If you are considering taking on a vegetarian diet but are still uncertain about it, this might just be the right article for you. People always say that meat provides our body with the nutrients it needs but fortunately (or unfortunately for some), studies have proven otherwise. Meat is in fact one of the...
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Stephon Marbury: The NBA player who embraced China By Heather Chen BBC News It’s almost official: American basketball legend Stephon Marbury looks set to get a Chinese green card on Christmas Day. Already one of China’s most popular athletes, the former NBA superstar from New York, is believed to be the first foreign celebrity...
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Reincarnation forms the basis of Buddhism. It is the pillar of belief which gives rise to the cause-and-effect way of living, or karma. Karma explains the differences and disparities, the good and the bad within the community, city, country... even between universes and dimensions. Karma explains it all, perfectly, clearly and concisely...
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Recently, out of curiosity, I did an online search and found a very interesting article written by Dr. Daya Hewapathirane, a former adviser to the President of Sri Lanka. It's a detailed research on how the Mahayana Buddhist tradition is the most widely practiced form of Buddhism in the world...
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Do you choose to hate? Do you allow yourself to be influenced to hate others? Or do you have a mind of your own to see the distinction between right and wrong? I read this British soldier’s message on Facebook, of how he was expected to be the cover boy to hate Muslims, but...
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It’s amazing how many people in the world live in such conditions that many would deem intolerable. But due to circumstances they are in this situation. So many in Hong Kong live this way as depicted in the picture. You have the urban poor in every country of course. Most of us would not...
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Dear friends, I was sent this article from a friend from the BBC News and it was surprising. In this article it seems that there are factions of the Indian government displeased with some recent comments. Does anyone know anything more about this? Tsem Rinpoche “I think the article was referring to a statement the...
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I grew up with two moms: here’s the uncomfortable truth that nobody wants to hear by Robert Oscar Lopez, Tue Aug 14, 2012 (thePublicDiscourse.com) – Between 1973 and 1990, when my beloved mother passed away, she and her female romantic partner raised me. They had separate houses but spent nearly all their weekends...
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Dear friends, I find this ‘simple’ article has many ramifications. If India wins this case, it opens up an avalanche of many other items that the British has taken from India. What I find interesting is this statement from Historian Andrew Roberts told the Mail on Sunday: “Those involved in this ludicrous case should recognise...
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Dear friends, I am glad you are visiting this blog post. Reincarnation is not a truth or phenomena restricted to only people of certain faiths. But there are over 2 billion officially in the world who officially adhere to the doctrine of reincarnation namely Buddhists, Hindus and a sect of Islam. But there are...
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Dear friends, This is a short yet powerful article. Do you know someone like this in your life? It is one thing to be kind, spiritual and forgiving and another thing when these qualities you show another is not appreciated but taken for granted and you are taken advantage of. Letting others take...
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Dear friends around the world, I came across this article on Facebook and found her video compelling. I have come across people who are very much in the same predicament. I find it very sad that some people live for ‘likes’ and acknowledgement from perfect strangers. You want approval, meaning and substance from something that...
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On 31st October 2015, I lost my handbag and valuables at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (“KLIA”). Then, a stranger called and told me that my handbag has been found. My name is Valentina Suhendra. I am the founder and Chairwoman of Yayasan Kechara Indonesia (“YKI”). I received the practice of Wisdom Buddha and...
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Four years ago, we had our first pastorship ordination ceremony in Kechara House which is our gompa (main prayer hall) in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. At that time, I ordained four pastors. Now in 2015, we have 17 pastors of which 10 have requested to become fully ordained monks and nuns in...
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I always remind my friends to be kind to animals as they too are living beings that have feelings. It makes me very sad whenever I see animals suffer in the care of irresponsible people. How we treat animals is a reflection of who we really are. If we ill-treat an animal, it just means...
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On a few occasions, I have experienced very bad vertigo and I personally know how unpleasant it is when an episode occurs. I recently came across this unique method to treat common vertigo and I hope by sharing this, those of you who also suffer from vertigo will find this advice from a certified...
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I have always loved architecture and blog about it whenever I can, especially houses that blend in creatively with nature. People often dream of owning big houses in big cities; who would have thought that a small house in the middle of nowhere would be so appealing? It’s amazing how creativity can turn something...
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Dear friends, This something to really look forward to. I hope it manifests fast and it will be a great blessing to the people of that area and the world. Buddha images have tremendous benefits. I just wanted to share this. Tsem Rinpoche Reach for the sky: An artist’s impression of the Buddha...
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Seeing abandoned or abused animals on the street, especially in the city, always breaks my heart. It is very difficult for them to be in places that are dense with humans because most people do not want to have anything to do with them. Sometimes people do not just shoo them away or shout...
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First of all, I think selfies are fun. On second thought, I also think they made an action that is overtly narcissistic into something fun and guiltless by giving it a cute name – selfie. The vain part of me loves this and the cute little word makes it all the more inviting and...
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