Attitude When Receiving Offerings

By | Dec 8, 2016 | Views: 1,575

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai)

As Buddhists, we are taught that making offerings generates tremendous merits to be dedicated towards our spiritual progress. Not only are we encouraged to make offerings to the Three Jewels – the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha – but even more so, we are encouraged to make offerings to our gurus, considered the most precious of all because they connect us with the Three Jewels. Hence, our connection with our teachers ultimately provides us with the knowledge and blessings we need to liberate ourselves from samsara and lifetime after lifetime of suffering.

Rinpoche took a photo with some of the flowers offered, thanking everyone for their generosity.

Rinpoche took a photo with some of the flowers offered, thanking everyone for their generosity.

On 25 October 2014, Tsem Rinpoche gave us a teaching on the attitude one should have when receiving offerings. This teaching came the day after Rinpoche’s birthday, when Rinpoche received a lot of offerings from students and friends. They flooded the Ladrang, filling every available flat surface. Looking at the flowers and gifts everywhere, Rinpoche said he rejoiced in everyone’s generosity, not because he was the recipient but because it reflected on so many people’s progress in their practice of generosity. Rinpoche then set about giving us the teaching, saying that he had received it from His Eminence Denma Locho Rinpoche when Denma Locho Rinpoche was giving teachings in Drepung Monastery. Two years later on 29 May 2016, Rinpoche was kind enough to reiterate this teaching to many of us present, even giving us a visualisation we can engage in when receiving the offerings.

According to Denma Locho Rinpoche, when a devotee makes an offering, the recipient should rejoice in the person’s generosity. Making the offering took away from something else they could have spent their money or time on. Making the offering was therefore the giver’s practice of cutting their attachments to what they desire. With this in mind, it is the responsibility of the recipient to help the giver create as much merit as possible by offering it to the Three Jewels first.

Left to right: Kensur Jampa Yeshe Rinpoche, His Eminence Denma Locho Rinpoche and His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche on pilgrimage in Bodhgaya

Left to right: His Eminence Kensur Jampa Yeshe Rinpoche, His Eminence Denma Locho Rinpoche and His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche on pilgrimage in Bodhgaya

Denma Locho Rinpoche said that when we rejoice in the giver’s generosity, the recipient also reinforces their own spiritual practice because rejoicing is the direct antidote for jealousy. Getting into the habit of rejoicing for good things in general trains us to rejoice when good things happen to others, instead of to ourselves. This therefore attacks the self-cherishing mind that falsely leads us to believe we are someone worthy of making offerings to.

Hence, Denma Locho Rinpoche also had a word of caution for those who are in positions of spiritual authority and respect, who may become recipients of offerings. Denma Locho Rinpoche said that these individuals must take even greater care to avoid the ‘pitfalls’ of being in such a position. The pitfalls Denma Locho Rinpoche was referring to are opportunities to reinforce ego. Denma Locho Rinpoche stressed that when one rejoices in receiving offerings, it will help the recipient to cut their attachment to the item.

Some of the flower offerings Rinpoche received on his birthday. At the time, we were living in Los Angeles so many people in Malaysia made an effort to have these flowers delivered on time for Rinpoche's birthday. It was this effort that inspired Rinpoche to give the teachings.

Some of the flower offerings Rinpoche received on his birthday. At the time, we were living in Los Angeles so many people in Malaysia made an effort to have these flowers delivered on time for Rinpoche’s birthday. It was this effort that inspired Rinpoche to give the teachings.

This is important because if our attitude of receiving offerings is not correct, the offering can become a cause for us to generate more attachment and negative karma (instead of merit). Some people, for example, may be attached to the sight of beautiful flowers and feel proud when they receive such offerings, thinking, “Yes, I am worthy of these offerings.” Denma Locho Rinpoche questioned the wisdom of this. Cut flowers last for one or two days before they begin to rot. In those one or two short days, is it logical for us to allow the impermanent flowers to deepen our pride and self-cherishing mind, or will the flowers become a cause for us and the giver to generate merit?

With all this discussion about rejoicing, Tsem Rinpoche asked us if this means we should rejoice for bad things. In short, the answer is ‘no’ because when we rejoice in bad things, for example our rivals and competitors losing, we may be rid of them temporarily but the real consequences are more far-reaching. Although our physical competitor may be gone, we have just reinforced our real enemies – jealousy, anger and other afflictive emotions which are the true causes for our suffering.

According to Denma Locho Rinpoche therefore, when one’s duties are carried out properly and without ego, being in a position of spiritual authority can become a vehicle for benefiting others. When the position is abused however, it can be detrimental spiritually even for the teacher. So how does one rejoice when receiving offerings? What is the recommended procedure of receiving an offering to ensure the action becomes a merit-making act for both giver and receiver?

 

Visualisation

If you have not received initiation, you can generate Lama Tsongkhapa or your yidam (meditational deity) on the crown of your head. At this point, visualise the offerings being made to the deity on the crown of your head, and the merits generated being dedicated to the person who made the offering.

If you have received initiation, Denma Locho Rinpoche said one should self-generate as the yidam and make the offerings to yourself as the yidam, dedicating the merits thus collected back to the person who made the offering.

An alternative meditation is to visualise the energy of generosity being offered up to the Three Jewels. Alternatively, you may also visualise the offerings transforming into the Eight Auspicious Signs and those being offered up to the Three Jewels on behalf of the person who made the offerings to you.

The reason such a dedication is made, is for the giver to create a connection with Dharma and to meet with teachers in future lifetimes so that they may further their practice until Enlightenment. Only after this dedication is made should the offerings be enjoyed or used ‘properly’.

 

Conclusion

Since Tsem Rinpoche received this teaching from Denma Locho Rinpoche, Rinpoche has practised it whenever someone generously makes an offering. I have seen this take place countless times with my own eyes. Each time offerings are presented to Rinpoche, Rinpoche recites a short prayer for the person and has the offerings displayed on the altar for a period of time, for the giver to accumulate merit.

Tsem Rinpoche reciting prayers and offering candles upon hearing about His Eminence Denma Locho Rinpoche's passing into clear light on October 23, 2014. Just two days later, Rinpoche would deliver to us a teaching Denma Locho Rinpoche had given to him in Drepung.

Tsem Rinpoche reciting prayers and offering candles upon hearing about His Eminence Denma Locho Rinpoche’s passing into clear light on October 23, 2014. Just two days later, Rinpoche would deliver to us a teaching Denma Locho Rinpoche had given to him in Drepung.

Although we may not be in positions of spiritual authority whereby we are frequent recipients of offerings, we can apply the same logic and teachings presented by Denma Locho Rinpoche any time someone does something nice for us. Just replace the word ‘offerings’ with ‘gifts’, and the teachings instantly become relevant to our everyday lives. Thus, although we may not be gurus or teachers, we cannot deny that we experience generosity and receive gifts from others. So when someone is generous or shows us some kindness, practising Denma Locho Rinpoche’s teachings on the correct attitude when receiving gifts will result in a merit-making interaction between giver and recipient.

 

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  1. Samfoonheei on Feb 22, 2019 at 11:50 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for this profound teaching which I truly appreciate and a great knowledge for me about generosity and receive gifts from others. By offering and giving to Guru, we practice generosity and reduce our attachment. I have learned that through visualising when making offerings to the Buddha, and dedicating the merits to the person who made the offering.
    Thank you again Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai with folded hands for sharing this article.

  2. Liang Jing on Apr 13, 2018 at 11:41 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article. I had learnt the attitude when receiving offering. For example, we should rejoice in everyone’s generosity. We can make offering to Buddha before we consume the food or play the toy. By doing this we can create merits for the giver and ourselves. We should also cherish the gift from the giver, because they may spend their money or time on it. When they are giving, they are cutting they attachment to what they desire. OwO

  3. Hayden on Apr 13, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche & Pastor Jean Ai for writing this blog post. I learned many things from this post, like how to visualise when making offerings to the Buddhas and dedicating the merits to the giver. I didn’t know that we can offer generosity as an energy to the Three Jewels. It is very good to offer things like fruits or flowers on an auspicious day. Thank you again Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai for this sharing. 🙂

  4. Aldan on Apr 13, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    Aldan
    Thank you for sharing. I learned many things from this article. It is good to do or make offerings to the Buddha for the giver. This will create a cause for the giver to be closer to the Dharma. Thank you again for sharing _/\_

  5. Janelle on Apr 13, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai for writing this blog/article. The sentence that I understand from this article is “The reason such a dedication is made, is for the giver to create a connection with Dharma and to meet with teachers in future lifetimes so they may further their practice until enlightenment. Only after this dedication is made should the offerings be enjoyed or used ‘properly’”. I learned that we should always do dedication for the person that gave you the gift. When you do dedication, it is collecting merits for the givers and to help them connect with Dharma and when you offer the gifts you are making offerings to the Three Jewels. ^_^

  6. Freon on Jan 27, 2017 at 3:05 am

    From this article, i am able to learn that, the kindness of a Guru, whom always think to give the best to the students and to peoples, particularly for the students or people to connect to Dharma.
    Through this article, i have learned that i can help people who care and love me and give me gifts to connect to Dharma, and they are protected by the Three Jewels, even have chances to connect to Dharma.

    I feel so wonderful to have Dharma knowledge. From these knowledge, we are able to help more people and be more skillful in helping people to get close to Dharma. Instead of becoming more ego when receiving gifts. We can help the person who give us gifts to have more merits.

    Thank you Rinpoche for giving us Dharma
    Thank you Pastor Jean Ai for writing down.

  7. wan wai meng on Jan 23, 2017 at 1:46 am

    A powerful article that shows us, how a gift to a spiritual teacher is used to benefit the student and teacher alike. All the gifts and offerings the most optimal usage of such actions, is to generate merit for the recipient and the giver.

    Thank you for the visualisaiton as well that went with this article.

  8. Lew on Jan 8, 2017 at 11:28 pm

    Thank you Pastor Jean Ai for this simple yet complete visualisation of receiving offerings or gifts. Most of Tsem Rinpoche’s students have received gifts from Rinpoche which are being offered to Rinpoche. It is good to know the meaning behind the practice of generosity as well we the visualisation of receiving gifts so that we don’t fall into the trap of inflating our ego further.

  9. Judy Chen on Dec 22, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Thank you, Pastor Jean Ai on this sharing of Attitude When Receiving Offerings.
    Yes, we need to cut down our attachments and our ego greatly in order to pursue generosity. On top of that we also need to learn how to rejoice for the person who is offering. As it is part of our spiritual practice and also antidote to jealousy is to rejoice for someone who does any offerings to the Three Jewels.
    The sharing of the visualisation is appreciated and knowledgeable.
    With folded hands
    Thank you

  10. So Kin Hoe (KISG) on Dec 22, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai for sharing the beautiful Dharma teaching of correct attitude when receiving the offerings and gifts from others, especially visualizing our yidam on the crown of our head (if we are not given the initiation) to help the person who have made the offerings to generate merits and at the same time, we can prevent ourselves from developing attachments, ego and self-esteem within our minds.

    I believe no one has never received any material gifts, offerings, kindness, help, compassion, love or care from our parents, relatives, loved ones, superiors, colleagues, friends and other people around us, thus, we can learn from this posting and practicing the visualization as taught by Denma Locho Rinpoche to help the people around us to be connected to the 3 Jewels and collect the merits.

    May more and more people able to learn and practice generosity, giving, compassion and kindness towards all sentient beings, and for those who receive the offerings, will offer up to the 3 Jewels for the benefits of both the givers and receivers.

    Thank you with folded hands,
    kin hoe

  11. CindyH on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:55 am

    Being really accustomed to environment where there is no such thing as a “free lunch” or where “everything comes with a price” is prevalent; receiving gifts especially when there is no “reason” or “justification” for such gifts have always been quite uncomfortable for me and honestly can be a struggle at times. Such teaching on what to do after receiving gifts has given me another perspective and allowed me to better reconcile my concerns and anxieties relating to this. It is also definitely a better way of giving back the giver by working towards enabling the giver to create as much merit as possible by us rejoicing in the giver’s generosity and offering the gifts received to the Three Jewels first.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai for sharing this method which can be easily adapted and adopted by us (when receiving gifts) in order to ensure the action becomes a merit-making act for both giver and receiver.

  12. Julia Tan on Dec 14, 2016 at 8:20 am

    Such a precious Dharma teachings and practice that we can do daily for anyone who has given to us gifts even kindness.

    whenever we receive gift or kindness, we shall rejoice or happy, not for what we get but in the giver’s generosity. By rejoicing we cut off our jealousy. This also trains us to rejoice when good things happen to others. Never cherish our ego of thinking we are someone worthy of giving gifts or kindness to.

    Then we make a dedication by offering up the gifts or kindness to the three jewels. I like this very much and I think this is a way of me repaying the giver’s kindness by connecting the givers with Dharma and to meet with teachers in future lifetimes so that they may further their practice until Enlightenment.

    And I must always remind myself, ONLY AFTER this dedication is made then only I can enjoy or use the gifts.

  13. Andrea Lai on Dec 14, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Making offerings to the 3 jewels is to received merit, blessings and attachment. Therefore we should practice dharma by cultivating a habit of being patience, compassion and showing kindness to all sentient beings. Besides, showing respect to people with higher attainment is a very good habit we should learn. It’s a culture we have to imprint into our mind.
    I sincerely thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai for sharing this short and wonderful article.

  14. Mingwen on Dec 14, 2016 at 7:39 am

    It’s extremely beneficial & important for us to have and bulid up the correct attitudes of giving gifts to a lay person and during making offerings to the Guru, Budhha, & Sangha.

    The correct attitudes are to be
    1) selfless(Do not keep good stuffs for only oneself, but look at the a bigger picture which if we give something away it might benefit more people),

    2) eliminate the ego within us(Oh, I’m a person with high social status and hence, people around me should send me gifts and it’s not necessary for me to takr care of them),

    3)gift without expectations but purely hope it will benefit the receiver( when we send a gift to a person, it’s good to not expect that person will return with a gift, because this expection could be destructive for the relationship and also for ourselves( because when the person is not able to fulfill our expectations, anger will arise and take place.

    To have and construct the correct attitudes of receiving and giving gifts are equal to dharma practice, they are extremely beneficial for us and those who around us, positive energies will spread all over and pass on and on

    It’s difficult, but nothing is impossible.

  15. Pastor Antoinette on Dec 14, 2016 at 4:06 am

    Thank you for sharing this meaningful practice with us. We receive so much kindness every day and this practice can be applied in daily life for the benefit of many people. We definitely want the Dharma to grow and our dedication to the three jewels, the person who made something nice for us will gain merits. In the way, the gift was trully beneficial for both, the giver and the receiver. Our attitude and motivation is most important. With the correct attitude even small things can become very powerful and beneficial. On the other hand, without the correct motivation, even big things may not generate such merits.

  16. nicholas on Dec 14, 2016 at 1:53 am

    I’m blessed to personally witness when Rinpoche received gifts from someone Rinpoche will recite prayers for the person for them to accumulate merit. A genuine Lama will always find ways to benefits people in anyway.

    Rinpoche never hope for any gift but it’s an act of cutting our attachment on something that we offered to the object of refuge. The teaching of making and receiving offering in this blog is a good education for us to set a right motivation to support our spiritual path. Thank you Rinpoche for giving us the opportunity collect merits and transform our mind.

  17. Eric kksiow on Dec 14, 2016 at 1:31 am

    Here, we are offering the best of ourselves to something higher than us – so that we can one day, aspire to become like that too!

    The act of offering is an act of dana – an act of generosity. So it’s an emotional and physical expression of our reverence:

    To the Buddha himself – the Perfectly Enlightened One
    To the Dharma – the Truth – sometimes we place holy Sutras and Mantras on altars to pay our respects to the wisdom elucidated within those sacred teachings.
    To the Noble Enlightened Ones like the Bodhisattvas – like Gwan Yin Bodhisattva who is a symbol of Great Compassion

  18. Pastor Henry Ooi on Dec 14, 2016 at 1:04 am

    Learning the dharma and practising it is so powerfully enriching for they always have positive results. Just to think of it, making offerings to our spiritual gurus allows us to collect merit. And when we receive gifts from others helps us to cut our ego and attachments when we set good motivation. Thank you Rinpoche for the teaching, and Pastor Jean Ai for sharing the significance of making offerings to the gurus, Buddhas, and sangha.

  19. pammie yap on Dec 14, 2016 at 12:49 am

    This teaching is very easy to understand and the points made clear.
    Direct antidote for jealousy and the attitude in offering are some of the points that hit me. And how true it is when we can spend our money on making offerings to collect merits rather than spending it on more attachments. I especially like the part of visualising when receiving offerings. In the future, when I receive gifts from family and friends, I can visualise them being offered to the 3 Jewels and dedicate the merits to them and make the connection.

  20. Pastor Albert on Dec 13, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    This is a great sharing from Pastor Jean Ai, I think not just offering, when we received any gift from anyone, it is such a great blessing for us to visualize the Yidam sitting on the crown and people are actually giving gift to the enlightened beings and not us, then in this way, we will not take the gifts for granted as it is been offered to the Buddha and not us.

    We often feel proud when receiving gifts especially during special occasion, like our birthday, some anniversary dates, etc, we will be so super excited when there are tons of gifts on the table(s), but then, it is just for the moment of feeling proud, because after the event ended, most of the gifts not suitable to use or some even being kept in the box for many years. So why deepen our ego for something that is not useful at all..

    Thank you Pastor Jean Ai for showing the picture of Rinpoche doing prayers dedicating to the people who made offering to Rinpoche, I has witnessed it myself many years ago in 1 occasion, after Rinpoche receiving the gifts from his students and friends, he did prayer and dedicate back the merits to the givers, then only he give instruction to his assistant to keep all these gifts nicely in the gift room, so that in future when Rinpoche came across anyone who needed that item to help in their spiritual practice, then Rinpoche will give it to them.

    Rinpoche’s compassion and motivation has never changed since the first day, he never keep any of these gifts for him selves, Rinpoche always give it to others to encourage their spiritual path.

    That is why I like this blog so much, even just giving gifts, there are so much for us to learn.

  21. Stella Cheang on Dec 11, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    As Buddhist, it is a common practice to make offerings towards the Three Jewels – the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. When we study the dharma, we will learn that it is even more important to make offerings to our Gurus. As Pastor Jean Ai aptly points out that “…our Gurus are the most precious of all because they connect us with the Three Jewels. Our connection with our teachers ultimately provides us with the knowledge and blessings we need to liberate ourselves from samsara and lifetime after lifetime of suffering.”

    Therefore, it is an eye opener to learn from Denma Locho Rinpoche through the sharing by H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai on the attitude when receiving offerings; and understanding that this attitude can be applied to our daily life. The teaching emphasizes on real compassion and gratefulness on the part of the recipient, for “the recipient should rejoice in the person’s generosity. Making the offering took away from something else they could have spent their money or time on. Making the offering was therefore the giver’s practice of cutting their attachments to what they desire. With this in mind, it is the responsibility of the recipient to help the giver create as much merit as possible by offering it to the Three Jewels first.”

    The recipient can help the giver generate merits by visualizing the offerings being made to the YIDAM or the Three Jewels, and the merits generated being dedicated to the person who made the offering. Thank you very much, Rinpoche for this sharing.

  22. Datuk May on Dec 11, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    The teaching in this article illustrates to me the true meaning of appreciation and gratitude in receiving gifts from other people. To visualise such that the giver gains merits in their gifts and presents is a powerful way of returning goodwill for the gifts and obligate us from feeling obliged that the gifts must be returned in some way or the other. Merits gained is priceless in nature.

    I was once told that in not receiving gifts or help and assistance, the person is a “taker” taking away from the giver the pleasure of giving. How much truth rings in this statement.

    Here with the narration of Denma Locho Rinpoche’s teachings, I understand the grace of receiving and the benefit to be dedicated to the generosity of the giver.

    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai for this gift of learning.

  23. Lin Mun on Dec 11, 2016 at 8:00 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for the teaching and thank you Pastor Jean Ai for sharing. I think it is a very important teaching for all. By offering and giving to 3 Jewels and Guru, we practice generosity and reduce our attachment and self cherishing mind. This is also a way to connect us to the 3 Jewels.

    So wonderful to rejoice and create merits for the givers and sponsors. Appreciate the visualisation method. I will learn and apply it daily.

  24. Wylfred Ng on Dec 11, 2016 at 1:58 am

    谢谢仁爱讲法师的分享。

    上师五十颂说过, 供养上师就是等于供养于十方三世诸佛, 可以让我们累积功德。 原来是上师在收到供养后都会先把供品供给三宝, 再把功德回向给供养者。

    供养上师也可以培养我们的慷慨心, 不会对物质执着。

    当然, 这也不局限于高僧或上师收到供养而已, 在我们凡人的立场, 如果我们收到礼物也是可以利用这个机会把我们收到的礼物供养给三宝, 让送给我们礼物的人与三宝结缘。
    我们如果也可以趁着这个机会随喜送给我们礼物的人的慷慨心也可以对治我们的妒忌心, 实在是一举两得。

    非常谢谢仁爱讲法师的分享, 让我们了解更多做供养的好处。

    谢谢

  25. Soon Huat on Dec 10, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    Thank You Rinpoche for the teaching and Thank You Pastor Jean Ai for sharing the powerful article. I love this technique taught by Denma Locho Rinpoche. This can be practiced daily to cut down my inner three poisons.I always worry that the three poisons grows in our mind without me realizing it. I particularly like the visualizing the yidam in crown receiving the offering the offering and creating the merit to givers to be closed with Guru in future. I thought it might be another good way of spreading the Dharma to others. Thank You Rinpoche for walking the talk to remind us and re-instill the teaching to our mind. Thank You with folded hands.

  26. Vivian Ong on Dec 10, 2016 at 12:28 am

    Thank you Pastor Jean Ai for sharing this article with us. It is indeed a good practice that we should cultivate whenever someone gives us gifts. I feel that the more Dharma work you do, the more unexpected gifts that you will receive from others for example treating you to a nice dinner, sponsor your pilgrimage trip, give Dharma books and other items. As the saying goes, the more you give the more you will receive.

    With folded palms,
    Vivian

  27. Pastor Han Nee on Dec 9, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    Thank you, Pastor Jean Ai, for sharing this teaching on the correct attitude to have when receiving offerings.

    It is important to remember to consistently make offerings to the Three Jewels,and to our Spiritual Guide, who is the embodiment of the Three Jewels. It is our Spiritual Guide who provides us with the blessings and the knowledge to liberate us from samsara and lifetimes of suffering.

    In accordance with Denma Locho Rinpoche,it is important to have the correct attitude in receiving the offerings from a giver or it might lead to an ego trip (as the recipient thinks they are worthy of the offering)and to collecting negative karma instead. The correct attitude of the recipient in receiving offerings is to:

    1) rejoice at the generosity of the giver, who has overcome their attachment in order to present the offering
    2)help the giver collect as much merits as possible.

    Rejoicing is a way of not only cutting off attachments, but it also prevents deepening our self-cherishing . When we divert our thoughts from ourselves and our worthiness to receive the offering, and instead direct them to rejoice over the generosity of the giver, this rejoicing can be an antidote to jealousy, and will help cut off our jealousy.

    To help the giver get as much merits as possible, the recipient can make an offering of their offerings to the Three Jewels. The recipient can visualise Lama Tsongkhapa on the crown of their head and making offerings to him or visualise themselves as the Yidam receiving the offerings.Then they dedicate the merits to the giver.

    The reason for making such a dedication is for the giver to create a connection with the Dharma and to meet with teachers in future lifetimes so that they may further their practice until Enlightenment.

    The recipient is reminded to make this dedication first before the offerings are enjoyed or used ‘properly’.

  28. Fong on Dec 9, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    “merit-making interaction between giver and recipient.”

    I like your closing sentence, Pastor Jean Ai. I never thought that any gift that I received, i could also dedicate the merits. This is such an eye-opener.

    The thought was always one way, i.e. I get greedy and make offerings for merit which in its own way is no merit since the motivation was for merits. Confusing, isn’t it?

    So, thank you very much for this sharing.

  29. Choong on Dec 9, 2016 at 11:33 am

    By carrying out this a practice, you will change the whole landscape of receiving gifts.

    By visualizing an enlightened deity and making it the object of the generosity, the giver gains merits.

    Simultaneously, the receiver transmutes the conventional self into a non-inherent self which attacks the ego.

    It’s a win-win situation.

  30. Samfoonheei on Dec 9, 2016 at 10:58 am

    Wonderful teachings on attitude when receiving offerings.I learned some important points here.Always dedicate the merits to the one who give or when someone does something nice for us.When we makes an offering, the recipient should rejoice in the person’s generosity. Its a good teachings and a reminder for us.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Elena Khong Jean Ai for sharing the teachings on the attitude when receiving offerings.

  31. Lum Kok Luen on Dec 8, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    Dear Pastor Jean Ai,

    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful teaching on receiving offerings or gifts in this secular world.

    Frankly, if not for this sharing, many of us, including myself, would have this “Cloud 9” feeling when we get gifts particularly on our birthdays. Now I know who I should react and dedicate the merits to the giver.

    Conversely, it is also applicable when we receive annual bonuses from our company that we work for. We should express gratitude and repay the kindness of management with dedicated work in return. And of course, we have to dedicate the merits to the entire leadership team in the organization that we work for.

    Thanks so much Pastor for this sharing and Dharma teaching from Rinpoche.

    Humbly yours,
    Lum Kok Luen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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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
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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!
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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!
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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)
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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
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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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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
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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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.
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Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
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Photo from Wan Wai Meng
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/\_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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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.
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Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
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Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
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More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
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Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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