FIVE REGRETS OF THE DYING

Sep 22, 2010 | Views: 1,082

Five Regrets of the Dying
By Bronnie Ware Platinum Quality Author

For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives.

People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I learned never to underestimate someone’s capacity for growth. Some changes were phenomenal. Each experienced a variety of emotions, as expected, denial, fear, anger, remorse, more denial and eventually acceptance. Every single patient found their peace before they departed though, every one of them.

When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. Here are the most common five:

1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

This was the most common regret of all. When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people have had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.

It is very important to try and honour at least some of your dreams along the way. From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer have it.

2. I wish I didn’t work so hard.

This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.

By simplifying your lifestyle and making conscious choices along the way, it is possible to not need the income that you think you do. And by creating more space in your life, you become happier and more open to new opportunities, ones more suited to your new lifestyle.

3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.

Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.

We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.

4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.

Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying.

It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip. But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It is all comes down to love and relationships in the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks, love and relationships.

5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.

This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called ‘comfort’ of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again.

When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.

Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness

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  1. Samfoonheei on Jan 6, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    Yes very true at time of death, many of us might have regrets some of the things not done or wish. Needless to say, this article is incredibly powerful and shares insights that could undoubtedly change the direction of a person’s life. When we die our money, fame, and honours will be meaningless. We are born with nothing, when we die nothing belongs to us at the moment of death.
    We own nothing in this world. Everything we think we own is in reality only being loaned to us until we die. And on our deathbed at the moment of death, no one can save our souls. Life is short, we think we have time , but actually every minutes counts we should prepare ourselves and spend our time wisely. To me choosing to learn, practice Dharma is the best choice and I am fortunate to have met Rinpoche this life time. Life our life meaningfully and be happy .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing.

  2. sandra on Mar 18, 2015 at 5:02 am

    crucial question – what will matter at death?

  3. Carmen Lin @ KMP on Dec 14, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    As we grow and gone through things in life, we tend to be more afraid of the unknown and uncommon. We ought to try to be the same as others so that we think that we would not be left out, but oppositely we feel even more alone as we aged and die eventually cause we are not being true to ourselves. The most important element that we lacks as we aged is the courage to overcome fear of the unknown, and the fear of being different.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this post.

  4. Vinnie Tan on Jul 29, 2013 at 4:04 am

    It is very true that only at our point of death we will regret some of the things that we have done in our lives. At times like this it is always too late to do anything. But, if we are able to understand ourselves better, and act in the way we want, thinking about the consequences, I believe that we will all live in a happier way. This is because, if we do not voice out our thoughts, others will not know what are we thinking about. Only when we do voice out, they will know what we want, and how we want our lives to be like.

  5. James Long on Nov 11, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    为什么要等到死前才来后悔?我们都会死,这个已经不是只有年长的人才会遇见的,大家在死亡的面前,都是平等的。
    每晚的忏悔回想是很重要的,了解自己今天如何能做得更好,是不是一些情况,或者对一个人的态度能够改善,或许用不同的方式处理,事情会不会好一些。不要等到死前,我们甚至都不知道会不会有那样的机会后悔。

  6. Koh Hee Peng on Jul 11, 2012 at 12:15 am

    The regret of the once rich and famous person is best described in the song “Hurt” – Nine Inch Nails song covered by Johnny Cash. The music video can be watched via
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVAWKfJ4Go
    [In July 2011, the music video was named one of “The 30 All-TIME Best Music Videos” by Time.]

    The lyric of the song is as follows:

    I hurt myself today,
    To see if I still feel,
    I focus on the pain,
    The only thing that’s real,

    The needle tears a hole,
    The old familiar sting,
    Try to kill it all away,
    But I remember everything,

    [Chorus]
    What have I become,
    My sweetest friend,
    Everyone I know,
    Goes away in the end,

    And you could have it all,
    My empire of dirt,
    I will let you down,
    I will make you hurt,

    I wear this crown of thorns,
    Upon my liars chair,
    Full of broken thoughts,
    I cannot repair,

    Beneath the stains of time,
    The feelings disappear,
    You are someone else,
    I am still right here,

    [Chorus]

    And you could have it all,
    My empire of dirt,
    I will let you down,
    I will make you hurt,

    If I could start again,
    A million miles away,
    I will keep myself,
    I would find a way,

    Note: John R. “Johnny” Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), was an American singer-songwriter, actor,[2] and author,[2] who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.[3] Although he is primarily remembered as a country music icon, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Gospel Music Hall of Fame. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Cash]

  7. mima on Nov 3, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    This is such an important point about life.
    Often it is on our death bed that we begin to realize all the things we wish we accomplished and didn’t, we realize how ridiculous and futile our concerns and worries were in our daily survival and how little we did our real work, live happy and really care for others.
    Die before we die!
    To live with the perspective of death daily is very beneficial and to use the tools Rinpoche gave us like the meditation on death can really help us to have a quality life and good passage at the time of death! Thank you always!

  8. Wan Wai Meng on Nov 2, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    This is a great post. Its also inspiring to know many people do find peace before they leave.
    In the heat of emotions and anger we say many things to get back or hut the other person. But is what we got angry for worth it? Will we even remember what we were angry about at our death bed?
    Hence we should do the things that really matter and important to us when we are dying right?

  9. koh hee peng on Oct 26, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    No.1 and No.5 would be my deepest regret if I were to die today.

  10. Knut Eggers on Sep 27, 2010 at 1:37 am

    Y-E-S !!! 😀

  11. firefly on Sep 25, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    nice and beautiful picture… very calming…

    it feels to me just like life… we are like the waterfall falling down… it hits home sooner or later. may we all just go home peacefully and with much love and wisdom.

  12. Mimi Chua on Sep 23, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    Relating to the above, I came across this in “Voice of Buddhism” June 2010 Page 12. Extract of the article.
    Do not become attached to loved ones or wealth, etc. This attachment will lead to lower realm(e.g. animal realm).
    In the storey book of the 33 Zen masters, there is a storey about one of the Zen masters who went out for alms, passing by a rich man’s house. The rich man was out, but inside came running out a dog that barked at him loudly. The Zen master looked at it and reproved.

    “How dare you bark at me, because of the attachment of wealth that you came back as a dog, shame of you!” After having heard the master reprimand, the dog became sad and refused to eat. Later, the rich man came back and reliased that his dog refused to eat; asked his servant the reason. The servant told that in the morning, there was a Zen master who passed by and said something to the dog & afterwards he refused to eat. The rich man was so upset that he went out to look for the Zen master.

    He queried: What did you say to my dog that made him sad & refused to eat?

    Master replied: Please do not get angry at me. The dog is your father. The rich man got even angrier and asked – Why is the dog my father?

    The master said: If you do not believe me, go home & see if the dog is lying under your father’s bed. Right where the dog is dying, you dig up and will find a bowl of gold. When your father passed away, he did not get a chance to tell you the secret, so he came back as a dog to guard it. Just go home & dig it up and you will understand.

    This rich man immediately went back home, dug under his father’s bed and found the bowl of gold. Afterwards, he ran back to the master and asked the master to help his father. The master convinced the rich man to use that gold for charity work. The rich man obeyed the master and few days later the dog died.

    It is because of wealth attachment that the man came back as a dog to guard his property.

  13. Shirley Tan on Sep 23, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    Sometimes we believe that we always have time and there will always be a tomorrow waiting for us to do the things we really want to do.

    It seems only when our time is coming to an end, then we will make a certain realization about what is truly important in our life. It is ironic. Because when we do have the luxury of time at our disposal, we squander it away on things that will not benefit us in the long run.

    Then, there is the other group of people who think that they are invincible and they will not get sick or their time would not come so soon.

    It is strange but I find that it is always the dying who has to teach the living how to live.

    Hence, it is no longer really morbid for someone to urge us to think about death and do death meditation then. Until we realise how we can all easily die at another time, any day, any moment, then perhaps we would start doing what’s truly important for ourselves and the people we love.

    Rinpoche has said many times, even if we are ready to do all the things we should be doing, those we love may not be around when we are ready. We do not know when their time would come to an end as well. No one does.

    Now I truly appreciate Rinpoche’s teachings on Death Meditation even more. I do not want to wait until it is too late for me, or for those I love and care about. Most of all, I do not want to hold any regrets.

  14. anonymous on Sep 23, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    流水下山非有意, 片云归洞本无心。
    人生若得如云水, 铁树开花遍界春。
    ——宋•此庵守净

  15. Valentina on Sep 23, 2010 at 9:30 am

    Dear Rinpoche

    I am at lost at what to say when reading this blog. It is so relevant to me at many levels. Thank you very much. I will try my best to use my time most fruitfully.

    Much love

    Valentina

  16. sim k.y on Sep 23, 2010 at 1:08 am

    Thank you rinpoche for the excellent post.It remind us how fragile we are.
    “I wish i’ve had the courage to live a true of myself..”. This is so true when most of us already ‘lost’ own identity/character in the midst to pursue outer attainments which can’t bring eternal happiness to us.We are usually motivated by courage,praises,fame in order to be excellent.
    However,when things gone wrong,depression,hatred and all sort of negative thoughts arose which eventually lead us to feel regret.Most importantly.we should regret for not fully utilize our perfect body/health in this life to benefits others by doing dharma.As a consequence for not remembering death,we will fall in the cyclic existance for many lifes.
    Again,it’s our choice to live in the way we assign it to be.If we choose to live in happier manner,we should eradicate self-centric mind and put OTHERS as priority.We should turn away from desires because if we manage to do so,we are actually establish the beginning of happiness and pleasure feel.”Not being attached to gain is the greatest gain”.It can explain and applied in our daily lifestyle.
    When is the best time to chance?If not now,but when?Thank you for rinpoche precious teaching and guidance.

    • patsy on Sep 23, 2010 at 7:13 pm

      Happiness is a choice and we can have it if we put in the effort to get out of our old patterns and habits before its too late. We must never be afraid to change and must always work hard to fulfill our goals in life.

  17. Jack Ho on Sep 22, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    Tsem Tulku Rimpoche,
    thanks, nice & well said.

    Best Regards

  18. Angelo on Sep 22, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    I liked this post and i put here an italian translation for italian readers. If i have made any mistakes please anyone feel free to correct it.

    Per molti anni ho lavorato con le cure palliative.
    I miei pazienti sono quelli che tornano a casa a morire.
    Abiamo condiviso alcuni momenti incredibili.
    Rimasi con loro per le loro ultime (da 3 a 12) settimane di vita.
    Le persone crescono molto quando si trovano faccia a faccia con la loro mortalità. Ho imparato a non sottovalutare mai la capacità di crescere di qualcuno. Alcuni cambiamenti furono fenomenali. Ognuno sperimentò una varietà di emozioni, come ci si aspettava, negazione, paura, rabbia, rimorso, maggior negazione e finalmente accettazione. Ogni singolo paziente trovò la propria pace prima della dipartita, ognuno di loro.
    Qundo interrogati riguardo rimpianti o cose che avrebbero voluto fare diversamente, affiorarono ripetutamente temi comuni.
    Ecco i cinque più frequenti:

    1. Avrei voluto avere il coraggo di vivere la mia vita, non quella che gli altri si aspettavano da me.
    Questo era il dispiacere più comune di tutti. Quando le persone capiscono che la loro vita è quasi finita e guardano ad essa con chiarezza, è facile comprendere quanti desideri siano rimasti inappagati. La maggior parte delle persone non ha onorato neppure la metà dei sogni che aveva e deve morire sapendo che è dipeso dalle scelte fatte o non fatte.
    E’ molto importante provare ad onorare almeno alcuni dei sogni lungo il percorso. Dal momento in cui perdi la salute è troppo tardi.
    La salute consente una libertà che pochissimi realizzano, fin quando non l’hanno più.

    2. Mi sarebbe piaciuto non lavorare così duramente
    Questo arriva da ogni paziente maschio che ho assistito. Hanno perso il tempo della crescita dei loro figli e la compagnia del partner. Anche le donne hanno questo dispiacere. Ma siccome la maggiorparte erano di vecchia generazione molte donne non erano state capofamiglia. Tutti gli uomini che ho assistito erano profondamente dispiaciuti di aver sprecato molto tempo della loro esistenza sul tapis roulant di una vita di lavoro.
    Semplificando lo stile di vita e prendendo decisioni consapevoli lungo il percorso è possibile non necessitre del reddito di cui si pensa di aver bisogno. E creando più spazio nella tua vita diventi più felice e più aperto a nuove opportunità, quelle più adatte al tuo nuovo stile di vita.

    3. Avrei voluto avere il coraggio di esprimere i miei sentimenti.
    Molte persone hanno represso i loro sentimenti per s restare in pace con gli altri. Come risultato hanno stabilito un’esistenza mediocre e non sono mai divenuti coloro che sarebbero potuti diventare. Molte malattie sviluppate sono in relazione all’amarezza ed al risentimento trattenuto.
    Non possiamo controllare le reazioni degli altri. Tuttavia, benchè le persone possano inizialmente reagire quando midifichi il tuo modo di essere parlando onestamente, alla fine si innalza la relazione ad un nuovo e salutare livello.
    Oppue termina il rapporto malsano nella tua vita. In ogni caso vinci.

    4. Vorrei essere rimasto in contatto con i miei amici
    Spesso non avrebbero voluto realmente realizzare il beneficio di riincontrare i vecchi amici fino alla settimana prima di morire e non è stato sempre possibile rintracciarli. Molti erano così pienmente coinvoltinelle loro vite da essersi lasciati scappare amicizie d’oro negli anni. Ci sono stati molti profondi dispiaceri di non aver dedicato all’amicizia lo sforzo necessario. A tutti mancano gli amici quando si muore.
    E’ comune per tutti coloro in uno stile di vita occupato trascurare le amicizie. Ma quando si deve affrontare la prossima dipartita tutti i dettagli fisici svaniscono. Soldi o stato sociale non hanno più importanza. Vogliono fare le cose in modo da beneficiare coloro che amano. Ma di solito sono troppo malati o stanchi per riuscire a gestire le cose. Alla fine tutto si riduce all’amore e alle relazioni. Questo è tutto quello che rimane alla fine.

    5. Avrei voluto essere più felice
    E’ un dispiacere sorprendentemente comune. Molti non capiscono fino alal fine che la felicità è una scelta. Erano rimasti bloccati in vecchi schemi o abitudini. Il cosiddetto confort di familiarità era straripato nelle loro emozioni così comne la loro vita fisica. La loro paura di cambiare li aveva portati a pensare per se stessi e per gli altri di essere contenti.
    Quando si è nel letto di morte ciò che gli altri pensano attraversa la mente. Che meraviglia lasciarsi andare dinuovo al sorriso molto prima che qeusto accada

    La vita è una scelta. E’ la TUA vita. Scegli coscientemente, scegli saggiamente, scegli onestamente. Scegli la felicità.

    • Shirley Tan on Sep 23, 2010 at 3:46 pm

      Wow, thank you so much, Angelo! Thank you for caring to take the time to translate for all Rinpoche’s Italian readers. This in itself already benefits many people.

  19. benji on Sep 22, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    Thank you very much Rinpoche, for sharing such a MEANINGFUL article. i should really keep it as a powerful REMINDER; when i am drunken with samsara’s intoxicants, this could serve as an effective means to revive me!

  20. patsy on Sep 22, 2010 at 6:46 pm

    “Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness”

    Given this opportunity we should not be stuck in old patterns and habits due to our strong imprints but to change and get out of it before it’s too late. Never let fear put us down with whatever we want to do in our lives.

  21. Sean Wang on Sep 22, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing that with us. I will keep on pursuing happiness because I do not want live a wasted life and die unhappy. That would be the worst thing that could ever happen. I must also have courage in life and that is what I will do. Once again, Thank you Rinpoche.

  22. Knut Eggers on Sep 22, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    This is HIGHLY intereting. Everyone in the world should read THESE principles and have it constantly hanging in their homes or even near their altar. Thank you very much for posting this,
    dear Tsem Tulku Rimpoche!

  23. Anila on Sep 22, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    What the author of this article have said and show us through the interview with his patients. This is what Rinpoche is trying very hard to change our mindstream and prepare us for the day. He cares for us so much and worries that if we do not have a good and happy and relax life before our death. According to Buddhism we can go to the lower realm. The last breath that we breath is very crucial before we die. One will be so lucky to be able to prepare oneself before they die. Preparation will have to come when you are healthy and strong. Mind will have to play a great part in this. If you want to die without any regrets you have to start and practice virtues and not vice long before you get sick or be incapable. This is what Rinpoche is also teaching us to do. But there are people who do not realise the importance of this that Rinpoche is trying to impart to us.

  24. Sharon Saw on Sep 22, 2010 at 11:38 am

    It’s so sad when people have regrets only when they are about to die and it’s too late and they can’t do anything about it. I find no. 1 and 5 particularly poignant. No. 1 because sometimes we don’t even know what our dreams are and we try to do the ‘right’ thing by what others think and we lose ourselves in the process. Although in order to lose ourselves, do we even know who we really are? Perhaps, there is no ‘I’ in it after all anyway, and since the whole point of Dharma is to focus out, maybe the point IS to lose ourselves to benefit others. Interesting.

    No. 5 is so true. Happiness is a choice – although someone told me happiness is overrated. Every single sentient being seeks happiness. No one consciously seeks sadness. However, it goes back to No.1 – are we who we portray ourselves to be? Are we real? Rinpoche always asks us this question – are you real? Will you change yourself to be the best that you can be? When we do our best, and when we are true to ourselves, we will automatically be happier. Work in progress.

    • Shirley Tan on Sep 23, 2010 at 3:47 pm

      What you wrote is so true, Sharon. I was just thinking about the same thing.

      Why do people always wait until it is too late? Why do they only realise when their time has ran out?

  25. Diana Pereyda on Sep 22, 2010 at 11:11 am

    yes this is very good for the young , i think they have a chance to really embrace this, and time and room to work it out. Before you can miss friends , you have to make some. they have to learn to make commitment and be loyal . then there will be someone there to the end!

  26. Sandy Clarke on Sep 22, 2010 at 7:56 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I find it so sad that people (myself included) spend their time trying to be who they THINK they should be according to others’ standards, or spend their time hiding their true nature for fear of not meeting the approval of others.
    We’re all so hung up on living life that projects an “image” to satisfy everyone else and the irony of this is that living in such a way – not being true to ourselves – seems to be to the detriment of ourselves and those around us.
    It’s such a shame that a lot of us need to wait until we’re lying in our death beds before we realise our full potential and what we could have been. Of course by then, it’s too late.
    If I may, I’d like to recommend that anyone who hasn’t seen Rinpoche’s teaching on the meditation on deat, watch it as soon as possible – it is such a profound and potent teaching and as a result of watching and actually doing the practice, I can say that it has such an effect on one’s outlook and really drives it home that we don’t have forever to to Dharma work, to be kind, compassionate, loving: one day, we won’t have tomorrow.

    The video is available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4j5RJfu5X0

    May I also humbly offer a recent article I had published on line, which I think ties in with this subject. Anyone who would like to read it can view it here: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/09/trying-to-own-time-sandy-clarke/

    Thank you, once again, dear Rinpoche, for sharing such a valuable post.

    Kindest regards,
    Sandy

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The Kechara Forest Retreat is a unique holistic retreat centre focused on the total wellness of body, mind and spirit. This is a place where families and individuals will find peace, nourishment and inspiration in a natural forest environment. At Kechara Forest Retreat, we are committed to give back to society through instilling the next generation with universal positive values such as kindness and compassion.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Aug 10. 2024 02:52 PM
    Venerable Ajahn Chah was a Thai Buddhist monk, an influential teacher of the Buddhadhamma and a founder of two major monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition. Been a man of great wisdom was respected and loved in his own country Thailand. He was also instrumental in establishing Theravada Buddhism in the West and a revered monk whose life and teachings continue to this day. He was undoubtedly one of the most revered Buddhist teachers in the modern era. His teachings were rooted in direct experience and presented in simple language. He was an exemplary teacher who inspired deep confidence and enthusiasm amongst his followers who came from around the world. Ajahn Chah remained bedridden until his death at the age of 73. Interesting biography of a great teacher.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/venerable-ajahn-chah-the-forest-monk.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Aug 10. 2024 02:50 PM
    DUKKAR (SITATAPATRA) or White Parasol is known for her powers to protect against sorcery, spirit harm, evil spells,malicious intents and so forth. She is white in colour because the principal means by which she accomplishes protection is the enlightened energy of pacification. She is a form of Tara and is well recognized throughout Tibet, India ,Nepal and the Himalayan region. Whoever practices her mantra will gain protection against supernatural danger and witchcraft.
    All thanks to the kindness of the monks from Gaden Monastery Kecharians from Puja team have conducted a Dukkar Puja and learned the various traditional pujas as well.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/dukkar-sitatapatra.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Aug 10. 2024 02:45 PM
    The possibility of extraterrestrial life has always fascinated humans and we’ve been searching for alien life for some time now.No extraterrestrial life has yet been conclusively detected. We always wondered if there is life beyond Earth in space. With all of the countless billions of stars and possible planets and moons in space, we do think that under the right conditions, life can exist elsewhere in space. However, there is no evidence for this. Extraterrestrial life has never been discovered, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. I do believe of their existence. Only a small fraction of our galaxy has been studied and the question of whether aliens exist is something scientists have been trying to understand, explore and figure out for a long time. Despite decades of peering at and listening to planets around other stars, scientist still don’t have a concrete answer to the question of whether we are alone in the universe. Scientists are have been using new methods to reveal that we’re not alone in the universe and that alien life must be out there.
    Reading this interesting blog will definitely opened our eyes as one day we could possible see them , rather than just listening their voice . Since in a few occasion they the aliens have made communication contact with human.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/ancient-aliens-the-return.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Aug 10. 2024 02:42 PM
    The Karmapa heads the 900 years old Karma Kagyu sect, popularly called the Black Hat sect of the Tibetan Buddhism. The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, is the spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, a Buddhist school in Tibet. The Karma Kagyu lineage is the most influential of the Tibetan Buddhist lineages outside Tibet studied and practiced all around the world. The teachings of the Kagyu lineage have been passed down for nearly a thousand years within Tibet. As one of Tibetan Buddhism’s four main lineages, the Kagyu School is especially known for its profound meditative practices, its tradition of strict retreat, and the countless awakened individuals it has produced. The teachings of the Kagyu lineage stretch back to ancient India, having a long history behind it.
    H E Lodreu Rabsel Rinpoche, a Karma Kagyu Lama, recently sent an open letter to HH Dalai Lama on behalf of the thousands or millions of Kagyu practitioners. This letter mentioned various points of aggressive pressure and assaults, threatening, and discrimination attributed to supporters of H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama. Finally one courage Lama speaking up how practitioners have been suffering all these while. He is the only high-ranking Tibetan Lama formally recognised both by Dalai Lama and the Chinese.
    Well it seem that other Tibetan religious groups also experiencing religious discrimination ,having many similarities to the Gelup lineage. Lodreu Rabsel Rinpoche has dedicated his life to the preservation of the Karma Kagyu lineage. Lodreu Rabsel Rinpoche highlighted the lack of religious freedom among the Tibetan people due to the persistent interference of their Tibetan leadership. Due to the Tibetan leadership the Karma Kagyu split so as in the Gelup lineage sufferings to the practitioners. In time to come hopefully it will resolve the disputes for the sake of Dharma.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/karma-kagyus-lodreu-rabsel-rinpoche-asks-the-dalai-lama-for-religious-freedom.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Aug 10. 2024 02:37 PM
    Everyone of us have a dream house. Some might go for bigger house while some might choose a simple house far away from city lives and so forth. Living in a green mountainous place doing practices, mantras, prostrations, offerings and reading the holy dharma was a dream of our Guru Tsem Rinpoche . That’s a great idea , what a beautiful place to live without much disturbance of traffics and activities . Kechara Forest Retreat is one special place one might go for. Having a house, quiet and green environment place is definitely everyone wish. One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. Green and clean, that’s everyone dream.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/i-belong-in-the-mountains.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Aug 3. 2024 01:23 PM
    We have to understand that we own nothing. Everything that surrounds us is temporary. Life is like a flowing river in which nothing stays not even our relationships, fame, riches, poverty, happiness, sorrow, disease, objects, people, troubles, problems, etc. We have to accept the true facts all things will change with time, nothing stays permanent. Let us make our future now, and let us make our time in this world meaningful doing what we have to do. Learning, practicing Dharma is a good choice to make before its too late. Do something useful for others in our life .We are all going to die, it’s just a matter of when no one knows. We can’t take along anything we have as we come into this world with nothing, we goes with nothing too.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing as a reminder for us all of the precious nature of life.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/we-own-nothing.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Aug 3. 2024 01:22 PM
    It’s wondrous . There is so much we don’t know about the workings of our beautiful planet. Imaging a world where we could better in farming as to nature. But making Kechara Forest Retreat a spiritual sanctuary for all is amazing as mother Nature brings a sense of calmness and brings a greater sense of appreciation for life. All thanks to our Guru Tsem Rinpoche and many faithful students goes all the way up to where its today. Pastor Chia, Ms Julia Tan and Ms Li Kheng were the few who have done a fantastic job increasing yields and providing more healthy food.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/some-go-all-the-way.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Aug 3. 2024 01:17 PM
    Thank you Li Kheng for highlighting the problems, sufferings under the unethical Dorje Shugden ban.
    Dorje Shugden is one of the important protector deities worshipped by many throughout the Tibetan Buddhism . And even many high Lamas since the time of the 5th Dalai Lama and in monasteries have had propitiated Dorje Shugden. Tibetan leadership has been exploiting their people all these years with the Dorje Shugden ban. Many families are torn apart by this ban instituted by the Tibetan Leadership.
    Living in Malaysia a multi-country is a privilege , we allowed to pray what we want , having religious freedom. But not for those Tibetans living in India, Nepal and so forth who propitiate Dorje Shugden. Current days many news has created increased exposure and awareness of the plight of Dorje Shugden practitioners in the world. And it is slowly going down to history , as many Tibetans are standing up and speaking up on the unfairness and discrimination to be heard.
    Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding…..quoted.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/guest-contributors/united-colors-of-spirituality.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Aug 3. 2024 01:13 PM
    We should respect all religions and just believe in peace, kindness and harmony. Everyone has the right to choose and practise a religion. We should never judge, mistreat or hurt others just because they practice a different religion than ours. The first way we can begin to respect different forms of spirituality is to learn about them. Promoting tolerance and understanding is an important part of our life. Respecting people of other faiths allows us to foster an environment of tolerance and understanding. It helps us recognize that there are diverse perspectives and beliefs in the world. Everyone has the right to choose and practise a religion. The deep frustration felt by the Tibetan people who lack religious freedom to practice how and what they want, is beginning to surface with more and more people speaking up against the behaviour of the Tibetan leadership. Dorje Shugden practitioners face restrictions on freedom of belief, speech, assembly, and cultural identity. Every aspect of Tibetan life is under siege but until recently they could speak out about what they are facing, the more is spoken out, the more others will be aware of the issue. Reading what H E Tsem Rinpoche had said why he had to keep silent about his Protector practice of Shugden until now. Its all about guru devotion and faith in his guru. Tsem Rinpoche had explained clearly the reasons behind it. Well hopefully more and more people understand after reading this blog. Having peaceful dialogue through communication and solve the controversy issue for the sake in the preservation of the Dharma, has to be achieved.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/i-can-speak-up-now.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Jul 28. 2024 03:37 PM
    Tibetan sky burial is a mysterious funeral practice that fascinates and sometimes intimidates people from a different cultural background. Tibetans see it as a last gift to the universe — a way to show the insignificance and the impermanence of our earthly lives. In reality sky burial, holds much greater significance. The practice demonstrates fundamental values and beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism such as reincarnation, impermanence, compassion, and non-attachment. Although it might seem brutal for some at first, yet this tradition demonstrates deep love and compassion towards all living beings and genuine concern about the earth. It’s the last act of merits and they consider them a spiritual practice that’s all about giving back to the world.
    Sky burials is a funeral practice are where human corpse is placed on a mountaintop to decompose to be eaten by scavenging animals such as carrion birds.
    Looking at those pictures though scary yet will remind us to train our mind and every single time in life is important spent it wisely. Nothing stays forever, its better to accept it and prepare our next life as what Tsem Rinpoche had advised us to meditate on death.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/sky-burial-of-tibet-warning-viewer-discretion-is-advised.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Jul 28. 2024 03:36 PM
    The historic first Kalachakra initiation by the young Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu held publicly in Tibet,China. Awesome over hundred thousand attended the self-initiation of the Kalachakra deity and teachings. Among them thousand monks and nuns and hundred incarnated lamas and teachers in attendance were HE the 20th Denma Gonsa Rinpoche, HE Nyitrul Rinpoche, Venerable Lama Jampa Ngodrub Rinpoche and many other High Lamas. On the first day auspicious sign appeared with shower of rain. With over thousands of people attended this initiation , it proven that the influence of the young Panchen Lama is growing and will continue to grow even more and stronger. This also proves that he is indeed the unmistaken incarnation. This definitely have a positive impact on the acceptance of Dorje Shugden’s practice. Historically, one of the main Protectors of the Panchen Lamas is Dorje Shugden and he is also the Protector of Tashi Lhunpo, the monastic seat of the Panchen Lamas.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/historic-first-kalachakra-initiation-by-the-11th-panchen-lama.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Jul 28. 2024 03:35 PM
    Revisit this post again and fortunate given the opportunity to attend the initiation recently with my Dharma brothers and sisters. About thousands of people took the initiation of Avalokiteshvara, or in Tibetan Chenrezig Ngesung Kundrol recently at Kechara Forest Retreat. We are indeed very fortunate to receive the blessing from Venerable Chojila .The very first initiation of Chenrezig Ngesung Kundrol been held here. Its such an auspicious powerful event attended by many people from around Malaysia and overseas.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/chenrezig-ngesung-kundrol.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Jul 28. 2024 03:34 PM
    More than 350 years, highly attained Lamas have relied on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden to clear obstacles and create conducive conditions for their spiritual path. Buddhist masters from the major schools of Tibetan Buddhism as such Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug . Over a period of time, the practice entered into Mongolian culture, since than Mongolia had adopted Tibetan Buddhism many hundreds of years ago. Mongolia has a long history and connection with Dorje Shugden. Even the State Oracle of Mongolia, Choijin Lama Luvsankhaidav, regarded highly of Dorje Shugden and had a special thangka commissioned for worship. Lama Luvsankhaidav even took trance of Dorje Shugden painted the importance the Mongolian people once placed on the protector.
    Interesting read,
    thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/mongolian-state-oracle-paints-dorje-shugden
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Jul 28. 2024 03:33 PM
    The historic Choijin Lama Temple located in the center of Ulaanbaatar Mongolia. The Choijin Lama Temple is an architectural masterpiece of the 19th and 20th centuries at the order of the spiritual leader of Mongolian Buddhism the eighth Javzandamba Khutagt. The complex was dedicated to his younger brother, the sitting Choijin Lama, who had served as the official state oracle of Mongolia until his death. The historic temple of the Choijin Lama is an important example of Chinese-style religious architecture where the Choijin Lama would go into a trance. This temple been one of Mongolian Buddhism’s surviving links with the past with unique collection of copper and brass sculptures, scroll paintings, diverse artworks, masks engravings, and instruments used for religious ceremonies. This temple is considered one of the most beautiful temple in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia and is now a museum preserving the elaborately decorated interiors and containing a rich collection of other Mongolian Buddhist sculpture and painting.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Choong for this interesting write up

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/choijin-lama-the-state-oracle-of-mongolia.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jul 16. 2024 11:02 AM
    That’s wonderful now we have H E Tsem Rinpoche’s short biography in Mongolian. More and more readers got to know of our Guru and Dorje Shugden. May Rinpoche’s teaching spread and reach out to those Monglians.
    Thank you Rinpoche and writers team for this wonderful sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsem-rinpoches-short-biography-mongolian.html

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According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn\'t this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
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According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn't this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden\'s blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
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108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
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Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
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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One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
It\'s very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it\'s very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
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It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
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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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.
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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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
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)
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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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
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
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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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
Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni
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The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni
Sacred Vajra Yogini
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Sacred Vajra Yogini
Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
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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
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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
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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
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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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.
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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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Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
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.
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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
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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.
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Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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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.
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29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
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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
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Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Vietnam 240,224
Thailand 224,920
Taiwan 213,952
Italy 183,123
Spain 166,817
Netherlands 164,804
Mongolia 151,723
South Africa 142,244
Portugal 140,869
Türkiye 135,807
Sri Lanka 133,698
Japan 125,972
United Arab Emirates 123,826
Hong Kong 123,101
Russia 119,085
China 112,361
Romania 107,910
Mexico 101,703
New Zealand 96,262
Switzerland 93,485
Myanmar (Burma) 91,001
Pakistan 83,626
Sweden 81,761
South Korea 78,654
Cambodia 71,697
Poland 4,397
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