A Story of Buddha With Sick Man

May 25, 2016 | Views: 3,518

(By Tsem Rinpoche)

Dear friends around the world,

Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh has always been an inspiration of mine, he is such a holy and compassionate sangha who has held his vows very very well and has been working for others most of his life. He has truly practised the dharma taught by Lord Buddha, and he further disseminates the teachings of Lord Buddha to thousands of his disciples.

Action speaks louder than words, his determination and strong-will in upholding the Buddhadharma is witnessable and undeniable. I hope he will live long and continue to teach the dharma, my prayers are with him.

Tsem Rinpoche

 


 

Dharma Talk: Taking Care of Each Other

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Sandra Duban
By Thich Nhat Hanh

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

One day, Ananda and the Buddha came to a retreat center where there was only one monk. The monk was very sick with diarrhea. When the Buddha and Ananda came to his room, they noticed a very bad smell. The Buddha asked the sick monk, “Did nobody take care of you?” He answered, “I have been sick for a long time and many monks took care of me. But I do not want to disturb them anymore. Now I can take care of myself.” But the Buddha said, “No. You should not do it that way.”

The Buddha told Ananda, “Go and get a bucket of water and a rag.” The Buddha cleaned and washed the sick monk, while Ananda cleaned his room. The Buddha and Ananda cleaned the room for three hours. Then Ananda offered one of his three robes to the monk. He washed the monk’s robe and dried it outside. After that, the Buddha and Ananda sat outside. Soon they saw all the monks coming home.

When the other monks saw the Buddha and Ananda, they were very happy. But the Buddha said to them, “Dear friends, we are all away from our families. Our blood sisters and brothers and our parents do not take care of us. If we don’t take care of each other, who will take care of us? If you want to take care of the Buddha, then you have to take care of your brothers. When you take care of your brothers, you are taking care of me, and when you take care of the Buddha, you are taking care of your brothers.”

Today, we too must support each other in the practice and take care of each other. Our practice is not an individual practice. We practice with other people, we practice with our Sangha. The Sangha is also our body, and all our brothers and sisters are a part of this Sangha body. Sangha bodies have eyes, noses, and ears. Our Sangha body can hear and understand.

The practice of the second body is one way we take care of each other in the Sangha. Each member of the Sangha needs a second body. When you go to sitting meditation, you invite your second body. If your second body is sick, you have to know that your second body is sick, and look for a doctor or someone to help. The second body doesn’t need to be younger, the second body can be older. The second person also has his or her second body, that third person also has a second body, and so forth.

We have to be responsible for the mindful manners and the practice of our second body. If the manners and the mindfulness of the second body are not very high, you are responsible. If you cannot do that, if you need help, you can ask help from Thay or from other brothers or sisters. If your second body’s manners and mindfulness are not very good, you have to remind him or her. If you feel that you cannot, then you should ask brothers or sisters to help you. This practice is not just for monks and nuns, but for all of us.

When each Sangha member takes care of his or her second body, the whole Sangha is taken care of. When your second body has some happiness, you share that happiness. If your second body has difficulties, you need to understand these difficulties. And if alone you cannot help your second body, you need to ask for help from somebody else. You don’t have to be better than your second body, you need to help your second body.

Practicing like this, you will see a miraculous result. You are responsible for everything that happens to your second body. When you take care of your second body, your third, fourth, and fifth bodies are also taken care of. Taking care of your second body, you take care of everybody else.

We may have a second body who feels difficult to look after. Perhaps the people we think would be easy to look after have already been taken. The method of getting a second body is this: everybody in turn says the name of the person they want to be their second body. At first, there are many people to choose from, but as we go along perhaps there is only one person left, and we have to choose that person. We may feel that this person is very difficult to look after, but you should know that this is a wonderful opportu­nity. The person who you think would be difficult can bring you a great deal of benefit and joy in your practice. Some fruits have thorns and are hard, but when we break them open, they taste very good. The monkeys know that—they break open these hard-skinned fruits. There are people we see who from the outside are not very sweet, but if we know how to open them up, the fruit is wonderful. Don’t be deceived by the outside. Don’t think that the second body is very difficult to look after. Bring all your ability to look after that person and he will become a sweet spring of water.

The practice of the second body is a wonderful Dharma door and we need to succeed in its practice. We should not practice according to the outer form, just saying I have a second body. We should not practice only half-heartedly. With sincere practice, we will have a direct experience of the benefits of the practice.

Another very important practice is Shining Light, offering guidance in the principle of Sangha eyes. The Sangha eyes can see thoroughly. Many people think that the Sangha does not know, but the Sangha knows. It can see much better than you can. This practice comes directly from the tradition that on the last day of the winter retreat (or the rainy season retreat) a monk should bow down in front of his brothers and ask, “Please, with compassion, shine light on me so that I can see my strengths and my weakness during the past three months of this retreat.” He must prostrate deeply to receive this guidance. In Plum Village, we have developed this into a practice that is not only used at the end of the winter retreat, but also from time to time, when any of us needs the guidance of the Sangha. We can come forward, make deep prostrations, and ask for guidance. Even a senior teacher, like Sister Annabel Laity, comes to the Sangha from time to time, prostrates, and asks her younger sisters to shine light on her practice. Most of the people who are there, whom she bows before, are her students.

Shining Light practice is a Dharma door which we offer to the Three Jewels and which we will hand on to future generations. We have to do what we can. We have to shine the light with all our compassion and lovingkindness, all our respect and love. We should see the person we are shining light on as ourselves. We haven’t the right to hide what we have seen. We have to be sincere in saying what we have seen. This is a method of deep looking. We may need to take time from sitting meditation to look deeply, because sitting meditation and looking deeply are the same. In a session of shining light, we need the same seriousness as we have in meditation. We should sit, body and mind as one, our backs straight, not in a sloppy way. We should shine light, sitting as straight as we do in sitting meditation and with all our heart.

The collective insight of the Sangha is offered in the form of a letter. The letter always begins by mentioning the positive qualities of the person who has asked for guidance to help him or her strengthen his or her self-esteem. The weaknesses of the person concerned will be mentioned after, with details, and then the suggestions to help him or her to practice. All are written with the language of lovingkindness and compassion.

One beautiful autumn day during a retreat at Omega, we were happy to walk in the forest beside trees with all their leaves of different colors. I came to a maple tree and looked deeply at the leaves. I realized that no leaf was perfect. Many leaves had holes or ragged edges. But when I looked at the whole tree, the maple tree was so beautiful. Each leaf has its own position, its own integrity. There are small leaves and big leaves, and the tree is beautiful because of the harmony of all leaves. The leaves on the top were not proud that they were the top leaves, and the leaves at the bottom were not sad that they were at the bottom. All the leaves were very happy with their own positions. The whole tree forms a miracle, and that is the harmony of the tree. Like the leaves, we don’t need to be perfect, but when we live together in harmony, our Sangha is beautiful and we don’t need to feel bad about ourselves.

Harmony is the practice of the Sangha. If we have harmony, we have happiness. We don’t need to be perfect. I myself am not perfect and you too, you don’t need to be perfect. But in your own position, if you can express your harmony in the Sangha, this is your beauty. The Sangha of the Buddha is called the Sangha of six harmonies. When the Sangha makes a decision, we first ask, “Has the community assembled in sufficient number?” Then we ask, “Do we have harmony in our community?” If the answer is no, then the decisions are not valid. If you want to build a Sangha, you have to remember that harmony is the basic ingredient.

We need to practice in such a way that there is harmony in our Sangha. Each of us is a younger brother or a big brother, a younger sister or a big sister; each of us has our own position. We are happy in that position, like the maple leaves. When the maple leaves are in their own position, they make the harmony of the whole tree, and when we look at the tree, the tree is so beautiful.

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  1. Samfoonheei on Nov 21, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this wonderful story…..The “Story of Buddha with Sick Man”. A good example for us to follow nor matter what happened or whom , we are to help each other and have compassion for all even its our enemies. Helping, supporting and taking care of each other is important in our Dharma practice. Having a perfect human body in this life, we have to live wisely and be grateful , learn and practice Dharma as life is short. We only live once, living harmoniously and peaceful will change the environment for us all to work and benefit more people in our spiritual practice. Harmony is the practice of the Sangha. If we have harmony, we have happiness. We don’t need to be perfect…..quoted.

  2. sarassitham on Oct 7, 2020 at 9:42 pm

    This is inspiring, thank you for the sharing The “Story of Buddha with Sick Man”, tells us the way of life should be. Being responsible helping each other keeps all the relationship more alive.

    Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh is truly a great Spiritual Master, he has been faithfully, sincerely and genuinely worked and traveled internationally to give retreats talk for the benefits of others all his life.

    This article is a reminder to show empathy and kindness and to create a world with more love, more understanding, and more compassion. No matter who we are, no matter how successful, no matter what our situation, compassion is something we all need to receive and give. Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike, each has their suffering.

  3. S.Prathap on Oct 7, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Thank you for sharing this nice post of Taking Care of Each Other by Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. The Sangha or community of monks support the dharma and the continuation of Buddha’s teachings.

    When there is harmony, everything will work out. To have harmony, we need to work on our weaknesses and look at ourselves to correct what is not working for us.Once again thank you for a good article.

  4. Samfoonheei on Oct 15, 2017 at 11:31 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these profound teachings by Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh.
    The “Story of Buddha with Sick Man”, tells us a thousands meaningful words and teachings for us to learn. Taking care of our Sangha is equally important of taking care of oueselves.,helping each other and having compassion nor matter who they are like our enemies or friends or our Dharma brothers and sister. The practice is Shining Light and offering guidance in the principle of Sangha eyes.
    “Whosoever serves the sick and suffering, serves me.” Quoted
    Having to shine the light with all our compassion and loving ,kindness, all our respect and love.we lead us to true happiness in life.
    Thank you Rinpoche for these sharing.

  5. Alice Tay on Oct 13, 2017 at 10:24 pm

    Be grateful that we have this perfect human body which gives us all the opportunities to learn and practice the Dharma and therefore it is important for us to be responsible for the mindful for our body, speech and mind. Nevertheless, our practice is not an individual practice but to practice with other people and Sangha as what have said by Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. We have to give care, support, courage and be tolerant to our dharma sisters and brothers others especially to those may have many bad habituations and need to some time to transform and change. If we are truly apply dharma in our practice, we are able to see peace, harmony and happiness in the Sangha and bring much benefits to many others.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this nice post of Taking Care of Each Other by Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. Would like to share an article that is interrelated and important for us to keep reading: Dharma work, attitude & TDL | 佛法工作、态度及图登达杰林佛法中心
    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/dharma-work-attitude-tdl.html

  6. Joey Tan on Jul 13, 2017 at 11:12 pm

    It is very important to be harmony in a community. Thus, taking care of each other in a Sangha may lead to harmony and we all eventually can practised dharma with the hardship that each of us encounter. Nobody and nothing is perfect so appreciate what we have.

  7. Wan Wai Meng on Oct 11, 2016 at 2:17 am

    The body, or the human condition is one of the most precious commodity we have. With a perfect human body and conditions we can engage in spiritual practices that can potentially end our cyclic existences on this earth.

    Hence perhaps the seer Thich Nhat Hanh, used this skillful method,to show the importance of caring for the Sangha. The Sangha or community of monks support the dharma and the continuation of Buddha’s teachings. Without harmony, many things and accomplishments would not be possible.

  8. William Chua on Jul 16, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    Looking out and caring for your second body is like focusing out in motivational/ leadership course. When we focus out and have another person’s well being above ours, then we can practice kindness and compassion. Just like Master Thich teaches to look after our second body. When we take care of our second body as our own, we will not abuse or neglect it. When everyone is doing so, then there will be peace. It is a long shot but it has to start somewhere. We just need to focus on another person other than ourselves all the time. This will cut our self indulgence.Start with our family, friends and spread to others. From our inner circle to our outer circle.

    Master Thich also talks about harmony in this article. With harmony, all things will work well. We do not live alone in this planet but we are interdependent with each other. Our strengths may be someone else’s weakness and vice versa. When we work together in harmony, then the overall beauty will shine. Tsem Rinpoche always emphasize on harmony in everything we do. When there is harmony, everything will work out. To have harmony, we need to work on our weaknesses and look at ourselves to correct what is not working for us. When we focus on harmony instead of our own ego, then our mind will expand to include others.

    Thank you for the wonderful teaching.

  9. Karen on Jul 16, 2016 at 1:08 am

    In short, the essence of this beautiful article is to teach us to be caring, kind and compassionate to the people around us, for example our Dharma brothers and sisters who we spent most of our time with. To take on this “second body” and take care of it is to cultivate our lovingkindness and the unconditional care for others. Since we are so absorbed with ourselves, from body to emotions, by taking care of our second body, we can focus out and not to be so self-centered and self-indulgent.

    “Shining-light” is wonderful. It provides a platform for people to face themselves, in order to face themselves, they have to get rid of their big fat ego and be prepared to listen to things they do not wish to hear i.e their downfall and weaknesses. We tend to be selective in people’s comments about us, with this session, it helps us to force ourselves to face our problems.

    Both exercises is to get rid of the “me, me,me and myself”

  10. Jill Yam on Jul 13, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for this teaching.

    Taking care of each other when doing dharma work is very important.

    Why we need a second body is for us to keep an eye and take care of each other. When we do that we can work in harmony. We need to support each other spiritually as well. When we have a second or third body to take care of it makes us more mindful, kind and aware of each other which otherwise we only do what we want to do.

    The next point on Shining Light.
    This again show us to be humble and letting go of our ego. To bow down and ask someone to shine a light on us is not a easy thing to do.

    Last but not least I like how Rinpoche describe harmony –  like the autumn leaves on a tree.
    It’s like people of any character put together. We may varies in our attitude but put together something wonderful may happen.
    Like the different sizes of the leaves put together looks so beautiful.

    Thank you.
    Jill Yam

  11. Lew on Jun 18, 2016 at 2:06 am

    “Harmony is the practice of the Sangha. If we have harmony, we have happiness. We don’t need to be perfect.”

    This is such a beautiful words. In the few years in Kechara within Rinpoche’s mandala, I have heard Rinpoche gave the same advice over and over again, be harmony with each other. But Rinpoche went further on this.

    To Rinpoche, being harmony is not just “be nicer” to another person on a superficial level. It is encompassing. It includes not showing black face to others; cover the mistakes made by others; do our work well so that we don’t burden others; be unlazy to transform our mind; ask nothing from others and just give; be kind; be responsible; etc etc.

    As we can see, it is really not about being just friendly when we meet with our Dharma brothers and sisters. When we genuinely want to benefit others, we will automatically be harmonious. This can apply in our family as well as work space.

    Thank you great masters for sharing these thoughts.

  12. Su Ming on Jun 10, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    The practice of the second body is one way we take care of each other in the Sangha.

    I like the above very much and this is exactly how Tsem Rinpoche has requested all his students to practice. The welfare which Rinpoche has instilled in Kechara is very much along the same line as what Buddha said in the above article and I am very fortunate to be involved and be taught by Rinpoche on how to look after others.

    Recently, there was a dharma sister who was sick and was hospitalised, her movement had to be controlled as it was part of the doc instruction. Rinpoche himself personally with a team of us set a special sick bay in the office for her so that she can recover while the team looks after her. There are many more examples which Rinpoche himself personally has overseen whenever anyone of his students were sick and this has been consistent throughout the years I have been with Rinpoche. And sometime, is not just physically sick but emotionally “sick” or “recovering” that Rinpoche has urged us to always look after for and after.

    And this is what I always like to refer to as Compassion with action and results.

  13. Uncle Eddie on Jun 4, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh is truly a great spiritual friend of the 20th century for all sentient beings. He has been faithfully, sincerely and geniunely working for the benefits of others all his life. His teachings, which uphold the Buddhadharma, desseminate the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni to tens of thousands of his disciples and are rooted, tried and tested in life. It is said that all buddhist teachings is compassion, and the Buddha who teaches these doctrines is even said to be born from compassion. It is said that many religions are the same in having powerful systems of good advice with respect to the practice of compassion. The basic behaviour of non-violence, motivated by compassion, is needed not only in our daily lives, but also nation to nation through-out the World. We pray and hope that Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh will have a long, healthy and peaceful life to continue teaching the valuable Buddhadharma to benefit all beings.

  14. Pee Bee Chong on Jun 4, 2016 at 12:45 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing,

    I had learnt from the article above that :

    We should practise taking care of others. Like Sangha, some of us come to Dharma centre and away from friends and family. If we don’t take care of our dharma sisters and brothers, no one else will.

    We should responsible, practise compassion, and do this full-heartedly. If we have difficult friends, we should take care of them because this is a good opportunity for us to practise compassion. The person who we think is difficult can bring us a great deal of benefit and joy in our practice. There are people we see who from the outside are not very sweet, but if we know how to open them up, the fruit is wonderful.

    Shining Light practice teaches us to be compassionate and lovingkindness. The person who is shining light must have compassion and kind and willing to tell the strong point and week point of a person, as well as providing suggestion to improve. For the person who request for shining light, the person must put down the ego and accept weaknesses highlighted.

    We must instil harmony in our Dharma centre, we should respect everyone in every position because all positions play important roles. . No one is perfect. For example, the maple tree. Many leaves of mable tree had holes or ragged edges. But if we looked at the whole tree, the maple tree was so beautiful. Each leaf has its own position, its own integrity.

    Thank you 
Pee Bee Chong

  15. Jason on Jun 2, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    Be a Sangha must have many virtuous personalities which we can learn from him. The article above inspired me that sangha /guru always take care of others sangha or disciples . We must also take care and help our dharma friends when they are facing any problem in learning dharma to create conducive condition for them .
    Besides that, Sangha must do shining light practice which is a Dharma door offer to Three Jewels. It means that Sangha must do dharma with full of compassion to all sentien beings. Tsem Rinpoche’s quoted “Don’t wait the light ,but be the light”. We should always take initiative in doing dharma works.
    Finally, every sangha must maintain harmony within sangha community.Harmony bring happiness and can create a conducive environment for us to do dharma works.We must always tolerant with others people to ensure all Kecharian work in harmony environment. Refuge to Sangha is also the way we learn and apply all the good personalities of Sangha.
    Please correct me if I misunderstand the write up.
    Thanks Rinpoche for posting.

    With folded hands
    Jason
    Thanks Rinpoche for posting.

    Thanks Rinpoche for the posting.

  16. Chris Chong on Jun 2, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for sharing this along article. This is what I had learnt.

    1. The practice of having a second body trains our awareness, selflessness and compassion. When we care for another being other than ourselves, we can practice all those qualities and will be less attached to ourselves. Our ego will reduce.

    2. The practice of shining light is very special. It is also a practice that can deal with our ego. People who have ego will not be able to do the practice. The practice requires the person to be humble and to see all others are more supreme and ask for their humble opinion about themselves.

    3. The practice shining light is also a good practice for us to find our own faults. Most of the time, we are unaware of our own faults because of our ego. We think that e are the best all the time and hence turning a blind eye to our short comings.

    4. The emphasis on harmony in the Sangha community by tue Buddha is very profound. The harmony of the community is so crucial that it has to be made priority in any situation. It was said that harmony must be achieve in any decision making process or the process will have to restart again.

    5. If the Sangha community have harmony, everything will go well. Everyone plays a vital role in the community and everyone is equally important. When everyone have their sense of self worth, harmony will be there. When the Sangha community is in harmony, only then the Buddha’s teaching will spread well.

    Humbly,
    Chris

  17. Datuk May on May 31, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    This wonderful story teaches us that as long as we focus out to others to be better off, we find happiness and peace within ourselves.

    The illustration of second body is so profound in the sense that we should care for others physical well being as we care and cherish so much our own. In this way our own comforts and indulgences can be lessen as we look into and provide for same in others, especially at times when such care is need in sickness.

    The second illustration of Shining Light show us how to be aware of others and what is their emotional state of mind and help in a kind and compassionate manner. As lay and not well practised Buddhist, it is important for us to be conscious of our lack of perfect methods and always operate from kindness and compassion. This feed back is emotional support for us and others to overcome our negativities and enhance our virtues.

    Thank you Rinpoche for Rinpoche’s generosity in enhancing what Rinpoche always teaches us with this post on Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. All great Masters teach the same of which I am most grateful.

  18. Pastor Han Nee on May 31, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this post. Drawing inspiration from Lord Buddha in the “Story of Buddha with Sick Man”, Venerable Thich teaches about the importance of the Sangha to care for one another as they care for themselves. He introduces the lovely practice of the Second Body where every member of the sangha takes care of another member like his second body, with total commitment and responsibility. It works like a chain – the first person has a second body, the second person also has a second and the third also has a second body. In this way the whole sangha is taken care off very closely. Hence, by taking care of the second body mindfully, you take care of the whole sangha! Underlying this is the beautiful concept of ‘interbeing’, which is something special to Venerable Thich and something he believes in fully and sincerely.

    When you finally find a second body whom you feel is difficult, the practice of looking after them well become a lovely act of true compassion; and the joy of the benefit of this practice will unfold itself to you.

    The second teaching is on the practice of Shining Light – a practice of giving guidance to anther sangha who needs it and requests for it. This practice is done with great compassion and loving kindness. Seeing the person in need of guidance as ourselves, we practice compassion and loving kindness towards them, as we listen to them . Then we guide them with equally great compassion , loving- kindness, respect, and love.
    The third teaching is a beautiful teaching on harmony of the Sangha. Venerable Thich draws his teachings from the harmony of leaves of a tree. Leaves in higher positions are not proud, and leaves lower down are not sad that they are at the bottom. There is a symphony of harmony that gives the tree its special beauty. So too should the sangha be in harmony, with no one feeling proud or sad in their respective positions. The sangha, Venerable Thich say, is built on the harmony of all.

    Venerable Thich shows how compassion and harmony can make the Sangha wheel go round.

  19. Fong on May 30, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    There are so many parts to this teaching. We have to accept that when we help help and guidance we should ask for it as shown in the “Shining Light” practice. We should also look out and help our Dharma siblings and help bring harmony to all. We should also sincerely say what we mean in a mindful, positive way to maintain harmony.

    I especially like the part about the “Shining Light” where one makes prostrations and ask for the guidance of the Sangha to help one see their own strengths and weaknesses. Such a wonderful checkpoint.

    All in, mindfulness and awareness encompasses so very much more than meets the eye.

  20. Sofi on May 30, 2016 at 1:18 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this lovely article on Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh and his teaching. His method of caring for a second body as our own and the more difficult the second body, the more rewarding it would be to our practice. This reminds me of Rinpoche’s talk of how Atisha kept the monk who always disparaged him close until the day that the monk passed away. Atisha had said that without the monk, he would not be able to practice as everyone else had only nice words for him. Caring for a second body will help us to look beyond ourselves, practice compassion for another and also to practice equality which is the start towards non-duality. With each caring for a second or third or fourth body, peace and harmony will prevail in the sangha/community as we put the needs of others above ourselves. The example of the maple tree was such a simple and yet example of imperfect variety that brings harmony within one body.
    The Shining light method was interesting and certainly teaches us humility, by the seeker and those offering guidance. It helps us to check our minds if and when ego arises whilst the guides offer guidance from compassion and care.
    His teaching brings to mind of what Rinpoche always tells us…to carry on and complete our work in harmony.

  21. Martin on May 29, 2016 at 7:27 am

    This is such a wonderful post and I like many things about this article. I like especially this phrase, “The Sangha is also our body, and all our brothers and sisters are a part of this Sangha body”. And so, it makes no sense for us to start all our prayers with ‘NAMO GURU BEH; NAMO BUDDHA YA; NAMO DHARMA YA; and NAMO SANGHA YA’ and then not care for everyone around us in the Dharma centre. To honour the Guru is to honour all his students and family, no matter how difficult we find them to be, because they, like us, are all parts of the Guru.

    Before I read this article, I was not aware of the principle of ‘second body’ but I realised all enlightened masters like Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh and Tsem Rinpoche teach the same things. It is also very wise because for most of us, we cherish nothing more than our own bodies and so by thinking of another as also our body, we learn to cherish others.

  22. Pema Thinley on May 29, 2016 at 12:51 am

    This is really a powerful sharing of the caring eachother in the sangha, Rinpoche. We need to have sense of genuine care and love for our fellow brothers and sisters. I really love the analogy of the leaves, harmony the different leaves with combination creates beauty. _()_
    Thank you Rinpoche

  23. Li Kheng on May 27, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    This is such an eye opener. There is a “feedback process” in Dharma that is called “Shining Light”. Below is a paragraph describing how it is done in a spiritual space amongst spiritual communities. It is done with kindness, love, patience, honestly and TREATING THE OTHER PERSON AS IF YOU ARE IN HIS/HER SHOES.

    Feedback like this facilitates growth not only spiritually but also secularly. Developing beneficial beings that serve society.

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:20 PM
    Buddhism is one of the most ancient belief systems and is practiced today by nearly 350 million people around the world.
    Bettany Mary Hughes is an English historian, author, and broadcaster, specialising in classical history. Bettany Hughes travelled to the seven wonders of the Buddhist world. Where she documented a unique insight into the seven wonders that explained the long and rich history of Buddhism 2500 years ago . Truly fascinating documentary that’s one should watch. Started off her journey with Bodh Gaya in India, the Bodanath Stupa in Nepal, the Temple of The Tooth in Sri Lanka, Wat Pho Temple in Thailand, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Giant Buddha in Hong Kong and the Hsi Lai Temple in the United States. At each location, she meets with Buddhist scholars who explain the different concepts that form the core of Buddhist philosophy, giving insight into the long and rich history of Buddhism. Interesting sharing.
    Thank you Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/seven-wonders-of-the-buddhist-world.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:16 PM
    H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche (1905-1984 AD) was a highly realized Gelug Lama known as a strong, detached and wrathful lama. He was famous as a sharp analyst and master of philosophical debate, as well as a powerful Tantric practitioner. Disciple of Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. Famous as a sharp analyst and master of philosophical debate, as well as a powerful Tantric practitioner. Rinpoche traveling tremendously to many monasteries, doing rituals, and giving many initiations, transmissions and commentaries, and instruction in the profound and extensive dharma . As in this blog Kyabje Zong Rinpoche explains on many rare and precious teachings. Thousands of Westerners have received teachings from him, both in the West and in India. HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was the Guru of many great masters.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/kyabje-zong-rinpoche-explains-on-many-rare-and-precious-teachings-with-translation.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:08 PM
    Religious discrimination remains a significant issue globally, impacting various aspects of life. The Dorje Shugden controversy in Tibetan Buddhism involves accusations of religious discrimination against devotees of the Poweful Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden was a powerful Protector associated with the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. H H the Dalai Lama previously practice Dorje Shugden’s practice but somehow later discouraged the practice, citing concerns about sectarianism ,its perceived role as a spirit. Dorje Shugden’s practitioners have reported feeling ostracized and discriminated against by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and those supporting the Dalai Lama. The controversy has divided the Tibetan community and has been a source of contention and tension. CTA had breached the rights of every Dorje Shugden practitioners to what they pray . Many families are torn apart by this. Dorje Shugden people had to break away from their monasteries .Religious freedom and human rights are interconnected. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion regardless of race and faith. Religious freedom is one of the most fundamental of human rights. The discrimination that Dorje Shugden practitioners are experiencing today has similarities to other historic bigotry and prejudices such example was the African American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s,and the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Racism affects virtually every country in the world. It denies people their full human rights just because of their colour, race, ethnicity, descent or national origin. The most prevalent discrimination that we see today are national origin and race discrimination. May there be peace,unity, harmony and based on compassion, acceptance and universal freedom of religious choice without discrimination or recriminations of any kind.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/comparisons-of-the-dorje-shugden-ban-with-historic-persecutions.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:04 PM
    The Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, India is said to be thousands of years old, built in the Dravidian style, and houses more secrets than most people can ever dream of. That’s interesting. This temple is a legendary secret chamber that has remained unopened for centuries. Legends and local beliefs it is protected by powerful deities and a curse. The door is said to be sealed with a mystical spell, and it is believed that anyone attempting to open it without proper rituals will face grave consequences, having met with mysterious deaths or terrible misfortune. Locals had warns that attempting to open Vault B without proper rituals and respect for the deities could unleash untold calamities and misfortune. Stories abound of previous attempts to open the vault had failed that resulted in terrifying visions and other supernatural occurrences, and tragic fates for those involved. Some believe that the vault contained ancient treasures , wealth and divine relics . Previously temple workers reportedly tried to force open the door, resulting in the terrifying experiences described in legends. It’s not just a place of worship but also a vault of mysteries. Modern attempts using technology have also failed to open the door, as if some force is protecting it. Every attempt to open Vault B has failed. The door remains closed, and no one know of the contents within, whether wealth, divine relics, or something else entirely, are unknown to the world . No one dare to try opening it since at least the 1880s recording to reports. Interesting article .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-mysterious-door-of-vault-b-padmanabhaswamy-temple.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 15. 2025 03:58 PM
    Revisit this interesting truth where not many people knew the actual story behind . With great effort and research finally the story unfolded. In Tibet, Oracles play, an important part in principal roles assisting governmental decision-making and providing intelligence revelation, religion, doctrine, and prophecy. To this day the Tibetan government still believe and rely in Nechung Oracle. When Nechung oracle took trance, it is actually spirit Nyatrul who has causes problems and misprophecies. Nechung is bound by oath to protect the Dharma. Nechung prophecies are unreliable, most probably given by Nyatrul spirit to the Tibetan government. Such as wrong medication given to the 13 th Dalai Lama as prescribed by the Nechung Oracle. Another misprophecies was during the British invasion. If it was really Nechung who took trance of the Oracle, these types of misprophecies would not have happen. As mentioned in the 6th Dalai Lama biography, we cannot trust or rely on Nechung’s prophecies. It was said that Nyatrul not Nechung who created the problems and harm to Dorje Shugden . It must have told HH the Dalai Lama to ban Dorje Shugden .
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai for this interesting article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/the-spirit-nyatrul-magic-mischief-and-misery.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 15. 2025 03:55 PM
    In Tibetan Buddhism, water offerings, particularly the seven or eight bowls offering, are a common practice used to express gratitude, cultivate merit, and purify the mind. The seven bowls represent essential aspects of offerings and can be offered daily, along with other items like flowers, incense, and lamps. Water offerings are probably the most common offering made in Tibetan Buddhism. Offering any item of value to the three jewels is the antidote to greed and attachment and helps to cultivate generosity. It is a powerful practice that can help us develop positive qualities such as generosity, devotion, and selflessness. By making water offering, we are creating good karma for ourselves and all sentient beings in the future. Great explanations and teachings all about water offerings.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/making-water-offerings-to-the-buddhas.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 15. 2025 03:54 PM
    H.H. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche (1878–1941), also known as Dechen Nyingpo Jampa Tenzin Trinlay Gyatso, was one of the great lamas of the twentieth century. was a highly influential teacher in Tibet and a prominent lama in the 20th century. He was the root guru of the present Dalai Lama’s tutors and many other Tibetan lamas who brought the Dharma to the West. His teachings, particularly his book “Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand,” are significant in the Gelugpa tradition until this days.He was the root guru of the present Dalai Lama’s tutors, Kyabje Ling Rinpoche and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, and a teacher to many other Gelug lamas who fled Tibet. He had brought the Dharma to the West after 1959. His teachings covered various aspects of the Tibetan Buddhist path, including the seven-point mind training and the stages of the path to enlightenment. Rinpoche’s teachings are so famous that thousands of people would come from far and wide to attend. He was an extraordinary master for the Heruka Body Mandala and the Vajrayogini practice. Wow ……one of the many famous stories been told of how Heruka actually appeared to Pabongka when he visited Cimburi in Tibet and how Heruka image spoke to him. Interesting biography of a great master of all times.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/h-h-kyabje-pabongka-rinpoche-1878-1941.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 15. 2025 03:53 PM
    The practice of Sangha in Buddhism involves building and cultivating a supportive community of practitioners who engage in shared spiritual practice, often focusing on mindfulness and concentration. This community provides mutual support, guidance, and encouragement on the path of self-discovery. The Sangha is not just a gathering of people; it’s a collective energy of mindfulness and compassion that benefits all members. It provides a supportive environment for individuals on their spiritual journey, offering guidance, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. Sharing experiences and insights within the Sangha can accelerate the learning process.
    Thank you Thich Nhat Hanh for sharing and explaining all about the insight of sangha. Great sharing .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article by Thich Nhat Hanh.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-practice-of-sangha.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Apr 6. 2025 07:23 PM
    Wat Rong Khun better known as the White Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. The gold symbolizes how people focus on worldly desires and money. The white building represents the idea to make merit and to focus on the mind. It is owned by a succesful Thai businessman who opened it to visitors in 1997. Awesome….This temple stands out through the white colour and use of pieces of glass that sparkle in the sun. The white colour signifies the purity of Buddha while the glass symbolizes Buddha’s wisdom. Located 3 hour drive from Chiang Mai built to honour and pay tribute to sacred Buddhist figures. Over time, temples grew in prominence and is one of the famous temples to visit in Thailand. I have visited years back its simple stunning temple which truly love the design and architecture .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-white-temple-in-thailand.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Apr 6. 2025 07:22 PM
    Sak Yant, a traditional Thai tattooing practice, involves sacred geometrical and animal designs. Its often accompanied by Pali phrases, and is believed to offer power, protection, charisma, and other benefits to the wearer. Sak Yant tattoos are deeply rooted in Buddhist and spiritual beliefs, with each design and symbol carrying specific meanings and purported powers. Many designs are believed to provide protection against evil spirits, misfortune, and danger. Sak Yant tattoos are traditionally applied by monks or masters using a needle and ink, and the process is often accompanied by chants and blessings. I personally have not seen one yet . Sound interesting.
    Thank you Rinpoche and L Kim for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-power-of-sak-yant.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Apr 6. 2025 07:18 PM
    Jojo Struys is a travel and wellness personality, accredited yoga instructor, speaker and author. She visited Bangsar of Kechara outlet for a feature with Star Property. With her visit hopefully more people will get to know more of our Kechara . She had made a video with and Pastor David Lai all about Buddhist Arts. She openly admitted interested in Buddhist art . Buddhist art pieces have given her home a contemporary edge. Art was important to Buddhist religious life. It was not only part of ritual and worship but also served to transmit religious ideas, and artistic styles between cultures. Do agree with her statement ,…..if you want to change your life, change the way you think, because everything begins with you.”
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/jojo-struys-goes-shopping-at-kechara-paradise.html
  • 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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/interesting-siberia.html

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108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
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Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
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One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
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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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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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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.
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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
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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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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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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
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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
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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