走在甘丹寺的天路上

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西藏甘丹寺于1409年由宗喀巴大师所创建

2007年10月31日,我一个人背着行囊带着兴奋的心情到了西藏展开了为期10天的朝圣之旅。对西藏憧憬已久的我,终于在这一刻踏上了这片土地,兴奋的心情难以形容。收集了已久的照片,现在终于有机会和大家分享。

开始旅程的前四天,除了休息时间以外,我都呆在拉萨。一直到了2007年11月3日那天,我们一大早的6点钟从拉萨出发要到甘丹寺朝拜。天还未亮,屋外正吹着寒风,温度大约在0摄氏度左右。畏寒的我身上早已穿上多件衣服抵抗那寒冷的天气。车开了大约一小时半就隐约看到山顶上的宏伟建筑物,处于海拔3800米高 (12,467尺)的我们,脑袋还是有点晕眩的。

我在马来西亚家里的佛龛上挂着一幅甘丹寺的老照片,那是前阵子尊贵的詹杜固仁波切赠送的。过去一年多的日子每天在做水供的时候,我都会凝视着这幅画,我也常发梦想到那里朝圣。 现在映入我眼帘的是实实在在的甘丹寺,这画面真的好震撼。

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从拉萨出发到甘丹寺大约需1小时30分钟的车程

甘丹寺1409年由宗喀巴大师所创建,宗喀巴大师也是藏传佛教格鲁派的创派祖师。藏族相信宗喀巴大师是文殊菩萨,观世音菩萨,金刚手菩萨的化身。继释迦牟尼佛后,宗喀巴大师被藏族誉为人间第二佛。 当宗喀巴的母亲还怀着他的时候,双亲曾有许多吉祥的梦。出世后宗喀巴的胎盘埋藏处长出了一颗白旃檀树,长出来的每片叶子都显现十万尊狮子吼。后来信徒在这里盖了佛塔寺院,被称为塔尔寺(Kumbum Monastery),意味十万狮子吼佛像的圣地。

早晨的寒风把我的双手冻得好冰,抵达后蒋扬法师(Gen Jamyang) 很窝心的马上把我带到寺院的饭堂喝些热饮。端上来的是久闻的酥油茶。满是奶油兼带咸味的茶我喝来不习惯,但这杯茶还是很管用,起了驱寒的作用,整个人马上暖和起来。这一趟的西藏朝圣旅途真亏有蒋扬法师带路,比起一般的旅客,我有更深一层的了解。

甘丹寺的小饭堂

甘丹寺的小饭堂

终于喝上了原汁原味的酥油茶

蒋扬法师(Gen Jamyang)与他的父亲和侄女

蒋扬法师是刚坚仁波切的得力助手,为人谦卑,慷慨又热心。他刚好从尼泊尔拉章回到西藏家乡探望家人,我趁此机会随他到西藏朝圣。这一趟西藏的行程,主要感激的人还是上师尊贵的詹杜固仁波切。仁波切主动联系了蒋扬法师,托付他照顾我和当我的向导。这一旅程的费用,也全都由仁波切资助的。西藏的回忆是完美的。这趟的旅途也让我有不少的领悟。 

窗外的景色,让人有种时空交错的感觉。

顺着甘丹寺周围的小山路,顺时钟绕着整个甘丹寺走了一圈

蒋扬法师说在我们还未进入甘丹寺前,首先得去绕寺(Gaden Monastery’s Kora),那就是顺着甘丹寺周围的小山路,顺时钟绕着整个甘丹寺走一圈,才进入大殿朝拜。小山路上有好多藏人和喇嘛,每个人的脸上都有说不出的安详和愉快。这时天空正飘着五色旗旛,我仿佛踏入了另外一个世界。走在甘丹寺的小山路上,这时的感觉和天离得特别近,这就是甘丹寺的天路。

我曾读过一本经书,书中有一段文字描述一只苍蝇无意中飞过佛塔,然后在佛塔绕了一圈。这因缘无形中替这只苍蝇增添了福报,让它来世没有堕落下三道,而投胎为人。生病的朋友也能通过绕塔绕寺来累积福报,这资粮福报帮我们创造内在与外在对身体康复有利的条件。简单来说,绕塔绕寺能帮助我们净化业障和累积资粮福报。

只有这样雄峻的高山与河川,才能孕育出伟大的成就者

踏着石头路绕寺,身旁还有连绵不断的群山相伴

放眼看去,远方是无尽的高山河川,此刻心情是辽阔无比的。这趟绕寺令我满怀欢喜,真是不枉此行。旅程中所有的辛苦,似乎有了满满的回报。

蜿蜒而上的山路  

一路上都有藏人用松枝艾草作烟供

五色旗番飘扬在玛尼石上

当我们走到半途,见到了当年黄教格鲁派创始人宗喀巴大师闭关的修行山洞。宗喀巴大师凭着祂超乎凡人的坚定意念,在这里进行了无数次的闭关修行,后来证悟成佛。

2 day-4 self arising tsongkhapa chapel, driving up hil to gaden

宗喀巴大师闭关的修行山洞

山洞外盛开的花朵,似乎在迎接路人进入大师的闭关山洞

 

宗喀巴闭关的修行室前,身穿传统服装带着笑脸的俊俏藏族男孩

山洞墙壁上有一幅自然天成的宗喀巴大师浮像。

当年宗喀巴大师在洞里进行了无数次的闭关。这佛像的线条就是在当时宗喀巴大师闭关时,自然浮现出来的,颜色之后再由信徒彩绘上去。

P1020896 day-4 gaden monastery, big kora, self arising tsongkhapa

前来朝拜的信徒供养哈达与酥油灯

甘丹寺大殿的前门

上完早课的僧侣。阳光由外照射进入,给大殿平添一份安详感

宗喀巴大师真身舍利塔

蒋扬法师说,这舍利塔是由中国政府所捐赠,全塔由真金宝石打造而成。舍利塔前方供养着宗喀巴大师与两位心弟的佛像。这趟西藏朝圣之途,到处可见宗喀巴大师与两位心子的佛像和画像;显示藏人们心灵上对宗喀巴大师的信仰和敬重。

宗喀巴大师的舍利塔,由真金宝石打造而成  

宗喀巴大师的舍利塔

甘丹寺大殿里面的宗喀巴大师佛像。 据说,这一尊佛像是与宗喀巴大师本人最相似的。  

甘丹寺大殿里面的宗喀巴大师佛像。  

巨型宗喀巴大师唐卡高挂在大殿上

甘丹寺护法殿

两位师父正在诵经

在大殿敬完礼后,我们来到了甘丹寺的护法殿,里面正好有两位师父在诵经。护法是佛菩萨的忿怒像化身。因为忿怒像的护法有巨大的法力,祂能有效迅速地帮助我们消除内在和外在的障碍 。护法犹如我们的父母,对众生有着无限的慈悲心。祂对我们严加看管,爱护有加。护法协助我们化解障碍,帮助我们累积资粮福报,协助我们的修行能达成正果。当我趋近佛龛里探看的时候,见到了多杰雄登护法。我在马来西亚的家里也同样供奉了这尊护法。 

甘丹寺护法殿内部

护法殿供养着众多的护法

(右)多杰雄登护法是文殊菩萨的忿怒化身(左)金甲衣护法是阿弥陀佛的忿怒化身

在护法殿内,蒋扬法师告诉了我这么一段历史:

在最早期把佛教从印度传入西藏的重要人物是寂护大师(Santaraksita)(725-788)又被译为静命、禅怛罗乞答。藏族人称之为希瓦措(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/寂护)。祂是那烂陀学者,西藏佛教人士。就在寂护刚到西藏传法的时候,祂的一举一动使到西藏旧有贵族与苯教支持者的不满。那时的西藏妖魔鬼怪的首领——乃琼(Nechung)引发了严重的干扰。每当寂护在给于开示的时候都会出现下冰雹、瘟疫、雷击、火患和地震等灾害。

当时的寂护大师已束手无策,祂要求西藏国王派人到印度请求密宗大师莲花生到西藏降魔伏妖。当莲花生大师展现极大的神通力量,成功收服收服这些鬼怪的时候,乃琼化身为一男童跪拜在大师的前面要求饶恕,发誓永远护卫西藏佛教成为护法。降魔后, 桑耶寺(Samye Monastery)也顺利的建成了。乃琼也因此被封为桑耶寺的大护法。

几百年后,有一次当宗喀巴大师在甘丹寺开示完毕后,乃琼现身宗喀巴大师面前,要求持律主扎巴坚赞(Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen ,1374-1434) 发大誓愿护持宗喀巴大师所授的龙树菩萨珍贵的教义《中观论》。扎巴坚赞是宗喀巴大师的杰出门徒,同时祂也是一位德高望重的戒律持有者。 扎巴坚赞当然马上答应了这要求。

再过了两百多年,当时机成熟,因缘俱足的时候,乃琼找上了持律主的转世杜固扎巴坚赞(Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen ,1619 – 1656),提醒了他所答应过这事。经过乃琼几百多年的精心策划,杜固扎巴坚赞内心升起一股愤怒,往生之后顺利成为忿怒护法。多杰雄登是智慧佛文殊菩萨的化身,肩负维护第二能仁宗喀巴大师的珍贵教诲造福众生的重任。在这末法时代,多杰雄登是最能帮助我们的护法,因為祂是如此的迅速、具备无比的力量和慈悲心。

我很感恩能在西藏的甘丹寺与这位护法再次结缘,多杰雄登是宗喀巴大师的大护法,在甘丹寺供奉这位护法是理所当然的。外传的谣言已不攻自破,说什么修这护法会促使十四世达赖喇嘛折寿,我心里想:十四世达赖喇嘛是观世音菩萨的转世,怎能会有任何邪魔能伤害祂半分?再说多杰雄登是文殊菩萨的化身,又是萨迦派的传承护法,祂是一位已证悟的护法,主要功能是保护我们的佛法修行;一位证悟的佛怎么可能伤害他人?其他著名的证悟护法有吉祥天母(度母的化身)、六臂大黑天(观世音菩萨)、四臂大黑天、阎魔法王和金甲衣护法(阿弥陀佛的化身)。在修行的道路上,我很庆幸詹杜固仁波切把这护法的法门带给我们;因为不管发生什么事,多杰雄登都会不离不弃的守候我们,一路扶持,直到我们脱离这娑婆世界为止。

回去拉萨的路上,我的内心是安祥的。我心想:未来的日子,还有机会旧地重游吗?

从甘丹寺回去拉萨的路上景色

 

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  1. jerry_sito on Jan 14, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    谢谢叶师杰师兄的分享

    让我们能够看到那么多如此殊胜的照片,祈愿所有的众生,都能够前往西藏甘丹寺朝圣。
    很感激看到了多杰雄登护法以及金甲衣护法以及其他护法的殊胜佛像完整的被保留了下来,祈愿伟大的甘丹寺,能够继续发光发热,把佛法如随风飘扬的旗幡一样,让佛法弘扬十方。

    感恩
    Jerry

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  2. Stella Cheang on Jan 10, 2018 at 10:25 am

    Thank you for this sharing, Paul, of your trip to Gaden Monastery in Lhasa. It is refreshing to read a down to earth travelog as it is packed with ingredients to can us see the journey through your eyes. I hope all aspirants will be able to make it to Gaden Monastery in Lhasa one day too.

  3. Samfoonheei on Jan 9, 2018 at 11:49 am

    Ganden Monastery is one of the earliest and largest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet, It was constructed in 1409 near Lhasa by the founder of the Gelug order, Je Tsongkhapa Lozang-dragpa. Paul is indeed very fortunate able to visit it and saw most of the important monasteries. This trip has given Paul the opportunity to have a lot of insight details too. That’s really wonderful for a first timer visiting Tibet and got the chance to see Buddha Tsangkhapa inside the Gandan Monastery Basilica and also Tsongkhapa’s stupa which is made of real precious stones. It would be wonderful to visit it some day. Thank you Paul for sharing this beautiful memories trip of a life time.

  4. Alice Tay on Jan 5, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    由真金宝石打造而成的舍利塔真的令人震撼,并让我大开眼界。由此可见,如果一间佛寺没有保持纯正的传承和真正履行责任传扬佛法利益众生,相信中国政府并不会作出任何捐赠,并让此寺院长久地延续下去。

    感谢Paul 的无私与大家分享此次的朝圣心得,尤其是那些珍贵照片。

  5. Julia Tan on Jan 3, 2018 at 12:20 am

    谢谢师兄的分享!甘丹寺里的多杰雄登护法佛像证明了多杰雄登护法除了是甘丹寺几百年以来所有格鲁的信徒都在修的护法、而且还是世世代代所有德高望重的高僧喇嘛们所修的护法。这几百年来多杰雄登不但护持着甘丹寺和所有修持者、当年祂还护持尊贵的达赖尊者和上千的高僧大德和家人逃离西藏平安来到印度。因此多杰雄登的修行也从印度延续到国外去。

    所以多杰雄登禁令是不合逻辑的,因为如果是真的,多杰雄登早就被毁了,难道还有机会被供养在甘丹寺的护法殿吗?为什么几百年前不禁,偏偏要等到20年前才禁呢?达赖尊者非要在20年前才开始多杰雄登的禁令,到底用意在哪里呢?

    因为达赖尊者在世界上的名望和地位,加上西藏流亡政府的压迫,很多人会选择放弃多杰雄登,可是也有很多人是选择永不放弃的。身为佛教徒不应该轻易放弃自己的根本上师所传授于我们的任何一项修行,这包括护法。如果我们可以轻易就放弃一位无时无刻保护着你的人,那和抛弃自己的父母没什么两样,那我们根本就没有资格把自己称为佛教徒,这是我做人的看法。

    今天能够看到多杰雄登护法屹立在甘丹寺的护法殿里感到非常的安慰和随喜。

  6. Jason on Jan 1, 2018 at 3:59 am

    去年九月份我有幸和一班同学去西藏。如果我没记错的话, 拉萨市去甘丹寺需要一个小时左右的车程。由于甘丹寺不是在我们的行程中,加上在西藏外宾不能单独离群(这是西藏导游说的)所以我打消了去甘丹寺这个念头。
    在那时候,我真的有点失落因为难得有机会去到拉萨但是去不到甘丹寺(格鲁派的母寺)。
    Paul Yap 的甘丹寺详细介绍和解释令我更加了解多杰雄登护法和在网络上的谣言不攻自破。如果多杰雄登是西藏中央政府所说的魔,那么为什么祂会出现在甘丹寺的护法殿里。
    感恩Paul Yap 和 詹杜固仁波切的分享。这篇报道让我更加了解甘丹寺和多杰雄登护法的传承。有机会一定要去甘丹寺朝圣。
    谢谢。

    Jason

  7. Wylfred Ng on Dec 31, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    谢谢叶师杰师兄的分享。

    西藏甘丹寺是多么的美丽、 庄严、吉祥。 又宗喀巴大师所建, 也是现在弘扬全世界甘丹发教的发源地。 感谢叶师杰把那么多宗喀巴大师像, 多杰雄登像的照片分享给大家, 让大家有机会一览甘丹寺内的佛龛。
    也感恩仁波切把宗喀巴大师和多杰雄登法门带给身在马来西亚的我们。 让我们有机会在这里供奉着和甘丹寺一样的佛和护法。

    甘丹寺内供奉多杰雄登, 代表那么多年来多杰雄登都是在格鲁传承里其中一位证悟的护法, 也证明藏人行政中央所说的多杰雄登是一位邪灵的说法是完全不可取的。

    谢谢

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 18. 2025 03:22 PM
    Historically Langmu monastery was the center of local religion, culture, economy and politics. Langmu Monastery is one of the most popular wild destinations in Sichuan as it provides excellent travel experience in nomads Tibet.It is a group of monasteries built at the border of Sichuan and Gansu Province. Founded in 1748 AD Constructed in 1748, belongs to Tibetan Buddhism. After years of extension and development, the temple today is composed of ten affiliated temples . It is a destination for strenuous pilgrimages and fascinating . A river, Bailong River, separates the township into two parts, one part in Gansu and another one in Sichuan. Wow Langmu monastery is a place where one can experience both Tibetan Buddhism and Islamic culture. Langmu Monastery is one of the largest to practise Dorje Shugden. That’s wonderful Kechara did sent to Langmu Monastery 600 sets of Dorje Shugden collateral in the Tibetan language. The monastery also ordered from Kechara an entire set of statues of Dorje Shugden.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/560-monks-in-beautiful-langmu-monastery-monastery
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 18. 2025 03:20 PM
    Arjia Rinpoche is one of the most prominent Buddhist teachers and lamas to have left Tibet. He was recognized by 10th Panchen Lama as the 20th Arjia Danpei Gyaltsen, the reincarnation of Je Tsongkhapa’s father. He has trained with lineage teachers, such as the 14th Dalai Lama, the 10th Panchen Lama, and Gyayak Rinpoche. He had received many sacred teachings and ritual instructions from these great lamas. He was forced to leave his monastery and attend a Chinese school, yet secretly continued to practice and study with his tutors during the Cultural Revolution . Arjia Rinpoche went into exile and escaped to the United established a Buddhist Center for Compassion and Wisdom. Throughout his life, Arjia Rinpoche was tutored by specialized teachers in the area of Buddhist philosophy, sutra and tantra teachings, as well as in Buddhist art and architectural design.Since then Rinpoche has been giving teachings throughout the United States, Canada, Taiwan, India and Guatemala.
    For the sake of harmony and unity of the Tibetans , Rinpoche has advised the Tibetans to stop discriminating against Dorje Shugden practitioners. Arjia Rinpoche’s message of peaceful is consistent with the spirit of Buddhism and even spirituality in general. The ban against Dorje Shugden was imposed in 1996 and since that time, the has cause sufferings among the Tibetans in exile. No one should be discriminated against due to their religion or spiritual path. Dorje Shugden people, should be allowed choice of religion and be involved in the preservation of the Tibetan culture.It was during the 10th Panchen Lama’s Maha-Parinirvana 30th Anniversary, Arjia Rinpoche spoke bravely on fulfilling the Panchen Lama’s wishes.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/arjia-rinpoche-says-dont-discriminate-against-dorje-shugden-people.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 18. 2025 03:18 PM
    nspiring story of Togden Yanga Rinpoche a master who are so devoted to dharma, doing long retreat for life. Togden Yanga Rinpoche, born in 1923, emerged as a prominent figure in the Drikung Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. His life’s journey was marked by profound dedication to spiritual practice and teaching. An acclaimed Yogi, Terma revealer and Scholar, residing in his native Ladakh.. He went into retreat for life,spending his life achieving liberation and enlightenment. Rinpoche has tirelessly helping sentient beings with his infinite compassion and enlightened activity.
    Interesting blog thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/yanga-rinpoche.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 18. 2025 03:16 PM
    Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that developed from the doctrines of the Buddha. Is a major religion in the world, originated in India in the 5th century BCE and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. Buddhists believe that life is a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Having priests and pastors in each centers or place of worships or retreat centers around the world serving and spreading Buddha teachings with more and more people get to know more knowledge of Buddhism. Reading this blog , given me a more understanding of the role of Pastors or known as Priest in some parts of the world. There’s many Buddhist Priest around the world serving others leading services , performing ceremonies and rituals. Many people have benefited, having Pastors or Priests around helping them out with their teaching, and providing spiritual support. That’s awesome. Here at Kechara we too having Pastors making Buddha’s wisdom accessible to more people by giving spiritual guidance and sharing knowledge. In this way, the Dharma is preserved and made available to busy spiritual seekers. Interesting blog knowing some of those wonderful Buddhist priests around the world and many more to come spreading Dharma teachings..
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/buddhist-pastors-around-the-world.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 11. 2025 04:08 PM
    Compassion is always in season. Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet. Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things. Animals have moral status, and animal suffering matters. No need to explain more as different people have different view. Let them be and say what they want.
    Thank you for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/please-share-your-views-here-for-ck.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 11. 2025 04:06 PM
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing. Living a quiet life, often characterized by simplicity and a deliberate choice. A far away quiet environment can offer numerous benefits for one’s well-being and overall quality of life. Living a calm and simple life yet rich with inner meaning, personal growth, and a deep connection to oneself, one’s values . Those moment of quietness, free from the rush and noise of daily life, allows for self-reflection and a deeper understanding of our actions and their impacts. By taking a softer approach to living, we can focus more on our internal happiness, building our emotional health.
    Since learning Dharma and putting into practice have taught me to live simplicity free from the rush and noise of daily life.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/hard-to-face-but-true.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 11. 2025 04:04 PM
    The act of liberating animals helps us to develop the nature of not harming others, creating the awareness of not eating animals for the sake of attachment to meat and thus promoting a vegetarian lifestyle. When one releasing lives brings blessings to the whole family, a multitude releasing lives brings divine protection. Among all merits, releasing lives is indeed supreme. Beyond financial generosity , we also practice the generosity of Dharma and the generosity of fearlessness. Releasing lives embodies all three types of giving in one noble act which we should make use of the opportunity to do more. The merits of animals liberation are truly unparalleled.
    Reading this article by Daily Mail Reporter where a group of Tibetan Buddhists released 534 live lobsters into the Atlantic Sea. Rejoice Geshe Tenley and a group of Tibetan Buddhists releasing them one by one to freedom into the deep water.
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/animal-liberation-an-expression-of-compassion.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Feb 11. 2025 04:02 PM
    With these simple and easy memes . More people will get to know the awesome benefits of Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden is a fully enlightened being, he manifests in a worldly form in order to assist us quicker. Just by recalling his abilities is a blessing. Dorje Shugden is the special protector emanation of Manjushri that will help everyone regardless of race and religion when one rely on it sincerely .
    Thank you Rinpoche for all these creative, simplifying short memes.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/powerful-qualities-of-dorje-shugden-in-memes.html
  • meng
    Friday, Jan 31. 2025 07:28 AM
    Many people in Taman Desa Jaya, Kepong have cheated for a long time DATUK YIP KUM FOOK has been deceiving people, from starting a furniture business in Taman Daya to becoming the chairperson of the MCA there, but the Malaysian government has not known of the matter.

    Today he is very rich having many houses and shop lots all over Kepong but the government is still silent, now he has a court case, he is a lawyer and he made or signed a fake land title to someone.

    Anyone who knows DATUK YIP KUM FOOK AND SIMON LOW KOK MENG, please try to stay away from them because those people can eat you all, the first one they do very well with you but behind their back they will eat you, please be careful before getting caught up in that

    By Meng, Taman Desa Jaya…Kepong
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jan 28. 2025 12:48 PM
    A Chinese ghost marriage is a ceremony that unites a deceased person with a living or deceased person. The family of the deceased usually arranges the marriage. Despite its long history and unique practices, the original purposes of ghost marriages remain largely unknown. The ghost is a classical image in Chinese culture, have a history stretching back 3,000 years. This tradition dates back to the first Chinese dynasty, making it at least 2200 years old, while others even note that it’s roughly 3000 years old! Despite reports of it still being practiced in remote Chinese villages in China,Taiwan and certain Asian countries . Ghost marriages are acceptable and symbolic in especially in Taiwanese culture, with many social elements related to them. Interestingly enough Li Kim and team did a great research ,spoke to Professor Lin Mao-Hsien, a Taiwanese folklore scholar on these interesting tradition. Reading this article with a better understanding of the ghost marriages. The story of the man by the name Wu Wen-Da, who had been dreaming about a dead woman named Zheng Su Mei truly interesting.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Li Kim .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-paranormal-zone-ghost-marriage.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jan 28. 2025 12:46 PM
    Interesting account of the investigation of Supiyati an Indonesian woman’s body filled with needles, nails, and wires.
    After many efforts to find a cure in their hometown never found any success, Dark Magic is an incredibly powerful form of witchcraft that draws on malevolent powers.Black magic is a belief system that is not supported by scientific evidence. However, psychologists and neuroscientists have studied magic to understand how it affects people’s perceptions and beliefs. Regardless of the path forward, the study and understanding of black magic will undoubtedly remain a subject of enduring fascination and scholarly inquiry.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/mystical-magic-and-medical-science.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jan 28. 2025 12:44 PM
    The basis of the Buddha’s teaching is to be found in the Four Noble Truths. The Buddha teachings describe the nature of suffering and the path to its end. Suffering is unavoidable and affects everyone. Craving and ignorance lead to suffering. Whatever we do have consequences, so living in a way that minimizes harm can prevent future pain. Good to cultivate good qualities and abandoning non-virtuous thoughts and actions. Abandoning dishonest livelihood and living a life of right livelihood. Being kind and compassionate towards oneself and others. The Fourth Noble Truth is the truth of the Path that leads to the cessation of suffering.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Genla for this profound teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/introduction-to-the-four-noble-truths.html
  • Herbs Used for Spiritual Cleansing
    Tuesday, Jan 21. 2025 11:51 PM
    This is an insightful and well-researched piece that beautifully highlights the historical, cultural, and medicinal significance of herbs.







  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Jan 19. 2025 03:14 PM
    Dorje Shugden is a protector in Tibetan Buddhism, originally a minor protector in the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. Later adopted by the Gelug school. Has been worshipped throughout history by several schools of Tibetan Buddhism. As a wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, the Wisdom Buddha, who grants wisdom, clarity, and concentration. A protector who fulfils wishes and prayers, brings material resources,healing, and protects from harm to those who sincerely rely on. Also helps us to clear obstacles, and attracts opportunities for success, growth and in many ways. Many practitioners have benefited ultimately for helping them stay on the spiritual path. Rely on Dorje Shugden consistently over times, we will see his graceful yet powerful assistance in our lives. The prayers is indeed very powerful and have me change my life.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this simplified daily prayer. Easy and convenient for everyone.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/new-simplified-daily-prayer-to-dorje-shugden.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Jan 19. 2025 03:12 PM
    The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge. Part of being successful is about asking questions and listening to the answers. Asking questions is the first way to begin change. Knowledge shared is knowledge squared. A great way to learn by reading and asking various enlightened aspects of Tsongkapa. I am still learning even I have revisit this blog on and off. Still trying to remember names of great lamas.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/exciting-information-on-tsongkapa.html

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The Known and unknown are both feared,
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According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn't this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden\'s blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
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108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
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Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat\'s doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
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One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
It\'s very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it\'s very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
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It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Sacred Vajra Yogini
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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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