盂兰盆节:敬佛供僧·孝亲报恩

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农历七月的第15天,是佛教徒视之为盂兰盆节,中国传统民间则视之为“鬼节”或中元节。民间相信,传说中元节当天阴曹地府将放出饿鬼及孤魂,因此这一天普遍被视为不祥日。为了避凶趋吉,民间会祭祀孤魂野鬼,更会遵守各种禁忌,以免冒犯鬼魂。

相反的,农历七月十五对佛教徒而言则是供养诸佛僧众,以功德回向父母,祈愿先人解脱轮回、投生善趣的吉日,此日被称作“盂兰盆节”。佛教徒深信,六趣之中最殊胜的乃人趣,因为人趣众生具足听闻佛法、实修佛法的条件。

 

盂兰盆节的由来

Buddha Shakyamuni with his chief disciples, Shariputra and Maudgalyayana

佛陀释迦牟尼及其弟子舍利子及目犍连。

盂兰盆节始于一个孝子希求解脱母亲痛苦的孝心。据《佛说盂兰盆经》,佛陀释迦牟尼的其中一位弟子——目犍连在证得阿罗汉果后忆念起自己的双亲。欲报父母哺乳之恩,他以神通见其亡母颈长肚大生于饿鬼中长时不得饮食,其亡父则投生在天趣。

眼见此景,目犍连即以钵盛饭尝试向母亲喂食,但食物未入口便已化成火炭。目犍连大叫,悲号涕泣,急忙向佛陀释迦牟尼陈情,希望帮助解脱亡母之苦。

 

据《佛说盂兰盆经》,佛言:

“汝母罪根深结,非汝一人力所奈何。汝虽孝顺,声动天地、天神地祇、邪魔外道、道士、四天王神,亦不能奈何,当须十方众僧威神之力乃得解脱。吾今当说救济之法,令一切难,皆离忧苦。”

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目犍连欲向亡母喂食,但所有食物未入口便已化成火炭。

目犍连的母亲之所以受此等苦处,乃因她于在世时将目犍连托付购买食物供僧的钱占为己用而未做供养,最终得此恶果,以至于其子虽已证得阿罗汉果也无法助她解脱饿鬼之苦。

佛陀释迦牟尼于是向目犍连开示,应在七月十五日,即僧众结夏安居(又称自恣日)之日,向十方僧众做供养。佛陀建议的供品如下:饭、百味五果、汲灌盆器、香油锭烛、床敷卧具、尽世甘美,着于盆中。
紧接着,佛陀开示受益的僧众应当诵咒回向施主七世父母。目犍连如法供养,最终累积大量功德,帮助亡母从饿鬼苦中解脱,投生为人。

 

为何佛教徒庆祝盂兰盆节

“盂兰”的梵文是“Ullambana” 意思为“救倒悬”,指解救正在受苦的饿鬼。在佛教中,减轻众生之苦的最殊胜方式,就是将功德回向予一切众生。根据《佛说盂兰盆经》,佛说七月十五乃供僧积累福德,回向投生于恶趣的亲人之殊胜日。

我们在盂兰盆节所造的功德能回向给我们仍在世的父母,并且为今生和来世增广福乐。我们也应该透过这个节日,将功德回向予一切众生,祈愿众生皆能离苦得乐。

 

盂兰盆节与鬼节的分别

盂兰盆节 鬼节
佛教徒为在世或往生的父母、亲人累积功德的殊胜节日。 民间重视的节日之一,人们大多视农历七月为不祥的月份
向三宝做供养,以累积功德,回向予投生恶趣的亲人。功德也可回向予远亲债主及一切众生。 向孤魂野会做供养,以期安抚它们。
据《佛说盂兰盆经》记载,盂兰盆节始于佛陀释迦牟尼的时代。 始于14世纪明朝朱元璋时代。
现代盂兰盆节供品:食物、鲜花、明灯及香供。 现代鬼节供品:冥钞、纸扎品、食物、香烛、娱乐表演。

 

农历七月如何演变成“鬼节”?

根据台湾民俗文物馆所发布的一篇文章,农历七月是在14世纪朱元璋时代才被视作为不祥月。在此之前,农历七月一直都是祭祖孝亲的月份。台湾民俗文物馆的研究报告表示,这是朱元璋因为不愿民间跟皇室共享吉日,才把农历七月嫁祸于鬼怪,使人忌讳农历七月。

记载中也显示朱元璋的军师刘伯温献计派人假装成道士向各州各县散播农历七月之时天将降大灾。自此,农历七月为不祥月之说开始传开,民间于是不会在此月办喜事,更会避免在夜间外游,以免招惹鬼怪。

 

2017年克切拉盂兰盆节法会及供养日

2017年8月27日乃克切拉的年度盂兰盆节法会及供养日。这一天,我们透过殊胜的佛法活动为一切众生累积功德、解脱苦处。今年的庆典于克切拉禅修林举办,一整天的活动就包括了两场殊胜法会,更少不了让信众做供养积累福德的各种机会。

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克切拉董事会成员之一的叶师杰在庆典开始前向各位志工做简单汇报。

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今年其中一个极受大众喜爱的就是灯供。

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年纪小小的克切拉志工们热心、积极地推动为克切拉禅修林鸟舍运营经费筹款的运动。

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克切拉董事会成员之一的董俊鹏及其他两位克切拉全职员工为大家讲解金刚瑜伽母供灯闭关的事项。

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拿督美方亲临克切拉网店 vajrasecrets.com的档口。

当日进行的首场法会为上师荟供法会。透过这场法会,信众给三宝供食,同时也给饿鬼施食。早上10时,林达民讲法师及谢松平讲法师按照藏传佛教寺院的传统吟诵上师荟供文,带领上百名信众一同进行这场长达两小时的法会。

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上师荟供法会由谢松平讲法师及林达民讲法师带领。

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上师荟供法会现场一隅。

克切拉所进行的上师荟供乃宗喀巴大师的上师瑜伽,由四世班禅大师洛桑确吉坚赞撰写。透过做大量供养,尤其是无上供养——修心,此修持将能增进我们与上师的法缘。荟供(藏语称tsog)是供养诸佛菩萨的盛宴。布施是佛教徒的主要修持之一,透过这场法会做大量供养将使行者特别有效且快速地积累广大福田。

上师荟供法会中的荟供供养部分唯独曾接受密续修持灌顶的行者才能进行。因此,在密续行者吟诵经文的时候,不曾接受灌顶的人们则在同一时候念诵宗喀巴大师的《缘悲经》。

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克切拉的佛教讲法师们在上师尊贵的詹杜固仁波切的法座前供上荟供。

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法会小组成员取一点荟供吃。

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陈锦丽讲法师将剩下的荟供施予孤魂。

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信众供养的大量食供。

克切拉借此机会鸣谢当日慷慨赞助上百份素食餐点的单位——克切拉如意轩素食餐馆、文冬素之家素食餐馆及文冬一位热心的阿姨(Aunty Ally)免费为当日出席法会及庆典的人们准备了美味的素食午餐。此外,也不忘感谢特意前来为大众表演助兴的人们。感谢他们的华乐表演,以及舞蹈表演。

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鸣谢克切拉如意轩素食餐馆的素食午餐赞助。

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华乐表演。

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“Firex”舞蹈团呈现精彩表演。

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“Firex”舞蹈团为大家带来时下最流行的韩曲舞蹈。

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当天其中一个让信众做供养累积功德的,就是这座金刚瑜伽母佛塔。这几位来自关丹的同修携家人共赴这场庆典。

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在金泽护法殿外燃烧的八尺高的大香支。

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在进入克切拉禅修林前,许多信众先停在金泽护法殿向多杰雄登护法的增益化身“金泽”祈愿。

当日的第二场法会“四百供除障法会·遣送孤魂”于中午2时开始进行。法会开始前每位出席的信众都获得一颗粉团,然后用此粉团在患病的身体部位轻轻搓过,象征带走我们及其他一切众生的病痛,甚至是带走恶业及负面能量。人们在搓完后在用手掌把粉团压制成骨头的形状,然后透过法会的加持力,将这些象征我们病痛及恶业的粉团送走。

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法会小组成员向信众示范如何把粉团压制成骨头的形状。

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出席四百供除障法会的信众们把粉团搓揉在身体不适或有病痛的部位。

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在法会的尾声,这些“骨头”将与其他施予孤魂的供品一同被送走。

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四百供的部分百个替身食子、百座佛塔、百个朵玛及百盏灯。

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在四百供除障法会上供百盏灯。

人们在这个四百供除障法会上供养用朵玛粉团制成的百座佛塔、百个朵玛、百盏灯、百个替身食子。在古西藏的年代,由于这个法会的供品数量极为大,因此只有富有人家及贵族有能力进行。

四百供除障法会祈请佛陀释迦牟尼、大威德金刚及多杰雄登护法加持及庇佑。配合上四百供的大量供养,这个法会能帮助我们积累广大福田,消除恶业及影响我们身体健康、财务状况及导致非自然干扰的障碍。如果你身患重病、面对重大的财务危机或官司缠身,甚至可能是面对人身威胁及邪灵干扰,这个法会将对你非常有帮助。

四百供除障法会的利益绝非三言两语能尽述,因此,能赞助这场法会并把功德回向予往生及尚在世的的亲人及一切众生,绝对是无比殊胜。

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陈锦丽讲法师带领四百供除障法会的进行。

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要为四百供除障法会设立佛坛需要用上好几个小时的时间,因为这些朵玛、替身食子和佛塔都是用粉团捏制而成的。

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替身食子象征着法会的赞助人。当把这个替身食子送出大殿的时候,我们应观想所有病痛和恶业也将随着这个替身食子被送走。

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施予孤魂和土地神灵的食供。

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根据传统做法,将这些朵玛送出大殿的人在行走的时候不准回头。

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替身食子及其他供品在被送出去大殿后放置在一个安静的角落。

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全体志工大合照。


 

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  1. Valentina Suhendra on Oct 19, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    Dear friends,

    This meme is powerful. Who you hang around with and the types of attitude they have is who you will be influenced by many times and who you will become in the future. Look at your friends and the people that always surround you to know who you will become.

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  2. Alice Tay on Oct 3, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    以前小时候总是听到长辈们劝告我们尽量避免选择在农历七月鬼节爬山、靠近有水的地方(如海边或湖边)、森林、甚至晚上不要太夜归。然而,自从我多参与克切拉的活动及阅读这篇博文后,让我更清楚了解盂兰盆节和鬼节的差别。博文里所提到的盂兰盆节让我们可以透过法会和向三宝做供养和其他的供品,并将这些功德回向予我们的父母和一切有情的众生,以减轻众生之苦。至于民间相信农历七月鬼节为不祥的月份,并用冥钞、纸扎品和食物等来祭拜孤魂野鬼。

    博文所提到克切拉禅修林举办的年度盂兰盆节法会及供养日,包括两场殊胜法会让许多信众可以趁此机会做供养,并积累福德。尤其是第二场“四百供除障法会”,在法会开始前每位出席者都获得一颗粉团,然后用此粉团在患病的身体部位轻轻搓过。搓完之后,将此粉团压制成骨头的形状,然后透过法会的加持力,将这些象征我们病痛及恶业的粉团一起被送走。这是难得一见的法会,要感谢主办当局有如此细心的安排,让出席者受益与减轻他们的病痛。

  3. jerry_sito on Sep 27, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    感谢仁波切的分享,

    感谢仁波切您的教诲与成立克切拉佛教中心,让我们能够以佛教的形式来为在世或往生的父母、亲人累积功德。

    《四百供除障法会》

    在金剛乘中四百供禳解除障法是一個極其殊勝的除障去魔法門
    ,是藏傳佛教事業法中應用極為普遍之法門,其緣起為佛陀在
    世時,帝釋天子因過去業力所致,為四魔(天魔、死魔、蘊魔、
    煩惱魔)所侵擾,痛苦萬分請佛庇護,佛陀即入甚深禪定化廣大
    壇城,佛慈悲於禪定中右手結勝施印,以四指尖勾召於掌中,
    而將四百件物品布施於四魔。

    第一為了要消除天魔所造成一切災難供一佰個食子。
    第二為了要消除蘊魔所造成災難供一佰個模印小查查(佛塔)。
    第三為了要消除煩惱魔所造成傷害供一佰盞燈。
    第四為了要消除死魔所造成傷害供一佰個替身芻像等。

    帝釋天子因獲此殊勝四百供養修法,疾病即得痊癒!傳至龍樹
    菩薩,埋於金剛座之柱礅下,後由五百班智達取出,授予西藏
    努欽桑傑耶喜,遂傳入西藏;本法有顯密二種不同傳承作法,
    一般依顯宗傳規而行,若依密宗則為黑閻摩續所屬,經蓮師傳
    承弘傳。
     
     
    《四百供除障法会功德利益》:

    百件朵瑪(食子)象徵食物,使福德圓滿,斷天子魔。
    百座小塔(擦擦)廣行十善業,離惡業,斷除蘊魔。
    百盞明燈(供燈)除無明醒覺,智慧明晰,斷煩惱魔。
    百只生俑(假人) 止息魔鬼邪祟的障礙,斷除死魔。

    以上四種合為四百份,故稱四百供,上供對象為十方諸佛菩薩
    、一切本尊、空行、護法,下布施是對一切眾生的布施,對象
    為所有眾生之冤親債主、四魔及世間的所有邪魔鬼魅等之布施
    !此殊勝儀軌由釋迦牟尼佛親傳,能消除一切咒術傷害、邪魔
    鬼魅困擾、化解違緣障礙,累積福慧二資糧,究竟成就佛果!

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:45 PM
    Du Fu (712-770 AD), also known as Tu Fu, was a prominent Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often considered one of the greatest alongside Li Bai. He was a poet-historian and a poet-sage, known for his realistic depictions of human suffering and reflections on the troubled times of his era. His poems, reflecting his personal experiences and the political instability of the time, have had a lasting impact on both Chinese and Japanese literary traditions.
    Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/du-fu-a-poet-savant.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:43 PM
    Bojo Jinul also known as Chinul,a Korean Buddhist monk, philosopher, and reformer who is considered one of the most influential figures in Korean Buddhism within the Seon tradition. He’s known for unifying the various Korean Buddhist schools into a single order. He created a more cohesive and strong Buddhist society in Korea, combining all the teachings of the various schools, where he emphasizing both sudden awakening and gradual cultivation, and practical meditation techniques into one. His unification efforts had a profound impact on the development of Korean Buddhism. Jinul’s unique approach to practice and are still studied today. He is regarded as one of the most respected and influential figures in Korean Buddhist history.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/bojo-jinul-uniter-of-korean-buddhism.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:40 PM
    H H Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal, also known as Khensur Lungri Namgyel, born in Kham ,eastern Tibet. Trisur Rinpoche was the 101st Gaden Tripa, the leader of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Rinpoche was one of the most qualified Buddhist teachers being highly trained in both fields of Sutra and Tantra. During the years of Rinpoche’s abbotship, apart from supervising the administration and discipline of the Sangha, he also conducted various pujas and teachings personally. Rinpoche’s contribution towards the monastery is widely recognised, and deeply respected by all, having courage, integrity to hold on to what he sincerely believes in. Rinpoche has dedicated his whole lifetime to the propagation of the Buddhadharma. Trisur Rinpoche has been tirelessly travelling to many parts of the world spreading Dharma teachings. Countries such as France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, America, China, and Singapore . H H Trisur Rinpoche founded Thar Due Ling Dharma center in Chelles, France and had transmitted precious Buddhist teachings of his lineage. Rinpoche was the most senior Gaden Tripas in the Gelugpa’s 600-year-old history.
    Years back some of HE Tsem Rinpoche’s assistants were fortunate to have been granted an audience with HH the 101st Gaden Trisur Rinpoche, on behalf of Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of a Great Lama

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-courage-and-purity-of-h-h-the-101st-gaden-trisur-rinpoche.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:38 PM
    H H Kyabje Pabongka Dechen Nyingpo is by far one of the most popular and influential Gelug religious figures of the 20th Century. One of Phabongkha’s most important aristocratic students, Lhalu Lhacham Yangdzom Tsering relationship to her teacher and his lineage teachings goes along way .She is famously remembered for is her unwavering devotion towards her guru, HH Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. Yangdzom Tsering’s Shatra family were ancient sponsors and students of the Gelug tradition and had apparently been patrons of Tsongkhapa the founder of the Gelug school. The life stories of Lady Lhalu Lhacham Yangdzom as mentioned by Joona Repo is indeed inspiring. How her life struggles with tragedies, and her devotion to dorje Shugden and the Gelug tradition throughout her life.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing of an inspiring lady.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/pabongka-rinpoche-and-his-yogini-student-the-lady-lhalu.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 07:02 PM
    Looking at these pictures remained me of my first pilgrimage to Wu Tai San. With the blessings of our guru, we able to visit Wu Tai San a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site . In fact it never did come to my mind that I am fortunate given a chance to go as I am still very new then. Upon hearing about the pilgrimage I got myself register without much thought. The history and stories of Wu Tai San has inspired me to go there. Interesting the Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong of China are closely connected to WuTai San. Wu Tai San located in Shanxi Province, China renowned as the home of Lord Manjushri the bodhisattva of wisdom, with different emanations of the bodhisattva residing on each of the five peaks. The area is dotted with over 50 temples and monasteries, many of which are historical and architecturally significant. Those temples built over 7 dynasties housing numerous Buddhist relics. Wutai Shan also offers stunning scenery, including snow-capped peaks, forests, and streams. Wu Tai San is one of the four Sacred Buddhist mountains of China, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wutai Shan was known to be a mystical and sacred site inhabited by divine spirits, accompanied by unusual events, such as miraculous light appearances at night.
    We visited all the Holy sites, making offerings and doing prayers at each sites. We even have the opportunity to collect holy stones for future statue insertion or to keep on our altars. Times flies as our pilgrimage ended with so many stories to share with the rest.
    Thank you Rinpoche and writes team sharing those pictures.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/a-kecharian-pilgrimage-to-wu-tai-shan-china.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 06:59 PM
    Padmasambhava, the Lotus-born Guru, also known as Guru Rinpoche is a legendary tantric Buddhist master who is widely revered in Tibetan Buddhism. He is seen as the second Buddha particularly within the Nyingma .He was a legendary Indian Buddhist mystic credited with introducing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. As found in Buddhist scriptures Padmasambhava birth is often associated with legends and prophecies. Interesting…… Padmasambhava is depicted with eight manifestations, each reflecting a different aspect of his miraculous activities. Interesting article .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/padmasambhava.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Wednesday, Jun 4. 2025 06:57 PM
    Milarepa Cave, situated high in the Himalayan mountain of Tibet, a sacred cave beckons pilgrims and spiritual seekers from across the globe. Milarepa Cave, a site of profound significance in Tibetan Buddhism, is merely a geological wonder. This sacred cave is also a living testament to the power of meditation and devotion. Its where an 11th-century yogi and poet who spent transformative years in solitary practice. Milarepa Cave graces Tibet’s rugged yet stunning landscapes, a region renowned for its deep spiritual heritage and breath-taking natural beauty. The cave’s importance is inseparable from a revered figure and the enduring legacy of Jetsun Milarepa a revered yogi and poet in Tibetan Buddhism. Milarepa Cave stands not just as a geological formation but as a powerful symbol of spiritual transformation and the enduring strength of Tibetan Buddhism. Reading this interesting cave had me Google for more information about this sacred cave. Numerous stories and legends surround Milarepa’s time in the cave, enhancing its mystical aura.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/milarepas-cave.html
  • albina krestov
    Sunday, Jun 1. 2025 08:31 PM
    I wanted to take a moment to share a recent experience with you regarding my Instagram account. Unfortunately, my account was hacked, which was both frustrating and disappointing. Losing access to something that plays a significant role in my business and personal connections was incredibly stressful.What made the situation even more challenging was discovering that Meta does not have a dedicated support team to assist users facing account compromises. With so many people experiencing this issue daily, it’s alarming that their recovery process is not more accessible or efficient.After numerous failed attempts to recover my account through Meta’s standard procedures, I was fortunate enough to get in touch with a member of the Meta recovery department, @Rothsteincode on X (formerly Twitter), and via email at rothsteincode@gmail.com Their expertise and guidance were invaluable, and thanks to their assistance, I was able to regain full access to my account.
    While I am incredibly grateful for their help, this experience has highlighted a major issue—Meta needs to implement better security measures and provide more reliable support for users dealing with these kinds of problems. The lack of direct customer support is unacceptable, considering how vital social media platforms have become for businesses and individuals alike.I wanted to share this with you in case you or anyone you know ever faces a similar issue. If you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation, I highly recommend reaching out to @Rothsteincode for assistance. Hopefully, Meta will take action to improve their security policies and customer service in the near future.Thank you for taking the time to read this. Stay safe online, and let’s continue to support each other in this digital space.

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, May 26. 2025 06:09 PM
    A great history of a great yogi which I do enjoy reading , reading over it again and again. Jetsun Milarepa was a famous Tibetan siddha, known as a murderer when he was a young man. Who later turning to Buddhism and becoming a highly accomplished Buddhist disciple. Generally considered as one of Tibet’s most famous yogis and spiritual poets, whose teachings are known among several schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Milarepa’s story is one of struggle, anguish, resolve, and triumph all of which make him recognizably. Practicing these teachings for many years in isolated mountain retreats in caves such as caves hidden deep in the mountains of Tsum Valley. That’s where Milarepa attained enlightenment and gained fame for his incredible perseverance in practice and for his spontaneous songs of realisation. Milarepa is said to be the first to achieve the state of Vajradhara in one lifetime. That’s incredible.
    Thank you Rinpoche for great sharing interesting read

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/milarepa.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, May 26. 2025 06:04 PM
    Visited this old post again, sharing the joy of Kechara House having made it into the Malaysian Book of Records for the Longest non-stop Lamrim Recitation. That’s wonderful , with so many people committing and fulfilling this great mission. The power of collaboration and unity in achieving goals, working together as a team making it a success into the Book of Records is amazing. Looking at those pictures in the blog tells more than a thousands words.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/making-history-the-longest-non-stop-lam-rim-recitation-in-the-malaysia-book-of-records-a-visual-journey.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, May 26. 2025 06:03 PM
    H.H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a Gelug Lama, a sharp analyst, master of philosophical debate and a Tantric practitioner. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a disciple of the third Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. Rinpoche was known as a strong, detached and wrathful lama having impeccable knowledge of all rituals, art and science. Thousands of Westerners have received and benefited from his teachings both in the West and in India and gave many empowerments and teachings as well. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was renowned for his many actions of powerful magic . We are fortunate and blessed listening to the powerful voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s precious teachings as in this blog.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

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

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

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

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/massive-2600-year-old-buddhist-monastery.html

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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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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.
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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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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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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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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

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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
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Last but not least, group photo take. after puja and incense offerings completed. Happy Wesak's Day to all. 12th May 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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9th May.. Some of the Offerings during yesterday puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group ..Sam
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Offerings to the Buddha during DS puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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26th April 2025, completed Dorje Shugden puja with recitation of Namasangiti, led by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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27 th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel. Kechara this afternoon.Kuantan Study group..sam
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Had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja this evening .May HE Tsem Rinpoche swiftly return to KFR at BENTONG. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
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Beautiful Lama tsongkhapa Statue at Kechara Kuantan. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Pastor Seng Piow led the puja team members of the Kechara Penang group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Completed Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. 19th April 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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A beautiful day with blue clear sky to start off releasing fishes.Saving thousands of lives ..fishes birds and fishing baits.kechara kuantangroup Sam
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Yesterday had our weekly Swift return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara kuantan group Sam
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Periodically, tormas will be replaced with new ones by Choong Soon Heng. The teardrop and round shape specially made and prepared by Siew Hong. Due to their efforts, our puja is complete with the necessary offerings recommended by Rinpoche. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Various 'kuih-muih' offered to Buddhas, generating tremendous merits for both the recipients and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Completed Dorje Shugden @12th April, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Completed Dorje Shugden @12th April, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Offerings were prepared before Dorje Shugden puja started on Sunday, 13th April in Kechara Ipoh Study Group centre (Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Mannance Wong offered lights on behalf of all in Kechara Ipoh Study Group before the start of the puja (Kin Hoe)
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Come on, Smile! A quick and easy way to make others happy instantly before we start our puja today. 5th April, 2025 Dorje Shugden puja at Penang chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's flower offerings @5th April, 2025. Dorje Shugden weekly puja at Kechara Penang Chapel at No 49, Jalan Seang Tek. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Here are some of the offerings to the Buddha @ 5th April, 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Here are some of the offerings to the Buddha @ 5th April, 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta
Mdm.Betty & Mr. Teo came very early for setting up & cleaning. Dorje Shugden puja @every Saturday 3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Mdm.Betty & Mr. Teo came very early for setting up & cleaning. Dorje Shugden puja @every Saturday 3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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