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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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Manjushri is one of the most important figures in Mahayana Buddhism, and is considered a patron deity of wisdom and learning. By practicing Manjushri our wisdom can enhance and improve significantly. Helps help us with our memory.
Through Rinpoche’s sponsorship at Gaden Sharte Monastery many monks had benefited. Rejoice to them receiving the initiation .Sponsoring the Dharma, which refers to supporting the teachings and practices of Buddhism, is considered a meritorious act in Buddhism. Acts of generosity and support for the Dharma are believed to generate positive karma, leading to positive consequences in this life and future lives.
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David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter and actor and was once a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner. Regarded as among the most influential musicians of the 20th century . The English singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie died at his Lafayette Street home in New York City but in his will he requested his ashes to be spread according to the Buddhist rituals of Bali, Indonesia. He must been to Bali and fall for the beauty of Buddhism and culture of Bali to choose BUDDHIST ritual upon his death. David Bowie made a conscious choice that made perfect sense, not allowing fans and media to focus on his body and his death.
Thank you Rinpoche.
HORRIFYING, feeling sad after watching the video. The way or rather methods of slaughtering of pigs at slaughter house is indeed cruel. Just like human beings, they do feel pain and fear to be slaughter. No living beings would choose to die in pain or a painful death. Hopefully those methods have since been changed to minimize animal suffering. Stop consuming meat and choosing to go meatless or on vegetarian is the best choice.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this to bring awareness of how those poor pigs suffer before been killed.
Stephen Hawking was a renowned British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, celebrated for his ground breaking work on black holes and the origins of the universe. Hawking’s work has significantly advanced our understanding of the universe and continues to inspire scientists and the public alike. Inspiring read Hawking did mentioned clearly his belief that beings from other planets can and do exist. His courageous battle with his disease and his dedication to science have made him a global icon. Hawking’s work has significantly advanced our understanding of the universe and continues to inspire scientists and the public alike. Interesting video do watch.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Hoichi the Earless is the name of a well-known figure from Japanese folklore. His story is well known in Japan. Some centuries ago there lived at Akamagaséki a blind man named Hoichi, who was famed for his skill in recitation and in playing upon the biwa. According to legend, Hoichi was a blind minstrel with an amazing gift for the biwa (a loquat-shaped Japanese lute). Despite his talents, Hoichi was very poor and was forced to live at Amidaji Temple under the care of a friendly priest. There’s an interesting stories behind how he lost his ear to the Samurai and the priest wrote kanji characters all over Hoichi’s body rendered him invisible to the samurai. Hoichi’s ordeal had freed him from the spirit’s power, and he went on to recover from his wounds and become a famous musician. His story become well known and had it appearing in the books as well as in film.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.
Reading through the Royal Song Of Saraha paints a thousands words . Such a meaningful song or rather deep poem, will be wonderful if I could understand enough some of those words, its more of a deep Dharma teaching to me. This song of existential freedom was composed by the Glorious Master Yogin Saraha and translated in English translation by Herbert V. Guenther.
Thank you and with folded hands Rinpoche.
Definitely this cute doggie previous life was a musician. Looking at interesting video one could see how well this cute doggie did play the piano . It seem he goes to the piano few times aday on his own to play. Truly having a unique qualities of a musician.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
HH the 101st Gaden Trisur Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal Rinpoche is an erudite, and highly attained lama. Millions of Gelug practitioners from all over monasteries view H H the Gaden Tripa as the supreme leader of their lineage. H H the Gaden Tripa gave a three-day teaching on the sacred Highest Anuttarayoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini at his Dharma centre in France, Thar Deu Ling. A very special text containing teachings composed by HH Gaden Trisur Rinpoche were also distributed. Incredible , HH Gaden Trisur Rinpoche continue giving teachings at the advanced age of 92. Haven writen a book about the Vajrayogini practice shows us the importance of this practice in this day and age. Merely by reciting her mantra daily without break can gain spiritual attainments, perceive her holy form, and even ascend to her pure land — Kechara Paradise.
Thank you Rinpoche for this profound knowledge about Vajrayogini
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Tibetan pujas, a devotional ritual, offers numerous benefits, including healing, protection, wealth, wisdom, and spiritual growth. It fosters a deeper connection with the divine, promotes inner peace, and can help purify the environment and can lead to a closer connection with enlightenment. They are a way to purify negative karma, remove obstacles, and accumulate merit. Pujas can also help with mental and emotional well-being, reducing stress, anxiety, and pain. Ultimately, they are a powerful tool for spiritual development and can lead to a closer connection with enlightenment. Puja can be a powerful tool for fostering a sense of gratitude and devotion. Reading this clear and simple explanation in this article will help more and more people to understand better.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.
In Tibetan Buddhism, refuge and the guru are closely intertwined. Taking refuge in the three jewels expresses the most fundamental connection to Buddhism. Having confronted the limitations of samsara, we are ready for a change. Taking refuge involves seeking protection and guidance from the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, with the guru often seen as a living embodiment of these three jewels. The guru’s role is to guide practitioners towards enlightenment by pointing them to the path and helping them overcome obstacles. Refuge is not merely a symbolic act but a deep commitment to transforming one’s mind and life by relying on these sources of inspiration and guidance. Taking refuge doesn’t protect us from problems such as illness, accidents, and other difficulties. Rather, it provides us with knowledge to transform obstacles into opportunities. We learn how to relate to difficulties in a new way, and this protects us from confusion and despair. Reading again to understand better .
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .
Reading through this blog of what life was like for Pastor Jean Ai, during lockdown. The Movement Control Order which began in 2020 reminded me of how I went through during the lock down. Staying alone by myself as the rest of my family member outstation in KL. Not easy after all everything as such as getting foods etc. I do my shopping twice a week having doing all the necessary disinfection and so on. What I did at home during the lock down and how I spent my time, days indeed not easy Do reading, watching videos at Tsem Rinpoche blog , learning and practicing and in-fact did full prostration and mantras recitation daily . It had changed my life since then and had completed 100k . Through a Dharma brother I managed to get hold of some mantras for rolling too. Interesting,…..watching Pastor Jean Ai’s video at how she interact with friends that’s awesome.
Thank you Rinpoche and Jean Ai for this interesting sharing.
n Tibetan Buddhism, prostrations are a way to express deep respect and devotion to the Three Jewels for the Buddha, his teachings (Dharma), and the spiritual community (Sangha). Prostration is a physical act of deep reverence or worship, which offers a range of benefits across spiritual, physical, and mental domains. It can be a form of prayer, a means of expressing devotion. It is a deeply symbolic act that purifies negative actions, accumulates merit, and cultivates humility and compassion. It can be a form of prayer, a means of expressing devotion. This act is believed to be beneficial for practitioners, cultivating humility, eliminating negative thoughts, and accumulating positive karma which is believed to lead to positive future outcomes and spiritual progress. Whether we believe in karma or not, our negative karma increases without purification. Hence its important , to purify our negative karma through the Vajrasattva and prostrations practice. It also seen as a way to purify our negative mind, emotions and thought patterns, such as pride and ego if we do it well . Thus, the practice of purification is one of the most important solutions to our problems and is extremely necessary for everyone of us. It is more important to put our everyday life’s effort into the practice of purification to attain spiritual realization.
The Vajrasattva purification practice, which is more powerful than negative karma. With this practice can prevent us from experiencing the problems that negative karma would otherwise bring us. Reciting the Vajrasattva mantra before going to bed to prevent whatever negative karma we have created that day from multiplying it is an incredibly powerful method that it makes our life very light and easy and keeps us happy and peaceful in our inner life.
Both Vajrasattva practice and prostrations done with good visualizations are indeed very beneficial for practitioners.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing and teachings .
Du Fu (712-770 AD), also known as Tu Fu, was a prominent Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often considered one of the greatest alongside Li Bai. He was a poet-historian and a poet-sage, known for his realistic depictions of human suffering and reflections on the troubled times of his era. His poems, reflecting his personal experiences and the political instability of the time, have had a lasting impact on both Chinese and Japanese literary traditions.
Interesting read.
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Bojo Jinul also known as Chinul,a Korean Buddhist monk, philosopher, and reformer who is considered one of the most influential figures in Korean Buddhism within the Seon tradition. He’s known for unifying the various Korean Buddhist schools into a single order. He created a more cohesive and strong Buddhist society in Korea, combining all the teachings of the various schools, where he emphasizing both sudden awakening and gradual cultivation, and practical meditation techniques into one. His unification efforts had a profound impact on the development of Korean Buddhism. Jinul’s unique approach to practice and are still studied today. He is regarded as one of the most respected and influential figures in Korean Buddhist history.
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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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5 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
5 years ago
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
5 years ago
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
6 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
6 years ago
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
6 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.
6 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
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
6 years ago
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
6 years ago
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
6 years ago
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
6 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
6 years ago
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
6 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
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
6 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
6 years ago
This is pretty amazing!
First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 years ago
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
6 years ago
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
6 years ago
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
6 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
6 years ago
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
6 years ago
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
6 years ago
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
6 years ago
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
6 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
6 years ago
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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6 years 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.
6 years 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!
6 years ago
Bodha stupa July 2019-
Rainy period
6 years ago
Cute Tara girl having a snack. She is one of Kechara Forest Retreat’s resident doggies.
6 years ago
Your Next Meal!
Yummy? Tasty? Behind the scenes of the meat on your plates. Meat is a killing industry.
6 years 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.
6 years 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.
6 years 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!
6 years ago
What happened at Fair Oaks Farm?
The largest undercover dairy investigation of all time. See what they found out at Fair Oaks Farm.
6 years 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
6 years 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
6 years 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.
6 years ago
Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
6 years 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
6 years ago
Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years 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.
6 years 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.
6 years ago
Beautiful
Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
6 years ago
My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
6 years 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
6 years ago
Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years 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.
7 years ago
Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide！
7 years ago
Cute baby owl found and rescued
We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
7 years ago
Nice cups from Kechara!!
Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
7 years 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).
8 years 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.
8 years ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
8 years ago
BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
8 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
8 years ago
Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
8 years ago
Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
8 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
8 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
8 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
8 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
8 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
8 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
8 years 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
8 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
8 years 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.
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Just post your name and your question below and one of our pastors will provide you with an answer.
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Mishang asked:This year is good for me study in abroad. mewa3 the mirror of ocean fire dog and birth Buddha is vajrasattva.pastor answered:Dear Mishang,
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately our online calculator does not go into such specific details. You can read your Mewa number information and check if there is anything about studying there.
In general, however, you should think about things from a practical manner. And if you do go abroad for study, make the most use of it and study well. You can also engage in the practice of Dharma Protector such as Dorje Shugden to clear obstacles and create the best conditions for you. If this includes studying abroad and you create the causes for it such as proper planning, etc, then he can help to create the best outcome for you.
I hope this helps. Thank you.
May 27, 2025 10:50
Rojal Poudel asked:What practices should one do to experience and stabilize clear light in this lifetime so that one could effortlessly recognize it at the time of death?pastor answered:Dear Rojal,
Thank you for your question. Within the Gelug tradition, this is usually done in higher practices:
1. Within Highest Yoga Tantra practices such as Vajra Yogini, Yamantaka, Heruka Chakrasamvara, Guhyasamaja, Kalachakra, etc. For this you will need to have received the complete initiation of the deity, keep the associated vows and commitments and engage in the daily sadhana, etc. It is subsumed within the practices themselves.
2. You can also do it within Mahamudra practice. Within the Gelug tradition, this is also considered a higher practice and usually teachings are only given to those with at least one full Highest Yoga Tantra iniation.
I hope this answer helps. Thank you.
May 22, 2025 09:03
Lucy asked:why do insects bite me more than otherspastor answered:Dear Lucy,
Anything that happens in life from a Buddhist perspective is due to karma. So it would apply to this situation too. If the situtation is very bad, you can go to consult your doctor, especially if you have allergies. Thank you.
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22nd July had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche.Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
7 days ago
Kechara Penang Study Group completed Dorje Shugden puja and the recitation of Namasangiti. 12th July 2025 uploaded by Jacinta.
7 days ago
1 week ago
16 th July 2025.. sending groceries to two underprivileged families.. Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam
1 week ago
15th July Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam .
2 weeks ago
Releasing fishes,birds and fishing baits on a beautiful auspicious day 13 July 2025.Kechara Study Group Sam
2 weeks ago
#Throwback 5th July, 2025. Members gathered for puja during the first week of July. There's nothing can stop us being faithfully devoted to Rinpoche and our Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. May our group can grow to a greater height. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 weeks ago
#Throwback 28th June, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 weeks ago
10th July evening we had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. May HE Tsem Rinpoche have a swift return to KFR at Bentong. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam.
4 weeks ago
21st June 2025, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Every Saturday @3pm at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 weeks ago
Throwback 22 June 2025
1 month ago
1 month ago
Throwback 19th June meritorious evening Pastor leading DS Puja at Kechara Kuantan ... Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
1 month ago
19th June 2025 Pastor Seng Piow dharma sharing ..(karma is easy it's a choice)with us at Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam
1 month ago
1 month ago
Thanks to members/sponsors who made an extra effort to put up these modern, sleek and striking window curtains. Looks like an entourage of Buddhas coming down to visit and ready to give blessings!!! Are you ready for a powerful blessing during puja? Join us every Saturday at 3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Newly made window curtain with Buddha's print. Mother Tara with Lord Avalokiteshvara. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
7th June 2025, completed weekly Dorje Shugden Puja with recitation of Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
5 June 2025 we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study Group...Sam
2 months ago
1st June 2025, in the most sacred month of Tibetan Buddhism,we had our animals liberation activities.Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
2 months ago
These are the offerings to Buddha during DS puja. We need to strive to make offerings to Buddha every day to generate new merits as well as dispel obstacles. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Last day of May, 31st May Dorje Shugden puja completed with recitation of Namasangiti. This puja led by William and attended by Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
2 months ago
24th May, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
#Throwback 17th May 2025, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
22nd May we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study group.. Sam
2 months ago
18 th May sunny Sunday to start off our monthly animal liberation activities.. Saving hundred thousand lives from pet-shop.Kechara Kuantan study group Sam
2 months ago
Last but not least, group photo take. after puja and incense offerings completed. Happy Wesak's Day to all. 12th May 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Puja started at 2 pm with Pastor Patsy giving Dharma talk and presenting 8 auspicious on the altar. What a great way to start the puja! May Rinpoche return swiftly, witnessing the Dharma growth in Penang, a northern state, West of Malaysia. Uploaded by Jacinta
2 months ago
There are visitors who came specifically to pay homage to H. E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche as well as our members arriving for the puja. Uploaded by Jacinta
2 months ago
Mostly our relatives and members of the group came to pay homage to Buddha during the day. Generating much merits on Wesak's Day. Uploaded by Jacinta
2 months ago
Offerings are made on all altars. It was being decorated delicately by the members. Wesak's Day Celebration at Penang Dorje Shugden on 12th May (Mon). Uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Group's photo after preparation for Wesak has completed. Taken on 11th May @ Penang Dorje Shugden Temple. Uploaded by Jacinta
2 months ago
Wesak's Day preparation on 11th May (Sun) : Penang Dorje Shugden. Upload by Jacinta
2 months ago
15 May Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
2 months ago
Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
9th May.. Some of the Offerings during yesterday puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group ..Sam
3 months ago
Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.Kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
3 months ago
Meditation Sharing & Practice @ Kechara Ipoh Study Group - Guan Sun
3 months ago
Beautiful Gyenze Statue at Kechara Kuantan with an abundance of offerings .. Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam
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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.