Devadatta dan Menyalahkan Orang Lain (Bahasa Indonesia)

Feb 22, 2022 | Views: 720

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(Oleh Tsem Rinpoche)

Ketika seseorang menginginkan sesuatu dari anda, dan mereka tidak mendapatkannya, mereka marah. Mereka tidak pernah berpikir untuk berusaha mendapatkan apa yang mereka inginkan. Mereka ingin anda memberikan apa yang mereka inginkan atau anda yang berusaha untuk mereka. Ketika mereka meminta dan anda tidak memberikan, mereka dengan segera menjadi musuh anda. Mereka pergi, menciptakan perpecahan, menghasut orang lain melawan anda. Mereka marah pada diri sendiri tetapi tidak mau menyalahkan diri, jadi mereka menyalahkan anda. Mereka tidak terbiasa menerima kesalahan. Mereka tidak biasa bertanggung jawab jadi mereka tidak bisa mulai melakukan hal ini sekarang. Kebiasaan sejak kecil dimana keinginan mereka ‘dipenuhi’ ketika merengek atau bertingkah membuat mereka seperti ini, tetapi kebiasaan ini tidak berguna sebagai orang dewasa yang bekerja dengan orang bertanggung jawab dan memiliki sistem penilaian yang berbeda. Anda mendapatkan hasil dari usaha sendiri.

Mereka mungkin lalu berkata kasar dan marah pada anda. Lucunya, pada awalnya mereka mendapatkan simpati karena mereka sangat pandai dalam membalikkan fakta agar mereka terlihat seperti korban, tetapi pada akhirnya orang-orang akan melihat siapa mereka, bagaimana mereka berlaku, apa motivasi mereka, dan orang-orang ini akan bertanya, “Apakah benar keadaannya seburuk itu?” “Apa yang benar-benar buruk?” “Apa yang mereka inginkan dari semua ini?” Dan kemungkinan besar dari proses dipertanyakan ini, mereka kehilangan rasa hormat dari orang-orang yang telah bersama mereka bertahun-tahun. Anda tidak bisa terus menerus merasa tidak senang dan menyalahkan orang lain dan berharap semua orang akan setuju selamanya.

Marah itu adalah pilihan. Solusi terbaik dan termudah dari orang-orang ini sekarang dan bahkan pada zaman Devadatta adalah minta maaf. Minta maaf karena mereka kurang berusaha, kemudian menghadapi rasa tidak percaya diri dan takut dan kemudian kembali bekerja untuk mendapatkan apa yang mereka mau. Apakah itu untuk mendapatkan ketenaran, cinta, peduli, uang, tujuan, kasih, sukses, dan sebagainya. Anda tidak akan mendapatkan apa yang anda mau dengan berkata kasar atau mengamuk pada orang yang anda persepsikan sebagai ‘musuh’ seumur hidup. Tidak ada yang dapat menghancurkan hidup anda kecuali anda sendiri. Rahasianya adalah kembali, membayar kesalahan anda dan bekerja dengan orang-orang yang dapat membantu anda mendapatkan apa yang anda mau atau melakukannya sendiri. Dengan kata lain, bila Devadatta ingin menjadi pemimpin Sangha, bukannya memelihara rasa malas, licik dan tidak berharga, tetapi membuat dirinya pantas dan kemudian memohon kepada sang Buddha lagi. Bila ia memilih untuk tidak melakukannya, maka tinggalkan sang Buddha dengan diam dan sadari bahwa ia telah kehilangan kesempatan untuk mendapatkan keinginannya. Ia tidak perlu menciptakan perpecahan antara sang Buddha dan anggota Sangha untuk menutupi egonya yang terluka dan kesalahannya yang terungkap. Dia sendiri yang menyebabkan apa yang kemudian terjadi padanya.

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Orang seperti ini bisa menyalahkan anda dan menuduh anda menghancurkan hidup mereka, dan mereka juga bisa berkata bahwa anda menyebabkan mereka bermimpi buruk. Mungkin kedengarannya lucu. Mereka marah karena anda sangat ‘menyakiti’ mereka. Mereka punya uang, pendidikan, kesehatan, kesempatan dan modal untuk bangkit kembali, jadi seharusnya mereka keluar dan mencapai keberhasilan!! Berhenti menyalahkan satu tempat yang tidak memberikan keinginan mereka, tetapi dapatkan kesuksesan dengan usaha sendiri di tempat lain. Sederhananya, bila mereka memang bisa, lihatlah apa yang bisa mereka hasilkan di kemudian hari. Semua orang dalam hidup kita bisa menyaksikan keberhasilan apa yang kita capai termasuk hati nurani kita. Bila anda bertanya kepada orang-orang ini atau mendengarkan bagaimana mereka disakiti, anda akan terkejut. Karena penyebab sakit hati mereka sangatlah kecil dan sebetulnya hanya ada di pikiran mereka. Tetapi mereka ingin anda bertanggung jawab. Menunduk pada mereka. Mengatakan mereka benar. Dan bahkan bila mereka benar, tetap saja mereka tetap harus bekerja untuk mendapatkan apa yang mereka inginkan.

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Kerja, berusaha, berbicara, bersahabat, memiliki substansi, memiliki harga diri adalah apa yang membuat kita berhasil. Tetapi bila kita tidak mendukung kemarahan mereka, mereka akan menjaga jarak dan memutuskan hubungan dengan segera. Mereka akan berbalik melawan anda dan mereka akan berkata bahwa anda tidak mengerti rasa sakit yang mereka alami padahal, mereka tahu kalau anda melihat ada yang salah dengan alasan yang mereka paparkan karena rasa marah yang amat sangat. Mereka bersembunyi dalam diri dan mencari cara dan jalan untuk membalas dendam atau hanya meratapi diri dan mengalami kemerosotan. Tetapi sayangnya, mereka tidak akan mencapai tujuan mereka dengan cara ini. Lebih cepat mereka menyadarinya, lebih baik, dengan asumsi mereka memiliki tujuan dan tahu cara mendapatkannya.

Dalam kasus Devadatta, bukannya menggunakan berbagai taktik licik untuk mencapai tujuannya, seharusnya ia menelan egonya dan kembali pada sang Buddha. Setidaknya ia tahu bahwa sang Buddha menyediakan tempat untuk memungkinkan dan mendukung perubahan. Masalah Devadatta adalah ego yang berubah jadi amarah dan bukannya sang Buddha berbicara tanpa basa-basi dengannya. Devadatta tidak jahat dari sananya, tetapi ia malas untuk merubah sikapnya seperti kebanyakan orang. Saya yakin sang Buddha akan menerima Devadatta kembali karena sang Buddha sangat pengasih, tetapi mungkin beliau akan memberikan latihan intensif agar Devadatta berubah. Tetapi dengan tidak kembali, keadaan Devadatta semakin merosot sampai tidak bisa diperbaiki lagi. Seharusnya teman-teman Devadatta membantunya kembali pada sang Buddha.

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Dalam kasus Devadatta, bukannya menggunakan berbagai taktik licik untuk mencapai tujuannya, seharusnya ia menelan egonya dan kembali pada sang Buddha.

Orang yang sangat sukses tidak akan marah karena hal-hal yang mereka tahu bisa diperbaiki. Mereka marah pada diri mereka tetapi kemudian berusaha untuk memperbaiki keadaan. Kuncinya adalah mereka melakukan sesuatu yang positif untuk mencapai tujuan mereka. Orang yang tumbuh besar tanpa kesuksesan yang merupakan hasil usaha sendiri suka menyalahkan orang lain. Karena seperti anak manja, ketika sesuatu tidak berjalan sesuai rencana, mereka menangis pada orang tua mereka dan bertingkah. Mereka terbiasa mengamuk dan kemudian ada orang yang datang untuk ‘menyelesaikan’ masalah, atau memberikan apa yang mereka inginkan secara cuma-cuma. Sebagai orang dewasa yang tidak lagi di bawah perlindungan orang tua yang memanjakan, kita harus belajar bahwa dunia tidak seperti itu. Bila kita tidak mau belajar, maka kita kembali ke zona aman kita. Zona aman ini bisa berupa pacar, suami/istri, gaya hidup atau bahkan orang tua.

Orang-orang seperti ini akan selalu menyalahkan orang lain dan berhenti di sana. Mereka tidak melakukan apa-apa untuk memperbaiki keadaan. Menyalahkan orang lain dan mengeluhkan penderitaan mereka karena kesalahan ini. Ya mungkin saja pihak lain yang salah dan bukan seluruhnya kesalahanmu, tetapi anda tetap harus maju, bekerja dan bekerja lebih keras untuk mencapai apa yang anda inginkan. Karena ini adalah kesalahan pihak lain. Ok. Tapi kemudian anda harus maju dan berhasil tanpa dukungan orang lain. Buktikanlah. Bila tidak bisa membuktikan, maka diamlah. Anda telah kehilangan kesempatan. Bila ingin menyelamatkan diri, maka telanlah ego anda dan kembali ke tempat yang anda tinggalkan dengan kutukan. Semua orang memiliki kesempatan dalam hidup. Tetapi tergantung anda sendiri apakah anda menggunakan kesempatan ini atau tidak. Mengeluh itu tidak apa ketika anda melakukan dan menghasilkan sesuatu setelahnya, bila tidak siapa yang suka mendengar rekaman rusak. Rekaman rusak itu tetap saja rekaman rusak tidak peduli seberapa ‘benarnya’ anda.

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Pada video di bawah ini, anda bisa menyaksikan Devadatta telah tinggal di lingkungan Sangha sang Buddha selama puluhan tahun. Bahkan setelah berpuluh tahun, ia masih belum berubah dan ingin kehormatan dan kekuasaan instan. Ia ingin menguasai Sangha, bertanggung jawab atas mereka tanpa membuktikan dirinya mampu. Dia ingin sang Buddha untuk memberikan kekuasaan ini kepadanya. Sudah jelas dari pernyataan sang Buddha bahwa beliau tidak akan memberikan kekuasaan ini pada ‘seonggok ludah’, yang berarti Devadatta tidak pernah berubah. Dia memang mengadopsi gaya hidup sangha tetapi ia tidak pernah berubah. Jelas Buddha maha tahu dan mengetahui bahwa ego Devadatta yang besar dan motivasinya yang salah.

Sang Buddha bisa saja menolak Devadatta dengan ‘halus’, tetapi sang Buddha pasti telah menggunakan cara halus selama berpuluh-puluh tahun di masa lalu dan cara ini tidak menolong Devadatta. Jadi sang Buddha menggunakan cara langsung karena waktunya semakin singkat. Dan juga kita tidak tahu masalah apa yang telah disebabkan Devadatta, dan kegagalannya sampai pada titik ia meminta tonggak kepemimpinan Sangha. Intinya, menolak dengan halus atau tidak halus bukanlah masalah sebenarnya. Ditolak secara halus tidak akan bermanfaat bagi Devadatta karena bukannya berlatih, ia memelihara rencana/ambisi negatif. Ia akan berbahaya dalam jangka pendek dan panjang. Mungkin sang Buddha harus mengambil tindakan untuk menghentikan celaka kepada anggota Sangha dalam jangka panjang. Ya sang Buddha maha tahu dan memiliki alasan untuk berterus terang kepada Devadatta. Bila sang Buddha telah bertindak untuk memberi manfaat bagi orang lain di masa lalu, mengapa beliau ingin mencelakakan Devadatta sekarang? Bila melihat tindakan terdahulu sang Buddha, hal ini tidak masuk akal.

 

Profesor Donald S. Lopez, Jr. Berbicara Mengenai Devadatta (Versi singkat)

 

Memang ada orang yang memiliki maksud tertentu yang ketika tidak tercapai, mereka menyalahkan orang lain. Memang ada orang yang tidak tahu berterima kasih. Setelah berpuluh tahun Bersama sang Buddha dan menerima banyak ajaran/manfaat, apakah pantas bagi Devadatta untuk berbalik melawan sang Buddha hanya karena satu alasan? Mengapa ia lupa semua kebaikan sang Buddha dan hanya ingat hal yang ‘tidak enak’ saja? Bagi Devadatta untuk berada diantara murid sang Buddha selama berpuluh tahun, artinya ada hal besar yang telah terjadi, dan Devadatta telah menerima banyak manfaat kalau tidak, ia tidak akan tinggal selama itu. Hal ini sangat tidak masuk akal.

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Sang Buddha memimpin puluhan ribu Sangha dan memiliki kasih dan keahlian luar biasa.

Untuk mencemarkan nama sang Buddha karena satu alasan, berapa banyak orang yang dicelakakan karena Devadatta melakukan hal ini? Bisakah Devadatta memikirkan orang lain selain dirinya sendiri sekali ini? Sang Buddha memimpin puluhan ribu Sangha, dan kita tahu sang Buddha memiliki kasih dan keahlian luar biasa, jadi kita tidak perlu mempertanyakan metode sang Buddha berdasarkan hasil-Nya. Bacalah 108 jilid ajaran verbal sang Buddha (Kangyur) dan perhatikan metode yang diajarkan sang Buddha untuk memerangi 84.000 delusi untuk kita. Semua ini tidak berasal dari pikiran biasa. Bila kita mulai mempertanyakan motivasi sang Buddha maka kita mempertanyakan kondisi tercerahkan atau pencapaian seorang Buddha dan apa yang bisa kita capai. Tidak mungkin sang Buddha tidak berpencapaian. Tidak mungkin dari puluhan ribu orang yang mengikuti ajaran sang Buddha, tidak ada yang mencapai pencerahan bila dilihat dari biografi, tindakan, karya tulis dan murid-muridnya. Mungkinkah Shariputra, Maugdalaya, Angulimala, Ananda, Nagarjuna, Shantideva, Bhaveiveka, Tantipa, Padmasambhava, Naropa, Tilopa, Atisha, Candrakirti, Asanga, Tsongkhapa, Chandragomin, Dharmakirti, Serlingpa, Kedrup Je, Panchen Sonam Drakpa, Birwapa, Ensapa, Changkya Rolpay Dorje, Dilgo Kyentse Rinpoche, Trijang Rinpoche, Pabongka Rinpoche dan guru kita tidak memiliki pencapaian atau tidak tercerahkan dalam beberapa kasus? Bila seperti itu, kita harus menanyakan motivasi, tindakan, arahan dan pencapaian setiap guru setiap kali. Wah, semua ini akan memakan banyak waktu dan kita tidak punya ruang untuk berlatih.

Tapi apakah ini berarti, tidak ada guru, yang merupakan orang biasa, berbuat salah? Tentu saja hal ini tidak benar. Guru biasa membuat kesalahan biasa. Begitu juga dengan orang tua yang kita cintai. Begitu juga dengan saudara, pasangan, anak dan sahabat kita. Lalu bagaimana? Apakah ketika mereka berbuat salah, kita lalu menjadi musuh? Bila kita menjadi musuh semua orang yang pernah berbuat salah dalam hidup kita, maka kita tidak akan punya keluarga atau pasangan. Bagaimana mungkin kita mengeluh mengenai pasangan, sahabat, orang tua berulang kali tetapi tidak menjadi musuh mereka? Karena kita memerlukan mereka? Perlu menggunakan mereka? Begitu juga dengan orang-orang dalam hidup kita. Mengapa guru yang mengajar hal terbaik berbeda dengan orang-orang yang telah bermanfaat bagi kita? Apakah guru itu lebih mudah ditinggalkan? Jadi apa yang harus kita lakukan mengenai kesalahan biasa? Seperti praktisi lainnya, kita bertanggung jawab untuk memberi tahu guru kita dengan hati yang tulus dan penuh kasih. Dengan lembut kita menunjukkan jalan alternatif sebagai rasa syukur terhadap guru kita. Kita menjelaskan berdasarkan rasa cinta kasih, sabar, dan peduli.

Dengan tidak melawan atau menciptakan perpecahan dan celaka. Kita bisa meminta pendapat murid lain. Bila mayoritas murid merasa guru kita benar, mundurlah selangkah untuk berpikir dengan seksama. Mungkin mereka benar, mungkin tidak, tetapi metode kita tidak diperlukan. Bila mayoritas orang melihat seperti ini, mungkin penglihatan mereka lebih jernih daripada kita saat ini. Bila tidak, buat apa melakukan voting? Poinnya adalah, karena seorang guru harus mencintai dan menunjukkan cinta kasih, seorang murid juga harus berlaku sama. Seseorang tidak bisa bersembunyi dibalik identitas murid untuk waktu yang lama dan hanya berharap untuk menerima dan menerima lebih. Timbal balik itu penting dalam hubungan manapun. Seorang murid harus menunjukan cinta, peduli, murah hati, keberhasilan, kemajuan, kesabaran terhadap gurunya. Maka ini adalah hubungan yang bermanfaat bagi kedua belah pihak.

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Mintalah pada orang yang sekarang menjadi musuh kita rasa peduli, cinta dan kesempatan kedua. Jangan pedulikan ego. Ego bukanlah sahabat kita…

Kisah sang Buddha dan Devadatta bermanfaat bagi kita hari ini dan mungkin kita menghadapi situasi yang mirip dalam hidup kita. Sang Buddha bahkan memberi manfaat bagi kita di ruang dan waktu yang berbeda melalui kisah ini.

Bukannya berpikir lebih dalam mengenai nasihat sang Buddha dan merubah pikiran dengan seketika, merendahkan diri dan menerima nasihat sang Guru (Buddha), Devadatta menunjukkan kemarahan. Karena egonya yang sangat besar tersakiti. Dia menjadi sangat marah. Ia menyalahkan sang Buddha karena ia tidak mendapatkan kuasa dan ketenaran yang menjadi milik pemimpin Sangha. Ia tidak peduli mengenai beban sang Buddha, ia hanya ingin mendapatkan kuasa atau tujuan tidak baik lainnya. Seorang pemimpin sangha harus memberikan contoh yang baik, rendah hati, terpelajar dan baik hati. Sudah jelas ia tidak memiliki kualitas ini. Ia menggunakan usia sang Buddha sebagai alasan untuk mengambil alih kuasa, tetapi ia tidak peduli dengan sang Buddha sama sekali. Dia menginginkan kuasa. Dan Sang Buddha tidak memberikan kuasa dan ketenaran yang diinginkannya. Jadi semua kebaikan yang diterima dari sang Buddha selama puluhan tahun dilupakan.

Hanya tindakan Buddha yang ‘tidak baik’ yang diingat dan menjadi fokus. Tiba-tiba saja sang Buddha tidak pernah berbuat baik padanya!! Semua yang baik dilupakan agar sesuai dengan maksud Devadatta. Menurutnya sang Buddha sangat ‘jahat’ dan ia mencoba menciptakan perpecahan diantara Sangha. Ia ingin menutupi maksud sebenarnya dengan memfitnah sang Buddha. Memfitnah reputasi sang Buddha dengan mengatakan beliau lalai. .. Wow lalai, beliau sudah menjadi seorang Buddha!! Dan sang Buddha bisa lalai? Mengapa Devadatta ingin menjadi anggota Sangha atau memegang kendali, atau menjadi pemimpin Sangha, bila sang Buddha bisa lalai? Intinya, menjadi anggota Sangha itu untuk menjadi Buddha. Bila sang Buddha bisa lalai, buat apa menjadi anggota Sangha? Tidak usah menjadi anggota sangha. Beberapa anggota Sangha yang tidak setia dan bertelinga tipis termakan ucapan Devadatta dan meninggalkan sang Buddha, tetapi kemudian mereka diyakinkan untuk kembali. Bayangkan? Diyakinkan untuk kembali pada sang Buddha. Seperti sang Buddha jahat dan mereka harus diyakinkan. Wow. Orang bertelinga tipis itu aneh.

Devadatta mencoba membunuh sang Buddha

Devadatta mencoba membunuh sang Buddha

Ada orang-orang pada zaman sang Buddha dan bahkan sekarang di setiap organisasi Dharma atau organisasi manapun yang suka memecah belah. Mereka tidak pernah berteriak, kasar atau jelas-jelas berusaha menimbulkan perpecahan. Mereka berkata bahwa mereka suka lingkungan yang tenang, tetapi kenyataannya tidak ada yang tenang mengenai pikiran mereka karena bukannya berbicara langsung dengan baik-baik, mereka menjatuhkan satu kata di sini dan di sana dan tidak pernah dalam sebuah pertemuan atau kelompok besar. Mereka menimbulkan pikiran perpecahan dengan senyuman, pada saat ngopi atau dibarengi dengan hadiah (saya memiliki pengalaman seperti ini dari orang-orang yang sering menjelek-jelekan guru/ pemimpin), dengan suara lembut.

Berhati-hatilah! Gejolak yang mereka ciptakan di pikiran kita hanya akan menyebabkan ketidak-bahagiaan, sangat jauh dari tingkah laku mereka yang tenang saat menyampaikan perpecahan ini. Orang-orang seperti ini mudah dikenali. Mereka jarang memberikan opini kuat dalam pertemuan, bahkan cenderung diam karena banyak yang menyaksikan, dan takut ketahuan. Mereka tidak pernah meninggikan suara karena mereka tidak pernah benar-benar tertarik tentang apapun, seperti yang dibuktikan dari tidak adanya hasil yang dicapai sendiri dalam hidup mereka sampai saat ini. Bila mereka bisa berhasil dengan kemampuan diri, mengapa mereka tidak melakukannya? Meninggikan suara itu bukannya tata krama yang baik, tetapi saya lebih suka orang yang bersuara keras dan berbicara langsung daripada orang yang diam dan suka berbisik di belakang orang lain.

Devadatta mencoba membunuh sang Buddha dengan menggunakan gajah mabuk.

Devadatta mencoba membunuh sang Buddha dengan menggunakan gajah mabuk.

Orang ini selalu menarik orang lain ke samping dan ‘berbicara’. Mereka selalu berbicara dengan cara tertentu. Mereka tidak mengatakan secara langsung apa yang ingin mereka tanamkan dalam pikiranmu, tetapi mereka menanyakan pertanyaan untuk ‘membantumu berpikir’ ke arah tujuan perpecahan mereka. Mereka akan membantumu sampai pada kesimpulan yang mereka inginkan. Sebenarnya, mereka hampir selalu tidak bahagia karena efek karma dari menyebabkan perpecahan. Seharusnya mereka segera berubah. Terkadang, mereka menggunakan orang lain untuk berbicara mewakili mereka karena mereka tidak mau terlihat jelek atau terperangkap dalam situasi kehilangan muka. Mengapa? Karena ini bukan mengenai kamu atau bagaimana mereka memberikan manfaat kepadamu, tetapi bagaimana mereka terlihat baik. Terlihat baik lebih penting bagi mereka dibandingkan dengan kesejahteraan organisasi, anggotanya dan dirimu. Anda hanyalah sebuah alat yang digunakan untuk mendapatkan apa yang mereka inginkan. Saya yakin anda telah berpapasan dengan banyak orang seperti ini. Bagaimana menghadapi mereka? Seperti menghadapi orang lain, kita menunjukkan kesabaran, cinta kasih, kepedulian dan hadiah. Bila semua ini tidak efektif setelah beberapa waktu dan mereka tetap mencelakakan, maka anda bisa berbicara dengan mereka, dengan ribuan kilo kasih, secara langsung karena cara tidak langsung tidak bermanfaat bagi mereka.

Gajah mabuk bersujud pada sang Buddha

Ketika Devadatta berencana MEMBUNUH sang Buddha melalui perpecahan dengan memisahkan anggota Sangha dengan mengatakan sang Buddha lalai tidak efektif, ia menjadi fokus dan lebih marah lagi. Ia menyalahkan kegagalannya pada sang Buddha. Ia merasa bahwa kemarahannya wajar sebab karena sang Buddha, ia tidak bisa mendapatkan kekuasaan dan ketenaran. Inilah apa yang ia katakan pada pendukungnya yang berpikiran sama. Apapun yang dilakukan atau tidak dilakukan sang Buddha untuk Devadatta, tidak membuatnya pantas untuk menjelek-jelekan sang Buddha walaupun tidak berhasil, dan kemudian berusaha membunuh sang Buddha. Luar biasa. Dan juga ketika kita tidak mendukung Devadatta dan semua Devadatta dalam hidup kita, mereka tidak memiliki kekuatan untuk melakukan sesuatu yang mencelakakan dan konyol. Mereka membutuhkan dukungan agar bisa menutupi maksud mereka yang sebenarnya. Devadatta harus mengunjungi sang Buddha, minta maaf, menelan egonya yang besar dan berubah. Selesai.

Maksud saya, berapa kali orang tua kita memarahi kita ketika kita bertingkah laku buruk, bahkan di hadapan umum? Kita bisa memilih untuk melawan mereka atau menyadari berapa banyak manfaat yang kita terima dari mereka, dan ini juga merupakan salah satu metode mereka juga. Kita mengalah pada orang tua kita dengan merenungkan kebaikan mereka pada kita. Kenyataannya, guru kita bahkan lebih baik karena mereka mengajarkan jalan untuk menghentikan semua penderitaan dan kita bisa menerapkan ini pada semua orang yang telah berbuat baik pada kita. Benar-benar cara yang mengagumkan untuk hidup. Untuk membawa cara Dharma yang mengagumkan kepada banyak orang karena kita bersabar dalam belajar dan menerapkannya. Yang terbaik adalah, kita mengalahkan musuh yang sebenarnya (ego yang mementingkan diri) dengan menguasai Dharma. Kita bisa menjadi kendaraan untuk membawa Dharma kepada orang lain.

Bila kita menerima omelan orang tua kita, karena kita mengerti akan maksud baik mereka, mengapa kita tidak bisa melakukan hal yang sama kepada guru yang mengambil alih peran ini dalam skala yang jauh lebih besar. Apakah seorang guru memarahi? Ya. Saya pernah dimarahi, tetapi saya tidak pernah melawan guru saya. Mengapa seorang guru memarahi? Bagi guru yang berpencapaian, memarahi seseorang itu mempurifikasi karma orang itu. Bagi guru biasa, karena kasih dan kepeduliannya yang besar untukmu yang mengulang kebiasaan berbahaya. Mereka khawatir untukmu dan kekhawatiran ini dimanifestasikan dengan cara tersebut. Saya yakin guru kita telah berbicara dengan kita dengan lembut berulang kali sebelum memilih cara memarahi.

Sang Buddha dan pemanah yang berusaha membunuhnya

Sang Buddha dan pemanah yang berusaha membunuhnya

Devadatta kemudian mencoba untuk membawa 16 pemanah untuk membunuh sang Buddha. Kemarahannya sangat besar. Sang Buddha mengajarkan Dharma kepada para pemanah ini dan mereka meninggalkan tujuannya. Kemudian, Devadatta mencoba untuk menggulingkan batu dan akhirnya mencoba untuk menggunakan gajah mabuk untuk menginjak sang Buddha. Gajah tersebut datang ke hadapan sang Buddha dan amukan dan rasa mabuk yang dipicu oleh Devadatta mereda. Karma Devadatta sangatlah berat. Ia melakukan kejahatan keji yang akan langsung dirasakan akibatnya tanpa intervensi kelahiran kembali. Artinya, setelah meninggal ia langsung terlahir kembali di Avici (tanpa akhir).

Yang termasuk dalam kejahatan keji adalah:

  • Membunuh ayah sendiri
  • Membunuh ibu sendiri
  • Membunuh arhat
  • Mengambil darah dari sang Buddha (mencelakakan)
  • Menciptakan perpecahan dalam Sangha

Karena tanpa Sangha, Dharma tidak akan bertahan. Tanpa adanya Dharma, banyak yang tidak akan bertemu Dharma dan tetap menderita. Jadi semua penderitaan makhluk yang tidak bisa mengenal Dharma diatribusikan pada orang yang menciptakan perpecahan. Seperti itu juga di wihara zaman modern ini, dengan menciptakan perpecahan, anda memisahkan penganut dan mungkin menyebabkan bubarnya organisasi Dharma tersebut. Dharma yang mereka miliki, bila bertahan, akan bermanfaat bagi banyak makhluk, tetapi karena anda, mereka tidak mendapatkan Dharma. Semua penderitaan yang bisa diubah karena mereka menerima Dharma sekarang akan datang pada si pemicu perpecahan. Karma akan kembali pada si pemicu perpecahan dalam bentuk selalu merasa ragu, tidak bisa mendapatkan ketenangan, mudah melupakan ajaran, selalu lebih negatif daripada positif. Aktivitas negatif yang menimbulkan karma negatif akan lebih menarik, tidak bisa mendapatkan pencapaian, terpisah dari orang-orang kepada siapa ia merasa terikat, dan kesepian. Pikiran untuk mencelakakan diri juga akan timbul. Karena perpecahan bertujuan untuk memisahkan, maka mereka juga akan dipisahkan. Tindakan mirip dengan hasilnya.

Devadatta ditelan bumi

Devadatta jatuh ke neraka Avici

Pada akhirnya, Devadatta jatuh ke neraka Avici seperti yang diceritakan di Sutta Dhammapadha yang suci. Pada akhir hidupnya sebelum ditelan bumi, Devadatta menyesali perbuatannya dan ia memuji sang Buddha sebagai pelindung yang sempurna. Walaupun begitu, ia masih harus hidup dalam kondisi karma yang diperbuatnya di Avici. Kita tidak bisa melarikan diri dari karma, jadi jangan menikmati, bersuka ria dan terus mengulangi tindakan negatif. Hentikan perbuatan ini. Minta maaf, tunjukkan penyesalan dan berbuatlah sebaliknya. Kita semua layak mendapatkan kesempatan kedua. Jadi mengapa kita menciptakan Avici di bumi untuk diri sendiri ketika ada cara lain?

Ketika kemarahan kita menguasai, dan kita tidak mau berbuat apa-apa untuk mengendalikannya, maka kita akan melihat semua hal dengan cara yang terdistorsi. Terdistorsi karena apapun yang kita lihat bukanlah realita, tetapi apa yang kita ‘anggap’ sebagai realita. Bagi Devadata, bahkan ketika Buddha yang sempurna dilihat sebagai orang biasa yang tidak Tercerahkan, yang ingin ia bunuh dan cemarkan namanya pada saat sang Buddha tidak memberikan apa yang diinginkannya. Kemarahan membuatnya melihat sang Buddha seperti musuh, yang sangat jauh dari kenyataannya. Seperti itu juga, kita bisa bersujud pada Manjushri dan percaya bahwa guru kita adalah emanasi Manjushri ketika kita diberi apa yang kita mau. Tetapi ketika guru kita mengatakan sesuatu yang tidak sesuai dengan kebiasaan dan keterikatan kita, Manjushri atau bukan, kita akan meremehkannya. Karena Manjushri adalah obyek sempurna untuk bersujud, dan dengan melakukan hal ini kita mengumpulkan banyak pahala, bukankah begitu juga bila kita meremehkannya? Kita akan mengumpulkan banyak karma negatif.

Bila selama bertahun-tahun, kita bisa percaya dan mengatakan pada seluruh dunia bahwa guru kita adalah emanasi dari sesuatu yang bersifat ilahi dan bahkan gurunya juga berkata seperti itu. Tetapi ketika kita tidak senang dengan bagaimana kita ‘diperlakukan’ atau apa yang dikatakan kepada kita, maka guru kita salah, ia tidak lagi suci atau ilahi. Kemarahan kita secara ‘resmi’ membuatnya tidak ilahi lagi. Kemarahan kita adalah obyek tersuci yang kita sembah. Bagaimana kebenaran dijabarkan kepada kita seharusnya tidak relevan bagi seseorang yang berpikiran dewasa dan ingin mencari cara untuk menjadi lebih baik. Kebenaran datang dengan berbagai cara. Dengarkanlah tanpa berfokus dengan bagaimana cara kebenaran tersebut disampaikan. Tidak semua hal disampaikan dengan piring perak. Kita melakukan segala cara untuk meluapkan kemarahan kita terhadap semua hal yang melawan di jalan kita karena kita tidak diberikan apa yang kita mau dan kebenaran dipaparkan di hadapan kita. Guru kita atau Manjushri tidak menjadi tidak suci atau tidak patut dihormati hanya karena ia mengatakan yang sebenarnya (yang tidak ingin anda dengar), seharusnya anda lebih menghormatinya karena ia berani mengatakan kebenaran. Itu adalah teman sebenarnya. Mungkin anda tidak menyukai kebenaran saat ini. Mungkin anda tidak menyukai cara kebenaran ini disampaikan. Akan tetapi kebenaran tersebut telah disampaikan dan anda bisa memutuskan apa yang akan anda perbuat dengan informasi ini karena ketika waktunya tiba, anda harus menghadapi kebenaran yang disampaikan gurumu. Anda harus menghadapi kebenaran, dan mudah-mudahan semuanya belum terlambat dan egomu belum menelan semua kesempatan terakhirmu.

Seorang biksu hanya suci dan hebat sebelum beliau mulai mengajarimu Dharma yang sebenarnya ~ Tsem Rinpoche

Menyaksikan pidato ini sangatlah menyentuh dan memberikan banyak hal bagi saya untuk direnungkan. Saya belajar dan senang bisa belajar. Saya bisa melihat bagaimana kisah Devadatta mengingatkan saya pada banyak kejadian yang saya saksikan di masa lalu. Pada akhirnya, rasa sakit membuat kita lebih kuat. Melarikan diri dari kebenaran hanya akan melemahkan kita. Mengapa menyalahkan orang lain? Ini adalah samsara. Siapa yang menjanjikan taman bunga mawar ketika anda terlahir kembali? Saya menganjurkan anda menyaksikan video 10 menit yang saya sediakan di bawah. Dan bila anda punya waktu, saksikan pidato secara keseluruhan. Saya telah mengikutsertakan bagian tentang Devadatta dan juga pidato secara keseluruhan.

Profesor Lopez adalah pembicara yang handal dan menarik perhatian kita. Saya berterima kasih dan semoga ia terus membawa Dharma kepada banyak orang dan diberkati dengan umur panjang.

Tsem Rinpoche
 

Profesor Donald S. Lopez, Jr. Berkisah Mengenai Sang Buddha (Versi Lengkap)

Or view the video on YouTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB4dGmskk7M
 

 

Tentang Profesor Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

Donald S. Lopez, Jr. adalah Profesor terkemuka dari Arthur E. Link dan berspesialisasi dalam bidang Buddhisme dan Tibet di University of Michigan. Ia menyelesaikan studinya di University of Virginia, menerima gelar Doktor dalam bidang keagamaan pada tahun 1982. Setelah mengajar di Middlebury College, ia bergabung dengan University of Michigan pada tahun 1989. Ia adalah penulis dan/atau penyunting dari lebih 20 buku mengenai Buddhisme.

 

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  • 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
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 15. 2025 03:55 PM
    In Tibetan Buddhism, water offerings, particularly the seven or eight bowls offering, are a common practice used to express gratitude, cultivate merit, and purify the mind. The seven bowls represent essential aspects of offerings and can be offered daily, along with other items like flowers, incense, and lamps. Water offerings are probably the most common offering made in Tibetan Buddhism. Offering any item of value to the three jewels is the antidote to greed and attachment and helps to cultivate generosity. It is a powerful practice that can help us develop positive qualities such as generosity, devotion, and selflessness. By making water offering, we are creating good karma for ourselves and all sentient beings in the future. Great explanations and teachings all about water offerings.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/making-water-offerings-to-the-buddhas.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 15. 2025 03:54 PM
    H.H. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche (1878–1941), also known as Dechen Nyingpo Jampa Tenzin Trinlay Gyatso, was one of the great lamas of the twentieth century. was a highly influential teacher in Tibet and a prominent lama in the 20th century. He was the root guru of the present Dalai Lama’s tutors and many other Tibetan lamas who brought the Dharma to the West. His teachings, particularly his book “Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand,” are significant in the Gelugpa tradition until this days.He was the root guru of the present Dalai Lama’s tutors, Kyabje Ling Rinpoche and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, and a teacher to many other Gelug lamas who fled Tibet. He had brought the Dharma to the West after 1959. His teachings covered various aspects of the Tibetan Buddhist path, including the seven-point mind training and the stages of the path to enlightenment. Rinpoche’s teachings are so famous that thousands of people would come from far and wide to attend. He was an extraordinary master for the Heruka Body Mandala and the Vajrayogini practice. Wow ……one of the many famous stories been told of how Heruka actually appeared to Pabongka when he visited Cimburi in Tibet and how Heruka image spoke to him. Interesting biography of a great master of all times.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/h-h-kyabje-pabongka-rinpoche-1878-1941.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 15. 2025 03:53 PM
    The practice of Sangha in Buddhism involves building and cultivating a supportive community of practitioners who engage in shared spiritual practice, often focusing on mindfulness and concentration. This community provides mutual support, guidance, and encouragement on the path of self-discovery. The Sangha is not just a gathering of people; it’s a collective energy of mindfulness and compassion that benefits all members. It provides a supportive environment for individuals on their spiritual journey, offering guidance, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. Sharing experiences and insights within the Sangha can accelerate the learning process.
    Thank you Thich Nhat Hanh for sharing and explaining all about the insight of sangha. Great sharing .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article by Thich Nhat Hanh.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-practice-of-sangha.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Apr 6. 2025 07:23 PM
    Wat Rong Khun better known as the White Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. The gold symbolizes how people focus on worldly desires and money. The white building represents the idea to make merit and to focus on the mind. It is owned by a succesful Thai businessman who opened it to visitors in 1997. Awesome….This temple stands out through the white colour and use of pieces of glass that sparkle in the sun. The white colour signifies the purity of Buddha while the glass symbolizes Buddha’s wisdom. Located 3 hour drive from Chiang Mai built to honour and pay tribute to sacred Buddhist figures. Over time, temples grew in prominence and is one of the famous temples to visit in Thailand. I have visited years back its simple stunning temple which truly love the design and architecture .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-white-temple-in-thailand.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Apr 6. 2025 07:22 PM
    Sak Yant, a traditional Thai tattooing practice, involves sacred geometrical and animal designs. Its often accompanied by Pali phrases, and is believed to offer power, protection, charisma, and other benefits to the wearer. Sak Yant tattoos are deeply rooted in Buddhist and spiritual beliefs, with each design and symbol carrying specific meanings and purported powers. Many designs are believed to provide protection against evil spirits, misfortune, and danger. Sak Yant tattoos are traditionally applied by monks or masters using a needle and ink, and the process is often accompanied by chants and blessings. I personally have not seen one yet . Sound interesting.
    Thank you Rinpoche and L Kim for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-power-of-sak-yant.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Apr 6. 2025 07:18 PM
    Jojo Struys is a travel and wellness personality, accredited yoga instructor, speaker and author. She visited Bangsar of Kechara outlet for a feature with Star Property. With her visit hopefully more people will get to know more of our Kechara . She had made a video with and Pastor David Lai all about Buddhist Arts. She openly admitted interested in Buddhist art . Buddhist art pieces have given her home a contemporary edge. Art was important to Buddhist religious life. It was not only part of ritual and worship but also served to transmit religious ideas, and artistic styles between cultures. Do agree with her statement ,…..if you want to change your life, change the way you think, because everything begins with you.”
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/jojo-struys-goes-shopping-at-kechara-paradise.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:18 PM
    n their theoretical model, rudeness has this impact on our ability to think because it engenders negative sadness, anger. Researchers have found that common negative behaviours can spread easily and have significant consequences. The best way to avoid rude people is to meet their acts of rudeness with kindness. Exposure to neurotoxins in society is not new. Children today are raised in an environment that is much different from those days. Nowadays they are exposed to behaviours, profane language, hostilities and stress from which we adults, raised a generation ago. Studies have shown that children exposed to serious psychological trauma during childhood are at risk of suffering increased psychiatric disorders. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/rudeness-is-a-neurotoxin.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:15 PM
    Revisit this blog again . Reading comments in this blog Rich people have substantial assets and income, providing a sense of security and freedom from financial worries. Owning high-end cars, designer clothing and everything they want with their money. Rich people often have more time for leisure, hobbies, and travel, allowing them to pursue interests and experiences. They may live in large, luxurious homes and have or apartments, often in desirable locations and having personalized services. The fundamental difference in mindset between the rich and the poor is, the rich have understood a very simple principle money makes money. Rich people see money as an opportunity, while poor people see it as something to be earned. Poor people work hard for their money. It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has. Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. The primary difference between rich people and poor people is how they handle their wealth. My thought been rich in this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.
    Thank you for sharing Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/rich-people.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:13 PM
    Found this old post …disturbing. Having a name especially a Bar linked to Buddha to be disrespectful towards Buddhism. After much controversy the owner had it removed. The Buddha Bar located in Sabah by a young owner which opened without much thought had many people complaining. Later was forced to have its controversial name changed to ‘Peacock Garden’ and had apologised for the controversial name. As a devout Buddhist, the name ‘Buddha Bar’ which serves alcohol, is disrespectful to the revered Buddha.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/buddha-bar.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:12 PM
    Siberia, considered the heartland of shamanism inhabited by many different ethnic groups, and many of its peoples observe shamanistic. Many of the indigenous communities reclaiming their traditional spiritual and healing practices . Interesting. Siberian shamanism is often called Tengerism, involves various rituals, including drumming, chanting, trance states, and offerings to nature spirits and ancestors. This religious practice has deep roots in Siberia and Central Asia in recent years with roots in the Turkic and Mongolic cultures. Many who have been live in a remote part of Russia, have preserved their shamanic traditions due to their isolation. Many customs of Tengrism are still been practiced where they emphasizes a deep respect for nature and its various spirits, including those of the earth, water, and mountains. They do believe in the continued existence of souls and the importance of honouring their ancestors.
    Thank you Rinpoche sharing this ancient religion.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/interesting-siberia.html

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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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    Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
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    Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
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    This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
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Not forgetting nourishing our body with healthy food and on the first day, we got to taste delightful dessert prepared by Chien Seong, also one of our senior Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group Retreat by Jacinta.
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Tormas offering made by Dock Wan, one of the senior Kecharians from KL and close students of Rinpoche. Very delicate, a masterpiece! Uploaded by Jacinta
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Flower offerings from sponsors and retreatants. This flower arrangement was made by Sharyn, one of our Penang members. 1st - 2nd March, Kechara Penang Group Retreat. Uploaded y Jacinta
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