Guess what they are selling in Nepal?

Mar 22, 2016 | Views: 1,261

Dear friends around the world,

Poverty and desperation does drive people to do things that can be harmful to themselves. When it’s further fueled by ignorance, it can be very damaging long term. It is very sad to see what these people are coerced into doing to survive. This might be difficult for many of us to see but I have republished here for educational purposes. May all these type of suffering come to an end.

Tsem Rinpoche

 

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Revealed: Nepalese village where almost everyone sold their kidneys to ‘organ traffickers’ to buy a house… only for them to be destroyed by devastating earthquake

  • Hokse in Nepal in known as ‘Kidney Valley’ because almost everyone living there has sold a kidney
  • So-called ‘organ brokers’ visit the villages around Kathmandu to persuade people to sell body parts
  • Some of the villagers say they feel tricked into selling when they were told by the traffickers their kidney would grow back
  • Geeta, 37, and her husband travelled to a hospital in India and were paid £1,300 to have their kidneys removed
  • They bought a plot of land and built a house for their family – but it was reduced to rubble in April’s earthquake
  • Now they live in a makeshift tent with a corrugated iron roof and look out at the pile of rubble that was once their home  

By MADS FLECKNER IN HOKSE, NEPAL, FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 08:12 GMT, 10 July 2015 | UPDATED: 20:03 GMT, 10 July 2015

A mother has told how she sold a kidney to buy her family a house – only for it to be destroyed in the Nepal earthquake.

Geeta lives in Hokse, Nepal – nicknamed ‘Kidney Village’ – because almost all of the people living there have sold their kidneys to organ traffickers.

Convinced to sell one of her vital organs for just £1,300 by her sister-in-law, Geeta, 37, travelled to India have the kidney removed.

Showing off their scars: the men of 'Kidney Village' in Hokse, Nepal, lift their tops to reveal surgery scars from their operations to remove kidneys after selling them to so-called 'organ brokers'

Mother of four Geeta was persuaded by the organ traffickers who prey on the poor villages around Kathmandu to go under the knife and part with her kidney for just £1,300

She spent some of money on buying a plot of land in Hokse – 12 miles east of Kathmandu – and used the rest to build a stone house.

But the mother-of-four is homeless after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake reduced it to rubble.

Now Geeta and her young children are living in a shack crudely erected with the use of food bags and tarpaulin for walls and a rook made with sheets of corrugated iron.

Her dream of owning a home in ruins, she said: ‘My sister-in-law talked me into selling my kidney and said that my body only needed one. My sister stole my kidney and the earthquake stole my house.’

But Geeta is not alone. Most of the adult men and women living in Hokse have been tempted to cash in and sell one of their healthy kidneys to so-called ‘organ brokers’ in Nepal.

My sister-in-law talked me into selling my kidney and said that my body only needed one. My sister stole my kidney and the earthquake stole my house.

~Kidney donor Geeta

The smooth-taking body parts traffickers regularly visit Hokse and surrounding cash-strapped villages in the Kavrepalanchowk District and attempt to persuade those living there to have operations in southern India, where organ trading is big business.

They use a number of tricks and tactics to coerce victims into parting with vital organs. One of them is to play on their naivety – and tell them that the body part will grow back.   

That was the trick used to dupe Geeta, which finally persuaded her to go ahead with the operation.

‘For ten years people came to our village trying to convince us to sell our kidneys but I always said no,’ she said.

But swayed by her desire to provide a house and land for her growing family, she eventually went with her husband’s sister to India.

‘I have always wanted my own house and a piece of land, and with more children, I really needed it,’ Geeta explained.

The operation took just half an hour, but she remained in hospital for three weeks.

‘When I woke up after the operation I felt like nothing had happen and I was surprised that it was already done,’ she said.

‘I was then paid 200,000 Nepalese rupees (£1,300) for my kidney and went home to my village to buy my own house and some land,’ she went on, describing many Nepalese people’s dream of owning their own home.

Men of 'Kidney Village' in Hokse, Nepal, show off their operation scars. The men were taken by organ traffickers to hospitals in India where they had their kidneys removed in exchange for £1,300

Devastation: Many homes in Kathmandu and surrounding areas have been reduced to rubble in the earthquake in April and the 7.3 magnitude aftershock in May, which killed at least 1,100 people

But her dream turned to rubble on April 25 when a deadly earthquake tore through the country, killing 8,800 and injuring at least 23,000.

For Geeta, her husband, who also sold a kidney and the rest of ‘Kidney Village’ the disaster has also meant that they are homeless – and they have put their health on the line for nothing.

Depressed, a number of residents there have turned to alcohol to drown their sorrows, as their health slowly deteriorates.

And since the earthquake, the number of desperate for money Nepalese turning to organ farms as a source of income has increased.

The booming trade has turned the country into a ‘kidney bank’, which medical experts predict the number of people in the country doing it is likely to double in the coming years.

This illegal trade has risen to such a level that an estimated 10,000 black-market operations involving purchased human organs now take place annually – more than one every hour – according to the World Health Organisation.

Up to 7,000 kidneys are obtained illegally every year, according to a report by Global Financial Integrity.

That same report shows the illegal organ trade generates profits of up to £650million a year.  

Organ trafficking operates in various ways. Victims can be kidnapped and forced to give up an organ; some, out of financial desperation, agree to sell an organ; or they are duped into believing they need an operation and the organ is removed without their knowledge.

Back in the villages, people who have been tricked into selling their kidneys often become the talk of the town in their communities and are subjects of widespread gossip.

~PPR lawyer Krishna Pyari Nakarmi

Some victims are murdered to order if a large sum has been paid in advance.

Few hospitals in Nepal perform kidney transplants. And even the doctors in Nepal know most well-heeled patients prefer to go across the border to India.

‘They want better services, they want Indian doctors. That’s why they go to the hospitals in India,’ said Dr. Rishi Kumar Kafle, Director of the National Kidney Center.

Children, especially those from poor backgrounds or children with disabilities, are often targeted.

In May 2013 eight-year-old British schoolgirl Gurkiren Kaur Loyal died at a clinic in India, and her family say they suspect she was ‘murdered’ by medics intent on harvesting her organs.

Once ‘harvested’ at hospitals in southern India, the organs are then sold on to wealthy recipients for six times what the donor receives.

Laxman Lamichhane, a lawyer and programme coordinator at the Nepalese NGO, Forum for Protection of People’s Rights Nepal (PPR Nepal), said: ‘People are feeling insecurity and fear in the places they are living now despite of the regular monitoring of security forces.

‘They have to encounter so many new faces in day-to-day life. Some have been identified as human traffickers who are deliberately trying to lure people to good jobs and a better life in foreign countries like in India and abroad.’

Selling kidneys often causes people in Nepal to be shunned and avoided in their communities, found a report by the Forum for the Protection of People’s Rights (PPR), Nepal.

Krishna Pyari Nakarmi, a lawyer at PPR Nepal working with kidney trafficking victims, said: ‘When back in the villages, people who have been tricked into selling their kidneys often become the talk of the town in their communities and are subjects of widespread gossip.

In several cases they are dismissed from the communities because selling a kidney is considered to be unacceptable.

‘Even their children are discriminated at school. That leads them to drink because they are frustrated and depressed.’

The organ trade is booming in Nepal, particularly since the devastating earthquake in April, which has left many people homeless, depressed and struggling financially

Geeta and her husband used their money to buy a plot of land and build a house. But the building was destroyed in the earthquake

Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/nepalkidney.mp4

GoPro captures fear and destruction of second Nepal earthquake

 

Some kidney donors are reportedly being paid as little as £160 by brokers, who then charge the recipient £6,500.

In 2007, the Nepalese government passed a law banning the sale of kidneys.

Trafficking has so far been isolated to certain areas in Nepal like the Kavrepalanchowk District, but it is feared the trend could spread following the earthquake.

 

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3155817/Nepalese-village-sold-kidneys-organ-traffickers-buy-house-destroyed-devastating-earthquake.html

 

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  1. Tsa Tsa Anne on Sep 29, 2020 at 11:41 am

    This is really very sad to know. And it is still going on from somewhere i forgot which i read from the news sometime ago. Thank you Rinpoche and blog team for bringing this into light. 🙏👍😘

  2. Samfoonheei on Jun 23, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    As many million urban dwellers may be living in poverty, in Nepal. Their poverty does not absolve them of responsibility for the crime. How difficult life has become for the average Nepalese and how those in desperate situations can end up doing all kinds of desperate things like sold their kidneys to ‘organ traffickers’ for the money. Sad to know that there is even a ‘Kidney Valley’ as almost everyone there has sold a kidney. Desperate Nepalese in the village travelled to India to part with a kidney just to make ends meet. It is really heartfelt to read that the organ traffickers to the extend of kidnapping and killing innocent people. Glad to know the Nepalese government passed a law banning the sale of kidneys.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  3. Wan Wai Meng on Aug 20, 2016 at 4:32 am

    Malaysians are luckier than most on the planet, it is almost unheard of that Malaysians will sell an organ for a small sums of money or just to fulfill a life’s goal or milestone.

  4. Lew on Jul 29, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    It is really sad to read that people need to sell their organ to make a living. I think the whole idea of selling organs is wrong in many levels. We are living in a society of scarcity and greed. There are demands, therefore, there are suppliers, and there is such thing as middle man as well. If there is a good system for organ transplant, there is no need to sell organ.

    Even though it is illegal for selling kidney, I think many people will still do it to survive the poverty. It is indeed very sad.

  5. Alice Tay on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:33 am

    这是一篇领人伤感的博文。希望一切有情的众生,早日接触佛法而得到解脱,离苦得乐。

    此博文让本人得到启发如下:
    1. 失去的苦 ~ 卖器官的穷民
    因为不想再面对贫穷的环境和想尽快的拥有自己的一个家而选择了卖器官这条路。以为这一切会利益自己与家人,但却不巧又遇上天灾。一切物质上归回零,而且也失去了原有的健康。

    2. 得不到的苦 ~ 买器官的人
    有能力买器官的人,必定是钱财富有但却没有健康的身体。虽然可以用钱买回来他人的器官,但这并不代表此器官适合他,让他可以恢复和拥有健康的身体。

    3. 贪得苦 ~ 买卖器官的中间人
    负责买卖器官的中间人,会因为要赚取更多的佣金,而渐渐失去人性。他们会欺压穷民,以低价钱给于卖器官的穷民。此人所做的一切,如果不及时的悔改和累积功德,将会面对投身到三恶趣。

    在此希望当地的政府与其他有关的当局如医院,必需依据当地的法律,严厉的执行将不法之徒缉拿归案。

    感谢仁波切的分享,让我们知道要在这难得的人生里,好好珍惜与学习佛法。

  6. NgJesvin on Apr 11, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article.

    This article gave me a eye widener on the incident happened in Hokse, Nepal. The poverty, the ignorance, the folly ( I believe due to lack of knowledge and education ), the greedy of the Nepalese people had caught them fall into this dilemma.

    I am sad when I first read this article. When come to the second time reading, I realize that these kind of “business” is getting bigger and bigger in Nepal. The progress from tricking people to sell their organs to kidnapping children to harvest their organs had rang an alarm bell in Nepal.

    Perhaps the government should enforce more laws and regulations in helping the people especially those who suffered with poverty.

    Thank you.

    Humble with hand folded,
    Ng Jesvin

  7. Shelly tai on Apr 9, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this heart breaking news, how devastating is these people who sold their kidney for their home and overnight been destroyed by the earthquakes and this is always the case that people like to take advantage of these innocent people so I think the best thing is the government need to educate the local and bring awareness to the public about this unethical act I think that is not ne of the way that can help all these victims.

    • Valentina Suhendra on Apr 10, 2016 at 5:24 pm

      Dear Shelly

      Thank you for your comment. I do believe that it is sad many poor people resort to sell their organs for money. I believe that everyone has the right to do what they want with their body. So for example if a person wants to give their kidney to save someone’s life or for money. However, the correct information about the risk and benefit of what they are doing should be clearly conveyed to them. Thus they can make an informed decision.

      Valentina

  8. Edwin Tan on Apr 7, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    It is really very disheartening to read that such innocent and naive villagers are tricked, duped and lied to, to have their organs harvested…some even by their own family.

    It is so sad to know that due to their economic situation, are forced into selling their body parts to provide for their family, only to have the earth quake take away everything.

    We will never understand the hardships, the pain – physically and emotionally – inflicted during those times.

    I applaud to the Nepalese Government and the Protection of People’s Rights in Nepal to educate and curb the trafficking of organs. I sincerely pray that the villagers in Hokse will be protected by the law against such illegal activities.

  9. Beatrix Ooi on Apr 4, 2016 at 4:39 am

    This is very sad to read about, they are struggling for living and here we are, complaining about how ‘little’ we have, food that we are not satisfied with and etc. People who live in the modern society nowadays should really be educated about the ethics in life and focus on what we have, not what we don’t have.

    When we always focus on ourselves and the things we don’t have, we will see ourselves growing greedier each day and slowly you will find yourselves always in discontentment. The reason is because we are always running after things we don’t have and things that do not matter after we are dead. When the time comes, that’s it, we may have been a billionaire but none of the money we have earned can be taken away with us.

    This a very sad but good and educational article, I hope more people will come across this article and be inspired positively, do something that will change themselves and the society.

  10. Lucas Roth on Apr 3, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    I give my sympathies for all the people who lost their homes in those places and I hope that rebuilding goes well and Nepal is restored and hopefully they may have more safety precautions in the rebuilding as they are on a plate boundary. But they are a poorer country so that means, sadly, they may not be able to afford it.

    Organ dealing is a big issue, I get that it helps a bit in places like these where they can continue to live their lives and they benefit from it. That is fine if they are fine. But when they lie to the people of just straight up steal organs from people, then people get hurt. In this case, I have mixed feelings towards it. But it doesn’t matter as the houses were destroyed and lives were risked for nothing. Very sad, I wish them good luck.

  11. wooishen on Apr 3, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thanks for sharing it… Sad to read it… Hope it will recover as soon as possible…

    “A common yet unfortunate phenomenon in human nature is when we don’t truly appreciate what we have until it’s gone.”

    We are Malaysian are lucky now…

  12. So Kin Hoe (KISG) on Mar 28, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for sharing this article to create the awareness of the illegal kidneys trafficking that affects most of the poor families in Nepal with many tricks and unlawful methods carried out by the middlemen in order to lure the poor people to sell their kidneys in this case. People who are without much education or without much wisdom should not be cheated anyway. I sincerely pray for our Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden to protect these victims in Nepal with much blessings and may all of them continue to live on as highly attained people in this life and many future lifetimes.

    Thank you Rinpoche.

    With folded hands,
    kin hoe

  13. Julien Roth on Mar 28, 2016 at 11:52 am

    The first thing that came to my mind after reading this post was that i cannot imagine what it must have been like for those who sacrificed their body for a home, only for that home to be destroyed. That is like working hard for a promotion, only to get fired. But I would imagine that these people would rather lose their jobs than their homes.

    The way that the Nepalese were treated to start with was very bad. The fact that some of them were tricked to sell their body parts shocked me. That was one of the first things that really stood out to me in the article. When i read that the Nepalese were told by organ dealers that if they cut out the kidneys it would grow back, i felt furious. I cannot believe that people can be so selfish to do such a thing. Just for money. How inhumane.

    I hope that those in Kidney Valley have gotten a stable place to stay after the earthquake and that they are getting support.

  14. yoke chim yap on Mar 27, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    有幸生而为人,也要看是投生到那个国家,那个地方,是富或窮?这都关係到个人所謂之“命運”,也就是因果。像尼泊爾这个国土,有许多佛教聖地,但没遇上一个好的政府。当地靠近加德满都有一个肾谷村,.民心纯撲,導至那些贩賣器官的人有机可乘。为了買房而賣肾,只得1300美元,就没了一个肾。又在一场忽如其来的大地震中,一切歸零。加上贫困,健康日益恶化,真是叫人感嘆!愿佛佑当地人民,可以早日重建家园。

  15. Lin Mun on Mar 27, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article.

    It is sad to know that this is happening in Nepal and the cases are increasing. All this happens because of naivety, poverty, loose regulation and enforcement by the government. I strongly believe that the situation can be improved if awareness is given to the people of Nepal .

    Hope the government will take more action and prevent people from being a victim of such unscrupulous action.

  16. Kb thapa on Mar 27, 2016 at 1:59 am

    It is sad to know, imagine people already suffering from resent earthquake, people are in soo much pain and don’t know what to do. People are using this opportunity to use earthquake victims so can buy their kidneys. lots of people don’t even know what happens if u lose one kidney or both. This is defiantly our government don’t do anything about it or just give education, government is corrupt and lazy. some places in Nepal people go to some medical check ends up losing their kidneys and other parts of the body. They even don’t realize what happened, its only if some other Dr tell them otherwise they will be in dark. Thank you Rinpoche for this article really we needed to know..

  17. Mingwen on Mar 27, 2016 at 12:22 am

    Education is vital for human being to grow and survive. People around the world are getting richer in terms of material and knowledge by being educated, however, at the dark side, education do make huge different for those who are less fortunate, these group of people don’t get a chance to learn what the rich people learned, and this make a narrow and difficult way for them to live. The poor live to survive, to obtain basic needs, etc,. food, shelter and sex. Some of them wish their family could grow bigger and keep their family name and blood flow for decades without putting more thoughts and considerations. They live with the methods created by educated people, and can only live at the lowest in the hierarchy, to produce and serve the highest ones. Even the most developed countries have the same sad stories. The poor are always manipulated by the richest group of people.

    Balance and fairness seem to be the hardest goals to achieve by all sentient beings.

    May all sentient beings obtain dharma then good rebirth and ultimately archive enlightenment, free from all kind of sufferings.

  18. DavidFong on Mar 26, 2016 at 11:43 pm

    谢谢仁波切分享这一篇文章
    这是一个心痛的事实, 在哪里我觉得这是最悲惨的一件事, 这些人牺牲了自己的肾脏而购买土地和房子, 使他们能够和家人幸福的生活。
    但不幸的是当一场大地震把所有的一切都变成了碎片,我不能想象他们面对多么的痛苦和悲伤。
    我希望他们得到帮助, 再次重建家园, 也希望尼泊尔政府尽快阻止贩卖器官交易和采取更多措施保护自己的人民。

  19. Edward Ooi on Mar 25, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    This is really sad. These people sell their kidneys because they want to live a better life and they believed in that too.

    The part where I feel that it is the saddest is where these people sacrificed their kidneys to buy lands and houses so that they can live happily with their family but all of that turned into pieces when the major earthquake hit them in April of 2015. I can’t even imagine how much pain these people must have felt back then.

    Also, after they sold their kidneys, thinking that they will be able to live a better life, their people started discriminating them. Why would they do all these things? Why discriminate? These people were just desperate for money, I believe no one would want to sell their kidneys if it wasn’t for money. Isn’t time for the Nepali to unite and help each other instead of discriminating each other? It makes no sense, what good will it bring you if you continue discriminate them? Love not hate, just like Shakespeare once said: “We can do a lot with Hatred, but We can do more with Love”

  20. Jutika Lam on Mar 24, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    Reading the article above has triggered mix feelings in me.

    For starters I feel disgusted that the organ traffickers manipulated, lied and misled the victims in such a way.

    These traffickers literally took advantage of the victims urgent needs for money to buy land and a house and also the fact that the villagers weren’t educated well enough to know that once a kidney is gone, another one won’t grow back.

    On the other hand I feel sorry for the villagers who got tricked in to such a scam, it isn’t nice to be made used of and tricked in such a way.

    some may say it was ultimately their choice to go under the knife and yes it was but the reason why these villagers went under the knife and sold their organs was not for any other reason except to buy land and a house so that their family could have a roof over their heads, which as a parent is their responsibility.

    May the Nepal government soon take action against such organ brokers and put a stop to such activity.

  21. Sharon Ong on Mar 24, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    It’s really sad to see how extreme poverty has led many down this path. This makes me realise how fortunate we are. To have enough to eat, a decent roof over our heads and to be near the Dharma. I pray that one day soon, the people in this village will have enough sustenance, may they be blessed with inner and outer wealth.

    Thank you for sharing this, Rinpoche.

  22. Martin on Mar 24, 2016 at 6:31 am

    It is sad to read how poor these Nepali people are that they would do this and it is unconscionable that they are people who would prey on the poverty and misery of others. But actually we should no longer be shocked.

    There is a lot of suffering in the world. In one part of the world, the poor sell their organs to live, and in another, the affluent buy these organs so that they too, may preserve their life. Human beings do so much to try and live forever and yet before we know it we all perish.

    One the one hand we are shocked at how ‘foolish’ and/or desperate some people are to sell their body parts in exchange for material goods but when we think deeper we are all doing that – maybe not organs but our life-force, vital time, and good opportunities. We mortgage so much to gain so little and so temporarily. I do not say this to diminish the significance of how the poor people of Nepal suffer but in truth we are all in a bad state.

    I am very glad that recently KB and our Nepali friends were able to start a Gyalchen Dorje Shugden chapel in Nepal. I wish very much that many will come to know the Protector and come under his guidance and blessings.

  23. Stella Cheang on Mar 24, 2016 at 6:17 am

    Tears welled in my eyes when I read that “almost everyone in the village had sold their kidney”. Despite kidney organ trading being illegal in Nepal, the people in Hokse have to retort to selling it for an unfair fraction of the price the receiver is paying for it. People living in poverty and desperation are willing to risk and sacrifice their health for the sake of some form of stability in life. Organ broker seize the opportunity to exploit this vulnerability, to satisfy the demand where there are 90,000 people reportedly waiting for new organ a year, and they are willing to pay good bucks for an oCheang

    To me, this is not exactly the survival model I learnt in school (or anywhere for that matter). Just like prostitution in parts of the world near to home, people, out of poverty and desperation, are willing to be treated like a piece of meat. It is truly sad to know what my fellow human are willing to do in return for some form of stability.

    While an ideal solution may not be implemented immediately and take effect in day 1, but I hope over time, through awareness, education and governance, less people will be exploited.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article. Something for me to ponder.

    Humbly, bowing down,
    Stella Cheang

  24. Jason on Mar 24, 2016 at 2:37 am

    Sad to know organ trafficking happened in Nepal. Is this a collective karma for Nepalee people?Any channels to help them to rebuild their house?For long term, dharma practice should be apply to Nepalese people to purify karma.We are so lucky to stay in Malaysia which is free from any natural disaster.But we shouldn’t take it for granted and we should practice dharma to avoid rebirth in the poverty country with natural disaster in future life .
    Thanks Rinpoche for sharing this inspiring article.
    With folded hands,
    Jason

  25. Joy on Mar 24, 2016 at 12:04 am

    The rich always exploits the poor. This is another inhumane act we humans have succeeded in achieving and have shamelessly taken advantage of those we see or judge as lesser due to their financial state.

    It is most unfortunate for these poor humans who are born in such a state where they would have to consider selling their organs to make ends meat. It makes me ponder upon the karma they created to be in such a state. However the rich is no different, because they create the negative karma to be born in such a state to due to their action in cheating and taking someone’s organ as if their life is worth lesser than theirs. How this vicious cycle goes around.

    Some lessons to learn here… karma, reincarnation, gratitude for where we are now and awareness to always be appreciative, because if we think we got it bad then take a look at these people and how dare we complain.

    I hope this article will bring light to the disgusting trade of trafficking kidneys and eventually put a stop to it. This is the kind of thing we should BAN not the people faith and religion that does not harm others. I wish Nepal government would do more to protect their own people.

  26. Jen on Mar 23, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    It is saddened to see the fact that people have to trade their body parts just to secure a place to live and they were very unfortunate that the houses were destroyed during the earthquake. I hope that they receive help to rebuild their homes again. At the same time if people is willing to donate their organs, I guess this would cutoff the demand in black market.

  27. Chris Chong on Mar 23, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for sharing this article. This is very depressing to see what people in this particular village in Nepal had to go through just to obtain basic livelihood needs. It is even more depressing to know that all their sacrifices had been rendered useless when earthquake hits their home and destroyed their hard earned stone houses which they exchange it with their kidney or even their life .

    They are willing to give up their body parts just to obtain something worldly which cannot not help them when death comes. If they had dharma, things will be different. This reminded me of the consequences of non virtous actions that will result in being born into places that are so difficult to live and dharma is so hard to get.

    Humbly,
    Chris

  28. pukar on Mar 23, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    so sad 🙁 to see and know this heartbreaking condition of people in my nation that too so near from the Capital city.

    Really wish and pray that the triple gems flow compassion to all such victims of mass exploitation from inside and outside of Nepal

    Peace , love and healings
    thank you

    p

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  30. Pastor Moh Mei on Mar 23, 2016 at 8:29 am

    Trafficking of human body in various forms is nothing new. Some does it for money, some out of poverty and desperation and some are cheated.

    In some countries dead bodies are sold for medical researches and also sold illegally for skin, bones and tissues. Another popular form of human body trafficking is prostitution and mankind has a very very long history of prostitution. In many parts of the world prostitution became so widespread that some government felt the only way to tackle this social problem is to accept and legalized it. Prostitution is now legal in many countries across Europe and South America.

    Another popular parts of human body that is traded legally is our reproduction system. Fertility clinics and sperm banks are a norm these days. Some countries have even made surrogacy legal.

    Due to technological advancement in the medical field, body parts transplant is becoming popular. The rich does not wish to die and can often buy themselves a longer life. Waiting for donors take years and there is no guarantee. This created a huge black market for live body parts. Kidney is a popular one because apparently we only need one to live. Once this problem become widespread, I think it is only a matter of time before it is somewhat legalized. Iran is the only nation that allows organs to be bought and sold legally with Australia and Singapore recently legalized monetary compensation for living organ donors.

    It is sad what poverty and desperation can drive people to do for survival and it is equally sad what greed can drive people to do for material gain.

  31. Pastor Elena Khong Jean Ai on Mar 23, 2016 at 6:27 am

    This was disturbing to read because there is so much suffering for all involved.

    For those being exploited, it’s their lack of education and their poverty that leads them to being vulnerable. It’s the hopelessness of their situation where they don’t know any better and like everyone else, they just want a better life for their families but they are never in a position to create it for them. And then nature comes along and takes it all away anyway. They got cheated twice – first by man and then by nature, and in the end it was all for nothing.

    For those doing the exploitation, talk about an absolute poverty of spirit to be able to treat another human being as nothing more than an organ farm. How do you look at a person and think, “how much money can I make off of them?” What kind of mind does it take to think like that?

    Nepal is a country of dichotomies. Despite being such a spiritually-charged nation, there is this undercurrent of abuse and corruption that weaves its way through every aspect of daily life. If it’s not organ exploitation you’re vulnerable to, it’s sexual exploitation. If it’s not sexual exploitation, it’s labour exploitation and abuse in foreign countries by foreign employer.

    On the one hand, human life is held as sacred and there are so many rituals surrounding every stage of your life, from your birth to your death. On the other hand, it seems human life is also given very little value, with body parts being apparently worth around £1300.

    And life isn’t much better if you’re an animal either, between the Gadhimai festival and the one involving a goat being ripped apart

  32. JP on Mar 23, 2016 at 1:25 am

    It is frightening how others take advantage of the poor. Removing an organ is very high risk and often fatal. The poor are not educated and are not aware of the high risk. All they think of is making ends meet and for their family to survive.

    I can’t imagine how heavy the karma is for the people responsible for convincing the poor. To make matters worse for these victims, their houses are destroyed by the earthquake. It is beyond them to replace their homes.

    They need immediate financial assistance to get them through these extremely difficult times. Perhaps praying to Dorje Shugden in the meanwhile would also help them.

  33. Louise Lee on Mar 22, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    人生无常。我们一生拼命的赚钱养家,拥有了许多外在的东西。无论多或少,大或小,都付出了所有的力气。相信 Nepal 的朋友也一样。一场地震,让大家无家可归,提心吊胆,短短的几分钟,让大家同一时间失去一切,花了很多时间赚回来的一切。

    今天看了仁波切的分享,让我更加的惭愧。商人为了钱还要落井下石,试法游说单纯的居民卖肾。嗨。。。叹气。。。

    当别人有困难的时候,我们应该想办法帮忙,分享如何短时间站起来, 而不是想办法利用别人。可悲的现代人!

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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
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    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, 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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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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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.
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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
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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.
3 months ago
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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