This is our Dorje Shugden statue in Wisdom Hall located in Kechara Forest Retreat. This Dorje Shugden chapel is our space dedicated to Dorje Shugden’s practice, activities, learning, rituals, prayers and liturgies. We also screen videos, and hold classes, teachings and meditations dedicated to Dorje Shugden in front of this statue. Our Dorje Shugden chapel is large enough to fit 700 people. In front of Dorje Shugden is Buddha Shakyamuni, who has been temporarily placed here until the construction for our larger hall is complete then Shakyamuni will be officially escorted there.
Video of the World’s Largest Dorje Shugden in Kechara Forest Retreat
Dear special friends around the world,
I have some very special pictures and a video to share with you tonight. It is the first time I am publishing these pictures! As you know Kechara has a large city branch in Kuala Lumpur itself with 13 departments and one hour away in the greener areas of Bentong we have a Kechara Forest Retreat (KFR). We are in the process of fundraising and building more facilities for Phase Two at KFR, but Phase One has already been completed due to the dedication of our members. Within Kechara Forest Retreat we have a large gathering hall aptly named Wisdom Hall for meditation, relaxation, pujas, rejuvenation and blessings. This Wisdom Hall is the specific hall dedicated to the enlightened World Peace Protector Dorje Shugden. We are in the process of building another hall that will be the main prayer hall, which will be much bigger. Our intention are that the rituals, pujas, rites, traditions and lineage of Dorje Shugden will be preserved and practiced in Wisdom Hall. Every month we have beautiful Dorje Shugden pujas here with full rituals and have a dedicated large group of people who learn, study and keep this blessed and holy tradition continuous. This special Wisdom Hall is dedicated to Dorje Shugden who is a World Peace Protector. Nearby we have Dukkar Apartments which is the special living facilities for senior members and guests.
Also housed in the Wisdom Hall within Kechara Forest Retreat is Buddha Shakyamuni with offerings made daily. Behind Buddha Shakyamuni are the holy lamas of our lineage who are connected with us. We have a special throne dedicated to His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, my root teacher. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s personal advice to me was to adopt Dorje Shugden back in 1983. I will hold this advice and instruction firm till the end of my life. A throne to our guru is a space we dedicate to keep him close to us and also to create a ‘waiting’ place for him to enter our lives again and visit. It signifies that we are waiting for him. There is also a special throne to Dorje Shugden when he takes tranceof an oracle monk which symbolizes we wish Dorje Shugden to be here always and for his oracles to visit. Last but not least, in Wisdom Hall we also have a peaceful statue of Dorje Shugden in His youthful and peaceful form filled with mantras, relics and holy items. This incredible statue of Dorje Shugden is 24 feet (7.3 meters) in height and the largest in the world. He is surrounded with His complete entourage of 32 assistants including the 9 Dakini Mothers, 8 Guiding Monks and 10 Youthful and Wrathful Attendants, together with Kache Marpo and Setrap. This is the largest Dorje Shugden statue in the world. We have many dedicated people who have received much benefits from Dorje Shugden’s assistance and have gained great faith in Him, so they gathered together to create this statue. This statue serves to be a light, hope, blessing, inspiration and merit field for all those who come to receive the blessings of Shugden.
Today and immediately after we took these pictures of Dorje Shugden within Wisdom Hall for the first time, without rain, a huge and massive complete rainbow appeared immediately over the whole of Kechara Forest Retreat which lasted 30 minutes. It was auspicious. I took this as a good omen.
Please enjoy the pictures as this is the first time I am publishing the holy images of Dorje Shugden in Kechara.
We have a special chapel to the wealth form of Dorje Shugden called Gyenze. This is for the general public to make offerings.
Lord Manjushri in Kechara Forest Retreat
While we were building the first phase of Kechara Forest Retreat, I stayed happily in this cabin. Now this cabin (container) is kept here for visitors in Kechara Forest Retreat. Everything started from the cabin!
We have a very sacred Vajra Yogini stupa in Kechara Forest Retreat. Containing many holy relics from high masters, mantras and blessed items. It is very good to circumambulate around this stupa to purify karma and make a connection to Vajra Yogini, the Buddha of overcoming attachments.
I am standing in front of Wisdom Hall in Kechara Forest Retreat.
At the front of Wisdom Hall is a beautiful stone Je Tsongkhapa. This is here so people may make many candle offerings for the sick, unwell, beloved deceased and for general well-being. Many people from all over the world order candles to be offered here. They order through our online resource www.vajrasecrets.com and our people here offer for them with their special wishes.
This is the entrance of Wisdom Hall, the special chapel to Dorje Shugden.
Our beautiful Wisdom Hall in Kechara Forest Retreat is made with mostly glass where we can see the stunning green scenery surrounding. This beautiful hall can seat 700 comfortably and is dedicated to the special practice of the wish-fulfilling Dorje Shugden. I wanted the place to be clean, simple and flowing.
This is the main shrine in Wisdom Hall. Shakyamuni Buddha is here blessing the environment. On completion of Phase Two of our building works, we will escort Buddha Shakyamuni to the new location. So temporarily and just for now, He majestically sits in this hall dedicated to Dorje Shugden’s practice, lineage, rites, rituals and meditations.
The statues are all consecrated with holy items and relics. Much mantras were placed inside and blessed.
This Dorje Shugden statue is 24 feet in height.
The 24ft (7.3 meters) is in youthful form, peaceful and smiling. This is a special form of Dorje Shugden that I like very much. Dorje Shugden being an emanation of Manjushri gives blessings, wisdom and fulfillments. I have experienced only good results for the last 30 years of my devotions to this World Peace Buddha and Protector.
I feel when people understand the history, background and benefits of Dorje Shugden through research and study, more and more will adopt His practice. Many who come to our centre and our friends have experienced vast benefits from Dorje Shugden’s practice. They have shared with many others. In this time and age when obstacles are so plentiful, Dorje Shugden is an important guardian angel we need in our lives.
Dorje Shugden has been practiced for four hundred years by so many accomplished and eminent teachers of Tibet, China, India, Mongolia and Nepal. The Sakyas and Gelugs have many written works on his rituals, practice and rites. Many highly accomplished Sakya and Gelug masters have composed special prayers and rituals associated with Dorje Shugden. Even my previous incarnations practiced Dorje Shugden. I myself have a very strong and natural attraction to this great protector since young and especially after H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche explained the benefits of this practice. Zong Rinpoche was such a high level accomplished master who among his vast knowledge of Sutra and Tantra focused primarily on Dorje Shugden as his protector until his passing at 81.
I have compiled much information on Dorje Shugden. If you go to the homepage of this blog and click under the Dorje Shugden category you can see much more information and prayers to this great being.
I am very happy and honored to have this beautiful statue of Dorje Shugden here in Kechara. Many people were happily involved in the creation of this holy statue. Offerings are made daily. If you wish to visit, you can make an appointment with our Kechara friendly staff or our Pastors. Read this post to understand more about our pastors and what they do.
To the right of the Dorje Shugden are statues of the lineage lamas, Dorje Shugden’s previous lives and great masters I am connected to. You can scroll to the bottom of this post for the names.
To the left of Dorje Shugden are holy lineage lamas also as well as my teachers.
In this hall I have a special throne dedicated to my root guru His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. This symbolizes I am indebted to him for his teachings passed to me as well as I am waiting for his visit in the future. The throne is ready for him when the time is right.
This is the first time I have photos of this sacred Dorje Shugden taken. I have never had photos taken before nor published it. The amazing thing is right after taking the photographs a full rainbow with rich colors appeared in the clear sky over all of Kechara Forest Retreat. I take this to be a very good omen. Some of our students were present and were amazed at this auspicious omen that appeared to us.
As you can see the rainbow is perfectly over Kechara Forest Retreat land with Dorje Shugden’s Wisdom Hall to the right. I am pointing to the beautiful rainbow as I was inspired to see this. I thank everyone’s hard work for the auspicious manifestation of this spiritual abode blessed by great lamas, Buddhas and our Dharma protectors.
Behind on the hill is our office space. To the left are guest and staff quarters. To the right is Dorje Shugden’s Wisdom Hall. The sky is completely clear with rainbow.
Video of the auspicious rainbow!
One of our wonderful teachers and students of Kechara Forest Retreat. She is an expert in the Feldenkrais Method.
Pastor Gim Lee takes very good care of Wisdom Hall and is very devoted to dharma.
William is a kind, very helpful and giving individual. I’ve had great pleasure working in dharma with him. He was around to assist us with these pictures.
Addendum:
Close-up of Dorje Shugden’s entourage on our shrine in Wisdom Hall – The 8 Guiding Monks
Dorje Shugden’s entourage – The 9 Mothers
Dorje Shugden’s entourage – The 10 Youthful and Wrathful Assistants
The 8 Guiding Monks, 9 Mothers and 10 Youthful and Wrathful assistants just arrived the other day. We have completed painting them. They are done very well. We have many talented in-house artists in Kechara. We have offered these beautiful entourage statues on the Dorje Shugden shrine in Wisdom Hall. They are the assistants of Dorje Shugden.
The 8 Guiding Monks assist for the dharma to grow and understanding of the mind training teachings (Lojong) to be established. They bless the establishment to have sangha grow and holding of three sets of vows (Pratimoksha, Bodhicitta and Tantric). Of the 9 Mothers, five bless each of our senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) and remaining four for controlling the elements (earth, air, water, fire) within our external environment and internally within our bodies. They also confer blessings to achieve tantric attainments. They give auspicious signs and omens along the way to encourage our practices. The 10 Youthful and Wrathful Assistants function to assist Dorje Shugden in tasks to remove obstacles in samsara for practitioners. They come from China, Tibet, Mongolia, Kashmir, India, Nepal, etc. They travel the formless, desire and form realms at the speed of thought. They have their functions but are also dispatched by Dorje Shugden to assist in various jobs.
Dorje Shugden Lineage Lamas and my teachers.
Dorje Shugden Lineage Lamas and my teachers.
Doing Dorje Shugden puja in Wisdom Hall
The entrance to Kechara Forest Retreat at night
The Vajra Yogini Stupa in Kechara Forest Retreat at night
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Samfoonheei on Aug 13, 2020 at 2:36 pm
Dorje Shugden statue in Wisdom Hall located in Kechara Forest Retreat seen to be the largest in the world. We are fortunate to have such a huge Dorje Shugden Statue blessing all the sentient beings, environment and unseen beings . The bigger the statue ,it has brought more tremendous benefits to the surrounding area of Bentong. Over the years this largest Dorje Shugden have attracted many tourist as well as locals to see for themselves the beauty of statue and Kechara Forest Retreat. This huge statue serves to be a light for many, giving hope, blessing, inspiration and merit field for all those who come to receive the blessings of Shugden. Interesting write up.
Thank you Rinpoche for founding this beautiful place away from the city hectic life
Mantras are sacred verbalized words that invoke the protection and blessings of the deity to whom the mantra is ascribed. Mantras are also the manifestations of Buddhas in the form of ‘sounds’, hence the various mantras of Dorje Shugden contain the essence of the Protector.
Dorje Shugden’s main mantra 多杰雄登主要咒语 OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for peace 平和咒语
For gaining attainments through the energy of Peaceful Shugden, peace of environment and mind, harmony in one’s abode and dwelling area, and calming of disasters OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SHANTI SIDDHI HUNG
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for health 福寿安康咒语
For long life, increasing life, healing of disease and protection from diseases OM BENZA WIKI BITANA AYU SIDDHI HUNG
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for increase 增长咒语
For gaining great merits and increase of all necessary needs, both material and spiritual OM BENZA WIKI BITANA PUNYE SIDDHI HUNG
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for control 控制咒语
Of worldly deities, negative people and nagas and for influencing friends towards the positive OM BENZA WIKI BITANA WASHAM KURU HO
Dorje Shugden’s mantra to grant protection 庇护咒语
Visualize that you are in the Protector’s mandala, fully protected from outside interferences. Recite when in danger or for dangerous situations, for protection while travelling or when residing in dangerous/hostile places OM BENZA WIKI BITANA RAKYA RAKYA HUNG
Tibet has produced many powerful meditations, rituals and guidelines to help us gain spiritual protection, gain wisdom and higher states of consciousness. In general Tibet has produced many powerful methods for the growth of our spiritual evolution. Dorje Shugden is an angel, a saint, a powerful spiritual protector-warrior who originated 350 years ago when a highly awakened Tibetan Lama fulfilled his vows to become a special being to grant protection, wisdom, material needs, safety when travelling (normal and astral travel) and spiritual awakening. Both the Great 5th Dalai Lama and the current His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama composed short yet effective prayers to invoke upon the power and blessings of this special saint and protector. One can recite either one of the prayers that you feel suits you, anytime or even daily. When you feel a special need for help, you can recite either prayer anytime. When you are feeling down, afraid or just need a blessing, you can recite them. After reciting either invocation, it is good to chant the mantra of Dorje Shugden: Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha.
You do not have to be a Buddhist or practitioner of any religion to invoke upon the blessings and protection of this special enlightened and awakened angel Dorje Shugden. He helps all without discrimination or bias as he is filled with compassion and love. Divinity has no boundaries, they help all who call upon them.
Enclosed are the prayers in English, Chinese and Tibetan.
Chapel (Trode Khangsar) built by the Great 5th Dalai Lama dedicated to Dorje Shugden in Lhasa – https://bit.ly/2zBTd8M
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亲爱的朋友们,
西藏产生了许多有助于我们得到精神庇佑、取得智慧和更高层次之觉悟的强大禅修法、仪式和教诲。总括来说,西藏产生了许多有助于我们在修行上取得提升的强有力方法。多杰雄登是一个天使,一位圣人和一名护法战士。他的崛起始于350年前,当一位高度觉悟的西藏高僧履行本身的承诺,化身为特别的护法,赐予我们守护、智慧、物质需要、出入平安(平日外游和神游时)和灵修上的觉醒。任何人都可以随时随地在任何时候念诵适合自己的祈愿文。当你需要特别的帮助时,你可以随时念诵任何一篇祈愿文。当你感到沮丧、恐惧或仅是需要加持时,你也可以持诵这些祈愿文。在念诵任何祈请文后,你应该接着念诵多杰雄登的心咒:嗡 班杂 维格 毗札那 娑哈 Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha。
This is an important divination (‘mo’) text composed by Dorje Shugden himself. Dorje Shugden took trance of the Choyang Dulzin oracle lama, the senior oracle of Gaden Shartse Monastery, and instantly on the spot composed this text within two hours.
The divination text contains information on how to use dice to do divination for the future and is known to be highly accurate. When practitioners use this text, they will be in direct contact with Dorje Shugden to get answers to questions about the future. It is for those who have good samaya with Dorje Shugden and are free of the eight worldly dharmas to be of benefit to others in divining the future.
Be blessed with these rare videos featuring explanation and advice about Dorje Shugden practice by His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche in his own voice. The teaching was requested by Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the earliest masters who taught Tibetan Buddhism in the West.
Video 1: H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)
Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was an erudite scholar, ritual master and practitioner of the highest degree from Tibet. At the request of Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the pioneers who taught Tibetan Buddhism in America, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche gives clear explanation and advice about the life-entrustment initiation of Dorje Shugden and how to go about the practice and get the maximum benefits in this video.
Video 2: H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche speaks on the History and Lineage of Dorje Shugden (With English Subtitles)
In this video, an erudite scholar, ritual master and practitioner of the highest degree from Tibet, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche talks about the incarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden and how the practice arose, with examples of Dorje Shugden’s previous lives that reveal his powerful spiritual attainments and contributions. This very rare teaching was given at the request of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s student, Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the pioneers who taught Buddhism in the West to many disciples since the 1970s.
Tibetans commonly refer to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and His Holiness 10th Panchen Lama as the “sun and moon” of Tibetan Buddhism. They are the center of Tibetan Buddhist civilization, which draws to its sphere of influence millions of non-Tibetan practitioners. The Panchen Lama’s incarnation line began with the 16th abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen (1570 – 1662). He was bestowed the title of Panchen Lama by His Holiness the 5th Dalai Lama after being declared as an emanation of Amitabha.
After being given the title, his three previous incarnations were posthumously also bestowed the title, making Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen the 4th Panchen Lama. He became a teacher to many Tibetans, Bhutanese and Mongolian religious figures, including His Holiness the 4th and 5th Dalai Lamas, and the 1st Jetsun Dampa of Mongolia. A prolific author, Chokyi Gyeltsen is credited with over a hundred compositions, including a number of commentaries and ritual texts that remain central in the Gelukpa tradition today. Along with his role as a teacher of the Dharma, the Panchen Lamas are usually responsible for the recognition of the rebirths of the Dalai Lamas, and vice versa.
The 10th Panchen Lama, Lobsang Trinley Lhundrub Chokyi Gyeltsen (19 February 1938 – 28 January 1989) continued both the spiritual and political roles of his predecessors. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, his contemporary, was even heard to say and echo the Panchen Lama’s own words that the Dalai Lama would safeguard Tibet from the outside while the Panchen Lama would safeguard Tibet from the inside, as he never left Tibet after the political troubles of 1959. He was truly loved by the Tibetans, all the way until his passing. When he taught, thousands of people would attend, not only from his own Gelug lineage, but masters and practitioners from all traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
At his sprawling monastery of Tashi Lhunpo, he has a special chapel specifically dedicated to Dorje Shugden, where prayers and rituals are performed on a daily basis. In his great omniscience the Panchen Lama held Dorje Shugden as the principal Dharma protector of the monastery. He also personally propitiated Dorje Shugden among other Dharma protectors, and even wrote extensive prayers and rituals to Dorje Shugden. These rituals and prayers are contained within his ‘sung bum’ or collected works, which are provided here. As such a great lama, with an erudite and clear understanding of the Buddhist scriptures, a teacher to millions in both Tibet and China, from an established incarnation line and an emanation of the Buddha Amitabha, he could not be mistaken about his practice of Dorje Shugden.
His Holiness 10th Panchen Lama is known for his composition of commentaries and practice texts that are still in use by contemporary Buddhist practitioners both in Tibet and across the world. One of these is a powerful ritual composition propitiating the compassionate Dorje Shugden.
Upon the request by Acharya Lobsang Jangchub to compose a shorter version of the prayer (sadhana) for the exhortation of activities of Dorje Shugden, Panchen Lama immediately composed an abbreviate form of Dorje Shugden’s Kangsol. This text is entitled “Manjunatha’s (Tsongkapa) Lineage protector Dorje Shugden and five forms wrathful propitiations and confessional prayers and fulfilment of activities rites” or “Melodious sound of Accomplishment of the Four Activities” for short. Once the prayers were completed, he had signs and strong feelings that Dorje Shugden has been working hard to protect the Buddhadharma in general and the lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa specifically.
Mirroring the abilities of one of his earlier incarnations, Khedrub Je, a disciple of Lama Tsongkhapa and master of both sutra and tantra, the Panchen Lama used his compositional skill and poetic prowess to create a masterful sadhana. Worthy of note is a praise in which the first letter of each verse is a Tibetan vowel. Such compositions are rarely seen, and have historically only been used when propitiating senior Dharma protectors such as Palden Lhamo and Kalarupa.
The Panchen Lama also stated that while composing the Dorje Shugden sadhana (prayers) he was filled with a sense of happiness and bliss. He ends the composition with not only his official title but his ordination name, Tenzin Trinley Jigme Choje Wangchuk, endorsing the validity of his work. He composed the sadhana in his own Tashi Lhunpo monastery while in the Hall of Clear Light and Bliss.
For the first time available, Dorje Shugden and his entourage of 32 assistants of his mandala.
Dorje Shugden is a powerful protector deity who is also an emanation of Manjushri, a wisdom bestowing Buddha. Therefore, he has great ability to help us to progress further on the spiritual path. He does this by helping us to overcome obstacles and problems for the modern individual.
Due to his enlightened nature, Dorje Shugden is able to manifest 32 deities and within the same abode resides Setrap and Kache Marpo:-
1. 5 Dorje Shugden families or emanations. They consists of the following:-
– Dulzin Dorje Shugden, which performs activities to eliminate inner and outer obstacles.
– Shize, which performs activities to pacify all illnesses and disease.
– Gyenze, which performs activities to increase all desirable material and spiritual wealth.
– Wangze, which performs activities to control difficult people and circumstances.
– Trakze, which performs activities to wrathfully eliminate all insurmountable obstacles and life-threatening situations.
2. 9 Mothers. They represent protection of the five senses and developing control of the four elements. These are all attributes that signify their ability to assist tantric practitioners with their higher meditations.
3. 8 Guiding Monks. They represent the Eight Great Bodhisattvas (Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, Vajrapani, Samantabhadra, Maitreya, Kshitigarbha, Akashagarbha, Sarva-nivarana-viskambini) and they bring about the growth of the Dharma, through the Sangha, Dharma practitioners and Dharma establishments.
4. 10 Youthful & Wrathful Attendants. They represent the ten wrathful attendants to avert inner and outer obstacles. They are beings who are from Mongolia, China, Kashmir, India, Bengali, etc.
5. Setrap. He is a senior Dharma Protector from India and an emanation of Amitabha Buddha. He had enthroned Dorje Shugden as an authentic Dharma Protector. Therefore, he also resides within the same mandala of Dorje Shugden.
6. Kache Marpo. He is not an emanation of Dorje Shugden but he is still an enlightened Dharma Protector in his own right. He was originally known as Tsiu Marpo of Samye Monastery. However, he has placed himself under the service of Dorje Shugden as his chief minister, performing many activities in order to protect and benefit practitioners. Therefore, he stands guard at the main entrance of Dorje Shugden’s mandala. He often takes trance of qualified mediums to speak.
7. Namkar Barzin. He is the reincarnation of an old Mongolian monk and when he passed away in Phari area of Tibet, his spirit was placed as a powerful assistant of Dorje Shugden. He guards and protects buildings and great institutions especially those that benefit others. He rides on a mythical Gyaling animal that resembles a goat but with scales.
These sacred images are available on *Vajrasecrets. They are made of high quality alloy and are one of a kind. They are based on the lineage of His Holiness Panchen Rinpoche’s monastery, Tashilhunpo in Shigatse, Tibet. In fact, the iconography of these statues are based on detailed photographs taken by H. E. Tsem Rinpoche during a trip to Tashilhunpo’s protector chapel. These are based exactly as the 10th Panchen Lama’s personal collection.
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This is a powerful picture of Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, Kensur Kyabje Lati Rinpoche and the current incarnation of Trijang Rinpoche meeting together in the year 2000 when Trijang Rinpoche was 18. All three lamas are Dorje Shugden practitioners. In fact Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen was the one that first encouraged my practice of Dorje Shugden when I was 16 years old when I joined his beautiful Thubten Dhargye Ling centre in Los Angeles. I lived with Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen for 8 years before proceeding to Gaden Monastery in South India. Later Kyabje Zong Rinpoche came to our Los Angeles centre and granted sogtae (permission ceremony) to practice Dorje Shugden for life as requested by Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen. Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen had tremendous faith in Trijang Rinpoche. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche was innovative, dedicated and very much focused on bringing dharma to many. He had tremendous faith in Dorje Shugden as I had the honour to meet him many times. He would seek advice from Dorje Shugden many times via the oracle of Gaden Monastery. Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen and Kensur Kyabje Lati Rinpoche have since passed away while the current Trijang Rinpoche is a perfect lineage holder and practitioner of Dharma while he keeps Dorje Shugden as his personal protector as he has done so for many lifetimes. This is a powerful and beautiful picture of three great lamas of Buddha’s lineage and also of Gaden Monastery.
We are indeed exceptionally fortunate to be able to witness the following in Wisdom Hall, at Kechara Forest Retreat(K.F.R) at Bentong, Malaysia:- (1) A special made statue of Dorje Shugden in his youthful and peaceful form filled with mantras, relics and holy items, standing 24 feet (7.3 meters) in height and is the “Largest in the World.” (2) A special throne for Dorje Shugden when he takes ‘trance’ of an oracle monk. This symbolizes that Kechara wishes Dorje Shogden to be here always for his oracles to visit. (3) Many dedicated grateful people who have received much benefits from Dorje Shugden’s assistances and gained great faith in him gathered together to create this statue for “light, hope, blessings, inspiration and merit for all who wish to come to receive good blessings from Dorje Shugden.” (4) Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri who gives wisdom, blessings and fulfillments. Our Rinpoche has experienced only good results for the last 30 years of devotions to this World Peace Buddha and Protector. In today’s world of obstacles which are so plentiful, and creating so much of unhappiness and sufferings. Therefore, Dorje Shugden is an important and urgent Guardian angel we need in our Lives to practice daily as a protector, as advised by our Rinpoche. Dorje Shugden has been practiced for 400 years by so many accomplished and eminent teachers of Tibet, China, India, Mongolia and Nepal, including common people of all races throughout the World! So please don’t miss the boat for your own good Buddhism practice protection by the powerful World peace Protector, Dorje Shugden of the ten directions. Thank you so much for the sharing, Rinpoche. Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha.
Fantastic if one can visit Kechara Forest Retreat, the serene environment will inspire you. There are also Stupas to Circumambulate, quite a few large statues outside to circumambulate too, cirumambulation is a powerful activity, it blesses the mind streams opens up latent merits, purification.
Within the Wisdom hall one can circumambulate the Shakyamuni, Dorje Shugden and Tsem Rinpoche’s throne also a powerful circumambulation to purify our karma, and negativity and hence improving our healths.
Wow…. our Dorje Shugden statue in Wisdom Hall located in Kechara Forest Retreat seen to be the largest in the world. Malaysian and especially we folks staying in Pahang should feel proud and blessed to have it at the door steps.
The beautiful and stunning Dorje Shugden at Kechara Forest Retreat is so lively and beautiful .Not only that the whole Kechara Forest Retreat is so beautiful with green scenary and hilly surounding ,worth visiting to escape a busy city lives.I have recommed my friends to go there.
Its Rinpoche we have such a beautiful place whereby we can have a peace of mind to do retreat,learn Dharma ,meditation and so forth.
Thank you Rinpoche……with folded hands.
We are so fortunate to have the biggest Dorje Shugden statue in the world in Malaysia. Not only that we are able to receive the dharma protector’s teaching from Rinpoche and do prayer, retreat and meditation in beautiful Kechara Forest Retreat (KFR). Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these pictures and short clip of video. So blessed to be in a holy place surrounded by many Buddha statue and Vajrayogini statue. May those who not able to visit KFR be blessed by the above pictures too.
Tsem Rinpoche has worked very hard over the years to provide accurate and important information about Dorje Shugden to dispel the malicious disinformation spread about the Protector. It is fantastic that Rinpoche’s efforts have translated into many people such as the commenter seeing the beauty in Dorje Shugden’s practice. Also Suzy has an interesting opinion about why His Holiness banned the practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl-4lIwxph4&t=11s
I’m very happy and so proud that we have the largest Dorje Shugden statue in Malaysia. The Dorje Shugden statue is very beautiful.I hope I am able to visit KFR and to meet Dorje Shugden for puja 🙂 Thank you very much Rinpoche for sharing these wonderful pictures with us.
Over 400 years ago a great and learned lama Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen was famed in Mongolia, Tibet, Nepal and China for being very saintly and compassionate. He resided in his residence (Zimkhang Gongma Ladrang) in Drepung Monastery. His root guru was H.H. the Omniscient 4th Panchen Lama and his close dharma brother was the 5th Dalai Lama.
The 5th Dalai Lama and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen had a very close and dharmic relationship and often went to receive teachings together from the 4th Panchen Lama. They were close in age. They both became very learned and well known. During this time, the Dalai Lama was enthroned as a Dharma King of Tibet. But more people went to see Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen for teachings, initiations and divinations. This made the attendants of the 5th Dalai Lama feel threatened that Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s fame might usurp the power of the 5th Dalai Lama. So they had a khata forced down his throat. At that moment, Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen dissolved his psychic winds and generated the wish to be a great guardian of Buddha and Tsongkapa’s teachings. As his consciousness dissolved, he entered ‘bardo’ as a dharma protector of the highest order (jikten depey sungma). Many signs were seen throughout Lhasa at this time and the earth was said to have shaken in Lhasa. This event was already predicted to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s previous incarnation when he was one of the 8 main disciples of Lord Tsongkapa the Supreme Master and he served Tsongkapa directly by building Gaden Monastery.
When the 5th Dalai Lama heard what his scheming and power-hungry attendants had done, he was very distressed. He was very sorry Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen was murdered and dishonored as he was a great dharma master. The 5th Dalai Lama composed an apology to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. In Lhasa, tens of thousands gathered for the cremation of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s holy body. During the cremation, the 5th Dalai Lama’s apology was read out at which flames spontaneously arose from the body of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen commencing the cremation. From the body, during cremation, a powerful whirlwind of smoke tunneled into the sky for all to see as this was an indication Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s consciousness has arisen as the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. The Dharma Protector Setrap immediately recognized this new protector Dorje Shugden and ‘enthroned’ him as a powerful Dharma Protector in the realm of the Buddhas. From this, Setrap and Dorje Shugden are closely connected and very close working hand in hand always. After the cremation, the great 5th Dalai Lama built a Dorje Shugden chapel on the spot the cremation took place and named it Trode Khangsar. The 5th Dalai Lama commissioned the statue of Dorje Shugden in this chapel and had monks installed in the chapel to do continuous propitiations to Dorje Shugden. Trode Khangsar Chapel was a commemoration to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen who was wronged and also a celebration of his consciousness arising as the World Peace Peace Protector Dorje Shugden.
This Trode Khangsar Chapel still exists now in Lhasa where many make pilgrimages there. It is in good condition and was recently renovated. It is over 400 years old and a testimony to the respect the Great 5th Dalai Lama had to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen who arose as Dorje Shugden.
I have visited this holy chapel in Lhasa years back. I’ve never heard of it till I was in Lhasa and by chance, I was told about it which I was happy to visit. I could not find the place but strangely a bunch of pilgrims from Amdo told me they would show me how to get there in Lhasa.
This short video is a short clip of this holy Trode Khangsar Chapel in Lhasa today commemorating Dorje Shugden, built by the great 5th Dalai Lama. The great 5th Dalai Lama even composed a prayer to Dorje Shugden which is still available today and we can recite to invoke the blessings, protection, and assistance of World Peace Protector Dorje Shugden.
HUM
Though unmoving from the sphere of primordial spontaneity,
With wrathful turbulent power, swifter than lightning,
Endowed with heroic courage to judge good and bad,
I invite you with faith, please come to this place!
Robes of a monk, crown adorned with rhinoceros leather hat,
Right hand holds ornate club, left holds a human heart,
Riding various mounts such as nagas and garudas,
Who subdues the mamos of the charnel grounds, praise to you!
Samaya substances, offerings and torma, outer, inner and secret,
Favourite visual offerings and various objects are arranged.
Although, previously, my wishes were a bit dense,
Do not stop your powerful apparitions, I reveal and confess!
Now respectfully praising with body, speech, and mind,
For us, the masters, disciples, benefactors and entourages,
Provide the good and avert the bad!
Bring increase like the waxing moon in spiritual and temporal realms!
Moreover, swiftly accomplishing all wishes,
According to our prayers, bestow the supreme effortlessly!
And like the jewel that bestows all wishes,
Always protect us with the Three Jewels!
This is sacred ground. Thank you Rinpoche for making Kechara Forest Retreat happen, and for all who contributed one way or another, by sponsorship, time, energy, effort, prayers. May Kechara Forest Retreat be the epicentre of Buddhist teachings and practice, especially Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden to benefit countless sentient beings.
Every time I see 24ft Dorje Shugden Statue from internet I wishing that may I can see it my own eyes .. Its Really beautiful and feel energetic..Having a feeling how is the feeling when standing front of the Statue.. Thank you Rinpoche
These large statues have such a wonderful history in Kechara. When Rinpoche first came to Malaysia, Rinpoche had a very difficult time looking for an iconographically accurate, affordable and beautiful Tsongkhapa statue. So instead of lamenting about it, Rinpoche created Kechara Discovery to produce statues so that it would be easy for people to invite home a nice Buddha.
Rinpoche’s goal has always been that that everyone he meets or speaks to goes home with a Buddha image. The establishment of Kechara Discovery was in conjunction with Rinpoche’s efforts to educate people in general, and Malaysians specifically about the benefit of statues and making our altars as beautiful as possible. At the beginning, when people got tsa tsas, Rinpoche said many people would tell him, “Aiyah where to put ah? So big lah.” But like Rinpoche said, it was a matter of education and raising awareness, and having pioneers among Rinpoche’s students become fans of beautiful images. Nowadays, we have people buying 2ft, 3ft, even 5ft statues for their own home.
Large Buddha statues have great benefit for the statue makers involved in such a large and meritorious project, for the people who fill and paint the statue, for the environment and all beings who lay eyes on the Buddha, and for the visitors who come to pay homage and make offerings to the trillions of Buddha images and holy items contained in such a large image. Since Rinpoche’s motivation is to always benefit others, this 24ft Dorje Shugden statue may be the largest in the world but you know, on examining Rinpoche’s history, I doubt this will be the end of the road for Kechara and we will see more and more big statues in the years to come 🙂
Wow. That rainbow is huge. Really wonderful and amazing. 🙂 This reminds me of the time a rainbow appeared near my house when we were inviting Tsongkapa into our home. 😀 Really amazing. May Kechara Forest Retreat phase 2 be complete and may KFR last a very long time. _/|\_
“If the Dalai Lama, if His Holiness the Dalai Lama can be harmed by Dorje Shugden, then we might as well not practice Buddhism anymore. If His Holiness the Dalai Lama can have his life shortened by a so-called evil spirit, any evil spirit, then can he be Avalokiteshvara? So on one hand you say, we say, I say, everybody says, he is Avalokiteshvara; on the other hand you’re saying that he can harmed by an evil spirit… Which one is it? Can he harmed by an evil spirit or is he Avalokiteshvara? Do you think Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, Vajrapani, Tara all take refuge in something else to protect themselves from Dorje Shugden? How illogical is that? How illogical of people to say His Holiness the Dalai Lama can be harmed by an evil spirit, any evil spirit or “Dorje Shugden” evil spirit. How is that possible?” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
Thank you for sharing with us on the said. It is not only a fascinating but magnificent in its own way. I would therefore like to enquire if the Kechara Foreast Retreat is open over any weekend for visitors like me?
Kechara Forest Retreat is open every second Saturday of the month so that people can come and have an audience with Dorje Shugden. If you need more information, please contact the Kechara House front desk at frontdesk@kechara.com, thank you!
After reading this post, looking at all the pictures and etc, I am just lost for words as I can’t take to heart just how how huge and beautiful the 42 ft Dorje Shugden is when up close to it.
It is great to have such a huge Dorje Shugden in a place such as Kechara forest Retreat to bless all the beings such as the local spirits, animals as well as us humans.
This statue is really beautiful and I really appreciate the fact that Rinpoche also went as far as having the The 8 Guiding Monks, 9 Mothers and 10 Youthful and Wrathful assistants crafted and invited to the Wisdom Hall altar
As with all the other facets of Kechara, the Wisdom Hall is a modern interpretation of a Tibetan temple, which still preserves the pure tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Most Tibetan temples have their protector chapels separate from the main gompa (temple), and although different temples have their own set of “rules”, most do not allow the public to enter the protector chapel. Some only allow special guests to have audience.
With this in mind, I would like to thank Rinpoche for sharing with everyone pictures of the incredibly blessed Dorje Shugden statue. May all who set their eyes on the largest Dorje Shugden statue in the world, receive imprints enabling them further explore their spiritual path in the near future. Thank you, Rinpoche.
I hope I can be there someday. I need to be there. I need that energy. I need to visit my real “home”. The home for my eternal mind stream. That looks like it… So beautiful. I am not surprised about the rainbow at all. Right on schedule I believe. These images quiet my mind and bring immense peace. Also a burning desire to be there in person… It kinda hurts.
This Lord Dorje Shugden statue is the most magnificent statue I have ever seen in my life. Despite a lot of online attacks accusing Dorje Shugden of being an evil spirit from social media account who never reveal their identities, I personally never see or heard anyone being harmed by Dorje Shugden by practising or harming others. Those who accuse Dorje Shugden for making them lose their country are just pushing their blame to others ignoring the teaching of Lord Buddha about karma. Why would someone placing the blames of losing their country to the practitioners who do not engage in politic rather then questioning their government leaders who are suppose to manage the country? It just doesn’t make any sense at all. And even until now they are still blaming the practise of Dorje Shugden is the cause of them cannot get the independance of their country, and at the same time claiming that practitioners of Dorje Shugden are just minority… Minority of religion practitioners are the cause of them cannot get independance… very interesting “logic”.
Since Kechara House started its weekly Dorje Shugden puja, many people have feel the helps of Protector in their daily life and their spiritual practise. Lord Dorje Shugden will definitely continue to help all whether you believe in Him or not. He is the enlightened being who is willing to take a worldly protector form to help all sentient being. And that is why we always believe in Him.
This is a precious moment recorded in the history of Kechara Forest Retreat and also the Shuden people. We not only built the tallest Dorje Shugden in the world, we also have the complete set of all the entourage. I believe many people from every where will visit KFR just to pay homage and make offerings to Dorje Shugden. We are very blessed to have Dorje Shugden to protect and bless this land, our work in Kechara Forest Retreat and clearing our obstacles in order for us to be in Kechara Forest Retreat. May all who see this Dorje Shugden be blessed by Dorje Shugden in your daily life. What we want is just a pure lineage to practice and meditation on. Nothing can be more peaceful than doing my meditation and prayers in front of Dorje Shugden.
Kechara Forest Retreat is such a beautiful and peaceful place and has the Largest Dorje Shugden statue in the world! Wow! How kind of H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche to create such a holy and beneficial place for us. The rainbow on a bright sunny day is another miracle.
Dorje Shugden is practiced by many high monks. I feel very fortunate to have been introduced to Dorje Shugden and to be protected by Dorje Shugden.
May many people benefit from Kechara Forest Retreat.
Thank you rinpoche sharing this article.To creating the largest Dorje Shugden statue in the world take a lot of effort, hard world and dedication to creating it. Inside this magnificent statue has put in many holy images, relic and holy item.Even the entourage statue crafting is very detail in the workmanship. I am fortunate witness the consecration this holy image and puja offering the entourage to Dorje Shugden statue.
I LOVE the photos!! And I LOVE the auspicious signs whenever Rinpoche is around.
Everything in KFR is becoming super exciting and interesting!!! And many more to come!
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such precious photos and explanations.
How fortunate are we to have such a special and beautiful protector in Wisdom Hall, KFR. And I keep thinking how it will be like when the ban is lifted, thousands will come and be connected to Dorje Shugden. I am especially looking forward to an oracle taking trance and blessing the many that will come. Really excited!!
The magnificent Dorje Shugden statue was made large not because His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche wanted to claim it being the largest in the world. It is the largest because the sponsors have great faith in Dorje Shugden and they have received tremendous benefits from His practices. It shows that Dorje Shugden bestows benefits to those who practice the Dharma by providing the necessities for their spiritual journey. Some people claim that Dorje Shugden is a demon or a spirit. But their claims are based on what the Dalai Lama said it to be. These people may have not studied or engaged in His practices but just think so. How can so many high lamas and so many greatly attained masters, past and present, including His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche (junior tutor to the 14th Dalai Lama) be wrong? How can His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche be wrong? If hypothetically speaking both these great masters were wrong, then can’t the Dalai Lama also be wrong? After all the Dalai Lama was the student to Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche for over forty years?
I think what is important for me is to learn, study and practice what my lama, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche gave me for He received teachings from His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche who was a heart disciple of His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the beautiful pictures of Dorje Shugden and his entourage sitting manificently in KFR. With the shining rainbow hovering over KFR, it is indeed an auspicious sign for KFR and all Kecharians. I hope more and more people will practice Dorje Shugden and gain benefits from this practice.
It’s wonderful and so bless for any practitioners to be able to preserve and continue their lineage practice. Something that we keep and spread for the next generation to continue the great traditions where it has been helping many and more to be benefitted.
Indeed, Kechara Forest Retreat will be a learning institution and Wisdom Hall has a great lineage protector practice that able to show our lineage Gurus, the line up of full Dorje Shugden’s entourage, tradition thrones for the Lamas and oracle and the practices.
Thank you Rinpoche for your kindness to guide and conceptualise everything in KFR and what is become now is so much wonderful and i believe it’s more to come. I’ll stay on and continue with the future development and at the same time together with the team to maintain the place.
Thank you all for your incredible efforts in making the dharma grow and for providing aid to people via DS practice. I have to note he really must be the largest DS statue in the world because the tip of his hat is almost touching the ceiling. Thank you and congratulations. I appreciate the little snippets of information that Rinpoche gives on his own personal experience and history of association and friendship with this protector as normal folks like me have zero knowledge of him and his greatness. Anyway, everything in your kechara forest retreat looks very nice Rinpoche. Thank you as always.
Good evening Rinpoche,
Thank you very much for sharing these astonishingly beautiful pictures of Kechara Forest Retreat with us. I appreciate that you and others in Kechara have contributed a lot in order to build such a huge yet beautiful statue of the great Lord Dorje Shugden. I consider myself very lucky that you are there to guide us in our lives. Once again, thank you and I pray that you will live long so that you may continue teaching all of us in this life.
Hi Calvin, U are welcome to have an audience with this Holy statue of Dorje Shugden in KFR. Contact KH front desk if u wish to visit KFR. and yes u are right, we are very lucky to have Tsem Rinpoche as our spiritual guide here in Malaysia. Rinpoche’s teachings are modern and apt and I’m sure u will find it beneficial. Keep up your practice and hope it brings you love and peace.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing out the nice video and beautiful pictures of Kechara Forest Retreat, especially the Wisdom Hall with the largest Dorje Shugden in the world and His full entourage. All the descriptions about Dorje Shugden, 8 Guiding Monks, 9 Mothers and 10 Youthful & Wrathful Assistants with close up pictures have made me to feel more connected to our World Peace Protector Dorje Shugden and His entourage. We are blessed to have Rinpoche to guide us and teach us with many wisdom, prayers and rituals in order for us to walk the path towards achieving attainments and Buddhahood. May all who have listened or seen Dorje Shugden will immediately gain the faith from Dorje Shugden to start with His practice and receive many benefits and blessings from Dorje Shugden.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these beautiful picture, is indeed very bless to look at all these picture. May the DS teaching will continue to benefits more people.
Everything in Phase 1 of KFR is so painstakingly done up by Rinpoche and devoted students to make what KFR looks like what it is today.
The double rainbow is beautiful too, truly an amazing and auspicious omen after deciding to publish the pictures of Dorje Shugden statue to public. And it crosses over the whole KFR wonderfully.
Kechara Forest Retreat is the brainchild of our Founder HE Tsem Rinpoche. It is amazingly beautiful, both the buildings and the holy images. Such a beautiful biggest image of Dorje Shugden.
The beauty of Wisdom Hall as the chapel for Dorje Shugden is enhanced by all the intricate details and knowledge put into every part of the whole. For this we the students thank our Root Guru, Tsem Rinpoche for His kindness and absolute knowledge to have conceived this Holy Place.
All the teachings of Dorje Shugden and His lineage are also preserved on this blog. We are so fortunate, a physical perfect chapel and perfect cyber temple for our Protector, Dorje Shugden. Again for this heritage, we thank our Guru, HE Tsem Rinpoche.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the wonderful news and pictures about Dorje Shugden and KFR with us. I am very proud that the Buddhism organisation that i learn dharma in, has the largest Dorje Shugden statue in the world. I feel grateful that it is with us and i feel blessed every time i am around it. It truly is an amazing looking statue. I also the entourage statues are also very attractive and they look very well built.
I would like to use this oppurtunity to reflect back onto the progress of KFR. KFR started small, just a few tents. And now it has become so huge and it is attracting more people to the dharma. I just wanted to point this out so that everyone can see the hard work and effort that people have out into KFR to make KFR what it is today. We must never forget that.
Thank You Rinpoche for sharing these beautiful and blessed photo of KFR and also the largest Dorje Shugden in the world. The Dorje Shugden statue is mind blowing and stunningly beautiful. I really love this version of Dorje Shugden alot.
Thank you all the sponsors and also the dedicated team who works hard for the manifestation of KFR. we are so fortunate to be able to do meditation and learn Dorje Shugden Puja at KFR and being in the presence of World Peace Protector is such a blessings.
Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing of such an memorable event in Kechara history. We felt blessed, even with a glimpse of the photo of The Majestic statue of The great Protector Dorje Shugden with his entourage at The Wisdom Hall.
The Kechara Team did a great job in setting up the altar of Dorje Shugden with such detail at Kechara Forest Retreat.
Could not wait to be give a chance to personally view the holy altar of Dorje Shugden at KFR.
We must thank dear Rinpoche for giving us a chance to be acquainted with the practice of Dorje Shugden and the knowledge of his holy lineage and benefits for such practice…..
Wow. This is the first time I see in such details of Dorje Shugden’s entire entourage. Beautiful. KFR have come a long way. It has blossomed. Thank you Guru Rinpoche.
It is difficult to describe the journey of building KFR from the time all was nothing but greens and 2 small cabins. One can truly see the progression from experiencing the entire process with their own eyes. There were much sweat and aching bones as it was no easy feat. The second phase would be tougher with fundraising and full time commitment. Seeing this beautiful complete pictures of phase 1 gives a sense of accomplishment and aspirations to move on to the next level. May DS bring the much needed resources through the positive energies of students and friends. _/\_
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Thank you for the pictures. The rainbow is a good omen and a sign of good things to come. May Dharma grow and may Lama Tsongkhapa’s tradition spread to benefit many sentient beings. I rejoice for Rinpoche and all who have contributed to the building of Kechara Forest Retreat.
Tq Rinpoche ‘ s sharing . This is really amazing moment for all Kecharians and I felt so fortunate such huge Lord Dorje Shugden in KFR . It was so near to us ,I felt very blessed to see the pictures . Tq Rinpoche to let us enjoy the blessing .
Thank you all for making these possible for the future generations to come, to seek a beautiful sanctuary to learn the precious dharma & to lay sight on the precious holy statues of Buddhas.
Thank you for sharing this lovely article Rinpoche.
Very blessed to be a Dorje Shugden practitioner.
May the doctrine of Lama Tsongkhapa & practice of Dorje Shugden blaze forever.
Stunning stunning stunning. All of the buddhas (statues and Rinpoche) look handsome, regal and majestic. I love it. The Dorje Shudgen statue behind Buddha Shakyamuni is beautifully done along with paying homage to the lineage lamas of Dorje Shugden lineage. Its so nice. It only goes to reflect the devotion and respect Rinpoche pays to his gurus and buddhas. Also KFR structures looks beautiful and the pictures came out beautifully with the rainbow.
May I also take this opportunity to congratulate all the people who made this a possibility. From Rinpoche to the builders, it surely didn’t come out well without great effort and compassion. Everything is modern and chic and tastefully done. Thank you Rinpoche as always.
Rinpoche, you are nice to the whole world. You are the first person i am aware of who is exceptional. You are too nice to everyone. You deserve all the glory and happiness in the world and beyond. How lucky this world is.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the great news and the inspiring pictures. The Dorje Shugden statue is stunning. All this can become real is because of Rinpoche blessing and thank you to all the sponsors. Without Rinpoche blessing, we will have no chance to have a beautiful KFR and get to know the great Dharma Protector – Dorje Shugden.
I’m feel inspire and excited once I first saw these pictures in the morning. I am very fortunate to meet Rinpoche this life time to have opportunity to learn Dharma from a pure lineage. I hope there are more and more people will be benefit from the enlightened World Peace Protector Dorje Shugden which will bring peace and harmony to everyone.
It is fantastic !! It is impressive for its simplicity and space ! and I love Lama Gangchen’s image !!! with the black beard pained ! and a smile ! Well done ! and of course the majestic DS ! we are victorious Now and Forever !
Amazing!!!So beautiful!!! Thank you, Rinpoche,for sharing this rejoicing news and amazing photos with us.
Without the kindness and guidance of Rinpoche, we would not have received this holy practice that has helped and benefited many. Even looking at all these beautiful photos is indeed great blessings.
May Dorje Shugden brings great benefits and blessings to all to come as it did for me. Thank you once again, Rinpoche, for preserving the pure teachings of Lord Buddha to benefit all sentient beings. May Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden practice spread far and wide to the ten directions.
That dorje shugden statue is huge!! I caught the youtube video 7 minutes after you posted it online accidentally . I am truly greatful that you are doing so good. Love the double rainbow. I saw one 6 months ago a mile from my house. I hope all your dreams come true rinpoche. I love watching your retreat grow and joy in your success.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these wonderful pictures/ video of Kechara Forest Retreat. Now it is going to be viral and i am sure many people will come over here to make offerings and prayers personally in this beautiful spiritual haven.
It is because of Rinpoche and all of the hardworking and selfless sponsors that we are blessed with the largest Dorje Shugden temple in the world. I hope more people will be introduced and get to benefit from Dorje Shugden’s powerful practice. And hopefully more people contribute to the building of phase 2 so that it takes shape sooner to benefit more people. This is a non commercial project of magnificent scale.
Thank you very much, Rinpoche and all the sponsors. Thank you so much.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this amazing holy pictures of our Lord Dorje Shugden and bringing a pure lineage starting from Lord Buddha himself. We are so extremely fortunate and blessed to have met Rinpoche in this lifetime and our deepest gratitude to Rinpoche and all the great masters for preserving the pure teachings of Lord Buddha to benefit all sentient beings.
Awesome.The stupa is so ethereal-looking in the light. Everywhere, KFR lights up like a wonderland land. But the magical wonder and beauty of Kechara Forest Retreat culminates in the magnificent splendour of the tallest Dorje Shugden statue in the world, so resplendently rising from behind glorious Buddha Shakyamuni!I could feast my eyes and pay homage forever in all humility to this glorious spectacle!
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these amazing pictures.
May Tsongkhapa’ precious teachings and the practice of its Protector Shugden flourish in the ten directions.
I am so touched to see that the largest Dorje Shugden statue is in Malaysia, Kechara Forest Retreat. I am so proud and happy that i am in Kechara Organisation, where i met my Guru, and have the opportunity to learn Dharma from a pure lineage.
How fortunate i am to be able to learn the Dorje Shugden puja from Kechara, and our Lineage is from Zong Rinpoche, Trijang Rinpoche and Pabongka Rinpoche.
I hope that the Dorje Shugden practice here will benefits many people in this region.
Everything is so beautiful. Thank you RInpoche for blessing us with the Dorje Shuden practice.
Dorje Shugen has benefited and will benefit many more people in the future as it did me. I’m truly awed by Rinpoches kindness and will strive to repay it by my humble dharma practice.
Just by looking at the beautiful and stunning photos is a blessing.
And the double rainbow is so amazing too.
Thank you Rinpoche and your fabulous team for the sharing.
Good morning Rinpoche _/\_ Thank you very much for the wonderful and beautiful pictures of Dorje Shugden and KFR. With this, I hope more and more people will practice Dorje Shugden and benefit from the practice.
Thank u Rinpoche for the wonderful pictures. The biggest Dorje Shuden Statue of the world really look very good. Finally… in Malaysia devotees can have a chance to see such magnificent statue of Dorje Shuden.
Those tt may not know… Rinpoche had placed alot of time and effort in the building and construction of phase 1. Telling the team how he want it to be and how it should be done to better benefit the people. What really impresses me is the fact that Rinpoche already have everything in mind how KFR should be like and always wanted us to do our best to get the place up.
Really glad tt i was given a chance to participate in the 1st phase of building. I cant wait to see what KFR have to offer when the 2nd phase is up. Cheers.
You are absolutely right Dato’ Colin. Every building in Kechara Forest Retreat is conceptualised by Rinpoche, from the purpose/usage to the most minute detail. Rinpoche has an eye for everything because he cares. Rinpoche personally stayed in the construction cabin during the earlier days when we did the clearing work before we could start building and endured the mosquitoes, flood, heat and the days when there was no electricity, etc etc. I remember one very hot afternoon when Rinpoche walked with Dato’ Wira Eric up the hill, Rinpoche fainted due to fatigue and the heat. Another time Rinpoche’s boots were stuck in the deep mud after a heavy downpour. Just like what Pastor Seng Piow wrote in the article High & Low https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/personal-attendant/high-low , Rinpoche is not only a high Lama who sits on the throne to teach, Rinpoche also teaches through his action and walks the talk.
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pictures. Really inspiring to see the rainbow shown in full colours and so clear. I tha k everyone involved in building Kechara Forest Retreat for their hardwork and the benefit of the world. Hope these pictures will help clarify doubts about Dorje Shugden practice and more and more people will practice. It is so wonderful to see these pictures. justin
The Dorje Shugden statue is stunning and the entourage statues are very well made. We are all so blessed to have them through the guidance of Rinpoche. Thank you for the wonderful article. I’m sure many people around the world will want to have audience with the protector in Kechara Forest Retreat.
Thank you for the exciting news and wonderful pictures of our Lord Dorje Shugden in Kechara Forest Retreat.
Rinpoche’s vision to share this practice has helped and blessed many people.
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KECHARA FOREST RETREAT PROGRESS UPDATES
Here is the latest news and pictorial updates, as it happens, of our upcoming forest retreat project.
The Kechara Forest Retreat is a unique holistic retreat centre focused on the total wellness of body, mind and spirit. This is a place where families and individuals will find peace, nourishment and inspiration in a natural forest environment. At Kechara Forest Retreat, we are committed to give back to society through instilling the next generation with universal positive values such as kindness and compassion.
A card and hard disc from Sean Wang was truly a smart idea afterall. Nobody could imagine such idea but he did it. Placing thumb drives with millions and billions of Vajrayogini her holy mantra in Tibetan into the holy statue. Not only that drawing pictures too . Such a great idea whereby people come to make offerings, prostrate, circumambulate, collecting huge amount of merits for themselves and their love ones. Thanks to Sean Wang/
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .
Reading this blog kindly reminded us of the most cherished people in our lives that’s our parents. Mother’s Day that is on this Sunday 12th of May and Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday in June. Teachers Day too important ……a day to honour and recognise their roles in our lives. Rinpoche always emphasised that we should not avoid the responsibility of repaying the kindness of the people who have helped us in our life. The only true way to honour and repay their kindness is to let them know that their kindness meant a lot to us . Do something good for them or someone else as this practice ultimately gives enormous power and possibilities for positive effects in many lives not just our own life. Simple saying thank you and expressing our appreciation can go a long way.
Reading all those powerful quotes by Rinpoche gives us a lesson and example.
Thank you Rinpoche and writers team for sharing
Achi Chökyi Drölma is the Dharma Protector of the Drikung Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. She also appears as a protector in the Karma Kagyu refuge tree as Achi Chodron. Although Achi has a particular committment to protect the Drikung Kagyu, she is recognized and practiced by all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. To benefit the beings in samsara, she displays a limitless number of manifestations at different times and in different space dimensions. She vowed to protect the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners, removing inner and outer obstacles , a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, embodies the harmonious union of compassion, wisdom, and protective energy. a powerful wisdom-protector who guards and protects all sincere Dharma-practitioners to rely on her. She is also known for her power to confer wealth. She rose to protect Drikung Kagyu lineage while Dorje Shugden who rose to protect the Gelug teaching. Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche and Gen Lobsang Phuljung for this interesting write up
Dorje Shugden is a special Dharma Protector who quickly fulfils wishes and sincere prayers. He brings healing, harmony and peace; protects from harm and obstacles and attracts opportunities for success and growth. To promote the practice of Dorje Shugden, Kechara has came up a easy way for more people to understand the Powerful Practice. Presented in six different languages as such in English, Tibetan བོད་ཡིག, Chinese 中文, Hindi हिंदी, Tamil தமிழ், Nepali नेपाली so everyone could access. All those materials were distributed to visitors free of charge at all Kechara outlets. Looking at those pictures of visitors says all of how Kechara had spreads the practice of Dorje Shugden like wild fire. More people will get to know and understand the true stories and benefits of Dorje Shugden.
Thank you Rinpoche and writers for this great sharing.
For the last 60 years, the Tibetan Government-in-Exile has exploited, abused, marginalised and persecuted their people. For the first time in six decades, since the Tibetans first entered a life in exile, we are seeing more and more examples of ordinary Tibetans speaking up against this exploitation. In years gone past, Tibetans would never have dared to voice their objections to the leadership. They have been mixing religion and politics ever since. A majority of the Tibetans in India are stateless, and been sufferings quietly. Hundreds of thousands of Tibetans were killed during the Chinese invasion, prompting the young Dalai Lama to flee into exile in 1959. Because of all the exploitation the younger Tibetan generation are willing to express and speaking up.
Reading the commentary by a anonymous member of the Tibetan community tells us how those desperate Tibetans experienced all this while and to voice the truth. Interesting read. In order to achieve peace it is necessary to address the root of violence and conflict by having dialogue between the Chinese Government and the Tibetan Government.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .
Coming up with these informative website is a great work of Rinpoche and writers team. With these website it had many people get to understand more of Tibetan Buddhism , great teachers teachings and of course all about the practice of Dorje Shugden. I am one of them , its was this website I got to know , learn, and understand about Tibetan Buddhism and Dorje Shugden.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands and writers team .
The legendary Ra Lotsawa Dorje Drak was born in the village of Nyenam,Southern Tibet amidst many auspicious signs of a high rebirth. Ra Lotsawa was a great tantric master and is one of the most controversial Buddhist teachers in Tibetan history who had used wrathful means to subjugate his opponents. One of the previous lives of Dorje Shugden is the renowned lama Ra Lotsawa Dorje Drak, Amongst his great deeds, Ra Lotsawa was known to have renovated many with Samye, Tibet’s first monastery. He also sponsored numerous new translation works, the copying and recitation of sacred scriptures, and the installation of Buddha statues. Interesting read of the biography of this great master. Ra Lotsawa Dorje Drakpa left behind a legacy of many great lamas, practitioners and preserving, as well as spreading this tantric system in Tibet.
Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing.
Dorjé Shukden is a controversial Tibetan Buddhist protector deity, believed by some to be a wrathful spirit and by others to be an enlightened Buddha. The controversy that arose from this divided understanding over the last fifty years has impacted the Tibetan Buddhist community globally and continues to be relevant to observers and practitioners of Buddhism the world over. The Yellow Book, based on its cover. It was composed by Kyabje Zemey Rinpoche in 1970, but it was not published until 1973. Kyabje Zemey Rinpoche never intended for his book to be published but somehow it was published without his permission. According to the introduction, Kyabje Zemey Rinpoche authored this book in 1970 based on teachings given by Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, the junior tutor to the 14th Dalai Lama.The original intention of this book was to be complementary material to Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s book, Music Delighting An Ocean of Protectors, which was published six years before the Yellow Book. The Yellow Book did not circulate widely until several years later. It is a collection of cautionary tales and teachings but sadly some influential powerful officials and people who had corrupted the Gelug lineage . Interesting read.
I am looking forward to finish reading this book.
Thank you Rinpoche and Martin for this interesting sharing.
Firebirds are mythical birds found in the folklore of many cultures. They are often depicted as magical birds with feathers that glow like flames or the sun. The mythology surrounding firebirds varies between cultures, but there are some common themes. In Greek mythology, the mythical bird known for its ability to be reborn from its ashes, symbolizing immortality and renewal. It is often depicted as a beautiful and majestic creature with brightly coloured feathers and a long tail. Interesting read of the stories related to the mythology, legend and folklore in this blog.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Wow….such a stunning sacred image 1,000 Armed Avalokitesvara as gift from Joshua and family for Rinpoche . More so receiving it on Wesak Day is indeed wonderful. Merely looking at this stunning images is a blessing. Its such a meaningful and beautiful gift.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing
For thousands of years a mystical paradise land hidden within the Himalayan Mountains called Shambhala also known by many names. For many generations, people have attempted to search for this paradise land of spiritual evolution.According to the legend, Shambhala is a place of peace and happiness. The existence of Shambhala is mentioned in the old scripture. There are many legends associated with the location of Shambhala. There are many great meditators that have travelled astrally to this beautiful paradise place sharing and describe their experiences. Reading through this interesting article again and again to understand better.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Cham Dance is the traditional dance of Tibetans. It involves a series of masked dances, which are usually performed by monks and laymen, wearing colourful costumes. These dances are vibrant and lively and are performed during annual festivals. Dorje Shugden Cham dance is one of them, is said to have originated in the Himalayan range and by far the date and year are kept as a treasured secret to this date. The Dorje Shugden cham dance is rare but not an obscure lineage; there are certain monasteries in Tibet who have practised this dance for hundreds of years. Dorje Shugden Cham dance is a colourful and impressive performance, performed by Buddhist monks who practiced Dorje Shugden. The Cham dance is very powerful and through the dance which depicts the truth of Dorje Shugden.There are a few variations of accounts on the history and the lineage of Dorje Shugden, written by various attained lamas in the last 350 years. Collected works on Dorje Shugden written by His H H Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche considered the most accurate account. As describes clearly how Dorje Shugden for many lifetimes had manifested high level Mahasiddhas. Dorje Shugden and his entourage of thirty-two deities are all depicted in the Cham dance as a World Peace Protector. Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche great sharing.
Momo is a dumpling made of all-purpose flour and filled with either meat or vegetables. Inspired by Tibetan dumplings, the dish is a very popular Nepali street food. It is one of my favourite foods. Last year while in Kathmandu I am fortunate given the opportunity to learn and made vegetarian Momos.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing as it reminds me of trip there visiting some of the Holiest sites and trying my hand making momos then.
Bouddha, also known as Boudhanath, is a stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal which is located about 11 km from outskirts of Kathmandu. Its massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and the world. The Boudhanath Stupa pyramid is coated with over 60 pounds of gold, is one of the largest and one of the most significant Buddhist monuments in the world. This great Stupa is home to precious relics and this semi-circular structure stands out with its majestic mandala, recognized by UNESCO in 1979 as a World Heritage Site. The Boudhanath is the most sacred sites in Tibetan Buddhism outside of Tibet, reflecting the cosmological tenets of Buddhism. Was there last year June joining thousands of pilgrims circumambulate the stupa.
The aerial view of this Boudhanath Stupa is magnificent indeed. Looking merely at the pictures is a blessing.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
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About Rinpoche
Name
H.E. Tsem Rinpoche
Root Guru
H.H. Zong Rinpoche
Ordained by
H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama
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Pukhang Khangtsen, Gaden Shartse Monastery
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Honorary Doctor of Psychology, The Open International University
Hear the holy voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche giving advice on the practice of Dorje Shugden to those who had received the life-entrustment initiation. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche wanted to make sure those present received the maximum benefits from their practice, and that they kept their practice well. LEARN MORE >>
In Tibetan Buddhism, it is always said that whatever we practice must come from an enlightened source to be beneficial in our spiritual journey. As such in this video, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche shares with us the history and reincarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden to explain how great this Dharma protector is through the examples of his previous lives, showing us his powerful spiritual attainments. LEARN MORE >>
Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.
"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What makes us good humans is not how we abuse animals, but how much we allow them to live and be happy freely."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"We need another and wiser and perhaps a more mythical concept of animals.... We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complex than ours they moved finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth."
~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House
"Not eating animals is only unnatural when we are not used to it."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES
"We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What you are today, is the choice you made yesterday."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You think you can choose your life? What an ego trip!"
~ Lama Yeshe
"If TODAY you are dissatisfied, you must make the changes to create different results for TOMORROW."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
SPIRITUAL QUOTES
“Meditating on Dorje Shugden while reciting his mantra will open the gateways to higher dimensions, blessings and protection.”
~ Tsem Rinpoche
“If one does the recitation of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer for even one month using one of the visualizations for great or clear or quick wisdom, one will definitely see development of that wisdom. It is proved by experience. There is no doubt that by doing the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga practice one can meet Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings from life to life. And furthermore, it gives one the opportunity to be born in the pure realm of Lama Tsongkhapa, Tushita, whenever death happens.”
~ Pabongkha Rinpoche
"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"If being me offends you, maybe I'm not the problem."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"The dharma is not easy to listen to… because some people take it as criticism. But Dharma should not be just feel good only for the moment but for deeper contemplations."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Whether we do work and suffer but for others or we do work and suffer for ourselves, either way we have to suffer. That is the nature of samsara. So let us suffer for others and then suffering has meaning."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification. Actually not doing dharma work is the real prison."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"His Holiness Zong Rinpoche stressed the need to continue to practice even when we come up against obstacles, and that we should continually review our progress. He stated that a happy, luxurious life was like a good dream, and that obstacles and difficulties were like a bad dream. We should give them no significance, but simply carry on working towards real, everlasting happiness."
~ Ngala ’ö-Dzin Tridral
"Things in samsara always go wrong. That's its nature. Don't be surprised."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
LIFE QUOTES
"I pity men who occupy themselves exclusively with the transitory in things and lose themselves in the study of what is perishable, since we are here for this very end-that we may make the perishable imperishable, which we can do only after we have learned how to approach both."
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Money amplifies negative characteristics and that can cause problems.
To walk away from that was actually very easy. I didn't even consider it."
~ Angeline Francis Khoo
"I shall not commit the fashionable stupidity of regarding everything I cannot explain as a fraud."
~ Carl Jung
"There is a devil there is no doubt, but is he trying to get into us or trying to get out?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"If you love someone, show it by being honest, respectful & honorable with them."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
~ Henry David Thoreau
"If I can just be the way I am & you the way you are & we accept each other, world peace is near."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"I am Asian, you are some other beautiful color. Together we make diversity so beautiful."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Although outwardly we have so much, we have so many conveniences, inwardly we have become more unhappy, so, acquisition is not the secret to happiness. The more we get, the more we have, the more unhappy we become."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Before we experience any pain, we already had a fixed view of how things should be. When the experience we encounter contradicts our views, then the pain arises. The pain arises due to our fixed views not so much the experience itself. So the secret is changing the views. Re-educating ourselves on our views."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Love me or hate me, both are in my favor... If you love me, I'll always be in your heart... If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind."
~ William Shakespeare
"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous or honest."
~ Maya Angelou
Devotional Songs
Sung by Mary Fewel Tulin, these mystical songs in praise of the guru originate from the Sikh tradition. Yet, they are applicable to all traditions for those who want to venerate their guru.
The Known and unknown are both feared,
Known is being comfortable and stagnant,
The unknown may be growth and opportunities,
One shall never know if one fears the unknown more than the known.
Who says the unknown would be worse than the known?
But then again, the unknown is sometimes worse than the known. In the end nothing is known unless we endeavour,
So go pursue all the way with the unknown,
because all unknown with familiarity becomes the known.
~Tsem Rinpoche
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4 years ago
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
4 years ago
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
4 years ago
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
5 years ago
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
5 years ago
Second 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)
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
5 years ago
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
5 years ago
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
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. 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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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.
5 years ago
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
This is pretty amazing!
First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
5 years ago
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
5 years ago
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
5 years ago
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
5 years ago
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
DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
5 years ago
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
5 years ago
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
5 years ago
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
5 years ago
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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4 years ago
Pig puts his toys away
Animals are so intelligent. They can feel happiness, joy, pain, sorrow, just like humans. Always show kindness to them. Always show kindness to everyone.
5 years ago
Always be kind to animals-They deserve to live just like us.
Whales and dolphins playing with each other in the Pacific sea. Nature is truly incredible!
5 years ago
Bodha stupa July 2019-
Rainy period
5 years ago
Cute Tara girl having a snack. She is one of Kechara Forest Retreat’s resident doggies.
5 years ago
Your Next Meal!
Yummy? Tasty? Behind the scenes of the meat on your plates. Meat is a killing industry.
5 years ago
This is Daw
This is what they do to get meat on tables, and to produce belts and jackets. Think twice before your next purchase.
5 years ago
Don’t Take My Mummy Away!
Look at the poor baby chasing after the mother. Why do we do that to them? It's time to seriously think about our choices in life and how they affect others. Be kind. Don't break up families.
5 years ago
They do this every day!
This is how they are being treated every day of their lives. Please do something to stop the brutality. Listen to their cries for help!
5 years ago
What happened at Fair Oaks Farm?
The largest undercover dairy investigation of all time. See what they found out at Fair Oaks Farm.
5 years ago
She’s going to spend her whole life here without being able to move correctly. Like a machine. They are the slaves of the people and are viewed as a product. It’s immoral. Billions of terrestrial animals die annually. Billions. You can’t even imagine it. And all that because people don’t want to give up meat, even though there are so many alternatives. ~ Gabriel Azimov
5 years ago
Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
This is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
5 years ago
Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
5 years ago
This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
Get ready to laugh real hard. This is Kechara’s version of “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane!” We have some real talents in this video clip.
5 years ago
Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
5 years ago
Beautiful
Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
5 years ago
My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
SUPER ADORABLE and must see
Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
We were told by Uncle Wong he is very faithful toward Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden has extended help to him on several occasions and now Uncle Wong comes daily to make incense offerings to Dorje Shugden. He is grateful towards the help he was given.
5 years ago
Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide!
5 years ago
Cute baby owl found and rescued
We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
5 years ago
Nice cups from Kechara!!
Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
5 years ago
Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
Chirping birds and other forest animals create a joyful melody at the Vajrayogini stupa in Kechara Forest Retreat (Bentong, Malaysia).
7 years ago
This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
This video is thought-provoking and very interesting. Watch! Thanks so much to our friends at LIVEKINDLY.
7 years ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
7 years ago
BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
7 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
7 years ago
Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
7 years ago
Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
7 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
7 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
7 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
7 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
7 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
Sick animals are more profitable... farms calculate how close to death they can keep animals without killing them.
That's the business model.
How quickly they can be made to grow, how tightly they can be packed, how much or how little can they eat, how sick they can get without dying...
We live in a world in which it's conventional to treat an animal like a block of wood.
~ Jonathan Safran Foer
7 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
7 years ago
SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.
ASK A PASTOR
A section for you to clarify your Dharma questions with Kechara’s esteemed pastors.
Just post your name and your question below and one of our pastors will provide you with an answer.
Scroll down and click on "View All Questions" to view archived questions.
Jason asked:Hi, I was wondering if taking pain killers to numb pain when sick will obstruct the purification of our negative and thus robbing us of the opportunity to get rid of that negative karma pastor answered:Dear Jason,
Thank you for your question. Purification of negative karma happens when we are engaged in some form of Dharma practice, are practising the Four Opponent Powers or engaged in Mind Transformation techniques throughout our day.
If we are not engaged in any of this when we experience the effects of our negative karma, then actually that is not purification. That can be classed as simple feeling the effects of the negative karma (you could be exhausting the karma completely, or simply feeling its effects although the actually karma itself is not exhausted).
When we take pain killers when feeling the effects of purification, then no it will not obstruct the purification process. If we take it when we exhausting our negative karma or simple feeling it's effects, then again we are not obstructing that from happening, we are using our good karma to take something that masks the effects of the negative karma. It's not that we are obstructing either the purification, complete exhaustion or the effects of that karma. We are actually still experiencing it.
It is the same as any medical treatment we receive. The reason is to overcome the effects of negative karma so we can continue with our lives and hopefully practice more Dharma. In fact, there are many practices to do with blessing medicines to be more effective, to help heal us of our pains and illness, etc. One of the most famous is Medicine Buddha practice, but any practice can be used to bless medicines to be more effective to overcome pain and the cause of that pain, diseases, etc.
I hope this helps.
May 2, 2024 00:24
Bahvisha asked:Hello pastors,
I have realized time by time that my speech is really impure and i have tons of regrets of just what i say. So, from here I got saraswati mantra and do 2 mala everyday which is allowed to do without initiation. Surprisingly
i have got great mind realization and it's just transforming my life and everyday her mantra soothe my mind. But i haven't seen any great changes in my speech but major effects on my mind. Would u suggest any deity and mantra of one which is specialized for Purification of speech and can do without initiation?
Any deity who is buddha of specially speech?
Thank youpastor answered:Dear Bahvisha,
Thank you for your question. Purification of negative karma will not lead to a positive transformation in and of itself. That requires conscious effort and transformation. What you are feeling in your mind due to the mantra recitation is the calming effects of the mantra, and because you are chanting regularly, you are starting to develop spiritual concentration.
Transformation on the other hand is a conscious choice, effort has to be put into it. Our speech comes from our mind, what we say, how we say it, etc, is thought of in the mind first, only then do we say it. So body, speech and mind are interlinked, they are not thought of as separate in and of themselves when talking about purification.
All purification methods with help to purify the negative karma related to all three - body, speech and mind. However, some methods will work better at purifying the negative karma associated with one of them faster than another. For example, prostrations is very well-know for purifying karma of the body, but it also definitely purifies speech and mind karma as well.
Hence any purification method can help with purification of negative speech karma, but that purification will not necessarily help to improve your speech, because that is a very conscious effort that we need to make, not something that a mantra can magically grant us. The purification of negative karma can help make that transformation easier, however, we have to put in our own effort.
You can engage in any of the purification methods, such as Vajrasattva, 35 Confessional Buddhas, etc., in order to purify speech karma (and also body and mind karma).
I'm not sure from which tradition you received the Saraswati mantra, but here is a Buddhist mantra of Saraswati that you can recite: OM SARASIDDHI HRING HRING. It can be done without intiaition also, no problem.
Saraswati is a very powerful practice, in fact it was one of the practice that Lama Tsongkhapa, the founder of our lineage, relied heavily upon. He even wrote praises to Saraswati. One of the short praises can be found here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/sadhana-prayers.html#16
I hope this helps. Thank you.
April 28, 2024 16:53
Raya asked:does following the example of Kwan Yin mean I have to do everything my parent asks me to as filial piety? they want me to marry and have children but I am not interested in that and certain I will never be. I am not comfortable with the idea of following through with my parents' idea of having me married just for the sake of "compassion". Please helppastor answered:Dear Raya,
Filial piety is an important part of Buddhist practice and culture. However, you also have your own individual freedom to do as you wish in terms of marriage and having children, etc. It's not a must that you need to get married and have children. It is entirely your choice.
Simply doing what you are told to do by your parents, in this case getting married and having children, is not the practice of compassion at all. If you are uncomfortable with being presured, etc, you should sit your parents down and have an honest, open-hearted conversation about it without letting your pent up emotions get in the way of open communication.
If you have a proper conversation with your parents about this, I'm sure that even though they would still want you to get married and have children due to thier own cultural upbringing, they will understand your thoughts and feelings on the matter.
I hope this helps. You can also engage in the practice of Green Tara. She is great for familial harmony. She won't help to magically solve the issues with your parents, but her energies can help make things smoother when you have open communication, etc.
I hope this helps.
Sirius asked:Dear pastors, Im currently trying to start my ngondro practice. I want to follow the instructions of Tsem Rinpoche. My question is what preliminary practice should we focus on first? If there was a proper order. The practice that I'm already doing everyday at night is Vajrasattva, but I'm missing the rest. Please give me advice. pastor answered:Dear Sirius,
Thanks for your question. We are really happy to read that you want to engage in ngondro practices. We do have an article about ngondro here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/preliminary-practice.html The article includes sample prayer texts for the retreats, etc. However, the article does not include the full prayers text for each, visualisation guides, associated contemplations, etc.
The ngondro practices are extended retreats, so unless you have had practice doing shorter retreats, I suggest you start by doing shorter retreats. For ngondro practices to be complete, you need to do 100,000 repititions of a the particular practice. You must do at least 1 full retreat session a day, with the requisite altar setup, offerings, full prayer recitation, etc.
Traditionally, the first ngondro practice to be done is the refuge ngondro. In 2022, we ran an online programme for those wishing to complete their refuge preliminary at home. While the programme has finished, all the materials, prayers texts, visualisation guides, contemplation guides and references are still available for people who wish to complete their refuge ngondro. There is a small fee associated with access to this. You can find some information about the programme here: https://www.kecharaforestretreat.com/practice-weekend-refuge/. If you would like access to the materials, you can contact care@kechara.com with your request to join the Refuge Practice Group.
However, please note that there are prequisities for joining the group, such as having completed Level 1 of our Lamrim course. Ngondro practices in our tradition are not beginner level practices, hence require some knowledge of the teachings before hand. If you have attended Lamrim courses at other Dharma centres, please indicate so in the email.
Hope this helps. Please do contact us on the above email if you have any further questions regarding this. Thank you.
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2 weeks ago
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
2 weeks ago
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 weeks ago
Pastor Seng Piow guides us on the flow of Dorje Shugden puja, its benefits, significant of Chanting the names of Manjushri and also explaining the dedication for the sponsors and to those in need before we start the puja as we have 2 newcomers today.
4 weeks ago
Two Pastors in da house! Double the merits, double the happiness. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
1 month ago
Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
1 month ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
1 month ago
Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
2 months ago
Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
2 months ago
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
2 months ago
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
3 months ago
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
3 months ago
Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
3 months ago
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
4 months ago
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
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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.
4 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.
4 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.
5 months ago
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
5 months ago
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
5 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.
5 months ago
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
5 months ago
5 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Dorje Shugden statue in Wisdom Hall located in Kechara Forest Retreat seen to be the largest in the world. We are fortunate to have such a huge Dorje Shugden Statue blessing all the sentient beings, environment and unseen beings . The bigger the statue ,it has brought more tremendous benefits to the surrounding area of Bentong. Over the years this largest Dorje Shugden have attracted many tourist as well as locals to see for themselves the beauty of statue and Kechara Forest Retreat. This huge statue serves to be a light for many, giving hope, blessing, inspiration and merit field for all those who come to receive the blessings of Shugden. Interesting write up.
Thank you Rinpoche for founding this beautiful place away from the city hectic life
Mantras are sacred verbalized words that invoke the protection and blessings of the deity to whom the mantra is ascribed. Mantras are also the manifestations of Buddhas in the form of ‘sounds’, hence the various mantras of Dorje Shugden contain the essence of the Protector.
Dorje Shugden’s main mantra 多杰雄登主要咒语
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for peace 平和咒语
For gaining attainments through the energy of Peaceful Shugden, peace of environment and mind, harmony in one’s abode and dwelling area, and calming of disasters
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SHANTI SIDDHI HUNG
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for health 福寿安康咒语
For long life, increasing life, healing of disease and protection from diseases
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA AYU SIDDHI HUNG
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for increase 增长咒语
For gaining great merits and increase of all necessary needs, both material and spiritual
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA PUNYE SIDDHI HUNG
Dorje Shugden’s mantra for control 控制咒语
Of worldly deities, negative people and nagas and for influencing friends towards the positive
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA WASHAM KURU HO
Dorje Shugden’s mantra to grant protection 庇护咒语
Visualize that you are in the Protector’s mandala, fully protected from outside interferences. Recite when in danger or for dangerous situations, for protection while travelling or when residing in dangerous/hostile places
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA RAKYA RAKYA HUNG
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videouploads/comment-1544345059.mp4
Dear friends,
Tibet has produced many powerful meditations, rituals and guidelines to help us gain spiritual protection, gain wisdom and higher states of consciousness. In general Tibet has produced many powerful methods for the growth of our spiritual evolution. Dorje Shugden is an angel, a saint, a powerful spiritual protector-warrior who originated 350 years ago when a highly awakened Tibetan Lama fulfilled his vows to become a special being to grant protection, wisdom, material needs, safety when travelling (normal and astral travel) and spiritual awakening. Both the Great 5th Dalai Lama and the current His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama composed short yet effective prayers to invoke upon the power and blessings of this special saint and protector. One can recite either one of the prayers that you feel suits you, anytime or even daily. When you feel a special need for help, you can recite either prayer anytime. When you are feeling down, afraid or just need a blessing, you can recite them. After reciting either invocation, it is good to chant the mantra of Dorje Shugden: Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha.
You do not have to be a Buddhist or practitioner of any religion to invoke upon the blessings and protection of this special enlightened and awakened angel Dorje Shugden. He helps all without discrimination or bias as he is filled with compassion and love. Divinity has no boundaries, they help all who call upon them.
Enclosed are the prayers in English, Chinese and Tibetan.
May you be safe, protected and blessed.
Tsem Rinpoche
More on the Great 5th Dalai Lama and Dorje Shugden – https://bit.ly/2w7KHv6
More on H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama and Dorje Shugden – https://bit.ly/2QdaL4n
Chapel (Trode Khangsar) built by the Great 5th Dalai Lama dedicated to Dorje Shugden in Lhasa – https://bit.ly/2zBTd8M
—
亲爱的朋友们,
西藏产生了许多有助于我们得到精神庇佑、取得智慧和更高层次之觉悟的强大禅修法、仪式和教诲。总括来说,西藏产生了许多有助于我们在修行上取得提升的强有力方法。多杰雄登是一个天使,一位圣人和一名护法战士。他的崛起始于350年前,当一位高度觉悟的西藏高僧履行本身的承诺,化身为特别的护法,赐予我们守护、智慧、物质需要、出入平安(平日外游和神游时)和灵修上的觉醒。任何人都可以随时随地在任何时候念诵适合自己的祈愿文。当你需要特别的帮助时,你可以随时念诵任何一篇祈愿文。当你感到沮丧、恐惧或仅是需要加持时,你也可以持诵这些祈愿文。在念诵任何祈请文后,你应该接着念诵多杰雄登的心咒:嗡 班杂 维格 毗札那 娑哈 Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha。
要祈请多杰雄登这位特殊、觉悟和觉醒的天使赐予加持和庇佑,你无需是佛教徒或任何宗教的修行者。他总是没有分别或偏见,充满慈悲和慈爱地帮助一切众生。神圣是没有界限的,圣者会帮助有求于他的任何人。
以下附上英文、中文和藏文的祈愿文。
愿你平安,常受庇护和加持。
尊贵的詹杜固仁波切
更多关于第五世达赖尊者和多杰雄登护法的内容 — https://bit.ly/2zsC3tG
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第五世达赖尊者为多杰雄登护法在拉萨建造的护法殿(布旦康萨)— https://bit.ly/2zBTd8M
Divination (‘mo’) Text by Dorje Shugden
This is an important divination (‘mo’) text composed by Dorje Shugden himself. Dorje Shugden took trance of the Choyang Dulzin oracle lama, the senior oracle of Gaden Shartse Monastery, and instantly on the spot composed this text within two hours.
The divination text contains information on how to use dice to do divination for the future and is known to be highly accurate. When practitioners use this text, they will be in direct contact with Dorje Shugden to get answers to questions about the future. It is for those who have good samaya with Dorje Shugden and are free of the eight worldly dharmas to be of benefit to others in divining the future.
Tsem Rinpoche
DS-MO-choyang.pdf
Be blessed with these rare videos featuring explanation and advice about Dorje Shugden practice by His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche in his own voice. The teaching was requested by Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the earliest masters who taught Tibetan Buddhism in the West.
Video 1: H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)
Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was an erudite scholar, ritual master and practitioner of the highest degree from Tibet. At the request of Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the pioneers who taught Tibetan Buddhism in America, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche gives clear explanation and advice about the life-entrustment initiation of Dorje Shugden and how to go about the practice and get the maximum benefits in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzFMvlxAqtc&feature=youtu.be
Video 2: H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche speaks on the History and Lineage of Dorje Shugden (With English Subtitles)
In this video, an erudite scholar, ritual master and practitioner of the highest degree from Tibet, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche talks about the incarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden and how the practice arose, with examples of Dorje Shugden’s previous lives that reveal his powerful spiritual attainments and contributions. This very rare teaching was given at the request of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s student, Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, one of the pioneers who taught Buddhism in the West to many disciples since the 1970s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIzKSJgK618&feature=youtu.be
For more information: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/kyabje-zong-rinpoches-advice-on-dorje-shugdens-practice.html
His Holiness the 10th Panchen Lama
Tibetans commonly refer to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and His Holiness 10th Panchen Lama as the “sun and moon” of Tibetan Buddhism. They are the center of Tibetan Buddhist civilization, which draws to its sphere of influence millions of non-Tibetan practitioners. The Panchen Lama’s incarnation line began with the 16th abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen (1570 – 1662). He was bestowed the title of Panchen Lama by His Holiness the 5th Dalai Lama after being declared as an emanation of Amitabha.
After being given the title, his three previous incarnations were posthumously also bestowed the title, making Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen the 4th Panchen Lama. He became a teacher to many Tibetans, Bhutanese and Mongolian religious figures, including His Holiness the 4th and 5th Dalai Lamas, and the 1st Jetsun Dampa of Mongolia. A prolific author, Chokyi Gyeltsen is credited with over a hundred compositions, including a number of commentaries and ritual texts that remain central in the Gelukpa tradition today. Along with his role as a teacher of the Dharma, the Panchen Lamas are usually responsible for the recognition of the rebirths of the Dalai Lamas, and vice versa.
The 10th Panchen Lama, Lobsang Trinley Lhundrub Chokyi Gyeltsen (19 February 1938 – 28 January 1989) continued both the spiritual and political roles of his predecessors. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, his contemporary, was even heard to say and echo the Panchen Lama’s own words that the Dalai Lama would safeguard Tibet from the outside while the Panchen Lama would safeguard Tibet from the inside, as he never left Tibet after the political troubles of 1959. He was truly loved by the Tibetans, all the way until his passing. When he taught, thousands of people would attend, not only from his own Gelug lineage, but masters and practitioners from all traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
At his sprawling monastery of Tashi Lhunpo, he has a special chapel specifically dedicated to Dorje Shugden, where prayers and rituals are performed on a daily basis. In his great omniscience the Panchen Lama held Dorje Shugden as the principal Dharma protector of the monastery. He also personally propitiated Dorje Shugden among other Dharma protectors, and even wrote extensive prayers and rituals to Dorje Shugden. These rituals and prayers are contained within his ‘sung bum’ or collected works, which are provided here. As such a great lama, with an erudite and clear understanding of the Buddhist scriptures, a teacher to millions in both Tibet and China, from an established incarnation line and an emanation of the Buddha Amitabha, he could not be mistaken about his practice of Dorje Shugden.
His Holiness 10th Panchen Lama is known for his composition of commentaries and practice texts that are still in use by contemporary Buddhist practitioners both in Tibet and across the world. One of these is a powerful ritual composition propitiating the compassionate Dorje Shugden.
Upon the request by Acharya Lobsang Jangchub to compose a shorter version of the prayer (sadhana) for the exhortation of activities of Dorje Shugden, Panchen Lama immediately composed an abbreviate form of Dorje Shugden’s Kangsol. This text is entitled “Manjunatha’s (Tsongkapa) Lineage protector Dorje Shugden and five forms wrathful propitiations and confessional prayers and fulfilment of activities rites” or “Melodious sound of Accomplishment of the Four Activities” for short. Once the prayers were completed, he had signs and strong feelings that Dorje Shugden has been working hard to protect the Buddhadharma in general and the lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa specifically.
Mirroring the abilities of one of his earlier incarnations, Khedrub Je, a disciple of Lama Tsongkhapa and master of both sutra and tantra, the Panchen Lama used his compositional skill and poetic prowess to create a masterful sadhana. Worthy of note is a praise in which the first letter of each verse is a Tibetan vowel. Such compositions are rarely seen, and have historically only been used when propitiating senior Dharma protectors such as Palden Lhamo and Kalarupa.
The Panchen Lama also stated that while composing the Dorje Shugden sadhana (prayers) he was filled with a sense of happiness and bliss. He ends the composition with not only his official title but his ordination name, Tenzin Trinley Jigme Choje Wangchuk, endorsing the validity of his work. He composed the sadhana in his own Tashi Lhunpo monastery while in the Hall of Clear Light and Bliss.
See the Panchen Lama’s writings and download: https://bit.ly/2KIfeXb
For the first time available, Dorje Shugden and his entourage of 32 assistants of his mandala.
Dorje Shugden is a powerful protector deity who is also an emanation of Manjushri, a wisdom bestowing Buddha. Therefore, he has great ability to help us to progress further on the spiritual path. He does this by helping us to overcome obstacles and problems for the modern individual.
Due to his enlightened nature, Dorje Shugden is able to manifest 32 deities and within the same abode resides Setrap and Kache Marpo:-
1. 5 Dorje Shugden families or emanations. They consists of the following:-
– Dulzin Dorje Shugden, which performs activities to eliminate inner and outer obstacles.
– Shize, which performs activities to pacify all illnesses and disease.
– Gyenze, which performs activities to increase all desirable material and spiritual wealth.
– Wangze, which performs activities to control difficult people and circumstances.
– Trakze, which performs activities to wrathfully eliminate all insurmountable obstacles and life-threatening situations.
2. 9 Mothers. They represent protection of the five senses and developing control of the four elements. These are all attributes that signify their ability to assist tantric practitioners with their higher meditations.
3. 8 Guiding Monks. They represent the Eight Great Bodhisattvas (Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, Vajrapani, Samantabhadra, Maitreya, Kshitigarbha, Akashagarbha, Sarva-nivarana-viskambini) and they bring about the growth of the Dharma, through the Sangha, Dharma practitioners and Dharma establishments.
4. 10 Youthful & Wrathful Attendants. They represent the ten wrathful attendants to avert inner and outer obstacles. They are beings who are from Mongolia, China, Kashmir, India, Bengali, etc.
5. Setrap. He is a senior Dharma Protector from India and an emanation of Amitabha Buddha. He had enthroned Dorje Shugden as an authentic Dharma Protector. Therefore, he also resides within the same mandala of Dorje Shugden.
6. Kache Marpo. He is not an emanation of Dorje Shugden but he is still an enlightened Dharma Protector in his own right. He was originally known as Tsiu Marpo of Samye Monastery. However, he has placed himself under the service of Dorje Shugden as his chief minister, performing many activities in order to protect and benefit practitioners. Therefore, he stands guard at the main entrance of Dorje Shugden’s mandala. He often takes trance of qualified mediums to speak.
7. Namkar Barzin. He is the reincarnation of an old Mongolian monk and when he passed away in Phari area of Tibet, his spirit was placed as a powerful assistant of Dorje Shugden. He guards and protects buildings and great institutions especially those that benefit others. He rides on a mythical Gyaling animal that resembles a goat but with scales.
These sacred images are available on *Vajrasecrets. They are made of high quality alloy and are one of a kind. They are based on the lineage of His Holiness Panchen Rinpoche’s monastery, Tashilhunpo in Shigatse, Tibet. In fact, the iconography of these statues are based on detailed photographs taken by H. E. Tsem Rinpoche during a trip to Tashilhunpo’s protector chapel. These are based exactly as the 10th Panchen Lama’s personal collection.
Dorje Shugden mandala: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=131570
Dorje Shugden’s benefit and practice: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=62422
Dorje Shugden’s origins: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=106424
Dorje Shugden chapel in His Holiness Panchen Rinpoche’s Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=68698
*Stand not included
Sakya tradition’s thangka of Dorje Shugden sitting on a throne within his palace with his four emanations and high Sakya Lamas nearby. Tsem Rinpoche
Amazing post!!!!!
Dear friends, For months we have been working on this BEAUTIFUL and meaningful mural in Kathmandu, Nepal. Please click here to enjoy the many stunning pictures of this mural: https://bit.ly/2LgOj8J
Tsem Rinpoche
Antique Pelden Lhamo thangka with sacred Dorje Shugden at the bottom right. Can see Tsongkapa and Guru Rinpoche on the top also. Beautiful and holy.
Great message every Tibetan especially must read!
This is a powerful picture of Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, Kensur Kyabje Lati Rinpoche and the current incarnation of Trijang Rinpoche meeting together in the year 2000 when Trijang Rinpoche was 18. All three lamas are Dorje Shugden practitioners. In fact Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen was the one that first encouraged my practice of Dorje Shugden when I was 16 years old when I joined his beautiful Thubten Dhargye Ling centre in Los Angeles. I lived with Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen for 8 years before proceeding to Gaden Monastery in South India. Later Kyabje Zong Rinpoche came to our Los Angeles centre and granted sogtae (permission ceremony) to practice Dorje Shugden for life as requested by Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen. Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen had tremendous faith in Trijang Rinpoche. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche was innovative, dedicated and very much focused on bringing dharma to many. He had tremendous faith in Dorje Shugden as I had the honour to meet him many times. He would seek advice from Dorje Shugden many times via the oracle of Gaden Monastery. Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen and Kensur Kyabje Lati Rinpoche have since passed away while the current Trijang Rinpoche is a perfect lineage holder and practitioner of Dharma while he keeps Dorje Shugden as his personal protector as he has done so for many lifetimes. This is a powerful and beautiful picture of three great lamas of Buddha’s lineage and also of Gaden Monastery.
~Tsem Rinpoche
We are indeed exceptionally fortunate to be able to witness the following in Wisdom Hall, at Kechara Forest Retreat(K.F.R) at Bentong, Malaysia:- (1) A special made statue of Dorje Shugden in his youthful and peaceful form filled with mantras, relics and holy items, standing 24 feet (7.3 meters) in height and is the “Largest in the World.” (2) A special throne for Dorje Shugden when he takes ‘trance’ of an oracle monk. This symbolizes that Kechara wishes Dorje Shogden to be here always for his oracles to visit. (3) Many dedicated grateful people who have received much benefits from Dorje Shugden’s assistances and gained great faith in him gathered together to create this statue for “light, hope, blessings, inspiration and merit for all who wish to come to receive good blessings from Dorje Shugden.” (4) Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri who gives wisdom, blessings and fulfillments. Our Rinpoche has experienced only good results for the last 30 years of devotions to this World Peace Buddha and Protector. In today’s world of obstacles which are so plentiful, and creating so much of unhappiness and sufferings. Therefore, Dorje Shugden is an important and urgent Guardian angel we need in our Lives to practice daily as a protector, as advised by our Rinpoche. Dorje Shugden has been practiced for 400 years by so many accomplished and eminent teachers of Tibet, China, India, Mongolia and Nepal, including common people of all races throughout the World! So please don’t miss the boat for your own good Buddhism practice protection by the powerful World peace Protector, Dorje Shugden of the ten directions. Thank you so much for the sharing, Rinpoche. Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha.
Fantastic if one can visit Kechara Forest Retreat, the serene environment will inspire you. There are also Stupas to Circumambulate, quite a few large statues outside to circumambulate too, cirumambulation is a powerful activity, it blesses the mind streams opens up latent merits, purification.
Within the Wisdom hall one can circumambulate the Shakyamuni, Dorje Shugden and Tsem Rinpoche’s throne also a powerful circumambulation to purify our karma, and negativity and hence improving our healths.
Wow…. our Dorje Shugden statue in Wisdom Hall located in Kechara Forest Retreat seen to be the largest in the world. Malaysian and especially we folks staying in Pahang should feel proud and blessed to have it at the door steps.
The beautiful and stunning Dorje Shugden at Kechara Forest Retreat is so lively and beautiful .Not only that the whole Kechara Forest Retreat is so beautiful with green scenary and hilly surounding ,worth visiting to escape a busy city lives.I have recommed my friends to go there.
Its Rinpoche we have such a beautiful place whereby we can have a peace of mind to do retreat,learn Dharma ,meditation and so forth.
Thank you Rinpoche……with folded hands.
We are so fortunate to have the biggest Dorje Shugden statue in the world in Malaysia. Not only that we are able to receive the dharma protector’s teaching from Rinpoche and do prayer, retreat and meditation in beautiful Kechara Forest Retreat (KFR). Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these pictures and short clip of video. So blessed to be in a holy place surrounded by many Buddha statue and Vajrayogini statue. May those who not able to visit KFR be blessed by the above pictures too.
Tsem Rinpoche has worked very hard over the years to provide accurate and important information about Dorje Shugden to dispel the malicious disinformation spread about the Protector. It is fantastic that Rinpoche’s efforts have translated into many people such as the commenter seeing the beauty in Dorje Shugden’s practice. Also Suzy has an interesting opinion about why His Holiness banned the practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl-4lIwxph4&t=11s
I’m very happy and so proud that we have the largest Dorje Shugden statue in Malaysia. The Dorje Shugden statue is very beautiful.I hope I am able to visit KFR and to meet Dorje Shugden for puja 🙂 Thank you very much Rinpoche for sharing these wonderful pictures with us.
Trode Khangsar Chapel in Lhasa, Tibet
Over 400 years ago a great and learned lama Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen was famed in Mongolia, Tibet, Nepal and China for being very saintly and compassionate. He resided in his residence (Zimkhang Gongma Ladrang) in Drepung Monastery. His root guru was H.H. the Omniscient 4th Panchen Lama and his close dharma brother was the 5th Dalai Lama.
The 5th Dalai Lama and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen had a very close and dharmic relationship and often went to receive teachings together from the 4th Panchen Lama. They were close in age. They both became very learned and well known. During this time, the Dalai Lama was enthroned as a Dharma King of Tibet. But more people went to see Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen for teachings, initiations and divinations. This made the attendants of the 5th Dalai Lama feel threatened that Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s fame might usurp the power of the 5th Dalai Lama. So they had a khata forced down his throat. At that moment, Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen dissolved his psychic winds and generated the wish to be a great guardian of Buddha and Tsongkapa’s teachings. As his consciousness dissolved, he entered ‘bardo’ as a dharma protector of the highest order (jikten depey sungma). Many signs were seen throughout Lhasa at this time and the earth was said to have shaken in Lhasa. This event was already predicted to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s previous incarnation when he was one of the 8 main disciples of Lord Tsongkapa the Supreme Master and he served Tsongkapa directly by building Gaden Monastery.
When the 5th Dalai Lama heard what his scheming and power-hungry attendants had done, he was very distressed. He was very sorry Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen was murdered and dishonored as he was a great dharma master. The 5th Dalai Lama composed an apology to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. In Lhasa, tens of thousands gathered for the cremation of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s holy body. During the cremation, the 5th Dalai Lama’s apology was read out at which flames spontaneously arose from the body of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen commencing the cremation. From the body, during cremation, a powerful whirlwind of smoke tunneled into the sky for all to see as this was an indication Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen’s consciousness has arisen as the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. The Dharma Protector Setrap immediately recognized this new protector Dorje Shugden and ‘enthroned’ him as a powerful Dharma Protector in the realm of the Buddhas. From this, Setrap and Dorje Shugden are closely connected and very close working hand in hand always. After the cremation, the great 5th Dalai Lama built a Dorje Shugden chapel on the spot the cremation took place and named it Trode Khangsar. The 5th Dalai Lama commissioned the statue of Dorje Shugden in this chapel and had monks installed in the chapel to do continuous propitiations to Dorje Shugden. Trode Khangsar Chapel was a commemoration to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen who was wronged and also a celebration of his consciousness arising as the World Peace Peace Protector Dorje Shugden.
This Trode Khangsar Chapel still exists now in Lhasa where many make pilgrimages there. It is in good condition and was recently renovated. It is over 400 years old and a testimony to the respect the Great 5th Dalai Lama had to Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen who arose as Dorje Shugden.
I have visited this holy chapel in Lhasa years back. I’ve never heard of it till I was in Lhasa and by chance, I was told about it which I was happy to visit. I could not find the place but strangely a bunch of pilgrims from Amdo told me they would show me how to get there in Lhasa.
This short video is a short clip of this holy Trode Khangsar Chapel in Lhasa today commemorating Dorje Shugden, built by the great 5th Dalai Lama. The great 5th Dalai Lama even composed a prayer to Dorje Shugden which is still available today and we can recite to invoke the blessings, protection, and assistance of World Peace Protector Dorje Shugden.
Tsem Rinpoche
Read more: Trode Khangsar – A 400-year-old Dorje Shugden Chapel in Lhasa
https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/trode-khangsar-%E2%80%93-a-400-year-old-dorje-shugden-chapel-in-lhasa.html
Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTybDwTeLAM
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The 5th Dalai Lama’s Prayer to Dorje Shugden
HUM
Though unmoving from the sphere of primordial spontaneity,
With wrathful turbulent power, swifter than lightning,
Endowed with heroic courage to judge good and bad,
I invite you with faith, please come to this place!
Robes of a monk, crown adorned with rhinoceros leather hat,
Right hand holds ornate club, left holds a human heart,
Riding various mounts such as nagas and garudas,
Who subdues the mamos of the charnel grounds, praise to you!
Samaya substances, offerings and torma, outer, inner and secret,
Favourite visual offerings and various objects are arranged.
Although, previously, my wishes were a bit dense,
Do not stop your powerful apparitions, I reveal and confess!
Now respectfully praising with body, speech, and mind,
For us, the masters, disciples, benefactors and entourages,
Provide the good and avert the bad!
Bring increase like the waxing moon in spiritual and temporal realms!
Moreover, swiftly accomplishing all wishes,
According to our prayers, bestow the supreme effortlessly!
And like the jewel that bestows all wishes,
Always protect us with the Three Jewels!
From: http://www.dorjeshugden.org/practice/the-5th-dalai-lamas-prayer-to-dorje-shugden
Tibetan prayer from: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/the-14th-dalai-lamas-prayer-to-dorje-shugden.html
This is sacred ground. Thank you Rinpoche for making Kechara Forest Retreat happen, and for all who contributed one way or another, by sponsorship, time, energy, effort, prayers. May Kechara Forest Retreat be the epicentre of Buddhist teachings and practice, especially Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden to benefit countless sentient beings.
Every time I see 24ft Dorje Shugden Statue from internet I wishing that may I can see it my own eyes .. Its Really beautiful and feel energetic..Having a feeling how is the feeling when standing front of the Statue.. Thank you Rinpoche
These large statues have such a wonderful history in Kechara. When Rinpoche first came to Malaysia, Rinpoche had a very difficult time looking for an iconographically accurate, affordable and beautiful Tsongkhapa statue. So instead of lamenting about it, Rinpoche created Kechara Discovery to produce statues so that it would be easy for people to invite home a nice Buddha.
Rinpoche’s goal has always been that that everyone he meets or speaks to goes home with a Buddha image. The establishment of Kechara Discovery was in conjunction with Rinpoche’s efforts to educate people in general, and Malaysians specifically about the benefit of statues and making our altars as beautiful as possible. At the beginning, when people got tsa tsas, Rinpoche said many people would tell him, “Aiyah where to put ah? So big lah.” But like Rinpoche said, it was a matter of education and raising awareness, and having pioneers among Rinpoche’s students become fans of beautiful images. Nowadays, we have people buying 2ft, 3ft, even 5ft statues for their own home.
Large Buddha statues have great benefit for the statue makers involved in such a large and meritorious project, for the people who fill and paint the statue, for the environment and all beings who lay eyes on the Buddha, and for the visitors who come to pay homage and make offerings to the trillions of Buddha images and holy items contained in such a large image. Since Rinpoche’s motivation is to always benefit others, this 24ft Dorje Shugden statue may be the largest in the world but you know, on examining Rinpoche’s history, I doubt this will be the end of the road for Kechara and we will see more and more big statues in the years to come 🙂
Wow. That rainbow is huge. Really wonderful and amazing. 🙂 This reminds me of the time a rainbow appeared near my house when we were inviting Tsongkapa into our home. 😀 Really amazing. May Kechara Forest Retreat phase 2 be complete and may KFR last a very long time. _/|\_
Wow. It’s so,so, so beautiful
“If the Dalai Lama, if His Holiness the Dalai Lama can be harmed by Dorje Shugden, then we might as well not practice Buddhism anymore. If His Holiness the Dalai Lama can have his life shortened by a so-called evil spirit, any evil spirit, then can he be Avalokiteshvara? So on one hand you say, we say, I say, everybody says, he is Avalokiteshvara; on the other hand you’re saying that he can harmed by an evil spirit… Which one is it? Can he harmed by an evil spirit or is he Avalokiteshvara? Do you think Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, Vajrapani, Tara all take refuge in something else to protect themselves from Dorje Shugden? How illogical is that? How illogical of people to say His Holiness the Dalai Lama can be harmed by an evil spirit, any evil spirit or “Dorje Shugden” evil spirit. How is that possible?” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
Dear Rinpoche,
Thank you for sharing with us on the said. It is not only a fascinating but magnificent in its own way. I would therefore like to enquire if the Kechara Foreast Retreat is open over any weekend for visitors like me?
Thank you.
Hi Kim Wah,
Kechara Forest Retreat is open every second Saturday of the month so that people can come and have an audience with Dorje Shugden. If you need more information, please contact the Kechara House front desk at frontdesk@kechara.com, thank you!
After reading this post, looking at all the pictures and etc, I am just lost for words as I can’t take to heart just how how huge and beautiful the 42 ft Dorje Shugden is when up close to it.
It is great to have such a huge Dorje Shugden in a place such as Kechara forest Retreat to bless all the beings such as the local spirits, animals as well as us humans.
This statue is really beautiful and I really appreciate the fact that Rinpoche also went as far as having the The 8 Guiding Monks, 9 Mothers and 10 Youthful and Wrathful assistants crafted and invited to the Wisdom Hall altar
As with all the other facets of Kechara, the Wisdom Hall is a modern interpretation of a Tibetan temple, which still preserves the pure tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Most Tibetan temples have their protector chapels separate from the main gompa (temple), and although different temples have their own set of “rules”, most do not allow the public to enter the protector chapel. Some only allow special guests to have audience.
With this in mind, I would like to thank Rinpoche for sharing with everyone pictures of the incredibly blessed Dorje Shugden statue. May all who set their eyes on the largest Dorje Shugden statue in the world, receive imprints enabling them further explore their spiritual path in the near future. Thank you, Rinpoche.
I hope I can be there someday. I need to be there. I need that energy. I need to visit my real “home”. The home for my eternal mind stream. That looks like it… So beautiful. I am not surprised about the rainbow at all. Right on schedule I believe. These images quiet my mind and bring immense peace. Also a burning desire to be there in person… It kinda hurts.
This Lord Dorje Shugden statue is the most magnificent statue I have ever seen in my life. Despite a lot of online attacks accusing Dorje Shugden of being an evil spirit from social media account who never reveal their identities, I personally never see or heard anyone being harmed by Dorje Shugden by practising or harming others. Those who accuse Dorje Shugden for making them lose their country are just pushing their blame to others ignoring the teaching of Lord Buddha about karma. Why would someone placing the blames of losing their country to the practitioners who do not engage in politic rather then questioning their government leaders who are suppose to manage the country? It just doesn’t make any sense at all. And even until now they are still blaming the practise of Dorje Shugden is the cause of them cannot get the independance of their country, and at the same time claiming that practitioners of Dorje Shugden are just minority… Minority of religion practitioners are the cause of them cannot get independance… very interesting “logic”.
Since Kechara House started its weekly Dorje Shugden puja, many people have feel the helps of Protector in their daily life and their spiritual practise. Lord Dorje Shugden will definitely continue to help all whether you believe in Him or not. He is the enlightened being who is willing to take a worldly protector form to help all sentient being. And that is why we always believe in Him.
This is a precious moment recorded in the history of Kechara Forest Retreat and also the Shuden people. We not only built the tallest Dorje Shugden in the world, we also have the complete set of all the entourage. I believe many people from every where will visit KFR just to pay homage and make offerings to Dorje Shugden. We are very blessed to have Dorje Shugden to protect and bless this land, our work in Kechara Forest Retreat and clearing our obstacles in order for us to be in Kechara Forest Retreat. May all who see this Dorje Shugden be blessed by Dorje Shugden in your daily life. What we want is just a pure lineage to practice and meditation on. Nothing can be more peaceful than doing my meditation and prayers in front of Dorje Shugden.
Kechara Forest Retreat is such a beautiful and peaceful place and has the Largest Dorje Shugden statue in the world! Wow! How kind of H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche to create such a holy and beneficial place for us. The rainbow on a bright sunny day is another miracle.
Dorje Shugden is practiced by many high monks. I feel very fortunate to have been introduced to Dorje Shugden and to be protected by Dorje Shugden.
May many people benefit from Kechara Forest Retreat.
Thank you rinpoche sharing this article.To creating the largest Dorje Shugden statue in the world take a lot of effort, hard world and dedication to creating it. Inside this magnificent statue has put in many holy images, relic and holy item.Even the entourage statue crafting is very detail in the workmanship. I am fortunate witness the consecration this holy image and puja offering the entourage to Dorje Shugden statue.
I LOVE the photos!! And I LOVE the auspicious signs whenever Rinpoche is around.
Everything in KFR is becoming super exciting and interesting!!! And many more to come!
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such precious photos and explanations.
How fortunate are we to have such a special and beautiful protector in Wisdom Hall, KFR. And I keep thinking how it will be like when the ban is lifted, thousands will come and be connected to Dorje Shugden. I am especially looking forward to an oracle taking trance and blessing the many that will come. Really excited!!
The magnificent Dorje Shugden statue was made large not because His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche wanted to claim it being the largest in the world. It is the largest because the sponsors have great faith in Dorje Shugden and they have received tremendous benefits from His practices. It shows that Dorje Shugden bestows benefits to those who practice the Dharma by providing the necessities for their spiritual journey. Some people claim that Dorje Shugden is a demon or a spirit. But their claims are based on what the Dalai Lama said it to be. These people may have not studied or engaged in His practices but just think so. How can so many high lamas and so many greatly attained masters, past and present, including His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche (junior tutor to the 14th Dalai Lama) be wrong? How can His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche be wrong? If hypothetically speaking both these great masters were wrong, then can’t the Dalai Lama also be wrong? After all the Dalai Lama was the student to Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche for over forty years?
I think what is important for me is to learn, study and practice what my lama, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche gave me for He received teachings from His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche who was a heart disciple of His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the beautiful pictures of Dorje Shugden and his entourage sitting manificently in KFR. With the shining rainbow hovering over KFR, it is indeed an auspicious sign for KFR and all Kecharians. I hope more and more people will practice Dorje Shugden and gain benefits from this practice.
OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA
Regards
Leonard Ooi
It’s wonderful and so bless for any practitioners to be able to preserve and continue their lineage practice. Something that we keep and spread for the next generation to continue the great traditions where it has been helping many and more to be benefitted.
Indeed, Kechara Forest Retreat will be a learning institution and Wisdom Hall has a great lineage protector practice that able to show our lineage Gurus, the line up of full Dorje Shugden’s entourage, tradition thrones for the Lamas and oracle and the practices.
Thank you Rinpoche for your kindness to guide and conceptualise everything in KFR and what is become now is so much wonderful and i believe it’s more to come. I’ll stay on and continue with the future development and at the same time together with the team to maintain the place.
Thank you all for your incredible efforts in making the dharma grow and for providing aid to people via DS practice. I have to note he really must be the largest DS statue in the world because the tip of his hat is almost touching the ceiling. Thank you and congratulations. I appreciate the little snippets of information that Rinpoche gives on his own personal experience and history of association and friendship with this protector as normal folks like me have zero knowledge of him and his greatness. Anyway, everything in your kechara forest retreat looks very nice Rinpoche. Thank you as always.
Good evening Rinpoche,
Thank you very much for sharing these astonishingly beautiful pictures of Kechara Forest Retreat with us. I appreciate that you and others in Kechara have contributed a lot in order to build such a huge yet beautiful statue of the great Lord Dorje Shugden. I consider myself very lucky that you are there to guide us in our lives. Once again, thank you and I pray that you will live long so that you may continue teaching all of us in this life.
With folded hands, _/\_,
Calvin
Hi Calvin, U are welcome to have an audience with this Holy statue of Dorje Shugden in KFR. Contact KH front desk if u wish to visit KFR. and yes u are right, we are very lucky to have Tsem Rinpoche as our spiritual guide here in Malaysia. Rinpoche’s teachings are modern and apt and I’m sure u will find it beneficial. Keep up your practice and hope it brings you love and peace.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing out the nice video and beautiful pictures of Kechara Forest Retreat, especially the Wisdom Hall with the largest Dorje Shugden in the world and His full entourage. All the descriptions about Dorje Shugden, 8 Guiding Monks, 9 Mothers and 10 Youthful & Wrathful Assistants with close up pictures have made me to feel more connected to our World Peace Protector Dorje Shugden and His entourage. We are blessed to have Rinpoche to guide us and teach us with many wisdom, prayers and rituals in order for us to walk the path towards achieving attainments and Buddhahood. May all who have listened or seen Dorje Shugden will immediately gain the faith from Dorje Shugden to start with His practice and receive many benefits and blessings from Dorje Shugden.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these beautiful picture, is indeed very bless to look at all these picture. May the DS teaching will continue to benefits more people.
Dear Rinpoche,
The pictures are really well taken.
Everything in Phase 1 of KFR is so painstakingly done up by Rinpoche and devoted students to make what KFR looks like what it is today.
The double rainbow is beautiful too, truly an amazing and auspicious omen after deciding to publish the pictures of Dorje Shugden statue to public. And it crosses over the whole KFR wonderfully.
The statues in Wisdom Hall are so majestic.
Thank you for sharing the pictures, Rinpoche.
Kechara Forest Retreat is the brainchild of our Founder HE Tsem Rinpoche. It is amazingly beautiful, both the buildings and the holy images. Such a beautiful biggest image of Dorje Shugden.
The beauty of Wisdom Hall as the chapel for Dorje Shugden is enhanced by all the intricate details and knowledge put into every part of the whole. For this we the students thank our Root Guru, Tsem Rinpoche for His kindness and absolute knowledge to have conceived this Holy Place.
All the teachings of Dorje Shugden and His lineage are also preserved on this blog. We are so fortunate, a physical perfect chapel and perfect cyber temple for our Protector, Dorje Shugden. Again for this heritage, we thank our Guru, HE Tsem Rinpoche.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the wonderful news and pictures about Dorje Shugden and KFR with us. I am very proud that the Buddhism organisation that i learn dharma in, has the largest Dorje Shugden statue in the world. I feel grateful that it is with us and i feel blessed every time i am around it. It truly is an amazing looking statue. I also the entourage statues are also very attractive and they look very well built.
I would like to use this oppurtunity to reflect back onto the progress of KFR. KFR started small, just a few tents. And now it has become so huge and it is attracting more people to the dharma. I just wanted to point this out so that everyone can see the hard work and effort that people have out into KFR to make KFR what it is today. We must never forget that.
Thank You Rinpoche for sharing these beautiful and blessed photo of KFR and also the largest Dorje Shugden in the world. The Dorje Shugden statue is mind blowing and stunningly beautiful. I really love this version of Dorje Shugden alot.
Thank you all the sponsors and also the dedicated team who works hard for the manifestation of KFR. we are so fortunate to be able to do meditation and learn Dorje Shugden Puja at KFR and being in the presence of World Peace Protector is such a blessings.
Sincerely,
Frederick Law
Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing of such an memorable event in Kechara history. We felt blessed, even with a glimpse of the photo of The Majestic statue of The great Protector Dorje Shugden with his entourage at The Wisdom Hall.
The Kechara Team did a great job in setting up the altar of Dorje Shugden with such detail at Kechara Forest Retreat.
Could not wait to be give a chance to personally view the holy altar of Dorje Shugden at KFR.
We must thank dear Rinpoche for giving us a chance to be acquainted with the practice of Dorje Shugden and the knowledge of his holy lineage and benefits for such practice…..
Wow. This is the first time I see in such details of Dorje Shugden’s entire entourage. Beautiful. KFR have come a long way. It has blossomed. Thank you Guru Rinpoche.
Dear Rinpoche,
It is difficult to describe the journey of building KFR from the time all was nothing but greens and 2 small cabins. One can truly see the progression from experiencing the entire process with their own eyes. There were much sweat and aching bones as it was no easy feat. The second phase would be tougher with fundraising and full time commitment. Seeing this beautiful complete pictures of phase 1 gives a sense of accomplishment and aspirations to move on to the next level. May DS bring the much needed resources through the positive energies of students and friends. _/\_
Download: Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors :
The most definitive and complete document on VAJRADHARA DORJE SHUGDEN, his nature, function and history, written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s root Guru, Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang :
http://www.dorjeshugden.com/articles/musicdelighting.pdf
Dear Rinpoche,
Thank you for the pictures. The rainbow is a good omen and a sign of good things to come. May Dharma grow and may Lama Tsongkhapa’s tradition spread to benefit many sentient beings. I rejoice for Rinpoche and all who have contributed to the building of Kechara Forest Retreat.
Tq Rinpoche ‘ s sharing . This is really amazing moment for all Kecharians and I felt so fortunate such huge Lord Dorje Shugden in KFR . It was so near to us ,I felt very blessed to see the pictures . Tq Rinpoche to let us enjoy the blessing .
Dear Rinpoche,
sponsors & team,
Thank you all for making these possible for the future generations to come, to seek a beautiful sanctuary to learn the precious dharma & to lay sight on the precious holy statues of Buddhas.
Thank you for sharing this lovely article Rinpoche.
Very blessed to be a Dorje Shugden practitioner.
May the doctrine of Lama Tsongkhapa & practice of Dorje Shugden blaze forever.
With Love & Folded Hands _/\_
Stunning stunning stunning. All of the buddhas (statues and Rinpoche) look handsome, regal and majestic. I love it. The Dorje Shudgen statue behind Buddha Shakyamuni is beautifully done along with paying homage to the lineage lamas of Dorje Shugden lineage. Its so nice. It only goes to reflect the devotion and respect Rinpoche pays to his gurus and buddhas. Also KFR structures looks beautiful and the pictures came out beautifully with the rainbow.
May I also take this opportunity to congratulate all the people who made this a possibility. From Rinpoche to the builders, it surely didn’t come out well without great effort and compassion. Everything is modern and chic and tastefully done. Thank you Rinpoche as always.
Rinpoche, you are nice to the whole world. You are the first person i am aware of who is exceptional. You are too nice to everyone. You deserve all the glory and happiness in the world and beyond. How lucky this world is.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the great news and the inspiring pictures. The Dorje Shugden statue is stunning. All this can become real is because of Rinpoche blessing and thank you to all the sponsors. Without Rinpoche blessing, we will have no chance to have a beautiful KFR and get to know the great Dharma Protector – Dorje Shugden.
I’m feel inspire and excited once I first saw these pictures in the morning. I am very fortunate to meet Rinpoche this life time to have opportunity to learn Dharma from a pure lineage. I hope there are more and more people will be benefit from the enlightened World Peace Protector Dorje Shugden which will bring peace and harmony to everyone.
With folded hands,
Phoebe Yong _/\_
It is fantastic !! It is impressive for its simplicity and space ! and I love Lama Gangchen’s image !!! with the black beard pained ! and a smile ! Well done ! and of course the majestic DS ! we are victorious Now and Forever !
Amazing!!!So beautiful!!! Thank you, Rinpoche,for sharing this rejoicing news and amazing photos with us.
Without the kindness and guidance of Rinpoche, we would not have received this holy practice that has helped and benefited many. Even looking at all these beautiful photos is indeed great blessings.
May Dorje Shugden brings great benefits and blessings to all to come as it did for me. Thank you once again, Rinpoche, for preserving the pure teachings of Lord Buddha to benefit all sentient beings. May Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden practice spread far and wide to the ten directions.
非常感谢仁诐切,我们觉得非常幸运及很幸福能够遇见您,慈悲的授予我们这个殊勝的护法法门。
种种吉祥的兆像象征了雄登护法将会这里广大的区域弘扬开來,也会利益无量无边的有情衆生。
弟子徐健成至心顶礼最敬爱的詹杜固仁波切。
That dorje shugden statue is huge!! I caught the youtube video 7 minutes after you posted it online accidentally . I am truly greatful that you are doing so good. Love the double rainbow. I saw one 6 months ago a mile from my house. I hope all your dreams come true rinpoche. I love watching your retreat grow and joy in your success.
Thanks Rinpoche for bringing all this precious to us and others.
The rainbow is just like a bubble covering the holy place.
With folded hands,
Lai
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these wonderful pictures/ video of Kechara Forest Retreat. Now it is going to be viral and i am sure many people will come over here to make offerings and prayers personally in this beautiful spiritual haven.
Thank you Rinpoche.
With folded hands,
Adrian Chow
Dear Rinpoche,
Again thank you so much for your unending kindness and this is really awesome. Thank you very much
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It is because of Rinpoche and all of the hardworking and selfless sponsors that we are blessed with the largest Dorje Shugden temple in the world. I hope more people will be introduced and get to benefit from Dorje Shugden’s powerful practice. And hopefully more people contribute to the building of phase 2 so that it takes shape sooner to benefit more people. This is a non commercial project of magnificent scale.
Thank you very much, Rinpoche and all the sponsors. Thank you so much.
Humbly and sincerely,
Stella
Dear Rinpoche,
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this amazing holy pictures of our Lord Dorje Shugden and bringing a pure lineage starting from Lord Buddha himself. We are so extremely fortunate and blessed to have met Rinpoche in this lifetime and our deepest gratitude to Rinpoche and all the great masters for preserving the pure teachings of Lord Buddha to benefit all sentient beings.
With folded hands,
Lilyn Tan
Awesome.The stupa is so ethereal-looking in the light. Everywhere, KFR lights up like a wonderland land. But the magical wonder and beauty of Kechara Forest Retreat culminates in the magnificent splendour of the tallest Dorje Shugden statue in the world, so resplendently rising from behind glorious Buddha Shakyamuni!I could feast my eyes and pay homage forever in all humility to this glorious spectacle!
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these amazing pictures.
May Tsongkhapa’ precious teachings and the practice of its Protector Shugden flourish in the ten directions.
感恩仁波切您
感恩在仁波切您的加持与教诲下,成就了如此庄严无比的多杰雄登佛像,多杰雄登是文殊菩萨的化身,能够帮助开启我们的智慧,帮助消除我们在修行佛法道路上的障碍,这意味着,伟大的多杰雄登护法将能够造福着无尽的有情众生
感恩仁波切您的教诲,让我们在谦卑中学习佛陀的教诲,也让我们明白在佛法中传承的重要,没有传承,等于佛法没有办法被完整的延续,没有上师,谁来教导我们佛陀的教诲与给予我们传承上的加持,等于在佛法的道路上将很难有所成就,佛法在透过正统的传承下,而被完整保存与延续,也因为尊贵的仁波切您无私的爱与付出,让身为弟子的我们,得到最纯真的佛法传承,也造下让佛陀的教法,与僧团能够被延续的善因
弟子合十
Jerry Sito
Thank you Rinpoche for the stunning pictures.
I am so touched to see that the largest Dorje Shugden statue is in Malaysia, Kechara Forest Retreat. I am so proud and happy that i am in Kechara Organisation, where i met my Guru, and have the opportunity to learn Dharma from a pure lineage.
How fortunate i am to be able to learn the Dorje Shugden puja from Kechara, and our Lineage is from Zong Rinpoche, Trijang Rinpoche and Pabongka Rinpoche.
I hope that the Dorje Shugden practice here will benefits many people in this region.
Thank you
tashi Delek I love your teaple
Everything is so beautiful. Thank you RInpoche for blessing us with the Dorje Shuden practice.
Dorje Shugen has benefited and will benefit many more people in the future as it did me. I’m truly awed by Rinpoches kindness and will strive to repay it by my humble dharma practice.
Just by looking at the beautiful and stunning photos is a blessing.
And the double rainbow is so amazing too.
Thank you Rinpoche and your fabulous team for the sharing.
Good morning Rinpoche _/\_ Thank you very much for the wonderful and beautiful pictures of Dorje Shugden and KFR. With this, I hope more and more people will practice Dorje Shugden and benefit from the practice.
With Love,
Vivian
Thank u Rinpoche for the wonderful pictures. The biggest Dorje Shuden Statue of the world really look very good. Finally… in Malaysia devotees can have a chance to see such magnificent statue of Dorje Shuden.
Those tt may not know… Rinpoche had placed alot of time and effort in the building and construction of phase 1. Telling the team how he want it to be and how it should be done to better benefit the people. What really impresses me is the fact that Rinpoche already have everything in mind how KFR should be like and always wanted us to do our best to get the place up.
Really glad tt i was given a chance to participate in the 1st phase of building. I cant wait to see what KFR have to offer when the 2nd phase is up. Cheers.
You are absolutely right Dato’ Colin. Every building in Kechara Forest Retreat is conceptualised by Rinpoche, from the purpose/usage to the most minute detail. Rinpoche has an eye for everything because he cares. Rinpoche personally stayed in the construction cabin during the earlier days when we did the clearing work before we could start building and endured the mosquitoes, flood, heat and the days when there was no electricity, etc etc. I remember one very hot afternoon when Rinpoche walked with Dato’ Wira Eric up the hill, Rinpoche fainted due to fatigue and the heat. Another time Rinpoche’s boots were stuck in the deep mud after a heavy downpour. Just like what Pastor Seng Piow wrote in the article High & Low https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/personal-attendant/high-low , Rinpoche is not only a high Lama who sits on the throne to teach, Rinpoche also teaches through his action and walks the talk.
谢谢仁波切的分享。我们太幸福了,谢谢赞助人让我们有了全世界最大的多杰雄登护法的法相。谢谢仁波切给了我们多杰雄登的法门。
谢谢仁波切给的一切。天空显现了彩虹,也像在谢谢仁波切对众生慈悲。
詹杜固仁波切,看到这一系列的照片,真的感觉到法喜充满,感恩!
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pictures. Really inspiring to see the rainbow shown in full colours and so clear. I tha k everyone involved in building Kechara Forest Retreat for their hardwork and the benefit of the world. Hope these pictures will help clarify doubts about Dorje Shugden practice and more and more people will practice. It is so wonderful to see these pictures. justin
The Dorje Shugden statue is stunning and the entourage statues are very well made. We are all so blessed to have them through the guidance of Rinpoche. Thank you for the wonderful article. I’m sure many people around the world will want to have audience with the protector in Kechara Forest Retreat.
With folded hands,
JP
Dear Rinpoche
Thank you for the exciting news and wonderful pictures of our Lord Dorje Shugden in Kechara Forest Retreat.
Rinpoche’s vision to share this practice has helped and blessed many people.
Girlie