Holy Relic Sites of China-Very interesting!

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Buddha’s relic enshrined at a temple on Niushou Mountain in Nanjing.

Buddha’s relic enshrined at a temple on Niushou Mountain in Nanjing

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Stella Cheang)

In Buddhism, holy relics refer to the physical remains or the personal effects of Buddha Shakyamuni preserved for the purposes of veneration. Relics embody the spiritual qualities, compassion and wisdom of the Buddha. Buddhists believe that by making offerings and prayers to Buddha’s sacred relics, they will be blessed and protected. At the same time this allows the fruitioning of beneficial karmic imprints from previous lives, especially those related to the Buddhas and holy beings.

Throughout history, relics have played an important role in major world religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Shamanism and other religions. For example, in Christianity, sites with the presence of holy relics are major pilgrimage destinations for adherents of the Christian faith because it is believed that the relics can bestow protection and the intercession of the sanctified deceased.

In Buddhism, relics are venerated for similar reasons. After Buddha Shakyamuni entered clear light and was cremated, his relics were highly sought after by the eight royal families of the period. Therefore, in order to avoid disharmony, Buddha Shakyamuni’s holy relics were divided into 10 parts: eight from the body relics, one from the ashes of the Buddha’s cremation pyre and the other one from the container used to divide the relics. These relics were distributed among the eight royal families who promised to enshrine them in stupas and worship them.

The enshrinement of Buddha Shakyamuni’s sacred relics in China started with the tooth relic which is now housed in Lingguang Temple, Beijing. The acquisition of Buddha’s relics reached their peak during the Tang Dynasty. Over a period of 200 years, eight emperors of the Tang Dynasty oversaw this acquisition. These were Emperor Gaozong, Emperor Wuhou, Emperor Zhongzong, Emperor Suzong, Emperor Dezong, Emperor Xianzong, Emperor Yizong and Emperor Xizong. According to the Tang Dynasty’s records, China had 19 holy sites since the time of the Indian King Ashoka. These sites housed various relics of Buddha Shakyamuni. Unfortunately, only a handful of these sites exist today.

Therefore, holy relic sites are rare. Many Buddhists make it their priority to visit these precious relic sites located on and off the beaten path across China. Most of the sites are made famous by the display of Buddha Shakyamuni’s sacred relics, while others are sites that highlight precious Buddhist artefacts and statues. Pilgrimage sites where the Buddha’s relics are venerated attract an increasing number of followers from all over the world. A total of 10 holy sites of China are listed here in this article:

  1. Tooth relic at Lingguang Temple, Beijing
  2. Grand True Relic Pagoda at Famen Temple, Shaanxi
  3. Red Buddha relic discovered at Yunju Temple, Fangshan, Beijing
  4. Rare skull relic enshrined in Foding Palace, Nanjing
  5. Buddha’s bone relic at Ayuwang Temple, Ningbo
  6. Relics unearthed below the Leifeng Pagoda, Hangzhou
  7. Relics at Tianmen Mountain Temple, Hunan
  8. Relics at Yunyan Temple, Huqiu, Suzhou
  9. Relics at Ganlusi Temple, Zhenjiang
  10. Relics at Tian Tan Big Buddha, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

By making pilgrimages to these holy sites, spiritual aspirants will be able to make a connection with the spiritual qualities of the Buddha and the Buddhist saints in order to further strengthen their spiritual conviction. So while planning for your next holiday, consider incorporating one or more of the places shared here to make the trip both enjoyable and spiritually enriching.

Tsem Rinpoche and Stella Cheang

 


 

1. Tooth Relic at Lingguang Temple

Buddha Shakyamuni’s tooth relic in Lingguang Temple

Buddha Shakyamuni’s tooth relic in Lingguang Temple

Lingguang Temple, or aptly known as the Temple of Divine Light, belongs to a group of eight Buddhist temples and monasteries scattered across the Cuiwei, Pingpo and Lushi hills at the foot of Beijing’s Western Hills. It houses one of the two precious Buddha Shakyamuni’s tooth relics found in modern times. The other tooth relic is enshrined in Sri Lanka. This 1,200-year-old Buddhist temple is situated in the famous Badachu (Eight Great Sites) at the foot of Beijing’s Western Hills and the place is praised as the most prominent among the eight, though it is not the largest.

According to written records, after Buddha Shakyamuni passed away, among the cremation ashes, four tooth relics were discovered, one of which was brought to Sri Lanka by the Buddha’s disciples. Another tooth relic was brought to Uddiyana (now known as Pakistan) and later to Yu Wen (today’s Hotan County in Xinjiang, China). In the middle of the 5th Century, the prominent monk Fa Xian traveled to Xinjiang and took the tooth relic back to the capital of the Southern Qi Dynasty, Jian Kang (now Nanjing).

After the Sui Dynasty was established, the tooth relic was sent to Chang’an and later moved to the capital (present-day Beijing) of the North Liao Dynasty (907 – 1125). Finally, it was preserved in the Zhao Xian Ta (Immortal-Solicited Pagoda) of Lingguang Temple in 1071.

Zhao Xian Ta (Immortal-Solicited Pagoda) of Lingguang temple

Zhao Xian Ta (Immortal-Solicited Pagoda) of Lingguang Temple

The octagonal Immortal-Solicited Pagoda is approximately 51m high and has 13 layers. Its base was constructed with white marble, reaching 2.7m above the ground. Within the hall of the pagoda temple is a seven-story structure, and within this structure is another hall in which a vajra seat and painted screen is placed. It is in this second hall where the Buddha tooth relic is now preserved inside a one-meter-high pure gold pagoda.

Today, the Immortal-Solicited Pagoda has become a symbol of Badachu. Whenever someone mentions Badachu Park, people think of the pagoda.

Basic information for tourists
Lingguang Temple’s operating hours are 05:00 to 19:30. Visitors can get there by taking city buses no. 347, 389, 622, 972 or 958 and get off at the nearest terminal, or take no. 489 bus and get off at the Badachu Stop.

 

2. Grand True Relic Pagoda at Famen Temple

The Famen Temple is located 110 kilometres west of Xi’an in Shaanxi Province. It was originally built by Emperor Ling of the Eastern Han Dynasty and has a 1,700-year history. Famen Temple was originally constructed in the 3rd Century to enshrine Buddha Shakyamuni’s holy relics. During that era, King Ashoka, after uniting India, divided the Buddha’s relics into 84,000 parts and distributed them to different places in order to promote Buddhism. All the places that received the Buddha’s relics were instructed to build pagodas to enshrine them.

Grand True Relic Pagoda at Famen Temple

Grand True Relic Pagoda at Famen Temple

Buddhism later became very popular during the Tang Dynasty, and many devotees extolled artefacts of Buddhism from ancient times. It is at this time the knuckle of the Buddha’s middle finger came into the possession of the Tang Emperors and was kept at Famen Temple in Xi’an city Shaanxi province. Famen Temple naturally became a royal temple and a sacred place that is admired because of the prized holy relic enshrined inside the temple pagoda. As a matter of fact, the temple pagoda was known as “Grand True Relic Pagoda” because it enshrined the only piece of finger bone relic of Buddha Shakyamuni. The temple was rebuilt during the Tang Dynasty to its largest scale that comprised of 24 courtyards with a capacity of 1000 people.

A rare piece of Buddha Shakyamuni’s skull enshrined at Foding Palace

The knuckle of the middle finger of Buddha’s holy remain

Sadly, half of the pagoda collapsed in August 1981 and in 1986, the government decided to rebuild it. The reconstruction began in February 1987. By May 1987, four relics were found after the opening of an underground palace. The finger bone of Buddha Shakyamuni, two white jade relics and another relic from a famed monk, along with 2,499 national treasures buried during the Tang Dynasty were uncovered after being buried for 1,113 years. The three relics are called “ghost relics” as they were placed together with “true relic” in order to protect the latter. The true relic appeared to be yellow-coloured, with bone-like secretory granules. It was identified by experts to be the true Buddha’s relics.

These unearthed treasures are of great importance in the historical authenticity of early Buddhism. Famen Temple was officially reopened in 1988 and an international Buddhist meeting was held in the same year to pay respect to Buddha’s relics.

Basic information for tourists
The operating hours are adjusted based on the season: from 1st March to 30th November, the temple opens from 08:30 to 19:00; from 1st December to 28th / 29th February, the opening hours are from 09:00 to 18:00. Famen Temple is located in Famen town, 10 kilometres north of Fufeng County. Visitors may want to consider taking Tourist Bus no. 2 at Xi’an Railway Station and getting off at Famensi Museum station. The bus departs at 08:00 and returns at 15:00. Bus tickets cost RMB25. Another alternative is to take Long-distance Bus at Xi’an West Bus Station.

 

3. Red Buddha Relic Discovered at Yunju Temple

The entrance to Yunju Temple

The entrance to Yunju Temple

Also fondly known as Temple of Cloud Dwelling in the West, Yunju Temple was first built in the early 7th Century. It is located in Fangshan District in the southwest of Beijing and is famous for the stone sutras. The temple contains a total of 12 pagodas from the Tang and Liao Dynasties and three tomb pagodas from the Qing Dynasty. Having been reconstructed and enlarged several times, the site became an architectural complex that consisted of five courtyards and six main halls. During the Sino-Japan War, the temple suffered great damage but was restored to its original glory after the war ended.

The Buddha’s relics at Yunju Temple are one of the “three precious” in China and attract worldwide attention. The other two are the Buddha’s sacred relics in Famen Temple and the Buddha’s tooth relic in Lingguang Temple.

The reliquary of the bone relic in Yunju Temple

The reliquary of the bone relic in Yunju Temple

The Red Buddha’s body relics at Yunju Temple were discovered in Leiyin Cave in 1981 and are the only ones of their kind treasured in a cave as the reliquary (instead of in a pagoda). In addition to the Red Buddha’s relic, two bone fragments believed to belong to Buddha Shakyamuni are enshrined at the site. The two bone fragments were unearthed under the Tiankai Pagoda in Fangshan District of Beijing.

Additional information
The temple showcases an extensive collection of Buddhist texts, of which the best known are the stone sutras. Work to engrave the stone sutras was started by the monk Jing Wan. After Venerable Jing Wan’s death, his work was continued by his students. 1,122 books and 3,572 volumes of Buddhist sutras were inscribed on 14,278 stone tablets. Visitors can see these tablets through the windows of the closet. The stone sutras escaped damage from the Sino-Japan War because they were buried underground.

Yunju Temple also houses a significant collection of paper Buddhist sutras and wooden Buddhist sutras. The collection of paper Buddhist sutras were either printed or handwritten during the time of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), by Bhikshu Zu Hui. The sutras for which he used his tongue’s blood as ink are considered the most precious. The collection of wooden sutras named Long Zang (Dragon Tripitakas) date back to between 1733 to 1738.

Basic information for tourists
Yunju Temple operates from 08:30 to 17:00 in the summer and from 08:30 to 16:30 in the winter. Visitors can get there by bus no. 836 from Tianqiao in south of Beijing. Entrance tickets are priced at RMB40.

 

4. Rare skull relic enshrined in Foding Palace

A rare piece of Buddha Shakyamuni’s skull enshrined at Foding Palace

A rare piece of Buddha Shakyamuni’s skull enshrined at Foding Palace

A rare piece of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni’s skull has been permanently enshrined at Foding Palace in Niushou Mountain in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. The relic was unearthed in 2008 when archaeologists found a mausoleum among the ruins of Changgan Temple, which was built in the former Song Dynasty (420 – 479). The holy relic was enshrined at Qixia Temple before finally being moved to Foding Palace on 27th October 2015.

The reliquary, which is almost four feet high and one-and-a-half feet wide, matches the description of the reliquaries commissioned by King Ashoka to house the holy remains of Buddha Shakyamuni. According to written records, King Ashoka collected all the holy relics of Lord Buddha and stored them in pagoda-shaped reliquaries before distributing them to different parts of the world.

Basic information for tourists
Foding Palace is located in Niushou Mountain, Dongshanqiao Town, Jiangning District, Nanjing, China. There is an entrance fee of RMB10 per person to access the Niushou Mountain Forestry Park. It is open daily from 07:00.

 

5. Buddha’s Bone Relic at Ayuwang Temple

The Ayuwang (Ashoka) temple is located east of Ningbo in Zhejiang Province. The temple sits near the Luhua Peak of the Taibai mountains, one of China’s five important Buddhist mountains. It is the only remaining temple in China named after the Indian king and Buddhist proselytiser. The original temple was apparently built during the Taikang period of the Western Jin Dynasty in 282 CE, though traces of it have long disappeared. Its prized possession is a parietal bone of Buddha Shakyamuni. It is one of the reported 84,000 reliquaries made by King Ashoka, India’s major Buddhist patron. The reliquary is a seven-step stone stupa, about 20 inches high, placed in the Hall of Stupa.

The reliquary of the bone relic enshrined in Ayuwang Temple

The reliquary of the bone relic enshrined in Ayuwang Temple

According to historical records, King Ashoka, or the ‘King of Zhouli’ as he was known among the Chinese, reportedly considered the area of Ningbo as a place of peace and harmony. Soon Hui Lian, a senior monk, while searching for a place for a temple, heard a sound from the ground. On closer inspection, he found a hot spring and the temple miraculously appeared. The temple began to expand in the following centuries. Finally, during the reign of Emperor Liang Wudi (502 – 549), he renamed it “a yu wang”. Ayuwang Temple still carries the many ‘layers’ today characterised by expansion over the centuries.

The relic hall of Ayuwang Temple, Ningbo

The relic hall of Ayuwang Temple, Ningbo

In 1993, when the eastern part of Ayuwang Temple was refurbished, calligraphy from the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties were also discovered. The temple also has a unique calligraphy collection, including from Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty – a most prolific calligrapher and writer – who visited the site in the 18th Century.

Basic information for tourists
Ayuwang Temple is open for visitors from 08:00 to 16:00 daily. Take the city bus no. 556 or 558, and get off at Ayuwang Stop. Admission is free.

The location of Ayuwang Temple

The location of Ayuwang Temple

 

6. Relics unearthed underneath the Leifeng Pagoda

Leifeng Pagoda is an octagonal five-story tower on Sunset Hill south of the West Lake in Hangzhou, China. Originally constructed in the year 975 CE during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period under the instruction of King Qian Chu of Wuyue Kingdom to celebrate the birth of his son. The structure collapsed in 1924 but was rebuilt in 2002.

During the Ming Dynasty, Japanese pirates attacked Hangzhou. Suspecting the pagoda contained weapons, they burned its wooden elements, leaving only the brick skeleton, as can be seen from West Lake paintings of Ming Dynasty period.

The disrepair of Leifeng Pagoda in the 1920s

The disrepair of Leifeng Pagoda in the 1920s

Leifeng Pagoda was one of the 10 sites of the West Lake because of the Legend of the White Snake. Due to superstition that the bricks from the tower could repel illness or prevent miscarriage, many people stole the bricks to be ground into powder, further weakening the structure. Hence, on the afternoon of 25th September 1924, the pagoda finally collapsed.

In October 1999, the provincial and municipal governments decided to rebuild Leifeng Pagoda on top of the ruins of the old one. Since it was rumored for years that there was a mausoleum below the structure, a radar was used to investigate and validate its existence. On 11th March 2001, the mausoleum was excavated and many artefacts were found, most notably the gold- and silver-coated hair of the Buddha.

The new pagoda was opened on 25th October 2002, and it became a place of veneration because of the precious relics discovered in the underground chamber.

The Leifeng Pagoda in Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou

The Leifeng Pagoda in Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou

Basic information for tourists
Leifeng Pagoda has three types of operating hours according to the season: from 16th March to 30th April it is open from 08:00 – 19:00, from 1st May to 30th October it is opened from 08:00 – 20:00 and from 1st November to 15th March it is open from 08:00 – 17:30. The address of Leifeng Pagoda is 15 Nanshan Rd, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Take bus line no. Y2, 4, Y6, Y9, 31, 51 (Inner Line), 52 (Outer Line), 87, 287, 291, 315, 334, 822, or the West Lake South Holiday Line, get off at the Jingsi Station, and walk to the site. The entrance fee for an adult is RMB40.

 

7. Relics at Tianmen Mountain Temple

Precious holy relics on display in Tianmen Mountain Temple

Precious holy relics on display in Tianmen Mountain Temple

Tianmen Mountain is located in the famous Zhangjiajie city, central China’s Hunan Province. It is known as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The floating mountain illustrated in the movie Avatar was inspired by the stunning view from the ‘Heaven Door’ at Tianmen Mountain.

The Tianmen Mountain Temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty as the centre of Buddhism in the area of Western Hunan. The present Tianmen Mountain Temple was rebuilt on the premise of the original site on an area of more than 10,000m sq. It adopted an official style of the Qing Dynasty and the architecture of the Temple is in the style of the grand classical houses of the Qing Dynasty. The Temple is located in the mountain hollow with a magnificent view.

The view of Tianmen Mountain Temple from afar

The view of Tianmen Mountain Temple from afar

The temple hosts three relics of Buddha Shakyamuni, and his heart disciples, Venerable Shariputra and Venerable Maudgalyayana. These relics were offered to Tianmen Mountain Temple by the Lumbini Chinese Temple (Zhonghua Temple) on 23rd April 2012.

Basic information for tourists
Tianmen Mountain is located south of Zhangjiajie city. It opens daily from 08:00 to 16:00. Entrance fees are seasonal: from March to November at RMB258 and from December to February at RMB225.

A map showing the location of Tianmen Mountain of Zhangjiajie city in Hunan Province

A map showing the location of Tianmen Mountain of Zhangjiajie city in Hunan Province

 

8. Relics at Yunyan Temple

Tiger Hill, also known as Surging Sea Hill, is a large hillock covering about 3.5 acres (14,100m sq) and only 118 feet (36m) in height. One of the highlights of Tiger Hill is the pagoda that stands on the hill’s summit. It is famously known as the Pagoda of the Yunyan Temple. As the oldest pagoda in the vicinity of Suzhou, it has come to be a symbol of the city and has the distinction of being China’s Leaning Tower.

Yunyan Temple in Huqiu, Suzhou

Yunyan Temple in Huqiu, Suzhou

Built during the Northern Song Dynasty (959 – 961), it is a seven-story octagonal tower following the style of the timber pagodas built during the early period of Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). It is 158 feet (48m) high and for the past 400 years, it has leaned 3.59 degrees to the northwest. In this temple, the legendary ‘secret-coloured ceramic’ artefacts were discovered.

The ‘secret-coloured ceramic’ is a very fine porcelain vessel from the ancient kingdom of Yue which was located in today’s Zhejiang province. It was made for imperial use only. The vessel is 8.9 cm high, sitting on a saucer of 6.6 cm high. The diametre of the upper rim is 14.9 cm, and the bottom is 9.3 cm. Lotus petals were carved on the outer surface of the bowl and the saucer. From the unglazed bottom, one can see the piece is made from very fine clay, and this gives the ware a very pure and even texture. The olive-green glaze brings out a warm lustre similar to jade.

The precious ‘secret-coloured ceramic’ relic

The precious ‘secret-coloured ceramic’ relic

Unfortunately, the recipe to make the ceramic was lost during Tang Dynasty. A poem by Lu Guimeng suggests that this type of ceramic has a green glaze like the “essence of trees from a thousand hills”. It is said to be coloured in a “similar way to Yue celadon, but brighter and lighter”.

Basic information for tourists
The operating hours for Yunyan Temple is from 07:30 to 17:30. Visitors may take bus no. 32 or express line 3 and get off at Huqiu Beimen (North Gate of Tiger Hill) Station. Another alternative is to take bus no. 146 or tourism bus no. 1 or 2 and get off at Huqiu Station. There are admission charges; RMB80 for the months of April, May, July, August, September and October and RMB60 for the months of January, February, March, June, November and December.

 

9. Relics at Ganlusi Temple

Ganlusi Temple is located in the beautiful Beigushan Hill. This so-called temple is actually more of a residential hall instead of a Buddhist temple. Ganlusi Temple and Beigushan Hill is mentioned the Three Kingdoms literature. During this period, Liu Bei, the King of the Shu State, allied with one of his rivals, the King of the Wu State, by marrying his sister in a small palace (Ganlusi Temple) on this hill and used this alliance to fight with the King of the Wei State. The marriage ceremony took place in Ganlusi Temple, which was actually not a Buddhist temple but a small imperial palace during that time.

The Ganlusi Temple of Zhenjiang in China

The Ganlusi Temple of Zhenjiang in China

In history, many celebrities, socialites and even kings and emperors came to the hill to commemorate these historic figures and places, and they left an enormous amount of historic relics, including calligraphy, poems, scriptures and architecture. Ganlusi Temple was initially erected during the Three Kingdoms period in 222 – 280 CE. It was moved to the Rear Peak of Beigushan Hill from its original place. The temple was destroyed by fire during Yuan Dynasty period and destroyed again by war in the later years. The current structures were re-erected by a local authority in 1890 CE during Qing Dynasty period.

In the 1960s, refurbishment works were carried out on Ganlusi Temple. An underground chamber was discovered at 3.5 feet under the base of Ganlusi Temple and along with it, an unprecedented large numbers of pearl-like precious relics. Out of the 700 pieces of relics, 11 pieces of relics were identified by experts as Buddha Shakyamuni’s.

Basic information for tourists
Ganlusi Temple’s opening hours are from 06:00 to 19:00. The address is 3 Dongwu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212000, China. Visitors can take a bus no. 4 and get off at Beigushan Hill. Entrance tickets are priced at RMB32.

 

10. Relics at Tian Tan Big Buddha

The world's tallest outdoor seated Buddha; Tian Tan Big Buddha Statue

The world’s tallest outdoor seated Buddha; Tian Tan Big Buddha Statue

Po Lin Monastery is the home of three big golden Buddha statues as well as a 34-metre high, 250-ton bronze Buddha statue called the Tian Tan Buddha. Completed in 1993, it is the world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha and attracts around 1,000,000 visitors per year. The Big Buddha symbolises the harmonious relationship between man and nature, and people and faith.

The statue was constructed from 202 bronze pieces. In addition to the exterior components, there is a strong steel framework inside to support the heavy load. Visitors have to climb 268 steps to reach the Buddha. The Buddha’s right hand is raised, representing the removal of afflictions, while the left rests on his lap in a gesture of generosity. He faces north, which is unique among the great Buddha statues, as all others face south.

Tian Tan Big Buddha Statue sits atop the peak of Mount Muk Yue in Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Tian Tan Big Buddha Statue sits atop the peak of Mount Muk Yue in Lantau Island, Hong Kong

One of the most renowned events of this place is the Buddhist Relics Exhibition, which is held regularly at the monastery. Many precious Buddhist relics, including the Longcang Sutra and the Monk Huayan Preaching Buddhist Sutras (a painting) are displayed there. There is also a bell in the exhibition hall, which is engraved with figures of Buddhas and the Buddhist sutras. It is rung every seven minutes, 108 times per day. It is said that the power of the bell can ‘cure’ people’s 108 kinds of afflictions.

Basic information for tourists
Po Lin Monastery’s opening hours are from 09:00 to 18:00. It is on Ngong Ping Plateau, Tung Chung Town, Lantau Island. Visitors can catch the ferry from Central Pier 6 (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit E1. Walk through IFC mall) to Mui Wo, then take bus 2. Or from MTR Tung Chung Station Exit B, take bus 23 from Tung Chung Town Centre.

A map showing the location of Tian Tan Big Buddha on Lantau Island

A map showing the location of Tian Tan Big Buddha on Lantau Island

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Ksitigarbha, Buddha Amitabha and Dorje Shugden. Click on image to enlarge or for more high resolution thangka downloads click here.

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Three Saints of the Western Pureland – Amituofo, Dashizhi and Kuan Yin together with Dorje Shugden. Click on image to enlarge or for more high resolution thangka downloads click here.

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Buddha Amitabha and Kuan Yin together with Dorje Shugden. Click on image to enlarge or for more high resolution thangka downloads click here.

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Kuan Yin (Goddess of Compassion), Wei Tuo and Dorje Shugden. Click on image to enlarge or click here for more beautiful thangkas.


 

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  1. S.Prathap on Sep 18, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Pilgrimage is traditionally done on foot and often takes weeks or months to complete.The pilgrimage is about much more then just the destination however, the journey itself is actually the most important part of the practice.

    Now with these knowledge of where some of the relics are located, I will be able to visit the temples holding such precious blessings.Thank you very much for sharing this good article.

  2. Samfoonheei on Jul 12, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Most Chinese people believe in Buddhism. So there are countless religious sites in this vast land. China has such an incredibly long history that it makes sense that there would be a lot of places of interest where holy relics were kept. It would be wonderful to go spiritually enriching, going on pilgrimage to all these Holy scared places as mentioned. Interesting to read with lots of information making the trip much easier . Its amazing there are so many temples where holy Buddha relics been kept. Looking at it merely tells us all and is a blessing connected with the spiritual qualities of the Buddha. Interesting read and beautiful pictures shared.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Stella for this wonderful sharing.

  3. Samfoonheei on Apr 30, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    China is renowned for its religious diversity. China has so many holy relics which has been persevered centuries ago. Its interesting and blessed looking at it even in pictures. Great to know each individual Holy relics history at different monesteries in China. Going for pilgrimage to any monasteries where housed the Holy scared relics will be a powerful blessing for us all. We will be able to plant the Dharma seeds and be connected to Buddha. Well it’s a good research done to have a knowledge of where some of those Holy relics are located. In recent years archaeologists have uncovered much more Holy relics of thousands years old found in remote parts of China.
    Here in Malaysia at Kechara Forest Retreat too has a lot of holy relics and powerful healing energy. The most powerful place of pilgrimage will always be where our Guru resides.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Stella for these interesting sharing.

  4. Datuk May on Apr 9, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    Relics of Buddha Shakymuni have always intrigued me as to how they were preserved and certified. But it had never occurred to me to doubt that they exist. What intrigued me most was how can there be so many relics that can be viewed by us even today in the 21st century, 2,600 years after Buddha Shakymuni.

    This article clearly explains how the relics were preserved and distributed by King Asoka to 84,000 places in order to propagate Buddhism and for Buddhists to be blessed by being in the presence of the buildings such as pagodas and stupas built to house them.

    Visiting such holy sites in China is a great blessing of a pilgrimage.

  5. Seth on Jan 7, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    Dear friends, there is also a Buddha tooth relic in Singapore, very beautifully enshrined, respected and appreciated by the people and the government of Singapore. It’s very near to us, so it’s a great blessing!

  6. Wan Wai Meng on Nov 29, 2016 at 12:27 am

    The amount of Buddha relics in China is a staggering indication of how this land China had been pervaded by Buddhism. China was a land that was heavily influenced by the Buddha Dharma, across all stations and levels of society.

    May Buddhism once again be infused by the Buddha Dharma and produce dharma teachers for the benefit of the Chinese.

  7. Anne Ong on Sep 24, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche and Stella for this sharing about 10 holy sites of China having the Buddha Shakyamuni’s sacred relic. It’s really wonderful to see these relics around China. It’s really like going on a virtual pilgrimage tour! Six places stood out to me from this post.
    1. Tooth Relic at Lingguang Temple
    2. Grand True Relic Pagoda at Famen Temple
    3. Red Buddha Relic Discovered at Yunju Temple
    5. Buddha’s Bone Relic at Ayuwang Temple
    4. Rare skull relic enshrined in Foding Palace
    9. Relics at Ganlusi Temple

    I sincerely hope we could all help to create the cause for the relics of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen to be in Kechara Forest Retreat in the future for his lineage to grow again. _/\_
    https://twitter.com/tsemtulku/status/779518547072421888

  8. Catherine Lee on Sep 5, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Thank you Stella for writing this informative article. An eye opener for me to learn about the meaning of holy relics preservation and it’s interesting to get to know more about the various holy relics sites located within China.

  9. Alice Tay on Aug 30, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche and Stella for this sharing about 10 holy sites of China having the Buddha Shakyamuni’s sacred relic.

    From this post, 2 places stood out to me :
    1. Relics at Tian Tan Big Buddha, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
    2. Relics unearthed below the Leifeng Pagoda

    The 2 places as mentioned above become more famous because of many of the films and televisions’ producers especially from Hong Kong and China like to choose these 2 places as the shooting location. Therefore, the exposure for these 2 places are become more as compared to the others.

    Everyone is encouraged to follow the guidelines from this post to visit these holy places. Through the visit to make offerings and prayers to Buddha’s sacred relics, may everyone be blessed and protected by the Buddha and have the opportunity to plant the karmic seeds to learn and practice dharma in order to achieve the qualities as Buddha.

  10. Pastor KH Ng on Aug 25, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    What I noticed is that China is really preserving the Buddhist sites very well. More and more of these sites are preserved, promoted and maintained very well. This is unique because of the abundance and rich Buddhist traditions in China.

    I rejoice and every time I think of China I think of these magnificent sites in my mind’s eye.

  11. Pastor Adeline on Aug 25, 2016 at 5:59 am

    China was once a Buddhist country that gives rise to erudite masters and eminent monks who taught and preached the dharma well. As a result, the emperors also took on Buddhism and preserve the dharma by supporting the monastic educations and system. Realizing that the Buddhadharma was taught by Buddha Shakyamuni and the significance of the Buddha’s relics, historically, many emperors of China started to invite the Buddha’s and His disciples’ relics, while others maintained them. Without their efforts, we wouldn’t be able to bless by any of them today!

    As we are in the kaliyuga where dharma is less appreciated by many, those who come across dharma or practice it are mostly superficial and minimum. By going to pilgrimage sites with the Buddha’s relics, we received the powerful blessings and purification for dharma to take effects in our mindstream.

    While visiting the holy sites is beneficial, the best pilgrimage is the home of our spiritual guide where the living Buddha resides. When we are around our spiritual guide, we receive teachings directly that expedite our purification and transformation process. We should make use of such rare opportunities to learn and improve. Personally, I prefer to venerate my teacher when He is alive than to venerate His relics after He passed.

  12. Paul Yap on Aug 24, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    These holy sites are such a wonderful place to make pilgrimage to, receiving blessing and purify immense karma. The pilgrimage is about much more then just the destination however, the journey itself is actually the most important part of the practice. Pilgrimage is traditionally done on foot and often takes weeks or months to complete. The pilgrimage, like the practice of meditation, is an opportunity to spend a significant amount of time concentrating on self purification.

  13. sweekeong on Aug 24, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    Thank you for the wealth of well researched information. I didn’t know China has such abundance of holy relics for everyone to visit and make prayers to. I am never a tourist myself but this one of the good reason to travel.

  14. sonny tan on Aug 24, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    Thank you Stella for this article on relics, it is well known to all Buddhist that relics are found during cremation of very high masters, enlightened beings, Rinpoche and high lamas.
    When I was with my previous religious order they held a relic ceremony where close to five thousand attended. I cannot remember which religious person’s relic it was but it was said to be very old and very precious. The relic was encased in a stupa and it was up on the stage beyond the reach of the attendees.
    During the ceremony the head abbot recited some prayers and the necessary Buddhist salutation and after a while the relics began to dance up and down in the stupa. The whole dancing was captured in live telecast in the auditorium, it lasted a few seconds, it is really stupendous and defies human logic how this lifeless thing dances.
    I have also seen many displays of Buddhist relics of the famous masters where some of the cremated parts of the bone have turned into white shinning crystal like substances.

  15. Sofi on Aug 24, 2016 at 6:29 am

    Thank you Stella for this informative article on the relics at the various sites in China. You provided very good details right down to the opening times and how to reach the place of interest. I wish I was able to read your article soon as I was at the foot of Tianmen Mountain temple and did not make the effort to climb the steps up to the temple. I thought that the attraction was the hole in the mountain that jet planes could fly through. The tour guide mentioned that the steps were steep and he also said a man from Singapore fell to his death due to the slight drizzle that made the steps slippery. As it was drizzling, majority of us decided that view the hole from a far is good enough. Had I known that the temple up the steps had Buddha’s relic, I would most certainly attempted the climb. Would be worth it for the blessings!

    Now with these knowledge of where some of the relics are located, I will be able to visit the temples holding such precious blessings when I next have the chance to visit China. May the Buddha’s relics holding such potent energy bless those viewing by triggering of their imprints for the Dharma.

  16. Jason on Aug 22, 2016 at 2:18 am

    This is a very informative write up which will inspire more people to know about Buddhism especially in Buddha Relic field. There were so many temples in China which enshrined Buddha’s relic.I think is the time to do pilgrimage on these temples.
    I hope can visit all these temples in my coming trip.
    Thanks Stella for this inspiring write up.

    Jason

  17. Sock Wan on Aug 21, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    Thank you Stella for this compilation on the locations of the Buddha’s relics. It’s so interesting that so many relics are now in China, and it is no wonder that Chinese culture has so much Buddhism influence.

    To pay homage to a holy site or relic is not a guarantee to enlightenment, because we still have to put in effort to put Buddha’s teachings in practice in order to gain realisation. However paying homage to a holy site or relic is to remind us of how much difficulties Buddha had gone through in the process of gaining realisation of how we can be liberated from sufferings. Thus, we should not give up easily no matter how tough the journey to liberation is. In addition, we also get positive vibes from these holy sites or items so that we can gain more and deeper realisation on Buddha’s teachings.

    • Pastor David Lai on Aug 22, 2016 at 10:47 pm

      Dear Sock Wan,
      It’s more than just positive vibes. Haha! We gain a powerful blessing of the Buddha at the site of his relics and powerful purification as well. The blessing plants seeds for the Dharma to open in our mindstream and especially if we make powerful Dharmic aspirations at these sites and they will open at a later time when the karma is ripe.

      Since most of our Dharma practice is very little or superficial, going for pilgrimage will be a powerful blessing for us. However, in the end, the most powerful place of pilgrimage is not these temple relics but the home of our spiritual teacher. If our devotion is stable and strong enough, our guru’s abode has the most powerful blessings on our mindstream.

      • Wei Theng on Aug 25, 2016 at 8:38 pm

        Thank you Pastor David for sharing the advantages of getting the blessings from holy relics and pilgrimage so that it will plant the seeds for us to get closed to Dharma or help us to open up our Dharma seeds soonest as well as purification.

        When I went to pilgrimage at Nepal early this year, I was asked to make strong aspirations & motivation and do a lot of offerings while I was at the pilgrimage sites, whether it is for ourselves or others.

        You brought up a very important point that wherever our Guru is, that’s the most powerful place of pilgrimage. I am so blessed that I am at our Guru’s mandala at Kechara Forest Retreat that has a lot of holy relics and healing energy as well as blessings for me to advance spiritually.

        Last but not least, would like to thank Stella and Rinpoche for this article that has very complete information about the temples with holy relics in China. Hope I can be there one day too.

        p/s: If you are interested to know more about the pilgrimage trip organized by Kechara, you can click this link to see some of the pictures and contact Kechara Front for the next available trip. http://www.kechara.com/travel/news/blessed-and-fruitful-nepal-pilgrimage-trip/

  18. JP on Aug 21, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    Dear Stella,

    Thank you for the interesting article. I didn’t realise China has so many holy relics! What I noticed is that China is very good in keeping track of history and has a culture of restoring historical buildings. China is very blessed to have possession of Lord Buddha’s holy relics.

    For those who like to travel, it’ll be even more beneficial if they include visiting these holy places so that seeds of enlightenment are planted in their mind stream.

    Best regards,
    JP

  19. Echeah on Aug 21, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    Thanks Stella for the comprehensive research on this. Certainly, they will be wonderful places to visit in future. Even the remains of the bodies of enlightened beings can continue to bless and benefit long after they had entered clear light.

  20. William Chua on Aug 21, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    China is a place where Buddhism spread after the passing of Buddha. It is a place with many holy places like Mount Wu Tai, Mount Emei etc. However, the temples listed here are also very holy as it contains holy relics of the Buddha. This article provides information that is insightful to travellers who wants to go on a pilgrimage. Before this, I have not heard or know any of these temples.

    I hope to visit these 10 temples in the near future.

  21. Fong on Aug 21, 2016 at 1:05 am

    Tianmen Mountain Temple houses three relics of Buddha Shakyamuni, and his heart disciples, Venerable Shariputra and Venerable Maudgalyayana. I loved the pictures of Tianmen mountains from the first moment i saw it. And, to know that there are these precious relics there is amazing. This is the one place to visit if unable to visit all the sites mentioned above.

    But, I guess, all these places that house the various holy relics make great pilgrimage sites and places that we should aspire to visit.

    Thanks for the wonderful information contained in this article.

  22. Edwin Tan on Aug 20, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Dear Stella and Rinpoche,

    Thank you for such informative article about the holy, relic sites throughout China.

    China is a vast country and I am sure there are many more temples that house precious relics from Lord Buddha.

    I will definitely want to visit all the sites mentioned.

    Thank you.

  23. samfoonheei on Aug 20, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Wow….interesting and informative article..of.Holy Relic Sites in China .Did’nt know there is so many Holy Relic found in China till i read these.Amazing there is 10 holy sites of China that hosts Holy Relic..I was in Tianmen Mountain south of Zhangjiajie city 3 years back but did not realize that the temple did hosts 3 relics of Buddha Shakyamuni, and his heart disciples, Venerable Shariputra and Venerable Maudgalyayana.Did visited a few temples there but not sure if i have visited the one mentioned. It would be wonderful to know earlier and visit it ….Well now after knowing where those Holy Relic is , i do hope to visit and see it one day.
    Thank you Stella and the hard working team for sharing this interesting article.

  24. So Kin Hoe (KISG) on Aug 18, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this interesting post to bless our minds and creating the causes for us to visit the holy relic sites of China. Thank you Stella Cheang for putting the effort and time to compose the rich facts of Buddha Shakyamuni’s relics and other enlightened beings’ relics located at the 10 holy sites in China. These 10 holy relic sites of China has gone through many revolutions during the Chinese Kingdoms and yet, the Buddha Shakyamuni’s relics as well as other enlightened beings’ relic can be found, restored and maintained until today to benefit and bless many sentient beings of our current age with the compassion and kindness from the Buddha since more than 2500 years ago. All the transportation details provided are very beneficial for those travelers who seek for spiritual wisdom and blessings. I am always drawn to the history of ancient China and would like to create the causes and opportunities to visit the holy relic sites in China or other parts of the world. May many people able to visit and pay homage to these holy relics for blessings and protection in spiritual practice.

    Thank you with folded hands,
    kin hoe

  25. Rei on Aug 18, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    This is amazing relic tourist guide! wish to visit all this places when have time. Thanks!

    • Stella Cheang on Aug 18, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Hi Rei,
      It is very beneficial to venerate these holy relics sites not just for leisure sightseeing but also to get blessing for yourself and your family members too.

      • Rei on Aug 18, 2016 at 9:56 pm

        Yes. We went to Hongfa Temple in shenzhen and Guiyuan Temple in Wuhan.

        I make a wish and pray for guidance of my life from Buddha. 🙂

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  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 03:00 PM
    Due to the Dorje Shugden controversy many practitioners are still oppressed due to their choice of religion. Yet there are complaisant, and obliging people too who barely understand the situation, poorly informed of the issue and behave in a way they knew what’s going on regarding the ban on Dorje Shugden. There are many good bits of wisdom and worthy words in this article. Well-intentioned people make mistakes, lots of them. Mistakes must be expected and being held accountable for. Oppression will still exist no matter how compassionate sharing with others. If we are willing to risk making mistakes we can still do something. We must constantly try to find out ways to use our privilege to push forward the voice of the oppressed. Do not allow ourselves to be immobilized by lack of knowledge.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Sarah for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/ten-counterproductive-behaviors-of-well-intentioned-people.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:58 PM
    Inspiring read of Scott Neeson a most influential person in the movie industry,walked away from Hollywood to start a charity. Left everything he had built,been famous, wealthy and living a life of luxury for the sake of those children living in the slump in Cambodia. He decided to leave Hollywood behind and moved to Cambodia and founded Cambodian Children’s Fund . It was on a trip to Phnom Penh, Scott saw hundreds of children and their families living and working on the Steung Meanchey garbage dump, one of the most toxic environments. It was a moment that changed his life, helping thousands of vulnerable children and their families escape a world of forced labour, child trafficking and desperate poverty into safety and independence. From being a self-serving person, to an extremely giving person truly inspiring. Scott has been living in Phnom Penh where his journey still captivates, inspires and bewilders people from all over the world.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring post

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/from-hollywood-to-landfills.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:56 PM
    Vairochana Shugden, pacifying form of Dorje Shugden is revered by many for his ability to purify one’s negative karma, pacify natural disasters and calamities. And is especially efficacious for overcoming illness and disease as well. Shize or Vairochana Shugden is the emanation of Dorje Shugden who embodies the enlightened activity of pacification. Shize’s practice is very effective in helping us to receive prophecies or develop clairvoyance. Shize’s practice is excellent for calming ourselves down and increasing our merits. His practice results in our minds becoming much happier and being alleviated from depressions. Wow we can also rely on Shize’s practice to overcome serious illnesses. It can also be engaged where the area, there are a lot of natural disasters. On the whole its practice has many benefits. When we do the practice correctly, with good motivation, Shize will bless and guide us.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great teachings on Shize who is a direct emanation of Dorje Shugden who is none other than the enlightened Manjushri.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/shize-a-practice-for-healing-and-long-life.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:55 PM
    Interesting article. I never thought meditation can help oneself quit smoking without consumption of medication or drugs. According to an article in The Buddhist Review, not smoking is a result of developing calm and reducing clinging through authentic Dharma practice. Mindfulness-based interventions can help people learn to pay attention to and work with negative feelings, cravings, and other symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. By focusing on our breathing the mind becomes calm and single-pointed. Many are aware of the health risks and addictive properties of nicotine that are harmful. Buddhism is very effective to inspire transformation in people. Good read of how a Yale psychiatrist bringing together neuroscience and Buddhist practices to help people overcome their addictions. Thank you Dr. Judson for the great research work.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/quit-smoking-with-buddhist-way.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:52 PM
    Trode-khangsar a 400 year old Dorje Shugden Temple in Lhasa, had me having great memories. Having a privileged to visit it in May 2019,with my Dharma brothers and sisters. It such a Holy Temple with great stories behind it . Located in Lhasa, that is over 300 years old which is dedicated to the controversial protector deity Dorje Shugden. The Temple is a Gelugpa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, built in the 17th century by the Fifth Dalai Lama. The Great 5th Dalai Lama composed a praise to Dorje Shugden and created a statue to honour and recognize him as a Dharma protector as apology. Trode Khangsar itself is now registered as a national heritage memorial. That’s awesome as more and more people will get to know about this Holy temple. Merely by looking at those fading murals and Holy statutes is a blessing for all who came to visit this Trode-khangsar. A place worth visiting.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/trode-khangsar-a-400-year-old-dorje-shugden-chapel-in-lhasa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 04:02 PM
    The concept of rebirth has a long association with Buddhism. Rebirth in Buddhism refers to the teaching that the actions of a sentient being lead to a new existence after death, in an endless cycle called saṃsāra. One will begins a new life in a new body that may be human, animal or spiritual depending on the moral quality of the previous life’s actions. What they are reborn as depends on their actions in their previous life rather kamma. As a Buddhist we should believe in rebirth but still many people don’t . Buddha taught us that choices of rebirth make a difference and can shape many lifetimes. Buddhists believe that nothing that exists is permanent and everything will ultimately cease to be. There is a belief in rebirth
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this profound article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-importance-of-rebirth.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 03:59 PM
    Against the odds two inspiring nuns fought all the way to become ordained, fighting for their rights to practice Buddhism . Interesting read of how they went through , bringing equality for women in Thailand. Buddhism is the predominant religion in Thailand. Officially, only men can become monks and novices in Thailand under a Buddhist order. The country does not recognize female monks or novices. In recent years, more Thai Buddhist women seeking to become full-fledged female monks, have been defying the tradition getting ordained overseas, in Sri Lanka or India. Buddhist women have been fighting for years for equality and social acceptance in Thailand. They just can’t be ordained by Thai monks. Ven. Dhammananda, 68 year old former university lecturer and activist became Thailand’s first Theravadin bhikkhuni after going the odds. Inspiring read biography on Ven. Dhammananda and Ven. Dr. Lee. They had gone through great hardships, discrimination and against the many odds in bringing equality to women in Buddhism in Thailand.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great inspiration post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/thailands-renegade-yet-powerful-buddhist-nuns.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 03:57 PM
    The unseen things are spiritual realities that are eternal and invisible to our physical eye. There are many forces and phenomena that are not visible to the naked eye. There are many things that humans cannot see yet there are some could see. For what is can be seen is only. Things do exist even we can’t see, believing their existence is our choice. Things that we can’t see in the world opens up a curiosity and exploration by some. Whether through scientific inquiry, or spiritual exploration, the pursuit of knowledge about the unseen can lead to profound insights about ourselves and the universe.
    Malacca City is the historic capital of the coastal state of Malacca, in Malaysia serving as a link between east and west for over 500 years. Famous for breath-taking sights with rich heritage, ancient dark culture and history with many old centuries buildings with an interesting past and a colourful ghost story. For that reason alone it is worth visiting as is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site owing to its well-preserved historical center. There’s many historical mansions been passed down generation to generations and with many ghostly sighting by the locals and visitors. There’s the reason many unseen beings loitering and attached to these places. Such an interesting and incredibly creepy watching the video in this blog host by Li Kim. Li Kim had done a great work all along with her team to share with readers about our historic Malacca .
    Thank you Rinpoche and Li Kim for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/unseen-unspoken.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 03:56 PM
    The concept of rebirth has a long association with Buddhism. Rebirth in Buddhism refers to the teaching that the actions of a sentient being lead to a new existence after death, in an endless cycle called saṃsāra. One will begins a new life in a new body that may be human, animal or spiritual depending on the moral quality of the previous life’s actions. What they are reborn as depends on their actions in their previous life rather kamma. As a Buddhist we should believe in rebirth but still many people don’t . Buddha taught us that choices of rebirth make a difference and can shape many lifetimes. Buddhists believe that nothing that exists is permanent and everything will ultimately cease to be. There is a belief in rebirth
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this profound article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/12-little-known-law-of-karma-that-will-change-your-life.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:37 AM
    Revisit this post again , watching the rare video footage of Dorje Shugden oracles. Awesome ,we are so fortunate to watch this incredible video, where extraordinary footage of Tsem Rinpoche self-arising as the all-powerful Buddha Yamantaka. Its was during Rinpoche’s visit to Tibet in 2009.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/never-seen-before-footage-of-dorje-shugden-oracles.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:35 AM
    Vajrayogini symbolizes the wisdom of all enlightened beings and embodies the impulse of inspiration that drives the Buddhas to attain the perfect enlightenment. Vajrayogini is one of the most effective practices for people today. We can make offerings such as gold or jewel offerings and so on. The offering of gold helps us to collect merits, spiritual attainments, gain a deeper connection to Vajrayogini. It also creates the causes to attain a Buddha’s body.
    Make Offerings to Vajrayogini in Kechara Forest Retreat at Bentong is such an meritorious way for us to collect merits. All thanks to our Guru having conceptualised the idea of having a statue of Vajrayogini for everyone . Recitation of Vajrayogini mantra can be a powerful tool for self-transformation, healing and liberation from samsara.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with details explanation .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/make-offerings-to-vajrayogini-in-kechara-forest-retreat.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:31 AM
    Thank you, Rinpoche for sharing this insightful article. Life is short, and if we enjoy every moment of every day, then we will be happy no matter what happens or what changes along the way.What ever matter to us at the time of death is nothing. In the end, it’s not the years in our life that count it’s what you leave behind that matters. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. Learning Dharma and practicing dharma is the our choice that’s matter. Some of the key points to take notes, read, study the Lam Rim and apply it, engage in Sadhana daily and consistently. No one will help us at the moment of death but ourselves. Spiritual practicing is the best choice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/last-moment.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:29 AM
    Well the size of Buddha statues in Tibetan Buddhism is important because it represents the Buddha’s immense ability and vast knowledge. Hence the Buddha statues hold the symbol of satisfaction within, peace and happiness. They are a symbol of inspiration for every human being. When we focus on the Buddha statues, it gives us inner peace that our mind, our heart and our soul gets enlightened.
    We have are so fortunate seeing and circumambulating where the 9-foot Dorje Shugden statue and with 500 mantra stones engraved with Dorje Shugden’s sacred mantra. As Rinpoche had said before the bigger and more Buddha statues helps in planting seeds of enlightenment in people’s mind-streams. It also help us to generate as much merit and purify as much karma as possible. Merely by seeing all those big statues at Kechara Forest Retreat is a blessing.
    Thank you Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/bigger-and-more-buddha-statues-makes-a-difference.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:27 AM
    The 4th Tagpu Pemavajra Jampel Tenpai Ngodrub, most commonly known as Tagpu Dorje Chang, was a highly accomplished yogi Highly attained lama who had many authentic visions of the Buddhas and even travel astrally to receive direct teachings from them. His recognised line of incarnations stem all the way back to the 14th Century. He is generally regarded as such amongst Gelug lineage holders. He spent most of his time in a hermitage located above Sera Monastery, gave teachings and transmitted many vital practices and lineages to his foremost student Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. Besides receiving the complete instructions of Dorje Shugden’s practice, Tagpu Dorje Chang had many other mystical experiences throughout his lifetime. Interesting read biography of a highly accomplished mahasiddha lama.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/guest-contributors/biography-the-4th-tagphu-pemavajra-jampel-tenpai-ngodrub.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Oct 18. 2024 06:39 PM
    n Tibetan culture, it is a popular and customary practice for families to invite monks to perform spiritual ceremonies such as Trusol rituals. The monks have had the opportunity to offer such ceremonies for individuals or their families. Such ceremonies purify the elements of the environment which helps those living or visiting there to experience good health, success and well-being. The sacred ritual of ‘bathing’ the Buddhas and consecration through which negativities, sicknesses and obstacles will be cleared. Where by filling those areas with positive energies and good vibes through this Trusol consecration puja. Water is an essential part of this puja and symbolises the cleansing of all negativities and impurities. Through this puja it also pacifies local deities and other unseen beings in the surrounding areas. We are indeed fortunate that Tsem Rinpoche has taught Kecharians this practice and it has benefited many.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-second-generation-of-trusol-practitioners.html

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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
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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
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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    This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
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Look at how attentive of the members during Dharma talk. It is through hearing, contemplation and practicing Dharma, one is able to eradicate delusions and march towards liberation. 28/9/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Look at how attentive of the members during Dharma talk. It is through hearing, contemplation and practicing Dharma, one is able to eradicate delusions and march towards liberation. 28/9/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Pastor  did dharma sharing on KFR retreat puja, purification after retreat and karma. Kechara Penang weekly puja. Pic taken by Siew Hong.
Under the guidance from Pastor Seng Piow, Kechara Penang Study Group members completed our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja. 28th September 2024 by Jacinta.
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Under the guidance from Pastor Seng Piow, Kechara Penang Study Group members completed our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja. 28th September 2024 by Jacinta.
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Completed Dorje Shugden puja cum recitation of Namasangiti on 14th September 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group, uploaded by Jacinta.
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Completed Dorje Shugden puja cum recitation of Namasangiti on 14th September 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group, uploaded by Jacinta.
Known as Merdeka Day (31st Aug 2024), our Kechara Penang members celebrated this day with Dorje Shugden and his entourage by doing a DS puja together with recitation of Namasangiti. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Known as Merdeka Day (31st Aug 2024), our Kechara Penang members celebrated this day with Dorje Shugden and his entourage by doing a DS puja together with recitation of Namasangiti. Uploaded by Jacinta.
24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
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24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
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Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
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As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
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A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
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Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
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As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
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Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
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Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
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For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
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So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
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Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
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#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
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7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
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This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
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29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
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We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
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Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
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Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
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Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
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