During my time in the monastery, I closely associated with many great Buddhist masters and one thing I noticed about these wise men was that you would almost never find an elderly monk with dementia! The same can be said for depression, Alzheimer’s and the host of other mental illnesses that modern society seems to...

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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Early Years Bill Porter was born on 3 October 1943 in Los Angeles, California. His father, William A. Porter, was a convicted bank robber who was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Michigan in the 1920s. During this unfavourable time, William’s sisters Pearlie and Pauline moved to Michigan to be...

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Dear friends around the world, I have always been a strong advocate of animal welfare, rescue and vegetarianism; it breaks my heart to see animals suffer. I do my utmost to ensure all animals that come into my environment have a happy, healthy and harm-free life. Animals are sentient beings with feelings and they...

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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world, It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of such a learned master and close friend of mine, His Eminence Kensur Konchok Tsering Rinpoche. We had been friends for many years and it was truly my honour. He was not my teacher...

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I have lived in Malaysia for over 20 years. During this time, I have developed a great appreciation for the cultures and customs that exist in Malaysia, which have inspired me to write more about the rich cultures of this nation. Indian people have been migrating to this region even before the British colonised...

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Dear friends around the world, The belief that some races are inherently superior to others is an incorrect perception fabricated thousands of years ago. People of different ethnic groups especially the Africans have been heavily discriminated against in the Western world and that is where the term “white racism” is derived from. We may...

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With the advanced scientific studies of this era, we often read and hear news that presents the various benefits of observing a vegetarian or vegan diet. This has been proven by extensive scientific research done by hardworking and kind researchers who believe in their work and its benefits. Observing a vegan diet does not...

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(By Tsem Rinpoche) This short but well rounded article is a great read for everyone, whether you are new or have been exposed to Buddhism for a long time. It sums up the core concepts of Tibetan Buddhism succinctly enough for the beginner Buddhist to grasp, yet is deep enough to hint at the...

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Racial discrimination has existed for millennia. It is a matter of great concern especially when people are treated inhumanely as they have been in the past. For example, not so long ago, black people were indentured and sold to householders, plantation owners and industrialists as slaves. Their lives were a living hell; they were chained,...

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Dear friends around the world, I was presented this extremely inspirational and beautiful article about an intelligent and spiritual individual by the name of Venerable Lobzang Dorje, a very educated black Buddhist monk who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana and has opened a Tibetan Buddhist center in order to benefit the black community at large...

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Dear friends around the world, This article “Trump or Hillary: A perennial nature of Tibetans to wait for the shooting star” is an extremely well-written, interesting and poignant, yet hauntingly accurate assessment of the Tibetan situation in waiting for help from Western powers such as the United States. I do not have the pleasure...

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An Jung Hwan (1978-) is known for his realistic tree paintings on canvas. If you have ever thought of painting tree leaves or branches, his paintings will amaze you! To paint a tree in oil, you need clear understanding about the tree structure and anatomy. You need sharp observation about the different layers, how...

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I have always admired Chenrezig (Tibetan) or Guan Yin in all her manifestations in Buddhism because of what she represents. When I was younger, I meditated a lot on compassion and recited a lot of mantras, and I can say that Chenrezig is one of the few Buddhas that I always prayed to and...

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Dear friends, For centuries, humanity has – knowingly or unknowingly – been doing things that damage the environment. For example, with the age of industrialization, toxic waste has been discarded into the oceans putting millions of marine lives at risk. This article highlights one of the most severe environmental issues we are facing today,...

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உலகம் முழுவதும் உள்ள அன்பர்களே, நான் கடந்த 20 ஆண்டுகளாக மலேசிய நாட்டில் வாழ்ந்து வருகின்றேன். என்னுடைய இந்த காலகட்டத்தில், நான் மலேசிய நாட்டில் உள்ள அனைத்து பாரம்பரியங்கள் மற்றும் கலாச்சாரங்கள் மீதும் மிகுந்த மரியாதையும் புரிந்துணர்வையும் செலுத்தி வந்துள்ளேன்.

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Dear friends around the world, I have lived in Malaysia for over 20 years. During this time, I have developed a great appreciation for the cultures and customs that exist in Malaysia, which has inspired me to write more about the aspects of Malaysia that enrich its culture. Here is another interesting post to...

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நான் கடந்த 20 ஆண்டுகளாக மலேசிய நாட்டில் வாழ்ந்து வருகிறேன். இந்த காலகட்டத்தில், மலேசிய நாட்டின் பல்வேறு பாரம்பரியங்கள் மற்றும் கலாச்சாரங்களின் மீது நான் அபரிமிதமான ஈடுபாட்டை வளர்த்துக் கொண்டேன்.

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உலகம் முழுதும் வாழும் அன்பர்களே, நான் கடந்த 20 ஆண்டுகளாக மலேசிய நாட்டில் வாழ்ந்து வருகிறேன். மலேசிய நாட்டின் பல்வேறு பாரம்பரியங்கள் மற்றும் கலாச்சாரங்களின் மீது எனக்கு அதீத ஈடுபாடும் மரியாதையும் உள்ளது. இந்த புரிதலே, என்னை மலேசிய நாட்டினைப் பற்றி மேலும் எழுதுவதற்கு தூண்டுகோளாக அமைந்துள்ளது. பாரம்பரியங்கள் மற்றும் கலாச்சாரங்களை வளப்படுத்தும்

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Dear friends around the world, I have lived in Malaysia for over 20 years, and I have since developed a great appreciation for Malaysia’s various culture and customs. During this time, I have developed a great appreciation for the cultures and customs that exist in Malaysia, which has inspired me to share more about the...

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