For the next two days, Kechara is holding the 2012 Grand Festival of Wealth and Protection (GFWP)! It commenced yesterday on January 6, 2012 (Friday). Last year’s Grand Setrap and Dzambala Puja was such a successful event, that the committee had to move this year’s event to the heart of KL’s city centre at Chin Woo Stadium!
GFWP started at 9:30am and many people showed up for the opening. Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek kindly came to officiate the opening ceremony and also in attendance were Tan Sri Dato Wira Jason Goh, Datuk Dr Lim Chee Sin, YB Khoo Soo Seang, YB Lim Kee Moi, Dato’ Ngeow Voon Yean and his wife, Datin Ngeow.
The Grand Festival of Wealth and Protection is being held for the next two days from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. I have copied and pasted the programme highlights extracted from Kechara.com below.
Do take a look at the photos that were taken today. Admission is free for all who are interested to join in the fun!
I thank our special VIP guests for attending the event. I thank the committee and volunteers. I thank the members and all those who worked hard for weeks to make this so beautiful and special. But it is not over, so go and check it out!
Tsem Rinpoche
Committee Members for 2012 Grand Festival of Wealth and Protection:
Paul Yap (Project manager)
Yoke Fui (Treasurer)
May Ong (Secretary)
Dato’ Ruby Khong
Henry Ooi
Julia Tan
Irene Lim
Shelly Tai
Sock Wan
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
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ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS
FREE precious Buddha pendants blessed by H.E. Tsem Rinpoche for the first 1,000 registered participants
Join in the Setrap Puja and the 1000-year old Serkym Offering practice to Setrap, to clear obstacles and request for protection
Join in the Dzambala Puja to create the causes for inner and outer wealth
Bathing and pearl offerings to Dzambala for wealth
Delicious vegetarian food and desserts on sale by Kechara Oasis, New Age Vegetarian Restaurant available
Kechara Gallery with beautiful exhibits and biography of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche and the Kechara organization
Stalls with many exciting items for sale ranging from groceries, food, drinks, plants, dharma books, DVDs, Buddha statues, ritual items, jewellery, thangka art…and that’s just the beginning!
Recycling activity and help the homeless
Lots of activities for the kids while parents attend the pujas or browse around (e.g. colouring contest)
Inviting a portrait of me into Chin Woo Stadium. A photo of the lama is invited to represent the presence of the lama there…
The GFWP committee printed out the gompa altar as a backdrop… how beautiful!
The traditional lion dance on the Chin Woo stadium’s stage. This is the special way to bring good luck to the event…
The ribbon-cutting ceremony to officiate GFWP 2012 by the VIPs!
(From left to right) Dato’ Ruby Khong, Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Jason Goh, Datuk Dr Lim Chee Sin, Henry Ooi, YB Khoo Soo Seang, Datuk May Phng, Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, Paul Yap, YB Lim Kee Moi, Dato’ Ngeow Voon Yean, Pastor Ngeow Voon Chin, Datin Ngeow, Yoke Fui.
Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek lighting a candle to offer to the Buddhas…
Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek offering more than one candle!
Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek taking a tour around Kechara’s festival!
Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek sticking gold leaf onto Chenrezig’s body…
Henry Ooi explaining to Tan Sri Jason Goh (left) and Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek about KWPC . KWPC or Kechara World Peace Centre is our goal to have a huge retreat centre in the mountains…
JP explaining to Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek about Kechara and how it started…
Looking at my blog…computers were set up so visitors can be introduced to my blog. Thank you for the interest… very kind of everyone.
Kechara’s choir group singing beautiful mantras and songs…
VIP guests making offerings. Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, Tan Sri Dato Wira Jason Goh, Datuk Dr Lim Chee Sin, YB Khoo Soo Seang, YB Lim Kee Moi, Dato’ Ngeow Voon Yean and his wife, Datin Ngeow.
(From left to right) Kechara House President Datuk May Phng, Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, YB Lim Kee Moi and Kechara’s Vice President Mr Henry Ooi…
Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek giving the opening speech. How kind of him…he is a very busy and influential man, yet he takes the time out to grace our occasion. I thank Dr Chua Soi Lek very much for his generosity. He has also donated RM10,000 to our event. He is very generous. Thank you so much again. I will make prayers for your wellbeing. Malaysians are very generous.
On the left is Wan San who’s playing the violin to accompany the Kechara choir.
Kelvin Tan showing his friends the lamrim text, Liberation in the Palm of Your Hands.
Pastor Yek Yee speaking about pujas, making offerings and where they originated from. She is a very sincere Buddhist Pastor.
Abby Foo and Pastor Yek Yee on the stage
The blog booth!!
The overall view of the front half of the Grand Festival of Wealth and Protection.
Many stalls selling different things… this one is selling food!
Many people love sticking gold leaf onto the Buddha statues… it’s a powerful offering to “beautify” a statue with the purest metal, gold.
Matt offers gold leaf unto Buddha Tsongkhapa
Visitors looking at Buddha pendants. We have a huge range of elegant and holy Buddha pendants created from Kechara. People love them very much.
Cute things on sale at the Kechara Earth Project booth!
One of the young Kecharians designing cards for those interested…
What a creative card for Chinese New Year.
Donated clothes sold at Kechara Soup Kitchen.
For those who are more fashion-inclined… there are items to suit your wants hehe
At 7pm, Lord Dzambala and Setrap puja starts. Our Kecharians are well-trained by qualified monks to perform genuine and powerful traditional pujas for the wellbeing of those who request.
The puja team leads both of these pujas…
…and for those who want to join in can definitely do so.
The latest book published by Kechara Media & Publications, The Promise, is now out for sale to the public!
Beautiful statues from Kechara Paradise are available to be invited back to your home…
A lucky dip awaits!
Chinese New Year-themed flowers…
Eight Auspicious Signs bracelet at the Kechara Discovery booth.
Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek giving a press conference at our Grand Festival of Wealth and Protection 2012. He really took time out to be here for us.
Press conference
The candle offering area
Hardworking volunteers…thank you everyone!!
Shopping done!!
Our wonderful emcee lady!!
The door on the left is the main entrance.
View from the entrance door!
Buddha colouring contest – younger kids category
Young artist painting Lama Tsongkhapa with great faith!
31 kids participated in the Buddha colouring contest. The fashion designer Eric Choong, his friend Roth who is the editor of MEN’S UNO magazine, and Margaret are judging the winners.
Works of the talented Kechara kids!
Cheri tirelessly explaining Kechara World Peace Centre (KWPC) to the crowd
Kevin Tan of Kechara House Education Committee promoting the Lam Rim!
Kechara House President Datuk May Phng and Liaison Paul Yap being greeted by the auspicious lions!
Lion dance at the Grand Festival of Wealth and Protection
Bryan and Dee Dee did a great job at Kechara’s festival!
This is Gary Foo at the Ladrang booth. He and Dee Dee worked together to sell 500 worth of crystal offerings. He was very helpful and enthusiastic in volunteering, I am told.
Hardworking Michelle Tan at the Kechara festival
Wonderful people of Kechara! I love them
President of Kechara House Datuk May is giving a thank you speech. Wow. Look at the beautiful group of staff n volunteers. Everyone worked hard for this year’s successful Grand Festival of Wealth and Protection 2012. The festival has successfully completed.
So many from Kechara Soup Kitchen dept came to help at the festival. Beautiful. Here are KSK’s volunteers. Lucas, Wee Liang, Sophia, KC (Grace Husb), Melissa, Julia, Nancy (Julia’s helper), Jeremy & Andrew (Jeffrey Yee’s friends), CK Leong, Siong Woan, Karen, Veronica has been volunteering at KSK booth for the last three days. We are doing the packing now.
This is Sim May, Serena, Yashinie, and Ratna. They are four wonderful ladies helping out at our GFWP festival. I do appreciate their kindness very much and hope they are more involved with Kechara in the future. It would be good for them.
This is Yurie of Kechara e-Division. She has just joined and is our welcomed new staff in action at the Ladrang booth of the festival. She is very enthusiastic and helpful. She is from Ipoh.
Thank you Lin Mun (left) for all your help towards Dharma work. It is wonderful and I appreciate it very much, and am happy for you! Doing Dharma work helps many others and the purpose of life is helping others. I am happy to see you in this picture with lovely Judy of KMP…I have heard wonderful things about you, Ms. Lin Mun. Thank you!!
Mdm Lim Han Nee and husband at our GFWP today. Great!
Longtime friend Lee Ho and her family joining GFWP today
Dear Rinpoche, CK Siah, Phoebe and baby He Wei are at GFWP. They are very grateful for Rinpoche’s advice and KH pastors gave blessing to baby on January 1. Baby He Wei made an offering to KH today. Regards, Yoke Fui.
KSK sponsor Mr PK Cheng came to GFWP just now. He made a candle offering and had lunch there. He sponsored some of his Khind electrical products for us to raise funds.
Thanks for bringing Dharma to people David!
This is Junie and she donates a carton of canned drinks to KC Lounge on a monthly basis and volunteers quite often in KH events, and never misses KH Sunday Talk. Welcome Junie!!
Young and smart Wan Hong from the Kwan family is here in GFWP. Pictured here with Bryan (right).
The aisle towards the entrance door.
Guests are kindly given an explanation of what the festival is about…
Many people came to the GFWP today, can’t wait to see the turnout for the next two days!
Do remember to visit the blog booth!
Be sure and take a visit to this event!!!!
Don’t miss it!!!
Press Coverage
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Jacinta Goh on Nov 4, 2019 at 5:10 pm
What a delightful blogpost down memory lane! Although I’ve not known Kechara at that time, from looking from these pictures, I’m sure it has benefitted many. It’s a way to promote Kechara too. Hooray to many who have put effort in this.
This is certainly a blast from the past, hope we can do such spiritual festivals again in the future, many people came to meet Kechara and Tsem Rinpoche for the very first time in their lives. It was a beneficial event to reach out to Malaysians.
Thank you for sharing this article. From this article, I can have a glimpse of flashback into Kechara’s History and glory. It is very exciting to know that we did big events in such scale in 2012. If only I had knew back then, I would had joined the exciting experience.
From the pictures, I had recognized some of the members who are still with Kechara and how they had looked different. Impermanence is around us everyday and yet we still failed to recognized it. Our ego is so huge that it completely blocks out the truth and keep us in the pink dream of “Me Me Me and I will live forever”. We have to live in present and not future tense anymore.
Really a lot of work went into the planning and execution of this event and Liaison Paul worked non stop to make it happen for all Kecharians and all departments. Events to the public are always great learning experiences to see how well we cater and serve the public so experiences gain through GFWP is invaluable to know what the public wants.
What a fantastic event for Kechara to hold every year! It gives so many people a chance to meet the Buddhadharma. They come for blessings of wealth and protection, but realise there is something more so they stay back.
Congratulations to the fantastic organising team especially Paul. Every year he works so hard to make the event bigger and better. His drive to bring the Dharma to others really embodies what Rinpoche and Kechara are really about.
Every year, the committee of Grand Festival of Wealth and Protection always bring surprise to us. This year the committee decided to bring this grand festival to the heart of KL, where will be much more convenience for the public to touch by the blessing of 3 jewels.
Even-though the title for this event called WEALTH AND PROTECTION FESTIVAL, but what people can get from here is much more than that. Whoever came in to our event, or just a a glance on our flyer will plant a seed/imprint of Buddha enlighten mind in them. For whoever make any offering, even speech offering like : “WAH, this Buddha look gorgeous” will collect a lot of merit, that can bring all of us to the true freedom one day in the future.
I thanks all the committee members to always bring benefits to others.
The 2012 Kechara Grand Festival of Wealth & Protection event had just over. Many of our volunteers still very excited and talked about this event.I heard from many new volunteers, they learnt a lot from this grand event. Some of them told me, they more understand what Rinpoche direction and how can Kechara benefit many.
Rinpoche always advised us learn more Dharma knowledge and then applied in daily life. I think involve in dharma activities is a good way let’s ourselves realize how much we had learn and understand. Some of them even told me they want to do more!
Thanks for the sharing of the event Rinpoche. I am not able to be there, and the pics are always better than a thousand word. I can felt the tremendous hardwork and time put in ny the Kecharian to make this a sucessful event.
Yes Margaret, Paul and the committee member had been working very hard daily to organize the whole events. Everyone enjoy the events so much. Not only for new visitors to know about Kechara, but for all Kecharian to know, gather, bonding with each other during the 3 days event. It is really a “One Kechara” event.
So nice to see our own Kecharian conducting traditional puja according to our lineage with ritual, set up, Mudra, chanting…
Just like what Datuk May mentioned during the last day of the event, since we can organize this why not Tsongkhapa Day? Looking forward to Wesak and Tsongkhapa Day at the end of the year.
Can’t believe the GFWP is over. The past few days have gone by so fast, packing, setting up, meeting so many people at the event and then the tornedo speed tear down……..all at the blink of an eye.
Everyone worked so hard, we had lots of fun while spreading Lord Setrap and Dzambala to the public. The kecharians got closer together.
Thank you Paul for your leadership,his left hand man Nicholas and the organising committee who have been working tirelessly for the event.
May the merits we Kecharians created be dedicated to the swift manifestation of KWPC!
i have been a very useful and a useless person at the same time. Useful as in i am good at ordering people around and using people to achieve goals. Useless as I do not do for others. After involving in GFWP, i feel I am well used; bringing benefits to others. The experience is an eye opener and absolutely uplifting. Tiring but loving every moment of it!
Looks really grand and beautiful, as is the Kechara trademark. And all for a good purpose and to bless so many. Everything Kechara touches is of the finest quality and with great motivation and purpose. Heartfelt Congratulations go to Kechara and especially the Organizing Committee. And wow, see how Kechara has grown so big.
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Revisit this post again , watching the rare video footage of Dorje Shugden oracles. Awesome ,we are so fortunate to watch this incredible video, where extraordinary footage of Tsem Rinpoche self-arising as the all-powerful Buddha Yamantaka. Its was during Rinpoche’s visit to Tibet in 2009.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.
Vajrayogini symbolizes the wisdom of all enlightened beings and embodies the impulse of inspiration that drives the Buddhas to attain the perfect enlightenment. Vajrayogini is one of the most effective practices for people today. We can make offerings such as gold or jewel offerings and so on. The offering of gold helps us to collect merits, spiritual attainments, gain a deeper connection to Vajrayogini. It also creates the causes to attain a Buddha’s body.
Make Offerings to Vajrayogini in Kechara Forest Retreat at Bentong is such an meritorious way for us to collect merits. All thanks to our Guru having conceptualised the idea of having a statue of Vajrayogini for everyone . Recitation of Vajrayogini mantra can be a powerful tool for self-transformation, healing and liberation from samsara.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with details explanation .
Thank you, Rinpoche for sharing this insightful article. Life is short, and if we enjoy every moment of every day, then we will be happy no matter what happens or what changes along the way.What ever matter to us at the time of death is nothing. In the end, it’s not the years in our life that count it’s what you leave behind that matters. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. Learning Dharma and practicing dharma is the our choice that’s matter. Some of the key points to take notes, read, study the Lam Rim and apply it, engage in Sadhana daily and consistently. No one will help us at the moment of death but ourselves. Spiritual practicing is the best choice.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Well the size of Buddha statues in Tibetan Buddhism is important because it represents the Buddha’s immense ability and vast knowledge. Hence the Buddha statues hold the symbol of satisfaction within, peace and happiness. They are a symbol of inspiration for every human being. When we focus on the Buddha statues, it gives us inner peace that our mind, our heart and our soul gets enlightened.
We have are so fortunate seeing and circumambulating where the 9-foot Dorje Shugden statue and with 500 mantra stones engraved with Dorje Shugden’s sacred mantra. As Rinpoche had said before the bigger and more Buddha statues helps in planting seeds of enlightenment in people’s mind-streams. It also help us to generate as much merit and purify as much karma as possible. Merely by seeing all those big statues at Kechara Forest Retreat is a blessing.
Thank you Rinpoche.
The 4th Tagpu Pemavajra Jampel Tenpai Ngodrub, most commonly known as Tagpu Dorje Chang, was a highly accomplished yogi Highly attained lama who had many authentic visions of the Buddhas and even travel astrally to receive direct teachings from them. His recognised line of incarnations stem all the way back to the 14th Century. He is generally regarded as such amongst Gelug lineage holders. He spent most of his time in a hermitage located above Sera Monastery, gave teachings and transmitted many vital practices and lineages to his foremost student Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. Besides receiving the complete instructions of Dorje Shugden’s practice, Tagpu Dorje Chang had many other mystical experiences throughout his lifetime. Interesting read biography of a highly accomplished mahasiddha lama.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.
n Tibetan culture, it is a popular and customary practice for families to invite monks to perform spiritual ceremonies such as Trusol rituals. The monks have had the opportunity to offer such ceremonies for individuals or their families. Such ceremonies purify the elements of the environment which helps those living or visiting there to experience good health, success and well-being. The sacred ritual of ‘bathing’ the Buddhas and consecration through which negativities, sicknesses and obstacles will be cleared. Where by filling those areas with positive energies and good vibes through this Trusol consecration puja. Water is an essential part of this puja and symbolises the cleansing of all negativities and impurities. Through this puja it also pacifies local deities and other unseen beings in the surrounding areas. We are indeed fortunate that Tsem Rinpoche has taught Kecharians this practice and it has benefited many.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands
Reading this post had me gain some knowledge of Shifter Werewolves. Any article regarding rare creatures or paranormal articles are of my interest since young. In European folklore, a werewolf is a man who turns into a wolf at night and devours animals, people, or corpses but returns to human form by day.They have the ability to transform from an ordinary human appearance to a partially-lupine form with pointed ears, mutton chops, claws and fangs, and a ridged brow . Wow… werewolf tends to be vicious and unable to control his blood thirst. Their underlying common origin can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European mythology. In many depictions, these bloodthirsty beasts are evil where they kill animals and innocent people. They are humans who transition into wolf-like creatures, after being placed under a curse. In folklore, most werewolves originate from being cursed or bitten by another werewolf. That’s what they do believe. According many enthusiasts, there’s many different type of werewolves such as Alpha wolves, Beta wolves , Deltas, Elders, some survive as loners while others move in packs. How true it is no one knows. I do believe their existing . Many interesting stories related to these wolves in the past history.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Beautiful Dorje Shugden at Malacca. One should pay a visit there, located at a busy tourist place. It was such an auspicious occasion that a grand Puja was held there. Dedicated students and volunteers were there getting the place ready for the grand puja. Well the Grand Dorje Shugden puja was conducted by very own Kechara puja team to commemorate the chapel’s 3rd anniversary. Many people attended the Puja that’s wonderful to receive the powerful Protector Dorje Shugden blessings. More people will make a connection and get to know Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom, in the form of a Dharma Protector. May Dorje Shugden’s practice flourish to benefit those tourists and locals.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Venerable Geshe Rabten Rinpoche is a highly realised meditation master known as a debater, scholar, and meditation master, was the first Tibetan Buddhist master to introduce the complete Vinaya-tradition. He had also introduce the study of the five major topics of Buddhism to the West. He became the ‘path breaker’ of the complete and complex teachings of Buddhism in the West. Many masters, who are famous in the West today, were Geshe’s students. enerable Geshe Rabten. Geshe Rabten wrote the beautiful and Manjushri’s prayer called Gangloma and gave a profound explanation. We are so fortunate to learn about this Manjushri’s sacred prayer. May all be blessed by the practice of Lord Manjushri and Geshe Rabten’s explanation.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
The begging bowl or alms bowl is one of the simplest but most important objects in the daily lives of Theravada Buddhist monks. The alms bowl still stands as an emblem of how all Buddhas, as numerous as grains of sand in the Ganges, practiced to end their desire. All those who receive the alms bowl should focus their mind to act with self-control and self-respect. Almsgiving is a tradition of Theravada Buddhists, majority in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Laos. In those early days of Buddhism, monks would take their bowls and go out begging for food. As today in Thailand one could see monks woke up before dawn every morning and carried his bowl through the roads or paths wherever he was staying. Local people would place food in the bowl as a donation, through the generosity of lay people. They accept whatever food is offered for them and eat whatever been given, serve as a blessing for the giver.
One bowl has held the food of a thousand families. A solitary monastic travels on his journey of a hundred thousand miles seeking liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Thank you H.E. Tsem Rinpoche for explaining the meaning of begging and gave us more reasons to be vegetarian . Create a awareness among us not killing animals to be one.
Ajahn Siripanyo, the son of billionaire Ananda Krishnan, chose to abandon his inheritance and become a Buddhist monk in pursuit of spirituality. A Thai-Malaysian monk born in London and educated in UK. He was ordained in Thailand and lived there, leaving behind a life of immense wealth and privilege. He did surprised many and his choice was unexpected. Initially as a temporary measure, but somehow later evolved into a permanent way of life. Ven. Ajahn Siripanyo is now the Abbot of hermitage Dtao Dam on the Thai-Burmese border in Saiyok National Park, Thailand.
He was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia years back giving an enthralling Dhamma talk on the timeless teachings of Ajahn Chah.
Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring sharing.
The Tibetan diaspora began in 1959 after the People’s Liberation Army entered the country. Thousands of Tibetan and the Dalai Lama fled into exile to India. The Indian government led by Jawaharlal Nehru kind enough to offer land which was scattered throughout the country. The Tibetans as refugees on which the Tibetans would be able to reestablish themselves. After 60 years of protests, campaigns and fundraising, the Tibetan movement has not been fruitful, increase the living welfare condition and Tibetans continue to depend on the kindness of their host countries. Due to these many Tibetan in exile left India to elsewhere and other countries seeking a better future. In the last 60 years, the Tibetan leadership have not been successful in making progress with their political goals. Surprisingly the Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama said in an interview published letter that Europe has accepted “too many” refugees . While there is many protests and attempts to pressure Europe to accept more refugees.
Further more the unethical ban against Shugden making life more difficult for many Dorje Shugden practitioners . Because of the ban against Dorje Shugden the whole Tibetan Buddhist world is divided until now. May all be harmonious soon even recently .Dalai Lama had said we could practice Interesting read. Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche and Khong Jean Ai for this sharing.
The Kalmyks are the only traditionally Buddhist people living within Europe. As Tibetan Buddhists, the Kalmyks regard the Dalai Lama as their spiritual leader. Kalmykia is a historical crossroads on the Silk Road. The Western Mongol Kalmyk tribes. The Kalmyks live primarily in the Republic of Kalmykia, a federal subject of Russia located in the southeast European part of Russia. The Kalmyks are the only inhabitants of Europe whose national religion is Buddhism. They embraced Buddhism in the early part of the 17th century and belong to the Tibetan Buddhist. Like other Mongols, the Kalmyk are very spiritual Tibetan Buddhists, but their Buddhism has a strong admixture of indigenous beliefs and shamanistic practices. Buddhism spread among Mongols during the time of the Mongol Empire. They have come a long way till now, with rich traditions in song, dance, music, arts and a powerful heritage ,strong convictions.
Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting information of the hidden Kalmykia society.
Thaipusam is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Hindu God Murugan over the demon Surapadman. The festival commemorates the triumph of good over evil by many devotees throughout Malaysia. For Hindus, Thaipusam is a day to cleanse oneself of sins and to repent for any transgressions in the past year.Devotees place a great deal of emphasis on the Vel. Silver, gold, lead, copper, and iron which is the five metals. It is said to be able to absorb all negative energy, spread positivity, and destroy all dangerous energies. Wearing yellow during Thaipusam as Lord Murugan’s favourite colour. Well Yellow is also associated with new beginnings, peace and happiness. On that day many devotees will be wearing yellow in color. Devotees will carry heavy ornate structures called kavadis while others have their tongues, cheeks and backs pierced with hooks and skewers. They then walk barefoot up 272 steps to the Batu Caves temple. Women devotees will carry the milk pots on that day. Thousands of locals and tourist from around the world of different faith will be there to witness this auspicious festival.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Dorje Shugden controversy began when the Dalai Lama made successive attempts to wrongly assert the nature of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden to be a harmful spirit. The great lineage masters such as Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s teachings are amongst the greatest dharma that forms the foundation of Gelugpa education. As confirmed that Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri. Dorje Shugden is an enlightened Dharma Protector who manifested about 400 years ago from a lineage of erudite masters. They cant be wrong . Dorje Shugden via the Panglung oracle had helped the Dalai Lama in his great escape out of Tibet. There are so many highly attained lamas who practices Dorje Shugden and their reincarnations have been coming back again and again. Even 5th Dalai Lama composed a prayer to Dorje Shugden and built a Protector chapel dedicated to Dorje Shugden as well. That’s Trode Khangsar in Central Lhasa which is still there. The ban of Dorje Shugden is unnecessary and illogical as the bigger purpose of Dorje Shugden,is the preservation of the Dharma. The Tibetan Leadership (CTA) has instituted this ban against Dorje Shugden for many years and its time to lift the ban. May more people read and understand the ban and the real reason behind this controversy.
Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for sharing this post.
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About Rinpoche
Name
H.E. Tsem Rinpoche
Root Guru
H.H. Zong Rinpoche
Ordained by
H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama
Affiliations
Pukhang Khangtsen, Gaden Shartse Monastery
Founder and Spiritual Advisor, Kechara House Buddhist Association Malaysia
President, Tsem Rinpoche Foundation, Inc.
Honorary Doctor of Psychology, The Open International University
Hear the holy voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche giving advice on the practice of Dorje Shugden to those who had received the life-entrustment initiation. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche wanted to make sure those present received the maximum benefits from their practice, and that they kept their practice well. LEARN MORE >>
In Tibetan Buddhism, it is always said that whatever we practice must come from an enlightened source to be beneficial in our spiritual journey. As such in this video, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche shares with us the history and reincarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden to explain how great this Dharma protector is through the examples of his previous lives, showing us his powerful spiritual attainments. LEARN MORE >>
Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.
"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What makes us good humans is not how we abuse animals, but how much we allow them to live and be happy freely."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"We need another and wiser and perhaps a more mythical concept of animals.... We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complex than ours they moved finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth."
~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House
"Not eating animals is only unnatural when we are not used to it."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES
"We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What you are today, is the choice you made yesterday."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You think you can choose your life? What an ego trip!"
~ Lama Yeshe
"If TODAY you are dissatisfied, you must make the changes to create different results for TOMORROW."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
SPIRITUAL QUOTES
“Meditating on Dorje Shugden while reciting his mantra will open the gateways to higher dimensions, blessings and protection.”
~ Tsem Rinpoche
“If one does the recitation of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer for even one month using one of the visualizations for great or clear or quick wisdom, one will definitely see development of that wisdom. It is proved by experience. There is no doubt that by doing the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga practice one can meet Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings from life to life. And furthermore, it gives one the opportunity to be born in the pure realm of Lama Tsongkhapa, Tushita, whenever death happens.”
~ Pabongkha Rinpoche
"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"If being me offends you, maybe I'm not the problem."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"The dharma is not easy to listen to… because some people take it as criticism. But Dharma should not be just feel good only for the moment but for deeper contemplations."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Whether we do work and suffer but for others or we do work and suffer for ourselves, either way we have to suffer. That is the nature of samsara. So let us suffer for others and then suffering has meaning."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification. Actually not doing dharma work is the real prison."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"His Holiness Zong Rinpoche stressed the need to continue to practice even when we come up against obstacles, and that we should continually review our progress. He stated that a happy, luxurious life was like a good dream, and that obstacles and difficulties were like a bad dream. We should give them no significance, but simply carry on working towards real, everlasting happiness."
~ Ngala ’ö-Dzin Tridral
"Things in samsara always go wrong. That's its nature. Don't be surprised."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
LIFE QUOTES
"I pity men who occupy themselves exclusively with the transitory in things and lose themselves in the study of what is perishable, since we are here for this very end-that we may make the perishable imperishable, which we can do only after we have learned how to approach both."
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Money amplifies negative characteristics and that can cause problems.
To walk away from that was actually very easy. I didn't even consider it."
~ Angeline Francis Khoo
"I shall not commit the fashionable stupidity of regarding everything I cannot explain as a fraud."
~ Carl Jung
"There is a devil there is no doubt, but is he trying to get into us or trying to get out?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"If you love someone, show it by being honest, respectful & honorable with them."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
~ Henry David Thoreau
"If I can just be the way I am & you the way you are & we accept each other, world peace is near."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"I am Asian, you are some other beautiful color. Together we make diversity so beautiful."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Although outwardly we have so much, we have so many conveniences, inwardly we have become more unhappy, so, acquisition is not the secret to happiness. The more we get, the more we have, the more unhappy we become."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Before we experience any pain, we already had a fixed view of how things should be. When the experience we encounter contradicts our views, then the pain arises. The pain arises due to our fixed views not so much the experience itself. So the secret is changing the views. Re-educating ourselves on our views."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Love me or hate me, both are in my favor... If you love me, I'll always be in your heart... If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind."
~ William Shakespeare
"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous or honest."
~ Maya Angelou
Devotional Songs
Sung by Mary Fewel Tulin, these mystical songs in praise of the guru originate from the Sikh tradition. Yet, they are applicable to all traditions for those who want to venerate their guru.
The Known and unknown are both feared,
Known is being comfortable and stagnant,
The unknown may be growth and opportunities,
One shall never know if one fears the unknown more than the known.
Who says the unknown would be worse than the known?
But then again, the unknown is sometimes worse than the known. In the end nothing is known unless we endeavour,
So go pursue all the way with the unknown,
because all unknown with familiarity becomes the known.
~Tsem Rinpoche
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5 years ago
According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn't this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
5 years ago
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
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Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
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One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
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It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
5 years ago
The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
5 years ago
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
5 years ago
Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
5 years ago
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
5 years ago
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
5 years ago
This is pretty amazing!
First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
5 years ago
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche
Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
5 years ago
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
5 years ago
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
5 years ago
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
5 years ago
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
6 years ago
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
6 years ago
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
6 years ago
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
6 years ago
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
6 years ago
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
6 years ago
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
6 years ago
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Pig puts his toys away
Animals are so intelligent. They can feel happiness, joy, pain, sorrow, just like humans. Always show kindness to them. Always show kindness to everyone.
5 years ago
Always be kind to animals-They deserve to live just like us.
Whales and dolphins playing with each other in the Pacific sea. Nature is truly incredible!
5 years ago
Bodha stupa July 2019-
Rainy period
5 years ago
Cute Tara girl having a snack. She is one of Kechara Forest Retreat’s resident doggies.
5 years ago
Your Next Meal!
Yummy? Tasty? Behind the scenes of the meat on your plates. Meat is a killing industry.
5 years ago
This is Daw
This is what they do to get meat on tables, and to produce belts and jackets. Think twice before your next purchase.
5 years ago
Don’t Take My Mummy Away!
Look at the poor baby chasing after the mother. Why do we do that to them? It's time to seriously think about our choices in life and how they affect others. Be kind. Don't break up families.
5 years ago
They do this every day!
This is how they are being treated every day of their lives. Please do something to stop the brutality. Listen to their cries for help!
5 years ago
What happened at Fair Oaks Farm?
The largest undercover dairy investigation of all time. See what they found out at Fair Oaks Farm.
5 years ago
She’s going to spend her whole life here without being able to move correctly. Like a machine. They are the slaves of the people and are viewed as a product. It’s immoral. Billions of terrestrial animals die annually. Billions. You can’t even imagine it. And all that because people don’t want to give up meat, even though there are so many alternatives. ~ Gabriel Azimov
6 years ago
Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
This is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
6 years ago
Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
6 years ago
This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Get ready to laugh real hard. This is Kechara’s version of “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane!” We have some real talents in this video clip.
6 years ago
Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
6 years ago
Beautiful
Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
6 years ago
My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years ago
SUPER ADORABLE and must see
Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
We were told by Uncle Wong he is very faithful toward Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden has extended help to him on several occasions and now Uncle Wong comes daily to make incense offerings to Dorje Shugden. He is grateful towards the help he was given.
6 years ago
Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide!
6 years ago
Cute baby owl found and rescued
We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
6 years ago
Nice cups from Kechara!!
Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
6 years ago
Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
Chirping birds and other forest animals create a joyful melody at the Vajrayogini stupa in Kechara Forest Retreat (Bentong, Malaysia).
7 years ago
This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
This video is thought-provoking and very interesting. Watch! Thanks so much to our friends at LIVEKINDLY.
7 years ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
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BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
7 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
7 years ago
Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
7 years ago
Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
7 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
7 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
7 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
7 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
7 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
Sick animals are more profitable... farms calculate how close to death they can keep animals without killing them.
That's the business model.
How quickly they can be made to grow, how tightly they can be packed, how much or how little can they eat, how sick they can get without dying...
We live in a world in which it's conventional to treat an animal like a block of wood.
~ Jonathan Safran Foer
7 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
7 years ago
SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.
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Seema Purohit asked:I have exam on 13 November. It is showing very bad day as per mawa. I am aged 41 and struggling. I failed 3 times. Can u suggest way to turn the tide. I am working hard but luck is never on my side.pastor answered:Dear Seema Purohit,
Thank you for your question. Astrological influences do not necessarily mean that things on that day will go bad. There are methods that we can use to overcome any negative influences and make those days very successful and productive.
First since this has to do with exams, you should be practical about it, make sure that you know the exam material well, make sure that you eat properly before the exams, and make sure that you remain calm before and during the exam. If you know the material well, if you are too nervous then it may cause you issues during the exam.
From the spiritual angle, you can make offerings on your altar before your exam. Actually, it would be good for you to make offerings on your altar daily from now until then, to generate merit so that your exam will be successful. You can also engage in Dorje Shugden's mantra - OM BENZA WIKKI BITANA SOHA. Dorje Shugden a Dharma Protector who helps us to overcome obstacles and be succesful. He is an emanation of Manjushri, who is the Buddha of Wisdom. So, his practice is especially powerful for things to do with study, exams, etc.
You can read more about Dorje Shugden here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/beginners-introduction-to-dorje-shugden.html
Hope this helps. And you have our prayers for success in your exams.
October 29, 2024 04:06
Nelson asked:Tashi Delek Pastors!
I have some questions about some things that may pastors help me understand:
Today, I receive some gifts from a Dharma Friends that four small bags during his visit trips to Tibet:
Tamdrin Dudtsi Mendrup or Hayagriva Holy Nectar Pills from Sera Ngakpa Tretsang.
Mani Rilbu or Mani Blessing Pills from Drashi Gonkhang.
Dorje Shugden Rilbu or Dorje Shugden blessing pills from Sampheling in Tibet.
Kagye Drupchen holy nectar pills from Mindroling Monastery.
What's is different between these three holy pills?
How i should use or supply better these pills for anyone or my self?
What's meanings of these pills and benefits of this?
Thank you so much.pastor answered:Dear Nelson,
You have received some very powerful and blessed holy pills from your friend. In general, all the pills are made from dried crushed herbs and holy items and then consecrated during long pujas, dedicated to a particular deity to imbue them with certain energies. Here is a little bit of information about them:
Tamdrin Dudtsi Mendup - these pills are made from holy nectar and consecrated using the practice of Hayagriva, who is a wrathful emanation of Chenrezig (the Buddha of Compassion). Generally, any blessed item using the practice of Hayagriva is good for protection from spirits and nagas, negative forces or energies, etc. They are also good for healing illness and diseases, especially effective for any type of skin disease. Mendup pills are also specifically made for healing physical illnesses. Sera Ngakpa Dratsang is the tantric college of Sera Monastery in Tibet, where they learn and practice the different types of tantric systems within the Gelug lineage.
Mani Rilbu - these are pills blessed with the energies of Chenrezig using the Mani mantra - OM MANI PEME HUNG. They are great for general healing and well-being and are very potent sources of the compassionate energies of the Buddha. Drashi Gonkhang is a protector chapel dedicated to Drashi Lhamo who is a form of Palden Lhamo. This chapel is affliated with Sera Monasery which is of the Gelug lineage. You can read more about Drashi Lhamo here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/drashi-lhamo-the-protectress-with-the-rolled-out-tongue.html
Dorje Shugden Rilbu - are pills blessed with the energies of Dorje Shugden. They are are excellent for providing protection and swift assistance to overcome worldly and spiritual obstacles. Sampheling Monastery also belongs to the Gelug tradition and the Sangha there are known to be very strong practitioners of Dorje Shugden. It is also considered to be the home monastery of one the most important incarnation lineages within the Gelugpa tradition - the line of Trijang Rinpoches.
Kagye Drupchen holy nectar pills - these are pills made from blessed nectar and consecrated using the Kagye practice, which is a practice incorporating eight different tantric deities. Mindrolling is also one of the most famous Nyingma lineage monasteries. It is one of the six Mother Monasteries of that lineage. I do not know much about the benefits of this rilbu as we practice the Gelug tradition in Kechara, and this practice belongs to the Nyingma tradition. While certain practices are shared in common throughout all traditions, the Gelug lineage does not have this particular practice.
Here is some general advice of what you can do with the pills:
> Insert into Buddha statues and stupas at the appropriate level to increase their blessings and positive potential. It’s said that if one has very good samaya with the guru, the holy rilbus placed in a stupa will miraculously multiply and grow.
> Place a holy rilbu in your water bottle and drink throughout the day for general protection, healing and blessings. The water can be topped up daily until the pill has completely dissolved.
> In times of need, a rilbu can be consumed on its own. Swallow it whole with water, or crush into powder and consume with water.
> Dissolve in bathing water to relieve skin problems and for general protection.
> Place in the mouth of a dying person or animal to help them pass on peacefully.
> Place in the mouth of a deceased person or animal to help them take a better rebirth.
The pills should be store in a cool, dry and respectful place when not using them, otherwise they might go bad depending on the climate where you live.
I hope this helps. Thank you.
Thorim asked:Hello dear Pastors,
Is there a mantra / visualisation specific to help to sleep? I try Bhaiṣajyaguru before going to sleep but it doesn't work for that
Thanks :)pastor answered:Dear Thorim,
Thanks for your question. Getting good sleep is very important. Medicine Buddha mantra is good for this, but should be recited very softly and slowly. Perhaps you are chanting too fast. You can try using it again to sleep, but focus on the sound of the mantra that you are making while you recite. Another mantra you can try is Dorje Shugden's mantra. Many people have tried it when their sleep is disturbed and it helps.
Another thing you can try is breathing meditation or even Nine-Round Breathing before you sleep, you can learn more here: https://www.kechara.com/how-to-practise-nine-round-breathing-meditation/
You can also read and try the methods on this article. Tsem Rinpoche advised this for students who had trouble sleeping as the general advice was very good and people found it really helpful https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/10-sleep-mistakes-and-their-solutions.html
There are tecnhiques and visualisations used during sleep, but those are actually meditational techniques unique to higher tantric practice. They are not specifically for being able to get to sleep or having sound sleep, etc.
I hope this helps.
Tshulthrim yoezer asked:Why did Buddha diedpastor answered:Dear Tshulthrim Yoezer,
Thank you for your question. This is due to the nature of Samsara. Any one who is born will have to die. Anything that comes into existence will one day have to stop existing.
As the Buddha took birth as a human, he need to give up his body and pass away. But because the Buddha was enlightened, this is not the same thing that happens to us. He became enlightened under the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya, but he was still in his human body, and so he had to pass away. His passing away is known as the Maha Parinirvana of the Buddha.
I hope this answers your question.
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10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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What a delightful blogpost down memory lane! Although I’ve not known Kechara at that time, from looking from these pictures, I’m sure it has benefitted many. It’s a way to promote Kechara too. Hooray to many who have put effort in this.
This is certainly a blast from the past, hope we can do such spiritual festivals again in the future, many people came to meet Kechara and Tsem Rinpoche for the very first time in their lives. It was a beneficial event to reach out to Malaysians.
Dear Rinpoche,
Thank you for sharing this article. From this article, I can have a glimpse of flashback into Kechara’s History and glory. It is very exciting to know that we did big events in such scale in 2012. If only I had knew back then, I would had joined the exciting experience.
From the pictures, I had recognized some of the members who are still with Kechara and how they had looked different. Impermanence is around us everyday and yet we still failed to recognized it. Our ego is so huge that it completely blocks out the truth and keep us in the pink dream of “Me Me Me and I will live forever”. We have to live in present and not future tense anymore.
Humbly,
Chris
Really a lot of work went into the planning and execution of this event and Liaison Paul worked non stop to make it happen for all Kecharians and all departments. Events to the public are always great learning experiences to see how well we cater and serve the public so experiences gain through GFWP is invaluable to know what the public wants.
What a fantastic event for Kechara to hold every year! It gives so many people a chance to meet the Buddhadharma. They come for blessings of wealth and protection, but realise there is something more so they stay back.
Congratulations to the fantastic organising team especially Paul. Every year he works so hard to make the event bigger and better. His drive to bring the Dharma to others really embodies what Rinpoche and Kechara are really about.
Every year, the committee of Grand Festival of Wealth and Protection always bring surprise to us. This year the committee decided to bring this grand festival to the heart of KL, where will be much more convenience for the public to touch by the blessing of 3 jewels.
Even-though the title for this event called WEALTH AND PROTECTION FESTIVAL, but what people can get from here is much more than that. Whoever came in to our event, or just a a glance on our flyer will plant a seed/imprint of Buddha enlighten mind in them. For whoever make any offering, even speech offering like : “WAH, this Buddha look gorgeous” will collect a lot of merit, that can bring all of us to the true freedom one day in the future.
I thanks all the committee members to always bring benefits to others.
The 2012 Kechara Grand Festival of Wealth & Protection event had just over. Many of our volunteers still very excited and talked about this event.I heard from many new volunteers, they learnt a lot from this grand event. Some of them told me, they more understand what Rinpoche direction and how can Kechara benefit many.
Rinpoche always advised us learn more Dharma knowledge and then applied in daily life. I think involve in dharma activities is a good way let’s ourselves realize how much we had learn and understand. Some of them even told me they want to do more!
Fantastic!!!
Thanks for the sharing of the event Rinpoche. I am not able to be there, and the pics are always better than a thousand word. I can felt the tremendous hardwork and time put in ny the Kecharian to make this a sucessful event.
Yes Margaret, Paul and the committee member had been working very hard daily to organize the whole events. Everyone enjoy the events so much. Not only for new visitors to know about Kechara, but for all Kecharian to know, gather, bonding with each other during the 3 days event. It is really a “One Kechara” event.
So nice to see our own Kecharian conducting traditional puja according to our lineage with ritual, set up, Mudra, chanting…
Just like what Datuk May mentioned during the last day of the event, since we can organize this why not Tsongkhapa Day? Looking forward to Wesak and Tsongkhapa Day at the end of the year.
Can’t believe the GFWP is over. The past few days have gone by so fast, packing, setting up, meeting so many people at the event and then the tornedo speed tear down……..all at the blink of an eye.
Everyone worked so hard, we had lots of fun while spreading Lord Setrap and Dzambala to the public. The kecharians got closer together.
Thank you Paul for your leadership,his left hand man Nicholas and the organising committee who have been working tirelessly for the event.
May the merits we Kecharians created be dedicated to the swift manifestation of KWPC!
i have been a very useful and a useless person at the same time. Useful as in i am good at ordering people around and using people to achieve goals. Useless as I do not do for others. After involving in GFWP, i feel I am well used; bringing benefits to others. The experience is an eye opener and absolutely uplifting. Tiring but loving every moment of it!
Looks really grand and beautiful, as is the Kechara trademark. And all for a good purpose and to bless so many. Everything Kechara touches is of the finest quality and with great motivation and purpose. Heartfelt Congratulations go to Kechara and especially the Organizing Committee. And wow, see how Kechara has grown so big.