My Halloween in Salem

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Halloween 2013

Halloween 2013

(By Tsem Rinpoche)

I have always wanted to visit Salem, Massachusetts. It has a rich history for USA and also for persecution. Religious persecution was the very reason Salem was set up (I’ve included some background information on Salem below). The original settlers of Salem left England to escape religious persecution. The tenants of their faith did not match the mainstream of England. They wanted to be far apart from Catholicism. They endured many hardships and loss to sail from England to the American colonies in search of religious freedom. In the end, instead of enjoying freedom of religious practice in the new found land in America, they started persecuting their own who were different.

I’ve always been fascinated by Salem because of its legacy for witches. Witches are not the evil hags we see in movies but they practice a proper religion that balance nature, the earth, energies, planets and needs with their prayers. Witches, magic and it’s true meaning has been distorted by mainstream fear and ignorance. I came across some psychics and practicing witches while in Salem and they are intelligent, open and warm people. Of course there are ‘evil’ witches but there are ‘negative’ people everywhere in all faiths. Religion doesn’t necessarily makes us better unless we internalize compassion, wisdom, tolerance and transformation.

There are many museums, boutiques, magic shops, gift shops and places of interest related to it’s rich witch history. Believe me they were very interesting. The witch persecution reminds everyone that we cannot persecute anyone on the basis of their religion, race, culture, economic background and beliefs and that is wrong. Freedom is what everyone cherishes. We visited most of the places of interest, but you have to be here during October. During Halloween Salem just takes off. There are many activities and tourists from all over the world just flock to Salem. So many international and interesting people and animals. So many doggies in Halloween costumes too. After Halloween then Salem is quite sedate. You really have to make it here during the whole month of October and then you will see many events. Educational, fun and interesting but it will open your eyes to new ideas. I enjoyed it and learned also.

There was a place selling vegetarian hotdogs (Boston Hot Dog Company). They specialize in hotdogs and had vegetarian ones with messy mustard, relish, toasted buns, onions, sauce, pickles and sauerkraut toppings. Yummy!! Believe me, it was delicious with a capital D! Pastor Loh Seng Piow ‘demanded’ we go there for lunch and breakfast daily. Pastor Loh Seng Piow has never voiced to eat here or there ever, but he was addicted to this place. Andrew can attest to this. Pastor Loh Seng Piow’s addiction to the hotdogs grew that Andrew would drive from our hotel to Boston Hot Dog Co. and pack 10 hot dogs back. Pastor Seng piow will eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No kidding! It was entertaining to watch but I am glad Pastor Loh Seng Piow enjoyed it. I did too.

Many choices of hotdogs available.

We went to the museums, plays, presentations and even a authentic witch casting a spell for good luck. We did not participate in the spell casting but simply observed to learn. There was a witches’ gathering in town centre but it was rained out last minute. There are a few famous witches and psychics in Salem that are known nationally and are on media and news. There were more psychic shops at every other corner and street than 7-11 stores! The Salem police insignia is a witch riding on a broom. Interesting.

We arrived a few days before Halloween and the town was busy and on Halloween itself. On Halloween, I wore my monk robes and walked around Salem among the throngs of people. There were so many people from many countries but it was not an uncomfortable crowded scene. People were warm, friendly and very open. All the street with magic shops, shows, bookstores, psychic readers (there are many psychic shops and psychics), psychic fairs, gifts, foods, stalls were colourful and lined with people from all walks of life. Every window and many houses had very interesting Halloween decorations. I enjoyed seeing the decorations very much. There are huge stores dedicated to just Halloween costumes too! Almost everyone was in unique Halloween costume. I just stood and breathed in the autumn crisp air taking in the sights, sounds, smells and rich history. I also purchased some vintage very old books to gift people with these items. Some people would appreciate these vintage classic books from Salem. I have not celebrated Halloween since leaving New Jersey when I was 15!! Halloween is my favourite holiday. It always has been. I was glad to be in Salem.

Well I had very interesting reactions from various persons on the crowded streets. I had some people who folded their hands when I walked by. One lady said “Tashi Delek” to me which is Tibetan for greetings. Another group were guessing out loud and we can hear them talking among themselves asking if I am wearing a costume or a real monk? One guy passed me and said to me “awesome costume!” I replied thank you! I saw people taking pictures of me thinking I didn’t see them doing so but I did. It was fun and that is what I expected. People to wonder if what I am wearing was me or a costume!

Pastor Loh Seng Piow and Andrew who are with me were a great help and we went everywhere together. It was great experience for them as they have never been to this part of the world and during Halloween. Andrew lugged all of our bags and Pastor Loh Seng Piow videoed everything for my blog. These two are a great help for me. I appreciated it very much.

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Interesting note is on the way to Salem, we just took a random exit to get some food as it was long drive from New Jersey and we arrived at New Haven town, Connecticut. I’ve never heard of New Haven. We went to a diner and ate, washed and refreshed ourselves and accidentally found out from the waitress that Yale University is ten minutes up the street!! We were like, that’s cool. So after eating, we drove up and past the famous Yale University and had a glance. It looked beautiful but I am glad I don’t have to attend Yale. Afterwards we continued on our journey from New Jersey to Salem, Massachusetts.

 

Video: My Halloween in Salem Massachusetts

 

You will enjoy the video!!

 

Here I am in Salem on Halloween 2013. Yes the autumn colors are brilliant.

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This is a graveyard with original gravestone dating back nearly three hundred years. Some of the people involved with the Salem witch hunts, the trials and hangings are buried here. Huge tourist magnet.

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At a very old graveyard. Much history here.

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I looked at their costumes and they stared back right at me! A Halloween connection?

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We went in this tram for a tour of Salem. That was interesting.

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Lots of psychic shops. Lots of places that will read your future for you.

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The window displays are great! I like places that go all the way for Halloween!

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I was talking to this shop owner in front of her shop and she is a Psychic card reader also. Very friendly and warm lady.

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Everyone is in costume.

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Is that a monk or a costume??? I fit right in! It’s the only place in the world where people didn’t ask me what am I or where I am from! LOL!

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Look at scenes near the Salem Museum

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A beautiful park in Salem which is very nearby the shops

Yes, these pictures taken by us and not from a magazine. The colors are that brilliant!

 


 

Some light Salem history for you to learn and enjoy

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The Puritans were a significant grouping of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries. Puritanism in this sense was founded by some Marian exiles from the clergy shortly after the accession of Elizabeth I of England in 1558, as an activist movement within the Church of England.

After Charles 1 of England became king in 1625, the religious and political climate became so hostile and threatening, that many Puritans decided to leave England.

 

History of Salem in brief

During the winter of 1623-1624, a fishing settlement was established on Cape Ann by England’s Dorchester Company by Puritans. After three years of struggle on rocky, stormy Cape Ann, a group of the settlers, led by Roger Conant, set out to establish a more permanent settlement. They found sheltered, fertile land at the mouth of the Naumkeag River.

The new settlement, called Naumkeag, or “Fishing Place” by the Native Americans, thrived on farming and fishing. In 1629 the settlement was renamed Salem for Shalom, the Hebrew word for peace.

 

Witchcraft

Several centuries ago, many practicing Christians, and those of other religions, had a strong belief that the Devil could give certain people known as witches the power to harm others in return for their loyalty. A “witchcraft craze” rippled through Europe from the 1300s to the end of the 1600s. Tens of thousands of supposed witches, mostly women, were executed. Though the Salem trials came on just as the European craze was winding down, local circumstances explain their onset.

 

Witch Trials in Salem

In January of 1692, the daughter (age 9) and niece (age 11) of Reverend Samuel Parris of Salem Village became ill. They started having “fits.” They screamed, threw things, uttered peculiar sounds and contorted themselves into strange positions, and a local doctor blamed the supernatural. Another girl, Ann Putnam, age 11, experienced similar episodes. William Griggs, the village doctor, was called in when they failed to improve. His diagnosis of bewitchment put into motion the forces that would result in the infamous witch trials of Salem.

On February 29, under pressure from magistrates Jonathan Corwin and John Hathorne, the girls blamed three women for afflicting them: Tituba, the Parris’ Caribbean slave; Sarah Good, a homeless beggar; and Sarah Osborne, an elderly impoverished woman.

This ultimately resulted in the hanging deaths of nineteen men and women. In addition, one man was crushed to death; several others died in prison, and the lives of many were irrevocably changed.

To understand the events of the Salem witch trials, it is necessary to examine the times in which accusations of witchcraft occurred. There were the ordinary stresses of 17th-century life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. A strong belief in the devil, factions among Salem Village families and rivalry with nearby Salem Town combined with a recent small pox epidemic and the threat of attack by warring tribes created a fertile ground for fear and suspicion. Soon, prisons were filled with more than 150 men and women from towns surrounding Salem; their names had been “cried out” by tormented young girls as the cause of their pain. All would await trial for a crime punishable by death in 17th-century New England – the practice of witchcraft.

In June of 1692, the special Court of Oyer (to hear) and Terminer (to decide) sat in Salem to hear the cases of witchcraft. Presided over by Chief Justice William Stoughton, the court was made up of magistrates and jurors. The first hanging was on June 10 for 3 successive hanging days. The court was later disbanded by Governor William Phipps in October of that year. The new court released those awaiting trial and pardoned those awaiting execution. In effect, the Salem witch trials were over.

As years passed, apologies were offered and restitution was made to the victims’ families. Historians and sociologists have examined this most complex episode in our history so that we may understand the issues of that era and view subsequent events with heightened awareness. The parallels between the Salem witch trials and more modem examples of “witch hunting” like the McCarthy hearings of the 1950’s, are remarkable.

 

Information above was extracted from the following sites. To read in more detail please visit the following:

  1. http://salem.org/history#sthash.moy1Ij2o.dpuf
  2. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/brief-salem.html#ixzz2jyuqAtcs
  3. http://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-salem-witch-trials/
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  1. Tsa Tsa Ong on Oct 17, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing so many interesting pictures and video of Rinpoche’s trip to Salem. Very interesting knowledge to know more about the people and history in Salem.The Halloween costumes don by people on the streets were great and Salem had such a festive atmosphere that I feel like being there in future. Than you very much Rinpoche and blog team for this wonderful sharing ?????

  2. Moon Chan on Oct 15, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    My understanding about Halloween festival was people wearing ghost costumes to look scary and creepy. Also have kids knock on the door to get the best Halloween candy from you. But there are discoveries about witches after I read this blog.

    The word of “witch” carry a negative energy on my belief, I thought they are a bit evil. However, it changes after Rinpoche explains that withes are actually a proper religion that is here to balance nature, the earth, energies, planets and needs with their prayer. I just realised people can be fear when they do not understand or have limited perception about a culture. And it shocks me when I read about prosecution happened just because they practicing witchcraft.

    Rinpoche met intelligent, open and warm witches during his trip to Salem. I feel that no matter what religion you are, as long as we internalize compassion, wisdom, tolerance and transformation like what Rinpoche said, we can have more understanding to each other’s and able to create a loving world.

    I enjoyed the article very much. Rinpoche is very funny and I feel he is mischievous. To one’s surprise he chose to wear his monk robes and walked around Salem on the Halloween! I laugh when people said “Great costume!” to him because when I look at the video, he really fit right in the festival with his monk robes haha. I can understand why he is so excited for no people ask him who is him or where he comes from.

    Thank you Rinpoche, your playfulness helps me deepen my understanding of Salem’s history. I hope I can visit Salem someday too.

  3. Joy Kam on Dec 15, 2018 at 11:20 am

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  4. JOY KAM on Oct 31, 2018 at 1:20 pm

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    A poem inspired by seeing a picture of my teacher, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche…

    In the sport of correct views,
    all that is correct is just a view,
    without permanence or substance.
    As long as we hold onto views,
    our sufferings are gathered 
    to be experienced without end.

    Without the strong methods of emptiness
    and compassion, bereft of merit,
    we sink deeper without respite.
    To arise from this samsara is but
    a dreamscape on the deluded mind.
    Therefore seek the guru, who confers the yidam,
    hold your vows and fixate on liberation 
    free of new creations. Free of new experiences as 
    there are none. 

    ~ Tsem Rinpoche

    Composed in Tsem Ladrang, Kuala Lumpur on July 7, 2014

  5. Valentina Suhendra on Jul 26, 2018 at 7:57 am

    I was walking past a second hand shop on Western Ave selling old things. They had a Japanese-style clay Buddha which was beige in colour on the floor, holding the door open. I thought the shopkeeper would collect a lot of negative karma without knowing if he kept such a holy item on the floor as a doorstop. So I went in to talk to him, but he didn’t look like he wanted to talk or that he even cared. So I asked him the price and he said US$5. I purchased it so he did not collect more negative karma. I was 17 years old and that was in 1982.

    I escorted my new Buddha home and washed it lightly and wiped it. I placed it on my altar and was happy with the Buddha. I would do my meditations, prayers, sadhanas, mantras and prostrations in front of this shrine daily. When I left for India in 1987, I could not bring this Buddha along and gave it to a friend. It was a nice size and I made offerings to this Buddha for many years in Los Angeles. In front of the Buddha I placed His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s photo. I remember I was so relieved that the price was affordable. But US$5 that time was still expensive for me but worth it I thought. But I was happy to have brought the Buddha home. Tsem Rinpoche

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  6. Pastor Shin Tan on Jul 20, 2018 at 11:31 am

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  7. Lin Mun on Nov 25, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the pictures of Halloween celebration in Salem and the infamous history of Salem. It is shocking that many people especially women were persecuted for practicing witchcraft and being blamed to be possessed by devil. Whatever religion someone practises should not be amounted to death sentence and be discriminated. Everyone has the freedom of choice. Likewise the illogical and baseless ban in Dorje Shugden practise in Tibet. Many people suffer due to the discrimination and segregation of this ban. I wish people don’t repeat the same history as in Salem but learn from the mistake instead.

  8. Valentina Suhendra on May 24, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    Dear Rinpoche

    I always love the fact that Rinpoche always respect other cultures and beliefs. I rejoice with the fact that the magic practitioners who were discriminated and condemned in the past now have the place to practice their beliefs and faith.

    I wish in the very near future Dorje Shugden practitioners can also practice their beliefs without fear of potential repercussions.

    Valentina

  9. Ingrid Gilbert on Jan 27, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    I am so pleased to see an open minded person write on the subject and enjoyed the article very much.

    One thing I can add is that the victims of that persecution also had their property forfeit and often there was or seemed to be possibly a reason of greed and corruption rather than simple motivations of ideology at work. Sometimes if you give people a license to hate for whatever reason, they can easily go overboard.

    It is comforting to think of times like these as being in the past. These conditions seem to come back (always a little bit different yet very much the same at the heart) if one does not constantly keep watch and remember history. Thank you for writing this!

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  11. Halloween 2013 | Tsem Rinpoche on Nov 21, 2013 at 3:16 am

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  12. So Kin Hoe (KH Ipoh) on Nov 19, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all the beautiful pictures taken in Salem with much descriptions and teachings. Thank you Seng Piow and Andrew for capturing the video and pictures along the trip in Salem with Rinpoche. i am glad Rinpoche has enjoyed a lot in Salem during the Halloween season. i truly appreciate the advice and teaching given by Rinpoche, “Religion doesn’t necessarily makes us better unless we internalize compassion, wisdom, tolerance and transformation”.

  13. Leu Chong Hin(JB) on Nov 17, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,
    Thanks for sharing. Halloween is a great festival that normally celebrate in Western countries. From my understanding people will do makeup to let themselves look scary or ugly. Thats my understanding about Halloween festival.
    After watch the video share, wow, this wonderful festival really given people’s enjoyment for thier life.
    I do notice Kecahara Forest Retreat centre also celebrate this Halloween for the first time. Kecaharian really enjoy the event.

    Thanks.
    From
    Leu Chong Hin

  14. Adrian Cho on Nov 17, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    This is such a very beautiful place and wonderful celebration Halloween day, that those people’s wearing costume and looks so scary.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all this nice pictures to us.

  15. Shelly tai on Nov 15, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Nice pictures I never had any experience on Halloween since I m young but I think is fun look at all these people with costume and they have to make themselves look scary. I m glad Rinpoche enjoy his stay in Salem and has a very memorable Halloween. May the boy who Rinpoche has help carry on with his study and may him in the future be able to benefits others.

  16. Ck siah on Nov 14, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    谢谢仁波切分享SALEM 万圣节的快乐气氛,就是喜欢仁波切的摩登开明和入乡随俗精神。仁波切总会跟做时代的步伐迈进,让佛法跟做时代的变迁而改进。跟以往一般传统的仁波切不同。所以时尚的一般人也会被吸引来了解克切拉佛教团体生活和一起学佛法。

  17. Wan Wai Meng on Nov 13, 2013 at 2:21 am

    Glad to know Rinpoche, Andrew and Seng Piow had a really great Halloween at Salem and they soaked in the Salem culture and festivities.

    What happened in shows me that human beings most of the time refuses to learn to prevent the same mistakes from happening again over and over again. In a climate of fear, fear for one self one’s loved, people can take very strong measures to ‘protect’ themselves. Who knows how many innocents were killed during such trials, and in such a situation the people who held power could have taken the opportunity to get even or even take revenge. Perhaps in times like the witch hunts in Salem showed the worst nature of human beings.

  18. AdelineTan on Nov 13, 2013 at 1:25 am

    Wow! Halloween in Salem can be so fun and exciting! I am glad to see Rinpoche is having a wonderful time there, never see Rinpoche so happy and at ease for a long time. I really enjoyed watching the video and all the funny photos, thank you for sharing.

  19. Valentina Suhendra on Nov 13, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Dear Lama

    This article warmed my heart. It reminded me of the time when I was attending college in the US, I was amazed with the amount of information available to someone like me. Although I studied business and speech communication, I spent most of my free times reading books of various subjects and watching classic movies. One of the subject that interested me was of course witchcraft with their history, black magic, white magic, persecutions, etc. Sometimes, it excited me how one subject of my interest like history is interlinked with my other subject of interest like magic, psychic (which eventually lead me to have a very strong interest in the law of cause and effect and eventually lead me to our eventful meeting 7 years ago). I felt happy during college years, because I could pursue my interest, had a lot of free time and had little worry about money.

    My view is that withches persecution was the result of ignorance, narrowmindedness – pure stupidity like many other things.

    The first reason for persecution: People are scared of something they do not understand and have huge attachments to their little understanding and perception. This things can be dangerous, many innovator and those people who can think out of the box like Galileo and Michelangelo were hunted until the Medici family who supported and initiated renaissance era patronized, protected and supported them. There were times in the dark history of humankind when anything new and out of ordinary were considered withcraft.

    The second reason for persecution: Some people have some misguided belief that they are trying to maintain the purity of their faith (e.g., Queen Isabella of Spain withthe inquisition and Mary I – Blooddy Mary, Adolf Hitler with the 3rd Reich).

    Sometimes I am amazed how on earth that what goes on in few people’s heads could cause so much suffering to so many. In year 2000, I went to Europe to pursue my curiosity of European history and even went to Florence to see the tomb of Machiavelli, Michelangelo, and Galileo, and Following the traces of Napoleon Bonaparte. They were the subject of my fascination because they dare to be different and actually held on to what they believe in. I remembered specifically that at the time, I prayed that I will have their courage regardless of difficulties to follow what I believe in too.

    I think these are the quality that attracted me to you in the first place. You are open minded and dare to be different and make the difference.

    Much love and care

  20. Wah Ying on Nov 12, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    This is one of the posts that I like very much. I guess may be I like witches and stories of witches. Why I like witches, apart from magics they can perform, their ability to fly actually fascinated me a lot.

    When I read about Seng Piow who is not fussy about his food enjoys the vegetarian hotdog so much until can have it 3 meals a day, I laugh and laugh. I love this part as well.

    Even this seems like a “travel story” shared by Rinpoche, Rinpoche has incorporated knowledge and Dharma teachings in it as usual.

    And I will always remind myself about this”Religion doesn’t necessarily makes us better unless we internalize compassion, wisdom, tolerance and transformation”, so to practice and apply what we have learned.

    Thank you Rinpoche for telling the story of Salem and witches.

    Good night and have a good rest, Rinpoche.

    With folded hands,
    Wah Ying

  21. Uncle Eddie on Nov 12, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    In his monk’s robes, Rinpoche’s visit to Salem Haloween was a “natural”. Walking amongst the throngs of people of Salem, with almost everyone in their unique halloween dressing, Rinpoche have been accepted as a natural of one of those Halloweeners in his robes. As said by Rinpoche, he had very interesting reactions from various people in the crowded streets, with one lady greeting him with “Tashi Derek” in Tibetan, and all kinds of other guesses on what he was wearing, except for being a real monk! Rinpoche seemed to have great clean fun at Salem. He even said that “its the only place in the World where people didn’t ask me what I am from! LOL! Glad to see that you are having a grand time, keep it up Rinpoche!

  22. sarahyap on Nov 12, 2013 at 1:26 am

    Very nice pictures and video.

    “Maybe there’s bigfoot here” lolx! so funny

    Very touching to see how hard the young boy work to put himself through college. Some people have to work to hard from an early age while some don’t even appreciate what we have… makes me think how some of us under appreciate the things we have. I’m glad the got to meet Rinpoche and got some words of encouragements, hope he pulls through college.

    Salem in Halloween day is awesome! I totally love the witch that Rinpoche took picture with… she looks so real, like a monument or something. That’s like my favourite part of the video.

  23. Jace Chong on Nov 11, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    Thanks Rinpoche for sharing with us your trip in Salem. It’s really an interesting town, you will look weird if you don’t dress up there hehe…

    But what has happened there is really sad. I don’t have much knowledge about witchcraft, but I don’t think we can take people’s life just like that.

    May they rest in peace now and thanks Rinpoche for sharing this.

  24. Pastor Han Nee on Nov 11, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    Thank you for sharing with us pictures of how Halloween is celebrated in Salem – with so much fun and excitement.

    Rinpoche, Andrew and Seng Piow arrived in Salem on 31st October and were still in time to catch the fun and festivities of Halloween. Everyone was dressed in Halloween costume so much so that people thought that Rinpoche’s monk’s robes were costume too.

    Everywhere in Salem one finds shops selling Halloween items like masks and costumes.There are magic shops and psychic shops. There are witches casting spells, as well as a Witch Museum. The police insignia is a witch riding on a broom. No wonder, Rinpoche says this is his favorite time of the year in the US.

    Today, witches are accepted and belief in witchery is accepted as a kind of religion.There are kind witches, but there are also evil ones too. However, the history of Salem is smeared with the memories of witch-hunts, and persecution of witches. Condemned witches were put to death.Later there would be apologies and attempts at restitution.But still the history of Salem had been scarred.

    It makes one wonder about labels like ‘religion’ and ‘witches’, all designed to influence thinking and perceptions.

  25. Grace Leu on Nov 11, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Thanks for Rinpoche’ sharing. I never heard Salem before and this article really open my eyes. This is fun and enjoyable looking people wear costume and walking on the streets, it make the “Halloween” festival really interesting! I like the 1st picture of which Rinpoche sitting on the stone, really fascinating.

  26. Wai Kee on Nov 11, 2013 at 12:15 am

    Interesting sharing about witches town! 🙂 I didnt know there is such a place until now.

  27. Ruby Khong on Nov 10, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    Halloween is Rinpoche’s favourite time of the year and it must have been so exciting to spend it in Salem. Never knew Salem has such long history of witchcraft. Hehehe Rinpoche in robes must have been the most unique ‘costume’ of all and probably the first of it’s kind!

  28. Pastor Jay Jae on Nov 10, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    It is most fascinating for Rinpoche to visit Salem as Rinpoche loves anything paranormal and scary or anything related to death for that matter. In Malaysia, Rinpoche will have the ladrang staff find many horror movies and Rinpoche will either watch it alone or have us watch it with him. Of course most of the time Rinpoche will see our eyes half covered or turning our heads away and will tease us to death! Moral of the story? Well, it’s simple, the more we fear death, that’s the measurement of our ego. If we realize this, it will be easy for us to work on our flaws and chip off the bad habits and relearn new ones.

    Can u see how awesome Rinpoche is? Rinpoche’s trip to America is a Dharma teaching on its own.

  29. Irene Lim on Nov 10, 2013 at 5:10 am

    If there had been a costume contest at Salem, Rinpoche would have won the first prize for his attire as was exclaimed by the people as awesome and I would totally agree with this. Rinpoche has always been spectacular in his robe and would stand out no matter where he goes.

  30. Casteven Lim (KH JB) on Nov 10, 2013 at 3:25 am

    Wow, Salem is really “Halloween”, residents there are so support and take part in this event.

    Thanks Rinpoche for sharing these great photo taken in Salem, and not forget to thanks for Andrew and Seng Piow for being take good care for Rinpoche, carry bags, videoing ect.

    The most attractive costume in Salem 2013 should be Rinpoche costume. Rinpoche is very proud with his Daily costume and even sharing with Salem residents during Halloween festival… How nice!!!

  31. Lucas Roth on Nov 10, 2013 at 12:26 am

    i am happy Rinpoche had a great time, the fact that they have vegetarian hotdogs is spectacular and is good that they don’t kill animals there :D. spooky haloween sounds cool! thank you for sharing Rinpoche.

  32. David Lai on Nov 9, 2013 at 3:16 am

    Wow! I didn’t know Salem was so interesting and I guess there cannot be a better time to visit as during Halloween. I used to imagine Salem to be a sleepy New England town and not one with so much happening. I love the history, the celebrations, the vibrancy and the gathering all these weird people in weird costumes from all over America and perhaps the world.

    In Malaysia, we don’t particularly celebrate Halloween but due to commercialism of costumes, pumpkins and chocolates and stuff, it has slowly but surely seeped into our malls and one day, our calendar of celebrations as well. After all, Malaysians love to revel in celebration like any fun-loving citizen of the world. I love Salem witches and the psychics. I would have loved to go for psychic readings to hear what they have to say about me. Love this blog post and love the pictures. I am not sure if I would ever visit though as my list of must-visits is quite long but this blog post has surely added to my list…

  33. Beatrix Ooi on Nov 9, 2013 at 2:50 am

    Thank You for sharing the video and pictures Rinpoche, I enjoyed myself a lot while reading through the whole article. The pictures are very tempting, I wanna visit Salem one day, it has very interesting history, very interesting! Great to know that Rinpoche had a great time at Salem, it’s truly a very nice place. Please rest well and be safe Rinpoche 🙂

  34. Wendy Loh on Nov 9, 2013 at 2:05 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for the interesting video tour of Salem on Halloween. Imagine, just about 500 years ago, dressing up as the Devil would have warranted a death penalty. A tragedy like Salem does not show the dangers of true witchcraft and wizardry but the ignorance of men that is rooted in irrational fear. I am glad that things have changed but memories of witch hunts and trials are still apparent in many people who claim to have past live recollections of being burnt at a stake.

    Witchcraft, like Shamanism is probably one of the oldest form of nature religions and worship. It is pure and surely not evil. As Rinpoche explained above,it balances the natural elements of earth, wind, water, fire and space.

    Thank you for sharing this piece and teaching us something new.

    With folded hands,
    Wendy

  35. Lucy Yap on Nov 8, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    Halloween is just plain fun!Halloween candy,costumes and scary masks,pumpkins, and all manner of things.We had an incredible experience in Dukkar Apartments during the ‘Halloween Nite’,thanks to Pastor Moh Mei and her wonderful team who put so much effort and planning.I love the haunted house tour,Jean Mei is one spooky host!
    Thank you for sharing the pictures and video Rinpoche.

  36. mitra on Nov 8, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Thank you for sharing the Halloween trip to Salem,

  37. Carmen Lin @ KMP on Nov 8, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    Hope Rinpoche had a wonderful Halloween in Salem. Watched the video above and was as if I’m travelling with Rinpoche to witness the happenings in Salem, it seemed fun and interesting. Hope that the boy who Rinpoche kindly offered help would not give up and go all the way to excel in college. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the interesting history behind Salem.

  38. Ash Ng on Nov 8, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Didn’t know the Salem has such a sad history, glad it’s over now. I like the posting of Yours with the black witch, sexy haha…Was drooling when You spoke about the vegetarian hotdogs, wondering what’s sauerkraut toppings? Halloween seems fun to me when I saw many dressing up for the occassion. Would like to try some day even though I don’t really celebrate it.

    What caught my attention most was the conversation of Yours with the street guy name Chase, standing on the streets raising funds for college. I was moved by Your sincerity, guruji!

    Thank you for sharing the Halloween trip to Salem, can sense that it was indeed a wonderful and cheerful journey of Yours…Tashi Delek 🙂

  39. Sean Wang on Nov 8, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Halloween is one of my favourite holidays. I hope that one day, I may have the fortunate opportunity to visit Salem for my Halloween festivities. Thank you, Rinpoche for sharing your experiences in Salem. Prior to this article, I only knew Salem, the black cat, from the Sabrina the Teenage Witch show but now I know so much more!

  40. May Ong on Nov 8, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    I did not know that Salem had such a long history , especially witches and witchcraft and there is a whole town of this. The Halloween costumes don by people on the streets were great and Salem had such a festive atmosphere that I feel like being there in future.

    The videos were great and gave an overall insight into the attractions of Salem. Thank you for sharing, Rinpoche.

  41. stars in the on Nov 8, 2013 at 10:38 am

    lovely to see your travels,
    thanks for sharing
    especially your family, neighbours + friends. . very honoured.
    hope you have a lovely stay. .
    ps. so totally loving witches & halloween.

  42. Andrew James Boon on Nov 8, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Halloween in Salem is just to “die” for… What a wonderful experience is was especially to walk the streets of downtown Salem with Rinpoche in robes! We could hear people within earshot expressing their uncertainty to their partners or friends as they passed or saw Rinpoche. I heard people saying “is he for real”, “he looks like the real thing”, “great costume”, etc…

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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:31 PM
    Venerable Ajahn Chah was a Thai Buddhist teacher of the Buddhadhamma and a founder of two major monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition. Well respected and loved as a man of great wisdom, he was also instrumental in establishing Theravada Buddhism in the West. Interesting life story, how he chose to leave the settled monastic life and became a wandering ascetic. Walking across Thailand, lived in forests, caves and cremation grounds while learning from the meditation monks of the Forest of various monasteries. He wandered through the countryside in quest of quiet and secluded places for developing meditation. He even lived in tiger and cobra infested jungles, using reflections on death to penetrate to the true meaning of life. After years of wandering, Venerable Ajahn Chah established a monastery where he taught simple, practice-based form of meditation, and attracted a numerous of students including western foreigners. He was one of the greatest Dhamma teachers of the modern era. His wise teachings have continued to guide thousands of people along the path of Dharma. Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition gradually spread across all over the world. Several of Ajahn Chah’s Western students have since established monasteries throughout the world. Just in Thailand itself, there are more than 300 branch monasteries in Ajahn Chah’s tradition. Ven erable Ajahn Chah used his ill health as a teaching point, emphasizing that it was a living example of the impermanence of all things and reminded people to endeavour to find a true refuge within themselves. The legacy of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings and legacy continues into the modern age.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/venerable-ajahn-chah-the-forest-monk.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:30 PM
    Wonderful blog written on the practice of Kalarupa for us to understand better. As an emanation of Manjushri, Kalarupa’s practice helps us to destroy ignorance and to develop wisdom overcoming our anger and suffering . Awesome Kalarupa manifested in multiple forms to help sentient beings who personifies enlightenment by the conquest of anger. Kalarupa also regard as one of the three main Dharma protectors of the Gelugpa is extremely fierce and ugly, and tames all kinds of spiritual ugliness. The fierceness of his iconography teaches us to remind ourselves that all the causes and effects of anger arising from ignorance are dreadful and distorted.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Antionette for this detailed sharing,

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kalarupa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:27 PM
    Nepal is a very spiritual country, having a huge Dorje Shugden mural in Kathmandu, is indeed a big achievement for Kechara. Located on Charkhal Road in Dilli Bazaar, the mural can be found midway between our two Dorje Shugden chapels which are in Putalisadak and Chabahil. It is also very close to one of Kathmandu’s largest shopping malls. Many locals , tourist will be able to connect them to a powerful deity that is so closely associated with their culture. Well the mural not only beautiful but also full of symbolism and everyone merely by seeing it is blessed. Thanks to those talented artists and generous sponsors making it a success.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/spectacular-dorje-shugden-mural-in-kathmandu-nepal.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:24 PM
    All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. A reminder for us all to go of attachment and meditating on impermanence and emptiness. We are to relinquish the domination of our ego and its habits to transform ourselves. A great reminder not to waste our previous life.
    Quoted Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such a meaningful teachings with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/pointing-the-staff-at-the-old-man.html
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    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:42 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail.com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
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    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 07:06 PM
    We are members of the Buddhist Temple in Taman Desa Jaya, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur and we have been issued membership by the president (DATUK YIP KUM FOOK), we are very sad because we are the foundation of this Temple

    Now we can know who is always messing with people, and he always cheats money and women, he even uses Buddhism to find money.

    Also, need to be careful with his brother-in-law (Simon Low Kok Meng) because he is a spy (CID) for DATUK YIP KUM FOOK and we will write some letters to AGONG SULTAN IBRAHIM IBN ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR as soon as possible.

    From Jesmond Yap, Kepong Baru…Kuala Lumpur
  • Phoenix the Shaman Elder
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 01:40 AM
    The matriarchal cultures of the grandmothers have specific symbolism of animism shamanism, such as the horse, especially the blue horse, and the deer. These are two main symbols of a shaman woman and you can find them in many cultural folk lore, especially the Russian, Slavic, Siberian, Nordic, Finland, and Norway. It’s nice to see the Matriarchal Shaman Animism diety represented in Chinese.
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:59 PM
    An inspiring act of a selfless Lama feeding strays whether its night or day. Truly an example for us all to feed those lonely strays . Yes I do agree compassion starts with feeding strays. Reading this blog again to refresh myself to do more. Strays animals generally lead a life of poor welfare on the street. Feeding strays is a compassionate act.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/rinpoche-through-my-eyes-compassion-starts-with-feeding-strays
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:56 PM
    nteresting revisit this blog again as truly inspiring reading over and over again . There’s so many inspiring nuns and female practitioner coming from different back ground, leading a more spiritual life. They are practitioners dedicated their life to religious observance and their path is illuminated by the light of compassion. Going against all odds to become one. Their devotion radiates like a thousand stars in the night sky. Here at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Pahang we too have inspiring practitioners .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/inspiring-nuns-and-female-practitioners.html
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    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    H E Tsem Rinpoche’s Sungbum project aim to preserve the teachings and practices that have been passed from teacher to disciple in an unbroken line beginning with Lama Tsongkhapa himself . History has taught us the importance of preserving Buddha’s stainless teachings. Its important to preserve and safeguard the Buddhist tradition for future generations.
    Tsem Rinpoche is a clear and effective teacher where his stories and teachings are endlessly entertaining and inspiring. The preservation is very much needed. We are so fortunate given a chance to be involved in such a meritorious project .
    Thank you.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/the-tsem-rinpoche-sungbum-project.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    Demons are disembodied spirits, supernatural being or spirit and unseen beings. We know they do exist and I believe they do. They have no physical form to them whatsoever. Demons do definitely exist. They are intelligent beings who are evil malicious spirits and are all dangerous entities. Valak is not to be summoned capriciously by anyone as they are dangerous beings when we invoke them having to face a heavy consequence. There are spiritual practices that we can ask for help a ritual of the wrathful Manjushri in the form of Trakze. Having a doing the practice daily without fail, consistently, as this Trakze practice has been proven to be efficacious to break the hold the Valak and other spirits. All thanks to our Guru bringing this practice to Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Malaysia.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing for us to understand better.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/valak-the-conjuring-2-demon.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:53 PM
    Wow ,reading all these powerful quotes had me realised much better of giving even I have little. May H E Tsem Rinpoche’s sincere advice to reach the far shore of liberation to everyone reading this blog. The most truly generous people are those who give silently without asking any in return. There is no exercise better than reaching and lifting people up. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. Well creating and lighting for others we naturally light our own way. Helping others especially those unfortunate ones, make us feel more positive about our own circumstances.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all these powerful quotes.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-power-of-giving-18-quotes-from-tsem-rinpoche.html
  • Aarati Bhatt
    Wednesday, Feb 28. 2024 12:47 AM
    I have tried mine and my friend’s horoscope and it results same in both of our case, and not just that I have tried this on various friends and this horoscope is showing same for maximum date of birth, I think this is a bug.
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Jan 4. 2024 04:11 PM
    Lama Tsongkhapa was an influential Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher and tantric yogi, whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism . Lama Tsongkhapa was hailed as the second Buddha by contemporary Buddhist masters of his time. Famous for reviving Buddhism in Tibet and revered for elevating the Dharma to all its present glory. Hence having a 12 ft Lama Tsongkhapa Statue at new Kechara Gompa (Prayer Hall) is indeed a blessing. Its truly beautiful. Merely by looking at it is a blessing .
    Thank you Rinpoche and team effort making it possible.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/10-ft-tsongkapa-here.html

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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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
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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
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First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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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
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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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
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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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
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
3 months ago
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
3 months ago
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/\_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
3 months ago
After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
3 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
4 months ago
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
5 months ago
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
5 months ago
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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