Lam Rim Pujas finished in Kechara!!!
Nice sms from Elaine forwarded to me:
We finished the Lamrim readings at 8.30pm followed by Vajrasattvas and dedication. After we finished, ppl were still trickling in. With a will, anything’s possible ie we actually can! Thanks to Alex and all who came and pushed thro to the end, well done, it’s over but the benefits don’t end here!
Rgds, Elaine
Well done everyone!!!
Tsem Rinpoche
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When we did the Lamrim Pujas in KH1. It is also to create the cause for many good things to happen. What I understand the Lamrim Book is like the Bible in the Christian church where all teachings are in the Bible. And in the Lamrim it contains everything too. From blessings, wisdom, protection etc. It was good we had organised the Lamrim Puja with a participation of many members and friends to do the Lamrim puja collectively. The spectacular grand opening and renovation of KH new Gompa within three months was very fast. And also the approval of the land for the building of Menara Kechara which will not take long for us to accomplish. This is all partly due to the merits generated from the Lamrim Puja.
It is for many reasons that Rinpoche asks his students and members to read the Lamrim as a Puja. The purpose is not only for ourselves personally. Rinpoche have the foresight and can see the benefits that will come and happen in Kechara in the future. Rinpoche will not ask his students to do things for no reason. The Lamrim helps to educate us in the Dharma so that it can be applied for the transformation of ourselves and to harmonious among the members and students of Rinpoche. If there is no harmony among the members and students, it will create obstacles for the growth of Kechara. I am glad we did the Lamrim Puja or Retreat and that is cause for clearing any obstacles for our new Gompa to exist today.
I totally rejoice in this Lamrim Recitation retreat, as it would bring a huge amount of benefits to its participants. For one, the chapters that the participants recite will be understood more by the participants. Perhaps this is the blessing from Rinpoche as Rinpoche has asked us to do this retreat which otherwise will not be done on our own.
Group retreats are especially important and fun as they help to foster bonds in the Sangha. It is also through the group retreat that i sort of connected to everyone again because once more there is something in common with each other and that everyone is working towards the same direction. It’s basically helping each other out! Thats why i love doing them so much!
Dear Elaine
Thank your for sending this lovely group picture to Rinpoche. Everyone sure looks happy!Thanks for the committee who organised this retreat for us to fulfill Rinpoche’s instruction and advise. We are very fortunate here in Kechara to have direct teachings and instructions from Rinpoche, retreats to engage in and on top of that, what I find very important is that we are given explanation and teachings so we understand and not just engage blindly in activities. I’ve heard many people commented that this is why they are in kechara. I’m not surprised because modern, intelligent people wants to understand and they should.
And this is possible due to the kindness of H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche.