Intimate advice for us

Jul 17, 2015 | Views: 2,674

Choji Lah is the 7th in line of the famous Panglung oracles of Tibet. His father was the 6th Oracle and famous in Tibet. Choji lah takes powerful trances of Dorje Shugden, Setrap, Kache Marpo and a few other esteemed Dharma protectors. Choji lah is here in Kechara Forest Retreat happily smiling and enjoying the greens. We loved having him here and respect him very much.

(By Tsem Rinpoche)

Dorje Shugden in our latest private 2nd trance in Kechara Forest Retreat said clearly that working for dharma is very good. Working for Kechara is very good. He mentioned in Tibetan that when we work for ‘this organization‘ (referring to Kechara), we will fulfill the needs of others and automatically fulfill our own needs without even thinking about it. This of course would apply to other monasteries and dharma centres too but he was referring to Kechara specifically. Others may think differently about working in the dharma and how meaningful it is, but no ordinary being’s wisdom can compare to the wisdom and foresight of Dorje Shugden for sure. I am not going to be swayed another person or peer who says working for others’ benefit in dharma has no meaning because most of these ordinary beings may mean well but they do not have unobstructed wisdom. Ordinary beings, although well-intentioned, may not have the knowledge and understanding of the workings of cause and effect to say much except say enjoy your life and indulge. Most advice from ordinary beings lead to further problems and sufferings. I will always trust Buddha’s Dharma and Dorje Shugden over any friend or ‘friends’ or ordinary beings, as caring as they can be. Buddha’s teachings are infallible and Dorje Shugden’s advice is always something that benefits us long term. We can trust dharma and Dorje Shugden.

Dorje Shugden said when negative situations happen to us, we should not be derailed but instead think, “Now this has happened and I have experienced the karma and it’s purified.” When we experience something, that karma is finished or finishing. The experience is the result of the karma. Once experienced, that karma is finished in general. So in fact we should rejoice the karma is finishing. This is the correct way to look at negative happenings in our lives. It’s better to look at that as finishing, than lament and be derailed.

Dorje Shugden said if we have problems or sickness, don’t just complain or be in pain and leave it as it is, but do purification practices. All pain, both mental and physical, arise from causes. Those causes are karma and karma is from us. Since karma is created by us, therefore it must be experienced by us eventually. But the GOOD news is that karma is not stagnant and therefore it can be changed, purified, ‘reversed’ or transformed when we apply the appropriate means. Since karma is something intangible to most ordinary beings (although we can feel its effects), it has to be purified by intangible methods sometimes. Just talking to someone, drinking, holidaying, sleeping or going for medical treatments may not fully take away the problem as the deep-seeded cause is karmic. We of course can go for the company of positive friends, hospitals and treatments but those will be symptomatic since the karma has opened. What we really need is to ‘attack’ the true cause which is karma by purification methods (kanshag, Vajrasattva, prostrations, retreats, Dorje Namjom, Black Manjushri, 35 Confessional Buddhas, circumambulation, building dharma buildings, Heart Sutra).

Purification does not mean we are bad. IT just means we need to purify many actions done from ignorance that have opened, or are still dormant that can cause us sufferings. Therefore applying spiritual methods such as purification practices are very important and if we are consistent, we will see a difference in our situation as Dorje Shugden promised. In fact that is what our perfected Lord Buddha said. This is really for us to go all the way and trust karma. Karma can be changed so our situation can be changed; we can trust this. A tree is known by its fruit. Dorje Shugden’s advice shows you he is an awakened Protector. This advice is excellent and it pinpoints clearly that Dorje Shugden’s advice is always in accordance to Buddha who he has allegiance to. Working for dharma to benefit others is good and no amount of counter-debate can win over this truth. No matter how smart any sentient being may be with the skill of debate, it can never match the wisdom of a fully enlightened perfected Buddha’s wisdom and truth. If Dorje Shugden says working for dharma is good, then it is good. If Dorje Shugden quotes Lord Buddha’s teachings on karma, you know we can definitely rely on that and change our situations and we should do purification practices.

Choji lah while here in Kechara compassionately performed many various rituals and pujas at the instruction of Dorje Shugden for the growth of Kechara. We are so grateful and honored.

We all make mistakes and act out of ignorance, anger, hatred, jealousy and greed. That is our current state of mind but it is not permanent. We are not bad because of it, as it can be removed. Our negative actions do not need to be us. However these actions are stored as karma and they multiply everyday, so we should not sweep those actions under the rug and ignore them. They are like a time bomb and get bigger and bigger until we purify them, or until they ripen and we experience them. Just because no one speaks about it and we are silent ourselves, does not mean they will not ripen or the karma is nil. The karma will open. We experience the ripening of karma daily, weekly, monthly, yearly as we have suffered from so many problems coming from the ten directions. God, the universe, nature, the enemies we created cannot take away our problems, nor can they give them in the ultimate sense. If something as God or universe can take them away, why don’t they? Because they cannot but we can. We can through purification practices as taught by the perfect Buddha. We should engage in purification as taught by Dorje Shugden. Then many doubts in our mind clears, dharma becomes clearer, engaging in virtuous activities become easier. Doing work for others and engaging in actions that benefit others become clearer. In fact when we clear our negative karma away by purification, doing virtuous works becomes easier. We feel lighter and happier.

We should not complain about anything or spread rumours, or influence others negatively against dharma or dharma work. Why? Because what can you do for them if you take them away from dharma work? Most of us are in dire straits or constantly suffering in one way or another and don’t have our own lives together. Many are not really even happy. So when you influence others away, you take people away from a remedy. You don’t need to decide for them, let them decide if this remedy is good for them or not. If you don’t like dharma work or transforming the mind, that is the karma you created. What results that leads to will determine if the karma is good or bad. The old adage is money, wealth, power, beauty and friends never bring lasting happiness. If you continue to contradict this, then you contradict the truth of life or existence as taught by the compassionate Buddha 2,500 years ago and as Dorje Shugden shared with us recently.

Kechara is a place of healing, knowledge, hope, prayers, positive results, practice based on pure lineage protected by the samaya to our guru and dharma protectors. Many people have found direction, hope, wisdom, help and blessings within Kechara. Many have found a goal and the meaning of life within Kechara and our teachings. We get so many letters and messages from people on how Kechara has touched their lives. We are humbled by this and at the same time encouraged. Dorje Shugden said if we follow the dharma, do purification practices, do our dharma works, then we will see a positive change in our situation. He said today humans (us) and Gods (himself) can meet due to very good causes created by both. We can speak together and share the dharma together which is good. We can meet again and again in the future he promised, but we should do our dharma work fearlessly. He asked us to think big, wide, far and not be afraid. We should develop Kechara further to be of even more benefit to many more.  Dorje Shugden said to work hard and make Kechara grow further and we can make it even more beneficial. Work on it and be committed. This is advice from our protector directly. We don’t need to doubt at all and just go all the way. Dorje Shugden said in trance of his renowned oracle monk that what is most important is applying Buddha’s teachings daily, tackling our points we need to work on and have a gradual daily change in our mind to more positive thinking. This change is gradual and not immediate. Don’t pressure oneself, but apply the teachings of mind training and daily make a change within ourselves. When we make this change, we change our world, our conditioning, our thinking, our environment and those around us. He said to trust the Buddha and the Dharma all the way. With Dorje Shugden as our ally, we need not be afraid but we should go all the way.

Dorje Shugden gave us much advice and very valuable instructions which I am sharing here

Dorje Shugden gave us much advice and very valuable instructions which I am sharing here

The oracle monk (Choji lah) was told by Dorje Shugden to visit us, encourage us and bless us. Choji lah the oracle of Dorje Shugden’s visit to Kechara was unplanned by us; he was sent by Dorje Shugden. Choji lah just called us and said he is visiting! While Choji lah was here, we were able to meet Dorje Shugden directly via his powerful and authentic trances. Dorje Shugden offered us the above advice and many other advice to benefit us. Choji lah, on the advice of Dorje Shugden, also did many pujas and rituals to help Kechara to grow. Choji lah is a simple and very easy monk who has been the oracle of Dorje Shugden for over the last 30 years. He was trained and certified as an authentic oracle by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche personally. Also Kyabje Domo Geshe Rinpoche helped in the training. Choji lah’s father was one of the most famous Dorje Shugden oracles in Tibet also. It is lineal in their family. The current Choji lah is the 7th in line of the Panglung oracles. We were very honored with Choji lah’s visit. We were amazed and grateful to Dorje Shugden’s guidance, advice and love. I am very much indebted to Choji lah and especially Dorje Shugden’s advice, protection and blessings on our spiritual journey to Buddha-hood.

Tsem Rinpoche

 

P.S. In retrospect to the above, I would like to welcome one of our student’s mother to Kechara today and welcome her volunteering. This student’s mom is here in Kechara and she is starting to open up to Kechara volunteering. She is here to cook for other volunteers and spend time. She is not too religious per se, but she is a giving lady who has a generous heart. She wants to be here for a few days to cook for volunteers instead of traveling and ‘enjoying’. Her last trip with a group overseas opened her heart, thoughts and mind to the meaning of life. She witnessed someone in her group collapse suddenly and later died while holidaying. This made a powerful impression. Even holidaying cannot protect from the ultimate. This made her think what is the purpose of our fragile life, where even while holidaying someone can just die with no apparent causes…all the money, travel, ‘enjoying’ just ends in sudden passing. How much time have we used up for ‘pleasures’ that gets us nowhere except it becomes a ‘interesting’ conversation to weave for others? When children work for dharma and they show a transformation, it can make their parents sit up and observe and investigate what made their children grow. When children, at the initial protestations of parents, work for dharma and may not have support, if the child transforms sufficiently, the parents are the first to notice due to many years of intimate contact, love and relationship. The parents may start investigating and even join the dharma, or at least respect what the children are doing. In this way we bring the dharma to our parents due to winning our inner battles one day at a time. This can apply to all relatives and friends around us too. Same applies when parents are in dharma, and the parents change and transform. This inspires the children to perhaps explore more. If you only spout dharma but don’t practice, then it will be hard to influence children because children are smart and their intelligence grows as they mature, and they can compare what they see at home with their parents to other adults as they grow. So whatever excuses with our children we may have that ‘may’ work now, may not later.

If our children listen to us even as adults, it is because while growing up they have seen the good qualities in parents and they hold on to that and respect that. If our children don’t respect us, it can be bad influence of friends, their own karmas or we didn’t parent them in ways that influenced them positively or some combination of this. Many times but not all of the times, our children reflect their upbringing and therefore who their parents really were. If as adults we are only interested in materialistic things, travel, food, branded items, etc., maybe that is what they were exposed to while growing up. That came from the parents. You grow up to be what you are exposed to and what you are used to. If you never have to work while growing up but still get abundant toys, holidays, nice clothes, good schools, bills are paid, trips, frequent dinners out then you will grow up wanting the same without the work perhaps. But as adults you will suffer if you don’t get the same things you were used to while growing up. I am not blaming anyone, but these are just some thoughts. Any shred of influence we may have on our grown-up children will be the good qualities they observed in us while growing up. They will hold on to that. Sometimes just paying for their room, school, food and trips may not be enough to have them respect us when they are adults. Good, kind, human qualities within us is what will matter to them. Parents must show results. For many kids,  not having results but just providing good food and a house is not enough. Food and a house are expected of parents. Remember – sometimes kids can be smarter than their parents and vice versa of course. The best way to influence our children sooner or later is to create changes within ourselves that they can see and be inspired by. After all who do we love more, ourselves or our children? This is the ‘test’.

The point is if we consistently do dharma, transform and apply it within ourselves, then we are trusting the dharma in action. Therefore Dorje Shugden is protecting us. How? We are protected by knowledge and when we apply this wisdom, we avoid more sufferings and in this way dharma and Dorje Shugden has protected us.

(Everything in life/samsara we have ‘trusted’ or relied on has failed us in one way or another, including our anger, laziness, expectations and comfort zones. Wealth, name, branded items, luxuries all have faded and will continue to fade. They can’t buy us the respect we yearn for anyways. Now TRUST DORJE SHUGDEN all the way by working for others. Getting sick for others even when we ‘overwork’ is okay and be happy for it. Focus out to others. Do this until it is not difficult to do and it is spontaneous from you. Then we know we are progressing. Do this daily. Feed others, comfort others, take on the work, be a good example, speak logically, have integrity and do our best for others always. Then our protector will be pleased with us and our spiritual practice will bear results. We will be fulfilled, happy and at peace. We will bring purpose to our lives and the lives of many others. Trust Dorje Shugden in action. Destroy comfort zones. He told me this, to do more. Trust him. We can do more and we will. ~Tsem Rinpoche)

Over 700 attended the day Dorje Shugden took trance of Choji lah and gave us his holy advice

Our protector in full trance of Choji lah and giving us a dharma talk

Our Dorje Shugden in full trance compassionately blessed each person one by one. It was a very powerful and memorable moment for many.

 

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  1. Samfoonheei on Aug 28, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    This intimate advice from Dorje Shugden for us which we should not ignored . Whatever the present moments contains, accept it as if we have chosen it nor matter what it is. Always work happily with it and not against it with stress. This dharma work will miraculously transform our whole lives. Have a positive mind, working for dharma and working for Kechara is very good. Dharma practice call upon us to see what is really true, stepping out of delusion and comfort zone. To serve others , bringing happiness to others all the way through. For most have trust in Dharma and Kechara. Well where there is Dharma, there is no karma. I am fortunate to have Dharma , learning and practicing Dharma . Learning Dharma has indeed makes a difference in my lives.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these important advice.

  2. S.Prathap on Jun 3, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    Good and nice article. It is very important to do dharma work and it is even better doing dharma work in Kechara where it is according to the right way and proper understanding. We can trust Dorje Shugden as he is and awakened protector and his advise will benefit us.
    I truly agree with what Protector has said about when we work for others in Kechara, we will fulfil our own needs and desire. Through that we are living our lives in a more meaningful way that allows us to enjoy ourselves and feel happier unknowingly. When we use ourselves to serve others, we feel and can relate to the joy when we see the faces on others.
    Thanks a lot

  3. Tsem Rinpoche on Nov 24, 2018 at 7:59 am

    Divination (‘mo’) Text by Dorje Shugden

    This is an important divination (‘mo’) text composed by Dorje Shugden himself. Dorje Shugden took trance of the Choyang Dulzin oracle lama, the senior oracle of Gaden Shartse Monastery, and instantly on the spot composed this text within two hours.

    The divination text contains information on how to use dice to do divination for the future and is known to be highly accurate. When practitioners use this text, they will be in direct contact with Dorje Shugden to get answers to questions about the future. It is for those who have good samaya with Dorje Shugden and are free of the eight worldly dharmas to be of benefit to others in divining the future.

    Tsem Rinpoche

    DS-MO-choyang.pdf

  4. Anne Ong on Jun 24, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    The advice is pure dharma and spot on for people who are considering or working in dharma. This is exactly what we need to hear and contemplate on. Thank you Rinpoche and blog team for sharing this piece of advice from Dorje Shugden during the private trance. ??

  5. Samfoonheei on Apr 26, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing these important advice, blessing and very valuable instructions given by Dorje Shugden through the oracle at Kechara Forest Rereat. Dorje Shugden’s advices will benefits us in long term when we trust in the Powerful Protector fully. Applying the teachings daily and go all the way out we can transform our mind and apply it within ourselves to be more positive in life, by working for others.
    Thanks again with folded hands Rinpoche

  6. Julia Tan on Dec 12, 2015 at 12:55 am

    Being able to meet H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche and Dorje Shugden is a very unique experience in my life. Unique because of the karmic connection we have from the pass and to be able to continue again in this life is amazing. It was the promise from a Guru for his student from His previous life.

    Dharma work is unique too. It is not a work. It is an offerings to the Guru and the three jewels. When we do it with the correct attitude, we create lots of joy in our mind, purify our karma and collect merits. But if Dharma work is done with wrong motivation and agenda, naturally we create lots of negative thoughts and wrong view in our mind. At the end we create the karma to leave the Guru and Dharma. Hence it’s important to always check our mind, ask ourselves, why are we here? Get it right before it is too late.

    The main purpose of Dharma work is to bring Dharma to others and transform our mind and become a better person, we bring Dharma and happiness to our family and friends.

  7. Alice Tay. on Dec 2, 2015 at 11:37 am

    真的万分感恩,因为上师尊贵的詹杜固仁波切的关系,我们身为弟子可以如此的幸运可以亲身体验和接触这位来自西藏著名的第7任庞隆神谕媒,确吉拉,到临克切拉禅修林。

    除了观赏护法神的降神仪式,我们也得到了护法的衷心劝告与提示如下:

    1. 多参与佛法工作
    ~ 满足他人的需求也是直接的满足自己的需求 。简单说帮助他人的同时,其实是在帮助我们自己。

    2. 当不好的事情发生在我们的身上,不要有负面的想法,反而要觉得我们必须经历这一切来净化我们所造下的恶业。经验其实就是业果。
    ~ 要相信因果。尽量去净化我们的黑和中性业力。中性业力可能现在不会发生,但如果没有累积足够功德来净化之前所造下的业力,这是非常有潜能变成黑业。
    ~ 所谓:“种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆”。因果循环,也是如此。

    3. 当我们有问题或生病时,不要只是抱怨和诉苦,然后搁置一边。
    ~ 所有身体或精神的痛都是我们之前所造下的因。
    ~ 要想尽办法来净化恶业,包括酬供、金刚萨垛百字明咒、 大礼拜、闭关 、多杰南炯、黑文殊菩萨、35佛忏、绕佛塔/佛像 、建设弘扬佛法的地方、心经 等。

    4. 相信多杰雄登护法的劝告
    ~ 因为他是随着佛陀的教诲
    ~ 实践净化恶业 – 有帮助于我们拥有清晰的思路、清楚了解佛法知识、长做善事等,可以让我们活的更开心与轻松。

    5. 不去议论任何谣言或任何负面影响于佛法或佛法事业
    ~ 不影响他人
    ~ 让他人自己做决定

    6. 克切拉可以被称为一间‘治疗中心’、可以让人们学习、有正面的结果、希望、祈福与修行依据纯正的传承与清净的三味耶的上师与护法。
    ~ 曾经有很多人写信与留言 提到克切拉和上师的教诲可以帮助解决他们在生活日常上的问题

    7. 护法的劝告
    ~ 如果我们学习佛法、净化恶业和做佛法事业,我们是可以看到有正面的改善和进步于生活状况。

    8. 相信护法所说的一切
    ~ 我们的遇见不是偶然的。做佛法事业要想远一点,想大一点,不用害怕。相信佛陀,相信佛法,继续走下去。

  8. Mingwen on Nov 30, 2015 at 8:36 am

    I’m feeling grateful that we have Tsem Tulku Rinpoche in Malaysia, we have Tsem Tulku Rinpoche who found Kechara, and we have Choji Lah, the 7th in line of famous Panglung oracles of Tibet, to visit Kechara because of Tsem Tulku Rinpoche and the great motives behind all Dharma works that have been inspired by Tsem Tulku Rinpoche and well managing by Kecharians. Moreover, we are all blessed to receive Dharma teachings and wise advises directly from the Powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden.

    “When we experience something, that karma is finished or finishing. The experience is the result of the karma.” Indeed, we as human being should remain positive toward any event that happens on us,even it’s negative . They are the results from our productions, either from previous lives or current life. It’s acceptable to behave negatively at first when we are facing problems, however, once we have noticed it, we should react quickly and be the one to control our body and mind, never let them hop around. Furthermore, actions should take immediately or as soon as possible to counter our negative karma, we should not wait until it’s too late to regret.

    There are tons of different religion in this world and Buddhism has been one of the religions which have the most followers. Followers of Buddhism have been practicing since 2500 years ago and it is still running well around the world. We know, every religion is teaching good, therefore, we should respect the others followers of various religions and also our own brothers and sisters who are practicing Buddhism. Never stop one from learning good, and never talk bad about good teachings. Lastly, we should be the medium to deliver things that we have learned/experienced which will bring benefits to our love ones, and people who need it.

    Parents are the one who possess the most intimate relationship with their children, and also act as their tutors of life. When they are still small, parents are always the one who are teaching them the ways they should behave at different situations. However, at times, children could reverse the roles and teach the parents something, when some of the parents are just too busy or stressed up. For instance, parents strive to give the best to their children, at times they might forget about taking care of themselves, at this time their children might ask them not to smoke or tell them not to do any things that would hurt another sentient being. Because these children have received Dharma teachings. Everything we do will cause chain effect, we must not underestimate those tiny and unimportant stuffs we do as they might influence another sentient beings either positively or negatively.

    Thank you. _/|\_

  9. Pastor Moh Mei on Nov 28, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    Kechara represents dharma. Dorje Shugden specifically mentioned working for this organization (Kechara) is good. There is no doubt the purpose and goal of Kechara is dharma and will benefit many. Working for dharma in any monastery or dharma center is of course good.

    Our karmic connections go beyond this life. Since we have the karmic connection and merit to meet H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche personally or through his teachings, to hear the advise of Dorje Shugden through the Venerable 7th Panglung Kuten, to have the karmic connection to be in Kechara at the right time during the trance ceremony, the most conducive conditions for our spiritual growth has been set for us. Hence I believe especially for those present at the trance, to support and work for Kechara is the most suitable and favorable spiritual path.

    “Now this has happened and I have experienced the karma and it’s purified.” This statement is very liberating. The nature of karma is that it’s exhaustible. Just as the enjoyment of positive karma can end so can the suffering of negative karma.

    Dharma teaches us how to have the correct view on the positive and negative experiences in our life. When we are able to face and accept the negative situations we encounter with the right mind and we do not react or blame, we can end that negative karma once the experiece passed. Since we do not create more negative karma from the experience, it stops there. Hence, that negative karma is purified.

    Buddha taught us to do purification practices such as kanshag, Vajrasattva, prostrations, retreats, Dorje Namjom, Black Manjushri, 35 Confessional Buddhas, circumambulation, building dharma buildings, Heart Sutra, etc to counter our negative karma. On our own it is very difficult for us to control our mind, to change our views and to see a different truth. Buddha gave us all these various methods of practices to aid us in expediting the process so we can lessen our time in suffering.

  10. Lin Mun on Nov 28, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thanks for sharing this article and we are very fortunate to have Dorje Shugden coming to Malaysia and giving us dharma talk. Below are some of the things I learned :

    1. It is very important to do dharma work and it is even better doing dharma work in Kechara where it is according to the right way and proper understanding. We can trust Dorje Shugden as he is and awakened protector and his advise will benefit us.

    2. When we are faced with obstacles and negatives situation we should not derailed but accept it as our karma. We should not complain but instead do more purification. We have to understand that karma is created by us and therefore we have to experience and face it.

    3. Our actions have created a lot of karma be it on daily, weekly or yearly basis and it keeps multiplying. Karma is not stagnant and can be changed. Hence we must not wait till it ripen to purify it. We should be consistent and work hard to purity it in various methods so we do not have to suffer from it.

    4. Kechara provides us a solution where it is a place for us to practice dharma, pray and purify our action based on a pure lineage. Kechara is a place that can benefit a lot of people.

    5. We should apply and practice dharma everyday so it can gradually change our mind to be positive. This change will not be immediate but gradual. We should learn to transform our mind and then our condition and environment will wholly change. We must have confidence and believe Buddha’s teaching and go all the way.

    Regards,
    Lin Mun

  11. wooishen on Nov 28, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Even we are sick or in obstacles or problems, do not focus in our problems but continue to think of others, to practice dharma ,cultivate good heart in our spiritual journey. Face it…. overcome it… is a lesson…

  12. Chris Chong on Nov 28, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for sharing this piece of advice from Dorje Shugden during the private trance. The advice is just pure dharma and spot on for people who are considering or working in dharma. This is exactly what we need to hear and contemplate on.

    When we work for dharma, we will face tons of obstacles. People around us might not be supportive and even try to pull us away from dharma. Things in our life might start to go wrong and problems will arise. However, if we have faith in our Guru and Dorje Shugden, we will be able to work our way through the hardships. We cannot be those people who have faith when everything is alright and once problem arises, we lose faith. We have go all the way and trust our Guru and Dorje Shugden. Only then, Our Guru and Dorje Shugden can assist us easily.

    CHris

  13. JP on Nov 28, 2015 at 1:45 am

    “Dorje Shugden said if we have problems or sickness, don’t just complain or be in pain and leave it as it is, but do purification practices. All pain, both mental and physical, arise from causes. Those causes are karma and karma is from us. Since karma is created by us, therefore it must be experienced by us eventually. But the GOOD news is that karma is not stagnant and therefore it can be changed, purified, ‘reversed’ or transformed when we apply the appropriate means.”

    When we listen to Dorje Shugden’s dharma talk, it all comes from Lord Buddha’s teachings. Dorje Shugden doesn’t talk about anything else but the dharma. So when others claim and make slanderous remarks of Dorje Shugden that he is an evil spirit, I find it difficult to accept and believe. Why would an evil spirit teach the dharma and promote Buddha’s teachings all the time? He always talk about mind transformation, compassion, how to benefit others, harmony, and retreats. All the negative allegations about Dorje Shugden do not match what I see and hear.

  14. Jill Yam on Nov 26, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    It is very fortunate for Kechara and us to be blessed by the enlightened protector Dorje Shudgen.
    The knowledge by Dorje Shudgen applied properly is wisdom that protects us from samsara. Thank you Rinpoche.

  15. Nicholas on Nov 26, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    It is a great blessing when we have the enlightned protector Dorje Shugden to give his personal advice and dharma teaching. What I learn from this post:

    1) When Dorje Shugden mentioned working for Kechara is very good. For an enlightened being to specifically mention Kechara which mean this organization is beneficial and the potential is much much greater in long term for our spiritual advancement. We should work harder and make Kechara grow continue to benefit more people

    2) When we are in negative situation we should change our view from being negative to positive. Whatever we experienced is form the karma we created and since now it manifest we should go through it rejoicefuly as this karma is purifying or finishing.

    3) By saying so as we going through our karma there are ways that we can chnaged, purifed, reversed or transformed by doing purification practice. This is what I like about Buddhism which it never ask us to just leave by our karma but there is a way how we can improve our karma through realization and practices.

    4) We should not complain, spread rumours or influece others away from dahrma. As we know Dharma is the ultimate truth for our life. What can we do for the people if we influence them away from dharma? Can we ensure them for enlightenment? No! we can’t but by encouraging them to stick with dharma then that is the guide for their liberation

    5) The good qualities transformation from our dharma practice is important because from our transformation it will be notice and be it our parrents, our childrens or even friends they will be inspired and we have shown the true teaching of Dharma in our reality life how it improve ourselves to benefit others.

    It’s a great honor to have the 7th Panglung Kuten to take trance for Dorje Shugden which insisting to come to Kechara to give such a precious teaching and many blessing. All this happened is from our Guru HE the 25th Tsem Rinpoche.

    Thank you Rinpoche.

  16. Pee Bee Chong on Nov 26, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing and Chiji-lah for coming to Kechara and gave us guidance, advice, love, blessing and protection.

    Please below my learnings from the sharing above

    When experience unhappiness, suffering or negative situation, we should not be derailed but instead think, we have experience the karma and is finishing. We should rejoice as the karma is ripening.

    No one can take away the karma from us. We must do purification practices as advised by Dorje Shudgen such as kanshag, Vajrasattva, prostrations, retreats, Dorje Namjom, Black Manjushri, 35 Confessional Buddhas, circumambulation, building dharma buildings, Heart Sutra

    When we purify our karma, it is easier for us to practice dharma, our minds will be clearer and everything we do to benefit others will be easier.

    We should apply the teaching given by Buddha daily and go all the way. Then gradually, we can change our mind and to be more positive.

    We should not complain about anything or spread rumours, or influence others negatively against dharma or dharma work. Many people found their direction, hope and wisdom, help, blessing, goals within Kechara. We should do our dharma work fearlessly.

    We should develop Kechara further to be even benefits many more.

    With folded hands
    Pee Bee Chong

  17. Joy on Nov 22, 2015 at 3:41 am

    1) To have the 7th Panglung Kuten , suddenly out of the blue, say He is coming to Kechara because Dorje Shugden said so, must mean we’re doing something really good or we’re on the right track and goes to show how important and beneficial Rinpoche/Kechara work is, and that it can bring of great benefit to the world.

    How amazingly fortunate we are to have such a close connection with the oracle and Dorje Shugden that allows us to receive such precious advice. Feels like a father advising all His children. All this could not have been possible without Rinpoche.

    2) It’s amazing how Dorje Shugden’s advice are always the same as what Rinpoche would say and advise us. “When we work for ‘this organization‘ (referring to Kechara), we will fulfill the needs of others and automatically fulfil our own needs without even thinking about it.” This is something Rinpoche keeps telling us to commit and go all the way and stop being afraid and letting our fears stop us.

    3) When we experience negative situations, we should not be derailed let it discourage us. Instead we should rejoice that that karma has manifested, purified and finished. Wow this perspective is so very powerful and if we can think like this always when we have a bad experience, we will be able to handle so many things in a calm, positive state of mind. It’s another step closer to being attained I think. This also reminds me of the many accidents I’ve had and yet I am still alive today… and I remembered my first accident when Rinpoche told me this same advice; that I should actually rejoiced the karma has been purified.

    4) Dorje Shugden reminds us again about karma and how it all comes from us, ourselves, no one else; therefore it must be experienced by us one way or another. But the good news is that it is not stagnant and if we apply the teachings and do purification practices it can be changed, purified, ‘reversed’ or transformed as nothing is ever permanent. Karma can be changed so our situation can be changed.

    5) Just by reading Dorje Shugden’s advice, one can already tell what kind of Protector He is… definitely an awakened/enlightened one. All of Dorje Shugden’s advice is according to the Buddha’s teachings and nothing else. How amazingly compassionate He is to be giving us such profound direct teachings and advices, what more can we ask except to just trust and do it. Thank you Rinpoche.

    We are indeed so extremely fortunate to be connected with Rinpoche and because of this connection we are able to be connected to the divine enlightened beings like Dorje Shugden.

  18. tsering dolma on Sep 19, 2015 at 11:04 am

    _/\_thank u rinpochela for ur advice. You are really kind. I feel so blessed to come to know u all and it eventually leads to better understanding of the deity and the karma. Thank you a lot. May ma morning shine bright with ur teachings._/\_

  19. michelemarie on Jul 31, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this precious advice from Dorje Shugden With your teaching I am deeply and humbly reminded to do my best for others, always. Infinite gratitude from the deepest of my heart.

    Tsemwater

  20. Leonard Ooi(Penang) on Jul 28, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing with us the advice given by Dorje Shugden (Chojila under trance). I was there during the trance on 21st and was in awe in the presence of our Guru Rinpoche and Dorje Shugden, later Kache Marpo. What is even more awesome is that all of us received Dharma teachings from Dorje Shugden and Kache Marpo himself. I will heed Dorje Shugden and Guru’s advice and be more compassionate, kind and loving to all sentient beings. May all the blessings be dedicated to the success of Kechara Forest Reserve.

    Regards

    Leonard Ooi(Penang)

  21. graceleong on Jul 27, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    It is wonderful to know that the 7th Panglung Kuten took trance of the Protector Dorje Shugden again for the 2nd time in Wisdom Hall of Kechara Forest Retreat. Dorje Shugden has given us very valuable advice on how we should approach our spiritual practice. The advice may not differ much from that of our Guru, Tsem Rinpoche, but it becomes an added blessing coming from the Buddha Dorje Shugden himself. I hope that we will all be able to continue to create causes for Dorje Shugden to continue to give us precious advice in KFR as it will benefit many !

    Being a parent is the toughest and most testing challenge in life ! Thank you Rinpoche for always giving us advice on how we should have real transformations, walk the talk, in order for our children to be able to appreciate and embrace that the Dharma can bring positive changes to lives.
    “Everything in life/samsara we have ‘trusted’ or relied on has failed us in one way or another, including our anger, laziness, expectations and comfort zones. Wealth, name, branded items, luxuries all have faded and will continue to fade. They can’t buy us the respect we yearn for anyways. Now TRUST DORJE SHUGDEN all the way by working for others.”
    Thank you Rinpoche for this advice. With folded hands.

  22. Shelly tai on Jul 24, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this valuable advice from DS, we will take this advice sincerely to our heart and as a Kecharian we feel lucky to have our guru who always guide us , remind us about about short fall it really benefits us a lot, we will continue help the organization to grow and spread the dharma to more people.

  23. Choi Sheem on Jul 22, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the message and advice from Dorje Shugden of the second trance session, although it is a private one. The contents of the advice is the same as what Rinpoche have been teaching us all. This have reinforced the fact that focusing out and working to benefit others would bring fulfillment and contentment to our life.
    Many thanks too to Choji lah who have allowed his body to be used so that we can all meet with the Protector and get His advice.

  24. Berndt on Jul 21, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    “When the dharma brings you hardships, then however many differnet kinds of suffering you might have to undergo, like Jetsun mila and the Conquerors of the past, in the end your happiness will be unparalleled. But when wrongdoing makes you rich, then whatever pleasure you might temporarily obtain, in the end your suffering will be infinite”.
    Partul Rinpoche

  25. Patsy on Jul 21, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    It was a holy and historical event that more than 700 people were able to witness the Oracle Trance and to receive direct teachings from Dorje Shugden.

    I was very touched by the compassion of Dorje Shugden for giving us this profound teachings, His protection and blessings and requesting Choji la to visit us to bless and show support towards the development of Kechara Forest Retreat and helping to make it grow.

    May Kechara grow and touch the lives of many to come.

  26. Datuk May on Jul 21, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    When Kechara started Kechara Forest Retreat, I had hopes and dreams of Dorje Shugden coming to visit but it is way above my dreams to meet Dorje Shugden via the Oracle as renowned as the 7th Panglung Kuten.

    Seeing the crowd being blessed by Dorje Shugden, every one present, brought tears of joy to my eyes. It is so beautiful to see so many people being benefitted from Blessings from this great and kind Protector of our times.

    What is even more awesome is that all of us received a very profound Dharma teaching. This teaching gave each and every one present the opportunity to have received Dorje Shugden as our Guru, as explained by HE Tsem Rinpoche. Imagine so much was granted to us.

    May we stay on the path of Buddhism until we gain enlightenment for the benefit of others.

  27. Sofi on Jul 20, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    Although I was not at the 2nd private trance, I am glad and thankful to Rinpoche for sharing with us the advice given by Dorje Shugden (Chojila under trance). I was there during the trance on 21st and am absolutely blessed to be in the presence of 2 Buddhas (my Guru and Dorje Shugden, later Kache Marpo) at the same time.
    Having been given the opportunity to volunteer for the preparation of Wealth Box and consecration event, it certainly ring true the message “working for dharma is good”. I really enjoyed my time volunteering and feel much loss having to return to my secular work. I have learnt to be more mindful of my thoughts and actions to generate better “blessings” for the smooth completion of event (ie. reciting DS mantra, etc). Most of all, I have witness the amazing selfless dedication and hardwork of others. May all the blessings be dedicated to the success of all of Rinpoche’s projects.

  28. Vinnie Tan on Jul 20, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    I truly agree with what Protector has said about when we work for others in Kechara, we will fulfil our own needs and desire. Through that we are living our lives in a more meaningful way that allows us to enjoy ourselves and feel happier unknowingly. When we use ourselves to serve others, we feel and can relate to the joy when we see the faces on others.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing with us the importance of us purifying the karma that we accumulate along the way as each day passes by. Through Karma, it shows that there is definitely a link behind the things that we do, and thus, as much as possible we should always do good things.

    Through Protector’s teachings, it is clear that we will not be able to change all our negative points to positive ones. Yet, we can do it bit by bit, as the change is gradual and not immediate.

    Thank you Rinpoche showing us an example through the student’s mother visit to Kechara. It is through that student’s transformation that has made possible for his/her mother to be volunteering allowing her to be closer to Dharma. It shows me that it is true that only through self transformation that it will be possible to make this world a happier place to be in and to work from.

  29. Edwin Tan on Jul 19, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for this article. Though I was there at the private trance, I totally forgotten what Lord Dorje Shugden mentioned. Although He saying saying specifically on growth of Kechara, his teachings can be applied on my daily living too.

    The last few weeks, I have been through many negativity, both at work and personal. And I have been hit hard and demoralized.. Lamenting and upset, and thrown of grid. Thankfully for this article, reminded me that I should view those negativity as that karma finishing or finished. I should look at it positively that I am experiencing it now and not later when the karma grows bigger and gets worse.

    Thank you for correcting how I should view those unpleasant experiences, Rinpoche

  30. Matthieu on Jul 19, 2015 at 12:57 am

    I hope I can one day have enough merit to meet Dorje Shugden in KFR. Would be a surreal experience. Yes its true for me, through reflection and thinking about ones life it is impossible to contradict the advice and teaching of the Buddha.

    Once you have heard the real truth in the teachings it is almost impossible, or at least should be impossible to live life any other way. The dharma is the ultimate truth. I need to have full faith and go all the way.

    Thankyou for sharing Rinpoche 🙂

  31. Loh Ann Leong (Penang) on Jul 18, 2015 at 4:36 am

    Humble of prostrations to Choji-la for making a special trip to Kechara under instructions of Bhagavan Dorje Shugden. And Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the ultimate advice from Bhagavan Dorje Shugden and also advice of being a good parent by bring Dharma to child.

    Trust Dorje Shugden in action. Destroy comfort zones. He told me this, to do more. Trust him. We can do more and we will.”

    These words are inspiring and with due our untrained mind that keeps lingering in the comfort zone. Its make us awake from the illusions and ensure our remaining times don’t goes wasted anymore.

    For me, Tsem Rinpoche and Dorje Shugden are same in one, having Buddha qualities by bringing benefits to all sentient beings.

    Thank you very much, Guru Tsem Rinpoche ! _/|\_

  32. Wylfred Ng on Jul 17, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing on what Dorje Shugden has advised us during the trance by Choji Lah.

    I felt so touched that we are able to listen to the teaching from Dorje Shugden directly. From the teaching, i knew that i should think or act positively against the problem that we experienced.

    I really thank Rinpoche and Choji La for bringing us Dorje Shugden, and benefited me personally.

    Thank you

  33. Soon Huat on Jul 17, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    It was a amazing memorable day for me, I cannot describe how touched I was when meeting up our Guru, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche and Choji La in this event which I have been hoping for 3++ years I think.
    “we will fulfill the needs of others and automatically fulfill our own needs without even thinking about it”, I particular like this phase. I was like others, I did Dharma was to fulfill my personal need/wishes, therefore, I was very selective in Dharma practice/work such as I only like doing water offering when preparing tormas for puja as it would help to bring me wealth or only did sponsor to certain ritual stuff for certain purpose etc. After being in Kechara for some time, I realized that I should not be selective in Dharma work as long as it is for Dharma, for Kechara, and for others I will do it. We will be benefited from Dharma work in one way or another, we do not need to ask for it . Nowadays when I can afford to make contribution to our center, I will not ask/be selective what project it goes to (such as for candle offering, or Medicine Budhha Hill, or Stupa etc), as long as it is for our center, for benefiting others, and for Dharma. This is how I try to cutoff my selfishness, my ego, and my BIG “I” in mind.

    “But the GOOD news is that karma is not stagnant and therefore it can be changed, purified, ‘reversed’ or transformed when we apply the appropriate means.” This quote really strike me hard in my mind. I am having some “turbulence” in my career in these few years;I got retrenched 3 times in these 6 years (2 times in these 2 years). Honestly, I almost wanted to give up. However, the warm and encouragement from Guru, Protectors, Pastors, Seniors and all the Kecharians in one way another brought me back to Dharma path. Hence, I will follow the instructions (I do not take it as advice only) from Guru and Dorje Shudgen without single doubt and put them into my daily practice to cut off my bad habits as purification. I treat Kechara as my home till the day I pass away in this life.

    Thank You Rinpoche and Choji La to make this event happened to benefit us. Thank You. I am looking forward for another trance from Holy Dorje Shugden and Kache Marpho.

  34. Bradley Kassian on Jul 17, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    Such wonderful and erudite advice from the kindness of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche and the protector himself. Flawless advice on purification of karma. Shakyamuni Buddha would be pleased. There are no faults or wrong views with the advice given. I truly hope Kechara grows without obstacles and bring more Dharma to the world at large….maybe Canada too hehe. 🙂 I hope I can gather many merits, purify whatever karma I carry before I pass from this lifetime, Develop bodhicitta, full view of shunyata and practice lojong. Such a rare opportunity to have this precious human life, rare to encounter Buddha’s teachings, rarer to encounter Tsongkhapa’s lineage & teachings and even rarer to to receive teachings from a Lama who works tirelessly for the benefit of others, let alone getting personal advice from an attained being. Thank you Rinpoche,pastors for working tirelessly and providing a platform for all of us to learn, grow and develop are minds. Thank you from the bottem of my heart.

    – “What we really need is to ‘attack’ the true cause which is karma by purification methods (kanshag, Vajrasattva, prostrations, retreats, Dorje Namjom, Black Manjushri, 35 Confessional Buddhas, circumambulation, building dharma buildings, Heart Sutra).

    Purification does not mean we are bad. IT just means we need to purify many actions done from ignorance that have opened, or are still dormant that can cause us sufferings. Therefore applying spiritual methods such as purification practices are very important and if we are consistent, we will see a difference in our situation as Dorje Shugden promised.”

  35. Josh on Jul 17, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Wow! Such amazing pith instructions from Tsem Rinpoche and directly from the great protector himself! How fortunate we all are to be able to receive these essential and complete instructions.
    Thank you Tsem Rinpoche from the bottom of my heart for making this happen and sharing it with me and so many others.
    Our positive karma is truely ripening through the blessings of the Guru-Protector.
    This is truly great inspiration for me.
    I pray that I may be able to purify my karma as taught so perfectly by the Guru-Protector and complete the two accumulations swiftly so that in some lifetime I can be of some service and benefit to beings as Tsem Rinpoche shows through his great example.
    Thank you Rinpoche and thank you Dorje Shugden.
    May I always come under the protection of you both.

  36. Pastor Henry Ooi on Jul 17, 2015 at 10:01 am

    Even after the private trance is over I’m still in awe of the powerful and profound experience. In awe that the Great Enlightened Dorje Shugden is here in Kechara Forest Retreat through the kindness and compassion of Choli lah. The profundity of the dharma teaching and advices from the Great King is so similar to those that of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, who has been tirelessly teaching us the same.

    It shows that Dorje Shugden’s mind and that of Tsem Rinpoche’s is one and of the same.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 17. 2023 01:39 PM
    Interesting reading this blog. Yes…its always a case old antique at times comes with something else. Even when given or buying antique statues one got to be very careful. To buy one from genuine buyer on the safe side . An antique Buddha statue from Cambodia given by a relative . Hecelus Tan first sight was uncomfortable with it as later came with nightmare . That’s bad paranormal experience for him. The head of that statue coincidentally broke when Hecelus’s parents decided to bring it back to the antique shop.
    Wow… interesting .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/a-statue-that-came-with-something-else.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, May 7. 2023 01:23 PM
    Amitayus, is the primary Buddha of Pure Land Buddhism. In Vajrayana Buddhism, it is known for his longevity, discernment, pure perception, purification of aggregates, and deep awareness of emptiness . The greatest obstacles to the fulfilment of our wish to experience pure happiness are death and ignorance. It is written in the Buddhist sutras that by chanting the Amitayus Mantra, one increases one’s lifespan, acquires good fortune and wisdom, avoids untimely or accidental death, removes all negative karma, and accomplishes non-death or is reborn the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. With correct visualisation and recitation of the mantras its very beneficial for us.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/short-amitayus-practice.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, May 7. 2023 01:19 PM
    Astro Wah Lai Toi is a Cantonese Video on demand owned and operated by Astro in partnership with Hong Kong’s TVB.
    Even though it’s old post yet its good to watch the video posted. Pastor Chia had an interviewed on a paranormal program on Astro Wah Lai Toi called Supernatural Investigations. Sound interesting. Well I do believe in the existence of spirits some may not believe. Pastor Chia explained the reasons why we may encounter spirits. Some people are more likely than others to report vivid experiences of spirits. Sensing the presence of spirits across cultures and faiths is central to many of the religions that have shaped human history. Many people of faith reported having encounter it but are poorly understood.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/pastor-chia-on-wah-lai-toi.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, May 7. 2023 01:18 PM
    Markam County locates in the boundary of Tibet, Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces and east of Qamdo Prefecture of Tibet. Markam County makes it illegal to ban Dorje Shugden , protecting the practice and preserving it for future generations. It’s a wonderful news for many. Since the unethical ban against Dorje Shugden, by the Tibetan leadership in exile , many people had suffered. China allows religious freedom in Tibet, protects the Dorje Shugden practice and even gives religious freedom to all faiths. They want peace and harmony within their people, in the country. The Tibetan government in exile should not interfere with religion at all. Its more than 60 years now, is time for the Tibetan government to lift the ban on Dorje Shugden’s practice even though HH Dalai Lama said we can practice Dorje Shugden.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this great news, hoping more and more county allow religious freedom.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/markam-illegal-to-create-conflict.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, May 7. 2023 01:16 PM
    Looking at those old pictures of the launching of Li Kim’s paranormal series tells all. Interesting indeed someone like Li Kim and team gave us viewers a scary moment watching and getting to know more of the unknown. Great job Li Kim and her team did were amazing seeking and go beyond answering some of the mysteries of the spiritual and material world.
    Congratulations to Li Kim and ALL in the Paranormal team.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/film-tv-music/the-paranormal-zone-official-launch-congrats-to-li-kim.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Apr 19. 2023 02:40 PM
    Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. The choice each of every one of us choose includes freedom to change our religion, belief and freedom. There shouldn’t be a law to impose their beliefs on others. Every one of us has the right to profess and to practice his or her religion without undue interference. Religious freedom is very important as this gives us the right to be ourselves, and this helps to work together after maintaining peace the country. It allows different faiths and beliefs to flourish. After worshipping Dorje Shugden for decades, HH the 14th Dalai Lama suddenly imposed a prohibition more than 400 year old practice. He once did rely on this practice so During the height of the banning of Dorje Shugden’s practice , many practitioners who practice Dorje Shugden were ignored, discriminated and rejected within their own exiled community. Many were forced to give up on the practice on Dorje Shugden even though there are so many concrete evidence of an imposed ban. They were forced to wear an identity badge to distinguish their identities from those Dorje Shugden propitiating monks. Many Dorje Shugden practitioners had suffered because of the ban, families , friends were torn apart services denied and so forth. To live in harmony with others, we should overcoming the differences and disagreements in religion and faith of others. May this Dorje Shugde controversy be over soon .
    Thank you Rinpoche, Anila and Pastor David for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/badge-of-shame.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Apr 19. 2023 02:37 PM
    Thank you Pastor David for your interesting spiritual relationship with Tsem Rinpoche, sharing with us bit by bit stories and observations. Reading gave me a better understandings. Knowledge and appreciation of our spiritual lineage is important as it shapes our identity and empowers our ability, ensuring the continuity of the true dharma. Lineage is basically concerned with authenticity and preserving the spiritual potency of the lineage’s teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/tales-with-my-lama-tsem-rinpoches-spiritual-lineage
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Apr 19. 2023 02:35 PM
    Dorje Shugden the Dharma Protector is a fully enlightened Buddha in the form of a protector deity. Relying on Dorje Shugden can help us achieve many benefits including the clearing of obstacles, purification of negative karma, gathering of resources and fulfilment of wishes. The Dharma Protector arose to protect Lama Tsongkhapa’s sacred lineage of teachings and who had manifested about 400 years ago from a lineage of erudite masters. A powerful Protector who is also an emanation of Manjushri, a wisdom bestowing Buddha. Its wonderful with these graphic novel to inspire more and more people getting to know and understand Dorje Shugden better.
    The graphic novel of Dorje Shugden, tells us real accounts of 10 people who had received the blessings and protection of Dorje Shugden. All thanks to our Guru Tsem Rinpoche for bringing this practice to Malaysia for us.
    Thank you writers team for sharing this article .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-miracles-of-dorje-shugden.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Apr 10. 2023 01:58 PM
    Generosity is a core practice of Buddhism, and one of the traditional expressions of this is through offerings to the Sangha. Making offerings is a practice for accumulating positive potential and for purifying clinging and miserliness. We must give generously and sacrificially, with the right motivation of bodhicitta, we create unbelievable merit. Sangha are living in a high number of vows and are unbelievably powerful objects. Reading this blog and looking at those beautiful pictures had me understand better what to offer to those Sanghas. Having the opportunity to make some offerings to the Sanghas will be on my list when visiting them in June.
    Thank you Rinpoche, for sharing this post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/offerings-to-the-sangha-of-shar-gaden.html

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Third 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)
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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.
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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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
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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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  • June 5, 2023 02:32
    Ananya asked: Is nirvana a permanent stage according to buddhism or do we have to come back to participate in creation even after merging back with the source (like daoist belief and understanding)
    pastor answered: Dear Ananya, In Buddhism, once you reach the state of Nirvana or Enlightenment, it is permanent. Though you can choose to emanate back into samsara, or creation as you termed it, to benefit others and help lead them to the state of Nirvana too. However, you don't loose the state of Nirvana even if you decide to do this. You remain and enlightened being, but simply take forms within samsara to benefit others. Normally, ordinary beings are at the mercy of karma as to where and when and how they take rebirth and the lives that they need to live. Enlightened beings because they are 'outside' of this system can choose where and how they take rebirth and how they live their lives to benefit others. I hope this helps. Thank you.
  • June 3, 2023 01:26
    Ana asked: Hi is Pastor Lai’s latest book available on Amazon or other websites ?
    pastor answered: Dear Ana, At the moment Pastor David's latest book is only available on our Vajrasecrets online store and at our physical outlets in Kechara Forest Retreat and Kechara House. Here is the link to our Vajrasecrets store: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/insightful-meditation Thank you
  • June 2, 2023 20:32
    Sall asked: Kechara used to organise pilgrimages to India and Nepal in the past. Will you organise in the near future?
    pastor answered: Hello Sall, Yes we are organising pilgrimage trips again. We have just announced the one for this year. You can find out more information here: https://www.kechara.com/2023-pilgrimage-to-india-nepal/ Thank you
  • June 1, 2023 17:30
    Alle asked: Hi, Do Buddhas and Bodhisattvas only help those who call out to them? They have compassion for every being but do they save or help non-buddhist? Can they only help us if we accept their help?
    pastor answered: Hi Alle, Yes, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas help everyone regardless if you are Buddhist or not. If you call out to them, they do help. For example, I have a Hindu friend who prays to Dorje Shugden and his prayers have been answered many times. So if you call out to them and accept them, meaning you are Buddhist, you will definitely gain their aid. However, even if you are not a Buddhist, but call out to them anyway, they will still help. Actually, they are trying to help all the time, but our karma stops us from receiving their help. The act of invoking upon them, calling out to them, creates a connection that can cut through karma and allow us to receive their help. That is why Buddhists engage in practices daily, to ensure that the connection is there as much as possible so that we can benefit from their help. I hope all of this helped to answer your question.
  • May 31, 2023 09:34
    Charlene asked: How did Tsem Tulku feel about Dorje Shugden pick him to re- introducing the Dharmpalas Methar and Shangmo Dorje Putri pack into his retinue.? Of all the great Dorje Shugden Lamas and Tulkus in the world he felt that only Tsem Tulku was the one person who he could trust to do it. Did Rinpoche every talk about this great honour giving to him by Dorje Shugden.
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, The stories of Methar and Shangmo Dorje Putri, information about them, etc,. has been available, even in the English language, for a while. Both were placed in Dorje Shugden's entourage by very high lamas in Tibet. Since that is the case, Tsem Rinpoche did not reintroduce them back into Dorje Shugden's retinue, they were already there and information was available about them if you looked in the right places. Tsem Rinpoche chose to highlight them in a handful of the articles in the Dorje Shugden category of his blog, which has a total of 614 different articles about Dorje Shugden, his history, practice, lineage, etc. Tsem Rinpoche's aim and goal was to try to preserve the information and share it. Your questions are very specific and mirror almost exactly questions we have received in the past. To continue this conversation, please email Care@Kechara.com and ask to be put in touch with a Pastor. We can continue this conversation through email. That way, we will allow the many other spiritual seekers who visit this page the ability to ask their own questions and we will be able to converse in more detail. Thank you.
  • May 30, 2023 18:47
    Charlene asked: Tsem Tulku gave Dorje Shugden as a YIDAM practice to some of his students so claims Pastor David Lai. He stated this in his Youtube video of August 10, 2021 titled, "Once Upon A Time With Rinpoche - Rinpoche's Personal Yidam Pt 6". Here is the link to that video and please go to the 11:00 minute mark. It is roughly 45 seconds long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSw_LcHw4S0
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, Rinpoche had assigned Dorje Shugden as the main practise that certain students should practice, hence they take Dorje Shugden as their "yidam" referring to Dorje Shugden being their primary practice, due to affinity, need, etc. As Pastor David clarified, Dorje Shugden is an enlightened being. So he can be practised as a proper yidam, however there doesn't exist the practice of Dorje Shugden as a yidam, or meditation deity, only a Protector deity. The criteria for a deity to be considered a yidam deity is the generation and completion stages associated with tantra. That is the difference between whether a deity is practised as a Dharma Protector or a Yidam. Pastor David has clarified these in other talks that he has given, but I cannot remember which ones, as it was not the main topic. For example, let's take the example of White Mahakala. He has texts that propitiate him as a Dharma Protector, so he is practised as a Dharma Protector. He is also fully enlightened, and lamas do assign his practice as a Dharma Protector as the main practise that a student should focus on. In that sense he is their 'yidam' because he is the main practice that they focus on. However, he is also practised as a proper yidam, because there are initiations, lineages and practice texts that include the generation and completion stages, so in that case he is a proper yidam. That is the main difference between emanations of enlightened deities being either a Dharma Protector or a Yidam. Currently there are no lineages of Dorje Shugden being practised as a yidam, only a Dharma Protector. I hope the difference is clear. So there is actually no contradiction with what Pastor David said, because of how Pastor David used the word yidam to refer to a person's main practise, and the actual definition of the difference between a Dharma protector and a yidam. As stated by Tsem Rinpoche himself on many occasions, Dorje Shugden is Manjushri, and as an enlightened being he can be practised as a proper yidam, but this practice simply does not exist at the moment. Hopefully in the future, Dorje Shugden and the Lamas will manifest his teaching as a yidam replete with both the completion and generation stages. I hope this helps. Thank you.
  • May 28, 2023 09:44
    Charlene asked: I asked about Tsem Tulku being a Yidam since I was told that he considered himself be be an emanation of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. That would explain Tsem Tulku's utter devotion to spreading the works of Dorje Shugden to the World.
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, If you are taking the example of Rinpoche's previous lives, there were also spiritual teachers, hence they would not be practiced as yidams or meditation deities. This is the case with Tsem Rinpoche and all of Rinpoche's previous incarnations. To call upon his blessings, as mentioned in the previous question, this is done through Guru Yoga practices. Also, you've mentioned the practice of Dorje Shugden. This practice is a Dharma Protector practice, not a yidam or meditational deity practice. Though there are some Dharma Protectors who can be practised as both, as their practice arose in that manner, for example Sengdongma or White Mahakala. The practice of Dorje Shugden however is purely a Dharma Protector practice. Thanks.
  • May 27, 2023 08:58
    Charlene asked: Can i have Tsem Tulku as my Yidam?
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, Yidams are meditational deities with very specific functions. Tsem Rinpoche was a guru, so he would never be practised as a yidam. You can however practice the Guru Yoga of Tsem Rinpoche, which is available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/instructions-for-tsem-rinpoches-name-mantra-retreat.html you can read the commentary to the practice and engage in it daily, but you don't need to follow the retreat rules and guidelines as set out in the post. The function of Guru Yoga is to provide huge amounts of blessings, inspiration and merits for our spiritual transformation. The article explains more about what the Guru Yoga is and how to do it in the commentary section. This can be done by anyone and there are no vows or commitments that need to be taken. It can be done every day. I hope this helps.
  • May 26, 2023 18:00
    Anonymous asked: Hello, I want to ask about karma purification. How does purification Buddha practices like Vajrasattva purify karma? Does it stop karmic seeds from ripening? Or does it actually force negative karma to manifest in unfortunate situations right now?
    pastor answered: Dear Anonymous, Purification is a big topic and a little too complicated to explain in detail here. Basically, when you engage in the purification, you use what are know as the Four Opponent Powers. Depending on how strong you generate these within your mind and how much effort you put in to purification practice, there are three results. The lowest results is that you stop some of your karma from multiplying, the middle result is that you lessen the effects of some of your karma and the highest result is that you purify that karma completely, so you don't need to experience the result any more. When you are engaged in heavy and extended periods of purification practices, such as when in retreat, some times what happens is that as the karma is being purified you will feel its lessened effects. For example, if you have a particular negative body karma that means you may get into an accident, and you are engaged in heavy purification practices, because the force of that karma is very strong and the Buddhas are helping you to get rid of it, maybe you get an ache in your leg because you sat on your meditation cushion too long. Or perhaps you have the karma to go through tremendous emotional suffering, so when in retreat this can manifest as a disturbed mind that cannot concentrate. This is due to the middling level of purification and the blessings of the Three Jewels. When engaged in purification practice generally or an a daily basis, such things are less likely to occur, almost never. So in that sense, purification practices do not make negative karma manifest in unfortunate circumstances as we usually think about. If your practice is middling level during intensive practices, yes, some times it can manifest, but in a very different and controlled manner. Another example, perhaps you have the karma to be in a serious car accident, but on a daily basis if you do purifications practices, such as Vajrasattva or Protector Kawang, you have been purifying karma slowly over time. You haven't got rid of the karma completely, so if the causes and conditions are right, then that karma will still ripen, but to a small extent. For example instead of being serious harmed physically, you only a small scratch, but apart from that everything else is fine. I hope that makes sense? Thank you.
  • May 25, 2023 00:33
    Charles asked: What is the best way to ask a guru to be your teacher? I don't want to just burst into a temple and say "please be my teacher!" I desperately want to learn from a real guru I just have no idea how to establish this relationship. Thank you for your time!
    pastor answered: Hello Charles, It's really good to read this. Before you actually ask that guru, you should do your research. Understand the lineage teachings of your guru, which tradition, how long he/she has been practising and teaching, etc. You should also check the qualities of the guru, these can be found in teachings such as the 50 Verses of Guru Devotion. Once you have researched and checked thoroughly, you need to come to a decision whether or not you can commit to that teacher. The guru-disciple relationship is very, very important in our spiritual path. So you should prepare yourself by reading more about the importance of the guru and the guru-disciple relationship. Once you have come to an informed decision, you should arrange with the temple to meet that guru. You should prepare offerings before hand. This can be anything from your heart, but traditionally they are representations of the body (Buddha images, such as a statue, thangka, printed and framed image, ect), speech (and Dharma text) and mind (stupa) of the Buddhas. When you go to see the guru to request taking Refuge with them, you should prostrate three times to the guru, offer a khata to them, then present the offerings, and finally request to be their student and ask them to grant Refuge. The act of taking Refuge with a teacher in Tibetan Buddhism, makes that person your guru and the guru-disciple relationship is established. I hope all of this helps. Good luck on your spiritual journey.
  • May 23, 2023 11:23
    Sane asked: Hello Pastors, Can I recite the 21 praises of Tara for the purpose of memorizing it?
    pastor answered: Dear Sane, Of course. That would be very good and beneficial for you. The Praises to the 21 Taras can be recited by anyone, any time. The best would of course be during your sadhana (daily practice), but it can be recited any time of the day. If you are trying to memorise it, it is good to recite it as much as you can. The trick with memorising a text is to recite it out aloud, rather than in your head. That way you will memorise it quicker. I hope this helps.
  • May 22, 2023 17:51
    Anonymous asked: Hi pastor, I have trust issues and I want to practice Tibetan Buddhism but what are requirements? do I have to devote my entire life to it??? do I have to practice tantra eventually?? after death, where do we go??? I am a bit skeptical of pure lands cause I don't know.... I don't wanna be taken to a realm I've never seen or been before. I'm scared, can u help
    pastor answered: Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your question. The way to get over your fear is to learn more about Tibetan Buddhism, its beliefs, the benefits of the practice, etc. When we come to practise something new we can either be skeptical/fearful of it, or on the other hand, we can be over enthusiastic about it. Either way has it's detriments. So the best thing for you to do before you decide if you really want to practice Tibetan Buddhism is to learn more about it. You can do the following to find out more before making your decision. 1. Here is a list of must read books for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism or practising Tibetan Buddhism. These books have all been recommended by Tsem Rinpoche, our spiritual guide : https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/books-that-are-a-must-read.html 2. You can slowly read through the articles on this blog. Tsem Rinpoche created this virtual space to be a repository of information so that people can learn. The best category for you to learn more and in the process answer your questions in the Buddhism category (you can find this at the menu on the top of the page) 3. If you are not much of a reader, you can watch the teachings by Tsem Rinpoche on his YouTube channel. There are many videos there, ranging from a couple of minutes to a couple of hours : https://www.youtube.com/@tsemrinpoche The questions you have asked are too broad for me to answer properly here, best you learn about Tibetan Buddhism slowly and decide for yourself if you want to practice or not. I hope this helps.
  • May 20, 2023 09:54
    Ian asked: Hi Pastors, I had a weird dream involving Bodhisattvas. Basically I was in the POV of Manjushri in first person and I had to figure out some riddles or song lyrics. Anyways regarding the weird dream, does this count as self visualization? or does it not because it's unintentional.
    pastor answered: Dear Ian, That's a very interesting dream. Have you been doing a lot of Manjushri practice? In regards to the dream, that does not count as self-visualisation, because it was unintentional in your dream. Hope that helps.
  • May 19, 2023 22:51
    Oaka asked: I pray to Avalokiteshvara to help people affected by Cyclone Mocha but there still were many deaths. Is it because of their karma?? I mean this with no offense or disrespect because I genuinely want to know. But if Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are above the law of karma, why can't they save people in the world from catastrophes and dangers if they can bypass karma or save despite the people's karma? we've heard in Avalokitesvara chapter that he saves people from fires, falling, being chained, demons, etc. So I don't understand.... Please make it clear for me.
    pastor answered: Dear Oaka, Thanks for your question. Actually it is a very interesting one, but you guess the answer already. Yes, the fully enlightened beings are no longer bound by karma. Actually that is one of the definitions of enlightenment, that one is free from the law of karma. So, they can definitely help us when we are suffering to alleviate our suffering, but why is it they cannot always help us, for example when you prayed to Avalokiteshvara to help the people affected by the tragedy of Cyclone Mocha? You already included it in your questions, it's karma. The force of our own negative karma is what stops them from helping us. In this particular case, from the angle of karma the Cyclone was ultimately caused by the negative group karma of people living in that area. However, some people's negative karma ripened and they died, but many people's negative karma did not ripen and they did not die. Even with the power of your prayers and the prayers of others around the world, the enlightened beings could have helped many people, stopped their negative karma from ripening, so they didn't die. We don't have the ability to check this, we must go on faith. But for some people, their negative karma was so strong, that the prayers and merits generated for them wasn't enough to allow the enlightened beings to help them. Karma plays a very big role in samsara, how we suffer and also understanding karma is how we progress on our spiritual path. That is why the basis of Buddhism, is not to create negative karma and at the same time purify the negative karma that we already have. Then we won't suffer and the Buddhas can help us even more. I hope this answer helps.
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Beautiful Manjushri and 108 Dorje Shugden. More thangkas for FREE download: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=171377 ~ Alice
Slowly, but surely we will be able to collect tremendous and incredible amount of merits during Dorje Shugden puja for our spiritual advancement. In return, we dedicated merits to those sponsors and every sentient beings. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Slowly, but surely we will be able to collect tremendous and incredible amount of merits during Dorje Shugden puja for our spiritual advancement. In return, we dedicated merits to those sponsors and every sentient beings. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
We included the long mandala offerings during our puja. Very nice seeing them practicing in accordance to Rinpoche's teaching. Kechara Penang Study Group By Jacinta
3 months ago
We included the long mandala offerings during our puja. Very nice seeing them practicing in accordance to Rinpoche's teaching. Kechara Penang Study Group By Jacinta
Completed our weekly Dorje Shugden puja. Every Saturday @3pm at Jalan Seang Tek. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 months ago
Completed our weekly Dorje Shugden puja. Every Saturday @3pm at Jalan Seang Tek. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
That's us! The retreat ended successfully and you can definitely see it from our ' smile'. Kechara Penang Study Group retreat, 18th & 19th Feb 2023 by Jacinta
3 months ago
That's us! The retreat ended successfully and you can definitely see it from our ' smile'. Kechara Penang Study Group retreat, 18th & 19th Feb 2023 by Jacinta
This time, we included mandala offerings as part of our reatreat. Pastor Seng Piow guided us and shared with us the tips and tricks on how we can offer mandala immaculately! ~ by Jacinta
3 months ago
This time, we included mandala offerings as part of our reatreat. Pastor Seng Piow guided us and shared with us the tips and tricks on how we can offer mandala immaculately! ~ by Jacinta
Before retreat, all of us invited Divine Lady, Vajrayogini whom out of compassion she attracts us and brings us to full liberation. For auspicious reason, together with Pastor Seng Piow, we did Kalarupa puja before starting our retreat ~by Jacinta
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Before retreat, all of us invited Divine Lady, Vajrayogini whom out of compassion she attracts us and brings us to full liberation. For auspicious reason, together with Pastor Seng Piow, we did Kalarupa puja before starting our retreat ~by Jacinta
#Throwback Kechara Penang Study Group retreat @ 18th - 19th Feb 2023. 11 retreatants, led by Pastor Seng Piow. We were so fortunate able to get together for the retreat and with great blessings from Rinpoche, it went smoothly. Special thanks to Choong Soon Heng for the overall arrangements, Tang KS, Ong Siew Hong and Swee Bee helping out ~ by Jacinta.
3 months ago
#Throwback Kechara Penang Study Group retreat @ 18th - 19th Feb 2023. 11 retreatants, led by Pastor Seng Piow. We were so fortunate able to get together for the retreat and with great blessings from Rinpoche, it went smoothly. Special thanks to Choong Soon Heng for the overall arrangements, Tang KS, Ong Siew Hong and Swee Bee helping out ~ by Jacinta.
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
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2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
3 months ago
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
3 months ago
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
3 months ago
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
3 months ago
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
3 months ago
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
3 months ago
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
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Abundance light offerings to Gyenze. Happy Losar Day. ~ Alice
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Abundance light offerings to Gyenze. Happy Losar Day. ~ Alice
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Beautiful night scene at Vajrayogini Stupa, Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
4 months ago
Beautiful night scene at Vajrayogini Stupa, Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
11th Feb 2023 @ 3.00 pm. Completed weekly Dorje Shugden puja at Kechara Penang Chapel, No49 Jalan Seang Tek. All are welcome to join. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
4 months ago
11th Feb 2023 @ 3.00 pm. Completed weekly Dorje Shugden puja at Kechara Penang Chapel, No49 Jalan Seang Tek. All are welcome to join. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Flower garland was offered to Dorje Shugden, as well as some mandarin oranges, milk and etc by the devotees. There next day morning shift (5th Feb 2023) members were Tang KS, Sunny, Choong & Wei Ling. Thanks for all the efforts and support. The event was ended in a high note. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
4 months ago
Flower garland was offered to Dorje Shugden, as well as some mandarin oranges, milk and etc by the devotees. There next day morning shift (5th Feb 2023) members were Tang KS, Sunny, Choong & Wei Ling. Thanks for all the efforts and support. The event was ended in a high note. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
Penang Kecharians distributed well over 5144 Dorje Shugden collaterals, which includes big posters, A5 picture card, brochure pendants and etc. Not only that, visitors who were keen, they explained and shared more about Dorje Shugden in details. Sharyn and Swee Bee came and volunteered for the two days we were there. Way to go gals... ~by Jacinta
4 months ago
Penang Kecharians distributed well over 5144 Dorje Shugden collaterals, which includes big posters, A5 picture card, brochure pendants and etc. Not only that, visitors who were keen, they explained and shared more about Dorje Shugden in details. Sharyn and Swee Bee came and volunteered for the two days we were there. Way to go gals... ~by Jacinta
Kechara Penang members lent a helping hand during Thaipusam even at the famous Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Waterfall Temple. On the first day, 4th Feb 2023, the members on duty were Siew Hong, BJ Quah, Jacinta, Huey and Sunny Ooi. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
4 months ago
Kechara Penang members lent a helping hand during Thaipusam even at the famous Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Waterfall Temple. On the first day, 4th Feb 2023, the members on duty were Siew Hong, BJ Quah, Jacinta, Huey and Sunny Ooi. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
Abundance food offerings to Gyenze. May everyone always be blessed by Gyenze for long life and increase our inner and outer wealth. ~ Alice
4 months ago
Abundance food offerings to Gyenze. May everyone always be blessed by Gyenze for long life and increase our inner and outer wealth. ~ Alice
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