Dream Manjushri

Jul 31, 2018 | Views: 4,703

I have placed this holy image in my room right across from where I usually sit. I love to be able to see Manjushri all day and night.

Years ago in Gaden Monastery I had a very vivid dream of a person giving me a painting of a Manjushri. This Manjushri was golden-orange in colour, with one face and two arms. His hands were in the Dharmachakra teaching mudra; his left leg in and right leg out. He was holding the stems of two blue-ish lotuses, one holding a Dharma text and the other a wisdom sword.

The person had to cross a small little path somewhat like a moat to my house and he handed me this spectacular painting of Manjushri in my dream. In my dream, I could see this painting of Manjushri very clearly and vividly when the person handed it to me. When I woke up, I was very happy and light, but a little perplexed because I had never seen this form of Manjushri ever although I can remember perfectly in my waking state what I saw in my dream.

I still requested a Tibetan artist to paint what I saw in my dream. But I was unsure if such a form of Manjushri actually existed as I had never seen this form of Manjushri before. I dare not worship this form of Manjushri just because I dreamed of it as I don’t feel my dreams can be relied upon. We cannot simply make up forms of Buddhas. They must have a lineage and an authentic origin. Many monks had never seen this form also when I enquired with them. But strangely a few months later, I was flipping through a Dharma book and came across a old illustration of this form of Manjushri and I was very excited. This form is very rare. Seeing this form of Manjushri in the book authenticated what I saw in my dream months ago. The funny thing is how come I dreamed of this form of Manjushri when I had never seen this form before ever?

After so many years, I remember the dream very clearly even till today. And I love this form of Manjushri. I requested a Ladrang staff to have this form of Manjushri carved from wood for me. And he did so!! He presented this carving to me as a gift!! Thank you so much! Then I had Joy paint up the wooden image of Manjushri in traditional style and it just finished tonight. Now this 24-inch Dream Manjushri is now in my room where I can see Him daily. How lucky I am. I love Manjushri so much. I have always loved Manjushri since I was very young and I am very attracted to Him.

Close-up: This glorious Buddha Manjushri sits on my private shrine in my room. It is carved from wood. I really like this form of Manjushri. Click on image to enlarge.

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Another statue of Dream Manjushri. This one is made of various metal alloys and created in Kechara. Click on image to enlarge

Along with this sacred gift of Manjushri came also some supplements that help fatty liver, a health magazine, and a pill box. I was not able to find these supplements in our city. So he found it elsewhere and I have started taking them. How thoughtful. I include his letter of offering here to share. I thank you for this beautiful Dream Manjushri. I really love this Manjushri very much and have great faith as the first time I saw Him was in my dream and now He is in my room always.

Much care, thank you and appreciation,
Tsem Rinpoche

The letter reads as follows:

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Dear Rinpoche,

I am glad to hear of the progress of KFR and totally rejoice for this project to be able to embark on its works!

Things are getting busy here as we just went through one last ‘hurdle’ for the new place as we have signed the lease and started renovations, a new buyer came up to us beginning this week and asked us to give up our lease for another place as they would like to purchase the premise that we’re in. We turned down the idea because the compensation given was too much of work to be done.

I hope Rinpoche likes the Dream Manjushri statue and Rinpoche’s other statue is taking on shape. Will send Rinpoche picture updates via e-mail.

I found out from Sarah that Rinpoche is taking these supplements which could be found in Singapore and would like to offer to Rinpoche to help in keeping Rinpoche at the brink of health.

Thank you

dreammanjushriletter

Since then I have commissioned more statues of Dream Manjushri for my shrine and I also invited a 9ft Dream Manjushri for Kechara Forest Retreat. This special Manjushri arrived on 8th September 2015. We had Him consecrated with mantras and relics and then craned over the wall to a pre-prepared space in the centre of our fish pond that many come to meditate at. After Manjushri took His place in Kechara Forest Retreat in the centre of a beautiful pond, offerings of food, light, incense and prayers were made to welcome Lord Manjushri here.

I am so happy to have this beautiful image here to bless all visitors. I pray all beings who visit, associate, hear about, contribute, live at or work at Kechara Forest Retreat will be blessed by the immutable Buddha Manjushri. May they gain clear realisation into the reality of appearances, let go of fears, achieve mahakaruna and be blessed with penetrative wisdom. I prayed to Manjushri all will be blessed to meet Manjushri in life after life till Full Enlightenment. May all beings reach the state of Manjushri which is Full Enlightenment.

Night view of the beautiful fish pond at Kechara Forest Retreat. Click on image to enlarge.

This is our beautiful fish pond and gazebo in Kechara Forest Retreat in Malaysia. Many come to this pond to meditate, relax or just enjoy some fresh air. Now they can be blessed by Lord Manjushri ‘arising’ from the waters. Click on image to enlarge.

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Dream Manjushri at the fish pond by dawn. Click on image to enlarge.

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Aren’t the fish beautiful and lucky to circumambulate around Manjushri daily?

 

About Manjushri

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Manjushri (Sanskrit, or Wen Shu Shi Li in Chinese; Monju Bosatsu in Japanese; Moosoo Posal in Korean; and Jampel-yang in Tibetan) whose name means ‘Gentle Glory’ or ‘Sweet Splendour’ is one of the most important Bodhisattvas in the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions.

Manjushri is also known as ‘Manjugosha’ (the Gentle Voiced One) with ‘manju’ referring to how the continuum of his life has been rendered ‘gentle’ by his grasp of transcendental wisdom and ‘gosha’ referring to his perfect ability to communicate the Dharma orally and through writing by which means he destroys delusions and ignorance that keep all sentient beings within samsara.

Hence, Manjushri’s name has become synonymous with that of the Buddha of Wisdom, but as historical texts indicate, the deity is much more than that. Often thought of as Buddha Vairocana, the primordial Buddha that existed from beginningless time, Manjushri is said to have vowed to return lifetime after lifetime until all beings are free from samsara. There are many versions of the origins of Manjushri but regardless of which version of this Bodhisattva’s story appeals to the reader, it is undoubted that Manjushri is the quintessence of Transcendent Wisdom that all practitioners of the Buddhadharma seek to attain.

The Buddha Shakyamuni mentioned in the Avatamsaka Sutra that Manjushri is in fact a Buddha himself who became enlightened many eons ago but chose to return to assist the present Buddha to turn the wheel of Dharma. And in the ‘Sutra on the Array of Qualities of Manjushri’s Buddha-Land’, the Buddha described how as a universal king, Manjushri had already attained all the realisations necessary for him to achieve full awakening but instead of becoming a Buddha, Manjushri had vowed thus, which has come to be known as the ‘lion’s roar’:

In the presence of the Lords, I beget
The Thought of Perfect Enlightenment,
And issuing invitation to all creatures,
I will save them all from the cycle of rebirth,
Beginning from this moment and henceforth,
Until I obtain the Highest Enlightenment,
I shall not permit ill-will or anger,
Avarice or envy, to occupy my mind.

I shall practice the Pure Life,
And renounce sin and base desire;
I shall imitate the Buddha
By rejoicing in the vow of Conduct.

Myself, I am not keen to reach
Enlightenment in some swift way;
I shall remain until the final end
For the sake of but a single creature.

I shall purify the innumerable
Inconceivable fields of the universe,
And from the taking of this [new] name, [henceforth]
I shall live in the ten directions.

Purifying the actions of
My body and speech entirely,
I shall cleanse my mind’s activity as well;
No unvirtuous deed will ever be mine.

Such is Manjushri’s great compassion that Mahayana texts recognise Manjushri as having served as tutor and instructor to Buddhas themselves. In many sutras, it is Manjushri who asks the right questions so that in answering those questions, the wheel of Dharma is turned. In that sense, Manjushri is regarded not only as the Buddha’s interlocutor but also the Buddha’s spokesperson.

In the Lotus Sutra, Maitreya asked Manjushri why the Buddha was emanating a ray of light illuminating 18,000 Buddha lands together with their presiding Buddhas. Maitreya specifically asked Manjushri knowing that Manjushri would know the answer, having served many Buddhas before. Manjushri answered that it was because the Buddha was about to teach the holy Lotus Sutra. On another occasion, in the Acintya-buddhavi.saya-nirde’sa, the Lord Buddha instructed Manjushri to teach, thus showing that the Lord Buddha realised that Manjushri’s realisation of wisdom is perfect and equal to his own.

Another beautiful thangka of Manjushri.
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Manjushri’s hallowed position is undeniable in all traditions of Buddhism but this Buddha of Wisdom has an especially significant presence in the Tibetan Buddhist practice. It was Manjushri, whose incarnation as the 38th king of Tibet, Trisong Detsen, that caused Tibetan Buddhism to be brought into the Land of Snows, first by inviting the great sage Shantarakshita, and then later, Padmasambhava who paved the way for Buddhism to be established. In some texts, Padmasambhava is also regarded as an emanation of Manjushri, which is possible since Buddhas are not limited to a single emanation and have, when needed, manifested in multiple forms in order for the Dharma to perpetuate. In addition, it is said that Tibetan astrology began from the teachings of Manjushri when he was in meditative absorption in Five Peaked Mountain in China (Wu Tai Shan).

Clearly, the Buddha Manjushri has taken many manifestations over countless times, as ordinary Gurus who would then go on to attain full liberation as examples to practitioners of the potentiality and possibility of Buddhahood; as meditational yidams such as Yamantaka, the fearsome bull-headed deity; and as enlightened Dharma Protectors such as Kalarupa, and the most recent manifestation as the worldly form of the King Protector Dorje Shugden. Manjushri’s role in a Dharma practitioner’s life is complete and total – he comes time and time again in the form of an ‘Outer Manjushri’ to teach the pure view and establish faith in sincere practitioners until they can invoke their ‘Inner Manjushri’ and eventually realise the ‘Secret Manjushri’ by which they are led to total Enlightenment.

Since complete Enlightenment is only possible by a practitioner’s perfection of the two accumulations – Bodhicitta and Wisdom, what Manjushri embodies is an indispensable component of Buddhahood. As such Manjushri is often referred to as the ‘Father of all Buddhas’ The great Mahasiddha, Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen of Gaden Monastery once expressed that, “Enlightenment is not possible without Manjushri”.

 

Iconography

Manjushri is commonly depicted as a youthful 16 year old to reflect purity as the result of his attainments as a Bodhisattva. His youthful disposition also speaks of the fact that his wisdom was not acquired as the result of years of study but is intrinsic in his mind-stream.

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One of my favourite images of Manjushri. Click on image to enlarge

Perhaps the most recognisable feature of Manjushri is the sword of wisdom which he holds aloft with his right hand. The sword which is often shown to be in flames, is a two-edged sword that symbolises how Manjushri’s practice cuts both ignorance and the ego. Manjushri wielding of the flaming sword signifies that with his practice, one can attain transcendent wisdom by which the root of ignorance and delusion that bind us in cyclic existence, are severed. In Tibetan Buddhist iconography, flames denote transformation. Manjushri’s sword is sometimes replaced with a ruyi sceptre, especially in Chinese and Japanese Buddhist art. The sceptre is a representation of Manjushri’s Vimalakirti Sutra discussion with the layman Vimalakirti.

The scripture supported by the lotus held in the left hand of Manjushri is the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Prajnaparamita), representing his correct view of Emptiness which arises out of Compassion. Like most Bodhisattva figures, Manjushri is seated on a lotus flower because a lotus grows in muddy waters but remains unstained. The lotus is considered to represent his enlightened nature, which can exist in the midst of delusion without being affected by it. Manjushri is sometime depicted as riding on a lion or sitting on the skin of a lion representing the use of wisdom to tame the mind or ego. The lion also represents fearlessness that arises due to having gained the wisdom of Manjushri.

 

The Benefits of Relying On Manjushri

  • Opens the door to developing wisdom
  • Heightens intelligence, and increases memory and creativity
  • Enhances skills in debating, explaining, etc.
  • Fulfils good wishes
  • Removes obstacles/troubles
  • Purifies bad karma
  • Gaining merits to better understand the Dharma and to gain attainments
  • Gaining clairvoyance
  • Helps achieve perfect Enlightenment

 

Manjushri Texts and Prayers

Long mantra of Manjushri.
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According to His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang, the Praise to Manjushri (Gang-lo-ma) was composed by 100 Indian Mahasiddhas who had gathered together in praise of Manjushri. Each Mahasiddha recited separately in veneration of Manjushri, who at that time blessed their minds. Ninety-nine of them wrote the same praise, which together became known as Gang-lo-ma. The hundredth Mahasiddha wrote a slightly different praise, which formed the supplementary prayer to Gang-lo-ma referred to as Sheja-kha-yingpa. This praise is very famous and precious and was recited by the pandit Vidyakokila the Younger. The text is now almost lost; it is extremely rare and it is something many people are searching for, because it is said to be one of the fundamental praises to Manjushri.

Below we have provided for you various prayers to Manjushri that can be recited on a daily basis for those who wish to gain the blessings of this Buddha. You may click on these links below to download the prayers.

  1. Gangloma (PDF)
  2. Long Mantra of 1000 Armed Manjushri (JPG)
  3. Manjushri Nama Sangiti (PDF)
  4. Daily Prayer to Manjushri – Manjushri Arapacana (PDF)
  5. Medium Length Mantra of Manjushri

NAMO MANJUSRIYE KUMARA BHUTAYA
BODHISATTVAYA MAHASATTVAYA MAHAKARUNIKAYA
TADYATHA OM ARADZE BIRADZE
SHUDDHE BISHUDDHE
SHODHAYA BISHODHAYE
AMALE BIMALE NIRMALE
DZAYAVARE RURUTSALE
HUM HUM HUM PHAT PHAT PHAT SVAHA (21x)

 

Other Forms of Manjushri

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Another form of Manjushri known as Manjushri Namasamgiti together with Dorje Shugden. Click on image to enlarge or click here for more beautiful thangkas.

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Another form of Manjushri known as Dharmadhatu Vagishvara Manjushri together with Dorje Shugden. Click on image to enlarge or click here for more beautiful thangkas.

 

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  1. Moon Chan on Dec 8, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    I’ve heard a friend of mine share about he saw Kuru Kulle during his meditation. He had never seen or heard about Kuru Kulle before, so he asked the deity “Who are you?” Then the deity answer “Kuru Kulle”. He described the deity whole body was in red color.

    After he awake from the meditation, he quickly search then found out the figure he saw during meditation was really Kuru Kulle. We feel unbelievable, listen to this kind of stories are really excited. Sometimes deities do come to us through dreams or meditation to connect or provide guidance to us.

    Rinpoche is right, we cannot simply make up forms of Buddhas. So before we devote to any spiritual guides, we should check and study their lineage and authentic origin.

  2. S.Prathap on Jun 4, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    Thank you for sharing this amazing dream of Manjushri. Dreams do come true but we must also verify its authenticity and Rinpoche through this sharing has taught us to do just that. This form of Manjushri is beautiful.
    After I read the above article, I know that Buddha Manjushri is very compassion because he emanated to many Dharma Protector to help us in spiritual path. Dorje Shugden is one of them.Once again thanks a lot….

  3. Joy on Nov 22, 2018 at 6:58 am

    Mantras in the waters of Kechara Forest Retreat-Malaysia

    Mantras represent the blessings of the enlightened beings in the form of sound. When we recite mantras they stimulate the various parts of our body to heal itself, to clear itself, to purify itself and to gain higher states of consciousness. Therefore, mantras are very powerful. They can be written, visualised or recited out aloud. The mantras of enlightened beings bless ordinary beings, animals, ethereal or formless beings and everyone in the environment.

    In Kechara Forest Retreat, Malaysia, we have a koi fish pond, on which sits a magnificent statue of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom. When the fish circumambulate around Manjushri they are blessed by his divine presence. At the same time, people who come to visit the pond and circumambulate around Manjushri receive the same blessings.

    Along with the Manjushri fish pond, we also have a lake in Kechara Forest Retreat. In the middle of this lake is a Shakyamuni Buddha statue. In both these places we have placed Manjushri mantra stones underneath submerged under the water so that the animals, humans and beings who circumambulate these holy statues, not only circumambulate the images of the Buddhas but also sacred mantras. The is done in order to plant the seeds of enlightenment in their mindstreams so that in the future they are able to realise Bodhicitta, the realisation of Emptiness and higher states of consciousness. So, I thought I would share this little video with everyone. Thank you.

    Tsem Rinpoche
    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com
    https://video.tsemtulku.com/videouploads/comment-1542840739.mp4


  4. Joy on Nov 22, 2018 at 6:24 am

    This video, narrated in Chinese, features Manjushri mantra stones. These are stones carved with the sacred mantra of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom. The mantra of any Buddha is basically the manifestation of the enlightened being in the form of sound. Therefore, Manjushri’s mantra embodies the special qualities of his transcendent wisdom. Offering of these mantras stones is likened to an offering of Manjushri-like speech to the Three Jewels.

    Sponsoring and offering such stones has the benefit of gaining deeper insight into spiritual practice, improving one’s memory, critical thinking, creativity, language and the purification of negative karma related to speech. It also promotes the development of powerful speech that has a positive impact on others.

    In the video we see mantra stones placed at the majestic Four-armed Manjushri statue in Kechara Forest Retreat, Malaysia. The more stones are offered there, the more benefit it brings to the person circumambulating and paying homage to Lord Manjushri. These stones are available at Naropa’s Cave in Kechara Forest Retreat and can be offered to the statue of Manjushri here just as you see in the video.

    Tsem Rinpoche
    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com
    https://video.tsemtulku.com/videouploads/comment-1542838906.mp4


  5. Wai Meng Wan on Oct 4, 2018 at 12:30 am

    Reading about Manjushri Bodhisattva’s pledge to remain as the last one in samsara, one can’t help but feel so moved by the compassion of Manjushri. Who liberates and saves lifetimes after lifetimes, who has innumerable patience and joyous effort to liberate sentient beings.

  6. Chris on Sep 18, 2018 at 10:09 am

    Thank you, Rinpoche for sharing this exotic form of Manjushri with us. We are truly blessed to have that statue here in Kechara Forest Retreat. I also learn how to help the beings around us like the fishes in Kechara Forest Retreat fish pond. Rinpoche placed the statue there so the fishes will be blessed to be near a Buddha statue and to circumambulate the Buddha when they move around in the pood. This will plant the seeds of enlightened in the fishes. I truly witness how a High Lama will and can help any beings around them but constantly planting the seeds of enlightenment in them and it will benefit them further in their lives.

    DS039

  7. Jason on Aug 12, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    This Dream Manjushri really rare yet beautiful. This Manjushri located in fish pond which will bless fishes and many visitors. The fish pond surrounded by many green plants and created a nice place for meditation. After I read the above article, I know that Buddha Manjushri is very compassion because he emanated to many Dharma Protector to help us in spiritual path. Dorje Shugden is one of them.

    I wish more people can rely to Mamjushri in order to achieve spiritual awakened.

    Thanks Rinpoche conceptualized the Manjushri Pond to bless more people.

    Jason

  8. Pastor Antoinette Kass on Aug 10, 2018 at 9:39 am

    The Dream Manjushri is stunning. We all need wisdom so much and because of Rinpoche we have so much information and teachings on the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, who has also emanated as the Protector Dorje Shugden.

    The Dream Manjushri is so beautiful at the pond in Kechara Forest Retreat with many fortunate fishes swimming around Him and gaining many merits for a good future rebirth.

    May everybody be blessed to learn about the Buddha of Wisdom Manjushri and learn this great practice and do His mantra daily. OM AH RA BA ZHA NA DHI

    ManjushriGonsarRinpoche-2

  9. Tsa Tsa Ong on Aug 9, 2018 at 10:10 pm

    Lovely story about Manjushri. And it’s really wonderful to have such a beautiful Dream Manjushri in KFR. Wishing to have merits to visit KFR one day in the future. And thank you very much Rinpoche for sharing the benefits of practicing Manjushri ??

  10. Samfoonheei on Aug 9, 2018 at 11:11 am

    Lovely story of Rinpoche’s dream Manjushri . The image of Manjushri is definitely lovely and very beautifully crafted , painted with heart of gold. We are fortunate to see this rare form of Manjushri. I saw that dream Manjushri at the fish pond during my visit at KFR , its indeed very beautiful. Wow … there some many benefits of relying on Manjushri. Plenty of knowledge for me to catch up which I am still learning a little a day .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing your thoughts and profound teachings with us.

  11. Valentina Suhendra on Oct 25, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    Dear All

    I would like to share with you the sacred prayer of Manjushri – A Concert Names of Manjushri (’Jam-dpal mtshan-brjod, Skt. Mañjuśrī-namasamgiti), which consists of 160 verses and mantra sentences. One version is translated by Alexander Berzin, a scholar, translator, and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, and the other one is from FPMT.

    Valentina

  12. Marek on Jan 7, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    please write about Lucid dreaming & the yoga of dreaming & sleeping. Many Thanks

  13. Felix Kong on Mar 30, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche sharing nice story about dreaming Manjushri and now dream come true . Thanks Jay Jae to carve this wooden Manjushri statue and Joy painted the image of Manjushri, very beautiful. So glad to see this beautiful photo .

  14. David Lai on Sep 20, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I really love this form of Manjushri and I rejoice that Rinpoche has finally received a statue of Manjushri. The details are truly refined and I am amazed that Rinpoche has received dreams of this form of Manjushri before even seeing it.

    I believe it is a dream of spiritual significance except that I wouldn’t know how to decipher the meaning. Perhaps, Rinpoche’s teachings are bearing fruit and the appearance of this statue at this time heralds that. Whatever it is, this is truly a beautiful image of Manjushri that is complete object of worship in itself.

  15. Winnie on Sep 19, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    多谢Jae Jay因为完成了在仁波切梦里的文殊菩萨,相信这尊文殊菩萨可为仁波切带来非凡的意义。这是个殊胜的供养啊!

  16. soonhuat on Sep 19, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Thanks Rinpoche for sharing us such a wonderful news. I was surprise at the first glance of this Manjusri statue as it does not look same as what I used to see in market. Furthermore, I thought it is made of Brass. I love this statue, it is so beautiful.

  17. KYC on Sep 19, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    The statue created by Jay Jae and painted by Joy is beautiful. I wonder whether this particular form of Manjushri has a special name. From Wikipedia it is clear that this form was already worshipped in China and Indonesia centuries ago. I’m keen to know the history behind this form of Manjushri.

  18. Lim Han Nee on Sep 19, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Rinpoche,thank you for sharing this lovely story of your dream Manjushri become reality in the creative and loving hands of Jae Jae.This exquisitely crafted statue of an unusual form of Manjushri looks so real,especially with its face in a gold finish, done by Joy another very talented painter.

    This comely form of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom, with the Dhaamacakra teaching mudra, and right leg outstretched, is well-timed in its reintroduction to us in these degenrate times. We need Manjsuhri, with his leg outstretched, ever ready to come to our aid, is what we most badly need now.

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  19. Echeah on Sep 19, 2012 at 1:36 am

    This image of Manjushri is absolutely lovely and so life-like and very beautifully crafted and painted. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing your vision which had remained clear until today. Such blessings and imprints even by gazing on his wonderful form.

  20. Sofi on Sep 18, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    Beautiful! Jay Jae is very artistic and great for him to fulfill Rinpoche wishes. Joy did great job of painting. Thanks Rinpoche for sharing with us. I just keep learning more and more of the Buddhas. _/\_

  21. Seng Aun on Sep 18, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Wow! Wow! Wow! This fabulous statue of Manjushri is indeed a great masterpiece. Rinpoche must be very proud of Jay Jae who make his dream come true.

    Heartiest congratulations to Rinpoche and Jay Jae!

  22. EricLee KHJB on Sep 18, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    仁波切是活佛转世,会梦到manjushri也是很合理的事,那么独特的造型,确实非常的罕见。J.J,虽然我没有看过他,但听很多的师兄师姐说他的佛法知识是第一等的,还有他和仁波切的关系非常的好,有机会的话就很想认识他,那么一来就可以和他请教有关佛法的事宜,在这里要感谢他对仁波切的付出,谢谢你。

  23. abby F on Sep 18, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Jay Jae is so talented, he carved a Manjushri statue from wood! I believe this image of Manjuhsri is really rare to see as Rinpoche said above, but Jay Jae managed to do it. Jay Jae is a very devoted student of Rinpoche, therefore he make it for Rinpoche no matter what the obstacles are.

    I talked to Louise Lee before about making a statue from raw. She told me all the challenges they faced during the whole process. Making statue is never an easy job! And now Jay Jae did something that is really rare! Super rejoice for Jay Jae and thank you Rinpoche for sharing this great news! We are fortunate to see this rare form of Manjushri!

  24. sarahyap on Sep 18, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for sharing Rinpoche’s personal story on the dream of Manjushri and also the beautiful image of Manjushri statue that JJ offered. I still remember very clearly how Rinpoche reacted when first saw Manjushri’s holy image in the Haven, so much joy and delight that I actually felt it spread to me.

    I too love this image of Manjushri. Compared to Manjushri’s famous and commonly associated form (which I also adore), I like how Dream Manjushri has his right leg forward like Green Tara… ever ready to help all sentient beings in an instant. His beautiful hands is in a mudra of a dharmachakra, to have Manjushri here with us, turning the wheel of Dharma is very precious. And the two beautiful lotuses that resemble that of on Lama Tsongkhapa. I don’t know why, but I just so strongly feel that the Dream Manjushri resembles Rinpoche in so many ways.

  25. Junior on Sep 18, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Thanks for sharing story about Manjushri statue.Manjushri statue very unusual and beautiful.

  26. Cindy Lee on Sep 18, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Dear Rinpoche

    Thank you sharing your dream with us, is a miracle Rinpoche still can remember his dream after he wake up. The Manjushri statue is very beautiful & cool.
    Truly rejoice for Jae Jae & Joy for their great job.

  27. The Yen on Sep 18, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    I feel calm and in peace just looking at the picture. The longer I gaze, my head started tilting to the right and I ended up smiling at Manjushri.

    GORGEOUSLY CRAVED & PAINTED.

  28. kenny wong on Sep 18, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    wow… 2 words… Absolutely Beautiful…
    with the amount of attention to details…thank you for sharing your thoughts with us Rinpoche…

  29. Irene Lim on Sep 18, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I rejoice! Jay Jay and Joy did a great job. This statue appears to me as the essence combination of wisdom and activity as one. Beautiful….

  30. tfreon on Sep 18, 2012 at 1:38 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    By looking at the Manjushri, i felt blessed. I thanks Rinpoche for sharing on the blog to enable more people to view and been blessed

    Jay Jae is so good in craving. The Manjushri is so beautiful
    and he is a very caring students too.

    Thank you Rinpoche
    With folded hand /_\

    • tfreon on Sep 18, 2012 at 1:45 am

      Correction :
      Dear Rinpoche,

      By looking at the Manjushri, i felt blessed. I thanks Rinpoche for sharing on the blog to enable more people to view and been blessed

      Jay Jae is so good in craving and he is a very caring students too.

      The Manjushri is so beautiful
      Rejoice with the work done so beautifully.

      Thank you Rinpoche
      With folded hand /_\

  31. Wendy Loh on Sep 18, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for sharing this amazing dream of Manjushri. Dreams do come true but we must also verify its authenticity and Rinpoche through this sharing has taught us to do just that. This form of Manjushri is beautiful. I also hope that one day we can receive a teaching from Rinpoche on the Dream Manjushri.

    Many thanks to Jay Jae and Joy for the wonderful gifts.

    _/\_
    Wendy

  32. lewkwanleng on Sep 18, 2012 at 12:05 am

    JJ has very artistic eyes and hands. I have seen many of his paintings, drawings, moulds and I must say they are all very impressive.

    When I first look at this statue, I thought it is a brass one and never expected it to be a wood one. Also, Joy’s painting is really detail and careful.

    I rejoice JJ has the artistic eyes & hands to produce such high quality statue and MBF in Singapore can spread Lama Tsongkapa teachings far and wide!!

  33. Kwok wai on Sep 17, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    Excellent work jj n joy ! Blessed are we to behold such a rarity . Thank you Rinpoche for sharing . I thought it was Green Tara too at first glimpse .

  34. DR on Sep 17, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Dreams do come true 🙂

    Rinpoche always has a fascination with Manjushri. I remember Rinpoche telling us that when Rinpoche was a child in Howell, Rinpoche saw a photo of Manjushri in a book and immediately had it photocopied and kept it well. It was the first time Rinpoche saw an image of Manjushri.

    This statue is very well made and so artistically displayed. I love it!

  35. June Tang-khjb on Sep 17, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing your dream and also this rare and beautiful dream Manjushri statue.This Dream Manjushri so beautiful and well painted, I never see this form before, we are very fortunate to see this sacred statue!! I rejoice that JAY JAE got this beautiful Manjushri made for Rinpoche^_^ May all Rinpoche’s wishes come true !!

  36. Andrew Chiam on Sep 17, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Thanks to Rinpoche for the sharing. We are lucky to be able to have a look on the sacred form of Manjushri. New learning everyday. Also thanks to JJ and Joy for realizing Rinpoche vision.

  37. adrian chow on Sep 17, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    I am in love with the statue so much. I’ve always have affection with Manjushri ever since He was introduced to me by Rinpoche. And now i am introduced to this form….speechless.

  38. Cynthia Ng on Sep 17, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    好棒的佛像!感谢仁波切的梦境,借此让我们有机会看到不一样的文殊菩萨,也谢谢Jay Jae的用心制作。此殊胜的一尊文殊佛像看了让人有莫名的亲切感,感觉像是文殊菩萨,宗喀巴大师和绿度母的三合为一佛像。

    衷心期望在不久将来我们可以在克切拉文物中心也能请到如此殊胜的佛像。

  39. judy lam on Sep 17, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    This beautifully carved and painted Manjushri statue is not just a statue but it is truly a labor of love. It is good to look at, surely one can imagine the work involved in making such a beautiful statue. I rejoice in the good work of Jay Jae and Joy. Thank you for sharing this story with us, Rinpoche.

  40. mitra on Sep 17, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Thank you rinpoche for sharing,for your dream of the manjushri.very beautiful dream manjushri.

  41. Julia Tan on Sep 17, 2012 at 7:12 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the Dream Manjushri with us. The Manjushri is very beautiful. We are so blessed to be able to see this special form of Manjushri here. I believe there must be a special reason for Rinpoche to dream of this form of Manjushri. I think this form of Manjushri represent swiftness as His left leg is in and right leg is out, a sign ever ready to stand up to help us just like Green Tara. The carve work of this wooden Dream Manjushri is really fine and detail. I have seen many high quality wood carving especially from China, I am amazed that Jay Jae who is not a professional wood carving master, just produced a Manjushri statue in such a high quality workmanship. To be able to produce this quality of work needs many years of practice and experience. Jay Jae’s beautiful love and care for Rinpoche has took him beyond what he can do. Thank you Jay Jae, this is no doubt another inspiration for all of us. You are telling us that we can achieve what we want if we are willing to put in effort and time to do it. Joy did a good painting job on this Manjushri to bring it alive. Thank you Joy! I think the colour of this Manjushri look perfect!

  42. Pastor Yek Yee on Sep 17, 2012 at 4:16 am

    The first I saw this Dream Manjushri, I fall in love with him immediately. It is so beautiful, I thought. Rinpoche always got very unique dream and the dream Rinpoche was dreamed full of meaning behind.

    I knew JJ few years, he is very creative and thoughtful. He is very young but have a mature spiritual soul inside. Thank you for JJ made Rinpoche dream came true! The Manjushri statue is so beautiful.

  43. Lai on Sep 17, 2012 at 3:12 am

    Thanks to Rinpoche for sharing your dream and this beautiful Dream Manjushri’s photo.
    I wish one day Rinpoche can have a teaching to us for this Dream Manjushri.
    Thank you JJ and Joy for offering this beautiful Dream Manjushri.

  44. Lawrence on Sep 17, 2012 at 2:18 am

    So beautiful. I thought she is Tara!

  45. Milly on Sep 17, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Dream Manjushri is so exquisite. It holds great significance as Rinpoche had never seen this form before but it actually exists. And decades later the dream comes to reality thanks to Jae Jae and Joy’s creativity. The face is so beautiful and serene. Something we all learn from Rinpoche’s dream and message is that we must not make up forms of buddha and that it must have a lineage and authentic origin. And the altar setting is so cool. Rinpoche always shows us his beautiful and creative altars and offerings that we get to “copy” as Rinpoche wants to help us to collect merits. Thank you Rinpoche for always sharing nice and beneficial articles with us.

  46. Sheryl KH (JB) on Sep 16, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    It is certainly not an easy job to carve a Buddha statue from wood, more so is that this form of Manjushri is not readily available for checking and confirmation.

    It certainly takes a lot of guru devotion to complete this Buddha Statue. I rejoice for JJ’s piece of beautiful art work and Joy’s painting job that altogether fulfill Rinpoche’s wishes.

  47. Li Kim on Sep 16, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    At first glance of the picture when Rinpoche sent it by message, out of ignorance I thought it was Tara. Then I looked more and tried to see “how” it is Manjushri. This form of Manjushri is an eye opener.

    What I find amazing is that this form came to Rinpoche in his dream BEFORE Rinpoche even read to confirm this form existed. From this I can only think that it was a past imprint from Rinpoche’s previous lives.

    I rejoice that JJ got this beautiful Manjushri made for Rinpoche. Thank you JJ for all your efforts!

  48. Mei Fong on Sep 16, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    Just dreaming and having Buddha in the dream is something really special. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the story about the dream. The statue is carved so beautifully and painted to absolute perfection. Cant help but fall in love with the sight of the statue itself. It is a great blessing to see a rare form of Manjushri and would like to thank everyone who have helped to create this beautiful statue.

  49. Pastor Susan on Sep 16, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    What a beautiful gift from JJ to Rinpoche. JJ and Joy are very artistic and creative!

    What I find fascinating is of course this form of Manjushri which I have not seen before, but even more interesting, is Rinpoche’s dream about this Dream Manjushri which goes to show past imprints are so real and strong. I do not claim to be able to see Rinpoche’s past lives. Certainly I am not able to but there has been more than just one incident of such in Rinpoche’s life that i can recall. An example is at a young age, Rinpoche displayed immense interests in buddha images such as White Tara, Green Tara, Shakyamuni and he would draw, color them and make them into pendants.

    I have had many people sharing their dreams, asking questions in the pastor’s corner of this blog. After sharing about the dream, the common question is “what does my dream mean?” For us, take it as just a dream and not read into it. Even in our waking moments, we are bombarded with countless fleeting thoughts which we have no control of. If we are not able to make sense of these random thoughts during our waking moments, what more in our dream state. Through prayers, study, contemplation, meditation, we will eventually develop our mind to a higher state.

    I feel very fortunate to be able to look at this Dream Manjushri. If not because of Rinpoche, I would not have this opportunity and blessing..Thank you Rinpoche. And thank you JJ and Joy for using your talent for something so beneficial.

  50. Girlie OOI on Sep 16, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    The offering of this statue of Dream Manjushri by JJ is the dream come true for Rinpoche : the statue is very well done, depicting what was in the dream and the crossing of the moat is representative of JJ crossing the straits.

    Everything fits perfectly!

  51. Leann Lim on Sep 16, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    This dream Manjushri so beautiful and well painted, never see this form before, so rare… Thank you Rinpoche for your sharing. We are so fortunate can have a view on this rare form Manjushi in this life. And so glad this dream Manjushi can come as real in Rinpoche life, rejoice.

    I’m so impress of Jay Jae effort, thank you, and may your love, effort and kindness will inspired people do more and may Rinpoche long life and healthy always…

  52. Wan Wai Meng on Sep 16, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Wow that is such a beautiful Manjushri and I am so happy Rinpoche gets this Dream Manjushri . Jay jae is so creative and resourceful in making offerings to Rinpoche.

  53. Gim Lee on Sep 16, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I love this rare form of Manjushri from Rinpoche’s dream…and the statue done by Jay Jae and Joy is very beautiful.

    The Buddha of Wisdom Manjushri with hand mudra of expounding Dharma and legs posture of ease and readiness for action… how appropriate!

    I believe Rinpoche dreamt of this special form of Manjushri because it depicted Rinpoche’s works and mission…

    Rinpoche is the Manjushri actively spreading Dharma and ever ready to help many people in need through teachings, social media, prayers, KH, KSK and all depts.

  54. adeline woon on Sep 16, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the mother of wisdom with us! Thank you Jay Jae for your thoughtful gifts. This Manjusri somehow looks very much like a form of Avalokitesvara and Green Tara. This Manjusri has a rather big head/face, less emphasis on the lotuses and the items on them. This kind of style, if I am not mistaken, can be found in the Ming dynasty, when Je Rinpoche was alive. I wonder any of this has connections, but anyhow this is definitely an auspicious piece and a job well done on Jay Jae and Joy!

    • Lanse on Sep 19, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      Hi Adeline, I did a search on the internet and found one very similar form on websites, with Manjushri’s hands holding a Dharmachakra mudra and right leg resting on a lotus. He has a lotus extended from His left arm with a scripture on top, but there is no sword on His right (According to some studies, the earliest representation of Manjushri do not hold a sword). Above the image of Manjushri, there are Dhyani Buddha Amitabha and Akshobhya.

      According to the description, they found this very rare form of stone carved Manjushri in Udayagiri cave, Bhubaneswar, India. This city has a history of over 3000 years, also called Temple City of India. The statue was created during 7th –8th Century A.D.

      Here are the links:
      Chinese: http://hk.plm.org.cn/gnews/2010428/2010428202376.html
      English: http://english.chnmus.net/Exhibitions/2007-02/14/content_53205.htm

  55. Albert Ratchaga on Sep 16, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    This is really amazing, Rinpoche dream about the Manjushri years ago, even though Rinpoche never saw the Buddha image before, but in the end it turn out to be a real buddha image and not just Rinpoche’s creative imagination. after years later, it is presented to Rinpoche the real statue by JJ, this statue is so beautifully crafted, the proportion, the facial expression, the way how he sits, everything is so perfect, just with the plain statue itself, he look so lively.

    Heard that JJ faced a lot of problem and communication problem with the statue maker, it failed many times but JJ didn’t give up, he persist on it and now finally made it. JJ has set such good example to us that no matter how difficult the situation is, never give up.

    This statue is really beautiful…

  56. June Kang on Sep 16, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    非常特别! 非常幸运能看到这尊文殊菩萨,有如看到宗喀巴大师和绿度母合成一,真的非常特别,给我的感觉,文殊菩萨是如此接近我们。

    非常佩服 JayJae,把梦变成真,这不是每个人都能做到,你真了不起,谢谢你!

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this to us. Rejoice!

  57. Yvonne Yap on Sep 16, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    谢谢!Jay给Rinpoche完成了,“梦里的文殊菩萨”像。
    这佛像给我的感觉是,宗喀巴和绿度母的化身,有宗喀巴的智慧和绿度母的圆满心愿。我想应该会很适合,现代人,因为是四合一。(观世音菩萨,文殊菩萨,金刚手菩萨和绿度母)
    真希望有机会,目睹这尊佛像。

  58. June Kang on Sep 16, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    非常特别! 非常幸运能看到这尊文殊菩萨,有如看到宗喀巴大师和绿度母合成一,真的非常特别,给我的感觉,文殊菩萨是如此接近我们。

    非常佩服 JayJae,把梦变成真,这不是每个人都能做到,你真了不起,谢谢你!

    Thank you Rinpoche to share this with us. Rejoice!

  59. pat on Sep 16, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this beautiful ‘Dream Manjushri “. it is really an eye opener. It is as if Manjushri changed to another sitting position….really made it came Alive.The Statue is so beautifully carved out… Rejoice for JJ’s care for the fine details & with Joy’s great skill in painting.
    May all Rinpoche’s dream come true.

  60. Sock Wan on Sep 16, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    What a beautiful statue! Thank you Rinpoche for posting the picture of this rare form of Manjushri for us to see, so many will be blessed by Manjushri.

    JJ and Joy are very good in making and painting statues. They have benefited so many people with the works. Thank you and rejoice!

  61. Joe Ang on Sep 16, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Dear Riponche,
    Thank you for sharing with us this form of Manjushri. We are so lucky to be able to see it because Rinpoche dreamt about it and later found out that this form of Manjushri really does exist.

    Jay Jae did a superb job carving out the Manjushri and Joy gave the statue a special “glow” with the paint work. I can feel much love, and care was put in for the making of this statue. And Jay Jae is so thoughtful to have got the supplements for Rinpoche.

    Thanks to Paul for the brief explanation that this form of Mansjushri is a combination of Lama Tsongkhapa and Green Tara, all merge and dissolved into one essence. May we be able to learn more about this form of Manjushri in the future what the iconography means.

    After reading the blog, I went online to check the different forms of Manjushri and the Manjushri that Rinpoche dreamt about. I haven’t found any thus far. But I saw one that rides a snow lion, hands also in Dharmachakra mudra, only difference is the left leg is stretched out instead of the right. I thought I would share it here with everyone else.

    http://aariyainc.com/srs/wp-content/uploads/Singha_Manjushree_3ft.jpg

    Thank you Rinpoche,

    Joe

  62. bengkooi on Sep 16, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    It really remarkable that Rinpoche has dreamed of this rare form of Manjushri without ever having seen or heard of it! I have no doubt in Rinpoche’s vision or dreams, and to know that that form of Manjushri has been validated in a text only confirms my conviction.

    Rinpoche must have a very strong connection with Manjushri over his many previous lives. During teachings, I have heard Rinpoche say that he has been attracted to Manjushri since a very young age, and Manjushri is one of his favourite Buddhas.

    Well, if Rinpoche likes Manjushri, I do too, as there must be something very special about him for Rinpoche to hold him so closely and dearly.

  63. tenzin llhamo on Sep 16, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Its really beautiful and in a rare form. I wouldn’t have guessed that it was carved from wood. Its amazing how Rinpoche remembered the dream and got JJ to do the statue perfectly. JJ is really thoughtful and kind. Thank you Rinpoche for the wonderful update and that we got the chance to catch a glimpse of this sacred Manjushri.

  64. Karen Chong on Sep 16, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    This statue is so cool! It looks like a fusion between Lama Tsongkhapa, Manjushri and Tara! Good job on the statue Jay Jae and Joy, it looks brilliant!

  65. Martin on Sep 16, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    I am extremely glad that something Rinpoche dreamt of, and wished for finally came through. May the manifestation of the Dream Manjushri be the harbinger of great success for Rinpoche’s Dharma work. It is a very beautiful statue. Manjushri is captivating anyway in any form, but this particular form has unique beauty and more so because it was personally made by JJ and Joshua.

    It is also intriguing how Rinpoche dreamt of a form of Manjushri that Rinpoche has never seen before. But perhaps Rinpoche has. In my mind, I can totally see Manjushri sitting in that posture having close and exclusive communion with Rinpoche.

    Thank you for sharing your dream Rinpoche.

  66. Jace Chong on Sep 16, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Thanks Rinpoche for the sharing.And thanks to talented Jay Jae for such a good job and your care to Rinpoche.

    This is the first time I see this form of Manjushri, I think this form must mean a lot to Rinpoche, Rinpoche is always connected with Manjushri.

    For me, Rinpoche is Manjushri as when I meditate during prayer, I see Rinpoche as one with Lama Tsongkhapa and Setrap, and Lama Tsongkhapa is Manjushri himself.

    May the Lord of Wisdom, Manjushri blesses us to have the condition the gain more wisdom, with the wisdom we can help more people to gain wisdom.

    Thank you Rinpoche _/\_

  67. nicholas on Sep 16, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    What a unique form of Manjushri in a ‘wheel of law’ mudra and with one leg out stretch. Rinpoche‘s dream on this form of Manjushri does exist and it’s so meritorious for us to be able to see.
    Hope we are able to learn this form of Manjushri.

    Thanks for Rinpoche’s sharing and for Jay Jae great job.

  68. Pastor Chia on Sep 16, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,
    Many years ago,i remembered i saw this form of Manjushiri picture before at Gaden Monastery when Rinpoche told me this form of Manjushiri appeared at Rinpoche dream. That Manjushiri picture drawing look very gentle and handsome.

    I was amaze the wooden carving the dream manjushiri statue is so well done. Thank for Jay Jae artistic and creative to make this statue came true from rinpoche dream.

    With folder hand,
    Pastor Chia

  69. Wah Ying on Sep 16, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    So blessed to have seen this image of Buddha Manjushri!

    The craving and features of the Manjushri statue are so details, the painting f the face also so nice, just can’t imagine is done by Jay Jae and Joy who are not an statue artists, is professional done. Rejoice!

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the image and story behind this form of Manjushri, thanks Jay Jae and Joy for the splendid offering.

  70. lucy yap on Sep 16, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Rejoice to Jay Jae and Joy for this golden opportunity.Thank you Jay Jay for offering the beautiful Dream Manjushri to Rinpoche and Joy for painting it beautifully.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this rare form of Manjushri.

  71. Han on Sep 16, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    这尊文殊菩萨意义非凡,也是非常殊胜的供养。
    感谢 JJ 将仁波切梦中的智慧佛亲手雕刻出来,JJ 非常有艺术细胞,手工细腻又具创意。
    喜欢这尊文殊菩萨寂静祥和和其手印。

  72. philyong on Sep 16, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I can’t believe my eyes! The Dream Manjushri looks stunning, almost alive!

    I wonder when I will have the fortune to have one in my house. hehe. Thank you JJ for getting this done. What a lovely offering to Rinpoche. Rinpoche was really excited when he saw this Manjushri. Rinpoche immediately made offerings and did a Puja in front of Manjushri. I was very fortunate to be there.

    Joy did a great job painting the statue too, though I still prefer it in its original form. hehe

  73. Sylvia jacobs on Sep 16, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Good morning Rinpoche,
    I am so happy to hear a story like this from you and so kind to share it with all of us. It was just what I needed!! Thank you!!!
    I am happy for you too, so now you can see manjushri all day and night ….and in your dreams!!!!

    Thank you.
    With warm regards, from Holland.

  74. Veron Tung on Sep 16, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    Wow, this lovely statue really does looks like the combination of Green Tara and Lama Tsongkhapa! Thanks to Rinpoche for sharing your dream and to Jay Jae for realizing the dream where now we all are “realized” with this form of Manjushri! Quite curious is there any meaning with this form of Manjushri?

    Good job to Jay Jae & Joy! The statue is really beautiful and serene.

  75. MayOng on Sep 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I just googled and found this rare ancient form of Dream Manjushri. He is an ancient silver Manjusri figure from Ngemplak Semongan (Indonesia) here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manjusri. His form may be found in the ancient Sewu Temple in Central Java.

    Thank you, Jay Jae for the beautiful statue to Rinpoche, Joy for painting it in the traditional form and Rinpoche for sharing this rare form of Manjushri to all of us.

    I wonder what this form of Dream Manjushri means? It would be interesting to know more of it.

    • Jayce Goh on Sep 19, 2012 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you May Ong, for the link provided. The ancient Dream Manjushri was amazing. Great job to Jay Jae & Joy !!

  76. Sharon Saw on Sep 16, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful gift with us. It is a stunning statue! I have always been attracted to Manjushri in His many forms and this is very, very unusual and beautiful. The face is also exquisitely painted by Joy.

    I loved reading about the history of this gift and how this was really a story of dream becoming reality – with basis. What I found particularly interesting was that Rinpoche did not automatically assume that Rinpoche’s dream was real. As Rinpoche says that “I dare not worship this form of Manjushri just because I dreamed of it as I don’t feel my dreams can be relied upon. We cannot simply make up forms of Buddhas. They must have a lineage and authentic origin.” I think this is very useful advice to people who have many dreams and read a lot into them.

    I rejoice for JJ’s lovely gifts to Rinpoche – from the statue of Rinpoche’s dreams to the health supplements. May JJ’s devotion to Rinpoche inspire many.

    love,
    Sharon

    • Ong Moh Mei on Sep 18, 2012 at 12:37 pm

      Hi Sharon, I totally agree with you. Rinpoche is always humble and did not immediately assumed his dream is real but he seek confirmation from other reliable sources. We however often felt very special when we dreamed of something much less significant and tried to chase its greater meanings. We can’t even make sense of waking hours and use it meaningfully, why go about chasing the meaning of our dreams. Perhaps our waking lives are so boring and dull, we seek to be special in our dreams. Simply put, just goes back to our self cherishing mind – the ego.

  77. choisheem on Sep 16, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    This is such a magnificent Manjushri statue. Thank you Rinpoche for letting us look at this very rare form of Manjushri and also to teach us not to just worship any form of Buddha until we learn of the authenticity and lineage. Truly rejoice that Jae Jae and Joy are able to use their artistic skills to produce this holy statue to offer to Rinpoche.

  78. Datuk May on Sep 16, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for telling us Rinpoche’s dream of such a version of Manjushri. I am really ignorant and when I first saw the photo Rinpoche sent, I was wondering it looks like Green Tara but the mudra is different and then the mudra is like Tsongkapa. Now with Rinpoche’s dream being known, I am grateful for Paul’s comment that it is a combination of both, I have learnt.

    Especially Paul’s comment was so enlightening as Paul is our statue expert who created such exquisite statues for our altars.

    Beautiful statue, wish I had one too. GREEDY ME!

  79. Paris on Sep 16, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    This is absolutely beautiful – not just the statue but JJ’s consistent thoughtfulness and his effort to create the perfect image. I understand from friends that it took many attempts as the initial images didn’t turn out correctly – JJ persisted until the statue came out perfect. And this is what we see now.

    I love the story too that Rinpoche has recounted – how the image appeared to him in a dream without him ever having seen it (well, in this lifetime!). I guess this is the power of imprints and how they can surface at different times when we least expect it.

    I’d be interested to know what this form of Manjushri symbolises and how does one engage in his practice?

  80. yenpin on Sep 16, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    这尊文殊菩萨的形式的很特别,很精美的佳作,是用木材雕刻成的。

    哇 Jay Jae 你很棒把Rinpache的梦变成真。

    感谢Rinpache的分享你的梦想的故事和文殊菩萨雕像的照片

  81. Louise Lee on Sep 16, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    非常感谢Jay Jae让仁波切梦想成真!

    这尊文殊菩萨非常特别,非常的英气, 又带点柔弱!看了让我很想接近,很想抱抱文殊菩萨!

    看了仁波切的故事, 我想了想, Jay Jae 这个家伙真有办法!而且也非常佩服他! 因为,我在Kechara Discovery 三年, 每次看着我们部门主管Paul做佛像,他都会找很多资料准备功课。把仁波切的解释,形容记录起来。让我深深明白与上师的Samaya有多重要!如果无法依次上师, 是无法用我们的小聪明做佛像的!

    常常有朋友会问到, 为什么藏传佛教的佛像都那么的彩色。 其实每一个正确的Icon与颜色, 都非常重要, 全部都有意义的。 所以我们有Kechara Saraswati Arts。 在这里我们可以提供;
    1。装藏 2。裁制佛衣与唐卡 3。彩色 4。 维修佛像等等

    我们都为大家提供一战式的服务。

    谢谢仁波切!为我们开设13个不同的部门!

  82. paul yap on Sep 16, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    This form of manjushri is so exciting, it’s like a combination of Lama Tsongkhapa and Green Tara, all merge and dissolved into one essence! The painting and detailing gold and face features finishing makes the statue comes alive, it’s amazing!

    JJ indeed is very creative and artistic, and very resourceful too, good job!

  83. Victor Phang on Sep 16, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Good afternoon Rinpoche.

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful “Dream” Manjushri to us. I never see this form of manjushri before. At first, I thought he is another form of Lama Tsongkhapa because of the stem of two lotuses holding a dharma text and wisdom sword.

    Thanks JJ for realizing Rinpoche’s “dream” and developing MBF to benefit more people.

    Thanks Joy for painting up this Manjushri, he looks so peaceful and handsome.

    I rejoice for all the fortunate readers including myself who get to see this rare form of Manjushri.

    Thank you 🙂

  84. patsy on Sep 16, 2012 at 11:58 am

    A dream became a reality…The result of this beautiful Dream Manjushri showed how resourceful and skillful Jae Jae is. His love and devotion for Rinpoche remained strong and he never failed in his ideas and creativity in sourcing and offering the best to Rinpoche!

  85. Adrian.C on Sep 16, 2012 at 11:36 am

    This Manjushri statue it is so beautiful crafted and painted. I seeing from this picture, really not looks like a wooden statue.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing.

  86. Siong Woan on Sep 16, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Dream Majushri came true !! This statue is carved with details and nice proportion. I especially like his face which is serene and peaceful.

    May it bring happiness to Rinpoche each time you look at him and I rejoice for both JJ and Joy who were tenanted to make such beautiful offerings.

  87. mayy on Sep 16, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Beautifully crafted fine piece! Just couldn’t believe that it is from wood. Very well painted by Joy too.

    Jay Jae has been always resourceful and artistic to get things done and he has always amazed me for every items done and offered to Rinpoche are beautiful..done out of his love and care.

    Thank you for sharing Rinpoche and may Jay Jae’s work, passion and love inspire many to do the same.

  88. Helena Chin on Sep 16, 2012 at 10:20 am

    Wow this dream Manjushri statue is so so beautiful…!! Its nicely carved and painted beautifully. I have not seen this form before but when the first time I saw it on Rinpoche’s blog, I felt in love with this rare and sacred statue. It is amazing that Rinpoche dreamt of this form of Manjushri and remember it clearly to share it with us and we are fortunate to see this wonderful form of Manjushri 🙂 Thank you Rinpoche.

  89. sweekeong on Sep 16, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I happy for you Rinpoche to able to see the Dream Manjushri made to real life 🙂 His right leg is out. Does it mean similar to Green Tara he is swift in granting assistance thru the aspect of wisdom by clearing our delusions and ignorance?

    I am for happy Jay Jae and Joy for offering their skills in creating Dream Manjushri for Rinpoche. May their efforts and dedications inspired everyone 🙂

  90. Serena^^ on Sep 16, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Good morning Rinpoche.

    Manjushri statue is really beautiful and the delicacy of her image has caught up my eyes. That’s what I called ” Cant’t take my eyes off You – Manjushri.”

    Jay Jae is such a lovely and caring person. Jay je, you really did a good job for the statue.

    Thanks to Rinpoche and Jay Jae for the sharing. 🙂

  91. Sean Pang on Sep 16, 2012 at 7:03 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thanks for sharing the story about your dream and the photo of the Manjushri statue. It’s beautiful.

    I’m drawn to Manjushri too and I will invite a Manjushri statue home during my trip to KL to celebrate Rinpoche’s birthday. I’m looking forward to seeing my Kechara friends again.

    I pray that Rinpoche’s health is better.

    With love and respect,
    Sean in Shanghai

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  • Brent
    Tuesday, Mar 26. 2024 04:47 PM
    Living with my wife, whose world is meticulously painted with the hues of OCD, is a journey that intertwines the essence of love with the complexities of the human mind. Her relentless pursuit of cleanliness and order, transforming even the most negligible corner into a testament of organization, often dances on the fine line between admiration and frustration. The sight of her steering clear from trash bins as if they were labyrinths of chaos, serves as a poignant reminder of the battles she fights within. Yet, it’s through these very battles that I’ve learned the profound language of patience and the unspoken strength of support. Therapy, in its gentle embrace, has been a beacon of light for her, guiding her through the stormy seas of OCD. It has not only offered her solace but has also unveiled the strength of her spirit, teaching us both the beauty of resilience. As she journeys through the pathways of healing, I stand by her, a testament to the power of love and the enduring promise of hope. Together, we navigate the complexities of her world, discovering that within the challenges lie opportunities for growth, understanding, and an unbreakable bond. https://www.mindfullyaliveonline.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:31 PM
    Venerable Ajahn Chah was a Thai Buddhist teacher of the Buddhadhamma and a founder of two major monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition. Well respected and loved as a man of great wisdom, he was also instrumental in establishing Theravada Buddhism in the West. Interesting life story, how he chose to leave the settled monastic life and became a wandering ascetic. Walking across Thailand, lived in forests, caves and cremation grounds while learning from the meditation monks of the Forest of various monasteries. He wandered through the countryside in quest of quiet and secluded places for developing meditation. He even lived in tiger and cobra infested jungles, using reflections on death to penetrate to the true meaning of life. After years of wandering, Venerable Ajahn Chah established a monastery where he taught simple, practice-based form of meditation, and attracted a numerous of students including western foreigners. He was one of the greatest Dhamma teachers of the modern era. His wise teachings have continued to guide thousands of people along the path of Dharma. Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition gradually spread across all over the world. Several of Ajahn Chah’s Western students have since established monasteries throughout the world. Just in Thailand itself, there are more than 300 branch monasteries in Ajahn Chah’s tradition. Ven erable Ajahn Chah used his ill health as a teaching point, emphasizing that it was a living example of the impermanence of all things and reminded people to endeavour to find a true refuge within themselves. The legacy of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings and legacy continues into the modern age.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/venerable-ajahn-chah-the-forest-monk.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:30 PM
    Wonderful blog written on the practice of Kalarupa for us to understand better. As an emanation of Manjushri, Kalarupa’s practice helps us to destroy ignorance and to develop wisdom overcoming our anger and suffering . Awesome Kalarupa manifested in multiple forms to help sentient beings who personifies enlightenment by the conquest of anger. Kalarupa also regard as one of the three main Dharma protectors of the Gelugpa is extremely fierce and ugly, and tames all kinds of spiritual ugliness. The fierceness of his iconography teaches us to remind ourselves that all the causes and effects of anger arising from ignorance are dreadful and distorted.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Antionette for this detailed sharing,

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kalarupa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:27 PM
    Nepal is a very spiritual country, having a huge Dorje Shugden mural in Kathmandu, is indeed a big achievement for Kechara. Located on Charkhal Road in Dilli Bazaar, the mural can be found midway between our two Dorje Shugden chapels which are in Putalisadak and Chabahil. It is also very close to one of Kathmandu’s largest shopping malls. Many locals , tourist will be able to connect them to a powerful deity that is so closely associated with their culture. Well the mural not only beautiful but also full of symbolism and everyone merely by seeing it is blessed. Thanks to those talented artists and generous sponsors making it a success.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/spectacular-dorje-shugden-mural-in-kathmandu-nepal.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:24 PM
    All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. A reminder for us all to go of attachment and meditating on impermanence and emptiness. We are to relinquish the domination of our ego and its habits to transform ourselves. A great reminder not to waste our previous life.
    Quoted Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such a meaningful teachings with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/pointing-the-staff-at-the-old-man.html
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    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:43 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail. com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
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    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:42 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail.com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
  • lee
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 07:06 PM
    We are members of the Buddhist Temple in Taman Desa Jaya, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur and we have been issued membership by the president (DATUK YIP KUM FOOK), we are very sad because we are the foundation of this Temple

    Now we can know who is always messing with people, and he always cheats money and women, he even uses Buddhism to find money.

    Also, need to be careful with his brother-in-law (Simon Low Kok Meng) because he is a spy (CID) for DATUK YIP KUM FOOK and we will write some letters to AGONG SULTAN IBRAHIM IBN ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR as soon as possible.

    From Jesmond Yap, Kepong Baru…Kuala Lumpur
  • Phoenix the Shaman Elder
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 01:40 AM
    The matriarchal cultures of the grandmothers have specific symbolism of animism shamanism, such as the horse, especially the blue horse, and the deer. These are two main symbols of a shaman woman and you can find them in many cultural folk lore, especially the Russian, Slavic, Siberian, Nordic, Finland, and Norway. It’s nice to see the Matriarchal Shaman Animism diety represented in Chinese.
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:59 PM
    An inspiring act of a selfless Lama feeding strays whether its night or day. Truly an example for us all to feed those lonely strays . Yes I do agree compassion starts with feeding strays. Reading this blog again to refresh myself to do more. Strays animals generally lead a life of poor welfare on the street. Feeding strays is a compassionate act.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/rinpoche-through-my-eyes-compassion-starts-with-feeding-strays
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:56 PM
    nteresting revisit this blog again as truly inspiring reading over and over again . There’s so many inspiring nuns and female practitioner coming from different back ground, leading a more spiritual life. They are practitioners dedicated their life to religious observance and their path is illuminated by the light of compassion. Going against all odds to become one. Their devotion radiates like a thousand stars in the night sky. Here at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Pahang we too have inspiring practitioners .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/inspiring-nuns-and-female-practitioners.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    H E Tsem Rinpoche’s Sungbum project aim to preserve the teachings and practices that have been passed from teacher to disciple in an unbroken line beginning with Lama Tsongkhapa himself . History has taught us the importance of preserving Buddha’s stainless teachings. Its important to preserve and safeguard the Buddhist tradition for future generations.
    Tsem Rinpoche is a clear and effective teacher where his stories and teachings are endlessly entertaining and inspiring. The preservation is very much needed. We are so fortunate given a chance to be involved in such a meritorious project .
    Thank you.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/the-tsem-rinpoche-sungbum-project.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    Demons are disembodied spirits, supernatural being or spirit and unseen beings. We know they do exist and I believe they do. They have no physical form to them whatsoever. Demons do definitely exist. They are intelligent beings who are evil malicious spirits and are all dangerous entities. Valak is not to be summoned capriciously by anyone as they are dangerous beings when we invoke them having to face a heavy consequence. There are spiritual practices that we can ask for help a ritual of the wrathful Manjushri in the form of Trakze. Having a doing the practice daily without fail, consistently, as this Trakze practice has been proven to be efficacious to break the hold the Valak and other spirits. All thanks to our Guru bringing this practice to Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Malaysia.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing for us to understand better.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/valak-the-conjuring-2-demon.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:53 PM
    Wow ,reading all these powerful quotes had me realised much better of giving even I have little. May H E Tsem Rinpoche’s sincere advice to reach the far shore of liberation to everyone reading this blog. The most truly generous people are those who give silently without asking any in return. There is no exercise better than reaching and lifting people up. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. Well creating and lighting for others we naturally light our own way. Helping others especially those unfortunate ones, make us feel more positive about our own circumstances.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all these powerful quotes.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-power-of-giving-18-quotes-from-tsem-rinpoche.html
  • Aarati Bhatt
    Wednesday, Feb 28. 2024 12:47 AM
    I have tried mine and my friend’s horoscope and it results same in both of our case, and not just that I have tried this on various friends and this horoscope is showing same for maximum date of birth, I think this is a bug.

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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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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
This is pretty amazing!

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

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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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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  • March 29, 2024 09:59
    Anonymous asked: 1: how can cleaning be turned into meditation? 2: in Chinese tradition, when someone passes away, there are these blankets with like Buddhas' names on it, Buddhist symbols, etc. What happens when they are cremated, what should we do so it isn't disrespectful to burn the cover/blanket? Thank you ♡
    pastor answered: Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your questions. In regards to your first question, here is a part of Tsem Rinpoche's teaching (https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/how-to-purify-your-karma-in-kechara-forest-retreat.html): "As I have shared before, during the Buddha’s time, he had a student who was not very intelligent, an old monk. And when this old monk memorised the first word, when he got to the second word, he forgot the first word. When he went back to the first word, he forgot the second word. And he’d yo-yo back and forth like that. And he was very frustrated so he asked the Buddha what he could do because he was having such a hard time memorising and understanding the Dharma due to his very, very, very, poor memory. And so the Buddha said, “Visualise a temple, the shoes of the monks, the floor, the surrounding area, the garden, the trees and all that as your mind. And all the leaves that have fallen as your karma, and your kleshas, your obstructions, your obstacles. Think of all the dirt, think of all the dust, as your kleshas and your obstructions and your negative karma, and every day clean it. And recite this DÜ PUNG DRI MA PUNG, DÜ PUNG DRI MA PUNG, DÜ PUNG DRI MA PUNG. Remove my defilements, remove its leftovers. Remove my defilements, remove the leftovers, the stains.. So, to recite that every day carefully and to visualise it carefully and do that.” So when you are cleaning, you visualise that you are cleaning the defilements from your mind, you can recite "DÜ PUNG DRI MA PUNG, DÜ PUNG DRI MA PUNG, DÜ PUNG DRI MA PUNG." or "Remove my defilements, remove its leftovers." Or you can recite mantras of purification such as Vajrasattva. In regards to your second question: from the Tibetan Buddhist viewpoints you would not burn mantras or images of or associated with the Three Jewels. However, the specific mantras on the blanket, may be for this specific purpose. We wouldn't be able to give you a definitive answers as we would need to know the specific mantras, prayers, images on the blanket. Hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 28, 2024 05:40
    Jason asked: Continuing from the previous answer, how do we liberate ourselves from samsara if it’s impossible to not create further karma while existing in samsara? If we create karma just be existing, that means that we will keep reincarnating over and over again so it seems like we’re stuck in the cycle
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, You've asked a very interesting follow-up question. Generally speaking, yes if you are in samsara, then you are always creating more karma. That's why the goal of Buddhists is to be liberated from samsara. The Buddha and other enlightened beings achieved this and the practice of Dharma itself is geared towards achieving this. I'll try to explain it here, hopefully I can do so in such a short space. So, normally there is no way out of samsara, but when you practice the Dharma there is. Remember in my previous reply to you, I mentioned that there are differing levels of severity of karma? Some are heavier, some lighter, etc. When practising the Dharma, you reduce the amount of karma that you produce. When you have less effects of karma, due to less negative karma itself, you can focus more on the spiritual practices that lead to liberation. I'll take the examples of the Refuge vows. There are 10 of them, split into three categories related to the body, speech and mind. First is the body, which includes to abstain form killing, as killing creates negative karma. The in the speech section, it includes to abstain from lying. This is harder to do. What is easier - to abstain from killing another human being, or lying to another person. The easier one is not to kill. Hence, you train yourself in this manner, working from those actions that are easiest to avoid, working up to those that are harder. For example in the mind section, one of the vows is not to covet something that another person has. But this is harder to do than either not lying or not killing. In other words, in our spiritual practice, we reduce the karma that we create though the actions of our body, speech and mind. Since we have less karma, we suffer less. And then finally, we are get to really subtle levels of karma, which are like residue in our mindstreams. But it's still there. In order to get out of samsara, you need to realise what we call emptiness (which is way to complicated to talk about here). In other words, the very path of the Dharma is to reduce the karma we create, starting with the easiest and working up to the hardest, which is where it becomes the easiest to understand emptiness. This who journey is a process, that's why teachings such as the Lamrim are indesipensible as it shows us the actual way to practice. Normally, we are stuck in Samsara. But when we practice the Dharma and ultimately realise emptiness (there are many, many steps in between) we are able to get out of samsara completely. This may sound confusing, which is why in Buddhism study, understand and practice is very important. We have Dharma classes available, where you can learn and find out more: https://www.kechara.com/learn/dharma-classes/ I hope this helps.
  • March 27, 2024 06:10
    Jason asked: People-especially family put certain expectations on us and when we refuse, it causes them a lot of stress and anger and we make them suffer…. my family wants me to marry and have kids but I don’t want to be tied down to Samsara any further and just explaining that I want to shave my head drives my mom crazy and she starts speaking to me in a very loud and forceful manner saying that she doesn’t care what I have to say and that she knows better than me so she will do whatever it takes make me have a family even if she ends up becoming a villain in my eyes because it’s for my own good so that I won’t be alone and lonely when I’m old. When we say no to people, especially to people who care about us and want the best for us, do we accumulate negative karma from causing them emotional turmoil and pain
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. In essence, any action that causes another person harm or suffering whether physical or emotional generates negative karma. But karma is complicated and not as simple as we usually think about it. There are differences in level of severity of karma created, some can be very light and some can be heavy. These are due to the variables when creating karma, such as motivation, the actions, your feelings after it, etc. This can all be found in teachings that talk about karma, especially the Lamrim teachings. In Buddhism we teach that we need to avoid the creation of negative karma for sure. But simply by being stuck in samsara, there is actually no way out of creating karma. That is why Buddhists seek to be free from samsara altogether. Only when we are free from samsara, are we free from the creation of karma. In relation to your situation, if you are young and rely on your parents, for now you should try not to do things that are create division or disharmony within the family environment. That itself if the practice of the Dharma. Then later, when you are independent you can make more of an informed choice about what you want to do. Even in your current situation, you can practice the Dharma, it is not necessary to become a monk or nun to progress on your spiritual path. Dharma can be practiced in any environment, and actually practising towards our family is the best. When we transform our minds and our behvariours and they see just how beneficial this transformation is, this is the best way to show them that Dharma is good. This was a piece of advice that Tsem Rinpoche used to tell people in family situations all the time. I hope this helps you.
  • March 26, 2024 02:28
    Rojal Poudel asked: How can I meet my guru? Does one need a guru for initiation for tantra and other stuff on the path to enlightenment? Does one need a guru to attain enlightenment?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your question. In regards to meeting your guru, there are many different ways. These days you can meet your guru online as well. For example, many people did not meet Tsem Rinpoche personally, but they consider him to be there guru. You may find this article interesting: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-guru-protocol-a-guide-to-knowing-who-your-guru-is.html In regards to tantra, yes, one definitely needs a qualified guru to bestow initiation and teach us the path of practice once you have initiation. In regards to our tradition, it is also considered necessary to have a guru to attain full enlightenment. Hope this helps. The article lined above will definitely help to answer some of your questions on a deeper level. Thank you.
  • March 25, 2024 10:35
    Rojal Poudel asked: How can you deepen your spiritual progress while sleeping? I heard some people can go to pure lands and get teachings directly from Buddha’s, Bodhisattva’s, and Dharma Protecters. Are these possible from Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projection?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your questions. It's always nice to see you here wanting to learn more. Yes it is definitely possible to deepen your practice in your sleep. This is done during practice of Highest Yoga Tantra, after receiving initiation and progressed along generation stage practice. This would obviously include everything before receiving such iniation such as having a basis and grounding in the Three Principle Aspects of the Path and the Lamrim teachings. In this practice you are able to use sleep to engage in meditation. This would need you to be able to lucid dream before hand. The ability to lucid dream itself can be developed a number of ways, but the most common is single-pointed mediation concentration during waking life. This is also known as Shamatha meditation. But in this case, the object of your meditation should be a mental one, rather than a physical one. The best would be a visualisation of the Buddha. All of this is outlined in the Lamrim teachings in the section on developing concentration. In terms of Astral Travel, yes it is definitely possible, and again there are different methods to go about this. Again this should be done only after having received the appropriate intiations and teachings from your guru. However, there are quite a few dangers involved with this. As Tsem Rinpoche mentioned before, the two main ones is that your consciousness is not able to return to your body and two that a spirit can take possession of your body if your protection is not strong and you have not invoked a Dharma protector to help with protection aspects. Another thing about astral travel, is that even if learn how to do it, it is not necessary that you can actually visit pure lands or receive teachings, etc. This is because, to do this, would require a lot of merit. So there are many things and practices to develop merit before you should engage in it. Often times, people who claim that they have received teachings or visited purelands, actually haven't though they may think that they did. It could simply be a projection of one's mind and in some serious cases perhaps even due to spirits mascarading. If you would like to learn lucid dreaming, please look into the teachings of single-pointed concentration normally. The ability of lucid dreaming comes naturally for those who progress in their shamatha meditation. As for astral travel practices, I would advise not to engage in such practices unless you receive the appropriate initiations, teachings from and under the strict supervision of a qualified guru. Hope this helps.
  • March 24, 2024 01:17
    Dirji asked: How can I see my kaytsa
    pastor answered: Dear Dirji, We are sorry, but we do not understand your question. Perhaps because you asked using the english phoenetics of the word. If possible, please post again using either the English translation of the word or using the Tibetan script, so that we can help you properly. Thank you.
  • March 23, 2024 12:11
    Marc asked: What is the direct translation of Tsem Rinpoche’s name mantra? Thank you 🙏🏽
    pastor answered: Dear Marc, Thank you for your question. You can find a translation of the meaning of Tsem Rinpoche's name mantra on Kechara's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=683136630510067. Hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 22, 2024 20:27
    Rojal Poudel asked: I am about to leave everything behind. I am tired of this life where I do the same thing everyday. I see everything but dharma as an illusion. I want to attain some sort of realization so that I can benefit other sentient beings. I am very inspired by the story of Milarepa, who gave up everything to learn dharma. Even the Buddha gave up comfort and luxury in search for this supreme truth. I also want to follow the Please tell me what I should do.
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, We can understand that you feel this way, and seeing the illusion of life should definitely motivate us to want to achieve something more spiritual. In the past when people asked Tsem Rinpoche the same question, he used to tell people a couple of things: > The first is that there are two methods to deal with our spiritual path. The first is to physically renounce everything and go into the wilderness, like Buddha Shakyamuni and Milarepa did. To cut yourself from everyone and everything and meditate continuously for years until you achieve realisation. But this is very hard to do in our day and age. We still need to have contact with people, there are the necessities of life to think about. Rinpoche said we need to think about things from a practice angle also. It takes a very great level of practitioner with an immense store of merit to be able to do this successfully. > The second method is to keep living within our a community and use them as a support for the transformation of the mind and spiritual progress. For example, that it why we have monasteries and nunneries, or Dharma centres and organisations to help with spiritual practice. This method is more measured, but you can still gain the same results. This is the more practical method. Especially according to the Mahayana path of practice, Bodhisattvas need to practice certain qualities in our minds and we progress towards enlightenment. Such qualities include the Six Perfections, but if we are not around others, how do we practice them? In order to practice generosity, we need others to be generous towards. In order to practice patience, we need others to be patient towards. In order to practice morality and ethics, we need to be in situations to be able to practice our vows. Enlightened beings like Buddha and Milarepa were able to do all of this in their minds during meditation but as mentioned before they were already high level pracitioners with immense merit. For example, Buddha Shakyamuni had three countless aeons of consistent practice life time after life time until his achieved enlightenment. > Another thing that Rinpoche shared, that while understanding the drawbacks of life and the benefits of becoming enlightened, a lot of the time what happens these days is that it is mixed up with emotion due to the challenges of life. People are looking for an escape, but not an escape from samsara into enlightenment, but simple an escape from their current problems. The need for escape, known as renunciation in Buddhism, is not to simply escape samsara, but developed in a certain way through contemplation and meditation. When we have such feelings, we should analyse them to see if they are in accord with the teachings and the methods of developing true renunciation. Many people also have a unrealistic way of thinking about physical renunciation and the spiritual path in general. Most people think it is easy, but it is not, is difficult because we need to deal with our minds, our emotions, our traumas, etc, from countless lives. If we don't have a firm foundation in Dharma practice and transformation before we attempt something like Buddha Shakyamuni or Milarepa, we will give up after a while because we find it too hard. And perhaps give up spiritual practice because the path did not actually match our expectations. So the key is to be as realistic as possible about our spiritual path. So our advice, rather than give up everything, as you may have family or other responsibilities, is to use your current situation to transform your mind, to practice the teachings right now in life, so that you can start progressing along the spiritual life. The best way to do this is to practice the Lamrim teachings, which give you a firm roadmap of how and what to practice in a sequential manner. Giving up everything is not necessary to make real progress on the spiritual path, as outlined in the Lamrim, but sustained and consistent practice is the key. Then use the situations in your life to actualise that transformation. We hope this helps.
  • March 21, 2024 00:44
    Jason asked: I listened to Tsem Rinpoche’s dharma talk and was inspired to be patient and kind towards other. For a while I felt like my mind had transformed and I started being more proactive in helping others and making sure to complete my responsibilities as perfectly as I can to not burden others and taking the initiative to help people that I see are struggling with their work but recently I have been feeling like I’m actually harming others instead of helping them by being kind because I feel like I’m enabling their bad behavior and rude attitude, especially one person in particular that I have to work with. No matter how much I help and show kindness, they don’t seem to change…and now I feel like a pushover for smiling and helping them even though they don’t show any appreciation or respect for it and instead take advantage of me and push even more of their responsibilities on me. I’ve been having thoughts that my kindness and patience has just become a cover for fear of confrontation now. What should I do? I feel like I’m gonna lose control and lash out even though I try to focus my mind on how the people around me must be struggling
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. We are very happy to hear that Tsem Rinpoche's Dharma talks have inspired you, especially to practice patience and kindness towards others. Please do keep it up, the benefits of both qualities are immense and are central to spiritual transformation. We should always try our best to practice both patience and kindness, but sometimes practising it in the way we think may not be the best option. For example, in the case that you mentioned, it is not having the right effect on your own mind and also you are enabling your co-worker to exhibit negative behaviours as well. In this case, actually practising kindness would not be to become a pushover, taking more responsibilities, etc. This isn't beneficial for your or the co-worker. So here, practising kindness would actually be not to allow the person to do such things, but it should be practised with patience and not out of emotion. So you would do this in a very skilfful manner. The best would be to have a talk with your co-worker in a very calm manner and explain how you are feeling and how they are making you feel in the work environment, and try to sort out the situation before it progresses. Especially since you are having such thoughts of anger and the posibility of lashing out. Practicing kindness and patience is not at all become a push over or allowing others to skip out on their responsibilities, etc. We really hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 20, 2024 14:49
    Sok asked: Hello respected pastors. Is Kusha grass same as Durva grass? How to obtain kusha grass?
    pastor answered: Dear Sok, Kusha grass and Durva grass are two different types of grass, they are not the same. Kusha grass is also known as halfa grass, big cordgrass, or salt reed-grass. Its scientific name is Desmostachya Bipinnata. In shape, each blade of grass is long and straight. Durva grass is also known as bermuda grass. Its scientific name is Cynodon Dactylon. In shape, each blade looks segmented and has smaller leaves sprouting from it. You can google the scientific name to see the difference between the two. Generally, they can be bought at Indian religious stores if there are any nearby where you live. Alternatively, if you live in Asia, you can buy a traditional grass broom, which you can substitue for the Kusha grass. It is a close relative of Kusha grass and the lamas have said that it can be used as substitue if you cannot find the actual grass. I hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 19, 2024 20:56
    Bhavisha asked: How to know wheather specific LOCAL deity is enlighten or not?
    pastor answered: Dear Bhavisha, Local deities are not enlightened. They are sentient beings who look after or take care of a specific area. There are different names for these types of beings, such as local deities, Land God, Landowner deities, etc. They belong to the God Realm, but as other beings in the god realm, they are not enlightened. Hope this helps.
  • March 18, 2024 09:57
    Rojal Poudel asked: What comes after attaining samatha or calm abiding meditation?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Nice to see you back here! Shamatha is a tool, basically through this meditation you develop single pointed concentration. But after developing that, you use it to engage in Vipashyana meditation, otherwise known as Special Insight. Different traditions have different version of Special Insight. In our tradition, we use this type of meditation to analyse what we call "emptiness." The teachings on the emptiness are the actual teaching that leads to enlightenment. All other teachings or practices help to prepare your mind to be able to do this. Shamatha comes in, because the topic of emptiness is so deep, that we need single-pointed concentration to analyse it. If we don't have this type of concentration, we will not be able to understand emptiness. Hence, shamatha and vipashyana meditation are used in tandem to achieve enlightenment. This may seem a little abstract. The Lamrim teachings go into this in a lot of detail. They can be found in the chapters dealing with the Concentration and Wisdom as part of the Six Perfections in the Great Scope sections of the Lamrim. Hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 17, 2024 23:16
    Jonathan Tan asked: Hi Dear Pastor, I am curious if H.E 25th Tsem Rinpoche had any heart disciples (son/daughter) Is there a difference between heart and root disciples?
    pastor answered: Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your question. There is no one heart disciple of Tsem Rinpoche. This usually refers to specific person who carries on the teachings and practices of a particular teacher. Tsem Rinpoche wanted something different for Kechara, hence we carry on his teachings and practices as a group, rather than one specific person. Rinpoche trained his students, who are either Sangha, Pastors or senior students in various ways of continuing his teachings, especially through the work that they do. In this way, we continue Rinpoche's teachings as a group rather than any one heart disciple. Hope that this helps. Thank you.
  • March 16, 2024 01:18
    Sirius asked: Hi dear pastors, I'd like to get recomendations on how to improve my actual sadhana. My morning starts by taking refuge and making offerings to the three jewls, followed by Lama Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga. After this I usually study Lam Rim, and other Dharma Texts. During the afternoon I meditate for a about an hour or so, and somedays I do the Dorje Shugden sadhana given by Rinpoche. Finally at night I finish my day by doing Vajrasattva meditation and confession to the 35 Buddhas. What else can I do to improve my sadhana? What practices would you recomend me to do? Do you have recomendations on texts I could read? I would like to add that I live in Argentina, and I do not have any buddhist temple near sadly, so I cannot go there to practice, learm or collab. I would appreciate advice on this. Thank you in advance.
    pastor answered: Dear Sirius, Thank you for your question. In terms of practice, you are doing a lot. We are very happy to read that you are doing all these beneficial practices. They will be very beneficial for you. What you are doing is very good already, the only thing that I would say is to make the Dorje Shugden sadhana consistent as well as the others. If you are doing the short Diamond Path sadhana, it includes the Vajrasatta meditations, so you don't have to do it separately. We just have some points to help you improve your practice: > First is whenever you do any of the practices, is it vital to make sure you take refuge, generate bodhicitta and practice the four immeasurables before each session. And then at the end of the session, make sure to dedicate. This seals the merit generated from your practice. This is very important as if we don't have the correct motivation at the beginning and dedicate it at the end, since the merit is not sealed, the positive potential is destroyed when we have disturbing emotions, especially anger. > The second is to be consistent in your practices and do them daily. If you cannot be consistent with the practices you are doing at the moment, then reduce what you are doing to make it simple, for example just the Diamond Path (which includes Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga anyway). Then once you are consistent daily, later you can slow add in other practices and become consistent with them. > The third is to keep revising the teachings on these practices, understand the motivation, deepen your visualisations, etc. > In regards to your meditation, if you are doing breathing or concentration meditation, again, revise the teachings again and again to make your practice stronger and understand where you are on your meditational path. > You can also spend some time every day, maybe five or ten minutes contemplating the Lamrim teachings step by step. This itself is extremely transformational and will propel you along the spiritual path. In regards to what else to study or read, here is a very good article: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/books-that-are-a-must-read.html If you consider Tsem Rinpoche to be your spiritual teacher, there are thousands of hours of teachings on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoTg0Wc5q3Gnz8ej3ETCdMQ You can watch and re-watch them to deepen your understanding and practice. I hope all of this helps.
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
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Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
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Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
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Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
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Photo from Wan Wai Meng
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/\_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
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Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
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Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
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More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
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