The Cowshed That Was My Home in Gaden

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When I arrived in Gaden I went straight to Zong Ladrang (house). ‘Ladrang’ is the Tibetan word for a lama’s household.

I left USA for the last time in October 1987 and in December of the same year, I was ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. After I received my ordination vows from His Holiness, I went to Nepal for a few months and then returned to India, arriving in Gaden Monastery in South India in January 1988.

On my last meeting with His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche before he passed away, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche instructed me to stay in his Ladrang when I joined Gaden. So I followed his instructions and entered Zong Ladrang. By the time I arrived in Gaden however, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche had already passed away. Zong Ladrang was run by Zong Rinpoche’s manager and all of us were eagerly awaiting his incarnation.

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In Zong Ladrang, the manager had two small rooms that were connected to the cowshed. It was a small room with a leaky tiled roof, but it was going to be mine with no rent. I was so excited, I loved being in Gaden. I loved the monks and most of all, I loved being in the house of my root guru, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche.

This picture shows both the room in front of mine, and my room in the back. In the nice building behind us is a chapel dedicated to Dorje Shugden, which is not physically connected to our rooms (we are separated by a small road). You can see the top of the chapel is painted maroon with white circles.

To the right of our two rooms is where the buffaloes and cows lived. My room had a huge crack in the wall so I was able to see the cows and they could see me. Over time, I painted my room blue, cleaned it up, put a simple bed and table inside, and it became mine. I installed netting over the windows because there were a tonne of mosquitoes at night, and I also put in a ceiling fan to keep the heat at bay. I loved my small, simple room in my guru’s house in Gaden. The smell of the buffaloes was strong but you get used to it. This is where I did my reading, retreats, tsok, pujas, prayers and had many great times for a few years.

We had an outhouse which is an outdoor toilet that is not connected to our living quarters. It was opposite from our rooms, and it had a communal toilet and shower. On the left is the toilet and the door on the right is for the shower. A few times I found snakes in the toilet but I didn't get harmed.

We had an outhouse which is an outdoor toilet that is not connected to our living quarters. It was opposite from our rooms, and it had a communal toilet and shower. On the left is the toilet and the door on the right is for the shower. A few times I found snakes in the toilet but I didn’t get harmed.

My small room and the Dorje Shugden chapel behind me

My small room and the Dorje Shugden chapel behind me

I was in Los Angeles when my guru passed away and I received the news while I was at work. My whole world fell apart. I couldn’t stop crying for months. Even now as I type this, tears flow down my face. I can’t say I have missed anyone in my whole life as much as I miss Zong Rinpoche. To me, he was the most perfect high Tibetan lama. The perfect archetype of what I imagined them to be like. He was very knowledgeable in sutra, a perfect master of tantra and he had full clairvoyance. It would be very hard to surpass Zong Rinpoche in the knowledge of rituals. And on occasion, Zong Rinpoche manifested his tantric powers. I have never recovered from his passing. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t miss him. Not a day goes by that I haven’t recited his name mantra for the last 25 years. I keep his photos and statues near me always. I believe and trust in Zong Rinpoche all the way. I have some of his hair that he gave me and it has always been with me, and I carry it wherever I am.

This is the window to my room. It was at the back of my room and faced the road, which monks would walk up and down. So my monk friends would often tap on the window to say hello. It was a good time, for most of my time living here.

This is the window to my room. It was at the back of my room and faced the road, which monks would walk up and down. So my monk friends would often tap on the window to say hello. It was a good time, for most of my time living here.

When I entered his Ladrang, his energy pervaded the whole place but he was not there. I had come after he passed. I had come after my guru had left his body. It was so much negative karma that I could not meet him again. I toured his rooms, his stupa, his bed, his prayer room, his yard, his students, his trees, his plants, his chairs, his carpets, his statues, his altars and I felt him everywhere. I felt the presence of this enlightened being everywhere and in all the places I looked. He had over 30 students who lived in his Ladrang. We were the Zong Ladrang students and I was very proud and honoured to be one of them.

But Rinpoche himself had passed away. I felt alone, I felt vulnerable, I felt lost. I missed him so much. I realised that only in body was he gone but being Heruka Chakrasamvara, his mind was everywhere and I had to tap into his mind by developing compassion, benefitting others, letting go of pains, and working for others. That would be the only way I could connect with him again and I was determined to do that.

You see, I have never loved anyone as much as I have loved His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche…

But I miss Zong Ladrang very much. Some of the students in Zong Ladrang were very kind to me and I remember them till this day and send them gifts. When I arrived in Zong Ladrang in 1988, I had very little money, didn’t speak a word of Tibetan, and was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. I was very poor but happy. There were many occasions when I didn’t have enough to eat and as a result of that, I lost a lot of weight and became very emaciated but I was happy. I never wanted to return to a lay life and go to the USA again. I was where I was supposed to be, to live and die there. I wanted to be in Gaden and Gaden was in me.

This is the local post office, located about 20 minutes walk away from Gaden. Later, I would come here to send and receive thousands of letters and correspondence. Most of the time, the letters didn't get lost! There was no Western Union during my time in Gaden, the sign for that is recent. However, it is the same building with no difference at all.

This is the local post office, located about 20 minutes walk away from Gaden. Later, I would come here to send and receive thousands of letters and correspondence. Most of the time, the letters didn’t get lost! There was no Western Union during my time in Gaden, the sign for that is recent. However, it is the same building with no difference at all.

Taken when I first arrived in Malaysia from Gaden. I sure was super thin. I looked like a waif...hehe

Taken when I first arrived in Malaysia from Gaden. I sure was super thin. I looked like a waif…hehe

Hard to believe but this is me in those days. I didn't have much money and not much food found its way to my mouth. I had the most basic diet in Gaden, which was kindly provided the monastery. Some monks had sponsors so they were able to buy extra but I didn’t have a sponsor. I am not complaining at all. Many monks were just like me and in fact, some were worse because they even suffered from tuberculosis.

Hard to believe but this is me in those days. I didn’t have much money and not much food found its way to my mouth. I had the most basic diet in Gaden, which was kindly provided the monastery. Some monks had sponsors so they were able to buy extra but I didn’t have a sponsor. I am not complaining at all. Many monks were just like me and in fact, some were worse because they even suffered from tuberculosis.

Most of the time, I ate roasted barley flour (tsampa) mixed with sweet tea every single day.

Most of the time, I ate roasted barley flour (tsampa) mixed with sweet tea every single day.

I was always hungry but I am not complaining. I wanted to be there and I was very happy to endure poverty for the Dharma.

I was always hungry but I am not complaining. I wanted to be there and I was very happy to endure poverty for the Dharma.

In 2006, I travelled to Gaden Monastery from Malaysia. While I was there, I visited my old room in Zong Ladrang. I shared a lot of memories with the 62 people who followed me there. They were very happy to learn of my background and I humbly shared it with them.

I stayed next to the cowshed in Zong Ladrang for many years. Later on, after I was recognised as a Rinpoche, my father built me my own house on land that Gaden Monastery gave to me. My house was called Tsem Ladrang – Gaden. Hence I moved from Zong Ladrang into my own house.

Visiting my former room was really a blast from the past and I enjoyed being there again, and sharing the place with my friends.

Visiting my former room was really a blast from the past and I enjoyed being there again, and sharing the place with my friends.

Visiting my old room in Zong Ladrang in 2006, having come from Malaysia.

Visiting my old room in Zong Ladrang in 2006, having come from Malaysia.

This sharing of pictures and thoughts overwhelms me with thoughts of my perfect teacher, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. How he recognised me as a reincarnation and told me to stay in his own house (Ladrang) when we met for the first time. Memories, thoughts and love for Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is what has kept me going through the most difficult periods of my life and when I had many obstacles. He has been my reason to keep going.

I love you, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, forever. May I be connected with you in all my lives until liberation. From the point of my liberation in the distant future, may I wear you on the crown of my head always.

Zong Rinpoche Kyenno!

Tsem Rinpoche

After the cremation ceremony of His Holiness the 2nd Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, Zongtrul Tenpa Chopel (1836 – 1899 BCE), the Tibetan ‘AH’ syllable was found on the inside of his skull.

 

 

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I was 18 years old when this was taken back in 1983 in Los Angeles, California. Here I am in this photo with my most precious root guru, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. He has profoundly changed my life for the better forever. Not a day goes by I don’t think about him, love him, miss him and yearn for his presence and teachings.

I meditate on him in my heart every single day. He was everything that a high Tibetan lama is said to be and more. From the moment I heard his name before meeting him from a friend who had met him already, faith instantly arose in me. Instantly faith arose in me. I did 100 prostrations to his picture everyday until I met him. I wanted to make a spiritual karmic connection with him so that when I met him, I can receive many teachings and that is why I made the prostrations.

No other spiritual teacher although all of them were great has this sort of meteoric impact on me. It’s unexplainable. 30 plus years down the line, my faith, respect and trust in Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is unshakable. I will always follow and practice what he has taught me and given me. I will never abandon my teacher or any practice he has given me no matter what obstacles come my way.

No matter if my life is threatened, or I am disliked or segregated for following his instructions, I will never abandon any of his teachings. No other teacher will ever have me change my practice I have received from Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. May I meet Kyabje Zong Rinpoche in all my future lives too and come under his care. I forever bow to him and place the crown of my unworthy head to his feet. I will follow, meditate, trust and believe in my guru always.

Humbly,
Tsem Rinpoche

 
这是我与我的至宝根本上师，至尊嘉杰宋仁波切于1983年在加利福尼亚洛杉矶拍下的合照。当年我18岁。他深刻地改变了我的生命，永恒地使我的生命变得更美好。没有那么一天，我不想起他，不珍爱他，不思念他，或是不切盼他的出现与教诲。

每一天，我都在心中忆念嘉杰宋仁波切。他拥有人们眼中一个西藏高僧该具备的一切条件，甚至拥有更多。我从一个曾拜见嘉杰宋仁波切的朋友口中听见宋仁波切的殊胜名字，自那一刻起，我虽未见过仁波切一面，但信心即刻油然而生。在见到仁波切之前的每一天，我都向着他的法照顶礼一百遍，我想跟他结下法缘，那么等到见到他的时候，我能接受到大量的教诲。这是我每日顶礼的原因。

其他所有上师固然殊胜，但没有一个像嘉杰宋仁波切那样对我造成犹如陨星撞击般的影响。这种感受无从解释。我对嘉杰宋仁波切的信心、敬重和信任，三十余载从未动摇。他教过我的，给过我的，我都会一直跟从并且实修。

我永远不会背弃我的上师，或是背弃他赐予我的任何修行，不管我眼前出现什么阻难。即使我因为遵从他的指示而面对生命威胁，或遭受厌弃或排挤，我仍然不会背弃他的任何一个教诲。没有任何一位上师能够动摇嘉杰宋仁波切赐予我的修行。祈愿我生生世世都能遇见嘉杰宋仁波切并得到他的引导。我永世顶礼于嘉杰宋仁波切足下。我将永远遵从上师的教诲，忆念他，信任他，相信他。

谦卑的詹杜固仁波切

 

སྤྱི་ལོ་༡༩༨༣ ལོར་ལོས་ཨེན་ཇེ་ལེ་ས་ཀལ་ལི་ཕོ་ནི་ཡ་(Los Angeles, California.) ནང་ང་ལོ་ ༡༨ ཡིན་པའི་སྐབས་ཀྱི་འདྲ་པར་རེད། འདྲ་པར་འདི་ནང་ང་དང་བདག་གི་རྩ་བའི་བླ་མ་༧སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཟོང་རྡོ་རྗེ་འཆང་ལྷན་དུ་ཡོད། སྐུ་ཉིད་ཀྱི་གཏིང་ཚུགས་པའི་སྒོ་ནས་བདག་གི་མི་ཚེ་གཏན་དུ་བསྒྱུར་བར་འཕྲིན་ལས་བརྩོལ་ཡོད་པས། བདག་གིས་སོ་སོའི་རྩ་བའི་བླ་མར་དགའ་བ་མ་སྒོམ་པ་དང་། མི་དྲན་པ། ཁོང་གི་སྐོར་མ་བསམ་པ། ཁོང་གི་མདུན་ནས་སློབ་ཁྲིད་སོགས་ཞུ་འདོད་མེད་པ་ཉིན་གཅིག་ཀྱང་མེད།

ཉིན་ལྟར་བདག་གིས་ཁོང་ཡིད་ལ་སྒོམ་གྱི་ཡོད། ཁོང་ནི་བོད་པའི་བླ་མ་མཁས་པ་ཞིག་ལ་ཚང་དགོས་པའི་ཡོན་ཏན་བླ་ན་མེད་པ་དང་ལྡན། བདག་གིས་ཁོང་མ་མཇལ་གོང་དུ་བདག་གི་གྲོགས་པོས་ཁོང་མཇལ་ཡོད་པས་ངའི་གྲོགས་པོའི་རྒྱུད་ནས་ཁོང་གི་མཚན་ཐོས་པ་ད་སྐབས་བདག་གི་སེམས་ནང་ལམ་སང་དད་པ་སྐྱེས། ཁོང་མ་མཇལ་བར་བདག་གིས་ཁོང་གི་སྐུ་པར་ལ་ཉིན་ལྟར་ཕྱག་ཚར་༡༠༠ འཚལ་གྱི་ཡོད། གང་ཡིན་ཟེར་ན། ཁོང་དང་ཆོས་ཀྱི་འབྲེལ་བ་ཡོང་བ་དང་ཁོང་མཇལ་ནས་ཆོས་མང་པོ་ཞུས་ཐུབ་པའི་ཕྱིར་ངས་ཕྱག་འཚལ་དགོས་དོན་དེ་འདྲ་ཡིན།

བདག་གི་དགེ་བའི་བཤེས་གཉེན་རྣམས་ཁྱད་པར་དུ་འཕགས་པ་ཡིན་ཡང་བདག་ལ་༧སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཟོང་རྡོ་རྗེ་འཆང་ནི་ཤིན་ཏུ་བཀའ་དྲིན་ཆེ། འདི་གསལ་བཤད་བྱེད་མི་ཐུབ། ལོ་ ༣༠ རྗེས་ལའང་༧སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཟོང་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་མཆོག་ལ་ངས་དད་པ། རྩི་བཀུར། ཡིད་ཆེས་སོགས་གཡོ་བ་མེད་པ་རེད། ཁོང་གི་གནང་པའི་མཉམ་ལེན་དང་སྦྱོང་བརྡར་སོགས་བདག་གིས་དུས་རྟག་ཏུ་ཉམས་ལེན་བགྱིད། བདག་གི་ཆོས་ཉིད་ཀྱི་ལམ་དུ་བར་ཆད་ཆེ་ཆུང་གང་འདྲ་འཕྲད་ཀྱང་བདག་གི་དགེ་བའི་བཤེས་གཉེན་ཀྱིས་གནང་པའི་མཉམ་ལེན་དེ་དག་དུས་ནམ་ཡང་འདོར་གྱི་མིན།

བདག་གི་མི་ཚེར་ཉེན་ཚབས་བཟོ་ནའང་། བདག་ལ་མ་དགའ་བ་བྱེད་ནའང་། ཡང་ན་བདག་གི་བླ་མའི་བཀའ་སྒྲུབ་པའི་ཕྱིར་བདག་དང་འབྲེལ་ཐག་གཅོད་ནའང་ཁྱད་མེད་བཞིན་བདག་གིས་བླ་མའི་བཀའ་དུས་ནམ་ཡང་མི་འདོར། ༧སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཟོང་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་སྐུ་མདུན་ནས་ཐོབ་པའི་མཉམ་ལེན་དང་བདག་གི་དད་པ་དམ་ཚིག་བླ་མ་གཞན་སུའང་ཞིག་གིས་འགྱུར་མི་ཐུབ། བདག་གི་ཚེ་ཕྱི་མར་ཡང་༧སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཟོང་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་མཇལ་བ་དང་ཁོང་སྐུ་མདུན་ནས་བྱམས་སྙིང་རྗེ་ཐོབ་པའི་རེ་སྨོན་ཡོད། ཁོང་གི་ཞབས་ཀྱི་པད་མོར་ཐུག་ཏེ་དུས་རྟག་ཏུ་གུས་ཕྱག་འཚལ། བདག་གིས་སོ་སོའི་བླ་མ་རྗེས་སུ་བཟུང་ཞིང་། ཡིད་ལ་སྒོམ་ཞིང་། རྒྱུན་དུ་དད་པ་དང་ཡིད་ཆེས་བགྱིད།

གུས་པས་ཚེམས་སྤྲུལ་སྐུ་ནས།།

 

 

Precious Footage of His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche

A master of sutra and tantra, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche performed countless holy deeds and gave thousands of Dharma teachings during his lifetime, some of which were filmed for the benefit of sentient beings in the future. Thanks to those recordings, we are able to present you with some very precious footage of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s activities. Be blessed as you listen to the holy voice of the Buddha that is Zong Rinpoche.

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Venerable Lama Yeshe’s Cremation

This video shows the integral role that His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche played in the funeral of his close student, Venerable Lama Yeshe. A highly accomplished tantric master and lifelong Dorje Shugden practitioner, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche led and advised Lama Yeshe’s students on the proper funerary and cremation rites befitting a practitioner of Lama Yeshe’s qualities and attainments.

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

 

The Basis of the Spiritual Path

In this teaching translated by Venerable Geshe Namgyal Gangchen of Drepung Monastery, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche gives a teaching on the nature of cyclic existence, the first of the Four Noble Truths as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni, as well as the six realms of suffering.

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

 

The Principles of the Spiritual Path (Part 1 of 2)

In this teaching translated by Venerable Geshe Namgyal Gangchen of Drepung Monastery, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche gives a clear explanation on the Three Principal Aspects of the Path: renunciation, bodhicitta and the right view of emptiness.

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https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/PrincipleSpiritualPath1.mp4

 

The Principles of the Spiritual Path (Part 2 of 2)

In this teaching translated by Venerable Geshe Namgyal Gangchen of Drepung Monastery, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche gives a clear explanation on the Three Principal Aspects of the Path: renunciation, bodhicitta and the right view of emptiness.

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https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/PrincipleSpiritualPath2.mp4

 

Melodies of the Ensa Ear-Whispered Chod Lineage

At the request of Venerable Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen in 1983 at Thubten Dhargye Ling in Los Angeles, USA, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche recited and taught the Ensa Ear-Whispered Chod practice from memory. These melodies are chanted according to prayers known as: Cutting through Self-grasping; Dedicating the Illusory Body as Ganachakra; and the Ganachakra Offering according to Chod practice. Zong Rinpoche chose to present the melodies of certain verses of these prayers and remarked that there may come a time when Chod melodies are taught according to this recording.

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

 

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  1. Jacinta Goh on Apr 24, 2020 at 1:51 am

    Revisiting this blog post again and again.

    It acts as a reminder, an inspiration and encouragement but most importantly, it brings back the memories when Rinpoche was here on earth with us. There were many many things that Rinpoche had shown us, from sharing and publishing interesting personal stories, inspiring news or stories from around the world, composing prayers, writing heartfelt poems and the proper way of cultivating Guru Devotion.

    ❤️ Thank you Rinpoche for this virtual temple. Thank you for being here with with us although it’s very short. Thank you for showing us the methods. Thank you for creating the little memories with us together so that we are inspired to move on and progress further in Dharma.

    For this blog post, thank you for sharing with us Your memories in Gaden. Nolstagic! I can see joy in the midst if hardship. Thank you Rinpoche.

    Please come back swiftly, Rinpoche.

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  2. Samfoonheei on Mar 12, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Rinpoche was to this days all because of having a strong Guru Devotion, determination and will power. Could imagine having stayed in a cowshed , without proper amenities Rinpoche still feels happy. Rinpoche never give up on practicing Dharma no matter how difficult the situation that Rinpoche had to endure. Being able to live in the house of His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche , Rinpoche was happy. Rinpoche’s commitment to his guru and dharma keeps him going , all the way. An inspiring example for us all .
    Thank you Rinpoche for always showing us path

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  3. Pastor Shin Tan on Feb 21, 2019 at 4:23 am

    Be loyal to your guru. Be close to your guru. Be honest with your guru. Never give your guru excuses but always accomplish your assignments that your guru has given you. Be loving, devoted and sincere with your guru. If you conduct yourself in this way, you will see positive transformations in your mind. ~ Tsem Rinpoche

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  4. Joy Kam on Dec 14, 2018 at 5:21 am

    1984 Los Angeles-Left to right: Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, monk assistant to Zong Rinpoche and the 18-year-old Tsem Rinpoche prior to ordination. Read more- https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/me

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  5. Valentina Suhendra on Oct 31, 2018 at 2:35 pm

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    A poem inspired by seeing a picture of my teacher, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche…

    In the sport of correct views,
    all that is correct is just a view,
    without permanence or substance.
    As long as we hold onto views,
    our sufferings are gathered 
    to be experienced without end.

    Without the strong methods of emptiness
    and compassion, bereft of merit,
    we sink deeper without respite.
    To arise from this samsara is but
    a dreamscape on the deluded mind.
    Therefore seek the guru, who confers the yidam,
    hold your vows and fixate on liberation 
    free of new creations. Free of new experiences as 
    there are none. 

    ~ Tsem Rinpoche

    Composed in Tsem Ladrang, Kuala Lumpur on July 7, 2014

    Zong Rinpoche and myself

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  6. Tsa Tsa Ong on Oct 20, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    This is really touching and at the same time truly inspiring. Seeing Rinpoche’s home in Gaden really humbles me. It shows Rinpoche’s amazing devotion, humility, love and attainment in the Dharma.I don’t think could survive in that kind of condition. If any of us were given this type of condition to live in, I am certain we would run, yet Rinpoche put up with leaks, the freezing tempritures during winter and heat during the Indian summer, insects and snakes. Only a person who is truly sincere about Dharma can do this. Thank you Rinpoche and blog team for sharing a very enlightening write up ???

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  7. Valentina Suhendra on Sep 20, 2018 at 5:34 am

    Be blessed with these rare videos featuring explanation and advice about Dorje Shugden practice by His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche in his own voice. The teaching was requested by Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the earliest masters who taught Tibetan Buddhism in the West.

    Video 1: H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)

    Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was an erudite scholar, ritual master and practitioner of the highest degree from Tibet. At the request of Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the pioneers who taught Tibetan Buddhism in America, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche gives clear explanation and advice about the life-entrustment initiation of Dorje Shugden and how to go about the practice and get the maximum benefits in this video.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzFMvlxAqtc&feature=youtu.be

    Video 2: H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche speaks on the History and Lineage of Dorje Shugden (With English Subtitles)

    In this video, an erudite scholar, ritual master and practitioner of the highest degree from Tibet, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche talks about the incarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden and how the practice arose, with examples of Dorje Shugden’s previous lives that reveal his powerful spiritual attainments and contributions. This very rare teaching was given at the request of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s student, Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the pioneers who taught Buddhism in the West to many disciples since the 1970s.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIzKSJgK618&feature=youtu.be

    For more information: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/kyabje-zong-rinpoches-advice-on-dorje-shugdens-practice.html

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  8. Valentina Suhendra on Jul 26, 2018 at 6:35 am

    I was walking past a second hand shop on Western Ave selling old things. They had a Japanese-style clay Buddha which was beige in colour on the floor, holding the door open. I thought the shopkeeper would collect a lot of negative karma without knowing if he kept such a holy item on the floor as a doorstop. So I went in to talk to him, but he didn’t look like he wanted to talk or that he even cared. So I asked him the price and he said US$5. I purchased it so he did not collect more negative karma. I was 17 years old and that was in 1982.

    I escorted my new Buddha home and washed it lightly and wiped it. I placed it on my altar and was happy with the Buddha. I would do my meditations, prayers, sadhanas, mantras and prostrations in front of this shrine daily. When I left for India in 1987, I could not bring this Buddha along and gave it to a friend. It was a nice size and I made offerings to this Buddha for many years in Los Angeles. In front of the Buddha I placed His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s photo. I remember I was so relieved that the price was affordable. But US$5 that time was still expensive for me but worth it I thought. But I was happy to have brought the Buddha home. Tsem Rinpoche

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  9. Pastor Shin Tan on Jul 19, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    Tsem Rinpoche at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong, Malaysia

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  10. Pastor Shin Tan on Jul 10, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    Beautiful picture of His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. It is amazing I was able to meet him and learn from him. It was such an amazing opportunity. Tsem Rinpoche

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  11. Pastor Niral Patel on Jun 17, 2018 at 8:54 am

    The picture below was taken in Gaden Shartse Monastery’s main prayer hall during Lama Chopa puja. In the front row is His Holiness Gaden Trisur Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal when he was the abbot of Gaden Shartse Monastery. Next to him is His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and His Eminence the young Tsem Rinpoche. Sitting behind wearing the hat is Venerable Geshe Lobsang Phende as head chant master.

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  12. Samfoonheei on May 13, 2018 at 8:32 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for your sharing. Rinpoche have gone through hardship which many of us would have imagine. Rinpoche never fear hardship, difficulties and struggles since young. Hence staying in such a small hut call home in Zong Ladrang and sharing with other monks has motivated him. Being able to stay in a hut which belongs to Rinpoche’s Guru HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, Rinpoche felt wonderful and determined to continue with learning Dharma from there even it’s in a bad state. Pictures of HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and the hut of those days had brought back sweet memories to Rinpoche .

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  13. Pastor Han Nee on Mar 14, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    For pure love of Dharma and out of Guru Devotion to his beloved Guru, HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, Tsem Rinpoche was very happy to be in Gaden , even though his home was a cowshed when he first arrived in Gaden Monastery in 1988.

    His love for Zong Rinpoche who had passed away earlier (much to his great grief even up to today)was seen in his remembering his Guru’s instruction to him to stay in his Ladrang.Indeed Rinpoche felt proud and honoured to be a student of Zong Rinpoche and staying in his ladrang! He felt the energy of his late Guru pervading his space in the Ladrang. He felt his presence everywhere he went!

    There and then Rinpoche made up his mind and was determined to stay strongly connected to Zong Rinpoche by tapping his mind of great compassion, working to benefit others and letting go of pain. He has practised this unfailingly ever since. Tsem Rinpoche thus shows by his own fine example here how best we can express our devotion to our Guru.

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  14. Valentina Suhendra on Oct 20, 2017 at 12:23 am

    H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche is very devoted to his root guru, H.H. Zong Rinpoche.

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  15. Pastor Shin on Oct 19, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    Do watch this short video of H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche ?

    https://video.tsemtulku.com/chat-videos/chat-1508414004.mp4


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  16. Freon on Oct 15, 2017 at 1:09 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    From the story that Rinpoche shared about yourself ; I have learned that Rinpoche would never give up on Dharma no matter how difficult the situation that Rinpoche have to face. Rinpoche face the difficult situation with great patient. Rinpoche although is very hard situation still learned and practice dharma to benefit people. How many people from big city could stay in the place that Rinpoche has stayed? – near cowshed.

    We are lucky to learn dharma in “luxury” place. From Kechara located at Sunwaymas to Kechara Forest Retreat, Rinpoche have manifested a luxury place for us to stay and learn dharma. Also not to forget those kind sponsors who have donated places for dharma to grow.

    Rinpoche have very strong Guru Devotion and integrity. What ever promise that Rinpoche have make , Rinpoche fulfilled it . Rinpoche become monk and went to India because of a promise make to H.H Zong Rinpoche. Even though H.H Zong Rinpoche pass away, Rinpoche still fulfilled the promise.

    Thank you Rinpoche for always showing us path to dharma by endure the pain. If we want Dharma grow in us, nothing could stopped us. I will keep in mind and practice it.

    Bowing to Rinpoche lotus’s feet, Love
    Freon

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  17. Valentina Suhendra on Sep 19, 2017 at 12:40 am

    Lama Yeshe was a very devoted student of His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. Lama Yeshe very much loved and respected Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and was the first lama to invite Kyabje Zong Rinpoche to the west. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche gave vast amount of empowerments, oral transmissions, teachings and sogtae of Dorje Shugden to many of Lama Yeshe’s senior students. Towards the end of Lama Yeshe’s fruitful life, he was in the hospital and physically shutting down. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was giving teachings in Switzerland and was requested to fly in which Kyabje Zong Rinpoche most graciously did. Here in this picture is Kyabje Zong Rinpoche doing special prayers for his student Lama Yeshe. Lama Yeshe was already partially paralyzed, but true to a meditation master, his mind was extremely clear and bright. You can see Lama Yeshe leaning towards Kyabje Zong Rinpoche in deep respect and devotion. Lama Yeshe practiced all the lineages, yidams, protectors such as Dorje Shugden given to him till the end of his life. He never gave up on any of his practices as he has great devotion to Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and his other lamas. Lama Yeshe’s samaya with Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was so pure, intact and perfect till the end. A great inspiration.~Tsem Rinpoche

    耶喜喇嘛是至尊嘉杰宋仁波切的忠诚弟子。耶喜喇嘛十分敬爱嘉杰宋仁波切，他是第一位把宋仁波切邀请到西方弘法的上师。嘉杰宋仁波切曾为耶喜喇嘛的许多资深弟子传授灌顶、口传、教诲和多杰雄登托命灌顶。在耶喜喇嘛即将走完丰富人生旅程之际，他躺在医院病床上，身体已经逐渐衰败。当时正在瑞士弘法的嘉杰宋仁波切被邀请前去探望他，宋仁波切欣然答应了。这张照片显示嘉杰宋仁波切正为弟子耶喜喇嘛进行特殊的法会。耶喜喇嘛那时已经处于半瘫痪状态，但作为一位禅修大师，他的心识却极度清醒。在这张照片中，可见耶喜喇嘛以无限的敬意和依止心，把身体倾向宋仁波切。耶喜喇嘛终其一生都修持上师所传授的传承、本尊、护法修持如多杰雄登法门等。他从不放弃任何上师所传授的教法，因为他对嘉杰宋仁波切和其他上师均拥有极大的依止心。耶喜喇嘛由始至终都对嘉杰宋仁波切保持清净、完整和完美的三昧耶。这真是一个启发人心的典范。～詹杜固仁波切

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  18. Valentina Suhendra on Sep 18, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    I was 18 years old when this was taken back in 1983 in Los Angeles, California. Here I am in this photo with my most precious root guru, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. He has profoundly changed my life for the better forever. Not a day goes by I don’t think about him, love him, miss him and yearn for his presence and teachings. I meditate on him in my heart every single day.

    He was everything that a high Tibetan lama is said to be and more. From the moment I heard his name before meeting him from a friend who had met him already, faith instantly arose in me. Instantly faith arose in me. I did 100 prostrations to his picture everyday until I met him. I wanted to make a spiritual karmic connection with him so that when I met him, I can receive many teachings and that is why I made the prostrations. No other spiritual teacher although all of them were great has this sort of meteoric impact on me. It’s unexplainable.

    30 plus years down the line, my faith, respect and trust in Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is unshakable. I will always follow and practice what he has taught me and given me. I will never abandon my teacher or any practice he has given me no matter what obstacles come my way. No matter if my life is threatened, or I am disliked or segregated for following his instructions, I will never abandon any of his teachings. No other teacher will ever have me change my practice I have received from Kyabje Zong Rinpoche.

    May I meet Kyabje Zong Rinpoche in all my future lives too and come under his care. I forever bow to him and place the crown of my unworthy head to his feet. I will follow, meditate, trust and believe in my guru always.

    Humbly,
    Tsem Rinpoche

    这是我与我的至宝根本上师，至尊嘉杰宋仁波切于1983年在加利福尼亚洛杉矶拍下的合照。当年我18岁。他深刻地改变了我的生命，永恒地使我的生命变得更美好。没有那么一天，我不想起他，不珍爱他，不思念他，或是不切盼他的出现与教诲。每一天，我都在心中忆念嘉杰宋仁波切。他拥有人们眼中一个西藏高僧该具备的一切条件，甚至拥有更多。我从一个曾拜见嘉杰宋仁波切的朋友口中听见宋仁波切的殊胜名字，自那一刻起，我虽未见过仁波切一面，但信心即刻油然而生。在见到仁波切之前的每一天，我都向着他的法照顶礼一百遍，我想跟他结下法缘，那么等到见到他的时候，我能接受到大量的教诲。这是我每日顶礼的原因。其他所有上师固然殊胜，但没有一个像嘉杰宋仁波切那样对我造成犹如陨星撞击般的影响。这种感受无从解释。我对嘉杰宋仁波切的信心、敬重和信任，三十余载从未动摇。他教过我的，给过我的，我都会一直跟从并且实修。我永远不会背弃我的上师，或是背弃他赐予我的任何修行，不管我眼前出现什么阻难。即使我因为遵从他的指示而面对生命威胁，或遭受厌弃或排挤，我仍然不会背弃他的任何一个教诲。没有任何一位上师能够动摇嘉杰宋仁波切赐予我的修行。祈愿我生生世世都能遇见嘉杰宋仁波切并得到他的引导。我永世顶礼于嘉杰宋仁波切足下。我将永远遵从上师的教诲，忆念他，信任他，相信他。
    谦卑的詹杜固仁波切

    སྤྱི་ལོ་༡༩༨༣ ལོར་ལོས་ཨེན་ཇེ་ལེ་ས་ཀལ་ལི་ཕོ་ནི་ཡ་(Los Angeles, California.) ནང་ང་ལོ་ ༡༨ ཡིན་པའི་སྐབས་ཀྱི་འདྲ་པར་རེད། འདྲ་པར་འདི་ནང་ང་དང་བདག་གི་རྩ་བའི་བླ་མ་༧སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཟོང་རྡོ་རྗེ་འཆང་ལྷན་དུ་ཡོད། སྐུ་ཉིད་ཀྱི་གཏིང་ཚུགས་པའི་སྒོ་ནས་བདག་གི་མི་ཚེ་གཏན་དུ་བསྒྱུར་བར་འཕྲིན་ལས་བརྩོལ་ཡོད་པས། བདག་གིས་སོ་སོའི་རྩ་བའི་བླ་མར་དགའ་བ་མ་སྒོམ་པ་དང་། མི་དྲན་པ། ཁོང་གི་སྐོར་མ་བསམ་པ། ཁོང་གི་མདུན་ནས་སློབ་ཁྲིད་སོགས་ཞུ་འདོད་མེད་པ་ཉིན་གཅིག་ཀྱང་མེད།

    ཉིན་ལྟར་བདག་གིས་ཁོང་ཡིད་ལ་སྒོམ་གྱི་ཡོད། ཁོང་ནི་བོད་པའི་བླ་མ་མཁས་པ་ཞིག་ལ་ཚང་དགོས་པའི་ཡོན་ཏན་བླ་ན་མེད་པ་དང་ལྡན། བདག་གིས་ཁོང་མ་མཇལ་གོང་དུ་བདག་གི་གྲོགས་པོས་ཁོང་མཇལ་ཡོད་པས་ངའི་གྲོགས་པོའི་རྒྱུད་ནས་ཁོང་གི་མཚན་ཐོས་པ་ད་སྐབས་བདག་གི་སེམས་ནང་ལམ་སང་དད་པ་སྐྱེས། ཁོང་མ་མཇལ་བར་བདག་གིས་ཁོང་གི་སྐུ་པར་ལ་ཉིན་ལྟར་ཕྱག་ཚར་༡༠༠ འཚལ་གྱི་ཡོད། གང་ཡིན་ཟེར་ན། ཁོང་དང་ཆོས་ཀྱི་འབྲེལ་བ་ཡོང་བ་དང་ཁོང་མཇལ་ནས་ཆོས་མང་པོ་ཞུས་ཐུབ་པའི་ཕྱིར་ངས་ཕྱག་འཚལ་དགོས་དོན་དེ་འདྲ་ཡིན།

    བདག་གི་དགེ་བའི་བཤེས་གཉེན་རྣམས་ཁྱད་པར་དུ་འཕགས་པ་ཡིན་ཡང་བདག་ལ་༧སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཟོང་རྡོ་རྗེ་འཆང་ནི་ཤིན་ཏུ་བཀའ་དྲིན་ཆེ། འདི་གསལ་བཤད་བྱེད་མི་ཐུབ། ལོ་ ༣༠ རྗེས་ལའང་༧སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཟོང་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་མཆོག་ལ་ངས་དད་པ། རྩི་བཀུར། ཡིད་ཆེས་སོགས་གཡོ་བ་མེད་པ་རེད། ཁོང་གི་གནང་པའི་མཉམ་ལེན་དང་སྦྱོང་བརྡར་སོགས་བདག་གིས་དུས་རྟག་ཏུ་ཉམས་ལེན་བགྱིད། བདག་གི་ཆོས་ཉིད་ཀྱི་ལམ་དུ་བར་ཆད་ཆེ་ཆུང་གང་འདྲ་འཕྲད་ཀྱང་བདག་གི་དགེ་བའི་བཤེས་གཉེན་ཀྱིས་གནང་པའི་མཉམ་ལེན་དེ་དག་དུས་ནམ་ཡང་འདོར་གྱི་མིན།

    བདག་གི་མི་ཚེར་ཉེན་ཚབས་བཟོ་ནའང་། བདག་ལ་མ་དགའ་བ་བྱེད་ནའང་། ཡང་ན་བདག་གི་བླ་མའི་བཀའ་སྒྲུབ་པའི་ཕྱིར་བདག་དང་འབྲེལ་ཐག་གཅོད་ནའང་ཁྱད་མེད་བཞིན་བདག་གིས་བླ་མའི་བཀའ་དུས་ནམ་ཡང་མི་འདོར། ༧སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཟོང་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་སྐུ་མདུན་ནས་ཐོབ་པའི་མཉམ་ལེན་དང་བདག་གི་དད་པ་དམ་ཚིག་བླ་མ་གཞན་སུའང་ཞིག་གིས་འགྱུར་མི་ཐུབ། བདག་གི་ཚེ་ཕྱི་མར་ཡང་༧སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཟོང་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་མཇལ་བ་དང་ཁོང་སྐུ་མདུན་ནས་བྱམས་སྙིང་རྗེ་ཐོབ་པའི་རེ་སྨོན་ཡོད། ཁོང་གི་ཞབས་ཀྱི་པད་མོར་ཐུག་ཏེ་དུས་རྟག་ཏུ་གུས་ཕྱག་འཚལ། བདག་གིས་སོ་སོའི་བླ་མ་རྗེས་སུ་བཟུང་ཞིང་། ཡིད་ལ་སྒོམ་ཞིང་། རྒྱུན་དུ་དད་པ་དང་ཡིད་ཆེས་བགྱིད།

    གུས་པས་ཚེམས་སྤྲུལ་སྐུ་ནས།།

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  19. Greg L on Jul 3, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    I try not to trivialize buddhism but i love stories like this. Buddhist monks are just surreal cool outside of the practices and teachings. You’re awesome Rinpoche.

    Metta
    – Greg

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  20. SG on Feb 5, 2015 at 9:52 am

    Humble beginnings but it’s true challenges break us or make us. Rinpoche’s whole hearted commitment to his guru and dharma practice kept him going. May we have the same qualities.

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  22. philyong on Feb 13, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    Everyone has to read this blog post and remember the contents of it. It is because of the pure love given to Tsem Rinpoche by Zong Rinpoche that we are all here today. Rinpoche always mentioned about how much Zong Rinpoche has done for him. It is because of Zong Rinpoche that he is a monk today (part of the reason) but definitely something for all of us to remember.

    One cycle around and today Rinpoche received an amazing news that HH Zong Rinpoche has invited him to stay in Zong Ladrang when he visits Gaden!!! As the post above mentioned, the previous Zong Rinpoche instructed Rinpoche to stay in his Ladrang when gets to Gaden. This shows very well the pure samaya of Rinpoche. Everyone is very happy with the news and we cant wait for both the Rinpoches to meet up again!!!

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  23. abby f on Jan 17, 2013 at 2:36 am

    Dear Rinpoche, thank you for your sharing. I realize that Rinpoche never afraid of the so called bad life, Rinpoche just accept it without complaint. I think this is because everything Rinpoche never think just about me me me, and whenever/wherever Rinpoche can benefit others, no matter how, Rinpoche will endure it.

    I sincerely wish myself can be like Rinpoche one day. I’m quite tired for being selfish and always take things from others. I wish I can have the even slightest of Rinpoche’s qualities, enduring the hardships for others and be selfless. I want to put this as my direction for my Dharma practice.

    Thank you for this sharing Rinpoche. Rinpoche inspired me a lot with this post. It makes me think more and wider. 🙂

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  24. Valentina Suhendra on Jan 15, 2012 at 8:56 am

    My dear Lama

    I have known about your story of hardship to pursue what you want many years ago. When things got difficult on me, the story of your suffering plays in my mind and inspire me to move on.

    Much love and care

    Valentina

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  25. andrew hibberd on Oct 25, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    if my sons can just be the best they can be and continue in happiness all my wishes will be fulfilled , i live here and i know i have or someone who is mine transferred the genetical memory to me and through this i know mine will live well beyond me and genetically or supernaturally everything i think , everything i do, everything i say will be with them for a long time , im happy in this knowledge

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  26. tsemtulku on Mar 14, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Some thoughts from the side of the teacher and karma:

    Why teach the dharma when no one wishes to transform or sincerely tries. You only offend them, make them angry, and because they can’t face themselves, become hateful of you. They even run away.. These days, one of the best ways to make enemies, is to teach others dharma or tell them what needs to change… So teaching less dharma is better during these times…transformation creates the causes for more dharma. Every time you break your promise, or give up or just run from what you are suppose to do adds to the drop teachings becoming less….Making excuses creates the causes for dharma teachings to lessen and then to stop….

    The most disheartening sight for any teacher is to see a student not change after years of teachings, hundreds of repititions of the same advice although the teacher cares so much..teachers must be compassionate towards students but not to the extent of allowing them to harm others/themselves….students must be kind to teachers too..it goes both ways… Excuses and justifications for the same mistakes arising from pure laziness and selfishness. Not caring about burdening others. This all creates such powerful karma for the teacher to go away, pass way or just remain silent. It creates karma for yourself to become harder, lazier and even more closed up…remember results resemble causes…. For projects not to take off or filled with zillions of obstacles arise from this type of karma also… If the karma is so strong, then even if the teacher wants to help, your karma or collective karma will somehow stop it. The degeneration of Buddhism will arise from ‘practitioners who don’t practice…this will create the main causes for the demise of Shakyamuni’s teachings…You may think you are happy and free because your teacher stopped pointing things out to you, but the so called happiness and freedom is temporary…karma catches up and the teacher with tears in their eyes watch you experience the effects of your karma…the teacher stopped speaking to you or stopped teaching because your karma to recieve it is not supportive…dangerous…never let it go that far…never…but if it has…then it has….

    Not wanting to listen to one’s teacher you say you are committed to is a sign that you have broken many promises, samayas, practices and trust. The karma that arises is any good advice given to you cannot be heard, understood or followed. Good advice might even make you angry. The sight of your teacher might make you unhappy. The sight of something that creates happiness or dharma might make you uncomfortable or run. Why? The karma to recieve good, is not enough. For example, when someone due to drinking has lied so much, cheated or hurt so many family members over and over, there is this very strong karma collected and bursting to open. The karma returns and makes him not hear advice nor want to follow giving up drinking. He/She may know the harm and understand, but cannot stop. Or run away from loved ones who truly care…the loved ones watch with tears and apprehension as they drink themselves to oblivion or worse… The karma to harm is too strong. The karma controls the person already….A tiger needs to kill due to it being born in that state as it’s karma has opened…opened to make more negative karma in that state..

    We must repair…must repair the karma. No matter how bad, samsara has so many worse states you cannot even imagine. Negative karma leads to more negative karma, it does not stand still…Do not be limited..do not let laziness and selfishness rule anymore. Remember commitment, stability and consistency are the keys to anything…repair as no one can hurt you or punish you, only your deeds returning…for some it is truly too late..for some it only seems that way…whatever the cases, try……

    It’s different for everyone and every teacher though…Tsem Rinpoche

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    • Kasia on Jul 21, 2011 at 1:18 am

      I sincerely hope that seeds which are sown will some day grow and bear fruit, although maybe the soil/soul is not ready to nourish them yet… and that your fire will always burn bright for us all… you made me cry, think, love… and I am just one of thousands. So thanks and thanks for sharing and thanks to no end. really. Kasia

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  27. Knut Eggers on Sep 26, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    What an amazing story of true humbleness. What a selfish attitude I have and how great my own fear of poverty. Sorry about being disrespectful to you lately, I probably am a bit out of balance with my new feeling of upcoming self-worth. Hoping to serve you better – and those other very persons I love.
    Warm and humble regards, Knut

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  28. Uncle Eddie on Aug 19, 2010 at 12:26 am

    An opportunity was provided for me by Tsem Rinpoche in a return visit to Gaden Monastry in 2006 for 62 people, where we were able to see where and how our Guru used to live when he first went to join Gaden Monastry.
    We were taken to 2 small rooms that were connected to a cowshed.
    Rinpoche lived in the smaller room with leaky tiled roof, behind a chapel separated by a small road.
    From a description given by Rinpoche, it seems that he had buffaloes and cows as neighbours, and through a huge crack in the wall he could see them daily, had to get used to the strong smell of buffaloes, and swarm of mosquitoes flying around. That was where he did his reading, retreats, tsog, pujas & prayers for many years. Snakes were sometimes found in the toilet, though no harm had happened to him.
    He had, nevertheless, never complained about these inadequacies, even went on to acclaim that all those years, he had many great times living in the simple small room of his Root Guru’s house in Gaden, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche whom he so dearly loved and felt so proudly of!
    Such is our Guru who said that learning and practicing Dharma make us to transform ourselves to become better and not make our egos bigger and make us swell up with pride with wrong attitudes.

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  29. Mic on Aug 18, 2010 at 12:27 am

    When I saw Rinpoche and others lived in the above cowshed, my heart felt for those who lived here without proper food and shelter. This relate to the same feeling that I have for those beggars, disable people, less fortunate people and children, abandoned children and old folks, homeless, and etc who asked for money at the street, the restaurants either by themselves or by charity organization. I felt sorry because they have to worry for their basic needs and poor living condition. This reminded me that there was a lady who carried her baby in her arm in Guangzhou who kneel and bow with the head knocking the ground non stop at the side of pedestrian walkway in Guangzhou a few years ago. Why was she so desperate? I could only offered her with a little money. She was helpless and enduring the pain that she had for her baby. I was not sure whether she had any shelter. I could relate her feeling as a mother who endure the pain of seeing our children suffering, mother would usually do anything to safe her children. It was really hard to be alone with minimum affection from family or maybe no family at all. I remebered my biggest worry for my children when they were still baby; I was very worry that I wouldn’t be able to take care of my children if unpredicted bad things happen to me and that a bad step mother who took care of my children would ill treat my children and caused unhealthy grow either mentally or physically to my children. This unhealthy grow would lead to children growing up with hatred and this would require a long and bumpy journey for them to find their deep hiden good nature and calming themselve. This was my biggest fear. I still pray for able to see through my children to grow up healthily (mental anfd physical). Now I pray for to be able to have deeper understanding in Dharma so that I will be able to imprint the dharma onto my children.
    Thank you Guru Rinpoche for being here.

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  30. Anila on Aug 11, 2010 at 12:14 am

    On my first visit to Gaden Monastery with Bibi, Adeline Tan, Nancy, and Ms Too. Rinpoche showed us where he lived on his arrrival at Gaden as a monk. It was a cowshed. He literally lived and sleep with the cows. It was such a shock. Rinpoche was given two options. To stay in America become a model and enjoy life in B ig America in Los Angeles. But he chose to become a monk and endure all sufferings for the sake of sentient beings. And because of his faith in the Protector and Guru Devotion knowing that this can lead him to do much more greater things to help sentient being than by becoming a model. He has listened to his Guru and today thru all the rough roads, conditions as circunstances he has to endure to achieve 13 Departments and more in the near future which will eventually be in KWPC the biggest Retreat centre in this Region for benefit of a lot of people.

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  31. Koh Hee Peng on Aug 5, 2010 at 10:45 am

    “I was always hungry, but I am not complaining. I wanted to be there and happy to be endure poverty for the dharma.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche.

    A wake up call to all of us who are so accustomed to our way of life, that is no more than habituation based on our cultural upbringing that emphasizes materialism, which only increases our selfish mind due to our grasping to the ungraspable attachments (e.g. money, reputation, big cars, big house, etc).

    Suffering for others is not suffering, but liberating ourselves to the full potential of Buddha hood in us. When we suffer for others, it is not us who experience the pain. But it is our ego, our own self-cherishing mind that is experiencing the pain. In the process of helping others, we are eradicating our ego and selfishness that has deeply rooted inside us. Hence, when we experience pain or misery for the sake of others, we should rejoice. We should be happy as we are on the right track to attainment of enlighten mind.

    Be vegetarian, be happy.
    Be forgiving, be happy.
    Be compassionate, be happy.
    Be kind, be happy.
    Be selfless, be happy.
    Be happy.

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  32. Andrew James Boon on Jul 10, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    Such and incredibly moving story! And what eye-opening pictures. Thank you for sharing Rinpoche. I have never doubted your sincerity or motivation but through this post I get to get a glimpse of your life and how through your many experiences you went through (good or bad), you use them to your full advantage and transforms it into something that benefits others.
    1.You felt real hunger yet you never once complained. And now you created Kechara Soup Kitchen to make sure no one has to go thtough that: http://www.kechara.com/soup-kitchen
    2.You were intructed by Zong Rinpoche to go stay in Zong Ladrang, thousands of miles away from where you grew and yet obeyed with humility and never once complained. You do this without question as you wanted to be connected with your guru even though he was not physically there. And now knowing this, in your compassion you make yourself accessible to us all knowing full well this is an important aspect that helps us in our Dharmic journey. You know we would be incredibly lazy withouth your presence and will not be as dedicated (at least for now)and hence you sacrifice your own happiness to be in the mountains for us. How incredibly fortunate we all are and I am humbled beyond words once again!
    3.Whilst you were in Zong Ladrang you lived a very basic life (compared to most if not all of us here), yet you never once complained. And now you created comfortable accommodations for your students with all the Dharma houses where they can live and support each other in comfort with modern amenities: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/2010/06/dharma-houses.html
    Your incredible ad admirable guru devotion is remarkable! I will always be humbled by this and remain head bowed and with folded hands with you my guru, Tsem Rinpoche! Thank you for showing us always by example, over and over and over again.

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  33. thierryfornow on Jul 10, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    As I read this, I realize that I am installed comfortably on a nice chair in a very hotel room overlooking the sea, the lighting is nice and subdued, I have air-conditionning and even room service… Yet, I am let to think, what karma is most supportoive to Dharma practice? This luxury hotel I am in or a cowshed in Zong Rinpoche’s ladrang? Without a doubt I would say the second option.
    As Rinpoche explained before, having money and be constantly pampered is not necessarily good karma; good karma, to be good in its full sense, should be karma that propels one to engage in Dharma, not one that propels one to engage in holidays and parties.

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  34. Grace Cheah on Jul 10, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    Frankly speaking, I have not come across anyone as compassionate as our Guru, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, who has a BIG heart, 100% selfless and with many Great Qualities:
    * He helps others unconditionally without bias/exceptions and urge us to do the same;
    * He implants “Dharma seeds” into our mind and teaches us the precious Holy Dharma patiently and tirelessly;
    * He nurtures & forgives us like our parents no matter what happens;
    * He never give-up on us and would continuously adopt different ways & methods through “his compassion, wisdom & skillful means” to make us realize our faults/shortcomings, wake us up from our senses, and make us change for the better;
    * He constantly pushes us to practice Dharma diligently so that we would transform ourselves (our minds) to become a better and happier person.
    * He encourages us to do more Dharma work (by helping others) and engage in virtuous deeds in order to accumulate more merits for ourselves to have a better & happier life in this lifetime as well as future lives, until we achieve the great goal of Enlightenment;
    * and many many more…!
    Meeting Rinpoche & the holy Dharma definitely bring countless benefits to many, not only we can fulfill our worldly wishes, but would also lead us to a much happier life by transforming ourselves (our minds) to be a better person through practice with perseverance.
    “May Rinpoche have a good health & long life to continue to turn the wheel of Dharma and may all his virtuous dreams & wishes be fulfilled. May the holy Dharma flourished and increase forever more in this region and around the world.”

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  35. Grace Cheah on Jul 10, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    I think it’s normal for lay people like us to feel sorry for Rinpoche (after reading this post) and would consider the difficult situations and harsh conditions Rinpoche faced during his younger days in Gaden as a form of “suffering” and a “big sacrifice”.
    The reason being we are so pampered with all the convenience around us, where everything we want and need are easily accessible, which we have been taking for granted for, without realizing how fortunate we are. Further, in these degenerate times, we are being brought up with the mentality/perception that money is everything, with minimal focus on compassion, selflessness and self-improvement, where spirituality is concerned. As such, we are constantly striving for material wealth and indulge oneself in luxury & samsaric pleasure, and engaged in activities that have no meaning, which bring us nowhere…but frustration, anger/hatred, egotism, selfishness, greediness, competition, conflict, etc. In a nutshell, we embody the “3 poisons” (ignorance, hatred/anger, and greediness) defined in Buddhism in samsara.
    Conversely, our Rinpoche’s passion and love for the Holy Dharma and his Guru Devotion is so unbelievably strong and “rock-solid” that he didn’t mind living in poverty and endure any hardship for the sake of others. In fact, he did not consider what he had pain-stakingly gone through those days as a “sacrifice” at all, despite living in a cowshed and had been starving with not enough food to eat for years. Instead, he was happy and loves his simple life as a monk/Rinpoche in Gaden, rather than being a lay person in USA. Rinpoche did this with a pure motivation of learning the holy Dharma, inspired by his root guru, Zong Rinpoche, whom he revered and trusted deeply, for the sole purpose of benefiting many people in the future.
    This clearly proves that our Rinpoche, a recognized re-incarnated “Highly Attained Lama”, has achieved a level beyond our imagination…a level where we, at samsara, cannot possibly comprehend. However, Rinpoche is so compassionate that he actually brings himself down to our level, so that he is in the same wave-length as us to teach and guide us.
    We are extremely fortunate indeed to have Rinpoche as our Guru, who is the perfect role-model for anyone to emulate. In fact, I am proud to tell the world that our Guru, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, is the walking “Living Buddha”.
    Thank you Rinpoche from the bottom of my heart for Everything you have done for all of us (and countless others) Unconditionally and Selflessly! (^.^)

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  36. weeliang on Jul 10, 2010 at 7:20 am

    This story is very touching. I cannot imagine how Rinpoche must have felt when he returned to his old home. Even when I visit the house I grew up in, It brings back a lot of memories. All I did in my parent’s old house was basically eat, sleep and play. Rinpoche having done so much more in Zong Ladrang and Rinpoche’s devotion to Zong Rinpoche, it must have been really emotional.
    I am very happy that Rinpoche’s motivation and commitment to the dharma did not sway at the times of hardship. But I admire Rinpoche even more now. As to me, it is even more admirable of Rinpoche to have his motivation and commitment to the dharma not sway when he now has a big Ladrang and much much more compared to before. In fact, Rinpoche motivation has increased and his commitment to the dharma has become indestructible. I hope Rinpoche can be an example to all of us that success should lead us to do more good things and not become deluded by it.
    Wee Liang

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  37. Joy Kam on Jul 10, 2010 at 6:17 am

    Seeing Rinpoche home in Gaden really humbles me. It shows Rinpoche’s amazing tenacity, devotion, humility, love and attainment in the Dharma. If any of us were given this type of condition to live in, I am certain we would run, yet Rinpoche put up with leaks, the freezing tempritures during winter and heat during the Indian summer, insects and snakes. Only a person who is truly sincere about Dharma can do this.
    We Malaysians are really so spoil and it puts us to shame. Even now Rinpoche have to beg and cajoled us to even do Dharma. On top of that we get pressure and sarcastic remarks from family and friends saying that we’ve gone insane. A clear sign of the degenerate time and world. As for Rinpoche, nothing can and will stop him from the Dharma. We certainly have a long long way to go. We are so so lucky and bless we have the merits to meet the Dharma and Guru in such good conditions. This signals me to never complain but always to do more.
    Humbly yours, Joy

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  38. James Long on Jul 10, 2010 at 6:02 am

    I’m very lucky to have the chance to visit to Gaden in year 2006 together with Rinpoche and other Kechara members and friends. It was a wonderful journey.
    Rinpoche kept his promise to Zong Rinpoche even though Zong Rinpoche has passed away before he went to Gaden. It shows how strong his guru devotion is and his wish to continue his spiritual journey.
    How many of us are able to let go of our own pleasure and “so called-future” like Rinpoche to go to India, a foreign place, staying in a cowshed, suffer from hunger, to pursue his dream-be a monk and most important, to fulfil his promise to his Root Guru- Zong Rinpoche? Besides, when we have the chance to volunteer or part time or full time work in Dharma, how many of us answered: “I’m not ready?” We are really spoilt.

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  39. Karen Leu on Jul 10, 2010 at 4:10 am

    I can’t imagine if I would have to stay in the cowshed. All this physical environment constraints doesn’t stop Rinpoche from practicing the Dharma. “Not a day goes by, I haven’t recited his name mantra for the last 25 years.”
    This is the sentence that touches me the most! Lay people like us, who have so much excuses not to do Sadhana/chanting daily, should feel ashamed to be called Rinpoche’s student.
    Rinpoche has taken his Guru’s teachings and advice so seriously. I felt that the respect that Rinpoche has towards Zong Rinpoche is just indescribable. Reading this really make me feel so small when compared with what I’ve done for my Guru…

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  40. Cynthia Lee on Jul 10, 2010 at 3:13 am

    Rinpoche’s guru devotion makes us Malaysian devotees look like a bunch of spoil brats who are believed to be living on trees in the minds of foreigners but in reality is really gracing the fields of luxury. This just shows how unappreciative we are even when we have everything so easily provided to do the Dharma well. Even then Rinpoche have to beg us to do it.
    Really reminds me of those sports movie about a bunch of a really lousy team made out of different sizes, personalities, skills and race. The one thing they have in common is a good coach. The goal to win seems almost impossible at times, but with much patience and motivation, there is a chance for a happy ending still. Don’t give up just yet ☺

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  41. Beng Kooi on Jul 10, 2010 at 2:17 am

    Dear Thierry,
    I agree wholeheartedly especially with your last two points. Many times Rinpoche has said that he wishes he was back in Gaden again, doing pujas and retreats with the rest of the Sangha. It does not matter what facilities or luxuries were available to him in Gaden. More important was the environment to pursue a real spiritual path.
    Shame therefore on those of us who complain at long teachers, if the room is too hot or too cold, at the hard cushion, at the uncomfortable chair, at hunger pangs or just not being in the mood.
    How spoilt we all have become from the conducive outer conditions that did become obstacles to our Dharma practice. How shallow we are not to appreciate what our Guru has endured to be able to give us even the simplest teaching. And how selfish we are to want Dharma at our convenience and at our level – surely the path of Dharma is meant to benefit others?
    I read this post and am ashamed at my shortcomings.

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  42. Jan Yong on Jul 10, 2010 at 2:07 am

    Tsem Tulku Rinpoche was very devoted to his teacher Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and followed all his instructions to go to Gaden, South India & stay in his Guru’s Ladrang. Despite how the environment that he stayed in didn’t have enough food to eat and he lost a lot of weight but he was very happy to be in Gaden and never wanted to leave.
    Although Zong Rinpoche was not there and could not meet him again even at his Ladrang but he always felt his mind was everywhere. The only way to tap his Guru’s mind by developing compassion, benefitting others, letting go of pains & working for others. This part touches me because we should do that too in order to connect to one Guru although we are not with him but if we felt strongly to benefit others always that will connect our mind to him.
    The way he endured poverty for Dharma without complaints has set a good example for us to follow. This picture (visiting my old room in Zong Ladrang in 2006 coming from Malaysia) is one picture that I put on my altar at home that I see/prostrate to everyday.
    The most important is the qualities to learn from my teacher every time I look at his picture or talk to him as he is there. This is the way to keep me going and most important never give up for Dharma. Also I will listen / watch his Dharma talk very often even when I am driving.
    May I be always connected to you in all my lives.
    With fold hands,
    Jan

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  43. Lim Tat Ming on Jul 10, 2010 at 1:55 am

    Rinpoche’s strong devotion to Dharma is so inspiring. For the sake of Dharma nothing can stand in Rinpoche’s way.
    Loss of beloved root guru, hunger, poverty, loneliness, vulnerability, imperfect living conditions, mosquitoes, snakes, buffaloes and cows as house mates, heat – these obstacles are insignificant. Rinpoche had shown us the life of the renunciates. Spiritual practitioners are adaptable, can lead a simple life and have very few needs!
    What is most empowering is Rinpoche’s guru devotion to His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and perseverance in His Holiness’ absence. Rinpoche had shown the true practice of Guru Devotion. No matter where the Guru is, the Guru is always with us, guiding us along the path to Enlightenment.

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  44. Margaretlee on Jul 10, 2010 at 1:12 am

    From listening to Zong Rinpoche to go to India to become a monk and then staying at Zong Ladrang at the cowshed to later on moving to Malaysia to teach , Tsem Rinpoche has humbly and repeatedly followed all his guru instructions to the T’s.
    This remind myself that I should not be selective when taking instructions from my Guru.
    Though near starvation and with basically minimum necessities, Rinpoche was really happy to stay in Zong ladrang under these conditions. It shows how close Dharma is to his heart. I was exceptionally touched when Rinpoche said that after Zong Rinpoche passed away, he felt intense lonliness, but in order to connect to Zong Rinpoche’s mind, which in fact is Heruka Cakrasamvara, he realised he must develop compassion, letting go of pains and always act in the benefits of others in order to be close to his Guru. May I always remind myself the same

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  45. SK Yap on Jul 9, 2010 at 11:57 pm

    I was one of the pilgrims following H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche to visit Gaden Monastery in 2006. It was my first trip ever visiting any Tibetan monastery in my whole life.
    Listening to H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche’s history and biography and witnessing personally the place he stay, study, doing prayers and retreat have makes the learning so real and effective.
    All of us are so lucky, have plenty of food in Malaysia, stay in clean environment, have the freedom to do any thing and includes religious, we have jobs, and our family and friends are available anytime we call them. So why aren’t we doing dharma and practicing generosity and compassion for others? We have so much to complain about and have never ending shopping list to fulfill our attachment.
    Perhaps we should take time out away from our attachment, and for once do something good for others without thinking for ourself?
    PAUL

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  46. Nicholas Yu on Jul 9, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    I can feel that Rinpoche was very happy arriving Zong Ladrang and staying there must be the most wonderful thing that Rinpoche would ever want.
    Rinpoche’s Guru Devotion really inspires me. Besides living in a rundown place Rinpoche also didn’t have enough to eat but Rinpoche was happy. Happy to fulfill the promise & happy for the dharma. Never once Rinpoche thought of giving up even after Zong Rinpoche enter the clear light. Rinpoche passion on dharma is indestructible.
    No matter how sad Rinpoche felt from the loss of Zong Rinpoche, the memories and loves for Zong Rinpoche that kept Rinpoche keep going.
    I really feel ashamed to compare with the condition Rinpoche gone through to learn dharma and me here with everything so well provided and comfortable.
    Can’t find any reason to stop doing Dharma.

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  47. David Lai on Jul 9, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    This is where Rinpoche’s heart truly lies, a grotty little cowshed on the outside but what it symbolise for us is Rinpoche’s perseverance, true joy and love for the Dharma. No matter how big Rinpoche becomes and how many students and sponsors he has, Rinpoche will always be the simple young monk who reside in this cowshed. Bad and good situations come and go along with numerous sincere and insincere people that surround Rinpoche, seeking his assitance, Rinpoche would never move from his Dharma roots and his link to his Guru, in the form of his Sadhana and vows.
    There are many times when students repeatedly disappoint Rinpoche and cause him many sleepless nights, innumerable migraines and back aches from lack of sleep, Rinpoche told me that he would longed to be back at the monastery. I realise that is really where his heart truly lies and where he will always be. We are fortunate to see pictures of this cowshed because we are looking at where his heart truly lives. As students and friends of Rinpoche, we should know and understand this.

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  48. ckliew-kc on Jul 9, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    This blog is very touching and heart felt. For Rinpoche to be here all these years , in a place thats so foreign to Rinpoche that might have slows down Rinpoche practice to sacrifice His own time for the benefits of all other people is truly respectable. As Rinpoche said and mention many times in this post you could have simply live in a shed high up in the mountain doing your retreat , your puja but instead you are here everyday in and out listening to people with many problems , attending to them and serving them is really sad to me. I feel sad not because of being pity of Rinpoche situation is entirely a great man like Rinpoche doing so much for us yet sometimes do not deservedly get any returns.
    I am sure we all feel Rinpoche reflect the best of the best Guru Devotion to your guru , i bow to your devotions , it is so strong by simply reading it it humbles every great person alive in this world. I wish one day Rinpoche can be back in Gaden ,back in a place where you truly feel one with. I wish Rinpoche enters full enlightenment as soon as it is.
    Lastly thank you so much for sharing your life with us.

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  49. KOK YEK YEE on Jul 9, 2010 at 12:01 am

    When Rinpoche in Gaden, South India, he stayed in a cowshed. Rinpoche has not complaint at all even though need to stay in a small cowshed. Two years ago, I felt quite luckily I can visit Gaden. I still remember when stand outside look at Rinpoche’s cowshed, I cannot believe it.
    You cannot imagine Rinpoche how much suffering Rinpoche has went through. That is no reason why Rinpoche want to stay in this small, old and narrow cowshed, the reason only for Dharma. Rinpoche has immigrated from US to India, all because only for Dharma and also want to fulfill his commitment to his Guru.

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  50. henry ooi on Jul 8, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Journey to Gaden 2006 not only opened our (62 of us) eyes the simple monastic life Rinpoche led in Gaden but also that of all sangha members there. Rinpoche’s guru devotion to his root guru H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is very intense and we could see the tears and laughter of joy that Rinpoche manifested during the trip while recalling fond memories.
    Rinpoche made many offerings to all his other gurus in Gaden including their attendants, other old lamas and geshes and the grand offerings to the entire sangha in Gaden (about 3000 monks). In return, Gaden Shartse and Pukhang Kamtsen accorded a very warm and grand welcome to Rinpoche befitting a high incarnate.
    Many new members are asking when the next trip will be. Over to Kechara Discovery……

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  51. Adeline Tan on Jul 8, 2010 at 5:39 am

    When I first met Tsem Tulku Rinpoche in August 1992 in Melaka in one of my dharma friend’s house, we just clicked straight away because Rinpoche could speak English very well and no Rinpoche could speak fluent English at that time, Rinpoche looked very thin and frail and pale at that time but very energenic his charismatic character attracts a lot of people, he is humourous and teaches dharma in a lively way.
    In the following yaer Rinpoche has invited a few of us ( 5 people ) to his house tsem ladrang in Gaden for 2 weeks. We really enjoyed our stay there. Tsem Ladrang was small and simple then but very warmth and calm inside and the surrounding areas. The air is fresh in the countryside and very relaxing that I wished I didn’t have to come back to work. During the day we helped the monks to cook our foods in the house and by night Rinpoche took us round the monastery, circumambulating the stepas and afterthat back to his room to listen to dharma talk till wee hours in the morning, it’s so enjoyable that we never felt tired or sleepy at all. It was indeed my first memorable pilgrimage tour in 1993 to Gaden Monestery.

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  52. martin on Jul 8, 2010 at 1:59 am

    Even as i read in awe of Tsem Tulku’s Guru devotion, i can’t help but think…Wow!…1988 in a cowshed…22 years of obstacles later, Kechara with 13 divisions and an army of full-timers with total devotion to Rinpoche’s vision. Not to mention the thousands of lives “straightened out”. For most of us, we spent the same 22 years sinking deeper into the quagmire of ignorance and attachment.
    To quote Su Ming: “Rinpoche DID NOT TURN BACK HIS WORDS/PROMISES…”
    Tsem Tulku Rinpoche has said KWPC will materilaize and therefore it will happen.
    KWPC for me offers an opportunity to practice (hopefully) the similar Guru devotion as Tsem Tulku has shown, and make Rinpoche’s vision my mission. For now, that is the only way i know to practice devotion to Tselm Tulku….to do what i can for KWPC to happen.
    And i thank Rinpoche and all in Kechara for “counting me in”.
    Much love

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  53. Tyler Mihalson on Jul 7, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,
    Your amazing devotion to your holy guru is so inspiring to me! I remember once you said to develop strong guru devotion to the point where tears spontaneously run down your face. I think now I understand a little of how beautiful and life changing it must be to be so near to one’s perfect guru. I am so inspired to read this! I have wanted to become a monk for such a long time, but have always been afraid that I will not be able to because I do not know Tibetan, etc. But I think that, if my gurus give me their blessings to go and become ordained, then I will surely be able to do it. You are my role model for how to be devoted to my gurus. I see how transformative guru devotion is, and I think it is time for me to commit the 50 Verses of Guru Devotion to memory.
    Thank you, Rinpoche,
    Tyler.

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  54. May Ong on Jul 7, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    External conditions like living in a cow shed and pangs of hunger did not dissuade Tsem Rinpoche to turn the other way to give up Dharma or guru devotion to his guru, HH Zong Rinpoche. Tsem Rinpoche kept his promise to HH Zong Rinpoche even after his passing on to clear light. These monks in the monasteries lived with bare minimum necessity and yet they are happy and joyous to be able to live close to their gurus and serve them.
    Tsem Rinpoche was not attracted to the lights in the city nor to the pleasures it offered. Instead he is most happy to be with the only person he owes his life and devotion to. So do we really need a lot in life to be truly happy?

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  55. han on Jul 7, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    By Reading this article , i experienced the very strong guru devotion tsem Tulku Rinpoche towards his root guru Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
    Rinpoche listened to what his root guru adviced him since he met Zong Rinpoche in USA, even Zong Rinpoche passed away and the reincarnation came back, he never ever will break the samaya with Zong Rinpoche.
    Reflection on this, as a student to Rinpoche, do we sincerely enough to develop the guru student relationship with our guru? Do we transform enough to pay back the kindness Rinpoche had consistently working on us? Do we show our gratitude always to our guru? These are the pointers to comtemplate…..

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  56. Sean on Jul 7, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    : I think that Rinpoche has such good karma to be able to live in a Ladrang of his root guru. I hope I can do that one day. Rinpoche shows such great guru devotion towards Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. I want to be like that. I would want to be like a ferry to go forth and back for the guru, like the earth carrying and handling all the work for the guru. People want to be enlightened, that is why there is a guru. I believe that I am lucky to have a glorious center like Kechara House that has lovely people working in it, air conditioning etc. I am glad the snakes did not harm Rinpoche. When Rinpoche passes on, I will feel very sad. I know I will cry for months on end, because I love him as a guru! He taught me the great and holy Dharma, the only true way to true happiness! I really wish I could visit Gaden Monastery one day and see Zong Ladrang on a next pilgrimage!

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  57. Paris on Jul 7, 2010 at 4:25 am

    I agree with you Su Ming that the most striking thing about this post is the overwhelming devotion and love that Rinpoche has for his Guru, and the lifelong commitment he has to the promises he made to Zong Rinpoche.
    The difficulties already started in America. Rinpoche told us that he heard about Zong Rinpoche passing away when he was still in Los Angeles. His whole world fell apart then and he contemplated for some time over whether he should continue to go to Gaden or stay in America. He felt that there was no point in going all the way there now that his Guru was dead. Then one day, he just asked himself, “Do I believe Zong Rinpoche is Heruka, or don’t I?” He knew the answer right then, that Zong Rinpoche may not be physically there but if he believed that Zong Rinpoche was Heruka, then he would be everywhere and he must still honour his promise.
    He left everything in America and went to India, knowing that his Guru wouldn’t be there.
    This is stunning, for how many of us could say the same of ourselves? Many of us can’t even keep a lunch appointment! As it is, many of us struggle to keep our promises even when our teachers are alive, least of all when they have passed away. Rinpoche exemplifies to us the meaning of a lifelong commitment, true devotion and how it is entirely possible – nay, necessary – to keep our promises, no matter how hard it gets. He has shown us by his own example that the integrity and honour of honoring our word brings us so much further than hiding, denial and giving up.

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  58. Su Ming on Jul 6, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    What touches the most about this posting about Rinpoche’s Guru Devotion towards Zong Rinpoche is that Rinpoche DID NOT TURN BACK HIS WORDS/PROMISES when Rinpoche heard the news that Zong Rinpoche has passed away. Rinpoche proceeded with what Rinpoche has promised Zong Rinpoche and Rinpoche made his way to India to become a monk. I’ve heard how Rinpoche has “suffered” in India and Nepal due to poverty BUT that WAS NO EXCUSE TO BREAK THAT PROMISE. And believe me, if Rinpoche had stayed back in America, Rinpoche would be very successful.
    It is very inspirational as in this age and era whereby promises are just merely words without action. Let us just reflect upon ourselves on all our broken promises not just to our guru but the people around us. Once our attachment knocks on our door, our integrity just flies out the window.

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  59. Sandy Clarke on Jul 6, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,
    With greatest respect, I read this article and thought: “What hardships!” But it seems I prove my own ignorance, because I get the feeling that actually, these weren’t hardships to be endured, but rather your earlier joyful times in the Dharma and not being concerned with material comfort, which in comparison is temporary and meaningless.
    It’s very strange, because I’m at present drawn back to a time in my early days at school, where a minister spoke to our class. Our teacher asked him about the sacrifices he made in joining the Church and he said: “I didn’t sacrifice anything to join the Church; it was always my calling, my greatest joy.” I’ll never forget that, even though it was over 20 years ago.
    Thank you for sharing such joyful times. I’m sure thoughts of these times bring you fond memories, and although you no doubt still feel the loss of your great guru, HH Zong Rinpoche, you’ll also feel the many benefits and gains he provided you with, which no doubt remain with you till this day.
    Kindest regards,
    Sandy

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  60. pamela on Jul 6, 2010 at 11:39 am

    Dear Rinpoche, thank you for sharing the stories of your life with us. Although I haven’t have the chance to visit Gaden Monastery, Zong Ladrang and Tsem Ladrang-Gaden, I wish I can in the future. The pictures posted here makes me feel like I was there in person. I could still remember in 1 of Rinpoche’s teachings, Rinpoche actually commented how precious it was to have a mosquito net to keep them out. It was funny at first but then I realized how hard it would be if I was staying there. So used to the so called ‘luxuries’ we have now and taking them for granted. I am so glad that Rinpoche now have a comfortable place, very hardworking Liaisons and members in order for Rinpoche to guide and advise for the precious Dharma to grow bigger and bring more benefits to all. May KWPC manifest ASAP and Lord Setrap help us all the way in realising Rinpoche’s hard work and dreams.

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  61. Anila on Jul 6, 2010 at 8:01 am

    When I first visited Tsem Rinpoche in Ganden Monastery I never expected him to stay in a cowshed when he became a monk in Gaden. He was still very thin and malnourished even though he was already staying in the house that his father had built for him now. This cowshed belonged to Zong Rinpoche. Through the kindness of Zong Rinpoche Tsem Rinpoche has a place to stay even though its a cowshed. He appreciates Zong Rinpoche very much thats the reason why he will shed tears when he thinks of Zong Rinpoche. And in 2006 he led a pilgrimage to Ganden Monastery and he proudly show the cowshed to the people where he stays through the kindness of his Guru. That is why he feels very much for people who are homeless and without food. And KSK was born.

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  62. Uncle Eddie on Jul 6, 2010 at 6:03 am

    An opportunity was provided in a visit to Gaden Monastery in 2006 for 62 people, including myself, where we were able to see how our guru used to live when he first went to join Gaden Monastery. We were taken to two adjoining small leaky tiled roof rooms situated behind a chapel separated by a small road. From a description, it seems our guru had buffaloes and cows staying as neighbours in the other room and through a huge crack in the wall, he could see them daily, had to get used to the strong aroma of the buffaloes and this was where he did readings, retread, tsok, pujas, prayers for a few years. Snakes were sometimes found in the toilet, though no harm had happened to him all those years and Rinpoche said that he had many great times living in this simple small room of his guru’s house in Gaden.
    This article shows us that learning Dharma make us to transfer ourselves to become better and should not make our ego grow bigger and make us swell with pride with a wrong attitude.

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  63. David Lai on Jul 5, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    It is very humbling to know about Rinpoche humble beginnings and where Rinpoche’s heart truly lie. The hunger and poverty that was experienced by Rinpoche showed how brave and steadfast he is for the Dharma. His bravery inspires us to do the same in our own capacity with our own spiritual practice.
    For new people, this story is a great story that will reveal the treasure trove of qualities that Rinpoche has. It shows what a humble and a living master of the Dharma who would do whatever it takes to benefit others. One thing about Rinpoche is that he doesn’t need to hold his sacred vows but he naturally act out of the vows themselves. It shows that Rinpoche had already achieved the vows and the vows are not to hold him down but to inspire others to practice.

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  64. Ashlee on Jul 5, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Rinpoche’s strong Guru devotion is truly admirable. Rinpoche respects his root Guru (Zong Rinpoche) very much and put Dharma practice as his priority to return the love to his Guru.
    Rinpoche lived in the cowshed and had very little to eat but he still love staying at Zong ladrang. Despite the living condition, he persisted in his dharma practice because of his love for Zong Rinpoche. It’s very touching how Rinpoche describe how he misses Zong Rinpoche and how he hope to be with his Guru again.
    Through reading this article, i reflected on how fortunate we are in Malaysia to have a beautiful Kechara centre with full facilities e.g. air-cond, clean toilets, nice prayer hall and still we are lagging in our dharma practice. We must start practicing dharma & each students must play their part in order to repay the kindness of our Guru. As Rinpoche always remind us to be truthful & sincere and not to play mind games, then Kechara will grow to benefit many.

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  65. Likheng on Jul 5, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    What hits me hardest after reading Rinpoche’s post is the way in which Rinpoche remains so loving, caring, giving, hopeful and joyful despite the hard living of Rinpoche’s youth. I have never sensed a moment of anger, sadness, or bitterness from Rinpoche. Rinpoche does not use the sad and hard past as an excuse to be less than 100% compassionate and dedicated to being in to contribution to others through Kechara House. Rinpoche sets the pinnacle of example to which I should remind myself to make conscious effort to strive towards.
    From Rinpoche’s story, I also learn that if we find our cause in life like Rinpoche did, despite every difficulty, we will be happy. Additionally, from my understanding of Dharma teachings, the ONE purpose we all share commonly in our lifetime is to awaken the Buddha within us, i.e. achieve enlightenment to free ourselves and all sentient beings from samsara.

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  66. Yokefui on Jul 5, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    Yes Rinpoche, I was one of the fortunate ones to go on that trip with you to Gaden in 2006. I was there too in your old room. Until I saw with my own eyes the condition in which you lived in, I had no idea what hardships you endured to learn and practice the dharma.
    Few nights ago you scolded us for not treasuring the dharma, how right you are. We are truly the fools that hold a gold nugget and then just carelessly toss it aside.
    Reading this post again and again should be a daily practice for all your students. It is a living reminder to us of Rinpoche’s devotion to your Guru and dharma

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  67. Jean Mei on Jul 5, 2010 at 7:14 am

    I’m sure that a lot of people express Thank You towards Rinpoche all the time, but I’d just like to say Thank You again for sharing this post which shows everyone the humble early days you had as a monk.
    I feel that perhaps some people may get the impression that with the amount of gifts that he gives away and the established departments (and ladrang) that anyone can see today that Tsem Rinpoche has always had it easy due to kind sponsors.
    By looking at the photos and reading the explanations and photo captions, it truly illustrates how genuine and real Rinpoche’s devotion and his lineage (due to the teachings) is.
    A lot of people (including me) sometimes wish that they had a massive, fluffy sofa to sit on after the 4th hour of listening to a teaching (I’d honestly still pick a cushion over a sofa) but looking at where Rinpoche has done prayers for most of his life makes me feel shameful that I can pray in an air-conditioned and mosquito-free environment.
    I’m sure that (just like Tsem Rinpoche) Zong Rinpoche didn’t mind and probably loved his Ladrang but some part of me wish that I was around and could do something to improve the place.
    I’m very happy to see the conditions of Tsem Ladrang and feel really comforted to know that his students will do their very best to give him the best that they can.

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  68. susan on Jul 5, 2010 at 4:54 am

    Rinpoche talks about taking a group of 62 people to Gaden Monastery in 2006. Do watch this pilgrimage video http://www.kechara.com/publications/audio-visual/dvds/journey-to-gaden/
    What struck me most is how Rinpoche misses Zong Rinpoche. I’ve known of this for many years and was there during the trip. Nevertheless, reading this post strikes deep in my heart and mind as if i’m reading it for the first time.
    Instead of feeling sad, lonely, with not much to eat, Rinpoche made up his mind by developing compassion, benefitting others, letting go of pains, and working for others. As Rinpoche stated, that is the only way Rinpoche can connect with Zong Rinpoche again.
    Closeness with our Guru is not just about physical proximity, but closeness as in what we wish to develop for ourselves and others. IF our minds differs from our Guru’s then how can we have closeness with him. Rinpoche, thank you for blogging this article as I know it will make many people think about their samaya with their gurus as it has done to me.

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  69. Thierry on Jul 4, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    I find it truly inspiring that Rinpoche’s devotion to his guru and commitment to Dharma never swayed, even when the living conditions he experienced were looking rather hard from the outside.
    Through near starvation, living in a cowshed with little or no comfort, his devotion to his Guru Kyabje Zong Rinpoche gave him the strength and will to go on. It even looks as if Rinpoche turned the hard conditions he lived in into something joyous, something that would uphold him, rather than to bring him down.
    If I compare to my own experiences, I find it shameful that with conditions looking “condusive”, plenty of food, air-conditioned Dharma center with marble flooring, Dharma DVD’s playing on flat screens, etc… my faith and commitment is so poor.
    It shows that:
    a) Real condusive conditions come from within, not from outside
    b) What appears to be condusive from the outside, may actually become obstacles to our Dharma practice (like too much comfort nums us)

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  70. Wendy on Jul 4, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    The picture of Rinpoche sitting on the bed in Rinpoche’s old room in Zong Ladrang Gaden brought back many memories from the Gaden trip in 2006. I remember Rinpoche saying to us that Rinpoche would never exchange anything for Rinpoche’s time in Gaden. Rinpoche was very happy there because Rinpoche was amidst High Lamas, Dharma and the monastery. I absolutely believe that as why would Rinpoche want to go thru hunger and living in such a Spartan environment and be happy there when Rinpoche could have all the material things and comfort in America . There is definitely no other reason except for Dharma. I can imagine this room meant a lot to Rinpoche. Going to Gaden and living in Zong Ladrang was a fulfillment of Rinpoche’s promise to Zong Rinpoche whom Rinpoche loved so much.

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  71. Joy Kam on Jul 4, 2010 at 6:06 am

    I agree with what you said that “We can never experience true Guru devotion, only by seeing how our Guru’s act and treat their Guru’s is all we have. It must be difficult being here in Malaysia dealing with lay people and all the hang-ups of samsara”.
    Imagine Rinpoche coming to Malaysia to spread/teach Dharma to a bunch of lay people, who does not even know the life story of the Buddha. It was definitely tough time for Rinpoche. But Rinpoche’s enthusiasm, determination, and pure Guru Devotion is the key and a great example to follow. Rinpoche’s whole being and life is a great teaching to us, thank you Rinpoche for your sharing.
    To me real Guru Devotion and what Rinpoche wishes for all his students which is to transform our minds and to change the habits that keeps pulling us down.

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  72. Shirley Tan on Jul 4, 2010 at 4:32 am

    This is my second time reading this article, and I was one of the 62 people who had the priviledge of visiting Gaden with Rinpoche in 2006. The same powerful emotions still stir within me, as I read the words and looked through the pictures. We look at monks and we just assume that they should live this way, austere and minimalistic. We look at the ones with robes, and we automatically assume that they should have very little, and be denied from everything that we cannot we live without. We think this is normal and acceptable because they are monks. In other words, we think that it is all right for monks to suffer or endure hardships because they have renounced from wordly life. That is how little compassion we hold for those in robes. This is how twisted our minds are. Instead of respecting them and honouring them like Li Kim wrote, we think they should remain in their hardship or suffering because they are monks/nuns. They can’t be seen to be having a good time at all, in any which way or form. If I continue to believe in that perception, then I would not fully appreciate the fact that Rinpoche has gone through so much just to learn what I could not learn, to live a life that I could not bear to live and to become so Instead, I have become the complete opposite of all that. So, the very least I can do is to always honour Rinpoche’s blood, sweat and tears by sbeing devoted and staying fully awake. I realised I was too conditioned by my own ideas/standards of respect, love and compassion. So, I behaved according to that level. It’s time for me to break out from all that, and become so much more because I should do just that much to express how much I appreciate Rinpoche’s passion in wanting to benefit us all. This is the very least I should do and can do. Thank you so much for teaching us, always, Rinpoche. THANK YOU.

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  73. Justin Ripley on Jul 4, 2010 at 3:51 am

    This really is a great existence, great place for practice, so simple and nice. Whenever Rinpoche talks about his Guru I can feel the sincerity, genuinity. The fact that Rinpoche continued his studies even after his Guru had passed away before he could meet him again is a testament to Guru devotion. Rinpoche kept his promise, is keeping his promise to all his Gurus.
    We can never experience true Guru devotion, only by seeing how our Guru’s act and treat their Guru’s is all we have. It must be difficult being here in Malaysia dealing with lay people and all the hang-ups of samsara.

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  74. Li Kim on Jul 4, 2010 at 2:58 am

    Reading this article humbles me, actually it’s more than that, I am embarrassed reflecting what I have and yet can still complain. Rinpoche not only did not complain, he loved his cowshed which he made his home.
    In this article I can deeply experience Rinpoche’s love for his root Guru, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. Despite having passed so long ago, Rinpoche still remembers vividly everything about Zong Rinpoche, and holds the memories so dear in his heart. The closest I can come to this experience was when my grandmother passed away 23 years ago. And, I can imagine one day when my mom passes, I will cry for a long time and cherish her forever in my heart.
    This article also brings light to my understanding of how basic and minimalistically monks live and yet they do such great work to benefit many sentient beings. Truly defining the meaning of altruism. This makes me understand deeper now WHY we MUST respect the holy monks.

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  75. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche on Mar 19, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,
    Thank you for putting it up on your blog and sharing it with all. Although i know of this from a long time ago and have heard and read it many times, nevertheless, each time it still touches me and brings tears of inspiration, joy and sadness all at the same time; the years of hardship Rinpoche had to endure for others, the tenacity, the inspiring example that “if theres a will, theres a way” to achieve ones goal and dreams.
    Thank you Rinpoche for being the beacon of hope and light in my otherwise meaningless samsaric life.
    With love, always
    Ruby Khong

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  76. Shirley Tan on Mar 19, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    These pictures bring back the beautiful memory of our Gaden trip in April 2006, together with Rinpoche. It was deeply moving to see how all the monks, even the HIGH Lamas, treated and welcomed Rinpoche first hand. It was also my first trip to India and to a monastery. Didn’t know quite what to expect. What’s really enduring was seeing how GURU DEVOTION pervades the entire landscape that makes Gaden so special – starting from Rinpoche’s very own devotion to his own Guru, Zong Rinpoche. None of us could believe that Rinpoche actually lived in that cowshed when we saw it but Rinpoche really did and was really happy there. Infact when that picture was taken in April 2006 where Rinpoche sat on his bed in that cowshed, Rinpoche said that he would return and live there in a heartbeat because he feels closest to the Three Jewels there. You see, Rinpoche is nothing like us. Rinpoche has never been impressed with materialism nor is Rinpoche attached to luxury. However Rinpoche is definitely very attached to the Three Jewels. In that sense, Gaden is always in Rinpoche’s heart and wherever Rinpoche goes, Gaden goes with him. Rinpoche carries His GURU AND GADEN in HIS HEART. That’s what I have learnt from our Gaden trip, after everything I witnessed with my own eyes since the day I met Rinpoche in October 2004.

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  77. Paris on Mar 19, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    This is such a wonderful sharing – Rinpoche’s level of Guru devotion is exemplary, something every one of us on a spiritual journey should aspire towards. I remember visiting that little room – it sure was humble and stark but it was full of happiness. I don’t think I’ve seen Rinpoche look as happy as he did for those moments in his old room.

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  78. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche on Mar 19, 2010 at 7:00 am

    Yes, you are right. It was a wonderful trip on all aspects.
    I am glad you could come along also.
    As the time flies by,
    We wonder what we have accomplished,
    if it is things for ourselves,
    then time has been wasted,
    But if it was for the benefit of others,
    then we in the end also become liberated.
    Our mind is deceptive,
    tricking us that self benefit is real benefit,
    when it is the cause to all that does not benefit,
    realizing this deception, in our mind we run
    from samsara and engage in practice that only benefits,
    never bringing harm to ourselves and others
    again……..that is a life that has worth…
    Tsem Tulku

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  79. keng tan on Mar 19, 2010 at 6:44 am

    This is an overwhelming story. And I so remember my trip to Gaden with Rinpoche. It was one of the best experiences I have. I will never forget it. I will treasure all the spiritual pilgrimages I go to and especially Gaden.

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  80. bybeat on Mar 19, 2010 at 5:34 am

    Love give us power for living. Thank you for this heartily report.

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    • Low ksjc on Jun 9, 2012 at 10:36 pm

      Dear Rinpoche,in this blog you show us what is true Guru devotion,we take things very lightly and give up upon the slightest obstacle we come upon.When you come across hardship, you accept it with delight. As you know what you want and determine to achieve it . You treasure every bit of this memory as this is karma that we could not avoid.From this hands on lesson on hardship, you teaches us real life Dharma ,no one could ever doubt you ,as you have truly past through this phrase of samsara life.I will never forget what you have thought us.Thank you.

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      • amy soko Zorigt on Jun 21, 2013 at 12:53 am

        i ALLWAYS BELIEVE GOD
        I THINKING ITS EVERYBODY LOVE TO LIFE
        BELIEVE AND EVERYTHINGS BE HAPPY COME TO SOON
        IF NEED SOMETHING I CAN DO FOR DIE EVERYTHINK
        BECOUSE I BELIEVE GOD GOD IS YOU
        GOD BLEES ALLWAYS

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  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 26. 2024 06:56 PM
    Gyenze appears in the heavenly form help us gain resources through correct means. Gyenze’s practice can also increase our life span and healing. Many activities can be accomplished through Dorje Shugden Gyenze. It is indeed a wonderful practice and blessed as many activities can be accomplished through relying on it sincerely. Attracting positive energies and resources in our daily lives and also increases our inner and outer wealth. Gyenze has helped numerous people of all walks of life regardless of religion. Gyenze is a fully enlightened Buddha therefore he makes no conditions to help anyone who sincerely requests his assistance. Helping us in resources in order to have a better life and dharma practice. Gyenze’s practice can be done daily by anyone who wishes to cultivate the energies of increase and abundance in their lives.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands for sharing this .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/dorje-shugden-gyenze-to-increase-life-merits-and-wealth.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 26. 2024 06:54 PM
    Wangze is one of Dorje Shugden’s emanations and is the most powerful deity to propitiate in order to assist us when we are facing difficult situations with difficult people and positive influence on others. Wangze’s practice can cultivate energies of power, influence, and the ability to positively influence others. Practising this practice with knowledge and understanding we may gain a firm footing on the spiritual path bringing benefit to their lives.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugden-wangze-for-power-and-influence.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 26. 2024 06:51 PM
    H H the Dalai Lama is considered as the incarnation of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, therefore is a highly realized and attained being. Dalai Lama has been worshipping Dorje Shugden for decades, consulted his oracles, and even composed prayers for Dorje Shugden. Until 1966 suddenly, Dalai Lama imposed the ban on Dorje Shugden , saying Dorje Shugden is not good. Many incarnation have been returning again and again. Dorje Shugden’s practice does not send us to the three lower realms. Prayers composed by H.H the 14th Dalai Lama at Dungkar Monastery of Domo Geshe Rinpoche tells all and had proven it. Dalai Lama can not be wrong for some one who has the clairvoyance to see whether Dorje Shugden is good or evil. Even the 5th Dalai Lama composed prayers, and also made a statue of Dorje Shugden.
    Reading this over and over as it good to know and understand better. May more people get to read this truth.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/the-14th-dalai-lamas-prayer-to-dorje-shugden.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 26. 2024 06:50 PM
    That’s interesting with those questions and answers range on Buddhist practice and philosophy to general advice on various situations in life, we learn some knowledge. Reading and learning something from these random questions asked.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/random-questions.html
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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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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?
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
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
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Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
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.
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As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
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Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
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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.
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
5 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.
5 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
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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
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#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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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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
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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.
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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