Ori Carino-best Tsongkapa painter!

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Dear blog friends,

I have extracted all the write ups, information, pictures, paintings from Mr. Ori Carino’s website. I did this is because I would like more people to know of this wonderful 29 year old visionary artist in New York City.

His paintings of Lord Tsongkapa are my favorite in the world now. Contemporary Buddhist paintings holds the greatest fascination for me. I wish so many more would engage in this form of art. I wish I had the time to master this type of art.

I wish to get a set to frame for my room and gift to others. I like this style of painting so much. Something ancient and contemporary all in one. Beautiful, inspiring, visionary, creative, holy, detailed, accurate, modern, ancient and illuminating are words that comes to my mind when I see his style of painting Lord Tsongkapa.

Thank you Mr. Carino for your talent, your work, dedication and passion. I really enjoy people with passion, drive and goals. I have decided to align myself with people who have passion starting from yesterday… it was a personal decision after much personal introspection after many years of being with people who lived to just exist but did not exist to live for anything… You are a artist of global quality. May you be happy, live long and arise from all that obscures…

Tsem Rinpoche 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

 

 


This scene depicts a lady dressed in red always visiting Lord Tsongkapa’s retreat abode… Lord Tsongkapa just completed the text and this lady visited again. As Lord Tsongkapa watches this lady starts transforming into Vajra Yogini into who She really was. Her transformation started with Her left hand turning red!

Ori G. Carino was born in a Houston Street loft in downtown Manhattan, NYC (1982). He was raised within the Lower East Side art-movement of the 80’s, living in a functioning gallery on Houston street until he was seven. When he was five he painted with Keith Herring, which lead him to start writing Graffiti.  At age 13 Carino’s street art brought him to attend programs at Parson’s and Cooper Union before being offered a scholarship to attend the studio program for painting and installation at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) in Boston. During this time Carino became a respected muralist and painted numerous public and private murals, along with commissioned paintings and garments. He received the prestigious NYC Studio program grant award along with two special grants from the office of the Dean (SMFA). After graduating in 2005 he relocated to New York City from where he currently works and lives. He has exhibited in group shows in NYC, Boston, West Palm Beach, Miami, Dallas, San Francisco, Amsterdam Holland and Paris France. His work is in private collections in the US, Europe and Asia.

 

INTRODUCING THE KING OF THE DHARMA TO THE WORLD

March  10, 1959. Artillery shells are smashing into the Potala Palace. You  need to run, and you have perhaps ten minutes to decide what to take  with you, over the Himalayas, down into India.

What the family of His Holiness the Dalai Lama  decided to take was a set of 15 scroll paintings called the Tsongkapa  Eighty. In more than 200 intricate scenes, these paintings relate the  life story of a person that we believe will become just as important to  the world as Jesus or Moses or Mohammed.

The  paintings did reach India, and were donated by His Holiness and his  family to the Kalmyk Buddhist Temple in New Jersey, USA, since at the  time this was one of the only Tibetan Buddhist centers outside of Tibet.

We’ve spent more than 15 years researching the  paintings. We recovered the ancient manuscript by Jamyang Shepay Dorje  (1648- 1721) which first described how the scenes should be painted, and  translated it in full, comparing it with more than 50 other ancient  biographies and texts (a copy with notes is shown at right). We located,  in the Tsar’s library in St Petersburg, Russia, the original text of  the Tsongkapa Eighty—which was written in the weeks following Je  Tsongkapa’s passing from this world by his disciple Jamyang Kache (in  1419). We’ve translated and refined all the captions by comparing, with  the cooperation of these institutions, later sets of the paintings held  by Sera Monastery and the Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa of the FPMT.


We’ve  researched and written an extensive history of how the paintings  developed over the centuries, using dozens of ancient Tibetan sources,  including a history of the Kalmyk Temple and how the paintings arrived  there—through eyewitness accounts and interviews with people like  Professor Thubten Jigme Norbu, the older brother of His Holiness. We’ve  sent a team of photographers to retrace Je Tsongkapa’s steps across  Tibet, and produce a pictography of places dear to his heart: Olka,  where he did his long retreat; Radreng, where he had the vision to write  the Lamrim Chenmo(The Great Book on the Steps of the Path), and many  other holy sites. Some photos, like the famous one of the Potala at  left, we’ve licensed from other photographers.

We’ve compiled a definitive list of all of Je  Tsongkapa’s writings, and all the major biographies of his life, even  those which have gone missing over the centuries. We’ve carefully  divided out all the 200 scenes, corrected and translated the captions,  and created a definitive account of each year of his life, in text and  pictures.

Maps, produced with the help of the map maker  for the Lord of the Rings books, portray the Master’s constant travels  to teach and to learn.

An  extraordinary young artist from New York, Ori Carin, has added modern  interpretations of several of the scenes. These will strike you as  nothing less than classics of a 21st-century Rembrandt; here, Manjushri  pierces Je Rinpoche’s heart with his sword of wisdom, at a place called  Gyasokpu, in the winter of 1393.

But perhaps most importantly we have divided out  some 30 different roles that Je Tsongkapa played during his life: the  monk, the philosopher, and the writer, certainly; but also the  meditator, dancer, yoga practitioner, poet, spiritual partner and  diplomat, all depicted in the paintings.

We feel that this is the most important part of  the book. It is not just a record of the life of a Lama far beyond us  all; rather, it is a life that was lived as an example for each of us:  as the Tibetans would say, a play that was performed by Manjushri  himself, posing as a human, to show each of us the lam-rim: all the  steps we need to take to reach enlightenment ourselves.

This book has been a life’s work in the making.  We have designed it as a coffee-table sized art book, overflowing on  every page with the color of the paintings.

The book runs some 250 pages, and we have spared  no expense in preparing it. We have tried to create a true classic which  will remain in the world for many generations, as a record of what we  believe is one of the most important lives ever lived on this planet, in  its entire history. We truly foresee a time in the world where the  founder of the lineage of the Dalai Lamas takes his place among the  greatest spiritual leaders of all of history, and we want to introduce  him to the world in a way that is worthy of the splendor of his life.

 

Statement by Ori Carino

I work with techniques, compositional elements and aesthetic styles from classical Tibetan and European art. I juxtapose Tibetan art’s unique synthesis of the pantheon of decorative painting and textile techniques of the east, including refined and sophisticated brush stroke technique, with western methods like perspective, foreshortening, and rendering.  I additionally use an airbrush, as a mini spray-paint can at times and for applying a glaze at others – going back and forth between gesture and wash and between classical and contemporary.  In the end, it’s smooth glazes, opulent and elaborate surfaces, embossed gold, and rich color, all to reveal the horror, comedy, sex and drama unfolding as a divine play.

 


 Divine Buddha Vajra Yogini painted by Ori Carino

 

 

 Yamantaka by Ori Carino

 

The most important relationship in our lives is with our teacher. The proper constant respect and holding our promises are very important. Here Tsongkapa (right) meets his guru but sees his guru as Vajrapani the Lord of Secrets. Not as an ordinary being. Where Tsongkapa himself is Lord Manjushri. You see their true nature behind them… beautiful.

 

 

Tsongkapa’s mother has a dream she is in a long line of women in a happy green mountain abode. A divine lady and youth goes to each of the women. The youth asks the divine lady, is this the right one? Is this one right? When they come across the right woman, then the Divine Lady says yes. The divine lady and youth then bathe the woman, adorns her with ornaments, and puts on fresh clothing.. .preparing her for Lord Tsongkapa to enter her divine womb…

 

Here Lord Tsongkapa has for the first time a vision of Arya Manjushri. Manjushri extends his sword out touching Tsongakap’s heart and blessing him… some of the students around Tsongkapa also has full or partial vision of Arya Manjushri…

 

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  1. Samfoonheei on Mar 17, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    Beautiful paintings of Lord Tsongkapa by Mr. Ori Carino a 29 year old visionary artist in New York City. Carino attributes his very early beginnings in street art to those early years and began his own career as a Graffiti artist and muralist. Wow….four of Carino’s paintings were included in the book, THE KING OF DHARMA, a first-time publication of an important set of Tibetan paintings from the 18th century. An amazing classic of art and wisdom on the Illustrated life of Je Tsongkapa, teacher of the First Dalai Lama and the scroll paintings are now irreplaceable. Interesting story based on these paintings.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  2. Samfoonheei on Mar 17, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    Mr. Ori Carino a New York-based talented visionary artist produced amazing and extensive work in sculpture, installation and Buddhist Tibetan paintings especially Lord Tsongkapa. His style of painting Lord Tsongkapa truly amazing, inspiring, creative and any one who see it would love it. His creative and stunning paintings of a set of 15 scroll, related to the life of Tsongkapa did reach India. Amazing spiritual paintings indeed , each painting depicts the life story of Lama Tsongkhapa. Love to see those paintings.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  3. Jacinta Goh on Mar 31, 2018 at 6:17 am

    I was led to read this article after Wei Theng have posted it in her FB and I thank her for this!

    Really really very nice painting that captured the essence of the teachings well. It’s like looking at the pic and you’ll be reminded of the majestic and life story of Lama Tsongkhapa. I love all the paintings but particularly drawn to the pic depicting meeting with the Guru. If given the magical touch, I would draw their eyes looking forward or down especially for Lama Tsongkhapa because as I know we have to always show utmost respect to our Guru and when meeting our Guru, we should be somehow shy, bashful or even when we laugh or smile, we try to cover our mouth and gazing up, looking at our Guru occasionally only. Hehehe..

    However, I don’t this is practical for the general because looking into people’s eyes denote respect and listening attentively.

    Thank you Rinpoche.

  4. Lin Mun on Mar 30, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    Amazing painting by Mr Ori Corino. He put the meaning and message so well on the painting and this cannot be possibly done if he doesn’t have the faith and right understanding about Tibetan Buddhism and Lama Tsongkhapa. Just fascinating to listen to his explanation and combination of various ancient and modern artwork to produce his painting. It would be really great to have more painting of such beautiful and creative art piece.

  5. Stella Cheang on Mar 1, 2018 at 10:27 am

    It is truly fascinating to see the spiritual artwork from the young Mr. Ori Carino, who successfully depicted expression and intricacy of Buddhist Saints and Deities in such richness of details. It must be something he is born to accomplish. The picture of Lama Tsongkhapa’s first vision of Manjushri is sensational as it clearly depicts a ray of clear blue light that connects Manjushri with Lama Tsongkhapa. Thank you for this sharing.

  6. Samfoonheei on Jun 17, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    Amazing……..talented artist Ori Carino,born with a golden hand to paint beautiful Dharma painting.His paintings so beautiful,lively and there’s story behind each paintings.
    He was a young artist,born in New York yet he can paints so well of Tibetan Bhuddist art which included modern interpretations of several of the scenes of greatest spiritual leader like the painting ofLord Tsongkapa has for the first time a vision of Arya Manjushri and so forth.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing Ori Carino’s beautiful paintings.

  7. sandra on Mar 12, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    wow just wow. i wish i had perfect visualisations like in these paintings for my prayer.

  8. Sean Wang on Feb 28, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    These paintings really took my breath away. They are amazingly beautiful. When Mr. Ori paints about Lama Tsongkhapa, you can feel his passion emanating from the painting. Also, I feel that I am whisked away to the time of Lama Tsongkhapa and the paintings make me feel as if I was really there.

    Thank you, Rinpoche for sharing these amazing paintings.

  9. Paris on Jan 21, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    it’s beautiful to see a young person expressing his devotion through a personal talent – the beautiful medium of art. It is taught that producing / sponsoring Buddhist images creates a tremendous amount of merit, for it makes images available for people to contemplate on, be inspired by for their practice and perhaps even to gain attainments from. From the part of Ori, his paintings also represent a beautiful offering from him to the Buddhas – every paint stroke, the time, the effort and the thought that goes into beautifying each piece becomes an offering. How wonderful!

    We’re fortunate that Rinpoche has created so many avenues for us to engage in this same kind of offering and practice. The different departments manifest into opportunities for us to be like Ori – to paint, to write, to film and produce videos, to do charitable works. They may not seem like traditional methods of formal practice, but the end result is the same – that we aspire to bring the blessings of the three jewels to others and fortify our own practice and faith through these methods.

  10. Frederick Law on Jul 23, 2012 at 2:33 am

    the painting is just beautiful, it is art, and each of the painting is very lively. Using an air brush to paint is not easy, but Ori Carino paint it with passion and whole heartedly with the Dharma in him, and the result is just magnificent.

    I like the Lady in Red, and Tsongkapha meeting his Guru. amazing detail.

    Thank You Rinpoche for this post.

  11. Julia Tan on Jul 4, 2012 at 3:57 am

    The paintings are beautiful. Mr. Ori Carino, has such a talent to paint the modern Tangkha. All these painting will be very helpful for us when we do our meditation and visualization. I like the painting that has Vajrayogini appear in front of Lord Tsongkhapa. A very warm hearted and beautiful picture showed that Tsongkhapa actually see his guru as Vajrapani and the guru sees Tsongkhapa as Munjushri.

  12. JP on Jun 18, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Mr Ori Carino’s work reminds me of Salvador Dali. It’s surrealism using Tibetan Buddhist subjects. This is one of Dali’s famous piece: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dd/The_Persistence_of_Memory.jpg

    It’d be great if Mr Carino has an exhibition of these paintings. People can indirectly learn about Lama Tsongkhapa through the arts.

  13. Li Kheng on May 28, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    The images are very beautiful. It is so kind and skilful of Ori Carino to make the sight of Vajrayogini visible to so many more people through the platform of art and culture. These art pieces will not only be beautiful but will plant many Dharma seeds to create the cause for many viewers to receive Her practice in the future.

    The practice of Vajrayogini is most precious as it will be our most useful “tool” at our time of death. As Buddhists, besides benefiting other, we practice so that we get ready to face a controlled death and rebirth. Thus, we must also note the deeper value of these creations.

    Thank you Rinpoche for once again crating the condition where our sense pleasures is directed on pure Dharma.

  14. Albert on May 20, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    When people out there who are chasing after material wealth, fame, position, power, etc. Ori at the age of 29 chosen a different path, it is very inspirational for him to have such vision, creating such beautiful and beneficial artwork,

    p.s. I love the picture of Lady in red visiting Lord Tsongkhapa too, and I love all his painting, it is so beautiful.

  15. Junior on May 20, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    They look like they are alive and very creative and innovative.So amazing Tibetan Buddhist art.

  16. James Long on May 19, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    He use modern painting technique to paint all these beautiful Thangks, I like it very much. Was explaining to people who came into outlet how long and “difficult” to find a Thangka painter who not just paint but combine the practice and meditation with their painting. By looking at these painting is a great blessing, as it is not just color, stroke etc etc… Is the meaning, planing and the concept which the painter took a lot of time to think.

    I like the painting which the lady transforming into Vajrayogini, very creative, subtle but real.

  17. Erickksiow on May 19, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Mr Ori Carino is a very good artist, his artworks so much creative. The amazing part is, his using Airbrush to paint the Thangkas. Love this Thangka : Tsongkapa (right) meets his guru but sees his guru as Vajrapani the Lord of Secrets. Not as an ordinary being. Where Tsongkapa himself is Lord Manjushri. You see their true nature behind them…

    Thank You Rinpoche for sharing this to us.

    Best Regards : Erickksiow

  18. mayy on May 19, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Love the paintings alot! So well done! I took liking to his way of painting, a way we never would think of have brought life to them. I wish I could paint like him. I like the paintings very much especially where Manjushri extends his sword out touching Tsongakap’s heart and blessing him and Vajrayogini.

  19. Davin on May 19, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Wow.. The painting is so beautiful. I like it very much. Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing.

  20. mitra on May 19, 2012 at 11:01 am

    very clear painting like a real.he is moden painter.

  21. Darren on May 18, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Thank you Mr. Ori Carino for the wonderful paintings of Tsongkhapa. It was an eye opening for me to see these beautiful art work of Tsongkhapa. Maybe the artwork will give everyone a good imprints in their mind to be able to meet Dharma.

  22. Tenzin Kyabsum on May 18, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Really beautiful and life-like paintings! I can’t believe they were airbrushed. So talented he is. Maybe he was a Thangkha painter in his previous life?

    I like the way he explains his paintings. Very profound and I can feel his passion for Dharma and painting from the way he speaks. Really interesting!

    Thank you Rinpoche and Cody for sharing!

  23. tenzin llhamo on May 18, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    His paintings are really one of a kind. At 1st glance, I thought, I thought they were hand painted like the thangkas but as I watched the video, I was amazed to know that he actually used airbrush! His style of the paintings are so original as they are based on true events and not something that he made up.
    How he depict the story with his own visualization is really nice!

  24. Girlie on May 18, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Mr Carino brings to life in his paintings the various stages in Je Tsongkhapa’s life. Beautiful pieces of art passionately transformed and depicted on canvas with his own style.

  25. henry ooi on May 18, 2012 at 11:54 am

    Never mind if I understand the art of painting but the results shown by Ori Carino attracted and are appreciated by many people. Not only is Ori a gifted artist but he has knowledge of what he was painting. Each piece is beautifully and lovingly painted the modern way. Thank you, Ori, for expressing dharma in art and sharing with the world.

  26. abby F on May 17, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    OMB, the paintings are all so nice!
    This must be imprints from the past life.. I love the Vajrayogini’s painting the most! 🙂

  27. Pastor Chia on May 16, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    All the thangka painting from Mr.Ori Carino are so stunning. Tibetan art painting from tradition thangka drawing to the modern art painting yet still carry the authenticity of Vajrayana Buddhism essence.
    Good new to share is, Mr. Ori Carino also student of Kensur Lobsang Tharchin same as Tsem Tulku Rinpoche first guru at New Jersey. Rejoice all the good news. I hope one day Mr. Ori Carino come to visit Malaysia.

  28. Joy on May 16, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I really really wish I can paint like Ori. Truly is truly amazing and inspiring work of divine art. I love every single, especially the Tsongkhapa meeting the lady in red one. So mystical, divine and it is as though you have been transported in to that particular time and you are there watching the whole scene!

    They say a painting captures the mood and emotions of the artist… well Ori has definitely shown his passion and feelings through these sacred depictions. That is why it is so very alive!

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this. Thank you Ori for these awe inspiring work of art that allows us to have/experience a glimpse of what it could have been when Lord Tsongkhapa was doing what He was doing.

    Pure divine beauty captured and brought to life…

  29. Siong Woan on May 16, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Love the paintings, he must have spent hours on each paintings. His care and passion on the deities depicted in each piece of his work. Mr Carino should start teaching and sharing his skills so they are not lost.

  30. jennifer on May 15, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    I love every of Mr Ori’s paintings. The colours are so beautiful and vivid. It’s amazing that Mr Ori is so young yet so talented and he had depicted his spirituality in his every stroke of his brush.

  31. Jeffrey Yee on May 15, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Mr Carino really stands out from other street artists with his remarkable paintings of Lama Tsongkhapa. The most amazing part about them is that they are created from stories of Tsongkhapa, passed down from generations after generations. They are definitely worth to be kept in a museum to educate future generations about Buddhism and the Gelugpa Lineage.

  32. ericchoong on May 15, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    看了Mr Ori 的画,我从来没有想像到佛画是可以这样画的。。。太有创意又不失传统。

    画笔惊艳,颜色非常丰盛美丽,画中有故事。。。引人思考。

    想像的到他对宗格巴大师的喜爱有多大。尤其,我最喜欢的一幅佳作是一位女子尤如金刚瑜伽母身穿旗袍与宗柏巴大师的作品,使我惊讶!

    看了这些画作,我真的得到一些在服装创作的灵感。。。谢谢仁波切的分享。增加了我在创作上的一些指示,希望有一天Mr Ori 能到马耒西亚开画展,把宗格巴大师发扬光大。

    向世人展示佛法的艺术,佛法的新世界。

  33. Helena on May 15, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    Oh yes..I really love the story behind every paintings that he explained especially “THE special MOMENT”.

  34. Helena on May 15, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Thank you for sharing Rinpoche, after i have watched the video, its really an eye opener for me. I feel like screaming!!! Mr. Ori Carino is AMAZING!!! I love all his work and the one I love most is Vajrayogini visits Lord Tsongkhapa. especially when Mr.Ori explained on the painting. Very very beautiful.

  35. Wan on May 15, 2012 at 2:09 am

    Wow!!! i like these beautiful paintings of Lama Tsongkhapa.

    It’s unique and there are story/meaning for each painting. I not only rejoice and happy with the beautiful painting but also learn about quality of Lama Tsongkhapa and what he has acheived according to each painting as the same time..

  36. Adeline on May 15, 2012 at 12:49 am

    I looked and looked again many times at Mr Ori Carino paintings they are so beautiful and real, i really liked the Lady wearing red (like a cheerful VY to me) came to visit Tsongkapa.

  37. So Kin Hoe on May 14, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Mr. Ori Carino’s paintings of Lord Tsongkhapa really amaze me. I have never expected to see such colorful paintings with the stories of Lord Tsongkhapa.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this amazing artworks from Mr. Ori Carino. I love the paintings very much and hop

  38. Louise Lee on May 14, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    When i read this , i see Rinpoche ! Coz Rinpoche work really hard to teach us dharma in modern way , suit US & the way we can easily to put in everyday . Because easy for us to digest. We make our Lama in very difficult, with only reason !! BECAUSE WE”RE SO LAZY AND FULL WITH EGO !!

    Same like MR Ori Carino, he work very hard to put the modern technology in the Thangka! He make it very high tech & modern ! Event he use his talent to paint Lama Tsongkhapa story board! He is so great !!

    Dear Mr Ori Carino , Keep It Up !! Continue to support your painting work in Dharma !

    Thank you

  39. Adrian Cho on May 14, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Paintings of Mr Ori Carino is really amazing and he is so talent..
    I can see those picture in every paintings are so in details..
    Especially the paintings of Tsongkhapa meet his Guru with 2 deity of Manjushri and Vajrapani. It was so beautiful and looks so real.
    I like it so much.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing to us.

  40. Datuk May on May 14, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Beautiful Paintings, modernism into and ancient tradition of the Second Buddha.

    I really like those paintings especially the one with the lady in red. A picture truly tells a thousand words.

  41. Victor Phang on May 14, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Very beautiful visualization. They are definitely beyond just like an art piece. Mr. Ori Carino “translate” the powerful visualization into holy drawings. So clear, so real, so lively.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all these beautiful pictures.
    Take good care
    With love,
    VP

  42. David Lai on May 14, 2012 at 11:48 am

    The artwork of Ori Carino is fantastic. I love every one of his pictures and particularly, I like the one when he meet his Guru and sees him as Vajrapani, while his Guru sees him as Manjushri. This is just lovely artwork. He is just amazingly talented and it is really neat that he is putting his talent to good use. It is rare here in Malaysia to see people with artistic talent and going all the way with it.

  43. Jace Chong on May 13, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Thanks Rinpoche for the sharing, the paintings are very very nice and I like the video too.

    The lineage and stories of Lama Tsongkhapa are so well restored, every story is touching as it’s real from a human experience, it’s not something made up.

    That’s something I can relate to. Enlightenment is not something in the air and it could be achieved with Buddhist paths. Shakyamurni and Tsongkhapa physically appeared to the world to show that it’s possible and tell us the way.

    I hope the lineage can continue to next next next and next generations to benefits more sentient beings! _/|\_

  44. Jean Mei on May 13, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Even though within Ori’s paintings some images are skewed between 2D and 3D, the incredible details and highly realistic perspective in Ori Carino’s paintings makes it feel like you’ve had the fortunate opportunity to take a glimse into past history.

    Especially in the scene where a lady dressed in red visits Lord Tsongkhapa’s retreat abode, the details of the wall painting, the carpet, the glow above Je Tsongkhapa’s head, Vajrayogini’s dress, etc, is not overly done, but as much as our eye would capture.

    It’s the sort of details we would see in French Rennaisance paintings, and I’m really happy to see this artistic technique translated into depicting Lama Tsongkhapa’s life.

    What an incredible and refreshing artist.

    • DR on May 16, 2012 at 12:59 pm

      Isn’t Ori just so talented? He can express culture, tradition, religion and art all in one painting. So refreshing!

  45. patsy on May 13, 2012 at 12:04 am

    Mr. Ori Carino’s paintings are so amazing. He paints and describes his works with passion.I like the painting of Tsongkhapa who himself is Lord Manjushri meets his guru whom he sees not as an ordinary being but as Vajrapani the Lord of Secrets. Their body postures show how humble they are of each other.

    All these contemporary paintings using airbrush are so captivating and beautiful; they look so alive. Thank you, Rinpoche, for sharing.

  46. william on May 12, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Amazing interpretation of Tibetan Buddhist art into contemporary paintings. You can see that Ori talks with passion on his artwork and that his depiction has to be accurate and not like before where he has no reference.

    I like it that he says that we just need to look into the mirror to see that it is real because his art is based on human forms. That’s what so special about it. Talented artist, we need more people like him

  47. Terri on May 12, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    pretty and very creative.

  48. Ksjc Leu Chong Hin on May 12, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    很有才华的一位畫家。他的畫作顏色非常美丽,人物生動,作品要表达的内容也很特别。

  49. Chandra on May 12, 2012 at 5:41 am

    The paintings are so alive and breathtakingly beautiful. It’s almost real yet surreal. How fortunate the gentleman is to have connection with Je Rinpoche!

  50. Don Buchwalter on May 12, 2012 at 4:00 am

    Wonderful! These paintings combine the best of tradition and “newness” , and they really are fantastic to contemplate upon.

    Here’s hoping that we see many more glorious works of art by Mr. Ori, and others who feel inspired by him!

    • Don Buchwalter on May 12, 2012 at 4:01 am

      Pardon me, but I meant Mr. Carino.

  51. Koh Hee Peng on May 12, 2012 at 1:24 am

    The pictures are very beautiful. The combination of bright, radiant, vibrant and gayish colour makes the pictures look so real, that by looking at the pictures it is as though we were there witnessing the auspicious event took place right in front of our eyes. Very inspiring indeed.

    Thank you Rinpoche and Cody for sharing 😀

  52. Paul Yap on May 12, 2012 at 12:02 am

    wow! These paintings are so alive and beautiful, I’m sure lots of people will be inspired, good job!

  53. Valentina Suhendra on May 11, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    Dear Lama

    Thank you for sharing these pictures! I have been looking for books on Tibetan Buddhist iconography in bookstores with little luck (have tried in Jakarta and Malaysia). Will look in Singapore next month.

    I really love the paintings you blog above!

    Valentina

  54. Irene Lim on May 11, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Ori Carino’s painting is so captivating and vivid. His paintings transcend new dimension in tradition art, so expressively divine!

  55. hecelus tan on May 11, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    His paintings really beautiful espacially Manjushri is nice.

  56. Thierry on May 11, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    Wonderful to see these modern takes at holy scenes.
    Wonderful to hear Mr. Ori speak with knowledge and passion about the Great Lama Tsongkhapa.
    It would be wonderful to see more of Mr. Ori’s work because they are not just paintings, there are teachings, they are biographical scenes that also are teachings.

  57. Lai on May 11, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Like the picture of Tsongkapa meets his guru, and i wonder, is it what they really see in real life!?
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this!

  58. MayOng on May 11, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    All of these paintings by Ori Carino are beautiful. I love the way he drew with fine strokes, how each individual painting reflects the expression of the subject and how it is related to respective stories. Carino was wearing a mala over his neck and I think he drew these beautiful paintings with passion for dharma

  59. Elena on May 11, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    More than the paintings (which are very beautiful! I love that glow around Vajrayogini), what impresses me the most about the video is how much passion Mr Carino speaks with. I don’t pretend to ‘get’ art but when he talks about his paintings and describes what he envisions, and what his paintings represent, then it really comes to life…his descriptions are as beautiful as his paintings!

  60. KH Ng on May 11, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    I am not an artist but when see these paintings the impression is that it is so contemporary. So modern but yet captured the essence of the deities, the subject and the story it is telling so well. The colors are so vibrant and pleasing to the eyes. Like high definition remake versions of the Thangkas.

  61. sweekeong on May 11, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Wow.. His paintings are very realistic. They also done a lot of background research to present an accurate picture of the story to tell.

  62. Joe Ang on May 11, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    The paintings by Mr. Ori are mesmerizing. i like the one which Tsongkapa meets his guru but sees his guru as Vajrapani the Lord of Secrets and Tsongkapa himself is Lord Manjushri. 😀

  63. pastor ngeow on May 11, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Wow !3D is coming to holy paintings ! I believe its going to help our visualization of deities much easier. I am deeply touched by the actions of our lineage masters/gurus who sacrificed everything to protect such treasures so that we can now access them and be blessed by them. Ori’s work will benefit many through this medium of expression and his interpretation of enlightened activity of the 2nd Buddha.

  64. lewkwanleng on May 11, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Wow! He is good in airbrush is one thing, but his insistance of accuracy of the painting is what really inspire me.

    Many of the people in Tibet can’t read and they rely on paintings and statues for the correct teachings and meditation practices. Therefore, accuracy of information is a must.

    I rejoice for Ori Carino for using his talent to spread the King of Dharma – Lama Tsongkapa.

  65. Wan Wai Meng on May 11, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    A painting like this can tell a story, this is amazing, not only are the pictures beautiful but stories about the greatness of Lama Tsongkhapa told in this manner can benefit people who might not like to connect Tsongkhapa through something like text or articles. But what appeals to them is ART!. The King of Dharma should be well known all over the universe 🙂

  66. Lim KSJC on May 11, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Thanks Rinpoche for sharing, Mr Ori Carino style and technique in his painting are awesome. It is very creative and innovative, the painting make us feel interesting to take a look not just once so can make us easier to memorize and visualize.

    Divine Buddha Vajra Yogini and Tamantaka painted by Ori Carino is so real with fantastic work, i like the paint of Tsongkapa (right) meets his guru (sees his guru as Vajrapani the Lord of Secrets. Not as an ordinary being. Where Tsongkapa himself is Lord Manjushri)…

  67. Cody MBF on May 11, 2012 at 10:27 am

    i am happy to share and really captivated by the way he paints.
    Hmm..It may be a good theme for a art competition to spread tsongkapha teachings in singapore… through story telling in paintings…

    • tsemtulku on May 11, 2012 at 12:48 pm

      I wish so much we had people in Singapore and Malaysia who will paint in this style so much!! Tsem Rinpoche

      • cod MBF singapore on May 12, 2012 at 11:26 pm

        I believe it will manifest soon. We will work on it.

  68. Han on May 11, 2012 at 10:04 am

    Paintings of Mr Ori Carino are amazing, every painting represent special moment and Its so in depth, I love the interview clip, he said if there is shift of perception, will obtain remarkable highest possible teachings , and this make the practice true for us.
    The paintings are very authentic and full of passion too !

    Thank you Rinpoche for the post.

  69. Su an on May 11, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Wow, these paintings are very mesmerizing! They look like they are alive. Mr ORi Carino is spreading Lama Tsongkhapa via art. Its mind boggling to know that HH Dalai Lama decided to take the Tsongkhapa Eighty scrolls, out of all things, when he was fleeing for his life! Because of that, we can enjoy and admire these beautiful paintings today. And Mr Ori’s team spent a lot of effort to ensure that what they give to the world is correct and true and beautiful. So touching and amazing. I like the painting of Lama Tsongkhapa meeting His Guru with their true nature right behind them, and their body postures showing how humble and respectful they are of each other. Thank you Rinpoche and Cody for sharing.

  70. JImmy Tan on May 11, 2012 at 9:14 am

    this was a real eye opener for me . it just surprise me that thangka painting can be so modern and meaningful . that was awesome.i will share this into my facebook so more people will benefit and get bless.

  71. Yoke Fui on May 11, 2012 at 7:38 am

    Mr Ori Carino used Western style and modern technique in his painting on the life story of Lord Tsongkhapa is amazing !

    I especially like the picture of Lady Vajrayogini’s visit to Lord Tsongkhapa.

    Carino puts creativity into spirituality and vice versa.

    • tsemtulku on May 11, 2012 at 8:07 am

      I love the part where the lady wearing read visiting Tsongkapa starts to reveal who she really is!!!!! So exciting…That never happens to me!!!

      • bengkooi on May 11, 2012 at 5:43 pm

        I like that part very much as well, especially how the painting looks like a normal lady visiting a monk but when you look closer, Vajrayogini’s hand is emerging. I also love Mr Carino’s painting of Vajrayogini. She looks so alive and real, and somewhat like I imagine her to be, glowing in the darkness. Beautiful 🙂

  72. Jay Jae on May 11, 2012 at 7:18 am

    When I first set my eyes on these paintings I just ran short of a dozen heartbeats! These modern depictions of Je Lama is just so neat! A meeting of two worlds, both from old Tibet and Italian Renaissance have merged into a piece of what I would call mastery of the arts.

    What’s more intriguing in Mr. Ori’s works is his passion for Je Tsongkhapa. When you see him describe the stories of Tsongkhapa, you don’t just feel his passion, you can actually imagine how it was really like!

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this! It’s heartwarming to know that there are so many people out there who are as passionate about Tsongkhapa as us!

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    Living with my wife, whose world is meticulously painted with the hues of OCD, is a journey that intertwines the essence of love with the complexities of the human mind. Her relentless pursuit of cleanliness and order, transforming even the most negligible corner into a testament of organization, often dances on the fine line between admiration and frustration. The sight of her steering clear from trash bins as if they were labyrinths of chaos, serves as a poignant reminder of the battles she fights within. Yet, it’s through these very battles that I’ve learned the profound language of patience and the unspoken strength of support. Therapy, in its gentle embrace, has been a beacon of light for her, guiding her through the stormy seas of OCD. It has not only offered her solace but has also unveiled the strength of her spirit, teaching us both the beauty of resilience. As she journeys through the pathways of healing, I stand by her, a testament to the power of love and the enduring promise of hope. Together, we navigate the complexities of her world, discovering that within the challenges lie opportunities for growth, understanding, and an unbreakable bond. https://www.mindfullyaliveonline.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/
  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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.
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    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
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    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
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    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 .
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    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
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    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
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    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.

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Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
This is pretty amazing!

First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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  • March 28, 2024 05:40
    Jason asked: Continuing from the previous answer, how do we liberate ourselves from samsara if it’s impossible to not create further karma while existing in samsara? If we create karma just be existing, that means that we will keep reincarnating over and over again so it seems like we’re stuck in the cycle
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, You've asked a very interesting follow-up question. Generally speaking, yes if you are in samsara, then you are always creating more karma. That's why the goal of Buddhists is to be liberated from samsara. The Buddha and other enlightened beings achieved this and the practice of Dharma itself is geared towards achieving this. I'll try to explain it here, hopefully I can do so in such a short space. So, normally there is no way out of samsara, but when you practice the Dharma there is. Remember in my previous reply to you, I mentioned that there are differing levels of severity of karma? Some are heavier, some lighter, etc. When practising the Dharma, you reduce the amount of karma that you produce. When you have less effects of karma, due to less negative karma itself, you can focus more on the spiritual practices that lead to liberation. I'll take the examples of the Refuge vows. There are 10 of them, split into three categories related to the body, speech and mind. First is the body, which includes to abstain form killing, as killing creates negative karma. The in the speech section, it includes to abstain from lying. This is harder to do. What is easier - to abstain from killing another human being, or lying to another person. The easier one is not to kill. Hence, you train yourself in this manner, working from those actions that are easiest to avoid, working up to those that are harder. For example in the mind section, one of the vows is not to covet something that another person has. But this is harder to do than either not lying or not killing. In other words, in our spiritual practice, we reduce the karma that we create though the actions of our body, speech and mind. Since we have less karma, we suffer less. And then finally, we are get to really subtle levels of karma, which are like residue in our mindstreams. But it's still there. In order to get out of samsara, you need to realise what we call emptiness (which is way to complicated to talk about here). In other words, the very path of the Dharma is to reduce the karma we create, starting with the easiest and working up to the hardest, which is where it becomes the easiest to understand emptiness. This who journey is a process, that's why teachings such as the Lamrim are indesipensible as it shows us the actual way to practice. Normally, we are stuck in Samsara. But when we practice the Dharma and ultimately realise emptiness (there are many, many steps in between) we are able to get out of samsara completely. This may sound confusing, which is why in Buddhism study, understand and practice is very important. We have Dharma classes available, where you can learn and find out more: https://www.kechara.com/learn/dharma-classes/ I hope this helps.
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    Jason asked: People-especially family put certain expectations on us and when we refuse, it causes them a lot of stress and anger and we make them suffer…. my family wants me to marry and have kids but I don’t want to be tied down to Samsara any further and just explaining that I want to shave my head drives my mom crazy and she starts speaking to me in a very loud and forceful manner saying that she doesn’t care what I have to say and that she knows better than me so she will do whatever it takes make me have a family even if she ends up becoming a villain in my eyes because it’s for my own good so that I won’t be alone and lonely when I’m old. When we say no to people, especially to people who care about us and want the best for us, do we accumulate negative karma from causing them emotional turmoil and pain
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. In essence, any action that causes another person harm or suffering whether physical or emotional generates negative karma. But karma is complicated and not as simple as we usually think about it. There are differences in level of severity of karma created, some can be very light and some can be heavy. These are due to the variables when creating karma, such as motivation, the actions, your feelings after it, etc. This can all be found in teachings that talk about karma, especially the Lamrim teachings. In Buddhism we teach that we need to avoid the creation of negative karma for sure. But simply by being stuck in samsara, there is actually no way out of creating karma. That is why Buddhists seek to be free from samsara altogether. Only when we are free from samsara, are we free from the creation of karma. In relation to your situation, if you are young and rely on your parents, for now you should try not to do things that are create division or disharmony within the family environment. That itself if the practice of the Dharma. Then later, when you are independent you can make more of an informed choice about what you want to do. Even in your current situation, you can practice the Dharma, it is not necessary to become a monk or nun to progress on your spiritual path. Dharma can be practiced in any environment, and actually practising towards our family is the best. When we transform our minds and our behvariours and they see just how beneficial this transformation is, this is the best way to show them that Dharma is good. This was a piece of advice that Tsem Rinpoche used to tell people in family situations all the time. I hope this helps you.
  • March 26, 2024 02:28
    Rojal Poudel asked: How can I meet my guru? Does one need a guru for initiation for tantra and other stuff on the path to enlightenment? Does one need a guru to attain enlightenment?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your question. In regards to meeting your guru, there are many different ways. These days you can meet your guru online as well. For example, many people did not meet Tsem Rinpoche personally, but they consider him to be there guru. You may find this article interesting: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-guru-protocol-a-guide-to-knowing-who-your-guru-is.html In regards to tantra, yes, one definitely needs a qualified guru to bestow initiation and teach us the path of practice once you have initiation. In regards to our tradition, it is also considered necessary to have a guru to attain full enlightenment. Hope this helps. The article lined above will definitely help to answer some of your questions on a deeper level. Thank you.
  • March 25, 2024 10:35
    Rojal Poudel asked: How can you deepen your spiritual progress while sleeping? I heard some people can go to pure lands and get teachings directly from Buddha’s, Bodhisattva’s, and Dharma Protecters. Are these possible from Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projection?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your questions. It's always nice to see you here wanting to learn more. Yes it is definitely possible to deepen your practice in your sleep. This is done during practice of Highest Yoga Tantra, after receiving initiation and progressed along generation stage practice. This would obviously include everything before receiving such iniation such as having a basis and grounding in the Three Principle Aspects of the Path and the Lamrim teachings. In this practice you are able to use sleep to engage in meditation. This would need you to be able to lucid dream before hand. The ability to lucid dream itself can be developed a number of ways, but the most common is single-pointed mediation concentration during waking life. This is also known as Shamatha meditation. But in this case, the object of your meditation should be a mental one, rather than a physical one. The best would be a visualisation of the Buddha. All of this is outlined in the Lamrim teachings in the section on developing concentration. In terms of Astral Travel, yes it is definitely possible, and again there are different methods to go about this. Again this should be done only after having received the appropriate intiations and teachings from your guru. However, there are quite a few dangers involved with this. As Tsem Rinpoche mentioned before, the two main ones is that your consciousness is not able to return to your body and two that a spirit can take possession of your body if your protection is not strong and you have not invoked a Dharma protector to help with protection aspects. Another thing about astral travel, is that even if learn how to do it, it is not necessary that you can actually visit pure lands or receive teachings, etc. This is because, to do this, would require a lot of merit. So there are many things and practices to develop merit before you should engage in it. Often times, people who claim that they have received teachings or visited purelands, actually haven't though they may think that they did. It could simply be a projection of one's mind and in some serious cases perhaps even due to spirits mascarading. If you would like to learn lucid dreaming, please look into the teachings of single-pointed concentration normally. The ability of lucid dreaming comes naturally for those who progress in their shamatha meditation. As for astral travel practices, I would advise not to engage in such practices unless you receive the appropriate initiations, teachings from and under the strict supervision of a qualified guru. Hope this helps.
  • March 24, 2024 01:17
    Dirji asked: How can I see my kaytsa
    pastor answered: Dear Dirji, We are sorry, but we do not understand your question. Perhaps because you asked using the english phoenetics of the word. If possible, please post again using either the English translation of the word or using the Tibetan script, so that we can help you properly. Thank you.
  • March 23, 2024 12:11
    Marc asked: What is the direct translation of Tsem Rinpoche’s name mantra? Thank you 🙏🏽
    pastor answered: Dear Marc, Thank you for your question. You can find a translation of the meaning of Tsem Rinpoche's name mantra on Kechara's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=683136630510067. Hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 22, 2024 20:27
    Rojal Poudel asked: I am about to leave everything behind. I am tired of this life where I do the same thing everyday. I see everything but dharma as an illusion. I want to attain some sort of realization so that I can benefit other sentient beings. I am very inspired by the story of Milarepa, who gave up everything to learn dharma. Even the Buddha gave up comfort and luxury in search for this supreme truth. I also want to follow the Please tell me what I should do.
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, We can understand that you feel this way, and seeing the illusion of life should definitely motivate us to want to achieve something more spiritual. In the past when people asked Tsem Rinpoche the same question, he used to tell people a couple of things: > The first is that there are two methods to deal with our spiritual path. The first is to physically renounce everything and go into the wilderness, like Buddha Shakyamuni and Milarepa did. To cut yourself from everyone and everything and meditate continuously for years until you achieve realisation. But this is very hard to do in our day and age. We still need to have contact with people, there are the necessities of life to think about. Rinpoche said we need to think about things from a practice angle also. It takes a very great level of practitioner with an immense store of merit to be able to do this successfully. > The second method is to keep living within our a community and use them as a support for the transformation of the mind and spiritual progress. For example, that it why we have monasteries and nunneries, or Dharma centres and organisations to help with spiritual practice. This method is more measured, but you can still gain the same results. This is the more practical method. Especially according to the Mahayana path of practice, Bodhisattvas need to practice certain qualities in our minds and we progress towards enlightenment. Such qualities include the Six Perfections, but if we are not around others, how do we practice them? In order to practice generosity, we need others to be generous towards. In order to practice patience, we need others to be patient towards. In order to practice morality and ethics, we need to be in situations to be able to practice our vows. Enlightened beings like Buddha and Milarepa were able to do all of this in their minds during meditation but as mentioned before they were already high level pracitioners with immense merit. For example, Buddha Shakyamuni had three countless aeons of consistent practice life time after life time until his achieved enlightenment. > Another thing that Rinpoche shared, that while understanding the drawbacks of life and the benefits of becoming enlightened, a lot of the time what happens these days is that it is mixed up with emotion due to the challenges of life. People are looking for an escape, but not an escape from samsara into enlightenment, but simple an escape from their current problems. The need for escape, known as renunciation in Buddhism, is not to simply escape samsara, but developed in a certain way through contemplation and meditation. When we have such feelings, we should analyse them to see if they are in accord with the teachings and the methods of developing true renunciation. Many people also have a unrealistic way of thinking about physical renunciation and the spiritual path in general. Most people think it is easy, but it is not, is difficult because we need to deal with our minds, our emotions, our traumas, etc, from countless lives. If we don't have a firm foundation in Dharma practice and transformation before we attempt something like Buddha Shakyamuni or Milarepa, we will give up after a while because we find it too hard. And perhaps give up spiritual practice because the path did not actually match our expectations. So the key is to be as realistic as possible about our spiritual path. So our advice, rather than give up everything, as you may have family or other responsibilities, is to use your current situation to transform your mind, to practice the teachings right now in life, so that you can start progressing along the spiritual life. The best way to do this is to practice the Lamrim teachings, which give you a firm roadmap of how and what to practice in a sequential manner. Giving up everything is not necessary to make real progress on the spiritual path, as outlined in the Lamrim, but sustained and consistent practice is the key. Then use the situations in your life to actualise that transformation. We hope this helps.
  • March 21, 2024 00:44
    Jason asked: I listened to Tsem Rinpoche’s dharma talk and was inspired to be patient and kind towards other. For a while I felt like my mind had transformed and I started being more proactive in helping others and making sure to complete my responsibilities as perfectly as I can to not burden others and taking the initiative to help people that I see are struggling with their work but recently I have been feeling like I’m actually harming others instead of helping them by being kind because I feel like I’m enabling their bad behavior and rude attitude, especially one person in particular that I have to work with. No matter how much I help and show kindness, they don’t seem to change…and now I feel like a pushover for smiling and helping them even though they don’t show any appreciation or respect for it and instead take advantage of me and push even more of their responsibilities on me. I’ve been having thoughts that my kindness and patience has just become a cover for fear of confrontation now. What should I do? I feel like I’m gonna lose control and lash out even though I try to focus my mind on how the people around me must be struggling
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. We are very happy to hear that Tsem Rinpoche's Dharma talks have inspired you, especially to practice patience and kindness towards others. Please do keep it up, the benefits of both qualities are immense and are central to spiritual transformation. We should always try our best to practice both patience and kindness, but sometimes practising it in the way we think may not be the best option. For example, in the case that you mentioned, it is not having the right effect on your own mind and also you are enabling your co-worker to exhibit negative behaviours as well. In this case, actually practising kindness would not be to become a pushover, taking more responsibilities, etc. This isn't beneficial for your or the co-worker. So here, practising kindness would actually be not to allow the person to do such things, but it should be practised with patience and not out of emotion. So you would do this in a very skilfful manner. The best would be to have a talk with your co-worker in a very calm manner and explain how you are feeling and how they are making you feel in the work environment, and try to sort out the situation before it progresses. Especially since you are having such thoughts of anger and the posibility of lashing out. Practicing kindness and patience is not at all become a push over or allowing others to skip out on their responsibilities, etc. We really hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 20, 2024 14:49
    Sok asked: Hello respected pastors. Is Kusha grass same as Durva grass? How to obtain kusha grass?
    pastor answered: Dear Sok, Kusha grass and Durva grass are two different types of grass, they are not the same. Kusha grass is also known as halfa grass, big cordgrass, or salt reed-grass. Its scientific name is Desmostachya Bipinnata. In shape, each blade of grass is long and straight. Durva grass is also known as bermuda grass. Its scientific name is Cynodon Dactylon. In shape, each blade looks segmented and has smaller leaves sprouting from it. You can google the scientific name to see the difference between the two. Generally, they can be bought at Indian religious stores if there are any nearby where you live. Alternatively, if you live in Asia, you can buy a traditional grass broom, which you can substitue for the Kusha grass. It is a close relative of Kusha grass and the lamas have said that it can be used as substitue if you cannot find the actual grass. I hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 19, 2024 20:56
    Bhavisha asked: How to know wheather specific LOCAL deity is enlighten or not?
    pastor answered: Dear Bhavisha, Local deities are not enlightened. They are sentient beings who look after or take care of a specific area. There are different names for these types of beings, such as local deities, Land God, Landowner deities, etc. They belong to the God Realm, but as other beings in the god realm, they are not enlightened. Hope this helps.
  • March 18, 2024 09:57
    Rojal Poudel asked: What comes after attaining samatha or calm abiding meditation?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Nice to see you back here! Shamatha is a tool, basically through this meditation you develop single pointed concentration. But after developing that, you use it to engage in Vipashyana meditation, otherwise known as Special Insight. Different traditions have different version of Special Insight. In our tradition, we use this type of meditation to analyse what we call "emptiness." The teachings on the emptiness are the actual teaching that leads to enlightenment. All other teachings or practices help to prepare your mind to be able to do this. Shamatha comes in, because the topic of emptiness is so deep, that we need single-pointed concentration to analyse it. If we don't have this type of concentration, we will not be able to understand emptiness. Hence, shamatha and vipashyana meditation are used in tandem to achieve enlightenment. This may seem a little abstract. The Lamrim teachings go into this in a lot of detail. They can be found in the chapters dealing with the Concentration and Wisdom as part of the Six Perfections in the Great Scope sections of the Lamrim. Hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 17, 2024 23:16
    Jonathan Tan asked: Hi Dear Pastor, I am curious if H.E 25th Tsem Rinpoche had any heart disciples (son/daughter) Is there a difference between heart and root disciples?
    pastor answered: Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your question. There is no one heart disciple of Tsem Rinpoche. This usually refers to specific person who carries on the teachings and practices of a particular teacher. Tsem Rinpoche wanted something different for Kechara, hence we carry on his teachings and practices as a group, rather than one specific person. Rinpoche trained his students, who are either Sangha, Pastors or senior students in various ways of continuing his teachings, especially through the work that they do. In this way, we continue Rinpoche's teachings as a group rather than any one heart disciple. Hope that this helps. Thank you.
  • March 16, 2024 01:18
    Sirius asked: Hi dear pastors, I'd like to get recomendations on how to improve my actual sadhana. My morning starts by taking refuge and making offerings to the three jewls, followed by Lama Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga. After this I usually study Lam Rim, and other Dharma Texts. During the afternoon I meditate for a about an hour or so, and somedays I do the Dorje Shugden sadhana given by Rinpoche. Finally at night I finish my day by doing Vajrasattva meditation and confession to the 35 Buddhas. What else can I do to improve my sadhana? What practices would you recomend me to do? Do you have recomendations on texts I could read? I would like to add that I live in Argentina, and I do not have any buddhist temple near sadly, so I cannot go there to practice, learm or collab. I would appreciate advice on this. Thank you in advance.
    pastor answered: Dear Sirius, Thank you for your question. In terms of practice, you are doing a lot. We are very happy to read that you are doing all these beneficial practices. They will be very beneficial for you. What you are doing is very good already, the only thing that I would say is to make the Dorje Shugden sadhana consistent as well as the others. If you are doing the short Diamond Path sadhana, it includes the Vajrasatta meditations, so you don't have to do it separately. We just have some points to help you improve your practice: > First is whenever you do any of the practices, is it vital to make sure you take refuge, generate bodhicitta and practice the four immeasurables before each session. And then at the end of the session, make sure to dedicate. This seals the merit generated from your practice. This is very important as if we don't have the correct motivation at the beginning and dedicate it at the end, since the merit is not sealed, the positive potential is destroyed when we have disturbing emotions, especially anger. > The second is to be consistent in your practices and do them daily. If you cannot be consistent with the practices you are doing at the moment, then reduce what you are doing to make it simple, for example just the Diamond Path (which includes Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga anyway). Then once you are consistent daily, later you can slow add in other practices and become consistent with them. > The third is to keep revising the teachings on these practices, understand the motivation, deepen your visualisations, etc. > In regards to your meditation, if you are doing breathing or concentration meditation, again, revise the teachings again and again to make your practice stronger and understand where you are on your meditational path. > You can also spend some time every day, maybe five or ten minutes contemplating the Lamrim teachings step by step. This itself is extremely transformational and will propel you along the spiritual path. In regards to what else to study or read, here is a very good article: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/books-that-are-a-must-read.html If you consider Tsem Rinpoche to be your spiritual teacher, there are thousands of hours of teachings on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoTg0Wc5q3Gnz8ej3ETCdMQ You can watch and re-watch them to deepen your understanding and practice. I hope all of this helps.
  • March 14, 2024 05:53
    Alby asked: Hi, I was just wondering if spirits or ghost can possess Buddha statues and haunt the owner of the statue? I heard that before inviting a statue of the Buddha into your house, it has to be blessed by monks first. Is this a necessary requirement?
    pastor answered: Dear Alby, The physical form representations of the Buddhas, including statues, are very special as each form of a Buddha represents not only the path to enlightenment, but the state of enlightenment itself. In fact, even just seeing a Buddha image plants imprints in our minds that will open when the conditions are right, to help us further along our spiritual path. So they are powerful and protective in and of themselves, as long as they have been created according to correct iconography. This last point is very important. That being said, images or statues are just pieces of metal or clay, etc. When statues are consecrated, they actually become the embodiement of the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha). That's why making offerings and doing any virtuous activity (even cleaning them) generates merit for your spiritual journey. As embodiments of the Three Jewels there is no way that they can be possessed by spirits that haunt the owner of the statue. Traditionally, statues are made to be hollow and then filled with certain mantras and holy items, then consecrated. Following the traditional method will be the most effective to bless your statue properly. If your statue is hollow, at Kechara we offer a service to fill your statue properly with the correct mantras, etc. The service is part of Kechara Saraswati Arts. You can find out more here: https://www.kechara.com/services/buddhist-art/ We also have DIY kits available if you cannot send your statue in and would like to do it yourself: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/mantra-rolls-complete [Please note these mantras are inserted into specific parts of the statue, you can contact Vajrasecrets through the website to get more information on how to fill the statue yourself] https://www.vajrasecrets.com/mantra-rolls-anywhere [These mantras can be inserted anywhere within the statue] If you cannot do any of these, then at the very least, you should insert something into the statue so that it is not completely hollow. This can be a piece of paper with the mantra OM AH HUM written on it (either Tibetan or English is fine). Then roll this up and place in the statue. Otherwise you can use a pearl or semi-precious stone, etc. While statues themselves have protective power, when they are left empty there is a certain type of spirit that come to reside inside a statue as it is completely hollow. It's a spirit that likes hollow places. However, this type of spirit is not usually malicious or harmful. But that is one of the reasons a statue is never left hollow. Once the filling is done, the traditional ceremonies of consecration known as Soongdrup Puja (to bless the insertion items) and the Rabney Puja (to fully consecrate the statues) are performed, which we also offer https://www.vajrasecrets.com/rabney-soongdrup-consecration-puja-fund For those who cannot have the pujas done for whatever reason, you can actually bless the statues yourself. A comprehensive guide and the prayers necessary for doing this are available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html Given all of this, yes there is a type of spirit that can inhabit statues, but only if they are completely empty and not consecrated (whether by a monk, lay practitioner, yourself, it doesn't matter). But this type of spirit cannot haunt the person, etc, in that sense. It simply resides in the statue. The reason why statues are blessed or consecrated is so that they embody the Three Jewels, they become immense objects of merit making and protection from spirits, negativity, etc. So, if you do have a statue or are thinking of an inviting a statue, the best would be to have it filled and consecrated properly. However, even if you cannot, you can do the blessing yourself. There is no need to worry about a statue being haunted if not consecrated by a monk before you invite it or bring home. In fact, if you have a personal practice, at the end of your practice you can dissolve your visualisation into the statue, to bless it. This actually makes your statue much more powerful than consecration alone. You basically bless your statue through your own daily practice. I hope this information helps. Thank you.
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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
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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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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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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.
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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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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.
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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)
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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Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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
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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
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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
4 months ago
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.
5 months ago
#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.
5 months ago
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
5 months ago
#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.
6 months ago
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
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