Padmasambhava

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Padmasambhava. Image credit: himalayanart.org. Click on image to enlarge.

b.early 8th cent. – d.late 8th cent.

Tradition: Nyingma རྙིང་མ།
Geography: Traditional Tibetan Divisions
Historical Period: 8th Century ༨ དུས་རབས།
Institution: Samye བསམ་ཡས།; Maratika མཱ་ར་ཏི་ཀ།; Tso Pema མཚོ་པད་མ།; Sani Gonpa ས་ནི་དགོན་པ།
Name Variants: Guru Rinpoche གུ་རུ་རིན་པོ་ཆེ།; Padmasambhava པདྨ་འབྱུང་གནས།

Despite the many layers of legend that have accreted around Padmasambhava, scholars generally agree that a renowned Indian tantric master by that name did visit and teach in Tibet in the late eighth century. Our earliest evidence for his activities comes from several tenth-century manuscripts found in the so-called “library cave” of Dunhuang. Pelliot tibétain 44 is a small booklet devoted to the tantric deity Vajrakila. It describes the master’s time in India and Nepal prior to his trip to Tibet. According to this account, he gathered the texts and performed the rites for The Hundred Thousand [Verse] Tantra of Vajrakila (phur bu’i ‘bum sde) at the Asura cave in Yanglesho (yang le shod), Nepal. During this same period, he is also said to have tamed four troublesome Se (bse) goddesses and bestowed upon them new Buddhist names. On gaining accomplishment in the practices of Vajrakila, the master then performed a series of miracles, including the magical diversion of a stream for irrigation purposes.

Pelliot tibétain 307 is a scroll containing several texts on the seven mothers (ma bdun), a set of seven goddesses native to the Tibetan landscape. The framing narrative for the rites found therein tells how, in accordance with the Buddhas’ earlier subjugation of Rudra, Padmasambhava and the Tibetan Lang Pelgyi Sengge (rlang dpal gyis seng ge, 8th century) tamed the seven mothers and bestowed on them oaths and new names as protectors of Secret Mantra. Now led by Dorje Kundrakma (rdo rje kun grags ma), formerly named Kongla Demo (rkong la de mo), the Buddhist mothers are finally supplicated for their assistance.

Also possibly significant is the Dunhuang manuscript IOL Tib J 644, which contains a text on the nine vehicles (theg pa dgu). In its discussion of the Kriya tantras, there appear a number of narrative threads that are found woven into certain later biographical accounts of Padmasambhava’s activities. Thus, for example, the ideal Kriya-tantra practitioner meditates in an Asura cave, attains a vision of his deity, reveals a new stream, and so on. Such details suggest that the biographies of this master were woven from historical fact as well as traditional memes and narrative themes.

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Another depiction of Padmasambhava. Image credit: himalayanart.org. Click on image to enlarge.

In addition to the above-mentioned biographical snippets, the Dunhuang archive also contains a lengthy commentary titled the Lotus Garland Synopsis (padma ‘phreng gi don bsdus pa), a commentary on the Mahayoga tantra known as the Noose of Methods (thabs kyi zhags pa). Both the commentary and its tantra are preserved in later canonical collections, but only in the Dunhuang version are their connections to Padmasambhava so clearly spelled out; only there do several interlinear notes appear to suggest that the commentary was written by none other than Padmasambhava. Some scholars, it should be observed, have proposed that these notes might be interpreted to mean that the eighth-century master wrote the tantra itself, but a more straightforward interpretation would suggest the commentary.

Another text that many scholars have suggested may have been written by the historical Padmasambhava is the Garland of Views: A Pith Instruction (man ngag lta ba’i ‘phreng ba), and still others are also possible, such as his supposed commentary to the Vajravidarana-dharani (Toh. 2679). Taken together, these writings provide some sense of the historical master’s eighth-century interests. We can at least say that he appears to have been deeply involved in the Buddhist tantras, including those of the Mahayoga class and in particular, perhaps, those relating to the deity Vajrakila.

During the later dissemination of Buddhism in Tibet (phyi dar), Tibetan literature exhibits an ever-increasing interest in Padmasambhava. The Testament of Wa/Ba (dba’/sba bzhed), parts of which may date from the tenth or eleventh centuries, is an early history of the imperial period that includes a brief narrative of the eighth-century master’s visit to Tibet. Here we see many of the details that would become so well known in later years: The monk Santaraksita suggests to King Trisong Detsen (khri srong lde brtsan, c. 742-800) that he invite Padmasambhava to assist with the founding of Samye (bsam yas), Tibet’s first Buddhist monastery. On his arrival, the master offers a series of prophecies and tames Tibet’s local spirits who are resisting the introduction of Buddhism. The Testament of Wa also has the master overseeing several irrigation projects in the area around Samye. Such details have led some scholars to suggest that irrigation, and the spirit taming that would have entailed, may have been an area of particular expertise for the master. In the end, however, these same irrigation activities run him afoul of the king and his ministers, and he is soon forced to leave the country. On his way out, Padmasambhava pauses at the border to make a final prophecy, predicting trouble for Tibet and its Buddhists because of his not having been able to complete his activities.

Many of these themes are picked up and developed in subsequent biographies. Particularly influential was the Copper Palace (zangs gling ma), a treasure revelation discovered by Nyangrel Nyima Ozer (nyang ral nyi ma ‘od zer, 1124-1192). This was the first complete hagiographical account of Padmasambhava’s life. Many of its narratives were also incorporated into Nyangrel’s history, the Flower Nectar: The Essence of Honey (chos ‘byung me tog snying po sbrag rtsi’i bcud) and then further expanded in the famous Pema Chronicles (padma bka’ thang), another revealed hagiography discovered by the fourteenth-century treasure revealer Orgyen Lingpa (o rgyan gling pa, b. 1323). By the time of this figure, the legends of Padmasambhava were well established in Tibet, his role within the Nyingma tradition’s treasure tradition clearly predominant.

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A thangka of Padmasambhava holding upraised in his right hand, a blue vaidurya ‘terma’ treasure casket. Image credit: himalayanart.org. Click on image to enlarge.

According to these legends, Padmasambhava was born amidst miraculous circumstances and grew up a prince in Oddiyana, in northwestern India. As a youth, the prince turns to tantric practice, and before long, the local people force his father, the king, to send him into exile. Padmasambhava then travels around India, receiving teachings and practicing in sacred charnel grounds. Eventually he arrives in Yanglesho, where he gathers the texts of Vajrakila, ends a drought by defeating some troublesome local spirits, and gains realization. While in Nepal, he receives King Trisong Detsen’s invitation and proceeds to Tibet, where he battles a now much-expanded series of local Tibetan spirits, helps to establish Samye, and leaves while pronouncing many ominous prophecies regarding the future of Buddhism in Tibet.

Of particular note in these later accounts are the master’s involvements with the princess Yeshe Tsogyel (ye shes mtsho rgyal), as well as his concealment of various treasures for discovery by later reincarnations of his twenty-five principal disciples (rje ‘bangs nyer lnga). Scores of Padmasambhava biographies have been produced as treasure texts, each adding new material to his rich biographical tradition. And because place is so often central to the revelation of treasure, countless religious sites that the eighth-century master is believed to have visited are scattered across today’s Tibetan Plateau.

In the later treasure traditions, e.g. that of Guru Chowang (gu ru chos dbang, 1212-1270), Padmasambhava is depicted as having eight manifestations (gu ru mtshan brgyad), each of which reflect a different aspect of the master’s miraculous activities: Shakya Sengge (shAkya seng ge), Padmasambhava, Nyima Ozer (nyi ma ‘od zer), Sengge Dradrok (seng ge sgra sgrog), Dorje Drolo (rdo rje gro lod), Tsokye Dorje (mtsho skyes rdo rje), Pema Gyelpo (padma rgyal po), and Loden Chokse (blo ldan mchog sras). These eight manifestations are frequently depicted in art both individually and as a group, and some, such as Dorje Drolo, have developed into popular deities with liturgical traditions of their own.

Through these means, Padmasambhava has become central to the treasure traditions of the Nyingma School. This is quite unlike the traditions witnessed prior to the fourteenth century, when Vimalamitra and other masters often served as the original teachers of revealed treasure, and, of course, within the treasures of the Bon religion. Whereas early Bon texts tend to depict the master negatively, as an enemy of their traditions, later writings of the New Bon (bon gsar) sometimes claim him as one of their own, adding Bon interpretations of his birth, episodes in Zhangzhung, and so on to their renditions of the master’s biography.

 

པདྨ་འབྱུང་གནས།

སློབ་དཔོན་པདྨ་སཾབྷབའམ་པད་མ་འབྱུང་གནས་ནི། བོད་དུ་ལྷ་སྲིན་གདུག་པ་ཅན་རྣམས་དམ་ལ་བཏགས་ཏེ་ཆོས་ལ་བཙུད་པ་སོགས་ཀྱིས་བོད་རྒྱུད་ནང་བསྟན་གྱི་སློབ་དཔོན་ཁོངས་ནས་བཀྲིན་ཆེ་ཞིང་དད་གུས་ཤུགས་དྲག་བྱ་སའི་སྐྱེས་ཆེན་ཞིག་ཡིན། གུ་རུ་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་ཞེས་ཡོངས་སུ་གྲགས་པའི་སློབ་དཔོན་འདི་ནི་སྔ་འགྱུར་རྙིང་མ་རྣམས་ཀྱིས་མཆོག་ཏུ་བཀུར་ཞིང་སངས་རྒྱས་གཉིས་པ་ཞེས་བསྔགས་པར་བྱེད། གསང་སྔགས་རྙིང་མའི་ལུགས་སུ་གཏེར་ནས་བཞེས་པའི་གཏེར་ཆོས་ཕལ་ཆེ་བ་ཁོང་གི་རྩ་ཆེའི་ལུང་བསྟན་དང་དགོངས་པ་གཙོ་བོར་བསྟན་པ་ཞེ་གཅིག་ཡིན།

 

Teachers

  • gsal ba’i rgyan གསལ་བའི་རྒྱན།
  • bde ba gsal mdzad བདེ་བ་གསལ་མཛད།
  • dpal gyi seng ge དཔལ་གྱི་སེང་གེ།

 

Students

  • Lang Pelgyi Sengge རླངས་དཔལ་གྱི་སེངྒེ། b.early 8th cent. – d.late 8th cent.
  • bai ro tsa na བཻ་རོ་ཙ་ན།
  • Nubchen Sanggye Yeshe གནུབས་ཆེན་སངས་རྒྱས་ཡེ་ཤེས། b.844?
  • g.yu sgra snying po གཡུ་སྒྲ་སྙིང་པོ།
  • Gyelwa Chokyang རྒྱལ་བ་མཆོག་དབྱངས། b.early 8th cent. – d.mid 8th cent.
  • Ma Rinchen Chok རྨ་རིན་ཆེན་མཆོག། b.early 8th cent. – d.late 8th cent.
  • Sokpo Pelgyi Yeshe སོག་པོ་དཔལ་གྱི་ཡེ་ཤེས། b.early 8th cent. – d.late 8th cent.
  • Nyak Jñanakumara གཉགས་ཛཉཱ་ན་ཀུ་མཱ་ར། b.early 8th cent. – d.late 8th cent.
  • Yeshe Tsogyel ཡེ་ཤེས་མཚོ་རྒྱལ། b.early 8th cent. – d.mid 8th cent.
  • Trisong Detsen ཁྲི་སྲོང་ལྡེ་བཙན། b.742 – d.796
  • Odren Pelgyi Wangchuk འོ་བྲན་དཔལ་གྱི་དབང་ཕྱུག། b.early 8th cent. – d.mid 8th cent.
  • Khyeuchung Lotsawa ཁྱེའུ་ཆུང་ལོ་ཙཱ་བ། b.early 8th cent. – d.late 8th cent.
  • Gyelwai Lodro རྒྱལ་བའི་བློ་གྲོས། b.early 9th cent. – d.late 9th cent.
  • Nanam Yeshe De སྣ་ནམ་ཡེ་ཤེས་སྡེ། b.mid 8th cent. – d.early 9th cent.
  • Namkhai Nyingpo ནམ་མཁའི་སྙིང་པོ། b.early 8th cent. – d.mid 8th cent.
  • Kharchen Pelgyi Wangchuk མཁར་ཆེན་དཔལ་གྱི་དབང་ཕྱུག། b.early 8th cent. – d.mid 8th cent.
  • Yeshe Yang ཡེ་ཤེས་དབྱངས། d.862
  • Denma Tsemang ལྡན་མ་རྩེ་མང། b.mid 8th cent. – d.early 9th cent.
  • Kawa Peltsek སྐ་བ་དཔལ་བརྩེགས། b.early 8th cent. – d.late 8th cent.
  • Pelgyi Sengge དཔལ་གྱི་སེངྒེ། b.8th cent. – d.9th cent.
  • Lhalung Pelgyi Dorje ལྷ་ལུང་དཔལ་གྱི་རྡོ་རྗེ། b.early 9th cent. – d.mid 9th cent.
  • Langdro Konchok Jungne ལང་གྲོ་དཀོན་མཆོག་འབྱུང་གནས། b.early 8th cent. – d.late 8th cent.
  • Lasum Gyelwa Jangchub ལ་གསུམ་རྒྱལ་བ་བྱང་ཆུབ། b.early 8th cent. – d.late 8th cent.

 

Images

This 19th century painting depicts the central figure of Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje with previous Nyingma masters above. More at HimalayanArt.org

This 19th century painting depicts the central figure of Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje with previous Nyingma masters above. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

This sixteenth century painting shows the Drigung founder, Jikten Gonpo, with two men who stood at the beginning of the two main incarnation lines at monastery, the Drigung Chetsang and the Drigung Chungtsang. More at HimalayanArt.org

This sixteenth century painting shows the Drigung founder, Jikten Gonpo, with two men who stood at the beginning of the two main incarnation lines at monastery, the Drigung Chetsang and the Drigung Chungtsang. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

Karma Kagyu Field of Accumulation painting with the Fifteenth Karmapa, Kakyab Dorje, as the last lineage holder at the time of the compositions creation. More at HimalayanArt.org

Karma Kagyu Field of Accumulation painting with the Fifteenth Karmapa, Kakyab Dorje, as the last lineage holder at the time of the composition’s creation. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

Wangdu Nyinpo was the Twenty-ninth Sakya Tridzin. This painting gives visual representation to his previous incarnations, which include Padmasambhava, and some of his disciples. More at HimalayanArt.org

Wangdu Nyinpo was the Twenty-ninth Sakya Tridzin. This painting gives visual representation to his previous incarnations, which include Padmasambhava, and some of his disciples. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

The style of this painting is known as tshal thang, a red background with fine gold lines forming the shapes of the subject deities. Only the eyes are filled with white and black pigments. More at HimalayanArt.org

The style of this painting is known as tshal thang, a red background with fine gold lines forming the shapes of the subject deities. Only the eyes are filled with white and black pigments. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

An early image of Padmasambhava with Nyangrel Nyima Ozer and masters of various traditions, including Padampa Sanggye. More at HimalayanArt.org

An early image of Padmasambhava with Nyangrel Nyima Ozer and masters of various traditions, including Padampa Sanggye. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

This eighteenth century painting features Padmasambhava surrounded by his consorts Yeshe Tsogyel and Mandarava. Below are Śāntarakṣita and Trisong Detsen. More at HimalayanArt.org

This eighteenth century painting features Padmasambhava surrounded by his consorts Yeshe Tsogyel and Mandarava. Below are Santaraksita and Trisong Detsen. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

A nineteenth century painting of Padmasambhava as Pema Jungne depicts his disciple Sokpo Pelgyi Yeshe in the lower left corner. More at HimalayanArt.org

A nineteenth century painting of Padmasambhava as Pema Jungne depicts his disciple Sokpo Pelgyi Yeshe in the lower left corner. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

This Nyingma painting of Padmasambhava as Sengge Dradok shows Yeshe Tsogyel in the lower right corner. More at HimalayanArt.org

This Nyingma painting of Padmasambhava as Sengge Dradok shows Yeshe Tsogyel in the lower right corner. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

Nyingma painting of Padmasambhava in wrathful form with masters of Mindroling and Shechen. More at HimalayanArt.org

Nyingma painting of Padmasambhava in wrathful form with masters of Mindroling and Shechen. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

This late eighteenth or early twentieth century Drigung Kagyu painting of Padmasambhava and the Drigung Kagyu refuge field is associated with a terma tradition of Rinchen Puntsok. Drigung Monastery is pictured along the bottom of the painting along with Terdrom on the left edge. A nearby treasure site is shown adjacent to Terdrom.

This late eighteenth or early twentieth century Drigung Kagyu painting of Padmasambhava and the Drigung Kagyu refuge field is associated with a terma tradition of Rinchen Puntsok. Drigung Monastery is pictured along the bottom of the painting along with Terdrom on the left edge. A nearby treasure site is shown adjacent to Terdrom. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

This 18th century painting depicts Padmasambhava as a monk surrounded by several disciples and Jigme Lingpa above his head. Samye, one of Tibet's first monasteries, is also pictured. The piece is based on a set of paintings from Bhutan; it was commissioned by the Fourth Druk Desi, Gyalse Tendzin Rabgye. More at HimalayanArt.org

This 18th century painting depicts Padmasambhava as a monk surrounded by several disciples and Jigme Lingpa above his head. Samye, one of Tibet’s first monasteries, is also pictured. The piece is based on a set of paintings from Bhutan; it was commissioned by the Fourth Druk Desi, Gyalse Tendzin Rabgye. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

An 18th century painting of Rigdzin Kunzang Sherab, the founder of Pelyul monastery, surrounded by deities and Nyingma masters. More at HimalayanArt.org

An 18th century painting of Rigdzin Kunzang Sherab, the founder of Pelyul monastery, surrounded by deities and Nyingma masters. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

Mid-20th century painting of Machik Labdron and the Chod refuge field displaying teachers and deities. More at HimalayanArt.org

Mid-20th century painting of Machik Labdron and the Chod refuge field displaying teachers and deities. Image credit: HimalayanArt.org

 

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Source: Jacob Dalton, “Padmasambhava,” Treasury of Lives, accessed July 10, 2018, http://treasuryoflives.org/biographies/view/Padmasambhava/7442.

 


 

Jacob Dalton is Assistant Professor of Tibetan Buddhist Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.

Published June 2014
Updated June 2015

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  1. SamFoonHeei on Jun 4, 2025 at 6:57 pm

    Padmasambhava, the Lotus-born Guru, also known as Guru Rinpoche is a legendary tantric Buddhist master who is widely revered in Tibetan Buddhism. He is seen as the second Buddha particularly within the Nyingma .He was a legendary Indian Buddhist mystic credited with introducing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. As found in Buddhist scriptures Padmasambhava birth is often associated with legends and prophecies. Interesting…… Padmasambhava is depicted with eight manifestations, each reflecting a different aspect of his miraculous activities. Interesting article .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  2. Mingmar @NamoBuddha thangka arts on Dec 15, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    Guru Padmasambhava is a legend, founder of Tibetan Buddhism. Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful article. Enlightening us about the life-story of Padmasambhava.

  3. Samfoonheei on Sep 28, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    Revisit this article again…..very interesting read about Guru Padmasambhava born from a lotus in the land of Oddiyana , India and grew up a prince . Guru Rinpoche is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism and the Buddha of our time where he is known as the second Buddha. Interesting read of his biography and prophecies.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  4. Jacinta on Apr 25, 2019 at 9:45 am

    Guru Padmasambhava is a legend and widely propitiated by the Nyingma. Recently I came to know about Him more since my husband has been regularly sharing some of his knowledge with me. I have a few books on Nyingma and I should find time to read more about Him and generally about Nyingma lineage. With no offence, I just wanted to know more and the link between Nyingmapa and Gelug.

    From what I know, Guru Padmasambhava is deemed as the second Buddha. Usually He is the centre of the practice for Nyingmapa, just like our Gelug lineage is Lama Tsongkhapa. They also propitiate Yeshe Togyal, His wife and the one whom He passed on most of the practices and thereafter a few tertons (treasure revealers).

    I do have questions pertaining the treasure revealers, as in Buddhism we are supposed to trace back the lineage, all the way back to Buddha Shakyamuni and how can this be possible then? Even Guru Padmasambhava was miraculously born from a lotus. Are those practices revealed valid? If it is not valid, then how come there are masters who have practiced it, gained realisation and eventually controlled their birth & death, and reincarnated back life after life to benefit beings? Although I am not a spiritual holder, but it does help to understand more.

    I will learn more and dispel the ignorance that I have for this lineage. Thank you Rinpoche

  5. Tsa Tsa Ong on Sep 25, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    According to these legends, Padmasambhava was born amidst miraculous circumstances and grew up a prince in Oddiyana, in northwestern India. As a youth, the prince turns to tantric practice, and before long, the local people force his father, the king, to send him into exile. Padmasambhava then travels around India, receiving teachings and practicing in sacred charnel grounds. Eventually he arrives in Yanglesho, where he gathers the texts of Vajrakila, ends a drought by defeating some troublesome local spirits, and gains realization. During this same period, he is also said to have tamed four troublesome goddesses and bestowed upon them new Buddhist names. On gaining accomplishment in the practices of Vajrakila, the master then performed a series of miracles, including the magical diversion of a stream for irrigation purposes. While in Nepal, he receives King Trisong Detsen’s invitation and proceeds to Tibet, where he battles a now much-expanded series of local Tibetan spirits, helps to establish Samye, and leaves while pronouncing many ominous prophecies regarding the future of Buddhism in Tibet.
    Thank you Rinpoche and blog team for sharing this short history of Padmasambhava.??

  6. Samfoonheei on Sep 19, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    Recording to legend when Padmasambhava was born many miraculous sign appeared . A number of legends have also appeared around Padmasambhava’s life and deeds. He grew up receiving tantric teachings and practicing in sacred charnel grounds.
    He was then known as Guru Rinpoche, the Indian Buddhist master who introduced Tantric Buddhism to Tibet and founded the first Buddhist monastery in Samye . He is the founder of the Nyingma school, the oldest of the four major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. He is considered as an emanation of Amitābha . Interesting……He is said to have had eight manifestations, including both the peaceful and wrathful forms. , of one where he rides on a pregnant tigress in the fierce form of Dorje Drolo . Each manifestation reflect a different aspect of the master’s miraculous activities. Padmasambhava is closely associated with the treasure tradition of the Nyingma school.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting read.

  7. Pastor Adeline Woon on Jul 28, 2018 at 6:50 am

    Nice short video of a new LED signage reminding us of who we can go to for blessings in case of need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBwrkaKUoH0

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    Listening to the chanting of sacred words, melodies, mantras, sutras and prayers has a very powerful healing effect on our outer and inner environments. It clears the chakras, spiritual toxins, the paths where our ‘chi’ travels within our bodies for health as well as for clearing the mind. It is soothing and relaxing but at the same time invigorates us with positive energy. The sacred sounds invite positive beings to inhabit our environment, expels negative beings and brings the sound of growth to the land, animals, water and plants. Sacred chants bless all living beings on our land as well as inanimate objects. Do download and play while in traffic to relax, when you are about to sleep, during meditation, during stress or just anytime. Great to play for animals and children. Share with friends the blessing of a full Dorje Shugden puja performed at Kechara Forest Retreat by our puja department for the benefit of others. Tsem Rinpoche

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Jul 27. 2025 05:20 PM
    The term Concert of Names of Manjushri is a tantric text within Tibetan Buddhism, describing the various names and qualities of the bodhisattva Manjushri. Its usually recited and often memorized by practitioners in Buddhist ceremonies The text consists of verses that praise and invoke the qualities of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom and knowledge. By just chanting the names of Manjushri, bring numerous benefits, primarily focused on enhancing wisdom, memory, and clarity of mind. Some traditions associate the practice with protection from negative influences, such as black magic, sickness, and negative karma.
    Thank you Rinpoche for introducing this powerful practice to us at Kechara Forest Retreat , Bentong, Pahang.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/a-concert-of-names-of-manjushri.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Jul 27. 2025 05:18 PM
    The Jonang lineage traces its roots back to the 12th century, the profound teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni. Interesting read of the History of Jonang lineage and how it converted to Gelug and how Kalachakra maintain in Gelug until today. The Jonang lineage is a school of Tibetan Buddhism that emphasizes the Kalachakra Tantra. It originated in Tibet, though suppressed in the 17th century, the Jonang tradition persevered in remote regions of Tibet and is now experiencing a revival. The Jonang lineage offers a unique perspective on Buddhist philosophy and practice, influencing other Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing about this profound lineage.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-jonang-lineage.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Jul 27. 2025 05:15 PM
    Even its an old post ,revisit again as its good to know that years back our Kechara Forest Retreat was in China Press. Even till now it did came into news with many more updates . That’s wonderful as more people are aware of such a beautiful Holy place at Bentong,Pahang. Kechara Forest Retreat has since been one of the tourist attraction in the state. Introducing this Holy place those days had attracted more and more people seeing for themselves the world largest Dorje Shugden Statue is located. It has since benefited many people paying homage to Dorje Shugden and others Holy Statues there.
    Thank you Rinpoche for been at Bentong.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/kfr-in-china-press.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Jul 27. 2025 05:13 PM
    Since escaping from China in 1959, Tibetans refugees settled down in different parts of Indian. The Tibetan leadership and those in exile were given land, opportunities, education and aid, and so many Western charities help them. The Indian government under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru was kind enough and they could do whatever they like. Tibetan settlements in South India have been severely affected by a regional drought. In Tibetian Buddhism accomplished masters could influence the weather. As long as practitioners accomplished in their practices, they had guru devotion and pure samaya with their teachers, it could be done. Many witnesses including our Guru H E Tsem Rinpoche saw the masters could stop the rains. The prayers and rituals have not been effective as they gave up their commitments to their lineage lamas, related to their Dorje Shugden practice. Moreover they have lost faith in great master and gurus as they practise Dorje Shugden. They have creates very heavy negative karma. Great masters could stop the rains and making it rain and save the harvest. For the sake of the people who are suffering from horrendous drought, those samaya must be repaired practitioners must all be united again and not discriminate each others due to their Dorje Shugden practice. The Tibetan government should also repair this samaya. Interesting read .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/why-arent-the-monasteries-helping-the-drought.html
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    Sunday, Jul 27. 2025 06:13 AM
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jul 19. 2025 01:20 PM
    Manjushri is one of the most important figures in Mahayana Buddhism, and is considered a patron deity of wisdom and learning. By practicing Manjushri our wisdom can enhance and improve significantly. Helps help us with our memory.
    Through Rinpoche’s sponsorship at Gaden Sharte Monastery many monks had benefited. Rejoice to them receiving the initiation .Sponsoring the Dharma, which refers to supporting the teachings and practices of Buddhism, is considered a meritorious act in Buddhism. Acts of generosity and support for the Dharma are believed to generate positive karma, leading to positive consequences in this life and future lives.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing and explaining it.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/manjushri-initiation-in-gaden-shartse.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jul 19. 2025 01:16 PM
    David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter and actor and was once a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner. Regarded as among the most influential musicians of the 20th century . The English singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie died at his Lafayette Street home in New York City but in his will he requested his ashes to be spread according to the Buddhist rituals of Bali, Indonesia. He must been to Bali and fall for the beauty of Buddhism and culture of Bali to choose BUDDHIST ritual upon his death. David Bowie made a conscious choice that made perfect sense, not allowing fans and media to focus on his body and his death.
    Thank you Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/people/david-bowies-ashes-in-buddhist-ritual.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jul 19. 2025 01:13 PM
    HORRIFYING, feeling sad after watching the video. The way or rather methods of slaughtering of pigs at slaughter house is indeed cruel. Just like human beings, they do feel pain and fear to be slaughter. No living beings would choose to die in pain or a painful death. Hopefully those methods have since been changed to minimize animal suffering. Stop consuming meat and choosing to go meatless or on vegetarian is the best choice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this to bring awareness of how those poor pigs suffer before been killed.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/pig-slaughter-in-taiwan.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jul 19. 2025 01:12 PM
    Stephen Hawking was a renowned British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, celebrated for his ground breaking work on black holes and the origins of the universe. Hawking’s work has significantly advanced our understanding of the universe and continues to inspire scientists and the public alike. Inspiring read Hawking did mentioned clearly his belief that beings from other planets can and do exist. His courageous battle with his disease and his dedication to science have made him a global icon. Hawking’s work has significantly advanced our understanding of the universe and continues to inspire scientists and the public alike. Interesting video do watch.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/world-reknowned-physicist-stephen-hawking-on-existence.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jul 15. 2025 03:22 PM
    Hoichi the Earless is the name of a well-known figure from Japanese folklore. His story is well known in Japan. Some centuries ago there lived at Akamagaséki a blind man named Hoichi, who was famed for his skill in recitation and in playing upon the biwa. According to legend, Hoichi was a blind minstrel with an amazing gift for the biwa (a loquat-shaped Japanese lute). Despite his talents, Hoichi was very poor and was forced to live at Amidaji Temple under the care of a friendly priest. There’s an interesting stories behind how he lost his ear to the Samurai and the priest wrote kanji characters all over Hoichi’s body rendered him invisible to the samurai. Hoichi’s ordeal had freed him from the spirit’s power, and he went on to recover from his wounds and become a famous musician. His story become well known and had it appearing in the books as well as in film.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-incredible-legend-of-hoichi-the-earless-minstrel.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jul 15. 2025 03:19 PM
    Reading through the Royal Song Of Saraha paints a thousands words . Such a meaningful song or rather deep poem, will be wonderful if I could understand enough some of those words, its more of a deep Dharma teaching to me. This song of existential freedom was composed by the Glorious Master Yogin Saraha and translated in English translation by Herbert V. Guenther.
    Thank you and with folded hands Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-royal-song-of-saraha.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jul 15. 2025 03:17 PM
    Definitely this cute doggie previous life was a musician. Looking at interesting video one could see how well this cute doggie did play the piano . It seem he goes to the piano few times aday on his own to play. Truly having a unique qualities of a musician.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/pianist-mumus-reincarnation.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jul 15. 2025 03:16 PM
    HH the 101st Gaden Trisur Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal Rinpoche is an erudite, and highly attained lama. Millions of Gelug practitioners from all over monasteries view H H the Gaden Tripa as the supreme leader of their lineage. H H the Gaden Tripa gave a three-day teaching on the sacred Highest Anuttarayoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini at his Dharma centre in France, Thar Deu Ling. A very special text containing teachings composed by HH Gaden Trisur Rinpoche were also distributed. Incredible , HH Gaden Trisur Rinpoche continue giving teachings at the advanced age of 92. Haven writen a book about the Vajrayogini practice shows us the importance of this practice in this day and age. Merely by reciting her mantra daily without break can gain spiritual attainments, perceive her holy form, and even ascend to her pure land — Kechara Paradise.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this profound knowledge about Vajrayogini

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/h-h-the-101st-gaden-trisur-rinpoches-vajrayogini-teachings-and-text.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:43 PM
    Tibetan pujas, a devotional ritual, offers numerous benefits, including healing, protection, wealth, wisdom, and spiritual growth. It fosters a deeper connection with the divine, promotes inner peace, and can help purify the environment and can lead to a closer connection with enlightenment. They are a way to purify negative karma, remove obstacles, and accumulate merit. Pujas can also help with mental and emotional well-being, reducing stress, anxiety, and pain. Ultimately, they are a powerful tool for spiritual development and can lead to a closer connection with enlightenment. Puja can be a powerful tool for fostering a sense of gratitude and devotion. Reading this clear and simple explanation in this article will help more and more people to understand better.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/what-are-pujas-about-do-take-a-good-read.html

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The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni
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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
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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.
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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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
This is pretty amazing!

First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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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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Kechara members were setting up the offering items on altar before the puja started in Ipoh today. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)
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Kechara members were setting up the offering items on altar before the puja started in Ipoh today. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)
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Newly made window curtain with Buddha's print. Mother Tara with Lord Avalokiteshvara. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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5 June 2025 we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study Group...Sam
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1st June 2025, in the most sacred month of Tibetan Buddhism,we had our animals liberation activities.Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
These are the offerings to Buddha during DS puja. We need to strive to make offerings to Buddha every day to generate new merits as well as dispel obstacles. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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These are the offerings to Buddha during DS puja. We need to strive to make offerings to Buddha every day to generate new merits as well as dispel obstacles. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Last day of May, 31st May Dorje Shugden puja completed with recitation of Namasangiti. This puja led by William and attended by Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Last day of May, 31st May Dorje Shugden puja completed with recitation of Namasangiti. This puja led by William and attended by Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
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Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
24th May, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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24th May, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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#Throwback 17th May 2025, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
22nd May we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study group.. Sam
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22nd May we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study group.. Sam
18 th May sunny Sunday to start off our monthly animal liberation activities.. Saving hundred thousand lives from pet-shop.Kechara Kuantan study group Sam
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18 th May sunny Sunday to start off our monthly animal liberation activities.. Saving hundred thousand lives from pet-shop.Kechara Kuantan study group Sam
Last but not least, group photo take. after puja and incense offerings completed. Happy Wesak's Day to all. 12th May 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Last but not least, group photo take. after puja and incense offerings completed. Happy Wesak's Day to all. 12th May 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Puja started at 2 pm with Pastor Patsy giving Dharma talk and presenting 8 auspicious on the altar. What a great way to start the puja! May Rinpoche return swiftly, witnessing the Dharma growth in Penang, a northern state, West of Malaysia. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Puja started at 2 pm with Pastor Patsy giving Dharma talk and presenting 8 auspicious on the altar. What a great way to start the puja! May Rinpoche return swiftly, witnessing the Dharma growth in Penang, a northern state, West of Malaysia. Uploaded by Jacinta
There are visitors who came specifically to pay homage to H. E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche as well as our members arriving for the puja. Uploaded by Jacinta
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There are visitors who came specifically to pay homage to H. E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche as well as our members arriving for the puja. Uploaded by Jacinta
Mostly our relatives and members of the group came to pay homage to Buddha during the day. Generating much merits on Wesak's Day. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Mostly our relatives and members of the group came to pay homage to Buddha during the day. Generating much merits on Wesak's Day. Uploaded by Jacinta
Offerings are made on all altars. It was being decorated delicately by the members. Wesak's Day Celebration at Penang Dorje Shugden on 12th May (Mon). Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Offerings are made on all altars. It was being decorated delicately by the members. Wesak's Day Celebration at Penang Dorje Shugden on 12th May (Mon). Uploaded by Jacinta.
Group's photo after preparation for Wesak has completed. Taken on 11th May @ Penang Dorje Shugden Temple. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Group's photo after preparation for Wesak has completed. Taken on 11th May @ Penang Dorje Shugden Temple. Uploaded by Jacinta
Wesak's Day preparation on 11th May (Sun) : Penang Dorje Shugden. Upload by Jacinta
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Wesak's Day preparation on 11th May (Sun) : Penang Dorje Shugden. Upload by Jacinta
15 May Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
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15 May Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
9th May.. Some of the Offerings during yesterday puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group ..Sam
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9th May.. Some of the Offerings during yesterday puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group ..Sam
Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.Kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
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Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.Kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
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