I thought I give a short video talk on change and how to integrate dharma into our lives now and immediately. We like to make excuses and justifications of why we can’t… how about if we start to say we can and produce results…
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Samfoonheei on Mar 31, 2021 at 2:59 pm
Learning, practicing Dharma is my best choice. Putting into action have me gradually helped me change my priorities in life from acquisition into compassion. I learned to be a better human, psychedelic experience opened up a whole new world. Applying what I learned from reading and listening from Rinpoche ‘s blog have me transformed and inspired me. Turning negatives into positives situation have me more opened, seeing things in a different way, accept things as it goes , much happier then before, and spending every moment of my life meaningfully.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this .
The dharma teachings are holy and sacred but it cannot change our life become better overnight. We have to learn the dharma and applying it daily, we will have changes. Dharma can only be called dharma when we have transformation in the mind.
Always challenge our mind, from negative thinking to positive thinking. When we train our mind to think positively, we may become calmer, happier, and able to accept more difficult situation for others with higher purposes. We have to understand that only we can change our thoughts. So start practicing dharma now diligently with consistency and there will be results.
Change doesn’t come without effort. As Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche said in his commentary on Lama Tsongkhapa’s “The Three Principal Paths” (“The Three Principal Aspects of the Path”), “if you really put forth the effort, there’s no question that you can even become a Buddha”.
We expect dharma to be some profound wisdom that is the solution to all our problems. It is. But dharma is also logical, it’s not magical. You still need to learn how to drive that car, cook that dish – that’s the part we don’t want to hear. We want to take a pill and it’s instant enlightenment. That’s why many of us despite finding dharma, will still leave because we are still looking that pill.
If we brought ourselves this this state due to habituations of 30 years plus, it may not be logical to think a solution can be found via dharma with a few weeks of going through the motions of practicing dharma. It is not impossible but highly improbable. Rinpoche tells us we can change, if we apply the dharma, and better to start now to effect that change in us.
Thank you Rinpoche for giving us a short yet powerful video teaching of changing ourselves with positive results by applying the Dharma practice after we have listened and learnt the Dharma. There is no immediate or quick fix when we enter into a Dharma class but gradually applying the Dharma into ourselves with mind transformation day by day before we can completely get rid of our long habituated negativity such as selfish mind, egoism, self-grasping, hatred, jealousy and ignorance. Challenging our mind to endure the difficult situation by consistently staying on the pure Dharma practice can make us feel uneasy and unhappy in the short term, but self liberation from samsara with ultimate happiness is awaiting us ahead in the long term through the Dharma practice.
Thank you Rinpoche. Yes, I am responsible for the way I apply the dharma to transform my mind to be more positive and less egotistical.No one can do it for me. At the same time I must be patient and persevering, as my mind will not effect changes overnight. I have had many years of negative habituation. How can I expect a change to take place instantly. I must let go of the past and also always think of how I hurt others when I continue to cling to my negative habituations.
I must not think I can’t do it. I CAN, I MUST, I WILL.If I don’t persevere and just give up, it will be a great waste. I have met all the opportune conditions; and, most rare and precious of all, I have met my Spiritual Guide.If I give up, I will continue to circle samsara and continue to suffer lifetime after lifetime, as I have done for lifetimes before this.
In my first audience with Rinpoche, Rinpoche advised that for change and transformation to be sustainable, we must implement change with wisdom and compassion, i.e taking it one step at a time. Moderate implementation makes a goal more attainable albeit challenging.
Being an extreme person, I thank Rinpoche for this advise that is both very kind and wise.
I hope for everyone who wishes to apply change in their lives to benefit from this short and precise teaching.
Change is difficult especially when a person starts learning dharma and applying it. Everyone including me want quick fix for whatever problems we face and we expect quick results but as Rinpoche says – it will take time. We know it will take time for us to see the results but we’re just too impatient , thus we’ll just give up too easily. As for myself, I know it’s a long road for me but I will not give up in my spiritual path. As what Rinpoche said it take years in our habituation , thus it will take years too for us to see positive change in us. What I can say is that the biggest obstacle is in our mind – once our mind is transformed , we will be able to break through the barriers. The change we need has to come from within. People don’t and won’t change for us; thus we got to change from within ourselves. It is true to the fact that we have a egoistical mind that hinders us from applying the dharma that we have learnt.
Thank you Rinpoche for reminding us about the need to learn dharma and applying it in our daily lives.
“Only I can change myself and no one can do it for me. If I resolved to change, it is where the real transformation begin.” When the change comes from within, we will not be dissapointed by others. It is expectation that gives rise to all headaches. Expect less and change for the better. I might fear the unknown ( and still) but it is far more challenging than time wasted and having regrets. For better or worse, we are constantly changing and we just have to shape and mould it from time to time.
Sharyn Lim (Penang Study Group) on May 19, 2015 at 2:37 pm
Time waits for no man! I truly agree that if we want to see results, we have to start applying Dharma in our lives now. It’s not only about listening and understanding Dharma, key word here is to apply Dharma in our lives under all circumstances. We may not see results overnight due to number of years of habituation, but definitely will see results if we are consistent in our Dharma actions. Applying Dharma will only lead to positive changes. I will remember this teaching by heart. Thanks Rinpoche for such a profound teaching on change.
When we learn the drama, apply them in our daily action and when we see the results in our life there is where we see the satisfaction and from there we are convince that the dharma is right, truth and remedy for our problem and solution for our happiness. I agree that we need to take time to change but not to wait for change but to work for the change. I understand what Rinpoche is telling us here is to apply one day at a time, one month at a time… we need to apply but in a progressive pace as due to our habituation it take time to curb and apply the new method to counter negative habituation but we have to apply no matter ow hard it is.
I like this “ Dharma is not just to learning, listening and understanding, Dharma is when you get results”.
lol! i Love this video. when You say “change” then You switch from right side of Your face showing to right side of Your face showing. lol. And the background – makes me want to go out and buy a lava lamp. And the Dharma flowing from your mouth is profound! This song keeps playing in my head, my brain synapses have made a connection between the two ( http://youtu.be/1lyu1KKwC74 )
Thank you for sharing this with us Rinpoche. Some of us have embraced the dharma recently and we go through many new emotions, sometimes we think “oh, all my actions from now on will be pure” but then we slip up and feel guilty and confused about it. Or when conditions around us do not turn favourable immediately.
This teaching explained that change do not happen overnight and it’s because of our years of habituation, our minds are so used to processing information in a certain way, that we can’t re-write that whole process in a mere few days. Similarly, if we spend years getting ourselves in a mess, we cannot untangle ourselves from it within 1 day.
Thank you Rinpoche, for giving us the “secret” formula.
This post was originally put up about one year ago and it is a good exercise now to reflect on whether we have indeed made progress in our Dharma practice by looking at our changes over the last year. Clearly in order to do that, we must firstly be mindful of what we need to change and then apply what we have learned from the Dharma and then test the changes under difficult circumstances. Positive change begets even more positive improvements because when there is a real change in us, we can taste it. It is a freedom from whatever afflictions used to have such a hold on us such as anger and depression and if we are practicing Dharma correctly, it is safe to say that we begin to crave for change. Over time difficult circumstances begin to present themselves as opportunities to measure ourselves rather than registering as problems.
I thoroughly love this short teachings that we can out into effect immediately.
Very powerful on how we can be a better person. If we have spent ten years habituating, it will take almost that amount of time to reverse the effect of our negative habituation.
Unless somehow we have this major paradigm SHIFT. Ans sometimes the Lama makes that magic happen in the SHIFT.
Thank you Rinpoche, for your interesting video talk on how to integrate Dharma into our lives and pschedically change ourselves. Yes, when we have experienced some sort of compassion, care and concern for others from our practice,we certainly feel happy and joyful and have no hesitancy to helping others. As a start, in bringing happiness to other people’s lives, our goals, ideas, aspirations and endeavours will grow, and as such, we are able to cultivate positive energies which at times of our practice of Dharma should be important! May we be able to have this as a total positive change, and bring that to others too! OM MANI PADME HUM.
Thank you, Rinpoche, for this profound teachings. Transformation takes time, it doesn’t happen overnight. How much we want to change is dependent on how much effort we put in. Real dharma is when we transformed and get the results.
What a powerful teaching and reminder of how much we need to change all the time for the better. I am pretty much a creature of comfort and habit. I think that change is inevitable and how well we cope with change meaning to continually apply the Dharma with humility, perseverance and willingness to self-examine and follow through what is needed. I think one of the quotes Rinpoche posted before really reflects this spirit of transformation and change :-
“The illiterate of the 21st Century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”
Thank you Rinpoche on the short but very wise and profound teaching.
It is so true that everyone wants the quick and easy way to Enlightenment -“quick fix, instant results”.
We need to do the inner work ourselves, no matter how difficult and challenging it will be.
As there is no one who can wave a magic wand or give us a magic pill and we instantly become Enlightened !!!
Thank you Rinpoche for teaching us how to do it and thank you for explaining to us how wonderful transformation of the mind can be.
Thank you for the short but meaningful video, Rinpoche. I learnt that change can sometimes take longer than what is expected and being compassion to oneself can help. In the our focus to be compassionate to others, it is easy to forget to be compassionate to oneself. With folded hands.
“You can tolerate more difficult situation, you can accept more difficult situation and you can accept it for others for a higher purpose that is the Dharma”
SO IMPORTANT POINT SO IMPORTANT ~~For others…..For others…..I wish to remember this every moment of my life. Thank you Rinpoche deeply with intent I wish for this sincerely..to begin today in a new journey in the Dharma day by day I can stop to be depress for others no need to be sad just give and be happy This is a big jump but I can begin today with strong intent to follow the Dharma.
Rinpoche puts it in such a clear and lucid way , if we expect one day of mantra / om mani padme hum and all our toxins or negativity we have accumulated goes a way that does not make sense. But as how rinpoche broke it down, if we start to have dharma, we start to have a different mind and outlook altogether. All our actions does start with the mind and if we are even willing to entertain the thought that we could have been wrong and want to change that is very powerful thought in our minds. What rinpoche pointed out is that when we come into dharma, there will be changes. In the lamrim the BUddhas pay more homage to our initial small change than the bigger changes we experience in dependance on the small changes in our minds in the first place.
Not easy to kick our habituation out off the door once and for all. But rather than sitting down not doing anything, it is best to roll up the sleeves and get working on it.
Nobody can help us, beside ourselves. Along that way am sure we will encounter various difficulties.
Anger, frustration, laziness and so on…but we must learn to counter negative emotions positively. If we do that perhaps we are transforming while learning how to transform.
Thank you Rinpoche for this patient teaching. The kindness of Rinpoche and the 3 Jewels is once again displayed in this video. Rinpoche, the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha work compassionately with the limitations we impose upon ourselves by accepting that “we need more time to change”.
I agree with May that the speedy path is certainly “better” than taking our time because time passes quickly and many things can happen within the short time frame of a split second. For example: How many times did we regret simply because we procrastinated? How many times did we miss our chance to tell someone we loved them because we thought we had the time? How many lives can be lost or come to be in a second?
Nevertheless, Rinpoche is very kind, wise and skilful to teach this more feasible approach of taking a step at a time in today’s degenerate age. However, we must not take the kindness of our Guru for granted and still work for the fastest possible change by being the best of who we can be.
I love this post! Short, direct and compelling teaching right to the core yet set against a psychedelic background.
Change of negative habits is a challenge that I have been and am still striving for. Not easy but little by little, day by day, I get happy when I see subtle changes in me. Harder still is not to revert to negative habits. But I will persevere.
THE CHANGE HAS TO COME FROM YOU. LEARNING AND APPLYING UNDER ALL DIFFICULT SITUATIONS….
APPLY DHARMA , DHARMA IS WHEN YOU GET RESULT…
We call dharma only we have transformations, challenge negative to positive…..
Learning,applying and one hundred per cent targeting the mind with the Dharma.Assassin of the ego.The ego that brings us unhappiness.Along with that we do Dharma work and our Guru Yoga to support and as a practice to collect merit.
I will remember this Rinpoche and apply it to the best of my ability.
Thank you Rinpoche for this teaching.
Change equates to this formula: 2+2 (two plus two) always equal to 4 but when we change to this: 8/2 (eight divide by two) also equals to 4 with the same result. However, the formula is different.
If we want result that comes with happiness, we need to use the “dharma” formula ie. do dharma homework, take dharma lessons, put in effort, learn and apply them and see the changes in us (our mind, speech and action).
If we work harder and faster, we see quicker changed results because we meet more obstacles and learned how to overcome them quicker and move on quicker to do more. Kind of like a cycle.
If we take our sweet time to wait to change, our change and progress will be much slower as we meet lesser challenges and do not get to see the result soon, we may give up on the way and lose our sight on the final goal.
So I prefer the quicker path – meet more challenges, learned quickly and move on to the next level quickly.
This is a very encouraging video because all too often I feel that I am not transforming as fast as I can. It is only when we really want to change that we realize how deeply habituated we care. However, it is the daily application of the dharma and the constant reminder as to why we must transform and the sincere motivation to want to transform that gets us through the failures.
“Dharma is when we get results”. That statements makes the difference in my mind as to what Dharma actually is. So often I forget and think that the mere practice of Dharma is Dharma. I should be looking for the results.
Thank you Rinpoche for this short yet deep teaching.
I have highlighted the following:
Patience. How can we expect immediate result from Dharma practice? We have used many years to habituate ourselves to worldly habits, it will also take time to change these habits and create new habits of Dharma. We should set up expectations realistically.
We should tell ourselves “I will transform, there will be result” but we don’t expect overnight changes.
The only person that can change me is me. Saints cannot change my mind, only I can change by learning the Dharma and APPLYING it.
I should not depend on others, I should be a support for others not a burden, in worldly and in Dharma.
Learning and applying Dharma is the secret, learning only is not enough.
I should apply the Dharma one day at the time, one month, one year, and be confident that I am changing.
I become calmer, happier, I can accept more difficult situations and I can accept it for others, for a higher purpose.
Change is when I am always depressed and I stop it, I stop burdening others an focus on helping others, and I work hard to become a better person.
Change is starting a new train of thought, and I make today the beginning of tomorrow’s success, not the result of yesterday’s failures.
Change is challenging my mind, and turn the negative into positive.
Dearest Rinpoche:
Thanks for the teaching. That is exactly what I’m always reminding myself – “The most effective transformation is not available in any scripture but it is written all the time on my action”.
Please correct and guide me if I’m wrong.
Thank you very much and take good care 🙂
With love,
VP
I want to follow Rinpoche’s instruction from this video to learn the dharma, apply dharma into daily life,aiming to change my mind,dehabituation, stop thinking of myself,think of other peoples happiness and get results thank you for the teaching.
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The Fourth Takpu, Pema Vajra Jampel Tenpai Ngodrub was a highly attained lama. He was also commonly known as Takpu Dorje Chang who had many authentic visions of the Buddhas. He had even received directly teachings from Buddhas. He had received direct visions of Tara herself. Tagpu Pemavajra had travelled to Tushita, the heavenly abode of Lama Tsongkhapa as requested by Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche where he received the complete cycle of teachings on Dorje Shugden. Tagpu Pemavajra was one such lama who was attained enough to receive these teachings for the benefit of others. He was instrumental in the development of the Dorje Shugden practice within the Gelug tradition. Wow he was able to astral travel to various pure lands and receive special teachings. Interesting biography of a great lama.
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Jan Salter a renowned artist, and inspiring lady who founded the Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre, a charity organisation. She was an inspiring lady whose energy and commitment to the goal of alleviating the suffering of street animals. She used her own saving to building and starting the Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre the first organisation in Nepal. In recognition of the work for the welfare of the stray animals she was awarded by the International Human Society and the British government. She had benefitted many with her generous nature that she used to benefit others in ways that went far beyond the meaning of normal charity work.
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Amazing discovery a 2,000 year old Indian Buddhist document as it tell us how Buddhism took root in India. It’s the oldest Buddhist manuscripts yet discovered, dating from about the 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE. Found in the north-western outskirts of the Indian subcontinent an ancient Buddhist kindgom. The document, written on a birch bark scroll offers rare insight into the early history of Buddhism. Surviving manuscripts are rare only a few hundred are known to still exist. Understanding the history of the region helps us realize the significance of this scroll.
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Yu Pengnian a real estate tycoon ‘s journey from poor street hawker to be one of a richest person in mainland China. His passion for charity is a result of his own humble beginnings. He has donated all his assets of billions to charity, making him China’s top philanthropist. Whatever profits he made from his business he donated to the Yu Pengnian Foundation which he founded. He became the first Chinese national to give more than billions to charities, scholarships, helping poor students. Self- made Chinese billionaire he gives away entire fortune to charity.
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Even though its an old post its definitely very inspirational article. About Master Cheng Yen, a Taiwanese Buddhist nun, teacher, and philanthropist. Master Cheng Yen was an inspiring spiritual leader who was the founder of the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation. Due to her incredible work she was featured on FORBES a leading news and information source. As the founder of the international charity and humanitarian organization Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Master Cheng Yen has become a global icon. As a revered Buddhist nun and Dharma teacher, she has been a key figure in the development of modern Taiwanese Buddhism. With the great aspiration of compassion and joy, she embarked on a great mission of helping and saving those sufferings and hardships. She initiated and dedicated herself to whole life long mission of helping people and spreading kindness. The Tzu Chi Foundation has million supporters and volunteers throughout the world. They are known for the astonishing speed and efficiency which it brings aid to victims of natural disasters. Countless numbers of victims had benefitted from their compassionate work. Interesting read of an inspiring Master.
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With a supportive parents Tsechen Wongmu ( Ma Ying ) a college-student-turned nun at a young age. She moved to Xinlong Dongzhi temple in southwest China’s Sichuan province amid the snow-covered mountains 4,200 meters high. She had made brave move. As a little girl she learned about Buddhism from her grandparents. This holy mountain is reputed as “King of Mountains in Sichuan” with fascinating snow and alpine. She has made a choice to be there. She has won public attentions after posting her poem and diary on internet with millions of followers. Interesting read.
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We are not alone , there are many unexplained mysterious monsters sightings. These sightings has remain unsolved mysteries. All these encounters has send shockwaves throughout many parts in the world. The video of mysterious monsters which was narrated by Peter Graves , has viewers to believe mysterious monsters do exists after all. Very convincing . Many interesting frightening creatures such as Lochness, Bigfoot,Yeti and so forth are explored in this video. Do watch .
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We are not alone , there are many unexplained mysterious monsters sightings. These sightings has remain unsolved mysteries. All these encounters has send shockwaves throughout many parts in the world. The video of mysterious monsters which was narrated by Peter Graves , has viewers to believe mysterious monsters do exists after all. Very convincing . Many interesting frightening creatures such as Lochness, Bigfoot,Yeti and so forth are explored in this video. Do watch .
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Visited this stunning standing Manjushri which is located at the Manjushree Park at Chobhar, in Kathmandu, Nepal recently. Feeling so blessed able to see it , with my friends. Manjushree Park, one of most natural, historic attactive park within Kathmandu valley. Fantastic well managed picnic spot one should visit and not to be missed when one is at Kathmandu Nepal. Visible 33 ft. high black stone carved Manjushree statue .Manjushri is one of the most important iconic figures in Mahayana Buddhism. The powerful image representing ever-present wisdom plus the sword of awareness to cut off all delusion. An interesting story behind this Kathmandu Valley where mythology and geology intertwine.
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According to Buddhist teaching, prostration manifests the spiritual growth, faith of a person. In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, prostration is an important element of practice. Traditionally, prostrations are more than a show of respect for Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Making prostration is a basic part of our lives in Buddhism. They are a method to purify our mind, or the antidote for ego-clinging. One of the general benefits of prostration is that in the future we will achieve a good rebirth . Prostration is a very powerful activity that can clear away obscuration of our body, speech, and mind as well as clearing our past and present negative karma. A huge merits for anyone doing prostration with proper visualization as well as the proper motivation.
Having seen practitioners doing prostration along the road at Lhasa and reading teachings on prostration on blogs had motivated me to do retreat on it. Its was during the MCO back in 2020, I did a prostration retreat then. Even though it took me a longer time somehow I have completed 100,150k prostrations . Now I am still continue to do but not as many prostration as before.
Well even though this is an old post I would to congratulate those involved in the prostration retreat at that time. It’s a good that Kechara is have a teachings on prostration and retreat .
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Religious freedom is one of the most fundamental of human rights. As religious freedom comes from the dignity of the human being. It allows different faiths and beliefs to flourish. It protects the rights of all religious groups and individuals. We must respect religious freedom and all religions must be tolerated. Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom. Respect for religious diversity is an essential element of any peaceful society. Offering of robes to Buddhist monks by the Muslim Mandalay Buddhist Monks is a very good example for everyone. Its such a wonderful way to foster religious harmony.
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Beautiful memes paints a thousand words . May these memes brings awareness to more people understanding the pain and sufferings of those Dorje Shungden’s practitoners all these years. Religious freedom should be allowed without discrimination and segregation just because of individual practice of faith. May His Holiness the Dalai Lama restore the harmony, peace and unity among all practitioners.
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Kalmykia, is a republic of Russia, located in the North Caucasus region of Southern Russia. This is the only region in Europe where Buddhism is the predominant religion. The republic is home to the Kalmyks, a people of Mongol origin who are primarily of Buddhist faith. Buddhism is considered to be one of Russia’s traditional religions and is legally a part of Russian historical heritage. The region has been home to many major world religions and ideologies. Tibetan Buddhism is the traditional and most popular religion among the Kalmyks. The Republic has many natural resources and wildlife over the centures. Amazingly the caspian steppes and semi-deserts have a favourable conditions for keeping sheep and cattle in pastures all year round. The land of Kalmykia has many natural resources with the hydrocarbon deposits of national significance, chemical raw materials and so forth.The culture and mentality of the Kalmyk people is rooted in the general Mongol and Oirat traditions. The historical, cultural and natural heritage of the Kalmyk people, their ancient traditions and folk crafts all contribute to the tourism development. It has attracted many tourists, the whole year through all due to its advantageous geographical position. With the area’s unique natural landmarks, specific ethnography and its historical and cultural environment, I hope I could visit this beautiful place someday.
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The Tian Shan mountains also known as the Mountains of Heaven is a large system of mountain ranges in Central Asia. The Tian Shan mountains are part of the Himalayan orogenic belt. One of the longest mountain ranges in Central Asia and the largest isolated east-west mountain range globally. This Tianshan mountains has been a key to the development and spread of human society and culture over thousands of years. Bands of smashed unique rock amid massive fault zones of Tian Shan are preserved to this days. The Tian Shan Mountains of Central Asia, with its varying unique landscapes, high passes, stunning lakes and the spectacular pyramid of Khan Tengri has attracted many locals and tourist in recent years. Picturesquely located on a cliff face overlooking a river valley are the ancient Thousand Buddha Caves. The discoveries of images of Buddha had proven that Buddhism existed in the AD’s. Amazing …looking at those pictures in this blog tells all.
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Hear the holy voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche giving advice on the practice of Dorje Shugden to those who had received the life-entrustment initiation. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche wanted to make sure those present received the maximum benefits from their practice, and that they kept their practice well. LEARN MORE >>
In Tibetan Buddhism, it is always said that whatever we practice must come from an enlightened source to be beneficial in our spiritual journey. As such in this video, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche shares with us the history and reincarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden to explain how great this Dharma protector is through the examples of his previous lives, showing us his powerful spiritual attainments. LEARN MORE >>
Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.
"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What makes us good humans is not how we abuse animals, but how much we allow them to live and be happy freely."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"We need another and wiser and perhaps a more mythical concept of animals.... We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complex than ours they moved finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth."
~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House
"Not eating animals is only unnatural when we are not used to it."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES
"We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What you are today, is the choice you made yesterday."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You think you can choose your life? What an ego trip!"
~ Lama Yeshe
"If TODAY you are dissatisfied, you must make the changes to create different results for TOMORROW."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
SPIRITUAL QUOTES
“Meditating on Dorje Shugden while reciting his mantra will open the gateways to higher dimensions, blessings and protection.”
~ Tsem Rinpoche
“If one does the recitation of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer for even one month using one of the visualizations for great or clear or quick wisdom, one will definitely see development of that wisdom. It is proved by experience. There is no doubt that by doing the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga practice one can meet Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings from life to life. And furthermore, it gives one the opportunity to be born in the pure realm of Lama Tsongkhapa, Tushita, whenever death happens.”
~ Pabongkha Rinpoche
"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"If being me offends you, maybe I'm not the problem."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"The dharma is not easy to listen to… because some people take it as criticism. But Dharma should not be just feel good only for the moment but for deeper contemplations."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Whether we do work and suffer but for others or we do work and suffer for ourselves, either way we have to suffer. That is the nature of samsara. So let us suffer for others and then suffering has meaning."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification. Actually not doing dharma work is the real prison."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"His Holiness Zong Rinpoche stressed the need to continue to practice even when we come up against obstacles, and that we should continually review our progress. He stated that a happy, luxurious life was like a good dream, and that obstacles and difficulties were like a bad dream. We should give them no significance, but simply carry on working towards real, everlasting happiness."
~ Ngala ’ö-Dzin Tridral
"Things in samsara always go wrong. That's its nature. Don't be surprised."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
LIFE QUOTES
"I pity men who occupy themselves exclusively with the transitory in things and lose themselves in the study of what is perishable, since we are here for this very end-that we may make the perishable imperishable, which we can do only after we have learned how to approach both."
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Money amplifies negative characteristics and that can cause problems.
To walk away from that was actually very easy. I didn't even consider it."
~ Angeline Francis Khoo
"I shall not commit the fashionable stupidity of regarding everything I cannot explain as a fraud."
~ Carl Jung
"There is a devil there is no doubt, but is he trying to get into us or trying to get out?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"If you love someone, show it by being honest, respectful & honorable with them."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
~ Henry David Thoreau
"If I can just be the way I am & you the way you are & we accept each other, world peace is near."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"I am Asian, you are some other beautiful color. Together we make diversity so beautiful."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Although outwardly we have so much, we have so many conveniences, inwardly we have become more unhappy, so, acquisition is not the secret to happiness. The more we get, the more we have, the more unhappy we become."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Before we experience any pain, we already had a fixed view of how things should be. When the experience we encounter contradicts our views, then the pain arises. The pain arises due to our fixed views not so much the experience itself. So the secret is changing the views. Re-educating ourselves on our views."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Love me or hate me, both are in my favor... If you love me, I'll always be in your heart... If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind."
~ William Shakespeare
"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous or honest."
~ Maya Angelou
Devotional Songs
Sung by Mary Fewel Tulin, these mystical songs in praise of the guru originate from the Sikh tradition. Yet, they are applicable to all traditions for those who want to venerate their guru.
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
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108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
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Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
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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
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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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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.
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
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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
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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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.
5 years ago
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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
5 years ago
This is pretty amazing!
First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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
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
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
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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
DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
5 years ago
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
5 years ago
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
5 years ago
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
5 years ago
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Pig puts his toys away
Animals are so intelligent. They can feel happiness, joy, pain, sorrow, just like humans. Always show kindness to them. Always show kindness to everyone.
4 years ago
Always be kind to animals-They deserve to live just like us.
Whales and dolphins playing with each other in the Pacific sea. Nature is truly incredible!
4 years ago
Bodha stupa July 2019-
Rainy period
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Cute Tara girl having a snack. She is one of Kechara Forest Retreat’s resident doggies.
4 years ago
Your Next Meal!
Yummy? Tasty? Behind the scenes of the meat on your plates. Meat is a killing industry.
4 years ago
This is Daw
This is what they do to get meat on tables, and to produce belts and jackets. Think twice before your next purchase.
4 years ago
Don’t Take My Mummy Away!
Look at the poor baby chasing after the mother. Why do we do that to them? It's time to seriously think about our choices in life and how they affect others. Be kind. Don't break up families.
4 years ago
They do this every day!
This is how they are being treated every day of their lives. Please do something to stop the brutality. Listen to their cries for help!
4 years ago
What happened at Fair Oaks Farm?
The largest undercover dairy investigation of all time. See what they found out at Fair Oaks Farm.
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She’s going to spend her whole life here without being able to move correctly. Like a machine. They are the slaves of the people and are viewed as a product. It’s immoral. Billions of terrestrial animals die annually. Billions. You can’t even imagine it. And all that because people don’t want to give up meat, even though there are so many alternatives. ~ Gabriel Azimov
5 years ago
Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
This is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
5 years ago
Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
5 years ago
This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
Get ready to laugh real hard. This is Kechara’s version of “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane!” We have some real talents in this video clip.
5 years ago
Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
5 years ago
Beautiful
Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
5 years ago
My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
SUPER ADORABLE and must see
Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
We were told by Uncle Wong he is very faithful toward Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden has extended help to him on several occasions and now Uncle Wong comes daily to make incense offerings to Dorje Shugden. He is grateful towards the help he was given.
5 years ago
Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide！
5 years ago
Cute baby owl found and rescued
We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
5 years ago
Nice cups from Kechara!!
Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
5 years ago
Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
Chirping birds and other forest animals create a joyful melody at the Vajrayogini stupa in Kechara Forest Retreat (Bentong, Malaysia).
6 years ago
This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
This video is thought-provoking and very interesting. Watch! Thanks so much to our friends at LIVEKINDLY.
6 years ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
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BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
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Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
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Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
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Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
6 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
6 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
6 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
6 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
6 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
Sick animals are more profitable... farms calculate how close to death they can keep animals without killing them.
That's the business model.
How quickly they can be made to grow, how tightly they can be packed, how much or how little can they eat, how sick they can get without dying...
We live in a world in which it's conventional to treat an animal like a block of wood.
~ Jonathan Safran Foer
6 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
6 years ago
SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.
ASK A PASTOR
A section for you to clarify your Dharma questions with Kechara’s esteemed pastors.
Just post your name and your question below and one of our pastors will provide you with an answer.
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Anonymous asked:Hello there besides learning about buddhism I am also interested in learning about another religion, so is there a comment made by the Buddha about learning another religion.pastor answered:Dear Anonymous,
There was no comment per se about learning about other religions or systems. However for practicing Buddhists there is a commitment we take when we take Refuge and that is not to seek refuge in God/Gods or systems that contradict the teachings. For example, Buddhists believe in karma. Practicing Buddhists can learn about other religious systems that don't believe in karma, but in terms of practice shouldn't practicing those systems because they contradict the Buddhist teachings.
If you are a spiritual seeker searching for what to practice, you should learn up about various religions/systems of practice, etc. Then make an informed decision about which you want to practice and then commit to practicing that one tradition/religion all the way, without mixing with anything else. A lot of time these days, people mix religions, belief systems, etc. This will just lead to confusion or mistaken practices. Practice one religion/system all the way and you will achieve spiritual progress, but commit to that particular path. That is the way that they are supposed to be practiced for spiritual progress to occur. Hope that helps to answer your question.
November 19, 2023 13:50
a asked:Can masturbation degrade our spiritual energy and is it considered wrong as per dharma
pastor answered:Dear a
Thank you for your question. For those with monastic ordination vows, then yes masturbation is considered sexual misconduct and actually breaks one’s ordination vows.
In regards to a lay person, who has taken the refuge and perhaps even the layman vows, this would depend on the advice of your teacher. In some traditions it is considered to be sexual misconduct and in others it is not. The Buddha never actually prohibited masturbation for a lay person.
That being said there are some very important points to remember when discussing sexual misconduct. The main point of sexual misconduct is that the action does not cause harm, either to others or oneself. So if the particular instance does cause harm then it is considered sexual misconduct.
There is nothing inherently wrong with the action itself if it does not cause harm, however it obviously does encourage more sexual desire. Desire in any form is to be eliminated on the path towards enlightenment as it serves as a cause to remain bound in samsara. As such it can be argued that it does ‘harm’ you because it keeps you in samsara and therefore can be classed as sexual misconduct.
Whatever the case may be, what is most important here is that if anyone is engaging in the act then they should work with their own mind to lessen their sexual desire. But there are many levels of practice. We work on what can first and then progress from there. For some people it's easy to stop, for others it's not. For those people, they should put effort into cutting attachment to sexual desire and physical gratification if they can.
In terms of spiritual energy, yes, execessive masturbation can cause energetically imbalances in the body, leading to different things happening energetically and this can impact the physical body too.
Hope this helps to answer your question. Thank you.
Confused asked:Hello Rinpoche!
In death do we meet up with our family members n spouses family , does different religion means not meeting regardless of family ties?
Thanks ! Looking forward to your answerpastor answered:Hi Confused,
This section is answered by the Pastors, who were trained by Tsem Rinpoche.
According to Buddhist cosmology, when we pass away, we take rebirth into various realms of existence due to the force of karma. This process of rebirth is uncontrolled because we have not attained higher states of consciousness. Therefore, we do not meet up with our family members, spouses, etc. We all take rebirth in different places according to our karma. According to Buddhist belief, this is a universal law, no matter what your belief or faith, etc. Other religious systems of course have their own beliefs. I hope that helps to answer your question according to Buddhist through.
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Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
2 weeks ago
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
3 weeks ago
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 weeks ago
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Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
2 months ago
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
We've completed DS puja at 4pm, 16th Sept 2023. Umze for the day was KS Tang. Bee Bee, Eric & Eric Jr attended too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 months ago
On 19th Aug 2023, we have just completed our DS puja, led by William. We started our DS puja with taking refuge with the Three Jewels i.e. Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
3 months ago
At the conclusion, we invoked Rinpoche's blessing by chanting His name mantra. See you all next week. Every Saturday @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
4 months ago
Lots of offerings for 2 days retreat (22nd - 23rd July 2023). We offered vegetables, fruits, biscuits, carbonated drinks and many more. Do join us next time. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
4 months ago
We have a few new retreatants this round. Through the guidance of Pastor Seng Piow, all of them completed the retreat successfully. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
4 months ago
#Throwback 22nd July 2023, Kechara Penang Study Group DS retreat, led by Pastor Seng Piow. By Jacinta
5 months ago
When you're in Penang, do drop by at Penang Chapel @ 49, Jalan Seang Tek for our weekly Dorje Shugden puja & Swift Return Puja. You'll get to fulfill your wishes, overcome problems and perhaps you can get protection from negativities and harm too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
Do join us in Penang for DS & Swift Return Puja. Every Saturday 3pm & 5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
1st July 2023 (Saturday). Dorje Shugden puja led by William at Kechara Penang Chapel @ 49, Jalan Seang Tek. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Hue was sharing his personal story with us during our weekly DS puja (18th June). He recounted how Dorje Shugden & Mother Guan Yin have helped his mum during her last journey. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Yummy!!! Some of the food offerings offered to Rinpoche & Buddha during our weekly Dorje Shugen puja @Kechara Penang Chapel. By Jacinta
6 months ago
Mdm Glian Sim prepared the food offerings for The Three Jewels before the puja started in Ipoh. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
6 months ago
Mr. Phillippe from Kajang offered lights to Lama Tsongkhapa and all Buddhas prior to our puja in Ipoh. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
6 months ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Dorje Shugden puja with Mother Tara prayers recitation in Ipoh last Sunday. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
6 months ago
Retreatants learning to make water offering - KSDS
6 months ago
Circumambulating Stupa and other Buddha statues in KFR - KSDS
6 months ago
Manjushri Kids Retreat 2023 - KSDS
6 months ago
Gordon is offering flower garlands to Dorje Shugden. May his wishes be fulfilled. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
6 months ago
'Always choose to benefit others', Rinpoche stressed this a lot and that's one of the reasons for us to be committed in doing Puja weekly consistently. 20/5/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7 months ago
29/4/2023 Here, have a look at the offerings made during our weekly Dorje Shugden puja @ Kechara Penang. We should try our best to make offerings to Buddha during our daily practice as well as adviced by Rinpoche. By Jacinta
7 months ago
(15th April 2023) Dorje Shugden puja @ Kechara Penang. Venue : 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday @ 3 p.m. Image by Siew Hong ~ Jacinta Goh.
8 months ago
Puja, is one of the best ways to dedicate merits, positive energies, blessings & good fortune to those who have passed on. It's also good for our loved ones. Qing Ming puja & Bird Liberation, Kechara Penang Study Group at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. By Jacinta Goh
8 months ago
8/4/2023. Elaborate offerings + Sincere motivation = The best way to help ourselves and others. Qing Ming puja & Bird Liberation, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
8 months ago
8th April 2023, Saturday. Bird Liberation & Qing Ming puja at Kechara Penang DS chapel led by Pastor Seng Piow.
8 months ago
Beautiful Lama Tsongkhapa in Kechara Forest Retread. Advice from H. E. Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche: if you commit all the ways within Tsonkhapa lineage within 3 years, 3 months and 3 days, you can reach full enlightenment … IF YOU'RE READY. ~ Alice
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Gyenze is an emanation of Manjushri, propitiation of Gyenze will result in an increase of spiritual merits. Mantra: OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA TSESO PALJOR LONG CHO THAMCHED PUTRIM KURU OM ~ Alice
9 months ago
Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023): The art of HAPPINESS And Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
9 months ago
Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023): The art of HAPPINESS And Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
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Learning, practicing Dharma is my best choice. Putting into action have me gradually helped me change my priorities in life from acquisition into compassion. I learned to be a better human, psychedelic experience opened up a whole new world. Applying what I learned from reading and listening from Rinpoche ‘s blog have me transformed and inspired me. Turning negatives into positives situation have me more opened, seeing things in a different way, accept things as it goes , much happier then before, and spending every moment of my life meaningfully.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this .
The dharma teachings are holy and sacred but it cannot change our life become better overnight. We have to learn the dharma and applying it daily, we will have changes. Dharma can only be called dharma when we have transformation in the mind.
Always challenge our mind, from negative thinking to positive thinking. When we train our mind to think positively, we may become calmer, happier, and able to accept more difficult situation for others with higher purposes. We have to understand that only we can change our thoughts. So start practicing dharma now diligently with consistency and there will be results.
Change doesn’t come without effort. As Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche said in his commentary on Lama Tsongkhapa’s “The Three Principal Paths” (“The Three Principal Aspects of the Path”), “if you really put forth the effort, there’s no question that you can even become a Buddha”.
We expect dharma to be some profound wisdom that is the solution to all our problems. It is. But dharma is also logical, it’s not magical. You still need to learn how to drive that car, cook that dish – that’s the part we don’t want to hear. We want to take a pill and it’s instant enlightenment. That’s why many of us despite finding dharma, will still leave because we are still looking that pill.
If we brought ourselves this this state due to habituations of 30 years plus, it may not be logical to think a solution can be found via dharma with a few weeks of going through the motions of practicing dharma. It is not impossible but highly improbable. Rinpoche tells us we can change, if we apply the dharma, and better to start now to effect that change in us.
Thank you Rinpoche for giving us a short yet powerful video teaching of changing ourselves with positive results by applying the Dharma practice after we have listened and learnt the Dharma. There is no immediate or quick fix when we enter into a Dharma class but gradually applying the Dharma into ourselves with mind transformation day by day before we can completely get rid of our long habituated negativity such as selfish mind, egoism, self-grasping, hatred, jealousy and ignorance. Challenging our mind to endure the difficult situation by consistently staying on the pure Dharma practice can make us feel uneasy and unhappy in the short term, but self liberation from samsara with ultimate happiness is awaiting us ahead in the long term through the Dharma practice.
Thank you Rinpoche. Yes, I am responsible for the way I apply the dharma to transform my mind to be more positive and less egotistical.No one can do it for me. At the same time I must be patient and persevering, as my mind will not effect changes overnight. I have had many years of negative habituation. How can I expect a change to take place instantly. I must let go of the past and also always think of how I hurt others when I continue to cling to my negative habituations.
I must not think I can’t do it. I CAN, I MUST, I WILL.If I don’t persevere and just give up, it will be a great waste. I have met all the opportune conditions; and, most rare and precious of all, I have met my Spiritual Guide.If I give up, I will continue to circle samsara and continue to suffer lifetime after lifetime, as I have done for lifetimes before this.
In my first audience with Rinpoche, Rinpoche advised that for change and transformation to be sustainable, we must implement change with wisdom and compassion, i.e taking it one step at a time. Moderate implementation makes a goal more attainable albeit challenging.
Being an extreme person, I thank Rinpoche for this advise that is both very kind and wise.
I hope for everyone who wishes to apply change in their lives to benefit from this short and precise teaching.
So true, Rinpoche, holding onto past experience, except with skills of operation, does not help with Dharma practice.
Even past experience and skills may not be useful as the world’s technology and things progress and upgrade.
Holding on to our past is the highest form of self indulgence and the obstacle for inability to change. Perfect illustration of the egotistical mind.
Thank you, Rinpoche.
Dear Rinpoche
Change is difficult especially when a person starts learning dharma and applying it. Everyone including me want quick fix for whatever problems we face and we expect quick results but as Rinpoche says – it will take time. We know it will take time for us to see the results but we’re just too impatient , thus we’ll just give up too easily. As for myself, I know it’s a long road for me but I will not give up in my spiritual path. As what Rinpoche said it take years in our habituation , thus it will take years too for us to see positive change in us. What I can say is that the biggest obstacle is in our mind – once our mind is transformed , we will be able to break through the barriers. The change we need has to come from within. People don’t and won’t change for us; thus we got to change from within ourselves. It is true to the fact that we have a egoistical mind that hinders us from applying the dharma that we have learnt.
Thank you Rinpoche for reminding us about the need to learn dharma and applying it in our daily lives.
Regards
Leonard Ooi
Kechara Penang Study Group
“Only I can change myself and no one can do it for me. If I resolved to change, it is where the real transformation begin.” When the change comes from within, we will not be dissapointed by others. It is expectation that gives rise to all headaches. Expect less and change for the better. I might fear the unknown ( and still) but it is far more challenging than time wasted and having regrets. For better or worse, we are constantly changing and we just have to shape and mould it from time to time.
Time waits for no man! I truly agree that if we want to see results, we have to start applying Dharma in our lives now. It’s not only about listening and understanding Dharma, key word here is to apply Dharma in our lives under all circumstances. We may not see results overnight due to number of years of habituation, but definitely will see results if we are consistent in our Dharma actions. Applying Dharma will only lead to positive changes. I will remember this teaching by heart. Thanks Rinpoche for such a profound teaching on change.
When we learn the drama, apply them in our daily action and when we see the results in our life there is where we see the satisfaction and from there we are convince that the dharma is right, truth and remedy for our problem and solution for our happiness. I agree that we need to take time to change but not to wait for change but to work for the change. I understand what Rinpoche is telling us here is to apply one day at a time, one month at a time… we need to apply but in a progressive pace as due to our habituation it take time to curb and apply the new method to counter negative habituation but we have to apply no matter ow hard it is.
I like this “ Dharma is not just to learning, listening and understanding, Dharma is when you get results”.
lol! i Love this video. when You say “change” then You switch from right side of Your face showing to right side of Your face showing. lol. And the background – makes me want to go out and buy a lava lamp. And the Dharma flowing from your mouth is profound! This song keeps playing in my head, my brain synapses have made a connection between the two ( http://youtu.be/1lyu1KKwC74 )
Love the background!
Thank you for sharing this with us Rinpoche. Some of us have embraced the dharma recently and we go through many new emotions, sometimes we think “oh, all my actions from now on will be pure” but then we slip up and feel guilty and confused about it. Or when conditions around us do not turn favourable immediately.
This teaching explained that change do not happen overnight and it’s because of our years of habituation, our minds are so used to processing information in a certain way, that we can’t re-write that whole process in a mere few days. Similarly, if we spend years getting ourselves in a mess, we cannot untangle ourselves from it within 1 day.
Thank you Rinpoche, for giving us the “secret” formula.
This post was originally put up about one year ago and it is a good exercise now to reflect on whether we have indeed made progress in our Dharma practice by looking at our changes over the last year. Clearly in order to do that, we must firstly be mindful of what we need to change and then apply what we have learned from the Dharma and then test the changes under difficult circumstances. Positive change begets even more positive improvements because when there is a real change in us, we can taste it. It is a freedom from whatever afflictions used to have such a hold on us such as anger and depression and if we are practicing Dharma correctly, it is safe to say that we begin to crave for change. Over time difficult circumstances begin to present themselves as opportunities to measure ourselves rather than registering as problems.
I thoroughly love this short teachings that we can out into effect immediately.
Very powerful on how we can be a better person. If we have spent ten years habituating, it will take almost that amount of time to reverse the effect of our negative habituation.
Unless somehow we have this major paradigm SHIFT. Ans sometimes the Lama makes that magic happen in the SHIFT.
Thank you Rinpoche, for your interesting video talk on how to integrate Dharma into our lives and pschedically change ourselves. Yes, when we have experienced some sort of compassion, care and concern for others from our practice,we certainly feel happy and joyful and have no hesitancy to helping others. As a start, in bringing happiness to other people’s lives, our goals, ideas, aspirations and endeavours will grow, and as such, we are able to cultivate positive energies which at times of our practice of Dharma should be important! May we be able to have this as a total positive change, and bring that to others too! OM MANI PADME HUM.
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Thank you, Rinpoche, for this profound teachings. Transformation takes time, it doesn’t happen overnight. How much we want to change is dependent on how much effort we put in. Real dharma is when we transformed and get the results.
What a powerful teaching and reminder of how much we need to change all the time for the better. I am pretty much a creature of comfort and habit. I think that change is inevitable and how well we cope with change meaning to continually apply the Dharma with humility, perseverance and willingness to self-examine and follow through what is needed. I think one of the quotes Rinpoche posted before really reflects this spirit of transformation and change :-
“The illiterate of the 21st Century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”
Thank you Rinpoche on the short but very wise and profound teaching.
It is so true that everyone wants the quick and easy way to Enlightenment -“quick fix, instant results”.
We need to do the inner work ourselves, no matter how difficult and challenging it will be.
As there is no one who can wave a magic wand or give us a magic pill and we instantly become Enlightened !!!
Thank you Rinpoche for teaching us how to do it and thank you for explaining to us how wonderful transformation of the mind can be.
thxxxx …
Thank you Rinpoche for this short yet deep teaching.
Thank You Rinpoche for the reminder, will practice it always and apply in daily life.
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Best Regards : Erickksiow
Thank you for the short but meaningful video, Rinpoche. I learnt that change can sometimes take longer than what is expected and being compassion to oneself can help. In the our focus to be compassionate to others, it is easy to forget to be compassionate to oneself. With folded hands.
beautiful teaching!
“You can tolerate more difficult situation, you can accept more difficult situation and you can accept it for others for a higher purpose that is the Dharma”
SO IMPORTANT POINT SO IMPORTANT ~~For others…..For others…..I wish to remember this every moment of my life. Thank you Rinpoche deeply with intent I wish for this sincerely..to begin today in a new journey in the Dharma day by day I can stop to be depress for others no need to be sad just give and be happy This is a big jump but I can begin today with strong intent to follow the Dharma.
Rinpoche puts it in such a clear and lucid way , if we expect one day of mantra / om mani padme hum and all our toxins or negativity we have accumulated goes a way that does not make sense. But as how rinpoche broke it down, if we start to have dharma, we start to have a different mind and outlook altogether. All our actions does start with the mind and if we are even willing to entertain the thought that we could have been wrong and want to change that is very powerful thought in our minds. What rinpoche pointed out is that when we come into dharma, there will be changes. In the lamrim the BUddhas pay more homage to our initial small change than the bigger changes we experience in dependance on the small changes in our minds in the first place.
Not easy to kick our habituation out off the door once and for all. But rather than sitting down not doing anything, it is best to roll up the sleeves and get working on it.
Nobody can help us, beside ourselves. Along that way am sure we will encounter various difficulties.
Anger, frustration, laziness and so on…but we must learn to counter negative emotions positively. If we do that perhaps we are transforming while learning how to transform.
Thank You Rinpoche
Thank you Rinpoche for this patient teaching. The kindness of Rinpoche and the 3 Jewels is once again displayed in this video. Rinpoche, the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha work compassionately with the limitations we impose upon ourselves by accepting that “we need more time to change”.
I agree with May that the speedy path is certainly “better” than taking our time because time passes quickly and many things can happen within the short time frame of a split second. For example: How many times did we regret simply because we procrastinated? How many times did we miss our chance to tell someone we loved them because we thought we had the time? How many lives can be lost or come to be in a second?
Nevertheless, Rinpoche is very kind, wise and skilful to teach this more feasible approach of taking a step at a time in today’s degenerate age. However, we must not take the kindness of our Guru for granted and still work for the fastest possible change by being the best of who we can be.
The best change in onself is without knowing one has changed until one is told you are changed for the better.
I love this post! Short, direct and compelling teaching right to the core yet set against a psychedelic background.
Change of negative habits is a challenge that I have been and am still striving for. Not easy but little by little, day by day, I get happy when I see subtle changes in me. Harder still is not to revert to negative habits. But I will persevere.
great video, simple and easy to understand….
THE CHANGE HAS TO COME FROM YOU. LEARNING AND APPLYING UNDER ALL DIFFICULT SITUATIONS….
APPLY DHARMA , DHARMA IS WHEN YOU GET RESULT…
We call dharma only we have transformations, challenge negative to positive…..
Learning,applying and one hundred per cent targeting the mind with the Dharma.Assassin of the ego.The ego that brings us unhappiness.Along with that we do Dharma work and our Guru Yoga to support and as a practice to collect merit.
I will remember this Rinpoche and apply it to the best of my ability.
Thank you Rinpoche for this teaching.
Change equates to this formula: 2+2 (two plus two) always equal to 4 but when we change to this: 8/2 (eight divide by two) also equals to 4 with the same result. However, the formula is different.
If we want result that comes with happiness, we need to use the “dharma” formula ie. do dharma homework, take dharma lessons, put in effort, learn and apply them and see the changes in us (our mind, speech and action).
If we work harder and faster, we see quicker changed results because we meet more obstacles and learned how to overcome them quicker and move on quicker to do more. Kind of like a cycle.
If we take our sweet time to wait to change, our change and progress will be much slower as we meet lesser challenges and do not get to see the result soon, we may give up on the way and lose our sight on the final goal.
So I prefer the quicker path – meet more challenges, learned quickly and move on to the next level quickly.
Thank you Rinpoche for this teaching. It has come at the RIGHT time. Learn and Apply to get results.
This is a very encouraging video because all too often I feel that I am not transforming as fast as I can. It is only when we really want to change that we realize how deeply habituated we care. However, it is the daily application of the dharma and the constant reminder as to why we must transform and the sincere motivation to want to transform that gets us through the failures.
“Dharma is when we get results”. That statements makes the difference in my mind as to what Dharma actually is. So often I forget and think that the mere practice of Dharma is Dharma. I should be looking for the results.
Thank you Rinpoche.
Motivated! Thank you Dear Sir! Namaste.
Thank you Rinpoche for this short yet deep teaching.
I have highlighted the following:
Patience. How can we expect immediate result from Dharma practice? We have used many years to habituate ourselves to worldly habits, it will also take time to change these habits and create new habits of Dharma. We should set up expectations realistically.
We should tell ourselves “I will transform, there will be result” but we don’t expect overnight changes.
The only person that can change me is me. Saints cannot change my mind, only I can change by learning the Dharma and APPLYING it.
I should not depend on others, I should be a support for others not a burden, in worldly and in Dharma.
Learning and applying Dharma is the secret, learning only is not enough.
I should apply the Dharma one day at the time, one month, one year, and be confident that I am changing.
I become calmer, happier, I can accept more difficult situations and I can accept it for others, for a higher purpose.
Change is when I am always depressed and I stop it, I stop burdening others an focus on helping others, and I work hard to become a better person.
Change is starting a new train of thought, and I make today the beginning of tomorrow’s success, not the result of yesterday’s failures.
Change is challenging my mind, and turn the negative into positive.
Change is making no one around me in fear of me.
Change is “I will be a light for others”.
Change is being a murderer of my egoistical mind.
When I change people around will also change.
Dearest Rinpoche:
Thanks for the teaching. That is exactly what I’m always reminding myself – “The most effective transformation is not available in any scripture but it is written all the time on my action”.
Please correct and guide me if I’m wrong.
Thank you very much and take good care 🙂
With love,
VP
I want to follow Rinpoche’s instruction from this video to learn the dharma, apply dharma into daily life,aiming to change my mind,dehabituation, stop thinking of myself,think of other peoples happiness and get results thank you for the teaching.
Thank you Rinpoche. This reinforces all i have been reading in your books and blog and is most motivating….
Blessings Sir, Thank you.
Takes time, takes effort…. very good teaching! I really love that! Learning and applying creates change! That is it!
Tsem Riponche, please continue to teach the Dharma, and have a long life!