Yang Mulia Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende Mengunjungi Tsem Rinpoche (Bahasa Indonesia)

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His Eminence Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende (Abbot Emeritus of Shar Gaden Monastery) and His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche

Yang Mulia Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende (Kepala Biara Emeritus Biara Shar Gaden) dan Yang Mulia Tsem Rinpoche ke-25

 

Mewawancarai Y.M. Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun
Lobsang Phende dari Shar Gaden Monastery Mengenai
Yang Mulia Tsem Rinpoche ke-25

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Kechara merasa sangat terhormat dan beruntung bisa menjadi tuan rumah dalam kunjungan Yang Mulia Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende, yang didampingi oleh asisten setianya, Gen Wangyal. Kensur Rinpoche, yang sekarang menjadi Kepala Biara emeritus, merupakan kepala biara pertama dari Biara Shar Gaden. Beliau adalah pemimpin yang membimbing biara tersebut melewati masa-masa sulit saat mereka pertama kali dipaksa untuk berpisah dari Biara Gaden Shartse. Bersama dengan para biksu lain dari Dokhang Khangtsen, Kensur Rinpoche mendirikan Biara Shar Gaden sebagai benteng pertahanan Dorje Shugden di mana praktik dan silsilah dilindungi dan dilestarikan.

Di zaman ini, tidak banyak lama yang mendapat begitu banyak penghormatan seperti Kensur Rinpoche yang dikagumi karena keberaniannya. Senyum yang selalu terukir di wajahnya tidak menunjukkan betapa banyak perjuangan yang telah beliau jalani sepanjang hidupnya. Setelah meninggalkan Tibet pada tahun 1959, Kensur Rinpoche tinggal selama beberapa tahun di Buxa bersama dengan lebih dari 1.000 biksu lainnya. Di sana, mereka berjuang untuk melestarikan praktik-praktik dan garis keturunan yang berisiko hilang atau ditinggalkan di Tibet. Kensur Rinpoche menceritakan kepada kami bahwa selama masa itu, semua biksu akan melakukan puja Kalarupa (Drugchuma) secara rutin. Puja-puja tersebut diminta oleh kepemimpinan Tibet di pengasingan agar ritus-ritus tersebut didedikasikan untuk menghilangkan hambatan-hambatan bagi pemukiman-pemukiman Tibet di pengasingan.

In the early 1990s, when everyone was still a part of Gaden Shartse Monastery. Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende, then known as Geshe Lobsang Phende, is on the far left of the picture. He is the umze (lead chanter) of the puja and wearing the tsoksha hat. He sits behind His Holiness the 101st Gaden Trisur Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Chocktrul Rinpoche and our Rinpoche.

Pada awal tahun 1990-an, ketika semua orang masih menjadi bagian dari Biara Gaden Shartse. Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende, yang saat itu dikenal sebagai Geshe Lobsang Phende, berada di ujung kiri gambar. Beliau adalah umze (pemimpin lantunan) puja dan mengenakan topi tsoksha. Ia duduk di belakang Yang Suci Gaden Trisur Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal ke-101, Yang Mulia Kyabje Zong Chocktrul Rinpoche, dan Tsem Rinpoche.

Demikianlah, bersama dengan biksu lain seperti Gen Wangyal dan Geshe Sopa, Kensur Rinpoche turut membantu membangun kembali Biara Gaden di pengasingan, baik melalui upaya spiritual maupun fisik. Kensur Rinpoche menceritakan pengalaman ketika para biksu harus pergi ke hutan dan menebang pohon-pohon dengan tangan mereka sendiri, serta mengangkut kayu balok kembali ke lokasi pembangunan Gaden. Melalui proses yang sangat berat ini, didorong oleh keyakinan dan pengabdian, para biksu seperti Gen Wangyal kini fasih berbicara bahasa Hindi karena harus berurusan dengan kontraktor lokal di India.

Namun, saat larangan datang, semua upaya tersebut menjadi tidak berarti. Mereka bahkan dilupakan dengan mudah, dan pada tahun 2008, Kensur Rinpoche dan para biksu Dokhang Khangtsen diusir dari Biara Gaden Shartse karena menolak untuk menghentikan praktik mereka. Kensur Rinpoche menceritakan bahwa saat Dalai Lama mulai mengeluarkan instruksi agar pemuja Shugden dan non-Shugden dipisahkan, beliau memikirkan secara serius keputusan untuk mengikuti instruksi tersebut dan berpisah dari Biara Gaden Shartse. Keprihatinan beliau adalah untuk kesejahteraan para biksu yang akan diusir karena tidak ingin menghentikan praktik mereka. Tanpa sumber daya, bagaimana mereka akan melanjutkan?

The Gaden Oracle in trance of Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden grips Kensur Rinpoche's robes, a sign of his great happiness and appreciation for Kensur Rinpoche's devotion to the lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa.

Penubuat Gaden dalam kondisi dirasuk Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden mencengkeram jubah Kensur Rinpoche, tanda kebahagiaan dan penghargaannya yang luar biasa atas pengabdian Kensur Rinpoche kepada silsilah Lama Tsongkhapa.

Akhirnya, Kensur Rinpoche memutuskan untuk berpisah juga sebagai upaya untuk melindungi mereka yang memilih untuk ‘menghentikan praktik’. Jika para biksu Dokhang Khangtsen tidak pergi, mereka akan diusir juga. Sebelum sampai pada tahap tersebut, sisa biksu Gaden Shartse akan mengalami tekanan besar dari Dharamsala untuk melecehkan biksu Shugden. Kensur Rinpoche menjelaskan bahwa lingkungan pada saat itu sangat tidak kondusif sehingga biksu non-Shugden akan mendapat tekanan jika berasosiasi dengan biksu Shugden. Kensur Rinpoche ingin melindungi mereka dari situasi yang tidak menyenangkan dan tidak nyaman seperti itu.

Jadi, bahkan dalam keputusan Kensur Rinpoche untuk mendukung pemisahan dari Biara Gaden Shartse, motivasinya adalah kasih bagi semua orang yang terlibat. Meskipun beliau tidak setuju dengan keputusan orang-orang yang memilih untuk berhenti mempraktikkan Dorje Shugden, namun beliau tidak ingin menyakiti mereka. Berapa banyak dari kita yang bisa mengatakan bahwa kita sangat mendalami praktik kita sehingga memikirkan kesejahteraan mereka yang mungkin menyebabkan celaka bagi kita?

Tsem Rinpoche and Kensur Rinpoche meeting for the first time in decades. The meeting stretched for many hours because there was much to catch up on.

Pertemuan Tsem Rinpoche dan Kensur Rinpoche untuk pertama kalinya dalam beberapa dasawarsa. Pertemuan tersebut berlangsung selama berjam-jam karena ada banyak hal yang perlu dibicarakan. Ada hubungan yang kuat di sini karena Gen Wangyal, asisten Kensur Rinpoche, adalah keponakan dari inkarnasi Tsem Rinpoche sebelumnya (Kentrul Thubten Lamsang).

Tapi yang terburuk masih akan datang, dan pada kenyataannya, penghinaan terbesar tiba dalam bentuk yang tak terpikirkan sebelumnya oleh Biara Gaden Shartse. Tak lama setelah pemisahan, mereka mendirikan tembok di antara Biara Gaden Shartse dan Biara Shar Gaden yang baru didirikan. Bayangkan bahwa Kensur Rinpoche telah mengabdikan hidupnya untuk biara tersebut, lalu bayangkan bagaimana perasaannya saat melihat tembok ini dibangun, batu demi batu.

Bayangkan biara yang pembangunannya dibantu dengan tangan Anda sendiri, memberi tahu Anda dengan cara yang begitu jelas dan merendahkan bahwa mereka tidak lagi menginginkan Anda atau ingin berhubungan dengan Anda. Inilah persisnya apa yang dipaksakan oleh kepemimpinan Tibet kepada komunitas mereka, dan betapa banyaknya rasa sakit dan penghinaan yang mereka sebabkan dengan memisahkan orang-orang dengan tidak memperhatikan perasaan dan kontribusi mereka terhadap masyarakat Tibet serta kesejahteraan rakyat Tibet.

Tsem Rinpoche shows Kensur Rinpoche his personal 5ft Vajrayogini statue.

Tsem Rinpoche menunjukkan patung Vajrayogini pribadinya yang setinggi 5 kaki kepada Kensur Rinpoche.

Ketika Kensur Rinpoche menceritakan kisah ini, beliau melakukannya tanpa rasa pahit atau kemarahan. Namun, kita hanya bisa membayangkan rasa sakit, penderitaan, dan penghinaan yang dialami oleh banyak biksu lain pada saat itu. Sebagai kepala biara pertama, Kensur Rinpoche harus memberikan nasihat kepada banyak biksu yang terluka, bingung, dan merasa tidak mampu memahami peristiwa tersebut. Pada tahun-tahun awal pendirian Shar Gaden, Kensur Rinpoche mengumpulkan dana, mendidik para biksu muda, dan membimbing serta melatih mereka agar biara memiliki landasan yang kokoh untuk kelangsungannya di masa depan.

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Saat ini, Kensur Rinpoche telah pensiun dari jabatan sebagai kepala biara. Beliau sekarang menghabiskan sebagian besar waktunya di India. Meskipun telah berstatus kepala biara emeritus, Kensur Rinpoche tetap terlibat dalam urusan monastik. Kepedulian dan pengabdian beliau terhadap kesejahteraan Sangha tetap tidak berkurang. Selama beberapa waktu dalam setahun, Kensur Rinpoche juga melakukan perjalanan ke Eropa. Di sana, beliau melakukan puja untuk mengumpulkan dana bagi biara. Hal ini mengingatkan kita pada masa ketika larangan Dorje Shugden pertama kali dimulai dan Kensur Rinpoche mendapati dirinya melakukan perjalanan ke Eropa untuk melakukan puja untuk mengumpulkan dana bagi Perhimpunan Dorje Shugden di Delhi, agar mereka dapat melakukan pekerjaan penting mereka. Semua orang yang pernah bertemu dengan Kensur Rinpoche tahu bahwa semua dana yang ia kumpulkan akan langsung disalurkan ke biara.

Saat ini, Kensur Rinpoche telah pensiun dari jabatan kepala biara. Beliau sekarang menghabiskan sebagian besar waktunya di India. Meskipun menjadi kepala biara emeritus, Kensur Rinpoche tetap terlibat dalam urusan monastik. Kepedulian dan pengabdian beliau terhadap kesejahteraan Sangha tetap tidak berkurang. Beberapa bulan dalam setahun, Kensur Rinpoche juga melakukan perjalanan ke Eropa. Di sana, beliau melakukan berbagai puja untuk mengumpulkan dana bagi biara. Ini mengingatkan kita pada saat larangan Dorje Shugden pertama kali diberlakukan dan Kensur Rinpoche melakukan perjalanan ke Eropa untuk melakukan berbagai puja guna mengumpulkan dana bagi Anggota Perkumpulan Dorje Shugden di Delhi. Semua dana yang dikumpulkan oleh Kensur Rinpoche dialirkan langsung ke biara, seperti yang diketahui oleh semua orang yang pernah bertemu dengan Kensur Rinpoche.

Meskipun banyak yang mengklaim diri sebagai orang besar, hanya sedikit yang memang benar-benar orang besar dan diakui kebesarannya oleh banyak orang lain. Kebesaran mereka terwujud melalui tindakan, pengabdian, dan komitmen mereka dalam menepati janji. Sepanjang waktu Kensur Rinpoche di Malaysia, yang paling membuat saya terharu adalah bahwa meskipun beliau adalah seorang lama besar, Kensur Rinpoche hidup dengan sangat sederhana bersama asisten setianya, Gen Wangyal, tanpa kesombongan atau kemewahan. Meskipun tindakan-tindakannya menjadikannya pantas menduduki tahta tertinggi, namun beliau tidak meminta atau menuntut apapun, hanya memikirkan kesejahteraan biara.

For almost every day that Kensur Rinpoche was with us in Malaysia, he did pujas for the success and growth of Rinpoche's work, and for Rinpoche's long life.

Hampir setiap hari selama Kensur Rinpoche bersama kami di Malaysia, beliau melakukan berbagai puja untuk kesuksesan dan pertumbuhan karya dan umur panjang Tsem Rinpoche.

Pada kunjungannya ke Kechara, Kensur Rinpoche melakukan banyak puja umur panjang yang didedikasikan untuk guru kami, Yang Mulia yang Tsem Rinpoche ke-25. Kensur Rinpoche menyatakan bahwa beliau memahami pentingnya karya Rinpoche bagi silsilah ajaran kita, dan beliau ingin berkontribusi pada karya-karya Rinpoche dengan cara ini. Meskipun beliau ingin mempersembahkan tenshug (permohonan umur panjang dan puja resmi) kepada Tsem Rinpoche di masa lalu, namun Tsem Rinpoche dengan rendah hati menolak. Kechara bersyukur karena tamu yang merupakan praktisi sangat terhormat melakukan ritual-ritual ini untuk guru kami. Kechara juga memiliki kesempatan untuk melayani Kensur Rinpoche, membawanya untuk pemeriksaan medis dengan dokter terbaik untuk mengendalikan penyakit diabetesnya. Semua ini diperhatikan oleh Tsem Rinpoche yang ingin merawat Kensur Rinpoche di usianya yang lanjut, dengan cara yang sama seperti Kensur Rinpoche telah menjaga begitu banyak orang sepanjang hidupnya. Bagi Rinpoche, para praktisi seperti itu yang merupakan sumber pengetahuan dan praktik semakin berharga seiring berjalannya waktu, sementara generasi guru sempurna yang dididik di Tibet terus menurun jumlahnya.

Kensur Rinpoche also performed a soongdroop and rabney consecration puja for all of the statues and images throughout the Kechara Forest Retreat land.

Kensur Rinpoche juga melakukan puja konsekrasi soongdroop dan rabney bagi semua rupang dan rupa di tanah Kechara Forest Retreat

Ketika Anda bertanya kepada Kensur Rinpoche bagaimana cara beliau menghadapi masalah-masalah yang telah beliau alami sepanjang hidupnya, jawaban Kensur Rinpoche sangatlah sederhana:

“Berdoalah kepada guru Anda untuk mendapatkan berkah. Berdoalah kepada Dorje Shugden untuk mendapatkan pertolongan dalam hal materi. Kemudian, bersantai dan percaya, jangan khawatir.

Ketika Anda memiliki berkah dari guru Anda dan bantuan dari Dorje Shugden, tidak ada alasan untuk khawatir.”

Meskipun kata-kata Kensur Rinpoche terdengar sederhana, namun karena diucapkan oleh seseorang yang telah berhasil melewati badai demi badai, pada saat itu Anda menyadari bahwa bahkan kata-kata sederhana pun dapat menjadi inspirasi yang besar ketika didukung oleh tindakan yang telah berbuah hasil. Kata-kata ini menjadi lebih berpengaruh ketika diucapkan oleh seseorang yang telah memegang sumpah biksu beliau dengan baik selama 70 tahun terakhir. Kensur Rinpoche masuk biara saat berusia tujuh tahun dan pada saat penulisan ini, beliau berusia 77 tahun.

Dalam wawancara di atas yang direkam saat Kensur Rinpoche berada di sini bersama kami, Anda akan mendengar Kensur Rinpoche sedang berbicara tentang Tsem Rinpoche, serta membicarakan apa yang beliau pikirkan tentang karya-karya Tsem Rinpoche dan apa yang telah berhasil dicapainya.

Semoga Kensur Rinpoche memiliki umur panjang dan semua harapannya segera tercapai. Semoga Kechara selalu dapat menjadi tuan rumah bagi para praktisi seperti beliau, untuk menciptakan sebab-sebab yang memungkinkan perkembangan para praktisi seperti kami sendiri.

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Attendees bow as Kensur Rinpoche arrives for one of the pujas dedicated to Tsem Rinpoche, his long life and his works.

Para hadirin membungkuk dengan hormat saat Kensur Rinpoche tiba untuk melakukan salah satu puja yang didedikasikan untuk Tsem Rinpoche, untuk panjang umur, dan keberhasilan karya-karyanya.

Here, Druchuma or Kalarupa Puja is being done for our Rinpoche's long life.

Di sini, Druchuma atau Puja Kalarupa didedikasikan agar Tsem Rinpoche berumur panjang.

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Dengan bantuan para asisten biksu, Kensur Rinpoche memimpin lebih dari 20 puja yang didedikasikan untuk umur panjang Rinpoche dan pertumbuhan karya-karya Rinpoche. Foto ini merupakan bagian dari puja Soongdroop yang dilakukan Kensur Rinpoche untuk menyucikan dan menyucikan kembali patung-patung Buddha dan rupang-rupang di seluruh KFR.

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Kensur Rinpoche also performed a rabney consecration puja for all of the statues and images throughout the Kechara Forest Retreat land.

Kensur Rinpoche juga melakukan puja penyucian Rabney untuk semua patung dan rupang di seluruh lahan Kechara Forest Retreat.

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Kensur Rinpoche blessing the location of the memorial for our Rinpoche's dog, Yogi who recently passed away.

Kensur Rinpoche memberkati lokasi tugu peringatan untuk anjing Tsem Rinpoche, Yogi yang baru-baru ini meninggal dunia.

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 While Kensur Rinpoche was in Malaysia, he also led our monthly Dorje Shugden puja (dakhang). At the end of the puja, Kensur Rinpoche blessed all of the members of our Puja House, sangha-to-be and our pastors.

Ketika Kensur Rinpoche berada di Malaysia, beliau juga memimpin puja bulanan Dorje Shugden (dakhang). Di akhir puja, Kensur Rinpoche memberkati semua anggota Rumah Puja, calon sangha dan para pendeta.

Kensur Rinpoche greets everyone as he exits Wisdom Hall under the gaze of Shakyamuni and Dorje Shugden, both of whom he has devoted his entire life to.

Kensur Rinpoche menyapa semua orang ketika ia keluar dari Wisdom Hall di bawah tatapan Shakyamuni dan Dorje Shugden, kepada siapa beliau telah membaktikan seluruh hidupnya.

During Kensur Rinpoche's visit to Malaysia, he was also interviewed about his life story as well as his thoughts and feelings about our Rinpoche.

Selama kunjungan Kensur Rinpoche ke Malaysia, beliau juga diwawancarai tentang kisah hidupnya serta pemikiran dan perasaannya tentang Tsem Rinpoche.

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Kensur Rinpoche visited Kechara's new Puja House in Bentong, and blessed the premises. Here, our Head Pastor Yek Yee can be seen greeting Kensur Rinpoche.

Kensur Rinpoche mengunjungi Rumah Puja Kechara yang baru di Bentong, dan memberkati tempat tersebut. Di sini, Kepala Pastor kami Yek Yee terlihat menyambut Kensur Rinpoche.

Kensur Rinpoche doing a Dorje Shugden black tea in front of a portrait of his guru and teacher Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, who gave Kensur Rinpoche his novice monk ordination vows.

Kensur Rinpoche sedang mempersembahkan teh hitam kepada Dorje Shugden di Kechara Puja House di depan potret guru dan gurunya, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, yang memberi Kensur Rinpoche sumpah penahbisan biksu pemula.

Upon his arrival to Malaysia, Kensur Rinpoche toured the various Kechara departments. Here, in the Kechara Gallery, Kensur Rinpoche pays special attention to our Rinpoche's recognition papers (chakdak).

Setibanya di Malaysia, Kensur Rinpoche mengunjungi berbagai departemen Kechara. Di sini, di Galeri Kechara, Kensur Rinpoche memberikan perhatian khusus pada kisah hidup Tsem Rinpoche.

At Kensur Rinpoche's insistence, he conducted over 20 pujas while he was in Malaysia. All of them were dedicated to the growth of Rinpoche's works and Kechara, and to our Rinpoche's long life. On some days, the team overseeing Kensur Rinpoche's visit took him to tour other sites in Malaysia, such as Chin Swee Temple in Genting Highlands.

Atas desakan Kensur Rinpoche, beliau melakukan lebih dari 20 puja selama berada di Kechara, Malaysia. Semuanya didedikasikan untuk pertumbuhan karya-karya Tsem Rinpoche dan Kechara, serta untuk umur panjang Tsem Rinpoche. Ada beberapa hari, tim yang mengawal kunjungan Kensur Rinpoche mengajaknya untuk mengunjungi tempat-tempat lain di Malaysia, seperti Kuil Chin Swee di Dataran Tinggi Genting.

Kensur Rinpoche also had the opportunity to join one of Kechara Soup Kitchen's (KSK) rounds, to offer food to the poor. Here, Kensur Rinpoche is receiving an explanation of KSK's activities.

Kensur Rinpoche juga berkesempatan untuk bergabung dengan salah satu kegiatan Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK), untuk memberikan makanan kepada masyarakat tidak mampu. Di sini, Kensur Rinpoche menerima penjelasan tentang kegiatan KSK.

Kensur Rinpoche offering food to Kuala Lumpur's homeless and urban poor.

Kensur Rinpoche memberikan makanan kepada para tunawisma dan kaum tidak mampu di Kuala Lumpur.

A small number of Kecharians were fortunate to receive teachings from Kensur Rinpoche. Kensur Rinpoche gave teachings on Kalarupa and the puja, on guru devotion and on the importance of a Dharma centre. For the sangha-to-be and pastors, they were fortunate to receive teachings from Kensur Rinpoche on the behaviour of monks and nuns.

Sejumlah kecil anggota Kechara beruntung dapat menerima ajaran dari Kensur Rinpoche. Kensur Rinpoche memberikan ajaran tentang Kalarupa dan puja terkait, tentang pengabdian guru dan pentingnya sebuah wihara. Bagi para calon sangha dan pastor, mereka beruntung dapat menerima ajaran dari Kensur Rinpoche tentang perilaku biksu dan biksuni.

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A small team of people were dedicated to serving Kensur Rinpoche throughout his stay in Malaysia. This is Carmen, who is a member of the Kechara's Board of Directors and Tsem Ladrang.

Sebuah tim kecil yang terdiri dari beberapa orang didedikasikan untuk melayani Kensur Rinpoche selama kunjungannya di Malaysia. Salah satunya adalah Carmen, yang merupakan anggota Dewan Direksi Kechara dan Tsem Ladrang.

William, who is head of Kechara's Human Resources and a member of Kechara's Board of Directors, was also involved in Kensur Rinpoche's care.

William, yang merupakan kepala Departemen Sumber Daya Manusia Kechara dan anggota Dewan Direksi Kechara, juga terlibat dalam melayani Kensur Rinpoche.

Abby, who is a member of Kechara's Board of Directors and works extremely hard translating our Rinpoche's works to Chinese, was also very involved during Kensur Rinpoche's visit, helping to coordinate pujas and various other works.

Abby, yang merupakan anggota Dewan Direksi Kechara dan bekerja sangat keras menerjemahkan karya-karya Rinpoche ke dalam bahasa Mandarin, juga sangat terlibat dalam kunjungan Kensur Rinpoche, membantu mengoordinasikan puja dan berbagai kegiatan lainnya.

Overseeing Kensur Rinpoche's whole visit and the team who served him was one of our Rinpoche's personal assistants, Beng Kooi who is the head of e-Division and a member of Kechara's Board of Directors.

Salah satu asisten pribadi Tsem Rinpoche, Beng Kooi, bertanggung jawab untuk mengawasi seluruh kunjungan Kensur Rinpoche dan tim yang melayaninya. Beng Kooi juga merupakan kepala e-Division dan anggota Dewan Direksi Kechara.

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Biografi Yang Mulia Kensur Rinpoche
Jetsun Lobsang Phende

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Yang Mulia Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende lahir pada tahun 1941 di Lhasa, Tibet, tidak jauh dari Biara Gaden. Dilahirkan dalam keluarga yang sangat miskin, Kensur Rinpoche bergabung dengan biara setempat setelah seorang biksu yang dikenal oleh keluarganya meminta agar putranya bergabung dengan sangha. Saat itu Rinpoche baru berusia 7 tahun dan beliau dengan senang hati mengingat keputusan ini sebagai salah satu keputusan terbaik yang pernah dibuat orangtuanya untuknya.

Lima tahun kemudian, pada usia 12 tahun, Kensur Rinpoche memasuki aula doa besar Biara Gaden Shartse di mana beliau menerima sumpah Getsul (pemula) dari Sang Yang Suci dan tak tertandingi, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. Beliau memulai pendidikannya dengan Lima Karya Besar di bawah bimbingan guru-guru terkemuka seperti Yang Mulia Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, Yang Mulia Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, dan Yang Mulia Kyabje Zemey Rinpoche.

Pada tahun 1959, Kensur Rinpoche mengikuti Dalai Lama ke pengasingan di India. Seperti banyak orang Tibet lainnya, Kensur Rinpoche mendapati dirinya di Buxa, India Timur Laut. Beliau tinggal di sana untuk sementara waktu di mana ia melanjutkan studinya tentang Sutra dan Tantra. Kensur Rinpoche mengingat masa-masa itu sebagai masa yang sulit namun bahagia, di mana lebih dari 1000 biksu dari berbagai tradisi berkumpul. Selama periode tersebut, semua biksu terlibat dalam pujian Kalarupa (Druchuma) yang teratur yang diminta oleh pemerintah Tibet, untuk menghapus rintangan bagi pemukiman Tibet yang baru didirikan.

Sebuah biara berdasarkan tradisi Tibet adalah lembaga pembelajaran besar yang menyebarkan dan mengembangkan filsafat, seni, dan budaya Buddhisme. Ini merupakan inti kehidupan agama dan politik dalam masyarakat Tibet, sehingga ketika orang Tibet pertama kali tiba di India, membangun kembali biara besar menjadi salah satu prioritas utama mereka. Upaya mereka terfokus terlebih dahulu pada Tiga Pilar Besar yaitu Biara Gaden, Sera, dan Drepung. Kensur Rinpoche sendiri adalah salah satu pelopor awal yang memulihkan universitas-universitas biara di India, dan terlibat langsung dalam pendirian kembali Biara Gaden di Mundgod, India Selatan. Drepung kemudian juga didirikan kembali di Mundgod, sementara Sera didirikan kembali di Bylakuppe, Mysore.

Sepanjang hidupnya, Kensur Rinpoche sangatlah dihormati sehingga selalu diminta untuk menduduki banyak posisi dan jabatan. Kensur Rinpoche diangkat sebagai Sekretaris Jenderal untuk Masyarakat Lama, sebuah organisasi yang mendukung Biara Gaden dan Drepung. Setelah masa jabatannya selesai, ia diminta untuk memperpanjang pelayanannya tetapi Kensur Rinpoche menolak, dengan alasan bahwa ia harus fokus pada studinya seperti yang disarankan oleh Yang Mulia Kensur Lati Rinpoche. Ketika Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende akhirnya menyelesaikan studinya dengan hasil yang baik, beliau dianugerahi gelar Geshe Lharampa. Ini setara dengan gelar Doktor dalam Filsafat Buddhisme. Dengan keahlian dan pengetahuannya dalam pujian dan ritual, serta dikenal dengan lantunan doanya yang indah, Kensur Rinpoche kemudian diangkat sebagai Umze (pemimpin lantunan doa) dari Biara Gaden Shartse Monastery.

Tsem Rinpoche sponsored a long life puja for his guru, H.E. Kensur Jampa Yeshe Rinpoche. In this photo, you can see Kensur Rinpoche fulfilling his role as the umze (lead chanter) for this long life puja.

Tsem Rinpoche mensponsori puja panjang umur untuk gurunya, Yang Mulia Kensur Jampa Yeshe Rinpoche. Dalam foto ini, Anda dapat melihat Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende melakukan perannya sebagai umze (pemimpin lantunan doa) untuk puja panjang umur ini.

Salah satu kontribusi sastra Kensur Rinpoche adalah reorganisasi ritual umum dan tidak umum serta tradisi pembacaan, agar menjadi komprehensif dan dapat diakses oleh banyak orang. Hal ini dimungkinkan dengan analisis menyeluruh atas komposisi asli, bekerja sama dengan dan dipandu oleh Yang Mulia Kyabje Trijang Dorjechang dan Yang Mulia Kyabje Zong Dorjechang.

Selain itu, Kensur Rinpoche juga melayani biara dan umat sebagai sekretaris untuk Penubuat Dorje Shugden di Biara Gaden. Dalam posisi ini, sangha dan umat bergantung pada Kensur Rinpoche sebagai penulis utama untuk mencatat pengumuman dan ramalan Dorje Shugden dalam keadaan merasuk. Saat merasuk, Dorje Shugden akan berbicara dalam bahasa Tibet kuno, yang hanya dipahami oleh sarjana berpengetahuan. Kensur Rinpoche yang memegang posisi ini dengan sukses selama bertahun-tahun mencerminkan pengetahuan dan keterampilannya yang luar biasa.

Pada bulan Februari 2008, sebagai hasil dari larangan terhadap Dorje Shugden, Dokhang Khangtsen (bagian dari Biara Gaden Shartse) memisahkan diri dan menjadi institusi monastik Gelug mandiri yang disebut Biara Shar Gaden. Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende diangkat sebagai Kepala Biara untuk memimpin biara yang baru terbentuk ini. Di bawah bimbingan dan kepemimpinan Kensur Rinpoche, biara ini menghidupkan kembali rutinitas dan sistemnya, serta mendidik dan melatih para biksu sebagaimana yang dilakukan di Biara Gaden Shartse. Namun, sebagai bagian dari Shar Gaden, para biksu juga memasukkan Dorje Shugden sebagai salah satu praktik mereka.

Pada tahun 2013, setelah lima tahun masa jabatan yang sukses sebagai Kepala Biara, Kensur Rinpoche pensiun dan menerima gelar ‘Kensur’ atau Abbot Emeritus*. Saat ini, Kensur Rinpoche tetap tinggal di Biara Shar Gaden sambil terus melayani komunitas monastik di sana. Hingga hari ini, beliau tetap sangat dihormati di biara dan oleh banyak praktisi Dorje Shugden di berbagai tempat.

*Ketika seseorang menjadi kepala biara (khenpo), mereka dikenal sebagai Khen Rinpoche. Setelah pensiun, khenpo menjadi kensur dan selanjutnya dikenal sebagai Kensur Rinpoche. Oleh karena itu, sebelum Lobsang Phende menjadi Khen Rinpoche (dan sekarang Kensur Rinpoche), beliau dikenal sebagai Geshe Lobsang Phende.

 

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H.E. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche in the centre and Ven Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende on the extreme right.

Yang Mulia Kyabje Lati Rinpoche di tengah dan Yang Mulia Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende di posisi paling kanan.

Setelah larangan yang tidak adil terhadap para praktisi Dorje Shugden diberlakukan secara paksa oleh kepemimpinan Tibet terhadap masyarakat dan biara, biara-biara terpecah. Lebih dari 600 biksu dari Biara Gaden Shartse pergi dan mendirikan Biara Shar Gaden. Kepemimpinan Tibet berupaya untuk membuat pihak berwenang menutup Biara Shar Gaden, tetapi Shar Gaden telah terdaftar di pihak berwenang India sehingga tidak ada yang bisa dilakukan oleh kepemimpinan Tibet. Hal ini sangat menyedihkan. Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende meninggalkan Biara Gaden Shartse untuk menjadi kepala biara di Biara Shar Gaden yang baru dibentuk di India Selatan di mana mereka dapat melanjutkan praktik Dorje Shugden. Sebelum pelarangan, Lati Rinpoche dan Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende dapat bertemu, berbagi, dan menjadi dekat karena mereka sangat dekat. Setelah pelarangan ini diberlakukan, hal ini tidak diperbolehkan lagi. Praktisi Dorje Shugden dan non-Dorje Shugden harus dipisahkan. Mereka tidak boleh bercampur. Perdana Menteri sebelumnya dari pemerintah Tibet di pengasingan mengatakan bahwa praktisi Dorje Shugden dan non-Dorje Shugden seperti kumis dan mulut, dan harus dipisahkan. Anda dapat melihat pada foto ke-2, Kyabje Lati Rinpoche sedang memberkati seorang anak dan Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende berdiri di samping anak tersebut. Sebelum pelarangan diberlakukan, biara-biara tersebut bahagia, bersatu dan memiliki samaya yang baik satu sama lain. Larangan tersebut menghancurkan segalanya termasuk persatuan dan keharmonisan. Sangat menyedihkan melihat hal ini. Foto-foto ini berasal dari koleksi Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende.

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Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende is standing with H.E. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche

Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende berdiri bersama Yang Mulia Kyabje Lati Rinpoche

 

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:38 PM
    Visiting Tibet, holy Gaden Monastery is everyone dream and a once life time. Of course if we have the means to visit again will be great. End of December 2008 and early January 2009 our Guru H E Tsem Rinpoche with a small group students visited Tibet. Thousands of pilgrims, visitors and tourists around the world have visited this incredible holy land for the last 600 years. Tsem Rinpoche visited Tibet for the first time with an oxygen tank. I am fortunate to visit this holy place with my Dharma brothers and sisters years back.
    With our Guru blessing we went without any without any hitch. Visited most of the monasteries and could feel the powerful energies there. Looking at those pictures in this blog reminds me of trip there.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/i-visited-gaden-for-1st-time-with-an-oxygen-tank.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:34 PM
    Interesting….. a ground breaking documentary by world BBC where everyone should watch. BBC did mentioned and documented that Jesus was a Buddhist monk and that he had spent some years in India. I would not know about this till I came across this blog. Many people most probably too. Interesting watch one should not miss. Jesus was a religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world’s major religions. He is regarded by most Christians as the Incarnation of God. Historical evidence indicates that Jesus was well acquainted with Buddhism. Historical evidence indicates that Jesus knew about Buddhism. Other evidence, while perhaps apocryphal, indicates that he spent most of his so-called lost years outside Judea, possibly in Kashmir to study Buddhism exclusively.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/jesus-was-a-buddhist-monk-bbc-documentary.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:32 PM
    The Great Buddhas of Bamiyan were two monumental Buddhist statues built around 600 CE. A holy site for Buddhists on the Silk Road, historically a caravan route linking the markets of China with those of the Western world. The two most prominent statues were the giant standing sculptures of the Buddhas .It was the site of several Buddhist monasteries where monks at the monasteries lived as hermits. It was until in 2001, both statues were destroyed by the Taliban . Before being blown up in 2001, they were the largest examples of standing Buddha carvings in the world .Buddhism was eliminated in Afghanistan by the 13th century during the Mongol conquests. Sadly all statues depicting humans in Afghanistan was destroyed. They were perhaps the most famous cultural landmarks of the region, and the site was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Despite the Buddhas’s destruction, the ruins continue to be a popular culture landmark, where many locals, pilgrims and tourist visit the site.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting blog.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/massive-2600-year-old-buddhist-monastery.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:30 PM
    Ven. Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche was born in Eastern Tibet, recognized as the fourth reincarnation of Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche. Well he was known for his purity in holding his vinaya vows. Even though he left Tibet in 1959 and settled in India, he had inspired, and supported the Sangha community, working tirelessly giving teachings at Sera Monastery in India . He also continued in protecting, preserving and propagating the Buddhadharma all over the world. H E Tsem Rinpoche first met him about 15 years in Sera Monastery and the last time in Gaden Monastery. Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche knew that Tsem Rinpoche in New York back in 2013 and decided to meet up with Rinpoche. Looking at those beautiful photos tells all . Its truly rejoiced moment .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with precious photos taken during Rinpoche visit.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/meeting-kyabje-yongyal-rinpoche-in-new-york.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, May 16. 2025 02:26 PM
    The general preliminaries are the four contemplations on precious human body, impermanence and death, cause and effect of karma, and the defects of samsara. The special preliminaries are taking refuge, arousing bodhicitta, the recitation and meditation of Vajrasattva, mandala offerings, and guru yoga.The purpose of life is to benefit other sentient beings and the greatest benefit we can offer them is to liberate them from their suffering and its causes. We have to purify all the negative karma and defilements we have collected over our beginning-less rebirths and accumulate extensive merit. These are the conditions necessary for us to actualize the path. Well we have received just this once the most precious human life ,we have to make our life as meaningful as possible. The purpose of doing preliminary practices is for us to purify obstacles to achieving realizations of the path to enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings. I am still doing my best .
    Great sharing thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this important write up .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/preliminary-practice.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, May 4. 2025 12:15 PM
    The Heart Sutra teaches emptiness through the epitome of compassion. It is often said that, the heart of emptiness is compassion. It’s an attribute by which we sees the suffering of another and experiences true empathy for them. This empathy, in turn, leads the person to reach out and share in the person’s suffering. By helping them to endure whatever they are going through regardless of race and religion. Our prime purpose in this life is to help and benefit others. Well if we can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. Treat others as we would like others to treat us. Always wish upon others and showing kindness to those who are feeling sad or upset to help them feel better. Lend a shoulder to them to lean on. Emptiness can be explored through meditation and contemplation. By observing the impermanence and interdependence of all things, we can gradually come to understand the true nature of reality. We have to understand the actual words of the Heart Sutra and its meaning within the Buddhist tradition as well as the meanings of emptiness. Will revisit this blog to read, learn more .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this profound teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/emptiness-with-a-heart-of-compassion.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, May 4. 2025 12:08 PM
    The concept of Dharma is considered to be accessible and applicable to everyone, regardless of their religious background. Dharma, in its essence, is about understanding and living in accordance with universal principles of righteousness and ethical conduct. The core of the doctrine of dharma, especially in Buddhism, is about understanding the nature of suffering, the cause of suffering, the possibility of ending suffering, and the path to liberation through ethical conduct, mindfulness, and wisdom. Dharma is the essential teachings to transform our mind towards that of an enlightened being. Learning and putting what we learn into practice helped us to become a better person. Dharma is for everyone, reading those stories as in the blog give us a clear understanding. Nor matter what religion we are , we are taught to be loving, compassion and living peacefully.
    Thank you Rinpoche for these great teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/dharma-is-for-everyone.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, May 4. 2025 12:06 PM
    Generosity is giving more than we can, and pride is taking less than we need. Giving is an action; generosity is a matter of the heart. Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present. Sharing one’s resources and helping others in need. We have not lived today until we have done something for someone who can never repay you. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/be-generous.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, May 4. 2025 12:05 PM
    n Buddhism, Dharma refers to the teachings of the Buddha and the true nature of reality. It also encompasses principles like the Eightfold Path, which guides individuals towards enlightenment and liberation from suffering. A Dharma attitude involves fulfilling one’s responsibilities and duties towards oneself, others, and the environment. Dharma work helps us to focus on benefiting others instead of ourselves. Each one of us has different ideas, approaches and methods to do dharma work. As long as its benefits others and
    taking responsibility for our own actions transforming others with love and generosity. It is important to embrace our imperfections as embracing puts us on a better path of acceptance and self-discovery.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/why-do-they-do-dharma-work-like-that.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:20 PM
    Buddhism is one of the most ancient belief systems and is practiced today by nearly 350 million people around the world.
    Bettany Mary Hughes is an English historian, author, and broadcaster, specialising in classical history. Bettany Hughes travelled to the seven wonders of the Buddhist world. Where she documented a unique insight into the seven wonders that explained the long and rich history of Buddhism 2500 years ago . Truly fascinating documentary that’s one should watch. Started off her journey with Bodh Gaya in India, the Bodanath Stupa in Nepal, the Temple of The Tooth in Sri Lanka, Wat Pho Temple in Thailand, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Giant Buddha in Hong Kong and the Hsi Lai Temple in the United States. At each location, she meets with Buddhist scholars who explain the different concepts that form the core of Buddhist philosophy, giving insight into the long and rich history of Buddhism. Interesting sharing.
    Thank you Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/seven-wonders-of-the-buddhist-world.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:16 PM
    H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche (1905-1984 AD) was a highly realized Gelug Lama known as a strong, detached and wrathful lama. He was famous as a sharp analyst and master of philosophical debate, as well as a powerful Tantric practitioner. Disciple of Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. Famous as a sharp analyst and master of philosophical debate, as well as a powerful Tantric practitioner. Rinpoche traveling tremendously to many monasteries, doing rituals, and giving many initiations, transmissions and commentaries, and instruction in the profound and extensive dharma . As in this blog Kyabje Zong Rinpoche explains on many rare and precious teachings. Thousands of Westerners have received teachings from him, both in the West and in India. HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was the Guru of many great masters.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/kyabje-zong-rinpoche-explains-on-many-rare-and-precious-teachings-with-translation.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:08 PM
    Religious discrimination remains a significant issue globally, impacting various aspects of life. The Dorje Shugden controversy in Tibetan Buddhism involves accusations of religious discrimination against devotees of the Poweful Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden was a powerful Protector associated with the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. H H the Dalai Lama previously practice Dorje Shugden’s practice but somehow later discouraged the practice, citing concerns about sectarianism ,its perceived role as a spirit. Dorje Shugden’s practitioners have reported feeling ostracized and discriminated against by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and those supporting the Dalai Lama. The controversy has divided the Tibetan community and has been a source of contention and tension. CTA had breached the rights of every Dorje Shugden practitioners to what they pray . Many families are torn apart by this. Dorje Shugden people had to break away from their monasteries .Religious freedom and human rights are interconnected. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion regardless of race and faith. Religious freedom is one of the most fundamental of human rights. The discrimination that Dorje Shugden practitioners are experiencing today has similarities to other historic bigotry and prejudices such example was the African American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s,and the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Racism affects virtually every country in the world. It denies people their full human rights just because of their colour, race, ethnicity, descent or national origin. The most prevalent discrimination that we see today are national origin and race discrimination. May there be peace,unity, harmony and based on compassion, acceptance and universal freedom of religious choice without discrimination or recriminations of any kind.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/comparisons-of-the-dorje-shugden-ban-with-historic-persecutions.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 22. 2025 07:04 PM
    The Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, India is said to be thousands of years old, built in the Dravidian style, and houses more secrets than most people can ever dream of. That’s interesting. This temple is a legendary secret chamber that has remained unopened for centuries. Legends and local beliefs it is protected by powerful deities and a curse. The door is said to be sealed with a mystical spell, and it is believed that anyone attempting to open it without proper rituals will face grave consequences, having met with mysterious deaths or terrible misfortune. Locals had warns that attempting to open Vault B without proper rituals and respect for the deities could unleash untold calamities and misfortune. Stories abound of previous attempts to open the vault had failed that resulted in terrifying visions and other supernatural occurrences, and tragic fates for those involved. Some believe that the vault contained ancient treasures , wealth and divine relics . Previously temple workers reportedly tried to force open the door, resulting in the terrifying experiences described in legends. It’s not just a place of worship but also a vault of mysteries. Modern attempts using technology have also failed to open the door, as if some force is protecting it. Every attempt to open Vault B has failed. The door remains closed, and no one know of the contents within, whether wealth, divine relics, or something else entirely, are unknown to the world . No one dare to try opening it since at least the 1880s recording to reports. Interesting article .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-mysterious-door-of-vault-b-padmanabhaswamy-temple.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Apr 15. 2025 03:58 PM
    Revisit this interesting truth where not many people knew the actual story behind . With great effort and research finally the story unfolded. In Tibet, Oracles play, an important part in principal roles assisting governmental decision-making and providing intelligence revelation, religion, doctrine, and prophecy. To this day the Tibetan government still believe and rely in Nechung Oracle. When Nechung oracle took trance, it is actually spirit Nyatrul who has causes problems and misprophecies. Nechung is bound by oath to protect the Dharma. Nechung prophecies are unreliable, most probably given by Nyatrul spirit to the Tibetan government. Such as wrong medication given to the 13 th Dalai Lama as prescribed by the Nechung Oracle. Another misprophecies was during the British invasion. If it was really Nechung who took trance of the Oracle, these types of misprophecies would not have happen. As mentioned in the 6th Dalai Lama biography, we cannot trust or rely on Nechung’s prophecies. It was said that Nyatrul not Nechung who created the problems and harm to Dorje Shugden . It must have told HH the Dalai Lama to ban Dorje Shugden .
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai for this interesting article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/the-spirit-nyatrul-magic-mischief-and-misery.html

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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.
4 days ago
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
4 days ago
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
4 days ago
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
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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
4 days ago
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
4 days ago
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
5 days ago
15 May Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
2 weeks ago
Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 weeks ago
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
2 weeks ago
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
2 weeks ago
Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.Kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
2 weeks ago
Meditation Sharing & Practice @ Kechara Ipoh Study Group - Guan Sun
2 weeks ago
Meditation Sharing & Practice @ Kechara Ipoh Study Group - Guan Sun
Beautiful Gyenze Statue at Kechara Kuantan with an abundance of offerings .. Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam
3 weeks ago
Beautiful Gyenze Statue at Kechara Kuantan with an abundance of offerings .. Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam
Offerings to the Buddha during DS puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 weeks ago
Offerings to the Buddha during DS puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
26th April 2025, completed Dorje Shugden puja with recitation of Namasangiti, led by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 weeks ago
26th April 2025, completed Dorje Shugden puja with recitation of Namasangiti, led by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
27 th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel. Kechara this afternoon.Kuantan Study group..sam
3 weeks ago
27 th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel. Kechara this afternoon.Kuantan Study group..sam
Had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja this evening .May HE Tsem Rinpoche swiftly return to KFR at BENTONG. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
4 weeks ago
Had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja this evening .May HE Tsem Rinpoche swiftly return to KFR at BENTONG. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
Beautiful Lama tsongkhapa Statue at Kechara Kuantan. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
1 month ago
Beautiful Lama tsongkhapa Statue at Kechara Kuantan. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Pastor Seng Piow led the puja team members of the Kechara Penang group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Pastor Seng Piow led the puja team members of the Kechara Penang group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Completed Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. 19th April 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
1 month ago
Completed Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. 19th April 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
A beautiful day with blue clear sky to start off releasing fishes.Saving thousands of lives ..fishes birds and fishing baits.kechara kuantangroup Sam
1 month ago
A beautiful day with blue clear sky to start off releasing fishes.Saving thousands of lives ..fishes birds and fishing baits.kechara kuantangroup Sam
Yesterday had our weekly Swift return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara kuantan group Sam
1 month ago
Yesterday had our weekly Swift return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara kuantan group Sam
Periodically, tormas will be replaced with new ones by Choong Soon Heng. The teardrop and round shape specially made and prepared by Siew Hong. Due to their efforts, our puja is complete with the necessary offerings recommended by Rinpoche. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
1 month ago
Periodically, tormas will be replaced with new ones by Choong Soon Heng. The teardrop and round shape specially made and prepared by Siew Hong. Due to their efforts, our puja is complete with the necessary offerings recommended by Rinpoche. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Various 'kuih-muih' offered to Buddhas, generating tremendous merits for both the recipients and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
1 month ago
Various 'kuih-muih' offered to Buddhas, generating tremendous merits for both the recipients and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Completed Dorje Shugden @12th April, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Completed Dorje Shugden @12th April, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Offerings were prepared before Dorje Shugden puja started on Sunday, 13th April in Kechara Ipoh Study Group centre (Kin Hoe)
1 month ago
Offerings were prepared before Dorje Shugden puja started on Sunday, 13th April in Kechara Ipoh Study Group centre (Kin Hoe)
Mr. Mannance Wong offered lights on behalf of all in Kechara Ipoh Study Group before the start of the puja (Kin Hoe)
1 month ago
Mr. Mannance Wong offered lights on behalf of all in Kechara Ipoh Study Group before the start of the puja (Kin Hoe)
Come on, Smile! A quick and easy way to make others happy instantly before we start our puja today. 5th April, 2025 Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Come on, Smile! A quick and easy way to make others happy instantly before we start our puja today. 5th April, 2025 Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Today's flower offerings @5th April, 2025. Dorje Shugden weekly puja at Kechara Penang Chapel at No 49, Jalan Seang Tek. Uploaded by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Today's flower offerings @5th April, 2025. Dorje Shugden weekly puja at Kechara Penang Chapel at No 49, Jalan Seang Tek. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Here are some of the offerings to the Buddha @ 5th April, 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta
1 month ago
Here are some of the offerings to the Buddha @ 5th April, 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta
Mdm.Betty & Mr. Teo came very early for setting up & cleaning. Dorje Shugden puja @every Saturday 3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Mdm.Betty & Mr. Teo came very early for setting up & cleaning. Dorje Shugden puja @every Saturday 3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
We gathered for a group photo after the Dorje Shugden puja ~29th March 2025. Kechara Pennag Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
We gathered for a group photo after the Dorje Shugden puja ~29th March 2025. Kechara Pennag Study Group by Jacinta
Deepest and most sincere gratitude for Irene's invaluable and precious Dharma sharing. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Deepest and most sincere gratitude for Irene's invaluable and precious Dharma sharing. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Welcome Irene Lim, most senior student of H. E. the 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche to our Penang chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Welcome Irene Lim, most senior student of H. E. the 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche to our Penang chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Offerings to Buddhas - 29th March. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Offerings to Buddhas - 29th March. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Pastor Seng Piow came again to lead our puja & Dharma sharing. It's so precious to share Dharma, even it's a short one, uploaded by Jacinga. 22nd March 2025
2 months ago
Pastor Seng Piow came again to lead our puja & Dharma sharing. It's so precious to share Dharma, even it's a short one, uploaded by Jacinga. 22nd March 2025
20250322 - Penang members chilling out after puja. It's good to touch base with everyone. After all, we only get to see each other during weekend puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
20250322 - Penang members chilling out after puja. It's good to touch base with everyone. After all, we only get to see each other during weekend puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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