James and Me in Hubli

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Many years ago, while I was living in Gaden Monastery, India, I would often travel to Hubli every week to buy supplies for my Guru, H.E. Kensur Jampa Yeshe

I was very young at that time and India was still a very foreign place for me… but I managed to get by and after a while many of the storekeepers became my friends. I would often buy thousands of rupees worth of necessities and pay them back the following week… and they would be okay with it. They trusted me a lot.

During one of my trips to Hubli, I met a very nice rickshaw driver named James. He is an Indian man, very small built with moustache. He was of the Christian faith, and had a Muslim wife and a young daughter at that time. James was very kind to me, he would take me around Hubli every time I was in town… and would help me carry a lot of the items that I had bought for the monastery… I really appreciated his help very, very much. 

When I first met James, it was just a meeting by chance. I needed a ride to get around Hubli and I happened to get into James’ rickshaw. After he brought me around Hubli to buy whatever I needed, I asked him “How much is the fare?” James replied, “Any amount.” I was skeptical at first because, here, is a poor man that barely earned enough to make ends meet and he’s saying that I can pay him any amount that I can afford? I thought it was a plot to get more money! So I gave him some rupees and left for that day. The following week when I went to Hubli, James told me the same thing! This time, I really felt that James was sincere and so I gave him a little more money than I did last week. That was how our friendship started, back and forth – meeting each other whenever I was in Hubli. We remained friends for a very long time until I lost touch with him in 1997, when I left India for Malaysia. 

All these years, I have always worried about James… Back when I saw him every week, I took care of both him and his family… I would give him money, buy his family lots of necessary food items… like salt, dahl, rice etc, and anything that helped both him and his family’s overall welfare.

So when I left so abruptly… I was very worried for James. There were many times when I went back to Hubli, I would try looking for him, but I could not find him… The other rickshaw drivers would tell me that he had passed away… So when a few of my students went up to Gaden about a month ago, I sent a message to one of my personal assistants, Beng Kooi, to let her know that she must find James. I felt that he was in dire need of help right now. I gave Beng Kooi a brief explanation about James and she started to look all over Hubli for him. Finally after searching for so many years, Beng Kooi managed to locate James for me through one of James’ friend, Ibrahim. I was so relieved that they found him… he was a good friend back in the days when I was all alone in India.

James has aged so much since I last saw him… he is now undernourished, has a very bad case of diabetes and is visually impaired due to his diabetes. He met into an accident a few years ago, which left his rickshaw unusable. Unable to buy a new one, he started renting rickshaws on a daily basis. He told my students that on most days, his expenditure would be more than his income! His wife and children left him, and he now stays at his sister-in-law’s house… 

While my students were in India for about 2 weeks, they managed to arrange for him a doctor’s visit, got him lots of medication, a new pair of glasses and filled his belly full of food! We also managed to get him a good 2nd-hand rickshaw rather than renting one, for him to support himself financially.

I am so glad that I managed to connect back with James. Even after so many years of me being absent in his life, he remembers me very well and told Beng Kooi lots of stories while we were together in Hubli. James is the type of person who will stick with you through thick and thin…

Below is a write up from Li Kheng, who was with Beng Kooi at the time James was found. Exciting… I have also included some photos and a video of the conversation I got to have with James!

Tsem Rinpoche

 


 

Phng Li Kheng’s Experience 

The first time I heard about James was when I was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Munggod for a pilgrimage with fellow Kecharians. In this message requesting students to find a gentleman called James, Rinpoche mentioned how James had been very kind to Rinpoche during Rinpoche’s time in Hubli. Typical of Rinpoche, Rinpoche never forgets anyone’s kindness to Rinpoche. Thus, since we will be in Hubli the coming days, we are to find James too ensure he is well and, if now, see what we can do to effectively help make things better for James.

When we first took on this quest to find James whom Rinpoche had lost contact with for 10 years, nobody had a clue as to where to start looking. However, as having faith in your Guru goes, the group asked the right person (another autoricksaw driver)) who knew where James was and brought 6 of us to James’ home.

From this find, things just flowed and we discovered that James has been going through a difficult times with deterioration in his health as well as wealth. He was, at one point homeless until he was taken in by his brother-in-law. Rinpoche spoke to James over the phone and it was hopeful to see some brightness return to James’ face when he conversed with Rinpoche. To James, Rinpoche was God based on Rinpoche’s consistent kindness to others.

As always, Rinpoche went into action to help James. Rinpoche arranged for James to receive medical attention with the support from Beng Kooi and Su Ming. At the same time, Rinpoche arranged for James to receive some financial help to relief the pressure that seem to have put a constant worry on James’ face. To protect James in his job, Rinpoche will find a good and sturdy autoricksaw for James to replace his worn out unit. 

When Beng Kooi announced these aid that Rinpoche has arranged for him, he looked like he could not believe what was happening. At the same time, James gave me the impression that he does not want to take from Rinpoche who has been more than kind enough to him already. James is not a man of many words, but in observing his facial expression, I sense that he is so very grateful for the God-sent gift of hope. It is this type of impact on others that reminds me that purpose of working to serve others under the guidance of Tsem Rinpoche. 

The next afternoon, Su Ming, Edwin, Colin and I met with James to arrange for his eyes to be checked and spectacles to be prescribed and made for him. Along the day, I noticed how kindness can be contagious. The optician and eye specialist we went to was very nice to James after being inspired by the fact that we are reaching out to someone in need.

Throughout the day, James began to relax although he made consious effort not to be a further “bother” to us. He does not make a fuss or try to fight our offer of support by receiving graciously. Similarly, James does not try to take advantage of the kindness extended. Although reluctant and hesitant to receive at times, James accepts what we want to offer without taking this opportunity to tell more sob stories to benefit more from the situation. One can be surprised how some people expect to be helped…think that their “poor me” condition entitles them to take from others who are more fortunate. In fact, their “appetite” grows with every opportunity they have. James is not like that at all.

The worry on James face only leaves when he talks about Tsem Rinpoche. He brightens up when he shares stories about Rinpoche. He remembers how Rinpoche loves to buy big, red flowers to offer to Rinpoche’s Gurus. He also fondly remembers how Rinpoche loves to feed people.

James is a very gentle person, which I perceive to be rare as he drives daily in the wildness of hubli streets. I also appreciate how James try to return Rinpoche’s kindness by being helpful as well. He does not have the attitude that he is the weak one, so he can just take, take and take. James try to give back in effort when he can.

Before I end, I want to thank Rinpoche and James because throgh this adventure of “saving James”, i learnt so much about what it means to help someone. Helping someone is about going all the way to relieving the other person’s pain. It does not matter that we had to run around to a few places and use several hours just to get a pair of spectacles for someone because I know now that this gesture of kindness is the precious memory someone will have in their darkest hour…and it will be no surprise if this memory gives hope and can actually save someone’s life. This leads to another learning that helping others also results in helping myself.

Phng Li Kheng

 


 

Video of our conversation after 16 years!

 


 

Photos of James

 My students met James for the first time… this is the first picture I saw of him after 15 years. I am speaking to him on the telephone. James is pictured with the phone.

 

 James was very happy to meet my students

 

 Su Ming took James to get an eye test because his eye sight was not very good

 

 Having some tea with James in Hubli

 

 James telling them stories about the time when I would go to Hubli every week

 

 I’m so glad to be able to help James again… Helping kind people like James is never a burden

 

 Su Ming kindly select a good spectacles for James

 

 Looking at more options!

 

 James and his new spectacles… hehe

 

 This was where they found James… I’m glad Beng Kooi looked for him

 

 In the spectacle shop

 

A few of my students volunteered to help James… I’m glad they came forward to offer their help to this kind person

 

 

 

 James and his new rickshaw! He looks very happy and much healthier now

 

 Proud with his rickshaw, I’m glad that there were many people helping him to look for a good quality one

 

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  1. Gee on Jan 6, 2023 at 4:28 am

    We have never seen or heard of anyone like you Rinpoche before this grand blog was published. We wish all sentient beings will know of the loveliest Buddha like you and we actually and truly transform in your honour and remembrance. You were a major legendary lama guru of this era. How cool and amazingly full of great qualities you are. You are supremely perfect. We simply and humbly bow below your feet in awe and obedience. 🫶✨🧡💛✨🙏🙇‍♀️🥳

  2. sarassitham on Mar 27, 2021 at 1:04 am

    Thank you for the inspiring sharing. I really admired the generosity, compassion and kindness of seeking to reach and to help someone who is really in need. I believe all these good values can be practiced and we are not only making other’s life better, with a strong and good motivation for our generous act, it will benefit to discount our karma as well.

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  3. Lim Han Nee on Oct 15, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    James was a friend of Rinpoche from those long ago days when Rinpoche was in Gaden Shartse Monastery . He had been very kind to Rinpoche , taking Rinpoche around when he had to do a great deal of shopping for his guru in Hubli.James never took advantage of people.He never took advantage of Rinpoche .Back in those days when he took Rinpoche around on his trishaw, he just let Rinpoche pay him whatever Rinpoche would pay for his fare. Even now, when he was destitute and Rinpoche’s students had taken him to get his eyes checked and to have him fitted with glasss for his poor eyesight. He was not demanding at all. H did not want to trouble people.He was gracious in his gratitude.
    You could see he cared for Rinpoche. His face automatically lit up when he spoke of Rinpoche’s kindness in the past, of how Rinpoche loved to make big red flower offerings to his Gurus and how he loved to feed the poor.

    Rinpoche always taught by fine example how to remember the kindness of others and to repay their kindness.James was such an example. Rinpoche was meticulous in this respect and taught his students to be as meticulous.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the story of James.

  4. Chris Chong on May 6, 2016 at 1:03 am

    Rinpoche had always stressed on us practising generosity and kindness. He showed us an example here by taking care of this person whom he met many years ago. When Rinpoche left India 10 years ago, he had lost contact with James. However, Rinpoche still have James in his mind and constantly worried of his welfare. When Rinpoche’s student finally located James, Rinpoche showered him with care and kindness by providing him what he needed the most at that time. By going out of our way to help a person that we will probably not get any in return is true kindness and true compassion.

    Thank you Rinpoche for his valuable lesson.

    Humbly ,
    Chris

  5. Hecelus Tan on May 4, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    we should always remember the kindness that others have gave to us and never forget to repay others back like Rinpoche did!

  6. tenzin llhamo on Apr 12, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche and Li Kheng for write up and story.

    When I read the post, it made me feel so touched and happy that it brought tears to my eyes. After all these years, Rinpoche did not forget and keep insisting to look for James. It must be very hard for James for all the happenings in the past years but I am very happy that he is taken care of now. At least he can get back on his feet and work. And James can remember so much about Rinpoche and still address Rinpoche as Sir. I hope that James will have better days ahead…

  7. Julia Tan on Apr 2, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    What a lovely story from Hubli. I can feel how happy James was. first surprise was a few people were standing in front of him and telling him that they are Rinpoche’s students. Next, followed by many more surprises that could possibly changed his life. I can see from his eyes that was filled with joy and gratefulness.

    I must say this is all about the merits he collected when he met Rinpoche and took care of Rinpoche when Rinpoche has nobody else. Whatever he gave to Rinpoche many years ago, now turned into Rinpoche’s kindness to him in many times more.

    Rinpoche is a very grateful person. Whoever helped him, took care of him or even close to him in Rinpoche’s life, Rinpoche will always remember and grateful, even finding ways to return their kindness. Imagine how great the merits when we have the chance to be able to take care or serve our Rinpoche by doing something or offer him something. The merits is huge and I believe it carries on to our next generations too.

  8. Low ksjb on Mar 30, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing.I am glad that our dear Khecharians manage to locate James through the blessings of our Guru.Without doubt those assign to locate James had the help of the Protector to speed up the process in such a vast and foreign land.
    For James ,I am glad that he manage to meet up with a long lost friend and found solease in the reunion. James was sincere in thoughts and action as he was happy with what ever assistance that was rendered to him without any agenda in mind.
    May James be blessed with the reunion with Rinpoche and may his luck improve from now onwards.

  9. Sasha sunsun on Mar 28, 2013 at 12:18 am

    看了这篇寻人启事后,心里是暖呼呼的。在文章里描述仁波切和詹姆士从相识至深交,都是那么的历历在目,也同时可以感受仁波切对詹姆士的牵挂并不是三言两语可以表达的。文章里读着仁波切如何叮咛着学生们要把詹姆斯寻获,以及之后一连串的安排都让我看了热泪盈眶,心里深深感动着。在这里也让我觉醒,原来结缘和供养都是随时可以做的。心里想着有着这样一位良师,心里默默许着愿生生世世跟随上师,也愿生生世世随时充满欢喜心做供养和布施。

    • abby f on May 11, 2013 at 6:22 pm

      仁波切就是会这样做,他的慈悲和照顾是很全面的,是从一而终的。仁波切亲口跟我们说了好几遍:只要他还活着的一天,他都会一直照顾詹姆斯。

      仁波切非常念旧,也非常感恩詹姆斯过去的帮助。虽然仁波切和詹姆斯本是主仆关系,但仁波切依然照顾詹姆斯如同亲人。而且,仁波切在离开印度10多年之后依然把詹姆斯放在心上,这一次还特别叮嘱弟子一定要把他寻获,单是这个用心,我们很多人都做不到了。

      像你所说的,仁波切一样提醒了我,行善,就在当下。也谢谢你的分享 🙂

  10. Cliff on Mar 27, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Its really amazing how after so many years without any information, the quest to find james may have seem quite impossible but beng kooi managed to find him, and I’m so glad in the right time too. James must have been through so much that most of us cannot imagine. Its so beautiful how this had turned out. Rinpoche’s compassion towards others is infinite and never forgets someone who has behaved out of kindness. Rinpoche’s kindness only breeds more compassion from others. Im so glad things came together and Rinpoche helped James and is now able to take care of himself again. I hope things would only get better for James and that he’d be with his wife and daugther again. I rejoice for James’s health and well being and Rinpoche’s never ending compassion. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story Rinpoche. I hope to learn from this to not only continue to be kind towards others, but also to never forget a good deed done by a good person.

  11. kinley on Mar 27, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Rimpoche la…u jus brought tears in my eyes…and i rejoice ur good and kind deeds..really appreciated…May all sentient beings be freed from this samsaric worries…

  12. Joy on Mar 27, 2013 at 12:58 am

    In deed this is a beautiful touching post on James. A few of us were there in front of Rinpoche when Rinpoche was talking to James. It really was a very touching conversation as we hear Rinpoche inquiring about James and his well being. It was if Rinpoche knew that James was going through some tough times and just suddenly had a feeling that He had to find James and instructed Su Ming and Beng Kooi to find him by hook or crock and tadah… they sure did and it was effortless. It was as if Setrap helped also as it was too coincidental to have just stepped out from the place they were and stumbled upon Jame’s friend that took them to James, the rest is history! This type of feelings/premonitions Rinpoche has is classic and very common..and always accurate!

    The thing with Rinpoche, he never forgets anyone and all those who have helped him along the way… it doesn’t matter who you are, rich or poor, kindness and loyalty is something Rinpoche always remembers and will go out of the way to help you the best that he can. I don’t think James have ever encountered anyone like Rinpoche, hence he served Rinpoche beyond an ordinary rickshaw driver. He is so poor yet so generous, trusting and respectful. He served Rinpoche like as though Rinpoche was his Guru with honour and humility. Something we can all learn from. I am so happy Rinpoche reconnected with James and so glad another man’s life is benefited.

  13. Sofi on Mar 25, 2013 at 12:30 am

    It is an amazing story of connection across the borders of countries and ocean. Firstly, James being a Christian in marrying a Muslim had shown religious tolerance and acceptance. Next, he had shown true respect and appreciation by helping Rinpoche, a monk in Buddhist robes. In helping Rinpoche, he had established the connection and over the course of serving Rinpoche, this connection must have strenghten. James did not just view Rinpoche as any customer needing transportation.
    This reminds me of the Wheel Of Sharp Weapons where good deeds begats good deeds. Its through this connection that Rinpoche reach out to James in his time of need. This goes to show that Rinpoche’s Buddhamind is without boundaries. Most importantly, all those still in doubt should really start to establish their sincere connection now and not forever waiting on the sidelines, waiting for more. Time is never on our side!

  14. Lim Han Nee on Mar 23, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Looking at the way James folded his hands all through his conversation with Rinpoche, I am deeply touched and filled with a sense of awe at this man’s sincere and great devotion to Rinpoche.

    That Rinpoche can feel such a strong need to repay the kindness of a man with whom he had lost touch for these many years, is a strong reflection of the compassion that Rinpoche embodies.

    Martin has said it. We have received so much more than James from Rinpoche, through his patient and compassionate guidance and care of us and His Dharma teachings. Yet, we cannot make ourselves repay His kindness. All that Rinpoche asks of us in return is that we transform our minds. And that itself is not for him but for us – to benefit us. How is it that we don’t even try to get out of our comfort zone and begin to do this?

  15. Martin on Mar 22, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    This is a touching story but we should no longer be surprised at how incredibly loyal Rinpoche is to all who have helped him even in the slightest way and how endless Rinpoche’s kindness is. How many people would remember casual friends whom they met over a decade ago who may have helped them? Not many and indeed less would search unceasingly for a long lost friend who may be in need. This particular story highlights Rinpoche’s extreme compassion which is always there regardless of whether this story is told or not. We are just lucky to be a witness to the story.

    We see James in a certain state before Beng Kooi found him again, on Rinpoche’s instructions and we may perhaps think to ourselves that James is so fortunate to reconnect with Rinpoche and be immediately bestowed care and gifts from his true friend. James is indeed lucky but that quality of pure compassion, care, love and faithfulness is presented to us in its complete and live form before us, as our own Guru. The same embodiment of Bodhicitta has been available to us all this time and even accessible by us to receive knowledge, love, blessings and friendship from. Are we not more fortunate than James?

    How much more have we individually and collectively received from Rinpoche and how do you even measure the value of the gifts of Dharma that we have each been given by Rinpoche. James received care, a new pair of glasses, a rickshaw with which to earn his livelihood and therefore it is more than the gift of a vehicle but a gift of life, dignity and independence. And what about us, his students? In truth we have received so much more. Not only have we been bestowed love, care, friendship and material benefits, we have also been invited to share in Rinpoche’s life and the legacy of a living Buddha. We have been offered an entire pure lineage that goes all the way back unbroken to Buddha Tsongkhapa. We have been invited to be a part of a heritage of kindness, that will continue on long after we are dead.

    All our hardness and selfishness should be immediately broken on this realization alone.

  16. Wah Ying on Mar 22, 2013 at 9:09 am

    Seeing the smiling face of James taking in front of his new autoricksaw, it concludes the purpose of making others happy you yourself is happier, helping others is actually helping yourself.

    From Bryan and Li Kheng, you found the story of finding James is such a miracle. And miracle is life happens when we devote and faithfully trust your Lama, always follow your Lama’s instructions.

    The story reminds me again do not forget others’ kindness, helping those in need by all means and go all the way.

    Wishing James tuk tuk all the way happily in Hubli.

  17. Sheryl Chew on Mar 22, 2013 at 8:07 am

    I was touched to tears when reading this. Rinpoche has shown us what is true kindness and compassion – benefiting those can not do anything for us back in return. Many may preach dharma but what is dharma when there is no gratitude or care to people who are around us in need of love and concern. My deepest admiration for the guru and the team who made all these good works possible.

  18. Jean Ai on Mar 22, 2013 at 1:18 am

    At first, when Rinpoche asked the group to look for James, I found it a little strange why Rinpoche was so insistent that we find him. But those thoughts quickly left my mind because I have learnt that Rinpoche always has a reason for insisting on certain things, so just get the job done first then find out the reason later…and it was only later we found out that James was in such a state, he had basically given up on life. Rinpoche found him at the right time to step in and give him hope again.

    I had the great fortune of being there when Rinpoche spoke to James for the first time in years. What I was fortunate enough to witness was how happy Rinpoche was to to have found James for no other reason than He can help him. That’s how much Rinpoche appreciates every little kindness that people show to Him – decades on, Rinpoche has never forgotten the assistance that James provided to Rinpoche (and indirectly, the monastery) and will still return to help his friend.

    If our lama can be so kind to people from so long ago, we have to ask how come we cannot be so kind to our lama who is right in front of us, and showing us kindness presently and in every single moment?

  19. Girlie OOI on Mar 21, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    I remember when I was young, I was told that if you are destined to meet someone, your paths will cross. In James’ case, he may have lost touch with Rinpoche, but I am happy that he got connected back.

    Rinpoche’s kindness did not stop just because he left India and there was no more communication with James.

  20. Andrew Boon on Mar 21, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Yet another example of how Rinpoche never forgets a person’s kindness… A few students and I were very fortunate to be with Rinpoche when Rinpoche received the call that the students in Hubli had found James.

    It was heartwarming and I had to fight back tears as Rinpoche gave instructions on what to do and get for James. After the phone call, Rinpoche proceeded to give us the history behind this man named James and how he had helped Rinpoche any years back, how Rinpoche had lost touch and had been trying to find him for the longest time till that fatefull day… and it was like a scene from a movie…

    All I can say is, it is NEVER a dull moment with Rinpoche and always a wealth of lessons! Thank you Rinpoche!

  21. Jessica Yap on Mar 21, 2013 at 1:20 am

    Such a heartwarming adventure to find James! I really am amazed that Beng Kooi, Su Ming and co. managed to locate James in Hubli! That’s like finding a needle in a haystack. Congrats and good job guys!

    Rinpoche touches lives thousands of miles away! This is not the first case that Rinpoche’s compassion transcends countries! Rinpoche is truly a Buddha that chose to take birth amongst us difficult monster students.. Inspiring would be the understatement of the century!

    All these compassion and teachings from Rinpoche, yet Rinpoche wants nothing in return except for our mind transformation. This is how we repay our Lama’s kindness.

    Thank you, Rinpoche, for everything!

  22. William on Mar 21, 2013 at 1:13 am

    Rinpoche never forgets his friends and will always help them in anyway however way Rinpoche can. Even James is just a rickshaw driver, Rinpoche never forgets him and went all the way to find him and help him.

    James story is amazing because RInpoche has not seen him for years and none of the students who went to Hubli has seen James before. Of the thousands of people in Hubli, it is a miracle to be able to find James and within hours from receiving instructions from Rinpoche. Now, James is doing ok and hope that he will lead a better life.

  23. Bryan Ho on Mar 20, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    This is one of the most miracle experience in my life. Still remember when we received the instruction to search for James, we are all in shock. Because there are thousands of tuk tuk drivers in Hubli and they are all located at different part of Hubli, where and how do we start to find James ??!!

    We have a monk who was sent by Gaden to follow and assist us in whatever way we need (aka Genla), Genla brought us to Ajanta Restaurant (Rinpoche’s favorite restaurant) in Hubli and just when we walked out from Ajanta after meal, Genla approached this Tuk Tuk driver named Ibrahim regarding James, and surprisingly Ibrahim replied he is close friend of James. In my mind I was talking to myself, it’s too good to be true and that’s too much news about con men in India, and we don’t trust what Ibrahim said, Ibrahim must want to get something out from us.

    Beng Kooi asked Ibrahim to bring James to where we was (in front of Ajanta restaurant) since he know James so well, which also much safer. 10mins later, Ibrahim return with empty hand, he said he couldn’t find James at his usual hang out spot, this increase the doubts in us. But Ibrahim told us he know where James staying, he can bring us to James’s place if we want. After consult with Genla, who very familiar with Hubli, Genla said we should go and give it a try.

    After 20mins ride, we arrived in this small housing area, Ibrahim’s tuk tuk stop at this simple looking link house and he said James is staying there. A 50 years old man come out from the house after Ibrahim informed him there are some foreigners looking for him. When we told him we are Tsem Rinpoche’s students, immediately he said YES YES !! Rinpoche is my guru ! I wasn’t believe that time, because everything is TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, how is that possible to find someone out of thousands so effortless.

    Beng Kooi asked James a series of questions to make sure this James is the real James, and James did reply with correct answers, he even remember the date when he last met Rinpoche.

    We went back to Ajanta again and asked more questions about James, he told us, he was really down in his life, his wife and daughter run away from him, he’s temporary renting a room from his brother-in-law, which cost half of his salary, he’s suffering from very serious diabetic and many other problems. And the whole thing is so weird, because in the same afternoon, Rinpoche texted us that he felt James need help very badly or he will suffer very much, and Rinpoche would like to help him to solve his problems.

    While I still wonder why the whole mission of searching James can be so smooth, Genla told me that Rinpoche must be very happy that’s why we can find James so easily. With the blessing of Lama, a strong guru devotion and a pure motivation of benefiting others, protector will help in whatever project we would like to accomplish. In this story, I truly experienced the miracle of our protector who is always there to help us.

  24. So Kin Hoe on Mar 20, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Rejoice and really feel glad to be able to find James in India! He is a very modest man with a kind heart. May James receives many many blessings from Rinpoche.

  25. sarahyap on Mar 20, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Beautiful post about James.

    I still remember how happy Rinpoche was when Beng Kooi found James in Hubli. I feel the excitement from Rinpoche’s messages, corresponding to the team that went to India.

    I’m really glad that James is ok. Rinpoche mentioned that He had a strong feeling that James is in dire need of help at that moment, and true enough, when Beng Kooi found him… his living condition was not good, his family separated, he hardly had any money because he had to rent a rickshaw daily as the one he owned was trashed in an accident, and he did not have enough money to buy medication for his health condition. He also did not have enough money to get a spectacle! Something so important especially when his livelihood depends on it… as a rickshaw driver.

    When I saw the video of James… I was so touched. Here, a man that only knew Rinpoche for awhile, and have been separated from Rinpoche for over 20 years… He is not well learnt… and yet, just by hearing Rinpoche’s voice over the phone is enough to make him fold his hands. He never, for one moment in his life, forgotten the kindness he received from Rinpoche. Such a nice and wonderful man with so much gratitude. The funny thing is, Rinpoche never forgotten about how James used to help Rinpoche to buy things in Hubli 20 over years ago lol! I thought it was really cute.

    I’m realy glad that Rinpoche manage to reconnect with James, and I’m glad that James is alright now.

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  • Brent
    Tuesday, Mar 26. 2024 04:47 PM
    Living with my wife, whose world is meticulously painted with the hues of OCD, is a journey that intertwines the essence of love with the complexities of the human mind. Her relentless pursuit of cleanliness and order, transforming even the most negligible corner into a testament of organization, often dances on the fine line between admiration and frustration. The sight of her steering clear from trash bins as if they were labyrinths of chaos, serves as a poignant reminder of the battles she fights within. Yet, it’s through these very battles that I’ve learned the profound language of patience and the unspoken strength of support. Therapy, in its gentle embrace, has been a beacon of light for her, guiding her through the stormy seas of OCD. It has not only offered her solace but has also unveiled the strength of her spirit, teaching us both the beauty of resilience. As she journeys through the pathways of healing, I stand by her, a testament to the power of love and the enduring promise of hope. Together, we navigate the complexities of her world, discovering that within the challenges lie opportunities for growth, understanding, and an unbreakable bond. https://www.mindfullyaliveonline.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/
  • 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.

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