
Introduction to the Four Noble Truths
The Four Noble Truths (Tibetan: Pakpei Denpa Shi, Sanskrit: Catvari Arya Satyani) form the utmost foundation of the Buddhist faith. In fact, every other Buddhist teaching is based upon...
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Submit A Story »The Four Noble Truths (Tibetan: Pakpei Denpa Shi, Sanskrit: Catvari Arya Satyani) form the utmost foundation of the Buddhist faith. In fact, every other Buddhist teaching is based upon...
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As I began this article in tribute to the loving kindness of our Protector, Dorje Shugden, a thought ran through my mind. Is this the same everyday story, as there...
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The Origins of Wedding Vows In Western civilisations, Christian marriages are generally understood and recognised as occurring at a wedding, where the bride and groom profess to each other...
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A teaching on tolerance was sent to us yesterday, reminding me of this powerful infographic I had seen a while back capturing the difference between Inclusion, Exclusion, Segregation and...
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So we went public with our Dorje Shugden practice in 2014 but how did it come to be? Except for a small handful of people with Rinpoche at the...
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While there exists innumerable traditions of massage therapy in the world, one of the most ancient traditions is reflexology. Reflexology is a natural way of healing based on the...
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Bedding refers to the substance that is mostly found at the bottom of a hamster cage. It essentially functions to keep a hamster warm and comfortable. It is also...
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Although a hamster home cannot be complete with just one component, the cage is probably the most foundational piece to one. In this article I am going to cover...
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When I was younger, I would always think about taking care of animals but over time the idea of having a house pet drifted away from me. I never...
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This is a picture of a young Kansas boy crying while he leads his steer away after it was sold for meat. He is a member of a youth...
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Mount Wutai is believed to be the earthly abode of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom. Its connection to Manjushri is mentioned in a passage of Avatamsaka Sutra (the Flower...
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Since my mother had passed away earlier this year, H.E. Tsem Rinpoche advised me to take my dad on a holiday. He suggested several countries like India, Nepal, Burma,...
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After watching this 5 short videos, I feel sympathetic towards the misfortune of these poultries and animals.They too are living sentient beings
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In the early 1950s, the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden took trance of the famous Panglung Oracle and advised a group of Tibetans to form a guerrilla fighting group. Later,...
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Food is one of the most talked about subjects amongst people all over the world. We talk about our diet, food preference, what type of food is nice, where...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche, Pastor David and Pastor Niral) The Jewish people have been persecuted throughout recorded history, from their beginnings in the Middle East, through Europe during the Middle...
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This is a beginner’s introduction to Dorje Shugden and his practice. It will briefly cover a range of topics that will hopefully give you a quick and clear idea...
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In this essay I will be looking at the issue of whether or not violent video games (VVGs) are harmful to society. Some research questions I will consider are,...
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Dear friends around the world, I am extremely honoured to be given the opportunity to write about the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden on H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s blog. Even in...
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Everyone at one point or another in their life will wonder about the reason for their earthly existence. Undoubtedly, religions can offer different perspectives in answering this question...
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In the mid 1700s, The French Fort Cove, the place of the happenings concerning our tale, was a military fortification on the banks of the Miramichi River, between what...
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Recently His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche had a series of conversations with a ‘supposed’ follower of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on Twitter. When we look at...
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This essay will consider the issue of whether ethical vegetarianism is consistent with eating artificial, laboratory-grown meat (cultured meat). I will be focusing on animal use in cultured meat...
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In this essay I will be discussing how the term ‘vermin’ might be accurately or inaccurately applied contemporarily. To do this, I will primarily look at what classifies something...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Sarah) The Dorje Shugden controversy is still at large, and if anyone has even known me for a minute, they would know I am a...
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It would not be far-fetched to say that most influential Gelug lamas of today would consider H.H. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche as their direct teacher, or as their lineage teacher...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David) Tulku is a Tibetan term for the ‘emanation body’ (Sanskrit: Nirmanakaya) of an enlightened being. This refers to one of the three main...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David) Introduction The Dorje Shugden controversy began when the Dalai Lama made successive attempts to wrongly assert the nature of the Dharma Protector...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Adeline) Dear friends around the world, I am honoured to have been given the privilege of presenting my research on Nechung with all of...
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Several weeks ago, my Teacher, H.E. the 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche (Tsem Rinpoche), gave me the opportunity to write an article about his life story. I was intimidated and...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Li Kheng) One morning, I received a teaching from my Guru, His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche on “Why we want to become Vajrayogini” by...
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Since 1996, there has been an illegal ban placed on the practice of Dorje Shugden. Ever since then, there have been many who suffered because of this religious embargo....
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Niral) Dear friends, I wanted to share with all of you some information about the holy Dharma protector Achi Chokyi Drolma from the Drikung...
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Dear Rinpoche, I came across this article today which features The Summit of Bodhisattva, Pusa-Ding Monastery – Wutaishan. According to the article, Emperor Kangxi visited this monastery...
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Bentong is one of the few towns in Malaysia which has a majority of Guangxi Chinese within the Chinese community. Around 75% of the Chinese population in Bentong...
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This is the hatred that this nun has expressed on Tsem Rinpoche's Facebook page. Rinpoche has not harmed her in any way. The only reason Rinpoche is subjected to...
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The following write-up below was submitted to us by a reader of the blog, James Yoshida, who also left it as a comment in the recently-published article “Dalai Lama: Thinking China is an enemy is naive | 达赖尊者:视中国为敌是愚昧的“. We are publishing it here because it contains some interesting info...
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Su Shi was a prominent figure in the Song Dynasty as well as a poet, calligrapher, writer, painter, gastronome, pharmacologist, and a statesman...
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I wanted to share a nice thangka of Chenrezig with everyone. This thangka is important because through it, one can see the holy forms of not only Chenrezig but...
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For the last 60 years, the Tibetan leadership have used public relations tools to further their own self-interests, portraying their community as pitiful refugees who are well-deserving recipients of...
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Malaysian weddings are diverse, unique and colourful affairs, as is to be expected in a country that is a melting pot of cultures and faiths. Generally speaking, wedding customs...
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(Finding Deeper Meaning in Life with Dorje Shugden) மாநகரங்களில் வாழும் மக்கள் அவர்கள் விரும்பினாலும் விரும்பாவிட்டாலும் அங்குள்ள பரபரப்பான வாழ்க்கைக்குப் பழக்கப்பட்டவர்களாகிறார்கள்.
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For many, life is a constant pursuit of material possessions and tangible achievements. Yet, having achieved our goals and dreams, we may find there is a feeling of emptiness...
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The belief that luck is a potent factor in our daily lives transcends the barriers of geography, culture, race and religion; it is deeply embedded in our collective consciousness....
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As I prepared for the Lunar Chinese New Year celebrations, I found it interesting that, on numerous occasions, I reminisced of many family members from the generation before mine...
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Indians are starting to wake up to the fact that Tibetans in exile have not recognised or returned India's kindness and generosity. They now realise how ungrateful the Tibetan...
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An Shigao (安世高), a Parthian monk also known as Parthamasiris, was the first translator of Buddhist texts into Chinese and an early Buddhist missionary to China...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Since the start of time, humans have used herbs for a variety of different applications, including the flavouring of food in cooking, in healing and medicinal...
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A small town with a colourful history, Bentong has been fortunate to have people such as the noble Mr Loke Yew who have contributed significantly to its development...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Niral) Within Tibetan Buddhism there are many pujas, or prayers to the enlightened beings. These are known to alleviate various issues, obstacles or create...
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Since the Tibetans first entered into an exiled existence in 1959, the vast majority of them have found a home and refuge in India. They reestablished themselves on 27...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai) Any Dorje Shugden practitioner with an active online profile will know that we are often faced with vitriolic and abusive comments online....
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(Calling Upon the Divine) பல சாமான்யர்கள் தன் சுயநலத்திற்காகவும், தங்கள் நிலையை மேம்படுத்திகொள்வதற்காகவும் ஆன்மீகத்தைக் கற்றுக்கொள்கிறேன் என்று தாங்களே ஒப்புக்கொள்கின்றனர்.
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How Dorje Shugden helped in the time of need… There may be many lay spiritual practitioners who are embarrassed to admit that the main reason for their practice in...
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The presence of the Chinese labourers in Bentong can be traced back to 1889 when the British expanded their mining activities in Bentong. With the capital provided by local...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Joy Kam) The Birth of One of India’s Great Scholars A renowned scholar of the Vedas, Buddhism and the Indian arts, a philosopher, and one...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Niral Patel) Self-help books are a dime a dozen these days. As soon as you walk into a bookstore or want to buy an...
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