Rinpoche in funerals
Losing our loved ones is one of the most traumatic and saddest events of our lives, and His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche always did the best He could in funerals, not only to bless the mind of the deceased and let them have a …good rebirth by performing powerful rituals, Rinpoche also consoled the family of the deceased by giving them Dharma talk to help them deal with their loss. At times, Rinpoche would also give them statues, pendants, chakras etc. to connect them deeper to the Dharma.
These are some of the continuous acts of kindness which we see of Rinpoche behind-the-scenes, when Rinpoche is not on the Dharma throne teaching, we see how Rinpoche spends every minute of every day thinking, working and acting for the benefit of his students, friends and people around Him, many of whom he hardly knows.
失去挚爱的亲人是我们人生中最悲恸的时刻，每逢遇到丧事，尊贵的詹杜固仁波切都尽最大的能力，通过强而有效的佛教仪式来帮助往生者得到好的转世，并且通过开示佛法来让往生者的家人安心，以缓解他们的伤痛。有时候，仁波切也会在办完法事后送他们佛像、佛牌、护轮等，让他们有机会更深一层的和佛法结缘。
这一组照片是仁波切在出席不同丧礼时摄的，往生者有老年人、因病而逝世的年轻人，也有流产的胎儿……仁波切的慈悲心由此可见一斑。仁波切不只在法座上开示佛法，离开了法座，也同样的身体力行他所教导别人的佛法。
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The heartbreak of grief is the hardest. The death of a loved one who was a meaningful part of our life can absolutely lead to significant shifts. Those people in deep sorrow at the loss of a loved one need mental support and a lift up. Having Rinpoche blessing the mind of the deceased and let them have a …good rebirth is really beautiful indeed. That’s the time the family of the departed needs most the company of friends and so forth. The behind scenes of Rinpoche did was really touching not only the Dharma teachings, Rinpoche will go all the way to help the deceased family, spending every minute of every day thinking, working and acting for the benefit of all around him and many of whom he hardly knows.
Thank you Seng PIow for sharing the look behind the scenes of what Rinpoche does.
Rinpoche did everything good for every sentient being he came across and even those he didn’t come across in his prayers. Bodhicitta doesn’t fail anyone. Thank you Rinpoche for coming to this world in this time. Or maybe I should say I am glad I know of you in this lifetime of mine.
The best is for people to do Dharma work / practice. Rinpoche said that it is because of relatives, loved ones or the people who are dying have been doing Dharma work and that he was able to dedicate their merits accrued from the Dharma work so that the Dharma Protector is able to lead the newly deceased to a favorable rebirth.
In this case, Rinpoche has been doing the prayers to dedicate the merits and invoke the Dharma Protector to assist the deceased. However, we don’t necessarily need the Lama, anybody especially those who are close or related to the deceased who know the prayers, can do it for them. Rinpoche had said this before and for many of his senior students, he would tell them to do the prayers instead and he said that would be more powerful and effective to help the deceased.
Bereavement care is one of the toughest to offer to others. The reasons being 1) the sensitivity of the moments make it difficult for us to express ourselves 2) we also fear our own death. 3) it is tiring
We can see that Rinpoche is tireless in giving love, care and kindness to others in these difficult situations. This is a sign that Rinpoche’s compassion is overwhelming and authentic.
Thank you, Rinpoche.
Thank you SP Sharing, Rinpoche always care with us in everywhere and every places , Rinpoche selfless to help them to overcome the difficulty time . Even left his throne . Rinpoche insist to help them and spread the dharma in everywhere . How fortunate we are to have guru in Malaysia. Thank you Rinpoche Love !
Thank you Seng PIow for sharing the look behind the scenes of what Rinpoche does. Many people are very curious what Rinpoche does in his time, Rinpoche works non stop with his ideas, advise to bring dharma to many and help those who are making life’s final journey.
Rinpoche has never stopped caring for others, towards strangers or friends Rinpoche treated everyone without discrimination. Rinpoche wouldn’t judge anyone but only goal is to help them. Rinpoche has always been so compassionate towards others and realizes how painful it is for someone to lose their loved one and does what ever Rinpoche can to relieve that pain and also for the deceased to take a better rebirth. With Rinpoche’s bad back, Rinpoche would still get up and travel to the family and do what ever Rinpoche can. Rinpoche’s compassion for others is limitless. Thank you for being an inspiration to us all Rinpoche. Rinpoche really leads by example and shows us the potential in all of us that it isnt that hard to be compassionate towards others.
In time of grief Rinpoche will always console and give advice to the bereaved family members and sometime Rinpoche will be there to perform the powerful pujas to bless the mind of the deceased and helped the deceased to get good and swift rebirth and connect to the dharma. We are so fortunate to have a living Bodhisattva near us. Thank you Seng Piow for sharing.
Rinpoche is there in our time of need, when we really need him he will be there. he loves us and we all love him so much for all the kind thinks that he has done for us. thank you for being there to help us Rinpoche
Rinpoche always show the selfless care to others, , regardless he known them or not.Rinpoche always make sure the people around him always got the good care without any agenda. Rinpoche is our good example to follow to show the care for other and help them to overcome difficult time through Dharma.
Rinpoche always do a lot behind the scene, many people do not know and realize the amount of compassion he has towards the sentient beings and his care towards them. Rinpoche always do a lot of prayers daily and dedicate all these merits to the people around so they can have more chance to practice Dharma and gain certain attainment in their lifetime. To be very honest. Rinpoche do not need all of us to spread Dharma, but we need him to practice Dharma, if without Rinpoche, we won’t have what we have today, our Dharma knowledge, our spiritual practice, and the betterment of ourselves as compare to last time. Rinpoche is always there for everyone when they are in need, he can give up so much for us, then what else we can lose in life? whatever attachment we have will eventually be lost one day, so why not learn to let go now and be easier in our later part of life.
What do we want in life? many of us do not realize how important Dharma is to us, we always take life for granted, even though we hear many times people around had cancer, leukemia, died of accident, etc, etc.. But we are just so dumb that can’t even relate the death to ourselves even though it has presented so near to our eyes already, we are going to lie in that little box one day, so what else we still cannot give up? we definitely cannot live forever, putting ourselves in the deceased situation, feel how they feel, then contemplate and realize our action.. we must do something before it is too late..
The only thing we hope for after the person has passed on is to wish that the person will take a good rebirth and hopefully meet with the Dharma in his/her next life. But many of us who hasn’t met with the Dharma wouldn’t know exactly what to do..
This is the time when Rinpoche appears to comfort the family members and to do prayers for the deceased. Rinpoche might not know the deceased personally but He still comes and gives blessings and prays for them to have good rebirth. How many of us would actually go to a stranger’s funeral and do that? In face, some of us don’t even want to attend the funeral because of various reasons.
Rinpoche only thinks of benefiting others at anytime and hence we are very blessed to have Rinpoche around during our hard times. Thank You Rinpoche _/\_
The great consolation received by a person after such a loss, is the welcomed sight of a precious guru at his/her side, especially one who is a Rinpoche. Rinpoche is there not only to bless the mind of the deceased… but also to help them deal with their loss as said. To us all, Rinpoche is known to be a great Bodhisattva, a great being beyond the World and the Door for all Dharma! Om mani padmi hum.
At the times where the deceased family are grieving, Rinpoche arrives with His love and care to console the family. Rnpoche brings with Him endless love and care to lessen the pain of the family of the deceased..
How many people do we know that walks the talk? I only know one significant person who truly cares for others and it has been happening for a long, long time.. The stories shared by the students are the ones known to us, I believe there are many more not publicized.. This significant person is non other than Rinpoche. Rinpoche’s compassion and care truly knows no bounds..
What’s even more amazing is that Rinpoche’s love and care transcends time, country,race, etcetc. Inspiring is an understatement.. Rinpoche is a true Buddha indeed! =)
Thank you for sharing, Seng Piow!
And thank you Rnpoche!
上师以慈悲的心，身体力行的把佛法和无微不至的关怀，无私的献给大家。永远珍惜上师的教诲，依照上师的教导，实践许下的承诺，是最好的回报。
Thank You Rinpoche. I am glad that I am part of Kechara and respect you as my Guru even though I have not yet had chance to take my Refuge Vow under you yet. I feel that Kechara is my house and you are my father (as my Guru, always guide and protect us). It is my personal feeling. I feel safe and protected in Kechara family.
Rinpoche is dedicated towards others but he is also human and has his limitations naturally. Hence, Kechara organization, pastors and future Sangha would be his 1000 arms to reach out to people with kindness, compassion and more importantly with the Dharma. It is no longer a question whether Rinpoche is compassionate but whether we would like to be a part of this set of 1000 arms. We do not need to be physically close but we can find time, effort to be this set of 1000 arms to reach out and be a benefit to others.
It is truly remarkable and how incredibly selfless Rinpoche is and this is just a peek at this compassionate trait that is prevalent in those of us blessed and privileged to call Rinpoche our Guru!
An exemplary figure of compassion and kindness who’s only purpose in life is to help other and spread the Dharma!
Rinpoche is always very perceptive towards other people’s needs… this is why Rinpoche attended these funerals to do pujas as there is no other time where a family is more confused and filled with grief.
While it is fortunate that the deceased are blessed by Rinpoche so that they can meet the Dharma in a new life… the ones that benefit the most spiritually are the family members because the advice they receive from Rinpoche will make a huge difference in their lives.
Thanks SP for sharing this. We are all very lucky that Rinpoche have a group of dedicated people to assist Rinpoche 24/7. If they were not around Rinpoche, we would not know how Rinpoche actually go out of the way to help others.
We are so lucky to have merits to meet our Kind guru Tsem Rinpoche who thinks only how to benefit others not just the living but also those who passed on. I really treasure this relationship very much. Each time I think of Rinpoche tears would like fill my eyes. Thank you Rinpoche for all your kindness.
Hope Rinpoche will come to my grandma’s funeral too when she death!
Rinpoche has given his 100% to save as many as he could from falling into the 3 lower realms during the funerals. Not only Rinpoche perform rituals, but Rinpoche also take care the feelings of the deceased family by giving them love, care and guiding everyone along the Dharma path. Thank you Rinpoche for all your loves and care. Thank you Seng Piow for your sharing on Rinpoche’s blog.
How compassionate our Guru is… always making sure that everyone is looked after; the deceased to take a good rebirth and those experiencing loss of their loved ones to let go of their pain …. And his compassion extends beyond. We are so fortunate to fall under his love and care. Thank you Rinpoche!
Rinpoche has always been very kind to others, no matter who they are and what they are. I remember that when my grandmother was dying in the hospital, Rinpoche came to visit her and after a few hours later, she passed away peacefully. My grandmother has always trusted Rinpoche after all the help and support that’s been given to us from time to time. I felt very fortunate for my beloved grandmother as before she passes away, she could meet someone so compassionate and powerful. I strongly believe that she has taken a good rebirth, Thank You Rinpoche.
Thank you for sharing Seng Piow.
很感动仁波切亲自去到往生者的葬礼为往生者诵经。
也感到很庆幸我在今世可以接触到仁波切。
Rinpoche always cares for others, even if they are not here anymore. When a guru comes and does pujas, this helps the deceased go to a better future life and all the family can benefit from the blessings. His presence will also give us strength to handle the death of our family member or friend.
rinpoches compassion for everyone and everywhere.With Rinpoche blessing may the deceased take a good rebirth and able to meet Dharma again.
Rinpoche is always very caring and during the saddest moment, Rinpoche will give advise to the immediate family on what to do and sometimes he will personally be there to perform puja for the dearly departed.
It is tremendous blessings to have Rinpoche perform puja for the departed to take a good and swift rebirth and be near the dharma. Rinpoche’s love and care for others is unconditional and we are very fortunate to have such a compassionate Guru living amongst us.
Rinpoche is so kind. He does this because he knows that it is the right thing to do. And that it is a good thing to do. Everyone deserves such a kind Guru like this. A Guru who is kind and generous, a Guru that will help you at a time of need. Thank you for Sharing.
Rinpoche always shows his care and concern to every being. In sad times like this, Rinpoche is there to comfort us, either in person or sending his advice through his PA.
感谢仁波切，总是在我们最需要他的那一刻，仁波切会从他尊贵的法座上，站起来，然后来到我们的身边，给予我们最宝贵与无私的大爱与佛法
我想仁波切，总是从法座上来到最贴近我们的地方，尤其是葬礼或严重疾病的时候，除了是仁波切总是心系着关爱着我们每一位弟子以外，我想仁波切还想表达的是，佛法并没有我们自我想像的如此高高在上，佛法是如此的贴近我们，从我们出生到结束，佛法一直都是与我们息息相关与贴近的
在者，我想，仁波切在这身体力行的佛法开示里，是想教导我们，“没有时间了”不要到了最后才忆念起我们的上师与佛法的力量，我们应该在现在的无时无刻都忆念三宝，并实实在在的让佛法融入我们生活当中的每一个细节，并透过修行，转化我们的心识，透过转化我们的心识，学习更谦卑与慈悲，学习大爱与大智，从而我们能够帮助到更多的众生
到了最后，倘若能有幸的得到上师的最后加持与祝福，这一切一切都是要我们先要在佛法中储存足够的福德资粮，并常忆念上师，坚守三昧耶，才能为我们种下这殊胜的因缘，到了最后的那刻，上师来到我们的跟前，给予我们殊胜的祝福，让我们即使下辈子即使还得轮回在这娑婆世界里，我们依然还能遇见我们伟大与慈悲的上师詹杜固仁波切，并能投生有佛法与有足够因缘给我们学习佛法的地方
我想师父更希望看到的是，我们能对佛法更加的精进，并保护佛法的一切，希望我们跟仁波切一样证悟，那么我们就能够透过佛法来帮助一切在娑婆世界里的众生
詹仁波切是伟大佛菩萨的转世，在我心中我觉得师父就跟宗喀巴大师一样，大慈与大智，在这佛法微弱的地方，把佛法振兴并传入了我们每一个人的心中，切切实实的帮助了很多很多无助的人，仁波切转世再来，并进入我们的生活中，是希望我们坚守佛陀的教诲，跟他一样，跟宗喀巴大师一样领悟成佛。
我们都希望把最好的供养给师父，我们更想帮忙师父减轻他的负担，那么我们好好的学习佛法，并参与佛法工作，宣传师父的多媒体平台（blog = 弘扬佛法），并因为遵循师父的开示与佛法把我们自己与心识变得更好，那么其他人看见了，就会对师父对佛法更有信心，倘若我们都没有改变的更好，其他没有接触过佛法的人又怎能对佛法有兴趣呢？倘若没有人因为我们改变的更好因此而跟贴近佛法，那么我们不是浪费了仁波切所有的爱了吗？那么我们凭什么谈供养与减轻仁波切的负担
Thank you Rinpoche for being so compassion during our most difficult time,how fortunate we are to have a guru who are here all the time to teach us and to guide us. Thank you SP to sharing this blog post with us.
At this time of great sadness and loss, it is indeed a great blessing to have our precious guru performing puja for our beloved departed ones. His presence and advices also gives us strength to be strong n to be able to go through the 49days fully focused on what is good for our departed, to have a good rebirth. Needless to say, how blessed our departed ones are to have our Guru (who is already attained …a Buddha in human form to teach/benefit us) to perform pujas for their journey into their next rebirth. Thanks SP for this sharing as many will now know another aspect of how compassionate and caring Rinpoche is.
Rinpoche always give fully compassion to others. With Rinpoche blessing may the deceased take a good rebirth and able to meet Dharma again. Hence may all the family members bless by 3 jewels and connect to Rinpoche teaching…
Om Mane Peme Hum…