I have lived in Malaysia for more than 20 years, and one thing that I have always admired about this country is the diversity, harmony and respect that most Malaysians give to each other. As a Dorje Shugden practitioner who has encountered many adversities because of my choice of spirituality, this mutual acceptance of...
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I was a rather timid child living in the squatters around Medan Tuanku, Kuala Lumpur. As a child, I was bullied at school. As I did not want any further trouble for myself, I did not report the bully to the school or to my parents. This perhaps instilled some martial arts interest in...
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Dear friends, Now this is a dream home for me. I like the light airiness of the rooms and big windows. The stone stairs going up from the road is very nice. This is the exact type of environment I would like to live in with trees, greens and nature. I don’t mind being...
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Dear friends around the world, This article is reproduced here to give you knowledge and educate you on something very lethal and deadly. Please read carefully. I am very concerned about this and many are suffering and will suffer. But let’s start with arming ourselves with knowledge. Om Mani Peme Hung. Tsem Rinpoche ...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world, I came across this article and thought to bring it here for strictly educational purposes. I think it is a nice way of looking at karma and how it works. I recommend you read and watch the video very much. It will not take very long...
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Dear friends, I am publishing esoteric tantric teachings here, if you do not have this initiation and permission, please do not continue and read. Thank you. These teachings are available in books across major bookstores and online these days. Same as in Tibet and India, where you can go to a Tibetan Monastic library...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Vajrayogini is a female Buddha and she is also one of the most sacred and profound of practices within H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche’s lineage. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche is one of the main lineage holders of this tradition and he had particularly recommended her practice for modern spiritual seekers. Vajrayogini is...
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Environmental pollution is a worrying issue, and we have seen a continued worsening in the situation from the time this issue was first brought to public attention. Just recently I read this article that predicts that in less than 40 years, there will be more plastic bags in the ocean than there are fish!...
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Just a few weeks ago David Bowie, the famous English singer who made a huge impact in the rock music industry, passed away. David Bowie was once a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner. Although he did not openly practice, his deep interest in Buddhism resulted in a clause in his will for his ashes to be...
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Good food. Twin Towers. Beaches. Unbeknownst to many, the richly diverse, multi-racial country of Malaysia is also home to many Buddhist gems! With a little research, we found various temples which were not only architecturally stunning and culturally rich. But take a peak into the building (or not even!), and you’ll find some of...
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