Buddhist calm becomes big business?

Jun 26, 2012 | Views: 908

Buddhist calm becomes big business

AP, June 12, 2012

Peace of the action: The calming yogic technique of ‘mindfulness’ is catching on in big business and even politics.

San Francisco, CA (USA) — This has become a daily ritual. In Mr Ryan’s world, it’s a stretch for people to get this relaxed. He’s a member of Congress.

TIM Ryan finds a quiet spot, closes his eyes, clears his mind and tries to tap into the eternal calm.

Increasingly, people in settings beyond the serene yoga studio or contemplative nature path are engaging in the practice of mindfulness, a mental technique that dwells on breathing, attention to areas of the body and periods of silence to concentrate on the present rather than the worries of yesterday and tomorrow.

Marines are doing it. Office workers are doing it. Prisoners are doing it.

The technique is drawing tens of thousands to conferences and learning experiences across the nation and world, and studies have shown it to reduce the symptoms of certain diseases and conditions.

Mr Ryan has written a book, “A Mindful Nation,” pushing mindfulness as an elixir that can tone down political divisions in Washington, get American schoolchildren learning better, and return the country to an era of richer personal experience.

“You still forget your keys, you still call people by the wrong name, you still stub your toe, but you can train your mind to be more in the present moment,” Mr Ryan said.

Benefits in stress reduction and improved performance have prompted US corporations including Google, Target, Procter & Gamble, General Mills, Comcast, BASF, Bose and New Balance to offer mindfulness training and encourage its use at work.

The practice’s critics, including some psychologists and religious scholars, say the approach is little more than Buddhist meditation repackaged and rebranded for a secular, and often paying, audience.

“The commercialisation of Buddhism has been happening as long as Buddhism has existed,” said Rachelle Scott, an associate professor of religion at the University of Tennessee and author of “Nirvana for Sale.”

“It’s problematic, because most Americans who are engaging in these activities don’t know the cultural backdrop to that, so in order to gain access they have to go to one of these retreats, and they are expensive,” she said.

Of the $US34 billion ($34 billion) Americans spent on alternative medicine in 2009, $US4.2 billion – about 12 per cent – was spent in sectors that included mindfulness concepts, such as meditation-related classes or relaxation techniques, according to federal data. Participation in meditation therapy by US adults rose 6 per cent a year on average from 2002 to 2007, according to a study by the research group SRI International.

Marine 1st Lt Scott Williams, 32, of Lancaster, California, said skills he learned through Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training – known in the military as MMFT or “M-fit,” – allow him to transition rapidly from one focus point to another, to rid his mind of negative thoughts, and to recover more quickly from emotional experiences.

“As an infantry officer in the Marines, the mental agility gained by conducting mindfulness exercises could potentially be the difference maker as I lead men through chaotic and uncertain environments in Afghanistan,” he said.

The technique has also reached prisons, where it is being used to reduce stress, anxiety and violence.

Mr Ryan, a Democrat from Youngstown, learned the technique at a retreat two days after the 2008 presidential election – the end of a stressful campaign period and the beginning of another.

“I was to the point where I was OK, but I thought, ‘I’m going to be fried by the time I’m 40; I’m just going to be burnt out,’” said Mr Ryan, who was 35 at the time of the election.

For Mr Ryan, a former high school quarterback, the feeling he gets during mindfulness meditation reminds him of the utter concentration and single-mindedness athletes feel when they’re “in the zone.”

In fact, it was Phil Jackson, the legendary NBA coach, who was among the first to legitimise mind-body techniques in popular culture as he led the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to 11 titles from 1989 to 2010.

Jackson was nicknamed the “Zen Master” for a holistic approach to coaching that drew upon Eastern religious philosophy. Over the same period that Jackson was winning titles, brain science was beginning to validate what practitioners found evident: The brain can be trained to de-stress, and the body will perform better.

For many, it was a wacky, or at least unconventional, idea – departing from the wisdom of the day that the brain was more or less fully formed by the time a child hit kindergarten.

The growing body of research showing the brain has the capacity to change throughout life is bringing mental fitness onto the same plane as physical fitness, said Georgetown University associate professor Elizabeth Stanley.

Ms Stanley, who runs MMFT and conducts research for the Army and Marines, said mindfulness meditation “isn’t touchy-feely at all” in its new uses.

“There’s something very empowering about learning how and why the body and mind respond under stress,” she said.

Ms Stanley said studies involving subjects engaged in repeated mindfulness have shown that it changes the way blood and oxygen flow through the brain, leading over time to structural changes. The practice can shrink the amygdala, which controls our fear response; enlarge the hippocampus, which controls memory; and make the insular cortex that regulates the body’s internal environment more efficient, according to recent peer-reviewed studies by Ms Stanley and others.

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention are touting several recent studies that have found the technique can reduce the severity of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in women and reduce stress and pain in chronic sufferers of fibromyalgia and depression.

Google spokeswoman Katelin Todhunter-Gerberg says the company’s “Search Inside Yourself” mindfulness class is among its most popular. It enhances awareness and performance, which improves productivity and morale, she said.

One Google lawyer, she said, was able to use her training to stop taking things so personally, reduce the irritability sometimes evident in her emails, and elicit immediate kudos from customers.

Not everyone is sold. In her self-help website Mindful Construct, psychology master’s student Melissa Karnaze worries that mindfulness runs the risk of encouraging participants to suppress valid emotions.

“To imply that typical forms of human judgment are somehow inferior to a particular type of attention referred to as mindfulness – with regard to mental health and well-being in general – is a broad sweep,” she said in an email. “We rely on various types of judgment for survival, and context matters.”

Mr Ryan wants to see fellow politicians embrace mindfulness and abandon the aggressive, around-the-clock grind.

“Nobody enjoys it; nobody likes it. It’s become a mess,” Mr Ryan said. “Look at the approval ratings from the American people, look at how the people who are inside these institutions feel about the gridlock and the inability to get things done, and the constant campaigning, and the amount of money that’s involved. We’re not going to solve the problem by doing more of it.”

Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/buddhist-calm-becomes-big-business/story-fn6s850w-1226392398991

 

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  1. Loh Yun Seen on Jan 8, 2019 at 8:21 am

    From my personal experience, meditation no doubt is the most effective antidote to our stressful mind that is always stressed to the maximum level by all the daily matters that we have to deal with. It is very useful in helping us to release our stress, calm our mind and grant us inner peace if not permanent but at least temporary. Furthermore, apart from granting us a peace of mind, meditation can also be a useful method that assist to train our patience and self-discipline. Meditation is unlike any conventional medication or supplement that comes in a form of pill and can be easily consumed with a glass of water. Consistency is the key for the practice of meditation and there is definitely no other shortcut for it.

  2. Samfoonheei on Jan 3, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    With our modern day living more and more people having stress ,anxieties and medical problems. Its good to practice yoga or meditation which helps to reduce stress and anxiety , in a way which will strengthen our immune system. Practicing yoga improves balance, endurance, flexibility, and strength, while meditation helps keep the mind sharp. Researchers has proven that through yoga meditation has shown an improvement in people’s health and has many benefits. No matter how busy we are, have time ,take a break and every opportunity to mediate in a nature , quiet environment in the beautiful place like Kechara Forest Retreat. When life is hectic, it is an opportunity for us to train our mind to stay calm so as learning and practicng Dharma.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing.

  3. Katie Choong on Jan 3, 2019 at 12:51 am

    Why people don’t meditate even if they want to? I guess many people are just like me. We all know meditation is good for us, but we don’t get around to doing it. For me, I guess I’ve not come to see its value. I think that ticking off items from my long long to-do lists is more valuable than something like meditation. Anyway, it is said that there is a direct line from inner well-being to the quality and success of our actions. ??

  4. Pastor Chia on Jan 2, 2019 at 9:29 am

    Modern people now easy get stress by the busy schedule. Is good people able find the method to reduce stress through meditation and yoga. Otherwise people will get tires and depress due to all day work.
    Kechara Forest Retreat setup is for people who want to get away pressure living in the city and want to close to the nature to reduce the stress from the mind. Peaceful envoirament plus many blessed statue can heal people mind when they come here to visit. Is good for people can stay here doing retreat and meditation.

  5. Mingwen on Jan 2, 2019 at 7:48 am

    Peace has been always within us, peace are not from the external. It’s not from the environment, people & other elements.

    It’s important for us to understand what we are doing in life & what are the purposes. If the purposes are selfish & only benefit for oneself, for sure the activity will only brings more “disasters” rather than happiness.

  6. nicholas on Jan 2, 2019 at 1:33 am

    One of the most common reasons that people learn meditation is to reduce stress.

    Stress is of course unavoidable, and the point of stress reduction and stress management programs is not to eliminate stress from our lives entirely. Life is always going to be full of challenges, and a life without some turmoil is not only impossible but is also undesirable.

    Many stress therapists, of course, recognize that regular meditation and relaxation can be of significant help in reducing stress to manageable and healthy levels, and relaxation and meditation exercises are now widely taught.

    Research has shown that meditation has benefits on mental health, including a reduction in proneness to depression, an increase in emotional positivity, and an increased ability to deal with life’s inevitable stresses.

    Meditation, however, not only involves relaxation but promotes mindfulness, which helps the stress-sufferer to recognize unhelpful patterns of thought that give rise to the stress response, and also involves the active cultivation of positive mental states such as lovingkindness, compassion, patience, and energy.

  7. Tek Lee on Jan 1, 2019 at 11:28 pm

    It’s good that researched has been done and proven that Buddhist meditation really helps in our life. In fact, it’s good that more and more people start to realise the benefit of meditation. People nowadays are usually busy with our daily schedule, daily activities, entertainments, be it entertain friends, or clients. Very seldom and in very rare occasion that people will sit down, breath deeply, calmly, and quietly listen to our breathing and surrounding. People doesn’t realise by meditating, it actually helps us to think better, breathe better and even live life better. Be it spiritual or non spiritual, only through meditation, we can find our internal peace, especially for people in this era who always have busy schedule. Not only that, it even helps people who has sinus, and helps them to breath better.

  8. Justin Cheah on Jan 1, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    People in this era are inflicted with more unnecessary stress and problems which have led more and more are turning to alternatives to destress like yoga and or meditation. Meditation helps in the sense of healing the mind which is the most fundamental part of our life. When practiced in a higher level, one can even gain attainments.

  9. June Kang on Jan 1, 2019 at 11:05 pm

    When the mind is at peace, the mind become clear and we can think better and work better. Meditation is one of way to train our mind in peace. In Buddhism the very basic in the practice of training the mind is to train us rely upon our own inner strength rather than upon external conditions. It also helps us to remove our obstacles, seeing obstacle as an opportunity. The highest practice of the training of mind in Buddhism is towards enlightenment.

  10. Pastor Henry Ooi on Jan 1, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    It is beneficially good for people that researches have shown the positive effects of Buddhist meditation, one of the practices Lord Buddha taught over 2500 years ago. Calmness of the mind leads to less stress of the mind and body, resulting in reduction of depression and physical illness. We know that meditation also brings us mental state of happiness yet we make excuses not to spend 5-10 minutes that give us so much benefits, citing we do not have time.

  11. Andrea Lai on Jan 1, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    Looks like meditation, is one of culture in spirituality. I found out that people engage in spiritual are very likely into meditation. Other than being in spiritual side, meditation does help much in disciplinary such as our mind that controls our emotions and thoughts. This is a very useful practice for all regardless any religious, because meditation is a very simple practice that could heal our mind and ourselves eventually.

  12. Vivian Ong on Jan 1, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    Meditation is good to calm ones mind. With much practice on meditation one may find their memory improves, thinks better, makes better decision and more mindful of the surroundings. With this, businesses and projects will have better results / outcome while kids will excel better in school.

  13. pammie yap on Jan 1, 2019 at 8:51 pm

    In busy and stressful times nowadays, it is always good for the body, mind and soul to just sit back and destress. Some quiet time for the body to focus and rest. Meditation is a method that anyone of any race, religion and age can use. The body age but the mind does not. We keep on learning and absorbing information everyday. Meditation can also help our mind to focus better in time. For thousand of years, meditation has helped many religiously because they really have positive effects.

  14. Datuk May on Jan 1, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    Basically within our mind we live in 3 time zones, the past, the present and the future. Before we even begin to consider meditation so that we can stay focused and mindful, it is important to evaluate the 3 time zones to think which is by far the most important state of being.

    If we perpetually recall the past at the present moment, we cannot see the value of the present but only relate to our experience of the past. We therefore create the past in the present moment of now. This is therefore not a good situation as being in the past within the present moment can only create the past experiences and therefore unable to grasp any new opportunities that prevail in the moment of NOW. As such we will only know that the future is nothing exciting but a repetition of History.

    One major practice of a Buddhist is meditation whereby we are clear our mind of any perception of the past and stay in the moment to experience and gain mindfulness of the present.

    Having a calm mind will definitely allows ourselves to be mindful of the present and the space and people within. This state of being will enhance our chances of new experiences and perform to the best of what is for Now. This is very beneficial to ourselves and the people around us.

  15. Lin Mun on Aug 25, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    It is a good news that more people from various corporate industry engage in meditation to help them calm their mind. Meditation is not a religion but a method to train us to be mindful and focus. When we can control our mind and be focus we naturally will not be affected by the stress from our daily life. Hope more people will engage in meditation and mindfulness training to gain peace of mind.

  16. Vivian Ong on Aug 20, 2017 at 1:24 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article. This is indeed a good news to hear. Hopefully more and more people will engage in meditation classes which will train them about mindfulness. At this degenerate age, mindfulness is very important or else all the good morale will be gone and the people’s mind will be barbaric.

    With folded palms,
    Vivian

  17. Vinnie Tan on Aug 23, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    To me, I think that by doing dharma work, keeping up with own practices, and following instructions given by one’s Guru would be the best practice. There are many ways to keep the mind calm, including meditation. I would say that there is no one way to do it, but I believe that we should use the way that we feel that it suits us best!

  18. Khong Jean Mei on Feb 4, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    I don’t think that anyone can deny that in this day and age people need a stress reliever. Things move fast, and a quick and easy method is in demand to relax and to “escape” for a while.

    What’s interesting is how Georgetown University associate professor Elizabeth Stanley refers to the body and mind as two separate entities when relating to how each entity reacts to stress.

    If Tim Ryan’s quick and easy fix is to meditate on calmness despite where you are, it clearly shows how our body and mind are two separate entities.

    We can be in a bustling underground station, and escape into the serenity our mind can bring us to.

    If that is the case, when our body breaks down and finally gives in – where does our mind go to?

  19. patsy on Dec 16, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    Due to the hectic lifestyle, more people are seeking ways to find inner peace by going for meditation classes which is a very therapeutic way to distress. Meditation before multitasking can calm stress and aid concentration.

    With this in mind, business schools are now beginning to embrace a practice of Buddhist approach to increasing awareness of oneself and its surrounding that has grown popular in the corporate world.

  20. Wan Wai Meng on Jul 16, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Buddhism has much much more to offer than just calming one;s mind so one is more aware. If they only knew the true benefits of buddism they would scream !

  21. Wendy Loh on Jul 10, 2012 at 12:50 am

    Mindfulness is key to any form of spiritual development. It does not mean that we are becoming less sensitive or involved when mindfulness increases. In fact we become more astute, aware, sensitive and sharp because we are definitely more focused and clear of our thoughts, emotions and feelings. Why? Because a chattering mind wastes energy unnecessarily. Instead of writing a letter to our friend congratulating her job promotion, we have a million other things floating about in our mind from paying our bills to choosing the next movie to watch. So when the letter is written, it is not getting our 100% attention and if we focused, we’d probably finish our task faster and with more efficiency. So there we go… mindfulness is not just a spiritual practice but it is a crucial for our day to day living. _/\_

  22. Irene Lim on Jul 4, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    The key to success in work performance, creativity, productivity is in calm abiding and prevent delusional thoughts from arising. Many individuals seeking success in their goals whether worldly or spiritual acknowledge meditation as a vehicle to attain their goals.

  23. Choi Sheem on Jul 3, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    In these modern, fast-paced world, everyone is feeling very pressured and tensed. Meditation helps to calm ones nerves and it is an alternative to using drugs. It is just so wonderful what Shakyamuni Buddha taught more than 2000 years ago still work wonders today.

  24. Milly on Jul 3, 2012 at 1:09 am

    Mindfulness leads to a more peaceful and calm mind. When we are calm and less stressed, it leads to clearer thinking and making less rash and wrong decisions. If world leaders can practice mindfulness, it would help them in running their countries and for some, it would mean less animosity with other countries and lesser wars. What was taught by Lord Buddha 2,500 years ago is now being re-branded and commercialized by non-spiritual individuals. For the less spiritually inclined societies, attending such programs is beneficial than not attending any at all. This training may be good to be taught in schools so that children can be trained from young and grow up to be better adults.

  25. Julia Tan on Jul 2, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Mindfulness is part of the 4th noble truth that Buddha taught 2500 years ago. We need to tame our monkey mind in order to think deeper and absorb knowledge. So that in order for us to gain wisdom.
    I’m not amazed that practicing mindfulness changes the way blood and oxygen flow through the brain and also improve memory and control fear. These had been said in the Buddha’s teachings.
    In the modern world that full of competition and the heavy load of work, whether you are in the business world, children in school, Politician or prisoners. It is very important to train our mind to be focus on whatever we are doing at this moment. Once we focus our mind, we are actually has slowly calm our mind and enjoy the peacefulness.

  26. yenpin on Jun 29, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    因为控制不了情绪而犯下了,很大的错,也因为情绪上的控制不好,就发动没必要的战争,情绪的控制是非常的重要的。我们修行佛法与静坐来达到身,心的平静,在这样的状态,我们的智慧就会慢慢生长,可以让我们做出正确的决定,不管我们在做什么事情时,都能有最好的结果,如果我们这里有一间禅修中心,就可以让大家能够尝试透过静坐或禅修,让我们可以好好的静下来,想想我们要的是什么,我们的就有圆满人生。

  27. winnie on Jun 29, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    人,往往因为控制不了情绪而犯下了,很大的错误,也因为情绪上的控制不好,而发动战争,所以情绪上的控制是非常的重要的。我们修行佛法与静坐来达到身,心的平静,只有这样的状态,我们的智慧就会慢慢产生,可以让我们做出正确的决定,这么一来不管我们在做什么事情时,都能有最好的结果,如果有一间禅修中心,就可以让大家能够尝试让自己透过静坐或禅修,让我们可以好好的静下来,想想我们要的是什么,这样才能有圆满的人生。

  28. Lim Tat Ming on Jun 29, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Mindfulness is so fundamental and important in our daily lives. More and more people are finding the meditation on mindfulness useful to calm their minds and to de-stress themselves. Even the secular world is capitalising on this Buddhist meditation technique too. Mindfulness meditation is not just for calming our mind, at a deeper level it will develop our wisdom which necessary to understand the nature of things around us and about us. Mindfulness Meditation is now a must rather a necessity in life for everyone.

  29. Jace Chong on Jun 28, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    如果我们相信佛陀的话, 其实祂早已有了医学和科学的答案。

    人体有无限可能,心识能够控制的事情有很多。我们不应该太靠感官来思考,在我们内心深处其实有许多更实在的答案。

    Mr.Ryan 做了非常好的事, 把静坐介绍给不同领域的人去修学。不管我们外在面对怎样的问题,每个人都有能力用心识的力量去治愈自己。

    但愿更多人可以通过打坐从而认识自己的能力,解决自身的问题,帮助更多的人。

  30. Grace (KSJC) on Jun 28, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Practice mindfulness can let us calm down.it useful for us as in modern day we only focus on pursuing personal goal, busy with worldly thing, we should seek a chance to let our mind calm down.

  31. Fiona ng on Jun 27, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    当你静心关照自己,首先认清当下,看清过去。
    有过什么样错误,当你跨过过去的阴影,你就可以燃起新的点子的火花开启你体内的惊人活力。

  32. Joy on Jun 27, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I think the concept of “mindfulness”, “awareness” and “meditation” is becoming more and more popular these day because it is not based on religion but rather on a universal agreement of being at PEACE. Something everyone would like to have and can do with out having to have faith in anything in particular.

    Let’s face it we are living in a fast pace rat race and everyone’s got stress! Buddha is perhaps the best psychiatrist in the world, giving us the antidote that we can apply in our daily lives! >>>Meditation to calm our mind & create awareness<<<

    So while the motivation of selling this "concept" is not a virtuous one… but at the same time it gives people a chance to discover the connection between the samsara world and their true potential. And it doesn't always have to be "Buddhist Dharma"… it can be just being a kinder, more tolerant, peaceful, happier person. So why not if it helps.

  33. Paris on Jun 27, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Rinpoche has explained to us once that a lot of people have this mistaken idea that when we do these meditations, we “withdraw” and become less aware of the world around us. Actually, this isn’t what it’s about and developing awareness meditation actually hones our minds more, make us sharper and more alert so that we actually become more in tune with what’s going on around us, as opposed to withdrawing. This makes a lot of sense in a corporate environment, and in modern work environments where, to be successful, you need to be able to multitask, as well as to be aware of the behaviours, tendencies and work of everyone around you.

    In our tradition, Rinpoche has explained that awareness meditation is one step more than focusing on the breath or on walking. The focus of the meditation instead, is on visualisation of a Buddha, his iconography and his form; or a focus on mantra recitation. So in this way, we develop focus, but our object of focus is of something enlightened – by that we also gain merit on top of developing the clarity of the mind. The merit propels us in our spiritual practice, so it becomes an essential part of the meditations we do. One fuels the other, and vice versa.

    Thank you for this share Rinpoche. it’s really good to see how Buddhist influence is penetrating the busiest, most high profile places in the world. Just goes to show that you can be very much a Buddhist, and adopt the practices wherever you are, whatever you’re doing and without having to even overtly “convert”.

  34. Khoo Hou Haw on Jun 27, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I am happy to see that more and more people around the world are gradually involved in practice of Buddhism in one way or another. But what worries me is that people also using this phenomenon to commercialize it. The most important practice in Buddhism is to maintain a pure motivation in whatever we do. Commercialized practice can never maintain that pure motivation. It is in fact motivated by one of the three poisons: greed, and it also defied the teaching of Buddhism to become Generous.

  35. Victor Phang on Jun 27, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Personally I foresee the teaching of mindfulness meditation will become a big money generator simply because more and more people is seeking for peaceful mind due to overloaded of information both relevance and irrelevance, good and bad, positive and negative, worldly and spiritually. The information of worldly desire, enjoyment, depression, politics and many more meaningless updates that causing mind confusion and instability.

    I fully agreed people should learn and practice any kind of meditations but I disagreed to commercialize it. Good thing must be shared, not sell. They may collect certain amount of money to maintain the facilities and create awareness but not making huge profit for personal gain.

    Charging expensive fee is limiting the number of people to learn and access to it. Moreover this method against the original principle of sharing in Buddhism.

    Thank you for sharing, Rinpoche
    Take good care
    With love,
    VP

  36. Yoke Fui on Jun 27, 2012 at 6:51 am

    Non Buddhists use meditation to calm their minds and improve alertness Buddhists go further than that, after the mind is calm we contemplate and familiarize our minds with virtues.

    It is interesting to note ” research showing the brain has the capacity to change throughout life” as said Georgetown University associate professor Elizabeth Stanley and Rinpoche had taught that our mind does not age, otherwise how can a baby (whose mind already existed many life times ago) learn new things ?

  37. Cynthia Ng on Jun 27, 2012 at 12:59 am

    翻开报纸里所有的新闻都是负面的,很多事件都是因为人们失去清晰的思维,没有平静的心所犯下了弥天大错。

    持宗喀巴心咒真的有效于平静下我们的思维,认真的持修有助于释放我们负面的情绪,把任何的愤怒,不开心都可以化解,其实佛法就是我们的禅修之一,也不需花费成千上万去上身,心,灵的课程,佛陀就是我们最好的禅修对象。

  38. Kevin Tan on Jun 27, 2012 at 12:44 am

    I was given my first lesson on meditation by Pastor Ngeow in Kechara last year. It was a small group of less than ten people. We were told to suck sweet…heh! Heh,… And described the experience. Each one of us had different experience. But the experience I had with meditation after few practices was …….Certainly it was relaxing but it was the heightened awareness, the clarity of sound, the calmness of the mind was simply an wonderful journey. Last Sunday at the Kechara Sunday Service where we had a brief meditation session. It was a wonderful reminder of the calming state of mind. I must practise more……

  39. Yvonne on Jun 27, 2012 at 12:26 am

    当我第一次,来到克切拉佛教中心的时候,第一个给我的感觉就是,很舒服,没有压力,整个人好像轻松了很多。我也参加了法会,法会使我心灵平静和集中。是很多城市人,心灵减压又健康的好去处,现在的社会环境,给人带来的无名压力,真的
    需要找个方法来解决,佛教中心和禅修中心,是很好的选择。

  40. EricLee KHJB on Jun 26, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    人,最难控制的东西就是情绪。 人,往往因为控制不了情绪而犯下了了很大的错误,也因为情绪上的控制不当,因而发动战争,所以情绪上的控制是非常的重要的。释迦摩尼佛所弘扬的佛法,就能让我们透过佛法的修行,来达到身,心,零灵的平衡,只有达到这样的状态,我们才能产生智慧,让后可以让我们做出正确的决定,这么一来不管你在做什么事情时,都能有最好的结果产生,所以希望大家能够尝试让自己透过静坐,让自己好好的静下来,好好的想想自己想要的是什么,这样才能过一个圆满的人生。

  41. June Tang (KH-JB) on Jun 26, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    修习佛法与坐禅是百利无害的,它能带来生,心,灵的平静。当我们的思维非常的清晰与冷静下所做的选择与决定,才能正确无误和事半功倍的把事情办好!既能利己又能利他,何乐而不为呢?朋友,就从今天开始学习佛法与坐禅吧!!

  42. Sheryl KH (JB) on Jun 26, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    I have never learnt this ‘mindfulness’, so i cannot really comment how effective this program can be.

    what I feel is that if this is generated from Buddhism, then it must have elements of truth in it, for Buddhism has been in this world for 2500 years, it can be coming out from no way.

    What I am concerned is that in this era where people like new ideas and that things get fade out quickly and that the amount of company profits is far more important than the actual benefits that are produced to the consumers, program on ‘mindfulness’ may be handled carelessly and this gives bad name to Buddhism.

    Buddhism cannot be wrong, but the misuse of this religion can lead to unfortunate scene.

  43. Han on Jun 26, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    In my opinion, Engaging in dharma is a way to develop a mindful mind.
    To practice mindful starts from the minute you get up in the day to the moment you lay your head on the pillow there is opportunity to engage mindfulness, opening you up to greater focus, calm, and peace.
    Nowadays people spend thousands on program to manage daily stress and learn how to be mindful etc.
    Actually , in buddhist principle, if we practice sincerely with determination and focus, mindfulness definitely will be close with us.

  44. Cindy on Jun 26, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Doing meditation is very good for us when we are stressed from work or other things. we should find a quite place that no one will disturb u, sit down, close ur eyes & don’t think of anything. I usually do that when I’m stressed & cannot think of anything. This is taught by my previous yoga teacher, this really help.

  45. pastor ngeow on Jun 26, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Mindfulness meditation is one Buddhism’s major contribution of sense of peace and well being for the people in this world.Although it is inseparable from Buddhism as a religious practice, its versatility and effectiveness to benefit all levels of needs had crept into every facet of one’s life such as sports, martial arts,qi gong dynamics, business environment,home, medical treatment, etc. When before, fitness gurus think physical health is key to everything,the benefits experienced by meditators had broken that myth. Both our body and mind have a very close relationship and both influence each other.If one’s mind is not well, one’s body will deteriorate and vice versa. Both body and mind must be equally factored into the equation of health. Unfortunately, due to commercialism and lack of true knowledge,one or the other is promoted or emphasized. This reduces the full benefit of attaining harmony or balance of body and mind. Recognizing the combined benefits of meditation and physical exercise is the holistic approach to ensuring physical health and sense of well being.

  46. Lim KH (JB) on Jun 26, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Learn and practice Dharma can bring inner peace for us, when our mind is clear everything will be have a better solution for that and right decision. Through meditation can help us feel relax and release.

    Although this is not our habit now, but is no harm to start to do it now. Start to do it 10% from now then increase more later, u will feel and tasted the benefits of Dharma.

    • Girlie Ooi on Jun 26, 2012 at 2:09 pm

      It is good to take a short while away from the hustle and bustle to engage in this technique, to tame our monkey-minds. Yes, start slowly and increase / put in more time as we begin to feel the benefits. So we need to de-stress to perform better.

  47. MayOng on Jun 26, 2012 at 9:24 am

    Daniel J Siegel (MD), a scientist by training wrote a Foreword in the book “Bringing Home the Dharma” by Jack Kornfield. He said he was surprised to find that Buddhist views were actually more about a science of mind and a method of healing than about a ‘religion’.

    He encountered Buddhism as a system of thought and understanding devoted to alleviating mental pain. He found it odd that as a psychiatrist, something in the realm of religious practice was actually more akin to clinical work in the field of mental health. He now teach on the connection between science and spirituality, linking the mindful brain with the wise heart.

    He said we can promote a more integrated way of living through the power of mindful awareness with integrative reflective practices, our relationships with one another can become filled with compassion and kindness. His hopes for our planet of moving from “me” to “we” to fill the potential of bringing health and healing to our precious and fragile home.

  48. James Long on Jun 26, 2012 at 3:29 am

    这并非件新鲜事,遇见一位朋友,他的公司就设立了一间静修室,让所有的员工,尤其是高层的职员能将心静下来,才开始工作或则会议。他说每一次在路上的奔波,走动,心或多或少都会比较浮躁,浮躁的心所作的决定也必定会有不好的结果,一间静修室就这样设立了。

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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:31 PM
    Venerable Ajahn Chah was a Thai Buddhist teacher of the Buddhadhamma and a founder of two major monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition. Well respected and loved as a man of great wisdom, he was also instrumental in establishing Theravada Buddhism in the West. Interesting life story, how he chose to leave the settled monastic life and became a wandering ascetic. Walking across Thailand, lived in forests, caves and cremation grounds while learning from the meditation monks of the Forest of various monasteries. He wandered through the countryside in quest of quiet and secluded places for developing meditation. He even lived in tiger and cobra infested jungles, using reflections on death to penetrate to the true meaning of life. After years of wandering, Venerable Ajahn Chah established a monastery where he taught simple, practice-based form of meditation, and attracted a numerous of students including western foreigners. He was one of the greatest Dhamma teachers of the modern era. His wise teachings have continued to guide thousands of people along the path of Dharma. Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition gradually spread across all over the world. Several of Ajahn Chah’s Western students have since established monasteries throughout the world. Just in Thailand itself, there are more than 300 branch monasteries in Ajahn Chah’s tradition. Ven erable Ajahn Chah used his ill health as a teaching point, emphasizing that it was a living example of the impermanence of all things and reminded people to endeavour to find a true refuge within themselves. The legacy of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings and legacy continues into the modern age.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/venerable-ajahn-chah-the-forest-monk.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:30 PM
    Wonderful blog written on the practice of Kalarupa for us to understand better. As an emanation of Manjushri, Kalarupa’s practice helps us to destroy ignorance and to develop wisdom overcoming our anger and suffering . Awesome Kalarupa manifested in multiple forms to help sentient beings who personifies enlightenment by the conquest of anger. Kalarupa also regard as one of the three main Dharma protectors of the Gelugpa is extremely fierce and ugly, and tames all kinds of spiritual ugliness. The fierceness of his iconography teaches us to remind ourselves that all the causes and effects of anger arising from ignorance are dreadful and distorted.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Antionette for this detailed sharing,

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kalarupa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:27 PM
    Nepal is a very spiritual country, having a huge Dorje Shugden mural in Kathmandu, is indeed a big achievement for Kechara. Located on Charkhal Road in Dilli Bazaar, the mural can be found midway between our two Dorje Shugden chapels which are in Putalisadak and Chabahil. It is also very close to one of Kathmandu’s largest shopping malls. Many locals , tourist will be able to connect them to a powerful deity that is so closely associated with their culture. Well the mural not only beautiful but also full of symbolism and everyone merely by seeing it is blessed. Thanks to those talented artists and generous sponsors making it a success.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/spectacular-dorje-shugden-mural-in-kathmandu-nepal.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:24 PM
    All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. A reminder for us all to go of attachment and meditating on impermanence and emptiness. We are to relinquish the domination of our ego and its habits to transform ourselves. A great reminder not to waste our previous life.
    Quoted Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such a meaningful teachings with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/pointing-the-staff-at-the-old-man.html
  • james belich
    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:43 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail. com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
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    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:42 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail.com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
  • lee
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 07:06 PM
    We are members of the Buddhist Temple in Taman Desa Jaya, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur and we have been issued membership by the president (DATUK YIP KUM FOOK), we are very sad because we are the foundation of this Temple

    Now we can know who is always messing with people, and he always cheats money and women, he even uses Buddhism to find money.

    Also, need to be careful with his brother-in-law (Simon Low Kok Meng) because he is a spy (CID) for DATUK YIP KUM FOOK and we will write some letters to AGONG SULTAN IBRAHIM IBN ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR as soon as possible.

    From Jesmond Yap, Kepong Baru…Kuala Lumpur
  • Phoenix the Shaman Elder
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 01:40 AM
    The matriarchal cultures of the grandmothers have specific symbolism of animism shamanism, such as the horse, especially the blue horse, and the deer. These are two main symbols of a shaman woman and you can find them in many cultural folk lore, especially the Russian, Slavic, Siberian, Nordic, Finland, and Norway. It’s nice to see the Matriarchal Shaman Animism diety represented in Chinese.
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:59 PM
    An inspiring act of a selfless Lama feeding strays whether its night or day. Truly an example for us all to feed those lonely strays . Yes I do agree compassion starts with feeding strays. Reading this blog again to refresh myself to do more. Strays animals generally lead a life of poor welfare on the street. Feeding strays is a compassionate act.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/rinpoche-through-my-eyes-compassion-starts-with-feeding-strays
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:56 PM
    nteresting revisit this blog again as truly inspiring reading over and over again . There’s so many inspiring nuns and female practitioner coming from different back ground, leading a more spiritual life. They are practitioners dedicated their life to religious observance and their path is illuminated by the light of compassion. Going against all odds to become one. Their devotion radiates like a thousand stars in the night sky. Here at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Pahang we too have inspiring practitioners .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/inspiring-nuns-and-female-practitioners.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    H E Tsem Rinpoche’s Sungbum project aim to preserve the teachings and practices that have been passed from teacher to disciple in an unbroken line beginning with Lama Tsongkhapa himself . History has taught us the importance of preserving Buddha’s stainless teachings. Its important to preserve and safeguard the Buddhist tradition for future generations.
    Tsem Rinpoche is a clear and effective teacher where his stories and teachings are endlessly entertaining and inspiring. The preservation is very much needed. We are so fortunate given a chance to be involved in such a meritorious project .
    Thank you.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/the-tsem-rinpoche-sungbum-project.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    Demons are disembodied spirits, supernatural being or spirit and unseen beings. We know they do exist and I believe they do. They have no physical form to them whatsoever. Demons do definitely exist. They are intelligent beings who are evil malicious spirits and are all dangerous entities. Valak is not to be summoned capriciously by anyone as they are dangerous beings when we invoke them having to face a heavy consequence. There are spiritual practices that we can ask for help a ritual of the wrathful Manjushri in the form of Trakze. Having a doing the practice daily without fail, consistently, as this Trakze practice has been proven to be efficacious to break the hold the Valak and other spirits. All thanks to our Guru bringing this practice to Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Malaysia.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing for us to understand better.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/valak-the-conjuring-2-demon.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:53 PM
    Wow ,reading all these powerful quotes had me realised much better of giving even I have little. May H E Tsem Rinpoche’s sincere advice to reach the far shore of liberation to everyone reading this blog. The most truly generous people are those who give silently without asking any in return. There is no exercise better than reaching and lifting people up. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. Well creating and lighting for others we naturally light our own way. Helping others especially those unfortunate ones, make us feel more positive about our own circumstances.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all these powerful quotes.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-power-of-giving-18-quotes-from-tsem-rinpoche.html
  • Aarati Bhatt
    Wednesday, Feb 28. 2024 12:47 AM
    I have tried mine and my friend’s horoscope and it results same in both of our case, and not just that I have tried this on various friends and this horoscope is showing same for maximum date of birth, I think this is a bug.
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Jan 4. 2024 04:11 PM
    Lama Tsongkhapa was an influential Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher and tantric yogi, whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism . Lama Tsongkhapa was hailed as the second Buddha by contemporary Buddhist masters of his time. Famous for reviving Buddhism in Tibet and revered for elevating the Dharma to all its present glory. Hence having a 12 ft Lama Tsongkhapa Statue at new Kechara Gompa (Prayer Hall) is indeed a blessing. Its truly beautiful. Merely by looking at it is a blessing .
    Thank you Rinpoche and team effort making it possible.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/10-ft-tsongkapa-here.html

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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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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.
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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
This is pretty amazing!

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
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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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-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 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
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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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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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
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Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
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Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
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Photo from Wan Wai Meng
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/\_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
3 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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3 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
4 months ago
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
5 months ago
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
5 months ago
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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