Trisong Detsen, the Great Dharma King of Tibet

Apr 24, 2019 | Views: 4,127
Trisong Detsen, the Tibetan king who firmly established Buddhism in Tibet. Image credit: himalayanart.org

Trisong Detsen, the Tibetan king who firmly established Buddhism in Tibet. Image credit: himalayanart.org. Click on image to enlarge.

King Trisong Detsen, the 38th Yarlung King, ruled over Tibet from 754 CE to 799 CE.1 Known as the second of Tibet’s Three Dharma Kings, he was the monarch responsible for the official adoption of Buddhism as the state religion of Tibet and for putting it under royal patronage.

In a dissertation on the life of Padmasambhava, it is written that the Bodhisattva Manjushri, wishing to spread the Dharma and to ensure its proliferation, decided to take rebirth as a king of Tibet. This incarnation was Trisong Detsen, the second Dharma King.

King Trisong Detsen founded Samye Monastery where the ordination of the first seven Tibetans as Buddhist monks took place, and sponsored the translation of numerous Buddhist texts. It was during his reign that many great teachers from India such as Shantarakshita and Padmasambhava, to name but a few, brought their teachings and lineages to Tibet.

 

The Dharma Kings of Tibet

The first Dharma King was Songtsen Gampo, the 33rd King of the Dynasty of Yarlung, who ruled from around 605 CE to 650 CE.2 He was credited with unifying several small Tibetan kingdoms under his leadership. Through the influence of his Nepali and Chinese wives who were both devout Buddhists, he became an enthusiastic promoter of the Dharma in the Land of Snows.

The first Dharma King was Songtsen Gampo. Image credit: wikivividly.com

The first Dharma King was Songtsen Gampo. Image credit: wikivividly.com. Click on image to enlarge.

King Songtsen Gampo also introduced a writing system for the Tibetan language modelled on the Sanskrit script. He sent his minister, the scholar Thonmi Sambhota along with sixteen other individuals to India to study the various Indian writing systems. When Thonmi Sambhota returned to Tibet, he created a new script and a grammatical system for the Tibetan language. Thonmi Sambhota also collected various important scriptural texts for translation. It is said that Buddhist texts were first translated into Tibetan during the reign of Songtsen Gampo.

The third great Dharma King was Tri Ralpachen, the 41st ruler of the Yarlung Dynasty, who reigned between 815 CE and 838 CE.3 This period was considered the golden age of the Tibetan Empire, which spread its borders to parts of China, India, Nepal and almost the entire area of East Turkestan, also known as Xinjiang. Tri Ralpachen promoted Buddhism throughout Tibet and commissioned further translations of Buddhist texts into the Tibetan language.

Notes 1, 2, and 3: These are approximate dates of the reigns of the three Dharma Kings. Source: Robert E. Buswell Jr. and Donald S. Lopez Jr., The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism, Princeton and Oxford: Princeton University Press, 2014

 

Illustrious Genealogy

The young Trisong Detsen. Image credit: http://tourtraveltibet.com

The young Trisong Detsen. Image credit: tourtraveltibet.com. Click on image to enlarge.

According to one source, Trisong Detsen was born in 742 CE to Emperor Me-Agtsom and Empress Chin Ch’eng Kun Chu. He was a descendant of Songtsen Gampo and a long line of rulers renowned for their spirituality. His mother was a Han Chinese princess from Tang China given in marriage to Emperor Me-Agtsom in an effort to ease tensions between Tibet and China. The Empress was a devout Buddhist who influenced the Emperor’s and her young son’s interest in Han Chinese Buddhism.

Fuelled by his young son’s early interest in Buddhism, Emperor Me-Agtsom sent a delegation to China to learn more about the religion. In 755 CE when Trisong Detsen was just thirteen, Emperor Me-Agtsom was assassinated by ministers of a conservative xenophobic Bön faction at the Tibetan court. They opposed the Emperor’s interest in Buddhism and his continuing conciliatory attitude towards China. This was the same year as the start of the An Lushan Rebellion in China (755–763 CE), which temporarily overthrew the Tang Dynasty.

It was not until 754 CE that Trisong Detsen became old enough to become the 38th king of the Yarlung Dynasty. During the interim period before he ascended the throne, Ba Sangshi, the leader of the delegation sent to China by his father had returned with Buddhist texts which remained hidden until Trisong Detsen became king. With encouragement from Ba Sangshi, the Crown Prince studied these hidden texts and became a devout Buddhist.

 

Marriages and Descendants

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A thangka of Standing Yeshe Tsogyal, Guru Padmasambhava, Wangze (Pema Shugden), Za Rahula and Dorje Shugden. Click to enlarge or click here for more high resolution Buddha images.

King Trisong Detsen had several wives, some of whom were the result of political alliances with bordering countries. The wives and consorts of Trisong Detsen include:

  • Lhamo Tsen from the Chim clan
  • Jangchub Dron from the Dro clan
  • Gyalmo Tsun from the Phoyong family
  • Magyal Tsokarma from the Tsepong clan
  • Yeshe Tsogyal from the Kharchen family

Yeshe Tsogyal, one of the king’s consorts was offered to Padmasambhava by Trisong Detsen as a mandala offering during an empowerment. She became the chief disciple and consort of Padmasambhava, and her phenomenal memory enabled her to receive the complete set of his teachings. She eventually achieved enlightenment through her practice and became a great practitioner in her own right.

There are differing accounts from various sources regarding the number of sons that Trisong Detsen had. Most sources indicate that he had four sons:

  • Mutri Tsenpo
  • Mune Tsenpo
  • Muruk Tsenpo
  • Mutik Tsenpo (who became known as Tride Songtsen)
Princess Pema Sal. Image credit: rigpawiki.org

Princess Pema Sal. Image credit: rigpawiki.org. Click on image to enlarge.

Trisong Detsen also had one daughter, Princess Pema Sal, who died at the age of eight but was brought back to life by Padmasambhava and entrusted with the complete Khandro Nyingtik cycle by the master. She was later reborn as the tertön Pema Ledrel Tsal, who revealed the teachings as a treasure or terma.

Trisong Detsen retired from public life in 797 CE and went to live in Zungkar. Some sources say that he died in Zungkar the following year although the cause of death is not known. Another source, the Kathang Shetrag reported that Trisong Detsen was killed by a stray arrow shot by spectators when he was participating in a horse racing event. He was succeeded by his son, Mune Tsenpo.

 

Military Accomplishments

Conquests, Alliances and Their Influence on the Development of Buddhism

Historically, Tibet and China have always had a political relationship marked by conflict and tension along their shared borders, frequently resulting in war despite the presence of Buddhism in the cultural affairs of the two nations. Trisong Detsen proved his military prowess by winning several battles against Tang China and against the Arabs in the west. It was during his reign that Tibet’s military strength reached its peak, capturing large areas of China and regions to the west.

Despite the signing of Sino-Tibetan peace treaties, fighting between the Tibetans and the Chinese continued. In 781 CE, the Tibetan forces captured Dunhuang at the eastern end of the Tarim Basin. This large cave monastery complex became a centre for the translation of Buddhist texts from Chinese into Tibetan. The Peace Treaty of Qingshui in 783 CE, the year of Shantarakshita’s death, established the Sino-Tibetan boundary in Amdo, present-day Qinghai, giving Tibet control of the Kokonor regions. However, peace between the two empires lasted only three years, and war broke out again in this region in 786 CE, six years before the Samye debate.

A pictures scene of Amdo, present-day Qinghai. Image credit: thelandofsnows.com

Picturesque Amdo in present-day Qinghai. Image credit: thelandofsnows.com

Tibet’s military strength was unmatched during Trisong Detsen’s reign and her expansion into these territories, where Buddhism had long been established, strengthened her contact with the Indian form of Buddhism while forcing China to consider establishing diplomatic ties with Tibet. Buddhism entered into Sino-Tibetan relations during the reign of Trisong Detsen when he decreed Buddhism as the Tibetan state religion. This initiated the start of cultural ties which allowed the flow of Buddhist texts and teachers from China into Tibet.

The Sino-Tibetan conflicts were not restricted to the Amdo borders and the Silk Route regions. Tibet had entered into various military alliances under Trisong Detsen, especially with King Kolofeng, the son of King Pilaoko of Siam (Thailand). King Pilaoko (r. 728–750 CE) was the ruler of Nanzhao, the proto-Thai kingdom in Yunnan that he had established by uniting various Bai states in 730 CE. Pilaoko had accepted Tang Chinese overrule in 735 CE and had attacked nearby Tibetan areas in 745 CE. His son and successor, King Kolofeng (r. 750–779 CE), however, rebelled against China and allied with Tibet in 750 CE. In 778 CE, Tibet and Nanzhao fought a battle against the Chinese in Sichuan. This alliance held until 786 CE, when the next Nanzhao ruler, King Imoshun (r. 779–808 CE) allied his kingdom once more with China, and war broke out again between China and Tibet. Thus, China and Tibet fought each other on two fronts at this time. The Kingdom of Nanzhao lasted until 902 CE.

 

Western Alliances

The middle-aged Trisong Detsen flanked by Padmasambhava and Shantarakshita. Image credit: http://tourtraveltibet.com

The middle-aged Trisong Detsen flanked by Padmasambhava and Shantarakshita. Image credit: tourtraveltibet.com. Click on image to enlarge.

In order to secure Tibet’s western borders, Trisong Detsen forged alliances with Arab and Persian states. He was able to rely on their support in conflicts with China and this allowed him to focus on conquering large sections of western China as a result.

Trisong Detsen’s military successes were a key factor in his overcoming the opposition from the pro-Bön faction in his court. In addition, with the help of the powerful tantric master Padmasambhava who had arrived in Tibet, the local deities opposed to the introduction of Buddhism were subdued, and the king was able to invite Shantarakshita once more to Tibet. The return of Shantarakshita to Tibet around 761 CE marked the beginning of an era when Buddhism spread and flourished, penetrating all aspects of life in the Land of Snows.

 

Becoming the Second Dharma King

Buddhism had started to decline in the early 7th century after its introduction by the first Dharma King, Songtsen Gampo. When Trisong Detsen came into power in 754 CE, he proclaimed himself a Buddhist and granted royal patronage to the religion. This effectively formalised Buddhism as the official religion in Tibet. Trisong Detsen proceeded to curb the growing anti-Buddhist movement by removing xenophobic ministers who preferred the Bön religion during and after his father’s assassination. The fact that the king himself had adopted the new faith had tremendous impact on the religious, cultural and political future of the country.

Mural in Samye Monastery showing Trisong Detsen receiving Guru Rinpoche. Image credit: itibettravel.com

Mural in Samye Monastery showing Trisong Detsen receiving Guru Rinpoche. Image credit: itibettravel.com. Click on image to enlarge.

During his reign, Trisong Detsen presided over the administration of the Sangha. He also regulated the Tibetan Buddhist Canon by laying down rules regarding the translation of scriptural texts from a foreign language into Tibetan as well as the types of works that could be translated. It was also during his reign that the first Buddhist monastery was built in Tibet and the Indian Buddhist tradition became the country’s orthodox faith.

 

The King meets Shantarakshita

When King Trisong Detsen was twenty, he aspired to spread the Dharma and to build a temple that would become the seat for the teaching of the Buddha’s doctrine and the site for the growth and training of Tibetan Sangha. Trisong Detsen sent a delegation to China that returned with a thousand classic Buddhist scriptures. However, the xenophobia that existed at the time in the royal court forced Trisong Detsen to send more envoys to Nepal and India to learn Buddhism and to obtain more Buddhist texts. It was in Nepal that one of his envoys first heard of and met Shantarakshita, a famous Indian pandit and master of Buddhist scriptures. On his recommendation, Trisong Detsen decided to invite Shantarakshita to teach in Tibet.

Shantarakshita

Shantarakshita and Dorje Shugden. Click to enlarge or click here for more high resolution Buddha images.

In 761 CE, Trisong Detsen sent his minister Selnang to Nepal and to India to request for assistance and to invite the renowned scholar Shantarakshita, who was also the abbot of Nalanda Monastic University, the most prestigious Buddhist centre of learning in northern India. The scholar-monk was famous for his work, the Madhyamakalamkara or Ornament of the Middle Way, which is among the most important Mahayana Buddhist philosophical treatises to emerge on the Indian subcontinent. This text had a major impact on Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and is considered to be the quintessential exposition or root text of the school of Buddhist philosophical thought known as Yogachara-Svatantrika-Madhyamaka.

Shantarakshita played an important role in the diffusion of Buddhism in Tibet. He became the Abbot of Samye Monastery and ordained the first seven Tibetan monks. During the remaining years of his life in Tibet, Shantarakshita gave many teachings and transmissions. He was referred to by Tibetans as the “Bodhisattva Abbot.”

 

Padmasambhava Comes to the Rescue

A thangka of Standing Guru Rinpoche along with Vajrakilaya, Samantabhadra, Rahula, Ekajati, Dorje Legpa and Dorje Shugden. Click to enlarge or click here for more high resolution Buddha images.

With the help of Shantarakshita, King Trisong Detsen began the construction of Tibet’s first Buddhist monastery, Samye, built specifically for training and ordaining Tibetan monks, and to translate Buddhist texts primarily from India and China. It is important to note that for several generations after the death of the first Dharma King, Songtsen Gampo, Tibet had modest chapels but no monasteries or resident monks. Thus, the building of this monastery was of considerable significance.

The site of the monastery was chosen and consecrated by Shantarakshita. The initial construction of the temple was dogged by a series of natural disasters created by hostile supernatural forces native to Tibet. In addition, the king had to deal with opposition from the Bön priests and their allies – the pro-Bön ministers within his own court who were against the introduction of Buddhism. The Indian master’s arrival and his teaching of the Dharma in Tibet apparently displeased the local Bön spirits, resulting in storms, floods and a pestilence that swept the country.

According to some sources, Shantarakshita’s visit coincided with a smallpox epidemic that broke out around that time. As a result, he had to leave Tibet for Nepal, but before he left, Shantarakshita advised the King to invite the Tantric master, Padmasambhava to Tibet to subdue the Bön spirits, in addition to spreading Buddhism. On his arrival, Padmasambhava successfully subdued the local Bön demons and placed them in the service of the Dharma.

A thangka featuring Guru Rinpoche, Lama Tsongkhapa, Dorje Dragden and Dorje Shugden. Click to enlarge or click here for more high resolution Buddha images.

It was after the removal of these obstacles that King Trisong Detsen was finally able to build the monastery. Shantarakshita, who designed the monastery, was inspired by the then famous Indian Monastery of Odantapuri, in northern India. The temple complex was laid out in the form of a mandala.

The construction of the monastery was completed in five years. Trisong Detsen filled Samye with representations of enlightened body, speech and mind, and it soon became the hub of Dharma activity in Tibet. It was during this period at Samye Monastery that Trisong Detsen, together with Padmasambhava’s twenty five main disciples, received the empowerments of The Eight Sadhana Teachings directly from Padmasambhava. The king’s yidam was Heruka and he gained many siddhis through this practice. He also received Dzogchen transmissions from Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra and Vairochana and became one of their primary disciples.

Samye Monastery. Image credit: wikipedia.org

Samye Monastery. Image credit: wikipedia.org

 

The Historical Council of Lhasa Debate

Samye Monastery was also the site where the famous “Samye Debate” took place around 792 CE. This event, also referred to as the “Council of Lhasa,” and the “Council of Samye,” was a key moment in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. The debate was held between the Chinese Buddhist monk called Mo-ho-yen (Mahayana) or Hvashang and the Indian Buddhist master Kamalashila.

At the time, Buddhism in Tibet came from two main regions, China and India. Trisong Detsen realised that the two schools of Buddhism had conflicting understanding and interpretations of Buddhist doctrines and practices. The Chinese Chan School taught instant enlightenment through stopping all thought and activity, while the Indian school argued that a gradual path of study, analysis, and ethical discipline would lead to enlightenment.

Prior to his death in 788 CE, Shantarakshita had foretold that such a conflict would arise between the Chinese and Indian disciplines. He had advised Trisong Detsen to hold a debate to resolve the matter by requesting his disciple, Kamalashila to represent the Indian position against Mo-ho-yen, the Chinese Chan master.

This historic series of debates lasting two years finally determined which school of Buddhism would prevail in Tibet. As Shantarakshita predicted, the judges ruled in favour of the Indian view. Mo-ho-yen and all teachings related to the Chinese Chan sect were banished from Tibet and the fledgling Tibetan Buddhist movement became solely influenced by the Indian Buddhist path.

The great Indian scholar and Vajrayana master Kamalashila. Image credit: Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia

The great Indian scholar and Vajrayana master Kamalashila. Image credit: Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia. Click on image to enlarge.

This was a period of intense translation and teaching of the Dharma, during which King Trisong Detsen received every single transmission that these and other masters bestowed, becoming a primary custodian of the teachings. With the assistance of Padmasambhava, the Abbot Shantarakshita, and together with the great translators Vairochana and Vimalamitra and many other scholars and translators, Trisong Detsen was able to fulfil his aspiration of bringing the complete Buddhist teachings to Tibet.

Perhaps one of the greatest legacies of King Trisong Detsen was the preservation of the purity of the Buddhist lineages, ensuring the direct transmission of teachings from master to disciple in an unbroken line of succession spanning centuries. It is partly due to his pure motivation of establishing the Dharma in Tibet, that for more than a thousand years, countless people have benefitted and gained attainments through the study, contemplation and practice of the teachings. This lasting legacy of his benevolence and patronage continues right up to the present day, both within Tibet and extending to the furthest corners of the world.

 

VIDEO: King Trisong Detsen Biopic

The dance depicted in this video commemorates the historic event in Tibet when Dharma King Trisong Detsen invited the Abbot Shantarakshita and Acharya Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) from India to Tibet to help spread Buddhism there. They are referred to as the Sun, Moon and Star in the lyrics. The dance is part of the King Trisong Detsen biopic, composed by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts in Dharamsala, India.

Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/Trisong-video4.mp4

 

Places of Interest: Samye Monastery

Samye Monastery was first built around 762-775 CE and the original structure has been destroyed and reconstructed a number of times since. The monastery is located at the foot of Mount Haibu Rishen, north of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, three hours’ drive south-east of Lhasa in the beautiful Chongye Valley. It is open all year round to visitors for a fee. It can be visited as a day trip by taking a regular bus from Lhasa. Many Tibetan monks still study here and receive ordination.

A complete view of the monastery illustrating the mandala. Image credit: himalayan-dreams.com

A complete view of the monastery illustrating the mandala-inspired layout. Image credit: himalayan-dreams.com

The monastery was built in the 8th century by King Trisong Detsen, in consultation with the scholar-monk, Shantarakshita and with the aid of the Indian sage, Padmasambhava. The temple was destroyed during the civil war in the 11th century, by fire in the 11th and 17th centuries, and by earthquakes in the 18th century.

The grounds are laid out in a mandala pattern and the main building is said to be inspired by the architecture of Odantapuri, a great Indian Buddhist university that has since been destroyed. According to some sources, the appearance of its Buddha statues is influenced by the Tibetan style to make it more appealing to locals.

One of the interesting feature of the monastery that itis encircled by a wall which is considered to be the representation of Mount Cakravada which means that the monastery is protected by a symbolic iron fence. Image credit: tibettravel.org

One of the interesting features of the monastery is that it is encircled by a wall which is considered to be the representation of Mount Cakravada. This indicates that the monastery is protected by a symbolic iron fence. Image credit: tibettravel.org

The Cham Dance festival held every year at Samye Monastery is one of the most important festivals in the Tibetan calendar. The Cham dances are performed by the monks for the local lay people and consist of a variety of different performances, all of which have one similar strand running through them – the use of colourful and extravagant costumes and huge colourful masks. The masks are meant to drive fear into the demons of the Plateau, and it is believed that the older the mask, the more powerful its effect on the demons.

 

VIDEO: Samye Monastery, Tibet

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https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/Trisong-video2.mp4

 

VIDEO: Cham Dance at Samye Monastery

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https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/Trisong-video1.mp4

 

VIDEO: The Brahmaputra and Samye Monastery (Tsetang, Tibet, China)

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https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/Trisong-video3.mp4

 

Legacy

An older Trisong Detsen. Image credit: tourtraveltibet.com. Click on image to enlarge.

King Trisong Detsen’s reign had a great impact on the development of Buddhism in Tibet. In declaring Buddhism as the official religion under royal patronage, he effectively removed political opposition to the introduction of Buddhism in the country. His military power, together with diplomatic and cultural ties, paved the way for Buddhist texts to be brought into Tibet for translation into Tibetan.

The invitation of accomplished and realised Indian Buddhist masters to teach in Tibet, not to mention the complete removal of the Chinese Chan sect after their defeat in the Samye Debate, meant that Tibetan Buddhism was not diluted by other cultural influences. It is because of King Trisong Detsen that Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava and Shantarakshita were invited to Tibet. The construction of the first Tibetan monastery by this King ensured that there would be Tibetan Sangha members and an established holy institution in which they could be trained and ordained. It became the institution for the translation of Buddhist texts and it was one of the largest repositories of Buddhist texts in Tibet in its heyday.

 

Recommended Reading

Buton’s History of Buddhism in India and its Spread to Tibet translated by Lisa Stein and Ngawang Zangpo

Buton’s History of Buddhism in India and Its Spread to Tibet (Translated by Lisa Stein and Ngawang Zangpo)

Political and Military History of Tibet, Vol-1 by Gyaltse Namgyal Wangdu

Political and Military History of Tibet: Vol 1 (Published by the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives)

Buddhism Between Tibet & China, edited by Matthew T. Kapstein.

Buddhism Between Tibet and China (Edited by Matthew T. Kapstein)

Tibet: A Political History by Tsepon W.D. Shakabpa.

Tibet: A Political History (by Tsepon W.D. Shakabpa)

Concise Edition of a General History of Tibet by Chapel Tseten Phuntsog, Nortrang Urgyan and Phuntsog Tsering

Concise Edition of a General History of Tibet (by Chapel Tseten Phuntsog, Nortrang Urgyan and Phuntsog Tsering)

 

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Sources

  • Tibet’s Three Dharma Kings (https://kagyu.org/buddhism-in-tibet/)
  • Buddhism Comes to the Rugged Land of Tibet. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. (http://www.dpr.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dpr_buddhismcomestotibet.pdf)
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  • Trisong Detsen and his accomplishments (https://studybuddhism.com/en/advanced-studies/history-culture/buddhism-in-tibet/tibetan-history-before-the-fifth-dalai-lama/the-empire-of-the-early-kings-of-tibet)
  • https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-great-council-of-lhasa.html
  • A discussion of the debate known as “The Council of Lhasa” by Simon Man Ho Wong in his book Wisdom in China and the West
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  1. Samfoonheei on Aug 13, 2022 at 1:57 pm

    The interesting biography of King Trisong Detsen, the second Dharma-king of Tibet, who truly established Buddhism in the Land of Snow . King Trisong Detsen, the 38th Yarlung King, had ruled over Tibet from 754 CE to 799 CE. He was the monarch responsible for the official adoption of Buddhism as the state religion of Tibet. It was due to his efforts that the great masters came from India and established Buddhism firmly in Tibet. He was also the king who invited nine royal physicians from neighbouring countries and laid the foundation of Tibetan medicine. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  2. Samfoonheei on Sep 10, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Trisong Detsen was the second of the Three Dharma Kings of Tibet. In the Tibetan history, he played an important role in the introduction of Buddhism to Tibet. He believed to be an emanation of the bodhisattva Manjushri. Though facing much hardship and opposition by many he never gave up in introducing Buddhism in Tibet which is now the core of the Tibetan culture and tradition. He successfully in establishing Buddhism as the official religion for his royal court and his empire . Countless of people have benefitted and achieved accomplishment all because of this King. He helped in the construction of the Samye Monastery in the 8th century and brought many changes. It became the institution for the translation of Buddhist texts and it was one of the largest repositories of Buddhist texts in Tibet. This lasting legacy of his benevolence and patronage continues to the present day. Tibetan Buddhism spread within Tibet itself and across to many countries then. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing of a Great King.

  3. Hi on Jan 9, 2020 at 11:37 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this interesting article. King Trisong Detsen was one of the Tibet’s Three Dharma Kings. He was the monarch responsible for the official adoption n of Buddhism as the state religion of Tibet. King Trisong Detsen also was the founder of Samye Monastery, which the full name is Bsam yas mi’ gyur lhun grub gtsug lag khang. Samye Monastery was the first monastery built in Tibet. And in 762, King Trisong Detsen built this monastery by person and took 12 years to complete in 775. It was probably founded in 767 under the patronage of King Trisong Detsen, with the work being directed by famous Indian pandit and master of Buddhist scriptures Guru Rinpoche and Shantarakshita.

    In 761 CE, Trisong Detsen request for assistance and to invite the renowned scholar Shantarakshita to Tibet in order to spread the dharma. Shantarakshita played an important role in the diffusion of Buddhism in Tibet. He become the abbot of Samye Monastery. During his life, he gave many teachings and transmissions to many people.

    After that , King Trisong Detsen listened to the advised from Shantarakshita to invite the Tantric master Guru Rinpoche to Tibet to subdue the Bon spirits. Later, King Trisong Destsen successful to changed the official religion from Bon to Buddhism in Tibet.
    We should appreciate to King Trisong Detsen because he devoted to spreading dharma so that more people can see and hear it.

  4. Wai Meng Wan on Nov 12, 2019 at 11:21 pm

    The Kings of Tibet were really Bodhisattvas, who were so determined to bring the dharma to Tibet. The debate at Samye was truly momentous, and pivotal to the dharma that took root in Tibet, the dharma landscape forever changed, and the Buddha dharma that eventually spread to Tibet came exclusively from India and Nepal.

  5. Ummamageswari on Jun 27, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    Thank you so much for this article. King Trisong Detsen was the monarch responsible for the official adoption of Buddhism as the state religion of Tibet and for putting it under royal patronage. The incarnation was Trisong Detsen, andThe Bodhisattva Manjushri, wishing to spread the Dharma and to ensure its proliferation, decided to take rebirth as a king of Tibet.

    King Trisong Detsen founded Samye Monastery where the ordination of the first seven Tibetans as Buddhist monks took place, and sponsored the translation of numerous Buddhist texts.Thank you.

  6. Cc on May 21, 2019 at 3:16 am

    ????? Thank you Rinpoche for shating.

    Indeed thankful and greatful.
    Without King Trisong Detsen , there won’t be buddhism and dharma in Tibet.

    It is indeed inspiring.

  7. Lin Mun on May 5, 2019 at 9:08 pm

    It is very interesting to read the story of King Trisong Detsen , the 2nd Dharma King of Tibet. He has put so much effort in order to spread dharma to Tibet. Building a monastery is necessary so it can function as the dharma center and house the sangha members. It is definitely not an easy journey to build a strong military force to overcome the opposition (Bon practitioners), getting the right person and text from China and Nepal to spread dharma in Tibet. So much hardship and such strong determination. Without such work from the King and Buddhas, we may not even have the opportunity to learn dharma now, especially in the degenerate period.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article and bringing the dharma to us. Coming back to this human realm for many lifetime after lifetime to continue to uphold the dharma, lineage and help all sentient beings to be from suffering.

  8. Sharon Ong on May 3, 2019 at 3:00 am

    King Trisong Detsen’s life deeds are truly remarkable and it is no wonder that he is known as one of the 3 Dharma Kings who were instrumental for bringing and spreading Tibetan Buddhism in Tibet. Among the notable deeds by this Bodhisattva King include:
    1) The establishment of Samye Monastery, the first monastery in Tibet and where the ordination of the first seven Tibetans as Buddhist monks took place.
    2) The sponsorship of the translation of numerous Buddhist texts. Without these translations, Tibetan Buddhism not only cannot be spread but will not endure to this day.
    3) For bringing many great teachers from India such as Shantarakshita and Padmasambhava, who brought their teachings and lineages to Tibet.
    4) During his reign, his minister Thonmi Sambhota invented the Tibetan script. Without the Tibetan script, many great Buddhist literature would not have been translated to Tibetan and Tibetan Buddhism would not have spread and exist to this day.

    Interestingly, King Trisong Detsen’s incarnation lives to this day in the form of Tsem Rinpoche, whose life’s deeds mirror those of King Trisong Detsen in the form of Kechara Forest Retreat as a Tibetan Buddhist temple to preserve and spread Tibetan Buddhism. Rinpoche’s efforts to translate Dharma into various languages like Chinese and Nepali helps spread Buddhism to far off places where Dharma centres are non-existent, let alone a Guru of Rinpoche’s calibre.

  9. Pastor Albert on Apr 29, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    In just less than 100 years, the Buddhism built by the first King, King Songtsen Gampo has declined tremendously, until King Trisong Detsen came on throne, then only Buddhism in Tibet flourished again, I heard about Padmasabhava subduing powerful spirits and transform them into a Dharma Protector, But this article, it explained that King Trisong Detsen is the one who invited Padmasambhava to Tibet.

    Usually Politics and religion doesn’t goes along, but as the leader of Tibet, Songtsen Gampo and Trisong Detsen has done something amazingly great, they know what is important for the country, they know what is good to introduce to their people, hence, they brought in Buddhism, they have successfully utilize a religion to benefit their country and Tibet has become one of the powerful holy place to visit even until today.

    • BK on May 2, 2019 at 10:51 pm

      You’re right Pastor Albert. We owe a lot to King Trisong Detsen. Without him, the entire landscape of Tibetan Buddhism would look totally different to what it is today. Buddhism may never have spread in Tibet and it could have remained a Bön-practicing country. Or…Tibetan Buddhism could have taken a similar path to Chinese Chan Buddhism rather than staying true to its original Indian roots.

      Some may not know that Trisong Detsen was one of the previous lives of Dorje Shugden. In fact, even Thonmi Sambhota who invented the Tibetan script was one of the previous lives of Dorje Shugden. So the people of Tibet and in fact the entire Tibetan Buddhist practicing world owes their spirituality and culture to Dorje Shugden’s incarnation line. Dorje Shugden is definitely a Bodhisattva whose foresight and compassionate wisdom has lifted a multitude of spiritual practitioners to higher states of existence. And that is no surprise as he is none other than Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom.

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  10. Samfoonheei on Apr 28, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    In the history of Tibetan Buddhism ,Trisong Detsen is as one of the three ‘Dharma Kings’ who established Buddhism in Tibet. It was due to his efforts that the great masters Shantarakshita and Guru Padmasambhava came from India and established Buddhism firmly in Tibet. He believed to be an emanation of the bodhisattva Manjushri, built the first monastery – Samye Chokor Ling on the model of Odantapuri. It was to be the first Buddhist monastery of the country devoted to use primarily by Tibetans. Interesting read, and do enjoyed watching the videos of the famous cham dance, the Brahmaputra and Samye Monastery at Tibet.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  11. Tsa Tsa Ong on Apr 27, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    This is really an interesting write up about Trisong Detsen, the Great Dharma King of Tibet. And I’m quite surprised to know his mother was a Han Chinese princess from Tang China given in marriage to Emperor Me-Agtsom in an effort to ease tensions between Tibet and China. The Empress was a devout Buddhist who influenced the Emperor’s and her young son’s interest in Han Chinese Buddhism. When Trisong Detsen came into power in 754 CE, he proclaimed himself a Buddhist and granted royal patronage to the religion. This effectively formalised Buddhism as the official religion in Tibet. Perhaps one of the greatest legacies of King Trisong Detsen was the preservation of the purity of the Buddhist lineages, ensuring the direct transmission of teachings from master to disciple in an unbroken line of succession spanning centuries. I also enjoyed watching the video clips on this post. Thank you very much Rinpoche and blog team for sharing this great article!?????

  12. Marvin on Apr 25, 2019 at 3:18 am

    In case people forget how interconnected we are,[br] remember this, King Trisong Detsen’s mother…[br][br] Chinese!

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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
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    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:43 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail. com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
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    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:42 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail.com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
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    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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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
This is pretty amazing!

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

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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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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One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
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Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
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
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After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
4 months ago
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
5 months ago
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
5 months ago
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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