为何我要放下一切,遁入空门?

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抄本: 为何我要放下一切,遁入空门?

Youtube的粉丝们,你们还好吗? 我是Nick,我还活着。

好久都没上传视频了,你们也可以看到,视频背景也跟以前不太一样。 我剃了头发,跟以前完全判若两人。 之所以剃掉头发和眉毛,是因为我在泰国的法身寺剃度出家了Wat Phra Dhammakaya

 

为何你要遁入空门?

人们一直问我,“为什么你要放弃加利福尼亚的一切,放弃你的生活,遁入空门去?” 对我来说,答案很简单。

在我的世界里,我感觉我已经拥有了物质世界的一切。 我拥有了一切,而且根据西方的标准,我受过教育,拥有硕士学位,还有自己的事业——“True Nature Counselling Center”辅导中心;我在一家机构工作,而且还是首席治疗师;我是一名经过培训的治疗师;我到处去做演讲;我也是一名专业的现代舞者,我懂嘻哈,也懂芭蕾;我有房有车,相识满天下;我身体健康,身材健硕。 我完全符合西方标, 我是成功人士, 但于我,拥有一切又如何呢?

一直让我继续前进的疑问是:若你明天就要死了,你拥有那一切又如何?你给这世界带来过什么影响?你正在给这世界带来什么影响? 我努力工作得来的一切——金钱、车子、声誉,所有的一切,我都无法带走。

我想要一份宁静, 我要远离物质世界,探索内心世界。于我,内心世界更为重要。 以前我总被外面的世界牵着鼻子走,比如他人对我的看法、我的事业、我的身份、标签、我是谁,以及人们怎么看我。而现在, 这些东西不再重要了。是时候开始成熟了,我想遵从更真实的东西,对我来说,也就是遵从灵魂,遵从心灵,遵从指引我的内心世界。

我想来泰国,远离尘嚣,也是为了进行自我反思,确定我是谁?我代表什么?我的价值观是什么?引导我的又是什么? 另外也是为了让自己变得更好的人,更好地贡献这个世界,即我可以稍微不再那么自我,可以真正地学到智慧。 我想指引大家。

如果你们看过我在Youtube上的视频,你们就会知道,作为婚姻与家庭治疗师,我的目标受众主要有两类:一是我想和好莱坞的明星和艺人们合作,所以第一类是好莱坞界的艺术家、职业运动员。 另一类是科学、科技界的人们,即硅谷CEO、高管等的人物。这就是我的两类主要受众。

我认为人可以拥有一切, 可以有宏伟的目标, 有远大的理想, 但说到底,你是一个好人吗? 你有好习惯吗? 你善良吗? 你有慈悲心吗? 你是否感觉到自己,有自我认同感吗?那是拥有灵修的根,在灵修中找到踏实感,并且内心感觉踏实。这些都是我的追求。为了做这类工作,帮助人们治愈心灵,我需要先治愈自己。 于是我来到这里,进行自我反思,成为更好的人。

 

剃度出家是什么样一种体验?

好吧,首先请允许我从我所在的地方开始讲起。 这里是法身寺, 是世界上最大的寺庙,而且我要告诉你们,这座寺庙真的超级大。 主要的禅修堂呈正方形, 每条边长度为一公里,即三分之二英里,真的超级大。

这个地方可以容纳一百万人, 也就是一百万名修禅者, 一百万名僧人, 反正就是很大! 在我身后的金色佛塔(Cetiya)上面,有一百万尊佛像, 所以这里简直就是神圣之地, 在这周围都能感觉到佛光普照,而且是很美的佛光。

僧人的日程表是很不可思议的。 我本以为来这里出家是一件最容易的事,以为这里过的是极简的生活。 其实不然,这里的僧人生活并不容易,而且我现在对佛教僧侣又新生起了一种敬意。

Nick Keomahavong as a Buddhist monk

Nick Keomahavong出家的模样

到了机场以后,我开了一个小时的车才到寺庙。 到了以后,我马上开始登记。随后他们拿走了我所有的个人物品,不能带手机、不能带电脑、不能带手提电脑,什么都不能带。 他们也拿走了我的行李、钱包、钥匙。什么都拿走了。 然后他们给我剃了头,给了我一件白衬衫、一条白裤子,就出家了。 过去的身份全部抛掉,现在是要学习怎么当一名佛教僧人。

我们的日程从每日清晨四点钟开始,所以每天我们都起得极早。 我们睡的地方简直无法想象,就是一块这么薄的瑜伽垫而已。然后我们还有什么?一块毯子,另一块用来做枕头的毯子,就这些。

我习惯了家里那又大又舒服的床。 但这里? 完全不是家里那回事。 他们教你的就是如何放下对物质的执着,回到最原始的状态。睡觉就是为睡觉,这是他们的用意。

话又说回来,我们每天清晨四点中起床准备,五点钟开始诵经,大概要念半个小时,然后又打坐半个小时,做完以后六点钟了,我们便开始干活。活儿包括打扫厕所、去洗衣小组为所有人洗衣服、 去膳食小组帮忙准备早午餐,以及打扫禅堂。 这就是一些我们要干的活儿。 早上七点钟吃早餐,真的太早了。

接着,是第二轮打坐,每次大概是一小时,四十五分钟到一小时。随后是午餐时间,吃完后会有一点点休息时间。然后下午两点钟,我们又开始打坐,这次的打坐配合上佛法开示。 给开示的僧人会教我们一些佛教知识,讲一些关于世界和修行的东西。

接着我们又会有一点自由活动的时间。晚上七点钟的时候我们开始夜间的诵经,然后又是佛法开示及打坐。

这样的日程安排真的太具挑战性了,因为你就只有早上吃早餐,中午吃午餐,其他就没了, 因为佛教僧人不需要耗费太多能量, 大多数时间都在打坐、处在觉知中、在干自己的活儿,所以消耗不了太多能量。

但总的说来,我的这次经历也是很惊艳, 不可思议的。

每一天的24小时像一星期那样,有的时候甚至像过了30天那样。真的很奇怪,只因没了手机、钥匙和钱包,时间就像完全静止了一样。

我还记得我第一次穿着僧袍站起来的时候,心想:我的天! 我竟然没在找钥匙,没在找钱包,没在找手机。反正就是感觉很自由。

在寺庙里,最与众不同的就是对话内容。在西方,当我们遇到陌生人,首先要问的总是“你是谁? 干什么的? 家住哪里?” 诸如此类的问题。

而在庙里, 人们通常都是问“你打坐打得怎么样了? 你今天打坐如何?你今天做了什么善事?你将来的计划是什么?”他们问的问题确实都更有深度,不是那些流于表面的问题。

他们对你的身份、你在物质世界里是做什么的等这些东西完全不在意。他们才不在乎你有多少钱,谁会在意啊?他们根本不会对这些感兴趣。他们真正感兴趣的是,你会如何提升自己?你会怎么成为更好的人?你今天做了哪些善事?这些问题的确与众不同。

 

为何打坐如此重要?

Nick04

在庙里,大多时间我们都在打坐。 这还真有点意思。在西方世界里,我们会打坐五分钟, 但是在这里,每次打坐都要大约一小时,有时甚至长达一小时二十分钟。而且每次就只有打坐,没有其他活动陪衬。

若你未曾打坐,又或你很懂打坐,都没关系。我们会长时间的打坐,你会慢慢适应。 我们每天要打坐三到五个小时,或者六个小时,时间非常长。

打坐或许是最重要的事情了,照他们的话说,打坐就像一场洗浴。 对于肉体,我们知道透过洗浴便能清洁身体。 即使没人告诉我们,我们也会每天这么做。 这已经成了我们的习惯。好比如果你觉得身上很脏,你甚至会无法入睡。这时只需要洗一下就好了。

洗浴便是我们清洁身体的方式。 但对于心灵,我们从没洗浴,也从没洗净心灵。 我们的日常生活充满了各种情绪各种事,会使我们会生气、妒忌,贪婪、存妄想,我们从没洗净自己的心灵。 唯一能洗净心灵的的做法就是打坐, 打坐是对心灵的洗净。

他们还教导我们,在物质世界中,你一天没洗澡都没所谓,但如果是几天没洗澡,那你就会开始意识到问题的存在,且受其困扰。 要是你一周没洗澡,那其他人就会意识到这个问题,因为你身上会散发气味,所以这时候其他人也会受其困扰。 要是你没洗澡的时间再长一些,那麻烦可大了。

我们的心灵也一样:一天不打坐,没什么;一周不打坐,心灵就开始作祟了。你会开始产生压力、焦虑、担忧和沮丧。 如果一个月不打坐,心又开始浑浊。

有意思的是,外头的人二、 三十年来从未洗涤自己的内心,他们的思维也从未变过。于是,尝试想象一下你的心灵现在有多浑浊。 这就是为什么打坐如此重要,它就是个纯粹地洗涤和“清理”心灵的过程,它给你内心清澈的一次机会。 就这么简单。

若你可以让自己的思绪静止,让所有的情绪和思绪都平伏下来,你就可以做出明确的选择。 很多时候人们都在说“我没时间。”然而事实却是,你在虚度人生,总是做草率的决定,因为你的头脑不够清晰,这样实际上是在浪费时间。如果你每天都花时间洗涤心灵,让自己平静下来,让思绪静止,你就会省下大量时间。内心的快乐和平静,以及清澈的内心会生起,智慧也随即生起。之后,你可以为自己、为公司、为家庭做决定。这样会更高效,可以节省更多时间。大家不妨一试,这很关键。

 

我可以给西方人提供些什么建议呢?

我给的建议就是开始灵修。你必须活得实在,每天花点时间让自己脱离物质世界,脱离你的标签、你的身份及你眼中的自己,脱离自觉独特的奇想。脱离这一切,才能寻得你的本真。这是透过打坐达成的。

人们对佛教的最大误解为:成为佛教徒意味着你需要变穷,需要变成极简主义者,需要放弃物质世界中的所有追求。其实不然。你可以是亿万富翁,同时也是个佛教徒。你可以拥有伟大的梦想、宏伟的目标和远大的理想,那都不是问题。你可以拥有豪宅,你可以拥有专机和私人喷气式飞机。这些都不成问题。真正的问题是:你是一个好人吗?你是否为更美好的世界作出贡献?

你可以当一个恶贯满盈的亿万富翁,也可以成为一个善良、富有同情心、乐于助人的亿万富翁。对于那些已经拥有一切,拥有物质世界中一切的人,我想问你们的是:你觉得拥有多少钱才是足够?当你拥有一百万美元时,你需要一千万美元吗?你需要一亿美元吗?现在你需要十亿美元吗?你需要更多衣服吗?你需要更多的朋友吗?你需要更多的点赞和关注吗?什么时候才是“足够”?而且这些东西在你死后都无法带走。于是,我给你们的问题或对你们的挑战是:去思考你走后,你想为这个世界留下什么?你的价值观是什么?是什么指引着你?我不知道,这些可能是你需要探索的问题。

我想再一次感谢大家的关注。我是一个内向的人,很注重隐私,但我享受在这个Youtube系列视频中与你们分享我的生活和旅程。我还想做更多关于打坐的视频。我来泰国,就是想要发展自我,寻找本真,学到实质性的东西,而余下的时间我想留给你们。

我想环游世界,拍打坐的视频,教你们……追求自我和远大梦想,同时学会透过打坐活在当下,踏实的生活,我将一步步地引导你们。

如果你有一些建议让我去哪里旅行、去打坐,请在下方留言,把你的意见和想法传达给我。再次,这个YouTube频道是给你们的,而我想和你们一起学习并成长,让我们一起前进吧!祝大家打坐愉快,这将是一场振奋人心的旅程!请订阅和关注我并且把这分享给你的朋友们。谢谢。

来源: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJXRcoM4TTw

 

关于Nick Keomahavong

Nick Keomahavong

Nick Keomahavong

2017年,作为一名成功的婚姻和家庭治疗师及专业舞蹈员的Nick Keomahavong离开他在加利福尼亚的舒适家园,登上飞往泰国的飞机。在那里,他报名参加国际佛法薪传者短期出家活动(IDOP)。

按照西方标准,Nick确实过着成功而舒适的生活。他拥有圣地亚哥州立大学通信专业的理学学士学位(B.Sc.)和凤凰城大学的咨询理学硕士学位(M.Sc)。此外,Nick还在洛杉矶太平洋完形学院完成了完形疗法训练项目,现在是一名持有执照的婚姻和家庭治疗师。他专注于焦虑、抑郁、悲伤和失落、自尊、情绪、生活转变、心理健康等相关问题。

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Nick是“True Nature Counseling Centre”辅导中心的创始人兼CEO,该中心旨在帮助客户通过重新与自我建立联系来实现平衡和健全,进而获得内心的安定。除了是一名成功的治疗师之外,Nick还是一名专业舞蹈员,也是“Real Talk with Nick” 的主持人。这是一个为观众提供心理教育和娱乐的YouTube频道。

在取得诸多成就的同时,Nick意识到当他离开这个世界时,他无法带走自己的名声和物质财产。于是,在认识到无常之后,他决定探索自己的精神世界,并加入了IDOP。通过这个项目,Nick开始珍惜一种更简朴的生活方式,并学会透过正规的打坐技巧静心。

我之所以想分享Nick Keomahavong的故事,是因为他勇敢面对生命的真相及生命的最终结果。他经过深入的思考并接受了生命的真相——生命中的一切都是暂时的、无常的,并不会带来真正的快乐。无论是在物质世界,或是我们所投射的世界中,一切建基在转瞬即逝现象上的任何事物都不会持久。他并没有藏匿在物质主义、科技世界、流行文化的背后,反而直面生命的真相,他并没有回避。尽管物质主义世界会对他决定放弃“快乐”,去过禁欲的僧侣生活的举动有诸多评论,但他有他自己的想法、意志和逻辑,并且坚持到底。他不仅勇敢,而且有决心,他的故事实在鼓舞人心。对于许多生活在物质世界的幻象和谎言中的人而言,他们几乎不可能做到Nick所做的事。别说要他们放弃物质世界,肯聆听真相的人也是少数。我认为Nick在视频中分享的思想很有力量,也很有逻辑。我特别喜欢他给出的类比——我们为什么应该打坐,以及打坐会如何在日常中帮助我们。启发更多人去深入了解生命及其意义,正是我分享Nick的故事的用意。我们活着可以是为了更崇高的意义,从而不才至于浪费为人的潜能。

我祝Nick Keomahavong和他的灵修旅程一切顺利。

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    I was infected with Genital Herpes Virus 10 month ago, ever since then i have been searching for cure everywhere because i was feeling so uncomfortable with it. I have been dating for almost 5 years until i contracted Genital Herpes from my ex-boyfriend. since then I became very sad about the whole situation, always going online checking if i could get a cure to Genital Herpes, then i came across so many testimonies. Due to my seriousness and eagerness to be completely cured, i became a victim of fraud after contacting several so-called herbal doctors i was referred to. I lost a lot of money but i didn’t stop searching for a cure. Then one faithful day, i came across a testimony of a lady saying that she got her Genital herpes cured by a Great Herbal Doctor she called Dr iniboku by contacting him through his email address. And she advised anyone with Genital Herpes or Simplex Herpes to contact the herbal doctor for Herbal Cure. I contemplated for about 4 hours whether or not to contact him. then something inside of me told me ‘Nothing good comes easy’. I then contacted him through his email and told him my problem. He told me all the things I needed to do and also gave me instructions to follow, which I did properly. Just within weeks of drinking and applying the herbal medication he sent to me through DHL delivery service, i started seeing changes, i went to my medical doctor for check-up, i was so happy when the doctor told me i was no more having Genital Herpes Virus, it was all tears of Joy from that moment, People think herpes is really a minor skin irritation herpes has a long term effects on health and if i could ever meet a Genuinely Great Herbal Doctor. I’m so grateful to him. i am completely free from Genital Herpes Virus, i introduced a family friend who have Simplex Herpes virus to him, He called me and told me he was also cure completely. I promised to share my own testimony like that of the lady on the internet. Friends, If you are also struggling with Herpes disease you can as well Contact him via Email: drinibokuspelltemple@gmail.com <drinibokuherbalhome@gmail.com or message him on via whatsApp at +2347059186346 or visit page https://www.facebook.com/driniboku/
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Aug 19. 2025 02:35 PM
    Wat Traimit, better known as Golden Buddha Temple is a historic Buddhist in Thai capital. It’s situated in one of the world’s biggest Chinatowns built in 1,403 and was revered by Buddhist for many hundreds of years. It is best known for the Golden Buddha statue Thailand is home to the world’s largest gold Buddha, valued at over $250 million. It’s a symbol of both grandeur and spiritual significance. Its has seen attracting visitors of various faith from all over the world yearly. And hundreds of daily visitors are taken aback by the statue when they see it in person. It is a tremendous blessing to meditate in front of this stunning Golden Buddha Statue as advice by our Guru Tsem Rinpoche. Love to visit this beautiful temple one day.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/i-visited-worlds-largest-solid-gold-buddha.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Aug 19. 2025 02:33 PM
    Setrap Chen is a wrathful protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly revered in the Gelugpa tradition. Setrap is believed to be an emanation of Amitabha Buddha and is known for his fierce and powerful appearance. Setrap’s wisdom is unmatched. He sees through the illusion of samsara and knows the best ways to help us .
    Even Though this is an old post , happy for Liew & family that have purchased a stunning Setrap statue from Kechara Paradise outlet.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/another-family-invites-setrap-home.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Aug 19. 2025 02:31 PM
    Mount Emei, built in the 1st century CE, is a 3,099-metre-tall mountain in Sichuan Province, China. It is the highest of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China an area of great cultural significance. That’s where Buddhism first became established on Chinese territory and from where it spread widely through the East . Worth visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site a scenic mountain area which includes over 70 temples, monasteries, and attractions. Emei Shan said to be inhabited since 10,000 years ago according to historians. Visited this awesome mountain years back, seeing it for myself those ancient Buddhist architecture on Emei shan.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/emei-shan.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Aug 19. 2025 02:30 PM
    Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, is a legendary creature said to inhabit forests, mostly found in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. As described by eye witnesses as a large, hairy, humanoid creature, often reported as being taller than the average human, and covered in dark hair. While many believe in its existence, but there’s no definitive scientific proof. Bigfoot is a figure deeply embedded in the folklore of North America. Despite numerous reports and alleged evidence, there is no conclusive scientific proof of Sasquatch’s existence. Many sightings of these hairy creatures yet no one ever getting close to it . Tibetan high lamas have reported seeing Yetis or bigfoots. Never been doubt these extraordinary creatures do exist as Tibetans, Nepalese, and others believed. Interesting .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/film-tv-music/sasquatch-bigfoot.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Aug 19. 2025 02:26 PM
    One of China’s most capable rulers, Kangxi who laid the foundation for a long period of political stability and prosperity. Emperor Kangxi was the second and longest reigning emperor of China’s Qing Dynasty whom had instrumented in developing China. From ancient times, blessed manifestations have taken place at Wu Tai Shan. Kangxi sponsored many literary works, monasteries, monks and teachers all over China, Tibet and he was considered extremely modern for his day as he also gave religious freedom to all religions. Many emperors considered Wutaishan as a special place, and built many temples. It is associated with Manjushri and is one of the four sacred mountains of China. It is also one of the five Buddhist blessed places on earth. Wutaishan holds a very special place in the more than 1,000 years of Buddhist and Chinese history. Manjushri embodies the perfect wisdom of the universe. China is considered to be the Land of Manjushri where the people are blessed with intelligence. Many of the historical and miraculous stories of Wutaishan are recorded in history. From the Ming Dynasty until modern times, magical manifestations have continued to be reported in Wutaishan. Emperor Kangxi was known to be a great patron of the Buddhadharma and had visited Wu Tai Shan and its Gelug temples a number of times . Great masters believed Emperor Kangxi to be the reincarnation of Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen and an emanation of Manjushri, which has been confirmed by many others. Interesting read indeed, would love to visit this holy place again.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Ani for this great sharing.\\

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/emperor-kangxi-and-wu-tai-shan.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Aug 14. 2025 01:27 PM
    Venerable Geshe Lobsang Sopa is an incredible monk with a reputation of being sincere, fiercely devoted to his Gurus and extremely principle. Outspoken known to be very kind, spiritual and be a loyal to the Gelugpa lineage involving efforts to end the Dorje Shugden conflict. He has quietly accomplished virtuous works from building monasteries to serving the highest of lamas. It was a great privilege for writers team to interview Geshe-la during his visit at Kechara Forest Retreat sharing his experiences.
    Thank you Rinpoche and writers team .Well done.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/learned-monk-geshe-sopa-lah-really-shares-his-experiences.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Aug 14. 2025 01:26 PM
    Documentaries on these mysterious UFO, native Indian lore, ghosts, or unseen beings stories are some of my interests. Reading and watching the videos again as just simply incredible. Same time recorded images of UFO were captured at Mexico. Several sightings were seen by many eye witnesses including pilots, bus drivers and school children then over the years at Mexico. Some even captured it in videos , those sighting could not by explained by many.There’s one even tried to communicate with them as what she said is UFO. She took a number of photos with 3 different cameras to proof what she saw in the sky. Amazing the Dorthy had then attracted many UFO enthusiasm with her 3 thousands pictures. All these mysterious UFO sighting cannot be explained and solved.
    Interesting, thank you Rinpoche for sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/unsolved-mysteries-ufos-me.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Aug 14. 2025 01:24 PM
    The Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa is a very powerful practice, combination of Manjushri, Chenrezig and Vajrapani. We are so fortunate to receive this sacred practice from H E Tsem Rinpoche. Je Rinpoche is an emanation of Manjushri, Avalokitesvara and Vajrapani together, also an emanation of Maitreya Buddha. As explained clearly in this post we should practice as how busy we are. Ever since I started this Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa practice , my life changed ….having a calm mind , will never gave up. Its such an amazing practice for every one.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/transcript-guru-yoga-teaching.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Aug 14. 2025 01:22 PM
    Revisit this post again. A group of Kecharians had made extensive offerings to HH Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche and updated all activities at Kechara Forest Retreat. Even brought a photo album of Kechara’s departments . That’s awesome. Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche received offerings from Beng Kooi on behalf of HE Tsem Rinpoche. In return Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche offered a stunning blessed Amitayus as shown in the blog for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Our individual samaya to our gurus is very important. Our Guru H E Tsem Rinpoche previous incarnations had close connections with Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. It’s about maintaining a pure and respectful relationship with the guru and diligently following their instructions. The greatness of a Guru cannot be expressed in words. Let no man in the world live in delusion. Without a Guru none can cross over to the other shore.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/visiting-his-holiness-trijang-chocktrul-rinpoche-in-vermont.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Aug 7. 2025 03:15 PM
    For traditional Tibetan Buddhists, acceptance of and relationship with unseen beings is essential to living a full and successful human life.Relating to unseen beings, whether divine, or spiritual, is considered important across many cultures and belief systems for various reasons. Different cultures have their own belief .This connection can foster a more meaningful and fulfilling life by acknowledging the unseen dimensions of reality and their potential influence on our lives. Many believe that unseen beings like a spirit guides, whom might offer guidance, protection, and support in navigating life’s challenges. Connecting with the unseen realm can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself. Some find that engaging with the unseen world provides a sense of meaning and purpose in life depending to how they could accept. Many cultures have rich traditions and stories surrounding unseen beings. They play a significant role in Tibetan Buddhist practice, influencing both personal well-being and the wider world. Practitioners actively engage with these beings through various rituals, prayers, offerings, and visualizations. These interactions aim to establish positive relationships, seek guidance. The concept of unseen beings has practical implications in Tibetan medicine.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Professor Reginald Ray for sharing this

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/on-the-importance-of-relating-to-unseen-beings.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Aug 7. 2025 03:13 PM
    Depression in daily life significantly impacts various aspects of a person’s routine, leading to persistent sadness. People with depression often experience fatigue and a lack of energy, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Learning and practicing Dharma will be a good choice, transforming our mind happiness with follow. Practice of Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa with meditation ,recitation of mantras and proper visualization is very powerful practice for us .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/sayonara-to-depression.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Aug 7. 2025 03:11 PM
    Doing Dharma work and Dharma practice actively engaging with Buddhist teachings in daily life helps us to cultivate wisdom and compassion, ultimately aiming for liberation from suffering. The purpose of Dharma practice is to enable us to attain permanent liberation from lower rebirth. Practicing and putting into action helps to purify the mind and one’s conduct should be the conduct of a pure mind. We have to chase and transform those ordinary actions of our day into dharma practice. Well its important applying Buddhist principles to all aspects of life, from work and relationships to thoughts and actions. All depends on our own efforts to learn, practice, our diligence, our deeper knowing, and our correct motivation.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/chasing.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Aug 7. 2025 03:08 PM
    Wow…having a pictures of elite and great masters of Gaden Shartse Monastery,as in this blog is indeed . And seeing is a blessing for the viewer, great fortune to able to see it.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/gaze-at-great-masters.html
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    Thursday, Aug 7. 2025 07:52 AM
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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,
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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
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108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
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Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
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One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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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.
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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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.
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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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
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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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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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.
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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10th July evening we had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. May HE Tsem Rinpoche have a swift return to KFR at Bentong. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam.
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1st June 2025, in the most sacred month of Tibetan Buddhism,we had our animals liberation activities.Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
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