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(By Tsem Rinpoche) The Guhyasamaja Tantra is actually one of the oldest tantric systems to exist in written form arising from India. Holding particular significance for the Gelugpa school, Lama Tsongkhapa classified this tantric system as the main system of Father Tantra because it is so extensive that it actually provides the structure that...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends, This is wonderful and auspicious news for our beloved Justin Ripley. 1. As you know I have requested a beautiful Manjushri statue to be ordered, painted and filled with mantras and Justin's ashes and bones. This statue will be placed in the Monastic School where hundreds of young monks...
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In celebration of the blog’s 3rd Anniversary we would like to introduce an exciting competition for YOU to win an 8” Manjushri statue from Tsem Rinpoche’s private collection.
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The building of this huge statue of Lord Tsongkapa has been completed as of January 2016, with Lord Tsongkhapa adorned in gold. Please see the pictures below. A Short Biography of Tsongkhapa Alexander Berzin, August 2003, partly based on a discourse by Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey Dharamsala, India The biography of a great lama...
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Maitreya and Manjushri (Main figures) (Top to bottom): Maitreya, Manjushri and Dorje Shugden. Deity: Maitreya (Sanskrit) Alternative names: Jampa (Tibetan); Ajita (Sanskrit) Maitreya’s name literally means ‘Great Love’ in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. He is said to currently be a crowned bodhisattva residing in Tushita pure realm, awaiting his time to take...
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This video, narrated in Chinese, features Manjushri mantra stones. These are stones carved with the sacred mantra of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom. The mantra of any Buddha is basically the manifestation of the enlightened being in the form of sound. Therefore, Manjushri’s mantra embodies the special qualities of his transcendent wisdom. Offering of...
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Emperor Kangxi (1654 – 1722), also known as Emperor Kang Hsi, is one of the most beloved of China’s historic leaders. In fact, he is renowned for his benevolent reign of the country, which was marked by stability, progress and development, both culturally and in terms of his people’s welfare. In stark contrast to...
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According to Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang, the Praise to Manjushri (Gang-lo-ma) was composed by 100 Indian Mahasiddhas who had gathered together in praise of Manjushri. Each Mahasiddha recited separately in veneration of Manjushri, who at that time blessed their minds. Ninety-nine of them wrote the same praise, which together became known as Gang-lo-ma. The...
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Manjushri (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Four-Armed Chenrezig, Manjushri, Vajrapani and Dorje Shugden. This thangka depicts the “Three Protectors”, known in Tibetan as the Rigsum Gonpo. This enlightened trinity refers to Manjushri, Chenrezig, and Vajrapani. They symbolically represent the wisdom, compassion and skilful means of all the Buddhas of the past, present and future...
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Mantra tidaklah asing bagi berbagai agama dan kepercayaan di berbagai pelosok dunia. Formula mistis ini mengandung berkat yang sangat besar. Siapapun yang melafalkan kata-kata suci ini menyentuh berkat dari sumber mantra tersebut dan terhubung dengan energi sakral yang membantu mengubah pikiran kita. Tsem Rinpoche Watch the video below Transkrip: Mantra – Kata-Kata...
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阅读中文文章,点击这里:https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=185278 The Kechara Buddhist Organisation’s Puja (prayers and rituals) House was established to perform a wide range of authentic prayers and rituals for the sick, dying, deceased and those who are going through tremendous obstacles; or even simply wishing to invoke the powers of the Buddhas for their wellbeing or success. Amongst the many pujas that are available at our Puja House, the Dorje Shugden and Medicine Buddha pujas are the most popular due to their effectiveness in removing obstacles, healin...
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Manjushri (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Manjushri and Dorje Shugden Deity: Manjushri (Sanskrit) Alternative name: Jampelyang (Tibetan) Manjushri is the patron Buddha of Wisdom. In his right hand, he holds a flaming wisdom sword which cuts away the roots of ignorance from our lives and in his left hand, he holds the stem of...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom has emanated into countless emanations. He emanates in different forms and aspects according to the time, people and dispositions. He manifests as Yidams or meditational deities in all four classes of Tantras to suit the needs of practitioners. Manjushri also emanates in the form Protectors to...
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Manjushri (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Manjushri Arapachana and Dorje Shugden. Deity: Manjushri Arapachana (Sanskrit) Alternative name: Jamyang Arapatsana (Tibetan) Manjushri is the patron Buddha of Wisdom. In his right hand, he holds a flaming wisdom sword which cuts away the roots of ignorance from our lives and in his left hand, he holds...
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I am very excited to present to you our first Dorje Shugden mural in Kathmandu, Nepal! Located on Charkhal Road in Dilli Bazaar, the mural can be found midway between our two Dorje Shugden chapels...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world, It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of such a learned master and close friend of mine, His Eminence Kensur Konchok Tsering Rinpoche. We had been friends for many years and it was truly my honour. He was not my teacher...
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January 4, 2017 started like any other day but by the time three months had passed, I would have lost one of the most precious beings I have ever connected with, someone I had the fortune to consider my family and even my ‘son’. Yogi (a.k.a. Mumu) was my dog of 13 years, a...
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Standing Chenrezig (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Buddha Amitabha, Chenrezig, Manjushri, Vajrapani and Dorje Shugden. Deity: Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit) Alternative names: Chenrezig (Tibetan) This thangka depicts the “Three Protectors”, known in Tibetan as the Rigsum Gonpo. This enlightened trinity refers to Manjushri, Chenrezig, and Vajrapani. They symbolically represent the wisdom, compassion and skilful means of...
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Lama Tsongkhapa (Five Visions – Riding a Snowlion) (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden Lama: Lama Tsongkhapa (Tibetan) Alternative names: Sumati Kirti (Sanskrit); Lobsang Drakpa (Tibetan) It is said that after Lama Tsongkhapa entered clear light, Khedrub Je often made requests to him for guidance and inspiration. On five different...
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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)
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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Dear Rinpoche you always amazes me with your passion and energy for the dharma. Pls rest well and take care of your health:) Read More "May the suffering of all sentient beings ripen upon me, and through my virtues may all beings attain happiness"- From 'Mind Training the Great Collection' translated by Thupten Jinpa. Thank ... Read More Tsem, your consistency and determination to help people all over the world with Buddhas teaching is something incredible and so rare. Thank you for consistency and motivational drive that comes ... Read More
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