Question asked by Saswato Majumdar
Hello,
I am a 31 years old man born in a hindu family in India. I am interested in Vajrayana Buddhism. I have a very superficial idea of Buddhism from books and videos on youtube but no actual practice. I watch His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche's talks on youtube. I also read a little from this blog too. I find his approach most closer to my mentality. It is my great misfortune that I couldn't meet him in this body. My current financial situation stops me from travelling to Malaysia and take direct teachings at Kechara. But I wish to learn and start my practice. Please give me guidance on how to start my practice on my own and if there is any process of getting initiation/teachings over the internet.
Dear Saswato Majumdar,
Thank you for your message. We are glad to read that you want to know more about Buddhism. At the moment, Kechara is only running online classes on the Lamrim, which is our central practice text. However, Tsem Rinpoche has recommended some very good books to start you off on your own self-study first. Here is the link: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/books-that-are-a-must-read.html. The books on this list will provide you with a very firm grounding in Buddhism.
The central text we use in Kechara is called the Lamrim (available here:https://www.vajrasecrets.com/lamrim-liberation-in-the-palm-of-your-hand). This text however, is quite tough for most beginners.
If you would like a more personalised approach, you can email Care@Kechara.com and ask to be put into contact with Kechara Pastor directly.
Thank you.