(By Tsem Rinpoche and Novka Kuaranita) 5. KUSHINAGAR, INDIA Kushinagar (or Kusinara) was previously known by the name of Kushawati. This place holds its significance as the site where Buddha Shakyamuni entered Clear Light or Mahaparinirvana. In 544 BCE, the Buddha was on a journey to the village of Kushinagar when he realised that...
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Dear Friends around the world, Three major religions are combined to form this special spiritual tradition. It is the first time I have heard of this and I find it fascinating. I have posted it here for educational purposes. Do enjoy the learning. Sincerely, Tsem Rinpoche Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh One...
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For any non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and charitable bodies, these organisations generally rely on generous donations from the public as one of the main methods funding their works. It doesn’t matter if the organisation is a religious society like a temple or church, or a social welfare one like an old folks’ home, orphanage, or even a disaster relief...
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Nowadays, we often read news about children misbehaving, bullying others, being rude, hurting those around them, etc… Such bad behaviour in children has become a common phenomenon today and it is worrying. Therefore, instilling the qualities of kindness and compassion in the younger generation should be one of the most important priorities in our...
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As a Dharma teacher, I have met many different people throughout the years. And almost everyone I meet has experienced regret at some point in their lives, some more than others. Some have achieved their goals of wealth and fortune, others have found fame and renown, and many have lived ordinary lives with family...
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I read this article online and found it to be quite shocking. Many of my students know that I enjoy reading stories about human kindness towards animals, and animals showing kindness towards humans. However, this is the first story that I've come across regarding a suicide being committed due to guilt from animal cruelty...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) All of us gets irked when someone says or does something that we do not like… but have we ever thought deeper as to why it irks us? Why do certain comments immediately bother us? Why do some people get irked so easily… and everything that you say, they immediately take...
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I have been fascinated by Bigfoot for as long as I can remember. Since I was a child, I have read and watched everything related to Bigfoot. Nowadays I’m a little bit busier LOL but I still try to keep up on the latest news and read when I can. One of the most convincing...
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The minds of the present generation of individuals are slowly but surely wandering away from religious practice. Unlike before, few have any respect for religion, and for this I do not blame the Individuals themselves. People are right in asserting their dislike for religion to a certain extent. So many wars have been fought, so many...
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Dear Friends around the world, I came across Mr. Marc Ching on the internet quite accidentally. I was amazed at the compassion, commitment, love, care, effort and incredible sacrifice Mr. Ching a single person is working towards ending cruelty and giving life to the hopeless. His thoughts are that of a enlightened man. A man who...
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Dear friends around the world, I like to provide educational information that helps people in their daily lives. Here is another post I am sharing for strictly educational purposes and I hope it will help. Prevention is the best but if infected, this post might help also. I hope no one is infected by...
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Dear friends, Another wonderful post on something healing that might be very useful for all of us. I do hope you will include this wonderful spice that enhances your health. I have incorporated into my diet already and I actually like the taste. I have turmeric either mixed in a hot drink with butter,...
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This is such a heart warming news. It’s rare to come across news like this that involves a whole nation which might spill over into other nations and then become the global norm. Knowing that China, the country with the largest population in the world is implementing dietary guidelines to reduce meat consumption by...
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Dear friends around the world, As we all know, His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a strong advocate of world peace and compassion. In all his teachings, he always stresses about respecting one another and to have compassion towards all sentient beings, this is also what made him one of the Nobel Peace Prize...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai) One of my earliest experiences with death was with Rinpoche, during the passing of my beloved maternal grandmother. In the Chinese (specifically Hokkien) tradition, this person is known as ‘Ah Ma’. Our Ah Ma was a wonderful lady. Kind, gentle and soft-hearted, she was extremely forgiving and...
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Dear friends, This article was submitted by an external source, it is meant for educational purposes only. Thank you, Admin You’ll Never Eat McDonald’s Again After Reading These 10 Horrifying Facts September 20, 2014 by True Activist Feeling hungry? You may want to read the rest of this article before you head...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Valencia) Dear readers, I am honoured to have the opportunity to write about Lama Tsongkhapa, one of the greatest Buddhist masters and philosophers of all time. I admire his selfless dedication to preserve and uphold the pure Buddhist teachings. Through this he was able to eliminate the confusion and wrong...
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Kechara Forest Retreat was conceptualised to become a space where a conscious community manifests and matures. Envisioned by H.E the 25th Tsem Rinpoche, a conscious community is one that embraces the following tenets: Respectful of all paths so we live in harmony together. Values all life because we are dependent on each other. Embraces...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Niral) On May 8, 2014, His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin Ngawang Kunga Wangyal and His Holiness the late Dagchen Jigdral Ngawang Kunga issued a joint statement regarding the amendment of the traditional rule of lifetime succession within the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Acting on advice given over 50 years...
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Dear friends, I’m extremely honoured to have been given this opportunity to write on His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche’s blog. His Eminence has been a fan of Wonder Woman from a young age. He respects female heroines especially because decades ago, women did not have the freedom to do what they would like and...
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