Buddhist Chaplains in the US Army

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What is a Chaplain?

A chaplain is either a priest, minister, pastor, imam, rabbi or a lay delegate of a religious tradition, who is attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, school, police department, fire department, university or a private chapel.

The word was originally used to describe representatives of the Christian faith, but today it is also used to refer to people of other religious traditions as well, in this case Buddhism. The number of chaplaincies have increased over the recent years, especially in American universities. These chaplains have received professional training and can be found throughout many different types of institutions.

 

History

The earliest Buddhists to serve in the US army were the Nisei Americans. Nisei is a Japanese term used to describe children born to Japanese immigrants to the United States, hence they are also known as second generation Japanese. In 1944, a total number of 50 soldiers at Fort Snelling are believed to have been the first batch of Buddhist troops that served in the US army. Many of these servicemen had also studied Japanese at Buddhist-run schools in the US. However, Nisei units such as the 442nd Infantry Regiment and the Military Intelligence Service were only permitted Christian chaplains. This was because Assistant Secretary of Defense John J. McCloy feared that negative American perceptions of Buddhists would compromise the reputation of such a unit.

 

Chaplains in the Army

The first commission of a Buddhist chaplain within the United States Department of Defense was Lieutenant Junior Grade Jeanette Gracie Shin in 2004. Lieutenant Shin is a former enlisted Marine who graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Buddhist Studies.

Within the United States army, Thomas Dryer was appointed as the first Buddhist chaplain in 2008. In recent years there has been a growing number of Buddhists in the American military, so the work of Buddhist chaplains are growing. Buddhists chaplains are endorsed by the Buddhist Churches of America.

 

Buddhist Chapels

According to one source, there is only one Buddhist chapel in the United States military. It is located in the basement of the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel. This chapel also houses chapels of other religions. The Buddhist chapel was built in 2005.

Source: www.wikipedia.org

 


 

A Buddhist Prospective US Army Chaplain Candidate on the election

October 31, 2016 by Justin Whitaker

A guest post by Robert Shuken Ju-Etsu McCarthy

My name is Robert McCarthy, my dharma name is Shuken Ju-Etsu, the meaning is “kind humble and goes beyond,” I would say that these elements are reflected in both my spiritual and secular life. I was born and raised in Western Michigan in a fairly conservative working class town. I am currently enrolled at the University of the West’s Masters of Divinity program learning to be a chaplain, with the ultimate goal to find employment in either the US Army or a hospice program.

 
How has Buddhism shaped your political preferences?

With mention of the US Army’s Chaplain Candidate program you could gather that I am mildly conservative. As a Buddhist I tend in the direction of quiet political awareness and participation in the form of public service. For example, I worked in multiple elections as an election official, helping others get to the polling places and ensuring that everyone had a safe and enjoyable experience, not espousing for or against any candidate. I believe in remaining apolitical as a Buddhist, the Buddha was not a member of any political party and his teachings were available to anyone regardless of political bent.

 
How has Buddhism helped you through this very stressful political season?

As a student of history I can see that this election is just part of the wheel turning, meaning this happens all of the time in the history of humankind. I will continue to remain civil and help my fellow humans regardless of outcome.
How do you see your Buddhism mixing with politics in general?

I see Buddhism and politics as water and oil and they really should not mix. The idea of the separation of church and state is important to me. Political groups tied to religious organizations often cause trouble, I believe that when Buddhist groups, or any faith group for that matter, become involved in politics it is a slippery slope, eventually leading to the ostracizing of the religious group and the permanent association of the faith/sect with a particular political leaning. One of the reasons I was so attracted to Buddhism was that it was patently unpolitical, I was not being told how to cast my ballot. I would personally like to see Buddhism continue the trend of remaining secularly apolitical in the future, let us be a sanctuary from the chaos not a participant in it.

 
Are there particular issues (war, environment, security, economics, etc) that you feel particularly drawn to because of your Buddhist practice?

The most pressing issue is that of the military. I am applying to the US Army’s Chaplain Candidate program because I would like to go where I can be of the most use. For me the Bodhisattva vow is all about being of service to others. Service is ultimately where I believe that Buddhism and politics can indeed mix. As Buddhists we are called to imitate Kshitigarbha, descending into the most chaotic and dangerous of situations to provide succor for all sentient beings.

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Robert “Shuken Ju-Etsu” McCarthy is a 27 year old graduate student living in Pico Rivera, California. He writes: “I am currently enrolled in the University of the West’s Masters of Divinity in Buddhist Chaplaincy. I consider myself Irish-Dutch American, born and raised in a factory town on Michigan’s west coast. I have been practicing Zen Buddhism for close to 9 years now and I am preparing to ordain as a novice Soto Zen Priest in March 2017. After graduation I plan to either serve as a chaplain in the United States Army or as a chaplain in a hospice setting, I am up for whatever the world throws at me.

Gassho,
Robert “Shuken Ju-Etsu” McCarthy”

Source: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/americanbuddhist/2016/10/a-buddhist-us-armys-chaplain-candidate-on-the-election.html

 
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  1. Yee Yin on Aug 24, 2019 at 11:48 am

    It is very nice to know the army is open for religion practice and Buddhism is benefitting them. Life as an army is not easy and it is stressful. One of the ways to reduce stress is to meditate. Meditation is one of the practices in Buddhism and it is proven to be effective in calming people’s mind.

    In some countries, meditation is taught to the children at school to help them calm their mind and control their behaviour. It is said that children who meditate are calmer and are able to manage their emotion better. Some prisoners are also learning how to meditate to help them control themselves.

    Meditation is not limited to Buddhists, there are many meditators who are not Buddhists. Meditation is a way to observe our own mind and learn where our problem is. When we face with obstacles or problems, it is important to stay calm and think of a way to solve the problems.

  2. wan wai meng on Jan 19, 2017 at 2:43 am

    Buddhist chaplaincy is probably a milestone for how Buddhism has grown within the minds and psyche of Americans. It is joyful to see how far Buddhism has come in the US.

  3. Julia Tan on Dec 21, 2016 at 8:55 am

    This is such a nice article and i am very happy to know that . Thank you Beatrix for writing it. I rejoice that Dharma is at the every conner of the world. This is something we should look up to.

    Tibetan leadership should really read about this and realised how important religious free is. We all deserve to have our faith. No matter what we chose to practice that’s choice for your spiritual path. it is very personal and it should not have anything to do with politics issues. Tibetan Leadership should stop the ban of Dorje Shugden immediately for the sake of humanity.

  4. Pastor Antoinette on Dec 21, 2016 at 8:38 am

    It is interesting to notice that it took till 2004 that a Buddhist chaplain were allowed in the department of defense and a Buddhist chaplain entered in 2008 in the US Army. These departments have to deal with a lot of trauma, war and natural catastrophes. The soldiers need to be taken care of in a spiritual way and I rejoice for the chaplains to do this.
    “As Buddhists we are called to imitate Kshitigarbha, descending into the most chaotic and dangerous of situations to provide succor for all sentient beings.” Thank you for doing this as it is not easy and it needs a lot of courage to do this! It is important to always remember the kindness that others give us so that we can learn to do the same for others.

  5. Mingwen on Dec 21, 2016 at 7:16 am

    The duty of chaplains in various secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, school, police department, fire department, university or a private chapel are extremely significant.

    They provide religious teachings and services, religion is used to known as the missing piece of puzzle in human beings’ lives when we only strive for secular goals, etc., pride,money, food, sex & shelter.

    In some extreme working/ living circumstances , for instance, hospitals and military units, people are confronting death of people they know and not for so frequent. Hence, emotionally, they could be become unstable and burn out.

    At these times, chaplains who regard from various religions can give their services who are in need and pull them up from falling down.

  6. Pastor Chia on Dec 21, 2016 at 7:16 am

    Is interesting to know about buddhist chaplains in the us army. Chaplains just like “pastors”,who are selfless working helping and benefit others. H.E.25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche has started buddhist pastorship since 2011 at Malaysia. Buddhist pastors at Kechara organisation has grow more and more these day helping our organisation and benefited many people at our country.

    I like what Robert McCarthy has said . In Bodhisattva vow is all about being of service to others. Service is ultimately where he believe that Buddhism and politics can indeed mix. As Buddhists we are called to imitate like Bodhisattva Kshitigarbha quality, descending into the most chaotic and dangerous of situations to provide succor for all sentient beings. I pray more people more people can vow themselves to benefit others ,create world peace free from the war.

  7. Pastor Albert on Dec 21, 2016 at 2:50 am

    Same as many people here, Chaplain is a new word to me, it means Pastors in another term.

    When H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche started Buddhist Pastor in Kechara, many people went on and attack Rinpoche by saying the title Pastor belongs to Christian, how can we mix Buddhist with Christian, but they don’t realize that Pastor is just a title, it is not important what is it call, the important thing is the function of the Pastor and how it benefit others as a pastor, how it spread Dharma to others.

    In this article, it clearly shows that Pastor is not something new, back in year 2008, there is already Buddhist Pastor (Chaplain) in USA, and as a Pastor, his only duty is to benefit others, just like what Kechara Pastors did.

    Rinpoche said, not everyone can be a monk or a nun, so he put a level down, that is to ordained Pastors, at least they can perform the duty as a monk/nun to spread Dharma and yet, they can still have their normal life.

  8. June Kang on Dec 21, 2016 at 2:40 am

    I do agreed mentioned in the article that “Political groups tied to religious organizations often cause trouble”, example is CTA. CTA not only cause trouble to his people but to the Dorje Shugden practitioners all over the world. CTA had made so many people suffer with the ban of Dorje Shugden. Tibetan already suffered from lost their country and now they are suffering of no religious freedom. Sometime i wonder are the Tibetan leaders are Buddhist? The way they ban the Dorje Shugden looks like they don’t even understand Karma. Pray for them to be awake soon.

  9. Eric kksiow on Dec 21, 2016 at 12:22 am

    This is the 1st time i heard of ( Buddhist Chaplains in the US Army ) and read about the article, and i am glad to know more what’s inside US armies doing inside their training ( Learning Fire weapons, bombs and etc.. )

    And Robert McCarthy doing his great job for bringing Dharma to US armies camp ( except KILLING training, i wish every US armies camp has Dharma teachings too )

    Thank You Bea of your time to do research for this wonderful article!
    Appreciate that
    Eric kksiow

  10. Andrea Lai on Dec 20, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    In this article, I learnt a new word “chaplain” and it’s interesting that US Army starts accepting Buddhist chaplain in their military.
    It’s a rejoice news that more people are cultivate into practicing dharma thru Buddhism.
    May Robert McCarthy have a swift ordination as Soto Zen Priest, bring dharma to benefit many.
    Thank you Beatrix for sharing your article.

  11. nicholas on Dec 20, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    It’s great to know that more and more people provide religious services for an institution in this case is the military. I like what Robert McCarthy said that ‘I see Buddhism and politics as water and oil and they really should not mix.’ & the mixture of them will lead to the ostracising of the religious group. There is an obvious example of how Dorje Shugden practitioners being discriminated by the Tibetan leaders that causes so much suffering to the people around the world. Being a leaders of the country they should protect their people and always unite their people irregardless of their culture, race and religious. Sad to say this doesn’t happen to the Tibetan and so much baseless accusation being poured down to the people and extreme discrimination that causes violent incident happen to the people that have different religious preferences with the Tibetan leaders. I have not seen any of this happen in other country as most of the successful leaders practice religious freedom and human rights.

    Buddhism is a teaching or a lifestyle that focus on benefiting others which irregardless of the culture, races and religious. A true Buddhist practitioner will focus on harmony and peace which is also what a government or leaders will embrace to make their country strong . Robert McCarthy really inspired me with what he said and what he choose to do and may more and more people able to see the real spiritual practice.

  12. pammie yap on Dec 20, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    “Political groups tied to religious organizations often cause trouble, I believe that when Buddhist groups, or any faith group for that matter, become involved in politics it is a slippery slope, eventually leading to the ostracizing of the religious group and the permanent association of the faith/sect with a particular political leaning. One of the reasons I was so attracted to Buddhism was that it was patently unpolitical, I was not being told how to cast my ballot.”

    This part strike me the most when I was reading the post. Why? Because it reminded me of Dorje Shugden ban and Central Tibetan Admin. Politics should never mix with religion! It is suppose to be spiritual and nobody, especially a government, think that they can tell someone how to ‘cast their ballot’. It is really bad to have people who do not understand much about Buddhism and the ban, have more negative thoughts of Tibetan Buddhism.

    Here in Kechara, under the guidance of H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche, we are very fortunate to also have our own Kechara pastors. The pastors consist of lay and sangha to be members. They are always serving others, tirelessly! Read more about them here! https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/support-the-kechara-pastors.html or watch the video https://youtu.be/PO6kbzBUgl0

  13. Joy Kam on Dec 5, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    Thank you Beatrix for this short but interesting post… now I know what is a chaplain, we learn something new everyday 😀

    I really like what he said here!
    “I see Buddhism and politics as water and oil and they really should not mix. The idea of the separation of church and state is important to me. Political groups tied to religious organizations often cause trouble, I believe that when Buddhist groups, or any faith group for that matter, become involved in politics it is a slippery slope, eventually leading to the ostracizing of the religious group and the permanent association of the faith/sect with a particular political leaning. One of the reasons I was so attracted to Buddhism was that it was patently unpolitical, I was not being told how to cast my ballot. I would personally like to see Buddhism continue the trend of remaining secularly apolitical in the future, let us be a sanctuary from the chaos not a participant in it.”

    He really nailed it and it reminds me so much about the wrong mixing of politics and religion which the so called Tibetan gov in exile has done and with that banning and discriminating Dorje Shugden! The Tibetan leadership (CTA – Central Tibetan Administration) even published a book and made a documentary against Dorje Shugden! Where have you ever heard of any government especially since they are “democratic” ever stick their hands and feet in religion. It is such a sensitive and personal issue, that is why politicians do not go there. But what does the CTA do? They stick everything in and has now divided their people even further and created more disunity.

    Tibetans have suffered so much, lost their country, then go through hardships and risk their lives escaping to India and then now after escaping they are being discriminated by their own government who keeps encouraging hate crime against Shugden people. They are Tibetan too. And what happened to human rights which they love to blame China for lacking. It seems now China give more freedom of religion and practice as long as you do not mix it with politics and go against the government… which is fair enough. So why can’t the CTA do this for their people? If they continue discriminating their own people, I believe whatever they are fighting for, for a free Tibet or autonomy is really a lost cause, if your cannot even be happy and harmonious within your small community in India now, what makes you, China and the world think you can handle an independent Tibet now? CTA needs to realise times have change and their way of doing things are gonna cost them to fail even more. Sorry side track a bit here.

    Overall it is great that there are people like Robert “Shuken Ju-Etsu” McCarthy who is selfless enough who wish to be the light for those in the army. He is definitely a kind soul and being. I like the way he thinks, his heart is kind and this is obvious when he makes such statements… “For me the Bodhisattva vow is all about being of service to others. Service is ultimately where I believe that Buddhism and politics can indeed mix. As Buddhists we are called to imitate Kshitigarbha, descending into the most chaotic and dangerous of situations to provide succor for all sentient beings.” Shows you the kind of person he is. And this also reminds me why Rinpoche also created Pastors in Kechara, to be a Buddhist chaplain to anyone and everyone who steps foot or connects with Kechara 🙂 Thank you for this article Bea!

    • Pastor Henry Ooi on Dec 20, 2016 at 11:20 pm

      Well said indeed, Mr McCarthy. Religions and politics must never mix. It is either religions using politics to serve its purpose or vice versa.

      I agree with you, Joy. CTA is bad news, that is why they lost their country. And now blaming everybody except themselves. So silly to even say that the dharma protector, Dorje Shugden, is an obstacle to CTA for its feeble effort to regain what is lost. Why cry over spilt milk and blame the cat? Move on, CTA. Use the time, effort and money to benefit your own people instead of enforcing a ridiculous ban on Dorje Shugden practice. The ban is causing segregation among loved ones, physical pain, mental and emotional suffering, loss of honour, dignity and respect. Practitioners of Dorje Shugden are humans too. Where is your loving compassion that you are talking about? Where is your wisdom?

  14. Samfoonheei on Dec 5, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    After reading these blog i learned something new.The word Chaplain.
    I have not come across of it before.
    Thanks Beatrix Ooi for sharing ..an interesting blog of how this young man served as a Buddhist Chaplains in the US Arm. There is only one Buddhist chapel in the United States military. In recent years there has been a growing number of Buddhists in the US military, hence the work of Buddhist chaplains are growing too. A great way to spread Dharma to more people in the military.
    Thank you again Beatrix Ooi

  15. Sock Wan on Dec 3, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    Thank you Beatrix for sharing with us this interesting article. So Kechara is not the only organisation having the position of Buddhist Pastor to give Dharma teachings, it is also practised in America. Due to the development of our society and the world, our living conditions, difficulties we have are different from before. Therefore, they way to spread Dharma has to evolve too. As long as the method is with the right motivation to benefits people without inflicting pain or sufferings on another being, we should embrace it.

    I am happy to know they have such a system in the US to spread Dharma, we should have more Dharma centers adopting system like this to uphold and continue the lineage.

  16. Fong on Dec 2, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    “One of the reasons I was so attracted to Buddhism was that it was patently unpolitical, I was not being told how to cast my ballot.” – Robert Shuken Ju-Etsu McCarthy

    Though Buddhist are against killing, these chaplains are bringing solace, peace, acceptance and salvation to the men and women who are defending their country.

    And, to people like Robert McCarthy, Buddhism is apolitical. Equality for all, regardless. Acceptance of all, regardless as the post held by McCarthy epitomizes. No discrimination but acceptance.

    And, the number of Buddhists and Buddhist chaplains are growing. And, there already is a chapel within the army grounds at United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel. There definitely is integration of religions within the United States military.

  17. Lin Mun on Dec 2, 2016 at 5:18 am

    Thank you Beatrix for sharing this article and bringing a new term chaplain. This is the first time I have heard of it. No matter what work we are in I think we should have spiritual practise which is why even the US army engage in chaplain. Important to have a positive mind through spirituality.

    Robert McCarthy shows us the importance of giving back to the society and doing the service to benefit others. I also like his comment that there should not be a mix in politic and religion.

  18. Stella Cheang on Dec 1, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    Thank you Beatrix for this refreshing article about Buddhist Chaplains in the US Army. It is encouraging to hear the view point of another Buddhist, half way across the globe, sharing similar open-mindedness and that encompasses essence of Buddhism. I particularly resonate with Robert “Shuken Ju-Etsu” McCarthy’s answer to “How has Buddhism shaped your political preferences?”

  19. TekLee on Nov 30, 2016 at 1:29 am

    Thank you Beatrix for sharing this article. Chaplain is indeed a new word to me. It’s really happy to know that there are more and more devoted and faithful Buddhist in the West. Robert McCarthy is very devoted and committed in Buddhism. His passion to work as a chaplain, can help to spread Dharma to more people. We need more people like him to help to turn the dharma wheel and spread dharma to ten directions.

  20. Vivian Ong on Nov 29, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    Thank you Beatrix for this article. I just get to learn the term “chaplain” from this article. This is something new to me. A chaplain is either a priest, minister, pastor, imam, rabbi or a lay delegate of a religious tradition, who is attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, school, police department, fire department, university or a private chapel. It is encouraging to see young man like Robery McCarthy has this kind of passion to work as a chaplain.

    With folded palms,
    Vivian

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    Very fortunate for me and friends to have visited these four most worthy pilgrimage sites as mentioned in this blog post. Lumbini where the birthplace of Prince Siddharta Gautama later known as Buddha Shakyamuni, Bodh Gaya the place where Prince Siddharta Gautama reached enlightenment, Sarnath the place where Buddha Shakyamuni turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time and finally Kushinagar the place where Buddha Shakyamuni entered Parinirvana. So blessed managed to visit all these Holy places just before the lockdown because of the covid pandemic.
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    Monday, Mar 13. 2023 03:02 PM
    Reading this article reminds me of my trip there in 2019 just before the lock down. I am glad I made it there as encouraged by our Guru Tsem Rinpoche to go on pilgrimage to Holy places instead of visiting places of interest. It’s a once a life time experienced for me. Went on pilgrimage to Tibet in 2019 and to Sera Choding Hermitage of Lama Tsongkhapa and few other Holy places as well. Sera Choding Hermitage was also the founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. It was one of Tsongkhapa’s principal retreat centers, where he gave many of his most important teachings and where he composed one of his most famous works.
    Fortunate to go to Kushinagar where Buddha Shakyamuni entered Clear Light , and seeing the Ramabhar Stupa,where the cremation place of Buddha Shakyamuni, and a colossal statue of Lord Buddha at the Matha Kuar feeling blessed indeed. Another holy place as mentioned in the blog is Wu Tai Shan. It is a popular pilgrimage as well. Mount Wutai with its five flat peaks is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China. This Holy place is associated with the rising sun which signifies birth and renewal. Due to this interpretation, it is often regarded as the most sacred of the Five Great Mountains. Went there too much earlier with Kecharians friends. Minhitale Buddha Statue in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, another Holy place. Historically recorded as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura was also the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries and has been a major Buddhist pilgrimage site with ruins of many ancient Buddhist temples. A place worth going but I have not visited yet which I love to go some day.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/8-holy-buddhist-pilgrimage-sites-part-2.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 13. 2023 02:57 PM
    A strong inspiring story that will touch our heart and soul. Reading and watching those videos in this blog post will definitely inspire and motivate us all. Bill Porter was an American having spent much of his life studying and translating Chinese religious and philosophical texts. He is a translator of Chinese texts, primarily Taoist and Buddhist, including poetry and sūtras. Bill Porter stepped into the ancient Chinese literary world, which changed everything. To many Chinese, he is known as Red Pine and the author of popular books on Chinese hermits and ancient poets. Many had wonder if the Buddhist hermit tradition still existed in China, not until Bill Porter discovered that the hermit tradition is very much alive. So many insights into life in China, and the Buddhist renewal after the cultural revolution the historical refuge of ancient hermits. Dozens of monks and nuns continue to lead solitary lives in quiet contemplation of their faith deep in the mountains. Inspiring each of them , living as simple as possible with what they have. That’s a beautiful understanding of Chinese culture, a rare happening , and should be cherished by all who love the Chinese classics .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/amongst-white-clouds-amazing.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 13. 2023 02:55 PM
    Wow this great Lama the third Purchok incarnation the Lozang Tsultrim Jampa Gyatso who had served as tutor to both the Twelfth and the Thirteenth Dalai Lamas . He studied under a number of great masters and became a competent scholar at a very young age. His collected works covering subjects such as commentary on logics, rituals, and biography were compiled into texts. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-third-purchok-jampa-gyatso.html
  • Alice Tay
    Saturday, Mar 11. 2023 03:12 PM
    Dharma teaches us the ultimate method, the ultimate way of release from samsara. When you receive the Dharma teachings — when you receive the method and you practice it — you will be able to free yourself from sufferings.

    ~ H. E. Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche
  • Alice Tay
    Sunday, Feb 26. 2023 11:49 AM
    Stinginess is the ticket to a long stay in the sad and barren lands of poverty.

    Making happy offerings to enlightened and ordinary friends is a recipe for spontaneously arising generosity and the joys it causes.

    ~ H. E. Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche
  • Samfoonheei
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    Wow…beautiful scenery pictures . Each and every pictures has an interesting stories to tell. Looking through these in this blog tells us a thousands words , simply exquisite beautiful indeed. Tranquillity serenity and beauty of nature in every pictures .Natural beauty is everyone wish to be there.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/beautiful-scenes-free-download.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Feb 23. 2023 04:02 PM
    The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek sun-god Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes, on the Greek island. An interesting mythology behind this huge statue. It was built between the years 292-280 BCE, to honour the Ancient Greek god of the Sun, Helios recording to history. The people of the city of Rhodes in Greece were saved from a terrible siege and that’s where this statue was built. The Greek mythology was strongly influenced by the ancient Egyptian myths. Sound interesting. Rhodes has been famous since antiquity as the site of Colossus of Rhodes, and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This ancient town is a step back in time and is one of the biggest best-preserved Medieval settlements of Europe. It’s the oldest populated medieval city in Europe with some 5000 people living inside the castle walls. Worth a visit to see for ourselves the beauty of this ancient town with many myth stories .
    Thank you Rinpoche and Gen. Lobsang Phuljung for this wonderful sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/voyage-to-the-colossus-of-rhodes
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Feb 23. 2023 04:01 PM
    Each of us have a dark story to tell from the past. Reading again this interesting short posts of personal experiences with HE the 25th Tsem Rinpoche by Gen. Lobsang Phuljung . Black magic spells for revenge are an advanced and destructive form of magic that can manipulate or hurt other people. Everybody has been in a scenario where vengeance appeared to be the perfect idea for resolving a conflict. Even if we employ these curses and spells for revenge we are the ones who gets hurt as well. Negatively impacts our physical health by raising our blood pressure, trigger defensiveness and it turns into a destructive force that can harm ourselves. Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards. May these life experience provide us the inspiration we need to go on in life while learning from it.
    Thank you Gen. Lobsang Phuljung for sharing this untold story with us.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/stories-from-a-chela-hurt-revenge-and-black-magic
  • Alice Tay
    Tuesday, Feb 21. 2023 03:29 PM
    We should feel gratitude for all that was given to us. The highest giving would be dharma. From those who have given us dharma, we should show a humble and sincere attitude. Always remember their kindness by practicing and applying. Only with dharma can we find genuine lasting happiness. The person who gave us genuine happiness through teaching us dharma should be remembered, celebrated, respected and be shown gratitude always.

    ~ H.E. Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Feb 17. 2023 02:43 PM
    The Sangha has kept Buddhist texts safe over the centuries and has interpreted and taught Buddhist philosophy. The Sangha has also provided inspiration and guidance on how to live a good Buddhist life. Being one of the three jewels of Buddhism, Sangha is an integral part of this community. We turn to these three jewels when we need to feel safety .Sangha is an equally important part of Buddhism where they provides a harbour in time of distress, and at the time of distractions. They help each other to make the journey smooth and spread kindness to everyone around them. It is believed that while walking the path, they will helps everybody to visualize goals clearly and aids in understanding the meaning of life in a better way. Beautiful article by Thich Nhat Hanh explaining the essence of a sangha.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-practice-of-sangha.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Feb 17. 2023 02:41 PM
    Yunnan is a province in southern China, bordering Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam as well China is a multi-religious country. Taoism, Buddhism, Islamism, Protestantism and Catholicism are the main stream religions in China. Reading this article again and again feeling glad as the practice of Dorje Shugden had spread to many more places. Showing that it is not a minor practice after-all. Its flourishing to the ten direction. Dorje Shugden stupa is located right in the middle of the beautiful and sacred snow-capped mountains. Yulong Snow Mountain is a famous scenic area in Yunnan, after all. Since then it had attracted many locals and tourist .Looking at those pictures tells all. I have visited Yulong Snow Mountain but not been to see that new monastery where the sacred stupa is built. Hopefully I could visit someday.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/two-holy-places-in-yunnan-china.html

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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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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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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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    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
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    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.
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    Beautiful
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    Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
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    Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
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    This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
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Penang Kecharians distributed well over 5144 Dorje Shugden collaterals, which includes big posters, A5 picture card, brochure pendants and etc. Not only that, visitors who were keen, they explained and shared more about Dorje Shugden in details. Sharyn and Swee Bee came and volunteered for the two days we were there. Way to go gals... ~by Jacinta
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Abundance food offerings to Gyenze. May everyone always be blessed by Gyenze for long life and increase our inner and outer wealth. ~ Alice
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After year end puja, we proceeded with a small gathering. The food was outstanding, especially the vege curry and sa hor fun! We were even enchanted by the smells of it. We also had apple pie, tong sui and many more. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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