Fo Guang Shan in China

Jul 27, 2017 | Views: 1,689

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Dear friends around the world,

As society keeps trending more and more towards consumerism and materialism, all of us need some sort of spiritual cleansing from these ‘toxins’. Therefore Buddhism is especially important during this era because only the Dharma can bring us long lasting happiness. Nothing else in samsara will.

I’m extremely happy to see that Buddhism is growing in China. China is a country with a huge population and the more Buddhism spreads, the more people can be benefited by it. This is an interesting article about how Fo Guang Shan established itself so strongly there. Do have a look and absorb what has been written.

Tsem Rinpoche

 


 

Is a Buddhist Group Changing China? Or Is China Changing It?

By IAN JOHNSONJUNE 24, 2017

A statue of the Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the leader of the Buddhist organization Fo Guang Shan, in Yixing. Credit Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times

YIXING, China — For most of her life, Shen Ying was disappointed by the world she saw around her. She watched China’s economic rise in this small city in the Yangtze River Valley, and she found a foothold in the new middle class, running a convenience store in a strip mall. Yet prosperity felt hollow.

She worried about losing her shop if she didn’t wine and dine and pay off the right officials. Recurring scandals about unsafe food or tainted infant formula made by once-reputable companies upset her. She recalled the values her father had tried to instill in her — honesty, thrift, righteousness — but she said there seemed no way to live by them in China today.

“You just feel disappointed at some of the dishonest conduct in society,” she said.

Then, five years ago, a Buddhist organization from Taiwan called Fo Guang Shan, or Buddha’s Light Mountain, began building a temple in the outskirts of her city, Yixing. She began attending its meetings and studying its texts — and it changed her life.

She and her husband, a successful businessman, started living more simply. They gave up luxury goods and made donations to support poor children. And before the temple opened last year, she left her convenience store to manage a tea shop near the temple, pledging the proceeds to charity.

Across China, millions of people like Ms. Shen have begun participating in faith-based organizations like Fo Guang Shan. They aim to fill what they see as a moral vacuum left by attacks on traditional values over the past century, especially under Mao, and the nation’s embrace of a cutthroat form of capitalism.

Many want to change their country — to make it more compassionate, more civil and more just. But unlike political dissidents or other activists suppressed by the Communist Party, they hope to change Chinese society through personal piety and by working with the government instead of against it. And for the most part, the authorities have left them alone.

Pilgrims and nuns during a National Day procession last fall. Credit Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times

Fo Guang Shan is perhaps the most successful of these groups. Since coming to China more than a decade ago, it has set up cultural centers and libraries in major Chinese cities and printed and distributed millions of volumes of its books through state-controlled publishers. While the government has tightened controls on most other foreign religious organizations, Fo Guang Shan has flourished, spreading a powerful message that individual acts of charity can reshape China.

It has done so, however, by making compromises. The Chinese government is wary of spiritual activity it does not control — the Falun Gong an example — and prohibits mixing religion and politics. That has led Fo Guang Shan to play down its message of social change and even its religious content, focusing instead on promoting knowledge of traditional culture and values.

The approach has won it high-level support; President Xi Jinping is one of its backers. But its relationship with the party raises a key question: Can it still change China?

 

Avoiding Politics

Fo Guang Shan is led by one of modern China’s most famous religious figures, the Venerable Master Hsing Yun. I met him late last year at the temple in Yixing, in a bright room filled with his calligraphy and photos of senior Chinese leaders who have received him in Beijing. He wore tannish golden robes, and his shaved head was set off by thick eyebrows and sharp, impish lips.

At age 89, he is nearly blind, and a nun often had to repeat my questions so he could hear them. But his mind was quick, and he nimbly parried questions that the Chinese authorities might consider objectionable. When I asked him what he hoped to accomplish by spreading Buddhism — proselytizing is illegal in China — his eyebrows arched in mock amusement.

“I don’t want to promote Buddhism!” he said. “I only promote Chinese culture to cleanse humanity.”

As for the Communist Party, he was unequivocal:

“We Buddhists uphold whoever is in charge. Buddhists don’t get involved in politics.”

That has not been true for most of Master Hsing Yun’s life. Born outside the eastern city of Yangzhou in 1927, he was 10 when he joined a monastery that he and his mother passed by while searching for his father, who disappeared during the Japanese invasion of China.

There, he was influenced by the ideas of Humanistic Buddhism, a movement that aimed to save China through spiritual renewal. It argued that religion should be focused on this world, instead of the afterworld. It also encouraged clergy to take up the concerns of the living, and urged adherents to help change society through fairness and compassion.

After fleeing the Communist Revolution, Master Hsing Yun took that message to Taiwan and founded Fo Guang Shan in the southern port of Kaohsiung in 1967. He sought to make Buddhism more accessible to ordinary people by updating its fusty image and embracing mass-market tactics. In sports stadiums, he held lectures that owed more to Billy Graham than the sound of one hand clapping. He built a theme park with multimedia shows and slot machines that displayed dioramas of Buddhist saints.

The approach had a profound impact in Taiwan, which then resembled mainland China today: an industrializing society that worried it had cast off traditional values in its rush to modernize. Fo Guang Shan became part of a popular embrace of religious life. Many scholars say it also helped lay the foundation for the self-governing island’s evolution into a vibrant democracy by fostering a political culture committed to equality, civility and social progress.

Fo Guang Shan expanded rapidly, spending more than $1 billion on universities, community colleges, kindergartens, a publishing arm, a daily newspaper and a television station. It now counts more than 1,000 monks and nuns, and more than one million followers in 50 countries, including the United States.

Learning to pray at the Temple of Great Awakening in Yixing. Fo Guang Shan has spent more than $150 million on the facility. Credit Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times

 

Government Support

But the group declines to offer an estimate of its following in China, where the government initially viewed it with suspicion. In 1989, an official fleeing the Tiananmen massacre took refuge in its temple in Los Angeles. China retaliated by barring Master Hsing Yun from the mainland.

More than a decade later, though, Beijing began looking at Master Hsing Yun differently. Like many in Taiwan of his generation born on the mainland, he favored unification of China and the island — a priority for Communist leaders.

In 2003, they allowed him to visit his hometown, Yangzhou. He pledged to build a library, and followed through a few years later with a 100-acre facility that now holds nearly two million books, including a 100,000-volume collection of Buddhist scriptures, one of the largest in China.

Under President Xi, who started a campaign to promote traditional Chinese faiths, especially Buddhism, as part of his program for “the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,” the government’s support has grown. He has met with Master Hsing Yun four times since 2012, telling him in one meeting: “I’ve read all the books that master sent me.”

While Mr. Xi’s government has tightened restrictions on Christianity and Islam, it has allowed Fo Guang Shan to open cultural centers in four cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. The organization’s students include government officials, who don gray tunics and trousers and live like monks or nuns for several days, reciting the sutras and learning about Master Hsing Yun’s philosophy.

But unlike in Taiwan, where it held special services during national crises and encouraged members to participate in public affairs, Fo Guang Shan avoids politics in China. There is no mention of civic activism, and it never criticizes the party.

“We can keep the religion secondary but introduce the ideas of Buddhism into society,” said Venerable Miaoyuan, the nun who runs the library in Yangzhou. She describes the group’s work as “cultural exchange.”

“The mainland continues the ideology of ancient emperors — you can only operate there when you are firmly under its control,” said Chiang Tsan-teng, a professor at Taipei City University of Science and Technology who studies Buddhism in the region. “Fo Guang Shan can never be its own boss in the mainland.”

Nuns singing during a class at the Temple of Great Awakening. Credit Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times

That limits its influence, but many Chinese express understanding given the reality of one-party rule.

“It certainly cannot promote social service and create associations,” said Hu Jia, a prominent dissident who is Buddhist. “The party certainly would not allow it, so Fo Guang Shan makes compromises. But it is still promoting Buddhism.”

 

A ‘Moral Standard’

Carved into two valleys of lush bamboo forest, the temple on the outskirts of Yixing features giant friezes that tell the story of Buddha, a 15-story pagoda and a gargantuan 68,000 square-foot worship hall.

Since construction started in 2006, Fo Guang Shan has spent more than $150 million on the facility, known as the Temple of Great Awakening. On a nearby hill, track hoes hack away at trees to make way for a new lecture hall and a shrine to the goddess of mercy, Guanyin. There, the group plans to feature a moving, talking, three-dimensional hologram of the deity.

Unlike most temples in China, it bans hawkers and fortunetellers, and it does not charge an entrance fee. The atmosphere is reflective and solemn, with quiet reading rooms offering books, newspapers, spaces to practice calligraphy, and tea. A stream of visitors from Yixing come for lectures, meals and camaraderie.

Last autumn, Fo Guang Shan welcomed 2,000 pilgrims at the temple to celebrate China’s National Day. Over the course of a long afternoon, they walked along a road to the temple in a slow, dignified procession: taking three steps and kowtowing, three steps and kowtowing, on and on for about two hours.

The National Day procession along a road to the temple, a two-hour event. Credit Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times

Mrs. Shen said that when she took over the tea shop she had a hard time understanding what being a good Buddhist meant. At first, she admitted, she wanted to make more money for the temple by using low-grade cooking oil.

But her husband objected. China is rife with scandals about restaurants using unsafe or cheap ingredients, and he argued that good Buddhists should set a better example.

“This made me realize that faith gives you a minimum moral standard,” Ms. Shen told me. “It helps you treat others as your equals.”

Many followers say they want a cleaner, fairer society and believe they can make a difference by changing their own lives.

Yang Jianwei, 44, a kitchenware exporter who embraced Fo Guang Shan, said he stopped attending the boozy late-night dinners that seem an unavoidable part of doing business in China. “I realize that you might lose some business this way, but it’s a better way to live,” he said.

This idealism is why the authorities support Fo Guang Shan, said Jin Xinhua, an official who helped the group secure the land for the new temple.

“Through its work, Fo Guang Shan is helping the masses,” he said. “We need that sort of thing today.”

A nun beating a drum to announce the beginning of a morning class at the temple. Credit Gilles Sabrie for The New York Times

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/world/asia/china-buddhism-fo-guang-shan.html

 

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  1. Samfoonheei on Aug 10, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order and also of one of the largest international Buddhist organizations in Taiwan and in the Buddhist world. He is one of modern China’s most prominent religious figures , well known and respected by many among all people and religious traditions. He has brought changes to the Buddhist world with his humanistic Buddhism. He has been promoting merely in Chinese culture and sticking to his principle not to mix with politics. Master Hsing Yun is a prolific writer and has authored over hundred books in Chinese and later his writing were translated into English and many other languages. Over the years, he has been recognized with numerous awards. He has also gained international prestige for his selfless dedication and contributions towards Buddhism. His contribution toward Buddhism is truly phenomenal, and has helped Buddhism gain a better understanding. Interesting read of a great master.
    Thank you Rinpoche for inspiring sharing.

  2. so kin hoe (KISG) on Apr 22, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    The active presence of Fo Guang Shan in China has contributed to the preservation of Chinese cultures and tradition especially the age-old practice of moral values such as honesty, modesty, righteousness, being helpful, generous, compassionate and other kind of strong positive disciplines. The cultural centers and libraries set up by Fo Guang Shan, have made it at the right time where many of the Chinese folks are too absorbed in their busy and occupied life styles due to the current fast pacing modernization ever since Mao Zedong’s revolution has started to drive China into one of the rising power in the world. Through the Buddhadharma learning and practice with other cultural and charitable activities, many practitioners and people in China who are connected with Fo Guang Shan, have found the essential way leading them to healthy, community-oriented and spiritual living with meaningful purpose of life. All the activities carried out in Fo Guang Shan and other Buddhist organizations in general can help us to balance up our secular lives as spiritual practice is equally or more important because worldly possessions and achievements will not be taken along at the point of our death but our virtuous deeds and pure thoughts can make the pathway for us to be liberated from samsara and eventually gaining higher attainments towards achieving enlightenment, which is not impossible if we put our right efforts with consistent practice.

    May Fo Guang Shan and other Buddhist organizations continue to grow further and spread the Buddhadharma to the ten directions until samsara ends. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this wonderful article to inspire us to do more in Buddhadharma.

    Thank you with folded hands,
    kin hoe

  3. Pastor David Lai on Aug 16, 2017 at 6:02 am

    As a religion on the whole, Buddhism has a very unique quality to be able to fashion itself according to each civilisation, culture and ethnicity it encounters. Therefore, Buddhism has evolved into such diverse forms that at a superficial level, they appear almost separate and distinct from each other as they appear almost like separate religions. However, the fundamental core of the belief on reincarnation, 4 noble truths and so forth remains as they are.

    Hence, Fo Guang Shan has managed to fit into a very niche belief system that fits in with the political climate in China, the needs of the people and time. Just like how Buddhism had first arrived in China, it is returning to China and this time, it is moulding itself for the continuity of the lineage.

  4. Wan Wai Meng on Aug 8, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Rejoice that China government is looking at history as a means of finding that correct balance between materialism and spirituality. I do think the environmental degradation and pollution in China is a wake up call for the Chinese, on top of that the Chinese without much of a spiritual grounding, are willing to do anything for a quick profit is something the Chinese government cannot ignore anymore.

    So if they Chinese looked at previous and historical dynasties, they will find there are excesses but historically China was famed for the beauty of its nature, it had academics, scholars and brought China to a whole new level of arts and learning. Still the Chinese is vigilant about factors that could undermine government.

    So Fo Guang Shan, who preaches the dharma and also engages in humanism and reaching out to lay people all over has found a working formula. China had been a hotbed of enlightened philosophies and thought for the past 5000 years, it will be again soon. China will one day very soon, export its brand of spirituality to all over the world.

  5. Alice Tay on Aug 4, 2017 at 1:15 am

    Rejoice! This is wonderful to see Fo Guang Shan built another temple in Yixing, China. This meritorious work is extremely beneficial to the people in China. For example Mrs Shen admitted that she wanted to make more money for the temple by using low-grade cooking oil at the beginning stage. But later, she came to realize that her faith gave her a minimum moral standard and she has to treat others equally.

    Great to hear something uplifting for a change in China. Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  6. Jacinta Goh on Aug 3, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,
    We just had a blogchat on this article. I’ve just managed to read it before the chat start and I’m very impressed by this current President of China. He is very much alike with what Emperor Kangxi has done. I pray that whatever his wishes (in a good way) will be fulfilled and and deeply thank you for what he has done. He even went as far as to foster good relationship with other countries, seen as a very good move by many. I think this is the time where people are more concerned on ethics, honesty, compassion and many more good values. The society in China, as in Malaysia, very much needed this right now.

    Thank you Rinpoche.

  7. Pastor Antoinette on Aug 3, 2017 at 6:42 am

    I rejoice in the success of Fo Guang Shan in China. We all need spirituality in our live as material wealth does only give us short time happiness.

    It is for sure beneficial to connect with Buddhism and make it an important part of our life. Buddhism is growing all over the world and it makes our life more stable and happy. China has a long history of Buddhism and it is beautiful to hear that Buddhism is growing in China.

  8. Pastor Chia on Aug 3, 2017 at 4:26 am

    “With one leading one”policy. China are looking more partnership to develop their country and invest their wealth around the world.To gain more trust around the world, President Xi using religion to attact more people coming to invest and join partneship with China. As the Chinese, China are starting promote Chinese culture to other and allow their people practicing Buddhism.

    I glad to see Fo Kuan San able to build such big monatery in China to bring Chinese closer to buddhism to develop their spiritual path. Let China become more social with others by open up religion practicing freedom to show the world China had become powerful and infludencle economi in the the world. The giant dragon are totally awake now.

  9. June Kang on Aug 3, 2017 at 3:20 am

    一个民族要强大除了經濟發展和實力,還需要文化、價值觀和信念的支撐。因此,我认为習近平可能意識到宗教是其中一个可以促進重建社會核心價值體系,这可从从習近平在公開演講當中有傾向扶持儒家和佛教,而後又接見星雲大師,我想这也是對佛教公開肯定的。

    我觉得宗教刚好能补充我们在道德,信仰及信念等方面的缺失。而且宗教是在教人发掘自己的善,有如文章里头所说“但佛光山兴盛了起来,并传播了一个重要信息——个人善行能够重塑中国”,更可贵的是佛光山把重点放在弘扬传统文化和价值观上,这符合了中国目前所需要的,星云大师说“我并不想弘扬佛法!我只是宣扬中华文化,净化人性。” 大师试图让佛教变得令普通人更容易接受。

    佛光山通过自己所做的工作帮助群众,而后影响更多群众参与行善,这对中国社会是作出好的贡献.

  10. Pastor Albert on Aug 3, 2017 at 3:01 am

    “This made me realize that faith gives you a minimum moral standard,” Ms. Shen told me. “It helps you treat others as your equals.”

    “Through its work, Fo Guang Shan is helping the masses,” he said. “We need that sort of thing today.”

    It is no doubt that when there is a temple built at the nearby places, it helps and benefit the people around the area, just like how Kechara benefited the people in Malaysia and some even let go their high pay job to join Kechara fulltime to spread Dharma and to service others.

    Honestly, I felt that President Xi is very different compared to the previous leaders, there are so much changes and China has reached out to so many countries around the world, now some more opened up religion for their people and for visitors, China is going to get stronger and stronger in term of mentality, social, economic, and now religion.

    Im glad to see Fo Guang Shan built up in China, may more and more monasteries being built in China to benefit even more people in China and worldwide.

  11. Choong on Aug 3, 2017 at 2:45 am

    The first two paragraphs of the report by Ian Johnson describes very well the conflicts of a nation raised with the compass of honesty, thrift, righteousness and don’t forget socialism; against the current environment of the “blood sport” called capitalism which is a beast difficult to tame.

    And I believe China’s political leadership feels the same, and is indeed likely even more afraid than Ms. Shen Ying, given the numerous symptoms erupting over the last two decades – from poisoned food to unbridled property and stock market speculation.

    Judging by its actions with regards to Buddhism, I think China’s leadership finds it a great ally in reigning in the often uncontrollable or unstable capitalism. Who, after all, can better balance “for profit” than “for others”?

    http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-04/23/c_135306131.htm

  12. Mingwen on Aug 3, 2017 at 2:19 am

    May Buddhadharma eliminate every darkness, heal and bring up all broken souls. May Buddhadharma reaches every corner to fill up every hollow minds and lead us to a better path, a better person.

  13. Andrea Lai on Aug 3, 2017 at 12:35 am

    It’s rejoicing that Buddhism is allowed in China. As I know from history that China was used to be a communism country where certain religious related with politics are prohibited. Seeing this, China is certain accept into spirituality path for their people.

    Besides, also thanks to the President, Mr. Xi for benefiting China people into learning, understand more of Dharma and be more compassionate. More animals lives will be safe and protected when love and compassion labour on them.

    Likewise, I hope KFR will flourish like Fo Guang Shan in future and more people gain peace and harmonious life.

  14. Eric kksiow on Aug 2, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    It’s glad to know more about Buddhism grow in China, and Fo Guang Shan really rock the world, because of Master Hsing Yun. I pray for Kechara expend like Fo Guang Shan and always wish for Rinpoche teachings rock the world and Kechara center build every single corner of the world.

    Sincerely
    Erick Siow

  15. Pastor Henry Ooi on Aug 2, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    I would say President Xi Jinping is a very smart, capable, tolerant, and a fair leader. He is balancing spirituality with politics and the people in China are benefitting from it. And this paints a picture of a government that cares for its citizens by allowing the people to embrace and practice spirituality without being too religious. It makes China very attractive to foreign countries and foreign investors would want to invest and deal with China. Foreign investors feel safe to be in China as long as they do not flout the laws of the country. For that matter, it applies to all countries laws and not only in China.

    Whereas, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), unlike China, only know how to intimidate and bully their subjects; CTA talk on ends without action, broke their promises to Tibetans, then tried to distract their failure from Tibetans by using Dorje Shugden as the scapegoat. Lobsang Sangay, the Sikyong or the “ruler/regent,” a S.J.D. degree from Harvard Law School, is no where near compared to President Xi.

  16. nicholas on Aug 2, 2017 at 11:10 pm

    It’s wonderful to see Buddhist institution’s growing in China. Ever since China open their door it’s not only opening opportunity for economy but also spiritual now. Seeing how Fo Guang Shan established in China it’s definitely not easy especially with the governance but they manage to put through as long as it doesn’t involve politic and focus on cultural.

    It’s a good start in term of spirituality in China. Whoever make a change in this context will benefit both side’s as long as the spiritual essence is there. May more people in China benefited from this.

  17. pammie yap on Aug 2, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    Wow! It’s really nice to see such a huge monastery in China and many are blessed with it. I was quite amazed that the place is so big and China is kind to let them be there. China is really being more open towards spirituality for its people. So glad to know that. I hope that China will also encourage more Buddhist centers to be part of their culture. Dear China, perhaps Kechara Organization can be part of it too.

    And yes, religion should never be mixed with politics. One of the main point of being on a spiritual path is because we want to get away from being in so many samsaric activities. And that’s why it should stay that way.

    Here in Kechara Forest Retreat (35 acre land), our founder H.E Tsem Rinpoche also wish to benefit as many as He can with Dharma teachings so that many can ‘heal’ from the hectic and fast moving life through it. Read more about it here http://retreat.kechara.com/vision/

  18. Lum Kok Luen on Aug 1, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this great work of Fo Guang Shan. It is certainly a large organization with such a far reaching network that benefits the ideals that they are promoting – humanizing Buddhism into the samsaric world vnai non political efforts.

    Even FGS has a very extensive network locally here in Malaysia. What impresses me most is their unwavering presence to provide care, counseling, and offering words of comfort to disaster victims – regardless of race, religion or culture. They responded very fast and efficiently in comforting the next-of-kin in the double Malaysia Airlines tragedy (MH 370 and MH 17) and they stayed throughout with the affected family members without hesitation.

    Their works in other areas – all towards promoting humanity, care and love is very consistent and organized.

    I believe that Master Hsing Yi is a highly attained Buddhist practitioner.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing.

    Humbly yours
    Lum Kok Luen

  19. Vivian Ong on Jul 30, 2017 at 1:31 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article about Fo Guang Shan. Rejoice to Fo Guang Shan for spreading Buddhism to the people at this degenerate age. With China having such a huge population, it is good to spread Buddhism to as many of them as possible and may Buddhism able to help them in one way or another to better their lives.

    With folded palms,
    Vivian

  20. Sarah on Jul 29, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    What Fo Guang Shan is doing in China is wise and pragmatic. I agree that Fo Guang Shan makes compromises but it is still promoting Buddhism! It is still serving people’s needs and helping the masses. I admire its founder, Master Hsing Yun, for his wisdom and foresight. Fo Guang Shan’s activities in China are beneficial and I wish them every success!

  21. Lin Mun on Jul 28, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    It is great achievement of Fo Guang Shan to expand to China. All this happens because of the founder Master Hsing Yun great compassion to spread the dharma to more people. Although China were initially concern about the existence but it has been overcome and China government are supportive of the expansion of Fo Guang Shan in building cultural centres in 4 big cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Master Hsing Yun has never interfere politics with religion and I think this is the main factor that they have obtained great trust and support from China government.

    It is wonderful to see Fo Guang Shan reaching out to many more people and change their life and mindset to be a better person.

  22. Samfoonheei on Jul 28, 2017 at 7:36 am

    Fo Guang Shan in China is a branch of Fo Guang Shan in Taiwan. The Venerable Master Hsing Yun, one of modern China’s most respected religious figures of Buddhism. Buddhism is now spreading all over the world as claims by some that this is a new philosophy, not a religion.
    There are more than 1,000 monks and nuns with million followers over the world and has reshape China.
    Even the government of China supported it as its only promote Chinese culture which offers a path, which provides guidelines in our lives and a caring approach to the environment. It shows us the way to live in harmony with others and the world we live in.
    Through its work, Fo Guang Shan has changed and make a difference the lives of many people.
    Its wonderful to see nuns and followers joined in the National day celebrations as well.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing.

  23. Lim Han Nee on Jul 27, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    How Fu Guang Shan answered Shen Ying’s spiritual needs .

    As Shen Ying found her niche in the newly rising economic power that was China, she felt a certain hollowness in the materialistic society that China was becoming. Having gained her foothold in the newly emerging middle class , she was deeply disturbed and worried about things like the possibility of losing her business if she did not join the rest of society in wining and dining with and paying off the right officials. She was also upset by scandals of unsafe food and tainted infant formula by once -reputable companies. Where were all the good old values of honesty, thrift and righteous conduct that she had learned at the feet of her parents?

    Then Fo Guang Shan set up a temple near her. As she attended their meetings and studied their texts, she transformed her perception and outlook on life, together with her husband. They lived more simply. Instead of acquiring luxury items they donated the money to poor children. A growing number of Chinese were feeling the same way as Shen Ying and her husband. Fo Guang Shan’s brand of spirituality suited them and filled the vacuum they were experiencing.

    How Fo Guang Shan is able to flourish in China

    Fo Guang Shan has become one of the few faiths to flourish in China. It focuses on “promoting knowledge of traditional cultures and values”. As Master Hsing Yun of Fo Guang Shan said: ” I don’t want to promote Buddhism. I want to promote Chinese culture to cleanse humanity”.
    Fo Guang Shan instills in its followers a basic sense of morality – a minimum moral standard. They want a “cleaner, fairer society” and believe they can make this happen by effecting the change in their own lives first.

    There is no mixing of politics with religion. They give unequivocal
    support to the Chinese government.

  24. Carmen Koo on Jul 27, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    The title of the article itself, Is a Buddhist Group Changing China? Or Is China Changing It?, makes you really ponder about the dynamics, but I believe it is a 2 way thing. China is changing it, in terms of how it is introduced and brought/taught to its people there, but the Buddhist Group is also changing China in how readily its people is accepting of Buddhism, or perhaps any other religion.

    It’s nice to see how well Fo Guang Shan is making its mark and flourishing in China and the resources that they have to promote Buddhism, or as they market it, culture and values. It would have been hard to re-introduce religion to its people, after communism wiped out religion, but with hardwork and gradual introduction, this has paid off and people are now much more receptive towards it..Having the President’s support is also influential.

    I believe that spirituality/religion plays a big role in everyone, because with that, ethics, morals, compassion and value comes with it. With religion, or in this case traditional culture and values, beginning to grow more and more in China, the way businesses are conducted would also be more ethical and morally inclined in time. Now, China is infamous for producing fake products, from goods to even milk power/food products that have killed and affected babies/people. Perhaps because materialism and the need to survive was such a huge thing in these business individuals/companies that they undermine safely and have no feelings or compassion towards causing suffering/harm to others. There is no concept of compassion to them. But with religion growing much more, perhaps in time, this would shape the nature of how businesses conduct themselves in future, and perhaps even slowing down the slaughtering of exotic animals/dogs too.

    So yes…a Buddhist Group can Change China, and China can also change it with how its being taught and its relevance to its people.

  25. Sock Wan on Jul 27, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    I rejoice for what Fo Guang Shan has achieved in China, bringing Buddhism value into China without the religion label. This is so clever. Buddha Shakyamuni said there are 84000 method to practice Dharma, and so this is one of it.

    Learning Dharma doesn’t mean we must learn people how to chant, how to pray or how to perform the ritual. More important is the conduct, our attitude towards people and our environment. If in China religious activity is not so encouraged by the local Government, then we don’t do it. Focus in spreading the right values such as unity, harmony, respect, tolerant, etc. These are very important elements for a stable and peaceful country.

    If the motivation and objective of an organisation is to help to promote good values among the people, the local government will definitely give their support, like how our Malaysia government is giving us the freedom of religion.

  26. jerry_sito on Jul 27, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    感谢仁波切的分享,

    随喜感恩佛法在中国的这片美丽的土地上弘扬开来,佛法的增长能够让更多的人们有机会学习一门学问来寻找自己那一开始最初的心(佛教相信,每个人的心中都有一尊佛),在这灯红酒绿的新新年代里,许多人都在忙碌的生活中,总是突然间都会仿佛发现自己迷失了自己的感觉,转眼一看,匆匆一生,屡屡红尘,却发现自己真的不知道自己到底为了什么而在人生的岁月中的所有努力与付出,结果辗转红尘,是留下了什么,还是得到了什么抑或是失去了什么….而终究拼凑不到一个答案。

    而我同意佛法应该尽量避免前世到政治的议题上,佛法是提倡和谐与安定的,无论佛法在那一个国度弘扬开来,佛法的宗旨依然是不会变的,都会在每一天的早晚课中祈愿那一个国家国泰明安,人们安居乐业。

    很开心看到,佛光山的努力在中国中成立了这一个提供大众可以寻找修行的道场,人们可以在这里选择短期出家,供养佛法僧累积功德,听闻佛法,或是只是纯粹地选择静静的待在这里,禅修,静坐,让佛菩萨的加持与僧伽众念诵佛经的声音,融入心中,种下一份佛法印记,而让人们可以多一个不同的方式来寻找到自己内心一直想要得到的答案。

    来自~尊贵的第廿五世詹杜固仁波切亲撰回向文~

    祈愿没有佛法的地方 佛光普照
    愿有佛法的地方 佛法发扬光大
    如果对佛法产生困惑 愿一切变得明朗
    不管我们身在何处 做什么
    愿将佛法的种子散播每一个人心中
    佛法的种子如是正见与正念
    愿我承受一切悲伤 痛苦与绝望
    并将之改变与转化
    愿今生与来世得到上师的庇护
    保佑 关怀 指引与帮助
    牵引我们走向成佛之道
    愿智慧与我们永在 愿福报长存 使我们能够听
    闻上师的教法及遵循教诲 因为其教法及教诲
    能够转化我们的生命

    C4Y4ej3UcAMhOat

  27. Datuk May on Jul 27, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    As China grows with prominence as a world leader, it is important that whatever form of governance is her leaders’ ideology, in China’s case is communism, humane morality and compassion must be enshrined in her international outreach.

    It is very wise of President Xi of China to see that with growing affluence among his citizens, the vacuum of morality and spirituality must be filled.

    China is not foreign to Buddhism but for Fo Guan Shan to grow exponentially in China is because of the principles held by its founder Master Hsing Yun. Master Hsing Yun used Buddhist tenets to benefit the masses of people through balance of the mind and materialism.

    Since Tibet is part of China, it would have been acceptable too for China to embrace Tibetan Buddhism if only the Leaders of the Tibetan in exile had the agenda to benefit the people through spiritual morality instead of politics.

    I rejoice that Chinese are finding the Dharma beneficial to their growth towards being the citizens of a world power.

  28. Fong on Jul 27, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    It is good to read that there is a return albeit slow, to the traditional values of the Chinese, of thrift, hackwork and honesty. There is no need to get involved in politics. What a good example this Fo Guang Shan has set. The focus is mindfulness and tradition and spirituality.

  29. Stella Cheang on Jul 27, 2017 at 3:28 am

    It is very beautiful to know that Buddhism is enshrined in modern China. Buddhist values, like any other religious values, are slowly being recognized as society moral standards, which increasingly play an important role in today’s world. Fo Guang Shan reintroduce the ancient values into modern Chinese society in a systematic manner, showcasing discipline and uniformity; for example, the uniform way of chanting and praying is a good showcase of these values. By living the Buddhist values also mean reducing negative actions and engagements, like boozing the night away. This is really a refreshing news! Thank you, Rinpoche, for sharing.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 03:00 PM
    Due to the Dorje Shugden controversy many practitioners are still oppressed due to their choice of religion. Yet there are complaisant, and obliging people too who barely understand the situation, poorly informed of the issue and behave in a way they knew what’s going on regarding the ban on Dorje Shugden. There are many good bits of wisdom and worthy words in this article. Well-intentioned people make mistakes, lots of them. Mistakes must be expected and being held accountable for. Oppression will still exist no matter how compassionate sharing with others. If we are willing to risk making mistakes we can still do something. We must constantly try to find out ways to use our privilege to push forward the voice of the oppressed. Do not allow ourselves to be immobilized by lack of knowledge.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Sarah for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/ten-counterproductive-behaviors-of-well-intentioned-people.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:58 PM
    Inspiring read of Scott Neeson a most influential person in the movie industry,walked away from Hollywood to start a charity. Left everything he had built,been famous, wealthy and living a life of luxury for the sake of those children living in the slump in Cambodia. He decided to leave Hollywood behind and moved to Cambodia and founded Cambodian Children’s Fund . It was on a trip to Phnom Penh, Scott saw hundreds of children and their families living and working on the Steung Meanchey garbage dump, one of the most toxic environments. It was a moment that changed his life, helping thousands of vulnerable children and their families escape a world of forced labour, child trafficking and desperate poverty into safety and independence. From being a self-serving person, to an extremely giving person truly inspiring. Scott has been living in Phnom Penh where his journey still captivates, inspires and bewilders people from all over the world.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring post

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/from-hollywood-to-landfills.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:56 PM
    Vairochana Shugden, pacifying form of Dorje Shugden is revered by many for his ability to purify one’s negative karma, pacify natural disasters and calamities. And is especially efficacious for overcoming illness and disease as well. Shize or Vairochana Shugden is the emanation of Dorje Shugden who embodies the enlightened activity of pacification. Shize’s practice is very effective in helping us to receive prophecies or develop clairvoyance. Shize’s practice is excellent for calming ourselves down and increasing our merits. His practice results in our minds becoming much happier and being alleviated from depressions. Wow we can also rely on Shize’s practice to overcome serious illnesses. It can also be engaged where the area, there are a lot of natural disasters. On the whole its practice has many benefits. When we do the practice correctly, with good motivation, Shize will bless and guide us.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great teachings on Shize who is a direct emanation of Dorje Shugden who is none other than the enlightened Manjushri.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/shize-a-practice-for-healing-and-long-life.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:55 PM
    Interesting article. I never thought meditation can help oneself quit smoking without consumption of medication or drugs. According to an article in The Buddhist Review, not smoking is a result of developing calm and reducing clinging through authentic Dharma practice. Mindfulness-based interventions can help people learn to pay attention to and work with negative feelings, cravings, and other symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. By focusing on our breathing the mind becomes calm and single-pointed. Many are aware of the health risks and addictive properties of nicotine that are harmful. Buddhism is very effective to inspire transformation in people. Good read of how a Yale psychiatrist bringing together neuroscience and Buddhist practices to help people overcome their addictions. Thank you Dr. Judson for the great research work.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/quit-smoking-with-buddhist-way.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:52 PM
    Trode-khangsar a 400 year old Dorje Shugden Temple in Lhasa, had me having great memories. Having a privileged to visit it in May 2019,with my Dharma brothers and sisters. It such a Holy Temple with great stories behind it . Located in Lhasa, that is over 300 years old which is dedicated to the controversial protector deity Dorje Shugden. The Temple is a Gelugpa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, built in the 17th century by the Fifth Dalai Lama. The Great 5th Dalai Lama composed a praise to Dorje Shugden and created a statue to honour and recognize him as a Dharma protector as apology. Trode Khangsar itself is now registered as a national heritage memorial. That’s awesome as more and more people will get to know about this Holy temple. Merely by looking at those fading murals and Holy statutes is a blessing for all who came to visit this Trode-khangsar. A place worth visiting.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/trode-khangsar-a-400-year-old-dorje-shugden-chapel-in-lhasa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 04:02 PM
    The concept of rebirth has a long association with Buddhism. Rebirth in Buddhism refers to the teaching that the actions of a sentient being lead to a new existence after death, in an endless cycle called saṃsāra. One will begins a new life in a new body that may be human, animal or spiritual depending on the moral quality of the previous life’s actions. What they are reborn as depends on their actions in their previous life rather kamma. As a Buddhist we should believe in rebirth but still many people don’t . Buddha taught us that choices of rebirth make a difference and can shape many lifetimes. Buddhists believe that nothing that exists is permanent and everything will ultimately cease to be. There is a belief in rebirth
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this profound article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-importance-of-rebirth.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 03:59 PM
    Against the odds two inspiring nuns fought all the way to become ordained, fighting for their rights to practice Buddhism . Interesting read of how they went through , bringing equality for women in Thailand. Buddhism is the predominant religion in Thailand. Officially, only men can become monks and novices in Thailand under a Buddhist order. The country does not recognize female monks or novices. In recent years, more Thai Buddhist women seeking to become full-fledged female monks, have been defying the tradition getting ordained overseas, in Sri Lanka or India. Buddhist women have been fighting for years for equality and social acceptance in Thailand. They just can’t be ordained by Thai monks. Ven. Dhammananda, 68 year old former university lecturer and activist became Thailand’s first Theravadin bhikkhuni after going the odds. Inspiring read biography on Ven. Dhammananda and Ven. Dr. Lee. They had gone through great hardships, discrimination and against the many odds in bringing equality to women in Buddhism in Thailand.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great inspiration post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/thailands-renegade-yet-powerful-buddhist-nuns.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 03:57 PM
    The unseen things are spiritual realities that are eternal and invisible to our physical eye. There are many forces and phenomena that are not visible to the naked eye. There are many things that humans cannot see yet there are some could see. For what is can be seen is only. Things do exist even we can’t see, believing their existence is our choice. Things that we can’t see in the world opens up a curiosity and exploration by some. Whether through scientific inquiry, or spiritual exploration, the pursuit of knowledge about the unseen can lead to profound insights about ourselves and the universe.
    Malacca City is the historic capital of the coastal state of Malacca, in Malaysia serving as a link between east and west for over 500 years. Famous for breath-taking sights with rich heritage, ancient dark culture and history with many old centuries buildings with an interesting past and a colourful ghost story. For that reason alone it is worth visiting as is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site owing to its well-preserved historical center. There’s many historical mansions been passed down generation to generations and with many ghostly sighting by the locals and visitors. There’s the reason many unseen beings loitering and attached to these places. Such an interesting and incredibly creepy watching the video in this blog host by Li Kim. Li Kim had done a great work all along with her team to share with readers about our historic Malacca .
    Thank you Rinpoche and Li Kim for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/unseen-unspoken.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 03:56 PM
    The concept of rebirth has a long association with Buddhism. Rebirth in Buddhism refers to the teaching that the actions of a sentient being lead to a new existence after death, in an endless cycle called saṃsāra. One will begins a new life in a new body that may be human, animal or spiritual depending on the moral quality of the previous life’s actions. What they are reborn as depends on their actions in their previous life rather kamma. As a Buddhist we should believe in rebirth but still many people don’t . Buddha taught us that choices of rebirth make a difference and can shape many lifetimes. Buddhists believe that nothing that exists is permanent and everything will ultimately cease to be. There is a belief in rebirth
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this profound article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/12-little-known-law-of-karma-that-will-change-your-life.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:37 AM
    Revisit this post again , watching the rare video footage of Dorje Shugden oracles. Awesome ,we are so fortunate to watch this incredible video, where extraordinary footage of Tsem Rinpoche self-arising as the all-powerful Buddha Yamantaka. Its was during Rinpoche’s visit to Tibet in 2009.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/never-seen-before-footage-of-dorje-shugden-oracles.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:35 AM
    Vajrayogini symbolizes the wisdom of all enlightened beings and embodies the impulse of inspiration that drives the Buddhas to attain the perfect enlightenment. Vajrayogini is one of the most effective practices for people today. We can make offerings such as gold or jewel offerings and so on. The offering of gold helps us to collect merits, spiritual attainments, gain a deeper connection to Vajrayogini. It also creates the causes to attain a Buddha’s body.
    Make Offerings to Vajrayogini in Kechara Forest Retreat at Bentong is such an meritorious way for us to collect merits. All thanks to our Guru having conceptualised the idea of having a statue of Vajrayogini for everyone . Recitation of Vajrayogini mantra can be a powerful tool for self-transformation, healing and liberation from samsara.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with details explanation .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/make-offerings-to-vajrayogini-in-kechara-forest-retreat.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:31 AM
    Thank you, Rinpoche for sharing this insightful article. Life is short, and if we enjoy every moment of every day, then we will be happy no matter what happens or what changes along the way.What ever matter to us at the time of death is nothing. In the end, it’s not the years in our life that count it’s what you leave behind that matters. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. Learning Dharma and practicing dharma is the our choice that’s matter. Some of the key points to take notes, read, study the Lam Rim and apply it, engage in Sadhana daily and consistently. No one will help us at the moment of death but ourselves. Spiritual practicing is the best choice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/last-moment.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:29 AM
    Well the size of Buddha statues in Tibetan Buddhism is important because it represents the Buddha’s immense ability and vast knowledge. Hence the Buddha statues hold the symbol of satisfaction within, peace and happiness. They are a symbol of inspiration for every human being. When we focus on the Buddha statues, it gives us inner peace that our mind, our heart and our soul gets enlightened.
    We have are so fortunate seeing and circumambulating where the 9-foot Dorje Shugden statue and with 500 mantra stones engraved with Dorje Shugden’s sacred mantra. As Rinpoche had said before the bigger and more Buddha statues helps in planting seeds of enlightenment in people’s mind-streams. It also help us to generate as much merit and purify as much karma as possible. Merely by seeing all those big statues at Kechara Forest Retreat is a blessing.
    Thank you Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/bigger-and-more-buddha-statues-makes-a-difference.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Nov 14. 2024 11:27 AM
    The 4th Tagpu Pemavajra Jampel Tenpai Ngodrub, most commonly known as Tagpu Dorje Chang, was a highly accomplished yogi Highly attained lama who had many authentic visions of the Buddhas and even travel astrally to receive direct teachings from them. His recognised line of incarnations stem all the way back to the 14th Century. He is generally regarded as such amongst Gelug lineage holders. He spent most of his time in a hermitage located above Sera Monastery, gave teachings and transmitted many vital practices and lineages to his foremost student Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. Besides receiving the complete instructions of Dorje Shugden’s practice, Tagpu Dorje Chang had many other mystical experiences throughout his lifetime. Interesting read biography of a highly accomplished mahasiddha lama.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/guest-contributors/biography-the-4th-tagphu-pemavajra-jampel-tenpai-ngodrub.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Oct 18. 2024 06:39 PM
    n Tibetan culture, it is a popular and customary practice for families to invite monks to perform spiritual ceremonies such as Trusol rituals. The monks have had the opportunity to offer such ceremonies for individuals or their families. Such ceremonies purify the elements of the environment which helps those living or visiting there to experience good health, success and well-being. The sacred ritual of ‘bathing’ the Buddhas and consecration through which negativities, sicknesses and obstacles will be cleared. Where by filling those areas with positive energies and good vibes through this Trusol consecration puja. Water is an essential part of this puja and symbolises the cleansing of all negativities and impurities. Through this puja it also pacifies local deities and other unseen beings in the surrounding areas. We are indeed fortunate that Tsem Rinpoche has taught Kecharians this practice and it has benefited many.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-second-generation-of-trusol-practitioners.html

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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
It\'s very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it\'s very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
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It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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Height: 33ft (10m)
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
First 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)
The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni
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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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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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.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
This is pretty amazing!

First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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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
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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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
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
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Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
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Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
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Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
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For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
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So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
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Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
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#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
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7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
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This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
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29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
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We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
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Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
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Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
7 months ago
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
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Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
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