Finally, a section for you to clarify your Dharma questions with Kechara’s esteemed pastors. Just post your question below and one of our pastors will provide you with an answer.

Note: This section of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s blog is meant for Dharma questions or questions related to Kechara and our lineage. If the question is not relevant or out of our scope, we will respectfully request you to seek an answer on a more relevant platform. Before posting your question, we would also like to suggest that you look through some of the older posts (or do a search on this blog) before you post a question as your question may have been already answered in an older post.

Browse through previous question submissions and learn from the Pastors’ answers. Click on the different page numbers or arrow buttons to view older questions.

Question asked by Kevin

Halo pastor, I would like to know more about doing lama tsongkhapa retreat after reading the
( https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tsongkhapa/tsongkhapa-retreat-instructions-and-prayer-text.html ). May I know where to get kusha grass?(it says from new broom?) and in the eight sensory offering do I need a tiny torma as the food offering or I can put something else? and do the mandala set have to be on the altar all the time during the retreat? because I only have one mandala set. Thank you for answering this many question as I wish to do short tsongkhapa retreat in saturday and sunday while im staying in university. Thank you!

Reply by pastor

Dear Kevin,

Thanks for your question. It’s fantastic that you would like to engage in a Lama Tsongkhapa retreat. In Asia, traditional brooms are made from long pieces of dried grass. This type of broom is actually Kusha Grass, so you can buy a new broom, and but some pieces of the grass from it to use for your retreat swastika.

For the sensory offerings, you do not need to use the little tiny torma for the food offering. You can use any sort of vegetarian food as the offering, some people like to use a fruit (like an apple or orange), other put packed biscuits, or even some nicely wrapped chocolates. Any food really, that is well packaged and won’t go bad when on the altar.

For the mandala set, yes you can keep it on the altar if you only have one. When you get the to mandala section of the prayers, use the mandala mudra rather than the physical mandala set. I hope these answers help and I wish you all the best for your successful retreat. Thank you.

Question asked by Om

Dear Pastor,
Thank you so much for your kind response. May you live long and a happy life.
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Reply by pastor

Dear Om,

It’s out pleasure to help where we can. And thank you for your kind wishes. We pray that you are successful in your learning and also in your own spiritual practice.

Question asked by Kaustav Datta

Hello I am from India. I am very much interested in learning the details of Buddhism and its branches (Hinayan, Mahayan and Bajrayan). Kindly let me know how can I contact you. I really want to learn in details the history, mantras, chakras, deities associated with Buddhism. Thanks and Pranam

Reply by pastor

Namaste Kaustav-ji,

Thank you for your question. What you have asked to learn covers a lot of topics and we will not be able to answer everything in this short space. You can click on the relevant categories at the top of this page to look through the articles that we have on this website. Alternatively, you can also message care@Kechara.com and ask any further specific questions there. You can ask to be put in contact with a Pastor, and one of our Pastors will be able to reply to any questions that you might have. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Om

Dear pastor,
Can you tell me what is yidam and sadhana, can you tell me more about dorji shugden. I am new to everything in this website.
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Reply by pastor

Dear Om,

Here is the link to an article and video teaching that will help answer your questions about Yidam practice and Sadhana in detail: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/deity-practice-in-buddhism.html

In regards to Dorje Shugden, here is a comprehensive introduction to his learn more about him and his practice: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/beginners-introduction-to-dorje-shugden.html

Apart from this, you will find many more articles about Dorje Shugden when you click on the Dorje Shugden category in the menu at the top of this page. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Meg

Hello.

Thank you for answering my last question /\
If one wishes to make a connection with Lord Yamantaka, is it better to keep an image/statue of the Solitary Hero form or is the form with the consort also ok?
Of course the statue is for making a connection and not any tantric practice.
Thankyou.

Reply by pastor

Dear Meg,

It’s our pleasure to help answer your questions.

If you wish to make a connection with Lord Yamantaka, you can keep either the Solitary Hero form or the form with the consort. Both are Yamantaka, so having the image on your altar, making offerings daily and making strong aspirational prayers to have a strong connection with him, will be very, very beneficial. You can choose whichever image you prefer or have more of a connection with. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Terri

Dear Pastor,

Thank you for taking time to read this and look forward to your advice.

In the Five Precepts, it says refrain from harm, do not take a life/do not kill.
If you have a sick pet, and the vets advises to Euthanize the pet due to failing health conditions.
Is this breaking the precept?

Blessing to you and all beings

Reply by pastor

Dear Terri,

Thank you for your question. I’m sure other pet owners would also have the same question. In short, the answer is that yes, even euthanising a pet due to failing health conditions would break the no killing precept if you have taken the Five Lay Precepts. The precept not to kill covers all sentient beings, including humans and all animals as well. I hope this answers your question. Thank you.

Question asked by See

I can see how my mind is being terrible to others only after the incident has occurred and sometimes just after the thoughts have displayed itself. I do believe these are because of the sadhanas I do upon advice from Rinpoche’s blog. However I am not capable yet to transform the terrible reactions or stop it altogether! I wish to transform it totally as Rinpoche taught.

Reply by pastor

Dear See,

Thank you for your message. You’ve said that you are doing sadhanas, which is very good. The key to success in any sadhana is actually consistency. This means doing it daily, together with offerings on your altar, etc. It’s best not to do too many sadhanas, but stick to 1 or 2 practices and do it consistently. Only then we will see the benefits of doing sadhana correctly. For example, a great daily sadhana advised by Tsem Rinpoche is the Diamond Path, which is the combined practice of Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden. Though any of the sadhanas on this website will be beneficial also, especially if you have a specific issue that you need help with dealing with.

The transformation that Tsem Rinpoche speaks about comes from more than just daily sadhana however. It’s about study, contemplation and meditation upon the Dharma and concerted effort to put it in to practice in daily life. Two things I would highly recommend are 1) study and contemplation of the Lamrim and 2) daily meditational practice (other than your sadhana).

For the Lamrim it’s best to study the text but also to attend Dharma classes we have in Kechara to learn more. Here is a link to the text we use: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/lamrim-liberation-in-the-palm-of-your-hand

In regards to meditation, this article provide step-by-step and guided instructions to engage in meditation for 100 days, you watch them and learn more: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/live-your-best-life-100-days-of-mindful-meditation.html

I hope all of this helps.

Question asked by WLY

1: If the Buddha is already present in the statue, why should we do an invocation prayer?
2: For my Sadhana, I do 2 practices in one. Yidam and protector practice. DO i have to do 2 dedications for the 2 practices, or do I only need to do one dedication that over-arches BOTH practices
3: The NKT organization has insulted HH The 14th Dalai Lama saying that he is a fraud and dictator for banning Dorje Shugden. Is this right, what should one do?

Reply by pastor

Dear WLY,

The invocation is to draw upon more of the Buddha’s energies in order to effect transformation. We need to constantly call upon the Buddhas to provide their blessings and assistance. You are right that a properly consecrated statue will already have the energies of the Buddha present in it, however that doesn’t mean the energies of the Buddha are present in our lives physically helping us. The purpose of Buddhism is about self-transformation, but this is a process which doesn’t happen overnight. Similarly, prayer in Buddhism is not about asking for this from the divine, rather it is about transformation. So when you can on the Buddha again and again daily during the invocation section of the prayers, you are inviting those enlightened energies again and again to aid you in your self-transformation.

If you are doing two particular practices, for example a yidam practice and a protector practice, you only need to do one dedication to cover both. That is if you are doing both practices in one sitting. If you are doing the practices at different times of the day, then you need to do a dedication at the end of each.

In regards to the views of other Buddhist organisations, here at Kechara, following the views, advice and teachings of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, our views are different. We do not believe that the Dalai Lama is a fraud, that would contradict what Tsem Rinpoche taught. The issue is a very complex one and Tsem Rinpoche wrote many articles that try to explain his view. You can find these in the Dorje Shugden section of our blog here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/dorje-shugden

There are many articles on this site, but if you take a read of them of slowly, you will come to understand our view on the Dalai Lama. I hope all of these answers help you. Thank you.

Question asked by Anonymous

In the Yonten Shigyurma, a section of the prayer says "…,the supreme of vehicles, Vajrayana." does this imply that Vajrayana is the best vehicle?

Reply by pastor

Dear Anonymous,

Vajrayana is considered the supreme vehicle. This is not in the sense that only Vajrayana can lead you to enlightenment, and other vehicles cannot. It is considered supreme in terms of being able to lead practitioners to enlightenment quicker than others. Even though it is considered supreme, in terms of time taken to achieve enlightenment, it can also be more dangerous, hence needs to be practiced correctly, under a qualified lama, holding all the associated vows and commitments.

Think of it like this. We need to get from point a to point b. There are different ways we can do this, we can walk there for example. Better would be to use a vehicle to help us get there. Let’s take a bicycle and a car. Both will get you to that point. You need to learn how to use a bicycle before it can get to you to point b properly. It takes even more effort to learn how to use and drive a car though, and it’s more dangerous. A car, however, will take you to point b quicker than a bicycle, but there is more effort and danger also involved. So, you need to learn from someone very good at driving a car in order to be able to drive it properly. Vajrayana is like the car, other vehicles are like the bicycle. Both get you to your destination, however one is more faster than the other. I hope this explanation helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Luna

In the Bodhisattva vows, it says to not retaliate in any siyation, even at times of murder. How can this be? I can't defend myself? Wouldn't be good if I fight back, because I prevent the murderer to actually murder someone.

Reply by pastor

Dear Luna,

Yes, that is correct. In the Bodhisattva vows, it includes not retaliating when we are harmed by others. The vows themselves are based on the development of Bodhicitta, itself is an advanced practice which needs a lot of groundwork, study, contemplation and practice to reach. A core aspect of Bodhicitta, is to take negative experiences we have and actually transform them into experiences which further spiritual progress and not simply create karma, which keeps us bound in Samsara or cyclic existence. This includes retaliating when harmed by others. In regards to this point itself, it is actually common throughout all of Buddhism.

The reason why is that when we retaliate we create negative karma, because the act of retaliation is a negative one. At the same time, it shows that we have not fully understood or comprehended karma yet, because any action that someone does against you, is the result of your own karma from earlier on in this life and countless future lives. If you retaliate, you simple create more karma which you will need to suffer from in the future.

At the core of it though is that wanting or needing to retaliate is due to self-cherishing. That is the core of why we are still in Samsara and not enlightened yet. All Buddhist practice is geared towards reducing self-cherishing and eliminating it completely. This is actually a part of the teachings on emptiness also, which is the key to achieve enlightenment.

Obviously keeping this vow is not easy to do, that is why you need to have studied, contemplated and meditated on many Dharma topics before reaching this stage. This is all explained and outlined in detail within the Lamrim.

This is all in regards to if the person being harmed is ourselves. If someone is harming another person or sentient being, then according to Bodhicitta practice, yes we can and should try to stop them for harming another sentient being. But if we are being harmed, according to this vow, we should not.

Also another point to note, is that this is auxiliary vow related to the perfection of patience. As such, even you do not manage to keep this vow (though you should always try to keep the vow as strong as possible), if you break the vow you can purify the infraction. It is not like the root Bodhisattva vows, which if you break means you have lost all of the Bodhisattva vows. I hope this explanation helps, in order to further your understanding you should study, contemplate and meditate on the Lamrim. It is all explained in a lot more detail than we can manage here. Thank you.

Question asked by S

Was Shakyamuni Buddha a nirmanakaya form? What’s the image of sambhogakaya’s shakyamuni Buddha?

Reply by pastor

Dear S,

The historical form of Buddha Shakyamuni was a nirmanakaya form. The Sambhogakaya form of Buddha Shakyamuni is exactly like the form we visualise or depict in images or thangkas. Each part of the Buddha’s body has a meaning and significance. You can read more about it here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-body-of-a-buddha-a-road-map-to-liberation.html I hope this helps.

Question asked by Anonymous

I just saw a video on Tsem Rinpoche about that we need an enlightened being can only purify our karma. Does this include beings that are outside of Buddhism? Like the great sages and Gurus of Hinduism or the great Saints in Christianity. My second question is that, could Buddhism all possibly be just a placebo affect? Or does it really happen. Like when we visualise Tsongkhapa going into our heart and we feel better, does Tsongkhapa actually go inside and helps us feel better? Or is it just placebo affect

Reply by pastor

Dear Anonymous,

Thank you for your question. I couldn’t comment on the great sages or saints of other religions, because I do not know much about them and the spiritual levels they reached. But if they reached the state that Buddhists refer to as enlightenment, and so became what we call Buddhas, then yes.

In regards to your second question, no, we do not consider it a placebo effect. The Buddhas are very real, so when we prayer to them and invoke upon their energies, they really do come to bless us. In regards to the dissolution of Lama Tsongkhapa in ourselves during his Guru Yoga, yes he really does enter our hearts. But the strength of that is determined by us, our effort, our spiritual transformation, the merit we have collected through engaging in virtuous actions to generate merit, etc. In essence, it is not just to make us feel better, but actually to bless us with his energy so that we can benefit from it, whether that be healing of the body, calming of the mind, or any benefit associated with his practice. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Wang Lu Yang

I'm very confused about Tsem Rinpoche's lineage, I heard multiple different lineages that is supposedly Tsem Rinpoche's lineage. I don't know which one is which though, do you have anything that shows his true confirmed and complete lineage? Sometimes I doubt Tsem Rinpoche, right now I'm doubting him a lot, I need some structure and advice I can to affirm my connection with him.

And a shift in my question, I heard being gay breaks the sexual misconduct vow, is this true? And does being trans bad?

Reply by pastor

Dear Wang Lu Yang,

Please see here for Tsem Rinpoche’s incarnation lineage: https://www.tsemtulku.com/previous-lives/ You can click on each life to read more information about that particular incarnation. I hope this helps to clear your confusion regarding his lineage.

Being gay does not break the sexual misconduct vow for lay people. The vow is broken when we harm another person with our actions, whether physically or mentally, this includes being unfaithful. Also, being trans is not bad. No sexuality is right or wrong per se, because no matter how you look at it, it is an expression of attachment. Due to karma being so variable, everyone will have different expression of sexual attachment. I hope this make sense.

Question asked by Meg

Hello
Is it permissible to keep statues of deities like sengdongma in the house on one's altar? Not to do any tantric meditation but simply for offering prayers and praise? I've heard that sengdongma shouldn't be kept at the house, so hoping if you can clarify.

Reply by pastor

Dear Meg,

Yes, it is actually very good to have the statue of Sengdongma in your house. She is a fully enlightened being, a Buddha. Having a statue of an enlightened being can never be a bad thing. In fact, having a statue of Sengdongma in your home altar, and making offerings daily is a very, very good thing. Some people are a little superstitious about having certain Buddha images in their houses due to their form, being wrathful, etc. But this is not the case at all.

In fact, you should have the statue properly consecrated. This will make the statue even more beneficial. If you are not in the position to get the statue consecrated by a monk/nun or Buddhist pastor, you can do it yourself: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html I hope this helps.

Question asked by Dipendra Singh

Hello and Tashi delek,
I am from india and I am a follower of His Eminence Late Tsem Rinpoche discourses on various social media platforms since some time and about shugden practice..
I needed an urgent help I wanted to make a request a prayer cum petition for healing in the temple..
I am suffering from depression and anxiety,low self esteem since more than 15 years .. Please kindly help me…I want to be happy and live a normal life..

Reply by pastor

Dear Dipendra Singh,

You can see here for the types of pujas we have to help you: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/pujas

Alternatively, you can message care@Kechara.com to ask for further help and advice, so we can help you privately.

Thank you

Question asked by Luna

We reincarnate after we die and become children why does our mind become immature?
Like if I die at 70 and my mind is mature, I know a lot of things. After I die, and I'm now a child, why does my knowledge decrease compared to before? Is it because that's judt the nature of human beings?

Reply by pastor

Dear Luna,

Thank you for your question. According to Buddhism, we can reincarnate into various realms, from human, animals, gods, etc. The reason why we can forget what happened in previous lives is due to the type of rebirth that you take birth in. Generally humans have no recollection of knowledge, events, etc, from previous lives. This however is only on the gross levels. On a more subtle level these things are not lost however, it’s only that you cannot access those memories or intellectual ability. However there are cases of remembering these things either instinctively or through meditation.

In the other types of rebirth however, you can remember all of these things for example, rebirth in the God realm means you do have knowledge or your previous lives, but due to the form you have taken are under the general delusions of that type of rebirth. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Kevin

Halo pastor, i'm currently studying on the book (Tsongkhapa A simple guide to a Powerful Practise),
in the dissolution part can i not do the powa at the end? As i aspire to go to the pure land of amitabha.
Thank You!

Reply by pastor

Dear Kevin,

Thank you for your question. It’s entirely up to you, however you should still do the part where Lama Tsongkhapa enters your heart and resides there. That is one of the main parts of the Guru Yoga so you gain blessings from the practice.

However, even if you aspire to go to Sukhavati Pureland, that does not necessarily mean you cannot do the powa section of Lama Tsongkhapa’s practice. In fact, it’s quite the opposite, because it creates a stronger connection with the Buddhas and the Purelands for you to be more likely to get to a Pureland.

Once you are in a Pureland, it doesn’t mean that you can only be in that Pureland. You will be able to travel to other Purelands too, as long as you are born in one. That’s why, even if you wish to be reborn in a certain Pureland, you can also recite the prayers and engage in other practices to reach other Purelands. For example, many Tantric practitioners seek rebirth in Vajra Yogini’s Pureland, but also engage in Lama Tsongkhapa’s Powa as part of his Guru Yoga. The two reinforce each other in reaching a Pureland, it is your determination of which you aspire more to be reborn in that is the key. I hope that makes sense and helps you.

Question asked by Anonymous

Hi, my sibling wants me to pray for them to help them get into a college. I don't usually pray for worldly things, but in this case, I feel like I need to. It's because they are suffering from mental health problems, and if they don't into that college, there's a big cahnce that their mental health will worsen. How do I go about this?

My second question is interpretations of Shunyata, I heard some people believe that things don't exist at all period, and some believe that things are existent, just empty. Which is the correct interpretation?

Reply by pastor

Dear Anonymous,

Thank you for your questions. For your sibling, you can pray to Dorje Shugden. His practice is very well-known to be effective for things like this. It is worldly as you said, but it its for the benefit of your sibling, so Dorje Shugden can and will help in such situations. In fact, I have personally have found that Dorje Shugden helps a lot in terms of getting jobs, education etc. If you don’t already know about Dorje Shugden, you can find an introduction to his practice here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/beginners-introduction-to-dorje-shugden.html In addition, we would recommend that your sibling also see a mental health professional as well if they are not already. This will really help them be the best person they can be. We should not rely on only one method but both secular and spiritual methods at the same time. Dorje Shugden’s practice will also help to make the secular methods more successful. If your sibling is willing, then they themselves should engage in Dorje Shugden’s practice. That would be best.

In regards to Shunyata, as we belong to the Gelug tradition, we have a view of known as the Two Truths, that is there is an Absolute Truth (that everything lacks inherent existence) and a Relative Truth (that things exist on the conventional level). This is a little difficult to explain fully here in such a short space. You can read the Lamrim in regards to this, but it is quite complicated. In essence, on a conventional level things exist, but on the ultimate level they don’t exist, in that they do not have inherent existence. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Lin

How does one deal with fear and low self esteem, not being confident/vocal in the outside world and the troubles that ensue due to it? In the outside world people look down on you or easily talk over you if one is quiet/looks weak. It’s something that is a big part of my personality. How does Buddhism recommend getting over this inner fear?

Reply by pastor

Dear Lin,

Thank you for your question. The issue of low self esteem is quite complicated, not due to Buddhist practice, but due to culture. Those with low self esteem are generally looked down upon within society and it’s said that it is not a good thing. In Buddhism however, nothing is inherently good or bad. These are concepts made by us humans, and we live in such concepts. Rather, as His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche said, we shouldn’t focus on what we think is good or bad, but instead focus on what is beneficial and not-beneficial for ourselves and others. So I try to answer your question from this standpoint.

So low self esteem, it is beneficial or not. The answer is, it is not. Either for ourselves or others. Then we need to look at what causes low self esteem, and that is fear. But where does that fear come from? It comes from the sense of the ego. It is the need to protect ourselves, whether rationally or irrationally (due to past experiences) that leads us to have this fear, which creates low self esteem. So the key is to deal first with the fear and then deal with the negative aspects of the ego.

There are deep contemplation meditations you can do to overcome your fears and at the same time other meditations you can do that help overcome your ego, for example, gratitude meditation, accepting our circumstances, and developing real compassion and Bodhicitta. These can all be found in our book called Insightful Meditation: 18 Ways to Tame Your Monkey Mind, available here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/insightful-meditation

I hope this helps you.

Question asked by Jie rui

People have Tsongkhapa statues and do Tsongkhapa’s Guru yoga, but visualise/see Tsongkhapa as one with their Guru. Can I do the opposite? Can I have an image of my Guru and see it as one with Tsongkhapa while doing Gaden Lhagyama?

Reply by pastor

Dear Jie Rui,

The images on your altar of the Buddhas do not necessarily have to be the Buddhas that you practice, although this helps. So when people engage in Lama Tsongkhapa’s Guru Yoga, some people may prefer to have Lama Tsongkhapa’s image on their altar. This itself is very good as there are many benefits to have a Lama Tsongkhapa image. And in terms of practice this can help you with your visualisation too, because you have something to refer to directly in front of you. That being said, you can have an image of your Guru on the altar, and not have Lama Tsongkhapa’s image on your altar also. It’s up to you.

When engaging in any Buddha practise, we need to follow the visualisation according to the practice. Hence when doing Lama Tsongkhapa’s Guru Yoga, we visualise Lama Tsongkhapa and think that Lama Tsongkhapa and our Guru are one. We do not visualise our Guru and think he is one with Lama Tsongkhapa. There are many reasons for this, for example, you are invoking upon Lama Tsongkhapa’s energies, the form your visualise of Lama Tsongkhapa also have an effect to the benefits gained from the practice, etc.

Some Gurus do have their own Guru Yoga that you can practice, for example Tsem Rinpoche’s Guru Yoga here: https://www.tsemtulku.com/guru-yoga-practice/ In such practices the Guru is visualised accordingly. Each practice should be undertaken as taught in terms of what we visualise, and what we should think to make that particular practice effective. I hope this helps. Thanks.

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Meet the Pastors

Serving the community. Tirelessly

Combining the responsibilities of the ordained and the appearance of a layperson, pastors are the connection between the sangha and the everyday practitioner. They are ordinary people who have taken an extraordinary step in dedicating their lives towards sharing the Buddhist tradition. As laypeople holding vows, pastors will make the Dharma accessible to more people, giving them guidance and sharing knowledge. The pastors are usually present at Kechara House and available for consultation anytime. For more information, contact house@kechara.com.

Pastor Chia (sangha to be)

As a pastor, Chia will dedicate his life to befitting others through spreading the works of Tsem Rinpoche and Dharma to many people, through the use of pujas, rituals, counseling and sharing of his knowledge.

Ordained as a Pastor in 2011, Chia Song Peng has had a rich and varied Dharma career. He has held a core position with the Kechara Paradise retail outlets, served as a personal attendant to Tsem Rinpoche, embarked on various pilgrimages and received initiations into higher yoga tantric practices. He is accomplished in many pujas and has a deep understanding of the Dharma.

As a pastor, Chia has dedicated his life to befitting others through spreading the works of Tsem Rinpoche and Dharma to many people, through the use of pujas, rituals, counseling and sharing of his knowledge.

When Chia first met Tsem Rinpoche, he was asked if he wanted to become a monk, however even though this was his aspiration he informed Tsem Rinpoche that he would do so at a later date. For Chia, as he has is already in the Dharma full-time, it would be best if he became ordained. Tsem Rinpoche has reminded Chia from time to time to work towards becoming a monk and he promised that he would do so in the future.

Kechara began from nothing to become a growing Dharma organisation with major projects such as Kechara Forest Retreat, so Chia thinks that this is the perfect time to become ordained as a monk. Recently Tsem Rinpoche asked Chia again if he would like to be ordained, this time Chia said yes.

Pastor Khong Jean Ai (sangha to be)

Jean Ai wishes to become a vessel that holds the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa to benefit future generations, inspiring others to live by the Buddha’s teachings.

Jean Ai met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche as a young child and through her parents' involvement with Kechara over the years, she has never known a life without His Eminence. Jean Ai was a regular volunteer of Tsem Ladrang during her childhood and teenage years. After graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Warwick in the UK and working at the London Probation Service, she returned to Kuala Lumpur to join Tsem Ladrang's e-division. There she managed kechara.com, responsible for the weekly Kechara e-newsletter, including content generation and editing. Since then she has joined His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s writing team, responsible for executing Rinpoche’s personal instructions and managing his correspondence.

Having visited a nunnery in India in 2004, Jean Ai remembers noticing how happy and purposeful everyone was. She had a feeling of familiarity and the sight of the robes comforted her. Immediately, Jean Ai messaged her mother who told her to ask Rinpoche’s advice. Rinpoche told her to complete her secular education so that when she taught the Dharma her words would carry the credibility and weight of a university degree, something she completed with the motivation that some day she wanted to become a nun.

Through her ordination as a nun, Jean Ai wishes to become a vessel that holds the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa to benefit future generations, inspiring others to live by the Buddha’s teachings. Through this she hopes to repay the kindness of her parents and her Guru. Above all she wants to abide in a state free of suffering, and she wants this for others as well.

Pastor Shin Tan (sangha to be)

For Shin, this is a great step forward to being fully committed to the cause of others and repaying others’ kindness through sharing the Dharma with others.

Before joining Kechara, Shin worked as a lecturer and provider of content and e-learning content solutions for various start-ups. Whilst providing training to educators teaching students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) at various colleges, she was invited to attend a Dharma talk given by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche at Kechara House. This event rekindled her interest in Tibetan Buddhism, as she recalled the joy of accompanying her parents to teachings as a teenager.

Joining Kechara Media & Publications in 2006 as a volunteer, Shin assumed a full time position there as a Marketing Executive, with the aim of making His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings available to more people around the world. Shin is now a member of the Tsem Ladrang Team, who takes care of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s secular matters, enabling Rinpoche to focus on teaching the holy Dharma.

Shin states that when she decided to join Kechara full time, she had already decided to be of some benefit to others and spend the rest of her life doing only that. Working closely with His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, seeing his tireless effort in helping others and spreading the Buddhadharma through the Gaden tradition despite tremendous challenges has made her realise that the next logical step is to become ordained as she has the opportune conditions to study with her Guru. For Shin this is also a great step forward to being fully committed to the cause of others and repaying others’ kindness through sharing the Dharma with others.

Pastor Adeline Woon (sangha to be)

Since finding her spiritual home here in Kechara, Adeline has made dharma work her life’s mission and wishes to dedicate herself fully towards the benefit of others.

Adeline stumbled across His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche's blog towards the end of 2010 and has been following his blog and Facebook page ever since. Since graduating from Dharma Drum Buddhist College Taiwan with a Masters of Arts in Religious Studies in July 2012, she returned to Malaysia and joined Kechara as a Senior Education Executive. Adeline was attracted by His Eminence’s straightforwardness and impressed at Kechara's growth under his guidance. To Adeline, His Eminence is someone who walks the talk, keeps his promises and sincerely cares for others displaying an excellent example of guru devotion, qualities that she seeks to develop herself.

Since finding her spiritual home here in Kechara, Adeline has made dharma work her life’s mission. It was in May 2013 that she officially requested His Eminence for ordination as a nun to dedicate her life fully for the dharma. According to Adeline, become ordained means that she is being true to her calling to live according to the dharma and be of benefit to others.

This however can only be achieved by meeting and studying under her root Guru. Adeline has been fortunate enough to have met with hers - His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche.

Pastor Niral Patel (sangha to be)

It is Niral’s motivation for full ordination to better himself, learn the teachings of our lineage in order to preserve them for future generations. He wishes to benefit others, just as he has benefited and is still benefiting from Tsem Rinpoche’s explanation of the Dharma.

Niral was born and raised in the UK, having graduated with a BA in Anthropology, he was working as a Financial Administrator for a Serviced Apartment & Hotel company as well as a Management Services company before stumbling across His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s Youtube channel, entirelyby accident. It was through His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings that he began to understand the importance of practicing the Dharma, in order to benefit himself and others around him.

Having been in contact with one of Tsem Rinpoche’s long time students in the UK, he was encouraged to visit Kechara in late 2012 for a 10 day visit. At the end of the visit Tsem Rinpoche requested Niral to come to work at Kechara, to which he agreed.

Niral moved to Malaysia in February 2013 to work as an education coordinator at Kechara House, assisting the Education Division in the creation and implementation of the new education syllabus, teaching teenagers during the Kechara Sunday Dharma School. Ever since meeting Tsem Rinpoche, he has always been encouraged by Tsem Rinpoche to do more Dharma work and strive to better himself. It is with that in mind, that Niral has requested monastic ordination.

Pastor Tan Gim Lee (sangha to be)

Gim Lee’s main focus is to guide and help anyone who steps through Kechara’s doors through Dharma sharing, counselling, performing pujas and other Buddhist services. She wishes to repay Rinpoche’s kindness by spreading Lama Tsongkhapa’s holy teachings and inspiring others on the spiritual path.

She discovered Kechara by chance in 2006 and started to participate Kechara's activities almost immediately especially the retreat to collect 10 million Migtsema recitations. In April 2006, when Gim Lee met H.E. Tsem Rinpoche and first listened to his teachings, she wept uncontrollably. Though she could not understand it at the time, she had finally found her perfect teacher. She is especially touched by Tsem Rinpoche's compassionate method of teaching by setting his own examples.

Having joined as a staff of Kechara House responsible for housekeeping in 2009, Gim Lee is now one of Kechara House's Front Desk Managers predominantly based in the retreat centre in Bentong, Pahang. She also teaches the Sunday Dharma Class and moderates Dharma discussions on Tsem Rinpoche's blog chat.

The many teachings she has received from Tsem Rinpoche have changed her priorities in life. She found answers to her questions about the purpose of life, and she has realised that the way to overcome the sufferings of pain and anger is by following the path of compassion and wisdom as taught by Lord Buddha. These realisations have led to her request to be ordained as a Sangha member.

As pastor now, and later as a Buddhist nun, Gim Lee's main focus is to guide and help anyone who steps through Kechara's doors through Dharma sharing, counselling, performing pujas and other Buddhist services. She wishes to repay Rinpoche's kindness by spreading Lama Tsongkhapa's holy teachings and inspiring others on the spiritual path.

Pastor Loh Seng Piow (sangha to be)

Loh Seng Piow developed a strong wish to help Rinpoche in spreading the Dharma to the world. With that determination, Loh Seng Piow chose not to pursue his PhD degree in Cambridge University (for which he had been offered a place), resigned from his research job, and joined Tsem Rinpoche as full-time Dharma worker, and has never looked back since.

Back in 2001, Loh Seng Piow had no inkling of just how involved in Dharma he would become. As a Masters degree-holder in Engineering, Loh Seng Piow was working as a research engineer in Singapore when he met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche. Rinpoche’s talk left a strong impression on him and after a few encounters with Rinpoche, Loh Seng Piow started developing websites for Rinpoche and Kechara.

Loh Seng Piow was trained in science, but soon realised that there were many questions that science could not answer. At the same time, he also felt that science and technology are not the solution to human problems, as humans are much better off compared to thousands years ago, yet the problems in this world are still the same, if not more, and we do not seem to be happier than our ancestors.

Loh Seng Piow soon realised that the Dharma is the ultimate solution to human problems, and that the methods used by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche are very suitable for this modern era. Loh Seng Piow developed a strong wish to help Rinpoche in spreading the Dharma to the world. With that determination, Loh Seng Piow chose not to pursue his PhD degree in Cambridge University (for which he had been offered a place), resigned from his research job, and joined Tsem Rinpoche as full-time Dharma worker, and has never looked back since.

Meeting Rinpoche was a very refreshing experience for Loh Seng Piow, as he never knew Dharma could be so unconventional yet maintain its essence. As Rinpoche’s personal attendant, Loh Seng Piow has had many incredible moments with Rinpoche and considers himself extremely fortunate because he sees real Dharma in action, both on and off the throne. It challenges him to practice Dharma 24/7. In this way, Rinpoche has blown away his old and persistent way of thinking, which was very much focused on the outer rituals of Dharma.

Having seen that Tsem Rinpoche truly embodies what he teaches, Loh Seng Piow is convinced beyond doubt that it is possible to develop our minds to a higher state, and ultimately achieving enlightenment. All these factors have propelled Loh Seng Piow to take a step further in his Dharma career to become ordained as a pastor in order to be even more effective in sharing and disseminating the Dharma to benefit others.

Pastor Yek Yee

Naturally an introvert, Yek Yee has transformed what was once her weakness into her strength; making what was once impossible now eminently possible.

Independence was forced upon Kok Yek Yee from the tender age of nine, when she had to juggle between work and school to make ends meet. Always the introvert, Yek Yee had few friends and had difficulty expressing herself. So it was unexpected when she chose a career in journalism.

Yek Yee excelled as an award-winning reporter with Guang Ming Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau. Her articles garnered her a fanbase, and in writing, she found an outlet for the thoughts and feelings that she could not verbalise. However, despite her success, Yek Yee was not satisfied. Temporary happiness was not what she was looking for – success, money, relationships, or fame was not the key.

In her search for happiness, Yek Yee met H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, who told her “don’t retaliate with your speech, but use your power of writing to express yourself”. This led her to join Kechara Media & Publications as a writer; subsequently she was appointed Senior Editor as well as a Liaison to His Eminence.

Yek Yee now holds a core role in Kechara Care, giving advice, tours, counseling and teachings to whoever walks through their doors. Through courage and determination, she has transformed what was once her weakness into her strength; making what was once impossible now eminently possible.

As a Pastor, her patience and open-mindedness developed through her journey with Kechara will bring comfort and solace, and her new-found ability to nurture and teach others will bring hope to many.

Pastor Lanse Chiah

Having been a Pastor for a year, Lanse wishes to continue with her integral duties by renewing her vows again.

Lanse graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Jinan University in Guangzhou, China in 1999 and became a part-time lecturer for several years, teaching western medicine in a Traditional Chinese medical college in Kuala Lumpur.

For a long time, Lanse remained an atheist, subconsciously searching for a spiritual guru as she sought answers to questions she harboured in her mind, questions that had led her into a state of depression during her time at university. As such, she would often read philosophical books in her search for answers.

Lanse first came to know of Kechara in 2007, through her friend of over 10 years, Pastor Yek Yee. She was surprised to see a complete transformation in Pastor Yek Yee, whom she had always known as a non-spiritual person. The first book by Kechara that Lanse chanced upon was the Chinese version of Be Greedy. Naturally, Lanse was skeptical at first, thus she read the book in an attempt to find mistakes with the philosophy. However, she couldn’t find any and was left impressed by how logical the explanations in the book were.

In March 2009, Lanse joined Kechara Media & Publications (KMP) part-time to carry out Chinese translation and help with transcription. The following year, she contemplated upon whether to pursue a full-time medical or a Dharma career, finally deciding on the latter. Lanse came to realise that, although both careers share the same motivation of easing people’s sufferings, she felt that her work in Dharma could lead to a greater contribution for the sake of all sentient beings in a deeper, spiritual sense.

Having been a Pastor for a year, Lanse wishes to continue with her integral duties by renewing her vows again.

Pastor Han Nee

It was not until she witnessed how Rinpoche brought peace and comfort to her dying mother, that she realised she also wanted to touch others with the Dharma.

Lim Han Nee, a mother of two, is a retired secondary school principal. She retired in December 2000 after a 30-year career in education. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Education at Leicester University in the UK, at the end of 2001.

After gaining her master’s degree, Han Nee considered further options of embarking on a doctorate in education or spending her years in retirement, travelling and visiting family. At the same time, she was also in search of her spiritual path. She had begun exploring Theravadan and Chinese Mahayana Buddhism for answers to questions she had.

In December 2004, Han Nee attended a teaching retreat on the topic of the Lamrim and White Tara held by His Eminence Gelek Rinpoche. As the retreat proceeded, she found her questions were being answered. Then in June 2005, Han Nee was introduced to Kechara by her sister, where she met her spiritual guide, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, who has recently told her that she must go all the way in the Dharma for the benefit of others.

Han Nee had been a school guidance counsellor for nearly twenty years. However, it was not until she witnessed how Rinpoche brought peace and comfort to her dying mother, that she realised she also wanted to touch others with the Dharma.

A member of Kechara’s Puja Team, who conduct sponsored pujas in Shabten Khang, Han Nee is also a member of the Education Division with the portfolio of Content Development. Apart from this, Han Nee is also a member of the weekly Kechara Chat Time team.

Pastor David Lai

In 2014, with a sincere wish to benefit others, David decided to be ordained as a Buddhist pastor to continue serving the spiritual needs of the organisation.

David Lai has been a student of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche for over a decade now and was one of the founding members of Kechara. He joined Kechara as a full time staff in 2005 and has been working in various departments beginning with the Kechara Paradise outlets.

Right from the beginning, David had been advised by His Eminence to go into writing. Overcoming various hurdles, David finally began his literary career with the publication of his first book and autobiography, There’s No Way But Up in 2009. The book charts his spiritual journey from his childhood and culminates in the meeting with His Eminence.

The positive feedback from this book led him to write various other publications like Vajrayogini and Other Power Places in Nepal – a pilgrim’s guide of Nepal, Tales My Lama Told Me – a book on short stories and Conversations in Love – a book on relationships. These books continue to inspire and bring people onto the Dharma.

Besides writing, David has found his passion in sharing the Dharma since his earlier days working in the Kechara Paradise outlets. Over the years, David has received innumerable teachings from His Eminence, ranging from public teachings to personal instructions and advice. He is known to passionately share these teachings whenever he can and to whomever he meets. In 2014, with a sincere wish to benefit others, David decided to be ordained as a Buddhist pastor to continue serving the spiritual needs of the organisation.

Pastor Henry Ooi

Born in 1952 in Penang, Henry moved to Kuala Lumpur in search of work after he finished his Form Five studies in 1969. He worked at different types of jobs and it was when he was jobless in 1997/8 that he met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche at the house of his cousin, Ruby (now Dato’ Ruby Khong), when Rinpoche was giving a dharma teaching. At that teaching Henry was awed by how Rinpoche taught Dharma with simple yet profound explanations.

With the kind guidance, teachings and Dharma practices by Rinpoche including instruction to engage in their first spiritual retreat, Henry and his wife Angel started a small business that soon became profitable. A few years later after Kechara House Buddhist Association was founded, Rinpoche started to enrol students as liaisons and that was when Henry and Dato’ Ruby offered themselves. Later more students were elected as liaisons that saw the birth of Liaisons Council. The Liaisons Council is now known as the Board of Directors of which Henry is one of its members.

Currently Henry is the Project Director, overseeing the construction and completion of projects in the Kechara Forest Retreat. Prior to this appointment he was the Head of Department in Kechara Paradise retail outlets of which he served for about ten years. He still remains as its company director as well as director for most of the companies within Kechara. He served one term as vice president of Kechara House Buddhist Association from 2012 to 2103.

After following Rinpoche as a Dharma student for all these years, learning and practicing the Dharma, Henry knows the importance of the pastors’ role in Kechara founded by Rinpoche. He wants to become a pastor to serve Rinpoche, to serve Kechara, and to serve the public. As he aspires to be a monk as he grows older, being a pastor of Kechara will pave the way for his aspiration. Henry believes that as one gets older in life, one should have already prepared for the imminent, death. And what a beautiful death it will be, to die in Kechara Forest Retreat in a monk’s robes. This is the kind of death that Henry wants. But before the imminent death happens, Henry wants to continue working in Kechara Forest Retreat, serving the community and whoever comes into it in whatever way he can. And when he is not physically anymore to serve others, he will request instructions from Rinpoche to enter into retreats in Kechara Forest Retreat.

Pastor Patsy Gooi

All that Patsy wants now is to spend the rest of her life doing dharma work, dharma practices and being of benefit to others.

Formerly a full time housewife with plenty of free time, Patsy had the great fortune to visit Gaden Monastery and meet H.E. Tsem Rinpoche almost twenty years ago. That one week stay in the monastery changed her view of life. Prior to that, she had no spiritual inclinations but meeting Rinpoche stirred something inside her, and she realised that there was more to life than just eating, sleeping, shopping and having fun. Rinpoche’s approach to dharma was logical and practical but most importantly, he stressed that we should always focus out and work towards benefitting others. Rinpoche made dharma easy to understand and his advice was and still is, to “change inwardly, not outwardly.”

In 2009, after years of practicing and applying what she had learned from Rinpoche’s teachings, Patsy decided to set up a Kechara retail outlet in Penang to share the dharma with others. She knew that Rinpoche’s teachings were very applicable to the people of our time and that his activities would benefit others just as they had benefited her. She also wanted to repay the kindness of her Guru who had constantly helped and guided her. Today, Kechara Paradise Penang is not just a dharma shop but also organises puja sessions, animal liberation and dharma talks.

In 2010, again with Rinpoche’s blessings, Patsy set up the Kechara Soup Kitchen Activity Center in Penang. Saddened to see the plight of the homeless and urban poor on the streets, Patsy decided to practice “compassion through action” as taught by Rinpoche in the most active way she knows. Today, together with her team of volunteers, Patsy feeds the homeless and urban poor four times a week and provides basic food provisions to many hardcore poor families on a monthly basis.

All that Patsy wants now is to spend the rest of her life doing dharma work and dharma practices, and that she may be of benefit to others.

Pastor Albert Ratchaga

In 2008, Albert Ratchaga began working as a part timer in Kechara Paradise, but as he learned more about the works of Rinpoche and Kechara, Rinpoche’s kindness and compassion touched him deeply. He realised that his work gave his life more meaning and decided to join Kechara full time.

Through his work as a sales executive, Albert was able learn more Dharma from Rinpoche's teachings and use this wisdom to assist those who entered his store to overcome their problems, thus improving their lives.

Albert soon developed a deep wish to follow in Rinpoche’s footsteps and in 2016 was ordained as a Pastor to continue benefitting and serving others.

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SamFoonHeei
Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:43 PM

Tibetan pujas, a devotional ritual, offers numerous benefits, including healing, protection, wealth, wisdom, and spiritual growth. It fosters a deeper connection with the divine, promotes inner peace, and can help purify the environment and can lead to a closer connection with enlightenment. They are a way to purify negative karma, remove obstacles, and accumulate merit. Pujas can also help with mental and emotional well-being, reducing stress, anxiety, and pain. Ultimately, they are a powerful tool for spiritual development and can lead to a closer connection with enlightenment. Puja can be a powerful tool for fostering a sense of gratitude and devotion. Reading this clear and simple explanation in this article will help more and more people to understand better.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/what-are-pujas-about-do-take-a-good-read.html

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SamFoonHeei
Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:42 PM

In Tibetan Buddhism, refuge and the guru are closely intertwined. Taking refuge in the three jewels expresses the most fundamental connection to Buddhism. Having confronted the limitations of samsara, we are ready for a change. Taking refuge involves seeking protection and guidance from the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, with the guru often seen as a living embodiment of these three jewels. The guru’s role is to guide practitioners towards enlightenment by pointing them to the path and helping them overcome obstacles. Refuge is not merely a symbolic act but a deep commitment to transforming one’s mind and life by relying on these sources of inspiration and guidance. Taking refuge doesn’t protect us from problems such as illness, accidents, and other difficulties. Rather, it provides us with knowledge to transform obstacles into opportunities. We learn how to relate to difficulties in a new way, and this protects us from confusion and despair. Reading again to understand better .
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/refuge-and-the-guru.html

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SamFoonHeei
Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:40 PM

Reading through this blog of what life was like for Pastor Jean Ai, during lockdown. The Movement Control Order which began in 2020 reminded me of how I went through during the lock down. Staying alone by myself as the rest of my family member outstation in KL. Not easy after all everything as such as getting foods etc. I do my shopping twice a week having doing all the necessary disinfection and so on. What I did at home during the lock down and how I spent my time, days indeed not easy Do reading, watching videos at Tsem Rinpoche blog , learning and practicing and in-fact did full prostration and mantras recitation daily . It had changed my life since then and had completed 100k . Through a Dharma brother I managed to get hold of some mantras for rolling too. Interesting,…..watching Pastor Jean Ai’s video at how she interact with friends that’s awesome.
Thank you Rinpoche and Jean Ai for this interesting sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/guest-contributors/life-in-kfr-during-lockdown.html

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SamFoonHeei
Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:36 PM

n Tibetan Buddhism, prostrations are a way to express deep respect and devotion to the Three Jewels for the Buddha, his teachings (Dharma), and the spiritual community (Sangha). Prostration is a physical act of deep reverence or worship, which offers a range of benefits across spiritual, physical, and mental domains. It can be a form of prayer, a means of expressing devotion. It is a deeply symbolic act that purifies negative actions, accumulates merit, and cultivates humility and compassion. It can be a form of prayer, a means of expressing devotion. This act is believed to be beneficial for practitioners, cultivating humility, eliminating negative thoughts, and accumulating positive karma which is believed to lead to positive future outcomes and spiritual progress. Whether we believe in karma or not, our negative karma increases without purification. Hence its important , to purify our negative karma through the Vajrasattva and prostrations practice. It also seen as a way to purify our negative mind, emotions and thought patterns, such as pride and ego if we do it well . Thus, the practice of purification is one of the most important solutions to our problems and is extremely necessary for everyone of us. It is more important to put our everyday life’s effort into the practice of purification to attain spiritual realization.
The Vajrasattva purification practice, which is more powerful than negative karma. With this practice can prevent us from experiencing the problems that negative karma would otherwise bring us. Reciting the Vajrasattva mantra before going to bed to prevent whatever negative karma we have created that day from multiplying it is an incredibly powerful method that it makes our life very light and easy and keeps us happy and peaceful in our inner life.
Both Vajrasattva practice and prostrations done with good visualizations are indeed very beneficial for practitioners.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing and teachings .

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/vajrasattva-and-prostrations-transcript.html

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SamFoonHeei
Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:45 PM

Du Fu (712-770 AD), also known as Tu Fu, was a prominent Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often considered one of the greatest alongside Li Bai. He was a poet-historian and a poet-sage, known for his realistic depictions of human suffering and reflections on the troubled times of his era. His poems, reflecting his personal experiences and the political instability of the time, have had a lasting impact on both Chinese and Japanese literary traditions.
Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/du-fu-a-poet-savant.html

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SamFoonHeei
Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:43 PM

Bojo Jinul also known as Chinul,a Korean Buddhist monk, philosopher, and reformer who is considered one of the most influential figures in Korean Buddhism within the Seon tradition. He’s known for unifying the various Korean Buddhist schools into a single order. He created a more cohesive and strong Buddhist society in Korea, combining all the teachings of the various schools, where he emphasizing both sudden awakening and gradual cultivation, and practical meditation techniques into one. His unification efforts had a profound impact on the development of Korean Buddhism. Jinul’s unique approach to practice and are still studied today. He is regarded as one of the most respected and influential figures in Korean Buddhist history.
Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this great sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/bojo-jinul-uniter-of-korean-buddhism.html

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SamFoonHeei
Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:40 PM

H H Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal, also known as Khensur Lungri Namgyel, born in Kham ,eastern Tibet. Trisur Rinpoche was the 101st Gaden Tripa, the leader of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Rinpoche was one of the most qualified Buddhist teachers being highly trained in both fields of Sutra and Tantra. During the years of Rinpoche’s abbotship, apart from supervising the administration and discipline of the Sangha, he also conducted various pujas and teachings personally. Rinpoche’s contribution towards the monastery is widely recognised, and deeply respected by all, having courage, integrity to hold on to what he sincerely believes in. Rinpoche has dedicated his whole lifetime to the propagation of the Buddhadharma. Trisur Rinpoche has been tirelessly travelling to many parts of the world spreading Dharma teachings. Countries such as France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, America, China, and Singapore . H H Trisur Rinpoche founded Thar Due Ling Dharma center in Chelles, France and had transmitted precious Buddhist teachings of his lineage. Rinpoche was the most senior Gaden Tripas in the Gelugpa’s 600-year-old history.
Years back some of HE Tsem Rinpoche’s assistants were fortunate to have been granted an audience with HH the 101st Gaden Trisur Rinpoche, on behalf of Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of a Great Lama

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-courage-and-purity-of-h-h-the-101st-gaden-trisur-rinpoche.html

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SamFoonHeei
Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:38 PM

H H Kyabje Pabongka Dechen Nyingpo is by far one of the most popular and influential Gelug religious figures of the 20th Century. One of Phabongkha’s most important aristocratic students, Lhalu Lhacham Yangdzom Tsering relationship to her teacher and his lineage teachings goes along way .She is famously remembered for is her unwavering devotion towards her guru, HH Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. Yangdzom Tsering’s Shatra family were ancient sponsors and students of the Gelug tradition and had apparently been patrons of Tsongkhapa the founder of the Gelug school. The life stories of Lady Lhalu Lhacham Yangdzom as mentioned by Joona Repo is indeed inspiring. How her life struggles with tragedies, and her devotion to dorje Shugden and the Gelug tradition throughout her life.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing of an inspiring lady.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/pabongka-rinpoche-and-his-yogini-student-the-lady-lhalu.html

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SamFoonHeei
Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 07:02 PM

Looking at these pictures remained me of my first pilgrimage to Wu Tai San. With the blessings of our guru, we able to visit Wu Tai San a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site . In fact it never did come to my mind that I am fortunate given a chance to go as I am still very new then. Upon hearing about the pilgrimage I got myself register without much thought. The history and stories of Wu Tai San has inspired me to go there. Interesting the Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong of China are closely connected to WuTai San. Wu Tai San located in Shanxi Province, China renowned as the home of Lord Manjushri the bodhisattva of wisdom, with different emanations of the bodhisattva residing on each of the five peaks. The area is dotted with over 50 temples and monasteries, many of which are historical and architecturally significant. Those temples built over 7 dynasties housing numerous Buddhist relics. Wutai Shan also offers stunning scenery, including snow-capped peaks, forests, and streams. Wu Tai San is one of the four Sacred Buddhist mountains of China, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wutai Shan was known to be a mystical and sacred site inhabited by divine spirits, accompanied by unusual events, such as miraculous light appearances at night.
We visited all the Holy sites, making offerings and doing prayers at each sites. We even have the opportunity to collect holy stones for future statue insertion or to keep on our altars. Times flies as our pilgrimage ended with so many stories to share with the rest.
Thank you Rinpoche and writes team sharing those pictures.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/a-kecharian-pilgrimage-to-wu-tai-shan-china.html

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SamFoonHeei
Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 06:59 PM

Padmasambhava, the Lotus-born Guru, also known as Guru Rinpoche is a legendary tantric Buddhist master who is widely revered in Tibetan Buddhism. He is seen as the second Buddha particularly within the Nyingma .He was a legendary Indian Buddhist mystic credited with introducing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. As found in Buddhist scriptures Padmasambhava birth is often associated with legends and prophecies. Interesting…… Padmasambhava is depicted with eight manifestations, each reflecting a different aspect of his miraculous activities. Interesting article .
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/padmasambhava.html

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SamFoonHeei
Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 06:57 PM

Milarepa Cave, situated high in the Himalayan mountain of Tibet, a sacred cave beckons pilgrims and spiritual seekers from across the globe. Milarepa Cave, a site of profound significance in Tibetan Buddhism, is merely a geological wonder. This sacred cave is also a living testament to the power of meditation and devotion. Its where an 11th-century yogi and poet who spent transformative years in solitary practice. Milarepa Cave graces Tibet’s rugged yet stunning landscapes, a region renowned for its deep spiritual heritage and breath-taking natural beauty. The cave’s importance is inseparable from a revered figure and the enduring legacy of Jetsun Milarepa a revered yogi and poet in Tibetan Buddhism. Milarepa Cave stands not just as a geological formation but as a powerful symbol of spiritual transformation and the enduring strength of Tibetan Buddhism. Reading this interesting cave had me Google for more information about this sacred cave. Numerous stories and legends surround Milarepa’s time in the cave, enhancing its mystical aura.
Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting post.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/milarepas-cave.html

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albina krestov
Sunday, Jun 1. 2025 08:31 PM

I wanted to take a moment to share a recent experience with you regarding my Instagram account. Unfortunately, my account was hacked, which was both frustrating and disappointing. Losing access to something that plays a significant role in my business and personal connections was incredibly stressful.What made the situation even more challenging was discovering that Meta does not have a dedicated support team to assist users facing account compromises. With so many people experiencing this issue daily, it’s alarming that their recovery process is not more accessible or efficient.After numerous failed attempts to recover my account through Meta’s standard procedures, I was fortunate enough to get in touch with a member of the Meta recovery department, @Rothsteincode on X (formerly Twitter), and via email at rothsteincode@gmail.com Their expertise and guidance were invaluable, and thanks to their assistance, I was able to regain full access to my account.
While I am incredibly grateful for their help, this experience has highlighted a major issue—Meta needs to implement better security measures and provide more reliable support for users dealing with these kinds of problems. The lack of direct customer support is unacceptable, considering how vital social media platforms have become for businesses and individuals alike.I wanted to share this with you in case you or anyone you know ever faces a similar issue. If you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation, I highly recommend reaching out to @Rothsteincode for assistance. Hopefully, Meta will take action to improve their security policies and customer service in the near future.Thank you for taking the time to read this. Stay safe online, and let’s continue to support each other in this digital space.

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SamFoonHeei
Monday, May 26. 2025 06:09 PM

A great history of a great yogi which I do enjoy reading , reading over it again and again. Jetsun Milarepa was a famous Tibetan siddha, known as a murderer when he was a young man. Who later turning to Buddhism and becoming a highly accomplished Buddhist disciple. Generally considered as one of Tibet’s most famous yogis and spiritual poets, whose teachings are known among several schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Milarepa’s story is one of struggle, anguish, resolve, and triumph all of which make him recognizably. Practicing these teachings for many years in isolated mountain retreats in caves such as caves hidden deep in the mountains of Tsum Valley. That’s where Milarepa attained enlightenment and gained fame for his incredible perseverance in practice and for his spontaneous songs of realisation. Milarepa is said to be the first to achieve the state of Vajradhara in one lifetime. That’s incredible.
Thank you Rinpoche for great sharing interesting read

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/milarepa.html

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SamFoonHeei
Monday, May 26. 2025 06:04 PM

Visited this old post again, sharing the joy of Kechara House having made it into the Malaysian Book of Records for the Longest non-stop Lamrim Recitation. That’s wonderful , with so many people committing and fulfilling this great mission. The power of collaboration and unity in achieving goals, working together as a team making it a success into the Book of Records is amazing. Looking at those pictures in the blog tells more than a thousands words.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/making-history-the-longest-non-stop-lam-rim-recitation-in-the-malaysia-book-of-records-a-visual-journey.html

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SamFoonHeei
Monday, May 26. 2025 06:03 PM

H.H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a Gelug Lama, a sharp analyst, master of philosophical debate and a Tantric practitioner. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a disciple of the third Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. Rinpoche was known as a strong, detached and wrathful lama having impeccable knowledge of all rituals, art and science. Thousands of Westerners have received and benefited from his teachings both in the West and in India and gave many empowerments and teachings as well. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was renowned for his many actions of powerful magic . We are fortunate and blessed listening to the powerful voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s precious teachings as in this blog.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/lamrim-teachings-by-hh-kyabje-zong-rinpoche.html

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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)

Hear the holy voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche giving advice on the practice of Dorje Shugden to those who had received the life-entrustment initiation. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche wanted to make sure those present received the maximum benefits from their practice, and that they kept their practice well.
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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche speaks on the History and Lineage of Dorje Shugden (With English Subtitles)

In Tibetan Buddhism, it is always said that whatever we practice must come from an enlightened source to be beneficial in our spiritual journey. As such in this video, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche shares with us the history and reincarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden to explain how great this Dharma protector is through the examples of his previous lives, showing us his powerful spiritual attainments.
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Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.

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"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?"

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"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is."

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"What makes us good humans is not how we abuse animals, but how much we allow them to live and be happy freely."

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"We need another and wiser and perhaps a more mythical concept of animals.... We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complex than ours they moved finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth."

~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House

"Not eating animals is only unnatural when we are not used to it."

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SPIRITUAL QUOTES

“Meditating on Dorje Shugden while reciting his mantra will open the gateways to higher dimensions, blessings and protection.”

~ Tsem Rinpoche

“If one does the recitation of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer for even one month using one of the visualizations for great or clear or quick wisdom, one will definitely see development of that wisdom. It is proved by experience. There is no doubt that by doing the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga practice one can meet Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings from life to life. And furthermore, it gives one the opportunity to be born in the pure realm of Lama Tsongkhapa, Tushita, whenever death happens.”

~ Pabongkha Rinpoche

"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"If being me offends you, maybe I'm not the problem."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"The dharma is not easy to listen to… because some people take it as criticism. But Dharma should not be just feel good only for the moment but for deeper contemplations."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Whether we do work and suffer but for others or we do work and suffer for ourselves, either way we have to suffer. That is the nature of samsara. So let us suffer for others and then suffering has meaning."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification. Actually not doing dharma work is the real prison."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"His Holiness Zong Rinpoche stressed the need to continue to practice even when we come up against obstacles, and that we should continually review our progress. He stated that a happy, luxurious life was like a good dream, and that obstacles and difficulties were like a bad dream. We should give them no significance, but simply carry on working towards real, everlasting happiness."

~ Ngala ’ö-Dzin Tridral

"Things in samsara always go wrong. That's its nature. Don't be surprised."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."

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LIFE QUOTES

"I pity men who occupy themselves exclusively with the transitory in things and lose themselves in the study of what is perishable, since we are here for this very end-that we may make the perishable imperishable, which we can do only after we have learned how to approach both."

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Money amplifies negative characteristics and that can cause problems. To walk away from that was actually very easy. I didn't even consider it."

~ Angeline Francis Khoo

"I shall not commit the fashionable stupidity of regarding everything I cannot explain as a fraud."

~ Carl Jung

"There is a devil there is no doubt, but is he trying to get into us or trying to get out?"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"If you love someone, show it by being honest, respectful & honorable with them."

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"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."

~ Henry David Thoreau

"If I can just be the way I am & you the way you are & we accept each other, world peace is near."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"I am Asian, you are some other beautiful color. Together we make diversity so beautiful."

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"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others."

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"Although outwardly we have so much, we have so many conveniences, inwardly we have become more unhappy, so, acquisition is not the secret to happiness. The more we get, the more we have, the more unhappy we become."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Before we experience any pain, we already had a fixed view of how things should be. When the experience we encounter contradicts our views, then the pain arises. The pain arises due to our fixed views not so much the experience itself. So the secret is changing the views. Re-educating ourselves on our views."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Love me or hate me, both are in my favor... If you love me, I'll always be in your heart... If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind."

~ William Shakespeare

"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous or honest."

~ Maya Angelou

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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)

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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

$After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche$

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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche

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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 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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They do this every day!
This is how they are being treated every day of their lives. Please do something to stop the brutality. Listen to their cries for help!
6 years ago
What happened at Fair Oaks Farm?
The largest undercover dairy investigation of all time. See what they found out at Fair Oaks Farm.
6 years ago
She’s going to spend her whole life here without being able to move correctly. Like a machine. They are the slaves of the people and are viewed as a product. It’s immoral. Billions of terrestrial animals die annually. Billions. You can’t even imagine it. And all that because people don’t want to give up meat, even though there are so many alternatives. ~ Gabriel Azimov
6 years ago
Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
This is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
6 years ago
Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
6 years ago
This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Join Tsem Rinpoche in prayer for H.H. Dalai Lama’s long life~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYy7JcveikU&feature=youtu.be
6 years ago
These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Get ready to laugh real hard. This is Kechara’s version of “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane!” We have some real talents in this video clip.
6 years ago
Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
6 years ago
Beautiful
Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
6 years ago
My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
SUPER ADORABLE and must see
Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
6 years ago
Cute!
Oser girl loves the balcony so much. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTcoWpKJm2c
6 years ago
Uncle Wong
We were told by Uncle Wong he is very faithful toward Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden has extended help to him on several occasions and now Uncle Wong comes daily to make incense offerings to Dorje Shugden. He is grateful towards the help he was given.
6 years ago
Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide！
6 years ago
Cute baby owl found and rescued
We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
7 years ago
Nice cups from Kechara!!
Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
7 years ago
Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
Chirping birds and other forest animals create a joyful melody at the Vajrayogini stupa in Kechara Forest Retreat (Bentong, Malaysia).
8 years ago
This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
This video is thought-provoking and very interesting. Watch! Thanks so much to our friends at LIVEKINDLY.
8 years ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
8 years ago
BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
8 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
8 years ago
Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
8 years ago
Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
8 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
8 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
8 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
8 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
8 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
8 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
8 years ago
What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
Sick animals are more profitable... farms calculate how close to death they can keep animals without killing them. That's the business model. How quickly they can be made to grow, how tightly they can be packed, how much or how little can they eat, how sick they can get without dying... We live in a world in which it's conventional to treat an animal like a block of wood. ~ Jonathan Safran Foer
8 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
8 years ago
SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.

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June 28, 2025 07:50
Pete asked: Can you please recommend a specific teacher in Brooklyn or NYC area? 🙏
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June 24, 2025 12:03
Alfred Tadeo asked: What happens to us after death
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June 16, 2025 20:35
Vignesh Pillai asked: Nameste 🙏 My name is Vignesh. I'm currently experiencing what feels like a block at my navel / Manipura chakra. I would like to seek your kind guidance for remedies to help release this energy blockage. Thanking you in advance. 🙏
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June 11, 2025 06:33
Sonam lhendup asked: Need to check about my birth year
pastor answered: Dear Sonam Lhendup, The following two calculators may be of help for you: Tibetan Astrology: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html Chinese Zodiac: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html We hope this helps. Thank you.
June 4, 2025 09:36
Mishang asked: This year is good for me study in abroad. mewa3 the mirror of ocean fire dog and birth Buddha is vajrasattva.
pastor answered: Dear Mishang, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately our online calculator does not go into such specific details. You can read your Mewa number information and check if there is anything about studying there. In general, however, you should think about things from a practical manner. And if you do go abroad for study, make the most use of it and study well. You can also engage in the practice of Dharma Protector such as Dorje Shugden to clear obstacles and create the best conditions for you. If this includes studying abroad and you create the causes for it such as proper planning, etc, then he can help to create the best outcome for you. I hope this helps. Thank you.
May 27, 2025 10:50
Rojal Poudel asked: What practices should one do to experience and stabilize clear light in this lifetime so that one could effortlessly recognize it at the time of death?
pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your question. Within the Gelug tradition, this is usually done in higher practices: 1. Within Highest Yoga Tantra practices such as Vajra Yogini, Yamantaka, Heruka Chakrasamvara, Guhyasamaja, Kalachakra, etc. For this you will need to have received the complete initiation of the deity, keep the associated vows and commitments and engage in the daily sadhana, etc. It is subsumed within the practices themselves. 2. You can also do it within Mahamudra practice. Within the Gelug tradition, this is also considered a higher practice and usually teachings are only given to those with at least one full Highest Yoga Tantra iniation. I hope this answer helps. Thank you.
May 22, 2025 09:03
Lucy asked: why do insects bite me more than others
pastor answered: Dear Lucy, Anything that happens in life from a Buddhist perspective is due to karma. So it would apply to this situation too. If the situtation is very bad, you can go to consult your doctor, especially if you have allergies. Thank you.
May 16, 2025 08:46
LC (not real name) asked: I have just started to chant the shurangama heart mantra but every time I do I get chills and light headed.... is this a sign that I'm doing something wrong? I do other practice like heruka and guhyasamaja as I have been initiated and with those practice it's all really good but with the shurangama heart mantra there seems to be odd things happening.
pastor answered: Dear LC, No it is not a sign that there is something wrong. If it is causing a big issue, then you can stop reciting (as long as you don't have the commitment to recite) or recite less for now. Within your Higher Tantra practices, as you mentioned, focus on the purification elements strongly such as Vajrasattva practice for 1-2 weeks and then try to recite the Shurangama Heart Mantra again. Such feelings when they only happen during certain mantras or prayers, usually indicate some form of negative karma that is effecting you when engaged in that specific practice. So you just need to purify it, using your other practice. After a while it will go away if you have purified enough. If not, repeat concentrating on the purification aspect of your main practices, and then try again. I hope this helps.
May 15, 2025 04:49
Nina asked: Tashi Delek Pastors! I would like to ask about this mantra of Mother Tara: OM NAMA TARE NAME HARE HUM HARA SVAHA. I heart that this mantra come from one practice called " Tara peaceful by day, wrathful by night". Do you have more information about this mantra from this wrathful Tara? I would like to come bine this mantra with the main mantra is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha. Is it OK la? Thank you so much.
pastor answered: Dear Nina, Thank you for your question. This is not a form of Tara that is commonly practised within the Gelug Tradition, hence we cannot provide you with any information regarding the mantra. If you have heard this mantra being taught by a particular guru, you can approach them for more information. Usually within Gelug practice all Tara mantras would start, with OM TARE, rather than OM NAMA TARE. However, the mantra that you have mentioned could be an additional mantra or a longer mantra. In general, we practice Green and White Tara forms and also the 21 Taras stemming from both the Surgyagupta and Atisha lineages. If you are interested in other forms of Tara, we have an article here on Suryagupta's 21 Taras, along with short praises and mantras for each: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/suryaguptas-21-taras.html I hope this helps. Thank you.
May 14, 2025 06:01
Khang asked: Hello Pastors! I have a question: Due to I have not conditions to buy or order a protector string or pendants. Can we do somethings to ask the deities or do any practices to bless for the string or pendant by ourself? Or it has to bless by the Holy Lamas or Protector? Thank you very much
pastor answered: Dear Khang, Thanks for your questions. If you have a pendant, you can bless it yourself through the process to bless images yourself: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html As for blessing strings, Protector Strings are always blessed by the Protector in trance of an oracle. There is no other way for this. Other types of blessing strings are blessed in different ways. Hence in order to get a blessing string, it is best to get them from a temple where they have been blessed properly. I hope this helps. Thank you.
May 8, 2025 19:02
Sangay asked: Is good to get marry Hen year and snake year ?
pastor answered: Dear Sangay, Please consult the relationship compatibility calculator here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html Thank you
May 3, 2025 21:25
Max asked: Hello Pastor I have a question about Dorje Shugden's dhamapala named Shangmo Dorje Putri. I read the wonderful article about her and how she entered Dorje Shugden's retinue. My confusion is that there seems to be two different Shangmo Dorje Putri's. In the Sakya tradition she is feared by them but in the Dorje Shugden tradition she is presented as a kind gentle woman. She appeared to H.E. Domo Geshe Rinpoche and politely asked to join him as a Dharmapala.. H.E. Domo Geshe kindly accepted her and placed her into Dorje Shugden's retinue. Why the two differentl versions of her? Can I accept her as the kind, gentle Dorje Shugden Dhamapala and not the Sakya version?
pastor answered: Dear Max, Thank you for your questions. It may not be clear in the way that the article was written, but Shangmo Dorje Putri is an extremely fierce Protectress. Even within the Gelug traditional she is considered very fierce and is feared. The reason she was polite to Domo Geshe Rinpoche was because that even though she is fierce, she is also very respectful towards lamas and high-level Dharma practitioners. For example there are stories in how she is very caring for the heads of the two Sakya Houses, because they are all either emanations of the enlightened beings or high-level practitioners. However, she can be very wrathful towards those household staff or relatives who are not practising properly or who are doing negative things. In general, for most practitioners she is not a a gentle Dharma Protector, but she is very fierce, only towards very high-level practioners she is gentle. I hope this helps. Thank you.
May 1, 2025 13:30
Bhavisha asked: Through Vajrasattva Practice, can SPECIFIC KARMA be purified about we know I may have this SPECIFIC KARMA? OR It's upon them ? Can this practice be done by having purpose of purifying ONE SPECIFIC KARMA?
pastor answered: Dear Bhavisha, Yes, any practice can be used to purify a specific karma. When starting the practice think about the particular situation and the cause if you know it. If you do not know it, you can search the Dharma books for understanding the general causes and think about those. The importance here is regret for having engaged in a particular negative action that is causing the situation. Then engage in the practice, and as part of the practice understand that our actions have consequences and refrain from doing that particular negative action. So to purify a specific karma, it is how you bring in and focus on the Four Opponent Powers during your practice. While it can be done in this way to help purify a specific karma, the practice itself will also purify other karmas at the same time. The amount of purification practice necessary to purify a particular karma, depends on the strength of that karma and also if that karma has ripened and you are experiencing the effects, the strength of the effects of that karma, etc. So some situations can be purified quicker and easier than others. I hope this helps. Thank you.
April 30, 2025 18:03
Niklas asked: Hello Pastors! I have a question: I'm 25 years old and I'm quite newbie to Buddhism. I used to together with my auntie chanting Diamond Sutra daily but I noticed that after chanting sutra that my auntie will always recite 3x the verse called Prayer to World Peace Protector Dorje Shugden by H.H 5th DalaiLama. I have asked her about this Protector called Dorje Shugden and she gently introduce me about Him a little bit that it's brought me so much peace and joy. I just want to ask: What's meaning for us after chanting sutra that we usually recite Protector praise like my auntie does? I usually chanting Diamond Sutra with Her but I'm not so understand the truly meaning of this sutra. How I should understand the essence meanings of this sutra during chanting to get more benefits and realisation? What's benefits of this Sutra and Protector Dorje Shugden can help me in daily life? Thank you so much.
pastor answered: Dear Niklas, Thank you for your questions. The Diamond Sutra is a Mahayana text that presents the Buddha's teachings on the Perfection of Wisdom through a dialogue with his disciple Subhuti. The sutra emphasises the concept of emptiness by deconstructing our attachment to conventional designations and dualistic thinking. Basically it teaches that the Buddha, the Dharma, sentient beings, and even enlightenment itself, lack inherent existence and are merely conventional designations dependent on causes, conditions, and mental imputation. Through this understanding of emptiness combined with great compassion, we can accumulate merit without clinging to the concept of merit-making, benefit beings without grasping at the notion of beings to be saved, and ultimately achieve liberation from the cycle of samsara while recognising that there is no inherent liberation to be attained. Benefits include: 1. Accumulation of a lot of merit 2. Purification of negative karma 3. Development of wisdom 4. Protection from obstacles 5. Cutting our attachment 6. Benefiting sentient beings through dedication 7. Creating the causes for a good rebirth 8. Mental and emotional stability There are many other benefits also. As for why we can do Dharma Protector practice after Sutra recitations or any Dharma practice for that matter, is to clear obstacles and create the conducive conditions that we can be successful in our spiritual practice. You can watch a teaching by Tsem Rinpoche on Dharma Protector practice here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/powerful-explanations-on-dharma-protectors I hope this helps. Thank you.

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5 June 2025 we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study Group...Sam

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These are the offerings to Buddha during DS puja. We need to strive to make offerings to Buddha every day to generate new merits as well as dispel obstacles. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

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15 May Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam

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9th May.. Some of the Offerings during yesterday puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group ..Sam

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Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.Kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam

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26th April 2025, completed Dorje Shugden puja with recitation of Namasangiti, led by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta

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27 th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel. Kechara this afternoon.Kuantan Study group..sam

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Yesterday had our weekly Swift return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara kuantan group Sam

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