Tubuh Sang Buddha: Sebuah Peta Menuju Kebebasan (Bahasa Indonesia)

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Ketika Buddha historis, Pangeran Siddharta Gautama, mencapai pencerahan di bawah pohon Bodhi di Bodhgaya, beliau dianggap sebagai makhluk sempurna. Konon, tubuh fisiknya mengandung tanda-tanda kesempurnaan ini. Fisiknya yang sempurna adalah hasil dari mengumpulkan kebajikan selama tiga kalpa pada banyak kelahirannya yang terdahulu. Dalam Lagu dari Pengalaman yang dikomposisikan oleh Lama Tsongkhapa, tubuh tercerahkan sang Buddha adalah “tubuh yang terlahir dari sepuluh juta kebajikan dan keunggulan.”

Ketika Pangeran Siddharta lahir, peramal Asita datang mengunjungi pangeran yang baru lahir. Banyak dari kalian yang mengenal kisah hidup sang Buddha mengetahui bahwa Asita memberikan ramalan kepada Raja Suddhodana. Setelah memeriksa bayi pangeran, Asita menemukan tanda-tanda yang menunjukan bahwa sang pangeran akan menjadi seorang raja besar atau pemimpin spiritual berpengaruh. Tanda-tanda yang dilihat Asita pada sang pangeran adalah pertanda makhluk yang telah mempraktikkan banyak kebajikan pada banyak kehidupan terdahulu.

Dalam tradisi Mahayana, makhluk tercerahkan dipercaya memiliki tiga jenis tubuh: Dharmakaya (tubuh kebenaran), Sambhogakaya (tubuh kenikmatan), dan Nirmanakaya (tubuh emanasi). Tubuh Dharmakaya tidak dapat dipersepsikan, sementara Sambhogakaya dan Nirmanakaya bisa dipersepsikan. Disebutkan bahwa kedua jenis tubuh ini memiliki 112 tanda fisik dan karakteristik sang Buddha. Tanda fisik ini kemudian dibagi lagi menjadi dua kategori: 32 tanda utama dan 80 tanda minor.

Konon, tanda-tanda fisik ini hanya tampak dalam tubuh seseorang yang menjadi teladan karena mereka menggambarkan kualitas dalam diri orang tersebut. Lebih jauh lagi, tanda-tanda ini juga menunjukan bahwa orang atau makhluk ini bisa meninggalkan bibit atau jejak di pikiran makhluk lain untuk mencapai kualitas yang sama. Ketika kita belajar dan mengerti makna dari tanda-tanda fisik ini, kita akan menyadari bahwa mereka mengingatkan kita akan kualitas yang harus kita terapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari di jalan menuju kesempurnaan spiritual. Selain mengajarkan Dharma secara verbal, sang Buddha juga menggunakan tubuhnya sebagai peta menuju pencerahan itu sendiri.

Dalam sejarah Buddhisme, para cendekia memiliki pendapat yang berbeda-beda mengenai 32 tanda fisik utama dari makhluk tercerahkan. Mereka terbagi dalam dua kelompok: mereka yang percaya bahwa atribut fisik ini nyata, dan mereka yang berpendapat tanda fisik ini hanya bersifat simbolis saja.

 

Tanda-Tanda Fisik

Sekelompok cendekia menyatakan bahwa 32 tanda utama adalah atribut fisik nyata dari tubuh sang Buddha.

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Akan tetapi, sang Buddha dapat bermanifestasi dalam bentuk apapun yang diperlukan sesuai dengan kebutuhan makhluk hidup. Karenanya, 32 tanda fisik ini tidak selalu dapat terlihat dengan mudah. Menurut catatan sejarah, Buddha Shakyamuni mengambil rupa seorang yang telah meninggalkan hal-hal duniawi, dengan kepala tanpa rambut, jubah yang terbuat dari kain kasar yang disambung jahitan, dan yang sudah meninggalkan kenikmatan duniawi.

Hal ini juga dideskripsikan dalam sumber-sumber seperti Sutra Samannaphala yang menceritakan kisah Raja Ajatashatru yang tidak bisa mengidentifikasi sang Buddha diantara kumpulan biksu. Seperti itu juga di Sutra Upakkilesa, Buddha Shakyamuni dicegah memasuki tempat kediamannya karena penjaga tempat tersebut tidak mengenali beliau.

Tetapi bukan berarti sang Buddha tidak memiliki 32 tanda utama, karena dalam penjelasan Sutra Dhatu Vibhanga, tertulis bahwa sang Buddha menyembunyikan tanda-tanda fisik utamanya dalam pertemuan dengan Pukkusati, yang baru mengenali sang Buddha ketika mendengar suaranya pada saat mengajar.

Fakta bahwa makhluk biasa tidak bisa mengenali sang Buddha tidaklah mengejutkan karena tanda fisik ini hanya bisa dilihat secara keseluruhan oleh makhluk tercerahkan lainnya.

 

Mitos Simbolisme

Sementara kelompok cendekia yang lain berpendapat bahwa tanda fisik ini hanyalah simbol yang terkait dengan pencapaian spiritual seorang Bodhisattva. Mereka adalah tanda khas karma seseorang yang telah mempraktikkan Dharma dan menumbuhkembangkan kebajikan sejak kehidupan yang tak terhingga banyaknya.

Dalam Abhisamayalamkara, seperti yang diajarkan oleh Bodhisattva Maitreya dan dicatat oleh muridnya Asanga, dikatakan bahwa pahala yang diperlukan untuk menghasilkan sehelai rambut di tubuh sang Buddha setara dengan sepuluh kali lipat karma yang dikumpulkan oleh sravaka atau arhat, pratyekabuddha atau ia yang mencapai kesadaran dalam isolasi, dan semua makhluk hidup. Kumpulan dari seratus kali pahala yang dihasilkan menyebabkan munculnya 80 tanda minor atau kecil. Melalui kumpulan karma dari 80 tanda minor inilah 32 tanda utama muncul. Karenanya, menurut penjelasan ini, 32 tanda utama pada tubuh tidak perlu terlihat secara fisik pada tubuh.

Maitreya Buddha, the future Buddha to come.

Buddha Maitreya, Buddha Masa Depan.

 

Sumber Kitab Suci

Sumber terawal yang menyebutkan mengenai 32 tanda utama sang Buddha berasal dari sutra tradisi Theravada Sutta Lakkhana Sutta, Sutta Mahapadana, Sutta Brahmayu dan Mahavastu. Semua sutra ini memuat deskripsi detil dari 32 tanda utama. Hal ini diikuti dengan ramalan bahwa seseorang yang lahir dengan tanda-tanda ini akan menjadi Penguasa Universal Pemutar-Roda atau orang yang meninggalkan keduniawian dan menjadi yang tersadarkan penuh, sang Buddha.

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Seperti Asita yang meramalkan bahwa Pangeran Siddharta akan menjadi seorang Buddha dengan mengamati tanda-tanda pada tubuh sang bayi, para pertapa yang ahli dalam membaca tanda-tanda ini juga memeriksa Pangeran Vipassi (Skt. Vipaśyin), Buddha yang muncul 91 kalpa yang lalu. Kisah ini tercatat dalam Sutta Mahapadana dimana diceritakan bahwa Pangeran Vipassi kemudian mencapai pencerahan dan menjadi Buddha.

Dalam tradisi Mahayana, ada dua kelompok yang menjelaskan tanda-tanda fisik ini. Satu kelompok mengacu pada Sutra Prajñaparamita (Kebijaksanaan Sempurna). Seperti yang disebutkan sebelumnya Abhisamayalamkara mengikuti tradisi ini, begitu juga dengan teks yang berjudul Ratnavali yang ditulis oleh Arya Nagarjuna. Kelompok kedua mengacu pada Sutra Ratnadarika dan Uttaratantra.

Dalam karya Vasubandhu yang berjudul Abhidharmakosa, dikatakan bahwa ketika seorang praktisi dalam jalan Bodhisattva mulai mengumpulkan karma yang terkait dengan munculnya tanda-tanda ini, beliau ‘ditakdirkan’ untuk lahir di alam yang baik, dengan indera yang lengkap dan dapat mengingat kehidupannya yang terdahulu.

 

Tubuh Sang Buddha

Daripada memeriksa apakah 32 tanda fisik utama ini bersifat fisik atau simbolis, lebih baik menggunakan waktu kita untuk mempelajari makna dari setiap tanda ini dan kaitannya dengan pertumbuhan spiritual kita.

Bagi praktisi, penting untuk mengerti makna dari 32 tanda utama ini karena mereka mengajarkan bagaimana implikasi tindakan kita dengan pertumbuhan spiritual dan keadaan kita di masa depan terlepas dari apakah kita tetap menjadi makhluk biasa atau mencapai kondisi tercerahkan. Karenanya, kita harus mencoba mengerti kualitas dasar yang berhubungan dengan tanda-tanda ini dengan motivasi untuk menumbuhkan kualitas ini melalui praktik Dharma kita.

 

Catatan: Makna 32 tanda ini bervariasi tergantung tradisi penjelasan tersebut berasal. Daftar di bawah adalah perpaduan dari versi Theravada, Mahayana dan Vajrayana. Dua sumber utama yang digunakan adalah Sutra Lalitavistara dan karya tulis Lama Tsongkhapa yang berjudul Legshe Sertreng atau juga dikenal dengan Mala Emas dari Penjelasan Sempurna.

 

32 Tanda Utama

 

#1: Telapak Kaki yang Rata

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Deskripsi: Konon, sang Buddha memiliki telapak kaki yang halus dan rata. Jadi, setiap beliau berjalan, jejak kakinya tertanam di lantai. Menurut deskripsi, kakinya lebar, bulat, halus dan kukuh seperti seekor kura-kura.

Sebab: Sang Buddha memegang sumpahnya selama banyak kehidupan dan teguh pada tekad untuk tidak membunuh.

Ajaran: Tidak diragukan lagi. Teguh dalam memegang sumpah dan komitmen adalah fondasi untuk membangun praktik kita. Lama Tsongkhapa mengajarkan bahwa sumpah ini sesuai dengan Tiga Latihan Tingkat Tinggi: disiplin, konsentrasi dan kebijaksanaan. Terkait dengan hal ini, Lama Tsongkhapa berkata bahwa kita harus mengambil sumpah berikut dan memegangnya dengan teguh:

  1. Sumpah Pratimoksha: Membawa diri kita pada kebebasan. Sumpah-sumpah ini termasuk dalam sumpah bagi orang awam dan anggota monastik.
  2. Sumpah Dhyana-samvara: Membawa pada kondisi mental dan meditasi yang stabil. Sumpah ini mencegah pikiran kita berkelana, tumpul atau kegirangan pada saat kita bermeditasi.
  3. Sumpah Anashrava-samvara: Membawa pada kondisi kebijaksanaan tak tercela, yaitu kesadaran akan sunyata. Sumpah-sumpah ini membuat kita dapat mengendalikan emosi dan sikap negatif.

 

#2: Ribuan Roda Bergerigi

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Deskripsi: Telapang tangan dan kaki sang Buddha ditandai dengan ribuan roda Dharma bergerigi. Dalam beberapa tradisi, roda ini memiliki delapan gerigi yang melambangkan Delapan Jalan Mulia. Roda ini mungkin diiringi dengan tanda swastika juga.

Sebab: Sang Buddha memutar roda Dharma, mengeluarkan perkataan tercerahkan. Konon, dalam Abhisamayalamkara dikisahkan bahwa “tanda roda … memberikan keberanian pada manusia yang takut akan roda samsara.” Sang Buddha mampu dan bersedia memberikan perlindungannya kepada mereka yang kewalahan dengan karma negatif. Beliau tidak pernah menolak mereka yang membutuhkan bantuan, bahkan bila ada yang menganggap orang tersebut tidak patut dibantu. Beliau juga menyambut dan menemani guru spiritualnya kemanapun beliau pergi.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu menganut sikap tidak mementingkan diri sendiri ketika melayani orang lain, khususnya mereka yang menderita dan kesakitan baik secara fisik dan mental. Cara terbaik untuk melayani orang lain adalah dengan mengajarkan Dharma. Sang Buddha berkata bahwa hadiah terbaik adalah Dharma. Kita harus selalu taat pada prinsip pengabdian pada guru, seperti yang dijelaskan pada berbagai teks seperti karya Ashvagosha, 50 Bait Pengabdian Pada Guru.

 

#3: Tumit yang Menonjol

Deskripsi: Tumit kaki sang Buddha berbentuk oval dan tidak bulat. Tumit ini menonjol sehingga dapat memberikan kekuatan tambahan dan menyebarkan berat pada kaki.

Sebab: Sang Buddha selalu berusaha untuk menolong makhluk lain, menyelamatkan hidup mereka dan membuat mereka merasa nyaman.

Ajaran: Kita harus menumbuhkembangkan kasih untuk semua makhluk termasuk melindungi mereka dari mara bahaya, mencegah mereka mengalami celaka dan membuat hidup mereka nyaman dan bebas dari halangan.

 

#4: Jemari Tangan dan Kaki yang Panjang

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki jari tangan dan kaki yang panjang dan sama rata. Hal ini membuat tangan dan kaki Buddha lebih kuat dan melambangkan dorongan positif dalam praktik Dharma.

Sebab: Sang Buddha menyelamatkan nyawa banyak makhluk, khususnya hewan yang akan disembelih, dan beliau sendiri tidak membunuh makhluk hidup.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh membunuh makhluk hidup termasuk membunuh hewan untuk dikonsumsi. Kita harus mencoba menyelamatkan nyawa mereka semampu kita.

 

#5: Kulit yang Mulus

Deskripsi: Terlepas dari usianya, kulit sang Buddha mulus tanpa keriput. Dikisahkan kulitnya lembut dan mulus seperti bayi.

Sebab: Sang Buddha memberikan minuman dan makanan bernutrisi kepada orang lain, seperti seorang ibu yang menyusui anaknya.

Ajaran: Kita harus menerapkan kemurahan hati dan kepedulian, dan ingat untuk memberi minuman dan makanan bernutrisi kepada sesama.

 

#6: Jaringan Cahaya

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki jaringan cahaya yang menghubungkan jari tangan dan kakinya. Cahaya ini tampak seperti membran tipis antara jari kaki dan jari tangan. Dalam beberapa penjelasan, jaring ini berhubungan seperti sebuah net.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah menyempurnakan praktik “Empat Cara Mengumpulkan Murid.” Dengan melakukan hal ini, beliau membawa pengaruh positif pada orang lain dan membantu mereka dalam jalan spiritual.

Ajaran: Kita harus mempraktikkan “empat sikap menarik” ini yang merupakan metode yang digunakan Bodhisattva untuk mengumpulkan murid. Ini adalah kualitas seorang Bodhisattva yang menarik makhuk pada Dharma. Dari empat sikap ini, dua sikap berhubungan dengan kemurahan hati dan dua sikap lainnya berhubungan dengan ajaran. Keempat kualitas ini adalah:

  1. Memberi apa yang dibutuhkan dengan murah hati,
  2. Berbicara dengan cara menyenangkan ketika melakukan hal ini,
  3. Mengajarkan Dharma dan jalan yang benar, dan
  4. Menjadi contoh baik dengan mempraktikkan apa yang diajarkan.

 

#7: Bagian Tubuh yang Tidak Mencolok

Deskripsi: Beberapa bagian dari tubuh sang Buddha tidak mencolok. Satu cara untuk membayangkan hal ini adalah dengan memikirkan seekor kuda dengan pergelangan kaki yang mencolok. Akan tetapi, siku, lutut dan pergelangan kaki sang Buddha tidak mencolok.

Sebab: Sang Buddha mempraktikkan kerendahan hati pandangan yang murni. Beliau juga mempraktikkan Enam Kesempurnaan (Paramita), yang juga dikenal sebagai Jalan Bodhisattva guna memenuhi janji mencapai pencerahan demi semua makhluk.

Ajaran: Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, kita harus mempraktikkan rendah hati yang merupakan penawar kesombongan, salah satu dari lima racun. Dalam tradisi Vajrayana, dikatakan bahwa kerendahan hati adalah pintu gerbang untuk mendapatkan berbagai kekuatan luar biasa (siddhi). Kita juga harus menumbuhkembangkan Enam Kesempurnaan untuk mengembangkan Bodhicitta dan kebijaksanaan. Enam Kesempurnaan ini adalah: (i) kemurahan hati, (ii) disiplin moral, (iii) kesabaran, (iv) usaha dengan sukacita, (v) konsentrasi, dan (vi) kebijaksanaan.

 

#8: Betis yang Bulat

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki kaki seperti kijang atau rusa, dengan betis yang bulat. Ini adalah karakteristik fisik yang membuat seekor kijang kuat, cepat dan gesit.

Sebab: Sang Buddha berpegang teguh pada Dharma. Beliau menghormati Dharma dengan belajar, merenung dan menerapkannya selama banyak kehidupan. Sang Buddha tidak pernah menunjukan sikap tidak suka kepada gurunya dan tanpa mengenal lelah mengajarkan Dharma. Beliau juga menguasai bidang seni dan kerajinan, pengobatan dan astrologi. Beliau menggunakan keahlian ini untuk memberikan manfaat bagi makhluk lain.

Ajaran: Kita harus berusaha untuk mempelajari Dharma dengan baik dan menerapkannya. Jangan pernah menghina guru kita. Ketika kita mempelajari Dharma, kita harus menunjukan jalan yang benar kepada orang lain melalui tindakan kita.

 

#9: Lengan yang panjang

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki lengan panjang yang dapat menyentuh lututnya tanpa membungkuk. Selain itu, ketika sang Buddha duduk bersila, dengan siku diselipkan, tangannya bisa menutupi lututnya dan jemarinya bisa menyentuh tempat duduknya.

Sebab: Sang Buddha selalu memberi kepada pengemis dengan murah hati, dan beliau memastikan para pengemis ini tidak pergi dengan tangan kosong.

Ajaran: Kita harus mempraktikkan kemurahan hati (dana), Sila pertama dari Enam Paramita. Kita harus selalu mempedulikan kesejahteraan makhluk lain dan memberi ketika kita mampu, bahkan bila orang yang meminta sangat rendah kedudukannya.

 

#10: Organ Privat yang Tersembunyi

Deskripsi: Organ privat sang Buddha tersembunyi, seperti seekor kuda dan tidak dapat terlihat. Makna dibaliknya adalah organ yang terselubung tidak bisa menyinggung orang lain walaupun tidak disengaja.

Sebab: Pada banyak kehidupan sebelumnya, sang Buddha bersumpah selibat. Sang Buddha memegang teguh sumpah ini dan melindungi ajaran Tantra rahasia.

Ajaran: Seseorang harus selalu rendah hati dan menjaga kesucian diri. Kita harus memegang teguh sumpah kita, khususnya sumpah yang terkait dengan ajaran yang tidak boleh disebarluaskan, seperti ajaran tantra.

 

#11: Warna Kulit Keemasan

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki kulit berwarna keemasan dan bercahaya. Kulitnya sangat halus, lembut dan sensitif terhadap sentuhan.

Sebab: Sang Buddha mempraktikkan kesabaran dan tidak pernah menunjukan amarah. Selama banyak kehidupan, beliau memberikan banyak persembahan yang indah kepada makhluk tercerahkan, menghiasi altar mereka dengan bunga-bunga emas, panji-panji dan penutup emas. Beliau juga memberikan tempat duduk yang lembut dan nyaman pada orang lain.

Ajaran: Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, kita harus mengendalikan amarah kita dan menyempurnakan kesabaran. Kita harus memberikan persembahan berlimpah kepada sang Buddha sesuai kemampuan kita dan melindungi orang lain dengan memberikan tanah dan tempat berlindung.

 

#12: Kulit yang Halus

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki kulit tanpa cela, lembut dan indah sehingga tidak ada debu atau kotoran yang bisa menempel. Dalam beberapa penjelasan, disebutkan bahwa kulit seperti ini melambangkan bahwa tidak ada karma yang menempel pada sang Buddha.

Sebab: Sang Buddha sangat giat dalam mempraktikkan Dharma. Beliau selalu memberikan persembahan kepada orang suci, guru, dan mereka yang patut mendapatkan persembahan di tempat-tempat suci. Kepada Tathagata beliau mempersembahkan air rendaman dan obat oles, mentega murni dan obat gosok, air hangat ketika cuaca dingin, air menyejukan ketika cuaca panas, pakaian berbahan halus dan bantal yang lembut. Beliau memenuhi kebutuhan mereka yang memerlukan tempat berlindung dan memberikan rumah sempurna kepada yang membutuhkan.

Ajaran: Kita harus mengikuti teladan yang Terberkati dan mempraktikkan Dharma dengan baik. Kita harus selalu memberikan persembahan kepada mereka yang patut mendapatkannya, seperti guru kita, cendekia Dharma dan mereka yang membantu orang lain. Kita harus selalu memberikan tempat berlindung dan benda-benda sesuai kebutuhan mereka.

 

#13: Rambut dari Setiap Pori

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki sebatang rambut yang tumbuh dari setiap pori-pori di tubuhnya yang mengikal ke kanan.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah meninggalkan hal-hal duniawi. Beliau menahan diri untuk tidak berbohong, Beliau juga melayani para guru dan pandit, merenungkan ajaran mereka dan mengembangkan pikiran yang tenang melalui meditasi. Beliau juga menjaga kebersihan tempat-tempat suci dari kotoran, rumput liar dan sarang laba-laba. Sang Buddha bisa menghilangkan kebingungan dalam pikirannya.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh berbohong dan harus selalu mengatakan kebenaran. Ketika menerima ajaran, kita harus berlaku hormat dan merenungkan apa yang kita pelajari. Kita harus bermeditasi untuk mendapatkan pikiran yang tenang, dan membersihkan tempat-tempat suci, altar kita untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang baik bagi para Buddha untuk tinggal.

 

#14: Rambut yang Tumbuh ke Atas

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Ukiran batu menggambarkan Pangeran Siddharta memotong rambutnya lambang meninggalkan hal-hal duniawi

Deskripsi: Rambut sang Buddha tumbuh ke atas dan berwarna biru tua seperti seekor burung merak dan mengikal ke kanan.

Sebab: Rambut seperti ini adalah hasil dari menghindari kekerasan selama banyak kehidupan. Sang Buddha juga menghormati dan mengelilingi para guru suci, mereka yang patut mendapatkan persembahan dan tempat-tempat suci yang berhubungan dengan makhluk tercerahkan. Beliau mengumpulkan banyak pahala dengan melakukan banyak tindakan bermanfaat dan menginspirasi orang lain untuk melakukan hal yang sama.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu melakukan tindakan kebajikan untuk mengumpulkan pahala, dan melalui tindakan dan perubahan diri, menginspirasi orang lain melakukan hal yang sama.

 

#15: Tegap Seperti Dewa

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha sangatlah tinggi dan tegap seperti dewa Brahma. Sikapnya mengindikasikan keseimbangan dan keteguhan.

Sebab: Sang Buddha tidak melakukan pembunuhan dan mengajarkan orang lain manfaat menyelamatkan nyawa makhluk hidup, memberikan perlindungan dari penderitaan kepada semua makhluk.

Ajaran: Kita harus menghindari tindakan membunuh, makan daging atau menggunakan produk hewani. Kita harus menyebarkan manfaat dari menyelamatkan nyawa makhluk hidup kepada orang lain.

 

#16: Bagian Tubuh yang Jenjang dan Bulat

Deskripsi: Bagian atas tangan, kaki, pundak dan belakang leher sang Buddha jenjang dan bulat

Sebab: Sang Buddha memberikan nutrisi kepada orang lain seperti makanan dan minuman berkualitas baik. Beliau memberikan benda-benda yang mereka butuhkan, contohnya, sandang, papan dan obat-obatan.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu mempraktikkan kemurahan hati, termasuk memberikan makanan dan minuman berkualitas baik kepada makhluk lain. Ketika memberi kepada orang lain, apa yang kita berikan harus berkualitas terbaik sesuai kemampuan kita.

 

#17: Batang Tubuh Seperti Singa

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki tubuh bagian atas yang mirip dengan seekor singa dengan batang tubuh yang mengesankan dan penuh keagungan bagi yang melihatnya. Hal ini membuat sistem respirasi dan metabolisme yang efisien, dan menunjukan tubuh yang sangat sehat.

Sebab: Sang Buddha mempraktikkan sepuluh tindakan baik dan memberi pada orang lain daripada hanya memastikan kebutuhan diri sendiri terpenuhi. Beliau tidak pernah mempermalukan atau memarahi siapapun.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh merendahkan orang lain karena status mereka yang rendah. Kita tidak boleh memarahi orang lain baik di tempat umum atau ruang tertutup. Daripada merendahkan keyakinan atau tradisi orang lain, kita harus mempraktikkan toleransi dan kebaikan, yang merupakan sebab kedamaian dan keharmonisan. Kita harus selalu memberikan bantuan kepada yang lemah dan memberikan tempat perlindungan kepada yang membutuhkan.

 

#18: Pundak yang Bulat

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki pundak yang bulat sempurna tanpa kernyitan atau lekukan di antara kedua pundaknya dan urat-uratnya tidak terlihat.

Sebab: Sang Buddha memegang teguh peraturan dan memberikan perlindungan dari rasa takut. Beliau memuji mereka yang patut dipuji dan memberikan dorongan kepada orang lain.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu memegang peraturan yang diajarkan kepada kita oleh para guru kita dan menumbuhkembangkan kasih, sebuah pikiran yang ingin melindungi semua makhluk dari penderitaan. Selain itu, kita harus mempraktikkan transformasi pikiran (lojong) dan menganjurkan orang lain untuk melakukan hal yang sama. Kita harus memuji mereka yang patut dipuji dan tidak menyimpan kedengkian akan pencapaian mereka.

 

#19: Tubuh Mirip Pohon Bodhi

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki proporsi tubuh seperti pohon Bodhi dewasa yang memiliki akar, batang dan cabang yang sama panjangnya. Karenanya tubuh sang Buddha memiliki proporsi sempurna baik dari segi panjang dan lebar.

Sebab: Sang Buddha tidak pernah mengusir siapapun. Beliau merawat mereka yang membutuhkan dan meyakinkan kenyamanan dan keselamatan mereka. Beliau membangun taman-taman umum untuk dinikmati warga dan juga menganjurkan orang lain melakukan hal yang sama.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu peduli akan kesejahteraan sesama, memberikan tempat perlindungan, dan juga lingkungan dengan air minum bersih. Kita harus selalu menghormati dan menjaga lingkungan dan semua makhluk yang hidup di dalamnya, demi kesejahteraan semua makhluk di bumi.

 

#20: Leher yang Bulat dan Halus

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki leher yang halus, pundak bulat dan rata dan punggung lebar. Daerah di bawah ketiaknya penuh tidak seperti orang biasa.

Sebab: Sang Buddha memuji orang lain dengan murah hati dan tidak mengkritik kesalahan orang lain. Akan tetapi, beliau dengan hati-hati mempertimbangkan kesalahan dan kecurigaannya sendiri.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh menghakimi tindakan orang lain dan mencari kesalahan dalam tingkah laku mereka. Akan tetapi, kita harus menghakimi tindakan kita dan berpikir bagaimana tindakan-tindakan ini membawa celaka bagi mereka yang berada di sekitar kita. Kita harus memuji orang lain dan tindakan-tindakan mereka yang bermanfaat.

 

#21: Indera Perasa yang Sempurna

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki indera perasa yang sempurna dan indera pengecap yang sensitif. Bahkan makanan yang paling sederhana juga akan terasa lezat. Lidah sang Buddha juga bebas dari segala penyakit yang disebabkan angin, dahak dan air empedu.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah berhenti mencelakakan makhluk hidup selama banyak kehidupannya terdahulu, dan merawat mereka yang sakit, berusia lanjut dan lemah. Beliau melakukan apapun sebisa beliau untuk kesejahteraan makhluk lain.

Ajaran: Kita harus mempedulikan semua makhluk, terutama mereka yang menderita. Bila mereka sakit, berusia lanjut atau lemah, kita harus menjaga mereka, khususnya mereka yang dianggap menjijikan oleh orang lain.

 

#22: Rahang Seperti Singa

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki rahang seperti rahang singa, penuh, kukuh dengan pipi yang bulat.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah menghentikan omong kosong dan kegiatan bergosip. Beliau menyambut mereka yang mendekatinya dengan kata-kata yang baik dan menginspirasi, tidak menipu dan membenci siapapun.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh terlibat dalam omong kosong atau gosip. Ini adalah bagian dari sumpah perlindungan Buddhisme untuk mengendalikan perkataan agar kita tidak menciptakan karma negatif. Sangat mudah untuk menyakiti orang lain dengan perkataan kita, dan kata-kata kasar bisa sangat merusak bagi orang lain. Kita harus menggunakan perkataan kita untuk mendorong orang lain mempraktikkan Dharma dan menggunakan kata-kata yang menginspirasi untuk menyemangati mereka yang menelusuri jalan menuju pencerahan.

 

#23: 40 Gigi

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki 40 gigi berbentuk rata. Orang biasa hanya memiliki 32 gigi yang tidak permanen. Gigi ini berubah sejak lahir sampai lanjut usia.

Sebab: Sang Buddha menggunakan perkataannya untuk mempersatukan orang-orang yang bertikai. Beliau tidak pernah mengeluarkan kata-kata yang memecah-belah. Sang Buddha hanya mengeluarkan kata-kata perdamaian dan rekonsiliasi.

Ajaran: Di jalan spiritual, kita harus selalu mempersatukan manusia melalui kata-kata kita; tidak menciptakan konflik dan perpecahan diantara mereka.

 

#24: Semua Giginya Sama Panjang

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki gigi yang lurus dan panjang yang sama. Semua gigi ini tidak bernoda.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah meninggalkan lima jenis mata pencaharian yang salah.

Ajaran: Kita harus memilih mata pencaharian yang jujur dan tidak termasuk dalam lima mata pencaharian yang salah. Lima mata pencaharian yang salah adalah:

  1. Perdagangan senjata,
  2. Perdagangan manusia,
  3. Perdagangan daging (berternak hewan untuk disembelih),
  4. Perdagangan alkohol, dan
  5. Perdagangan racun.

Cara yang salah bagi mereka yang telah ditahbiskan adalah:

  1. Menyanjung,
  2. Mengisyaratkan,
  3. Memberi dengan mengharapkan balasan,
  4. Mengerahkan tekanan pada orang lain, dan
  5. Menunjukan tingkah laku terbaik.

 

#25: Gigi Tanpa Celah

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki gigi dengan susunan sempurna tanpa celah.

Sebab: Ini adalah hasil dari berbicara mengenai kebenaran selama tiga kalpa. Sang Buddha menjaga perkataannya dan tidak mengeluarkan kata-kata yang mengandung kelicikan, memecah-belah atau fitnah.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu berhati-hati ketika berbicara dan hindari mencelakakan orang lain dengan perkataan kita.

 

#26: Gigi Putih Cemerlang

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki gigi putih cemerlang. Dalam beberapa kitab suci, dikisahkan Ananda mengetahui bahwa ketika sang Buddha tersenyum walaupun ia berjalan di belakang sang Buddha. Ketika sang Buddha membuka bibirnya dan menunjukkan senyuman, cahaya terang akan beremanasi dari gigi sang Buddha yang sempurna.

Sebab: Yang Terberkati menghormati dan memuji semua makhluk hidup, khususnya para Buddha dan Bodhisattva. Menurut tradisi Theravada, sang Buddha telah melukis banyak stupa, dan mempersembahkan susu, kain, dan bunga putih yang tak terhingga banyaknya.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu menunjukkan hormat kepada orang lain dan memuji mereka ketika berbicara. Kita harus bersujud secara verbal kepada makhluk tercerahkan dan mereka yang berada di depan kita dalam jalan menuju pencerahan.

 

#27: Lidah Panjang

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki lidah yang panjang dan berbentuk sempurna. Lidah ini cukup panjang untuk menyentuh garis rambut dan telinganya. Lidahnya berwarna merah seperti bunga utpala.

Sebab: Sang Buddha selalu menggunakan kata-kata yang baik selembut hewan yang menjilati anak-anaknya.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh menggunakan kata-kata kasar. Kita harus menggunakan kata-kata yang baik dan lembut kepada orang lain. Kita harus menggunakan kemampuan berbicara kita dengan cara positif seperti memuji para guru Dharma, memohon kepada sang Buddha untuk mengajar dan berbagi Dharma dengan orang lain.

 

#28: Suara Berkualitas Seperti Brahma

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki suara seperti dewa Brahma yaitu dalam, jernih dan merdu. Konon, setiap orang yang mendengar suara seperti Brahma akan terbebas dari semua masalah untuk sementara waktu. Akan tetapi, suara ini tidak dapat membawa anda pada pencerahan penuh. Suara sang Buddha juga diyakini memiliki lima ciri-ciri yang membedakan:

  1. Semua makhluk dapat mengerti yang dikatakannya, terlepas dari bahasa mereka,
  2. Kata-kata dari bibir sang Buddha memiliki artikulasi yang sama,
  3. Kata-kata sang Buddha bermakna dalam dan membawa manfaat bagi pendengarnya,
  4. Suara sang Buddha merdu dan menarik perhatian orang-orang, dan
  5. Kata-Kata sang Buddha berurutan baik dan sempurna.

Sebab: Sang Buddha mengatakan kebenaran dan mengajarkan Dharma kepada para makhluk dalam bahasa masing-masing individu.

Ajaran: Kita tidak boleh berbohong. Bila kita terus berbohong, kita akan menyakiti diri dan orang lain. Kita harus berfokus untuk mengatakan kebenaran dan menggunakan kata-kata lembut dan penuh kasih yang melunakkan hati orang lain dan membuka pikiran mereka pada Dharma.

 

#29: Mata Biru Safir

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Deskripsi: Mata sang Buddha berwarna biru tua seperti batu safir. Selain itu, bagian berwarna dan bagian yang putih terlihat jelas tanpa ada warna merah atau kekuning-kuningan.

Sebab: Sang Buddha menatap semua makhluk dengan penuh kasih seperti seorang ibu menatap anak tunggalnya. Beliau tidak melihat makhluk lain dengan pandangan negatif. Sang Buddha juga menatap para makhluk tercerahkan dan berbagai rupa mereka dengan keyakinan penuh.

Ajaran: Kita harus membangun pengertian kepada semua makhluk yang menderita, baik besar maupun kecil. Jadi, ketika kita melihat mereka, kita hanya menatap dengan kasih yang mendorong kita untuk bekerja tanpa mengenal lelah demi kesejahteraan mereka. Kita harus menganggap semua rupa Buddha sebagai sang Buddha sendiri dan memperlakukan mereka dengan hormat.

 

#30: Bulu Mata Panjang

Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki bulu mata yang indah dan panjang seperti seekor lembu muda.

Sebab: Sang Buddha telah meninggalkan semua delusi dan tingkah laku yang tidak seimbang.

Ajaran: Kita harus selalu berusaha mengatasi tiga racun (kebodohan, keterikatan dan kemarahan) dan mencoba mencapai kesadaran melalui belajar, meditasi dan praktik untuk dapat membedakan mana yang baik dan tidak baik. Setelah kita menyadari hal ini, tindakan kita akan didasarkan motivasi dan tekad untuk menolong semua makhluk.

 

#31: Urna

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki urna, sebuah gumpalan rambut diantara alisnya yang ikal. Urna memiliki enam karakteristik: (i) halus, (ii) lembut, (iii) putih, (iv) memiliki panjang tiga cubit, (v) mengikal dari kanan ke kiri dan (vi) ujung rambutnya mengarah ke atas.

Sebab: Sang Buddha mempraktikkan Enam Kesempurnaan, melayani mereka yang lebih superior dengan hormat dan memuji orang lain. Tanda fisik ini yang kedua tersulit untuk dicapai. Tanda fisik ini juga dicapai dengan menolong makhluk lain dari kelahiran yang tidak menguntungkan.

Ajaran: Kita harus menghormati dan menyenangkan hati mereka yang lebih senior dari kita, seperti orang tua, tetua, guru, guru spiritual, kepala biara, para lama agung, dll., dan melayani mereka dengan baik.

 

#32: Ushnisha

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Deskripsi: Sang Buddha memiliki sebuah ushnisha, atau tonjolan di atas kepalanya. seperti sebuah benjolan kecil berbentuk bundar di bagian tertinggi kepalanya. Ushnisha terdiri dari daging berwarna cerah dan bersinar. Dari jauh, ushnisha terlihat memiliki tinggi empat jari, tetapi ketika mencoba mengukurnya, anda tidak akan bisa. Tidak mungkin mengukur ushnisha yang merupakan tanda superior dari sang Buddha dan merupakan tanda yang paling sulit didapat.

Sebab: Sang Buddha selalu bersujud di hadapan para guru spiritualnya dan membayangkan mereka duduk di pucuk kepalanya. Selain itu, selama kehidupan yang tak terhingga banyaknya, sang Buddha mengunjungi banyak kuil dan tempat suci dan melakukan praktik spiritual di tempat-tempat ini.

Ajaran: Sang guru adalah makhluk tertinggi karena beliau menunjukkan jalan menuju pencerahan. Karenanya, kita harus selalu menganggap guru kita sebagai ladang pahala tertinggi, dan memperlakukan beliau dengan sangat hormat. Kita harus selalu bersujud kepada guru kita dan membayangkan beliau di pucuk kepala kita. Mengikuti instruksi sang guru adalah mempraktikkan Dharma.

 

Sebuah Kunci Menuju Pencerahan

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Seringkali, kita membayangkan sang Buddha sebagai makhluk supernatural, manusia superior yang kita kagumi, tetapi kita tidak menganggap diri bisa menjadi seperti beliau. Dengan mempelajari 32 tanda fisik sang Buddha, kita memulai sebuah perjalanan Dharma dimana kita melihat sang Buddha dari sudut pandang yang berbeda, yaitu, sebagai makhluk biasa yang menerapkan Dharma yang diajarkannya sendiri selama kalpa yang tak terhingga banyaknya.

Kita mengetahui dari belajar Dharma bahwa setiap bentuk Buddha mengandung pelajaran Dharma, dan tanda-tanda fisik sang Buddha adalah ajaran tertinggi mengenai praktik Dharma dan hasil dari praktik ini. Dengan mengerti makna dari tanda-tanda fisik ini, kita dapat mengerti apa yang harus kita terapkan untuk mencapai tingkat tersebut, dan pada saat yang sama bagaimana kita harus mengaplikasikan ajaran ini. Daripada berdebat apakah tanda-tanda ini benar-benar nyata pada fisik sang Buddha atau hanya merupakan simbol saja, kita harus berfokus pada makna dari tanda-tanda ini bagi praktik Dharma kita. Apapun yang dilakukan sang Buddha setelah mencapai pencerahan dan semua Dharma yang diajarkan beliau adalah demi evolusi spiritual kita sampai pada kondisi yang sama. Karenanya, bisa dikatakan bahwa bentuk suci sang Buddha adalah salah satu ajarannya, atau esensinya, peta menuju kebebasan.

 

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  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 24. 2023 01:34 PM
    Touching indeed reading this blog again tells us more than that. Not an easy task after-all Taylong Ly and Sayeng had raised using her heart, time, patience, foresight, intuition to protect Caryl. She had made sure Carly never went hungry and never felt afraid and lonely. Taylong Ly and Sayeng were kind, loving, and caring so much so that Caryl had them deep in his heart. Looking at those beautiful photos say all.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing Caryl’s story with us.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/etc/caryl-wise-eagle.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 24. 2023 01:32 PM
    Pope Leo X was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States. Was the son of Lorenzo de’ Medici, best known for his wasteful habits, lecherous activities, and hedonistic quote. He was crowned Pope at the age of 37, honored as a doctor of the Church and his writings. Pope Leo X was a very powerful Pope during a time when the Catholic Church was at its height in power. During his reign, he advanced the city to highly prominent status in Europe through his advocacy for the arts and education. He was the first of four Medici popes. Upon his ascension, Leo X behaved as most Medici leaders before him by working arduously towards the advancement of his family and becoming a generous benefactor of the arts. Interesting biography of a Pope known for his lavish spending, misused funds and abused his power . Tibetan leadership based in Dharamsala, North India has similarity to the Pope’s reign. The Tibetan leadership has cause many sufferings, disharmony within their own people. All can be seen in the Dorje Shugden and Karmapa controversies as well. Many Tibetans are speaking up and it has since changed for a better welfare.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/the-controversial-pope-leo-x.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 24. 2023 01:31 PM
    As we grow older and time passes we realize the spirituality within ourselves . When we can calm down our mind, delve inside us, and become aware of the pure consciousness and surrounding, we look beyond and have connection with the higher being within us. We have to grow from the inside out which involves recognising and accepting our higher potential. Amongst all the Dharma Protectors, Dorje Shugden has the strongest and closest affinity with us. Dorje Shugden an enlightened Dharma Protector helps us to develop our skills, wisdom and great compassion, and clearing all our obstacles . Dorje Shugden will help evryone regardless of race and faith. Its very beneficial to rely on the practice in various aspects of life. We are very fortunate to learn and practice this efficacious Dorje Shugden’s practice. All thanks to our teacher’s kindness and brightening up our day and make us feel ready to take on anything.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Stella for this sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/guest-contributors/finding-deeper-meaning-in-life-with-dorje-shugden.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 17. 2023 01:47 PM
    Great to know that our very own Tsem Paranormal host Li Kim been interviewed by bfm898 radio station years ago. Li Kim a talented lady had put Tsem Paranormal zone for many and many more people to know of Tsem Rinpoche. She had done a great job indeed. Rejoice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing .

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  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 17. 2023 01:46 PM
    In the last six decades the Tibatan leadership having their own agenda had not been taking interest of their own people. Many people had suffered and long overdue for their religious freedom. Having much evidence that they were making use of religion controlling their people . People were discriminated, left aside ,denied services to schools, hospitals and so forth just because they pray to an unapproved deity Dorje Shugden. They are labelled as anti-Tibetan and even as Chinese spies.
    The latest Modern Diplomacy publication covering the history and current issues of Tibet authored by Dr Andrea Galli tells the truthful insight into an exiled Tibetan leadership. The key functions of diplomacy incorporate a varied number of points, and has established a track record of providing accurate information in a world. Through extensive investigation and analysis Modern Diplomacy published the article for readers to understand of the situation happening within the Tibetan. Hopefully more people will get to read this article to understand better.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing Dr Galli’s article with us.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 17. 2023 01:42 PM
    In the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual tradition, whatever pujas or fire pujas are a proven remedy for most of life’s troubles. Fire pujas are very effective for protection, removing negatives energies, to increase merits, lifespan, health, wisdom and spiritual wealth. And in such cases it could turn negative circumstances around. They can be used as relics, to be inserted into statues and stupas, and even worn in a locket. It also could be scattered in the garden, backyard or using it to bless the land. Amongst all pujas, fire pujas are among the most powerful within Tibetan Buddhism. They are extremely potent for removing obstacles for the practitioner to gain accomplishments on the path to enlightenment. For the deceased, the fire pujas is an excellent method of purifying negative karma and attaining higher rebirth. Wow…very detailed post for readers to understand about this fire puja. We are so fortunate to have this fire pujas at kechara Bentong done by monks. The fire pujas are performed with special ingredients and special mandalas were set up. In different traditions, the all the ingredients varies.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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    This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
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