My reasons for doing a movie

Jan 22, 2012 | Views: 6,803

 

Dear friends,

 

Many years ago I was in the car with one of my teachers. He told me I should write a book about my life story. I politely declined. I thought there is nothing much I would like to share about my life nor would it be of interest to anyone. He insisted. He talked for quite a while telling me that I may not be interested or find my life interesting, but others may. It would inspire others. I was flabbergasted thinking I CAN INSPIRE OTHERS???? I really from the depths of my heart never thought I can inspire others nor have the aspirations to do so. But my teacher insisted strongly. He said I would inspire others therefore benefit them on their life’s journeys and I must write a book. He meant it would help in their life’s struggles..

I thought about all the things that happened to me both good and very painful and I didn’t know if I really wanted to talk about it. I wasn’t really ashamed, it was more, what for? What happened to me happens to alot of people…but I guess I trusted the unfailing wisdom of my teacher..to write and share what happened to me and my struggle throughout my life to do what I wanted to do which is Dharma or to fulfill a dream..I guess it’s a story of not so much I struggled to do dharma, but I struggled immensely to do what I wanted… I promised my teacher I would write and this was over ten years back.

 

Well my team of people were working on my book. They have travelled to US, Taiwan, Tibet, Xianjiang to research my life, some important locations are like Howell, Turkey Swamp etc…A shorter form of the book (The Promise) has already come out and many like it, but the actual full length book is not complete yet.

 

 

Recently an idea to do a movie of my life story came out. I thought about it carefully and consulted my teacher. The answer came that it would be beneficial and would affect many in positive ways. So there and then I decided I would like to do the movie even though I am not excited about it myself. So although the full book is not finished, we can use the the script and The Promise book for now…

I have not found the producers, funds, people, talent to get this together yet. A short script is ready though….But the movie should manifest sooner or later. I am describing here to you about the movie and towards the end of the video Sharon Saw does a wonderful narrative with great pictures. I had not seen the video/combined with pictures before this and I was impressed at the quality of the pictures, the flow and narration. Sharon did a good job. Thanks Sharon for such a great narration…. Kechara did a good job to help illustrate my life in a short video…thank you…

 

 

Take a look at the video please and let me know your inputs for this movie. What you think? Any suggestions? Any more ideas? I really would like to hear from you how we can get this project going. I am not particularly excited about my story being told, but I do trust my teachers and I will keep my promise to them.

Tsem Rinpoche

 

 

English version

 

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各位朋友们,

在 多年前,有一次我和我的一位上师共乘一车。上师告诉我,我应该写一本关于我生平故事的书,当时我婉言谢绝了,因为我觉得我的生平故事没有什么值得与他人分 享之处,而且也没有人会感兴趣。但是我的上师坚持要我写这一本书,并对我说,也许我对自己的生平不感兴趣,或者认为没有吸引人之处,但其他人却不会这样认 为,很多人甚至能够因此而受到激励和启发。当时我也受宠若惊,脑子里想着“我真的能够启发他人???”我真的打从心里没想过我有能力激励他人,也没有过这 样的打算。但我的上师还是强烈坚持,他说我肯定能够启发他人并利益他们的人生道路,因此我必须著书,上师认为那将会帮他人在生活困难中得到帮助。

我 认真的回顾了我的生活点滴,其中有痛苦的,也有欢愉的,但我不知道该不该说出来。我并不是觉得羞耻,只是不知道会有何意义,因为发生在我身上的事也同样发 生在他人身上。。。但是我坚信上师的圆满智慧,所以我决定把我的故事写出来——关于在我身上所发生过的事迹,还有我为了追求佛法而毕生面对的挑战和挣扎等 等。。。但它不全然是对佛法的追求,更重要要表达的精神是——一个人对自己梦想的追求。

我的弟子团队已经开始着手制作我的传记一书,他们千里迢迢、跋山涉水去过了美国、台湾、西藏、新疆等地进行寻根调查。最近,我的精简版传记《承诺》已经出炉了,口碑还不错,但完整版的传记还没有完成。

最 近有人建议把我的生平故事拍成电影,我认真考虑了,也请教了我的上师。上师的回答是那将会为他人带来利益,并能够正面和积极的影响很多人的人生,于是我便 决定要进行拍摄传记电影的计划,虽然我并不对此感到兴奋。现阶段虽然完整版的传记还没完成,但我们可以使用电影剧本和《承诺》书中的资料。

目前我还没找到电影制作人、资金、人材等来开始进行拍电影事宜,但我们已经有了简短的电影剧本,最终这部电影将会完成的。

我在以下视频里讲解了拍传记电影事宜,之后我的协调助理苏舒美为预告片做了精彩旁述,之中还有很珍贵的照片片段。我看了该预告片后认为制作得非常棒——精彩的照片,流利的剪辑和旁述。苏舒美和克切拉成功地用该预告片简短的叙述了我的生平。谢谢你们。

请观看该视频,然后让我知道您的感想。您有什么建议和点子吗?我真的很想听听您的意见,好让这个计划能够更顺利进行。

我对叙述自己的生平故事并不感到兴奋,但我信任我的上师们,并会坚守并履行我对他们许下的承诺。

詹杜固仁波切

 

Chinese version

 

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  1. Samfoonheei on Jun 19, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Doing a movie story of Rinpoche will definitely inspired and benefits more people. As Rinpoche had kept his promise to write a book of his life story . A long arduous journey of uneventful, travelling half the globe to India to be ordained and later ask to bring Dharma teachings to Malaysia. Keeping his promise to his Guru, Rinpoche has already benefited countless sentient beings through his teachings on social media…blogs and U tubes . Rinpoche quest will be a lesson and inspiration to all. Throughout Rinpoche’s life solely to do Dharma and to fulfil a dream and promise to his Guru. Rinpoche specking up against the odds of the ban on Dorje Shugden was one to be known .
    Wow….thank you writers team who were working and researching on the book and film…… travelling from one corner to another across the globe to search for more answers. We are very fortunate to have received all teachings from Rinpoche. Good video to watch.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  2. Joy Kam on Dec 15, 2018 at 11:31 am

    1984 Los Angeles-Left to right: Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, monk assistant to Zong Rinpoche and the 18-year-old Tsem Rinpoche prior to ordination. Read more- https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/me

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  3. JOY KAM on Oct 31, 2018 at 3:06 pm

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    A poem inspired by seeing a picture of my teacher, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche…

    In the sport of correct views,
    all that is correct is just a view,
    without permanence or substance.
    As long as we hold onto views,
    our sufferings are gathered 
    to be experienced without end.

    Without the strong methods of emptiness
    and compassion, bereft of merit,
    we sink deeper without respite.
    To arise from this samsara is but
    a dreamscape on the deluded mind.
    Therefore seek the guru, who confers the yidam,
    hold your vows and fixate on liberation 
    free of new creations. Free of new experiences as 
    there are none. 

    ~ Tsem Rinpoche

    Composed in Tsem Ladrang, Kuala Lumpur on July 7, 2014

  4. Valentina Suhendra on Jul 26, 2018 at 9:31 am

    I was walking past a second hand shop on Western Ave selling old things. They had a Japanese-style clay Buddha which was beige in colour on the floor, holding the door open. I thought the shopkeeper would collect a lot of negative karma without knowing if he kept such a holy item on the floor as a doorstop. So I went in to talk to him, but he didn’t look like he wanted to talk or that he even cared. So I asked him the price and he said US$5. I purchased it so he did not collect more negative karma. I was 17 years old and that was in 1982.

    I escorted my new Buddha home and washed it lightly and wiped it. I placed it on my altar and was happy with the Buddha. I would do my meditations, prayers, sadhanas, mantras and prostrations in front of this shrine daily. When I left for India in 1987, I could not bring this Buddha along and gave it to a friend. It was a nice size and I made offerings to this Buddha for many years in Los Angeles. In front of the Buddha I placed His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s photo. I remember I was so relieved that the price was affordable. But US$5 that time was still expensive for me but worth it I thought. But I was happy to have brought the Buddha home. Tsem Rinpoche

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com

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    Altar2

  5. Pastor Shin Tan on Jul 20, 2018 at 11:54 am

    Tsem Rinpoche at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong, Malaysia

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  6. jerry_sito on Nov 17, 2013 at 9:21 am

    感恩仁波切的开示与教诲

    仁波切总是离开他的法座,来到了我们当中,用最适合的善巧,与完美的方式接近我们,看似一场邂逅,然而多少人能够明白,仁波切背后的动机,其实是一份满满的承诺与满溢佛法的爱,为了渡化我们,总是想低调的仁波切,不得不走入人群,为的不是名利,而是为了弘扬佛法

    仁波切曾多次强调,如果有选择的话,他会毫不犹豫地回到母寺,进行各种闭关和修习佛法。这才是他今世最理想的生活方式。

    但是,为了圆满对上师的承诺,仁波切毅然走寺院大门,在这里教佛法。仁波切说,他一点都不怕吃苦,只要可以完成自己的诺言,再苦也算不了甚么。 在这个利慾充斥的时代,还有人为了一个承诺;而不畏惧所有的困难和痛苦

    仁波切的一生,是一个乘愿而来的伟大故事,祈愿能早日完成一部电影,我相信,这故事讲激发无限有情众生的心灵,给我们带来无限的利益

    感恩仁波切,祈愿您长驻在世,常转法轮

  7. Sean Wang on Aug 2, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Rinpoche’s life story is something that should be shared by many and inspire many more. I think that Rinpoche should do a movie about Rinpoche’s life as that would make people learn more about Rinpoche and be inspired to go further into their current practices.

    Rinpoche’s childhood was not a normal one and was quite full of suffering, when people see this on the silver screen, they will be inspired to do more Dharma as they do not have the obstacles that Rinpoche had as a child.

    Rinpoche’s movie would be an instant hit as many people are interested in watching films about inspirational people like Rinpoche.

    Personally, I would like to do anything I can to help with filming or acting or whatever necessary. It would be a huge honour.

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  9. Han on May 7, 2012 at 9:08 am

    I have watched the video many times, the more I watch, the confident and passion to produce the movie in me increase. Regardless of how other people think of the IMPOSSIBLE of making Rinpoche’s movie, as a production people in Kechara, I want to maintain the determination of getting this movie done by talking, meeting many many experts in the film industry all over the world.

    It will be a great honor to be involved in this project.

  10. Wan Wai Meng on Apr 2, 2012 at 11:43 am

    I feel rinpoche will inspire many people of the hardships of wanting to practice, I mean sometimes we read about stories of how much suffering a spiritual master had to suffer to practice the buddha dharma, but Rinpoche was a minor when he tried to run away and wanting to fulfill his destiny. It is a story of not giving up and determination to overcome everything for a very high and beneficial goal. Rinpoche is monk to benefit all beings, and I think the world would gain from being aware of the story of Rinpoche who went through so much mental and physical problems and difficulties to achieve what they believe in.

    It will give people perpectives about what they went through and perhaps make their situation seem lighter in one aspect and give more methods or ways for people to face their issues. Rinpoche’s story inspires me.

  11. Siong Woan on Mar 19, 2012 at 9:38 am

    As the saying goes: A picture paints a thousand words.. I am sure a well made movie would be a far better media than still pictures!

    A movie about Rinpoche would definitely be an evergreen and go down in history!

  12. Datuk May on Mar 18, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    The purpose for making a movie to benefit others is so profound. Rinpoche’s life had not been easy and yet Rinpoche has risen above all the problems and sit on a throne to benefit people and founded the largest vajrayana center in Malaysia.

    What an inspiration! Make the movie, Rinpoche and many will relate that when we let go of our pains we can be of much use to others and self. Even some of us who hangs on to our pains, by focusing out to benefit others, our pains will subside.

    This is what the movie will be about. May the Movie of Rinpoche’s life manifest to benefit others in this modern and degenerate era.

  13. yenpin on Mar 17, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    仁波切说,要将他的一生拍摄成电影,电影我们看的多。高僧的一生拍摄成电影却很少,这是克切拉拍摄第一部电影。值得期待的一部电影。
    它將能夠告訴大家。仁波切在弘扬佛法所經歷過多痛苦、多悲痛的事情,都能一克服。
    不要因為他是一位仁波切而覺得他跟我們有什麼不一樣。仁波切跟我们分享的是,不管我们經歷過多少坎坷的路程,都能一一克服。

  14. beckyyap on Mar 17, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    Rinpoche biography is very touching to people, how Rinpoche went through all the things when he was young and for Dharma.
    I think this movie definitely will inspire a lot of people to their life. They may get touched for watching Rinpoche’s story and might get some thoughts or realization about their life isn’t that worst than that.
    Hope that one day they will find out Dharma to help for themselves and others. To make our life more meaningful.

    I’m very excited to see the movie…!!!

    Thank you Rinpoche!!

  15. Nani on Mar 17, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche.
    I thik this movie can bring people to Dharma, and change their life.

  16. Louise Lee on Mar 17, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    谢谢仁波切与我们分享他的过去!!

    因此也证明了, 痛苦的过去不代表,失败的将来! 仁波切常常教导我们, 把这一切看为师! 应该更坚强, 面对! 这就是最好多学习过程! 向我们拥有佛法的,我们可以把这放进去, 那么就会容易的渡过了!

    非常希望仁波切的这套自传可以尽快在大银幕! 让更多无助的, 快点醒来! 为将来带来改变!! 

    Kechara World Peace Centre 快点建好!我要把来自世界各地的家人朋友, 带来我的天堂! 

  17. PhillisChin on Mar 17, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Thank You that who makes this video ^^ My goose bumps when i see this, ” The Promise” ~~ WOW!!
    This movie is a MUST to produce!! MUST!!! I am very sure everyone knows that this movie definitely will benefits to billion, even zillion people around the world, im not trying to stand on whoever side, i’am just telling the TRUE! Every Rinpoche’s teaching is logical.
    “The Promise” !! Excited!! ^^, Thank you everyone of your hard work!! ADD OIL!! = p ^^,

  18. kumar on Mar 17, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche.
    I like Rinpoche this video.
    I’m very happy to see rinpoche movie coming out.

  19. Helena on Mar 17, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    I can’t wait for the movie about Rinpoche’s life after reading and watching what has Rinpoche explained to us. I totally agreed that it is a fantastic idea to do a movie as its really will benefit and inspired many people, especially those who are lost in their spiritual practice, and of course the people who are seeking their spiritual path.
    I totally understand it will not bring any benefit to Rinpoche besides criticism perhaps, but i believe as long as the motivation is to benefit many, people will soon understand, its just the matter of time.
    I am giving my full support!!!!!
    Thank you Rinpoche for explaining this to us and always so caring.

    Much care, Helena

  20. Paul Yap on Mar 17, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Its a great idea to make a movie of the 1st Malaysian Rinpoche, everyone around the world will be inspired by Rinpoche’s life story, and will come together for KWPC, and yes, we will do everything, including becoming the tea boys and girls to serve Rinpoche!

  21. Mayy on Mar 17, 2012 at 1:51 am

    How Rinpoche gone through the rough and tides of life to realise dreams would definitely help and benefit many people. It moved many now and it will even move many more when it is made into movie. An outreach where most people will relate much easier.

  22. LilyT on Mar 17, 2012 at 12:56 am

    I had the privilege to be included in the viewing of this video at KD this evening. Just watching this short video is already an inspiration, let alone a full length movie. Rinpoche had to endure tremendous hardship to fulfill his calling with the sole aim of benefitting others.

    I pray that the movie will manifest without any obstacles.

  23. Hui Keng on Mar 16, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Rinpoche’s life story is truly inspiring. If his life story is produced into movie it will certainly be a spiritual legacy to benefit many people around the world for many generations to come. Those involved in this movie will gain tremendous merits and realise their personal goal for sure. How wonderful if a suitable director and producer will come forth quickly to realise this dream.

  24. DR on Mar 16, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Such an inspiring life story should be told and shared with all. A teaching that regardless of the circumstances that one is born in to, one can make good one’s life as it is all in our hands. A picture paints a thousand words, let alone a ‘moving one’. I pray that this movie will manifest soon and that I will be able to contribute to its manifestation.

  25. Yokefui on Mar 16, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I had spoken to several people coming from broken home or abused childhood. After I had listened to all their stories I always told them how Rinpoche lifted himself out of his own difficult situations , transformed them into a path that ultimately brought benefits to so many. 8 out of 10 times it worked. People would stop their “poor me” habits and slowly let go of their unhappy memories.

    Making a movie out of Rinpoche’s life story will inspire even more people.

    Students of His Eminence are constantly working on this. Any one out there willing to offer help in any kind, please contact the Liaison Council or Kechara House.

    Thank you.

  26. Margaretlee on Mar 3, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Rinpoche’s motivation for this movie is purely out of compassion, Rinpoche is always thinking of ways to impact people’s life in a good way, to reach out to more people so that they too have a chance to start their spiritual journey to ultimate liberation. Planting dharma seeds and imprints whenever and wherever Rinpoche can.

    As I am typing this, I suddenly have a surge of tearful emotion as I recall my guru’s tireless and compassionate guildance to me and all his students. ve

    We must all get our eyes and ears out…..look for sponsors, director and producer…..must continue to do this……..until we have the right resources to make this movie manifest!!!

  27. Jamie Puon on Feb 29, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    In my opinion, I know why Rinpoche wants to make a movie, it is because wrong mind enjoying movies will have wrong views, he wants to lead people to the right view, about how a person come to success. Please forgive if I am naive.

  28. Jay Jae on Feb 8, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    listening to Rinpoche’s life story is never boring. Rinpoche can tell the stories for many times and I can read the same thing over and over again and it gives me inspiration to do the Dharma I need to. Rinpoche’s gurus cannot be wrong and it is from their far-sighted wisdom and pure blessings which have made Rinpoche available for us today.

    I do not know of anyone now but will definitely keep a look out for people to make this happen!

  29. Adeline Woon on Feb 4, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Dear all, I’ve came across Kickstarter that serves as a funding platform for creative projects. Please visit http://www.kickstarter.com/ for further info.

  30. David Lai on Jan 30, 2012 at 2:45 am

    Dear rinpoche,

    I watched your whole video and I am moved to tears. I am always moved to tears by Rinpoche’s story and that’s not just because I am a cry baby but I am inspired. The amazing trials and tribulations rinpoche went through in your life just to practice the Dharma blows my simple mind away.

    I think your Guru is right. You story is THE necessary tale to be told today as most people today are so caught up with problems so trivial and selfish, they let it drag them down. So, your story with all the gritty realities of hardship and struggles would moved people to think out of their selfish mode of thinking. I think if your story can be told through the medium of a movie would be best as it will reach more people than a book.

    I rejoice and it gives me inspiration to learn up more of your life. I would like to learn up so it will be good examples for my explanations of Dharma and that I can use it inspire others because my own story is not as inspiring. I hope I can help others to learn more about Rinpoche because it inspires faith in the Dharma and open the doors of KWPC to become a reality.

    Thank you Rinpoche.

  31. Girlie Ooi on Jan 27, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    It is important for this movie to be produced, for all the many reasons stated but mostly because it was a promise made by Rinpoche and knowing Rinpoche’s level of utmost guru-devotion this project will take off!!

  32. lucy yap on Jan 27, 2012 at 2:17 am

    Dear Rinpoche,
    To me,Rinpoche have always benefit others!A movie is a great addition.Rinpoche’s sad childhood,struggles,determination and loyalty will be an inspiration to others.It will be a beautiful story with a happy ending.
    Agree with Yoke Fui that we should start promoting and raise funds.
    Thank you Rinpoche,for sharing Rinpoche’s lifestory.

  33. lucy yap on Jan 27, 2012 at 1:58 am

    Dear Rinpoche,
    To me,Rinpoche have always benefitted others!This movie is another great addition.
    Rinpoche’s sad childhood,struggles,determination and loyalty will be an inspiration to others.
    Agree with Yoke Fui that we should start talking and raise funds and contact to let people be aware of this movie.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing Rinpoche’s lifestory.

  34. tenzin llhamo on Jan 26, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    It will be a FANTASTIC movie! We can actually watch what and how much Rinpoche did just to benefit beings. And YES, I want to be a part of Rinpoche’s Movie team to help out. It’ll be such an honor to be part of it. May the movie help those in need and bring them to Dharma.

  35. fang on Jan 25, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Totally excited with the news of this project~ i could help find resources and manpower!

  36. Nga on Jan 25, 2012 at 6:13 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    I strongly feel that the story of your life will inspire many people, especially those who share the same dreams as you do, to never give up their dreams and keep pursuing them, until their goals are reached, despite so much hardship that they have to bear, as you have during your childhood. This is another amazing story of reincarnation and it was so touching to watch, even just a brief part of the future movie. I will pray for the success of your dreams and that your movie will bring most benefit to all sentient beings who have the chance to watch it. My heart and prayer are with you, Rinpoche.

    Nga

  37. JP on Jan 25, 2012 at 3:15 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    I fully support Rinpoche’s movie project. It makes a lot of sense to tell people Rinpoche’s story which is full of trials and tribulations. Yet Rinpoche still exudes love and compassion.

    I think all of us who supports this project should start talking to people who are either in the movie industry or knows of people in the movie industry.

    Just last night, I went to my friend’s Chinese New Year open house gathering, and my friend introduced me to a Hong Kong film director, Mr Choi because I have been telling my friends for months. My friend engaged him to do a Hong Kong movie to promote his company’s cookies. Yes the main actor was eating his company’s cookies throughout the movie.

    Mr Choi said that he’ll take a look at the treatment that we have and will advise accordingly. He said that he specialises in action movies such as police and triad movies. If we engage his company’s services, he’ll introduce another director who specialises in artistic/drama movies. His big boss is a Tibetan Buddhist as well. He said that his boss might even finance this project.

    I’ll pass him Rinpoche’s The Promise and email to him the treatment for his feedback.

    Another friend from the same gathering who heard me talking about making a movie said that she’ll invite me to join an online forum for people in the movie industry from the States and Europe. I can post my questions on this forum and even get people interested in this project. She made many friends from the movie industry at the Cannes Film Festival recently. She said to meet up again so that she can pass me her contacts from movie producers to investors.

    I pray that the months of talking to people I met regarding this project and many other Kechara projects will come into fruition fast as time is of the essence. I feel that if everybody continues to talk about this project, join forces and push for it, a movie will manifest very quickly.

    If my friend can do a movie just to promote his cookies, I think Rinpoche’s movie is not that far fetched.

    Regards,
    JP

  38. Albert on Jan 25, 2012 at 3:08 am

    Yes, this movie will be very beneficial to people from different ages and levels, many people in this world now are feeling that they are having very difficult times and they are the one that suffers the most, but in fact, what they suffers are very minor as compare to many more people in this world, this movie will show them what they have not experience, the life of Rinpoche and what Rinpoche has been through but yet, today, Rinpoche has became someone very comapassionate and kind, this will show many people what is it mean by real difficult times / suffering.

    Many people nowadays never like to read, by just having a book might not be good enough, people like to watch movie, hence, a movie will become a very good teaching / inspirational material to many people.

  39. nicholas yu on Jan 25, 2012 at 2:41 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    I personally feel that visual media is the most effective way to get people attention and understanding. Movie tend to give an great impact/imprint to the viewers emotionally.
    Event young age kids will register to their mind for something unique & attractive to them.

    Rinpoche message in this movie is to create awareness of spirituality in this modern and materialistic world. Through Rinpoche’s life story, a lot of people will be inspired and benefited. It will give hope to people.

    With this movie a lot more people understand Rinpoche lives is to create an institution of learning for modern people to think and learn in accordance with spiritual values. KWPC will be a legacy for that a lot of people will come by as a join force to support this great work.

  40. yek yee on Jan 25, 2012 at 2:01 am

    当听我第一次听到仁波切说,要将他的一生拍摄成电影;我的第一个想法是,天啊!这将会激发多少人啊?了解仁波切真正的性格的人就知道,仁波切为人十二分低调,不喜欢将自己的私生活公诸于世。可是,为了佛法,为了更加容易利益更多的人,仁波切放弃了个人的喜好,走出幕前,这点真叫人感动。

    仁波切曾多次强调,如果有选择的话,他会毫不犹豫地回到母寺,进行各种闭关和修习佛法。这才是他今世最理想的生活方式。

    但是,为了圆满对上师的承诺,仁波切毅然走寺院大门,在这里教佛法。仁波切说,他一点都不怕吃苦,只要可以完成自己的诺言,再苦也算不了甚么。 在这个利慾充斥的时代,还有人为了一个承诺;而不畏惧所有的困难和痛苦,只管往前冲,我想这样的一个人,他不一定要是位知识渊博的佛教精神导师,就算只是一名普通的百姓,这份道德情操也足以叫我们钦佩吧。

    一部电影,最长的播映时间可能是三小时,但背后的教育性意义,若能让它持继下去;从而影响你的人生走向,那这部电影,肯定有看头。尊贵的詹杜固仁波切的电影,就是以这份使命来完成其拍摄的工程,所以它绝对不是只一部电影那般简单,它包含了转化你此生的心灵影片。

    不要在此刻问我如何影响,这答案我给不到你,只有你自己才能给自己最好的答案。

    最后:尊贵的詹杜固仁波切=一部电影@你的答案。

  41. Lim Han Nee on Jan 24, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    This movie must be made and produced.It will benefit,touch and inspire many many more people than the printed word will. People today, as Paris says, like watching movies but don’t like to read.Even without the movie, Rinpoche has already reached out and inspired so many people towards greater peace and happiness, and changed so many lives for the better. With the movie, lots of people out there who don’t read and who have not come on to this blog or accessed Rinpoche’s teachings on Youtube, lots of especially young people who badly need the messages and teachings contained in Rinpoche’s life story, will watch the movie and benefit from it.

    It will also draw people to the institution that is going to be a life-line to the spiritually starved people of this modern age, the Kechara World Peace Center. It will garner tremendous support for it in terms of funds and resources as well. People will be very keen to be part of the institution and all because of the movie.

    So the movie is necessary.Sharon’s short clip already whets the appetite for more of the same colorful and interesting and moving details of Rinpoche’s bio.

  42. henry ooi on Jan 24, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Making this movie would benefit many people to understand more of Rinpoche, Rinpoche’s aspirations and vision. For now there may not be a professional team or the funding to make the movie but as word gets around these resources will manifest.

    This movie will bring forth many people who will assist in building KWPC. Like Rinpoche said, let us leave a legacy behind when we leave this life, a legacy for the next generation. A legacy that will benefit many more in the future.

  43. mayy on Jan 24, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Having to make your life story into a movie will definitely inspire many out there. It is always a movie that will make more impact on someone’s mind compared to reading a written biography. When there’s music, story in motion/action movie always catches one’s attention and ingrained into one’s mind easily…imprint.

    Even with recent The Promise book and Rinpoche’s blog both has inspired many, why not movie? Can’t wait to contribute in whatever ways towards this movie!

  44. Yoke Fui on Jan 24, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Dear Rinpoche,
    We may not have the fund or contact now to make the movie, but if we all start talking, asking around, let as many people as possible know this aspiration , I’m sure this movie WILL be produced by hook or by crook !

    Faithfully,
    YF

  45. wahying on Jan 24, 2012 at 7:53 am

    比仁波切的生平更坎坷的人大有人在,重点不在于有多坎坷,在于你怎样走过,怎样放下。对仍在挣扎的人,还有走过了但心里还有一些没有释怀的无法坦然的;仁波切的生平启发的就是怎样把它们化成生命养分。在精武体育馆的2012年十万佛灯大法会上,除了克切拉成员,不少陌生脸孔,有中年男人、妇女和小学生伫立在拉章摊位的大电视机荧幕前观看《承诺》预告短片。他们应该是第一次接触克切拉和仁波切,从他们伫立的时间和安静的表情,仁波切的生平故事是感动他们的。我们可能要做的是市场调查,看看什么叙述或呈现手法能引起最大的共鸣、我们要感动的又是谁、怎样才可以把信息传达给更多的目标群众。

  46. Don on Jan 24, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Rinpoche:

    A film based on your life would definitely be worthwhile. So often we see or hear the stories of those who were involved with the Dharma at a young age, and it is only rarely that we see or hear a story like yours.

    The “Precious Jewel Garland” states that one should not give up the Dharma because of desire, aversion, or fear. Your story can serve as an example of this kind of precious faith in the Three Jewels. As I mentioned on Facebook, your story, example, and teachings awakened within me the long suppressed desire to practice – I am positive that your example will aid countless others!

  47. Lim Tat Ming on Jan 24, 2012 at 1:57 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    A picture paints a thousand words. A good movie attracts a lot of attention to a cause. The World today needs inspiring stories that will lift people’s mind. Rinpoche’s extraordinary life will make a great story that will truly inspire and help many others to find the perfect peace and happiness. Every person who knows or has known Rinpoche will agree with this.

    This movie will reach out to the World and touch many hearts because Rinpoche’s biography – The Promise – has already touched so many of us here. The movie will fulfil Rinpoche’s wish to benefit others and promise to Rinpoche’s guru.

    The World eagerly awaits the premiere of this exciting and inspiring movie…

  48. sarahyap on Jan 24, 2012 at 1:42 am

    Actually, I can’t wait for Rinpoche’s complete biography book to come out… haha

    And I also think that making a movie is fantastic! A movie will certainly reach more people especially when it enters the big screens. But i was wondering if the movie will be the National Geography type or more on biography movie such as Gandhi and Amadeus.

    I’m so sure that this movie will bring benefit to many people, not only because Rinpoche’s life shows us how Rinpoche conquer the various circumstances in life that others would have given up… but also because Rinpoche’s Guru adviced to do the biography.

  49. William on Jan 24, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Dear Rinpoche,
    The movie about Rinpoche is a great idea because Rinpoche’s life is an inspiration to people who knows you and it will influence more and more people who will come into contact with the movie. A lot of people will get to know and learn about Rinpoche better and understand why Rinpoche is doing this movie.

    The whole reason is because Rinpoche’s vision of having a retreat centre/Buddhist institution, Kechara World Peace Centre (KWPC), that will benefit so many people not just in Malaysia but the whole world.

    All the things Rinpoche does is to benefit people so that their life would be better and Dharma grow in the hearts.

    And I love the last part where Sharon narrated. It makes me want to watch the movie already!

  50. VC on Jan 24, 2012 at 12:01 am

    I will give my moral support to Tsem Tulku Rinpoche for his contribution towards Buddhism and spreading loving kindness to the whole world.I hope this movie will inspire everyone how a dedicated monk such as rinpoche willing to sacrifice his life to benefits humankind in this degenerate times.

  51. James Long on Jan 23, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    每一个人都爱看电影。这个新年和家人一起看电影至少有4部吧。可是总觉得缺少了什么。

    通常会让我们感动的电影很多,启发的却很少。看完后通常会有种“然后怎么样”的感觉。仁波切愿意将自己的故事制作成电影,是令人兴奋的事。我可以肯定的是,看完后会让我们有一番的省思。到底我们如何过自己的生活?只是为了自己?还是为了丢失的戒指烦恼?

    仁波切的一生能启发,并设立一个榜样,让大家知道我们所在的处境并不差,只要我们肯努力必定能够让自己成为别人的光。

    我们从未拍过电影,每电影制作人,希望我们能够尽快地开拍,让更多人受益。

  52. Howie Loh on Jan 23, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Happy Chinese New Year! I pray for your health, long life and to the growth of Dharma. When I was told about the movie plan, I was excited. Although I’m not in the movie industry but at least I should be able to contribute a little. Hope everything goes well. Hope Dharma continue helping people.

  53. Sock Wan on Jan 23, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,
    There are many things you did not want to do personally but for Dharma, for all sentient beings, for your Guru devotion, you did it anyway. Because of your selflessness, we are able to learn Dharma and benefit from it.

    I became interested in Tibetan Buddhism after watching the movie ‘7 years in Tibet’. With your life depicted in movie, I am sure a lot more people will be inspired, be benefitted. I will contribute whatever I can to make this happen.

    With much love,
    Sock Wan

  54. Suet Moi on Jan 23, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Dear Rinpoche
    I would say that your meaning of life is so much different from us. Thank you so much for sharing. Your real life story is important to lead us to pause or slow down the busy life to think about it the meaning of life.
    About the above video is clear and easy to understand. By the way can the video to have some background music?

  55. Matthew on Jan 23, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Dear Bhante, I know of your love for our four-legged friends, and so thought to bring this to your attention, should you have not seen it already – http://sujato.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/support-animalcare-in-malaysia/

    In metta,

    Matthew

  56. Su An on Jan 23, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche and Kechara for this video, it has a lot of important information and also valuable teachings condensed into 36 minutes.

    I think the movie idea is brilliant. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. What about a movie which is made up of countless moving pictures? Imagine the number of people who will be touched by watching it in the cinemas, (maybe even pirating it), youtubing it etc. How many people would be connected where the movie is filmed in the many different countries Rinpoche had been.

    The movie is definitely not an ego trip, how many people would delight in laying bare everything about themselves for everyone to know, moreover a Buddhist monk? It is about the celebration of triumphing over hardships and pain, and to come out stronger without bitterness, to help others find happiness, sincerely.

    I agree with Paris… making a movie out of The Promise (or the extended version) will reach out to the audio-visual generation. And probably after watching the movie, more people will want to read the book (like how it was for Lord of the Rings) or vice versa (like the Harry Potter movie series). And then after that we can have documentary series/films (like those documentaries on Titanic and King Arthur).

    How we can get this project going: start talk about it more now, tell others about it, show them this video, make connections, make more friends, reconnect with old friends…? Send the script to movie producers or actors (like Keanu Reeves or Richard Gere for example)? Maybe have some sort of an on-line bidding platform for freelance movie producers to bid for it?

  57. Phillis on Jan 23, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    It is GREAT, great great!! to have this movie!!! ^^, ^^, ^^, ^^,

  58. Echo on Jan 23, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Dear Rinpoche
    I chanced upon your website n teachings when I am going through v difficult times which brings me into tibetan Buddhism n yet something unexpected happened n I started to have doubts and almost gave up totally…..

    Your teachings gave me the faith to carry on and also the motivation and confidence that I can transform my mind n life through practising the dharma.

    I have been sharing your short videos w all around me n really look forward to your movie:)

  59. Lisa Leong on Jan 23, 2012 at 5:37 am

    Dear guru
    I see the impact that rinpoche created even by giving gifts to members or guests. They are touched and inspired. Hence, by making a movie guru definitely benefit more life by creating impact and inspiration.

  60. Paris on Jan 23, 2012 at 4:31 am

    I do think a movie would be incredible… and very necessary for reaching out to a new generation that will probably not read a book. The amount of work that goes into a movie is exponentially larger, of course, but then so is the corresponding outreach to even larger numbers of people. With the advent of technology, it is something that people will not just watch in the cinemas, but also on their computers, ipads, even phones while they’re jogging in the gym.

    The possibilities are far more open with a movie, the outreach more direct and message more clearly and directly told. There is a lot more we can share directly through visual media than can be done through the traditional forms of reading which, much as I love and hold precious, is not what this generation’s quick-thinking, restless minds would be able to sit through or “move” with.

    The movie would share with the world not just the lifelong works of Rinpoche, which people can see in all its most beautiful high definition, technicolor detail, but more importantly, the story of the human spirit – how a man could have been broken by what he went through but chose not to be. In a world ever more besieged by depression and fear, stories like Rinpoche has a place in every global citizen’s heart for it is a universal one that plays a part in every one of our own dreams for success.

    So year, today, people connect more with movies than they do with the written word (much as I hate to admit that, being a writer!) and a even richer visual representation of The Promise – a moving, talking, interactive one – would go a long way in bringing the struggles, hopes and expansive visions of Rinpoche to every single person out there who’s also looking for profound change and who wants to be a part of a legacy as large and lasting as Kechara and KWPC.

  61. Steve Tobias on Jan 23, 2012 at 4:25 am

    I’m glad that Rinpoche has decided to do this project. I love the video with Sharon’s narration. It seems like they have shot lots of footage already, with actors. The style seems very effective and suitable. It would make a great “biopic” on a larger scale too: showing Rinpoche’s activities today like planning KWPC, working to get Kechara Animal Sanctuary going, etc., then revealing the tremendous difficulties in his past piece by piece. It can show people what they can become. KIM has many professionals with decades of experience, but I do offer any help I could provide.

  62. elizabeth hurwitz on Jan 23, 2012 at 4:14 am

    Hi Tsem Tulku Rinpoche — Thank you for sharing your video with all of us. If I can be of help, please don’t hesitate to ask. I have a small small bit of experience in documentary film production. In 2008, I produced a documentary here in the States with David Leterman and Lawerence Bender, and other folks. My first question is who is the audience for your film? How do you want people to hear your story? As a compelling narrative? As a dharma teaching? As an adventure story? How folks experience a story also depends in part on their cultural orientation and experience. I hope these comments are useful to you and your team. It’s wonderful that you are undertaking this project. With all good wishes and fondness, Elizabeth Hurwitz

    • tsemtulku on Jan 23, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      Dear Elizabeth, you always come across as straightforward, organized and sincere. Thank you for being you. Please send me your email. I will post you on my personal list. Thanks so much.

      I do want to do this movie very much and I need lots of help. Any help is welcomed. TR

  63. lewkwanleng on Jan 23, 2012 at 3:05 am

    Whatever Rinpoche is doing, he has no personal agenda, and it is always about benefiting other sentient beings. The same with the movie. Many people may “talk” about why this Lama wants to make himself famous, but we as students, it is our job to educate others about the motivation behind this movie.

    I sincerely pray that the movie is a success, in a way that it will reach many many people and inspire a lot more, and with that, more people will know about Kechara World Peace Center and that it will manifest much quicker!!

  64. abby on Jan 23, 2012 at 2:05 am

    這部電影是值得投資的一部電影。
    它將能夠告訴大家,無論你過去經歷過多痛苦、多悲痛的事情,你仍然可以做個好人,不怨天尤人,不自暴自棄!尤其在這個年代,大家都似乎經歷了不少不愉快的事。

    詹杜固仁波切的過去跟你和我都一樣。請不要因為他現在是一名僧人而覺得他跟我們有什麼不一樣。他有他的童年,他曾在洛杉磯度過自己的青春期。他也有自己的掙扎和追求。花一點時間聽一聽他的故事,說不定你也有所啟發!(對我而言,詹杜固仁波切的故事確實啟發了我,教懂我不將自己痛苦的過去帶到如今這一刻,累人累己。)

  65. freon on Jan 22, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    Dear Guru,
    I am thinking, what is the way to get sponsors for this movie and quality producer. Where to market this movies, how to get this movie to nominate. I would like to involve in this movie making either in front or back stage.

  66. Slk on Jan 22, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,
    Do allow me to help on fulfilling your dreams on making a movie which I believe it will help many. Am personally touched with your promised, having faith in dharma and you. Do hope you give me a chance acting in the background, like sweeping floor, stranger walking in the back ( just kidding ).
    Yes, your stories could really make a difference. Especially those who experienced the pain, this is a form of healing and motivation for them… Thank you rinpoche.

  67. Karma on Jan 22, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    I would say why wait! Both the ideas-book and making movie are terrific more so because it would be based on a true life story as you had mentioned a journey mixed with joys and sorrows. I think rather believe that it would reach out to mass number of people as an inspiration. I feel and agree to what Oprah Winfrey a famous talk show host mentioned in her recent interview in India about her aim of the show was about drawing the connection with the audience, illuminating that ray of hope from the story for the larger people to connect and i feel your life has one. And i wish you luck and success.

  68. Mc on Jan 22, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    It is so important for Rinpoche to produce not only a movie but several movies about Rinpoche’s life. Several, because Rinpoche’s stories this life itself contains so much material that can really help people. It cannot be captured in a mere 2 hours of film.

    From Rinpoche’s childhood, Rinpoche has known rejection, struggles and hardships and have encountered many heart-breaking events. Things that tend to get us down and break the human spirit, and yet these things did not stop Rinpoche from doing what needs to be done. Many people will be able to relate to Rinpoche’s struggles, and see for themselves how we need be imprisoned by all the things that scare us and hurt us.

    Rinpoche is therefore a living example of the triumph of Hope. And this is very important because although human beings all seem ok, and seem to live meaningful lives, the truth is the world and man within, are decaying and we feel it. Look around the world and look within ourselves and we will know what I mean. Just about everything we do is done so that we do not have to be confronted with the reality of our own deep sorrow and aimlessness.

    I for one, had a life which I found to be a complete burden rather than an opportunity but today I have hope and a vocation worth giving all to. And I know I am not the only one. I see people in Kechara touched and completely changed. And I know that the same source that has helped me can help a lot more around the world.

    People speak often of the Degenerate Times but really what has degenerated is not the external world but our own sense of purpose, our sense of humanity and the sense of happiness. And we don’t know how to turn it around, but Rinpoche, you possess the knowledge of how to which has to be spread.

    And here, the antidote to man’s ills is not procured after Rinpoche did a Master’s degree in psychology but lessons that has been carefully preserved and passed down undiluted for thousands of years. A movie about Rinpoche would also pay due credit to a whole list of lineage Masters including Rinpoche’s Teachers’ Teachers.

    A movie may also bring the necessary help from around the world for KWPC to manifest quickly. KWPC is not just a holiday destination like a Spa, but a centre where man can learn to heal himself so that he can heal others as well. I believe that to the main purpose of KWPC.

    We see so many movies and they inspire us for a while only because we know the movie is not real, or we cannot relate to it or after we are inspired there is nothing we can do to nurture and build on that inspiration.

    Here a movie will touch many and will awaken them to the fact that healing is available and in fact, healing is already in place.

    Please do the movie Rinpoche.

  69. Alex Hay on Jan 22, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    i would love to be a part of this wonderful movie. dear Rinpoche, pls do go ahead and make this movie. I believe KIM able to produce the movie.

  70. tsemtulku on Jan 22, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    I welcome to both Kecharians and anyone who can help me with this. Tsem Rinpoche

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • June 9, 2023 01:48
    Leo asked: How much karma and what types of karma can Vajrasattva practice purify if it is 108 recitations or more? Depending on motivation ofc
    pastor answered: Dear Leo, Vajrasattva practice can purify all types of karma when recited, as can any purification practice. There is no specific type or amount of karma that can be purified in terms of how many mantras you recite. Simply reciting the mantra will help to purify, but only to a small extent. This is due to the power of Vajrasattva and his mantra. Actually, purification on a transformation level occurs when you generate the Four Opponent Powers of which the actual method of purification, Vajrasattva mantra, is just one of the Powers. If you recite Vajrasattva's mantra with the Four Opponent powers say 21 times, you can purify 10 points of karma (I'm just quantifying karma so it's easier to understand). But if you simple recite Vajrasattva mantra 108 times without the Four Opponent Powers, then perhaps you only purify 2-3 points of karma. So you should be worried about numbers to recite, but the quality of your practice. That being said, if you recite 108 times with the Four Opponent Powers then that is like 50 points of karma purified. Imagine how powerful that is for your transformation!
  • June 7, 2023 20:51
    BhavIsha asked: Namste pastors, I have been facing stomach issues since years and when I intense pain started I started medicine buddha mantra recitation so pain vanished just like that, after that I keep reciting it but other issues are not going like intense constipation ans bloating. Also I feel breathing issues time to time like now days. Even when I in medicine where I am so calm I feel breathing issues. Which mantra can heal my both issues. It's not like I am doubting medicine buddha, I have seen the miracle of recitation of his mantra. I just want something more effective for both problems so I can do my dharma practices more intensely and focus on that. Help me. Greatful.
    pastor answered: Namaste Bhavisha ji, Nice to see you here. Sorry to read about your health issues. We would recommend the practice of Shize. Shize is a Dharma Protector, so the benefits of his healing energies can be felt quicker than compared with Medicine Buddha. There is a very detailed article about Shize here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/shize-a-practice-for-healing-and-long-life.html. You can combine the practice with Medicine Buddha, so you get more benefit. You should engage in the practice of Medicine Buddha first, and then Shize. Doing both the practice together like this will be more effective as both are healing deities. At the same time, please do keep taking the medication prescribed by your doctor. If you are still having physical symptoms when taking the medication, go back to the doctor to explain the symptoms. Perhaps he can give other medications which do not have so much affects, or consider getting a second opinion. In Buddhism, we do not just rely on spiritual practices to heal, but it is combined with medical healing as well. I hope this helps and pray that your health problems are solved quick and you become healthy! Thank you.
  • June 6, 2023 12:56
    Dyspi asked: Hello! How does one practice self visualization for yidam? Do you look at yourself from a third person perspective or first person pov?
    pastor answered: Hello Dyspi, Self-visualisation as a yidam is only done if you have the initiation of that particular deity. It is done in first person pov. If you don't have the initiation of that particular deity, then you can visualisation the deity in front of you instead. You can only do this with lower tantric deities. To practice the higher tantric deities, you must have the initiation of that deity. Practicing deities without having the correct initiation can actually lead to problems in your spiritual path, as the energies received during initiation play an important role. The vows and commitments received also help to guide your practice in general so that your deity practice is successful. I hope this helps to answer your question. Thank you.
  • June 5, 2023 02:32
    Ananya asked: Is nirvana a permanent stage according to buddhism or do we have to come back to participate in creation even after merging back with the source (like daoist belief and understanding)
    pastor answered: Dear Ananya, In Buddhism, once you reach the state of Nirvana or Enlightenment, it is permanent. Though you can choose to emanate back into samsara, or creation as you termed it, to benefit others and help lead them to the state of Nirvana too. However, you don't loose the state of Nirvana even if you decide to do this. You remain and enlightened being, but simply take forms within samsara to benefit others. Normally, ordinary beings are at the mercy of karma as to where and when and how they take rebirth and the lives that they need to live. Enlightened beings because they are 'outside' of this system can choose where and how they take rebirth and how they live their lives to benefit others. I hope this helps. Thank you.
  • June 3, 2023 01:26
    Ana asked: Hi is Pastor Lai’s latest book available on Amazon or other websites ?
    pastor answered: Dear Ana, At the moment Pastor David's latest book is only available on our Vajrasecrets online store and at our physical outlets in Kechara Forest Retreat and Kechara House. Here is the link to our Vajrasecrets store: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/insightful-meditation Thank you
  • June 2, 2023 20:32
    Sall asked: Kechara used to organise pilgrimages to India and Nepal in the past. Will you organise in the near future?
    pastor answered: Hello Sall, Yes we are organising pilgrimage trips again. We have just announced the one for this year. You can find out more information here: https://www.kechara.com/2023-pilgrimage-to-india-nepal/ Thank you
  • June 1, 2023 17:30
    Alle asked: Hi, Do Buddhas and Bodhisattvas only help those who call out to them? They have compassion for every being but do they save or help non-buddhist? Can they only help us if we accept their help?
    pastor answered: Hi Alle, Yes, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas help everyone regardless if you are Buddhist or not. If you call out to them, they do help. For example, I have a Hindu friend who prays to Dorje Shugden and his prayers have been answered many times. So if you call out to them and accept them, meaning you are Buddhist, you will definitely gain their aid. However, even if you are not a Buddhist, but call out to them anyway, they will still help. Actually, they are trying to help all the time, but our karma stops us from receiving their help. The act of invoking upon them, calling out to them, creates a connection that can cut through karma and allow us to receive their help. That is why Buddhists engage in practices daily, to ensure that the connection is there as much as possible so that we can benefit from their help. I hope all of this helped to answer your question.
  • May 31, 2023 09:34
    Charlene asked: How did Tsem Tulku feel about Dorje Shugden pick him to re- introducing the Dharmpalas Methar and Shangmo Dorje Putri pack into his retinue.? Of all the great Dorje Shugden Lamas and Tulkus in the world he felt that only Tsem Tulku was the one person who he could trust to do it. Did Rinpoche every talk about this great honour giving to him by Dorje Shugden.
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, The stories of Methar and Shangmo Dorje Putri, information about them, etc,. has been available, even in the English language, for a while. Both were placed in Dorje Shugden's entourage by very high lamas in Tibet. Since that is the case, Tsem Rinpoche did not reintroduce them back into Dorje Shugden's retinue, they were already there and information was available about them if you looked in the right places. Tsem Rinpoche chose to highlight them in a handful of the articles in the Dorje Shugden category of his blog, which has a total of 614 different articles about Dorje Shugden, his history, practice, lineage, etc. Tsem Rinpoche's aim and goal was to try to preserve the information and share it. Your questions are very specific and mirror almost exactly questions we have received in the past. To continue this conversation, please email Care@Kechara.com and ask to be put in touch with a Pastor. We can continue this conversation through email. That way, we will allow the many other spiritual seekers who visit this page the ability to ask their own questions and we will be able to converse in more detail. Thank you.
  • May 30, 2023 18:47
    Charlene asked: Tsem Tulku gave Dorje Shugden as a YIDAM practice to some of his students so claims Pastor David Lai. He stated this in his Youtube video of August 10, 2021 titled, "Once Upon A Time With Rinpoche - Rinpoche's Personal Yidam Pt 6". Here is the link to that video and please go to the 11:00 minute mark. It is roughly 45 seconds long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSw_LcHw4S0
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, Rinpoche had assigned Dorje Shugden as the main practise that certain students should practice, hence they take Dorje Shugden as their "yidam" referring to Dorje Shugden being their primary practice, due to affinity, need, etc. As Pastor David clarified, Dorje Shugden is an enlightened being. So he can be practised as a proper yidam, however there doesn't exist the practice of Dorje Shugden as a yidam, or meditation deity, only a Protector deity. The criteria for a deity to be considered a yidam deity is the generation and completion stages associated with tantra. That is the difference between whether a deity is practised as a Dharma Protector or a Yidam. Pastor David has clarified these in other talks that he has given, but I cannot remember which ones, as it was not the main topic. For example, let's take the example of White Mahakala. He has texts that propitiate him as a Dharma Protector, so he is practised as a Dharma Protector. He is also fully enlightened, and lamas do assign his practice as a Dharma Protector as the main practise that a student should focus on. In that sense he is their 'yidam' because he is the main practice that they focus on. However, he is also practised as a proper yidam, because there are initiations, lineages and practice texts that include the generation and completion stages, so in that case he is a proper yidam. That is the main difference between emanations of enlightened deities being either a Dharma Protector or a Yidam. Currently there are no lineages of Dorje Shugden being practised as a yidam, only a Dharma Protector. I hope the difference is clear. So there is actually no contradiction with what Pastor David said, because of how Pastor David used the word yidam to refer to a person's main practise, and the actual definition of the difference between a Dharma protector and a yidam. As stated by Tsem Rinpoche himself on many occasions, Dorje Shugden is Manjushri, and as an enlightened being he can be practised as a proper yidam, but this practice simply does not exist at the moment. Hopefully in the future, Dorje Shugden and the Lamas will manifest his teaching as a yidam replete with both the completion and generation stages. I hope this helps. Thank you.
  • May 28, 2023 09:44
    Charlene asked: I asked about Tsem Tulku being a Yidam since I was told that he considered himself be be an emanation of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. That would explain Tsem Tulku's utter devotion to spreading the works of Dorje Shugden to the World.
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, If you are taking the example of Rinpoche's previous lives, there were also spiritual teachers, hence they would not be practiced as yidams or meditation deities. This is the case with Tsem Rinpoche and all of Rinpoche's previous incarnations. To call upon his blessings, as mentioned in the previous question, this is done through Guru Yoga practices. Also, you've mentioned the practice of Dorje Shugden. This practice is a Dharma Protector practice, not a yidam or meditational deity practice. Though there are some Dharma Protectors who can be practised as both, as their practice arose in that manner, for example Sengdongma or White Mahakala. The practice of Dorje Shugden however is purely a Dharma Protector practice. Thanks.
  • May 27, 2023 08:58
    Charlene asked: Can i have Tsem Tulku as my Yidam?
    pastor answered: Dear Charlene, Yidams are meditational deities with very specific functions. Tsem Rinpoche was a guru, so he would never be practised as a yidam. You can however practice the Guru Yoga of Tsem Rinpoche, which is available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/instructions-for-tsem-rinpoches-name-mantra-retreat.html you can read the commentary to the practice and engage in it daily, but you don't need to follow the retreat rules and guidelines as set out in the post. The function of Guru Yoga is to provide huge amounts of blessings, inspiration and merits for our spiritual transformation. The article explains more about what the Guru Yoga is and how to do it in the commentary section. This can be done by anyone and there are no vows or commitments that need to be taken. It can be done every day. I hope this helps.
  • May 26, 2023 18:00
    Anonymous asked: Hello, I want to ask about karma purification. How does purification Buddha practices like Vajrasattva purify karma? Does it stop karmic seeds from ripening? Or does it actually force negative karma to manifest in unfortunate situations right now?
    pastor answered: Dear Anonymous, Purification is a big topic and a little too complicated to explain in detail here. Basically, when you engage in the purification, you use what are know as the Four Opponent Powers. Depending on how strong you generate these within your mind and how much effort you put in to purification practice, there are three results. The lowest results is that you stop some of your karma from multiplying, the middle result is that you lessen the effects of some of your karma and the highest result is that you purify that karma completely, so you don't need to experience the result any more. When you are engaged in heavy and extended periods of purification practices, such as when in retreat, some times what happens is that as the karma is being purified you will feel its lessened effects. For example, if you have a particular negative body karma that means you may get into an accident, and you are engaged in heavy purification practices, because the force of that karma is very strong and the Buddhas are helping you to get rid of it, maybe you get an ache in your leg because you sat on your meditation cushion too long. Or perhaps you have the karma to go through tremendous emotional suffering, so when in retreat this can manifest as a disturbed mind that cannot concentrate. This is due to the middling level of purification and the blessings of the Three Jewels. When engaged in purification practice generally or an a daily basis, such things are less likely to occur, almost never. So in that sense, purification practices do not make negative karma manifest in unfortunate circumstances as we usually think about. If your practice is middling level during intensive practices, yes, some times it can manifest, but in a very different and controlled manner. Another example, perhaps you have the karma to be in a serious car accident, but on a daily basis if you do purifications practices, such as Vajrasattva or Protector Kawang, you have been purifying karma slowly over time. You haven't got rid of the karma completely, so if the causes and conditions are right, then that karma will still ripen, but to a small extent. For example instead of being serious harmed physically, you only a small scratch, but apart from that everything else is fine. I hope that makes sense? Thank you.
  • May 25, 2023 00:33
    Charles asked: What is the best way to ask a guru to be your teacher? I don't want to just burst into a temple and say "please be my teacher!" I desperately want to learn from a real guru I just have no idea how to establish this relationship. Thank you for your time!
    pastor answered: Hello Charles, It's really good to read this. Before you actually ask that guru, you should do your research. Understand the lineage teachings of your guru, which tradition, how long he/she has been practising and teaching, etc. You should also check the qualities of the guru, these can be found in teachings such as the 50 Verses of Guru Devotion. Once you have researched and checked thoroughly, you need to come to a decision whether or not you can commit to that teacher. The guru-disciple relationship is very, very important in our spiritual path. So you should prepare yourself by reading more about the importance of the guru and the guru-disciple relationship. Once you have come to an informed decision, you should arrange with the temple to meet that guru. You should prepare offerings before hand. This can be anything from your heart, but traditionally they are representations of the body (Buddha images, such as a statue, thangka, printed and framed image, ect), speech (and Dharma text) and mind (stupa) of the Buddhas. When you go to see the guru to request taking Refuge with them, you should prostrate three times to the guru, offer a khata to them, then present the offerings, and finally request to be their student and ask them to grant Refuge. The act of taking Refuge with a teacher in Tibetan Buddhism, makes that person your guru and the guru-disciple relationship is established. I hope all of this helps. Good luck on your spiritual journey.
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29/4/2023 Here, have a look at the offerings made during our weekly Dorje Shugden puja @ Kechara Penang. We should try our best to make offerings to Buddha during our daily practice as well as adviced by Rinpoche. By Jacinta
(15th April 2023) Dorje Shugden puja @ Kechara Penang. Venue : 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday @ 3 p.m. Image by Siew Hong ~ Jacinta Goh.
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(15th April 2023) Dorje Shugden puja @ Kechara Penang. Venue : 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday @ 3 p.m. Image by Siew Hong ~ Jacinta Goh.
Puja, is one of the best ways to dedicate merits, positive energies, blessings & good fortune to those who have passed on. It's also good for our loved ones. Qing Ming puja & Bird Liberation, Kechara Penang Study Group at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. By Jacinta Goh
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Puja, is one of the best ways to dedicate merits, positive energies, blessings & good fortune to those who have passed on. It's also good for our loved ones. Qing Ming puja & Bird Liberation, Kechara Penang Study Group at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. By Jacinta Goh
8/4/2023. Elaborate offerings + Sincere motivation = The best way to help ourselves and others. Qing Ming puja & Bird Liberation, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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8/4/2023. Elaborate offerings + Sincere motivation = The best way to help ourselves and others. Qing Ming puja & Bird Liberation, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
8th April 2023, Saturday. Bird Liberation & Qing Ming puja at Kechara Penang DS chapel led by Pastor Seng Piow.
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8th April 2023, Saturday. Bird Liberation & Qing Ming puja at Kechara Penang DS chapel led by Pastor Seng Piow.
Beautiful Lama Tsongkhapa in Kechara Forest Retread. Advice from H. E. Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche: if you commit all the ways within Tsonkhapa lineage within 3 years, 3 months and 3 days, you can reach full enlightenment … IF YOU'RE READY.  ~ Alice
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Beautiful Lama Tsongkhapa in Kechara Forest Retread. Advice from H. E. Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche: if you commit all the ways within Tsonkhapa lineage within 3 years, 3 months and 3 days, you can reach full enlightenment … IF YOU'RE READY. ~ Alice
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Gyenze is an emanation of Manjushri, propitiation of Gyenze will result in an increase of spiritual merits. Mantra: OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA TSESO PALJOR LONG CHO THAMCHED PUTRIM KURU OM ~ Alice
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Gyenze is an emanation of Manjushri, propitiation of Gyenze will result in an increase of spiritual merits. Mantra: OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA TSESO PALJOR LONG CHO THAMCHED PUTRIM KURU OM ~ Alice
Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023):  The art of HAPPINESS  And  Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
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Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023): The art of HAPPINESS And Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023):  The art of HAPPINESS  And  Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
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Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023): The art of HAPPINESS And Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023):  The art of HAPPINESS  And  Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
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Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023): The art of HAPPINESS And Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023):  The art of HAPPINESS  And  Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
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Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023): The art of HAPPINESS And Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023):  The art of HAPPINESS  And  Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
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Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023): The art of HAPPINESS And Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023):  The art of HAPPINESS  And  Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
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Nice sessions to learn about (4 March 2023): The art of HAPPINESS And Essentials for a HAPPY relationship shared by Gen Lobsang Phuljung. ~ Alice
Beautiful Manjushri and 108 Dorje Shugden. More thangkas for FREE download: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=171377 ~ Alice
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Beautiful Manjushri and 108 Dorje Shugden. More thangkas for FREE download: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=171377 ~ Alice
Slowly, but surely we will be able to collect tremendous and incredible amount of merits during Dorje Shugden puja for our spiritual advancement. In return, we dedicated merits to those sponsors and every sentient beings. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Slowly, but surely we will be able to collect tremendous and incredible amount of merits during Dorje Shugden puja for our spiritual advancement. In return, we dedicated merits to those sponsors and every sentient beings. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
We included the long mandala offerings during our puja. Very nice seeing them practicing in accordance to Rinpoche's teaching. Kechara Penang Study Group By Jacinta
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We included the long mandala offerings during our puja. Very nice seeing them practicing in accordance to Rinpoche's teaching. Kechara Penang Study Group By Jacinta
Completed our weekly Dorje Shugden puja. Every Saturday @3pm at Jalan Seang Tek. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Completed our weekly Dorje Shugden puja. Every Saturday @3pm at Jalan Seang Tek. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
That's us! The retreat ended successfully and you can definitely see it from our ' smile'. Kechara Penang Study Group retreat, 18th & 19th Feb 2023 by Jacinta
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That's us! The retreat ended successfully and you can definitely see it from our ' smile'. Kechara Penang Study Group retreat, 18th & 19th Feb 2023 by Jacinta
This time, we included mandala offerings as part of our reatreat. Pastor Seng Piow guided us and shared with us the tips and tricks on how we can offer mandala immaculately! ~ by Jacinta
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This time, we included mandala offerings as part of our reatreat. Pastor Seng Piow guided us and shared with us the tips and tricks on how we can offer mandala immaculately! ~ by Jacinta
Before retreat, all of us invited Divine Lady, Vajrayogini whom out of compassion she attracts us and brings us to full liberation. For auspicious reason, together with Pastor Seng Piow, we did Kalarupa puja before starting our retreat ~by Jacinta
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Before retreat, all of us invited Divine Lady, Vajrayogini whom out of compassion she attracts us and brings us to full liberation. For auspicious reason, together with Pastor Seng Piow, we did Kalarupa puja before starting our retreat ~by Jacinta
#Throwback Kechara Penang Study Group retreat @ 18th - 19th Feb 2023. 11 retreatants, led by Pastor Seng Piow. We were so fortunate able to get together for the retreat and with great blessings from Rinpoche, it went smoothly. Special thanks to Choong Soon Heng for the overall arrangements, Tang KS, Ong Siew Hong and Swee Bee helping out ~ by Jacinta.
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#Throwback Kechara Penang Study Group retreat @ 18th - 19th Feb 2023. 11 retreatants, led by Pastor Seng Piow. We were so fortunate able to get together for the retreat and with great blessings from Rinpoche, it went smoothly. Special thanks to Choong Soon Heng for the overall arrangements, Tang KS, Ong Siew Hong and Swee Bee helping out ~ by Jacinta.
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
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2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
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2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
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2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
3 months ago
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
3 months ago
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
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2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
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2023 first pilgrimage in Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
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Abundance light offerings to Gyenze. Happy Losar Day. ~ Alice
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Abundance light offerings to Gyenze. Happy Losar Day. ~ Alice
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Beautiful night scene at Vajrayogini Stupa, Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
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Beautiful night scene at Vajrayogini Stupa, Kechara Forest Retreat. ~ Alice
11th Feb 2023 @ 3.00 pm. Completed weekly Dorje Shugden puja at Kechara Penang Chapel, No49 Jalan Seang Tek. All are welcome to join. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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11th Feb 2023 @ 3.00 pm. Completed weekly Dorje Shugden puja at Kechara Penang Chapel, No49 Jalan Seang Tek. All are welcome to join. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Flower garland was offered to Dorje Shugden, as well as some mandarin oranges, milk and etc by the devotees. There next day morning shift (5th Feb 2023) members were Tang KS, Sunny, Choong & Wei Ling. Thanks for all the efforts and support. The event was ended in a high note. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
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Flower garland was offered to Dorje Shugden, as well as some mandarin oranges, milk and etc by the devotees. There next day morning shift (5th Feb 2023) members were Tang KS, Sunny, Choong & Wei Ling. Thanks for all the efforts and support. The event was ended in a high note. Kechara Penang Study Group ~by Jacinta
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