The Life Path Number

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The Life Path Number is the single most important number in your Numerology chart. This number represents you at birth and the characteristics that you will carry with you throughout your life. It is a general guide to the opportunities and challenges you will have to face and overcome in order to evolve into the best possible version of yourself. By understanding your Life Path Number, you will be able to control your weaknesses and harness your strengths to assist you on your journey and live a fulfilling life.

 



Life Path 1: The Leader

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1 is the number of creation, the primal force from which all other numbers spring forth. Number 1s are often praised for their uniqueness, creativity and originality. A born leader, you crave respect and to stand out from the crowd, yet wish to be a part of the team. Once you have passed this learning curve and gained the ability to lead alongside rather than by dominating others, especially in situations where things are not going as planned, you will make one of the best leaders and managers in most environments.

The Number 1 is a fighter and rarely gives in to defeat. You are determined. No one can stop you once you are set on your goals. Under favorable and positive conditions, you are a gifted and innovative thinker who has the ability to solve everyday challenges using a practical approach.

You are someone who believes that the sky is the limit. You are always in the forefront. Using your creativity, you powerfully direct your thoughts to materializing your goals, allowing you to achieve your dreams with greater ease.

Although you have a creative mind, you are also practical and dislike wasting time on ideas that do not bring the desired results. You prefer to be in control rather than in a supportive role. Because your sense of fulfilment comes from work more than any other source, those who work for you are often pushed to their limits as you do not tolerate shortcomings in yourself or others. However, despite your harshness, you are often the first person others look to for leadership and guidance.

You have a strong sense of right and wrong. Courageous and unafraid of confrontation, you often find yourself standing up against injustice and involved in activism.

Due to your straightforward attitude, you see the world and the people around you for what they truly are. You are fun to be with and you have a great capacity for humor even if you’re the butt of the joke. During times of trouble, you often emerge as a brave protector, caring and providing for those you care about. This makes you one of the best friends to have in both good and bad times.

 

Central Focus

You must learn the benefits of independence and work through your self-confidence and identity issues. You have to depend less on others and stand on your own two feet. You should develop more tact and master your explosive aggression by being harmonious with those around you.

Achieving these will help you to become a better leader or initiator. When people gain confidence in your capabilities and talents, there will be plenty of opportunities.

 

Negative Expression

As you struggle to gain independence, it may feel as though you are at everyone’s beck and call. While you are a giving person, dissatisfaction may grow beneath your generosity although it may be well hidden.

You may be concerned with your own needs to the exclusion of all else. You must understand the difference between self-centeredness and independence.

You may be dominating and egoistical to the point of being your own enemy. Sometimes you may be overconfident and impatient with the advice of others. Because of that, you are not able to listen and benefit from different views.

 

Advice

In order to reap the benefits of being independent, you must learn to rely less on others although there are plenty of opportunities to do so. This may cause you to feel a little alienated but continue to develop the strength and courage to trust in your qualities.

There is much potential for accomplishment and creativity, so don’t let your competitive nature get ahead of you. You will enjoy long term satisfaction, financial compensation, a position of high status and praise for your achievements.

 

Famous Number 1s

  • Brad Yates
  • Bruce Springsteen
  • Dan Fogelberg
  • Dana Reeve
  • David Crosby
  • Dick Cheney
  • George Lucas
  • Hugh Jackman
  • Jack Nicholson
  • Jacques Cousteau
  • James Ray
  • James Redfield
  • Jim Morrison
  • Lady Gaga
  • Larry King
  • Marci Shimoff
  • Maria Shriver
  • Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Nancy Reagan
  • Sally Field
  • Sally Ride
  • Sammy Davis, Jr.
  • Sean Connery
  • Steve Jobs
  • Sting
  • Tiger Woods
  • Tom Cruise
  • Tom Hanks
  • Walt Disney

 



Life Path 2: The Peacemaker

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Number 2s are gentle, patient and kind. Diplomatic and peace-loving, you avoid confrontation at all costs to maintain the peace and harmony. Due to your overwhelming desire to please and inability to say ‘No’, others often take you for granted. You also have the tendency to hide your unhappiness and resentment to avoid upsetting others.

While you are often perceived as weak, your power and strength are underestimated and it is your choice to take the path of humility and servitude. In truth, your resilience, tact and intelligence make you the main influencer behind any person of power.

You are sensitive to negative energies and need a healthy environment consistently. A balanced lifestyle of work as well as family and personal development is crucial for your well-being. You are also the most intuitive of all the single-digit numbers. This sensitivity makes you a natural psychologist, enabling you to easily understand people and influence the outcome of most scenarios without others realizing the role you played. You are greatly valued for your ability to interact with others.

You prefer to work behind the scenes and although you are rarely in the limelight, people are impressed by your personality and achievements. You shine in the arts and are a witty conversationalist, making you wonderful company in social gatherings. You are sophisticated and have a taste for the finer things in life. Many 2s are also musically talented or have great passion for music.

Although gentle and loving, when mistreated, your anger is unmatched. Your adversaries will soon learn of your vengeful methods which you carry out without any remorse or regret.

Despite your shortcomings, hypersensitivity and insecurities, you make a great partner and are well worth the trouble. You are loyal and protective but emotionally demanding. You are a great listener and would do anything for the people you love. As the peacemaker, you are often the first to initiate conciliatory efforts in times of conflict.

You have a natural clarity of mind and along with your strong observation skills, you are able to guide and help others. However, you have a bad temper and can be unreasonable at times over trivial matters. As you are non-confrontational, your emotional outbursts are quiet but daunting as you give others the cold shoulder for long periods of time.

 

Central Focus

You must learn the satisfaction of contributing your talents as an organiser and facilitator in groups. You must use your skills of persuasion to accomplish what others do through force. You must accept that your ideas can be better spread by those with more dynamism. Being comfortable with others taking the credit for your ideas is also another life lesson for you.

You should develop your sensitivities and skills at working with others to a high level. You will find great satisfaction when promoting harmony. Giving love, care, support and healing to those around you will give you a greater sense of purpose. By fulfilling your life goals, the world will be a better place because of your presence.

 

Negative Expression

At times, you refuse to accept the role you are assigned. You feel that it’s better to be a leader than part of the group. You may sometimes cause more confusion than harmony. You are likely to blame others and not yourself when that happens. You may become shy, uncertain and contribute very little as a member of the group due to your sensitive nature. You may also appear apathetic or indifferent to protect yourself.

 

Advice

Your growth and development involves controlling and balancing your sensitive nature. You must find a path where you can love and believe in yourself to avoid feeling hurt constantly. Your sensitivities must be finely attuned in order for you to be a good friend, lover or diplomat in the highest sense. You must learn how to deal with others’ insensitivity without being overwhelmed.

You should define your limits, boundaries and develop the strength to say ‘No’. To be honest about your feelings is also a personal goal for a Number 2, so that you are not taken for granted.

 

Famous Number 2s

  • Amelia Earhart
  • Madonna
  • Jennifer Aniston
  • Sarah Brightman
  • Tony Blaire
  • Barrack Obama
  • Adam Baldwin
  • Kim Basinger
  • Kirk Douglas
  • Mark Wahlberg
  • Tim Burton
  • Meg Ryan
  • Wesley Snipes
  • Diana Ross
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Kanye West
  • Michelle Pfeiffer

 



Life Path 3: The Communicator

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Young at heart, you are loving, witty and fun to be around. You have a strong need to express your feelings, ideas and thoughts, making you part of the group of artists and creators in the world. Your greatest gift is your natural talent as an entertainer, and your magnetic charisma gives you the ability to uplift and inspire all those around you. To maintain your well-being and happiness, you need to be able to express your creativity through an outlet, be it words, art or even concepts and ideas.

Despite your talents, your lack of discipline often causes you to be a non-achiever, as you procrastinate, abandon projects and dodge responsibilities. You are challenged when obstacles arise as they reveal your lack of inner strength. However, despite your shortcomings, your cheerful, extrovert personality and excellent social skills draw many people to you and they are usually willing to overlook your negative traits.

Without the support of family and friends, your lack of moral strength and spiritual depth can make you a victim of circumstance. A lack of self-discipline will usually result in a disorganized and chaotic life for a Number 3.

You have deep-seated insecurities and often find commitment and loyalty a challenge, which dooms many of your relationships. As a result, when faced with difficult situations, it is not unusual to see cheerful number 3s transform into vulnerable, self-pitying individuals. However, if you address your weaknesses, you will begin to exude a serene sense of wisdom.

You relate happiness with material possessions and short-lived experiences that give you a ‘high’, such as a new car or a new relationship. It is difficult for you to think about achieving higher happiness due to the distractions of your everyday enjoyments. However, if you are able to overcome the illusion of samsara’s short-lived happiness, you will be a qualified guide to assist others to attain the same wisdom.

 

Central Focus

The experience of pure joy and sharing that with others is your life lesson. It is the first step for you to appreciate the beauty of the world. If you are more open and warm, others are likely to look up to you.

You are aware of your special talents. You have an active imagination and your artistic inclinations are waiting to be explored. You will excel in the arts, painting, sculpture and music as well as in writing and drama. Convey the beauty you experience through artistic expression.

 

Negative Expression

You may enjoy life too much to the extent of becoming frivolous and superficial, and you may have little sense of purpose. When facing difficulties in developing your talents, you may retreat into yourself. You may also feel uncomfortable in social situations and hide your feelings instead of expressing them. When you feel hurt, you become critical, moody and derogatory. You are also very undisciplined and possess low self-esteem which causes you to avoid responsibilities.

 

Advice

Your approach to life is positive and sunny. You are careful and deal with problems more easily than others, and are not resentful as long as you are able to express yourself. You remain warm and friendly despite life’s challenges.

You take time to mature. Your moodiness and frivolity may be difficult to control. Achieving emotional balance is crucial to overcoming your self-doubt and negative views. It is only through internal growth that you will be able to express yourself creatively.

 

Famous Number 3s

  • Alan Alda
  • Alec Baldwin
  • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Andrew Weil
  • Barbara Walters
  • Bill Cosby
  • Bob Vadas
  • Cameron Diaz
  • Celine Dion
  • Chris Rock
  • Christina Aguilera
  • David Bowie
  • Enya
  • Hillary Clinton
  • Jack Welch
  • Jackie Chan
  • Jimmy Buffett
  • Jodie Foster
  • John Travolta
  • Josh Groban
  • K.D. Lang
  • Linda McCartney
  • Mary J Blige
  • Melanie Griffith
  • Pierce Brosnan
  • Scott Baio
  • Shania Twain
  • Snoop Dogg
  • Sonny Barger
  • Rihanna
  • William Shatner

 



Life Path 4: The Guide

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You are a traditionalist and stick to your sense of morality, which sometimes makes you label things as either right or wrong, black or white. When convinced you’re ‘doing the right thing’, you hold on strongly to this belief which may cause you to be intolerant, especially in environments that you are unfamiliar with.

Number 4s are dedicated and take their responsibilities seriously. Your conscience pushes you to do the honorable thing. You are dependable, productive, punctual and obedient. Your grounded personality often makes you the pillar of support in most situations. Although you generally don’t do well in social gatherings, when disharmony arises, you are the one most likely to pull everyone together.

Integrity is important to you and you show it through your actions. Having stability emotionally, physically and financially is also important for your well-being. Due to these factors, you are disciplined and focus on your goals in a systematic manner, creating routines and trying to control your environment and those around you. This attitude results in your being perceived as boring, and you become frustrated when you are held back by your own and others’ limitations. Learning how to be more flexible and developing patience is important for your growth.

While you lack creativity and artistic talent, you make up for it with your work ethic. You find fulfilment in your accomplishments and are result-driven. Although you are not a visionary leader, you can be an excellent manager in business or government sectors. In order to reach the top, you must overcome your lack of social skills, intuition, and inability to relate to your co-workers.

You feel safe within the boundaries of established religious doctrine and it is possible for you to pursue a calling as a monk, priest or other religious figure. A career in the military is also possible, where your obedience and discipline are highly prized. You thrive in positions that involve administrative and organisational work.

As a partner, you are stable and a good provider. However, you can be controlling, intolerant, judgemental and emotionally withdrawn. Despite these shortcomings, you make up for it with your loyalty and devotion to family and friends, and your bravery in protecting and providing for their needs.

 

Central Focus

You must realise the benefits of order and systems in accomplishing your work. You must also learn the rewards of service. You will most likely be involved in hands-on work; work hard with patience and reliability once you are given a duty.

Most importantly, you must learn to be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances. Embrace change and don’t allow your rigidity to limit your personal growth. Once you learn this, you will move on in life with much ease.

Take the time to express your emotions; it will improve your relationships with others. Learn to let go and make time for recreational activities to relax and bond with those you hold dear.

 

Negative Expression

You are overwhelmed and frustrated by limitations. These limitations are usually caused by your stubborn and rigid approach, but you are blind to this. Your focus on the details to the exclusion of the bigger picture limits your potential. Your frustration will show itself through bossiness and dominance.

When dissatisfied, you may go in the opposite direction and end up disorganised and irresponsible, with little sense of time and no accountability in whatever you do. This self-created disaster will further upset you, but you will not have the clarity of mind to see yourself as the cause.

 

Advice

Most people are unwilling to learn to live with limitations. The normal response is to fight the restrictions instead of embracing them. It is only when you recognise the value of letting go of what cannot be changed rather than going against the natural flow that you will see your obstacles disintegrate, allowing you to move forward.

At times, it may feel as though life is going against you. Learn to be persistent and have a positive mindset. These two attitudes will lead you to success.

 

Famous Number 4s

  • Adam Sandler
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • Bernie “BJ” Dohrmann
  • Bill Gates
  • Billy Graham
  • Bono
  • Brad Pitt
  • Bryan Adams
  • Caroline Myss
  • Clint Eastwood
  • Dale Earnhardt
  • Dean Martin
  • Demi Moore
  • Elton John
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Gary Craig
  • Jennifer Garner
  • Jewel
  • John Assaraf
  • John Kerry
  • Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Marie Curie
  • Montel Williams
  • Nicole Kidman
  • Norm Shealy
  • Oprah Winfrey
  • Sarah Jessica Parker
  • Sir Paul McCartney
  • Sir Richard Branson
  • Susan Boyle

 



Life Path 5: The Adventurer

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Dynamic and energetic, you love a good adventure and risk-taking is not a foreign concept to you. You are always on the move and rarely grounded, moving from one new place to another and one new activity to the next, constantly in search of new experiences and mental stimuli.

It is very rare to see a young Number 5 settle into a career path happily. Anything that involves a set routine will quickly put you off. It is not unusual for you to go through many different jobs before you find your niche; then you will feel grounded and begin to climb the corporate ladder. You may be attracted to careers that require frequent travelling or that provide a regular change of environment, as a tour guide, salesperson and so forth.

You are multitalented and intelligent, which is one of the reasons why you bore easily and seek out new adventures. Although these attributes are a force to be reckoned with, due to your lack of discipline you often abandon things halfway, failing to develop them to your full potential and putting yourself at a disadvantage.

You are charming, versatile, adaptable, smart, progressive and tolerant. You are definitely a social creature, funny and very good at making others feel comfortable around you. You make friends easily and can relate to anyone at any level.

Although change is an absolute necessity for you, when it comes to relationships you are surprisingly loyal to the people you love. You are however a poor judge of character and may get involved with the wrong person. Once in a relationship, it is unlikely that you will cheat on your partner. However, that doesn’t mean you will not end the partnership if you feel that your freedom is restricted.

You have your own mind and you usually rebel against dogma and ideologies. You change your mind regularly but never without good reason. You cannot be controlled but you can be won over if the argument is solid and logical.

Due to your constant need for stimuli and your uncompromising demand for freedom, you can be selfish, thoughtless and irresponsible. You rarely consider the future beyond tomorrow or next week, and worrying is not in your nature. Living life for the moment, you tend to procrastinate and can be unreliable. These attributes also make you susceptible to alcohol, drugs and other vices, especially when you’re feeling negative. It is not unusual to see a Number 5 escape ‘real life’ and indulge in gambling and other obsessive behaviours.

 

Central Focus

Your life is full of wonderful opportunities but you must learn to enjoy freedom the right way. You will experience change, unusual events, unique people and unexpected adventures. You are capable of almost anything and talented in many ways.

There is a whole world of excitement waiting for you and you are spoilt for choice. However, you must only seek out experiences that will be of benefit and not waste time indulging in the physical delights of food, sex, alcohol and drugs. Developing an even temper, moderation and restraint will help you succeed in life and not fall victim to vice.

 

Negative Expression

You are flexible and can change direction at the drop of a hat, but you can also get lost in overindulgence with no sense of the consequences. Having too many opportunities may overwhelm you.

Your lack of discipline and focus often gets the better of you as you are usually short-sighted and hope for instant gratification. You can be erratic to the point that people are frustrated just trying to keep up. On rare occasions, you may retreat to a situation in which you feel secure, like a 9-to-5 job or a stable family unit.

 

Advice

You enjoy freedom with little understanding of its constructive use. Learn how to harness your freedom to your advantage, and at the same time benefit from what you enjoy doing. This is important for your success.

As you have great talent and versatility as well as many opportunities to choose from, it may be years before you realise how little you have accomplished. Have patience and tolerance in your engagements; rather than skimming the surface, it would be better for you to stick to your endeavours for a considerable period of time to achieve sufficient depth of experience.

You need to be more grounded, and at the same time not feel constrained. Applying moderation and discipline is crucial to ensure you stay on a positive path. Learn to plan and prioritise your engagements to overcome your tendencies of selfishness and unreliability.

 

Famous Number 5s

  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Bette Midler
  • Beyonce Knowles
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones
  • Charles Barkley
  • Clark Gable
  • Colin Farrell
  • Coretta Scott King
  • Dennis Quaid
  • Don Henley
  • Don Johnson
  • George Michael
  • Helen Keller
  • Jackson Browne
  • Joe Vitale
  • Jon Bon Jovi
  • Liv Tyler
  • Michael Losier
  • Mick Jagger
  • Nancy Laine
  • Ron Howard
  • Steven Spielberg
  • Tina Turner
  • Uma Thurman
  • Wayne Parker
  • Willie Nelson

 



Life Path 6: The Counsellor

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You are all about caring, healing, protecting and teaching others. You are the stabilising factor that maintains a tight-knit family or community. However, your caring nature may be overwhelming at times and becomes intrusive and meddling. Others may also take advantage of your sacrificing nature.

You have a strong motherly energy. You enjoy sharing your knowledge and gently guiding others. Nurturing comes naturally to you, especially towards those whom you perceive as being weaker such as the young, elderly and those who are less fortunate. You also have a strong sense of responsibility and are known to be someone whom others can rely and depend on. Although you can be demanding at times, you are mature enough to work for others without expectations.

Due to your kind nature and innocence, you can be too trusting, making you an easy target. However, it is also this very nature that makes you a great advisor and counsellor, and many will find comfort by confiding in you during times of need. As a Number 6, you may find yourself particularly suited for careers such as teaching, counselling, healing and even law enforcement.

You are an idealist and perfectionist. You expect high standards from yourself and others, and you often feel that whatever you do is never enough. This characteristic may lead you to feel disappointed at the imperfections of this world.

While you are self-sacrificing, you are also filled with jealousy and are short-sighted, focusing on the minor details instead of the bigger purpose, which can be very damaging. You are also a poor judge of character and your hard-headedness makes you turn a deaf ear towards others’ good advice. You should open your mind and allow those close to you to influence your thoughts.

While Number 6s are the most stable of the nine single digits, a negative 6 can be the polar opposite of its positive counterpart. If you fall victim to a negative state of mind, you can turn against those whom you care for and sometimes even hurt them, especially if you do not receive the attention you crave. It is important to keep your emotions and health in check, as an unbalanced 6 can be destructive, vengeful and dangerous.

 

Central Focus

You are born with an innate desire to help, support and comfort others. Others will perceive this in you and will approach you for assistance. As a result, you will meet many people and some will take advantage of your kindness. Therefore it is important for you to learn how to give and take, and especially how to say ‘No’ when necessary.

You will feel responsible for both others and yourself, and you must learn to respect others’ boundaries to avoid intruding too much into their lives. Develop the skills to guide and assist those around you and empower them without over-interfering. This will be one of your biggest challenges.

It is also important for you to accept that there is no such thing as a perfect world. Learn how to let go and move on so as not to be bogged down by life’s misfortunes, whether they occur in your family, relationships or elsewhere.

 

Negative Expression

You will initially feel unhappy with your overwhelming sense of responsibility, but you will come to accept it as your life’s role. Taking responsibility does not mean that you should dominate a situation. Be careful to not become overcritical and don’t project your expectations when dealing with others.

 

Advice

In taking responsibility, you must be careful to not be taken advantage of. Many will come to you because they are unable to take care of themselves. With experience, you will come to realise that some are genuinely weak while others are reliant out of habit but are actually capable of caring for themselves. You will have to weed out these people.

You have very high expectations of yourself and you are willing to sacrifice your needs for the welfare of others. You must learn to express your individuality despite the heavy burden of responsibility you carry. In time, you will find a balance between your responsibilities and your home life and career. As a whole, you will find great satisfaction when you give unconditional love to others without neglecting yourself.

 

Famous Number 6s

  • Albert Einstein
  • Buckminster Fuller
  • Britney Spears
  • Bruce Willis
  • Christopher Reeve
  • Eddie Murphy
  • Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Elizabeth Browning
  • Galileo Galilei
  • George Steinbrenner
  • George W. Bush
  • Goldie Hawn
  • Howard Hughes
  • James Dean
  • Joanne Woodward
  • John Denver
  • Justin Timberlake
  • Michael Jackson
  • Richard Nixon
  • Robert Browning
  • Robert DeNiro
  • Rosie O’Donnell
  • Stephen King
  • Steve Irwin
  • Steven Tyler
  • Victoria Beckham

 



Life Path 7: The Philosopher

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No other single digit life path number thinks about the meaning of life quite as deeply as a Number 7. You are a seeker of knowledge and wisdom, and you enjoy alone time to think, analyse, study and read. Perhaps it is your constant pondering that makes you somewhat of an introvert and stranger in social gatherings.

Due to your interest in the truths of life and existence, you often give off a spiritual energy, though not always in relation to religious practice. You will find yourself dwelling on various philosophies and due to your skeptical nature, you form your beliefs only from personal experience. Thus, you spend much of your time debunking the mysteries of the universe to find your own spiritual truth.

While the mind is your biggest and greatest asset, the satisfaction you derive from these episodes of mental exploration can also be one of your biggest limitations. Intellectual understanding alone is no match for real life experiences. Finding a balance on both fronts will help you transverse greater heights.

Your intelligence and somewhat bizarre perspective of the world makes you a promising innovator. Many Number 7s are responsible for the ground-breaking technologies and scientific discoveries existent today. However, your intellectual brilliance is not always obvious from a young age and may only blossom when you’re older.

You are intuitive and a good judge of character, and easily pick out those with whom you do not wish to associate. Those wanting to form a social bond with you will find it quite challenging. You hate gossip and shallow people; neither beauty nor money earns your respect. Instead of hanging out with the bold and beautiful, you find yourself drawn to the eccentric and unpopular people as they pique your curiosity. You can be a trustworthy friend but your cynical nature makes it difficult for you to trust others, unless they have earned your confidence.

While you fare well as a loner, you also have the capability to work in a crowd. With your vast knowledge, you pull people into discussions and charm them with your wisdom. However, while a positive 7 can impress others, a negative 7 will be a torture as they can be verbally abusive, highly opinionated and a boorish know-it-all.

Money is not the main motivator in your life and you will rarely make decisions based on financial gain. Thus, you are most likely to pursue a career that you are passionate about. You are a good strategist and your excellent problem-solving skills propel you to contribute in the fields of science, psychology, education, philosophy and technology.

 

Central Focus

You have a sharp, intuitive mind; utilise it by studying, contemplating and learning for the greater good. Don’t allow the imperfections of the world to irk you. Have patience and tolerance; don’t be too quick to judge others and cultivate the peace of mind that comes from accepting yourself for who you are.

As a Number 7, sometimes you may feel different and withdraw from others as a result. However, learning to open up and trust can help you build the connections that you have always wanted. No amount of intellectual reasoning can replace actual life experiences. So, enjoy your alone time but also involve yourself with the others in your life.

 

Negative Expression

Your tactless and borderline abusive speech is off-putting even to those who adore you. Despite your intuition, your selfishness can cause you to be totally oblivious of the sufferings of others. Because of this, you may come across as cold-hearted and void of empathy.

At times, you may become a virtual recluse. As you dwell in your own world, you become disinterested in other people’s problems, yet you demand and expect others to empathise with your sufferings. Your lack of contact with the world will also make it difficult for you to develop and grow as a person.

When you find the path challenging, you tend to ignore your goals and continue on without looking for solutions within. Once you realise that you need to turn to your inner resources, your life will begin to have more meaning.

 

Advice

You thrive in jobs that call for intuition and mental and spiritual awareness without much material benefit, for example, as a teacher, counsellor or researcher. You will find great satisfaction through such careers.

You will struggle against the very experiences that will make your life work. When the people you associate with are unable to understand your need for personal space, you are likely to feel alone yet suffocated. Learning to balance the two will improve the quality of life for yourself as well as the people around you.

Once you are on track, your understanding and perceptions will provide deep satisfaction and pleasure. With that, you can progress towards ultimate wisdom and faith – the product of your growth and development.

 

Famous Number 7s

  • “Dr. Phil” McGraw
  • Antonio Banderas
  • Bruce Lee
  • Diana, Princess of Wales
  • Eric Clapton
  • George Bush, Sr.
  • Hans Decoz
  • Hugh Grant
  • James Cameron
  • Jerry Garcia
  • John G. Kennedy
  • Joe Cocker
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr.
  • Julia Roberts
  • Katherine Hepburn
  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Marcy from Maui
  • Marilyn Monroe
  • Mel Fisher
  • Mel Gibson
  • Melinda French Gates
  • Michael Douglas
  • Muhammad Ali
  • Natalie Portman
  • Naomi Watts
  • Pierre Curie
  • Queen Elizabeth
  • Stedman Graham
  • Stephen Hawking
  • Steven Halpern

 



Life Path 8: The Visionary

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You are a natural leader and you have the capacity to accumulate great wealth. Your talents lie in management in all areas of life, especially in business and financial matters. You are full of energy and focus strongly on what you wish to achieve. ‘Cannot’ is not part of your vocabulary and your self confidence helps you in your quest. Due to your problem-solving skills and your driven attitude for success, you are often able to attain the goals you have set for yourself.

You are associated with drive, ambition, authority, efficiency, organisation, management, discipline and control. The Number 8 is goal-oriented, focused, has good judgment, practical and a realist. You tend to do well in business and authoritative roles, such as in the military and law enforcement.

The Number 8 is also known as a karmic equaliser, thus it is important for you to find balance in both the material and spiritual worlds. Cultivating a positive attitude will invite abundance, while adopting a dishonest or manipulative attitude will cause your fortunes to be reversed. The Life Path of a Number 8 is a perfect example of the laws of Cause and Effect.

At your best, you can be extremely successful in business. You also have a large heart, often generous both emotionally and materially. However, when you fall into a negative state, you will find yourself struggling financially. It is not unusual to see a Number 8 hit rock bottom several times in their life. More importantly however, your tendency of not giving up or cowering in self pity will help you to rise quicker and more successful than before.

You seem to have an innate understanding of business. You instinctively know what makes an enterprise work and what doesn’t. While your greatest strength is your vision and long term ambition, you are also a good manager, leader and a great motivator for those in your field. Many will be inspired to follow you, but their inability to understand your vision fully will require your continued guidance and encouragement to keep their morale high.

Due to materialism, you can develop a tendency to define yourself and others through wealth, status and power. It is not uncommon to see Number 8s in this state, trying to intimidate and overpower others. However, you must realise that this power struggle will not serve you and in order to gain true success, you must rise above it.

 

Central Focus

You are concerned and involved with money, learning the power that comes with it as well. You desire material things, wishing to obtain the best and most comfortable for yourself. You are also concerned with status – your own status measured against others as you are very competitive. You will only be satisfied when you achieve the power and material wealth you desire.

Bear in mind that it is important to achieve worldly success, as well as inner growth and development. You may want to use your ambitions, managerial skills and efficient approach to carve a niche for yourself.

 

Negative Expression

You may become obsessed with your pursuit of money and status to the point that you find little pleasure in the journey, even when your goals have been achieved. You may misuse your power, become intolerant of others, and in return you may face much resentment and hostility.

Although you crave financial and material success, you may sometimes be afraid to take the necessary risks. You may also feel limited and dissatisfied at times. You must achieve a higher level of self-confidence before you can make your presence known and felt in any situation.

 

Advice

Achieving a material and spiritual balance is one of the most important factors for you. You must understand the dream-like nature of the material world and develop a higher purpose in life besides amassing material wealth.

As you immerse yourself in material pursuits, realise that these are not ends in themselves and are merely means to an end. Failing to do so may cause you to lose your way and miss out on the true meaning of life.

Learning to live positively by developing an attitude of abundance and living a life filled with honesty and integrity will give you much purpose and satisfaction. Focus on your goals rather than your fears, and you will have the capacity to invite abundance.

You must also understand that your position of power does not give you the right to loom over others. Learning to lead alongside your colleagues will benefit you as much as it benefits the people around you.

You must learn to not only achieve your goals, but to maintain a sense of proportion of their importance. Living a life filled with generosity and keeping a healthy relationship with money is the key to your success. Only when you are able to do this will you be in a position to grow.

 

Famous Number 8s

  • Anne Morrow Lindbergh
  • Barbra Streisand
  • Edgar Cayce
  • Elizabeth Taylor
  • Enrique Iglesias
  • Faith Hill
  • Frank Abagnale
  • Jason Mraz
  • Joni Mitchell
  • Lauryn Hill
  • Lucille Ball
  • Matt Damon
  • Nelson Mandela
  • Pablo Picasso
  • Paul Newman
  • Richard Gere
  • Stevie Nicks
  • Viktor Frankl
  • Whoopi Goldberg

 



Life Path 9: The Philanthropist

LP-9

You are the humanitarian with a high social consciousness which makes you deeply concerned about the state of the world. If the Number 6 is known as the motherly figure, the Number 9 has a greater capacity to give love and care to a much larger group of individuals. You are an idealistic person and a symbol of compassion; this shows in many of your works and actions. As such, you are a source of great inspiration to others.

You are a utopian and will spend your life trying to realise some aspects of your utopian dream, sacrificing money, time and energy for a better world. It is in giving that you find much satisfaction.

You have a broad outlook on life. You tend to see the big picture rather than the minute details. You naturally attract people from all walks of life who can fit into your larger plans and take over the areas which you find uninteresting.

Number 9s are known for their creativity, which develops over time. Skills that are highly associated with Number 9s are writing, acting, dancing, painting, designing, public speaking and music. Due to your innate compassion, you may feel drawn to a life of service and choose a career that serves the public such as medicine, health care, education, military, philanthropy and also art.

A person with Life Path 9 is rarely prejudiced and does not accept social bias. Instead, you evaluate people on the basis of what they can do for the larger cause. You rarely crave the credit nor do you force yourself on others. However, when circumstances require you to stand up and take charge as a leader, you are able to take complete control. Instead of leading by inspiration, your leadership qualities arise from your ability to influence others to change their minds. Material wealth does not influence you strongly, yet you have the capacity to attract abundance when you least expect it, especially when you ignore the monetary potential.

As a partner, you are difficult to please not only because you are demanding, but because you hide your inner thoughts, making it almost impossible for your partner to completely understand you. Despite spending many years together, your partner may never know the depths of your feelings and may feel the distance when it comes to matters of the heart.

You are a loyal friend but will not allow yourself to become vulnerable. The most telling attribute of the Number 9 is the subtle sense that there is more to you than meets the eye. You have depth and intuition, and are at all times aware of your surroundings, like a person with over-developed peripheral vision.

You are most happy when you live in accordance to your high ideals. When you feel hurt or victimised, you can be condescending, arrogant, cold and apathetic towards the sufferings of others. Unfortunately, being incredibly sensitive, it is easy for a Number 9 to fall into the dark side and when that happens, you can be egoistic, cruel, immoral and malicious.

 

Central Focus

Your innate love for fellow man must be expressed through purity and humanitarian interests. You must give care, assistance and understanding when necessary, without thinking about the returns or rewards. Learn to practice selflessness, giving up ambitions and material possessions for the common good.

You will be a great partner, lover, friend, teacher or helper.

 

Negative Expression

You can be temperamental, moody and defensive when things do not go as envisioned. You need to learn how to control these negative emotions or they will be your downfall.

At times, you have difficulty believing that selflessness can be rewarding. You have to be aware of the satisfaction of the humanitarian impulse, but do not spend your time only in dreaming and planning, or going off in all directions.

 

Advice

You are set up to achieve as much status, recognition, love and friendship as anyone else. However, only those who take these rewards with selflessness and awareness of others will be truly satisfied. This may be a difficult lesson for you.

Learning to be compassionate and tolerant is important for your growth, as many Number 9s feel enriched by living a life in service of others. You should also give your creative side a chance to manifest and spend some time developing this. Be it art, music, drama or otherwise, any method through which you can express your creativity will help you align yourself with your life’s purpose.

Due to your potentiality to be negative, you must be more broadminded and learn how to forgive others. Accepting that everyone is as imperfect as you are will help you keep your prejudice and judgmental nature in check. Learn to accept, let go and move on. This will prevent you from taking a negative tail spin and becoming a person filled with anger.

 

Famous Number 9s

  • Adele
  • Alan Greenspan
  • Andrea Bocelli
  • Bob Marley
  • Camilla Parker Bowles
  • Charles Lindbergh
  • Chuck Norris
  • Elvis Presley
  • Frank Lloyd Wright
  • George Burns
  • Harrison Ford
  • Jack Canfield
  • Jim Carrey
  • Jimi Hendrix
  • Kurt Russell
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Michael Beckwith
  • Ray Kroc
  • Ricky Martin
  • Ricky Nelson
  • Robin Williams
  • Sharon Stone
  • Whitney Houston
  • Yoko Ono

 



Life Path 11: The Master Healer

LP-11

As the first of the master numbers, Number 11s have the potential to uplift and inspire others. You have a deep need to embark on quests to attain higher levels of consciousness and have an instinctive understanding of matters of a metaphysical nature. You feel an innate duty to pass on what you have learnt, making you an excellent teacher as your students can reach their full potential through your experience.

Being a Number 11, you have twice the creativity and leadership of a Number 1, and the augmented intuition and compassion of a Number 2. As numbers 1 and 2 are polar opposites, you may feel conflicted some of the time.

You feel the need to promote peace, healing and spiritual awareness, and with sufficient effort and a positive attitude, you are often successful in sharing your message, making you an effective spiritual messenger. Due to these combined characteristics, many influential religious leaders, inventors, prophets and leading historical figures are Number 11s.

You galvanise every situation you enter. You inspire people without conscious effort. Energy seems to flow through you without you controlling it. This gives you both power and sometimes emotional turmoil.

You have unusual maturity for your age. You are often described as an “old soul” and you have a unique ability to calmly deal with complex situations due to your vast knowledge and wisdom. Your greatest asset is your capacity for understanding, empathy, adaptability, stability and your ability to see more than meets the eye.

Your sensitivity, highly charged intuition and maturity manifests as a double-edged sword. Due to these characteristics, there is always a lot going through your mind which can cause others to misunderstand you early in life. This may cause you to be shy and withdrawn. You also end up indulging in excessive self-reflection and self-criticism, becoming overwhelmed by your gifts which causes you to develop deep fears and phobias. Although there is much to celebrate for having the supercharged energy of a master number, unfortunately if not controlled sufficiently, the downsides of the Number 11 may overwhelm you. Negative Number 11s can be identified by their indecisive, impractical, nervous and moody behaviours.

Your desire to achieve something monumental is deep and for a good reason, as you feel the immense burden and potential of what your master number is capable of. Due to this, you often place high expectations on yourself and have huge dreams that may seem unattainable or unrealistic, which in the end prevents you from achieving anything tangible. Often, failure in your life is attributed to confusion and a lack of direction. This may cause you to lose confidence, followed by deep depression and frustration.

 

Central Focus

You must learn to balance the spiritual and material worlds. With this Master Number, you are gifted with a higher than average level of awareness and perception, as well as the capability to understand things at different levels.

These abilities take much effort to develop, but once developed, you are capable of far more than most. Focusing on inner development is important for you to achieve great things in the future. You may feel your progress is slow, but it is because you have more to learn than others.

You must learn to trust and develop your intuition. You will do well in psychic or occult studies. You must recognise that you are a channel for awareness, and inspire others with your purity.

With development and growth, you will become aware of this special knowledge that was given to you. It is important that you share this illumination with others.

 

Negative Expression

You may use your abilities for self-serving goals, and although you may achieve much success through this, you will have missed out on the most powerful lesson in life that you should have learned.

You will feel uneasy and dissatisfied if you use your skills and abilities for personal ambition and not the greater good. You will occasionally get lost in your dreams, not accomplishing much, and justifying your predicament to find satisfaction.

Your hypersensitivity may subject you to stress and depression especially if you live in an unbalanced environment for long periods of time. Finding a peaceful and harmonious environment is vital for your health and well being

 

Advice

You have great abilities, and the most precious of all is your ability to face adversity victoriously and harness your experiences and inner growth from such experiences to help others. It is not an easy path, but incredibly rewarding and gratifying, as your contribution cannot be measured materially.

You will see your special awareness as having huge potential, but you may find it difficult to focus your power to put it to good use. This will create frustration and tension. You must learn patience as your full potential does not blossom until later in life. It will take you a long time to get on the track and path you are supposed to be on. While you are trying to get on this path, you are a difficult person to deal with. You may suffer bouts of nerves or temper.

You must learn the joy of serving others, as you will not go anywhere near your full potential if you only focus on yourself. You may not be spiritual by nature, but your strong intuition and kind heart will have immeasurable effects on the lives of those you meet.

You are someone with the potential to give much to others. Focus on your growth and development so that you will grow into a beautiful person that benefits the world.

 

Famous Number 11s

  • Harry Houdini
  • Ronald Reagan
  • Hans Christian Anderson
  • Michael Jordan
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Orlando Bloom
  • Bill Clinton
  • Michelle Obama
  • Prince William
  • Lucy Liu
  • Robert Downey Jr
  • Annie Lennox
  • David Beckham
  • Edgar Allan Poe

 



Life Path 22: The Master Builder

LP-22

You were born under the most powerful and potentially the most successful of all Life Path numbers. A Master Number 22 is incredibly capable and when following the right path, they have the ability to turn big dreams and ideas into a reality.

You are honest, hardworking, and value freedom and independence. Communication is important to you. Just like the Master Number 11, you are sensitive and vulnerable to negative environments. However, if you succeed in strengthening your inner self and increasing your self esteem, you will be able to face the negative factors head on and not be affected by it.

You are highly sensitive and intuitive despite your controlled and grounded behaviour. Having this stability will aid you in serving the greater good.

 

Central Focus

Your lesson in life is tough. You must learn to combine the highest ideals with enormous power to achieve the largest of material goals.

You are gifted with the ability to attain anything and everything in the way of material pursuits. Although these powers are available to you, you must learn to focus your gifts into productive use.

You are capable of the largest of undertakings, combining commercial and perhaps political forces of a large magnitude. Your individual growth and development depends on your ability to come to grips with your power. You must work for the benefit of mankind to achieve ultimate growth and development.

 

Negative Expression

Master Number 22 is a strong number with strong characteristics, and if not developed properly, they can overwhelm you and cause a downturn. It will be wise to learn and apply patience and perseverance as materialising your dreams may not happen too soon.

It is not rare to see those who possess the master numbers to shy away from responsibilities or give themselves too much pressure, as they attempt to live up to the potential they were born with.

You are likely to keep within your comfort zones and refuse to expand your horizons. Developing yourself internally is important before you even think of materialising your dreams. If not well developed, your entire potential can go to waste.

 

Advice

It is difficult to handle powerful forces while trying to live with the tension that comes with these great powers. People will see the latent power of a Number 22, and wonder why he or she does not utilise the potent energies within.

It is important that you learn how to overcome fear of failure and adopt perseverance in your lifestyle in order to obtain good results. Mastering your hypersensitivity and insecurities is the key to achieving your full potential.

 

Famous Number 22s

  • Bryan Adams
  • Dale Earnhardt
  • Dean Martin
  • John Assaraf
  • John Kerry
  • Sir Paul McCartney
  • Sir Richard Branson
  • Sri Chimnoy
  • Tina Fey
  • Leslie Nielsen
  • H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama
  • Puff Daddy
  • Will Smith

 



Life Path 33: The Master Nurturer

LP-33

One of the rarest numbers, only a small percentage of people have a birthdate that reduces down to the Master Number 33. The 33 is the most influential of all numbers. With the combined capability of both Master Numbers 11 and 22, and the nurturing and responsible Number 6, you have the capability to dive into projects that are beyond practicality and yet emerge victorious. However, although the Number 33 has huge possibilities and abilities, it is also the most challenging life path that take many a lifetime to understand and use productively.

You often do not rely on intuition alone, and prefer to have a full understanding and have your facts right before preaching a certain idea or ideals. Besides intuition, you are also an incredibly creative person.

As a Number 33, you feel a great sense of responsibility to reach out to the world and focus on humanitarian issues. You will reach your full potential when these actions are done without any personal agenda.

A perfectionist and sensitive individual, you often feel the need for approval from others. You also feel that you never quite meet their (or your own) idealistic standards. If you do not learn to deal with this, you will find yourself overly judgemental and criticise everything about others and yourself; and this may throw you off course in your personal development.

You need a positive outlet to express yourself, such as picking up a hobby, literature or performing arts. If you fail to find a positive outlet, you may fall into negative forms of expression such as gossiping and complaining, which is not beneficial for you or others.

You have a natural concern for the planet and its inhabitants, and you may have a desire to use your life to raise the consciousness of as many people as possible and bring them to a more positive way of life. Once you have engaged in what you believe in, you are extremely devoted to it.

Although there are not many Number 33s who live up to the full potential of their Life Path number simply because it is a truly challenging path, you can still be a great healer and teacher as your life purpose is to improve through selfless service to others.

 

Central Focus

The main task or life lesson for a Number 33 is to learn how to focus on your emotions for spiritual purposes. The challenge is to understand that serving others and taking on more responsibilities are joyful, especially when done without agenda.

You need to learn composure, the expression of love and kindness and to be always ready to respond to the needs of others. Remembering the universal principle of “everything has a reason” will help you to avoid stress and acquire balance.

One of your lessons is also to learn self-management through service, and you should always strive to balance the emotional and spiritual.

 

Negative Expression

You are an extreme perfectionist to the point where it may drive you and others up the wall due to your judgement and criticism. You must learn to not interfere with others’ lives during your journey of healing those who cross paths with you.

You may be faced with confusion: you do not always understand immediately where your help is really needed. At times you are impressed by someone’s touching stories, but unable to separate fact from fiction. You must also accept the fact that you cannot help everyone.

You can be prone to impulsiveness, mood swings, hyperactivity, control dramas (e.g. trying to rescue people), and self-criticism.

 

Advice

You are often oversensitive and the feeling of insecurity can lead to many judgemental thoughts. You need to accept and understand your own (and others) imperfections, as well as the world’s.

Avoid negative forms of expression such as gossiping and criticism, as they are not beneficial. Instead, channel your need to express yourself in positive forms such as engaging in visual and performing arts which can help develop your innate creative talents.

As a Master Number, you need to learn patience and not expect your qualities to fully blossom until later in life.

Know that you do not always have to be in control of things for it to turn out well or perfect. This is crucial as you have a tendency to engage in addictive habits or narrow your world view to feel a sense of control.

Your life path may be hard but it is also precious. You have the chance to touch many hearts in one lifetime.

 

Famous Number 33s

  • Albert Einstein
  • Federico Fellini
  • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Heather Locklear
  • John Lennon
  • Thomas Edison
  • Stephen King
  • Salma Hayek
  • Meryl Streep
  • Sinead O’Connor

 

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  1. Ene collins on Feb 7, 2023 at 5:42 pm

    U guys are the best ever

  2. Oline on Oct 4, 2021 at 1:25 am

    Hello,
    First of all I would like to thank you for such a detail and benefit explanation about numerology. I’m considering to learn more about it; but in the middle of red all the information above I noticed 2 famous names have 2 life path numbers.
    It happen with Albert Einstein (LP #6 and LP #33); Bryan Adams (LP #4 and LP #22); is it possible for a person have 2 life path number?
    Thank you.

  3. Charlotte atkinson on Sep 27, 2020 at 11:05 pm

    I have noticed a number of the famous people come up in more than one life path, for example Albert Einstein, why is this?

  4. Ummamageswari on Jul 11, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    Thank you so much for this article. This article is mainly about the life path number which is related to our birth and the characteristics that we will carry with ourselves throughout our life where It is a general guide to the opportunities and challenges we will have to face and overcome in order to evolve into the best possible version of ourselves.

    By reading this article, i get to know that, a person who is having the life path number 1, is a fighter and rarely gives in to defeat. Although they have a creative mind, they are also practical and dislike wasting time on ideas that do not bring the desired results where they prefer to be in control rather than in a supportive role.

  5. anup kumar on May 26, 2019 at 11:30 pm

    respected rinpoche,i am writing from a remote place in india.my date of birth is 29.12.1968.i lost my father due to cancer in december 2018.i am suffering physically and mentally.can you donate me a amulet free of cost according to my birth date…i shall be ever gratefull.regards.

  6. chhavi on May 21, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    how Einstein present in no.6 and no.33? both place how one can acquired…it means these are meaningless.

    • Me on Feb 6, 2021 at 12:40 am

      3+3=6

      • DYAPA SAIBABA on Dec 17, 2021 at 8:09 pm

        Right now iam in big financial troubles
        What should I do. Please suggest me
        Thanku

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-power-of-giving-18-quotes-from-tsem-rinpoche.html
  • Aarati Bhatt
    Wednesday, Feb 28. 2024 12:47 AM
    I have tried mine and my friend’s horoscope and it results same in both of our case, and not just that I have tried this on various friends and this horoscope is showing same for maximum date of birth, I think this is a bug.

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According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn't this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden\'s blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
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108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
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Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat\'s doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
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One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
It\'s very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it\'s very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
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It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni
Sacred Vajra Yogini
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Sacred Vajra Yogini
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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
This is pretty amazing!

First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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  • March 28, 2024 05:40
    Jason asked: Continuing from the previous answer, how do we liberate ourselves from samsara if it’s impossible to not create further karma while existing in samsara? If we create karma just be existing, that means that we will keep reincarnating over and over again so it seems like we’re stuck in the cycle
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, You've asked a very interesting follow-up question. Generally speaking, yes if you are in samsara, then you are always creating more karma. That's why the goal of Buddhists is to be liberated from samsara. The Buddha and other enlightened beings achieved this and the practice of Dharma itself is geared towards achieving this. I'll try to explain it here, hopefully I can do so in such a short space. So, normally there is no way out of samsara, but when you practice the Dharma there is. Remember in my previous reply to you, I mentioned that there are differing levels of severity of karma? Some are heavier, some lighter, etc. When practising the Dharma, you reduce the amount of karma that you produce. When you have less effects of karma, due to less negative karma itself, you can focus more on the spiritual practices that lead to liberation. I'll take the examples of the Refuge vows. There are 10 of them, split into three categories related to the body, speech and mind. First is the body, which includes to abstain form killing, as killing creates negative karma. The in the speech section, it includes to abstain from lying. This is harder to do. What is easier - to abstain from killing another human being, or lying to another person. The easier one is not to kill. Hence, you train yourself in this manner, working from those actions that are easiest to avoid, working up to those that are harder. For example in the mind section, one of the vows is not to covet something that another person has. But this is harder to do than either not lying or not killing. In other words, in our spiritual practice, we reduce the karma that we create though the actions of our body, speech and mind. Since we have less karma, we suffer less. And then finally, we are get to really subtle levels of karma, which are like residue in our mindstreams. But it's still there. In order to get out of samsara, you need to realise what we call emptiness (which is way to complicated to talk about here). In other words, the very path of the Dharma is to reduce the karma we create, starting with the easiest and working up to the hardest, which is where it becomes the easiest to understand emptiness. This who journey is a process, that's why teachings such as the Lamrim are indesipensible as it shows us the actual way to practice. Normally, we are stuck in Samsara. But when we practice the Dharma and ultimately realise emptiness (there are many, many steps in between) we are able to get out of samsara completely. This may sound confusing, which is why in Buddhism study, understand and practice is very important. We have Dharma classes available, where you can learn and find out more: https://www.kechara.com/learn/dharma-classes/ I hope this helps.
  • March 27, 2024 06:10
    Jason asked: People-especially family put certain expectations on us and when we refuse, it causes them a lot of stress and anger and we make them suffer…. my family wants me to marry and have kids but I don’t want to be tied down to Samsara any further and just explaining that I want to shave my head drives my mom crazy and she starts speaking to me in a very loud and forceful manner saying that she doesn’t care what I have to say and that she knows better than me so she will do whatever it takes make me have a family even if she ends up becoming a villain in my eyes because it’s for my own good so that I won’t be alone and lonely when I’m old. When we say no to people, especially to people who care about us and want the best for us, do we accumulate negative karma from causing them emotional turmoil and pain
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. In essence, any action that causes another person harm or suffering whether physical or emotional generates negative karma. But karma is complicated and not as simple as we usually think about it. There are differences in level of severity of karma created, some can be very light and some can be heavy. These are due to the variables when creating karma, such as motivation, the actions, your feelings after it, etc. This can all be found in teachings that talk about karma, especially the Lamrim teachings. In Buddhism we teach that we need to avoid the creation of negative karma for sure. But simply by being stuck in samsara, there is actually no way out of creating karma. That is why Buddhists seek to be free from samsara altogether. Only when we are free from samsara, are we free from the creation of karma. In relation to your situation, if you are young and rely on your parents, for now you should try not to do things that are create division or disharmony within the family environment. That itself if the practice of the Dharma. Then later, when you are independent you can make more of an informed choice about what you want to do. Even in your current situation, you can practice the Dharma, it is not necessary to become a monk or nun to progress on your spiritual path. Dharma can be practiced in any environment, and actually practising towards our family is the best. When we transform our minds and our behvariours and they see just how beneficial this transformation is, this is the best way to show them that Dharma is good. This was a piece of advice that Tsem Rinpoche used to tell people in family situations all the time. I hope this helps you.
  • March 26, 2024 02:28
    Rojal Poudel asked: How can I meet my guru? Does one need a guru for initiation for tantra and other stuff on the path to enlightenment? Does one need a guru to attain enlightenment?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your question. In regards to meeting your guru, there are many different ways. These days you can meet your guru online as well. For example, many people did not meet Tsem Rinpoche personally, but they consider him to be there guru. You may find this article interesting: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-guru-protocol-a-guide-to-knowing-who-your-guru-is.html In regards to tantra, yes, one definitely needs a qualified guru to bestow initiation and teach us the path of practice once you have initiation. In regards to our tradition, it is also considered necessary to have a guru to attain full enlightenment. Hope this helps. The article lined above will definitely help to answer some of your questions on a deeper level. Thank you.
  • March 25, 2024 10:35
    Rojal Poudel asked: How can you deepen your spiritual progress while sleeping? I heard some people can go to pure lands and get teachings directly from Buddha’s, Bodhisattva’s, and Dharma Protecters. Are these possible from Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projection?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your questions. It's always nice to see you here wanting to learn more. Yes it is definitely possible to deepen your practice in your sleep. This is done during practice of Highest Yoga Tantra, after receiving initiation and progressed along generation stage practice. This would obviously include everything before receiving such iniation such as having a basis and grounding in the Three Principle Aspects of the Path and the Lamrim teachings. In this practice you are able to use sleep to engage in meditation. This would need you to be able to lucid dream before hand. The ability to lucid dream itself can be developed a number of ways, but the most common is single-pointed mediation concentration during waking life. This is also known as Shamatha meditation. But in this case, the object of your meditation should be a mental one, rather than a physical one. The best would be a visualisation of the Buddha. All of this is outlined in the Lamrim teachings in the section on developing concentration. In terms of Astral Travel, yes it is definitely possible, and again there are different methods to go about this. Again this should be done only after having received the appropriate intiations and teachings from your guru. However, there are quite a few dangers involved with this. As Tsem Rinpoche mentioned before, the two main ones is that your consciousness is not able to return to your body and two that a spirit can take possession of your body if your protection is not strong and you have not invoked a Dharma protector to help with protection aspects. Another thing about astral travel, is that even if learn how to do it, it is not necessary that you can actually visit pure lands or receive teachings, etc. This is because, to do this, would require a lot of merit. So there are many things and practices to develop merit before you should engage in it. Often times, people who claim that they have received teachings or visited purelands, actually haven't though they may think that they did. It could simply be a projection of one's mind and in some serious cases perhaps even due to spirits mascarading. If you would like to learn lucid dreaming, please look into the teachings of single-pointed concentration normally. The ability of lucid dreaming comes naturally for those who progress in their shamatha meditation. As for astral travel practices, I would advise not to engage in such practices unless you receive the appropriate initiations, teachings from and under the strict supervision of a qualified guru. Hope this helps.
  • March 24, 2024 01:17
    Dirji asked: How can I see my kaytsa
    pastor answered: Dear Dirji, We are sorry, but we do not understand your question. Perhaps because you asked using the english phoenetics of the word. If possible, please post again using either the English translation of the word or using the Tibetan script, so that we can help you properly. Thank you.
  • March 23, 2024 12:11
    Marc asked: What is the direct translation of Tsem Rinpoche’s name mantra? Thank you 🙏🏽
    pastor answered: Dear Marc, Thank you for your question. You can find a translation of the meaning of Tsem Rinpoche's name mantra on Kechara's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=683136630510067. Hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 22, 2024 20:27
    Rojal Poudel asked: I am about to leave everything behind. I am tired of this life where I do the same thing everyday. I see everything but dharma as an illusion. I want to attain some sort of realization so that I can benefit other sentient beings. I am very inspired by the story of Milarepa, who gave up everything to learn dharma. Even the Buddha gave up comfort and luxury in search for this supreme truth. I also want to follow the Please tell me what I should do.
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, We can understand that you feel this way, and seeing the illusion of life should definitely motivate us to want to achieve something more spiritual. In the past when people asked Tsem Rinpoche the same question, he used to tell people a couple of things: > The first is that there are two methods to deal with our spiritual path. The first is to physically renounce everything and go into the wilderness, like Buddha Shakyamuni and Milarepa did. To cut yourself from everyone and everything and meditate continuously for years until you achieve realisation. But this is very hard to do in our day and age. We still need to have contact with people, there are the necessities of life to think about. Rinpoche said we need to think about things from a practice angle also. It takes a very great level of practitioner with an immense store of merit to be able to do this successfully. > The second method is to keep living within our a community and use them as a support for the transformation of the mind and spiritual progress. For example, that it why we have monasteries and nunneries, or Dharma centres and organisations to help with spiritual practice. This method is more measured, but you can still gain the same results. This is the more practical method. Especially according to the Mahayana path of practice, Bodhisattvas need to practice certain qualities in our minds and we progress towards enlightenment. Such qualities include the Six Perfections, but if we are not around others, how do we practice them? In order to practice generosity, we need others to be generous towards. In order to practice patience, we need others to be patient towards. In order to practice morality and ethics, we need to be in situations to be able to practice our vows. Enlightened beings like Buddha and Milarepa were able to do all of this in their minds during meditation but as mentioned before they were already high level pracitioners with immense merit. For example, Buddha Shakyamuni had three countless aeons of consistent practice life time after life time until his achieved enlightenment. > Another thing that Rinpoche shared, that while understanding the drawbacks of life and the benefits of becoming enlightened, a lot of the time what happens these days is that it is mixed up with emotion due to the challenges of life. People are looking for an escape, but not an escape from samsara into enlightenment, but simple an escape from their current problems. The need for escape, known as renunciation in Buddhism, is not to simply escape samsara, but developed in a certain way through contemplation and meditation. When we have such feelings, we should analyse them to see if they are in accord with the teachings and the methods of developing true renunciation. Many people also have a unrealistic way of thinking about physical renunciation and the spiritual path in general. Most people think it is easy, but it is not, is difficult because we need to deal with our minds, our emotions, our traumas, etc, from countless lives. If we don't have a firm foundation in Dharma practice and transformation before we attempt something like Buddha Shakyamuni or Milarepa, we will give up after a while because we find it too hard. And perhaps give up spiritual practice because the path did not actually match our expectations. So the key is to be as realistic as possible about our spiritual path. So our advice, rather than give up everything, as you may have family or other responsibilities, is to use your current situation to transform your mind, to practice the teachings right now in life, so that you can start progressing along the spiritual life. The best way to do this is to practice the Lamrim teachings, which give you a firm roadmap of how and what to practice in a sequential manner. Giving up everything is not necessary to make real progress on the spiritual path, as outlined in the Lamrim, but sustained and consistent practice is the key. Then use the situations in your life to actualise that transformation. We hope this helps.
  • March 21, 2024 00:44
    Jason asked: I listened to Tsem Rinpoche’s dharma talk and was inspired to be patient and kind towards other. For a while I felt like my mind had transformed and I started being more proactive in helping others and making sure to complete my responsibilities as perfectly as I can to not burden others and taking the initiative to help people that I see are struggling with their work but recently I have been feeling like I’m actually harming others instead of helping them by being kind because I feel like I’m enabling their bad behavior and rude attitude, especially one person in particular that I have to work with. No matter how much I help and show kindness, they don’t seem to change…and now I feel like a pushover for smiling and helping them even though they don’t show any appreciation or respect for it and instead take advantage of me and push even more of their responsibilities on me. I’ve been having thoughts that my kindness and patience has just become a cover for fear of confrontation now. What should I do? I feel like I’m gonna lose control and lash out even though I try to focus my mind on how the people around me must be struggling
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. We are very happy to hear that Tsem Rinpoche's Dharma talks have inspired you, especially to practice patience and kindness towards others. Please do keep it up, the benefits of both qualities are immense and are central to spiritual transformation. We should always try our best to practice both patience and kindness, but sometimes practising it in the way we think may not be the best option. For example, in the case that you mentioned, it is not having the right effect on your own mind and also you are enabling your co-worker to exhibit negative behaviours as well. In this case, actually practising kindness would not be to become a pushover, taking more responsibilities, etc. This isn't beneficial for your or the co-worker. So here, practising kindness would actually be not to allow the person to do such things, but it should be practised with patience and not out of emotion. So you would do this in a very skilfful manner. The best would be to have a talk with your co-worker in a very calm manner and explain how you are feeling and how they are making you feel in the work environment, and try to sort out the situation before it progresses. Especially since you are having such thoughts of anger and the posibility of lashing out. Practicing kindness and patience is not at all become a push over or allowing others to skip out on their responsibilities, etc. We really hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 20, 2024 14:49
    Sok asked: Hello respected pastors. Is Kusha grass same as Durva grass? How to obtain kusha grass?
    pastor answered: Dear Sok, Kusha grass and Durva grass are two different types of grass, they are not the same. Kusha grass is also known as halfa grass, big cordgrass, or salt reed-grass. Its scientific name is Desmostachya Bipinnata. In shape, each blade of grass is long and straight. Durva grass is also known as bermuda grass. Its scientific name is Cynodon Dactylon. In shape, each blade looks segmented and has smaller leaves sprouting from it. You can google the scientific name to see the difference between the two. Generally, they can be bought at Indian religious stores if there are any nearby where you live. Alternatively, if you live in Asia, you can buy a traditional grass broom, which you can substitue for the Kusha grass. It is a close relative of Kusha grass and the lamas have said that it can be used as substitue if you cannot find the actual grass. I hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 19, 2024 20:56
    Bhavisha asked: How to know wheather specific LOCAL deity is enlighten or not?
    pastor answered: Dear Bhavisha, Local deities are not enlightened. They are sentient beings who look after or take care of a specific area. There are different names for these types of beings, such as local deities, Land God, Landowner deities, etc. They belong to the God Realm, but as other beings in the god realm, they are not enlightened. Hope this helps.
  • March 18, 2024 09:57
    Rojal Poudel asked: What comes after attaining samatha or calm abiding meditation?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Nice to see you back here! Shamatha is a tool, basically through this meditation you develop single pointed concentration. But after developing that, you use it to engage in Vipashyana meditation, otherwise known as Special Insight. Different traditions have different version of Special Insight. In our tradition, we use this type of meditation to analyse what we call "emptiness." The teachings on the emptiness are the actual teaching that leads to enlightenment. All other teachings or practices help to prepare your mind to be able to do this. Shamatha comes in, because the topic of emptiness is so deep, that we need single-pointed concentration to analyse it. If we don't have this type of concentration, we will not be able to understand emptiness. Hence, shamatha and vipashyana meditation are used in tandem to achieve enlightenment. This may seem a little abstract. The Lamrim teachings go into this in a lot of detail. They can be found in the chapters dealing with the Concentration and Wisdom as part of the Six Perfections in the Great Scope sections of the Lamrim. Hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 17, 2024 23:16
    Jonathan Tan asked: Hi Dear Pastor, I am curious if H.E 25th Tsem Rinpoche had any heart disciples (son/daughter) Is there a difference between heart and root disciples?
    pastor answered: Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your question. There is no one heart disciple of Tsem Rinpoche. This usually refers to specific person who carries on the teachings and practices of a particular teacher. Tsem Rinpoche wanted something different for Kechara, hence we carry on his teachings and practices as a group, rather than one specific person. Rinpoche trained his students, who are either Sangha, Pastors or senior students in various ways of continuing his teachings, especially through the work that they do. In this way, we continue Rinpoche's teachings as a group rather than any one heart disciple. Hope that this helps. Thank you.
  • March 16, 2024 01:18
    Sirius asked: Hi dear pastors, I'd like to get recomendations on how to improve my actual sadhana. My morning starts by taking refuge and making offerings to the three jewls, followed by Lama Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga. After this I usually study Lam Rim, and other Dharma Texts. During the afternoon I meditate for a about an hour or so, and somedays I do the Dorje Shugden sadhana given by Rinpoche. Finally at night I finish my day by doing Vajrasattva meditation and confession to the 35 Buddhas. What else can I do to improve my sadhana? What practices would you recomend me to do? Do you have recomendations on texts I could read? I would like to add that I live in Argentina, and I do not have any buddhist temple near sadly, so I cannot go there to practice, learm or collab. I would appreciate advice on this. Thank you in advance.
    pastor answered: Dear Sirius, Thank you for your question. In terms of practice, you are doing a lot. We are very happy to read that you are doing all these beneficial practices. They will be very beneficial for you. What you are doing is very good already, the only thing that I would say is to make the Dorje Shugden sadhana consistent as well as the others. If you are doing the short Diamond Path sadhana, it includes the Vajrasatta meditations, so you don't have to do it separately. We just have some points to help you improve your practice: > First is whenever you do any of the practices, is it vital to make sure you take refuge, generate bodhicitta and practice the four immeasurables before each session. And then at the end of the session, make sure to dedicate. This seals the merit generated from your practice. This is very important as if we don't have the correct motivation at the beginning and dedicate it at the end, since the merit is not sealed, the positive potential is destroyed when we have disturbing emotions, especially anger. > The second is to be consistent in your practices and do them daily. If you cannot be consistent with the practices you are doing at the moment, then reduce what you are doing to make it simple, for example just the Diamond Path (which includes Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga anyway). Then once you are consistent daily, later you can slow add in other practices and become consistent with them. > The third is to keep revising the teachings on these practices, understand the motivation, deepen your visualisations, etc. > In regards to your meditation, if you are doing breathing or concentration meditation, again, revise the teachings again and again to make your practice stronger and understand where you are on your meditational path. > You can also spend some time every day, maybe five or ten minutes contemplating the Lamrim teachings step by step. This itself is extremely transformational and will propel you along the spiritual path. In regards to what else to study or read, here is a very good article: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/books-that-are-a-must-read.html If you consider Tsem Rinpoche to be your spiritual teacher, there are thousands of hours of teachings on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoTg0Wc5q3Gnz8ej3ETCdMQ You can watch and re-watch them to deepen your understanding and practice. I hope all of this helps.
  • March 14, 2024 05:53
    Alby asked: Hi, I was just wondering if spirits or ghost can possess Buddha statues and haunt the owner of the statue? I heard that before inviting a statue of the Buddha into your house, it has to be blessed by monks first. Is this a necessary requirement?
    pastor answered: Dear Alby, The physical form representations of the Buddhas, including statues, are very special as each form of a Buddha represents not only the path to enlightenment, but the state of enlightenment itself. In fact, even just seeing a Buddha image plants imprints in our minds that will open when the conditions are right, to help us further along our spiritual path. So they are powerful and protective in and of themselves, as long as they have been created according to correct iconography. This last point is very important. That being said, images or statues are just pieces of metal or clay, etc. When statues are consecrated, they actually become the embodiement of the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha). That's why making offerings and doing any virtuous activity (even cleaning them) generates merit for your spiritual journey. As embodiments of the Three Jewels there is no way that they can be possessed by spirits that haunt the owner of the statue. Traditionally, statues are made to be hollow and then filled with certain mantras and holy items, then consecrated. Following the traditional method will be the most effective to bless your statue properly. If your statue is hollow, at Kechara we offer a service to fill your statue properly with the correct mantras, etc. The service is part of Kechara Saraswati Arts. You can find out more here: https://www.kechara.com/services/buddhist-art/ We also have DIY kits available if you cannot send your statue in and would like to do it yourself: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/mantra-rolls-complete [Please note these mantras are inserted into specific parts of the statue, you can contact Vajrasecrets through the website to get more information on how to fill the statue yourself] https://www.vajrasecrets.com/mantra-rolls-anywhere [These mantras can be inserted anywhere within the statue] If you cannot do any of these, then at the very least, you should insert something into the statue so that it is not completely hollow. This can be a piece of paper with the mantra OM AH HUM written on it (either Tibetan or English is fine). Then roll this up and place in the statue. Otherwise you can use a pearl or semi-precious stone, etc. While statues themselves have protective power, when they are left empty there is a certain type of spirit that come to reside inside a statue as it is completely hollow. It's a spirit that likes hollow places. However, this type of spirit is not usually malicious or harmful. But that is one of the reasons a statue is never left hollow. Once the filling is done, the traditional ceremonies of consecration known as Soongdrup Puja (to bless the insertion items) and the Rabney Puja (to fully consecrate the statues) are performed, which we also offer https://www.vajrasecrets.com/rabney-soongdrup-consecration-puja-fund For those who cannot have the pujas done for whatever reason, you can actually bless the statues yourself. A comprehensive guide and the prayers necessary for doing this are available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html Given all of this, yes there is a type of spirit that can inhabit statues, but only if they are completely empty and not consecrated (whether by a monk, lay practitioner, yourself, it doesn't matter). But this type of spirit cannot haunt the person, etc, in that sense. It simply resides in the statue. The reason why statues are blessed or consecrated is so that they embody the Three Jewels, they become immense objects of merit making and protection from spirits, negativity, etc. So, if you do have a statue or are thinking of an inviting a statue, the best would be to have it filled and consecrated properly. However, even if you cannot, you can do the blessing yourself. There is no need to worry about a statue being haunted if not consecrated by a monk before you invite it or bring home. In fact, if you have a personal practice, at the end of your practice you can dissolve your visualisation into the statue, to bless it. This actually makes your statue much more powerful than consecration alone. You basically bless your statue through your own daily practice. I hope this information helps. Thank you.
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
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Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
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Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
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Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
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Photo from Wan Wai Meng
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/\_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
3 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
3 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
4 months ago
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
6 months ago
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
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