.com

A painting of Shantideva from the 19th century (click to enlarge)

19世纪的一幅寂天论师画像。点击图片放大或点击此链接查看高解析度图像。

寂天论师与观众进行了简短的交流之后,便开始凭记忆教授《入菩萨行论》。据说,寂天论师讲法时,许多人都目睹了文殊菩萨示现在寂天论师的头顶上。

当寂天论师讲解《入菩萨行论》最具挑战性的部分 —— 第九章三十四颂时,他说:“一切万物如虚空。” (资料来源:格西格桑嘉措,《菩薩心行》(英文版),第三页)

寂天论师刚讲完这一句,他的身体就开始腾空,逐渐升高,最终消失。空中只传来他讲授《入菩萨行论》最后两章的声音,然后一切回归寂静……。

看到此景,在场观众无不肃然起敬。僧侣们终于意识到他们因功德不足,而看不出他的成就。然而,一切都太迟了,寂天论师已经离开。

Shantideva started to levitate during his teaching session at Nalanda Monastery (click to enlarge)

寂天论师在那烂陀寺讲法时,身体腾空而起。点击图片放大或点击此链接查看高解析度图像。

第二个版本的说法是寂天论师获得寺院住持以及文殊菩萨的协助。

据说,寺院有一个习俗,那就是每个僧人都会轮流在法座上背诵经文。这是一项由僧人自愿参与的活动,然而寂天论师却未曾参与过。有一天,寺院住持胜天大师要求寂天论师参与这项修习活动,否则他将面临被逐出寺院的命运。其他僧人们都很兴奋,因为他们从不曾看过寂天论师背诵任何经文,所以乐于看到他被羞辱。

活动的前一天晚上,胜天大师亲临寂天论师的住处,劝他背诵文殊菩萨的心咒,还把文殊菩萨仪轨的密戒传授给他。寂天论师为了确保自己在背诵经文时不会睡着,还将衣领系在天花板上。

Another illustration of Shantideva levitating during his teaching session at Nalanda Monastery (click to enlarge)

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黎明时分,他听到头顶上传来一把声音问:“你知道你在干什么吗?” 寂天论师问是谁。那个声音回答:“这是一个愚蠢的问题。你大半个夜晚都在呼唤我。”

寂天论师随后意识到自己正与文殊菩萨对话。他立即双手合十,祈求文殊菩萨赐他证悟圆满智慧的能力。

第二天早上,轮到寂天论师开示时,他坐上法座后身体随即腾空而起,身上笼罩着光环,使得在场人士无不对他生起强大的信心。接着,寂天论师开始给他们讲解《入菩萨行论》。讲到第十章时,他的身体开始飘向空中。开示结束后,信众纷纷在他的脚下献上鲜花。其他学者也请求寂天论师传授《入菩萨行论》的释义,而他也答应了。

 

视频:寂天论师之《入菩萨行论》

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寂天论师在南印度弘法

《入菩萨行论》(点击图片下载PDF文件)

寂天论师在完成那烂陀寺的开示后,决定前往南印度。他离开之后,那烂陀寺的僧侣们开始针对他传授的《入菩萨行论》究竟包含九章还是十章而争论不休。来自克什米尔的学者们认为寂天论师只传授了九个章节,而一些具有超强记忆力的摩揭陀学者却认为他一共传授了十个章节。

此外,没有任何人知道寂天论师在开示中提起《学处要集》和《诸经要集》。后来,僧侣们决定派几位僧人寻找寂天论师的下落,并请求他重复之前所教授的法教。

僧人们最终在印度南部的吉祥塔附近找到了寂天论师。他们邀请他返回那烂陀寺,但他拒绝了。然而,他却答应重述他早前的开示内容。

寂天论师透露他将《学处要集》和《诸经要集》收藏在他于那烂陀寺的房间里。他将这两部经典都写在棕榈叶上,并把它们藏在屋檐下。自此,寂天论师奠定了他作为佛教大师的地位,他的事业更在大乘佛教的大地上广泛弘传。

《入菩萨行论》是一部讲述菩萨及一切众生如何实修菩萨道的经典。 《入菩萨行论》传承由文殊菩萨亲授寂天论师,再传至来自苏门答腊的金洲大师(阿底峡尊者的上师)。阿底峡尊者从金洲大师那里学习了这个教法,再将之传授给噶当派大师们。这些法教代代相传,再由宗喀巴大师传授予众多格鲁大师们。

 

视频:《入菩萨行论》偈颂唱诵

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寂天论师的神奇事迹

离开那烂陀寺后,寂天论师每到一处都会尽力帮助他人减轻痛苦。除了弘法,他的神奇事迹也广为人知。以下是一些最著名的事迹。

 

寂天论师与一把木剑

A 15th century statue of Shantideva (click to enlarge)

15世纪的寂天论师像(点击图片放大)

有一天,寂天论师透过神通,预知他需要帮助某位国王,以便能帮助更多人。于是,寂天论师来到皇宫外,并留意到那里有一群心怀不满的人。寂天论师手持一把金色木剑,申请并被接纳为宫廷侍卫。这位国王十分富有,但这些财富却让他感到痛苦与焦虑。寂天论师忠诚侍奉国王好几年,并在这期间成功地制服了那些心怀不轨的人,让国王和臣民得以安心。寂天论师也因此获得国王与臣民的尊敬与信任。

然而,国王对寂天论师的重视却让某人心生嫉妒。他向国王报告说寂天论师犯了欺君之罪,他的剑只不过是一把木剑。国王于是下令寂天论师出示他的剑。起初,寂天论师拒绝了,并警告国王与在场的每个人关于展示那把剑所会带来的伤害性后果。然而,国王依然坚持要他那么做。

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寂天论师警告大家一定要闭上或遮盖一只眼睛。当他解开剑鞘那一刻,一道宛如十个太阳构成的强光立刻充满整个房间,所有没遮盖的眼睛都瞎了。大家纷纷下跪,祈求寂天论师的原谅。

寂天论师将唾液涂在他们的眼睛上,视力就恢复了。国王与臣民立即对寂天论师生起极大的信心,并皈依于他。

 

一碗米饭喂饱一大群人

寂天论师在印度南部时,恰逢该地区发生严重的饥荒。寂天论师告诉大家他会慷慨布施来减轻他们的痛苦。第二天,许多人聚集围观,想看看他会怎么做。当时,只见寂天论师拿出了一碗米饭,并用它来喂饱在场的每一个人。这件神奇事迹使许多人对寂天论师生起信心,继而皈依三宝。

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以辩论折服外道

寂天论师每到一个地方都给当地人的生命带来重大的影响,这使得他声名远播。许多外道大师都嫉妒他的能力,当中也包括当时最著名的外道大师之一 —— 香迦得瓦(Shankadeva)。香迦得瓦提出跟寂天论师进行一场辩论,寂天论师同意了。最终,寂天论师以神通与逻辑赢得了这场辩论。他的论点极具说服力,使得香迦得瓦及弟子们大为折服,转而皈依佛教。

另一个记载显示寂天论师透过神通看到某地区的外道已俱足佛缘,已是为他们引介佛法的时候。当时,该地区有一位外道大师经常挑战佛教大师与他辩论,然而却没有人能接受这项挑战。

A thangka of Shantideva from between the 18th and 19th century (click to enlarge)

公元18与19世纪之间绘制的寂天论师唐卡。点击图片放大或点击此链接查看高解析度图像。

有一天,寂天论师伪装成乞丐前往这个地区。国王的其中一个随从遇见寂天论师,并注意到一些不寻常的事情。有一次,随从不小心把水泼在寂天论师身上,水滴一碰到寂天论师的皮肤就开始沸腾起来。随从将此事禀告国王后,国王立刻向寂天论师求助,而寂天论师也因此接受了外道大师的挑战。

到了辨经当天,国王与臣民目睹寂天论师如何凭着渊博的学识和超强的思辨能力,成功地让对手哑口无言。这名外道大师试图祈请其神明的协助。然而,他根本来不及完成祈请仪式,寂天论师就已透过禅定力引发一场风暴。国王、王后及在场群众纷纷走避,而外道大师则被卷入飓风中,无力反抗。

不久后,天色变暗。寂天论师双眼之间闪出一道亮光,照射在国王和王后身上。寂天论师为他们洗澡更衣,并将他们安排在火炉旁取暖。国王、王后与众臣民目睹寂天论师的力量后,立刻对他生起信心。

 

晚年生活

寂天论师无视个人的世俗安乐,一生致力造福一切有情众生。他的无私善举,引领无数众生走向佛道。

Even today, the story of Shantideva continues to inspire many and popular among children and adult – Dominique Townsend reads from her children's book "Shantideva- How to Wake up a Hero," at Rubin Museum Block Party. Credit- Lyn Hughes.

直至今日,寂天论师的事迹依然给许多人带来启发,且深受儿童和成人的喜爱。多米尼克汤普森在鲁宾博物馆街区聚会为一班孩子朗读她的其中一部儿童读本《Shantideva – How to Wake up a Hero》。图片来源:Lyn Hughes

Various advises from Shantideva (click to enlarge)

寂天论师法语录(点击图片放大)

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寂天论师的《入菩萨行论回向文》

这是第14世达赖尊者最喜爱的回向文之一,摘自由寂天论师撰写的《入菩萨行论》第十章。

所有诸方世界中 若身若心苦逼者

以我所作诸福德 愿行安乐广大海

尽其所有轮回际 此乐终当不失坏

愿诸众生恒得受 菩提大乐无穷尽

愿诸盲者能见色 愿诸聋者能闻声

愿诸孕女无灾损 犹如天妇幻化生

愿诸裸露者衣被 愿诸饥虚得侯粮

愿诸渴者得净水 甘美芬芳亦清凉

愿诸贫匮得宝藏 愿诸忧恼得欢忻

愿颓丧者皆振奋 所作坚毅悉圆成

所有病困苦有情 迅速痊好具力与

一切有情无病者 长时健康无灾患

有情悉皆无痛苦 亦无罪垢无逼恼

更无怖畏及侵陵 无一有情不安乐

乃至虚空世界尽 及无罪垢无逼恼

此中愿我恒安住 尽除一切众生苦

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

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

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

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

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

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

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/our-lama-vs-the-dalai-lama-the-underlying-reasons-for-the-ban.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 01:08 PM
    Panchen Sonam Dragpa a scholar ,great master, writer, abbot of all monastic universities. Well known for writing 11 definitive volumes of philosophical teachings. He was the unmistaken incarnation of the pure monk Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen who was a direct disciple of Je Tsongkhapa.Panchen Sonam Dragpa was unique in having served as abbot of the three main Gelug monasteries that is Ganden, Sera and Drepung. The only person ever to have received this honour. Panchen Sonam Dragpa’s collected works spans volumes, constituting the main textbooks which is still used today.
    Worth reading over and over again this great Lama life’s story.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-most-illustrious-panchen-sonam-drakpa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 12:59 PM
    Troll is a being in Nordic folklore, described as trolls dwell in isolated areas of rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human beings. Trolling behaviors involve tactical aggression to incite emotional responses, which can adversely affect the target’s well-being. Troll represented aspects of life and nature that were beyond human control or understanding. They can be found all over Norway with mysterious rock formations and mountains with troll-like-shapes , sometimes possessing magic powers too. Reading this post had me get to know there’s other forest creatures that existed long ago. An eye opener reading it .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-hidden-nature-of-trolls.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 12:58 PM
    Dice divination, a fascinating and ancient method of fortune-telling, has been used by various cultures throughout history. Dice hold different meanings and symbolism in various religious traditions, representing chance, fate, and the connection between humans and the divine. Dice are commonly used as divination tools in modern witchcraft and are interpreted to seek insight and guidance from higher powers. Despite all the different rules and approaches, all forms of dice divination are basically the more same.
    In Tibetan Buddhism there are a number of divination methods. Even within dice divination there are many forms, and these are associated with many different deities such as Manjushri, Palden Lhamo and Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden divination method is well known to be extremely accurate , very beneficial and effective.
    Our Guru H E Tsem Rinpoche had received the entire transmission and commentary of the Dorje Shugden divination lineage from Dorje Shugden himself. One should maintain very good guru devotion and have clean samaya with our guru with ,have respect for the Dharma and have the deepest faith in the great and powerful enlightened protector Dorje Shugden to do the divination.Tsem Rinpoche has helped thousands of people through his divination methods in Malaysia. Interesting read , more to understand about it.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with us .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugdens-dice-divination.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:58 PM
    Visualizing deities while meditating or when we are performing a puja is one of the principal methods used in the Tibetan tradition. Deities are highly symbolic representations of awakened minds that have appeared to past masters in visions. Deities are represented in thangkas and paintings. As more and more people embrace the Tibetan Buddhist path with sincerity and dedication, they understand better and could visualize through the practice. It is not about appeasing a deity, but engaging in formal meditational practices to transform ourselves. The actual practice in Buddhism is to purify karma, accumulate merits by way of Buddha-deity practice, and to create the causes and conditions for spiritual realisations.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for these great teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/deity-practice-in-buddhism.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:50 PM
    Lama Thubten Phurbu a prominent Gelug lama born in a village in Shanglaxiuxiang, Qinghai.As a young child, he showed extraordinary intelligence. Lama Thubten Phurbu is at the forefront of spreading Je Tsongkhapa’s tradition and Dorje Shugden inside Tibet. Lama Thubten Phurbu is responsible for propagating this Dharma Protector’s practice to many. Well respected by many in Kham, Tibet and is a deeply respected local figure known for his work in the community and have done much more for the Tibetan people than the CTA have. Lama Thubten Phurbu’s great works have benefited many sentient beings in Tibet and China. He travels occasionally to the West, India and Nepal to give teachings on Lama Tsongkhapa’s precious lineage as well as Dorje Shugden’s practice. Visited many places spreading Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings, teaching the Lam Rim as well as the Mind Transformation teachings, and promoting the lineage of Dorje Shugden with the support from the Chinese government . Great sharing of a great Lama.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/incredible-lama-thubten-phurbu-and-his-activities.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:12 PM
    Centuries after Buddhism originated in India, the Mahayana Buddhism arrived in China through the Silk Route. The worship of Buddha Amitabha arose from a school of Buddhism. The Origins of Pure Land Buddhism began in India around the 2nd century BCE. It spread to China and then spread to Japan around the 6th century. Buddhism in China was undoubtedly quite different from Buddhism which was originally practiced in India. In China the beginnings of the Pure Land Buddhism are traced back as far as the 4th century, practitioners meditated on the name of Amitabha. The Buddhists believe that this deity helps in regeneration and improvement and has became icons used all over China. In China, the Pure Land sutras and teachings are based on Amitabha Buddha. It then spread and became dominant in other Asian countries as well.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this teachings

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/why-is-buddha-amitabha-so-prevalent-in-china.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:11 PM
    Niguma is considered one of the most important and influential yoginis and Vajrayana teachers of the 10th or 11th century in India. Niguma was a dakini, and one of the two female founders of the Shangpa Kagyu school of Vajrayana Buddhism. She has created. a system of yoga predominantly for women. Historically, it is the only yoga series designed by a woman. Niguma’s life, her teachings had a significant impact on Buddhism. According to scholars, Niguma had high-level realization, attained rainbow body, and even received teachings directly from Vajradhara. It is said that Niguma cultivated the Buddhist path in previous lives, so that in her lifetime she directly saw the truth of the nature of phenomena just by hearing basic phenomena from a few adept masters. Interesting life story of a great Dakini .
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/niguma-mistress-of-illusion.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Sep 9. 2024 06:56 PM
    Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo is a bhikṣuṇī in the Drukpa lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. She is an author, teacher and founder of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India. Reading this interesting post with the thought of our daily life, how laziness will bring us downhill. It is possible to overcome laziness by setting achievable goals and developing a strong work ethic. Lazy ambition is not an uncommon occurrence . Through not been lazy, it takes sweat, determination and hard work one can be successful. Laziness may reflect a lack of self-esteem, by taking the initiative doing things that matters in life such as learning dharma and practicing dharma is the best option. Letting go all unnecessary secular activities and do more to benefit others will be a better choice. Do what we can, with what we have, where we are and not excuses not to do. Accept whatever comes along, accept reality instead running away from it been lazy.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this profound teachings of Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/three-kinds-of-laziness.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Sep 9. 2024 06:54 PM
    nspiring story of Nicholas James Vujicic is an Australian-American Christian evangelist and motivational speaker with Tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs. He is also the founder of a non-profit organization and have inspired many with his true life story in hope to inspire others to a live a life with no regrets. Through his foundation, Life Without Limbs, he works tirelessly to support and empower those in similar situations, spreading a message of hope and resilience.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/people/no-arms-no-legs-full-of-life.html

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It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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Height: 33ft (10m)
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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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
Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
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Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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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
This is pretty amazing!

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

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Known as Merdeka Day (31st Aug 2024), our Kechara Penang members celebrated this day with Dorje Shugden and his entourage by doing a DS puja together with recitation of Namasangiti. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Known as Merdeka Day (31st Aug 2024), our Kechara Penang members celebrated this day with Dorje Shugden and his entourage by doing a DS puja together with recitation of Namasangiti. Uploaded by Jacinta.
24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
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24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
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At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
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Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
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As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
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A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
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Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
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10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
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Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
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Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
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Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
2 months ago
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
2 months ago
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
2 months ago
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
2 months ago
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
3 months ago
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
4 months ago
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
4 months ago
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
5 months ago
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
5 months ago
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
5 months ago
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
5 months ago
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pastor Seng Piow guides us on the flow of Dorje Shugden puja, its benefits, significant of Chanting the names of Manjushri and also explaining the dedication for the sponsors and to those in need before we start the puja as we have 2 newcomers today.
6 months ago
Pastor Seng Piow guides us on the flow of Dorje Shugden puja, its benefits, significant of Chanting the names of Manjushri and also explaining the dedication for the sponsors and to those in need before we start the puja as we have 2 newcomers today.
Two Pastors in da house! Double the merits, double the happiness. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
6 months ago
Two Pastors in da house! Double the merits, double the happiness. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
6 months ago
Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
6 months ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
6 months ago
Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
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