Bagaimana Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen Merubah Hidup Saya (Bahasa Indonesia)

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Geshe-la dan saya. Foto ini diambil setelah saya menjadi seorang biksu. Terima kasih Geshe-la karena mengayomi seorang anak laki-laki berusia 16 tahun yang ketakutan dan kesepian dan menunjukkan banyak cinta dan peduli kepadanya.

Dalam hidup, saya sangat beruntung dapat duduk di kaki guru-guru agung dan menerima ajaran dari mereka. Dari 16 guru, saya menghabiskan waktu paling banyak, baik secara pribadi maupun formal, bersama Guru kedua saya, Yang Mulia Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen. Dan bila dipikir, saya bertemu dengan Geshe-la karena kebetulan … sekarang ketika mengenangnya, semua seperti mimpi.

Seperti guru saya yang lain, kebaikan Geshe-la kepada saya tak terhingga banyaknya. Melalui Geshe-la, saya bertemu dengan Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, Guru utama saya. Geshe-la juga memperkenalkan saya pada Dorje Shugden. Saya menerima banyak ajaran, penjelasan dan kelas ritual seperti kelas Lamrim setiap hari minggu selama delapan tahun dari Geshe-la. Beliau juga memberikan saya tempat tinggal dan atap di atas kepala saya selama delapan tahun. Tanpa Geshe-la, saya tidak punya rumah. Geshe-la juga mengajarkan bagaimana masak makan siang dalam waktu lima menit saja (saya tidak pernah mendengar tentang mie instan sebelumnya). Geshe-la juga lah yang menasihati saya untuk menelpon ibu angkat saya dan mencoba berdamai dengannya. Jadi saya menerima banyak sekali dari Geshe-la.

Seperti yang telah disebutkan sebelumnya, saya bertemu dengan Geshe-la secara kebetulan. Setelah saya melarikan diri dari New Jersey ke Los Angeles, keadaan saya lebih tenang dan saya mulai mencari tempat untuk melakukan praktik saya. Berdoa di hadapan altar dan pergi ke wihara adalah sesuatu yang saya rindukan selama berminggu-minggu dan saya berusaha mencari tempat seperti ini. Jadi saya melihat buku telepon – waktu itu belum ada Internet, jadi kita mencari orang di buku telepon – dan saya menemukan tempat bernama Dharmadhatu. Setelah mencatat alamatnya, saya naik bis ke seberang kota dan tiba di depan pintu mereka.

Dharmadhatu menempati sebuah rumah toko yang menghadap ke jalan besar. Saya tidak yakin bila lantai dasar juga ditempati mereka, tetapi yang pasti mereka menempati lantai atas. Jadi saya pergi ke pintu utama di lantai bawah yang diamankan dengan kisi-kisi besi dan menatap tangga. Di atas tangga, ada sebuah tirai pintu bergaya Tibet, menutupi pintu yang terbuka. Angin sepoi sepoi mengepakan tirai tersebut dengan ringannya. Saya memencet bel, dan menggoncang kisi-kisi besi tersebut dan memanggil, “Halo! Halo! Apakah ada orang di sana?”

Bangunan yang ditempati College of Oriental Studies dimana saya bertemu dengan Dr. Leo Pruden yang membawa saya untuk bertemu dengan Geshe-la.

Saya bisa mendengar suara-suara dari lantai atas dan ada cahaya lampu yang terlihat, tetapi tidak ada orang yang datang membuka pintu masuk walaupun saya membunyikan bel dan mengetuk pintu untuk waktu yang lama. Aneh rasanya. Mungkin mereka sibuk, sedang meeting atau melakukan hal lainnya. Jadi setelah beberapa waktu, saya pikir, “Ok, mereka tidak akan membuka pintu” jadi saya kembali mencari tempat lain di buku telepon. Kemudian saya menemukan “College of Oriental Studies”. Dalam pikiran saya yang tidak berpengalaman, kata ‘oriental’ menandakan mereka punya altar di sana.

Jadi saya pergi ke universitas tersebut dan bertemu dengan seorang pria yang baik hati bernama Dr. Leo Pruden. Sayang sekali sekarang beliau telah meninggal. Dr. Pruden berkata pada saya,

“Kami tidak punya altar di sini karena ini adalah sebuah universitas. Tetapi saya mengenal baik seorang guru dari Tibet. Saya bisa memperkenalkanmu kepadanya bila kamu mau, dan beliau bisa membantumu. Kamu mau?”

Saya senang sekali karena akhirnya, “Saya akan punya tempat untuk berdoa!” Jadi saya segera menerima tawaran Dr. Pruden. Ia mengantarkan saya ke sebuah rumah di St. Andrew’s Place dengan mobilnya. Ternyata rumah ini sebetulnya adalah sebuah wihara bernama Thubten Dhargye Ling (TDL).

Lokasi pertama Thubten Dhargye Ling, dimana saya tinggal bersama Geshe-la selama beberapa tahun sebelum wihara ini pindah ke lokasi berikutnya di La Cienega. Di sinilah saya bertemu dengan Kyabje Zong Rinpoche.

Dr. Pruden membawa saya ke dalam dan ketika saya masuk, saya sangat terkesima. Geshe-la berada di ruang tamu yang dirubah menjadi aula mengajar dan berdoa. Beliau duduk dalam posisi meditasi di bawah rupang Lama Tsongkhapa. Beliau sedang bermeditasi dan berlatih. Ada cahaya matahari yang masuk melalui jendela dan di sekitar beliau banyak thangka dan rupang Buddha. Geshe-la seperti mengeluarkan cahaya keemasan, dan saya pikir, “WOW!” Saya tidak bisa menemukan kata-kata yang tepat untuk menggambarkan beliau. Geshe-la terlihat sangat indah, seperti bayangan saya tentang guru agung dari Tibet.

Dr. Leo Pruden (kanan) bersama dengan Yang Mulia Dr. Thich Thien An mendirikan College of Oriental Studies. Dr. Pruden memperkenalkan saya kepada Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen yang kemudian merubah hidup saya.

Saya segera bersujud tiga kali, dan kemudian Dr. Pruden memperkenalkan saya pada Geshe-la, “Maaf karena mengganggumu Geshe-la. Saya tidak seharusnya datang hari ini, tetapi saya membawa tamu. Anak muda ini mencari tempat untuk berdoa dan beliau datang ke universitas kami. Kami tidak punya altar di sana, jadi saya berpikir untuk membawa dia kepada anda.

Kemudian, Dr. Pruden berkata pada saya, “Ok, saya rasa tempat inilah yang kamu cari. Saya pergi sekarang.” Saya sangat berterima kasih pada Dr. Pruden dan menghargai kebaikannya. Saat itu, saya baru berusia 16-17 tahun, masih sangat muda. Geshe-la menyambut saya dan bertanya siapa saya. Saya memperkenalkan diri sebagai murid dari Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin di Howell, New Jersey dan menjelaskan apa yang terjadi dengan keluarga saya dan mengapa saya berada di Los Angeles. Geshe-la menjawab, “Oh, saya kenal Geshe Lobsang Tharchin. Beliau adalah guru yang sangat hebat.” Saya sangat senang mendengar hal ini, ada orang lain yang memuji Guru saya dan hal ini menunjukkan kualitas Geshe-la sendiri, yang tidak memiliki ego dan iri hati. Beliau menghormati guru lain. Memang begitu seharusnya.

Setelah berbincang beberapa saat, Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen berkata, “Ok, saya sangat sibuk sekarang jadi tidak bisa berbicara banyak. Tetapi kamu datang pada hari yang baik, kita akan melakukan tsok malam ini.”Saya sangat gembira mendengar hal ini karena sejak saya meninggalkan New Jersey, saya mencari tempat untuk melakukan praktik saya. Saya memiliki komitment pada Kensur Rinpoche ketika saya menerima inisiasi tantra tingkat tinggi dari beliau, dan saya tidak pernah dan tidak bermaksud melanggarnya. Bahkan, saya telah menjaga komitmen ini setiap hari sejak saya menerima inisiasi dari Kensur Rinpoche sekitar 40 tahun yang lalu.

Sejak menerima inisiasi tantra tingkat tinggi dari Kensur Rinpoche di New Jersey, saya tidak pernah melanggar komitmen saya. Jadi setelah tiba di Los Angeles, saya mencari tempat untuk melakukan persembahan tsok dua kali sebulan. Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen memperbolehkan saya melakukannya di TDL.

Jadi, saya segera bertanya pada Geshe-la apakah saya boleh bergabung bersama mereka malam itu, bukan sebagai murid beliau, tetapi apakah saya boleh datang dan melakukan tsok. Geshe-la melihat saya dan bertanya, “Kamu tahu bagaimana melakukan tsok?” Saya menjawab “ya,” dan menjelaskan inisiasi yang telah saya terima dari Kensur Rinpoche. Geshe-la berpikir selama sedetik dan berkata, “Ok, kamu boleh datang. Datang malam ini pukul 7.”

Saya tidak mau terlambat, jadi saya segera pulang dan mengambil semua peralatan tsok. Waktu masih menunjukan pukul 3-4 sore dan Geshe-la bilang saya bisa kembali pukul 7 malam, jadi masih ada beberapa jam. Karena tidak punya banyak uang, saya menghabiskan waktu beberapa jam keliling kota. Ketika pukul 7 malam tiba, saya kembali ke wihara dan ketika saya masuk, tempatnya ramai. Ada sekitar 30-40 orang di sana, dan suasananya benar-benar ramai. Ini adalah tempat yang saya cari. Kami melakukan tsok Lama Chopa malam itu. Saya kemudian mendengar banyak orang yang bertanya, “Siapakah anak laki-laki aneh ini? Bagaimana dia belajar mempersembahkan tsok dengan baik?”

Altar saya di TDL. Saya sangat bahagia tinggal di sana bersama Guru saya, Geshe-la dan sangat bersyukur bisa punya altar sendiri. Di New Jersey, saya tidak boleh punya altar sendiri.

Malam itu, saya bertemu dengan semua murid Dharma di TDL. Singkat cerita, salah satu anggota komite sangat menyukai saya dan memutuskan untuk menurunkan sewa kamar kosong yang ada di wihara tersebut untuk saya. Pada saat itu, saya tinggal di rumah Bob, sepupu saya. Bob jauh lebih tua dari saya dan sudah menikah. Dia punya hidup dan urusan sendiri. Jadi Bob sangat baik karena memberikan tempat bagi saya di rumahnya. Tetapi Bob ingin saya hidup mandiri. Saya sendiri selalu ingin tinggal di wihara. Jadi ketika tawaran untuk tinggal di TDL datang, saya segera menerimanya. Saya berhasil mendapatkan pekerjaan di Fotomat dan menyewa kamar di wihara seharga USD 150 per bulannya. Jumlah tersebut sangat besar bagi saya pada saat itu.

Ketika saya memberitahu Bob mengenai rencana pindah ke wihara, ia tidak terkejut. Dia tidak keberatan saya pindah. Tetapi dia menganjurkan saya untuk mencoba hal lain sebelum pindah ke wihara. Pada saat itu, Bob masih berkomunikasi dengan orang tua saya di New Jersey, dan mereka tidak senang mendengar rencana saya pindah ke wihara. Mereka tidak ingin saya mendalami Dharma dan menjadi biksu. Saya rasa mereka berpikir bila saya menderita di Los Angeles dan menemukan banyak kesulitan, saya akan kembali ke New Jersey. Istri Bob, Pauline, adalah seorang wanita Asia yang berasal dari Hong Kong. Ketika saya tinggal di rumah Bob, Pauline memperlakukan saya dengan baik dan memberi banyak nasihat mengenai bagaimana menjalani hidup dan menjadi orang baik. Pauline berlaku seperti kakak yang selalu saya inginkan. Pauline khawatir tentang saya, dan kadang ia memarahi dan menasihati saya. Ia memperlakukan saya seperti kerabatnya. Ketika saya memutuskan pindah dari rumah mereka, Pauline sangat khawatir dan berbicara pada saya. Dia ingin memastikan bahwa pindah ke wihara memang keinginan saya. Saya tidak pernah melupakan kebaikan Pauline ketika saya tidak punya siapa-siapa.

Jadi saya pindah ke wihara, dan mengakhiri semua rencana orang tua saya. Bagi mereka saya selangkah lebih dekat untuk menjadi biksu. Saya mengemas barang-barang saya dalam dua tas – saya tidak punya banyak barang – dan pindah ke wihara. Bagi saya ini adalah mimpi yang menjadi kenyataan, untuk tinggal bersama guru saya di wihara, di biara – apapun namanya. Kami memiliki ruang doa sendiri di dalam, sebuah gompa dengan thangka dan patung-patung. Biasanya, kecuali ada acara puja, sesi mengajar dan lainnya, hanya ada saya dan Geshe-la di wihara karena hanya kami berdua yang tinggal penuh waktu di sana.

Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin, guru pertama saya di New Jersey yang mengijinkan saya untuk tinggal di TDL dan belajar bersama Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen.

Akhirnya, saya memohon Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen untuk menerima saya sebagai muridnya secara formal dan memperbolehkan saya untuk belajar di bawah bimbingannya. Tetapi, sesuai dengan Bait-Bait Pengabdian Pada Guru, saya harus meminta ijin guru pertama saya dulu. Jadi saya menelpon Kensur Rinpoche di New Jersey. Bila Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin-la tidak mengijinkan, saya akan pergi. Kita memerlukan berkat dari guru kita untuk melakukan hal-hal spiritual. Bila keadaan tidak memungkinkan bagi kita untuk belajar dari guru kita, kita memerlukan ijin dari beliau untuk belajar dari guru lain. Bila tidak, kita tidak akan bisa mendapatkan pencapaian atau kesadaran yang lebih tinggi. Hubungan spiritual yang baik (samaya) antara guru dan murid sangatlah penting untuk mendapatkan pencapaian dan pandangan yang lebih tinggi, khususnya dalam bentuk meditasi. Memiliki samaya negatif dengan sang guru bukan hanya menghambat pertumbuhan spiritual kita pada umumnya, tetapi setiap hari samaya ini terlanggar, karma negatif yang sangat berat terakumulasi yang suatu hari akan terbuka dan membawa banyak kesulitan. Kesulitan bagi tubuh dan pikiran. Hal ini dijelaskan oleh Vajradhara dan banyak guru-guru India lainnya.

Pertama-tama, saya minta maaf kepada Kensur Rinpoche karena melarikan diri. Saya memberitahu Kensur Rinpoche apa yang terjadi, dimana saya berada dan apa yang saya lakukan. Saya juga berkata bahwa saya tidak pernah ingin meninggalkan beliau tetapi situasi di rumah dan hubungan saya dengan orang tua benar-benar sangat sulit. Jadi saya merasa tidak punya pilihan. Selain itu, orang tua saya juga menyebarkan gosip-gosip yang tidak mengenakan mengenai Kensur Rinpoche, dan saya tidak ingin mereka menyakiti guru saya dengan cara tersebut. Orang tua saya ingin Kensur Rinpoche dideportasi. Saya minta maaf kepada Kensur Rinpoche atas fitnah yang disebarkan oleh orang tua saya. Kensur Rinpoche mendengarkan dengan seksama dan berkata tidak apa. Beliau senang saya berada di tempat yang aman, dan beliau mengerti karena pada kenyataannya, beliau mengetahui bagaimana saya diperlakukan di rumah.

Orang tua angkat saya akan menuduh Kensur Rinpoche memecah belah keluarga karena memperbolehkan saya untuk menghadiri sesi ajarannya. Atas dasar ini, mereka melaporkan beliau agar pemerintah membatalkan visa beliau dan mendeportasinya. Saya tidak bisa membiarkan hal ini terjadi, jadi saya pergi dari rumah. Saya tidak bisa melepaskan praktik Dharma, dan saya juga tidak ingin menjadi sebab orang tua saya menyebabkan kesulitan bagi guru agung seperti beliau. Saya sedih meninggalkan rumah, sahabat dan beberapa kerabat yang saya sayangi. Saya juga harus mencari tumpangan kendaraan pada usia 15 tahun untuk menyeberangi Amerika dari New Jersey ke California. Saya pikir lebih baik saya mati mencari tumpangan daripada tidak bisa melakukan praktik dan belajar Dharma pada saat itu.

Saya menjelaskan pada Kensur Rinpoche bahwa saya tidak bisa kembali ke New Jersey dalam waktu dekat, tetapi saya ingin terus belajar Dharma. Kemudian saya mohon ijin untuk menjadi murid Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen. Inilah yang dikatakan Kensur Rinpoche pada saya,

“Kamu benar-benar beruntung bertemu dengan Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen yang setara dengan saya. Pengetahuannya sangatlah luar biasa. Kamu harus memperlakukannya seperti kamu memperlakukan saya.”

Saya menutup telepon dan bersujud di hadapan telepon yang saya gunakan untuk berbicara dengan kensur Rinpoche. Saya benar-benar lega. Kensur Rinpoche tidak hanya memberikan ijin bagi saya untuk belajar dengan Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, tetapi cara beliau memberikan ijin benar-benar membuat keyakinan saya pada dirinya menjadi lebih kuat (bila hal ini mungkin!). Kensur Rinpoche tidak memiliki ego ketika saya minta ijin untuk belajar dari guru lain karena situasi yang mengharuskan hal ini. Bila Kensur Rinpoche berkata atau ragu, saya akan segera meninggalkan TDL karena Guru pertama saya tidak memberikan ijin bagi saya untuk tinggal. Saya harus mematuhi guru saya. Beberapa tahun setelahnya, saya akan mengunjungi guru pertama saya di New Jersey beberapa kali. Saya menjaga hubungan saya dengan beliau sebagai sesuatu yang sakral dan berprioritas tinggi. Saya tidak pernah melupakan kebaikannya. Setelah saya pindah ke India, saya juga mengunjungi beliau di Biara Sera tempat beliau berasal. Waktu itu saya tinggal di Biara Gaden, dan saya naik bis selama 16 jam ke Biara Sera untuk mengunjunginya ketika beliau berada di sana.

Tetapi satu-satunya hal yang dipikirkan Kensur Rinpoche adalah saya bisa menerima pendidikan dan praktik Dharma dari guru yang berkualifikasi. Selain itu, Kensur Rinpoche memuji Geshe-la, sesuatu hal yang tidak perlu dilakukannya. Karenanya, keyakinan saya terhadap Geshe-la bertambah dan saya tidak ragu karena guru pertama saya menyuruh saya untuk memperlakukan Geshe-la seperti dirinya. Mulai hari itu, saya tidak pernah meragukan Geshe-la sekalipun karena Guru pertama saya telah memberikan berkatnya. Saya membayangkan kedua guru saya sebagai sati dengan sang Buddha dan menghormati mereka berdua.

Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, Guru kedua saya dan pembimbing spiritual di Thubten Dhargye Ling (TDL) di Los Angeles, Amerika Serikat.

Saya segera melaporkan apa yang dikatakan Kensur Rinpoche kepada Geshe-la, termasuk pujian Kensur Rinpoche. Tetapi Geshe-la hanya berkata, “Ok, pergi dan buatkan saya secangkir teh.” Geshe-la suka minum teh India, jadi saya membuatnya berkali-kali setiap hari ketika saya tinggal bersama beliau. Kadang-kadang sampai delapan cangkir sehari. Tetapi ketika saya melaporkan apa yang dikatakan Kensur Rinpoche, beliau tidak bereaksi selain minta secangkir teh. Tidak ada “ceritakan lebih banyak” atau “apa lagi yang dikatakannya”. Keyakinan saya pada beliau berlipat ganda ribuan kali dan saya pikir saya benar-benar telah bertemu dengan guru agung, seseorang yang tidak tertarik dengan Delapan Dharma duniawi. Saya sangat beruntung bisa menjadi murid seorang guru dengan kualitas seperti ini. Wow!

Jadi seperti yang kalian ketahui, alasan saya melarikan diri dari New Jersey adalah karena orang tua angkat saya berusaha keras untuk mencegah saya belajar Dharma. Selama bertahun-tahun tinggal bersama mereka, saya sering dipukul dan dihukum. Hal ini benar-benar menyakitkan secara emosi dan fisik. Setelah keadaan saya lebih tenang, Geshe-la menyuruh saya menelpon ibu di New Jersey dan minta maaf atas segala sakit hati yang saya sebabkan karena melarikan diri. Berusaha membantah nasihat ini, saya berkata pada Geshe-la, “Minta maaf sama dia? Tetapi ibu yang menyiksa dan memukul saya! Saya yang dipukuli, saya yang dibentak, saya yang ditampar, disakiti selama bertahun-tahun!” Saya tidak mencoba berlaku kasar atau tidak hormat pada Geshe-la, tetapi saya tidak mengerti mengapa saya harus minta maaf pada ibu. Dana, ibu angkat saya, memiliki hati yang baik, hangat dan murah hati. Saya sangat mencintai dan merindukan beliau sampai sekarang. Tetapi ibu menderita schizophrenia dan baru ketahuan bertahun-tahun kemudian. Ketika saya masih tinggal di rumah, ibu sering mengalami gangguan emosi karena ayah selalu berselingkuh. Ibu tidak punya tempat untuk melampiaskan sakit hatinya, jadi saya menjadi terkena getahnya. Suasana di rumah sangat tegang, dan saya selalu merasa berada di ujung pisau. Kesalahan sekecil apapun bisa membuat ibu memukuli saya sampai biru lebam. Setelah pulang sekolah, sering saya menemukan piring-piring pecah dan rumah dalam keadaan seperti kapal pecah karena ibu baru menemukan bahwa ayah berselingkuh lagi.

Saya diberitahu para biksu bahwa ketika masih tinggal di biara, mereka semua memanggil Geshe-la “Geshe Ok” karena setiap kali beliau diminta melakukan sesuatu, Geshe-la selalu tersenyum dan menjawab, “Ok!” Geshe-la sangat mencintai dan mendukung Biara Gaden.

Yang membuat keadaan lebih parah, ibu tidak ingin saya menjadi biksu. Ayah dan ibu ingin saya pergi ke universitas, mendapatkan pekerjaan, menikah dan punya anak. Mereka melakukan banyak hal untuk menghentikan upaya saya untuk belajar dan membaca buku Dharma, pergi ke wihara dan berdoa di New Jersey. Tetapi saat itu, saya tidak tahu ibu menderita schizophrenia atau sejenisnya; yang saya tahu adalah ia memukuli saya.

Jadi ketika Geshe-la meminta saya untuk menelpon ibu dan minta maaf, bisa dibayangkan betapa terkejutnya saya. Geshe-la tetap bersikeras agar saya menelpon ibu dan ketika saya menanyakan alasannya, beliau berkata,

“Karena kamu tidak boleh hanya melihat hal-hal negatif yang dilakukan ibumu – kamu juga harus melihat hal-hal positifnya. Kamu di sini sekarang. Seseorang telah memberimu makan. Seseorang telah memberimu rumah. Kamu ada di sini belajar Dharma hari ini karena kebaikan ibumu. Kamu harus menelponnya dan minta maaf atas hal-hal yang telah kamu katakan padanya dan hal-hal yang kamu pikirkan mengenai dia.”

Saya bertanya pada Geshe-la, “Bagaimana bila ibu menutup telepon?” Geshe-la berkata, “Tidak apa. Setidaknya kamu mencoba. Jadi ketika kamu melakukan sadhanamu, doanya berasal dari hati dan tulus.” Tulus ketika saya melakukan sadhana, doa dan praktik. Dari sisi diri, saya telah berdamai dengan seseorang yang berkonflik dengan saya dan saya telah melepaskan kemarahan saya. Hal ini terlepas dari apakah mereka juga meninggalkan sakit hati mereka. Saya telah menanggalkan rasa marah ini untuk berkembang secara spiritual. Karena saya bukanlah tipe orang yang tidak mematuhi Guru saya, saya menelpon ibu. Saya minta maaf karena melarikan diri, dan sesuai prediksi, dia segera menutup telepon.

Saya pergi untuk melaporkan apa yang terjadi kepada Geshe-la. Kejadian tersebut sangatlah menguras emosi dan sulit bagi saya. Tadinya saya pikir Geshe-la akan berkata “bagus” atau menghibur saya, atau memuji karena saya mematuhi instruksinya, tetapi Geshe-la hanya berkata, “Ok, sekarang buatkan saya secangkir teh.” Saya tercengang sekejap dan pergi membuatkan teh untuk Geshe-la. Bertahun-tahun kemudian, saya menyadari bahwa bila Geshe-la tidak menyuruh saya menelpon ibu, ada kemungkinan saya akan menyimpan sakit hati untuk waktu yang lama. Walaupun kemarahan saya terhadap ibu wajar karena cara dia memperlakukan saya, Geshe-la mengajarkan bagaimana melepaskan dan memutuskan karma negatif agar saya tidak menyakiti ibu lagi di masa depan. Dan juga agar saya tidak tenggelam dalam rasa sakit, saya harus melepaskan hal ini. Ini adalah nasihat terbaik untuk trauma emosional. Apakah lawan bicaramu melepaskan, mengaku salah atau tidak bukan masalah. Hal ini bukan tentang mereka. Kadang-kadang, orang tersebut telah meninggal, dan kita tidak berkesempatan untuk mendengar maaf dari mereka, tetapi kita harus tetap menyembuhkan diri. Semua ini adalah untuk kesembuhan dan pertumbuhan kita. Jadi ketika kita melepaskan, kita sembuh dan berkembang. Geshe-la, dalam kebijaksanaannya yang tak terbatas, menginstruksikan saya untuk melakukan hal ini, dan saya mematuhinya. Saya tidak usah pergi ke konseling mahal di Amerika untuk mengatasi rasa sakit dan derita dalam diri. Ajaran Buddha sangat cocok untuk keadaan seperti ini, diantara yang lain.

Gesha-la berkata pada saya, “Walaupun kamu tidak berbuat apa-apa sekarang, tetapi pasti kamu sudah berbuat sesuatu di kehidupan sebelumnya untuk mengalami hal ini. Apakah kamu mau menerima karmamu atau tidak.” Beliau mengajar saya untuk tidak memilih-milih ajaran Buddha. Memilih yang mudah dan mengabaikan yang sulit tapi perlu dipraktikkan. “Bila kamu ingin mempraktikkan Dharma; bila kamu ingin mendapatkan pencapaian dan bila kamu ingin maju, kamu harus menerima bahwa ini adalah karmamu. Kamu harus melepaskannya.” Bagi Geshe-la, Delapan Bait Transformasi Pikiran bukanlah sekedar sebuah doa, tetapi sesuatu yang hidup dan harus diterapkan.

Geshe dan Guru Kadampa Yang Mulia Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen

Selama delapan tahun, saya tinggal bersama Geshe-la, saya memiliki hak istimewa, kehormatan dan pahala untuk memasak, membersihkan dan melayani guru Kadampa yang agung ini. Sekali lagi, kebanyakan hanya ada kami berdua di wihara karena hanya kami yang tinggal di sana penuh waktu, dan beberapa orang lainnya pergi kerja. Anggota yang lain tinggal dan bekerja di luar, dan datang ke wihara untuk acara-acara, puja-puja dan sesi-sesi ajaran saja. Saya sendiri bekerja di tempat-tempat seperti Fotomat atau kantor properti Fred Sands dan John Douglas. Kemudian saya kembali untuk masak makan malam, dan kadang-kadang makan siang, untuk Geshe-la. Saya tinggal di lantai bawah, dan Geshe-la tinggal di lantai atas. Setiap hari, saya memiliki kesempatan mengumpulkan pahala dengan membersihkan kamar Geshe-la, membuat teh sampai delapan kali sehari – Geshe-la sangat menyukai teh – mencuci pakaiannya, membersihkan aula meditasi (gompa), berbelanja dan pada dasarnya memelihara rumahnya. Kadang-kadang Geshe-la pergi keluar, dan saya mendapatkan kehormatan untuk menemaninya dan membawa barang-barangnya.

Geshe-la juga yang mengajarkan saya membuat torma. Beliau menunjukan bahan-bahan yang digunakan, bentuk torma yang harus dibuat dan saya menghafalnya. Geshe-la hanya menunjukkan pada saya sekali dan setelahnya, saya bertanggung jawab untuk membuat semua torma yang diperlukan untuk puja, termasuk untuk kangsol Dorje Shugden setiap bulannya. Saya harus pergi berbelanja untuk membeli jelai, memanggangnya, menggilingnya untuk membuat tsampa (tepung jelai yang dibakar) untuk torma. Bukannya seperti sekarang, anda bisa pergi ke supermarket dan membelinya. Dulu, kita harus melakukan semuanya sendiri. Bila saya tidak memperhatikan dengan baik, jelainya akan hangus. Kemudian saya harus mulai lagi dari awal, dan menghabiskan lebih banyak waktu. Beberapa dari torma yang saya buat tidak terlalu bagus dan terlalu lembek dan miring, terlalu kering dan retak, atau tingginya berbeda-beda. Tetapi Geshe-la tidak pernah menegur karena beliau tahu saya membuat torma-torma ini dengan tulus dan semampu saya. Kadang-kadang ketika membuat torma, saya tidak sengaja menorehkan warna merah pada torma putih. Dan shoot! Saya harus mulai lagi dari awal. Torma harus dibuat sesempurna mungkin sesuai kemampuan saya karena mereka adalah persembahan untuk para Buddha.

Geshe-la (kiri), Yang Suci Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche dan Kyabje Lati Rinpoche. Walaupun banyak orang yang bilang Geshe-la sudah tidak mempraktikkan Dorje Shugden lagi. Saya tahu hal ini tidak benar karena Geshe-la sangat mengabdi pada Dorje Shugden seperti yang saya saksikan selama delapan tahun tinggal bersamanya. Beliau pasti melakukan praktik ini diam-diam. Selain itu, bila Geshe-la telah melepaskan Dorje Shugden, beliau tidak akan berfoto bersama Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche yang terkenal karena mempraktikkan Dorje Shugden.

Jadi pada hari-hari diadakannya puja, saya akan terburu-buru. Saya akan pergi kerja, membeli bahan-bahan torma, kembali ke wihara, membuat torma, menyiapkan puja, dan masak makan siang untuk Geshe-la dan saya sendiri. Pada hari-hari seperti ini biasanya saya benar-benar sibuk. Seperti biasa, hanya ada saya dan Geshe-la di wihara. Geshe-la kemudian berkata, “Ok, saya akan mengajarimu membuat makan siang dalam lima menit.” Saya menatap tidak percaya. Bukannya saya meragukan Geshe-la tetapi saya berpikir bagaimana mungkin membuat makan siang dalam lima menit. Saya tidak pernah mendengar hal seperti ini.

Jadi Geshe-la membawa saya ke dapur. Beliau memotong sayur seperti tomat, bawang dan bunga kol, dan melemparnya ke panci kecil. Kemudian beliau memasukan mie dan bumbu dari paket. Lima menit kemudian, makan siang sudah siap! Saya sangat terkejut karena tidak pernah melihat hal seperti ini. Geshe-la tentu saja mengenal mie instan ketika tinggal di pemukiman pengungsi di India. Kemudian Geshe-la berkata, “Ok, sekarang kamu bersih-bersih” dan beliau naik ke lantai atas untuk makan, dan saya tinggal untuk membersihkan dapur. Jadi banyak sekali momen-momen pribadi yang saya alami bersama Geshe-la, ketika kami hanya tinggal berdua.

Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen (kiri) bersama guru agung Budhisme Tibet, Kyabje Lati Rinpoche, yang juga guru saya. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche menganjurkan saya untuk mengajar Dharma, membantu biara dan mengabdi pada Dorje Shugden. Sekarang, kedua guru besar ini telah memasuki cahaya jernih. Reinkarnasi mereka telah ditemukan, diakui dan kembali ke Biara Gaden Shartse. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche terlahir kembali dan ditemukan di Mustang, Nepal.

Banyak sekali ajaran yang diberikan Geshe-la kepada kami, tetapi Geshe-la tidak pernah memberi kami inisiasi. Kata Geshe-la selama Guru beliau Yang Suci Kyabje Zong Rinpoche masih hidup, kami harus mendapatkan inisiasi dari Kyabje Zong Rinpoche dan tidak perlu bagi Geshe-la untuk memberikannya. Bukannya Geshe-la tidak berkualifikasi untuk memberikan inisiasi, tetapi selama Gurunya masih ada, Geshe-la selalu merujuk pada beliau. Geshe-la sangat rendah hati dan mengabdi pada Gurunya.

Setelah kunjungan Kyabje Zong Rinpoche di wihara selesai, Geshe-la memberikan penjelasan lengkap mengenai inisiasi yang kami terima dan mengajarkan ritual dan meditasi terkait dengan inisiasi-inisiasi tersebut. Contohnya, kami menerima sogtae Dorje Shugden (inisiasi mempercayakan hidup) dari Yang Suci Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. Tetapi yang mengajarkan mengenai latar belakang, sejarah, garis dan asal muasal Dorje Shugden adalah Geshe-la. Beliau menggunakan teks Yang Suci Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche “Musik yang Menyenangkan Samudera Pelindung”. Dan setiap minggu selama bertahun-tahun, Geshe-la mengajarkan Tahapan Menuju Pencerahan dari Lamrim. Beliau mengajarkan bahwa transformasi itu berasal dari cinta kasih, dan bila kita tidak berubah, berarti cinta kasih kita kurang dan hal ini tidak akan membuat kita bahagia. Geshe-la juga mengajarkan bahwa semakin besar cinta kasih yang kita miliki untuk orang lain dan diri sendiri, semakin mudah bagi kita untuk bertransformasi.

Pada saat tinggal bersama Geshe-la, saya pernah dimarahi oleh beliau beberapa kali. Saya tahu pada saat-saat seperti ini ada orang yang berpikir kelakuan Geshe-la tidak beralasan atau terlalu keras pada saya, tetapi Geshe-la adalah praktisi yang sebenarnya. Beliau hanya tertarik untuk untuk memberi manfaat bagi orang lain walaupun hal ini mungkin mempengaruhi reputasinya.

Pada suatu kesempatan, kami sedang menunggu kunjungan Yang Suci Gaden Tri Rinpoche ke 98 Jetsun Jamphel Shenphen. Sebelum Gaden Tri tiba di wihara kami di La Cienega, saya susunan altar yang tidak benar. Wihara kami telah dibersihkan dari atas sampai bawah agar dalam keadaan paripurna ketika Gaden Tri Rinpoche berkunjung, tetapi ada orang, siapapun itu, yang meletakan teks Dharma di posisi lebih rendah daripada rupang-rupang di altar.

Saya memutuskan mengambil sebuah kursi dari dapur, memanjat dan menyusun kembali altar tersebut dengan meletakan teks Dharma di tempat yang lebih tinggi. Geshe-la kebetulan lewat ketika saya sedang melakukan hal ini dan melihat kursi-kursi yang berserakan. Ada juga benda-benda yang dipindahkan dari altar. Pada saat itu, ada sekitar 20-25 orang di sana. Geshe-la segera menunjukan tanda-tanda tidak senang dan bertanya siapa yang melakukan semua ini. Saya mengaku. Di depan semua orang, Geshe-la memarahi saya dan berkata, “Siapa yang menyuruhmu melakukan ini? Saya tidak pernah menyuruhmu melakukan seperti ini. Gaden Tri Rinpoche akan segera tiba.” Gaden Tri Rinpoche benar-benar akan segera tiba, dan Geshe-la tidak ingin Gaden Tri Rinpoche masuk ke wihara dan melihat altar yang berantakan, kursi-kursi berserakan di gompa, dan ada orang yang berdiri di atas kursi menyusun altar, dan benda-beda berserakan.

Saya sangat malu ketika dimarahi Geshe-la. Tetapi saya segera mengembalikan barang-barang ini ke tempat semula dan membawa kursinya ke dapur. Ketika saya kembali, saya bersujud tiga kali pada Geshe-la dan minta maaf.

Kemudian ada orang yang menelpon bahwa Gaden Tri Rinpoche akan datang terlambat. Geshe-la datang dan berkata pada kami semua, “Sebenarnya teks Dharma harus diletakan di tempat tertinggi. Burcha benar. Tetapi saya tidak mau Gaden Rinpoche masuk dan melihat barang-barang berserakan”. Kemudian Geshe-la menyuruh kami untuk untuk mengembalikan susunan altar seperti rencana saya sebelumnya. Geshe-la sangat tidak senang dengan kejadian tersebut dan saya sangat takut. Saya pikir, “Saya akan melakukan apapun yang Geshe-la inginkan karena beliau pasti punya alasan sendiri.” Tetapi saya senang karena saya tidak berpikir buruk atau melawan. Bertahun-tahun saya tinggal bersama Geshe-la, saya tidak pernah melawan atau membantah. Saya berusaha mengikuti teks Pengabdian Pada Guru sebaik mungkin.

Saya tahu banyak orang di wihara yang menjelek-jelekan Geshe-la dan berbisik di belakang beliau. Saya tidak akan mengulang apa yang mereka katakan di sini karena hal tersebut tidak benar. Tetapi saya tahu mereka melakukan hal ini karena kadang-kadang ketika saya mencuci piring di dapur setelah makan malam atau membersihkan dapur dan menyimpan barang-barang, mereka akan mendekati saya dan mulai berbicara atau mencoba untuk melibatkan saya dalam perbincangan ini. Menurut ajaran Pengabdian pada Guru, setelah anda berlindung pada seorang guru, anda tidak boleh menjelek-jelekan atau berpikiran buruk mengenai beliau. Bahkan, anda tidak boleh berasosiasi dengan orang-orang yang menjelek-jelekan Guru anda, apalagi duduk dan bergosip bersama mereka, karena mereka bisa mempengaruhi latihanmu bila anda tidak terlalu kuat. Peraturan ini bukan dari saya, melainkan dari kode tantra dan Bait Pengabdian pada Guru. Jadi dengan sopan dan tegas, saya menyampaikan bahwa saya tidak tertarik dengan apa ingin mereka katakan. Saya rasa mereka tidak senang mendengarnya, tetapi saya telah mengambil sumpah perlindungan dengan Geshe-la dan menerima ajaran dari beliau. Walaupun saya masih muda dan suka bermain seperti remaja lainnya, saya sangat serius dengan hal-hal yang berkaitan dengan praktik Dharma khususnya Pengabdian Pada Guru. Saya sangat teguh dan serius mengenai hal ini. Pada kenyataannya, Geshe-la adalah Guru saya.

Yang Suci Kyabje Zong Rinpoche bersama dua muridnya yang terkenal, Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen (kiri) dan Lama Yeshe (kanan). Mereka sangat mengabdi pada Kyabje Zong Rinpoche dan telah membawa manfaat bagi banyak makhluk sepanjang hidup mereka. Foto ini diambil ketika Lama Yeshe berkunjung ke TDL di Los Angeles untuk bertemu dengan Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. Pada saat itu, saya berkesempatan bertemu dengan Lama Yeshe untuk pertama kalinya. Beliau memberikan saya hadiah pil aryuvedic untuk menyembuhkan (rinchen rilbu).

Ketika Geshe-la bersama kami, beliau adalah guru kami, tetapi di hadapan Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, Geshe-la berlaku seperti murid yang baik. Beliau menurut, rendah hati dan berlaku sesuai dengan 50 Bait Pengabdian pada Guru. Bila Kyabje Zong Rinpoche tidak menyuruhnya untuk duduk, beliau akan tetap berdiri dan tidak akan duduk sampai diminta untuk duduk. Kadang-kadang, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche lupa menyuruh Geshe-la duduk, jadi Geshe-la akan tetap berdiri selama berjam-jam, kedua tangannya tergenggam di depannya dan kepalanya sedikit menunduk, mendengarkan Kyabje Zong Rinpoche dengan serius. Beliau akan mengangguk dari waktu ke waktu dan berkata ‘ya’ untuk menanggapi Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, dan beliau akan terus seperti ini, tidak bergerak dan tidak gelisah selama berjam jam.

Beberapa orang mungkin berkata bahwa sikap seperti ini adalah fanatik, tetapi bila anda membaca cerita guru-guru agung dari India dan Tibet yang berpencapaian, anda akan menemukan persamaan mereka, Pengabdian Pada Guru yang besar. Contohnya, Naropa kepada gurunya, Tilopa; Milarepa kepada gurunya, Marpa; dua bersaudari Mekhala dan Kanakhala kepada guru mereka Krsnacharya, atau murid seperti Shunsep Jetsun dan Nangsa Obum – ada banyak sekali contoh untuk menunjukan pencapaian tidak tidak bisa dicapai tanpa Pengabdian pada Guru. Bila seseorang memiliki Pengabdian pada Guru yang besar, ini adalah pertanda bahwa mereka memiliki pencapaian atau akan mendapatkan pencapaian. Mengapa? Pengabdian pada Guru, sebenarnya bukanlah bersujud di kaki gurumu atau melayani, mencuci baju atau memasak untuk beliau. Semua ini hanyalah ekspresi luar tindakan Pengabdian pada Guru. Pengabdian pada Guru yang sebenarnya berasal dari dalam diri, yaitu transformasi. Pengabdian pada Guru sebenarnya adalah kondisi pikiran yang ingin kita capai, yang direfleksikan dalam bentuk Guru kita. Seberapa besar pengabdianmu pada sang Guru adalah seberapa besar perubahanmu sejak pertama kali bertemu dengan beliau. Bila anda tidak berubah banyak, maka anda harus melakukan refleksi diri untuk mencari sebabnya dan melakukan sesuatu mengenai hal ini.

Saya hanya ingin berbagi cerita ini kepada anda. Cerita bagaimana saya bertemu dengan Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen dan tinggal di Thubten Dhargye Ling selama delapan tahun, sampai saya meninggalkan Los Angeles untuk pergi ke India dan menjadi biksu. Saya tiba di Thubten Dhargye Ling karena Dharmadhatu tidak membukakan pintu mereka; karena Dr. Leo Pruden berbaik hati pada seorang remaja dan mengantarnya ke wihara dan bukan mengusirnya; karena Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen mengijinkan saya untuk tinggal di wihara. Bahkan Geshe-la bisa mendapatkan masalah karena saya belum berusia 18 tahun waktu itu dan secara teknis masih di bawah umur, tetapi Geshe-la mengambil resiko dan membiarkan saya tinggal. Beliau membimbing, merawat dan memberikan saya pengetahuan yang luar biasa banyaknya. Saya bisa membagikan pengetahuan ini pada orang lain dan memberi manfaat bagi mereka sampai hari ini. Dari Geshe-la atau melalui koneksi Geshe-la, saya menerima semua ajaran dan pengetahuan mengenai Dorje Shugden yang sekarang saya sampaikan pada orang lain. Jadi mungkin cerita ini bisa memberi manfaat pada beberapa orang untuk belajar dari pengalaman saya bersama Geshe-la dan waktu yang saya habiskan di TDL. Geshe-la telah menyentuh hidup saya dan bantuannya tak terhingga banyaknya, dan saya akan selalu bersyukur kepadanya.

Tsem Rinpoche

 


 

Yang Mulia Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen

Geshe-la sangat dekat dengan Yang Suci Dalai Lama. Geshe-la dan TDL telah menjadi tuan rumah bagi Dalai Lama di Los Angeles tiga kali. Geshe-la juga membiayai banyak sesi ajaran Dalai Lama di India. Saya menghadiri beberapa sesi ajaran ini. Geshe-la tetap mempraktikkan Dorje Shugden secara diam-diam agar tidak mengganggu hubungannya dengan Yang Suci.

Yang Mulia Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen adalah pendiri dan direktur spiritual wihara Thubten Dhargye Ling. Beliau lahir pada tahun 1924 di provinsi Kham di Tibet Timur. Orang tuanya menamakan beliau Jamphel Yeshe dan pada usia muda, beliau terinspirasi oleh contoh pamannya yang menjadi biksu di biara setempat. Ketika berusia tujuh tahun, dengan persetujuan keluarganya, beliau memutuskan untuk menjalani kehidupan monastik. Selama sembilan tahun, beliau mempelajari sutra dan tantra dan menerima ajaran mengenai dialektika di bawah bimbingan Geshe Jampa Thaye, seorang guru terkemuka dari Biara Sera.

Ketika berusia enam-belas tahun, Geshe Gyeltsen memutuskan untuk melanjutkan pendidikannya di Lhasa, ibu kota Tibet dan mendapatkan gelar Geshe dari Biara Sera. Gelar Geshe di sekolah Gelug adalah sebanding dengan gelar Doktor dalam bidang Filosofi Buddhis. Perbedaannya adalah biasanya dibutuhkan sekitar 20 tahun untuk mendapatkan gelar Geshe.

Geshe-la melakukan perjalanan selama 33 hari dan melewati 25 gunung bersama rombongan 15 pedagang dan peziarah. Di dekat Lhasa, mereka berhenti dekat Biara Gaden dimana beberapa biksu mengundang Geshe-la untuk minum teh pada hari berikutnya. Pada pagi berikutnya, Geshe-la mendaki bukit menuju Gaden, dan beliau melihat biara besar ini untuk pertama kalinya seolah menyentuh langit. Geshe-la meneteskan air mata kebahagiaan dan tanpa ragu di tempat inilah, dan bukan Sera, beliau akan melanjutkan pendidikannya. Hari tersebut adalah perayaan tercerahkannya Lama Tsongkhapa. Pada malam hari, persembahan cahaya dari lampu mentega dan suara pelafalan doa memenuhi setiap ruangan di biara. Geshe-la sangat tersentuh dengan suasana spiritual ini.

Geshe-la bergabung dengan universitas Shartse, salah satu dari dua universitas di Biara Gaden. Kepala biara saat itu adalah Kyabje Zong Rinpoche yang menaruh perhatian khusus pada kemajuan biksu muda ini. Geshe Gyeltsen belajar logika, kebijaksanaan, kasih, etika, fenomenologi, dan pelatihan pikiran di Gaden selama duapuluh tahun dan kemudian menjadi guru bagi para biksu yunior.

Setelah Pemberontakan Tibet pada tanggal 10 Maret 1959, berita Dalai Lama telah meninggalkan Tibet sampai di Gaden. Geshe-la dan enam biksu lainnya meninggalkan biara setelah sesi doa malam hari dan berangkat ke India dengan menyeberangi pegunungan Himalaya; mereka menjadi bagian dari exodus massal yang melarikan diri dari tekanan penjajah China. Geshe-la adalah salah satu dari sedikit biksu senior yang berhasil melarikan diri dari 20,000 biksu yang hidup di Gaden, Sera dan Drepung, tiga biara terbesar di Tibet pada saat itu.

Geshe Gyeltsen, bersama dengan lima puluh biksu terhormat dari masing-masing biara, bermukim di Dalhousie di India utara dimana beliau belajar selama dua tahun sebelum mengambil ujian Geshe. Ujian ini dihadiri oleh para guru dari semua sekolah Buddhisme Tibet. Minggu terakhir ujian diadakan di Dharamsala dimana Geshe-la terlibat dalam sesi debat intensif di bawah pengawasan Dalai Lama dan dua guru seniornya, almarhum Ling Rinpoche dan almarhum Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. Beliau lulus dengan sangat baik dan mendapatkan gelar tertinggi Lharampa Geshe.

Pada tahun 1963, Geshe-la berkunjung ke Sussex, Inggris Raya untuk mengajar di Pestalozzi International Children Village. Beliau tiba bersama 22 anak-anak yatim-piatu dari Tibet atau anak-anak yang orang tuanya masih tinggal di Tibet. Selama tujuh tahun, Geshe-la mengajar anak-anak ini menulis, tata bahasa, budaya dan filosofi Buddhis.

Geshe Gyeltsen datang ke Amerika Serikat pada tahun 1976 dan sempat mendapat posisi mengajar meditasi dan bahasa Tibet di USC, UC Santa Barbara dan UCLA. Mahasiswa/i yang diajarnya meminta beliau membuka pusat mengajar dan pada tahun 1978, Geshe-la mendirikan sebuah pusat untuk belajar Buddhisme di Los Angeles.

Geshe-la meminta agar Yang Suci Dalai Lama memberi nama tempat ini. Yang Suci menamakannya Thubten Dhargye Ling, yang berarti, Tempat Dharma Berkembang. Thubten Dhargye Ling sekarang berlokasi di Long Beach dimana tradisi mengajar Geshe Gyeltsen berlanjut melalui berbagai kelas meditasi, retret dan perayaan hari keagamaan dan sesi mengajar mingguan menurut teks Buddhis tradisional.

Geshe Gyeltsen juga menulis buku “Compassion: The Key to Great Awakening,” sebuah penjelasan tentang Delapan Bait Latihan Pikiran dan Tigapuluh tujuh Praktik Bodhisattva dan sebuah buku cuma-cuma “Mirror of Wisdom”. Beliau juga mendirikan mendirikan wihara di Colorado dan Texas dan ada murid-muridnya yang berdomisili di Mexico, Alaska, Omaha dan Inggris Raya. Geshe-la terlibat dalam Buddhist Sangha Council di California Selatan, sebuah kelompok yang mewakili berbagai negara Buddhis untuk mempelajari Budaya Buddhis. Beliau juga aktif dalam mempromosikan hak asasi manusia, otonomi untuk warga Tibet. Salah satu tujuannya adalah memajukan Pendidikan dan ajaran keagamaan di komunitas Tibet di seluruh India.

Geshe Gyeltsen dikenal karena kepribadiannya yang hangat dan pengasih. Akan tetapi beliau sangat tradisional dan tidak berkompromi dalam mengajar Dharma. Kekuatan, visi dan pengabdiannya pada praktik yang dilakukannya melampaui waktu dan budaya, dan beliau terus menginspirasi murid-muridnya dengan warisan yang dibawanya dari Tibet.

Geshe-la meninggal dunia pada tanggal 13 Februari 2009 dan sangat dirindukan oleh semua murid dan sahabatnya.

Sumber: https://gstdl.org/teacher

 


 

Foto dan Video Geshe-la

Di bawah ini adalah beberapa foto dan video Geshe-la, saya sangat merindukan beliau. Setelah praktik Dorje Shugden dilarang, saya tidak bisa berbicara dengan beliau lagi, tetapi saya tahu bahwa Geshe-la tidak pernah melupakan saya. Saya mengetahui hal ini dari beberapa murid beliau. Bila saya berbicara dengan Geshe-la, maka Pemerintah Tibet di pengasingan akan membuat masalah bagi beliau. Alasannya Geshe-la mempraktikkan Dorje Shugden diam-diam, sementara saya memutuskan untuk melakukan praktik ini secara terbuka. Jadi pada tahun 1996, ketika pemerintah Tibet memproklamasikan larangan untuk mempraktikkan Dorje Shugden, banyak orang yang tetap melakukan praktik ini secara diam-diam. Saya sendiri sempat melakukan hal yang sama, tetapi kemudian memutuskan untuk tidak merahasiakannya. Geshe-la tidak pernah mengatakan hal-hal negatif mengenai Dorje Shugden.

Tidak ada kebebasan di pemukiman Tibet di India berlawanan denga napa yang ‘dipromosikan’ di Barat. Pemerintah Tibet di pengasingan dan ‘peraturan’ mereka atas pengungsi Tibet di India dan Nepal sangat jauh dari metode utopia Shangri-la yang mereka gambarkan. Kabarnya, banyak orang Tibet yang kecewa dengan pemimpin mereka. Saya pernah tinggal di sana jadi saya mengetahui hal ini. Banyak biksu dan orang awam yang pergi karena pemerintah Tibet terlalu ketat dalam mengatur mereka. Sekarang ini, masih banyak orang yang memutuskan pergi. Geshe-la memasuki cahaya jernih pada tanggal 13 Februari 2009 dan menyelesaikan meditasinya tiga hari kemudian, pada tanggal 16 Februari sekitar pukul 4 sore. Reinkarnasinya telah ditemukan dan diakui oleh Yang Suci Dalai Lama ke 14, seperti yang bisa kalian saksikan di video di bawah ini.

Saya (paling kanan) bersama Yang Suci Kyabje Zong Rinpoche (kedua dari kiri) dan Geshe-la (paling kiri). Ini adalah foto saya bersama Kyabje Zong Rinpoche yang terakhir dan diambil sebelum beliau meninggalkan TDL setelah menghabiskan enam bulan yang berkesan bersama kami. Setelahnya, saya tidak pernah bertemu Kyabje Zong Rinpoche lagi. Jadi foto ini mengandung kenangan pahit sekaligus manis bagi saya.

His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche (right) with Geshe-la (left) and John Denver in Aspen, Colorado

Yang Suci Kyabje Zong Rinpoche (kanan) bersama Geshe-la (kiri) dan John Denver di Aspen, Colorado

Taken in Yucca Valley in 1981. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, with the beard, is seated with Geshe-la (without glasses) on his left. Surrounding them are some of the TDL students.

Foto ini diambil di Lembah Yucca pada tahun 1981. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, yang berjanggut, duduk bersama dengan Geshe-la (tanpa kacamata) di sisi kirinya. Mereka dikelilingi oleh murid-murid TDL.

 

Pelepasan dan enam alam
oleh Yang Mulia Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen

Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/GTGRenunciation.mp4

 

Karma, asal-muasal penderitaan dan jalan menuju pencerahan
Oleh Yang Mulia Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen

Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/GTGKarmaSuffering.mp4

 

A short interview
with Ven. Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen

Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/GTGInterview.mp4

 

Yang Suci Kyabje Zong Rinpoche menjelaskan
Manfaat dan Inisiasi Dorje Shugden

Kyabje Zong Rinpoche adalah cendekiawan terkemuka, ahli ritual dan praktisi dari tingkat tertinggi di Tibet. Atas permintaan Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, salah satu pelopor yang mengajar Buddhisme Tibet di Amerika, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche memberikan penjelasan dan nasihat mengenai inisiasi kepercayaan hidup Dorje Shugden dan bagaimana melakukan dan mendapatkan manfaat maksimum dari praktik ini.

Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/ZongRinpocheConfersDorjeShugdenInitiationSubtitle.mp4

 

Yang Suci Dalai Lama ke 14 memotong rambut
Inkarnasi Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen

Inkarnasi Geshe-la sepertinya tidak senang dengan Yang Suci Dalai Lama bila anda melihat video ini. Tidak biasanya. Kebanyakan inkarnasi sangat senang bertemu dengan Dalai Lama lagi.

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https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/HHDLGTGHaircutCeremony.mp4

 

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  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:34 PM
    Since those days in school , I have heard of these Bermuda Triangle. Will get exicted hearing interesting stories of the mysteries of these area. The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, is a region between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico in the North Atlantic Ocean. Over the past several centuries, more than 50 ships and 20 planes have disappeared in the area. Recording to some researchers that a parallel universe exists in the Bermuda Triangle region, causing a time or space warp that sucks the objects around it into a parallel universe. Interesting. The Bermuda Triangle, known for its mysterious disappearances. In recent years there have been several incidents in the Bermuda Triangle that have captured media attention. Interesting,ships and airplanes that seemed to have disappeared without a trace which has earned it the name ‘Devil’s Triangle. Since then nothing extraordinary has happened in the last 60 years. Some had mentioned that there are large deep ocean craters on the sea floor of the Bermuda Triangle. Could it be possible no one knows but there’s also others theory as well. Scientists still cannot solved these mysteries disappearance, were there the existing of aliens or something else.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Cindy Hew for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-mysterious-bermuda-triangle.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:33 PM
    Visiting Dorje Shugden’s grotto in Kechara Forest Retreat is a must see place . A beautiful hugh statue of Dorje Shugden was installed ,Rinpoche also placed hundreds of Holy mantra stones, around Dorje Shugden grotto, for everyone to do circumambulation around Dorje Shugden. So as visitors could able to do candles offerings as well. We Malaysians are so fortunate to learn about Dorje Shugden if not beacause of Tsem Rinpoche. Dorje Shugden has tremendous power to help us helps us in whatever way we need in our resources and in our spiritual journey. He is an emanation of an enlightened being and that he manifested in a worldly form. As an emanation of Manjushri, Dorje Shugden has the ability to open our minds to universal wisdom.There’s so many benefits when we rely on Dorje Shugden sincerely. A wish-fulfilling Shrine that will help everyone regardless of race and religion.
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/a-wish-fulfilling-shrine.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:32 PM
    Interesting blog .Chinese folklore features a rich variety of ghosts, monsters, and other supernatural creatures. According to traditional beliefs a ghost is the spirit form of a person who has died. Ghosts are typically malevolent and will cause harm to the living if provoked. Many Chinese folk beliefs about ghosts have been adopted into the mythologies. But centuries of physics research have found nothing like this exists, which is why physicists say ghosts can’t exist. And so far, there is no proof that any part of a person can continue on after death. Ghosts or spirits do exist in this world. There’s several myths still widely circulated even there’s a decrease in rituals and rites. Chinese communities all over the world use a variety of methods to protect themselves from ghosts, or whatever. Spirits and ghost are everywhere even day time its only we can’t see. As long as they are not disturbed ,its alright. Doing prayers and dedicated to them is the best choice. In Buddhism when we takes refuge in the Buddha, practises the Dharma and supports the Sangha, we are protected from many different types of spirit. Tibetan Buddhism is one of the most powerful to counter all forms of ghostly and spirit disturbances.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting blog.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-world-of-chinese-ghosts.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:31 PM
    Anila Thupten Chonyid a nun and good friend of our Guru Tsem Rinpoche have left footprints in Tsem Rinpoche’s heart. A knowledgeable and humble nun that had sponsor Rinpoche for years studying and life as a monk in Gaden India. Anila had a huge powerful impact on Rinpoche. Tsem Rinpoche Bio Research Team had an apportunity to visit and interview this kind nun.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/anila-thupten-chonyid-carmen-kichikov.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:42 PM
    The great master of sutra and tantra, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, a Gelug Lama was a strong practitioner of Dorje Shugden. He was also a disciple of the third Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. Famous as a sharp analyst and master of philosophical debate, as well as a Tantric practitioner. At a young age , he went to Lhasa studied effortlessly and became renowned as a powerful debater. Living a simple lifestyle with shabby robes, he was well known throughout the three great Gelug monasteries of central Tibet. As a master of philosophical debate who possessed an extraordinary memory and he became renowned for healing activities. He had inspired had many Western disciples throughout the West ,in Tibet and India and gave many empowerments and teachings. H.H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was an incredible Gelugpa master who returned to our world lifetime after lifetime to lead sentient beings out of samsara. Merely listening to his voice from the video is a blessing.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/kyabje-zong-rinpoches-advice-on-dorje-shugdens-practice?
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:28 PM
    Reading this post again regarding this huge Buddha statue in Thimpu, Bhutan. Construction began in 2006, as in the post, it was completed only in 2015. The completed work is one of the largest Buddha Statue in the world located in the southern mountains of Bhutan. At 177 feet (54 m) this gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues which are made of bronze and gilded in gold. It has become a must-visit tourist destination in Thimphu Valley, Bhutan. Having a Huge Buddha Statue has benefited thousands of people just looking at it . Merely by looking is a blessing. Would love to visit this stunning Buddha statue to see for myself .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/buddha-at-thimpu-bhutan.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:27 PM
    Yading, Daocheng County is a county of western Sichuan Province, China. A visit to Daocheng Yading is worth visit. As it has the very beautiful lakes Milk Lake, Pearl Lake and Wuse Lake as well as the three holy mountains named Chenrezig, Jampayang and Chenadorje. Having a population of about 33 thousands where many of them are many Dorje Shugden lamas, geshes and Dorje Shugden practitioners in Yading. H.E. Gyara Rinpoche a reincarnation of a great master in the Drikung Kagyu lineage has been visiting different villages in Yading, giving and sharing Dharma teachings to thousands people there. Gyara Rinpoche an incumbent of Shar Gaden Monastery, India and had studied under H.E. Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche and many other erudite lamas. An erudite scholar, Gyara Rinpoche received many teachings, instructions, initiations, commentaries and empowerments of both Sutra and Tantra .As in the post Gyara Rinpoche gave Dorje Shugden’s life entrustment initiation to thousands monks and lay people in Yangting Dechen Ling Monastery. Other than the Dorje Shugden sogtae, Gyara Rinpoche also gave Lamrim teachings and Guhyasamaja initiation in Yangding Monastery. Looking at the people in those pictures tells all. Apart of that Gyara Rinpoche also gave a logical explanation of the Dorje Shugden controversy and the unlawful ban imposed by the CTA, to create awareness of the truth behind the Dorje Shugden controversy.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of a great Lama.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/gyara-rinpoche-gives-dorje-shugden-sogtae.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:24 PM
    It was H E Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche that first recognised our Guru Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche as a tulku back in 1987. Lama Gangchen Tulku Rinpoche was an important Tibetan Italian lama of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He was the last generation of lamas from the ‘old Tibet’. At a young age he was recognised as the reincarnation of the lama healer Kachen Sapen. He was a direct disciple of the greatest lamas of the Gelugpa school of the twentieth century, such as Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, who taught him Tibetan medicine, healing methods and astrology. He worked tirelessly as a spiritual teacher and healer. He travelled tremendously throughout India, Nepal, Sikkim, Europe and finally settled in Italy. Lama Gangchen has travelled extensively ,providing healing and gave teachings worldwide. He has also led many pilgrimages to some of the most important holy places of different religious and spiritual denominations in the world. He founded numerous centres all over the world. Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche has worked tirelessly for many decades to promote world peace and had received many awards and recognitions for his work. Lama Gangchen will remain in the hearts of all those who met him as a teacher of great love and profound wisdom.
    Years back our Guru Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche did sent students to Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche ’s centre in Albagnano, Italy with many offerings and updating projects of Kechara as well.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/respects-to-kyabje-gangchen-rinpoche.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:17 PM
    nteresting read of how a common nomad boy became an Oracle Lama. Reading the biography of a selfless Dorje Shugden Oracle Lama again had me understand more. Venerable Choyang Kuten Lama became a renowned oracle, who had contributed greatly in Tibet’s history. Choyang Kuten Lama was a respected oracle for a manifestation of enlightened Dharma Protectors Dorje Shugden, and was told he would be very beneficial to beings in the future. During the Chinese invasion he remained in Tibet although the situation was tense, helping countless people escape safely to India. As the situation worsened in Tibet in 1959 Kuten Lama escaped life not only as an oracle, but also contributing in various ways. Giving the Tibetan community lengthy advice and even Dharma teachings. He also served his countrymen in difficult times in Tibet and in refugee camps in India regardless of the tradition or school of Tibetan Buddhism. He raised funds for monks’ quarters in many monasteries including Gaden, Drepung as well as other Nyingma and Sakya monasteries.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-selfless-dorje-shugden-oracle.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:15 PM
    Awesome life’s story and legacy of Ondor Gegeen Zanabazar the first Jebtsundamba Khutuktu of the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia and his profound impact on Mongolian Buddhism. Zanabazar a man of all trades was a prodigious sculptor, painter, architect, poet, costume designer, scholar and linguist .He was a descendant of Chingis Khan, born into a prominent Oirot Mongol family. Considered to be a living reincarnation of one of the important earlier Buddhist leaders in Mongolia. Zanabazar showed signs of advanced intelligence, linguistic abilities, and religious devotion from an early age. He is much revered for his contributions to Buddhist learning and for his reforms of Mongolian Buddhism. He was best known for his intricate and elegant Buddhist sculptures. Viewed as one of Mongolia’s most prominent historical figures, celebrated for propagating Tibetan Buddhism throughout Mongolia to this day.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of the first high saint of Mongolia.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/zanabazar-the-first-high-saint-of-mongolia.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 03:00 PM
    Due to the Dorje Shugden controversy many practitioners are still oppressed due to their choice of religion. Yet there are complaisant, and obliging people too who barely understand the situation, poorly informed of the issue and behave in a way they knew what’s going on regarding the ban on Dorje Shugden. There are many good bits of wisdom and worthy words in this article. Well-intentioned people make mistakes, lots of them. Mistakes must be expected and being held accountable for. Oppression will still exist no matter how compassionate sharing with others. If we are willing to risk making mistakes we can still do something. We must constantly try to find out ways to use our privilege to push forward the voice of the oppressed. Do not allow ourselves to be immobilized by lack of knowledge.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Sarah for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/ten-counterproductive-behaviors-of-well-intentioned-people.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:58 PM
    Inspiring read of Scott Neeson a most influential person in the movie industry,walked away from Hollywood to start a charity. Left everything he had built,been famous, wealthy and living a life of luxury for the sake of those children living in the slump in Cambodia. He decided to leave Hollywood behind and moved to Cambodia and founded Cambodian Children’s Fund . It was on a trip to Phnom Penh, Scott saw hundreds of children and their families living and working on the Steung Meanchey garbage dump, one of the most toxic environments. It was a moment that changed his life, helping thousands of vulnerable children and their families escape a world of forced labour, child trafficking and desperate poverty into safety and independence. From being a self-serving person, to an extremely giving person truly inspiring. Scott has been living in Phnom Penh where his journey still captivates, inspires and bewilders people from all over the world.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring post

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/from-hollywood-to-landfills.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:56 PM
    Vairochana Shugden, pacifying form of Dorje Shugden is revered by many for his ability to purify one’s negative karma, pacify natural disasters and calamities. And is especially efficacious for overcoming illness and disease as well. Shize or Vairochana Shugden is the emanation of Dorje Shugden who embodies the enlightened activity of pacification. Shize’s practice is very effective in helping us to receive prophecies or develop clairvoyance. Shize’s practice is excellent for calming ourselves down and increasing our merits. His practice results in our minds becoming much happier and being alleviated from depressions. Wow we can also rely on Shize’s practice to overcome serious illnesses. It can also be engaged where the area, there are a lot of natural disasters. On the whole its practice has many benefits. When we do the practice correctly, with good motivation, Shize will bless and guide us.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great teachings on Shize who is a direct emanation of Dorje Shugden who is none other than the enlightened Manjushri.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/shize-a-practice-for-healing-and-long-life.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:55 PM
    Interesting article. I never thought meditation can help oneself quit smoking without consumption of medication or drugs. According to an article in The Buddhist Review, not smoking is a result of developing calm and reducing clinging through authentic Dharma practice. Mindfulness-based interventions can help people learn to pay attention to and work with negative feelings, cravings, and other symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. By focusing on our breathing the mind becomes calm and single-pointed. Many are aware of the health risks and addictive properties of nicotine that are harmful. Buddhism is very effective to inspire transformation in people. Good read of how a Yale psychiatrist bringing together neuroscience and Buddhist practices to help people overcome their addictions. Thank you Dr. Judson for the great research work.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/quit-smoking-with-buddhist-way.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:52 PM
    Trode-khangsar a 400 year old Dorje Shugden Temple in Lhasa, had me having great memories. Having a privileged to visit it in May 2019,with my Dharma brothers and sisters. It such a Holy Temple with great stories behind it . Located in Lhasa, that is over 300 years old which is dedicated to the controversial protector deity Dorje Shugden. The Temple is a Gelugpa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, built in the 17th century by the Fifth Dalai Lama. The Great 5th Dalai Lama composed a praise to Dorje Shugden and created a statue to honour and recognize him as a Dharma protector as apology. Trode Khangsar itself is now registered as a national heritage memorial. That’s awesome as more and more people will get to know about this Holy temple. Merely by looking at those fading murals and Holy statutes is a blessing for all who came to visit this Trode-khangsar. A place worth visiting.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/trode-khangsar-a-400-year-old-dorje-shugden-chapel-in-lhasa.html

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Look at how attentive of the members during Dharma talk. It is through hearing, contemplation and practicing Dharma, one is able to eradicate delusions and march towards liberation. 28/9/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Pastor  did dharma sharing on KFR retreat puja, purification after retreat and karma. Kechara Penang weekly puja. Pic taken by Siew Hong.
2 months ago
Pastor  did dharma sharing on KFR retreat puja, purification after retreat and karma. Kechara Penang weekly puja. Pic taken by Siew Hong.
Under the guidance from Pastor Seng Piow, Kechara Penang Study Group members completed our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja. 28th September 2024 by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Under the guidance from Pastor Seng Piow, Kechara Penang Study Group members completed our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja. 28th September 2024 by Jacinta.
Sponsors' packages nicely decorated nd offered up on behalf. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Sponsors' packages nicely decorated nd offered up on behalf. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Completed Dorje Shugden puja cum recitation of Namasangiti on 14th September 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group, uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Completed Dorje Shugden puja cum recitation of Namasangiti on 14th September 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group, uploaded by Jacinta.
Known as Merdeka Day (31st Aug 2024), our Kechara Penang members celebrated this day with Dorje Shugden and his entourage by doing a DS puja together with recitation of Namasangiti. Uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Known as Merdeka Day (31st Aug 2024), our Kechara Penang members celebrated this day with Dorje Shugden and his entourage by doing a DS puja together with recitation of Namasangiti. Uploaded by Jacinta.
24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
2 months ago
24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
4 months ago
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
4 months ago
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
4 months ago
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
4 months ago
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
4 months ago
As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
4 months ago
10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
4 months ago
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
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
4 months ago
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
4 months ago
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
4 months ago
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
4 months ago
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
5 months ago
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
6 months ago
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
6 months ago
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
6 months ago
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
6 months ago
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
6 months ago
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
7 months ago
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
7 months ago
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
7 months ago
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7 months ago
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7 months ago
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
7 months ago
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7 months ago
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
7 months ago
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
8 months ago
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
8 months ago
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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