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
    Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 07:02 PM
    Looking at these pictures remained me of my first pilgrimage to Wu Tai San. With the blessings of our guru, we able to visit Wu Tai San a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site . In fact it never did come to my mind that I am fortunate given a chance to go as I am still very new then. Upon hearing about the pilgrimage I got myself register without much thought. The history and stories of Wu Tai San has inspired me to go there. Interesting the Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong of China are closely connected to WuTai San. Wu Tai San located in Shanxi Province, China renowned as the home of Lord Manjushri the bodhisattva of wisdom, with different emanations of the bodhisattva residing on each of the five peaks. The area is dotted with over 50 temples and monasteries, many of which are historical and architecturally significant. Those temples built over 7 dynasties housing numerous Buddhist relics. Wutai Shan also offers stunning scenery, including snow-capped peaks, forests, and streams. Wu Tai San is one of the four Sacred Buddhist mountains of China, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wutai Shan was known to be a mystical and sacred site inhabited by divine spirits, accompanied by unusual events, such as miraculous light appearances at night.
    We visited all the Holy sites, making offerings and doing prayers at each sites. We even have the opportunity to collect holy stones for future statue insertion or to keep on our altars. Times flies as our pilgrimage ended with so many stories to share with the rest.
    Thank you Rinpoche and writes team sharing those pictures.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/a-kecharian-pilgrimage-to-wu-tai-shan-china.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 06:59 PM
    Padmasambhava, the Lotus-born Guru, also known as Guru Rinpoche is a legendary tantric Buddhist master who is widely revered in Tibetan Buddhism. He is seen as the second Buddha particularly within the Nyingma .He was a legendary Indian Buddhist mystic credited with introducing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. As found in Buddhist scriptures Padmasambhava birth is often associated with legends and prophecies. Interesting…… Padmasambhava is depicted with eight manifestations, each reflecting a different aspect of his miraculous activities. Interesting article .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/padmasambhava.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 06:57 PM
    Milarepa Cave, situated high in the Himalayan mountain of Tibet, a sacred cave beckons pilgrims and spiritual seekers from across the globe. Milarepa Cave, a site of profound significance in Tibetan Buddhism, is merely a geological wonder. This sacred cave is also a living testament to the power of meditation and devotion. Its where an 11th-century yogi and poet who spent transformative years in solitary practice. Milarepa Cave graces Tibet’s rugged yet stunning landscapes, a region renowned for its deep spiritual heritage and breath-taking natural beauty. The cave’s importance is inseparable from a revered figure and the enduring legacy of Jetsun Milarepa a revered yogi and poet in Tibetan Buddhism. Milarepa Cave stands not just as a geological formation but as a powerful symbol of spiritual transformation and the enduring strength of Tibetan Buddhism. Reading this interesting cave had me Google for more information about this sacred cave. Numerous stories and legends surround Milarepa’s time in the cave, enhancing its mystical aura.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/milarepas-cave.html
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    Sunday, Jun 1. 2025 08:31 PM
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    While I am incredibly grateful for their help, this experience has highlighted a major issue—Meta needs to implement better security measures and provide more reliable support for users dealing with these kinds of problems. The lack of direct customer support is unacceptable, considering how vital social media platforms have become for businesses and individuals alike.I wanted to share this with you in case you or anyone you know ever faces a similar issue. If you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation, I highly recommend reaching out to @Rothsteincode for assistance. Hopefully, Meta will take action to improve their security policies and customer service in the near future.Thank you for taking the time to read this. Stay safe online, and let’s continue to support each other in this digital space.

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, May 26. 2025 06:09 PM
    A great history of a great yogi which I do enjoy reading , reading over it again and again. Jetsun Milarepa was a famous Tibetan siddha, known as a murderer when he was a young man. Who later turning to Buddhism and becoming a highly accomplished Buddhist disciple. Generally considered as one of Tibet’s most famous yogis and spiritual poets, whose teachings are known among several schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Milarepa’s story is one of struggle, anguish, resolve, and triumph all of which make him recognizably. Practicing these teachings for many years in isolated mountain retreats in caves such as caves hidden deep in the mountains of Tsum Valley. That’s where Milarepa attained enlightenment and gained fame for his incredible perseverance in practice and for his spontaneous songs of realisation. Milarepa is said to be the first to achieve the state of Vajradhara in one lifetime. That’s incredible.
    Thank you Rinpoche for great sharing interesting read

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/milarepa.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, May 26. 2025 06:04 PM
    Visited this old post again, sharing the joy of Kechara House having made it into the Malaysian Book of Records for the Longest non-stop Lamrim Recitation. That’s wonderful , with so many people committing and fulfilling this great mission. The power of collaboration and unity in achieving goals, working together as a team making it a success into the Book of Records is amazing. Looking at those pictures in the blog tells more than a thousands words.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/making-history-the-longest-non-stop-lam-rim-recitation-in-the-malaysia-book-of-records-a-visual-journey.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, May 26. 2025 06:03 PM
    H.H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a Gelug Lama, a sharp analyst, master of philosophical debate and a Tantric practitioner. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a disciple of the third Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. Rinpoche was known as a strong, detached and wrathful lama having impeccable knowledge of all rituals, art and science. Thousands of Westerners have received and benefited from his teachings both in the West and in India and gave many empowerments and teachings as well. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was renowned for his many actions of powerful magic . We are fortunate and blessed listening to the powerful voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s precious teachings as in this blog.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/lamrim-teachings-by-hh-kyabje-zong-rinpoche.html
  • Jonathan Helm
    Sunday, May 25. 2025 07:07 AM
    My name is Jonathan Helm, I’m from Michigan USA i contacted HIV 2023 after i was tested positive i tried all means but was not working on till i saw the wonderful work of DOCTOR ZACK BALO and i contacted him. that was how i was cured after taking his herbal medicine for two weeks, contact him today through his email address wiseindividualspell@gmail.com or visit his website https://wiseindividualspell.webnode.com
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:38 PM
    Visiting Tibet, holy Gaden Monastery is everyone dream and a once life time. Of course if we have the means to visit again will be great. End of December 2008 and early January 2009 our Guru H E Tsem Rinpoche with a small group students visited Tibet. Thousands of pilgrims, visitors and tourists around the world have visited this incredible holy land for the last 600 years. Tsem Rinpoche visited Tibet for the first time with an oxygen tank. I am fortunate to visit this holy place with my Dharma brothers and sisters years back.
    With our Guru blessing we went without any without any hitch. Visited most of the monasteries and could feel the powerful energies there. Looking at those pictures in this blog reminds me of trip there.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/i-visited-gaden-for-1st-time-with-an-oxygen-tank.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:34 PM
    Interesting….. a ground breaking documentary by world BBC where everyone should watch. BBC did mentioned and documented that Jesus was a Buddhist monk and that he had spent some years in India. I would not know about this till I came across this blog. Many people most probably too. Interesting watch one should not miss. Jesus was a religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world’s major religions. He is regarded by most Christians as the Incarnation of God. Historical evidence indicates that Jesus was well acquainted with Buddhism. Historical evidence indicates that Jesus knew about Buddhism. Other evidence, while perhaps apocryphal, indicates that he spent most of his so-called lost years outside Judea, possibly in Kashmir to study Buddhism exclusively.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/jesus-was-a-buddhist-monk-bbc-documentary.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:32 PM
    The Great Buddhas of Bamiyan were two monumental Buddhist statues built around 600 CE. A holy site for Buddhists on the Silk Road, historically a caravan route linking the markets of China with those of the Western world. The two most prominent statues were the giant standing sculptures of the Buddhas .It was the site of several Buddhist monasteries where monks at the monasteries lived as hermits. It was until in 2001, both statues were destroyed by the Taliban . Before being blown up in 2001, they were the largest examples of standing Buddha carvings in the world .Buddhism was eliminated in Afghanistan by the 13th century during the Mongol conquests. Sadly all statues depicting humans in Afghanistan was destroyed. They were perhaps the most famous cultural landmarks of the region, and the site was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Despite the Buddhas’s destruction, the ruins continue to be a popular culture landmark, where many locals, pilgrims and tourist visit the site.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting blog.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/massive-2600-year-old-buddhist-monastery.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:30 PM
    Ven. Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche was born in Eastern Tibet, recognized as the fourth reincarnation of Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche. Well he was known for his purity in holding his vinaya vows. Even though he left Tibet in 1959 and settled in India, he had inspired, and supported the Sangha community, working tirelessly giving teachings at Sera Monastery in India . He also continued in protecting, preserving and propagating the Buddhadharma all over the world. H E Tsem Rinpoche first met him about 15 years in Sera Monastery and the last time in Gaden Monastery. Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche knew that Tsem Rinpoche in New York back in 2013 and decided to meet up with Rinpoche. Looking at those beautiful photos tells all . Its truly rejoiced moment .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with precious photos taken during Rinpoche visit.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/meeting-kyabje-yongyal-rinpoche-in-new-york.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:26 PM
    The general preliminaries are the four contemplations on precious human body, impermanence and death, cause and effect of karma, and the defects of samsara. The special preliminaries are taking refuge, arousing bodhicitta, the recitation and meditation of Vajrasattva, mandala offerings, and guru yoga.The purpose of life is to benefit other sentient beings and the greatest benefit we can offer them is to liberate them from their suffering and its causes. We have to purify all the negative karma and defilements we have collected over our beginning-less rebirths and accumulate extensive merit. These are the conditions necessary for us to actualize the path. Well we have received just this once the most precious human life ,we have to make our life as meaningful as possible. The purpose of doing preliminary practices is for us to purify obstacles to achieving realizations of the path to enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings. I am still doing my best .
    Great sharing thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this important write up .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/preliminary-practice.html
  • Jonathan Helm
    Thursday, May 15. 2025 02:37 AM
    My name is Jonathan Helm, I’m from Michigan USA i contacted HIV 2023 after i was tested positive i tried all means but was not working on till i saw the wonderful work of DOCTOR ZACK BALO and i contacted him. that was how i was cured after taking his herbal medicine for two weeks, contact him today through his email address wiseindividualspell@gmail.com or visit his website https://wiseindividualspell.webnode.com
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, May 4. 2025 12:15 PM
    The Heart Sutra teaches emptiness through the epitome of compassion. It is often said that, the heart of emptiness is compassion. It’s an attribute by which we sees the suffering of another and experiences true empathy for them. This empathy, in turn, leads the person to reach out and share in the person’s suffering. By helping them to endure whatever they are going through regardless of race and religion. Our prime purpose in this life is to help and benefit others. Well if we can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. Treat others as we would like others to treat us. Always wish upon others and showing kindness to those who are feeling sad or upset to help them feel better. Lend a shoulder to them to lean on. Emptiness can be explored through meditation and contemplation. By observing the impermanence and interdependence of all things, we can gradually come to understand the true nature of reality. We have to understand the actual words of the Heart Sutra and its meaning within the Buddhist tradition as well as the meanings of emptiness. Will revisit this blog to read, learn more .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this profound teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/emptiness-with-a-heart-of-compassion.html

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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.
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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.
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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Height: 33ft (10m)
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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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!
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
This is pretty amazing!

First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
6 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
6 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
6 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
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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5 June 2025 we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study Group...Sam
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22nd May we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study group.. Sam
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Last but not least, group photo take. after puja and incense offerings completed. Happy Wesak's Day to all. 12th May 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Puja started at 2 pm with Pastor Patsy giving Dharma talk and presenting 8 auspicious on the altar. What a great way to start the puja! May Rinpoche return swiftly, witnessing the Dharma growth in Penang, a northern state, West of Malaysia. Uploaded by Jacinta
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There are visitors who came specifically to pay homage to H. E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche as well as our members arriving for the puja. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Mostly our relatives and members of the group came to pay homage to Buddha during the day. Generating much merits on Wesak's Day. Uploaded by Jacinta
Offerings are made on all altars. It was being decorated delicately by the members. Wesak's Day Celebration at Penang Dorje Shugden on 12th May (Mon). Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Offerings are made on all altars. It was being decorated delicately by the members. Wesak's Day Celebration at Penang Dorje Shugden on 12th May (Mon). Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Group's photo after preparation for Wesak has completed. Taken on 11th May @ Penang Dorje Shugden Temple. Uploaded by Jacinta
Wesak's Day preparation on 11th May (Sun) : Penang Dorje Shugden. Upload by Jacinta
4 weeks ago
Wesak's Day preparation on 11th May (Sun) : Penang Dorje Shugden. Upload by Jacinta
15 May Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
4 weeks ago
15 May Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
9th May.. Some of the Offerings during yesterday puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group ..Sam
1 month ago
9th May.. Some of the Offerings during yesterday puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group ..Sam
Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.Kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
1 month ago
Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.Kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
Meditation Sharing & Practice @ Kechara Ipoh Study Group - Guan Sun
1 month ago
Meditation Sharing & Practice @ Kechara Ipoh Study Group - Guan Sun
Beautiful Gyenze Statue at Kechara Kuantan with an abundance of offerings .. Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam
1 month ago
Beautiful Gyenze Statue at Kechara Kuantan with an abundance of offerings .. Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam
Offerings to the Buddha during DS puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Offerings to the Buddha during DS puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
26th April 2025, completed Dorje Shugden puja with recitation of Namasangiti, led by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
1 month ago
26th April 2025, completed Dorje Shugden puja with recitation of Namasangiti, led by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
27 th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel. Kechara this afternoon.Kuantan Study group..sam
1 month ago
27 th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel. Kechara this afternoon.Kuantan Study group..sam
Had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja this evening .May HE Tsem Rinpoche swiftly return to KFR at BENTONG. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
2 months ago
Had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja this evening .May HE Tsem Rinpoche swiftly return to KFR at BENTONG. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
Beautiful Lama tsongkhapa Statue at Kechara Kuantan. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
Beautiful Lama tsongkhapa Statue at Kechara Kuantan. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Pastor Seng Piow led the puja team members of the Kechara Penang group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Pastor Seng Piow led the puja team members of the Kechara Penang group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Completed Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. 19th April 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Completed Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. 19th April 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
A beautiful day with blue clear sky to start off releasing fishes.Saving thousands of lives ..fishes birds and fishing baits.kechara kuantangroup Sam
2 months ago
A beautiful day with blue clear sky to start off releasing fishes.Saving thousands of lives ..fishes birds and fishing baits.kechara kuantangroup Sam
Yesterday had our weekly Swift return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara kuantan group Sam
2 months ago
Yesterday had our weekly Swift return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara kuantan group Sam
Periodically, tormas will be replaced with new ones by Choong Soon Heng. The teardrop and round shape specially made and prepared by Siew Hong. Due to their efforts, our puja is complete with the necessary offerings recommended by Rinpoche. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Periodically, tormas will be replaced with new ones by Choong Soon Heng. The teardrop and round shape specially made and prepared by Siew Hong. Due to their efforts, our puja is complete with the necessary offerings recommended by Rinpoche. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Various 'kuih-muih' offered to Buddhas, generating tremendous merits for both the recipients and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Various 'kuih-muih' offered to Buddhas, generating tremendous merits for both the recipients and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Completed Dorje Shugden @12th April, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Completed Dorje Shugden @12th April, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Offerings were prepared before Dorje Shugden puja started on Sunday, 13th April in Kechara Ipoh Study Group centre (Kin Hoe)
2 months ago
Offerings were prepared before Dorje Shugden puja started on Sunday, 13th April in Kechara Ipoh Study Group centre (Kin Hoe)
Mr. Mannance Wong offered lights on behalf of all in Kechara Ipoh Study Group before the start of the puja (Kin Hoe)
2 months ago
Mr. Mannance Wong offered lights on behalf of all in Kechara Ipoh Study Group before the start of the puja (Kin Hoe)
Come on, Smile! A quick and easy way to make others happy instantly before we start our puja today. 5th April, 2025 Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Come on, Smile! A quick and easy way to make others happy instantly before we start our puja today. 5th April, 2025 Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Today's flower offerings @5th April, 2025. Dorje Shugden weekly puja at Kechara Penang Chapel at No 49, Jalan Seang Tek. Uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Today's flower offerings @5th April, 2025. Dorje Shugden weekly puja at Kechara Penang Chapel at No 49, Jalan Seang Tek. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Here are some of the offerings to the Buddha @ 5th April, 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta
2 months ago
Here are some of the offerings to the Buddha @ 5th April, 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta
Mdm.Betty & Mr. Teo came very early for setting up & cleaning. Dorje Shugden puja @every Saturday 3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Mdm.Betty & Mr. Teo came very early for setting up & cleaning. Dorje Shugden puja @every Saturday 3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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