Seven Weird and Wonderful Towns Around The World

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Dear friends,

I personally do not enjoy travelling but what I have always longed for is to live in the mountains with trees, streams, greens and nature ever since I was young. I would like to stay in the mountains in a small little hut with trees surrounding me.

I would live there on vegan foods with my dogs. I would have a large outdoor Vajrayogini statue made of stone and make offerings of juniper leaves burned daily as sang. I would love to live in the mountains away from the senseless repeating actions in urban life. Urban life with its various pollutions do not connect us to who we are inside. We become more lost in urban artificial lives.

The article below highlights some of the most mesmerising and unique places on earth. Some of them are set in nature, which I like very much. It is amazing to see these places and actually believe they exist. The imagination and creativity behind these places are wonderful.

I hope you enjoy the article.

Tsem Rinpoche

 


 

Seven Weird and Wonderful Towns Around The World

Sep 7, 2016
Pauline Morrissey
Editorial Producer

No roads? No problems! Photo: insureandgo.com

If you think that your own neighbourhood is strange, then this list will likely make you reconsider. From a town that has more cats than humans, to a village that has no roads – these pockets of the world may just tempt you to relocate to somewhere a little more weird and wonderful.

 

1. Coober Pedy, Australia

Let’s start on home turf with this South Australian town that exists entirely underground. Coober Pedy came about in 1915 as an opal-mining hub and to this day is still the biggest opal mine in the world. You can find houses, stores, churches, galleries and even a 4-star hotel, all peculiarly built, you guessed it, underground. In a place where temperatures are sweltering during summer, it’s understandable the local residents would do anything they can to beat the heat.

Photos: Getty, Mark Kolbe

 

2. Aoshima, Japan

Fancy yourself a cat person? Then pack your bags and head to Aoshima. Here you’ll see cats wherever you roam, because the furry little creatures outnumber humans six-to-one. Originally, the cats were brought in to deal with mice that plagued fishermen’s boats, but the cats stayed and multiplied. The human residents are mostly pensioners, who have remained here since the Second World War. They go about their business while more than 120 cats rule the streets.

Photos: Thomas Peter/Reuters

 

3. Slab City, USA

Visitors may find it tricky to find Slab City, because there are no signs offering directions, and that’s how the residents would like to keep it. Once a World War II training ground for Marines, the camp was later abandoned. Only a handful of chemical company workers set up trailers and stayed put. From here, the off-grid community grew, made up of vans, campers and shacks, all without running water, sewers or electricity, housing people who refer to themselves as “slabbers”.

Photos: Dawg Shed / VQR Online

 

4. Giethoorn, Netherlands

If you’ve ever dreamt of living your own fairytale, or wished you lived somewhere serene and peaceful, then you may want to consider moving to Giethoorn. Also known as “Venice of the Netherlands”, this magical village has no roads nor modern transportation, only canals. Locals get around by “whisper boats”, which have noiseless engines. The village’s website claims that “the loudest sound you can normally hear is the quacking of a duck or the noise made by other birds”.

Photos: Flickr / Getty, Chris Hill

 

5. Monsanto, Portugal

Sticking to the fairytale theme, Monsanto is a boulder-friendly town. Here, the natural placement of the rocks determined the structure of the town. Rather than moving the boulders, the locals used them as walls, floors and even roofs, resulting in tiny streets carved from rock and granite and houses squeezed between giant boulders. This real life Bedrock is home to about 800 people, and the preferred mode of transport through the narrow cobbled streets is by a donkey.

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Photos: Live Journal, Uhaiun

 

6. Chefchaouen, Morocco

The small town of Chefchaouen not only holds a rich history, with beautiful natural surroundings and wonderful architecture, it is most famous for being painted entirely in shades of blue. Nicknamed “heaven of the hillside”, the colour was introduced by Jewish refugees in 1930, who considered blue to symbolise the sky and heaven. The colour was then adopted by all residents, who repaint their homes every spring.

Photos: Getty

 

7. Burano, Italy

If you’re a fan of the whole rainbow, not just blue, a move to Burano is probably a better fit. Long ago, the fishermen of this island painted their houses in bright colours so they could locate them through thick fog as they sailed home. The result is this rainbow-like town, bursting with colour. Fun fact: residents are required to send a letter to the government if they want to repaint their house. They are then sent a list of colours they’re allowed to use and risk jail time if they use the wrong colour.

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  1. S.Prathap on Sep 10, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    This article had provided me some thoughts to feel the adventures and to explore further than my dreams. I enjoyed the view and fascinated over the places. Sometimes we really need to surrender to the beauty of nature.

    Nature has its own way to induce plants to grow its own way, and those who truly love nature and have the experience would feel pleased to follow the way.Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful article.

  2. Yee Yin on Dec 23, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    Out of these seven weird and wonderful towns around the world, I like Giethoorn in Netherlands and Monsanto in Portugal the most. These two places are very good examples of how we can live harmoniously with the environment and nature. Instead of introducing more man-made components, the residents here try their best to keep or not to disturb the natural environment.

  3. sarassitham on Sep 27, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    Thank you for sharing, had an opportunity to view the weird yet amazing places in the world. Feeling strange and looks very interesting but I think it will be a great vacation to discover the mother earth nature.

    This place is meaningful to me because it is part of the county I dreamed and loved to visit. This article had provided me some thoughts to feel the adventures and to explore further than my dreams. I enjoyed the view and fascinated over the places.

  4. Wan Wai Meng on Dec 7, 2016 at 12:43 am

    Colours can change one’s view and perception of things. I am happy that these unique cities are not only unique but their unique inspire us all.

  5. Crystal Aldana on Oct 27, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    I want to happily tell you about a group of Buddhists in Chongchang China that rescued a truck of 300 dogs that were illegally being taken to a slaughterhouse for dog meat.

    There are so many of us around the world that were watching for 2 days the horrible event . The police were corrupt and even attacked peaceful animal activists trying to demand the proof of necessary quarantine papers.

    The Buddhists bought the dogs from the evil dog meat traders.

    They are our Heros!!!

    Thank you!

    • Pastor Shin on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:01 pm

      Hello Crystal Aldana,

      Thank you for sharing this wonderful news with us. If you have more information and pictures, perhaps you can submit this story to our editors to review/ consider publishing it on this blog.

      For more information about submitting your story: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/submit-a-story

      You may also be interested to look at our other articles on “ANIMALS, VEGETARIANISM & ENVIRONMENT” here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/animals-vegetarianism

      One of the articles we feature in the category is about Marc Ching (https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/marc-ching-shows-us-the-way.html) whose continuous effort in rescuing dogs from the Asian Dog Meat Trade inspires many.

      How did you get to know about tsemrinpoche.com? It’s nice to meet people who are passionate about animal welfare here on the blog.

      • Crystal Aldana on Oct 30, 2016 at 11:57 pm

        I googled Marc Ching and your article about him appeared.
        I’m so glad I found you!
        I would love to write an article about what happened recently in China.

        • Joy Kam on Oct 31, 2016 at 3:39 am

          Wow interesting! How kind of these people. I would definitely love to read your article on it!

          Thank you for such wonderful news. When there are such wonderful news and heroes, which is often rare, we must let people know so that more awareness on animal cruelty, abuse and the aweful dog meat trade which should be banned! Though I do secretly wish all meat trade is banned! A dog, a chicken and a cow are all the same – living beings and hence, in reality there is no difference, and all of the deserve to live and be free as nature intended.

          Well I for one am agerly waiting for your write up 🙂

        • Pastor Shin Tan on Oct 31, 2016 at 10:59 pm

          Dear Crystal,
          Nice to meet you again on the blog. I am reposting the link for “Submit A Story” here just in case: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/submit-a-story

          I hope that your article will be able to help create more awareness and educate the public about the dog meat trade in China. Please read through the guidelines for submission on the link/page before you submit your story 🙂

    • Pastor Elena Khong Jean Ai on Oct 29, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you for the great news Crystal! There are people who are interested, but then there’s also a special group of people who speak up and say something, help, rescue, donate. Anyone who gets involved in the welfare of animals and shows kindness to the less fortunate is my hero.

      Unfortunately some people are just evil, but there are also many people engaged in the slaughter of animals who either don’t have a choice or don’t know any better. It’s so important to educate people and give them other opportunities so they don’t have to be involved in the slaughter of animals, and they know why they shouldn’t be.

      But again, thanks for coming back here to let us know the good news. May such kind people find more and more support for their works 🙂

  6. TekLee on Oct 26, 2016 at 1:46 am

    TekLee on Oct 26, 2016 at 1:45 am
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the article. Sometimes we really need to surrender to the beauty of nature. Or, should I say the will power of human that want to live and survive. It’s unexplainable. For example, Giethoorn, Netherlands, and Mondanto, Portugal, it seems the nature doesn’t stop them from building their habitats surrounding it, and yet it creates such a beautiful scenery. It’s really fascinating. I love all the places that Rinpoche posted.
    Thank you again Rinpoche. _/\_

  7. Vivian Ong on Oct 25, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting article. I think I would probably choose either Giethoorn, Netherlands or Burano, Italy as a place to stay due to the peaceful looking environment.

    With folded palms,
    Vivian

  8. Echeah on Oct 25, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    These places are so lovely! How I wish I could visit all of them.

    It’s a known fact that the Japanese love their cats and celebrate them. Maybe they like all things cute. There’s Hello Kitty, Maneki Neko, Krocchi. There’s even Tama the cat who was the train station master of Kishi Station, Wakayama that saved the local railway line from closing down. Last I heard, Tama the cat died last year.

    Super_Stationmaster_Tama

  9. Darren on Oct 21, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    Wow thank you for the wonderful article! I really like the Giethoorn village! Seeing the nature with quiet surrounding helps on spiritual healing.

  10. Pastor Han Nee on Oct 12, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    These are all said to be weird towns, just because they don’t conform to the ‘norm’ of what people expect towns to be. However, they are all very creatively set up. They achieve the purpose of what the townsfolk wish their towns to be.

    1. An Underground Town to get away from the sweltering summer heat!
    2.The town with more cats than humans just grew up that way. The pensioners and old folk , who are the main residents here don’t mind.
    3.A make-shift town, off the grid, made up of vans, campers, and shacks, that grew out of a World War II training camp.It is without running water, sewers or electricity, or housing. The town-folks like it that way.
    4.“Venice of the Netherlands”!This magical village has no roads nor modern transportation, only canals. Locals get around by “whisper boats”, which have noiseless engines. The village’s website claims that “the loudest sound you can normally hear is the quacking of a duck or the noise made by other birds”. I like this best. So close to nature and the natural! It is so beautiful and peaceful!
    5.This town grew around the huge boulders. The locals used these boulders as walls, floors and even roofs, resulting in tiny streets carved from rock and granite and houses squeezed between giant boulders. Donkeys are used for transport along its narrow coblles streests!
    6.This town,nicknamed “heaven of the hillside”,is all colored blue, because originally the colour was introduced by Jewish refugees in 1930, who considered blue to symbolise the sky and heaven. Subsequently, this colour was adopted by all residents, who repaint their homes every spring.
    7.The seventh town is a rainbow colored town, painted in such bright colors so that fishermen who live in this township , can locate their houses through the thick fog. Residents can only change the color of their homes to a specified list of colors provided by the government or risk jail time!

    Each town is unique in itself.The important thing is residents are happy living in their towns. Who’s to say what about these towns?

  11. Paul Yap on Oct 11, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    The Giethoorn of Netherlands seems like a place existed only in fairy tales to me. Living in a heavy poluted environment with noises, dusk, industrial wastage etc now a days, seeing lots of green and clear river water gives a sense of peace and lots of comfort, and perhaps a good place to engage retreat practice as well.

    • TekLee on Oct 26, 2016 at 1:45 am

      Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the article. Sometimes we really need to surrender to the beauty of nature. Or, should I say the will power of human that want to live and survive. It’s unexplainable. For example, Giethoorn, Netherlands, and Mondanto, Portugal, it seems the nature doesn’t stop them from building their habitats surrounding it, and yet it creates such a beautiful scenery. It’s really fascinating. I love all the places that Rinpoche posted.
      Thank you again Rinpoche. _/\_

    • TekLee on Oct 26, 2016 at 1:51 am

      Sorry Paul, I posted wrongly. I actually wanted to post comment in this blog, and wanted to reply your comment, but accidentally posted the comment in your reply 🙂
      I wanted to reply to you that, I agreed with what you said, it’s like fairy tales, but it’s really nice to live in such environment, although it might be trouble that we can’t go out jogging or walk the dog in the evening, but I don’t mind! 🙂 With such a nice environment, I think I only remember swimming and forgetting jogging 🙂

  12. Sharon Ong on Sep 29, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Burano, Italy reminds me very much of La Boca in Argentina, although the colours are less vibrant compared to La Boca. I like the vibrant colours in La Boca and the street activities such as open air street tango performances. Have attached a couple of photos of La Boca which is in Buenos Aires. Here is a short excerpt on La Boca from http://famouswonders.com/la-boca-district/

    La Boca is one of Buenos Aires’s 48 barrios or neighborhoods. It is located at the southeastern part of the city, near the old port in the mouth (boca in Spanish) of the Rio de la Plata. Nearby barrios are Barracas in the west, and San Telmo and Puerto Madero to the north. Many of the district’s residents are of European descent. This is because the old port was where the Italian, Spanish, Basque, French, and German immigrants arrived.

    Inside La Boca, one will feel as if they had stepped back in time as the neighborhood still retains its Genoese look with traditional colorful wooden houses. While some inhabitants still spoke the Genoese dialect in the late 20th century, use of the dialect has been in recent decline. Presently, La Boca is part artist colony and part working class neighborhood.

    Thank you.

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  13. Pastor Elena Khong Jean Ai on Sep 29, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    I would probably go to Giethoorn in the Netherlands, if I had to go anywhere on this list. The Dutch are very nice, open-minded people and the weather there is fantastic. Giethoorn also looks quiet, pleasant and green and easy so I’d be able to do my practice and my works, and no one would disturb me. The other places look a little too urban, and Coober Pedy and Slab City both look way too hot! Not a fan of heat!

  14. Julien Roth on Sep 28, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    Unlike you Rinpoche travelling is one of my most favourite things to do! I love seeing new places and discovering the world. I believe that we must go to unique places out of our comfort zones. And these towns seem to fit that belief. I would love to go to any of these seven towns.

    Out of the seven towns I think the one i would visit first would be Aoshima in Japan. Im not exactly a cat person, but I am an animal lover! I love animals! All kinds of animals. So being in a place which is surrounded by cats seems fun. And definitely not something you would see on a daily basis.

  15. Lew on Sep 28, 2016 at 12:33 am

    Thank you for a easy reading on a rainy evening. It is indeed interesting to see these not-so-common towns.

    My favourite would be the Slab city, where everyone is loving off the grid. With today’s “standards”, everyone wants the convenience of tap water, electricity, etc. It is really back to basics. If there is a nuclear war and everything is destroyed, I think the citizens are the only few ones who can survive the world without all the basic infrastructures.

  16. Jutika Lam on Sep 27, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Prior to reading this article, I had no idea that such weird and unique townships existed except for Aoshima which I saw on a Facebook posting.

    It is really interesting to know that such townships actually exist and are not just something out of a fairytale book. The towns that stood out for me would be the Australian town of Coober Pedy where buildings such as hotels, houses and stores are all built underground. Another town which I really like is the town of Burano in Italy. What I really like about it is because it portrays a very vibrant and colourful enviroment.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article!

  17. Lin Mun on Sep 24, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    Amazing townships which I never thought it exist. The places are all so beautiful.

    For Monsanto, Portugal although the landscape is all around the big rocks but the people can still build around it with beautiful design. I think human are adaptable as long as they wish too live there.

    I personally prefer the Giethoorn Netherlands. So beautiful, clean environment and living condition.

  18. Joy Kam on Sep 20, 2016 at 12:09 am

    Wow these homes are amazing!

    My favourite one is Giethoorn, Netherlands! Wow what a quaint little village, it feels quite magical. I love it except for the part where the neighbours is just 10 ft away and the only loudest sound you’d ever hear is from the ducks or birds. I guess we can rule out moving furniture around after midnight! Lol but no doubt these are very unique beautiful homes/community.

    My 2nd choice is Chefchaouen, Morocco and 3rd Burano, Italy – love the colourful houses and being near water is always soothing and peaceful.

  19. Uncle Eddie on Sep 19, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Those who love nature would wish to maintain a landscape best created by nature – like “Giethoorn, Netherlands” as shown in this blog’s photos. They would do their best to try preserve it, integrate same into their architecture with the nature. Nature has its own way to induce plants to grow its own way, and those who truly love nature and have the experience would feel pleased to follow the way! This is what is called, “to live in harmony with nature”. Of course, such a practice requires a lot of patience, learning, study, effort and appreciation in mastering them. Living in such natural green lifestyle, surrounded in comfort with beautiful trees, stream, bushes and greeneries will inspire one to live a more healthier and longer life of peace, harmony and happiness. As such, this will further inspire us to develop more potential for the practice and the benifit of all beings! Om Mani Padme Hung.

  20. sweekeong on Sep 19, 2016 at 9:36 am

    These places feel weird where we might read in from a story book but they do actually exist. For residents who stayed there for them it looks normal but for us it feels so bizarre. These are really interesting places on earth.

  21. Adeline Tan on Sep 18, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Weird but they do have their individual beautiful sights of it. Out of the 7 weird and wonderful towns, i like Giethoorn, Netherlands (Venice of the Netherlands) the most. this scenic magical village is clean and fresh and peaceful with flowers and green planted by the river banks and surrounding the houses. It’s sure feel good to be living in such a healthy environment that has no vehicle and sounds pollution, even the boat they use is noiseless, incredible! Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this interesting article.

  22. Stella Cheang on Sep 18, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    Giethoorn, Netherlands definitely looks like a place out of a fairytale book, magical village waved together by still streams and quiescent cottages parked in patches of lush greenery, it is hard to imagine anywhere else prettier than here. Aoshima, Japan is an interesting cat colony where men and cats co-exist peacefully. How unique! Thank you Rinpoche for the refreshing sharing of the article on Seven Weird and Wonderful Towns Around The World. I enjoyed reading it.

  23. Pastor Patsy on Sep 18, 2016 at 12:16 am

    These places are interesting though I do not particularly like Cooby Peedy as it make me feels claustrophobic. Giethoorn, Netherlands is beautiful with the lush green surrounding and the calming water. Mosanto has unique architecture, using boulders and rocks to determine the structures. Chefchaouen is beautiful too with its different shades of blue which has a calming effect while Burano is a happy and cheerful place.

    Home is where the heart it. It is the place that we love the most; where we feel loved and most comfortable. It can be any kind of building, but most important is that we feel at home.

    Thank you, Rinpoche, for sharing these beautiful photos.

  24. Anne Ong on Sep 17, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    Wow!!! This is really interesting with beautiful places. I love the cute cats of 2. Aoshima, Japan,cosy houses and canal of 4. Giethoorn, Netherlands,Monsanto,Portugal a boulder-friendly town.Really beautiful pictures to light up my weekend. Thank you very much Rinpoche 🙂

  25. Fong on Sep 17, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    Coober Pedy, Australia makes me claustrophobic but i love the quiet Giethoorn, Netherlands. it reminds of fairy tales and the river i used to play in as a kid. That brings back very happy memories.

    Burano, Italy looks like a happy place with its bright and fresh colors. The cat island and boulder city seems scary to me.

    Interesting how every image invoke different feelings. Is it our imprint from previous lives or this life? I think we should just live in the present and just enjoy the beautiful images, I think. We have to learn to live in the present and be aware and present. but, always with an eye to the future.

    Thank you, Rinpoche for sharing these beautiful and interesting pictures of these weird towns.

  26. Sofi on Sep 17, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Wow, some of the places are so beautiful like Giethoorn, Netherlands and Monsanto, Portugal. Others are quirky like Aoshima, Japan and Slab City, USA. Then there is Coober Pedy which created was out of necessity due to the extreme summers. Chefchaouen, Morocco and Burano, Italy bringing colours in their lives for historical reason and a touch of nature.

    In reading this article I find that most everyone puts so much effort into creating a paradise for themselves. Always seeking a place to feel safe, comfortable and pleasant on the eye. And yet even with having that, most times we will feel bored and ready to go out to fill our senses with activities. Little do we know that what we really seek is within ourselves, our Buddhamind, which a qualified Guru and the precious Dharma helps us find.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all these places, which although beautiful, my preference would be where my holy Guru is.

  27. Samfoonheei on Sep 17, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    Weird but beautiful in their individual architecture design.Amazing not easy to build after all example in Giethoorn, Netherlands modern transportation, only canals and in Monsanto in Portugal,using rocks to determine the structure.With determination they manage to build beautiful houses.Among them, i like the sea small blue town of Chefchaouen Morocco .just so beautiful …seeing blue every where.so peaceful and comfortable..Unique and creative architecture.
    .Thanks Rinpoche for sharing those beautiful photos and article.

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    The Great Buddhas of Bamiyan were two monumental Buddhist statues built around 600 CE. A holy site for Buddhists on the Silk Road, historically a caravan route linking the markets of China with those of the Western world. The two most prominent statues were the giant standing sculptures of the Buddhas .It was the site of several Buddhist monasteries where monks at the monasteries lived as hermits. It was until in 2001, both statues were destroyed by the Taliban . Before being blown up in 2001, they were the largest examples of standing Buddha carvings in the world .Buddhism was eliminated in Afghanistan by the 13th century during the Mongol conquests. Sadly all statues depicting humans in Afghanistan was destroyed. They were perhaps the most famous cultural landmarks of the region, and the site was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Despite the Buddhas’s destruction, the ruins continue to be a popular culture landmark, where many locals, pilgrims and tourist visit the site.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting blog.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/massive-2600-year-old-buddhist-monastery.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:30 PM
    Ven. Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche was born in Eastern Tibet, recognized as the fourth reincarnation of Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche. Well he was known for his purity in holding his vinaya vows. Even though he left Tibet in 1959 and settled in India, he had inspired, and supported the Sangha community, working tirelessly giving teachings at Sera Monastery in India . He also continued in protecting, preserving and propagating the Buddhadharma all over the world. H E Tsem Rinpoche first met him about 15 years in Sera Monastery and the last time in Gaden Monastery. Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche knew that Tsem Rinpoche in New York back in 2013 and decided to meet up with Rinpoche. Looking at those beautiful photos tells all . Its truly rejoiced moment .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with precious photos taken during Rinpoche visit.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/meeting-kyabje-yongyal-rinpoche-in-new-york.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:26 PM
    The general preliminaries are the four contemplations on precious human body, impermanence and death, cause and effect of karma, and the defects of samsara. The special preliminaries are taking refuge, arousing bodhicitta, the recitation and meditation of Vajrasattva, mandala offerings, and guru yoga.The purpose of life is to benefit other sentient beings and the greatest benefit we can offer them is to liberate them from their suffering and its causes. We have to purify all the negative karma and defilements we have collected over our beginning-less rebirths and accumulate extensive merit. These are the conditions necessary for us to actualize the path. Well we have received just this once the most precious human life ,we have to make our life as meaningful as possible. The purpose of doing preliminary practices is for us to purify obstacles to achieving realizations of the path to enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings. I am still doing my best .
    Great sharing thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this important write up .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/preliminary-practice.html
  • Jonathan Helm
    Thursday, May 15. 2025 02:37 AM
    My name is Jonathan Helm, I’m from Michigan USA i contacted HIV 2023 after i was tested positive i tried all means but was not working on till i saw the wonderful work of DOCTOR ZACK BALO and i contacted him. that was how i was cured after taking his herbal medicine for two weeks, contact him today through his email address wiseindividualspell@gmail.com or visit his website https://wiseindividualspell.webnode.com
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, May 4. 2025 12:15 PM
    The Heart Sutra teaches emptiness through the epitome of compassion. It is often said that, the heart of emptiness is compassion. It’s an attribute by which we sees the suffering of another and experiences true empathy for them. This empathy, in turn, leads the person to reach out and share in the person’s suffering. By helping them to endure whatever they are going through regardless of race and religion. Our prime purpose in this life is to help and benefit others. Well if we can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. Treat others as we would like others to treat us. Always wish upon others and showing kindness to those who are feeling sad or upset to help them feel better. Lend a shoulder to them to lean on. Emptiness can be explored through meditation and contemplation. By observing the impermanence and interdependence of all things, we can gradually come to understand the true nature of reality. We have to understand the actual words of the Heart Sutra and its meaning within the Buddhist tradition as well as the meanings of emptiness. Will revisit this blog to read, learn more .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this profound teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/emptiness-with-a-heart-of-compassion.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, May 4. 2025 12:08 PM
    The concept of Dharma is considered to be accessible and applicable to everyone, regardless of their religious background. Dharma, in its essence, is about understanding and living in accordance with universal principles of righteousness and ethical conduct. The core of the doctrine of dharma, especially in Buddhism, is about understanding the nature of suffering, the cause of suffering, the possibility of ending suffering, and the path to liberation through ethical conduct, mindfulness, and wisdom. Dharma is the essential teachings to transform our mind towards that of an enlightened being. Learning and putting what we learn into practice helped us to become a better person. Dharma is for everyone, reading those stories as in the blog give us a clear understanding. Nor matter what religion we are , we are taught to be loving, compassion and living peacefully.
    Thank you Rinpoche for these great teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/dharma-is-for-everyone.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, May 4. 2025 12:06 PM
    Generosity is giving more than we can, and pride is taking less than we need. Giving is an action; generosity is a matter of the heart. Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present. Sharing one’s resources and helping others in need. We have not lived today until we have done something for someone who can never repay you. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/be-generous.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, May 4. 2025 12:05 PM
    n Buddhism, Dharma refers to the teachings of the Buddha and the true nature of reality. It also encompasses principles like the Eightfold Path, which guides individuals towards enlightenment and liberation from suffering. A Dharma attitude involves fulfilling one’s responsibilities and duties towards oneself, others, and the environment. Dharma work helps us to focus on benefiting others instead of ourselves. Each one of us has different ideas, approaches and methods to do dharma work. As long as its benefits others and
    taking responsibility for our own actions transforming others with love and generosity. It is important to embrace our imperfections as embracing puts us on a better path of acceptance and self-discovery.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/why-do-they-do-dharma-work-like-that.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:20 PM
    Buddhism is one of the most ancient belief systems and is practiced today by nearly 350 million people around the world.
    Bettany Mary Hughes is an English historian, author, and broadcaster, specialising in classical history. Bettany Hughes travelled to the seven wonders of the Buddhist world. Where she documented a unique insight into the seven wonders that explained the long and rich history of Buddhism 2500 years ago . Truly fascinating documentary that’s one should watch. Started off her journey with Bodh Gaya in India, the Bodanath Stupa in Nepal, the Temple of The Tooth in Sri Lanka, Wat Pho Temple in Thailand, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Giant Buddha in Hong Kong and the Hsi Lai Temple in the United States. At each location, she meets with Buddhist scholars who explain the different concepts that form the core of Buddhist philosophy, giving insight into the long and rich history of Buddhism. Interesting sharing.
    Thank you Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/seven-wonders-of-the-buddhist-world.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:16 PM
    H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche (1905-1984 AD) was a highly realized Gelug Lama known as a strong, detached and wrathful lama. He was famous as a sharp analyst and master of philosophical debate, as well as a powerful Tantric practitioner. Disciple of Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. Famous as a sharp analyst and master of philosophical debate, as well as a powerful Tantric practitioner. Rinpoche traveling tremendously to many monasteries, doing rituals, and giving many initiations, transmissions and commentaries, and instruction in the profound and extensive dharma . As in this blog Kyabje Zong Rinpoche explains on many rare and precious teachings. Thousands of Westerners have received teachings from him, both in the West and in India. HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was the Guru of many great masters.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/kyabje-zong-rinpoche-explains-on-many-rare-and-precious-teachings-with-translation.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:08 PM
    Religious discrimination remains a significant issue globally, impacting various aspects of life. The Dorje Shugden controversy in Tibetan Buddhism involves accusations of religious discrimination against devotees of the Poweful Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden was a powerful Protector associated with the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. H H the Dalai Lama previously practice Dorje Shugden’s practice but somehow later discouraged the practice, citing concerns about sectarianism ,its perceived role as a spirit. Dorje Shugden’s practitioners have reported feeling ostracized and discriminated against by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and those supporting the Dalai Lama. The controversy has divided the Tibetan community and has been a source of contention and tension. CTA had breached the rights of every Dorje Shugden practitioners to what they pray . Many families are torn apart by this. Dorje Shugden people had to break away from their monasteries .Religious freedom and human rights are interconnected. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion regardless of race and faith. Religious freedom is one of the most fundamental of human rights. The discrimination that Dorje Shugden practitioners are experiencing today has similarities to other historic bigotry and prejudices such example was the African American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s,and the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Racism affects virtually every country in the world. It denies people their full human rights just because of their colour, race, ethnicity, descent or national origin. The most prevalent discrimination that we see today are national origin and race discrimination. May there be peace,unity, harmony and based on compassion, acceptance and universal freedom of religious choice without discrimination or recriminations of any kind.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/comparisons-of-the-dorje-shugden-ban-with-historic-persecutions.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:04 PM
    The Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, India is said to be thousands of years old, built in the Dravidian style, and houses more secrets than most people can ever dream of. That’s interesting. This temple is a legendary secret chamber that has remained unopened for centuries. Legends and local beliefs it is protected by powerful deities and a curse. The door is said to be sealed with a mystical spell, and it is believed that anyone attempting to open it without proper rituals will face grave consequences, having met with mysterious deaths or terrible misfortune. Locals had warns that attempting to open Vault B without proper rituals and respect for the deities could unleash untold calamities and misfortune. Stories abound of previous attempts to open the vault had failed that resulted in terrifying visions and other supernatural occurrences, and tragic fates for those involved. Some believe that the vault contained ancient treasures , wealth and divine relics . Previously temple workers reportedly tried to force open the door, resulting in the terrifying experiences described in legends. It’s not just a place of worship but also a vault of mysteries. Modern attempts using technology have also failed to open the door, as if some force is protecting it. Every attempt to open Vault B has failed. The door remains closed, and no one know of the contents within, whether wealth, divine relics, or something else entirely, are unknown to the world . No one dare to try opening it since at least the 1880s recording to reports. Interesting article .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-mysterious-door-of-vault-b-padmanabhaswamy-temple.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 15. 2025 03:58 PM
    Revisit this interesting truth where not many people knew the actual story behind . With great effort and research finally the story unfolded. In Tibet, Oracles play, an important part in principal roles assisting governmental decision-making and providing intelligence revelation, religion, doctrine, and prophecy. To this day the Tibetan government still believe and rely in Nechung Oracle. When Nechung oracle took trance, it is actually spirit Nyatrul who has causes problems and misprophecies. Nechung is bound by oath to protect the Dharma. Nechung prophecies are unreliable, most probably given by Nyatrul spirit to the Tibetan government. Such as wrong medication given to the 13 th Dalai Lama as prescribed by the Nechung Oracle. Another misprophecies was during the British invasion. If it was really Nechung who took trance of the Oracle, these types of misprophecies would not have happen. As mentioned in the 6th Dalai Lama biography, we cannot trust or rely on Nechung’s prophecies. It was said that Nyatrul not Nechung who created the problems and harm to Dorje Shugden . It must have told HH the Dalai Lama to ban Dorje Shugden .
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai for this interesting article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/the-spirit-nyatrul-magic-mischief-and-misery.html

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22nd May we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study group.. Sam
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22nd May we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study group.. Sam
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Last but not least, group photo take. after puja and incense offerings completed. Happy Wesak's Day to all. 12th May 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Beautiful Lama tsongkhapa Statue at Kechara Kuantan. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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A beautiful day with blue clear sky to start off releasing fishes.Saving thousands of lives ..fishes birds and fishing baits.kechara kuantangroup Sam
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Yesterday had our weekly Swift return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara kuantan group Sam
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Various 'kuih-muih' offered to Buddhas, generating tremendous merits for both the recipients and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Offerings were prepared before Dorje Shugden puja started on Sunday, 13th April in Kechara Ipoh Study Group centre (Kin Hoe)
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Today's flower offerings @5th April, 2025. Dorje Shugden weekly puja at Kechara Penang Chapel at No 49, Jalan Seang Tek. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Here are some of the offerings to the Buddha @ 5th April, 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta
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We gathered for a group photo after the Dorje Shugden puja ~29th March 2025. Kechara Pennag Study Group by Jacinta
Deepest and most sincere gratitude for Irene's invaluable and precious Dharma sharing. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Deepest and most sincere gratitude for Irene's invaluable and precious Dharma sharing. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Offerings to Buddhas - 29th March. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Offerings to Buddhas - 29th March. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Pastor Seng Piow came again to lead our puja & Dharma sharing. It's so precious to share Dharma, even it's a short one, uploaded by Jacinga. 22nd March 2025
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20250322 - Penang members chilling out after puja. It's good to touch base with everyone. After all, we only get to see each other during weekend puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Puja packages taken up by 4 sponsors today - 22nd March 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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