Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder than Losing a Relative or Friend

Apr 13, 2017 | Views: 3,517

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Dear friends around the world,

The popular saying goes, “Dogs are a man’s best friend”. Most of us may not realise the deeper meaning behind this common adage but it definitely holds great weight in the hearts of dog lovers.

To some, dogs or other pets are seen as just “animals”. These people may think that animals are senseless living beings, incapable of feeling pain and love. These same people may also think that mankind is more superior and that we can do whatever we want to animals as long as it benefits us. However, this is very wrong thinking because it will lead us to inflict more harm on animals, whether they are our pets or otherwise.

It is important that we love everyone, including our pets, while they are alive. Time is short and when our loved ones pass away, it’s too late for us to do anything but cry. For instance, when we hit a problem, lose money, a car, a house or fight with our friends, it is very difficult. But in time, we can recover from it. We can get another car, another house, make more money and slowly make up with our friends. So although we can be extremely sad, there is still hope and a chance to fix the problem.

However, in the case of death, no matter what we do, the person cannot be replaced or repaired. We will never see them again. They are gone forever and we have to live with our loss. So, we should be kind and loving to everyone around us now, especially our pets who love us unconditionally. Dogs, in particular, are incredibly loyal and give us so much comfort especially when things are difficult. They are always by our side when we need them, through ups and downs. So when they are gone, it is as though we have lost a part of ourselves and it is difficult to imagine our life without them.

This article talks about the pain that dog owners go through when their beloved dogs die. In reading, I can feel that the author really loved his dog and suffered very much when it passed away. He didn’t see or treat his dog as “just a dog”. I too have dogs and I know exactly how he feels.

Please read the article and imagine yourself in the author’s shoes. If you feel anything at all, then please always be kind to animals and do everything you can to relief their pain, hunger, suffering and repay their loyalty and love in this manner.

Tsem Rinpoche


 

Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder than Losing a Relative or Friend

By Frank T McAndrew Posted 12 Apr 2017 14:35 Updated 12 Apr 2017 15:48

A Corgi dog is seen at the world premiere of “The Crown” at Leicester Square in London, Britain November 1, 2016. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

Those who have loved a dog know the truth: Your own pet is never “just a dog.”

Recently, my wife and I went through one of the more excruciating experiences of our lives – the euthanasia of our beloved dog, Murphy. I remember making eye contact with Murphy moments before she took her last breath – she flashed me a look that was an endearing blend of confusion and the reassurance that everyone was okay because we were both by her side.

When people who have never had a dog see their dog-owning friends mourn the loss of a pet, they probably think it’s all a bit of an overreaction; after all, it’s “just a dog.”

However, those who have loved a dog know the truth: Your own pet is never “just a dog.”

Many times, I’ve had friends guiltily confide in me that they grieved more over the loss of a dog than over the loss of friends or relatives. Research has confirmed that for most people, the loss of a dog is, in almost every way, comparable to the loss of a human loved one.

Unfortunately, there’s little in our cultural playbook – no grief rituals, no obituary in the local newspaper, no religious service – to help us get through the loss of a pet, which can make us feel more than a bit embarrassed to show too much public grief over our dead dogs.

Perhaps if people realised just how strong and intense the bond is between people and their dogs, such grief would become more widely accepted. This would greatly help dog owners to integrate the death into their lives and help them move forward.

Katie McCloughlin lies with Topsy, her English Setter, during the third day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain March 11, 2017. (Photo: Reuters)

 

An Interspecies Bond like No Other

What is it about dogs, exactly, that make humans bond so closely with them?

For starters, dogs have had to adapt to living with humans over the past 10,000 years. And they’ve done it very well: They’re the only animal to have evolved specifically to be our companions and friends. Anthropologist Brian Hare has developed the “Domestication Hypothesis” to explain how dogs morphed from their grey wolf ancestors into the socially skilled animals that we now interact with in very much the same way as we interact with other people.

Perhaps one reason our relationships with dogs can be even more satisfying than our human relationships is that dogs provide us with such unconditional, uncritical positive feedback. (As the old saying goes, “May I become the kind of person that my dog thinks I already am.”)

This is no accident. They have been selectively bred through generations to pay attention to people, and MRI scans show that dog brains respond to praise from their owners just as strongly as they do to food (and for some dogs, praise is an even more effective incentive than food). Dogs recognize people and can learn to interpret human emotional states from facial expression alone. Scientific studies also indicate that dogs can understand human intentions, try to help their owners and even avoid people who don’t cooperate with their owners or treat them well.

Not surprisingly, humans respond positively to such unrequited affection, assistance and loyalty. Just looking at dogs can make people smile. Dog owners score higher on measures of well-being and they are happier, on average, than people who own cats or no pets at all.

In fact, the high rate of dog ownership has prompted Shanghai officials to impose a “one-dog policy” – limiting owners to a single canine. (Photo: AFP)

 

Like a Member of the Family

Our strong attachment to dogs was subtly revealed in a recent study of “misnaming.” Misnaming happens when you call someone by the wrong name, like when parents mistakenly call one of their kids by a sibling’s name. It turns out that the name of the family dog also gets confused with human family members, indicating that the dog’s name is being pulled from the same cognitive pool that contains other members of the family. (Curiously, the same thing rarely happens with cat names.)

It’s no wonder dog owners miss them so much when they’re gone.

Psychologist Julie Axelrod has pointed out that the loss of a dog is so painful because owners aren’t just losing the pet. It could mean the loss of a source of unconditional love, a primary companion who provides security and comfort, and maybe even a protégé that’s been mentored like a child.

A dog enjoys an ice cream given by its owner at an ice-cream shop where ice cream is designed especially for canines in Mexico City. (Photo: Reuters)

The loss of a dog can also seriously disrupt an owner’s daily routine more profoundly than the loss of most friends and relatives. For owners, their daily schedules – even their vacation plans – can revolve around the needs of their pets. Changes in lifestyle and routine are some of the primary sources of stress.

According to a recent survey, many bereaved pet owners will even mistakenly interpret ambiguous sights and sounds as the movements, pants and whimpers of the deceased pet. This is most likely to happen shortly after the death of the pet, especially among owners who had very high levels of attachment to their pets.

While the death of a dog is horrible, dog owners have become so accustomed to the reassuring and nonjudgmental presence of their canine companions that, more often than not, they’ll eventually get a new one.

So yes, I miss my dog. But I’m sure that I’ll be putting myself through this ordeal again in the years to come.

Frank T McAndrew is the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College and an elected Fellow of several professional organizations, including the Association for Psychological Science. This article first appeared on The Conversation.

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  1. Elsa on Oct 17, 2021 at 11:21 pm

    Please try to understand that the photo of the poodle standing upright, is cruelty in it’s worst form. Those dogs are trained to walk upright and have to endure excrutiating pain. Please consider removing the photo.

  2. Joy Kam on Jan 3, 2019 at 6:47 am

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  3. Katie Choong on Jun 21, 2018 at 1:43 am

    Talking about losing dog, relative, or friend, I guess it is very much due to the attachment. The emotional bond that forms between one another. It might not be a living animal/human but non-living object. I’ve read this article which I find it meaningful.

    https://psmag.com/social-justice/history-humans-loving-inanimate-objects-75192

    Therefore, I think it is not so much on losing dog/relative/friend, level of attachment matters a lot.

  4. Pastor Chia on Jun 20, 2018 at 9:08 am

    I think most of the human like the company from the dog. That feeling closesness will let human forget about loneliness temperory. However losing a dog or pets will lead human emotional because scar of losing thing you love and affection toward it.

  5. Mingwen on Jun 20, 2018 at 8:43 am

    Dog is indeed the best friend of human being. Sad to say, human being is always the biggest traitor of the dog, in fact, all animals.. scary human being..

  6. June Kang on Jun 20, 2018 at 8:38 am

    我从来没有养过宠物, 所以无法真正的体会失去一只狗可能会比失去一个亲戚或朋友更难过,作为佛教徒,这意味着我们没有达到平等对待所有有情的众生,不过但与那些爱狗的朋友在一起,发现他们的宠物永远不是“只是一只狗”, 而更像”家庭成员“,而这个所谓的”家庭成员“是可以很好的一位倾听者,忠诚和有些甚至可以保护你,难能可贵的是狗可以无条件的爱及不加批判的正面回馈主人,或许就是如此一旦陪伴十几年的狗离开了,主人会很悲痛。

  7. Pastor Albert on Jun 20, 2018 at 8:21 am

    Dog is a very special animal on earth, they can melt a cold people’s heart, they can cheer a sad person up, they can give you a broken heart, they can irritate you to the max, they can help you to release your stress, they will help you to forget your difficulties, and the list goes on.

    Why is dog important in our life? Because they made us a caring person:
    There is once i read a news, there is a dog owner who built a small house for his dog, he even install an aircond inside the small house for his dog, so that the dog can rest inside the house when he felt hot.

    Why is dog important in our life? Because they are our family member, not friends or even relative, but our family:
    I once read a news online, there is an owner’s dog passed away, the whole family was on leave for 2 days including their children who are schooling also took leave to settle the dog’s cremation and to send their dog’s off for the last time. They cried, they grieved for the dog’s passing.

    Why are dog special?
    You may not be a dog lover, but once you take care of a dog for a month, you will become a dog lover eventually, because that dog has already took up a position in your heart. 🙂

  8. Tek Lee on Jun 20, 2018 at 7:52 am

    I had pet dog long long time ago when I was very young, but that time I didn’t really feel the lost when my dog passed away. After that I had never kept a dog until my wife and I rescued a dog several months ago. Although we didn’t keep the dog after rescuing him, he was kept in a shelter under good hand of Khoo, but the whole processing of rescuing and sending him and discharging him from hospital, and seeing him recovering day by day, is really feeling fear, joy and tragic at the same time. It is because he was diagnosed with kidney failure, and passed away months after his wound recovered.
    Actually, either loosing relatives and friends or a dog, both give us the same hard feeling, depends on the bonding we have with our relatives and friends and the dog. In many cases, loosing a dog leave us harder feelings is because dogs are always men’s best companion. Although they can’t talk, but they can always give us comfort, listen to us, keep us company, and, they know how we feel and seems like they can read our mind.

  9. Vivian Ong on Jun 20, 2018 at 2:02 am

    I never really had a pet dog. It’s more of a family dog. I have cat pet before and the moment I received the news that she has passed away I cried non-stop. It is like loosing a companion. My cat died tragicly while I was away for holiday. She was attacked by 2 dogs and died instantly. It took me quite some time to get use without her presence.

  10. justin on Jun 20, 2018 at 1:47 am

    I was never a dog person prior to this and what happened was i got exposed to dogs (poodles to be precise) when i was seeing my the then girlfriend. As days gone by, the bond was sort of established and we never really looked back ever since. My ‘fear’ in them had since gone as they were adorable and loyal friend to have which was unimaginable prior to this. I probably wouldn’t be as affectionate with cats, snakes or other animals to be precise as i feel dogs are extremely loyal animals and they know how to be submissive to their owner which i feel is the most important element in why people become very attached to their dogs while humans are not as always loyal and more likely to fall out of love with another over time.

  11. Andrea Lai on Jun 20, 2018 at 12:37 am

    Dogs are a fun, loving creatures to have. They see, they cherished and they followed you when they starting to like you. My family have taken care numerous dogs for the past 20 years. The most memorable moment was the first dog my family adopted whom we named him Lucky.

    My whole family adored him and he grew up became a very strong, smart, active and happy dog. Friends, relatives who came for visiting will praise him. There is once, we found out he could open house gate door which draw us in surprised as later found out my sister thought him that!! His secret escape from home causes us much worried and my dad had to place another latch lock beyond his reach. There were even one time, he sneaking and took a bite on my mom newly make mooncake. All of us aren’t mad at him in fact making jokes of it as a first taster on my mom’s cookery.

    Having him into our life, he changes our thoughts, feelings towards other animals and sentient beings. He thought us what is love, loyalty and compassion as he shown it to us from his action. Though his living for only 14 years, I believed he is the happiest dog for he had this family that loved him.

  12. Datuk May on Jun 19, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    I have always had a dog as a family companion or pet for the longest time as they were adopted by my children and grandchildren, but personally I never adopted a dog on my own.

    I suppose I am not an animal lover but had felt kindness towards dogs especially the stray ones who run around without food and shelter.

    However having met my Guru, and received His teachings on the Dharma that all sentient beings could have been my mother who cared and loved me, I have looked at sentient beings other than human beings with a new attitude. I no longer feel disassociated from animals and feel for their happiness and sadness.

    Our family dog, Spot is now grossly spoilt as the disciplinarian (me) had stopped being too strict with him and even permits him frequent access into the house. I am glad that the Dharma has brought me closer in sync with dogs and all other sentient beings. May I learn more and be even kinder with passing days.

  13. Pastor Henry Ooi on Jun 19, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    I may not fully understand how it feels like to lose a pet, be it a dog, cat, mouse, snake, bird, fish because I did not truly had one. I could only imagine how devastated one would feel if their pet died especially having built a strong bond over many years. I could be wrong but some pet owners do not grieve as much as others, maybe their pet was ‘just a pet.’ Maybe some people keep pets for whatever reason and did not really bond with them. Some of the pets ended up as strays when they cannot serve the purpose of the owners anymore. Worse still, exotic imported pets are let loose and the owners think the pets could survive on their own.

  14. nicholas on Jun 19, 2018 at 11:08 pm

    Dog always being considered as a loyal animal and this make a lot of people appreciate their quality and able to be best friend or even part of their family. The unique interaction between human and dog is fascinating. Even we are not the same but dog able to understand our feelings and will behave accordingly. I believe this is why people love them so much.

    It’s important for us to appreciate what we have and everyone around us be it our loved ones, family, friends, pets or any beings. I believe being appreciative will make us value everything around us and will make us always remember the positive things more instead of negative or unhappy moment. With this we should treat them well while they are still around and do something beneficial so that it will benefit them even when they are no longer with us.

    As a Buddhist, we can recite mantra or bring them for circumambulation around holy/blessed monument to get blessing. This is one of the way how a good imprint can be planted and this will benefit them in their future. Being an animal they are not able to read, learn or understand the teaching like us but we can help them to get blessing for future benefit.

  15. pammie yap on Jun 19, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    I agree with the topic! A friend let us take care of her dog for 2 weeks, while she was away traveling. During that time, I was extremely attached to him and I even let him sleep right next to me. The owner didn’t even allow the dog to be on the bed and didn’t have much time for him. I kinda felt pity for him for not having love and attention but at the same time there was something about him that made me feel extremely comfortable/loving with him. His owner picked him up while I was away at work and when I found out, I cried uncontrollably and felt a void, in my heart and on my bed. And the best part was, he is not even dead! After some time, the owner did the same again, and left him with us as she saw how much we love him and took care of him. One day, she decided to let us keep him! He is still with us today, with a loving family who pays a lot of attention to him and always making sure he is loved.

  16. Joy Kam on Jun 19, 2018 at 6:32 am

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  17. Cynthia Lee on Apr 13, 2018 at 7:00 am

    When dog owners share a close bond with dogs, people begin to realise how close dogs are to humans in characteristics such as loyalty, their capacity to love and how they too can suffer physical pain like us. They are forgiving and always aim to please. This is why people always say dogs are better than humans. hehe.

    Dogs bring so much joy to their humans, it is almost impossible to not be devastated losing a dog. Merely thinking the possibility of it one day is devastating. ?

  18. Valentina Suhendra on Oct 20, 2017 at 5:53 am

    H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche loves animals and is passionate against their harm, torture, and abuse.

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  19. Valentina Suhendra on Oct 20, 2017 at 2:49 am

    The few minutes a day we spend on social media creating awareness for animals who cannot speak is purely spiritual and humanistic practice because we are trying to alleviate pain from another sentient beings and that makes us more spiritual, and that makes us more spiritual and more humane.

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  20. Janelle Choi on Jul 12, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    Dogs are men’s best friend treat your pet like your loved ones and be kind to them. I have a pet dog before, her name was Coffee, she was a golden retriever. When I was 3 or 4 years old , I remember that she was very playful and sometimes I would ride on her and she allowed me to do that. One day, as my dad was moving his car out of the gate, Coffee took the chance and ran off. Later, we found her in an Indian home. She was happy living there and so we let her stay with the Indian family, we would often visit her. Later she grew older and passed away of old age in the home. Even now, I would still think of her and I miss her.

  21. Jason on May 5, 2017 at 12:19 am

    Few days ago, I just read through some stories about the relationships within dogs, owners and baby. Dogs save baby’s life by dignosis a disease and get a earlier treatment.
    Guide Dog is an example how the dogs loyal and help blind people in their daily life but in some countries, Guide Dogs are not allow in public spot due to religious issue.(sad about it).
    Rinpoche teach us to treat all animals like our family member and give them unconditional love especially stray dogs or cat. Rinpoche will stop-by and give foods to stray dogs whenever he saw the stray dogs.
    Rinpoche’s action inspired many people to take initiatives to care about their pets.
    I am looking forward that Malaysia can allow Guide Dogs to help blind people in future.

    Jason

  22. Stella Cheang on Apr 29, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    When we truly love and care for another being like a family, whether this other being is a dog or cat, a child or a stranger, it will break our heart when it is gone. Many people may not be capable of this emotion towards a pet but as we evolved, we will realize we are capable to develop such feelings for animals. It is common in the west to have pets cemetery because of this reason. Thank you for this article, Rinpoche.

  23. Fong on Apr 23, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    Dogs don’t judge nor disagree with you. They just love you and stays near you and follows you around. They just give unconditional love. So, yes, losing a dog is very painful. But, that normally does not stop a pet lover from having another dog as companion. In fact, it the more reason to have another dog around.

    In a way, adopting another dog also eases the suffering of the dog and there is now an owner who can look after it’s needs.

    But, it is also a form of attachment for the person. One becomes attached being loved unconditionally and feelings of being in control of the happiness of another. We just have to recognise that part and love the dog but not get too attached to it.

  24. Lin Mun on Apr 22, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    It is indeed difficult when a person loss his/her pet. It is never easy because for many pet owners they don’t treat their dog/cat literally but as part of their family. Especially for dog and their nature, they are so loyal and the bonding with human is very strong. Hence, it is understandable that pet owners will grieve over the death of their dog. Every pet owners will mourn or grieve at different extent. As family member and friends we should understand the situation and extend our assistance to comfort them.

  25. CindyH on Apr 19, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    Losing a beloved animal companion can be a heart-rending experience. There is usually a poignant story to share about a cherished dog or cat’s passing and the void is comparable to losing a close family member or friend. However, as the article rightly pointed out, when we lose a close relative in death, people generally offer support to help us move through the grieving process. Mourning for the loss of a pet is a different story. More often than not, there is much less sympathy or support and some might even belittle such sense of loss. It is important to bear in mind that for most pet owners, a pet becomes part of their family and daily life. Thus, such loss is really profound. There is no correct way to grieve and work through this process, as everyone walks down a different journey with a pet. However, regardless of how the grieving process is, support and understanding during such difficult times would always be valued and appreciated.

  26. Echeah on Apr 17, 2017 at 2:47 am

    I can relate to the writer’s experience. I’m a dog person and had dogs all my life. My dad was also a dog lover and often we had more dogs than the neighbours would like, people complained and Dad had to give some of them away. It broke his heart and he cried buckets. Somehow I don’t understand cats and can’t relate to them. Dogs have a special place in my heart and if I would have a pet, it would be a dog.

    My current dog is my children’s first experience having a dog. She is part of the family and has brought us so much joy and is such great company. Most often our conversations are centered on our dog! She has her own personality and temperament that we understand and are used to; generally she’s a good dog.

    It is true that dogs (animals) feel pain and sorrow too. The day I brought her home as a puppy, she had to part with her brothers and sister. Somehow she knew and as I carried her, I felt a lot of liquid dripping onto my feet. I thought she was peeing but to my great surprise, she was weeping.

    She is especially close to my son and takes him as her master. When he is at home, she loves to be by his side and will keep licking him, i.e. her way of expressing her love and affection.

    I can’t imagine what it will be like if we have to part one day. It will be painful and my son especially, will be devasted I’m sure.

  27. wan wai meng on Apr 16, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Cats and Dogs people are quite different their outlooks and their view of the world. Having had cats and now dogs, dogs require our care and attention much much more than cats in general. Cats have quite a free spirited nature and are quite independent for most part.

    I feel animals can have that place in our hearts if we let them in, dogs are always so accepting and so loving, cats I always find that you always like to figure them out a bit, they have some air of mystery about them. I think why people can bond so much with their dogs is because the dogs are so accepting to us, regardless who we are. Thats is a very powerful bond.

  28. Sock Wan on Apr 15, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the article. It is very true that dog can build a very close bond to human being. They are very loyal and will even sacrifice their lives for us, their love to us is unconditionally. Dogs are trained to sniff drugs, poisons, to rescue people, to guide the blind etc. There are also stories about dogs getting sad or depressed after their owner has passed away. The famous Japanese dog Hachiko waited everyday at the train station for his master after the passing of the master for 9 years. His loyalty for his master is deeply admired by the Japanese and people all around the world.

    Even though dogs cannot speak or talk, but it doesn’t mean they don’t have emotions, they don’t feel anything. It is probably because they cannot communicate with us, therefore they express their love to human with their actions. This is more precious than words.

    When we decide to own a pet, we have to treat them as if they are one of our family members. Give them the love and care as if we are giving to our children, parents or siblings. If as a parent we will not give up our children regardless, we should do the same to our dogs. If we are not prepared to do this, it is best we don’t keep a dog. Dog has feelings and emotions like us, treat them with love and care because they will never abandon us no matter what.

  29. Lim Han Nee on Apr 14, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    Dogs , as anthropologists have explained , are the only animals to have evolved specifically to become our companions and friends.They have morphed into the socially skilled animals that we now interact with in very much the same way as we interact with other people.They have come to be popularly known as man’s best friend – very loyal and protective of their owners. Dog lovers just simply cannot help but develop very strong and intense bonds with their pet dogs, whose love for them is unconditional.

    Hence, when a dog lover’s pet dies, the loss can be more painful than the loss of a human loved one. It’s like losing family.

    In general, there is still a lack of public understanding about this deep and intense bond, and there are still people who see the grief shown by pet lovers over the loss of their pets as a “bit of an overreaction”; after all, it’s “just a dog.”

    I thank Rinpoche for showing me how when Rinpoche’s beloved pet dog, Mumu, passed away, that mourning for him was like mourning over the loss of a beloved member of the family, just as he had taught me when my cat died some time ago, that she was family and to pray for her as I would pray for a member of my family who had passed away.

  30. Anne Ong on Apr 14, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for this touching article about losing a dog. I can share how i feel because because my grandparents and uncle use to have dog pets,and my sister,Vivian used to have a very intelligent female cat who was chased and frightened to death by stray dogs in the middle of the night while my sis and i was away KL visiting another uncle. It has become too sad and unacceptable to have pets anymore.Moreover,it’s too much of a hassle for me to take care of one.

  31. Cheng See on Apr 14, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    Dear Rinpoche ,
    I can relate to this article. I will forever miss by beloved Belle, Coco and Kid. They are part of my life. Losing them is like losing part of me. Their memories lingers forever .

  32. Samfoonheei on Apr 14, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    Our pets are a source of unconditional love; their loyalty and compassion for us is endless.They are part of our family.I do have a poodle mixed dog.She is so adorable, love by all of us and always a place in our heart.Whenever we’re feeling lonely, she greet us and are there to dry our tears in their fluffy fur.The bond between my poodle and the rest of us is everlasting ,i can say that.I cannot imagine if i am going to loose her one day.
    All of these reasons amount to why losing our dog is utterly heartbreaking and painful ,can be harder than losing a close one.It could mean the loss of a source of unconditional love, security and comfort.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article and teachings.To love everyone around us while they are alive.
    May Mumu have a good and swift rebirth close to Dharma.

  33. Esther Goh on Apr 14, 2017 at 12:39 am

    I can relate to the writer’s feelings because my pet dog who was with me for the past 15 years passed away about 3 months ago. He was a companion in times of loneliness, a comfort in times of sadness and an everyday joy which never fails to touch my heart. His final days with me were very painful seeing this once robust little guy turning into a vegetable. The vet advised me to euthanize him to end his sufferings. Luckily at that same time I was turning to dharma so I strongly protested. I prayed to the Medicine Buddha to relieve him of his sufferings and not long after he passed away very peacefully. It was very painful and I am so thankful that I was able to cope with this loss through dharma. But being humans we cannot help but still have a sense of attachment and I still do miss this little guy. I pray that he will have a good and swift rebirth and hopefully I can be connected to him again. Thank you Rinpoche for this heartwarming article. ???

  34. Vivian Ong on Apr 14, 2017 at 12:03 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article. I have never been a dog owner before myself but I have been a cat owner myself. When my cat died, I was outstation and when I came back and ask my uncle about it, he told me that my cat was attacked by stray dogs and died. I was so so sad until I cried non-stop. I missed my cat “Michelle” a lot till this day as she is one of the more intelligent cats. She will sleep below my bed and she will wake me up from sleep when my grandmother calls for me. She even protect the dog that my uncle saved from the market. I really hope that she has a good and swift rebirth. I also pray for Mumu’s good and swift rebirth. May Mumu come back as a Dharma teacher in Pabongka Rinpoche, Dorje Shugden and Vajrayogini’s lineage.

    With folded palms,
    Vivian

    • wan wai meng on Apr 16, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      Sorry to hear about your cat. Yes cats are also very very close to us more than we know. I suppose how close we are to our animals is how much we open ourselves to them. I hope my care for my animals will get better with time.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:31 PM
    Venerable Ajahn Chah was a Thai Buddhist teacher of the Buddhadhamma and a founder of two major monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition. Well respected and loved as a man of great wisdom, he was also instrumental in establishing Theravada Buddhism in the West. Interesting life story, how he chose to leave the settled monastic life and became a wandering ascetic. Walking across Thailand, lived in forests, caves and cremation grounds while learning from the meditation monks of the Forest of various monasteries. He wandered through the countryside in quest of quiet and secluded places for developing meditation. He even lived in tiger and cobra infested jungles, using reflections on death to penetrate to the true meaning of life. After years of wandering, Venerable Ajahn Chah established a monastery where he taught simple, practice-based form of meditation, and attracted a numerous of students including western foreigners. He was one of the greatest Dhamma teachers of the modern era. His wise teachings have continued to guide thousands of people along the path of Dharma. Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition gradually spread across all over the world. Several of Ajahn Chah’s Western students have since established monasteries throughout the world. Just in Thailand itself, there are more than 300 branch monasteries in Ajahn Chah’s tradition. Ven erable Ajahn Chah used his ill health as a teaching point, emphasizing that it was a living example of the impermanence of all things and reminded people to endeavour to find a true refuge within themselves. The legacy of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings and legacy continues into the modern age.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/venerable-ajahn-chah-the-forest-monk.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:30 PM
    Wonderful blog written on the practice of Kalarupa for us to understand better. As an emanation of Manjushri, Kalarupa’s practice helps us to destroy ignorance and to develop wisdom overcoming our anger and suffering . Awesome Kalarupa manifested in multiple forms to help sentient beings who personifies enlightenment by the conquest of anger. Kalarupa also regard as one of the three main Dharma protectors of the Gelugpa is extremely fierce and ugly, and tames all kinds of spiritual ugliness. The fierceness of his iconography teaches us to remind ourselves that all the causes and effects of anger arising from ignorance are dreadful and distorted.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Antionette for this detailed sharing,

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kalarupa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:27 PM
    Nepal is a very spiritual country, having a huge Dorje Shugden mural in Kathmandu, is indeed a big achievement for Kechara. Located on Charkhal Road in Dilli Bazaar, the mural can be found midway between our two Dorje Shugden chapels which are in Putalisadak and Chabahil. It is also very close to one of Kathmandu’s largest shopping malls. Many locals , tourist will be able to connect them to a powerful deity that is so closely associated with their culture. Well the mural not only beautiful but also full of symbolism and everyone merely by seeing it is blessed. Thanks to those talented artists and generous sponsors making it a success.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/spectacular-dorje-shugden-mural-in-kathmandu-nepal.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:24 PM
    All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. A reminder for us all to go of attachment and meditating on impermanence and emptiness. We are to relinquish the domination of our ego and its habits to transform ourselves. A great reminder not to waste our previous life.
    Quoted Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such a meaningful teachings with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/pointing-the-staff-at-the-old-man.html
  • james belich
    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:43 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail. com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
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    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:42 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail.com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
  • lee
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 07:06 PM
    We are members of the Buddhist Temple in Taman Desa Jaya, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur and we have been issued membership by the president (DATUK YIP KUM FOOK), we are very sad because we are the foundation of this Temple

    Now we can know who is always messing with people, and he always cheats money and women, he even uses Buddhism to find money.

    Also, need to be careful with his brother-in-law (Simon Low Kok Meng) because he is a spy (CID) for DATUK YIP KUM FOOK and we will write some letters to AGONG SULTAN IBRAHIM IBN ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR as soon as possible.

    From Jesmond Yap, Kepong Baru…Kuala Lumpur
  • Phoenix the Shaman Elder
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 01:40 AM
    The matriarchal cultures of the grandmothers have specific symbolism of animism shamanism, such as the horse, especially the blue horse, and the deer. These are two main symbols of a shaman woman and you can find them in many cultural folk lore, especially the Russian, Slavic, Siberian, Nordic, Finland, and Norway. It’s nice to see the Matriarchal Shaman Animism diety represented in Chinese.
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:59 PM
    An inspiring act of a selfless Lama feeding strays whether its night or day. Truly an example for us all to feed those lonely strays . Yes I do agree compassion starts with feeding strays. Reading this blog again to refresh myself to do more. Strays animals generally lead a life of poor welfare on the street. Feeding strays is a compassionate act.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/rinpoche-through-my-eyes-compassion-starts-with-feeding-strays
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:56 PM
    nteresting revisit this blog again as truly inspiring reading over and over again . There’s so many inspiring nuns and female practitioner coming from different back ground, leading a more spiritual life. They are practitioners dedicated their life to religious observance and their path is illuminated by the light of compassion. Going against all odds to become one. Their devotion radiates like a thousand stars in the night sky. Here at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Pahang we too have inspiring practitioners .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/inspiring-nuns-and-female-practitioners.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    H E Tsem Rinpoche’s Sungbum project aim to preserve the teachings and practices that have been passed from teacher to disciple in an unbroken line beginning with Lama Tsongkhapa himself . History has taught us the importance of preserving Buddha’s stainless teachings. Its important to preserve and safeguard the Buddhist tradition for future generations.
    Tsem Rinpoche is a clear and effective teacher where his stories and teachings are endlessly entertaining and inspiring. The preservation is very much needed. We are so fortunate given a chance to be involved in such a meritorious project .
    Thank you.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/the-tsem-rinpoche-sungbum-project.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    Demons are disembodied spirits, supernatural being or spirit and unseen beings. We know they do exist and I believe they do. They have no physical form to them whatsoever. Demons do definitely exist. They are intelligent beings who are evil malicious spirits and are all dangerous entities. Valak is not to be summoned capriciously by anyone as they are dangerous beings when we invoke them having to face a heavy consequence. There are spiritual practices that we can ask for help a ritual of the wrathful Manjushri in the form of Trakze. Having a doing the practice daily without fail, consistently, as this Trakze practice has been proven to be efficacious to break the hold the Valak and other spirits. All thanks to our Guru bringing this practice to Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Malaysia.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing for us to understand better.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/valak-the-conjuring-2-demon.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:53 PM
    Wow ,reading all these powerful quotes had me realised much better of giving even I have little. May H E Tsem Rinpoche’s sincere advice to reach the far shore of liberation to everyone reading this blog. The most truly generous people are those who give silently without asking any in return. There is no exercise better than reaching and lifting people up. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. Well creating and lighting for others we naturally light our own way. Helping others especially those unfortunate ones, make us feel more positive about our own circumstances.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all these powerful quotes.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-power-of-giving-18-quotes-from-tsem-rinpoche.html
  • Aarati Bhatt
    Wednesday, Feb 28. 2024 12:47 AM
    I have tried mine and my friend’s horoscope and it results same in both of our case, and not just that I have tried this on various friends and this horoscope is showing same for maximum date of birth, I think this is a bug.
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Jan 4. 2024 04:11 PM
    Lama Tsongkhapa was an influential Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher and tantric yogi, whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism . Lama Tsongkhapa was hailed as the second Buddha by contemporary Buddhist masters of his time. Famous for reviving Buddhism in Tibet and revered for elevating the Dharma to all its present glory. Hence having a 12 ft Lama Tsongkhapa Statue at new Kechara Gompa (Prayer Hall) is indeed a blessing. Its truly beautiful. Merely by looking at it is a blessing .
    Thank you Rinpoche and team effort making it possible.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/10-ft-tsongkapa-here.html

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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.
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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
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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
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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
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
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Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
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Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
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Photo from Wan Wai Meng
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/\_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
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Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
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Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
5 months ago
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
5 months ago
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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