达赖尊者突然改变对班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布所持的立场

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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with His Holiness the 10th Panchen Lama in the 1950s

第十四世达赖尊者和至尊十世班禅大师摄于上世纪五十年代。

几天前,达赖尊者做出了一项令许多人震惊的宣布。达赖尊者于2018年4月25日表示,根据“可靠消息”,他所认证的十一世班禅大师转世人选根敦确吉尼玛(也译为更登确吉尼玛)尚安然在世。他也表示中国所认证的班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布(俗名:坚赞诺布)目前正在一名具格经师座下学习,而且同一位大师拥有两名转世化身的可能性是存在的。

最耐人寻味的是,在过去22年,总部设于达兰萨拉的藏人行政中央总不断强调中方所承认的班禅大师是伪班禅。他们总无所不用其极地批评他、贬低他及诋毁一切与他有关的新闻。然而达赖尊者日前却在立场上出现了180度的转变,表示无论是他或中方所认证的人选都有可能是真正的班禅大师。

The Dalai Lama recognised Gedhun Choekyi Nyima as the 11th Panchen Lama

达赖尊者所认证的十一世班禅
大师根敦确吉尼玛

我时常都相信同一位大德拥有多位化身的可能性是存在的,像班禅大师这种具高证量的大德自然更不在话下。然而,人们却经常抨击我的看法,因为他们将此视为我支持中国所承认的班禅大师。在网络上,我常被称为“中国走狗”、“叛徒”和其他恶劣的称号,就只因为我持有这种看法。

B然而,我的看法并非建立在武断和毫无根据的基础上。譬如说,大威德金刚传承中的某些修持法,就能让修行者拥有迁移心识的能力。修行者能让心识离开肉体,迁移到另一个肉体上,可以到别处去,稍后又再度返回原来的肉体,只要原本的肉体没被干扰即可。这对住在偏远地方的禅修者尤其有用——他们能让心识离开肉体,迁移到飞鸟(例子)身上,到遥远的地方去接受教诲,然后再返回原来的肉体。

如果这种心识的迁移可能发生在一个既“平凡”,也没有特别身份、地位的修行者身上,对于像班禅大师这种具大成就的大师而言,在同一时间,不同地点同时拥有超过一个化身必然也是有可能的,不是吗?若说这种可能性不存在,就等于是将证悟心识的能力局限在一个肉体当中。我记得十世班禅大师曾经在一场开示中突然无故笑起来,当时现场并没有人开玩笑,他理应不会被逗笑。当弟子问起时,班禅大师说:“哦,我的其中一个化身正在别处做着一件有趣的事。”

In 2011, H.H. Gaden Trisur Lungrik Namgyal Rinpoche, the 101st throneholder of the Gelugpa lineage, met with the Chinese-based Panchen Lama in Tibet.

格鲁传承第101任法座持有人——至尊甘丹赤巴龙日南杰仁波切于2011年在西藏会见了班禅
额尔德尼·确吉杰布。他当时已经知道这位班禅大师是一位值得礼敬和尊重的人物。

现在,达赖尊者已经表示他也相信一个心识同时拥有多个转世的可能性是存在的,而且他对班禅额尔德尼所接受的教育也表示认同(甚至是赞赏)。在这种情况下,我不禁好奇,达赖尊者是否也会因认同了中方所承认的班禅大师而被人冠上跟我一样的称号?还是说,我的看法目前已经没问题了,因为达赖尊者也持有同一种看法?我这么说,并非要任何人给达赖尊者冠上任何称号。我只想让大家看清西藏社会的虚伪和双重标准,那就是任何人只要跟达赖尊者持相反看法都是错的,即便他的看法是合理的。这个人也将因此而遭受各种欺凌和暴力。然而一旦达赖尊者相信了同一种看法,一切又会突然变得合理了。

单从这一件事,你就足以看出西藏社会的处事态度。凡达赖尊者认同的都是好的,反之,就是坏的。若只要某特定人物所认同的就自然是合理的,这还能称为民主吗?

我对政治不感兴趣,我一心一意只希望佛陀的教法和修持能够被留传下去。因此,一个僧人拥有什么身份和头衔并不重要,他们是否是个好僧人才是真正的重点。他们是否根据传统方式,如法地接受修持?他们是否严守戒律?如果上述两个问题的答案皆为“是”,那么无论那个人是不是班禅大师,都依然有资格传授教诲和修持。许多上师并不拥有班禅大师的地位,他们只不过是普通的上师和格西,却一样完全有资格和能力传授教诲和修持。既然如此,中方承认的班禅额尔德尼是不是真正的班禅大师又怎样呢?只要他接受过正规训练、严格守戒,他就有资格传授教诲和修持,如时轮金刚法门。对我来说,就是那么简单。

In July 2016, the 11th Panchen Lama bestowed the Kalachakra initiation at his New Palace near Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Shigatse

2016年7月,十一世班禅大师在其位于日喀则扎什伦布寺附近的新夏宫授予时轮金刚灌顶。

尽管如此,达赖尊者的这项宣布势必对藏人和藏人行政中央构成许多影响。他们会对此作出什么反应,又将采取什么下一步行动,那都是令人好奇的。他们会停止抨击支持两位班禅大师的群众吗?达赖尊者是否会发布更多有关班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布的谈话?无论如何,达赖尊者目前确然已经改变了他对班禅额尔德尼的立场。既然达赖尊者目前看来已经改变立场,转而承认班禅额尔德尼为真正的班禅大师转世,他也同样可以为了改善现有局势而改变他对多杰雄登问题所持立场。他会跨出那一步,为同样也被藏人行政中央指为亲中的多杰雄登修持者说好话吗?且让我们拭目以待,目前也只有时间才能揭晓尊者的下一步行动。许多事情都有可能往更好的方向发展。无论如何,达赖尊者已经开始支持班禅额尔德尼为班禅大师的真正化身。他在视频中很清楚地表明了这一点。

詹杜固仁波切

 

视频:达赖尊者谈十一世班禅大师

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回到最初

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1989年,至尊十世班禅大师圆寂。不久后,有关方面就已经展开寻找其转世人选的工作。1995年5月14日,当时六岁的根敦确吉尼玛被达赖尊者认证为十一世班禅大师。三天后,这名男孩和家人突然消失,过去22年来不知所踪。

六个月后,中国领导于1995年11月确认坚赞诺布为班禅转世人选,随后封他为十一世班禅大师吉尊·洛桑强巴伦珠确吉杰布·白桑布。

The Chinese backed Panchen Lama

中国承认的十一世班禅大师吉尊·洛桑
强巴伦珠确吉杰布·白桑布

不出所料,中国的班禅转世人选并不受西藏群体所欢迎。藏人行政中央(总部设于北印度达兰萨拉的西藏流亡领导层)谴责中国政府作为世俗领导竟然干预宗教事务,还挑选本身的班禅转世,此举必然别有用心。于是,藏人行政中央发起了大规模的宣传活动来对抗中国的决定。这项有关“失踪班禅”的运动在过去20年已成为最著名的“自由西藏运动”之一。

这项运动被支持达赖及其政府的团体用来作为“将中国丑化为绑匪、将藏人描绘成无辜受害者”的工具,以博取道义与财务上的支持,来对抗中国这所谓的虐童怪兽。直到今天,达赖及其政府的支持者依然继续为根敦确吉尼玛举办烛光守夜、收集签名和请愿书,企图迫使联合国和人权组织调查此案。在德里的主要藏人聚集区满久哲拉,失踪班禅的大型海报依然高挂着,每天提醒着当地藏人“此事至今依然对藏人构成深重的影响”。

His Holiness the 11th Panchen Lama's tutor, Venerable Kachen Jamyang Gyatso. There must be something very special about this Kachen-la if China selected him to become the tutor of the second highest lama in Tibet (only the Dalai Lama is higher). China would not select any ordinary monk or lama to be the tutor of the Panchen Lama.

至尊十一世班禅大师之经师——尊敬的(堪千)江洋嘉措大师。若中国选择他作为西藏第二高僧(仅次于达赖尊者)的经师,就表示这位大师必有其过人之处。中国必然不会任意派遣一位普通僧人或上师来作为班禅大师的经师。江洋嘉措大师是一位地位崇高的著名学者,也是备受万千僧众和学者尊敬的伟大传承持有人。他将毕生所学,连同许多灌顶和释论都传授给十一世班禅大师。而班禅大师不负师恩,本身也是一位学识渊博的大师。

然而,近期事件的发展却对藏人行政中央一直以来的论调构成威胁。藏人行政中央长期宣称达赖尊者的班禅转世人选根敦确吉尼玛是世界上被关押最久的政治犯。他们声称中国的班禅额尔德尼是个伪班禅,没有资格以班禅大师的身份给予任何人任何教诲或忠告。然而,目前看来达赖尊者本身也已不再赞同藏人行政中央宣扬了22年的说法。达赖尊者在对班禅额尔德尼的这项新声明上所展现出的180度转变,对自由西藏活跃分子和他们全球各地的支持者将会构成什么影响,而他们又将做出什么反应,这是一件令人好奇的事。几十年来,他们一直利用班禅事件来丑化中国。如今失去了达赖尊者的支持,他们的言论将大大地欠缺公信力。达赖尊者目前不只是支持中国的班禅额尔德尼,他甚至还表示他本身所认证的班禅人选目前生活得很好。如果全球的西藏运动分子继续坚称班禅额尔德尼是伪班禅,那就等于是在跟达赖尊者唱反调。这不会是一件好事。达赖尊者还表示,根据可靠消息,他所认证的班禅大师目前处境安全、正接受教育且生活安好。

2018年4月25日(失踪班禅的29岁诞辰庆祝日当天),达赖尊者在抵达达兰萨拉嘎戛尔机场时,在一项访谈中宣布根敦确吉尼玛目前活得很好。出乎意料的,尊者也承认了中国的班禅额尔德尼,并表示这位“正式的班禅大师”目前正在一位具格经师座下接受完好教育。接着,达赖尊者还为两位班禅大师同时存在的可能性提供了证据,那就意味着达赖尊者公开表示中国的班禅额尔德尼有可能是真的。

根据藏人行政中央过去20年来所积极推行的运动,没有人能预料到达赖尊者竟会做出这项承认声明。这难道表示藏人行政中央已经开始缓和他们对班禅额尔德尼所持的立场了吗?它又会发挥着什么样的作用?

 

班禅大师的重要性

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and the previous 10th Panchen Lama.

第十四世达赖尊者和十世班禅大师

根据西藏一般的政治和宗教等级制度,班禅大师的地位十分崇高,仅次于达赖尊者。事实上,当达赖尊者不在或当前世达赖尊者圆寂而新转世又还没回来的时候,班禅大师就是西藏的精神领袖,此外,他也跟另一位摄政联手处理世俗事务。在进行官方访问时,譬如当达赖尊者1955年访问中国时,班禅大师也伴随在侧,以达赖同僚及资深大臣的身份代表西藏。

达赖尊者与班禅大师的关系向来都十分密切。在班禅大师圆寂后,达赖尊者会负责认证下一个班禅转世人选,并安排他继任班禅法座。同样的,班禅大师也负责认证达赖的新转世人选,并安排他登上法座。

因此,对寻求西藏独立或自治,以及那些担心十四世达赖尊者圆寂后将出现局势变动的群体而言,班禅事件尤其敏感。尽管藏人行政中央自称民主,但他们的一切决定最终都需达赖尊者通过才有效这件事,早已不是一个秘密。所以,一个没有达赖的藏人行政中央就如同一艘没有船长的船,船和乘客最终该何去何从?同样的,全球领袖在态度和财务上支持藏人是因为他们尊敬达赖尊者——“西藏运动”的成败凭靠的全是达赖尊者的形象和声誉,在没有达赖的情况下,所谓的“西藏运动”又将会受到什么影响?

由此可见,对藏人行政中央而言,拥有一位完全在他们掌控下的班禅大师是一件生死攸关的事;他们需要靠班禅大师来认证第十五世达赖尊者,以避免发生十四世达赖尊者圆寂后,藏人出现群龙无首的现象。一位班禅受中国控制,而达兰萨拉承认的班禅依然不知所踪,意味着认证十五世达赖尊者的过程将面对许多困境和困惑。这不会是一件容易的事,但从达赖尊者最近的宣布看来,他似乎对此并不忧心。

 

达赖尊者是否打乱了藏人行政中央的计划?

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事实上,达赖尊者最近的声明意味着他已不再与藏人行政中央持同一立场,而他似乎也接受了让中国的班禅额尔德尼认证第十五世达赖尊者的可能性。达赖尊者的声明,跟西藏领导和全球上千个支持西藏运动的群体过去二十多年来所强调的内容有着直接的冲突。

自1995年开始,藏人行政中央就一直强调北京若不是软禁,就是已经杀害了失踪班禅。一方面,藏人行政中央和支持西藏运动群体在过去22年不断宣称中国政府已经杀害了那名失踪的男孩;另一方面,达赖尊者却刚表示这位班禅目前活得好好的,且正接受正常教育。达赖尊者言下之意就是说大家根本无需为那位男孩担忧。达赖尊者看来已决定向中国表示友好,再怎么说,返回中国西藏毕竟是他最大的心愿之一。

与此同时,达赖尊者所发表的另一言论,也可视为是间接认同了班禅额尔德尼的资格和身份。达赖称赞班禅额尔德尼所接受的教育,并表示他目前正向一位具格的好经师学习。这意味着班禅额尔德尼是一位好僧人,将来也会成为一位好的佛法老师;也就是说,既然班禅额尔德尼的学问都来自一位具格上师,那么他所说、所教的一切自然都是有效的。

A young Panchen Lama receiving initiation from his beloved Guru, Kachen Jamyang Gyatso. Look at how fatherly the lama is towards his young student. Such a warm, affectionate photo.

年幼的班禅大师正接受挚爱经师江洋嘉措授予灌顶。在这张温馨的照片中,我们可看出江洋嘉措大师对这位年幼的弟子疼爱有加。

若回顾达赖尊者过去22年来对班禅大师所持的立场,他近期的言论无疑是一个极大的逆转。然而最令西藏领导层担忧的,其实是达赖尊者提供了一位高僧可同时拥有超过两个转世化身的证明。这个说法开启了班禅额尔德尼可能才是真正的班禅转世之可能性,而这恰好却是藏人所不曾考虑过的可能性——即真正的班禅大师可能正掌握在中国手中

 

两个班禅之说

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, then aged six, was recognised by the Dalai Lama as the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet.

根敦确吉尼玛在六岁时被达赖尊者认证为11世班禅喇嘛。

在一段短访中,达赖尊者自发地表示有的上师能示现两个化身,然后以一世纪以前的大师蒋阳钦哲旺波为例——这位大师圆寂后,钦哲旺波转世成五个人物:宗萨钦哲、第一世八蚌(贝鲁)钦哲、竹千钦哲、顶果钦哲仁波切及(噶陀)宗萨蒋阳钦哲确吉罗卓。

到了宗萨蒋阳钦哲确吉罗卓圆寂之后,他又转世成三个人:钦哲耶喜、吉美钦哲及宗萨钦哲。

达赖尊者引用这位大师转世(钦哲转世世系)的例子论证一个上师能转世成多个人的可能性。好莱坞也曾将这一现象拍成电影——贝纳尔多·贝托鲁奇导演所拍的《小活佛》。电影中的主角喇嘛多杰转世成三个年幼的孩子,这三个小孩分别是他身、语、意的化身。有趣的是,钦哲转世世系中的宗萨钦哲仁波切出任这部电影的顾问,以确保电影在宗教和历史的层面上处理准确.

因此,这不就意味着有两位11世班禅的可能性吗?你将从视频中看到达赖尊者在没人问及此事的情况下积极举证。事实上,历史上也曾出现两位班禅喇嘛转世之事。在十世班禅的事件上,人们一共找到两位灵童准备登上班禅喇嘛的法座。最后,两位灵童皆被认作九世班禅的转世,但只有一位,即班禅的“意”的化现登上法座;另一位灵童则被认作“班禅奥珠”,即班禅化身的意思。

因此,按照达赖尊者在采访中说的,11世班禅或有两个转世,即他认证后消失不见的那一位,以及获得中国政府正式认证的那一位。既然班禅喇嘛的两个转世是有可能同时存在的,为何达赖尊者在长达22年的岁月中让每一个人都相信班禅喇嘛的转世只有一个呢?甚至让每一个人都相信他所认证的那一位灵童遭拐走呢?在记者询及班禅喇嘛之时,达赖尊者用蒋阳钦哲旺波的例子论述现今班禅喇嘛有两个真实转世,如此突兀,这又是为了什么呢?达赖尊者是在巧妙地引导大家接受班禅喇嘛实际上有两个真实转世的事实,虽然只有一人能登上班禅法座。他必须这么做,因为20年来达赖尊者对此不发一言,并且允许其支持者指控中国认证的班禅喇嘛为伪班禅,现在他必须推翻这一说法了。

 

达赖尊者是否可能做错了?

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我们都知道高僧不会任意行事,于是人们提出了两个疑问。一:为何十世班禅会有两个转世;二:为何达赖尊者会允许他们其中一个被“拐走”?以下有两个可能性:

 

情况一:

达赖尊者未经事先考虑,在时机尚未成熟时认证了11世班禅,导致该灵童——真实的班禅转世根敦确吉尼玛消失不见。达赖尊者的决定危害了藏人的前景,因为这个未经熟虑的决定将班禅喇嘛推向中国之手。

 

情况二:

达赖尊者经过深思熟虑后作出决定,有意地认证了十世班禅的次要转世,使得中国政府不得不干预此事,并且透过中国的传统方式找到并认证他们的灵童人选,即是十世班禅的“意”的化身,也是十世班禅主要的转世。这意味着一直以来,中国政府认证的,是真正的班禅转世,而达赖尊者则让十世班禅“意”的化身(转世)登上法座,并且确保中国政府全力支持这位转世。达赖尊者这么做,是为了各地众生更大的福祉。他的这个决定使得班禅喇嘛的“意”化身(转世)获得中国政府的栽培,故而能发挥班禅弘法利生的圆满作用。

眼看达赖尊者近日所发表的谈话,可见达赖尊者的行事,是出于上述第二种情况的动机。毕竟,在藏人和藏传佛教信众的眼中,达赖尊者是观世音菩萨的化身。要人们相信观世音菩萨的遍知力有过失,进而在时机未成熟时认证班禅喇嘛是相当困难的。因此,情况二所描述的情况是更加有可能,更加符合我们对达赖尊者的认知。他是故意这么做的。

在允许藏人抗议22年之久的同时,达赖尊者做到了促使中国政府20多年来不断栽培班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布——十世班禅“意”的化身(转世),也即是主要的转世。结果,当藏人及他们的支持者为根敦确吉尼玛抗议时,班禅大师主要的转世获得所需的资源大规模地进行弘法利生的事业。

这就表示,班禅转世“闹双胞”的事件其实是两位觉者跨越各种标签、地理位置和政治界限的一种超然的示现,他们二者携手完成利益众生的事业,不管人们是藏人、汉人或其他种族。因此,现在达赖尊者对班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布的认可或许是这场“风波”的最新动作,他打开一扇门,让世界对班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布生起信心。

然而,达赖尊者近日的言论,以及对班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布的认可也可能是出于平淡无奇的理由:他只想回到西藏的故乡。

 

返回西藏

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近几个月来,达赖尊者对中国政府展现友好姿态的动作频频,也多次表示自己想返回西藏的意愿,甚至委派自己的代表桑东仁波切秘密前去与中国政府会晤商讨条件

认可班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布也意味着推翻“藏独”的绝大部分事业,起码是长达22年的事业。这也表示达赖尊者在剔除深植在中国政府那一方的一根刺,软化对中国政府的态度,开启他返回西藏故乡的可能性。

达赖尊者对班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布的认可,仅是他做出的许多让步之举的最新一个,而这将成为一种趋势,藏人们应该会看到越来越多的让步。那么,对藏人和藏人行政中央而言,这又意味着什么呢?

  1. 认可中国政府认证的班禅喇嘛意味着认证达赖尊者下一个转世的权力落到中国政府的手上。而流亡藏人是肯定不会追随中国政府所认证的15世达赖,那么在14世达赖尊者圆寂后,他们就会变成群龙无首。这将让流亡的藏人们陷入动荡。
  2. 达赖尊者认可班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布的说辞也相等于放弃“藏独”的未来。达赖尊者对班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布的认可,将断送达兰萨拉所认证的班禅认证达赖下个转世的可能性。若流亡的15世达赖缺席,“藏独”和西藏“自治”的斗争也将走向终结的道路。

那些支持达赖尊者及其政府的人们在此时感到心灰意冷也是合乎情理的。毕竟他们浪费了长达22年的时间和资源,为一个消失不见的孩子做抗争,然而事实却不是他们所想的那样。如果这么消失不见的孩子只是个平凡的孩子,他们做出的抗争和反应确实是过了头;如果这名孩子并非班禅喇嘛主要的转世,达赖尊者有心“放弃”他,好让班禅喇嘛主要的转世登上法座,那么22年来,这些人又是为了什么做抗争呢?

流亡藏人们在此时感到担忧也是合乎情理的。达赖尊者或许也意识到自己已有83岁,而且世界对藏人的观点也逐渐出现变化。他们已经不如过往那样获得世界的广大支持。现如今的藏人深受流亡社会里的各种丑闻所困扰,藏人行政中央的名声也是每况愈下,给他们的金钱或各种其他援助也不如过去那样垂手可得了。

世界经济萧条也造成了一定的冲击。世界各国为保经济平稳成长,他们都选择与中国建立双边关系,以从各种交易中取得经济利益。因此,过去与藏人行政中央来往被视作是有好处的;如今,支持那些被“打压”的藏人而与中国领导及人民作对不会有任何经济上的好处,因为中国正在崛起成为世界的经济和政治强国。

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting on April 27, 2018 in Wuhan, China.

印度总理莫迪及中国国家主席习近平于2018年4月27日在中国武汉会晤。

达赖尊者最为一位精明的领袖就在“自家门前”目睹这一切的发生——流亡藏人最的支持者印度在逐渐亲近中国。一旦中印两国的合作关系确认下来,流亡藏人于印度而言就已是无用武之地。接着,藏人行政中央就会丧失权力,被迫跟随印度政策的变更。因此,在流亡藏人“消失”在世界目光的焦点之前,以及在印度对自己不再有任何用处之前,达赖尊者必须开始铺路,向中国表示友好。达赖尊者就在中国国家主席习近平与印度总理莫迪会晤的几天前,针对班禅喇嘛一事发表这番惊人的言论。 人们普遍认为两国领导将在会晤中谈及西藏议题及其他迫切的议题。达赖尊者急在他的言论还未失去任何作用前(中国政府仍在观察达赖如何默许中国的要求)“孤注一掷”,期望中国会按照他的要求让他返回西藏。

 

团结,一个遥不可及的梦

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达赖尊者针对班禅喇嘛的这番言论受到许多方面的欢迎。他的言论暗示着他在一些已有20年之久的议题上放软姿态,使得许多被边缘化的藏人看见曙光。信仰多杰雄登护法的高僧大德及上百万名藏族人一向视班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布为无误的转世,因为他学有所成,态度谦和,为人慈悲,更是一位名副其实的佛教学者。班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布具备能力授予藏传佛教中其中一个最为复杂的修持法的教诲——两年前他就在日喀则给上万人传授时轮金刚的密续灌顶。

过去的20年,达赖尊者一直对班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布表现出强硬的态度,他不接受这位班禅喇嘛,只认自己认证的那位人选为真正的班禅转世。任何支持班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布的人都会被指控成反藏族份子、中国政府的间谍及藏族人的叛徒。任何在社交媒体上“支持” 班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布的人都会受到攻击。这样的事不能再持续发生了。因为你若攻击中国政府认证的班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布及其信众,你也就是在攻击达赖尊者目前对这位班禅喇嘛的“认可”。

达赖尊者也一直对另一个议题保持强硬的态度,那就是多杰雄登护法的议题。他认为,多杰雄登护法信众因继续修持多杰雄登护法而违背他的指示。这群人应该受到隔阂,不准他们与其他藏人有任何交流。

讽刺的是,那些继续修持多杰雄登护法的人被说成对中国政府认证的班禅喇嘛表现出恭敬和支持,因此他们是双重叛徒——他们不仅违背达赖尊者的指示,更支持中国政府的“选择”。

如今达赖尊者亲自认可班禅额尔德尼·确吉杰布,这是他接受多杰雄登护法信众的首个“方面”。那这是否意味着,使达赖尊者改变对多杰雄登护法信众的态度,需要的只是时间呢?随后多杰雄登护法信众就可以重回主流社会,获得该有的自由呢?认可中国政府认证的班禅喇嘛这一事毕竟是更为重大的,因为班禅是整个西藏持第二高地位的高僧,也是藏人的政治领袖,也将对藏人的“独立”或“自治”造成影响。根据达赖尊者对中国政府认证的班禅喇嘛态度转变的趋势,他将对多杰雄登护法信众放软态度也是有可能的。大多数的多杰雄登护法信众会继续尊重达赖尊者,也祈愿他安好,更希望他能解除多杰雄登护法的禁令,因为每个人都在这个禁令下深受痛苦。

不仅是多杰雄登护法信众将为此感到喜悦,那些因藏人之间出现分裂、导致藏人社会受到分裂侵蚀而感到厌倦的人们也将感到非常高兴。不管是“藏独”对“中间道路”;洛桑森格对边巴次仁;卫藏人对康巴人;此噶玛巴对彼噶玛巴;多杰雄登对非多杰雄登,分裂藏人之间和谐友爱的因素太多了,“藏独”就更别说了,感觉简直就是个遥不可及的梦。

将多杰雄登护法信众带回主流社会想必是所有藏人分裂因素中最容易,也是最快速可以做到的事。若做到这一点,藏人社会中便少了一个分裂的因素。不管他们是不是在藏地,在印度或西方国家,不管怎么样,至少人们能更团结一致。这么做,对藏人更光明、更和谐的的前景肯定是最有帮助的。请记住达赖尊者也有相同的愿望:在藏地内和藏地外的藏人都能保持和谐。如今,达赖尊者不仅表示每个人都应该顺从中国的意愿,尊者还将中国政府认证的班禅喇嘛说成是“官方班禅”,这是尊者有史以来说过最惊天动地的一句话。是的,达赖尊者在视频中清楚表示中国政府认证的那位班禅喇嘛是官方的。

 

Tibet.net: 至尊达赖喇嘛:根据可靠来源,班禅喇嘛还活着,
并正接受普通教育

Source: http://tibet.net/2018/04/according-to-reliable-source-panchen-lama-alive-and-receiving-normal-education-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama/. Click on image to enlarge.

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The Tibet Express: 在班禅喇嘛29岁生日之际,达赖喇嘛表示
他还活着,并正接受普通教育

Source: http://tibetexpress.net/on-panchen-lamas-29th-birthday-the-dalai-lama-says-he-is-still-alive-carrying-normal-education/. Click on image to enlarge.

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The Statesman: 达赖喇嘛:11世班禅还活着,正接受教育

Source: https://www.thestatesman.com/india/11th-panchen-lama-alive-receiving-education-dalai-lama-1502627372.html. Click on image to enlarge.

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Modern Diplomacy
达赖班禅事件:打开与中国和解之门

Source: https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2018/05/09/dalai-lama-and-the-panchen-lama-quarrel-the-way-for-rapprochement-with-china/. Click on image to enlarge.

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Eurasia Review
达赖班禅事件:打开与中国和解之门

Click on image to enlarge (Source: https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2018/05/09/dalai-lama-and-the-panchen-lama-quarrel-the-way-for-rapprochement-with-china/)

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  1. Pastor Adeline Woon on Jul 28, 2018 at 6:47 am

    Nice short video of a new LED signage reminding us of who we can go to for blessings in case of need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBwrkaKUoH0

  2. Joy Kam on Jul 26, 2018 at 3:47 am

    Listening to the chanting of sacred words, melodies, mantras, sutras and prayers has a very powerful healing effect on our outer and inner environments. It clears the chakras, spiritual toxins, the paths where our ‘chi’ travels within our bodies for health as well as for clearing the mind. It is soothing and relaxing but at the same time invigorates us with positive energy. The sacred sounds invite positive beings to inhabit our environment, expels negative beings and brings the sound of growth to the land, animals, water and plants. Sacred chants bless all living beings on our land as well as inanimate objects. Do download and play while in traffic to relax, when you are about to sleep, during meditation, during stress or just anytime. Great to play for animals and children. Share with friends the blessing of a full Dorje Shugden puja performed at Kechara Forest Retreat by our puja department for the benefit of others. Tsem Rinpoche

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  3. yin ping on Jun 15, 2018 at 3:57 am

    达赖尊者不仅承认他的候选人还活着,他还赞同中国支持的班禅喇嘛为官方人选。这是多么美好的消息!显然达赖尊者已经踏出一步要和中国以示友好。达赖尊者的支持者和追随者应该尊重他的意愿并给予全力支持。

    中国支持的班禅喇嘛既是多杰雄登修持者,这是否意味达赖尊者很快就会发表声明解除多杰雄登的禁令呢?

    达赖尊者的慈悲为每个人带来了希望与和平。他的发表言论可以化解许多疑惑,冲突和争议。我们期待达赖尊者为多杰雄登禁令画上句号。愿达赖尊者和班禅喇嘛健康长寿,常转转法轮。

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  • Brent
    Tuesday, Mar 26. 2024 04:47 PM
    Living with my wife, whose world is meticulously painted with the hues of OCD, is a journey that intertwines the essence of love with the complexities of the human mind. Her relentless pursuit of cleanliness and order, transforming even the most negligible corner into a testament of organization, often dances on the fine line between admiration and frustration. The sight of her steering clear from trash bins as if they were labyrinths of chaos, serves as a poignant reminder of the battles she fights within. Yet, it’s through these very battles that I’ve learned the profound language of patience and the unspoken strength of support. Therapy, in its gentle embrace, has been a beacon of light for her, guiding her through the stormy seas of OCD. It has not only offered her solace but has also unveiled the strength of her spirit, teaching us both the beauty of resilience. As she journeys through the pathways of healing, I stand by her, a testament to the power of love and the enduring promise of hope. Together, we navigate the complexities of her world, discovering that within the challenges lie opportunities for growth, understanding, and an unbreakable bond. https://www.mindfullyaliveonline.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/
  • 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.
  • james belich
    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.

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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.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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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)
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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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
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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!
See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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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
Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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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The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni
Sacred Vajra Yogini
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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
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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  • March 28, 2024 05:40
    Jason asked: Continuing from the previous answer, how do we liberate ourselves from samsara if it’s impossible to not create further karma while existing in samsara? If we create karma just be existing, that means that we will keep reincarnating over and over again so it seems like we’re stuck in the cycle
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, You've asked a very interesting follow-up question. Generally speaking, yes if you are in samsara, then you are always creating more karma. That's why the goal of Buddhists is to be liberated from samsara. The Buddha and other enlightened beings achieved this and the practice of Dharma itself is geared towards achieving this. I'll try to explain it here, hopefully I can do so in such a short space. So, normally there is no way out of samsara, but when you practice the Dharma there is. Remember in my previous reply to you, I mentioned that there are differing levels of severity of karma? Some are heavier, some lighter, etc. When practising the Dharma, you reduce the amount of karma that you produce. When you have less effects of karma, due to less negative karma itself, you can focus more on the spiritual practices that lead to liberation. I'll take the examples of the Refuge vows. There are 10 of them, split into three categories related to the body, speech and mind. First is the body, which includes to abstain form killing, as killing creates negative karma. The in the speech section, it includes to abstain from lying. This is harder to do. What is easier - to abstain from killing another human being, or lying to another person. The easier one is not to kill. Hence, you train yourself in this manner, working from those actions that are easiest to avoid, working up to those that are harder. For example in the mind section, one of the vows is not to covet something that another person has. But this is harder to do than either not lying or not killing. In other words, in our spiritual practice, we reduce the karma that we create though the actions of our body, speech and mind. Since we have less karma, we suffer less. And then finally, we are get to really subtle levels of karma, which are like residue in our mindstreams. But it's still there. In order to get out of samsara, you need to realise what we call emptiness (which is way to complicated to talk about here). In other words, the very path of the Dharma is to reduce the karma we create, starting with the easiest and working up to the hardest, which is where it becomes the easiest to understand emptiness. This who journey is a process, that's why teachings such as the Lamrim are indesipensible as it shows us the actual way to practice. Normally, we are stuck in Samsara. But when we practice the Dharma and ultimately realise emptiness (there are many, many steps in between) we are able to get out of samsara completely. This may sound confusing, which is why in Buddhism study, understand and practice is very important. We have Dharma classes available, where you can learn and find out more: https://www.kechara.com/learn/dharma-classes/ I hope this helps.
  • March 27, 2024 06:10
    Jason asked: People-especially family put certain expectations on us and when we refuse, it causes them a lot of stress and anger and we make them suffer…. my family wants me to marry and have kids but I don’t want to be tied down to Samsara any further and just explaining that I want to shave my head drives my mom crazy and she starts speaking to me in a very loud and forceful manner saying that she doesn’t care what I have to say and that she knows better than me so she will do whatever it takes make me have a family even if she ends up becoming a villain in my eyes because it’s for my own good so that I won’t be alone and lonely when I’m old. When we say no to people, especially to people who care about us and want the best for us, do we accumulate negative karma from causing them emotional turmoil and pain
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. In essence, any action that causes another person harm or suffering whether physical or emotional generates negative karma. But karma is complicated and not as simple as we usually think about it. There are differences in level of severity of karma created, some can be very light and some can be heavy. These are due to the variables when creating karma, such as motivation, the actions, your feelings after it, etc. This can all be found in teachings that talk about karma, especially the Lamrim teachings. In Buddhism we teach that we need to avoid the creation of negative karma for sure. But simply by being stuck in samsara, there is actually no way out of creating karma. That is why Buddhists seek to be free from samsara altogether. Only when we are free from samsara, are we free from the creation of karma. In relation to your situation, if you are young and rely on your parents, for now you should try not to do things that are create division or disharmony within the family environment. That itself if the practice of the Dharma. Then later, when you are independent you can make more of an informed choice about what you want to do. Even in your current situation, you can practice the Dharma, it is not necessary to become a monk or nun to progress on your spiritual path. Dharma can be practiced in any environment, and actually practising towards our family is the best. When we transform our minds and our behvariours and they see just how beneficial this transformation is, this is the best way to show them that Dharma is good. This was a piece of advice that Tsem Rinpoche used to tell people in family situations all the time. I hope this helps you.
  • March 26, 2024 02:28
    Rojal Poudel asked: How can I meet my guru? Does one need a guru for initiation for tantra and other stuff on the path to enlightenment? Does one need a guru to attain enlightenment?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your question. In regards to meeting your guru, there are many different ways. These days you can meet your guru online as well. For example, many people did not meet Tsem Rinpoche personally, but they consider him to be there guru. You may find this article interesting: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-guru-protocol-a-guide-to-knowing-who-your-guru-is.html In regards to tantra, yes, one definitely needs a qualified guru to bestow initiation and teach us the path of practice once you have initiation. In regards to our tradition, it is also considered necessary to have a guru to attain full enlightenment. Hope this helps. The article lined above will definitely help to answer some of your questions on a deeper level. Thank you.
  • March 25, 2024 10:35
    Rojal Poudel asked: How can you deepen your spiritual progress while sleeping? I heard some people can go to pure lands and get teachings directly from Buddha’s, Bodhisattva’s, and Dharma Protecters. Are these possible from Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projection?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your questions. It's always nice to see you here wanting to learn more. Yes it is definitely possible to deepen your practice in your sleep. This is done during practice of Highest Yoga Tantra, after receiving initiation and progressed along generation stage practice. This would obviously include everything before receiving such iniation such as having a basis and grounding in the Three Principle Aspects of the Path and the Lamrim teachings. In this practice you are able to use sleep to engage in meditation. This would need you to be able to lucid dream before hand. The ability to lucid dream itself can be developed a number of ways, but the most common is single-pointed mediation concentration during waking life. This is also known as Shamatha meditation. But in this case, the object of your meditation should be a mental one, rather than a physical one. The best would be a visualisation of the Buddha. All of this is outlined in the Lamrim teachings in the section on developing concentration. In terms of Astral Travel, yes it is definitely possible, and again there are different methods to go about this. Again this should be done only after having received the appropriate intiations and teachings from your guru. However, there are quite a few dangers involved with this. As Tsem Rinpoche mentioned before, the two main ones is that your consciousness is not able to return to your body and two that a spirit can take possession of your body if your protection is not strong and you have not invoked a Dharma protector to help with protection aspects. Another thing about astral travel, is that even if learn how to do it, it is not necessary that you can actually visit pure lands or receive teachings, etc. This is because, to do this, would require a lot of merit. So there are many things and practices to develop merit before you should engage in it. Often times, people who claim that they have received teachings or visited purelands, actually haven't though they may think that they did. It could simply be a projection of one's mind and in some serious cases perhaps even due to spirits mascarading. If you would like to learn lucid dreaming, please look into the teachings of single-pointed concentration normally. The ability of lucid dreaming comes naturally for those who progress in their shamatha meditation. As for astral travel practices, I would advise not to engage in such practices unless you receive the appropriate initiations, teachings from and under the strict supervision of a qualified guru. Hope this helps.
  • March 24, 2024 01:17
    Dirji asked: How can I see my kaytsa
    pastor answered: Dear Dirji, We are sorry, but we do not understand your question. Perhaps because you asked using the english phoenetics of the word. If possible, please post again using either the English translation of the word or using the Tibetan script, so that we can help you properly. Thank you.
  • March 23, 2024 12:11
    Marc asked: What is the direct translation of Tsem Rinpoche’s name mantra? Thank you 🙏🏽
    pastor answered: Dear Marc, Thank you for your question. You can find a translation of the meaning of Tsem Rinpoche's name mantra on Kechara's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=683136630510067. Hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 22, 2024 20:27
    Rojal Poudel asked: I am about to leave everything behind. I am tired of this life where I do the same thing everyday. I see everything but dharma as an illusion. I want to attain some sort of realization so that I can benefit other sentient beings. I am very inspired by the story of Milarepa, who gave up everything to learn dharma. Even the Buddha gave up comfort and luxury in search for this supreme truth. I also want to follow the Please tell me what I should do.
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, We can understand that you feel this way, and seeing the illusion of life should definitely motivate us to want to achieve something more spiritual. In the past when people asked Tsem Rinpoche the same question, he used to tell people a couple of things: > The first is that there are two methods to deal with our spiritual path. The first is to physically renounce everything and go into the wilderness, like Buddha Shakyamuni and Milarepa did. To cut yourself from everyone and everything and meditate continuously for years until you achieve realisation. But this is very hard to do in our day and age. We still need to have contact with people, there are the necessities of life to think about. Rinpoche said we need to think about things from a practice angle also. It takes a very great level of practitioner with an immense store of merit to be able to do this successfully. > The second method is to keep living within our a community and use them as a support for the transformation of the mind and spiritual progress. For example, that it why we have monasteries and nunneries, or Dharma centres and organisations to help with spiritual practice. This method is more measured, but you can still gain the same results. This is the more practical method. Especially according to the Mahayana path of practice, Bodhisattvas need to practice certain qualities in our minds and we progress towards enlightenment. Such qualities include the Six Perfections, but if we are not around others, how do we practice them? In order to practice generosity, we need others to be generous towards. In order to practice patience, we need others to be patient towards. In order to practice morality and ethics, we need to be in situations to be able to practice our vows. Enlightened beings like Buddha and Milarepa were able to do all of this in their minds during meditation but as mentioned before they were already high level pracitioners with immense merit. For example, Buddha Shakyamuni had three countless aeons of consistent practice life time after life time until his achieved enlightenment. > Another thing that Rinpoche shared, that while understanding the drawbacks of life and the benefits of becoming enlightened, a lot of the time what happens these days is that it is mixed up with emotion due to the challenges of life. People are looking for an escape, but not an escape from samsara into enlightenment, but simple an escape from their current problems. The need for escape, known as renunciation in Buddhism, is not to simply escape samsara, but developed in a certain way through contemplation and meditation. When we have such feelings, we should analyse them to see if they are in accord with the teachings and the methods of developing true renunciation. Many people also have a unrealistic way of thinking about physical renunciation and the spiritual path in general. Most people think it is easy, but it is not, is difficult because we need to deal with our minds, our emotions, our traumas, etc, from countless lives. If we don't have a firm foundation in Dharma practice and transformation before we attempt something like Buddha Shakyamuni or Milarepa, we will give up after a while because we find it too hard. And perhaps give up spiritual practice because the path did not actually match our expectations. So the key is to be as realistic as possible about our spiritual path. So our advice, rather than give up everything, as you may have family or other responsibilities, is to use your current situation to transform your mind, to practice the teachings right now in life, so that you can start progressing along the spiritual life. The best way to do this is to practice the Lamrim teachings, which give you a firm roadmap of how and what to practice in a sequential manner. Giving up everything is not necessary to make real progress on the spiritual path, as outlined in the Lamrim, but sustained and consistent practice is the key. Then use the situations in your life to actualise that transformation. We hope this helps.
  • March 21, 2024 00:44
    Jason asked: I listened to Tsem Rinpoche’s dharma talk and was inspired to be patient and kind towards other. For a while I felt like my mind had transformed and I started being more proactive in helping others and making sure to complete my responsibilities as perfectly as I can to not burden others and taking the initiative to help people that I see are struggling with their work but recently I have been feeling like I’m actually harming others instead of helping them by being kind because I feel like I’m enabling their bad behavior and rude attitude, especially one person in particular that I have to work with. No matter how much I help and show kindness, they don’t seem to change…and now I feel like a pushover for smiling and helping them even though they don’t show any appreciation or respect for it and instead take advantage of me and push even more of their responsibilities on me. I’ve been having thoughts that my kindness and patience has just become a cover for fear of confrontation now. What should I do? I feel like I’m gonna lose control and lash out even though I try to focus my mind on how the people around me must be struggling
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. We are very happy to hear that Tsem Rinpoche's Dharma talks have inspired you, especially to practice patience and kindness towards others. Please do keep it up, the benefits of both qualities are immense and are central to spiritual transformation. We should always try our best to practice both patience and kindness, but sometimes practising it in the way we think may not be the best option. For example, in the case that you mentioned, it is not having the right effect on your own mind and also you are enabling your co-worker to exhibit negative behaviours as well. In this case, actually practising kindness would not be to become a pushover, taking more responsibilities, etc. This isn't beneficial for your or the co-worker. So here, practising kindness would actually be not to allow the person to do such things, but it should be practised with patience and not out of emotion. So you would do this in a very skilfful manner. The best would be to have a talk with your co-worker in a very calm manner and explain how you are feeling and how they are making you feel in the work environment, and try to sort out the situation before it progresses. Especially since you are having such thoughts of anger and the posibility of lashing out. Practicing kindness and patience is not at all become a push over or allowing others to skip out on their responsibilities, etc. We really hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 20, 2024 14:49
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    pastor answered: Dear Sok, Kusha grass and Durva grass are two different types of grass, they are not the same. Kusha grass is also known as halfa grass, big cordgrass, or salt reed-grass. Its scientific name is Desmostachya Bipinnata. In shape, each blade of grass is long and straight. Durva grass is also known as bermuda grass. Its scientific name is Cynodon Dactylon. In shape, each blade looks segmented and has smaller leaves sprouting from it. You can google the scientific name to see the difference between the two. Generally, they can be bought at Indian religious stores if there are any nearby where you live. Alternatively, if you live in Asia, you can buy a traditional grass broom, which you can substitue for the Kusha grass. It is a close relative of Kusha grass and the lamas have said that it can be used as substitue if you cannot find the actual grass. I hope this helps. Thank you.
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    pastor answered: Dear Bhavisha, Local deities are not enlightened. They are sentient beings who look after or take care of a specific area. There are different names for these types of beings, such as local deities, Land God, Landowner deities, etc. They belong to the God Realm, but as other beings in the god realm, they are not enlightened. Hope this helps.
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  • March 17, 2024 23:16
    Jonathan Tan asked: Hi Dear Pastor, I am curious if H.E 25th Tsem Rinpoche had any heart disciples (son/daughter) Is there a difference between heart and root disciples?
    pastor answered: Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your question. There is no one heart disciple of Tsem Rinpoche. This usually refers to specific person who carries on the teachings and practices of a particular teacher. Tsem Rinpoche wanted something different for Kechara, hence we carry on his teachings and practices as a group, rather than one specific person. Rinpoche trained his students, who are either Sangha, Pastors or senior students in various ways of continuing his teachings, especially through the work that they do. In this way, we continue Rinpoche's teachings as a group rather than any one heart disciple. Hope that this helps. Thank you.
  • March 16, 2024 01:18
    Sirius asked: Hi dear pastors, I'd like to get recomendations on how to improve my actual sadhana. My morning starts by taking refuge and making offerings to the three jewls, followed by Lama Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga. After this I usually study Lam Rim, and other Dharma Texts. During the afternoon I meditate for a about an hour or so, and somedays I do the Dorje Shugden sadhana given by Rinpoche. Finally at night I finish my day by doing Vajrasattva meditation and confession to the 35 Buddhas. What else can I do to improve my sadhana? What practices would you recomend me to do? Do you have recomendations on texts I could read? I would like to add that I live in Argentina, and I do not have any buddhist temple near sadly, so I cannot go there to practice, learm or collab. I would appreciate advice on this. Thank you in advance.
    pastor answered: Dear Sirius, Thank you for your question. In terms of practice, you are doing a lot. We are very happy to read that you are doing all these beneficial practices. They will be very beneficial for you. What you are doing is very good already, the only thing that I would say is to make the Dorje Shugden sadhana consistent as well as the others. If you are doing the short Diamond Path sadhana, it includes the Vajrasatta meditations, so you don't have to do it separately. We just have some points to help you improve your practice: > First is whenever you do any of the practices, is it vital to make sure you take refuge, generate bodhicitta and practice the four immeasurables before each session. And then at the end of the session, make sure to dedicate. This seals the merit generated from your practice. This is very important as if we don't have the correct motivation at the beginning and dedicate it at the end, since the merit is not sealed, the positive potential is destroyed when we have disturbing emotions, especially anger. > The second is to be consistent in your practices and do them daily. If you cannot be consistent with the practices you are doing at the moment, then reduce what you are doing to make it simple, for example just the Diamond Path (which includes Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga anyway). Then once you are consistent daily, later you can slow add in other practices and become consistent with them. > The third is to keep revising the teachings on these practices, understand the motivation, deepen your visualisations, etc. > In regards to your meditation, if you are doing breathing or concentration meditation, again, revise the teachings again and again to make your practice stronger and understand where you are on your meditational path. > You can also spend some time every day, maybe five or ten minutes contemplating the Lamrim teachings step by step. This itself is extremely transformational and will propel you along the spiritual path. In regards to what else to study or read, here is a very good article: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/books-that-are-a-must-read.html If you consider Tsem Rinpoche to be your spiritual teacher, there are thousands of hours of teachings on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoTg0Wc5q3Gnz8ej3ETCdMQ You can watch and re-watch them to deepen your understanding and practice. I hope all of this helps.
  • March 14, 2024 05:53
    Alby asked: Hi, I was just wondering if spirits or ghost can possess Buddha statues and haunt the owner of the statue? I heard that before inviting a statue of the Buddha into your house, it has to be blessed by monks first. Is this a necessary requirement?
    pastor answered: Dear Alby, The physical form representations of the Buddhas, including statues, are very special as each form of a Buddha represents not only the path to enlightenment, but the state of enlightenment itself. In fact, even just seeing a Buddha image plants imprints in our minds that will open when the conditions are right, to help us further along our spiritual path. So they are powerful and protective in and of themselves, as long as they have been created according to correct iconography. This last point is very important. That being said, images or statues are just pieces of metal or clay, etc. When statues are consecrated, they actually become the embodiement of the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha). That's why making offerings and doing any virtuous activity (even cleaning them) generates merit for your spiritual journey. As embodiments of the Three Jewels there is no way that they can be possessed by spirits that haunt the owner of the statue. Traditionally, statues are made to be hollow and then filled with certain mantras and holy items, then consecrated. Following the traditional method will be the most effective to bless your statue properly. If your statue is hollow, at Kechara we offer a service to fill your statue properly with the correct mantras, etc. The service is part of Kechara Saraswati Arts. You can find out more here: https://www.kechara.com/services/buddhist-art/ We also have DIY kits available if you cannot send your statue in and would like to do it yourself: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/mantra-rolls-complete [Please note these mantras are inserted into specific parts of the statue, you can contact Vajrasecrets through the website to get more information on how to fill the statue yourself] https://www.vajrasecrets.com/mantra-rolls-anywhere [These mantras can be inserted anywhere within the statue] If you cannot do any of these, then at the very least, you should insert something into the statue so that it is not completely hollow. This can be a piece of paper with the mantra OM AH HUM written on it (either Tibetan or English is fine). Then roll this up and place in the statue. Otherwise you can use a pearl or semi-precious stone, etc. While statues themselves have protective power, when they are left empty there is a certain type of spirit that come to reside inside a statue as it is completely hollow. It's a spirit that likes hollow places. However, this type of spirit is not usually malicious or harmful. But that is one of the reasons a statue is never left hollow. Once the filling is done, the traditional ceremonies of consecration known as Soongdrup Puja (to bless the insertion items) and the Rabney Puja (to fully consecrate the statues) are performed, which we also offer https://www.vajrasecrets.com/rabney-soongdrup-consecration-puja-fund For those who cannot have the pujas done for whatever reason, you can actually bless the statues yourself. A comprehensive guide and the prayers necessary for doing this are available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html Given all of this, yes there is a type of spirit that can inhabit statues, but only if they are completely empty and not consecrated (whether by a monk, lay practitioner, yourself, it doesn't matter). But this type of spirit cannot haunt the person, etc, in that sense. It simply resides in the statue. The reason why statues are blessed or consecrated is so that they embody the Three Jewels, they become immense objects of merit making and protection from spirits, negativity, etc. So, if you do have a statue or are thinking of an inviting a statue, the best would be to have it filled and consecrated properly. However, even if you cannot, you can do the blessing yourself. There is no need to worry about a statue being haunted if not consecrated by a monk before you invite it or bring home. In fact, if you have a personal practice, at the end of your practice you can dissolve your visualisation into the statue, to bless it. This actually makes your statue much more powerful than consecration alone. You basically bless your statue through your own daily practice. I hope this information helps. Thank you.
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
yesterday
Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
yesterday
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
yesterday
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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.
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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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
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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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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.
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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)
Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (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)
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
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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.
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.
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.
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
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.
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
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.
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
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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.
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#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
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#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.
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More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
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