Miracles of Tsem Rinpoche: The true story of Dato’ Eric Tan| 詹仁波切的奇迹：拿督陈的真实故事
Tsem Rinpoche with Dato’ Eric Tan at Kechara Forest Retreat 詹杜固仁波切与拿督陈摄于克切拉禅修林
Being Rinpoche’s personal attendant means that I am able to witness real Dharma in action, both on and off the throne. I consider myself extremely fortunate, and at the same time it is also a great challenge to instil Dharma in my life 24/7.
Over the years I have witnessed many cases of how Rinpoche helped many people in both worldly and supramundane ways, so I decided to have these stories told in comic form for the wider audience. It is my wish that through these stories many will be inspired to achieve the state of compassion and attainments like Tsem Rinpoche, so that many more sentient beings can be helped.
Pastor Loh Seng Piow
身为仁波切的私人助理，意味着不管仁波切是在法座上或法座下，我都能亲眼见证他如何实践佛法。我自认自己是十分幸运的，同时，这也是我24小时7天全天候投入于佛法中的一大挑战。
这些年来我见证了许多仁波切如何以世俗与超世俗的方式帮助众人的个案，因此我决定将这些故事画成漫画，让跟多读者受惠。我希望透过这些故事启发大家立志证得像詹仁波切那样的慈悲心和成就，以让芸芸众生得到帮助。
胜彪讲法师 上
Tsem Rinpoche with Dato’ Eric Tan and wife in Kechara House where Rinpoche conducted Dato’ Tan’s son’s wedding in March 2012
Rinpoche conducted Dato’ Eric Tan’s son’s wedding in Kechara House in March 2012, with Protector Setrap looking on
Dato’ Eric Tan’s achievement today: Dataran Pahlawan Shopping Mall in Melaka
Dato’ Eric Tan’s achievements today: Dataran Pahlawan Shopping Mall in Melaka
Another of Dato’ Eric Tan’s achievements today: Hatten Hotel in Melaka
Dato’ Eric Tan’s son explaining to the press the Hatten City project in Melaka
Dato’ Eric Tan’s latest project: Hatten City in Melaka (shown here is Melaka state’s Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam)
詹杜固仁波切与拿督陈，拿督陈的公子的佛教婚礼月前于克切拉佛教中心由詹杜固仁波切主持
拿督陈的公子的佛教婚礼月前于克切拉佛教中心由詹杜固仁波切主持
拿督陈今天的成就：马六甲Dataran Pahlawan购物广场
拿督陈今天的成就：马六甲Dataran Pahlawan购物广场
拿督陈今天的成就：马六甲Hatten Hotel
拿督陈的新项目：马六甲惠胜之都Hatten City
拿督陈的新项目：马六甲惠胜之都Hatten City
拿督陈的新项目：马六甲惠胜之都Hatten City
拿督陈的新项目：马六甲惠胜之都Hatten City
- STORY 1: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=32543
- STORY 2: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=32654
- STORY 3: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=32701
- STORY 4: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=32791
- STORY 5: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=33669
- STORY 6: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=34288
- STORY 7: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=34438
- STORY 8: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=34599
- STORY 9: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=34928
- STORY 10: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=35710
- STORY 11: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=36173
- STORY 12: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=37202
- STORY 13: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=40216
- STORY 14: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=43007
- STORY 15: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=56434
- STORY 16: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=118568
- STORY 17: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=188840
Please support us so that we can continue to bring you more Dharma:
If you are in the United States, please note that your offerings and contributions are tax deductible. ~ the tsemrinpoche.com blog team
Over the years reading Rinpoche blog’s post , I have come across many true stories of how Rinpoche has helped countless of students and people in their career, sickness, business and so forth. Reading this post story is really amazing how relying on Setrap Protector and having trust and faith in our Guru has help Dato Eric Tan in his business . Dato’ Eric Tan’s achievements today is truly amazing all due his trust and never give up what ever happened.
Thank you Pastor Loh Seng Piow for this sharing. May more people read this post and be inspired.
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for sharing this story. It is amazing and marvelous. This miracle happened to Datuk Eric that mean it also can happen to all Rinpoche’s diciples. How lucky to have Rinpoche in our life, as the compassion from Rinpoche, our protector-Setrap and Dorje Shugden helps us. What a student should do is to follow the instruction from Rinpoche, do Sadhana daily and have full faith in Rinpoche, just like what Rinpoche said, we believe in him 100%(protector)we will have 100% result. Thank you Rinpoche to be in my life, and I feel safe by following you.
Protector Setrap helps and benefits all beings, big or small. Even big businesses can be assisted by Protector amazing.
谢谢仁波切的分享，通过这真人真事的事迹，相信会让大家对上师和金甲衣护法有更深一步的了解和信心。而通过这Dato’ Eric Tan 的故事，让人们深深体会到依止上师，对上师和金甲衣护法神的绝对信任是多么的重要。尤其是有百分百的信心，就能得到百分百的利益。
It is so important to have GURU guiding us in our spiritual journey. We sometimes lost direction, confused, influenced by friends and derail from our spiritual path. Guru helps us, care for us, and provides direction so that we can stay on the right path, improved and transform.
Thank you Rinpoche
Thank you Pastor Loh Seng Piow for sharing.
Wow, as i read this story. My tears and laughter so along the story line. Dato Eric have gone through so many up and down in his life.
But, Dato Eric hard work and his strong devotion towards Rinpoche make him success. The most beautiful thing is, Dato Eric not only a Business person but a Dharma practitioner. Thus the projects he build bring fortune to Melaka.
Thanks to Seng Piow for the beautiful story
Dharmapala is a powerful enlightened Dharma protector of the illustrious 600-year-old Gaden Shartse Monastry, introduced by Rinpoche to Kechara to help clear obstacles and bring sucess and harmony to all Malaysians. Other benefits of Dharmapala Lord Setrap’s practice also includes receiving powerful protection against black magic and spirit possessions! Rinpoche’s blog teachings have also been highly appraised by many overseas practioners admiringly as follows:- “His clarity, wit and style makes the Dharma accessible and applicable to all aspects of life”. Therefore, with absolute strong faith in the protector’s capability, coupled with Rinpoche’s careful guidance and advice, will lead to a successful result of one’s hard efforts! Congrats to Dato Eric for his srtong faith and Guru Devotion.
[…] STORY 6: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/personal-attendant/the-miracles-of-tsem-rinpoche-tru… […]
Dato Eric 的大起大落真的让人无限唏嘘，但最重要的是Dato 对上师100% 的依止让他度过一关又一关。让我们知道依止上师是对上师和护法的绝对信任是多么的重要.
感恩仁波切的教诲与开示
在这故事里，最动容我的心的那句话是： 我们做弟子的应当把上师放在首位，就是因为有了上师，护法才得以示显，我们对上师恭敬虔诚，对佛法投入的程度，决定了我们能否在护法哪里得到感应
感恩尊贵的詹杜固仁波切，在您的大爱与加持下，让我们有机会学习到如此殊胜的金甲衣护法法门，让我们在佛法的路上障碍消除，没有您就没有了这份机缘能学习到如此殊胜及来自甘丹寺传承的护法法门
祈愿仁波切您长驻在世，常转法轮
Appreciation to my father who shared with me about this blog, this weblog is truly
amazing.
There are always ups and downs in life. But it is how you deal with them is what matters. In this, Datuk has chosen Rinpoche and Setrap to help him get through all those though times, which is probably the best thing that could help you in life or any obstacles. There is so much power. And Datuk was very lucky to be able to understand all the power.
buddhas can help in any ways but you need the right karma and they will help even in financial things, Rinpoche is always so kind to help everybody with their problems. these stories are truly miracles of Tsem Rinpoche.
[…] The Sixth story: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/personal-attendant/the-miracles-of-tsem-rinpoche-true-… […]
Dato Eric is a fine example of guru devotion. He has been a long time student of Rinpoche and believed in Rinpoche and Protector. Whether Dato Eric is in his downs or ups, he always relied on Rinpoche and the Protector for guidance. His success today is his faith in the Dharma.
[…] STORY 6: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/personal-attendant/the-miracles-of-tsem-rinpoche-true-… […]
[…] STORY 6: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/personal-attendant/the-miracles-of-tsem-rinpoche-true-… […]
[…] http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/personal-attendant/the-miracles-of-tsem-rinpoche-true-… […]
Thank you Seng Piow for the sharing. The story will help and inspired a lot people. As an enlightened dharma protector, Lord Setrap can protect and guide us. Lord Setrap prayers and pujas are very powerful and effective in clearing away obstacles. Thank you Rinpoche for bringing the Setrap practice to us.
all these miracles can come true if you follow rinpoches instructions100% your wish.
Faith and trust in the guru are important in our mundane and spiritual happiness.
Another great comic story! It’s such a wonderful way to tell Rinpoche’s story by Comics. It’s fun! Thanks to Dato Eric for sharing his story. The story will encourage so many people to have the faith to the Protector and do our daily practise.
The stories confirmed one thing again and again. Rinpoche is the Living Buddha. We are so lucky to meet Rinpoche and receive Rinpoche’s teaching in this lifetime.
谢谢仁波切的分享，和胜彪师兄的用心..通过这些真人真事的事迹，相信会让大众对上师和护法神有更深一步的了解和升起不可抑制的信心。而通过这Dato’ Eric Tan 的故事，让人们深深体会到依止上师，对上师和护法神的绝对信任是多么的重要。 因为我们无法掌握未来，但上师和护法神却可以在这方面帮助我们，只是视乎我们的信任程度到哪。
有时候，我觉得我们是幸运的，在有幸遇到上师的这年代，这时候，如发生事情，或有不好的遭遇是好事来的，因为通过明白因果，和拥有上师，护法的帮助，我们可以更快的消除业障，并在佛法的道路上更顺利。
What an inspiring story! If anyone out there is looking for “proof”, here it is.
“If you believe in him 100%, you will get 100% results! If you half believe in him then you just get half the benefits.”. It really is that simple and logical, and it can be applied to everything in our daily lives except we’re talking about believing a higher being that can really help us.
Our belief is only as strong as our commitment. Obstacles can and will come and go but our belief must not be shaken or lessened. Dato’ Tan’s experience isn’t something most of us can go through. Even the loss of hundreds of companies previously owned by him and suffering a financial loss of 40 million Singapore dollars at one go did not drive Dato’ Tan to give up on either himself or Rinpoche or his daily Protector practice. If we think about it, what are our trifle difficulties compared to what he went through? As the saying goes, “the higher you climb, the harder you fall”. But it takes a strong will to stand up and walk on. Dato’ Tan’s unshaken belief in Rinpoche and the Protector helped him to do that.
Thank you, Dato’ Tan, for your story. It truly is an inspiration.
Thank you, Seng Piow, for sharing Dato’ Tan’s story with us.
Thank you, Rinpoche, for endlessly and tirelessly being our Guru.
Sean in Shanghai
no matter how bad time is, believe and have faith in Setrap and Rinpoche. Go through all the obstacles, learn from them, and practise dharma.
Dear Rinpoche,
Thank you for always guiding us, teaching us. If it wasn’t for Rinpoche who constantly reminds me to be filial to my dad, and what tough times he was going through, i wouldn’t know how pampered i was. It was through Rinpoche and Setrap’s help that make us what we are today. Deepest respect to my guru’s advice. For that, i will gladly give my all to Rinpoche, to Dharma.
Thank you Seng Piow for creating this wonderful comic, deepest appreciation for the hard work to you and your team.
This story shares that 100% trust is very important. Rinpoche never give up in helping Dato and also with Dato’s own effort of keeping up his practice is also a great help.
After reading this, i think i need to do more Setrap Puja.
What an interesting story of Datuk Eric Tan. I find the story believable and I am sure it reflects the many students who don’t trust the advice of their Lama.
I like Datuk Eric Tan’s story because he eventually developed faith in his Lama because Rinpoche’s divination is highly accurate. For many people, Dharma is just about beautiful words and beautiful philosophy. Hence, there’s no spiritual growth. Great examples like Dato Eric that inspires real faith in the Dharma and in our Lama. That’s because people like Datuk Eric Tan would never believe in the Dharma or our Lama. Hence, it is stories like Datuk Tan that inspires people the most.
这一则故事，让我想起了自己的家族生意，也是一样在1997年的金融风暴时发生的。因为受全球金融风暴的影响，我哥把父亲辛苦努力了40年的成果，全都输光了，不止连累了我们家人，连身边的亲朋戚友也受牵连。也因为这件事而间接的影响了我自己的家庭生活。但是，自从修习了金甲衣护法的法会，生活有了很大的改善，虽然还不能解决之前所面对的问题，但是至少可以比较容易度过一些难关，只要都护法有信心，我相信所有的问题都能迎刃而解。
Rejoice for Dato Eric and Seng Piow for the sharing.
Guru is a living Buddha, we are so fortunate to meet Living Buddha in beautiful Malaysia. Thanks Rinpoche for always care about us with fold hand.
Believe 100% get 100%, what are we waiting for???
Thank you Seng Piow for sharing another amazing story with us .So fortunate for Dato’ Eric Tan to be able to meet Rinpoche and get such a precious advice in order for him to pass over his obstacles. We must have faith and follow the instructions 100% all the way and put them into action, without putting in effort,will not be any good result!!
This is one of my favourite stories from the “Miracles of Tsem Rinpoche” series. So many people believe that following the Dharma requires an austere, ascetic, life. Faithfully following the Dharma can bring material benefit in this life, in addition to the true, lasting benefits which practice brings!
Thank you, Rinpoche! And thank you, Seng Piow, for sharing the story!
Thank you Seng Piow for the sharing.We rejoice the success for Dato Eric and his strong faith for the Protector ” Lord Setrap”.His is a good example in showing us the path ,that strong faith in Guru devotion is very important.In good times and in bad times the Guru shows us the way to over come our future obstacles.
Thank you Rinpoche.
Dato’ Eric went through trials and tribulations – he stuck through thick and thin and had unwavering faith in both Rinpoche and our Dharma protector.
From the story here, Dato’ Eric Tan is not someone who gives up easily or be defeated both in corporate world or spiritually. He learnt the hard way of not taking Rinpoche’s advice initially but as life is impermanent, he choose to change his mind and followed Rinpoche’s advice later and results followed with success. Believing in the protector is not enough but listening to the Guru’s advice is also very crucial. We need both the spiritual teacher and the protector for success in life.
拿督陈对金甲衣护法、詹仁波切及金甲衣护法的信念，不仅使他的生意有所起色，更使他一家与仁波切与金甲衣结下深厚的缘分。拿督陈儿子的婚礼，也由詹仁波切见证和加持。而拿督陈对詹仁波切的赞助，也使仁波切在大马的佛教事业开花结果，今天我才有机会听闻仁波切的佛法。
感谢仁波切的慈悲，和拿督陈的慷慨。希望每个人都能接受金甲衣护法的庇佑和加持。
只要对金甲衣护法拥有百分百的信心，肯定有百分百的利益。非常认同，有时候在祈求护法时也许结果以世俗角度来看是“负面”的，但一路走下去，结果是让人欢喜的，拿督陈这个案就是非常明显的例子。
最重要的就是以真诚的心修持金甲衣护法。。。谢谢仁波切给予我们这么珍贵的修持法门！
If we put guru devotion on one side of the scale and all the topics Lamrim on the other side ,guru devotion will always weigh more,that’s how important Guru Devotion is.
Dato Eric pure devotion to Lord Setrap and Rinpoche has benefited him in the end.
Te essence of our life is practicing guru devotion,realizing the incomparable kindness of our Guru,who is kinder then anybody else. Thank you Seng Piow for this inspiring story.
This is a very inspirational lesson on following our guru’s instructions and advice. I admire Dato Eric’s faith in Setrap and that he never fails to do his Setrap practice wherever he may be. This story reinforces my believe in Rinpoche and like I was taught, to always see Rinpoche as one with Setrap.
thank you rinpoche for sharing for this blog.very tuching story.setrap +guru help me also alot . i belive setrap and my guru.thanks alot.
can i know when will there be any talks or praying ceremony or any preaching sessions ?
In this story, we are reminded yet again how important it is to have 100% faith, trust and devotion in our Guru and in Protector Setrap. Rinpoche shows great compassion as always. Here too Rinpoche also shows us that it is important to remember and repay the kindness of others. We have learned from senior students how Datuk Eric and his family had helped Rinpoche during a period when Rinpoche needed their help most.
我们对金甲衣护法要有很强烈的信心,金甲衣护法一定能帮助我们去除业障，生活和事业上的问题，我们对上师和护法要有坚强的信念，在保护我们的时，将有会帮助到我们的需要。
Thank you for sharing this story. This is showing us again how compassion our Guru and Protector are to us. It is us that do not believe in them that causing us problem. As per what Rinpoche have told Dato Eric, if you believe in Protector 100%, protector will help you 100%, if you believe in 50%, then you only get 50%.
Besides that, i would like to thank Dato for contributing back and helping Rinpoche in his Dharma work after his has success in his business with the help of Rinpoche & Protector. I heard stories from P. Chia on how Dato Eric has helped Rinpoche during the earlier years and that we can have Kechara now.
May him and his family always be with Buddha Dharma & protector blessings.
As per what Rinpoche have told Dato Tan, if you believe in Setrap 100%, Setrap will help you 100%, if you believe in 50%, then you only get 50% .i strongly agrre on that as my personal experience has match the words. We need to have strong faith in our Guru and protector, Protector will help when we in need.
So many people have benefited and received so much help and guidance from Rinpoche and Setrap due to Rinpoche’s compassion for all beings. Faith in our Guru is very important and though Dato Eric faced many obstacles in his business, he never gave up his faith in Rinpoche and Setrap. Now he is enjoying his success and continuing supporting Rinpoche’s dharma work and projects.
Such an inspiring story! Yes I believe in the Protector 100% as I know He have helped me in many many ways. Now when I think about my past and all that happened, I TRULY believe that He took care of me from a long time ago. My faith in Rinpoche and my Protector is the same for they are ONE!
就是那么简单一句：百分之百的信心，就能得到百分百的利益。一分信心，一分利益。就是那么简单。但多少人能相信？活生生的例子摆在眼前了。为何不信？
每次到马六甲都一定会到dataran pahlawan广场逛逛。殊不知这永远那么多人潮的地方背后的灵魂人物的故事是这样的。
谢谢仁波切的分享！
It is very heartwarming to see Dato’ Eric’s friendship and guru devotion towards Rinpoche no matter what difficulties he was in, and of course, his faith in Setrap. So happy to see Dato’ Eric having a thriving business in Melaka now. Congrats on the official opening of Hatten City!
There have been a lot of people benefited from Rinpoche advises and Lord Setrap practices. Getting advises and not following through or half way doesn’t help in fact shows that how much we are devoted and believe the Guru.
Faith and devotion is very important and not forgetting consistent effort.
Dato’ Eric tells us his experience and the important if we want our practices to be flourish.
I like this: If you believe him 100% , you wil get 100% results.
This story and other stories I heard proved to me that we should follow our Guru’s instruction without slight deviation like a filial child.
To follow your Guru not because of worshiping or anything else but faith in your Guru as a holy being who is compassion and cares for your welfare of this life and future lives. He or she gains nothing from you by you following his instruction.
By following your Guru’s instructions not only save you the hardship which can be avoided but you can fly instead jump.
“If you don’t have a Guru, when you come to the cliff, you jump; but if you have a Guru, when you come to the cliff, you FLY…”
（Video Jump or Fly Part 1：http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIMXvGwjhCQ&feature=relmfu
Part 2：http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK7kruQ9FiU&feature=relmfu
Part 3:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXOVxoxEilU&feature=relmfu)
Another story about Rinpoche’s compassion. Rinpoche is always taking care of everyone. Even sometime you don’t follow what he said, when you need Rinpoche’s help, he still be there to help us. Therefore, we must have faith in our guru because he gain nothing from us and we are the one who always need him to guide us to the path of enlightenment.
Reading this makes me think about the “Secret’ and how it wont realy work, people can do a lot and get very little, some do very little and get a lot. The use of Secret to have a totally positive mind is good , but without the supporting karmic energy it is going to be very hard for something to happen in the direction we wish it to be.
So many Kecharians and non Kecharians have benefited and received so much assistance from Rinpoche and dharma protector Lord Setrap. Dato Eric’s true story is yet another of those told and there are so many more stories to unfold. Yet still, there are also many stories that may not be told without permission from the receivers who had benefited. This tells of Rinpoche’s compassion to all beings and the mystical working of the enlightened dharma protector, Lord Setrap.
You are absolutely correct that so many people have benefitted from Rinpoche’s help. If we are to publish every single story, it would be enough to fill up a library! Seriously. Rinpoche works 24/7, his phone is never off. People from different countries email in for help, read Rinpoche’s blog (which Rinpoche spends sleepless nights writting and posting)and their lives change. So Rinpoche even helps those who are not in this country. Let alone the dogs, birds, etc that he rescues and saves. Amazing!
Thank you again for such an inspiring story . It is so true that when we embark on a spiritual journey , there are times when we become unsure , we stumble , we become lazy , we get confused by others discouraging us ! The instruction to succeed is actually very clear – just follow the Guru’s instructions 100% ! The Guru is here , right beside us . If we believe in Him 100% we will benefit all , if we believe only half then expect only half the benefits ! May we be able to continue to create the merits for Rinpoche to stay in Malaysia with us to continue to guide and benefit all sentient beings !!
Thank you Seng PIow. Dato Eric is an example of many in Kechara House. We should all have faith in our own Guru.
Yes i agree Jace Chong said ! The faith to our Guru is very important !
But a lot of people they’ll dont care, until something happen !
From all this comic , is it so real. I hope that everyone can wake up, dont make something happen , when it was too late !
We got a good friend, always belong with us 24hour ! No matter when we go !
THE NAME IS KARMA !!
The faith to our Guru will get us no way but up. Thanks Dato’ Eric for showing us the truth faith that bring success!
May Dato’ Eric and family be well, always be protected and guided by the 3 Jewels.