Pertikaian Dalam Diri Adalah Pertanda Baik (Bahasa Indonesia)

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Kebanyakan orang merasa nyaman dalam samsara. Mereka tidak memiliki aspirasi tulus untuk keluar dari samsara; mereka hanya ingin samsara menjadi sedikit lebih baik.

Motivasi yang mendasari untuk keluar dari samsara sangatlah langka, bahkan bagi mereka yang mengunjungi wihara.

Banyak orang yang belajar meditasi dan lainnya, tetapi motivasi yang mendasari adalah untuk membuat mereka merasa lebih baik.

Dan bila mereka merasa tidak enak, bukannya menyadari bahwa ini adalah sebuah pertanda baik, mereka pikir ada yang salah dengan Dharma.

Kita selalu mencari cara membuat diri kita nyaman dalam rumah penjara. Kita mungkin berpikir bahwa bila dinding ruang sel kita dicat warna hijau muda yang cantik, dan digantungi beberapa lukisan, maka kita tidak berada di penjara lagi.

~ Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

 


 

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Jadi ketika anda merasa tidak enak mengenai pekerjaan Dharma, menjadi sukarelawan atau menyumbangkan waktu untuk Dharma dan komitmen terhadap Dharma… Ketika anda merasa tidak enak, jangan berpikir Dharma membuat anda merasa tidak nyaman, sang guru membuatmu merasa bersalah, atau komunitas Dharma bersifat negatif. Ini adalah pertanda baik.

Ini adalah pertanda baik bahwa kebijaksanaan anda mulai bangkit dan pikiran anda semakin jernih. Bukannya melarikan diri, anda harus semakin mendedikasikan diri; lakukan lebih banyak Dharma, libatkan diri dalam Dharma yang lebih banyak, praktikkan lebih banyak Dharma, lakukan lebih banyak pekerjaan Dharma, ambillah lebih banyak tanggung jawab karena anda berada pada jalan yang benar. Karena ini adalah proses alami, proses yang tepat agar pikiran kita semakin baik.

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Setiap hari, saya melakukan sedikit media sosial, untuk mengekspresikan pikiran, dan kalimat-kalimat, dan kesadaran, dan pengertian, dan hal lain yang saya baca mengenai Dharma. Saya menggunakan Twitter dan Facebook untuk memposting mengenai berbagai topik, dan juga menulis artikel di blog mengenai berbagai topik. Tetapi tentu saja, favorit dan semangat saya selalu tercurahkan pada Dharma.

Saya rasa semangat untuk melakukan Dharma berasal dari mengetahui bahwa kita terperangkap dalam Samsara, tidak ada kesenangan dalam Samsara, dan semua hal dalam Samsara mungkin dibuat terlihat indah, tetapi pada akhirnya akan membawa ketidakbahagiaan dan penderitaan.

Puncak yang kita rasakan dalam Samsara, puncak kebahagiaan atau apapun namanya, puncak kebahagiaan yang kita rasakan dalam Samsara datang dengan harga mahal yang harus kita bayar.

Dan pada akhirnya, puncak ini menjadi semakin berkurang dan habis ketika kita berusia lanjut karena apa yang kita alami ketika kita masih muda, tidak mungkin kita rasakan ketika kita sudah lanjut usia.

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Hari ini, ketika saya sedang menelusuri dinding Facebook saya, saya menemukan pidato yang sarat makna, dalam, dan menggugah dari Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo.

Seperti yang kalian ketahui, Jetsunma adalah seorang biksuni yang tingkat praktiknya sangat tinggi dan telah melakukan retret meditasi di tempat terpencil selama lebih dari satu dasawarsa. Bila ingatan saya benar, 12 tahun. Kemudian beliau bekerja untuk memajukan kesempatan bagi wanita dalam Dharma, membangun biara khusus biksuni, dan pada saat yang sama menjelajahi dunia dan menyebarkan ajaran suci Sang Buddha.

Kutipan kalimat beliau benar-benar sarat makna, dan hanya mungkin berasal dari seseorang yang telah mencapai sesuatu dalam pikiran mereka, sebuah tingkat meditasi yang tidak bisa mengalami kemunduran. Mari saya bacakan dan kemudian saya akan memberikan penjelasan singkat untuk anda.

Kebanyakan orang merasa nyaman dalam Samsara. Mereka tidak memiliki aspirasi tulus untuk keluar dari Samsara; mereka hanya ingin Samsara menjadi sedikit lebih baik.

Motivasi yang mendasari untuk keluar dari Samsara sangatlah langka, bahkan bagi mereka yang mengunjungi wihara.

Banyak orang yang belajar meditasi dan lainnya, tetapi motivasi yang mendasari adalah untuk membuat mereka merasa lebih baik.

Dan bila mereka merasa tidak enak, bukannya menyadari bahwa ini adalah sebuah pertanda baik, mereka pikir ada yang salah dengan Dharma.

Kita selalu mencari cara membuat diri kita nyaman dalam rumah penjara. Kita mungkin berpikir bahwa bila dinding ruang sel kita dicat hijau muda yang cantik, dan digantungi beberapa lukisan, maka kita tidak berada di penjara lagi.

– Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

Baris pertama kalimat beliau adalah kebanyakan orang merasa cukup nyaman dalam Samsara, mereka tidak benar-benar memiliki aspirasi untuk keluar dari Samsara, mereka hanya ingin Samsara menjadi sedikit lebih baik.

Jadi banyak orang yang sebenarnya hanya ingin situasi mereka menjadi lebih baik. Bagi beberapa orang, lebih banyak uang, rumah yang lebih besar, ruang yang lebih sejuk, lebih banyak pakaian, makanan yang lebih lezat, dan inilah aspirasi dari masyarakat pada umumnya. Mereka ingin merasa lebih nyaman.

Dan kalimat beliau yang kedua adalah motivasi yang mendasari manusia untuk keluar dari Samsara sangatlah langka, bahkan bagi mereka yang mengunjungi wihara. Dan ada orang yang berpikir bahwa, “Wow, Samsara benar-benar tempat yang sulit: tempat ini tidak ada akhir, dan merupakan siklus yang berkesinambungan, samsara berpromosi dan membangkitkan delusi. Samsara mempromosikan banyak penderitaan dan membangkitkan delusi yang membuat kita semakin tenggelam dalam penderitaan, dan saya menginginkan sesuatu yang lebih baik. Saya ingin mencari Dharma; saya ingin mencari seorang guru, dan mungkin saya ingin pergi ke wihara.” Pikiran seperti ini sangatlah langka, bahkan diantara mereka yang mengunjungi wihara.

Kebanyakan orang yang pergi ke wihara biasanya mencari solusi instan; ada yang ingin mencari cara lebih baik untuk mengatasi rasa bersalah, cara lebih baik untuk mencari kebahagiaan atau kekayaan; atau mereka mencari cara yang mudah untuk mengatasi masalah, atau mendapatkan situasi yang lebih baik, atau perbaikan dalam situasi mereka.

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Jadi, ada berbagai alasan mengapa orang pergi ke wihara, tetapi bukannya untuk mendapatkan hasil dari praktik Dharma mereka. Hal ini sangatlah langka.

Seperti yang dikatakan Tenzin Palmo, banyak orang yang belajar meditasi dan lainnya, tetapi motivasi yang mendasari adalah agar mereka merasa lebih baik.

Orang melakukan puja, mantra, berdoa pada pelindung, mereka berdoa pada yidam, mereka melakukan retret khusus, mereka melakukan meditasi khusus, membaca buku, merenung, melatih nafas, tetapi jarang sekali yang menggunakan praktik dan metode Dharma untuk mendapatkan bentuk pikiran yang lebih tinggi, guna menaklukan Samsara dalam diri dan di sekitar mereka.

Tetapi motivasi yang mendasari, menurut Tenzin Palmo, adalah untuk merasa lebih baik. Mereka menginginkan perbaikan dalam hidup mereka.

Karena motivasi yang mendasari, dan “motivasi sebenarnya” dari melakukan pekerjaan Dharma bukan untuk mendapatkan kebebasan, atau membebaskan orang lain, atau mendapatkan tujuan tertinggi, yaitu pencerahan, praktik Dharma membuat mereka merasa tidak enak. Saya ulangi, membuat mereka merasa semakin tidak enak.

Bukannya menyadari bahwa ini adalah pertanda baik, mereka merasa ada yang salah dengan Dharma.

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Jadi, ketika mereka belajar dari seorang guru, mereka mendapatkan pengertian lebih banyak dari sang guru, mereka mendapatkan lebih banyak pengetahuan dari membaca Dharma, mereka melihat murid-murid yang tingkatnya lebih tinggi, atau mereka merenung, mereka menyadari bahwa banyak hal yang salah dalam hidup mereka.

Mereka menyadari bahwa motivasi, cara berpikir, berlaku, dan bersikap, bukannya menciptakan kebahagiaan, kedamaian, dan keharmonisan, pertumbuhan, bangkitnya diri yang lebih baik, diri yang lebih tinggi, melainkan membuat delusi, menipu diri agar berpikir mereka tidak bahagia, mereka tidak nyaman.

Mengapa? Karena ini adalah kali pertama dalam hidup kita, ada orang yang mengatakan bahwa uang tidak membuat kita bahagia. barang-barang mahal tidak membuat kita bahagia.

Memiliki kapal pesiar, pacar cantik atau ganteng, nama, ketenaran, perhatian, usia muda, rambut indah, pakaian indah, liburan ke luar negeri, mobil besar, rumah besar, barang-barang bermerek, tidak membuat kita bahagia dan tidak seharusnya kita berfokus pada hal-hal ini.

Pada awal perjalanan spiritual, kita menerima dan mengetahui kebenaran dari hal ini. Dan pada dasarnya kita mengetahui dari mengamati lingkungan sekitar bahwa banyak orang yang memiliki hal-hal ini, tetapi mereka tidak bahagia. Mereka yang menginginkan hal-hal seperti ini juga tidak bahagia, dan kita mengetahuinya. Tetapi ini hanyalah pengertian intelektual semata.

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Jadi ketika kita baru memulai Dharma, kita mengerti dan memiliki sudut pandang idealis bahwa, “Oh ya, saya mengerti bahwa materialisme tidak membuat saya bahagia, saya ingin mengeksplorasi diri, saya ingin mencari jati diri.”

Tetapi, semua ini adalah pengertian intelektual semata.

Tetapi ketika mereka dihadapkan pada pilihan Dharma dan materialisme; atau Dharma atau materialisme; praktik Dharma, bekerja untuk Dharma atau perjalanan ke luar negeri; sahabat Dharma atau pergi minum-minum dan berpesta; retret di tempat terpencil atau mencari dan mempertahankan kekasih; bekerja sukarela untuk Dharma atau bermalas-malasan di rumah. Ketika ditantang dan harus membuat keputusan antara Dharma dan Samsara – maka dilema itu datang.

Dilema terjadi karena mereka memiliki kebijaksanaan dan pengertian lebih. Mereka mengetahui apa yang benar.

Dan bukannya mereka tidak mengerti secara intelektual. Mereka mengerti secara intelektual, tetapi menolak menerapkannya.

Ketika mereka menolak menerapkannya, maka terjadilah konflik. Konflik apa? Konflik ini tidak berasal dari guru, atau dari Dharma, atau dari wihara, atau dari saudara/i Dharma. Konflik ini terjadi karena anda mengetahui apa yang harus dilakukan tetapi anda tidak menerapkannya. Dan ketika anda tidak menerapkannya, anda merasa tidak enak.

Dan ketika anda merasa tidak enak, anda berkata, “Dharma membuat saya merasa tidak enak; sang guru membuat saya merasa tidak enak; teman-teman membuat saya merasa tidak enak; wihara membuat saya merasa tidak enak; wihara itu tidak baik; wihara itu terlalu keras; wihara itu suka memaksa; Dharma itu sulit.”

Kita suka menyalahkan dan berkata Dharma membuat saya merasa tidak bahagia. Tetapi, bukan Dharma yang membuat saya tidak bahagia.

Ketika kita menderita kanker dan menjalani pengobatan. Ketika menjalani pengobatan, anda merasa sakit. Sangat sakit. Ketika anda menjalani pemeriksaan, anda merasa sakit. Ada banyak efek samping yang dirasakan. Ketika anda menjalani pengobatan kanker, anda menjalani banyak pemeriksaan, anda ditusuk, darahnya diambil, banyak obat yang harus diminum, disuntik, dan banyak perubahan dalam diet dan lingkungan.

Dan bila ketika sakit kita menyalahkan pengobatan kanker dan berhenti menjalaninya, maka kanker akan menguasai tubuh kita. Rasa sakit ini tidak berasal dari obat atau dokter, atau perawat, atau rumah sakit. Rasa sakit ini berasal dari kanker.

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Apapun yang diberikan para dokter dan perawat dan rumah sakit, sebenarnya adalah proses untuk menghilangkan penyebab rasa sakit. Karena bila anda sehat, anda tidak perlu diperiksa, anda tidak perlu menjalani kemo, dan anda tidak perlu diobati, anda tidak perlu melakukan apa-apa. Kemoterapi sangat menyakitkan untuk beberapa orang dan banyak efek sampingnya. Tetapi, kita tidak bisa menyalahkan kemoterapi. Pertikaian ini disebabkan karena kita tahu apa yang harus dilakukan, tetapi kita tidak melakukannya. Dan hal ini membuat kita tidak enak hati.

Dan bila kita melarikan diri dari Dharma, menyalahkan Dharma, membenarkan bahwa Dharma itu tidak baik, wihara itu tidak baik, orang-orang Dharma tidak baik, guru-guru Dharma tidak baik, maka pembenarannya juga akan seperti itu.

Tentu saja, akan ada sekelompok kecil orang-orang yang setuju dengan anda. Tentu saja, akan ada sedikit orang yang akan mendukung anda dan berkata bahwa pendapat anda benar, dan untuk sementara waktu anda akan merasa baik-baik saja, puas hati dan merasa tenang karena anda memiliki pendukung yang memiliki perasaan sama. Tetapi, para pendukung ini berasal dari beberapa kategori.

Ada orang seperti anda yang tidak ingin menerapkan dan menghadapi kebenaran, atau mereka yang benar-benar tidak mengerti.

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Jadi seperti contoh anda pergi ke sebuah negara dimana warganya mengidap AIDS. Dan ketika anda pergi ke negara yang warganya mengidap AIDS, sebuah negara berkembang, atau sebuah negara miskin, dan mereka tidak memiliki pengetahuan atau pengertian mengenai AIDS, dan mereka tidak mengenal AIDS, bagaimana cara penyebarannya, dan bagaimana pengobatannya, dan bahwa AIDS itu berbahaya, dan bagaimana penyakit ini bisa mempengaruhi dan merusak keluarga dan sahabat dan orang-orang yang berhubungan dengan anda.

Dan anda pergi ke negara ini dan anda melakukan hubungan badan tanpa perlindungan, dan anda terus melakukan hal ini dan menikmatinya, dan melakukannya dengan banyak orang, dan anda menulis di media sosial, “Hey, saya bertemu dengan seorang gadis cantik, saya bertemu dengan wanita itu, saya bertemu dengan pria ini, saya bertemu dengan pria itu, dan kami memiliki waktu menyenangkan, dan besok saya akan bertemu orang lain, dan orang lain lagi”.

Dan tentu saja, akan ada sekelompok orang di media sosial yang mendukung anda dan berkata, “Hey, luar biasa! Mari lakukan hubungan badan tanpa memilih dan tanpa perlindungan!” Mengapa? Karena mereka tidak mengerti bahaya AIDS, mereka tidak pernah mendengar mengenai hal ini. Mereka tidak mengetahui hal ini. Mereka tidak mengerti mengenai hal ini. Mereka melihat gejala-gejala penyakit, mereka melihat orang-orang yang meninggal, tetapi mereka tidak tahu mengapa. Tentu saja mereka akan mendukung anda.

Dan akan ada sekelompok orang lain yang berpikir, “Oh, saya telah mengidap AIDS. Saya marah pada dunia. Semua salah dunia. Saya mengidap AIDS karena salah dunia. Ini salah mereka. Jadi saya tidak peduli, saya ingin bersenang-senang, saya akan berhubungan badan dengan siapapun yang saya suka dan tidak peduli apakah penyakit saya akan menular atau tidak, saya tidak peduli.” Jadi anda juga akan bertemu dengan orang-orang dari kategori kelompok ini yang mendukung anda dan berkata, “Yeah, bersetubuh tanpa memilih-milih sangatlah bagus.”

Tetapi bila anda bertemu dengan orang yang tahu bagaimana AIDS menular, dan mereka tahu penderitaan yang diakibatkan penyakit ini, dan mereka bekerja merawat penderita AIDS, atau mereka memiliki kerabat, sahabat, suami, pasangan, istri, atau anak yang menderita AIDS, dan mereka melihat penderitaan mereka, mereka akan berkata, “Jangan lakukan hal itu. Jangan memberikan penderitaan pada orang lain. Jangan berkopulasi tanpa perlindungan dengan orang lain karena anda akan membawa rasa sakit, anda akan memisahkan anggota keluarga, dan anda akan menyebabkan masalah, anda akan memiskinkan mereka.”

Dan anda sekarang tahu, anda tahu apa yang harus dilakukan. Anda tidak seharusnya berkopulasi tanpa perlindungan.

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Dan kemudian terjadilah sebuah pertikaian. Akan ada sebuah pertikaian dalam diri anda, dan anda menyalahkan pendidikan AIDS. Anda menyalahkan orang-orang yang memberitahu anda mengenai AIDS, dan anda menyalahkan perawat, anda menyalahkan orang-orang yang memberikan anda informasi. Mereka membuat anda merasa tidak enak hati dan putus asa.

Dan ketika anda pergi berkeliling untuk bersetubuh tanpa perlindungan, mereka melaporkan anda kepada pihak berwenang, mereka memberitahu pemerintah, dan kemudian anda berkata mereka terlalu keras, mereka kejam.

Tetapi sebenarnya, mereka menghentikan anda menularkan penyakit yang bisa menyakiti keluarga lain baik dari segi keuangan, emosi, fisik dan menyebabkan kematian. Bahkan, mereka sangat pengasih karena mereka tidak hanya memikirkan satu orang saja, hanya anda, mereka memikirkan orang-orang disekitar anda.

Jadi, bila anda menggunakan media sosial atau anda ingin banyak pendukung yang berkata, “Hey, kopulasi tanpa pilih-pilih sangat bagus.” maka anda akan merasakan akibatnya dari orang-orang yang tidak mengetahui apa-apa mengenai AIDS. Ini hanyalah contoh.

Anda akan mendapatkan penyakit ini dari orang-orang yang menderita AIDS tetapi tidak peduli lagi karena mereka marah kepada dunia, dan mereka ingin membalas dendam, dan mereka tidak peduli tentang penyakit yang mereka tularkan. Bahkan mereka ingin menularkannya agar orang lain juga menderita seperti mereka.

Tetapi dari orang-orang yang mengetahui mengenai penderitaan yang disebabkan penyakit ini, yang telah mengalaminya, mereka peduli, dan mereka tidak ingin orang lain merasakan hal yang sama dan akan menasihati, “Jangan lakukan hal ini.” mereka bahkan mungkin melaporkan anda ke pihak berwenang dan berkata, “jangan lakukan hal ini”.

Dan bila anda mengatakan mereka kejam dan keras, itu adalah pandangan anda yang salah.

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Seperti analogi ini, di sebuah wihara, ketika guru dan saudara/i sedharma menjelaskan kepada anda mengenai keburukan Samsara, masalah yang disebabkan amarah, keegoisan, kemalasan, serakah, mencuri, dan berbohong dan anda tertangkap melakukan hal ini, dan anda terus melakukannya, dan mereka menasihati anda baik-baik, mereka menasihati anda baik-baik lagi, dan lagi, dan lagi, dan mereka menentang anda, dan mereka menjelaskan kepada anda, dan bahkan mereka mencoba menghentikan anda dari melakukan hal ini. Ini bukanlah mau mengendalikan.

Ini bukan hal negatif. Bukannya mereka jahat, atau keras, atau menyulitkan. Mereka melakukan ini karena rasa peduli, dan bila anda mengatakan mereka, wihara, guru atau institusi Dharma itu tidak baik, anda menolak tanggung jawab.

Jadi bila anda merasa bersalah, dan anda mengalami konflik dalam diri, maka pertikaian dalam diri anda bukanlah pertanda buruk.

Inilah yang dikatakan Tenzin Palmo. Pertikaian ini bukan pertanda buruk. Mengapa?

Karena anda mengalami pertikaian antara sesuatu yang baik yang tidak biasa anda lakukan dan sesuatu yang telah anda lakukan ribuan kali dan tidak membawa anda kemana-mana, yang memberikan sedikit rasa senang tetapi pada akhirnya membuat anda tidak bahagia. Jadi anda mengalami pertikaian ini.

Dengan anda merasakan pertikaian ini berarti anda memiliki pengetahuan lebih, perenungan dan meditasi yang anda lakukan memberikan hasil, atau pandangan dan pengetahuan anda bertambah. Jadi pertikaian ini bukan disebabkan oleh Dharma, tetapi hati nurani, kebijaksanaan, pikiran yang jernih dan baik berkata, “Jangan lakukan apa yang anda lakukan dulu.” Pikiran anda yang baik dan kebijaksanaan, kejernihan pikiran anda berkata, “Berhentilah. Dharma adalah hal yang baik. Apa yang diajarkan Dharma adalah baik.”

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Dan proses transformasi ini bukan berarti anda bangun di suatu pagi dan melepaskan Samsara. Proses transformasi ini berasal dari penolakan, kemarahan, tidak menerima, mengerti, dan menerapkan.

Jadi, ketika anda merasa tidak enak mengenai pekerjaan Dharma, menjadi sukarelawan Dharma, komitmen Dharma terkait dengan waktu, komitmen Dharma pada umumnya… ketika anda merasa tidak enak, bukannya berpikir bahwa Dharma membuat anda merasa tidak enak, sang guru membuat anda merasa bersalah, atau komunitas Dharma bersifat negatif, ini adalah pertanda baik.

Ini adalah sebuah pertanda bahwa kebijaksanaan dan kejernihan pikiran anda meningkat. Bukannya melarikan diri, anda harus menambah usaha, lakukan lebih banyak Dharma, libatkan diri dalam lebih banyak Dharma, praktikkan lebih banyak Dharma, lakukan lebih banyak pekerjaan Dharma, ambilah tanggung jawab lebih banyak, karena anda berada di jalan yang benar. Karena ini adalah proses alami, benar dan membuat pikiran kita menjadi lebih baik.

Jadi kita harus berhenti melihat guru kita sebagai seseorang yang militan. kita harus berhenti melihat wihara sebagai asrama tentara. Kita harus melihat Dharma bukan sebagai sesuatu yang membuat kita merasa bersalah. Kita harus melihat saudara/i Dharma bukan sebagai orang yang penuh delusi atau merupakan anggota sebuah kultus.

Kita harus melihat seorang guru Dharma sebagai orang yang memberitahu kebenaran dengan kebijaksanaan, pengetahuan, dan mungkin pengalaman dari banyak kehidupan sebelumnya, dan mendengarkan kata-kata dan mengerti bahwa beliau berusaha memberikan manfaat bagi anda.

Kita harus melihat saudara/i Dharma sebagai komunitas yang telah menerima, mengerti, merenungkan, meditasi dan mendapatkan hasil, dan mereka juga berkomitmen dalam jalan ini.

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Kita juga harus berpikir bahwa metode yang diterapkan kepada setiap orang berbeda-beda, tidak bisa disamaratakan. Dengan beberapa orang, anda harus berbicara terus terang, dengan beberapa orang anda harus bersikap sangat lembut, dan dengan beberapa orang lainnya anda harus berputar-putar. Ada banyak jenis orang. Jadi satu metode tidak bisa diterapkan untuk semua. Karenanya jangan mengira guru anda hanya mempunyai satu metode.

Di samping itu, anda tidak bisa melihat wihara sebagai beban. Anda harus berpikir bahwa wihara adalah suatu tempat yang dibangun dari sumbangan, cinta kasih, energi, waktu dan kontribusi banyak orang untuk menciptakan suatu tempat fisik dimana kita bisa berkumpul untuk melakukan pekerjaan Dharma yang baik dan memberi manfaat bagi orang lain.

Dan bila anda meremehkan sang guru, institusi Dharma, dan orang-orang dalam wihara, berarti anda meremehkan semua sumbangan, kerja keras, dan semua kontribusi yang dilakukan setiap orang.

Jadi tidak masuk akal. Mengapa kita mau melakukan hal ini? Mengapa kita ingin meremehkan sesuatu yang merupakan investasi besar seseorang, bahkan diri anda sendiri?

Jadi karenanya, bukannya Dharma, atau guru, atau wihara, atau saudara/i Dharma yang membuat anda merasa tidak enak. Bukan mereka yang keras, bukan mereka yang sulit.

Karena hati nurani anda semakin jernih dan pengertian anda mulai meningkat, maka anda mengalami pertikaian ini. Dan sekarang tugas anda adalah memenangkan pertikaian ini.

“Kita selalu mencari cara membuat diri kita nyaman di rumah penjara. Kita mungkin berpikir bahwa bila dinding sel kita dicat warna hijau muda yang cantik, dan digantungi beberapa lukisan, maka ini bukan penjara lagi.”

Jadi, bila kita mengganti lokasi dan pakaian kita, pergi jalan-jalan, bertemu orang-orang, ikut lebih banyak acara makan malam, menghabiskan waktu di tempat-tempat mewah, pergi ke restoran bagus, membeli mobil baru; semua ini seperti mengganti lokasi dan situasi di sekitar kita untuk mengganti apa yang sebenarnya kita ketahui. Semua ini tidak akan berhasil.

Kecuali bila kita sangat pandai menyangkal diri, menipu diri, dan kita tidak sungkan mengambil resiko, dan konsekwensinya adalah penyesalan, kesepian, waktu yang terbuang, dan kehilangan banyak kesempatan yang akan membawa kita kepada sesuatu yang baik.

Jadi bila anda tidak sungkan mengambil resiko, dan konsekwensi itu datang, jangan mengeluh.

Bila di masa lalu, kita menghadapi kesulitan pada situasi tertentu, dan karenanya kita merasa tidak nyaman, bertikai, dan tidak bahagia, maka ini adalah sebuah tanda bahwa kita tidak siap menghadapi konsekwensi, karena kesulitan ini berasal dari konsekwensi dari tindakan kita di masa lalu.

Jadi, jangan mudah berkata, “Saya tidak peduli mengenai Karma, saya tidak peduli konsekwensinya, saya telah mencapai tahap dimana saya tidak peduli apa yang dipikirkan orang lain, atau konsekwensi karma, atau lainnya.

Karena bila anda tidak peduli, anda tidak akan berbicara, anda tidak akan bertikai. Anda peduli. Sudah pasti anda peduli.

Jadi karenanya, ini adalah sebuah paragraf yang indah dari Jetsunma, sangat sederhana, sarat makna. Saya ingin memberikan penjelasan singkat karena saya membaca paragraf ini di Facebook. Saya akan bacakan sekali lagi dan mengambil kesimpulan.

Kebanyakan orang merasa nyaman dalam Samsara. Mereka tidak benar-benar memiliki aspirasi tulus untuk keluar dari Samsara; mereka hanya ingin Samsara sedikit lebih baik.

Motivasi yang mendasari seseorang untuk keluar dari Samsara sangatlah langka, bahkan bagi mereka yang mengunjungi wihara. Ada banyak orang yang belajar meditasi dan sebagainya, tetapi motivasi yang mendasari adalah harapan agar mereka merasa lebih baik.

Dan bila mereka merasa semakin tidak enak, bukannya menyadari bahwa ini adalah sebuah pertanda baik, mereka pikir ada yang salah dengan Dharma.

Bila kita selalu mencari cara untuk membuat diri kita nyaman di rumah penjara. Kita mungkin berpikir bahwa bila dinding sel dicat warna hijau muda yang cantik, dan digantungi beberapa lukisan, maka ini bukan lagi sebuah penjara.

– Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

Bila beliau adalah guru anda, dan anda mengalami pertikaian dalam diri dan dia mengatakan hal ini pada anda, maka mungkin saja anda tersinggung, atau merasa anda adalah target, atau merasa bahwa beliau mengatakan sesuatu yang menyakitkan.

Tetapi bila anda membaca, anda mungkin berkata, “Oh yeah, ini baik.” Jadi semua ini tergantung sudut pandang anda. Sudut pandang apakah kita mau menerima kebenaran atau tidak.

Bila kita melihat sesuatu dari sisi kebenaran, maka kita tidak akan sakit hati. Malahan kita akan merasa tercerahkan. Ini adalah kebebasan.

Jadi saya harap penjelasan ini membantu, dan saya ingin menekankan: guru Dharma, wihara, orang-orang, saudara/i Dharma, ajaran Dharma, Buddha, yidam, pelindung Dharma dan lainnya berada di sini untuk menolong kita, memberikan yang terbaik untuk kita, dan hal ini sangat penting untuk diketahui.

Dan bila kita terus berpikir bahwa mereka adalah musuh kita, kita menyerang musuh yang salah. Musuh kita bukan yang disebutkan di atas. Musuh kita berada dalam diri. Dan inilah yang kita butuhkan untuk menyerang musuh. Dan ketika kita mengerti hal ini, kita merasa tidak enak.

Perasaan tidak enak ini berasal dari hati nurani kita, dan karena kita sudah tahu apa yang harus dilakukan, kita harus melakukan hal yang benar. Lakukan Dharma. Terima kasih.

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  • 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
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Oct 18. 2024 06:37 PM
    Reading this post had me gain some knowledge of Shifter Werewolves. Any article regarding rare creatures or paranormal articles are of my interest since young. In European folklore, a werewolf is a man who turns into a wolf at night and devours animals, people, or corpses but returns to human form by day.They have the ability to transform from an ordinary human appearance to a partially-lupine form with pointed ears, mutton chops, claws and fangs, and a ridged brow . Wow… werewolf tends to be vicious and unable to control his blood thirst. Their underlying common origin can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European mythology. In many depictions, these bloodthirsty beasts are evil where they kill animals and innocent people. They are humans who transition into wolf-like creatures, after being placed under a curse. In folklore, most werewolves originate from being cursed or bitten by another werewolf. That’s what they do believe. According many enthusiasts, there’s many different type of werewolves such as Alpha wolves, Beta wolves , Deltas, Elders, some survive as loners while others move in packs. How true it is no one knows. I do believe their existing . Many interesting stories related to these wolves in the past history.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/werewolves-the-shapeshifters.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Oct 18. 2024 06:35 PM
    Beautiful Dorje Shugden at Malacca. One should pay a visit there, located at a busy tourist place. It was such an auspicious occasion that a grand Puja was held there. Dedicated students and volunteers were there getting the place ready for the grand puja. Well the Grand Dorje Shugden puja was conducted by very own Kechara puja team to commemorate the chapel’s 3rd anniversary. Many people attended the Puja that’s wonderful to receive the powerful Protector Dorje Shugden blessings. More people will make a connection and get to know Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom, in the form of a Dharma Protector. May Dorje Shugden’s practice flourish to benefit those tourists and locals.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/study-groups/grand-puja-at-malaccas-dorje-shugden-chapel-chinese.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Oct 18. 2024 06:34 PM
    Venerable Geshe Rabten Rinpoche is a highly realised meditation master known as a debater, scholar, and meditation master, was the first Tibetan Buddhist master to introduce the complete Vinaya-tradition. He had also introduce the study of the five major topics of Buddhism to the West. He became the ‘path breaker’ of the complete and complex teachings of Buddhism in the West. Many masters, who are famous in the West today, were Geshe’s students. enerable Geshe Rabten. Geshe Rabten wrote the beautiful and Manjushri’s prayer called Gangloma and gave a profound explanation. We are so fortunate to learn about this Manjushri’s sacred prayer. May all be blessed by the practice of Lord Manjushri and Geshe Rabten’s explanation.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/praise-to-manjusri-explanation-by-geshe-rabten.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:04 PM
    The begging bowl or alms bowl is one of the simplest but most important objects in the daily lives of Theravada Buddhist monks. The alms bowl still stands as an emblem of how all Buddhas, as numerous as grains of sand in the Ganges, practiced to end their desire. All those who receive the alms bowl should focus their mind to act with self-control and self-respect. Almsgiving is a tradition of Theravada Buddhists, majority in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Laos. In those early days of Buddhism, monks would take their bowls and go out begging for food. As today in Thailand one could see monks woke up before dawn every morning and carried his bowl through the roads or paths wherever he was staying. Local people would place food in the bowl as a donation, through the generosity of lay people. They accept whatever food is offered for them and eat whatever been given, serve as a blessing for the giver.
    One bowl has held the food of a thousand families. A solitary monastic travels on his journey of a hundred thousand miles seeking liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
    Thank you H.E. Tsem Rinpoche for explaining the meaning of begging and gave us more reasons to be vegetarian . Create a awareness among us not killing animals to be one.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/why-buddha-has-a-begging-bowl
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:03 PM
    Ajahn Siripanyo, the son of billionaire Ananda Krishnan, chose to abandon his inheritance and become a Buddhist monk in pursuit of spirituality. A Thai-Malaysian monk born in London and educated in UK. He was ordained in Thailand and lived there, leaving behind a life of immense wealth and privilege. He did surprised many and his choice was unexpected. Initially as a temporary measure, but somehow later evolved into a permanent way of life. Ven. Ajahn Siripanyo is now the Abbot of hermitage Dtao Dam on the Thai-Burmese border in Saiyok National Park, Thailand.
    He was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia years back giving an enthralling Dhamma talk on the timeless teachings of Ajahn Chah.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/ajahn-siripanno.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:02 PM
    The Tibetan diaspora began in 1959 after the People’s Liberation Army entered the country. Thousands of Tibetan and the Dalai Lama fled into exile to India. The Indian government led by Jawaharlal Nehru kind enough to offer land which was scattered throughout the country. The Tibetans as refugees on which the Tibetans would be able to reestablish themselves. After 60 years of protests, campaigns and fundraising, the Tibetan movement has not been fruitful, increase the living welfare condition and Tibetans continue to depend on the kindness of their host countries. Due to these many Tibetan in exile left India to elsewhere and other countries seeking a better future. In the last 60 years, the Tibetan leadership have not been successful in making progress with their political goals. Surprisingly the Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama said in an interview published letter that Europe has accepted “too many” refugees . While there is many protests and attempts to pressure Europe to accept more refugees.
    Further more the unethical ban against Shugden making life more difficult for many Dorje Shugden practitioners . Because of the ban against Dorje Shugden the whole Tibetan Buddhist world is divided until now. May all be harmonious soon even recently .Dalai Lama had said we could practice Interesting read. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Khong Jean Ai for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/dalai-lama-says-too-many-refugees-in-europe.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:01 PM
    The Kalmyks are the only traditionally Buddhist people living within Europe. As Tibetan Buddhists, the Kalmyks regard the Dalai Lama as their spiritual leader. Kalmykia is a historical crossroads on the Silk Road. The Western Mongol Kalmyk tribes. The Kalmyks live primarily in the Republic of Kalmykia, a federal subject of Russia located in the southeast European part of Russia. The Kalmyks are the only inhabitants of Europe whose national religion is Buddhism. They embraced Buddhism in the early part of the 17th century and belong to the Tibetan Buddhist. Like other Mongols, the Kalmyk are very spiritual Tibetan Buddhists, but their Buddhism has a strong admixture of indigenous beliefs and shamanistic practices. Buddhism spread among Mongols during the time of the Mongol Empire. They have come a long way till now, with rich traditions in song, dance, music, arts and a powerful heritage ,strong convictions.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting information of the hidden Kalmykia society.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/kalmykia-lore-and-memory-at-the-far-side-of-the-buddhist-world.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 05:01 PM
    Thaipusam is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Hindu God Murugan over the demon Surapadman. The festival commemorates the triumph of good over evil by many devotees throughout Malaysia. For Hindus, Thaipusam is a day to cleanse oneself of sins and to repent for any transgressions in the past year.Devotees place a great deal of emphasis on the Vel. Silver, gold, lead, copper, and iron which is the five metals. It is said to be able to absorb all negative energy, spread positivity, and destroy all dangerous energies. Wearing yellow during Thaipusam as Lord Murugan’s favourite colour. Well Yellow is also associated with new beginnings, peace and happiness. On that day many devotees will be wearing yellow in color. Devotees will carry heavy ornate structures called kavadis while others have their tongues, cheeks and backs pierced with hooks and skewers. They then walk barefoot up 272 steps to the Batu Caves temple. Women devotees will carry the milk pots on that day. Thousands of locals and tourist from around the world of different faith will be there to witness this auspicious festival.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/special-hindu-festival.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 01:10 PM
    Dorje Shugden controversy began when the Dalai Lama made successive attempts to wrongly assert the nature of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden to be a harmful spirit. The great lineage masters such as Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s teachings are amongst the greatest dharma that forms the foundation of Gelugpa education. As confirmed that Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri. Dorje Shugden is an enlightened Dharma Protector who manifested about 400 years ago from a lineage of erudite masters. They cant be wrong . Dorje Shugden via the Panglung oracle had helped the Dalai Lama in his great escape out of Tibet. There are so many highly attained lamas who practices Dorje Shugden and their reincarnations have been coming back again and again. Even 5th Dalai Lama composed a prayer to Dorje Shugden and built a Protector chapel dedicated to Dorje Shugden as well. That’s Trode Khangsar in Central Lhasa which is still there. The ban of Dorje Shugden is unnecessary and illogical as the bigger purpose of Dorje Shugden,is the preservation of the Dharma. The Tibetan Leadership (CTA) has instituted this ban against Dorje Shugden for many years and its time to lift the ban. May more people read and understand the ban and the real reason behind this controversy.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for sharing this post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/our-lama-vs-the-dalai-lama-the-underlying-reasons-for-the-ban.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 01:08 PM
    Panchen Sonam Dragpa a scholar ,great master, writer, abbot of all monastic universities. Well known for writing 11 definitive volumes of philosophical teachings. He was the unmistaken incarnation of the pure monk Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen who was a direct disciple of Je Tsongkhapa.Panchen Sonam Dragpa was unique in having served as abbot of the three main Gelug monasteries that is Ganden, Sera and Drepung. The only person ever to have received this honour. Panchen Sonam Dragpa’s collected works spans volumes, constituting the main textbooks which is still used today.
    Worth reading over and over again this great Lama life’s story.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-most-illustrious-panchen-sonam-drakpa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 12:59 PM
    Troll is a being in Nordic folklore, described as trolls dwell in isolated areas of rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human beings. Trolling behaviors involve tactical aggression to incite emotional responses, which can adversely affect the target’s well-being. Troll represented aspects of life and nature that were beyond human control or understanding. They can be found all over Norway with mysterious rock formations and mountains with troll-like-shapes , sometimes possessing magic powers too. Reading this post had me get to know there’s other forest creatures that existed long ago. An eye opener reading it .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-hidden-nature-of-trolls.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 12:58 PM
    Dice divination, a fascinating and ancient method of fortune-telling, has been used by various cultures throughout history. Dice hold different meanings and symbolism in various religious traditions, representing chance, fate, and the connection between humans and the divine. Dice are commonly used as divination tools in modern witchcraft and are interpreted to seek insight and guidance from higher powers. Despite all the different rules and approaches, all forms of dice divination are basically the more same.
    In Tibetan Buddhism there are a number of divination methods. Even within dice divination there are many forms, and these are associated with many different deities such as Manjushri, Palden Lhamo and Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden divination method is well known to be extremely accurate , very beneficial and effective.
    Our Guru H E Tsem Rinpoche had received the entire transmission and commentary of the Dorje Shugden divination lineage from Dorje Shugden himself. One should maintain very good guru devotion and have clean samaya with our guru with ,have respect for the Dharma and have the deepest faith in the great and powerful enlightened protector Dorje Shugden to do the divination.Tsem Rinpoche has helped thousands of people through his divination methods in Malaysia. Interesting read , more to understand about it.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with us .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugdens-dice-divination.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:58 PM
    Visualizing deities while meditating or when we are performing a puja is one of the principal methods used in the Tibetan tradition. Deities are highly symbolic representations of awakened minds that have appeared to past masters in visions. Deities are represented in thangkas and paintings. As more and more people embrace the Tibetan Buddhist path with sincerity and dedication, they understand better and could visualize through the practice. It is not about appeasing a deity, but engaging in formal meditational practices to transform ourselves. The actual practice in Buddhism is to purify karma, accumulate merits by way of Buddha-deity practice, and to create the causes and conditions for spiritual realisations.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for these great teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/deity-practice-in-buddhism.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:50 PM
    Lama Thubten Phurbu a prominent Gelug lama born in a village in Shanglaxiuxiang, Qinghai.As a young child, he showed extraordinary intelligence. Lama Thubten Phurbu is at the forefront of spreading Je Tsongkhapa’s tradition and Dorje Shugden inside Tibet. Lama Thubten Phurbu is responsible for propagating this Dharma Protector’s practice to many. Well respected by many in Kham, Tibet and is a deeply respected local figure known for his work in the community and have done much more for the Tibetan people than the CTA have. Lama Thubten Phurbu’s great works have benefited many sentient beings in Tibet and China. He travels occasionally to the West, India and Nepal to give teachings on Lama Tsongkhapa’s precious lineage as well as Dorje Shugden’s practice. Visited many places spreading Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings, teaching the Lam Rim as well as the Mind Transformation teachings, and promoting the lineage of Dorje Shugden with the support from the Chinese government . Great sharing of a great Lama.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/incredible-lama-thubten-phurbu-and-his-activities.html

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The Unknown

The Known and unknown are both feared,
Known is being comfortable and stagnant,
The unknown may be growth and opportunities,
One shall never know if one fears the unknown more than the known.
Who says the unknown would be worse than the known?
But then again, the unknown is sometimes worse than the known. In the end nothing is known unless we endeavour,
So go pursue all the way with the unknown,
because all unknown with familiarity becomes the known.
~Tsem Rinpoche

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According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn\'t this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
5 years ago
According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn't this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden\'s blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
5 years ago
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
5 years ago
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat\'s doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
5 years ago
One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
5 years ago
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
5 years ago
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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.
5 years ago
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.
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
5 years ago
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
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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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
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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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!
5 years ago
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
Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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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The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni
Sacred Vajra Yogini
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Sacred Vajra Yogini
Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
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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
5 years ago
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!!!
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
5 years ago
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
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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Look at how attentive of the members during Dharma talk. It is through hearing, contemplation and practicing Dharma, one is able to eradicate delusions and march towards liberation. 28/9/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Look at how attentive of the members during Dharma talk. It is through hearing, contemplation and practicing Dharma, one is able to eradicate delusions and march towards liberation. 28/9/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Pastor  did dharma sharing on KFR retreat puja, purification after retreat and karma. Kechara Penang weekly puja. Pic taken by Siew Hong.
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Under the guidance from Pastor Seng Piow, Kechara Penang Study Group members completed our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja. 28th September 2024 by Jacinta.
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24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
2 months ago
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
2 months ago
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
3 months ago
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
3 months ago
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
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
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
#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.
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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.
4 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
5 months ago
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
6 months ago
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
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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
6 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
6 months ago
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
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
6 months ago
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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