(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David) According to The Clear Mirror of the Royal Genealogies (Gyalrab Salwai Melong) attributed to Sakyapa Sonam Gyaltsen (1312-1375 CE), the great Tibetan Emperor Songtsen Gampo (617-47 CE) decided that he had to make various statues of his yidam (tutelary deity) to be of benefit to sentient beings within...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Adeline) Dear friends around the world, I am honoured to have been given the privilege of presenting my research on Nechung with all of you, here on His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche’s blog. Nechung has been a Tibetan Buddhist Dharma protector for the past 1,300 years, keeping his...
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Dalam ajaran Buddhisme Tibet, guru adalah yang paling penting. Guru adalah orang yang memperkenalkan Anda pada ajaran, menjelaskannya kepada Anda, dan membimbing praktik transformasi Anda untuk menjadi orang yang lebih baik. Pada akhirnya, gurulah yang menuntun Anda untuk mencapai pencerahan – tujuan dari semua umat Buddha. Untuk mencapai kemajuan spiritual yang sejati, penting untuk...
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Mahapajapati Gotami was one of the most important disciples of Buddha Shakyamuni as she was the first ever female to be ordained by Buddha Shakyamuni and the founding member of the nuns’ monastic order (bhikkhuni Sangha). She was also the aunt and stepmother of Buddha Shakyamuni. Mahapajapati and Queen Maya (who was the birth...
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There are several variations and interpretations of the history and lineage of Dorje Shugden. However, the source most referred to and heavily relied on by contemporary Gelugpas is the Collected Works (or Sungbum) on Dorje Shugden written by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang. This is also considered the most accurate account of the manifestation...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) For thousands of years, stories have been told of a mystical paradise called Shambhala. Hidden within the Himalayan Mountains, it has come to be known by many other names: Shangri-La, the Land of White Waters, the Forbidden Land, the Land of the Living Gods, the Land of Radiant Spirits, and the...
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Beberapa orang menghabiskan waktu mereka membantu dan merawat orang lain, dengan pikiran, kecerdasan, waktu, perhatian, sumber daya, dan kemampuan mereka. LUAR BIASA. Mereka melakukannya tanpa mencari pengakuan atau pujian. Orang-orang seperti ini telah menemukan ramuan ajaib dalam hidup. Suatu eliksir yang merubah hidup kita menjadi bermakna. Bayangkan diri Anda di bulan, menatap bumi, mencari...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) The Sangha is one of the Three Jewels which we take refuge in everyday while doing our daily sadhanas. However, do we actually know the meaning and reason for paying respects to the Sangha, and how does respecting the Sangha help us in our spiritual growth? In everything we do within...
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Sleep paralysis or more commonly known in Chinese as ‘鬼压床’ is one of the most common paranormal encounters. Hence, most people would have experienced some form of sleep paralysis without really knowing what it is. In fact, you might already experienced one or two of these ‘attacks’. When we are going through sleep paralysis, the experience can be very scary and we might feel very vulnerable. In some instances, we might even see scary faces or images of supernatural beings that are pressing us down. With a little bit of research, I hope to shed ...
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The Venerable Ajahn Chah (17 June 1918 – 16 January 1992), also known as Phra Bodhinana Thera, is considered one of the most influential and highly-revered Dharma teachers in the world. He established two great monasteries that continue to spearhead the Thai Forest Tradition and was instrumental in spreading Theravada Buddhism in the West....
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Nama inkarnasi Yang Mulia Tsem Rinpoche bermula dari Biara Tsem, biara asal inkarnasi terdahulu Rinpoche, Gedun Nyedrak. Biara ini dikenal dengan nama ‘Tsem’ suku kata kehormatan dari ‘gigi’, karena di biara ini disimpan relik gigi Lama Tsongkhapa, pendiri tradisi Gelugpa dari Budhisme Tibet. Gedun Nyedrak lahir di keluarga Selsha yang tinggal di distrik Yara,...
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I thought I would make it simple and easy to remember so I came up with these to help you recall the qualities, abilities, benefits and and nature of Vajra Bhagawan Rudra or Dorje Shugden, the special protector emanation of Manjushri.
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Whether we are working in a place for the next 1 year, 10 years, 100 years isn’t the issue. The issue is while we are working there, we treat everyone, and our work as if we are going to be there for a hundred years. Why? Because wherever we work,...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) My personal assistant Pastor Loh Seng Piow first started my YouTube channel back on October 31, 2006. At that time I didn’t think too much of the Internet and when I heard he wanted to set this up I was reluctant and I did not see any reason to do this....
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Amitayus, Buddha Kehidupan Abadi, sering disamakan dengan Amitabha, Buddha Cahaya Abadi. Beliau tinggal di kediaman ilahi Sukhavati, atau juga dikenal sebagai Tanah Suci Barat. Populer di Asia Timur, pengabdi Amitabha, atau juga dikenal sebagai Amida di Jepang, berdoa agar terlahir kembali dalam bunga Teratai di Tanah Sucinya. Sebagai Buddha Kehidupan dan Cahaya Abadi, Amitayus...
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(Oleh Tsem Rinpoche) Melanggar samaya dengan sang guru adalah kemunduran serius bagi praktik spiritual kita, mulai dari pertumbuhan pikiran dan secara umum, kedamaian kita secara keseluruhan. Awalnya, seperti tidak ada yang terjadi, tetapi seiring dengan berjalannya waktu, kita akan melihat keterikatan kita tumbuh, amarah kita tumbuh, dan jarak kita dengan Dharma bertambah. Kita akan...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Stella Cheang) In Buddhism, holy relics refer to the physical remains or the personal effects of Buddha Shakyamuni preserved for the purposes of veneration. Relics embody the spiritual qualities, compassion and wisdom of the Buddha. Buddhists believe that by making offerings and prayers to Buddha’s sacred relics, they will be...
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Orang-orang dengan sukarela mendaftar untuk menjalani pelatihan yang luar biasa, tantangan, ‘penyiksaan’ fisik, ‘penyiksaan’ mental, ‘pelecehan’ dan bahkan menempatkan diri mereka dalam situasi yang membahayakan nyawa mereka seperti yang Anda lihat dalam video yang luar biasa ini. Ini semua demi kemajuan kehidupan ini saja. Perlukah kita berbicara lebih banyak untuk kehidupan di masa depan?...
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During the 7th century Tang Dynasty of China (618 – 907 CE), there arose a great Buddhist master named Xuanzang (602 – 664 CE), who became a famed monk, explorer, scholar, writer, and translator. He is particularly famous for his journey to India, which took nearly two decades to complete, from 627 – 645...
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For many, life is a constant pursuit of material possessions and tangible achievements. Yet, having achieved our goals and dreams, we may find there is a feeling of emptiness deep within our minds...
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