Thich Nhat Hanh: Icon of Peace and Courage

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Thich Nhat Hanh is a courageous Vietnamese Buddhist monk, writer, poet, peace activist, scholar and teacher. Considered one of the most prominent Buddhist masters of our time, he draws thousands of people from around the world to his talks, centres, monasteries and retreats every year.

His courage and determination to benefit all sentient beings was tested during the Vietnam War. During the conflict, he helped victims from both sides as an extension of his compassion and, as a result, faced intimidation and threats from many. But his resolve to help those who were suffering was indomitable. While promoting peace and encouraging an end to the war, Thich Nhat Hanh drew the attention of influential activists from other countries such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and won them over to his cause.

He has written over 100 books to promote the Buddhist path and his message of peace, which includes the best sellers Peace is Every Step, Living Buddha, The Miracle of Mindfulness, and Anger. His life story is a great inspiration for anyone seeking peace and to benefit other sentient beings as he has shown the world what we can achieve if we have the correct motivation and persevere through adversity.

 

Early Life

Thich Nhat Hanh was born in Hue City in central Vietnam on 11th October 1926. In 1942, he entered the Tu Hieu Temple near the city, and it was here that he met his root teacher, the Zen Master Thanh Quy Chan That and received ordination as a novice monk.

The City of Hue in Central Vietnam

The City of Hue in Central Vietnam

Thich Nhat Hanh also received a Buddhist education from Bao Quoc Buddhist Academy where he trained mainly in the Vietnamese Thien and the Mahayana Buddhist traditions. In 1949, he received full monastic ordination and was given the title ‘Thich‘, which derives from the term ‘Thích Già‘ meaning ‘of the Shakya clan‘ that Buddha Shakyamuni belonged to. It is a title given to members of the Sangha or the ordained community, who take it as their surname to identify themselves as monks and nuns.

As a young monk in the early 1950s, Thich Nhat Hanh was involved in the movement to revitalise Vietnamese Buddhism. He felt that the people of Vietnam had lost touch with their religion and he was determined to reconnect them to the teachings of Buddha. He did this by:

  • Teaching and spreading the practice of mindfulness amongst his students
  • Updating translations of various sutras
  • Engaging in social work

Thich Nhat Hanh became one of the first six monks to ride a bicycle, and one of the first monks to take secular courses at university level. It was during this time that he also established the An Quang Temple in Saigon, Vietnam.

Tu Hieu Temple, near Hue City in central Vietnam

Tu Hieu Temple, near Hue City in central Vietnam

 

The Vietnam War

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In 1955, war came to Vietnam and the Vietnamese Sangha were faced with a difficult choice: to retain their contemplative lifestyle in their monasteries, or to help relieve the sufferings of war victims. Thich Nhat Hanh chose both options and founded the Engaged Buddhism movement that embodied his choices.

In his book, Vietnam: Lotus in the Sea of Fire, Thich Nhat Hanh stated that the idea of Engaged Buddhism originated with the 13th century Vietnamese king, Tran Nhan Tong. King Tran Nhan Tong was famous for abdicating his throne to become a monk and establishing one of the Vietnamese Buddhist schools of the Bamboo Forest tradition. In the course of his life, Thich Nhat Hanh would become the leader of the Engaged Buddhism movement in Vietnam and later brought this idea to the West.

A statue of King Tran Nhan Tong, the 13th century Vietnamese King who conceived the idea of Engaged Buddhism

A statue of King Tran Nhan Tong, the 13th century Vietnamese King who conceived the idea of Engaged Buddhism

In 1956, Thich Nhat Hanh was given the position of Editor-in-Chief of ‘Vietnamese Buddhism‘, a periodical published by the Unified Vietnam Buddhist Association.

In 1961, he went to America to study and teach comparative religion at the prestigious Princeton University. While he was in the United States, Columbia University also employed him as a lecturer of Buddhist Studies. It was there that he became fluent in several languages including English, Chinese, Sanskrit, Pali, Japanese and French, in addition to his own language, Vietnamese.

In 1963, he returned to Vietnam to assist in the Buddhist peace effort there. Upon his return, he actively expanded his humanitarian efforts and established several institutions that include:

  • La Boi Publishing House, which would later publish his many books as well as a magazine promoting peace
  • Van Hanh Buddhist University in Saigon, a private university that focuses on Vietnamese language, culture and Buddhist studies. Thich Nhat Hanh taught Prajnaparamita literature and Buddhist psychology there.

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At the height of the war in February 1964, Thich Nhat Hanh established the Order of Interbeing (Tiep Hien Order). In his introduction to a translation of Thich Nhat Hanh’s book Interbeing: Fourteen guidelines for engaged Buddhism, Fred Eppsteiner wrote that he created the order to “combat the hatred, violence, and divisiveness enveloping his country.” The order consisted of dedicated followers who were committed to the principles of Engaged Buddhism and social work. Their underlying principles were the Fourteen Precepts of Mindfulness Training.

In that same year, Thich Nhat Hanh joined university students and professors in establishing the School of Youth for Social Service (SYSS), a relief organisation that helped to construct schools, health care clinics, and rebuild entire villages that were destroyed during the war.

Staying true to his humanitarian principles even during the most difficult situations, Thich Nhat Hanh actively promoted non-violence and peace in war-ravaged Vietnam. The situation was challenging because SYSS helped both communists and anti-communists alike, something that earned them the ire of both sides. He faced threats to his life and many laypeople, nuns, and monks were murdered.

Children in Hue with school supplies from SYSS

Children in Hue with school supplies from SYSS

In 1965, Thich Nhat Hanh issued a document titled ‘Call for Peace’. In it, he wrote,

“It is time for North and South Vietnam to find a way to stop the war and help all Vietnamese people live peacefully and with mutual respect.”

https://www.biographyonline.net/spiritual/thich-nhat-hanh.html

 

Becoming a Dharmacharya

On 1st May 1966, his teacher Master Chan That gave Thich Nhat Hanh the Lamp Transmission that qualified him as a Dharmacharya or Dharma teacher. Thich Nhat Hanh is currently the Dharmacharya and the spiritual head of the Tu Hieu Temple and its affiliated monasteries. He is considered an elder of the Tu Hieu branch of the Lieu Quan lineage’s 8th generation and the 42nd generation of the Lam Te Dhyana School of Buddhism, also known as Rinzai Zen in Japanese.

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His students often refer to him as ‘Thay‘ which means master or teacher or as ‘Thay Nhat Hanh‘. In the Vietnamese version of the Plum Village website, he is also referred to as the Zen Master Nhat Hanh (Thien Su Nhat Hanh).

 

Returning to America

Thich Nhat Hanh with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thich Nhat Hanh with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In 1966, Thich Nhat Hanh was given an opportunity to return to the United States when Cornell University and the Fellowship of Reconciliation invited him to speak on behalf of Buddhist monks. Thich Nhat Hanh used this occasion to offer his views on ways to end the Vietnam War. Thereafter, he continued to speak in other colleges and impressed dignitaries and officials during his stay there.

Prior to his visit, Thich Nhat Hanh had written a letter to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1965, titled ‘Searching for the Enemy of Man’, and during this visit to the United States, he was able to meet Dr. King in person, and urged him to condemn the Vietnam War publicly.

 

VIDEO: Dr. Martin Luther King & Thich Nhat Hanh

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He also met with another prominent Christian leader, Thomas Merton, an American Catholic writer and theologian from the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, as well as peace activists and Catholic priests Daniel Berrigan and John Dear. They were very impressed with Thich Nhat Hanh and had only good words to say about him and Buddhist practice. Thomas Merton went as far as to say,

“The only way to be a good Christian now is to practise Buddhism.”

Thich Nhat Hanh and Thomas Merton

Thich Nhat Hanh and Thomas Merton

On another occasion after a discussion with Thich Nhat Hanh, Father John Dear said,

“We have lost the teachings about mindfulness, the present moment, universal compassion which are all right there in the Sermon on the Mount. Thich Nhat Hanh has taken that in so many deep ways and we Christians haven’t.”

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/earshot/the-extraordinary-life-of-thich-nhat-hanh/6358880

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Father Daniel Berrigan also spent many hours in long conversation with Thich Nhat Hanh discussing subjects such as Buddha and Jesus, war and peace, and life and death. These precious discussions were compiled in a book titled “The Raft is not the Shore”.

Thich Nhat Hanh’s efforts started to deliver results when, in 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. openly questioned the Unites States’ involvement in the Vietnam War during a speech at the Riverside Church in New York City. Dr. King decided to speak on the subject despite criticism that he was mixing international politics with the Civil Rights movement. In fact, Dr. King was so impressed with Thich Nhat Hanh that he nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. In his statement, Dr. King said,

“I do not personally know of anyone more worthy of [this prize] than this gentle monk from Vietnam. His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity.”

Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. in his letter ‘Nomination of Thich Nhat Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize’, 25 January 1967

The letter was more than a nomination; it was a strong request to the committee to award the prize to Thich Nhat Hanh. However, Dr. King’s public praise of Thich Nhat Hanh was a violation of tradition, which required nominations to remain private until the prize was awarded. In the end, the Nobel Committee decided not to present an award that year.

 

Advocating for Peace

Sister Chan Kong when she was younger

Sister Chan Kong when she was younger

Unfortunately, shortly after Thich Nhat Hanh left for the United States, one of the Chancellors of Van Hanh University sought to sever its relationship with him and the SYSS. He went so far as to call Sister Chan Kong, the Operations Director of SYSS and a student of Thich Nhat Hanh, a ‘communist’, a particularly sensitive political term at the time.

It became difficult for SYSS to raise much-needed funds and its members were intimidated, harassed and threatened. Despite these challenges, the SYSS persevered in its charitable efforts and remained neutral in the conflict.

In 1969, Thich Nhat Hanh moved to France to lead the Vietnamese Buddhist Peace Delegation at the Paris Peace Talks. In the same year, he also established Église Bouddhique Unifiée (the Unified Buddhist Church) in France. This organisation is not related to the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam.

The signing of Paris Peace Accords

The signing of the Paris Peace Accords

On 27th January 1973, the Paris Peace Accord titled ‘Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam’ was signed. The treaty ended the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War and temporarily stopped the fighting between North and South Vietnam. In 1975, the Northern Vietnamese army took control of South Vietnam and the Communist government barred Thich Nhat Hanh from returning to Vietnam due to his anti-war activities. Although exiled from his homeland, his efforts to promote peace and non-violence won him praise and admiration around the world.

Thich Nhat Hanh’s activism and care for the Vietnamese people did not stop while he was in exile. Between 1976 and 1977, he led the effort to rescue Vietnamese refugees in the Gulf of Siam. However, the governments of Singapore and Thailand put a stop to this effort.

Thich Nhat Hanh led the effort to rescue Vietnamese refugees in the Gulf of Siam

Thich Nhat Hanh led the effort to rescue Vietnamese refugees in the Gulf of Siam

 

Spreading Buddhism in the West

While living in exile, Thich Nhat Hanh became one of the most well-known Buddhist teachers in the West. The media often called him “The Father of Mindfulness”, “The Zen Master Who Fills Stadiums” and “The Other Dalai Lama”. To get a sense of his popularity, consider that in 1993, Thich Nhat Hanh led a retreat of 500 people in New York and taught a crowd of approximately 1,200 people at the National Cathedral in Washington DC.

His teachings appealed to many regardless of religious denomination, spiritual affiliation, political background, and place of origin. His wide appeal is a testament to the fact that Thich Nhat Hanh successfully adapted the teachings of mindfulness for Western sensibilities. His approach to modern Zen practice combines his mastery of various traditional Zen teaching methods, Mahayana Buddhism, and Western psychology. Today, he is known as one of the most important forces behind the development of Western Buddhism.

Thich Nhat Hanh, the Father of Mindfulness

Thich Nhat Hanh, the Father of Mindfulness

The subjects of his lessons range from respect for life and responsible sexual behaviour to generosity, loving communication and the cultivation of a healthy lifestyle. He emphasises joy, engagement in the world and integrating the practice of mindfulness into daily life. In regards to mindfulness, the BBC described:

“To be mindful is to become aware of what is going on in our bodies, our minds, and the world around us.”

His teaching centres on conscious breathing and the mindful awareness of each breath. He reminds his students that any act is an opportunity to touch the sacred, whether it is washing the dishes or driving a car. He asks us to stop the war inside ourselves, to quiet our distracted minds and to return to the present moment.

“If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace. This allows us to discover, that ‘There is no way to happiness — happiness is the way‘.”

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/people/thichnhathanh.shtml

Some of Thich Nhat Hanh’s most notable students, whose lives were deeply affected by his teachings, include:

  • Natalie Goldberg, author and teacher
  • Skip Ewing, the founder of the Nashville Mindfulness Centre
  • Chan Kong, a Dharma teacher
  • Joan Halifax, the founder of Upaya Institute, a Zen centre in Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Stephanie Kaza, an environmentalist
  • Albert Low, a Zen teacher
  • Noah Levine, author
  • Leila Seth, author and the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court

 

Plum Village and Other Centres

In 1975, together with his main student, Sister Chan Kong, Thich Nhat Hanh established the Sweet Potato Meditation Centre in France. The popularity of his teachings continued to grow and so did the number of his centres around the world.

In 1982, he founded the Plum Village Buddhist Centre in Dordogne in the south of France. The place is the embodiment of his vision of a community where those engaged in social transformation work can come together for spiritual nourishment and rest.

The beautiful Plum Village Monastery

The beautiful Plum Village Monastery

Under his spiritual guidance, Plum Village has developed into one of the largest and most active Buddhist monasteries in the West. Currently, there are approximately 200 resident monastics and a further 8,000 visitors come every year to learn ‘the art of mindful living’. The Unified Buddhist Church is the governing body of Plum Village and other affiliated centres and organisations around the world that include:

  • Blue Cliff Monastery in Pine Bush, New York
  • The Community of Mindful Living
  • Parallax Press
  • Deer Park Monastery in California
  • Magnolia Village in Batesville, Mississippi
  • The European Institute of Applied Buddhism in Waldbrol, Germany

Thich Nhat Hanh’s monasteries and centres around the world continue to be a destination for the practice of mindfulness and meditation. To date, he has established at least six monasteries, dozens of practice centres, and over 1,000 local mindfulness practice communities. His global community consists of approximately 600 monks and nuns, and tens of thousands of lay students.

Sister Chan Kong

Sister Chan Kong

The members of Blue Cliff Monastery

The members of Blue Cliff Monastery

Thich Nhat Hanh and the members of Parallax Press

Thich Nhat Hanh and the members of Parallax Press

Deer Park Monastery in California

Deer Park Monastery in California

The monastics at Magnolia Village Monastery

The monastics of Magnolia Village Monastery

The activity in the European Institute of Applied Buddhism in Waldbrol, Germany

Activities at the European Institute of Applied Buddhism in Waldbrol, Germany

 

Writings

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Thich Nhat Hanh has authored over 100 books on various subjects including mindfulness, meditation, Engaged Buddhism, children’s stories, poems and commentaries on ancient Buddhist texts. In the United States alone, over three million copies of his books have been sold. Some of his best-known titles include Peace is Every Step, Being Peace, The Miracle of Mindfulness, True Love, Anger and The Art of Power.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote a foreword to Peace is Every Step, where he stated,

“[Thich Nhat Hanh] shows us how to use the benefits of mindfulness and concentration to transform and heal difficult psychological states. He shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on Earth.”

Thich Nhat Hanh’s books are also available in German, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese and Vietnamese, amongst other languages.

Thich Nhat Hanh with the Dalai Lama

Thich Nhat Hanh with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

 

Return to Vietnam

Thich Nhat Hanh’s historic return to Vietnam

Thich Nhat Hanh’s historic return to Vietnam

In 2005, after long negotiations with the Vietnamese government, Thich Nhat Hanh was finally permitted to enter Vietnam for a visit. He was also allowed to publish his books in Vietnamese, to teach, to return to his root temple and to travel around the country with members of his monastic order.

 

VIDEO: Thich Nhat Hanh’s Return to Vietnam in 2005

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In 2007, Thich Nhat Hanh returned to Vietnam for the second time. According to an official communication from Plum Village, this visit had three goals:

  1. To support new monks and nuns in his Order
  2. To organise and execute Great Chanting Ceremonies to help heal remaining wounds from the Vietnam War
  3. To lead retreats for monastic and lay people.
Thich Nhat Hanh’s return to Vietnam in 2007

Thich Nhat Hanh’s return to Vietnam in 2007

The great chanting ceremonies were initially called “Grand Requiem for Praying Equally for All to Untie the Knots of Unjust Suffering”. However, due to objections from the Vietnamese government who refused to “equally” pray for American or South Vietnamese soldiers, the name of the chanting ceremony was changed to “Grand Requiem for Praying“. It was during this visit that Thich Nhat Hanh’s also established two monasteries in Vietnam — one at the Prajna Temple in the Central Highlands and another at the site of the original Tu Hieu Temple.

Thich Nhat Hanh in Vietnam

Thich Nhat Hanh in Vietnam

Thich Nhat Hanh in Vietnam

Thich Nhat Hanh in Vietnam

 

Achievements and Awards

Thich Nhat Hanh is renowned as an advocate for peace, for his humanitarian efforts, his teachings on mindfulness, his writings, and a lifetime of working to benefit others. His achievements have inspired countless people and earned him many awards. These are just some of the commendations he has received:

  • The 1991 Courage of Conscience Award
  • The 2015 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award
  • He has been featured in many films including ‘The Power of Forgiveness‘ which was shown at the Dawn Breakers International Film Festival
  • In 2013, he was featured in the graphic novel titled ‘The Secret of the 5 Powers
  • In 2017, the Education University of Hong Kong presented him with an honorary doctorate in recognition of his “life-long contributions to the promotion of mindfulness, peace and happiness across the world.”
Pachen in Terris Peace and Freedom Award

The Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award

 

Later Life

Thich Nhat Hanh continues to travel and teach mindfulness around the world despite his advancing years. In a 2005 interview, he responded to a question about his age.

Question: You will be 80 this year. Do you plan to retire as a spiritual teacher at any point?

Answer: “In Buddhism, we see that teaching is done not only by talking but also by living your own life. Your life is the teaching, is the message. And since I continue to sit, to walk, to eat, to interact with the Sangha and people, I continue to teach, even if I have already encouraged my senior students to begin to replace me in giving Dharma talks. In the last two years, I have asked Dharma teachers, not only in the monastic circle but also in the lay circle, to come up and give Dharma talks. Many of them have given wonderful Dharma talks. Some Dharma talks have been better than mine. I see myself in my continuation, and I will not retire. I’ll continue to teach, if not by Dharma talks then in my way of sitting, eating, smiling, and interacting with the Sangha. I like to be with the Sangha.

Even if I don’t give a Dharma talk, I like to join walking meditation, sitting meditation, eating in mindfulness and so on. So don’t worry. When people are exposed to the practice, they are inspired. You don’t need to talk in order to teach. You need to live your life mindfully and deeply. Thank you.”

https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/biography/

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However, this great master had a serious setback on 11th November 2014. One month after his 88th birthday, he suffered a stroke and had to undergo intensive rehabilitation. At first, he received treatment at Bordeaux University Hospital in France, and on 11th July 2015, he was flown to San Francisco to undergo an intensive rehabilitation program at the UCSF Medical Centre.

Thich Nhat Hanh leading a walking meditation session

Thich Nhat Hanh leading a walking meditation session

By 8th January 2016, Thich Nhat Hanh had made an amazing recovery and was able to return to his beloved hermitage, Plum Village. Whenever his health allows, he continues to engage in many different activities such as mindful meals, sitting meditation, walking meditation and other public events.

 

VIDEO: Thich Nhat Hanh Returns to Plum Village After Stroke

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On November 11, 2014, Thich Nhat Hanh suffered a stroke which requires him to undergo intensive rehabilitation

On 11 November 2014, Thich Nhat Hanh suffered a stroke which required him to undergo intensive rehabilitation

When his health allows, Thich Nhat Hanh continues to engage in many different activities

When his health allows, Thich Nhat Hanh continues to engage in many different activities

 

Quotes of Wisdom by Thich Nhat Hanh

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Recommended Reading (Free Download)

Peace is Every Step (click to download PDF)

Stepping into Freedom (click to download PDF)

True Love (click to download PDF)

Being Peace (click to download PDF)

Healing is Possible Through Resting (click to download PDF)

Love in Action (click to download PDF)

The texts above were sourced from legitimate book-hosting services offering these texts for free download. They are made available here for purely educational, non-commercial purposes.

 

More Books by Thich Nhat Hanh

  • Vietnam: Lotus in a Sea of Fire, New York, Hill and Wang, 1967
  • Being Peace, Parallax Press, 1987
  • The Sun My Heart, Parallax Press, 1988
  • Our Appointment with Life: Sutra on Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone, Parallax Press, 1990.
  • The Miracle of Mindfulness, Rider Books, 1991
  • Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha, Parallax Press, 1991
  • Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Bantam reissue, 1992
  • The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion, Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Diamond Sutra, Parallax Press, 1992
  • Hermitage Among the Clouds, Parallax Press, 1993
  • Zen Keys: A Guide to Zen Practice, Three Leaves, 1994
  • Cultivating The Mind Of Love, Full Circle, 1996
  • The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra, Full Circle, 1997
  • Transformation and Healing: Sutra on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness, Full Circle, 1997
  • Living Buddha, Living Christ, Riverhead Trade, 1997
  • True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart, Shambhala, 1997
  • Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals, 1962–1966, Riverhead Trade, 1999
  • Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers, Riverhead Books, 1999
  • The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, Broadway Books, 1999
  • The Miracle of Mindfulness: A Manual on Meditation, Beacon Press, 1999
  • The Raft is Not the Shore: Conversations Toward a Buddhist/Christian Awareness, Daniel Berrigan (Co-author), Orbis Books, 2000
  • The Path of Emancipation: Talks from a 21-Day Mindfulness Retreat, Unified Buddhist Church, 2000
  • A Pebble in Your Pocket, Full Circle, 2001
  • Essential Writings, Robert Ellsberg (Editor), Orbis Books, 2001
  • Anger, Riverhead Trade, 2002
  • Be Free Where You Are, Parallax Press, 2002
  • No Death, No Fear, Riverhead Trade reissue, 2003
  • Touching the Earth: Intimate Conversations with the Buddha, Parallax Press, 2004
  • Teachings on Love, Full Circle, 2005
  • Understanding Our Mind, HarperCollins, 2006
  • Buddha Mind, Buddha Body: Walking Toward Enlightenment, Parallax Press, 2007
  • The Art of Power, HarperOne, 2007
  • Under the Banyan Tree, Full Circle, 2008
  • Mindful Movements, Parallax Press 2008
  • Blooming of a Lotus, Beacon, 2009
  • Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life, HarperOne, 2010
  • Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child, Parallax Press, 2010
  • You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment, Shambhala, 2010
  • The Novice: A Story of True Love, Unified Buddhist Church, 2011
  • Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, Shambhala Publications, 2011
  • Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm, Rider, 2012
  • The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh, Shambhala Pocket Classics, 2012
  • The Art of Communicating, HarperOne, 2013
  • No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering, Parallax Press, 2014
  • Is Nothing Something? Kids’ Questions and Zen Answers About Life, Death, Family, Friendship, and Everything in Between, Parallax Press 2014
  • Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise, HarperOne, 2015
  • Old Path, White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha, Blackstone Audio, Inc.; 2016
  • At Home in the World: Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk’s Life, with Jason Deantonis (Illustrator), Parallax Press, 2016
  • The Other Shore: A New Translation of the Heart Sutra with Commentaries, Palm Leaves Press, 2017

 

Sources:

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%ADch_Nhất_Hạnh
  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/people/thichnhathanh.shtml
  • https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/thich-nhat-hanh-mindfulness-google-tech
  • https://www.biographyonline.net/spiritual/thich-nhat-hanh.html
  • www.plumvillage.org
  • http://www.buddhanet.net/masters/thich.htm
  • http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/earshot/the-extraordinary-life-of-thich-nhat-hanh/6358880
  • https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/biography/
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Peace_Accords
  • https://orderofinterbeing.org/about/timeline-of-community/

 

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  1. Samfoonheei on Jul 19, 2022 at 3:22 pm

    Any article on Thich Nhat Hanh a courageous Vietnamese Buddhist monk, writer, poet, peace activist, scholar and teacher always interest me. I do enjoy reading his article all about his journey to the west and back to his home land Vietnam. Thich Nhat Hanh, is often referred by many as the “father of mindfulness”. For opposing the Vietnam War, he went into exiled to the west . Thich Nhat Hanh, became one of the world’s most influential zen masters, who had campaigned for peace and urging the practice of mindfulness meditation. His efforts to promote peace and non-violence won him praise and admiration around the world including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He had inspired thousands of people from around the world to his talks, centres, monasteries and retreats every year. He wrote over 100 books to promote the Buddhist path and his message of peace. He gave teachings, spreading the practice of mindfulness and wrote books full of compassion about eating animals and animal products in his books. He inspires thousands to go on a vegan lifestyle. He has established at least six monasteries, dozens of practice centres, and over 1,000 local mindfulness practice communities. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  2. Samfoonheei on Jul 13, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    Thich Nhat Hanh is truly a global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist, revered around the world for his powerful teachings on mindfulness. He is the founder of the Plum Village Tradition where he spent most of his later life residing at the Plum Village Monastery in France. He is one of the best known and most respected Zen masters in the world today. He has been travelling internationally to give retreats and teachings. He finally made a surprise decision to go back to his root country in Vietnam . Interesting read of a great spiritual leader who has won him several awards for his incredible work of spreading compassion around the world solely just to benefits others.He has authored more than 100 books on various subjects and commentaries on ancient Buddhist texts.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing.

  3. Samfoonheei on Oct 9, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh a Vietnamese monk, is a global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist. Well known throughout the world for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings. His wisdom have help many to transform negative emotions and live a happier, more peaceful, and more balanced life. This Zen master has articulate and disseminate the core Buddhist teachings of mindfulness, kindness, and compassion to thousands more across the globe. Spending most of his life doing human rights and reconciliation work during the Vietnam War. He’s considered the father of “engaged Buddhism,” a movement linking mindfulness practice with social action, having built a network of monasteries and retreat centers around the world. He is truly an Icon of Peace and Courage, had wrote more than hundreds of books, have inspired countless people. For his achievements he won many awards. Interesting read of biography of a Zen Master. He is living peacefully and in mindfulness in his original home temple in Vietnam. It is wonderful that he could return to Vietnam after being exiled for over 30 years. Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of an inspiring Zen Master.

  4. Pastor Shin Tan on Nov 20, 2018 at 4:37 am

    All enlightened beings are worthy of homage and worship. They are the best beings to take refuge in and we should offer them our prayers as we can put our full confidence in them. Of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, I personally find that Manjushri is extremely important. This is because what keeps us in samsara (cyclic rebirth) is our total ignorance and misunderstanding of the reality of existence. What is necessary to penetrate this deep ignorance that keeps us bound in a perpetual state of reincarnation is wisdom. We need many types of wisdom which can be acquired by relying on Manjushri as our yidam (meditational deity). By focusing on his meditation, practice, mantra and path we can gain wisdom in order to have the tool to penetrate the reality of existence. Therefore, Manjushri is an extremely important Buddha for us to focus on and take refuge in.

    Tsem Rinpoche

    (Photograph: this is the beautiful outdoor Manjushri statue who is in a teaching pose. He is floating above a koi fish pond nestled among lush greenery in Kechara Forest Retreat, Malaysia)

    每一位觉者都能成为我们朝拜、膜拜的对象。他们是我们至高、至好的皈依,我们应该向他们做祈请,并且对他们生起全然的信念。在众佛菩萨之中,我个人认为文殊菩萨极为重要。这是因为使我们身陷娑婆(轮回)的是我们自身的无明,以及对实相的曲解。智慧是一种必要,它能穿透我们深不见底的无明,那个使我们受困于无止境投生的无明。我们需要多种智慧,而依止文殊菩萨作为我们的本尊,即能使我们成就多种智慧。透过文殊菩萨的观想、修持法门、心咒及修行道路,我们能成就智慧,拥有了知实相的“器具”。故此,专注于文殊菩萨的修持法门、皈依他,对我们而言都极为重要。

    詹杜固仁波切

    (相片:这尊户外文殊菩萨像呈转法轮姿。他被茂密的草木环绕,安坐在马来西亚克切拉禅修林的鱼池之上。)

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  5. Pastor Adeline Woon on Aug 22, 2018 at 11:48 pm

    Medicine Buddha puja encourages healing of all levels – physical, mental and emotional healing for those in need.

    High resolution file of this thangka is available for download for all dharma practitioners around the world and for those who just want sacred images in their environment. Enjoy, be blessed and share this with others.

    Here is the link to free download of this image and many other images: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/buddha-images.html?nggpage=7

  6. Joy Kam on Jul 26, 2018 at 5:37 am

    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

    Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbzgskLKxT8&t=5821s

  7. wan wai meng on May 25, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    Reading about Thich Naht Hanh is so very inspirational, he is truly a Bodhisattva of our times, sad to see that he is so aged. He had gone through so much pain and disappointment to see his people the Vietnamese gone through so much war, suffering of his own people even helping both sides of Vietnamese conflict. Yet he remained so centered and focused in bringing the dharma to the world.

  8. Alice Tay on May 9, 2018 at 3:25 am

    One of the powerful quotes from Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh impressed me very much is:
    The past is no longer here, the future has not yet come; the present moment is the only moment we can live.

    Many of us have believed that letting go is tough. But, holding on to these past are actually hurts us often. We must be willing to let go and open up ourselves to new possibilities of the future. It is not easy, as our mind stick to constant and easily get distraction. Through practice of mindfulness in contemplation and meditation, it leads us to happiness and end for suffering.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this inspiring article.

  9. yin ping on Apr 23, 2018 at 4:12 am

    In Buddhism, mindfulness is to develop self-knowledge and wisdom that lead to freedom from suffering and enlightenment. Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh is considered by many as the father of mindfulness. He dedicated his life to the dharma work, bringing inner transformation for the benefit of individuals and society.

    This is one of the profound quote from Thich Nhat Hanh which has inspired many.

    “Tea is an act complete in its simplicity.
    When I drink tea, there is only me and the tea.
    The rest of the world dissolves.
    There are no worries about the future.
    No dwelling on past mistakes.
    Tea is simple: loose-leaf tea, hot pure water, a cup.
    I inhale the scent, tiny delicate pieces of the tea floating above the cup.
    I drink the tea, the essence of the leaves becoming a part of me.
    I am informed by the tea, changed.

    This is the act of life, in one pure moment, and in this act the truth of the world suddenly becomes revealed: all the complexity, pain, drama of life is a pretense, invented in our minds for no good purpose.

    There is only the tea, and me, converging.”
    ― Thich Nhat Hanh

  10. Cc on Apr 13, 2018 at 12:08 am

    ??? Thanks for sharing.
    Ven.Thich Nhat Hanh , Father of Mindfulness has a great master who give teaching on mindfulness , meditation and promote peace to stop the Vietnam war and suffering of the people.

    Ven.Thich Nhat Hanh indeed a boddhisattva and it really inspired us.

  11. Jason on Apr 12, 2018 at 3:38 am

    Thich Nhat Hanh is a famous Vietnamese Monk who giving teachings on mindfulness. When we know and practice mindfulness, we will more conscious on every actions we did. These will benefit us and others.
    I am so proud of him because he advocated world peace and he also help to stop the Vietnam War. Ending the Vietnam War will bring peace to Vietnam and less victims.
    He always give help to anyone regardless the people background. This is truly compassion .
    I hope this article will nurture more people to practice compassion and create harmony and peace to this world.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Jason

  12. Pastor Han Nee on Apr 9, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    Thich Nhat Hanh, much loved , revered and renowned Buddhist monk , through his tireless endeavours, has brought the cultivation of Peace and Inner Peace to a meaningful level for lay people and to the ordinary man in the street. His advocacy and implementation of moment to moment mindful living ties up with his powerful teachings on joy, universal compassion ,interbeing and engaged Buddhism.

    He has fought conflicts and adversities courageously with non-violence nurtured by love and a pervasive awareness of suffering . My first powerful encounter with this Buddhist master of peace ,love and compassion was through his book “Peace Is Every Step”. He opened up a new world of Buddhism to me, where the ultimate message of Peace and Compassion was that we have to be completely immersed in “interbeing”. I do understand why he has created the Buddhist Unity Church and why Trappist monk Thomas Merton, through his close study of him and friendship with him, would say “The only way to be a good Christian now is to practise Buddhism” or why Dr Martin Luther King would write the following about him, ” His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity.”

    He has built bridges to unite all , regardless of race or creed. Religion is only a label to him. True spirituality transcends the narrow confines of labels, which usually creates barriers between people.

    Thank you Rinpoche for this powerful sharing on the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh.

  13. Samfoonheei on Apr 9, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    Thich Nhat Hanh is a global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist, revered around the world for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace. He considered by many to be the father of mindfulness in the west. He is the author of many hundred of books. He has inspired many people through his teachings of mindfulness and peace world wide. As such he has rewarded many awards. Amazing his many books are available in many languages world wide besides in German, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Korean and so forth. Thich Nhat Hanh is an Icon of peace and courage through his life-long contributions to the promotion of mindfulness, peace and happiness across the world. He has since founded many retreats center, monasteries and organisations around the world.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring sharing.

  14. Sharon Ong on Apr 9, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    I first started to notice Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings was when he was interviewed by media queen, Oprah Winfrey. I was blown away by his wisdom and how simple he puts it to us. Ven. reminds me of Mahatma Gandhi as he uses non-violent and peaceful means to counter violence. This soft-spoken peace activist is such an inspiration to me as he embodies humility, expounds profound wisdom and radiates true compassion.

    I would like to share the interview where Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh teaches mindfulness and being in the now. From 19.00, Ven. offers us mantras for a good relationship. Not at all what I expected at first but very applicable for everyone in a relationship. ➡️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOOJombTJLY

    Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh shares many similarities with my own Guru, Tsem Rinpoche but here are 3 that stand out for me the most.
    ? Both peace advocates use peaceful means to counter adversities. My Guru, although maliciously attacked anti-Shugdenpas for upholding his Protector practice, has used wisdom, compassion and peaceful means to stand firm in his choice.

    ? Both are highly inspirational due to their immense courage to fight for what they believe in and speak up for the voiceless, although they are in “right in front of the line of fire”. How extremely compassionate and selfless!

    ? These 2 erudite masters are able to teach Dharma in simple and easy to understand manner. The best part of their teachings is how they are able to break it down for us, making it so relevant and applicable to our current lifestyle.

    Thank you with folded hands for this wonderful post, Rinpoche.

  15. Stella Cheang on Apr 7, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    ‘Old Path White Clouds’ is the first Buddhism book that I read, therefore, I felt the I am a little more familiar with Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh than other Buddhist masters. He is a strong advocate of mindfulness; promoting peaceful, harmony and respectful living with self and surrounding. His story is an inspiration. Thank you for this sharing.

  16. Anne Ong on Apr 7, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    It’s always wonderful to read about someone who is inspiring and has many talents. Thank you Rinpoche and blog team for sharing about Thich Nhat Hanh who wrote so many inspiring books and built such a beautiful retreat center like Plum Village Monastery ??
    Reminds me of Tsem Rinpoche who is an all rounder multi-talented Lama.???

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  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 24. 2023 01:34 PM
    Touching indeed reading this blog again tells us more than that. Not an easy task after-all Taylong Ly and Sayeng had raised using her heart, time, patience, foresight, intuition to protect Caryl. She had made sure Carly never went hungry and never felt afraid and lonely. Taylong Ly and Sayeng were kind, loving, and caring so much so that Caryl had them deep in his heart. Looking at those beautiful photos say all.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing Caryl’s story with us.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/etc/caryl-wise-eagle.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 24. 2023 01:32 PM
    Pope Leo X was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States. Was the son of Lorenzo de’ Medici, best known for his wasteful habits, lecherous activities, and hedonistic quote. He was crowned Pope at the age of 37, honored as a doctor of the Church and his writings. Pope Leo X was a very powerful Pope during a time when the Catholic Church was at its height in power. During his reign, he advanced the city to highly prominent status in Europe through his advocacy for the arts and education. He was the first of four Medici popes. Upon his ascension, Leo X behaved as most Medici leaders before him by working arduously towards the advancement of his family and becoming a generous benefactor of the arts. Interesting biography of a Pope known for his lavish spending, misused funds and abused his power . Tibetan leadership based in Dharamsala, North India has similarity to the Pope’s reign. The Tibetan leadership has cause many sufferings, disharmony within their own people. All can be seen in the Dorje Shugden and Karmapa controversies as well. Many Tibetans are speaking up and it has since changed for a better welfare.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/the-controversial-pope-leo-x.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 24. 2023 01:31 PM
    As we grow older and time passes we realize the spirituality within ourselves . When we can calm down our mind, delve inside us, and become aware of the pure consciousness and surrounding, we look beyond and have connection with the higher being within us. We have to grow from the inside out which involves recognising and accepting our higher potential. Amongst all the Dharma Protectors, Dorje Shugden has the strongest and closest affinity with us. Dorje Shugden an enlightened Dharma Protector helps us to develop our skills, wisdom and great compassion, and clearing all our obstacles . Dorje Shugden will help evryone regardless of race and faith. Its very beneficial to rely on the practice in various aspects of life. We are very fortunate to learn and practice this efficacious Dorje Shugden’s practice. All thanks to our teacher’s kindness and brightening up our day and make us feel ready to take on anything.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Stella for this sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/guest-contributors/finding-deeper-meaning-in-life-with-dorje-shugden.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 17. 2023 01:47 PM
    Great to know that our very own Tsem Paranormal host Li Kim been interviewed by bfm898 radio station years ago. Li Kim a talented lady had put Tsem Paranormal zone for many and many more people to know of Tsem Rinpoche. She had done a great job indeed. Rejoice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/li-kim-interviewed-by-bfm-89-9-radio-station.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 17. 2023 01:46 PM
    In the last six decades the Tibatan leadership having their own agenda had not been taking interest of their own people. Many people had suffered and long overdue for their religious freedom. Having much evidence that they were making use of religion controlling their people . People were discriminated, left aside ,denied services to schools, hospitals and so forth just because they pray to an unapproved deity Dorje Shugden. They are labelled as anti-Tibetan and even as Chinese spies.
    The latest Modern Diplomacy publication covering the history and current issues of Tibet authored by Dr Andrea Galli tells the truthful insight into an exiled Tibetan leadership. The key functions of diplomacy incorporate a varied number of points, and has established a track record of providing accurate information in a world. Through extensive investigation and analysis Modern Diplomacy published the article for readers to understand of the situation happening within the Tibetan. Hopefully more people will get to read this article to understand better.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing Dr Galli’s article with us.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/the-tibetan-leadership-exposed-in-modern-diplomacy.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 17. 2023 01:42 PM
    In the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual tradition, whatever pujas or fire pujas are a proven remedy for most of life’s troubles. Fire pujas are very effective for protection, removing negatives energies, to increase merits, lifespan, health, wisdom and spiritual wealth. And in such cases it could turn negative circumstances around. They can be used as relics, to be inserted into statues and stupas, and even worn in a locket. It also could be scattered in the garden, backyard or using it to bless the land. Amongst all pujas, fire pujas are among the most powerful within Tibetan Buddhism. They are extremely potent for removing obstacles for the practitioner to gain accomplishments on the path to enlightenment. For the deceased, the fire pujas is an excellent method of purifying negative karma and attaining higher rebirth. Wow…very detailed post for readers to understand about this fire puja. We are so fortunate to have this fire pujas at kechara Bentong done by monks. The fire pujas are performed with special ingredients and special mandalas were set up. In different traditions, the all the ingredients varies.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/gyenze-fire-puja-or-the-fire-puja-of-the-wealth-increasing-form-of-dorje-shugden.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, May 17. 2023 01:39 PM
    Interesting reading this blog. Yes…its always a case old antique at times comes with something else. Even when given or buying antique statues one got to be very careful. To buy one from genuine buyer on the safe side . An antique Buddha statue from Cambodia given by a relative . Hecelus Tan first sight was uncomfortable with it as later came with nightmare . That’s bad paranormal experience for him. The head of that statue coincidentally broke when Hecelus’s parents decided to bring it back to the antique shop.
    Wow… interesting .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/a-statue-that-came-with-something-else.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, May 7. 2023 01:23 PM
    Amitayus, is the primary Buddha of Pure Land Buddhism. In Vajrayana Buddhism, it is known for his longevity, discernment, pure perception, purification of aggregates, and deep awareness of emptiness . The greatest obstacles to the fulfilment of our wish to experience pure happiness are death and ignorance. It is written in the Buddhist sutras that by chanting the Amitayus Mantra, one increases one’s lifespan, acquires good fortune and wisdom, avoids untimely or accidental death, removes all negative karma, and accomplishes non-death or is reborn the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. With correct visualisation and recitation of the mantras its very beneficial for us.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/short-amitayus-practice.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, May 7. 2023 01:19 PM
    Astro Wah Lai Toi is a Cantonese Video on demand owned and operated by Astro in partnership with Hong Kong’s TVB.
    Even though it’s old post yet its good to watch the video posted. Pastor Chia had an interviewed on a paranormal program on Astro Wah Lai Toi called Supernatural Investigations. Sound interesting. Well I do believe in the existence of spirits some may not believe. Pastor Chia explained the reasons why we may encounter spirits. Some people are more likely than others to report vivid experiences of spirits. Sensing the presence of spirits across cultures and faiths is central to many of the religions that have shaped human history. Many people of faith reported having encounter it but are poorly understood.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/pastor-chia-on-wah-lai-toi.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, May 7. 2023 01:18 PM
    Markam County locates in the boundary of Tibet, Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces and east of Qamdo Prefecture of Tibet. Markam County makes it illegal to ban Dorje Shugden , protecting the practice and preserving it for future generations. It’s a wonderful news for many. Since the unethical ban against Dorje Shugden, by the Tibetan leadership in exile , many people had suffered. China allows religious freedom in Tibet, protects the Dorje Shugden practice and even gives religious freedom to all faiths. They want peace and harmony within their people, in the country. The Tibetan government in exile should not interfere with religion at all. Its more than 60 years now, is time for the Tibetan government to lift the ban on Dorje Shugden’s practice even though HH Dalai Lama said we can practice Dorje Shugden.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this great news, hoping more and more county allow religious freedom.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/markam-illegal-to-create-conflict.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, May 7. 2023 01:16 PM
    Looking at those old pictures of the launching of Li Kim’s paranormal series tells all. Interesting indeed someone like Li Kim and team gave us viewers a scary moment watching and getting to know more of the unknown. Great job Li Kim and her team did were amazing seeking and go beyond answering some of the mysteries of the spiritual and material world.
    Congratulations to Li Kim and ALL in the Paranormal team.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/film-tv-music/the-paranormal-zone-official-launch-congrats-to-li-kim.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Apr 19. 2023 02:40 PM
    Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. The choice each of every one of us choose includes freedom to change our religion, belief and freedom. There shouldn’t be a law to impose their beliefs on others. Every one of us has the right to profess and to practice his or her religion without undue interference. Religious freedom is very important as this gives us the right to be ourselves, and this helps to work together after maintaining peace the country. It allows different faiths and beliefs to flourish. After worshipping Dorje Shugden for decades, HH the 14th Dalai Lama suddenly imposed a prohibition more than 400 year old practice. He once did rely on this practice so During the height of the banning of Dorje Shugden’s practice , many practitioners who practice Dorje Shugden were ignored, discriminated and rejected within their own exiled community. Many were forced to give up on the practice on Dorje Shugden even though there are so many concrete evidence of an imposed ban. They were forced to wear an identity badge to distinguish their identities from those Dorje Shugden propitiating monks. Many Dorje Shugden practitioners had suffered because of the ban, families , friends were torn apart services denied and so forth. To live in harmony with others, we should overcoming the differences and disagreements in religion and faith of others. May this Dorje Shugde controversy be over soon .
    Thank you Rinpoche, Anila and Pastor David for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/badge-of-shame.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Apr 19. 2023 02:37 PM
    Thank you Pastor David for your interesting spiritual relationship with Tsem Rinpoche, sharing with us bit by bit stories and observations. Reading gave me a better understandings. Knowledge and appreciation of our spiritual lineage is important as it shapes our identity and empowers our ability, ensuring the continuity of the true dharma. Lineage is basically concerned with authenticity and preserving the spiritual potency of the lineage’s teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/tales-with-my-lama-tsem-rinpoches-spiritual-lineage
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Apr 19. 2023 02:35 PM
    Dorje Shugden the Dharma Protector is a fully enlightened Buddha in the form of a protector deity. Relying on Dorje Shugden can help us achieve many benefits including the clearing of obstacles, purification of negative karma, gathering of resources and fulfilment of wishes. The Dharma Protector arose to protect Lama Tsongkhapa’s sacred lineage of teachings and who had manifested about 400 years ago from a lineage of erudite masters. A powerful Protector who is also an emanation of Manjushri, a wisdom bestowing Buddha. Its wonderful with these graphic novel to inspire more and more people getting to know and understand Dorje Shugden better.
    The graphic novel of Dorje Shugden, tells us real accounts of 10 people who had received the blessings and protection of Dorje Shugden. All thanks to our Guru Tsem Rinpoche for bringing this practice to Malaysia for us.
    Thank you writers team for sharing this article .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-miracles-of-dorje-shugden.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Apr 10. 2023 01:58 PM
    Generosity is a core practice of Buddhism, and one of the traditional expressions of this is through offerings to the Sangha. Making offerings is a practice for accumulating positive potential and for purifying clinging and miserliness. We must give generously and sacrificially, with the right motivation of bodhicitta, we create unbelievable merit. Sangha are living in a high number of vows and are unbelievably powerful objects. Reading this blog and looking at those beautiful pictures had me understand better what to offer to those Sanghas. Having the opportunity to make some offerings to the Sanghas will be on my list when visiting them in June.
    Thank you Rinpoche, for sharing this post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/offerings-to-the-sangha-of-shar-gaden.html

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The Unknown

The Known and unknown are both feared,
Known is being comfortable and stagnant,
The unknown may be growth and opportunities,
One shall never know if one fears the unknown more than the known.
Who says the unknown would be worse than the known?
But then again, the unknown is sometimes worse than the known. In the end nothing is known unless we endeavour,
So go pursue all the way with the unknown,
because all unknown with familiarity becomes the known.
~Tsem Rinpoche

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According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn\'t this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
3 years ago
According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn't this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden\'s blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
3 years ago
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
3 years ago
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat\'s doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
3 years ago
One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
3 years ago
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
3 years ago
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
It\'s very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it\'s very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
3 years ago
It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
3 years ago
Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
3 years ago
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
4 years ago
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
4 years ago
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
4 years ago
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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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The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni
Sacred Vajra Yogini
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Sacred Vajra Yogini
Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
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.
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
This is pretty amazing!

First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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
4 years ago
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
4 years ago
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
4 years ago
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
4 years ago
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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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  • June 9, 2023 01:48
    Leo asked: How much karma and what types of karma can Vajrasattva practice purify if it is 108 recitations or more? Depending on motivation ofc
    pastor answered: Dear Leo, Vajrasattva practice can purify all types of karma when recited, as can any purification practice. There is no specific type or amount of karma that can be purified in terms of how many mantras you recite. Simply reciting the mantra will help to purify, but only to a small extent. This is due to the power of Vajrasattva and his mantra. Actually, purification on a transformation level occurs when you generate the Four Opponent Powers of which the actual method of purification, Vajrasattva mantra, is just one of the Powers. If you recite Vajrasattva's mantra with the Four Opponent powers say 21 times, you can purify 10 points of karma (I'm just quantifying karma so it's easier to understand). But if you simple recite Vajrasattva mantra 108 times without the Four Opponent Powers, then perhaps you only purify 2-3 points of karma. So you should be worried about numbers to recite, but the quality of your practice. That being said, if you recite 108 times with the Four Opponent Powers then that is like 50 points of karma purified. Imagine how powerful that is for your transformation!
  • June 7, 2023 20:51
    BhavIsha asked: Namste pastors, I have been facing stomach issues since years and when I intense pain started I started medicine buddha mantra recitation so pain vanished just like that, after that I keep reciting it but other issues are not going like intense constipation ans bloating. Also I feel breathing issues time to time like now days. Even when I in medicine where I am so calm I feel breathing issues. Which mantra can heal my both issues. It's not like I am doubting medicine buddha, I have seen the miracle of recitation of his mantra. I just want something more effective for both problems so I can do my dharma practices more intensely and focus on that. Help me. Greatful.
    pastor answered: Namaste Bhavisha ji, Nice to see you here. Sorry to read about your health issues. We would recommend the practice of Shize. Shize is a Dharma Protector, so the benefits of his healing energies can be felt quicker than compared with Medicine Buddha. There is a very detailed article about Shize here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/shize-a-practice-for-healing-and-long-life.html. You can combine the practice with Medicine Buddha, so you get more benefit. You should engage in the practice of Medicine Buddha first, and then Shize. Doing both the practice together like this will be more effective as both are healing deities. At the same time, please do keep taking the medication prescribed by your doctor. If you are still having physical symptoms when taking the medication, go back to the doctor to explain the symptoms. Perhaps he can give other medications which do not have so much affects, or consider getting a second opinion. In Buddhism, we do not just rely on spiritual practices to heal, but it is combined with medical healing as well. I hope this helps and pray that your health problems are solved quick and you become healthy! Thank you.
  • June 6, 2023 12:56
    Dyspi asked: Hello! How does one practice self visualization for yidam? Do you look at yourself from a third person perspective or first person pov?
    pastor answered: Hello Dyspi, Self-visualisation as a yidam is only done if you have the initiation of that particular deity. It is done in first person pov. If you don't have the initiation of that particular deity, then you can visualisation the deity in front of you instead. You can only do this with lower tantric deities. To practice the higher tantric deities, you must have the initiation of that deity. Practicing deities without having the correct initiation can actually lead to problems in your spiritual path, as the energies received during initiation play an important role. The vows and commitments received also help to guide your practice in general so that your deity practice is successful. I hope this helps to answer your question. Thank you.
  • June 5, 2023 02:32
    Ananya asked: Is nirvana a permanent stage according to buddhism or do we have to come back to participate in creation even after merging back with the source (like daoist belief and understanding)
    pastor answered: Dear Ananya, In Buddhism, once you reach the state of Nirvana or Enlightenment, it is permanent. Though you can choose to emanate back into samsara, or creation as you termed it, to benefit others and help lead them to the state of Nirvana too. However, you don't loose the state of Nirvana even if you decide to do this. You remain and enlightened being, but simply take forms within samsara to benefit others. Normally, ordinary beings are at the mercy of karma as to where and when and how they take rebirth and the lives that they need to live. Enlightened beings because they are 'outside' of this system can choose where and how they take rebirth and how they live their lives to benefit others. I hope this helps. Thank you.
  • June 3, 2023 01:26
    Ana asked: Hi is Pastor Lai’s latest book available on Amazon or other websites ?
    pastor answered: Dear Ana, At the moment Pastor David's latest book is only available on our Vajrasecrets online store and at our physical outlets in Kechara Forest Retreat and Kechara House. Here is the link to our Vajrasecrets store: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/insightful-meditation Thank you
  • June 2, 2023 20:32
    Sall asked: Kechara used to organise pilgrimages to India and Nepal in the past. Will you organise in the near future?
    pastor answered: Hello Sall, Yes we are organising pilgrimage trips again. We have just announced the one for this year. You can find out more information here: https://www.kechara.com/2023-pilgrimage-to-india-nepal/ Thank you
  • June 1, 2023 17:30
    Alle asked: Hi, Do Buddhas and Bodhisattvas only help those who call out to them? They have compassion for every being but do they save or help non-buddhist? Can they only help us if we accept their help?
    pastor answered: Hi Alle, Yes, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas help everyone regardless if you are Buddhist or not. If you call out to them, they do help. For example, I have a Hindu friend who prays to Dorje Shugden and his prayers have been answered many times. So if you call out to them and accept them, meaning you are Buddhist, you will definitely gain their aid. However, even if you are not a Buddhist, but call out to them anyway, they will still help. Actually, they are trying to help all the time, but our karma stops us from receiving their help. The act of invoking upon them, calling out to them, creates a connection that can cut through karma and allow us to receive their help. That is why Buddhists engage in practices daily, to ensure that the connection is there as much as possible so that we can benefit from their help. I hope all of this helped to answer your question.
  • May 31, 2023 09:34
    Charlene asked: How did Tsem Tulku feel about Dorje Shugden pick him to re- introducing the Dharmpalas Methar and Shangmo Dorje Putri pack into his retinue.? Of all the great Dorje Shugden Lamas and Tulkus in the world he felt that only Tsem Tulku was the one person who he could trust to do it. Did Rinpoche every talk about this great honour giving to him by Dorje Shugden.
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, The stories of Methar and Shangmo Dorje Putri, information about them, etc,. has been available, even in the English language, for a while. Both were placed in Dorje Shugden's entourage by very high lamas in Tibet. Since that is the case, Tsem Rinpoche did not reintroduce them back into Dorje Shugden's retinue, they were already there and information was available about them if you looked in the right places. Tsem Rinpoche chose to highlight them in a handful of the articles in the Dorje Shugden category of his blog, which has a total of 614 different articles about Dorje Shugden, his history, practice, lineage, etc. Tsem Rinpoche's aim and goal was to try to preserve the information and share it. Your questions are very specific and mirror almost exactly questions we have received in the past. To continue this conversation, please email Care@Kechara.com and ask to be put in touch with a Pastor. We can continue this conversation through email. That way, we will allow the many other spiritual seekers who visit this page the ability to ask their own questions and we will be able to converse in more detail. Thank you.
  • May 30, 2023 18:47
    Charlene asked: Tsem Tulku gave Dorje Shugden as a YIDAM practice to some of his students so claims Pastor David Lai. He stated this in his Youtube video of August 10, 2021 titled, "Once Upon A Time With Rinpoche - Rinpoche's Personal Yidam Pt 6". Here is the link to that video and please go to the 11:00 minute mark. It is roughly 45 seconds long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSw_LcHw4S0
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, Rinpoche had assigned Dorje Shugden as the main practise that certain students should practice, hence they take Dorje Shugden as their "yidam" referring to Dorje Shugden being their primary practice, due to affinity, need, etc. As Pastor David clarified, Dorje Shugden is an enlightened being. So he can be practised as a proper yidam, however there doesn't exist the practice of Dorje Shugden as a yidam, or meditation deity, only a Protector deity. The criteria for a deity to be considered a yidam deity is the generation and completion stages associated with tantra. That is the difference between whether a deity is practised as a Dharma Protector or a Yidam. Pastor David has clarified these in other talks that he has given, but I cannot remember which ones, as it was not the main topic. For example, let's take the example of White Mahakala. He has texts that propitiate him as a Dharma Protector, so he is practised as a Dharma Protector. He is also fully enlightened, and lamas do assign his practice as a Dharma Protector as the main practise that a student should focus on. In that sense he is their 'yidam' because he is the main practice that they focus on. However, he is also practised as a proper yidam, because there are initiations, lineages and practice texts that include the generation and completion stages, so in that case he is a proper yidam. That is the main difference between emanations of enlightened deities being either a Dharma Protector or a Yidam. Currently there are no lineages of Dorje Shugden being practised as a yidam, only a Dharma Protector. I hope the difference is clear. So there is actually no contradiction with what Pastor David said, because of how Pastor David used the word yidam to refer to a person's main practise, and the actual definition of the difference between a Dharma protector and a yidam. As stated by Tsem Rinpoche himself on many occasions, Dorje Shugden is Manjushri, and as an enlightened being he can be practised as a proper yidam, but this practice simply does not exist at the moment. Hopefully in the future, Dorje Shugden and the Lamas will manifest his teaching as a yidam replete with both the completion and generation stages. I hope this helps. Thank you.
  • May 28, 2023 09:44
    Charlene asked: I asked about Tsem Tulku being a Yidam since I was told that he considered himself be be an emanation of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. That would explain Tsem Tulku's utter devotion to spreading the works of Dorje Shugden to the World.
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, If you are taking the example of Rinpoche's previous lives, there were also spiritual teachers, hence they would not be practiced as yidams or meditation deities. This is the case with Tsem Rinpoche and all of Rinpoche's previous incarnations. To call upon his blessings, as mentioned in the previous question, this is done through Guru Yoga practices. Also, you've mentioned the practice of Dorje Shugden. This practice is a Dharma Protector practice, not a yidam or meditational deity practice. Though there are some Dharma Protectors who can be practised as both, as their practice arose in that manner, for example Sengdongma or White Mahakala. The practice of Dorje Shugden however is purely a Dharma Protector practice. Thanks.
  • May 27, 2023 08:58
    Charlene asked: Can i have Tsem Tulku as my Yidam?
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, Yidams are meditational deities with very specific functions. Tsem Rinpoche was a guru, so he would never be practised as a yidam. You can however practice the Guru Yoga of Tsem Rinpoche, which is available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/instructions-for-tsem-rinpoches-name-mantra-retreat.html you can read the commentary to the practice and engage in it daily, but you don't need to follow the retreat rules and guidelines as set out in the post. The function of Guru Yoga is to provide huge amounts of blessings, inspiration and merits for our spiritual transformation. The article explains more about what the Guru Yoga is and how to do it in the commentary section. This can be done by anyone and there are no vows or commitments that need to be taken. It can be done every day. I hope this helps.
  • May 26, 2023 18:00
    Anonymous asked: Hello, I want to ask about karma purification. How does purification Buddha practices like Vajrasattva purify karma? Does it stop karmic seeds from ripening? Or does it actually force negative karma to manifest in unfortunate situations right now?
    pastor answered: Dear Anonymous, Purification is a big topic and a little too complicated to explain in detail here. Basically, when you engage in the purification, you use what are know as the Four Opponent Powers. Depending on how strong you generate these within your mind and how much effort you put in to purification practice, there are three results. The lowest results is that you stop some of your karma from multiplying, the middle result is that you lessen the effects of some of your karma and the highest result is that you purify that karma completely, so you don't need to experience the result any more. When you are engaged in heavy and extended periods of purification practices, such as when in retreat, some times what happens is that as the karma is being purified you will feel its lessened effects. For example, if you have a particular negative body karma that means you may get into an accident, and you are engaged in heavy purification practices, because the force of that karma is very strong and the Buddhas are helping you to get rid of it, maybe you get an ache in your leg because you sat on your meditation cushion too long. Or perhaps you have the karma to go through tremendous emotional suffering, so when in retreat this can manifest as a disturbed mind that cannot concentrate. This is due to the middling level of purification and the blessings of the Three Jewels. When engaged in purification practice generally or an a daily basis, such things are less likely to occur, almost never. So in that sense, purification practices do not make negative karma manifest in unfortunate circumstances as we usually think about. If your practice is middling level during intensive practices, yes, some times it can manifest, but in a very different and controlled manner. Another example, perhaps you have the karma to be in a serious car accident, but on a daily basis if you do purifications practices, such as Vajrasattva or Protector Kawang, you have been purifying karma slowly over time. You haven't got rid of the karma completely, so if the causes and conditions are right, then that karma will still ripen, but to a small extent. For example instead of being serious harmed physically, you only a small scratch, but apart from that everything else is fine. I hope that makes sense? Thank you.
  • May 25, 2023 00:33
    Charles asked: What is the best way to ask a guru to be your teacher? I don't want to just burst into a temple and say "please be my teacher!" I desperately want to learn from a real guru I just have no idea how to establish this relationship. Thank you for your time!
    pastor answered: Hello Charles, It's really good to read this. Before you actually ask that guru, you should do your research. Understand the lineage teachings of your guru, which tradition, how long he/she has been practising and teaching, etc. You should also check the qualities of the guru, these can be found in teachings such as the 50 Verses of Guru Devotion. Once you have researched and checked thoroughly, you need to come to a decision whether or not you can commit to that teacher. The guru-disciple relationship is very, very important in our spiritual path. So you should prepare yourself by reading more about the importance of the guru and the guru-disciple relationship. Once you have come to an informed decision, you should arrange with the temple to meet that guru. You should prepare offerings before hand. This can be anything from your heart, but traditionally they are representations of the body (Buddha images, such as a statue, thangka, printed and framed image, ect), speech (and Dharma text) and mind (stupa) of the Buddhas. When you go to see the guru to request taking Refuge with them, you should prostrate three times to the guru, offer a khata to them, then present the offerings, and finally request to be their student and ask them to grant Refuge. The act of taking Refuge with a teacher in Tibetan Buddhism, makes that person your guru and the guru-disciple relationship is established. I hope all of this helps. Good luck on your spiritual journey.
  • May 23, 2023 11:23
    Sane asked: Hello Pastors, Can I recite the 21 praises of Tara for the purpose of memorizing it?
    pastor answered: Dear Sane, Of course. That would be very good and beneficial for you. The Praises to the 21 Taras can be recited by anyone, any time. The best would of course be during your sadhana (daily practice), but it can be recited any time of the day. If you are trying to memorise it, it is good to recite it as much as you can. The trick with memorising a text is to recite it out aloud, rather than in your head. That way you will memorise it quicker. I hope this helps.
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