Do not miss this!! So touching!

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Dear students and friends,

In 1984, Alvaro Munera became permanently disabled and confined to a wheel chair for life… he was only 18 years old when that happened. Munera had been a bullfighter since the age of 12, and a successful one. Despite being the most celebrated bullfighter at that time, he often doubted his career choice. He felt that it was brutal, but ignored how he felt whenever he had to kill a bull. He stayed at the peak of his career until his 22nd match… the bull tore his left leg and tossed him into the air. When he landed his spinal cord and cranial was severely injured. This left him paralyzed from the waist down for life. 

A few months after this incident, Munera went to America for physical rehabilitation. Being brought up thinking that bullfights are normal and “part of life”, Munera was then exposed to a whole new environment… an environment that actively fights against animal cruelty.

Instead of blaming the bull for paralyzing him for life, Munera became anti-taurino.

I find Munera’s story very inspiring. Instead of blaming others, Munera bit the bullet, realized and accepted his own wrongful action. Now, he has decided to devote his life to fight for animals rights till the day he dies. 

I will be writing a letter to Mr Torero Alvaro Munera to thank him for his decision and to encourage him with his campaign to stop bullfighting. Click here to do the same!

 

Tsem Rinpoche

 


 

An interview of Munera which was published in Vice, 3 years ago.

 

A bull named Terciopelo [Velvet] gored the Colombian bullfighter Álvaro Múnera, aka “El Pilarico,” in 1984, confining him to a wheelchair for life. Múnera was 18 years old back then. His best friend, “El Yiyo,” was gored to death months later, and the manager of both bullfighters committed suicide three years after that.

Múnera became a hardcore animal rights defender and nothing less than the Antichrist for tauromachy [the art of bullfighting] aficionados. He currently works in the Council of the City of Medellín, using his position to defend the rights of disabled people and to promote anti-bullfighting campaigns.

Vice: How did you decide to be a bullfighter?

Álvaro Múnera: I was born in Medellín, where my dad had taken me to see bullfights since I was four years old. The atmosphere at home was totally pro-taurino [taurino is the Spanish adjective for everything relating to bullfighting culture]. We didn’t talk about football or any other thing, it was just bulls. Bullfighting was the center of the world for my dad. Since I grew up immersed in this taurino atmosphere, it was logical that at the age of 12, I decided to be a bullfighter. I started my career and five years later I became successful at the Medellín Fair. This was when Tomás Redondo, who was the manager of El Yiyo, agreed to be my manager too. He took me to Spain. I fought 22 times in Spain until on September 22 of 1984, I was caught by a bull. It gored me in the left leg and tossed me in the air. This resulted in a spinal-cord injury and cranial trauma. The diagnosis was conclusive: I would never walk again. Four months later I flew to the US to start physical rehab, and I seized the opportunity to go to college. The US is a totally anti-taurinocountry, and due to my former profession I felt like a criminal. I became an animal rights defender. Since then I’ve never stopped fighting for every living being’s right not to be tortured. I hope I will continue to do so until the very last day of my life.

Did you ever think of quitting bullfighting before that bull confined you to a wheelchair?

Yes, there were several critical moments. Once I killed a pregnant heifer and saw how the fetus was extracted from her womb. The scene was so terrible that I puked and started to cry. I wanted to quit right there but my manager gave me a pat on my back and said I shouldn’t worry, that I was going to be an important bullfighting figure and scenes like that were a normal thing to see in this profession. I’m sorry to say that I missed that first opportunity to stop. I was 14 and didn’t have enough common sense. Some time later, in an indoor fight, I had to stick my sword in five or six times to kill a bull. The poor animal, his entrails pouring out, still refused to die. He struggled with all his strength until the last breath. This caused a very strong impression on me, and yet again I decided it wasn’t the life for me. But my travel to Spain was already arranged, so I crossed the Atlantic. Then came the third chance, the definitive one. It was like God thought, “If this guy doesn’t want to listen to reason, he’ll have to learn the hard way.” And of course I learned.

Is there a lot of regret that you let it get to the point where you became paralyzed?

I think it was a beautiful experience because it made me a better human being. After convalescence and rehabilitation, I started working toward the goal of amending my crimes.

Many animal rights defenders applauded your decision, but many others say they can’t forgive you. They even call you “mass murderer” to this day.

There are people who think that I’m just resentful for the accident. That’s absurd. I’ve rebuilt my life and dedicated it to helping hundreds of disabled people get ahead, in addition to fighting for animal rights. On top of that, I don’t know of any resentful person defending his victimizer. A bull confined me to a wheelchair and another one killed my best friend! I should reasonably be the last person on earth to care about bulls.

But as for the people who cannot forgive me for what I did to so many bulls? I have to say that I understand them and agree, to some extent. My only hope is to have a long life so that I can amend my many crimes. I wish to have the pardon of God. If He doesn’t pardon me, He has good reasons not to do so.

Chiquilín, another repentant bullfighter, claims to have seen bulls weeping. He says that he cannot kill even a fly nowadays.

I take my hat off to that man. He’s a real hero who learned his lesson through reason and thinking.

Are you in touch with any other repentant bullfighters?

Truth be told, I don’t know if there are more repentant bullfighters. What is indeed known is that there are more and more ex-bullfighting aficionados every day. These are people who realized how macabre the show they were supporting really is, and so they stopped going to the bullrings. Sometimes they tell me their personal experiences and thank me for the articles I write.

What was the decisive factor that made you an animal-rights defender?

When I went to the US, where I had to face an antitaurine society that cannot conceive how another society can allow the torture and murder of animals. It was my fellow students, the doctors, nurses, the other physically disabled people, my friends, my North American girlfriend, and the aunt of one of my friends, who said I deserved what happened to me. Their arguments were so solid that I had to accept that it was me who was wrong and that the 99 percent of the human race who are firmly against this sad and cruel form of entertainment were totally right. Many times the whole of the society is not to blame for the decisions of their governments. Proof of this is that most people in Spain and Colombia are genuinely anti-bullfighting. Unfortunately there’s a minority of torturers in each government supporting these savage practices.

If the people of both countries are against bullfighting, why do bullfights still exist?

Well, I believe that bullfighting eventually will disappear if it doesn’t remove its elements of torture and death. There’s a generational shift in values, and most well-educated young people are against cruel traditions.

In your articles you’ve associated tauromachy with a lack of culture and sophistication on the part of its aficionados. Isn’t this a bit simplistic? How do you explain that intelligent people like Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, John Huston, and Pablo Picasso were into bullfighting?

Look, to be a talented person doesn’t make you more human, more sensible, or more sensitive. There are lots of examples of murderers with a high IQ. But only those who have a sense of solidarity with other living beings are on their way to becoming better people. Those who consider the torture and death of an innocent animal a source of fun or inspiration are mean-spirited, despicable people. Never mind if they paint beautiful pictures, write wonderful books, or film great movies. A quill can be used to write with ink or blood, and many terrorists and drug dealers of the 21st century have university diplomas hanging on the wall. The virtues of the spirit, that’s what really counts in God’s eyes.

 


MUNERA’S CONTACT

Do send him your kind words of encouragement to help him… also to thank him for campaigning against bullfighting.

Full Name: Alvaro Múnera Builes

Emailamunera@concejodemedellin.gov.co

Address: Council of Medellin | Medellin, Colombia. Cll Alpujarra Administrative Center. 44 # 52-165 Ed Council or in Spanish (Centro Administrativo la Alpujarra Cll. 44 # 52-165 Ed. Concejo)

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  1. Teresa Burke on Dec 14, 2023 at 10:38 pm

    It is mist cruel and unfair. Long suffering.

  2. Moon Chan on Sep 25, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    It grieved me to read Múnera talked about he killed a pregnant heifer and saw how the fetus was extracted from her womb. He was only 14, he was in feared too, wanted to quit at the moment but no one could understand and support him at that time, he was with his manager who profession in bullfight. I saw a frightened teenager who lost his direction in life.

    He actually started to gain inner-knowing when he found there is some belief of bullfight does not align with his true nature. He is very sensitive, he described the process he struggled to stick the sword in five or six times to kill a bull. I can feel he has much compassion to the bull through what he wrote. He did feels what the bull feels that’s the reason he said the strength of the bull until the last breath caused a very strong impression on him.

    They have their own timing. The bulls were there to gave Múnera a wake up call, to remind what is truly important to him, what he really care to the world. And he stood up and speak for the bulls after gone through so much of inner struggles. The sacrifice of the bulls, would save more bulls in the future.

  3. Samfoonheei on Oct 29, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    Álvaro Múnera, a famous Colombian bullfighter who was injured by a bull in the arena in 1984. He was confined to a wheelchair for life due to his spinal cord and cranial trauma injuries. It’s a wake up call after which he began to promote anti-bullfighting campaigns. Months later his good friend lost his life after been gored to death. And three years later both the bullfighter’s manager committed suicide. While undergoing physical rehabilitation , he realized his mistakes and what he did to so many bulls. He started working toward the goal of amending my crimes and his life change to be better. Many animal rights defenders applauded his decision to be an animal rights defender. Interesting and inspiring read of a hero.
    Thank you for this sharing.

  4. nicholas on Oct 21, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    Munera had a few chances to quit bullfighting but unfortunately, he only quit after the incident where he has to pay with his lower part. To Munera through the incident is the right way for him to realize that the sport is cruel and is time to make a difference.

    Not many people can forgive for what he has done but at the very least he made a change and become an animal-rights defender. I strongly support Munera and may he continue to fight for animal rights and never give up even though people may still criticize him. We have a past that we can’t undo but we have the present and future that we can control what to do and what not to do.

  5. Yee Yin on Dec 27, 2018 at 10:32 am

    Bullfighting to many is a cultural thing, it has been practiced for a long time so it is just very natural to get involved in it. Everyone goes into the arena and cheers when the bullfighter kills the bull after rounds of teasing. In the process of the fight, the bull is agitated and is full of confusion and fear. It is not a pleasant experience for the bull.

    It was unfortunate that Munera was hurt so badly but this is like karma comes back. He has killed so many bulls since 12 years old and has accumulated a lot of negative karma. However, from the accident, he gained some realisations. He realised that it was very cruel to make an animal suffers so much physical and mental pain before finally kill it. He is very regretful and became an animal activist.

    For Munera, it is very inspiring for us because he is regretful for what he has done and he shows his remorse by becoming an animal activist to help to save the lives of the innocent bulls. Even though he is paralysed, he did not become depressed or blame it on the bull or other people. He takes the responsibility and does something good that benefits others. This is a very good example of focusing out. We make mistakes from time to time but the most important thing is what do we learn from it and how do we use the experience to benefit others which eventually will benefit ourselves as well.

  6. Samfoonheei on Jan 20, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    Beautiful, inspiring and so touching story…. of Alvaro Munera a former bullfighter. He is a real hero who learned his lesson through reason and thinking.That is really great of him and even campaigning against bullfighting.He accepted his faith and realized that animals do have feelings too.Not to harm them but to protect them.
    Thank you Rinpoche foe sharing such a touching story .

  7. bill gonzaga on Feb 5, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Doy gracias a Dios que toco su corazon para poder luchar contra la matanza de toros. Que se que es un deporte o como sea que lo llamen es cruel…..y espero que algun dia se termine o existe mas y que en la historia como una forma de divertirse inmoralmente insensiblemente sin tener corazon hacia los animales. Buena suerte y espero que su ayuda sea de mucho valor para parar la corrida de toros!!

  8. Beatrix Ooi on Dec 12, 2013 at 2:50 am

    His story is very inspiring. Although he had to pay such a huge price to realise the things he has done, but i’m glad that after the incident he actually realises something, for some other bullfighters, they might just wait for the body to heal and then continue hurting the bulls. Each and every single animal has feelings, we shouldn’t be hurting them especially when we are born with brains that help us to judge what is right to do and what is not.

  9. Ck siah on Dec 2, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    感恩仁波切的分享。所谓:放下屠刀,立地成佛。或者知错能改,善莫大焉。来形容这位西班牙仁兄。他的作为值得我们钦佩和学习榜样。能在错误中领悟,而没错怪他人的精神是很少有的,反过来还帮动物讨回人道立场公道。钦佩!钦佩!

  10. Lucas Roth on Nov 7, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    it is good he didn’t blame the animal, he accepted it and knew animals were being abused/killed. i hate animal abuse so much, it is bad how he thought it was a “part of life” to go bull fighting. at least he became aware of it. please become vegetarian and stop animal cruelty!

  11. tong sun sun on Sep 24, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    可想而知业力如影随形。。。。

  12. Edward Ooi on Sep 19, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    Dear Rinpoche, I agree that Alvaro Munera deserves to be paralyzed or else more bull will be killed in the show. The good point is after he was being paralyzed, he regretted and now he is fighting against animal cruelty to bulls. And I will forgive Alvaro Munera for what he has done, at least he learns that animals have feelings too.

  13. HelenaC on Jun 11, 2013 at 11:04 am

    I really don’t find this brutal culture is an entertaining, it is purely cruel and self satisfaction! No respect for other being at all.
    It is beautiful to see Alvaro Munera has realised and enlighten that instead of blaming others, Munera bit the bullet, realized and accepted his own wrongful action. And now, he has decided to devote his life to fight for animals rights till the day he dies. I truly thank him for his enlightenment and able to help and spread the awareness of anti- bullfighting. He will be saving many lives 🙂

  14. Albert Ratchaga on Jun 2, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    A tragedy can bring us down, really down if we can’t let go of it. Becoming disabled, even we are unhappy, hating the whole world, feeling sad, throwing tantrum to others to release our anger, etc, we are still disabled, the fact and reality will not change a bit, so instead of torturing others and ourselves, why not we do the other way round? since that’s the fact that cannot change already, just stay happy and continue to live our live.

    Bad experience can be a very good lesson, because through bad experience, we learn it the hard way and it goes deep in to our mind, so we really learnt it and not repeat it again.

    I do respect Álvaro Múnera a lot because he told the whole world what is the meaning of kindness, what is the secret of staying happy and the possibility of mind transformation. even he climb up so high in his career once, but after he fell, he became another greater person, that is saving lives instead of harming them, he do not only talk, he even put up his life working on it until the last day of his, He totally let go of what he gained before, let go of the anger that he suppose to has. Instead of seeking sympathy, he gives sympathy to the animals.

    Thank you Álvaro Múnera for being such inspirational to many people.

  15. uncle eddie on Jun 2, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Its really touching indeed! Alvaro Munera Builes, inspite of being called by many as a “mass murderer”, still decided to turn his life around, accepted the full blame and devoted the rest of his life in helping animals, so as to “amend many of his past sins” to seek pardon from his God! Many people took their hats off to this ‘real’ man and considered him truly a hero who learnt his lessons through good reasoning and thinking. “The virtues of the spirit is in God’s eyes, and that’s what really counts,” he said.

  16. Patsy on May 29, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Through this misfortune, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. If Alvaro Munera was not gored by the bull, he will still continue bull fighting as his career which will create more negative karma for himself.

    It is very inspiring to know that Alvaro did not turned bitter and withdrawn through this misfortune, instead he had the realization that what he did in the past is the result of his present situation. In fact he said that it was a beautiful experience because it made him a
    better human being. He let go of his pain, accepted his present condition and even though confined to a wheelchair, he started working on his goal to amend his crimes by becoming an animal rights defender.

  17. Cliff on May 28, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    This is a very interesting story, Alvaro Munera had to learn it the hard way. There were many times in which he could stop but continued his career until finally resulting in an incident which cause him to be paralyzed. What’s really inspiring is that instead of blaming the bull or others of that incident he went on to become an animal rights activist. It must be really hard on him for both sides to fight for animal rights, where on one side he cannot escape his past and people would not be able to forgive him, the other would be those who think he is just being resentful for the incident. Growing up in a bull fighting environment with his dad so passionate about bull fighting must also be hard to face now that he is anti-taurino.

    I am though surprised to learn that there are many anti-bullfighters in the country itself and that because a minority of people in the government still support the practice that it still exists. I do hope what he says that bullfighting may soon cease to exist if it continues its savage torture and death is true.

    Thank you for sharing Rinpoche.

  18. Wan Wai Meng on May 28, 2013 at 2:18 am

    Applaud Mr Alvaro for finding the courage to turn back on his decisions it is not easy one becomes hardened by killing. Come to think of it seeing the foetus removed from the heifer I don’t think I could even see that. Choosing the wrong path then coming back to the right path it is not easy well at least he chose the right path while he was still young.

  19. Jutika Lam on May 22, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    This story is indeed a very touching story indeed.

    Though some parts of it is sad and some parts of it are happy times all in all though not all may agree I am very happy that he has gotten injured not because of the thought that that’s one bull fighter gone from the ring but because of the fact that instead of blaming the bull for paralyzing and injuring him he his own self is excepting the blame.

    I am glad that now he is on the opposite and he is now an animal rights defender.

    Though many animal rights defenders still don’t forgive him over what has done I am sure many other people would have forgiven him…. the fact that how many Bull fighters have been thrown in to a wheelchair for life, excepts the blame and even turns over a new leaf to be an animal rights defender?

    It is only Mr Torero Alvaro Munera who would have the courage to face the public, except the blame and starts protecting animal rights.

    I am very happy for him and what he has and i will definitively write an email to him to congratulate him for all he has done and to keep doing what he is doing.

    I really hope both God and Buddha will forgive him for what he has done previously and also so that he will have a lone life so that he can continue to help thousands of animals.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing!!!

    Love
    Jutika

  20. tenzin llhamo on May 21, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Wow! Good for you Álvaro Múnera! Although what has happened to you is NOT a good thing but I am glad you sorted that out and changed your perspective. I really do hope that people will stop using animals as entertainment. It is definitely not fun to torture and kill them. I never watch bull fighting as I find them very inhumane. I am sure many people will support what he is doing for other disabled. Instead of mopping and wallowing in self pity, one should be stronger and make it right. I am really happy you did!

  21. Jean Ai on May 21, 2013 at 3:15 am

    Those who are pro-taurino say that bullfighters are such brave, courageous men because they stand in front of the terrified creature, taunting it with a sword and a red cape. What I think is even braver is the person who is willing to step away from the pressures of the “tradition”, and speak up against it. I’ve heard that those who support bullfighting can be particularly…virulent when it comes to their attack against people who they consider turncoats.

    And not only does he have to contend against the pro-bullfighting crowd, but he also has to deal with the animal rights activists who can’t forgive him for his past…THAT is bravery!

    And speaking of tradition, it’s a shame that Spain has such a horrific, bloody tradition. It’s really not something I’d be proud of.

  22. abby f on May 21, 2013 at 2:24 am

    From the interview, I found that what happened to him was really a blessing! Even though it was a sad case, but it turned out to be a good thing for him and the world!

    (It was like God thought, “If this guy doesn’t want to listen to reason, he’ll have to learn the hard way.” And of course I learned.)

    To me, God doesn’t let Munera learn it hard way even though it may look like one. From the point of view of Buddhism, what happened to Munera may be a purification of his previous bad karmas of killing and hurting the bulls, and the realization he got from the incident save Munera himself and save the bulls and the world! This is truly a blessing! By Munera transformation, it encourages more and more people to stop the killing, and thousands of bulls can be saved!

    (Is there a lot of regret that you let it get to the point where you became paralyzed?)
    I think it was a beautiful experience because it made me a better human being. After convalescence and rehabilitation, I started working toward the goal of amending my crimes.

    By realizing that was a beautiful experience,Munera purified a lot of his bad karmas, and I truly admire and rejoice for him! Pain experience became such a blessing. And he is working toward the goal of amending his crimes, he is sincere in his actions and words. He is the true hero. Salute!

  23. Elsie Toy on May 20, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    I am really happy that Alvaro realised what he does in the past was is not right maybe due to his bad karma that he got into the bullfight industry. I am glad that he still have time for him to repent and do something about his past. I rejoice that he didnt loose his life and/or blame others for his current situation. I also rejoice that he is now understand the sufferings of these beings and doing something to defend these beings.

  24. Lim Han Nee on May 20, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Yes,Alvaro has such a wonderful way of looking at his current physical state – his paralyzed body from the waist downwards – caused by a bull (that he was attacking in a bull-fight) turning on him and goring him. He regards this is as a beautiful experience; as it has taught him to be a better person.

    Instead of clinging on to negative emotions, like self-pity, he is able to let go and forgive the bull that gored him.Instead, he has been dharmic enough to see himself as having created the karma or cause for this terrible thing to happen to him . Furthermore, he has made a resolution to spend the rest of his life fighting for the rights of handicapped people – giving this group of people a voice to be heard by all. Most of all, he has resolved to also promote anti-bullfighting campaigns for the rest of his life.

    His touching story is both an inspiration to us ,as well as a grim reminder that what goes out from us will come back to us. Like him, we should treat the suffering, that results from a negative karma ripening on us,as an opportunity to train our mind and transform.

  25. tenzinkhenchen on May 19, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    It is interesting how he did not blame the bull for ruining his life but rather accepted the fate and decided to go against bullfighting. Personally, if someone cripples me, I would not forgive the person easily despite how I usually am.

    Valuing mind transformation of physical deformation is a virtue as this man has shown.

  26. Lucas Roth on May 19, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    wow, this is so touching. i am glad that he took the blame, did not blame the bull and devoted the rest of his life to helping animals.he is very kind to do what he did. i hope he will live long so he can elp many animals in need.

  27. Datuk May on May 18, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    Beautiful real life story. I admire Munera to have used his so called misfortune to create a greater cause to prevent cruelty to animals and inspiration to the those incapacitated by accidents.

    His courage to live in his belief through criticism and punishment to benefit what he is passionate about is truly inspirational.

    Lesson to be learnt is to be able to change when realisation is experienced for the better situation in this world.

  28. Bryan Ho on May 17, 2013 at 4:50 am

    This guy is inspiring, everyone did something wrong in the passed, as long as you face the problem, sincerely regret, apologies and does whatever promised, people will forgive, I think Álvaro Múnera is a real life example for us.

    Even though Alvaro have some difficulty in his action but it gave him time to think more and do something better for others. I do believe for him to received what he have to experiences now is based on his collective good karma. Just to imagine if Alvaro didn’t got caught by the bulls, he will continue his career as a bull fighter, and many bulls will be hurt and killed, and he himself will collected much much great negative karma. Sometimes good thing happened based on bad karma, sometimes bad thing happened due to good karma. If Alvero became more famous, he will not stop his job, and he will not spent his time to care about others, let’s alone bulls. Even though this accident did damage him psychically but it help Alvero to developed his true nature which is kindness.

    Another interesting point stand out for me from this article is even though Alvaro was brought up in bull fighting culture since young and he did well in early stage of his career, but when he saw the bull being torture to death, he did felt pain for them. It’s clear sign that Buddha mentioned many times, we always have a Buddha mind in us, but due to our bad karma, it was covered deep underneath. How we nurture our mind will bring different result, if we want to look good and don’t agreed with whatever happened to us, we can continue be unhappy or complain but nothing will change. But if we look at things from another angle like Alvaro does, everything will be much more easier for us, so choice is in our hand.

  29. sarahyap on May 17, 2013 at 2:31 am

    Wow… Munera is a wise man.

    Many people after getting into an accident and turns out to be paralyzed like him would actually be very withdrawn from society. They would start to turn inwardly and become more selfish, thinking that life is unfair to them and they have been a victim… thus they start to find fault with others… Most people that survive a horrible accident would think this way, while a few rare ones would turn out stronger and appreciate life even more, just like Munera.

    What Munera has done… I would say that he’s practicing the 4 opponent powers as he not only regrets of the past, but he is applying the antidote to do the opposite of what he once did…

  30. Lim Tat Ming on May 17, 2013 at 1:58 am

    Had Álvaro Múnera not become injured and paralysed by the bull, he would not have abandoned his career as a bullfighter. To continue his career in bullfighting means acquiring more and more heavy negative karma. Fortunately Alvaro had accepted his predicament and regretted his past negative actions. His decision to help other disabled people and to champion the cause of animal rights is commendable! May Alvaro succeed in his these endeavours!

  31. MartinC on May 17, 2013 at 1:31 am

    This is a tremendously important post for it clearly documents a situation very much like the ones we encounter. Situations where we just knew that we have been or were doing, was not right or is not what we were meant to do, and yet we continued on for one reason or another. Essentially we keep finding reasons for us to keep going down the wrong path rather than change course.

    I don’t see Alvaro as a man trapped in a wheelchair, but more a man who is richly liberated by this realizations and courage to face his “sins”. Such was this liberalization that he could see beyond himself and even described his disaster as a “beautiful experience” because it made him a better person, as if he finally knew that his purpose was to be a better person, not a champion bullfighter. The great turning point was Alvaro finally accepting his mistake and was ready to face the consequences. How Dharmic his opinion was, that if “god” decided not to pardon him, there must be a reason and he will not question the reason. Put another way, this is a good person who accepts his own karma instead of laying blame on others.

    What really strikes me is how much Alvaro’s aversion to brutality, his sense of compassion towards others – bulls in this case, changed him. It seems that if Alvaro could accept his present condition, his criticism and “punishments”, it was because his care for the welfare of others exceed his care for himself.

  32. Thierry on May 17, 2013 at 1:21 am

    I looooooooooove this:

    “Is there a lot of regret that you let it get to the point where you became paralyzed?

    I think it was a beautiful experience because it made me a better human being.”

    Alvaro Munera, I think, gets it right when he values his becoming a better person more than the use of his legs.
    I am sincerely moved.

    • David Lai on May 19, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      Dear Thiery,
      I heartily agree with you. I love what you pointed out and I am sure everybody would be moved by that as well. It is rare that people value self-development over gratification. This needs to be applauded. I am happy that although people have not embraced him as a hero, he still does his work because he genuinely cares for the cause and for the bulls who are murdered for sport.

      I love his candidness and one does experience the struggles that he mentioned. I appreciate what he has gone through and I applaud his strength to carry on despite the fact that people in America considers him a traitor although he as turned over a new leaf. I am pretty sure he is genuine and sincere. Whatever he writes about has touch people and I think that’s all that matters.

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:43 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/what-are-pujas-about-do-take-a-good-read.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:42 PM
    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 .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/refuge-and-the-guru.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:40 PM
    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.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/guest-contributors/life-in-kfr-during-lockdown.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:36 PM
    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 .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/vajrasattva-and-prostrations-transcript.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:45 PM
    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.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/du-fu-a-poet-savant.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:43 PM
    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.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/bojo-jinul-uniter-of-korean-buddhism.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:40 PM
    H H Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal, also known as Khensur Lungri Namgyel, born in Kham ,eastern Tibet. Trisur Rinpoche was the 101st Gaden Tripa, the leader of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Rinpoche was one of the most qualified Buddhist teachers being highly trained in both fields of Sutra and Tantra. During the years of Rinpoche’s abbotship, apart from supervising the administration and discipline of the Sangha, he also conducted various pujas and teachings personally. Rinpoche’s contribution towards the monastery is widely recognised, and deeply respected by all, having courage, integrity to hold on to what he sincerely believes in. Rinpoche has dedicated his whole lifetime to the propagation of the Buddhadharma. Trisur Rinpoche has been tirelessly travelling to many parts of the world spreading Dharma teachings. Countries such as France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, America, China, and Singapore . H H Trisur Rinpoche founded Thar Due Ling Dharma center in Chelles, France and had transmitted precious Buddhist teachings of his lineage. Rinpoche was the most senior Gaden Tripas in the Gelugpa’s 600-year-old history.
    Years back some of HE Tsem Rinpoche’s assistants were fortunate to have been granted an audience with HH the 101st Gaden Trisur Rinpoche, on behalf of Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of a Great Lama

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-courage-and-purity-of-h-h-the-101st-gaden-trisur-rinpoche.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:38 PM
    H H Kyabje Pabongka Dechen Nyingpo is by far one of the most popular and influential Gelug religious figures of the 20th Century. One of Phabongkha’s most important aristocratic students, Lhalu Lhacham Yangdzom Tsering relationship to her teacher and his lineage teachings goes along way .She is famously remembered for is her unwavering devotion towards her guru, HH Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. Yangdzom Tsering’s Shatra family were ancient sponsors and students of the Gelug tradition and had apparently been patrons of Tsongkhapa the founder of the Gelug school. The life stories of Lady Lhalu Lhacham Yangdzom as mentioned by Joona Repo is indeed inspiring. How her life struggles with tragedies, and her devotion to dorje Shugden and the Gelug tradition throughout her life.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing of an inspiring lady.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/pabongka-rinpoche-and-his-yogini-student-the-lady-lhalu.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 07:02 PM
    Looking at these pictures remained me of my first pilgrimage to Wu Tai San. With the blessings of our guru, we able to visit Wu Tai San a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site . In fact it never did come to my mind that I am fortunate given a chance to go as I am still very new then. Upon hearing about the pilgrimage I got myself register without much thought. The history and stories of Wu Tai San has inspired me to go there. Interesting the Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong of China are closely connected to WuTai San. Wu Tai San located in Shanxi Province, China renowned as the home of Lord Manjushri the bodhisattva of wisdom, with different emanations of the bodhisattva residing on each of the five peaks. The area is dotted with over 50 temples and monasteries, many of which are historical and architecturally significant. Those temples built over 7 dynasties housing numerous Buddhist relics. Wutai Shan also offers stunning scenery, including snow-capped peaks, forests, and streams. Wu Tai San is one of the four Sacred Buddhist mountains of China, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wutai Shan was known to be a mystical and sacred site inhabited by divine spirits, accompanied by unusual events, such as miraculous light appearances at night.
    We visited all the Holy sites, making offerings and doing prayers at each sites. We even have the opportunity to collect holy stones for future statue insertion or to keep on our altars. Times flies as our pilgrimage ended with so many stories to share with the rest.
    Thank you Rinpoche and writes team sharing those pictures.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/a-kecharian-pilgrimage-to-wu-tai-shan-china.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 06:59 PM
    Padmasambhava, the Lotus-born Guru, also known as Guru Rinpoche is a legendary tantric Buddhist master who is widely revered in Tibetan Buddhism. He is seen as the second Buddha particularly within the Nyingma .He was a legendary Indian Buddhist mystic credited with introducing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. As found in Buddhist scriptures Padmasambhava birth is often associated with legends and prophecies. Interesting…… Padmasambhava is depicted with eight manifestations, each reflecting a different aspect of his miraculous activities. Interesting article .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/padmasambhava.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 06:57 PM
    Milarepa Cave, situated high in the Himalayan mountain of Tibet, a sacred cave beckons pilgrims and spiritual seekers from across the globe. Milarepa Cave, a site of profound significance in Tibetan Buddhism, is merely a geological wonder. This sacred cave is also a living testament to the power of meditation and devotion. Its where an 11th-century yogi and poet who spent transformative years in solitary practice. Milarepa Cave graces Tibet’s rugged yet stunning landscapes, a region renowned for its deep spiritual heritage and breath-taking natural beauty. The cave’s importance is inseparable from a revered figure and the enduring legacy of Jetsun Milarepa a revered yogi and poet in Tibetan Buddhism. Milarepa Cave stands not just as a geological formation but as a powerful symbol of spiritual transformation and the enduring strength of Tibetan Buddhism. Reading this interesting cave had me Google for more information about this sacred cave. Numerous stories and legends surround Milarepa’s time in the cave, enhancing its mystical aura.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/milarepas-cave.html
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    Sunday, Jun 1. 2025 08:31 PM
    I wanted to take a moment to share a recent experience with you regarding my Instagram account. Unfortunately, my account was hacked, which was both frustrating and disappointing. Losing access to something that plays a significant role in my business and personal connections was incredibly stressful.What made the situation even more challenging was discovering that Meta does not have a dedicated support team to assist users facing account compromises. With so many people experiencing this issue daily, it’s alarming that their recovery process is not more accessible or efficient.After numerous failed attempts to recover my account through Meta’s standard procedures, I was fortunate enough to get in touch with a member of the Meta recovery department, @Rothsteincode on X (formerly Twitter), and via email at rothsteincode@gmail.com Their expertise and guidance were invaluable, and thanks to their assistance, I was able to regain full access to my account.
    While I am incredibly grateful for their help, this experience has highlighted a major issue—Meta needs to implement better security measures and provide more reliable support for users dealing with these kinds of problems. The lack of direct customer support is unacceptable, considering how vital social media platforms have become for businesses and individuals alike.I wanted to share this with you in case you or anyone you know ever faces a similar issue. If you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation, I highly recommend reaching out to @Rothsteincode for assistance. Hopefully, Meta will take action to improve their security policies and customer service in the near future.Thank you for taking the time to read this. Stay safe online, and let’s continue to support each other in this digital space.

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, May 26. 2025 06:09 PM
    A great history of a great yogi which I do enjoy reading , reading over it again and again. Jetsun Milarepa was a famous Tibetan siddha, known as a murderer when he was a young man. Who later turning to Buddhism and becoming a highly accomplished Buddhist disciple. Generally considered as one of Tibet’s most famous yogis and spiritual poets, whose teachings are known among several schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Milarepa’s story is one of struggle, anguish, resolve, and triumph all of which make him recognizably. Practicing these teachings for many years in isolated mountain retreats in caves such as caves hidden deep in the mountains of Tsum Valley. That’s where Milarepa attained enlightenment and gained fame for his incredible perseverance in practice and for his spontaneous songs of realisation. Milarepa is said to be the first to achieve the state of Vajradhara in one lifetime. That’s incredible.
    Thank you Rinpoche for great sharing interesting read

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/milarepa.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, May 26. 2025 06:04 PM
    Visited this old post again, sharing the joy of Kechara House having made it into the Malaysian Book of Records for the Longest non-stop Lamrim Recitation. That’s wonderful , with so many people committing and fulfilling this great mission. The power of collaboration and unity in achieving goals, working together as a team making it a success into the Book of Records is amazing. Looking at those pictures in the blog tells more than a thousands words.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/making-history-the-longest-non-stop-lam-rim-recitation-in-the-malaysia-book-of-records-a-visual-journey.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, May 26. 2025 06:03 PM
    H.H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a Gelug Lama, a sharp analyst, master of philosophical debate and a Tantric practitioner. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a disciple of the third Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. Rinpoche was known as a strong, detached and wrathful lama having impeccable knowledge of all rituals, art and science. Thousands of Westerners have received and benefited from his teachings both in the West and in India and gave many empowerments and teachings as well. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was renowned for his many actions of powerful magic . We are fortunate and blessed listening to the powerful voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s precious teachings as in this blog.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/lamrim-teachings-by-hh-kyabje-zong-rinpoche.html

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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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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
This is pretty amazing!

First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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
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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
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
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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
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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
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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
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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
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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
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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21st June 2025, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Every Saturday @3pm at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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21st June 2025, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Every Saturday @3pm at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Throwback 19th June meritorious evening Pastor leading DS Puja at Kechara Kuantan ... Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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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.
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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.
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22nd May we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study group.. Sam
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22nd May we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study group.. Sam
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
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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
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.
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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.
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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.
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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.
Group's photo after preparation for Wesak has completed. Taken on 11th May @ Penang Dorje Shugden Temple. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Group's photo after preparation for Wesak has completed. Taken on 11th May @ Penang Dorje Shugden Temple. Uploaded by Jacinta
Wesak's Day preparation on 11th May (Sun) : Penang Dorje Shugden. Upload by Jacinta
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Wesak's Day preparation on 11th May (Sun) : Penang Dorje Shugden. Upload by Jacinta
15 May Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
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15 May Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
9th May.. Some of the Offerings during yesterday puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group ..Sam
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9th May.. Some of the Offerings during yesterday puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group ..Sam
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Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.Kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
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Meditation Sharing & Practice @ Kechara Ipoh Study Group - Guan Sun
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Beautiful Gyenze Statue at Kechara Kuantan with an abundance of offerings .. Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam
Offerings to the Buddha during DS puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Offerings to the Buddha during DS puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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26th April 2025, completed Dorje Shugden puja with recitation of Namasangiti, led by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
27 th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel. Kechara this afternoon.Kuantan Study group..sam
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27 th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel. Kechara this afternoon.Kuantan Study group..sam
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Had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja this evening .May HE Tsem Rinpoche swiftly return to KFR at BENTONG. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
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Beautiful Lama tsongkhapa Statue at Kechara Kuantan. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Pastor Seng Piow led the puja team members of the Kechara Penang group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Pastor Seng Piow led the puja team members of the Kechara Penang group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Completed Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. 19th April 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Completed Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. 19th April 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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A beautiful day with blue clear sky to start off releasing fishes.Saving thousands of lives ..fishes birds and fishing baits.kechara kuantangroup Sam
Yesterday had our weekly Swift return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara kuantan group Sam
3 months ago
Yesterday had our weekly Swift return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara kuantan group Sam
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