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 Spencer O'Boyle

Greetings. Since I am in USA I follow Rinpoche's blog, Twitter, and the somewhat recently launched Dorje Shugden website for instruction. Of course I would love to be "officially" initiated into Rinpoche's sangha but there is nowhere in United States to do so. He is the ONLY lama/teacher I would consider for DS instruction. So, all that being said I have to ask what has happened to Setrap? He was so prominent in Kechara when I first got up study and now it seems he has disappeared from the forefront. What has happened? I obviously missed something (?) and would like instruction on what to do. I have DS and Lord Setrap in my practice but want to keep up with Rinpoche and Kechara House's current practices. So I continue to propitiate Lord Setrap and recite his mantra or is there a new practice Rinpoche has put in place of Lord Setrap? Thank you for any and all advices given. Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha

Reply by pastor

Dear Spencer,

Within Dorje Shugden’s mandala, there are many high level beings. In fact, Lord Setrap resides on the first floor above Dorje Shugden and Buddha Amitabha on the second floor. Therefore, they are intimately related and when you propitiate Dorje Shugden, Lord Setrap is also propitiated automatically. Whatever offerings including prayers are made, it is to Dorje Shugden and the whole mandala including Lord Setrap. This is evident in the serkyem or tea offering practice of Dorje Shugden, where you also make an offering to Lord Setrap.

Kechara in the past propitiated only Lord Setrap openly because we have not gotten permission from Dorje Shugden to come out with out practice (via the oracle). Since, Dorje Shugden had given us permission (via the oracle) to openly practice Dorje Shugden and so, we are now openly practicing Dorje Shugden as well. At Kechara House, we still conduct a joint protector puja between Dorje Shugden and Setrap. Setrap is an enlightened being and very close with Dorje Shugden. In fact the same oracle takes trance of Setrap and Dorje Shugden. So if you wish to focus on Dorje Shugden practice, that is fine.

Or, you can continue to propitiate Dorje Shugden and Setrap simultaneously or you can streamline your practice to just Dorje Shugden. You do not have to worry that It will offend Setrap because they are both emanations of enlightened beings and are therefore beyond jealousy and competition.

I hope this helps you to understand our situation a little better so you can make an informed decision on the matter. Thank you.

PS – I have included a picture of the Dorje Shugden Mandala to illustrate my point.

– You can watch Dorje Shugden and Setrap take trance of the Panglung Oracle in this video (below) of the opening of Serpom Monastery. Dorje Shugden enters the oracle at 1:55 and Lord Setrap at 2:26. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu17CKW0lMQ

Question asked by Will

Dear Pastors, I wonder if you could comment on a practitioners 'authenticity' both in general dharma practice and specifically as a requirement in the practice of the generation stage of highest yoga tantras. I am not asking about the authenticity of oral teachings or scriptures but ones own authenticity perhaps from an ontological perspective, who I hold myself to be for myself and others. Thank you in advance for any reply.

Reply by pastor

Dear Will,

Please can you elaborate further as to your definition of ‘authenticity’ on the side of a practitioner? I understand that you do not mean the authenticity of the teachings but of the practitioner. But I would like to understand what exactly you are referring to. Teachings can be authentic or not, but are you asking if practitioners can be authentic in terms of practice or in terms of understanding the self? If I know in which regards you are asking then I can help to answer better. Thank you.

Question asked by Vritra0912

Dear Sir/Mam
Kindly forgive me if I have written something which hurt someone sentiments??????????
It is just out of curiosity that when I read about Buddhism and I also encountered Hinduism and I was curious how Lord Buddha and Shiva differ and why he is not the supreme and how he got enlightened by grace of lord buddha because on internet there is no information regarding this and everybody belives that lord shiva avatars inspired Buddhist deities. And there is also a painting where a lord Chakrasamvara had Shiva and his wife under the feet and what does it symbolizes and what is the story behind it.
Also why Ganesha is considered enlightened in Buddhism too.

I will be thankful if you answer all these????

Reply by pastor

Dear Vritra0912,

Thank you for your interesting questions. Lord Buddha showed us the path to Nirvana or Moksha through meditation, contemplation and practice. In doing so he did not rely on any external deity that he prayed to or relied upon to achieve that state. Neither did Lord Shiva, as he is a god.

Yes, you are right that Lord Shiva and his consort Kalaratri (a form of Parvati) are depicted under the feet of Heruka Chakrasamvara. The reason for this is to show the world and practitioners that you need to overcome desire. The story goes that Lord Shiva and Kalaratri manifested a lot of desirous energy which was affecting all beings. Their energy was so strong, it was affecting people to the point that they acted in very desirous ways. Lord Buddha saw this and knew that he had to teach a method to overcome desire and lead people to Moksha. So he manifested in a form that looked like Shiva, but more powerful, with more arms. That is why Heruka looks like Shiva, with matted hair, the crescent moon on top of his head, covered in ash and wearing a tiger skin loincloth. When Shiva and Kalaratri saw Heruka, they realised he was more powerful (in the sense that he has overcome desire) and they offered themselves under the feet of Heruka to show sentient beings that they need to overcome desire. In this regard, you can regard the event as a Divya Leela or divine play, to show practitioners that they need to overcome desire in order to reach Moksha.

Within Buddhism there are actually multiple deities that look like Ganesha. One is the god Ganesha, who is the son of Parvati. Another known as Ganapati Ragavajra is actually a form of Avalokiteshvara, also known as the Buddha of Compassion. Therefore there is are different forms of Ganesha, some of who are considered enlightened. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Parth

Hello !! I've made a little thangka of mother Tara and would like to bless it. How can I do that?? Thanks a lot. Also, if I wish to write mantras in it, how should it be done ??

Reply by pastor

Dear Parth,

Thank you for your very spiritual question. We are publishing an article that will explain everything you need to know about blessing any Buddha image soon, including the prayers you should use. Do keep an eye out for the article and once published I will update this message with the link to the post.

Question asked by G

When will i be finally able to let go of past things

Reply by pastor

Dear G,

One way to let go of past things and the emotions that affect us now, is to engage in meditation on impermanence. This is the realisation that things are not permanent, they have a beginning, exist and then have an end. When we begin to understand this and the realisation goes deep into our mindstream, we naturally begin letting go of all the things in our past that hold us back emotionally and mentally. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Dan

Prevously i watched H.E. Tsem Rinpoche's Q&A by his disciples. A lady asked him about termas, visions etc and his answer ia that in gelug there are no practice or such based on visions. All are based on buddha teachings. But in kyabje pabhongka's written sadhanas, there are from his visions. He saw the deities and he wrote down the practices. What your thought on these?

Reply by pastor

Dear Dan,

Thank you for your question. This question has been asked to His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche on numerous occasions. There is a slight difference between the two which may not have come across clearly in the video.

In the video, the lady was asking about Termas, which are also known as Hidden Teachings. These teachings are hidden in a number of ways and later these were found by various people and high lamas and are revealed through texts, visions, etc. His Eminence was referring to these types of teachings when he said that there are no such commonly practiced teachings within the Gelug tradition. Most teachings within the Gelug tradition instead trace their origins back to the historical Buddha or other enlightened beings directly, taught student to teacher. Take for example, two practices prevalent in the Kechara Organisation: Vajrayogini practice which traces back first through the Sakya tradition all the way back to the Mahasiddha Naropa who received the practice from Vajrayogini directly; and Manjushri Nagarakshasa practice which traces back through the Nyingma lineage to Guru Rinpoche.

In the cases of Pabongka Rinpoche and even his own teacher, Tagphu Pemavajra, the situation is different, they are not defined as Termas. Through their spiritual attainments, they received the practices from the deities directly and then passed them on to their disciples. This is similar to case of Naropa receiving the Vajrayogini practice from Vajrayogini herself. These practices would have been studied by scholars and mediators to make sure that the adhered to the norms of tantric practice and were beneficial and effective, which they are. You can read read about one such practice here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/cittamani-tara.html. Even the highest of Lama’s such as the Dalai Lama teaches this practice, which is known as Cittamani Tara.

So even though they may seem similar, there is a slight difference to the two. Within the Gelug tradition, practice is very much based on tracing an unbroken link via the lineage back to the enlightened source of the practice. Therefore, within the Gelug tradition at least, for practices that originate from the visions of high lamas, it speaks highly of their efficacy. And due to the tradition’s strong emphasis on an unbroken lineage stemming from the originating deity to current practitioners, it does not include Termas into the category of teachings that are commonly practiced. I hope this helps. Thanks.

Question asked by Prof Ramesh vajracharya

Are there ways to proceed ahead to be a bajrayani Acharya in Tibetan Buddhist practices?

Reply by pastor

Dear Prof Ramesh Vajracharya,

Yes, there are many paths of become an Acharya within Tibetan Buddhism. From a scholarly perspective, one can join the monastery and engage in the study curriculum and earn the Geshe degree. From a tantric point of view, this can be achieved by first finding a teacher, receiving initiation and the commentaries on the practice and then by engaging the tantric practice and gaining attainment. There are many different methods, depending on what you want to specialize in. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Adrian

Dear Pastors,

I would like to ask what to do with the food offerings after I offered it like (tea, yogurt, etc.) how do I put it away or dispose of it ?
And, what do I do if ants or any other insects some how manage to eat some of the food offerings do the ants get bad karma for eating the offerings and if so what can i do for ants?

Thank you Pastors

Reply by pastor

Dear Adrian,

You asked a very interesting and practical question. Offerings are always disposed of in an appropriate and respectful manner as possible. For example water offerings, tea, etc. is usually disposed of by pouring into the grass or plants outside in a clean area. If you are not near any green spaces or if you do not have a garden, you can use pour the liquids down the sink. However, you should make sure that your sink is clean before you do so. This is permissible because we live in built up modern environments and it may not be possible. For offerings of food, you can do the same to leave them outside in clean areas under trees etc. If this is not possible, it is permissible to dispose of the offerings in the trash, but they should be kept in their own bag.

As for the insects or ants eating the offerings, no there is no negative karma for the insects. If they do get to the offerings, you should recite and blow mantras on them. This will bless them to take fortunate rebirths in the future and to practice the Dharma. I hope this helps.

Thank you

Question asked by नेत्र लामा

दोर्जे शुक्देन र अरू देवता जस्तै गुरु च्याङ्रेसी हरू मा के फरक छ नि

Reply by pastorniral

अन्ततः त्यहाँ कुनै भिन्नता छैन।
फरक तिनीहरू वास्तवमा जीवनमा हामीलाई कसरी मद्दत गर्न सक्दछन् भन्ने हो।
आफ्नो फारमका कारण, डोर्जे शुग्देनले हामीलाई अन्य बुद्ध भन्दा छिटो मद्दत गर्ने भनिन्छ। यो हाम्रो आफ्नै कर्मको कारणले हो।
हाम्रो नकारात्मक कर्मले बुद्धहरुलाई हामीलाई मद्दत गर्न रोक्न सक्छ।

Question asked by Paula

Can Buddha Nagarakshasa be used against all manner of black magic, evil spirits and locations?

Do you know what Buddha he is an emanation of?

Thank you Pastor

Reply by pastor

Dear Paula,

Nagarakshasa is a wrathful emanation of Manjushri. Though his form of Manjushri is usually associated with curing Naga-related diseases or affliction, his practice is extremely beneficial for curing all types of spirit harm and black magic. And yes, his image is very good to calm energies in any location. You can read more about Manjushri Nagarakshasa here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/manjushri-nagarakshasa-comes-to-kfr.html. The post also includes his sacred mantra which you can recite. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Luke

Hi Pastors,

I had a dream of my guru last night. It was very strange as I knew he was a perfect being, but we were close friends and he was living a life not following monastic vows anymore. Inside i knew he was an enlightened being, but no one around me saw that. Even though he would ask me to do unordinary tasks i still followed. I remember a feeling of closeness even though he acted like he couldn't remember much from before.

Is there any significance in dreams, or specifically dreaming of your guru?

Reply by pastor

Dear Luke,

Thank you for your question. Yes, dreams can have significance for our practice, but usually they are just the subconscious working things out. However, dreaming of your Guru is usually considered an auspicious dream for your practice.

In your case, it is a sign that you either have or should work on having more guru devotion. This is evident in the dream because even his outer actions and the instructions he gave you were not necessarily not normal, you still followed through with them.

Having strong guru devotion is the basis of higher attainments, especially within tantric practice. Many great masters of the past have shown us how to develop guru devotion. You can read more about it here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/complete-commentary-on-50-verses-of-guru-devotion.html. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by दिप आले

म जब गुम्बा मा जान्छु मलाइ प्रथाना गर्न मन लाग्छ मलाइ आउदैन त्यो प्रथाना कसरी गर्ने।म जान्न चाहन्छु त्यो प्रथाना कसरी गर्ने।कुनै मन्त्र या शुलोक भए आभारी हुने थिए

Reply by pastorniral

यदि तपाईं यस वेबसाइटमा जानुहुन्छ भने, तपाईं कसरी प्रार्थना गर्ने सिक्न सक्नुहुन्छ

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/l/np/dorje-shugden/dhaneshwar-bhagawan-dorje-shugden-nepali.html

Question asked by Eric woody

Dear pastors

I have a question.
What is the best way to purify negative karma.
I have was diagnosed with schizoid disffective.
Anyway I don't believe that there's a disease that is schizophrenia. I really believe that people with mental diseases are more sensitive to psychic phenomenon than most people.
Anyway I have these enitys a raksha type being
And a lizard alien being around me.
My question is what would be better to do to purify my karma with theses beings
Lama tsongkhapas guru yoga and some setrap stuff the short Sadhana on this blog or vajrasattva
I started today doing a sengdongdma meditation I got from Wei this seems be purifying my energy but
It seems like things mite be getting more intense
And my parents can't handle any of my intense negative emotions that pop up from purification
So should I add the guru yoga just the recitation
And the setrap that goes with it
Thank you for your time

Reply by pastor

Dear Eric Woody,

Sorry to read about what you are going through. When dealing with any situation, we should always think on two levels, one spiritual and the other more worldly.

Since you are attracted to the Dharma protector Setrap, you should continue to do the short sadhana, which itself incorporates the Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa at the beginning. During the practice, you should concentrate on the recitation of the mantras. You can also continue with the Singdongma practice as well if you wish. But it is better to stick with just one practice and engage in it consistently.

In regards to purifying Karma, all of the deities mentioned can help you to purify your karma with whatever is around you. If you are engaging in Setrap, you should recite the Kawang prayer more. In actual fact, when you are purifying your karma in this manner, negative emotions would not arise. In fact, when you recite the Kawang prayer, even though it is purifying the negative karma, your mind will become more stable.

As with all situations, you also need to deal with the situation on a worldly level as well. In your case, you may or may not have been ‘officially’ diagnosed to have this condition by your doctor, but you should strive to get along with your parents. They only have the best intentions for you and so you should listen to there advice. In some cases negative entities stay around you because they are attracted to disharmony. Therefore you should try to live in harmony and strive for it, even if this is hard. That is also another manner in which karma can be purified. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by David

Hello.

I know the question may sound strange but if it is not pertinent no problem if you don't answer, no intention to offend the unique particularities of Buddhism or any of the other religions

I've read that in Tibetan Buddhism some lamas or laypeople when they pass away, their body starts shrinking or dissolve in their source. Ant this is known in other religions too, in Hinduism, Taoism and Biblical prophets including Elijah, Enoch, Jesus. There is a catholic priest called Francis Tiso who wrote a book entitled Rainbow Body and Resurrection. Is this possible and is it all the same attainment?

Reply by pastor

Dear David,

Thank you very much for your question. I haven’t read the book Rainbody Body and Ressurection, but from what I saw of it only, it looks like an interesting read. As for whether it could be the same spiritual attainment, I would not be able to give you a definitive answer. But I cannot see why not.

Buddhism does not claim to be a religion that teaches the only truth, in fact it said that there are many paths and practices that lead a person to the enlightened state. Even within Buddhism itself, there are many different methods of practice. And since that is the case, then of course people of other religions too could achieve that same state. If you look at the core of all religions, two things always stand out and that is these religions teach the development of compassion and wisdom. In Buddhism these are known as the two wings of enlightenment. Hence, all religions teach this in some form or another, it is not outside of the realm of possibility that the attainments of highly realised beings would be the same as well.

I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Meg

Hi.

Ever since I was a child, and especially as a teenager, when I went to sleep, I was always awakened by a horrible feeling of fear. Not any normal fear, but completely mindless fear. It used to happen for a few weeks, then take a break, then happen again, and again and again.

Also, sometimes, I would feel this very, very strong 'vibrating' sensation all around me in the air, accompanied by this dizzy sensation like everything was shaking and there was some sort of buzzing sound in the background. I don't know how to explain, but once I also felt something very, very cold touch my face. It wasn't 'cold' exactly, but it felt like it.

I hope someone can help?

Reply by pastor

Dear Meg,

There are two very good practices which can help you in this situation. The first if the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa. This practice is extremely beneficial for calming the mind, especially during emotional time and in times of fear. The practice calls upon Lama Tsongkhapa who is the embodiment of the compassion, wisdom and spiritual power of all the Buddhas. During this practice you should concentrate on the recitation of his sacred mantra.

Coupled with this, you can engage in the practice of Dharma protector Dorje Shugden. This deity provides great protection from all forms of negativity whatever it may be. Again during this practice you should focus on the recitation of Dorje Shugden’s sacred mantra.

Both these practices should help a lot with your situation. The key here is consistency every day. You should see an improvement.

These two practices have been compiled into a text known the Diamond Path, which you can find here: http://www.dorjeshugden.org/practice/diamond-path-a-daily-sadhana-of-dorje-shugden

Alternatively you can get a physical copy here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/diamond-path

I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Parth

Hello there. Can someone please tell me about ngöndro and a Tara retreat. Thank you.

Reply by Pastor Niral Patel

Dear Parth,

Thank you for your questions. Ngondro are the preparatory practices before one can practice the tantric path. Ngondro is also known as the preliminary practices. The purpose of Ngondro is to purify our heavy negative karma and at the same time generate spiritual merit necessary for the practice of tantra. There is a very informative post as to the reasons we practice Ngondro available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/cosmic-tantra.html

There is another article here that explains more about preliminary practices and also outlines the prayers to be recited for each type of Ngondro practice, which you can follow: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/preliminary-practice.html

In regards to Tara, there are many forms of the deity and the prayers and retreat for each form would be slightly different. In general, you should set up an altar dedicated to Tara, make offerings on a daily basis and engage in the prayers for at least one session every day. The prayers you recite should be the same every day and you should decide on a minimum number of Tara mantras to recited daily. For example, a good set of prayers to engage in would be the Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa, the Praises to the 21 Taras, recitation of the mantra, and practice of Dorje Shugden to dispel obstacles.

However, when you engage in a retreat, you should minimize all other activities and focus solely on Tara and her mantra. Therefore, people with jobs and families plan their time in such a way that they engage in short retreats every month or couple of months. For example, you can set aside a weekend every month to engage in the retreat. You can learn more about retreat procedures here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tsongkhapa/tsongkhapa-retreat-instructions-and-prayer-text.html. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Osgaldor Storm

I am an American Buddhist who wishes to become a disciple of The Tulku. i have very limited resources and i live in a region of the USA that is very hostile to non-christian religions. How may I dedicate mysef to the Dharma as taught by Master Tsem?

Reply by Pastor Niral Patel

Dear Osgaldor Storm,

Thank you for your question. According to tradition, if you believe that someone is your guru (spiritual teacher) from your heart, then you become that guru’s disciple, even if you have never met them before. The bond between a student and a teacher is something that is based on faith and sincerity. As long as you have faith and follow the teachings of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, you can consider yourself to be his disciple. This has been stated in many teachings including the main practice text used within the Kechara Buddhist Organisation which is Liberation in The Palm of Your Hand. I highly recommend the text as it covers the entire path to liberation. You can find copies available online here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/lamrim-liberation-in-the-palm-of-your-hand. Alternatively, you can order the book through any reputable book store.

How you can dedicate yourself to the Dharma is by learning the teachings and then putting them into practice in daily life. You can learn the teachings from the text mentioned about and also through the articles on this blog, especially articles in this category: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/buddhas-dharma

There is also an article here that outlines various books that are must reads for those interested in deepening their understanding and practice of Buddhism: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/books-that-are-a-must-read.html.

Coupled with this you should start a daily sadhana (prayer) practice to invoke upon the energies of the enlightened beings. I would recommend starting with the joint practice of Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden. This is a very beneficial sadhana to engage in. If you have a particular affinity with a Buddha, you can engage in their practice after the Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa and before the section on Dorje Shugden. You can find the joint practice here: http://www.dorjeshugden.org/practice/diamond-path-a-daily-sadhana-of-dorje-shugden. I hope this helps. Thank you

Question asked by Paula

Hello
Could you help me with my Dorje Shugden daily practice.
I want to use "Trakze" in place of Dorje Shugden.
What do I need to do to perform it properly as a "Trakze" daily practice, if it is in fact possible.
Also I am aware that there is a Dorje Shugden Divination Retreat.
Are there also other Dorje Shugen retreats i.e. a Trakze retreat?
Thank in advance

Reply by pastor

Dear Paula,

Yes there is a daily practice to Trakze available. You can find it here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html.

The above article contains all the prayers you need to engage in Trakze’s daily practice, as well as an extensive commentary to the practice to help you along the way. You should find all of your questions regarding the practice answered in the article. If you do have any questions after reading through it, you are more than welcome to post up another question here.

As for a Trakze retreat, yes this is very much possible and will be extremely beneficial. You can follow the guidelines outlined here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugden-retreat-a-powerful-practice-to-fulfill-wishes.html and simply use the daily Trakze practice prayers as your retreat prayer text. The post also tells you how to set up an altar, your retreat seat and how to engage in a retreat. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Jason

hi , currently I’m fresh out of university and I’m having extreme trouble finding a job in Alberta , edmonton. I have been praying to Setrap and Tara as I feel I have a connection with them but nothing seems to work

Reply by pastor

Dear Jason,

Thank you for your question. I’m sorry to read that you are having trouble finding a job. As you feel you have a connection with both Tara and Setrap, I would recommend you continue engaging in their practices. For Tara, you can recite the Praises to the 21 Taras (available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/wp-content/uploads/prayers/Praisestothe21Taras.pdf) and then recite the mantra of Tara at least 108 times or more. When you engage in Setrap’s practice, you can engage in extra recitations of both the Kawang prayer and the main verse in the Serkym prayer. (You can read more about the Kawang practice here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kawang-a-dorje-shugden-confessional-practice.html. Even though the article is written from the point of view of the Kawang prayer to Dorje Shugden, it also applies to Setrap practice). You should begin each session by taking refuge and end each session with a completion dedication.

Everything we go through in life, from the good to the bad is due to our Karma. Both positive and negative karma can affect different areas of our lives at the same time. Therefore certain areas of your life may be good, but in finding a job you have not been successful.

When we engage in deity practice, there are two main benefits that we receive. The first is the generation of spiritual merit, which is never exhausted. Because of this we can always benefit from the merit we have created. The second is the purification of negative karma. The practice of Kawang is a particularly powerful method of purifying negative karma that we are being afflicted from. This, coupled with the generation of merit will go towards helping you find a job.

That being said, the key to all of this is effort and consistency, in both the practice of Tara and Setrap, and also your search for a job. As you engage in these practices, and put effort into finding a job, you will see that things will become easier as you will be generating merit and at the same time purifying the negative that is stopping you from getting a job. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Dave

Hello,

Last question.

When one recite a mantra devotionally to a dharma protector, does the protector hear it? Is it to make a connection with him or her right?

Reply by pastor

Dear Dave,

Thank you for your question. His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche has given an extensive teaching on mantras before, which you can find here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/mantras-holy-words-of-power.html.

The Buddhas or enlightened beings manifest in many ways and one of those ways are mantras. So therefore a mantra is the form of an enlightened being in sound. This applies to Dharma protectors that are manifestations of enlightened beings, such as Dorje Shugden, who is an emanation of Manjushri – the Buddha of Wisdom.

So, when we recite the mantra of an enlightened Dharma protector with devotion, we are creating a connection with the Dharma protector. But it is more than just that, are what we are reciting is so sacred, we are making the energies of that being manifest in our reality, in our lives, in ourselves and in our surroundings. That is why mantras can be so powerful.

In Buddhism, we say that we have ‘three doors’ or three ways in which we interact with the world we live in. These are our body, speech and our mind. In order to make the most of anything, especially our spiritual practice, we need to engage in all three together to be most effective.

For example, in the case of reciting mantras, to make the mantras more effective we should engage our body by sitting still (if you can, sit in front of your altar after having made offerings) and not engaging in other actions. This engages our body. Then when we recite the mantra, we use our speech, and we should refrain from using our speech for other mundane purposes so that we can concentrate on the mantra while we are reciting. This engages our speech. Lastly, we engage our minds by following the various visualisations of the deity or by concentrating on an image of the deity whether in the form of a statue, painting, photo, etc, or whether in our minds. When we engage in mantra recitation this way, engaging our body, our speech and our mind, the power of our recitation to affect change in our lives is increased.

Yes, when we recite mantras then the Dharma protectors will hear us. But there is more to this, since a mantra is the form of the deity in sound. As such as we are inviting the beneficial energies of that deity into our lives. In this way it is more than just a connection, it is a way to transform ourselves for the better. I hope this helps. Thank you.

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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
Friday, Jul 17. 2026 01:38 PM

Revisit this article ,reminds me of the great memories visiting this spiritual and historic years ago with the blessing of our Guru . Tibet, China is one of the highest cities in the world and serves as a major center for Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims. Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monasteries, Barkhor Street, Gaden Monastery, few other Monasteries and beautiful sacred lakes. indeed worth visiting. I have the opportunity to on a pilgrimage going those sacred Monasteries. We did visited the famous Potala Palace former residence of the Dalai Lama and now is an UNESCO World Heritage site . This unique residence is an architectural marvel of wood, earth, and stone. Potala Palace is the most recognisable landmark in Lhasa where many tourist and pilgrims will visit .Reading this very informative post ,many going there will be much easier.
Thank you Rinpoche and Stella for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/wonderful-lhasa.html

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Samfoonheei
Friday, Jul 17. 2026 01:35 PM

Manjushri is a bodhisattva who represents wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism. The Standing Buddha statue posture symbolizes the Buddha’s readiness to help and assist all sentient beings. This amazing standing Manjushri is located at the Manjushree Park at Chobhar, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Recording to legend it is believed to be the exact spot where Manjushri had cut Chobhar Hill and drained the water from an ancient lake. And that’s where Kathmandu valley is formed. Because of the spiritual significance the Standing Manjushri was built preserving Chobhar’s cultural and now is a tourist attraction. The legend of Kathmandu Valley is closely related to Manjushri as mentioned by the locals.
Visited this amazing Standing Manjushri years back. Merely by looking at it and circumambulating is a blessing.
Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing. May more people have the opportunity to visit such a Holy place.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/the-standing-manjushri-in-nepal.html

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Samfoonheei
Friday, Jul 17. 2026 01:33 PM

Kiri Vehera is an ancient stupa situated in Kataragama, Sri Lanka. One of the most popular Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country. It is known for its pristine white dome, where many locals, tourist and pilgrims visited these famous ancient Buddhist temple. Kiri Vehra, one of the most revered ancient stupas in Sri Lanka, as it believed to have been built in the 3rd century BC. Its now one of the most popular Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country. This 12th-century stupa is commissioned by Queen Subhadda. Recording to locals Buddha Shakyamuni did visited this place and is said to be one of the sixteen sacred places in Sri Lanka. One of the eight Bodhi saplings is also situated in this meritorious land. That’s awesome. Recently a Bodhi saplings was given to Buddhist monks to bring back to Texas USA.
Interesting read of this scared place which is worth visiting.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-beautiful-sacred-kiri-vehera-in-kataragama-sri-lanka.html

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Friday, Jul 17. 2026 01:30 PM

Interesting article…. the Beishan Grottoes are ancient cliff carvings in Dazu District, China. Wow… such caves contain over 5,000 delicate, painted statues carved into a 500-meter-long slope. Its said to be created between 892 and 1172 AD, showing beautiful mixtures of Chinese folk life and Buddhist beliefs. These Dazu Rock Carvings were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These carved sites have been recognized as protected cultural heritage sites, which contained more than 50,000 individual statues. The carvings represent the last great monument in the history of Chinese grotto art. Together with other grottoes of Dunhuang, Yungang, and Longmen, form a complete narrative of China’s grotto art history. The carvings are invaluable for their historical, artistic, scientific, and aesthetic significance. Interesting. Looking at those pictures in this blog is worth a visit there. Simply amazing.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/the-beishan-grottoes-dazu.html

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Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Videos

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.

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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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."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"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."

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

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

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"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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

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

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

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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv

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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia

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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.

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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.

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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.

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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe

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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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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
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Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
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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.
7 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.
7 years ago
Beautiful
Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
7 years ago
My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
7 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
7 years ago
Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
8 years ago
SUPER ADORABLE and must see
Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
8 years ago
Cute!
Oser girl loves the balcony so much. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTcoWpKJm2c
8 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.
8 years ago
Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide！
8 years ago
Cute baby owl found and rescued
We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
8 years ago
Nice cups from Kechara!!
Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
8 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).
9 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.
9 years ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
9 years ago
BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
9 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
9 years ago
Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
9 years ago
Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
9 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
9 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
9 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
9 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
9 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
9 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
9 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
9 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
9 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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Throughout the puja, we have dedicated our accumulated merits for His Eminence the 26th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche's long life and good health, extends our prayers to those in need as well. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

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7th Sunday animals liberation activities, saving thousands of lives Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

24th May completed our DORJE SHUGDEN Mantras recitation Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

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23rd May Group recitation of DORJE SHUGDEN mantras Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

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26th April animal liberation activities Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

3 months ago

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3 months ago

Kechara Pastor Henry was sharing Dharma with us and gave us much insights on how to continue practicing Dharma without giving up easily. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 months ago

Through the blessings from our Guru, His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Pastor Henry and Kechara Umze Frederick Law have lead us in Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 months ago

23rd April had Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

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16th April evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

3 months ago

Emily offered fresh tea on Tsem Tulku Rinpoche's shrine. May our Guru lives long with good health. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 months ago

Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered Serkym to The Three Jewels prior to Dorje Shugden puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 months ago

Mr. Mannance Wong has offered incense on behalf of everyone in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 months ago

Through the blessings from Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

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6th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

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