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Samfoonheei on Jul 15, 2020 at 3:14 pm
Dogs are better than human beings because they know , can feel but do not speak only. Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen. Watching the video tell all, that dog so royal all I can tell. He is at risk though yet he try to his best to protect the other. A selflessness act he care about others more than themselves. Dogs are most faithful and royal than human. A person can leave us when time is bad but a dog will show us their royalty in our bad time.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .
It’s truly amazing to watch this video. Dogs are very loyal and they even protected us (human) from harms. They are good friends to have. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this.
Could believe what I saw in the video. What such a selflessness act of the second dog who put his own lives in danger in order to save the other . It is even more prevalent than I thought. When it comes to lending a helping hand, surprising that animals truly go above and beyond. No one will ever thought of that. Animals have feelings and thoughts like human. Scientist have proven that all kind of animals seem to be capable of acts of kindness like us .Give them a chance, do not hurt them.
Thank Rinpoche for sharing this truly amazing video.
Wow! That would be a most heroic act if by a human, for a dog it’s super heroic. The ability of animal to show human like qualities and emotions are uncanny. Remember that animal’s ability to show “human like” intelligence also mean they can experience “human like” pain and suffering. They do can feel sad, depressed, lonely and fear.
With the world on internet upon us, information is easily available. We can no longer feign ignorance when it come to treating animals. It is scientifically proven they have feelings and thoughts. For a lot of people, animals specially dogs have proven to be an even more loyal and better friend and companions than human.
This is so nice. I loved watching this video. This is surely a non-human hero indeed! I wish that this kind of compassion would be the same to a man to a dog as this dog has shown to the other dog. Amazing!
And the cool thing about this is that the dog that actually got hit my the car survived, i am so glad that it didn’t die. It must have been in so much pain when it was just lying there on the flour after it got hit. I can’t imagine the pain. But at least this heroic dog was there to say its life.
This is so heartwarming. The other dog willing to risk his own life to save the one who got hit by the car. I’m very amazed and touched! I always see news about people are not getting immediate help when they were knocked down by cars. It’s very sad to know about this.
But luckily the injured dog survived. I feel so happy for them.
Really wonderful video ,thank you Rinpoche shared to us.This Dog love and care to it’s friends even sacrificed itself , really selfless. Now ,human should learn from this dog .
Yes… I was so amazed to see that the 2nd dog didnt care for his own life and just went to save the 1st dog. Even a dog can do something so selfless! The dog was not thinking of himself at all. And thank goodness the 1st dog is alive! Yay!
The person who knocked down the dog didn’t even helped they poor dog after he knocked the dog down then he just drove away. When the second dog saw the first dog lying on the street, he drag the first dog to the road side without caring for itself. It might died because of car drove over it. And the most amazing part the dog survived. Thank you
How sad it is for today’s society to have a dog teach us what it means to be human. We call ourselves the higher form of species and yet we have lost the ability to feel compassion for another life. Are we still human without humanity?
That dog is just like a bodhisattva in a dog’s body. He saw the other dog needed help, ran to him and pulled him to safety, inch by inch, with no regard for his own life and he saved him.
so nice. a dog with more heart and grit than most humans. hopefully people learn from it as most of what’s happening in the world and around us is so miserable.
I have seen and heard many stories about animals saving another’s life. But most is mainly about dogs. Even though the saviour of the dog that has been hit by the car does not know the other.The dog still risk his life to save the injured dog among the busy cars zooming away on the highway. This is also to show us taking the dog as an example for all animals. That a part of all animals there is also the instinct of Compassion. Who knows the saviour dog may be a manifestation of Chenresig to show us that Compassion is universal may it be an animal or human.
Thank You Rinpoche for sharing with us the wonderful video! It is very inspired and touched!
I shown to Edward this video too. What he says, which is very true ‘dogs are brave, they’ll go all the way to safe or help, not like human, sometimes when they see someone in danger or fall, they pretend not to see or make joke out of it, very sad!’
Beautiful video! The first time i watched it on fb (posted by a friend), i was so touched that i googled for more similar stories!
Here’s a link to the other stories! http://www.dogguide.net/25-hero-dogs.php
It is amazing how animals can be so selfless in such a natural way.
Compassion truly conquers all.If dogs can show such selflessness, it would be a waste of our precious human life if we cannot do likewise.Very inspiring video.We should humble ourselves enough to learn even from animals. I have, thanks to Rinpoche
I think all animals should be appreciated like “a non-human hero” as they like we all have the potential of a big ❤. This and other videos I´ve seen clearly proves it´s true. If everyone could see, feel and be touched by the love from an animal everyone would care and treat them as the lovely friends and non-human heroes they really are.
So inspiring!
That throws out many people theories that animals are not capable of higher emotions and feelings. They are beings without a soul or consciousness that is similar to human being’s soul or consciousness.
That theory has been used by many people to , abuse, misuse, kill, maim, eat, animal.
This must stop now!
Adopt a furry friend and you will understand that the love you put into it will be returned many-folds.
Your kitties @ home love you just as much, right?
Most people would regard animals as inferior beings, even dogs who have for decades, shown greater love, loyalty (and often intelligence) than human beings.
An animal usually survives by having a strong instinct for self-preservation , and yet we see such selflessness in an animal. In the video we see that even an animal can have an instinct for selflessness and compassion.
Much of what i have encountered with Rinpoche’s teachings is to train and encourage us to think outwards ie for others instead of the Self. What is it that a dog can do that we human find so difficult?
Perhaps, we have surrounded ourselves with so many wordly concerns and material things that the Compassion that the Buddha meant for us to have, AS AN INSTINCT, is so deeply buried that we do not recognise it anymore.
We are indeed fortunate to have a Guru who highlights this in such a simple way, and so the video clip is not just another video.
That the injured dog survived, again is a reminder of how far reaching our actions can be.
Most people would regard animals as inferior beings, even dogs who have for decades, shown greater love, loyalty (and often intelligence) than human beings.
An animal usually survives by having a strong instinct for self-preservation , and yet we see such selflessness in an animal. In the video we see that even an animal can have an instinct for selflessness and compassion.
Much of what i have encountered with Rinpoche’s teachings is to train and encourage us to think outwards ie for others instead of the Self. What is it that a dog can do that we human find so difficult?
Perhaps, we have surrounded ourselves with so many wordly and artificial concerns and material things that what the Compassion that rthe Buddha meant for us to have, as an instinct, is so deeply buried that we do not recognise it anymore.
We are indeed fortunate to have a Guru who highlights this in such a simple way, and so the video clip is not just another video.
That the injured dog survived, again is a reminder of how far reaching our actions can be.
This is an amazing video. I am so touched by the dog’s compassion. If you look at the video carefully again, there is a car that actually instead of moving aside to avoid the dog, hits the dog!! Such a lesson to learn – i am going to share this with my friends and contacts. Put a lot of people to shame, esp those who slow down not to help at accidents (but to take down numbers for lottery), some more unscrupulous and trying to make money. It shows how degenerate the human race has and can become.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this with us.
with folded hands,
janice
Yes the video is amazing!
And you’re right about the lottery number comment… =(
It’s really sad, coz they’re practically rejoicing over other’s misfortune…
Happy birthday to you again. Thanks for sharing this amazing video. I’m touched by this dog, it’s very heroic and poetic. In fact in real life there are many of us worse than an animal. Some of us are cold, ignorance, selfish, and never care about others. Compassion is something larger than life, it makes us put others in front of us, and willing to take risk and challenges. Thank you for giving me this wonderful teaching first thing in the morning from this video.
Am I able to do this when I come under the same circumstances? When a human is inhuman is not human, when an animal is humane enough is more than human.
Beautifully spoken words, Xiao! It is not our species, status or labels and titles that make us human – it is our compassion in action that makes us human.
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The Great Buddha of Kamakura ,is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, a temple belonging to the Jodo Sect of Buddhism. Wow…. it has long been the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan,with a height of 11.4 meters. It is one of Japan’s most fascinating historical landmarks where thousands of tourist from all over the world visited yearly. The statue is an iconic sight and most visited by tourist in the area. Merely looking at this huge statue tells all and a blessing indeed.
Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing of a BIG Buddha Statue.
Found this old inspiring video briefly showing our Lama HE Tsem Rinpoche ‘s life and the stories behind Kechara organization. Interesting….. Beautiful and meaningful video.
Thank you Rinpoche for this video.
The Dharma Bums were a U.S. garage band, formed in 1987 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band had performed everywhere, and sing varies of subjects travelling around the world. The best is even Dharma songs as well revolving around Tibetan culture and religion. One of the band members is a long-time student of Tibetan Buddhism. Listening to the powerful Crystal Diamond Vajra Dakini, is a blessing.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Interesting spiritual journey of Venerable Longlian one of the best-known students of a famous religious leader of modern China. Venerable Longlian was a talented child, at the age of four she could read, write well and was fluent in Chinese poetry. She even could recite scriptures and Buddha’s name and had visited frequently to templesqith her grandparents. Ven. Longlian studied everything from poetry to Chinese medicine under famous teachers at that time. Received teachings from Tibetan scholars as well and took initiations of the three main Gelugpa tantric deities, Vajrabhairava, Guhyasamaja and Chakrasamvara from Changkya Khutukhtu, who was one of the highest authorities in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. She did composed more than 1000 poems, through her years.
Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Shin for this interesting write up of China’s most outstanding Bhiksuni.
In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, monastic vows are for life. But somehow Ci’en temple in Zhejiang province offers three-month course and part-time vows recently. Situated in the luxurious forest, Ci’en temple a small temple remains its charm with impressive landscape and Buddhist culture. The Buddhist temple decided to offer admission to civilians who wanted to experience a monk’s life, only to be overwhelmed with applicants. It’s a small temple , hence only those were interested in Buddhism were given a chance. Participants of the program will live as monks in the temple free of charge. They will learn about Buddhist culture, read its scriptures and will also perform all Buddhist activities as arranged. It’s a good training ground to live as a monk or nun to cultivate minds.
Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Shin for this sharing.
Ditsa Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of Gelug sect in the Huzhu County of Qinghai province. Interesting history of this Ditsa Monastery, been shared . How the reincarnated Lama’s body has shrunk into an incorruptible adamantine body. Nobody at the monastery has realised that the reincarnated Lama was a Great Bodhisattva who came to the world for all sentient beings, but as ordinary people. Its only after the Lama had passed away. Since then the monks in Ditsa Monastery became more serious in their practice and maintained pure moral discipline. Reading this post has gave me a better understanding of that Bodhisattvas come into the world with a variety of manifestations as explained by Rinpoche. Set as a reminder to devote ourselves to our teacher with sincerity and respect and everyone we encounter.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Lama Ole Nydahl is a Buddhist teacher and author in the tradition of the Karma Kagyu lineage. After years of studying Buddhist teachings and meditating , he was ask to go back to the West set up Buddhist centers. He was also the founder of over 600 Buddhist centers worldwide. As advice by his teacher the 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje whom he met at Kathmandu, Nepal he founded the first Buddhist center in the west. Had studied and took many more initiations under many highly attained Lamas such as Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Gyaltsab Rinpoche, Ogyen Tulku Rinpoche and so on.He was also the founder of over 600 Buddhist centers worldwide. Since then, he has travelled worldwide giving lectures, leading meditation courses and guiding Buddhist centers . Lama Ole is the author of several books and is one of the best known western Buddhist teachers. Through his activities the Karma Kagyu lineage is one of the most popular Buddhist traditions in the West. Lama Ole Nydahl received the transmission of the Phowa teachings from highest Tibetan masters and is today the most significant teacher of this practice in the Western world. Interesting biography .
Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing.
Meditation on death awareness is one of the oldest practices in all Buddhist traditions. Buddhist meditation practice of remembering that death can strike at anytime and anywhere. We should practice diligently and with urgency in every moment, even in the time it takes to draw one breath. Over the centuries Buddhism has evolved many different techniques such as mindfulness, loving-kindness and visualisation. Death awareness can serve as a real aid to practice, the importance of using every moment wisely, while we still have the time.
Reading this article again to refresh , it’s a profound teachings one should read and understand it what is all about. All it take us 10 minutes of our time to do the practice.
Thank you Rinpoche for this profound teachings.
So blessing seeing all those beautiful Tara at Kechara . Walking through the Tara walk feeling the calmness as if we are walking into the wilderness of a forest . One will surely feels it , all due the kindness of our Lama Tsem Rinpoche , sponsors and those involved in this meritorious project.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with folded hands.
n Buddhism, there are a variety of attitudes towards different forms of fasting . According to Buddhist tradition, Buddha’s holy form as the ‘Fasting Buddha’ serves as a reminder for us and inspiration of Buddha’s difficult journey to achieve enlightenment. Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni fasted for forty-nine days under the bodhi tree while subjecting his body to extreme conditions to achieve enlightenment. Although it is believed that the Buddha endured great agony because of prolonged fasting, he never gave up and had used the challenges to justify abandoning his spiritual pursuit. Interesting read. Looking at all those images of Fasting Buddha tells all.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing ….a reminder all of us nor matter what happen , never give up in our spiritual journey.
Reading this again, its worth as great teachings by great Masters and looking at those rare pictures is a blessings. More over listening the powerful Holy voices of HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is indeed rare and precious. Merely by hearing HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s voices and teachings is a blessings too. For everyone at the hall understands all about the Dharma Protector after hearing HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s explanations. The truth is the truth and it cannot be wrong. Interesting read with precious pictures tell us a thousands words. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s advice on Dorje Shugden’s Practice with Chinese, Japanese, Nepali and Spanish subtitles is incredible so many more people will come to know the thruth.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.
They always say time changes things, yes true enough time has changed the view of many regarding the Dorje Shugden controversy. Finally we are allowed to practise Dorje Shugden. HH Dalai Lama was at Bodhgaya said that if people wish to practise Dorje Shugden would be fine for them. Great news indeed. H H Dalai Lama had said openly about Dorje Shugden .
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Wow…. Very special indeed seeing this Vajrayogini statue given to our Lama H E Tsem Rinpoche by a young Malaysian in Bodhgaya, India. More ever given at the most sacred place, under the sacred Bodhi tree. That’s wonderful and it was later consecrated by Kensur Rinpoche of Gaden Monastery. Hence this Vajrayogini statue is very blessed and special . Merely looking at this special Vajrayogini statue is a blessing.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing.
Pictures of His Holiness 16th Karmapa with His Holiness Trijang Rinpoche tells a thousand words. Karmapa is Chenresik , while Trijang Rinpoche is Vajra Yogini. This is a true display of spirituality of two greatest masters of Tibetan Buddhism. They are really close together and have a good relationship just for benefit of beings regardless of the traditions they belong as such as Gelupa or Karmapa. Together they even cross incarnation each other, working together for the growth of Dharma. We are fortunate to see this rare photo of this Great Dharma Master.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Venerable Geshe Thupten a Tibetan great scholars and master from the Gelug tradition and was one of the pioneers who founded Tibetan schools in exile. He has upheld the lineage of Lord Buddha’s liberating teachings as well as continued his practice of Dorje Shugden. The Supreme Path to the Trikaya, text of quintessential Dharma was written by Geshe Thupten Lama. In the texts a very detailed explanations on the practice of the Six Paramitas or the Six Perfections, and other beneficial Dharma treasures was written. Geshe Thupten Lama has worked tirelessly for the Tibetan government in exile yet labelled as a spy. All because he has written a letter to HH Dalai Lama and expressing his view openly regarding the practice of Dorje Shugden. Reading this again more understandings and truth revealed. Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.
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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. LEARN MORE >>
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. LEARN MORE >>
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.
"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"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."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES
"We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What you are today, is the choice you made yesterday."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You think you can choose your life? What an ego trip!"
~ Lama Yeshe
"If TODAY you are dissatisfied, you must make the changes to create different results for TOMORROW."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
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."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"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."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"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."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
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."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"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."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"I am Asian, you are some other beautiful color. Together we make diversity so beautiful."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"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."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"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."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"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."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"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
Devotional Songs
Sung by Mary Fewel Tulin, these mystical songs in praise of the guru originate from the Sikh tradition. Yet, they are applicable to all traditions for those who want to venerate their guru.
The Known and unknown are both feared,
Known is being comfortable and stagnant,
The unknown may be growth and opportunities,
One shall never know if one fears the unknown more than the known.
Who says the unknown would be worse than the known?
But then again, the unknown is sometimes worse than the known. In the end nothing is known unless we endeavour,
So go pursue all the way with the unknown,
because all unknown with familiarity becomes the known.
~Tsem Rinpoche
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3 years ago
According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn't this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
3 years ago
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
3 years ago
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
3 years ago
One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
3 years ago
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
3 years ago
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
3 years ago
By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
3 years ago
It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
3 years ago
Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
3 years ago
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
3 years ago
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
3 years ago
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
3 years ago
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
3 years ago
The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
3 years ago
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
3 years ago
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
3 years ago
Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
3 years ago
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
3 years ago
This is pretty amazing!
First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
3 years ago
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche
Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
3 years ago
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
3 years ago
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
3 years ago
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
3 years ago
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
3 years ago
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
3 years ago
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
3 years ago
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
3 years ago
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
3 years ago
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
3 years ago
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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3 yearss ago
Pig puts his toys away
Animals are so intelligent. They can feel happiness, joy, pain, sorrow, just like humans. Always show kindness to them. Always show kindness to everyone.
3 yearss ago
Always be kind to animals-They deserve to live just like us.
Whales and dolphins playing with each other in the Pacific sea. Nature is truly incredible!
3 yearss ago
Bodha stupa July 2019-
Rainy period
3 yearss ago
Cute Tara girl having a snack. She is one of Kechara Forest Retreat’s resident doggies.
3 yearss ago
Your Next Meal!
Yummy? Tasty? Behind the scenes of the meat on your plates. Meat is a killing industry.
3 yearss ago
This is Daw
This is what they do to get meat on tables, and to produce belts and jackets. Think twice before your next purchase.
3 yearss ago
Don’t Take My Mummy Away!
Look at the poor baby chasing after the mother. Why do we do that to them? It's time to seriously think about our choices in life and how they affect others. Be kind. Don't break up families.
3 yearss ago
They do this every day!
This is how they are being treated every day of their lives. Please do something to stop the brutality. Listen to their cries for help!
3 yearss ago
What happened at Fair Oaks Farm?
The largest undercover dairy investigation of all time. See what they found out at Fair Oaks Farm.
3 yearss ago
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
3 yearss ago
Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
3 yearss ago
This is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
3 yearss ago
Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
3 yearss ago
This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
3 yearss ago
Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
3 yearss ago
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.
3 yearss 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.
3 yearss ago
Beautiful
Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
3 yearss ago
My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
3 yearss 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
3 yearss ago
Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
4 yearss ago
SUPER ADORABLE and must see
Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
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.
4 yearss ago
Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide！
4 yearss ago
Cute baby owl found and rescued
We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
4 yearss ago
Nice cups from Kechara!!
Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
4 yearss 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).
5 yearss 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.
5 yearss ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
5 yearss ago
BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
5 yearss ago
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
5 yearss ago
Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
5 yearss ago
Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
5 yearss ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
5 yearss ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
5 yearss ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
5 yearss ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
5 yearss ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
5 yearss ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
5 yearss 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
5 yearss ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
5 yearss 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.
ASK A PASTOR
A section for you to clarify your Dharma questions with Kechara’s esteemed pastors.
Just post your name and your question below and one of our pastors will provide you with an answer.
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Yue asked:When we purify our karma it just purifies the karma, but how can we purify our habits/tendencies such as desire, attachments etc.pastor answered:Dear Yue,
Habits/tendencies are overcome in a couple of ways. The first is to apply the antidote to that particular tendencies or habits. For example, when you are angry, you need to apply patience. When you are too attached, you remember impermanence, etc. That is on the first level.
The second level is to learn more about Karma and the 12 Links of Dependent Origination and meditation on those topics.
Then, we come to the development of bodhicitta and how to train as a bodhisattva. The ultimate level is to attack the very root of what causes us to have habits/tendencies. This is the realisation of emptiness.
All of this that I have described is what the Lamrim teachings are all about. We have weekly classes on the Lamrim, the next in-take is next year in January. The classes are online. You can find more information here: https://www.kechara.com/learn/
There is also a very good teaching by Tsem Rinpoche here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/tendencies.html. This would be a very good place to start.
Sandra asked:Dear pastors, what happens when we stop sadhana? Does sadhana help lay people who don’t have real dharma practice or learning? I like to do them in the hope that at least I am collecting merit towards betterment. Many thanks 🙏🏻 pastor answered:Dear Sandra,
For people without tantric initiation, sadhana creates a connection with the Buddhas for two main purposes, the generation of merit and purification of negative karma. In addition, depending on the practices we are doing, we can develop certain qualities necessary for our spiritual progress. Medicine Buddha grants healing for example, both physical and mental; Manjushri grants wisdom and intelligence; Chenrezig grants compassion and loving-kindness, etc.
So, when we stop daily sadhana, we no longer receive these benefits or strengthening our connection with the Buddhas. Hence, we are once again at the mercy of the full force of our karma. So we will suffer and continue creating karma rather than transforming ourselves and creating merit, which is necessary for spiritual advancement.
For those who have initiation, daily sadhana is actually a commitment. When they don't do it, they break their vows. In doing so, not only do they not progress on their spiritual path, but also create a lot of negative karma as they break their promise. However, even in that case they can repair their vows and continue on if they wish.
Daily sadhana can help everyone, even lay practitioners like you and me. It does not depend on having a lot of Dharma knowledhe or practice. Though having more knowledge will deepen your practice of daily sadhana and make it more effective. I hope this helps.
August 5, 2022 00:29
Vuoi asked:Why doesnt Tsem Rinpoche use Lam Rim Chenmo by Tsongkahapa? Why does he use Pabongka Rinpoche's book.pastor answered:Dear Vuoi,
Thank you for your question. There are 18 Lamrim texts and commentaries. These are all of differing length. Some are long, others short, some more scholarly, some more experiential, some for formal recitation during meditation, etc.
Lama Tsongkhapa's Lamrim is actually quite scholarly, as Lama Tsongkhapa backs up each point he makes with references to the great classic scriptures of ancient Indian. Lama Tsongkhapa's Lamrim text therefore is quite long, so for the average modern lay practitioner is will take a long time to study, let alone put into practice. Most people won't understand some of the nuances of the text either as they don't have a background studing the ancient classics.
On the other hand Pabongka Rinpoche's text is shorter and is based on his own practice of the Lamrim. Hence, it is more of an experiential text rather than a scholarly one. Even though it is shorter, it includes all the points that Lama Tsongkhapa's text does in terms of actually praciting it.
That is why Tsem Rinpoche recommended Pabongka Rinpoche's version to study and that is why it forms the core of Kechara's educational programmes. That is not to say that Tsem Rinpoche did not recommend Lama Tsongkhapa's Lamrim text, he did, but only to those who could spend more time and effort in studying, learning and practising compared to the average person who has secular commitments.
Traditionally, even within the Monasteries, Lama Tsongkhapa's text is not used for teaching purposes. If there is a teaching on the text, that is why it is considered such a grand affair and the teachings can last days if not a month or more. Usually, it is the shorter texts that are used. I hope this helps to answer your question. Thank you.
August 4, 2022 01:31
JW asked:What is Ksitigarbha mantra?pastor answered:Deaer JW,
There is a short mantra of Ksitigarbha that you can recite. It is: OM AH KSHITI GARBHA THALENG HUM
I hope this helps. Thank you.
August 3, 2022 19:28
GC asked:Dear pastors
How much time should a human sleep for? Did Rinpoche give any advise on cutting attachment to sleep? I heard Buddha Shakyamuni recommended 4 hours of sleep- Is this your understanding? How long do pastors of Kechara sleep for? 🌟✨💫💛pastor answered:Dear GC,
There is no prescribed timing for the average lay person to sleep. It depends on how much sleep a person needs on an individual basis in terms of their physical and mental needs. Obviously, if we sleep too little we will be tired and if we sleep too much, we waste our time which could be spent in our spiritual development or doing our daily activities.
For those who have dedicated their lives for spiritual transformation and meditation such as those who are monks and nuns, it is said that they should train themselves to sleep less, so that they can spend their time on spiritual pursuits. This however is not easy, and takes time to develop through various practices.
In regards to ourselves, we should sleep enough so that we are rested and can function properly the next day, but we should not oversleep. I hope this helps.
Anonymous asked:How can I make my statues and pictures feel real? Like as if the Buddhas are really there.pastor answered:Dear Anonymous,
Thanks for your question. I understand what you mean. Buddha images and statues feel more alive, the more they are blessed, and due to our own prolonged daily practice of invoking them and requesting them to reside in our images. This can be done a number of ways:
1. Having your image blessed. You can take them to your nearest Dharma centre and request that any monk/nun/Buddhist Pastor to bless the image for you. This is a service that we actually offer here in Kechara also. If you don't have the means of doing so, you can actually bless the image yourself: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html
2. Every day, at the end of your daily sadhana before your dedication prayers, request the Buddhas to reside in your image. When you visualise the deities, then at this point, think that they dissolve into the image and now they reside it. Through the force of your own effort in practice, the Buddhas will come to reside in your image, and so they will feel more "alive" and "real".
I hope that helps. Thanks.
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2 weeks ago
Is this where Rinpoche received the thangkha of Dream Manjushri?
2 weeks ago
Is this the ruins of Zimkhang Gongma established by Panchen Sonam Drakpa. -Choong
2 weeks ago
We hold our DS puja weekly without fail. We welcome you to join us. Penang DS puja @ 3pm~ by Jacinta
2 weeks ago
DS PUJA @ Penang. A close up of the offerings. What a feast! #Throwback 23/7/2022.
2 weeks ago
#Throwback 23/7/2022. Our weekly DS puja attendees. All of us were getting ready to invite Buddhas to come forth, joining and blessing us during DS puja. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
2 weeks ago
#Throwback23/7/2022 Welcoming Buddha Shakyamuni, Gyenze, Shize & Namgyalma to Penang chapel. Abundance offerings, including sensory offerings were nicely set up and offered up to Buddha surfing our weekly DS puja @ 3pm, Jalan Seang Tek, Penang ~by Jacinta
3 weeks ago
Kechara Earth Project 17 July 2022
2 months ago
Kechara Earth Project 12 June 2022
2 months ago
#Throwback. Visitation of Ven. Zawa Tulku Rinpoche and Ven. Geshe Jangchup Gyaltsen to Kechara Penang Chapel on 17/5/2022. We did a short prayers together. Really happy for the short visit. Kechara Penang Study Group~ by Jacinta
2 months ago
Photo from JC
3 months ago
Trying to WE-fie. Do we get that just alright, lol? Come and join us next time at Jalan Seang Tek, Kechara Penang Chapel. Celebrate Wesak with us ~ by Jacinta
3 months ago
Trying to "WE-fie". Do we get that just alright, lol? Come and join us next time at Jalan Seang Tek, Kechara Penang Chapel. Celebrate Wesak with us ~ by Jacinta
3 months ago
Celebrated Wesak Day 2022 in Penang, with a group of fun, committed, helpful and also devoted friends & family. Kechara Penang Study Group 15/5/2022 ~by Jacinta
3 months ago
Vesak Day 2022 - Bird liberation. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
3 months ago
All attendees are paying homage to Rinpoche and Buddhas before the start of our weekly Dorje Shugden puja. Outwardly, it seems that Dorje Shugden helps practitioners overcoming their obstacles and problems but ultimately Dorje Shugden’s supreme purpose is to help practitioners on their path to Enlightenment. Do join in our weekly DS puja, every Saturday @3 pm at Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. ~by Jacinta
3 months ago
All of us are practicing on how to properly use dorje(Vajra), bell and damaru ~ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 months ago
After inviting Dorje Shugden Wangze, Pastor Seng Piow teaches us how to use ritual objects and the full set of prayer accompanying it. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
3 months ago
With great happiness, merits and excitement that Penang Group have invited Buddha Wangzey to Penang chapel, complete with full rituals and prayer. 30th April 2022 Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
4 months ago
Come and get your blessing from Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden in Penang @ Jalan Seang Tek ~ by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Special thanks to one of our dedicated Penang group members, Choong for superb tormas. Swift Return Puja @ every Saturday, 3pm. Do contact William for more info ~ by Jacinta
4 months ago
Thanks to William for being the Umze for Swift Return Puja at Penang Centre. ~ by Jacinta
4 months ago
The members of Kechara Penang Study Group are offering serkym to Dorje Shugden and His entourage. There's puja every Saturday @ 3 pm at Penang Chapel, Jalan Seang Tek. All are welcome. ~by Jacinta
4 months ago
We are in the third week of Ramadan this year, and kind volunteers have never failed to feed people in need since Tengku Zatashah started this meaningful #zerofoodwastage initiative in 2016. The aim is to benefit the underprivileged with nice surplus food collected from Ramadan buffets. Every night during the month of Ramadan, volunteers collect surplus cooked food from hotels and distribute it to charity homes and low-income families. THANK YOU, Tengku, dedicated volunteers and hotel partners, for making this Ramadan special for the underprivileged. #kecharasoupkitchen #kecharafoodbank #kecharaempowerment - KSK @ Vivian
4 months ago
We were chanting Migsetma mantra at the time this picture was taken. Thanks to all our Penang members who are very committed to attend Swift Return puja weekly. Kechara Penang Study Group, every Saturday @ 3pm. ~by Jacinta
4 months ago
William, who is our leader/ Umze is cleaning the pantry and Gordon offered up 4 carton of packet drinks today. We cannot thank you enough for all kind hearted who sponsored various offerings weekly. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
4 months ago
Siew Hong came with a basket of fruits while Choong, who is expert in baking offered tormas today for our Swift Return Puja. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
4 months ago
Dedicated sisters, Sharyn and Swee Bee. They always make sure our puja offerings, especially fruits are arranged nicely. Kechara Penang Study Group ~ by Jacinta
4 months ago
Committed and hardworking Kechara Penang members, Mr. Tang and Mr. Huey. Really appreciate having you both at our weekly puja . Kechara Penang Study Group ~ by Jacinta
5 months ago
KSK medic personnel have been tending to the needs of the clients every week. Their consistent kindness helps improve the medical welfare of those without a home. Thank you for serving and making them your priority on your weekends. #medicteam #kecharasoupkitchen #kecharafoodbank #kecharaempowerment
5 months ago
In the midst of chaos, let's start healing. We have Dorje Shugden Puja every Saturday @ 3 pm. Contact William for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group. ~ by Jacinta.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Pastor is in da' house!!!! Kechara Penang Study Group @ Saturday, 3 pm. Contact William for more info ~ by Jacinta
5 months ago
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After Dorje Shugden puja @Penang Chapel, Jalan Seang Tek, members went to a nearby vegetarian shop for gathering. #CNY2022 #HappyReunion by Jacinta.
7 months ago
In 2021, we've encountered far too many challenges—Pandemic, months-long lockdown, landslide, and flood. We are proud to witness Malaysians helping one another as these agonies come sequentially. Looking back to 2021, Kechara Soup Kitchen has made significant progress, with more to come in 2022. Every year, we move a little closer to our vision. We are immensely thankful to have such dedicated teams of volunteers willing to go above and beyond for our clients. Not to mention our sponsors and donors; none of this would have been possible without you. Thank you. Thank you for being you. Thank you for helping the underprivileged to a better future. Have a blessed year ahead from our hearts to your hearts. #2022 #newyear #kecharasoupkitchen #kecharafoodbank #kecharaempowerment
8 months ago
Ipoh members were taking turns to offer Serkym and lights to Dorje Shugden. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
8 months ago
Kechara Ipoh members were preparing for Dorje Shugden puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
8 months ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh on 4th Dec 2021. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
9 months ago
Jun, our new Ipoh member, offered lights to Lama Tsongkhapa, Dorje Shugden & The Three Jewels. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Dogs are better than human beings because they know , can feel but do not speak only. Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen. Watching the video tell all, that dog so royal all I can tell. He is at risk though yet he try to his best to protect the other. A selflessness act he care about others more than themselves. Dogs are most faithful and royal than human. A person can leave us when time is bad but a dog will show us their royalty in our bad time.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .
It’s truly amazing to watch this video. Dogs are very loyal and they even protected us (human) from harms. They are good friends to have. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this.
Could believe what I saw in the video. What such a selflessness act of the second dog who put his own lives in danger in order to save the other . It is even more prevalent than I thought. When it comes to lending a helping hand, surprising that animals truly go above and beyond. No one will ever thought of that. Animals have feelings and thoughts like human. Scientist have proven that all kind of animals seem to be capable of acts of kindness like us .Give them a chance, do not hurt them.
Thank Rinpoche for sharing this truly amazing video.
Wow! That would be a most heroic act if by a human, for a dog it’s super heroic. The ability of animal to show human like qualities and emotions are uncanny. Remember that animal’s ability to show “human like” intelligence also mean they can experience “human like” pain and suffering. They do can feel sad, depressed, lonely and fear.
With the world on internet upon us, information is easily available. We can no longer feign ignorance when it come to treating animals. It is scientifically proven they have feelings and thoughts. For a lot of people, animals specially dogs have proven to be an even more loyal and better friend and companions than human.
Thank you, Rinpoche for sharing. This is compassion in all respect.
With folded hands
This is so nice. I loved watching this video. This is surely a non-human hero indeed! I wish that this kind of compassion would be the same to a man to a dog as this dog has shown to the other dog. Amazing!
And the cool thing about this is that the dog that actually got hit my the car survived, i am so glad that it didn’t die. It must have been in so much pain when it was just lying there on the flour after it got hit. I can’t imagine the pain. But at least this heroic dog was there to say its life.
This is so heartwarming. The other dog willing to risk his own life to save the one who got hit by the car. I’m very amazed and touched! I always see news about people are not getting immediate help when they were knocked down by cars. It’s very sad to know about this.
But luckily the injured dog survived. I feel so happy for them.
Really wonderful video ,thank you Rinpoche shared to us.This Dog love and care to it’s friends even sacrificed itself , really selfless. Now ,human should learn from this dog .
Yes… I was so amazed to see that the 2nd dog didnt care for his own life and just went to save the 1st dog. Even a dog can do something so selfless! The dog was not thinking of himself at all. And thank goodness the 1st dog is alive! Yay!
The person who knocked down the dog didn’t even helped they poor dog after he knocked the dog down then he just drove away. When the second dog saw the first dog lying on the street, he drag the first dog to the road side without caring for itself. It might died because of car drove over it. And the most amazing part the dog survived. Thank you
How sad it is for today’s society to have a dog teach us what it means to be human. We call ourselves the higher form of species and yet we have lost the ability to feel compassion for another life. Are we still human without humanity?
I vote for the dog.
Sean in Shanghai
That dog is just like a bodhisattva in a dog’s body. He saw the other dog needed help, ran to him and pulled him to safety, inch by inch, with no regard for his own life and he saved him.
Such an amazing and inspiring video.
WOW how inspiring! We human beings should really learn from this! This is going up my charity blog!
Thank you! That’s wonderful. I have found another inspiration video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2weEfWjvhWI
Elvira
so nice. a dog with more heart and grit than most humans. hopefully people learn from it as most of what’s happening in the world and around us is so miserable.
I have seen and heard many stories about animals saving another’s life. But most is mainly about dogs. Even though the saviour of the dog that has been hit by the car does not know the other.The dog still risk his life to save the injured dog among the busy cars zooming away on the highway. This is also to show us taking the dog as an example for all animals. That a part of all animals there is also the instinct of Compassion. Who knows the saviour dog may be a manifestation of Chenresig to show us that Compassion is universal may it be an animal or human.
Thank You Rinpoche for sharing with us the wonderful video! It is very inspired and touched!
I shown to Edward this video too. What he says, which is very true ‘dogs are brave, they’ll go all the way to safe or help, not like human, sometimes when they see someone in danger or fall, they pretend not to see or make joke out of it, very sad!’
Thanks Rinpoche.
Love always,
angel
A “HUMAN” ran over a “DOG”…rather it was a hit and run case.
Another DOG dragged the injured dog by his front legs to safety and literally, saved the injured dog’s life!
I’m dumbfounded, in awe and totally inspired!
Beautiful video! The first time i watched it on fb (posted by a friend), i was so touched that i googled for more similar stories!
Here’s a link to the other stories! http://www.dogguide.net/25-hero-dogs.php
It is amazing how animals can be so selfless in such a natural way.
This video definitely make my day! The selfless act of the dog make me ashamed of my daily actions that stem out of selfishness.
This video should be made a “MUST WATCH” for those who consume dog meat worldwide.
Compassion truly conquers all.If dogs can show such selflessness, it would be a waste of our precious human life if we cannot do likewise.Very inspiring video.We should humble ourselves enough to learn even from animals. I have, thanks to Rinpoche
This is such a beautiful and inspiring video! Made me cry because it is so touching.
We are human when we act with kindness and compassion.
Anything less would make us worse than animals.
Yet it is amazing that some animals can rise above and become heroes.
This video is a perfect example that we are not defined by our names, labels, titles or positions in life – but rather by our actions and deeds.
Especially, inspiring selfless deeds.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video, Rinpoche.
It has certainly made my day!
A very inspiring video! Most humans won’t risk their lives on a busy highway to save someone, yet this dog took that risk and saved this injured dog!
I think all animals should be appreciated like “a non-human hero” as they like we all have the potential of a big ❤. This and other videos I´ve seen clearly proves it´s true. If everyone could see, feel and be touched by the love from an animal everyone would care and treat them as the lovely friends and non-human heroes they really are.
So inspiring!
That throws out many people theories that animals are not capable of higher emotions and feelings. They are beings without a soul or consciousness that is similar to human being’s soul or consciousness.
That theory has been used by many people to , abuse, misuse, kill, maim, eat, animal.
This must stop now!
Adopt a furry friend and you will understand that the love you put into it will be returned many-folds.
Your kitties @ home love you just as much, right?
Most people would regard animals as inferior beings, even dogs who have for decades, shown greater love, loyalty (and often intelligence) than human beings.
An animal usually survives by having a strong instinct for self-preservation , and yet we see such selflessness in an animal. In the video we see that even an animal can have an instinct for selflessness and compassion.
Much of what i have encountered with Rinpoche’s teachings is to train and encourage us to think outwards ie for others instead of the Self. What is it that a dog can do that we human find so difficult?
Perhaps, we have surrounded ourselves with so many wordly concerns and material things that the Compassion that the Buddha meant for us to have, AS AN INSTINCT, is so deeply buried that we do not recognise it anymore.
We are indeed fortunate to have a Guru who highlights this in such a simple way, and so the video clip is not just another video.
That the injured dog survived, again is a reminder of how far reaching our actions can be.
Thank you Rinpoche
Most people would regard animals as inferior beings, even dogs who have for decades, shown greater love, loyalty (and often intelligence) than human beings.
An animal usually survives by having a strong instinct for self-preservation , and yet we see such selflessness in an animal. In the video we see that even an animal can have an instinct for selflessness and compassion.
Much of what i have encountered with Rinpoche’s teachings is to train and encourage us to think outwards ie for others instead of the Self. What is it that a dog can do that we human find so difficult?
Perhaps, we have surrounded ourselves with so many wordly and artificial concerns and material things that what the Compassion that rthe Buddha meant for us to have, as an instinct, is so deeply buried that we do not recognise it anymore.
We are indeed fortunate to have a Guru who highlights this in such a simple way, and so the video clip is not just another video.
That the injured dog survived, again is a reminder of how far reaching our actions can be.
Thank you Rinpoche
And bide a way, the injured dog lived!!!!!!!!!!!
This is an amazing video. I am so touched by the dog’s compassion. If you look at the video carefully again, there is a car that actually instead of moving aside to avoid the dog, hits the dog!! Such a lesson to learn – i am going to share this with my friends and contacts. Put a lot of people to shame, esp those who slow down not to help at accidents (but to take down numbers for lottery), some more unscrupulous and trying to make money. It shows how degenerate the human race has and can become.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this with us.
with folded hands,
janice
Yes the video is amazing!
And you’re right about the lottery number comment… =(
It’s really sad, coz they’re practically rejoicing over other’s misfortune…
Dear Rinpoche,
Happy birthday to you again. Thanks for sharing this amazing video. I’m touched by this dog, it’s very heroic and poetic. In fact in real life there are many of us worse than an animal. Some of us are cold, ignorance, selfish, and never care about others. Compassion is something larger than life, it makes us put others in front of us, and willing to take risk and challenges. Thank you for giving me this wonderful teaching first thing in the morning from this video.
Wish you well.
Dino
Am I able to do this when I come under the same circumstances? When a human is inhuman is not human, when an animal is humane enough is more than human.
Beautifully spoken words, Xiao! It is not our species, status or labels and titles that make us human – it is our compassion in action that makes us human.