David is a lay Buddhist pastor of Kechara and a longtime student of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche. Initially a reluctant writer, he now finds himself writing for a living and has published four books including his autobiography, There's No Way But Up and Conversations in Love.
David is a lover of Buddhist art and whenever he can, he shares his knowledge of the Dharma with everyone. Read more of his writings on his blog www.davidlai.me.
Dear everyone, I have chosen to write about this topic for Rinpoche’s blog because it fascinates me and it is something that many people are drawn to. Generally, people are afraid and yet they are strangely attracted to the paranormal. It does not matter if you are living in the West or in the East;...
During the 2015 Gelug Conference, the Dalai Lama claimed that Dharma Protector Setrap had given mistaken prophecies to Dagyab Rinpoche as well as monks from Minyak Khangtsen of Drepung Loseling Monastery...
Pope Leo X's papacy was known for making Rome a cultural and political centre of Europe but at the expense of the papal treasury due to his lavish spending. He also failed to take the development of the Protestant Reformation movement seriously...
A spiritual lineage refers to a line of transmission of teachings from teacher to student that can be traced back to the Buddha or a widely accepted attained master...
Tujuan dari sebuah ajaran atau instruksi yang diberikan oleh guru, tidak peduli seberapa sederhana atau mendalamnya, adalah agar kita dapat menerapkannya. Beberapa orang menganggap ajaran tersebut hanya sebagai pengejaran intelektual, atau sebagai sesuatu untuk direnungkan saat berada di atas duduk di bantalan meditasi. Terkadang, murid selektif dengan apa yang ingin mereka praktikkan dan apa...
There are many people from around the world who would have liked to meet Rinpoche and experience what it was like to be in his company especially up close and personal. Due to my good fortune of having proximity to Rinpoche...
Pastor David has been a student of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche for over 15 years. Within the ‘Tales With My Lama’ series of articles, he explores his spiritual relationship with Rinpoche, sharing anecdotes, stories, observations and little Dharma nuggets. It is all told to inspire others for their own spiritual relationship with their teachers....
(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David Lai) Shakyashri Bhadra, who is known to the Tibetans as Kache Panchen (Mahapandita of Kashimir), was one of the last great Kashmiri masters to have arrived in Tibet from India during the transmission of Buddhism into the Himalayan country. Regarded as one of the previous incarnations of Dorje...
(oleh Tsem Rinpoche dan Pastor David Lai) Bagi pengamat biasa, praktik Pelindung Dharma mungkin nampak seperti liturgi eksotis yang bertujuan untuk memenuhi harapan. Akan tetapi pada kenyataannya, praktik memiliki berbagai manfaat untuk praktisi dan, menurut jejak rekam tertulis, mereka berasal dan diturunkan dari guru-guru Buddhis yang paling agung. Sejak jaman dahulu, peran dan...
Ladrang seorang Lama merujuk pada kediaman pribadi sang lama. Karena sifat dan tanggung jawab seorang lama, ladrang memainkan peran yang lebih besar dari sekedar kediaman pribadi. Ladrang juga juga berfungsi sebagai kantor pribadi sang lama, dan merupakan tempat dimana beliau bertemu tamu, mengajar, melakukan berbagai ritual dan puja. Jadi esensi sebuah ladrang adalah sebuah...
As Buddhist practitioners, we should regard “the home as where we can practise the Dharma.” Living near our teachers speeds up our Dharma learning and practice because being in close proximity makes it easier for us to receive more teachings, serve the teacher and be a part of a Dharma community...
The kawang liturgy is a confessional practice in which the practitioner engages in a specific visualisation meant to purify tremendous amounts of negative karma. Before delving into the technicalities of the kawang contemplation, we first need to have an understanding of karma...
Rinpoche often said that watching movies was one of his guilty pleasures — especially on long days spent indoors in his room. Over the years, Rinpoche watched a tremendous number of movies, and developed a particular preference...
(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David) Praktik 35 Buddha Pengakuan adalah salah satu praktik pemurnian batin yang tertua dan telah diterapkan sejak masa Buddha Shakyamuni. Praktik ini sendiri memiliki asal mula dalam Sutra Mahayana Tiga Bukit Sempurna, yang dalam bahasa Sansekerta disebut sebagai Triskandhadharmasutra. Khotbah ini asalnya disampaikan oleh Buddha Shakyamuni sendiri dan diajarkan...
A lama’s ladrang refers to a lama’s private residence. Due to the nature of the lama’s work and responsibilities, the ladrang plays a much bigger role than just being a place of residence...
When I first laid eyes on My Journey in This Life, it was the picture of Tsem Rinpoche on the cover that caught my attention. It’s a striking portrait of Rinpoche riding a horse and galloping towards...
One day after finishing his meal, Rinpoche told the story of a learned master who kept up his commitments, sadhanas and retreats but was very much attached to butter. After he passed away, the protector-deity took trance in an oracle and advised that...
(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David) Since the 11th century, the Khon family has been intimately linked to the Sakya lineage. Known to be one of the holiest families of Tibet, the heads of the family have acted as the patriarchs of their sacred tradition. In the 8th century, one of the earliest members...
(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David) At the beginning of the 19th Century, the ruling family that governs the Sakya tradition split into two great houses – the Drolma Phodrang (palace) and the Phuntsok Phodrang. Since that time, the patriarchs of both palaces have alternated and served as the Sakya Trizin or the supreme...
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Praise be to the incredible Lord Meduza, I’ve never seen or heard of his lottery spell failing, not even once, and that includes my own experience. Every day, I feel renewed blessings after connecting with the Great Lord Meduza, who gifted me my winning six-digit lottery numbers that won me $740,000,000 million dollars by using his magical skills to foresee the outcome. I’m a dad of four, and it’s been a few years since I lost my wife to cancer I miss her terribly. To wrap things up, I really want to thank Great Meduza for being so good at what he does. His guidance and lessons were applied swiftly and precisely leading us to the best possible result, which we definitely achieved. You can reach him by email: lordmeduzatemple@hotmail.com or check out his website: lordmeduzatemple.com for more information or Whats_App: +1 807 798 3042… Stay blessed and know you’re in good hands with Lord Meduza.
Revisit this interesting story of the headless nun. One of Canadian New Brunswick’s oldest ghost stories is the headless Catholic nun. Set in the wooded trails of French Fort Cove, about a French nun name Sister Marie who was decapitated by sailors trying to find buried treasure. According to folklore she had buried settler valuables and money in a secret location for safekeeping as entrusted. Sailors pressured her for the treasure’s location and she refused and she was beheaded. As the story goes that her spirit is said to forever roam the woods searching for her head. Scary lool.
The ghost of Sister Marie has been haunting French Fort Cove since than for more than 200 years.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing
John Blofeld was a British writer, public speaker, and Buddhist practitioner. Most of his writing were on Asian thought and religion, especially Taoism and Chinese Buddhism. After years of traveling through Asia and experiencing the spiritual culture of China and the Taoist eremites. He was a student of the Buddhist master Hsu Yun. and has written or translated several books . He had been a devoted Buddhist all of his life and his books had been instrumental in introducing Buddhism to the Western world.
Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting and inspiring man.
Revisit this blog again. Looking at those pictures , tells us it’s a tough project stretching from zero set up. The committed team had done a great job, doing part by part to where its now. We are so fortunate given the opportunity to get involved in the Tsem Rinpoche Stupa Project. It’s a once life time opportunity, creating merits and be connected to our Guru in this life or in future life time. Now then all projects has completed, it will benefit more people.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands and those involved in this grand project.
We must have faith and confidence in our Guru. A guru is not someone who holds a torch for us, but someone who guides us to the light. A guru takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches our heart. Never deceive our Guru. Our Guru’s inspiration and strength have been the foundation of our learning. On this sacred day we express our eternal gratitude to our Guru. We should constantly keep our Guru in our heart, remembering his teachings, learning, practicing and transforming our mind.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands
Have not heard of this Cowichan Tribes till I read this post. Revisit again to understand better. They are a group of Coast Salish peoples who live in the Cowichan Valley region on Vancouver Island. They were is the largest First Nations band in British Columbia, with about over 5,500 members. Interesting the discovery of the mysterious ape-like creature in the remote arecalled by the Cowichan tribes as Thumquas. Its also known as Bigfoot to many. Many sightings of this mysterious creature has been part of the Cowichan tribes traditions and history of the tribes. Sightings of these creatures are mainly found in Canada and in USA region and footprints as well. The biologically rich Cowichan Valley and Cowichan Lake areas are frequent hubs for modern sightings and legends. Interesting read and some new information for me.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Learning is a continuous, lifelong journey of discovery. It is not about simply memorizing facts, but actively engaging with the world, making mistakes, and adapting. Its good to stay active, learning new things and maintaining social connections. Hence its wonderful that Anila and Uncle Eddie got the opportunity to learn using lab-top gifted to them by Rinpoche. We are never too old to learn a new skill, do whatever we could to preserve mental and physical well-being.
Thank you Rinpoche.
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Wat Phra Dhammakaya is a Buddhist temple in Khlong Luang district, a province north of Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1970 by the maechi Chandra Khonnokyoong and Luang Por Dhammajayo. Wat Phra Dhammakaya is the best-known and the fastest growing temple of the Dhammakaya tradition with a iconic dome-shaped Cetiya. Amazing it can housed millions and hundreds of Buddha statues interior and outside. Wat Phra Dhammakaya is best known for its immense size and modern design. Because of the sheer size temple, it will be impossible for visitors to explore the whole place in a day. Once a lifetime for anyone to meditate with hundreds of thousands of other people and the world has ever seen.
Thank you Rinpoche for this post.
Yamdrok Lake is shaped like a coral branch is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. Located near Nagarze County,Tibet above 4,441 meters. Due to the mythological surrounding by many snow-capped mountains and with numerous small streams ,forms a beautiful sacred lake. One of the belief that it is a transformation of a goddess. Many pilgrims and tourist visited this lake yearly. It’s a once a life time experience. I am fortunate to have a visiting this sacred lake years back.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this interesting post , explaining the significance of Yamdrok Lake.
nspiring read. Lama Tsongkhapa an influential Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher and tantric yogi. Its Lama Tsongkhapa’s activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan .He fully dedicated to teaching, writing , founding many monasteries that greatly contributed to the revitalization of Buddhism in Tibet. He even undertook many long retreats, received vision of Nagarjuna and his five chief disciples. And gained direct realization on the ultimate truth, which he soon wrote the famous ‘Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha’. In another retreat he had vision of all Masters profound’ lineages from Buddha Shakyamuni to Atisha. Inspiring read of Lama Tsongkhapa who did four-year tantric retreat, he even performed 3,500,000 prostrations and 1,800,000 mandala offerings. It was Je Tsongkgapa that emphasis the importance of the preliminary practices.
Thank you for this interesting and inspiring post.
The Yeti is a legendary, mythical creature deeply rooted in the folklore Himalayan regions of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and the Everest region. Since the 20th century, there’s many sightings of yeti footprints in the region. Back in April 2019, the Indian Army found footprints near the Makalu Base Camp. They claimed that those footprints belonged to the mythical Yeti. There is no confirmed scientific proof that the Yeti exists as an undiscovered species. I truly believed it exist. Despite centuries of stories, giant footprint claims, there is no scientific evidence that it physically exists. Climbers and local guides across the Himalayas has reported they did witnessed footprint too. Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche.
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Wonderful , a student of H E Tsem Rinpoche teaching his friends or rather country man about Dorje Shugden’s prayers in Nepalese. He even translated prayers texts into Nepalese. which made it easier for his countryman. He shared Dharma as well, through his great work more and more people will the opportunity to understand better. Everyone regardless of race and faith will be connected to Dorje Shugden through his sharing and learning and potting into action. Dorje Shugden, who is the emanation of Buddha of Wisdom Manjushri will help,protect, clear obstacles , grants us material resources, regardless of race and faith.
Thank your Rinpoche sharing this wonderful news with us.
Inspiring read of all the stories of Tibetan Buddhist nuns at Gebchak Gonpa. Located in a remote mountain valley of Nangchen in the Qinghai Province of Eastern Tibet. Gebchak nunnery is where dozens of branch nunneries scattered throughout the region. It is the home of a spiritual lineage of female practitioners, yogini, a nunnery of 350 nuns. It is situated in a high, isolated valley on the Tibetan Plateau which is about 14,100 feet above sea level. Nangchen is an area within the historical Tibetan region of Kham. It has been praised by many great Buddhist masters for its rigorous training in Dzogchen meditation and yogic practices. They are well respected throughout the region for their intensive retreat system.
Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche.
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I must thank my dharma blog team who are great assets to me, Kechara and growth of dharma in this wonderful region. I am honoured and thrilled to work with them. I really am. Maybe I don't say it enough to them, but I am saying it now. I APPRECIATE THESE GUYS VERY MUCH!
Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.
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4th June had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the
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4th June had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the
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Pastor Albert giving us the Dharma Sharing in Kechara Ipoh Study Group on Saturday afternoon (23rd May). So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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After the Dharma Sharing session, Dorje Shugden Puja was carried out and lead by Pastor Albert and Beng Kooi. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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24th May completed our DORJE SHUGDEN Mantras recitation Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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23rd May Group recitation of DORJE SHUGDEN mantras Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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21st May weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja, Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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14th May had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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Fwd: 10th May blessed day dharma sharing, blessings and DS puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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7th May evening had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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30th April evening had our dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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26th April animal liberation activities Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Before our session ended today, Pastor Henry transferred the blessings onto us through the blessings of His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Kechara Pastor Henry was sharing Dharma with us and gave us much insights on how to continue practicing Dharma without giving up easily. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Through the blessings from our Guru, His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Pastor Henry and Kechara Umze Frederick Law have lead us in Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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23rd April had Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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16th April evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Emily offered fresh tea on Tsem Tulku Rinpoche's shrine. May our Guru lives long with good health. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered Serkym to The Three Jewels prior to Dorje Shugden puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Mr. Mannance Wong has offered incense on behalf of everyone in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Through the blessings from Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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12th April having Anila with us Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam kech
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6th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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5th March animals liberation activities Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the
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2nd April blessed evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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19th March evening had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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15th March Blessings at grand opening Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Throwback 5th March dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja.kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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26th February had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Andrea Lai offered incense on behalf of all Kechara Ipoh members and friends. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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3 sets of Serkym were offered by Yee Mun and other member to Dorje Shugden prior to the puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh on Sunday. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Beautiful prayer wheels at Kuantan center Kechara Kuantan study group by Sam
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Beautiful prayer wheels at Kuantan center. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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5th February had Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja at center Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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1 st February Yesterday blessed day cleaning of Gyenze Chapel Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
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Throwback yesterday 1st February released about 100 birds back to nature.Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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21st January evening Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Phillippe Ng offered incense and purified the offerings on altar at the beginning of puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)