24th of October marks the day when our beloved Guru, H.E. Tsem Rinpoche, was born 48 years ago in Taiwan. After much hardships and the many challenges that H.E. Tsem Rinpoche has gone through to bring Dharma to Malaysia and the rest of the world, finally we are able to celebrate Rinpoche's birthday...
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The very first bird that I had was given to me by a nun named Anila Thubten Chonyid when I was very young. I have always loved birds. I find that they each have their own little personalities… they have their own temperaments, likes and dislikes, cliques, habits, attitudes etc. I always want to provide...
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Dear blog Reader friends all around the world, I have something very special to share with you today. Something very special. Something you must watch and be blessed to see. Something you must share with friends and your children. Share with everyone. Sometimes I come across a story so powerful, so emotional and so compassionate...
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Do you believe Jesus was a vegetarian? There are a variety of books advancing the argument that Jesus was a vegetarian, as will be explained in a moment. However, whether Jesus was or wasn’t a vegetarian, Christians today should be. For more on this argument, please read the question that begins, “I believe the...
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Dear friends, Sometimes not knowing is better. Sometimes knowing is better. If you don’t know and you continue, the repercussions are still there. Yes still there. I thought we should start our day with these pictures and captions and end our day with it also as to remind us what sufferings some animals are...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Lama Tsongkhapa has written voluminous, tremendous amount of work and it is still existing today. And the reason why so many people have faith in Lama Tsongkhapa is not because the Tibetans say that he is the Buddha, it is because of his works, his writings, his teachings and the results...
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I have been reviled, criticized and gossiped about due to my opinions, directions and spiritual practice. My appearance, speech, knowledge, background, Kechara, my students, friends, race, lineage all have been criticized or made fun of or told it’s wrong or bad or even harmful. You only hate what you really love. Even to what...
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How would you like to wake up to a day where you have no pain, fear, anxieties, stress and you are left alone to enjoy the air, earth, sunshine, fresh foods, friends and natural environment? Well not only you but all animals would like this. Take a look below. This...
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(By Pastor Loh Seng Piow) The Gaden Shartse hospital is a project conceived by the previous Abbot, H.E. Khensur Rinpoche and was founded more than 5 years ago under the charge of Geshe Jangchub Dorje, the hospital director. Although the building had been completed, there were no funds to furnish it, to purchase supplies...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends and seekers of Wisdom, I truly want from the depths of my heart everyone to gain wisdom, great memory, understanding of dharma that cuts through your problems, merits to purify obstacles, and to gain great attainments before your life is through. I know the practice of Tsongkapa Guru Yoga...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) TSONGKHAPA explained by Tsem Rinpoche (1 of 2) Making a Lama Tsongkhapa iconography is very powerful. You can call him Lama Tsongkhapa, Tsongkhapa or Je Rinpoche. Lama means one without fault. Nothing evil, or negative in them, so therefore you call Him Lama Tsongkhapa. Tsong is onion; the place that Lama...
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Jul 1, 2011 Part 1 (27 June 2011) Part 2 (29 June 2011) (By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends, Recently I gave teachings on the day of the LAM RIM RECITATION RETREAT began and two days later I made a surprise visit to the retreatants and also gave a talk. Here are the talks as...
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