VIDEO: “(Re)visiting an Extraordinary Life: The Tsem Rinpoche Biography Group in the USA”

May 18, 2012 | Views: 1,773

November 19, 2010

With Chinese subtitles

May 25, 2012

A team from Kechara went to the USA to interview my friends and family about myself. Asked them what they remembered about me growing up in New Jersey and Los Angeles.

This is a condensed video of all the interviews they did with my:

  1. Sister Lidshma
  2. Cousin Sara
  3. Childhood friend Marc Reed
  4. Childhood friend Dawn Giordano
  5. Cousin Debbie
  6. Cousin Darlene
  7. Cousin Diana
  8. Childhood friend Nina
  9. Aunt Matza
  10. Aunt Meda
  11. Dharma friends Anila Thupten (Carmen)
  12. Ven Gen Tenzin
  13. Cousin Susie
  14. Cousin Lizzie
  15. Anila Lobsang Dolma

There are short little snippets of my relatives and friends sharing about myself growing up with me. It’s a very well-made video by Kechara and it explains their thoughts of myself as a child. What we did together. I will put up the full length videos another time of each of their interviews and a book will come out as a result of the research. For now enjoy some snippets. These are people from my childhood.

Some pictures hold very strong memories. For example when I see seeing Rashi Gempil Ling Temple (Buddhist Church) and how the layout hasn’t changed at all!..I frequented Rashi Gempil Ling as my first teacher Ken Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin Rinpoche lived there and I often went for teachings. I love the teachings.

Most of the people in these interviews I did not meet for over 30 years now. It is really nice to see them again in this video. It is very nice to see and hear their voices.

I thank my friends and relatives for their candid thoughts about growing up with me with our Kechara Bio Team. I miss all of them and they are in my thoughts always.

I like to share this with all of you here and around the world. It is very touching for me to see all these beautiful people from my past. From my childhood. From a time long ago yet I remember all of them like it was yesterday.

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 Hehee…this is a picture of myself with a wig on when I was much younger and my cousins Naran and Sara holding me to force me take a photo..LOL. We had fun!!

My cousins Lizzie (left) and Susie. Susie use to babysit me…I was very mischievous as a kid Susie said…hehe. Notice Susie is wearing the beautiful pendant of Buddha from Kechara I designed. I wanted Susie to be safe.

 

Myself around 7 or 8 years old. That was back in 1972-73. My beautiful cousin Susie on the left and her friend (red shirt) on the right..I loved when Susie came over to babysit me. She was fun, generous, giving and she has a heart of gold. I use to play alot of pranks and tricks on her and she never gets angry. She would take the time to take me out to the boardwalk, arcade, rollerskating rink, eat, shop or just for a nice drive. She was so fun..I have so many good memories of Susie..

Myself in the centre with my wonderful childhood friends Nina (left) and her fun sister on the right..this was taken at their home. I loved going over their house to play. They were very good friends of mine. We had lots of fun with monoply..hehehe.

My birthday party with all my friends, cousins, neighbourhood kids..You can see Dawn Giordano, Nancy Nelson, Kim Albataew, Nina Noronov, Lisa Albataew, Butchy Sochorow, Shawn Nelson, Sara Andreyev, Kaminksy Andreyev, etc and my older cousins Susie and Lizzie watching over us. I am in the yellow and blue shirt in the centre….

Left in red is my cousin Sonia, centre my cousin Sara and me in the white. This was in Los Angeles, California. The girls flew out to meet me. I was so happy to meet them. I was working and living on my own in Los Angeles. Behind me is the Dharma centre Thubten Dhargye Ling I lived at. My two cousins and myself would ride around in my Volkswagon bug car. I drove them all over the city as it was there first time here. We all were young and didn’t have much money, but we made the dollar stretch and had plenty of fun. I remember the time fondly. I grew up with these cousins. Sonia lived in Philadelphia but she would be back in Howell, New Jersey couple times a year for holidays, family events, visits and all. I liked when she visited. Sara lived just couple a minutes away from where I lived in Howell. Sara has kept in contact with me for the last two decades. She always kept in contact. Sara with her m0m (Aunt Matza) visited Malaysia too. I was real happy to see them.. Those were the fun days in the 1980’s with my cousins in Los Angeles…

This is the house I grew up in Howell, New Jersey. This is what it looks like today. It is owned by other people now. But it looks basically the same as when I was living there. We have a big yard in the front and back.

Paris and our bio research team standing in front of my family home two years back. Our Kechara Team flew to the US to interview my friends and relatives for my bio book. Brings back alot of memories to see this picture. I have not been back for over 25 years….

This is Rashi Gempil Ling Temple (Buddhist Church) which is 10 mins from my childhood home in Howell, New Jersey. I have a spectacular teacher here Most Ven. Ken Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin Rinpoche who has passed away now. I use to ride my bike to this temple as a kid to receive the holy dharma in this temple from this great master…. I love this place. I love my teacher so much.

Here our Kechara Bio Team from Malaysia visits the temple together with my childhood friend Ani Thupten (centre). She is a wonderful nun and person ( Anila’s interview here:  https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=19028 ). I am happy the bio team were able to visit my childhood home and interview many of my friends and relatives.

I have posted just a few pictures here, I will post many more in the future..

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  1. Joy Kam on Dec 14, 2018 at 5:02 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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  2. JOY KAM on Oct 31, 2018 at 10:31 am

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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

  3. Valentina Suhendra on Jul 26, 2018 at 6:27 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

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  4. Pastor Shin Tan on Jul 19, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    Tsem Rinpoche at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong, Malaysia

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  5. Valentina Suhendra on Oct 20, 2017 at 1:24 am

    H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche is very devoted to his root guru, H.H. Zong Rinpoche.

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  6. Lin Mun on Dec 26, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    Thank you Bio team for doing the video on Rinpoche Biography and thank you Rinpoche for sharing his life story in USA.

    It is really amazing to see a young child who has such a strong imprint in dharma. No matter how much challenges and obstacles he face from family rejection on him practicing dharma, Rinpoche did not give up and still live a very happy person.

    Rinpoche’s determination in learning dharma is very inspiring. Thank you again for sharing the life story of Rinpoche.

  7. R.P Thundup on Jul 3, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Hi Rinpoche!
    I am practicing Buddhism since 1998 and became a student of Lama Zopa in 2006, but my main adviser was Lama Lhundrup. Oh how I miss him! It is hard to continue on the path when the counsellor, the best one I could find available just left this world. But I am grateful that he really put me on the path when every time we met he gave me “dharma work” to do… and I did. The last practice he gave me to do, in december before he died, was The Guru Yoga of Jay Tsong Khapa. I found it hard to start and had to discover it all by myself without any further indication, but since the moment he told me “Now, you will practice Jay Tsong Khapa Guru Yoga” I can say tha my life has been moving fast.

    Ups and downs, faith and doubts, leading week-end meditation retreats and so often doubting I could help with it (although the few people I have accompanied came out transformed and happy.. and still are). Looking forward for growing, blooming, I frequently pray that all I need to quickly reach enlightenment be granted to me for the benefit of others.

    This august, for the 9th time I am returning to Ladakh, where I went for the first time in 2001. This land, Likir Gompa especially, is a land I know in my cells. There, the first time I visited Likir Monastery, when I sat in the main temple with the monks, I cried, having the strong undeniable feelings of knowing that place, its smell, the sounds, the pictures of the previous Panchen Lama, etc. everything was soooo familiar although I had never been there. Every time I returned since, I always sit and become “kind of” emotionally upside down. It’s and unusual story around me and I rarely told it!

    Reading your blog and story and viewing some of your documentaries, I felt a strong need to tell you that I was touch. I felt I could also give you glimpses of my “secret” relation with Ladakh. You know wath: I have adopted a family (or have been adopted by them :-), in Hemis Shukpachan, where the children have given me a name “Thundup” and to honour it, when I took refuge with Lama Zopa, I asked him… begged him… to give me that name and after a few joking like : “Who gave you this name? The birds? The trees? The mountains?”, he asked the monk beside him to write in down in a refuge booklet and gave it to me with a mala. Two years before an old Ladakhi (83), ex monk with Bakula Rinpoche in his teenage, told me “You will be reborn here in your next life and if you pray the Dalaï-Lama every day in this present life, you will be reborn as a good monk”. Later, in 2010, in my little himalayan Ladalhi village, working in “my family” garden, an old amchi stopped his peaceful walk to talk with me, inviting me to come to have diner at his house. That night I was there. After a long moment of sharing, he became silent, looked in my eyes and said “we met before. We met in another life, that is why I talked so easily to you this morning”.

    I don’t know how all these glimpses work or will work on me. All I know is that I have to work, work, work, although I am so un-perfect, although some days I have hard time to deal with my inner weakness.

    I have sponsored the kids of my ladakhi family with the help of many people here, in Montreal, so that they can get the best education as possible, and they repay me zoo much in the words they send me through Faecebook. I have been with a disable boyfriend for 27 years now, taking care of him with the best I could give, so imperfectly sometimes, but still give him all I can and he repay me with so much kindness and love when I want to travel to the Himalayas, India and Nepal, every second year, for visiting my friends and retreating at Tushita, Namgyal monastery, and Root Institute. Again I will have the good fortune to be in Kopan to receive Lama Zopa’s teachings and also in Ranjung Yeshe Institute to receive some teaching from Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche (I am dubbing Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche in french on his Tara Triple Excellence online course). All this happen in my life and I am soooo grateful!

    I know, my post is long! I apologize! Just needed toi share and fought you were a wonderful human being I could share with!

    May you be healthy, happy, peaceful and live long!
    I hope I will ever have the chance to meet with you!

    Respect and gratitude for being just what you are,
    R.P. Thubten Thundup

  8. Janna Weiss on Nov 9, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Wonderful, not only a celebration of Rinpoche, but of the Kalymk community, the family, friends, students, and of course the teachers and the sangha. Truly wonderful, moving. That is really what a biography of a great and humble spiritual master is, isn’t it? Selfless tribute and gratitude to all the beings. My first time to Rinpoche’s website. Thank you, Rinpoche and all of you, for the wonderful teaching.

  9. Julia Tan on Jul 15, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    No one knows what’s happening to Rinpoche when the party ended, when all the guests went home. No one knows how Rinpoche has been abused after the cousins and friends had left. Rinpoche never complain nor telling any one about what His foster mother did to him. Despite of all the hardship, Rinpoche always bring laugher and happiness to others since very young age.

  10. Wei Theng on Jun 26, 2012 at 2:35 am

    Thanks so much to the BIO team that we got to know so much more about the life story of Rinpoche.
    Rinpoche has been very consistent and persistent in his Dharma practice. Rinpoche has been compassion and kind throughout his life to the people around him despite all the abuse and difficulties that he has been through. Besides, the determination and strong faith that Rinpoche has towards Dharma is unbelievable. I could not imagine if I am him, would i run away so far for the sake of learning Dharma.
    Rinpoche is also the living example of Guru devotions, serves his Gurus without any questions and doubt, just followed his Guru instructions like what is shared by Anila Lobsang Dolma. I have so much more to learn from Rinpoche.
    Thank you so much Rinpoche for giving us the great lessons of your life.

  11. adrian cho on May 24, 2012 at 11:01 am

    This video really touching me and inspiring me.
    Also we can know more about how Rinpoche grew up in childhood.
    Really appreciate it and thank you Rinpoche for sharing to us.

    • Wan Wai Meng on Jun 23, 2012 at 4:07 am

      There was a really fantastic team who headed over to US to do the bio. Thank you for bringing back so much information and knowledge back to the world and all over the internet.

  12. abby F on May 22, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    What impressed me the most is, even though Rinpoche has gone through so much hardships, He is still a cheerful and loving person. Even when Rinpoche was still a kid and life was very tough, He was never a burden to someone.

    And today, Rinpoche is the Guru who guides, loves and cares for thousands of people for so many years. Rinpoche shows us the real Dharma.

  13. Irene Lim on May 21, 2012 at 8:04 am

    Tsem Tulku Rinpoche has very strong karmic link with Mongolians.

  14. Su Ming on May 20, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    I was very fortunate to be part of the BIO team who visited in 2010. I sat down and listened to the intreviews conducted by the writers ie Paris & Sharon. Some, you really laughed out loud cause it is so Tsem Rinpoche with Rinpoche teasing and pranks. But most of it, you are so touched and it brings tears to your eyes as the suffering Rinpoche had to endeavoured during his child/teenage “hood” even during his monkhood.

    I do put myself sometimes at Rinpoche shoes and I always wonder what will I do. Will I submit to my parents’ demand/expectation or do I choose to go the same path as Rinpoche. Well, I will probably choose the “easy” short term path as I am spoiled.

    Well, that is the question US as a student should to ASK ourselves.WHY?

    Then we will appreciate our Guru more. WE DID NOT “give up” 47 years of our life like Rinpoche did and whatever he “gave up” was the results of what Kechara is today.

  15. Victor Phang on May 20, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Thank you very much to Kechara Bio Team that traveled so many different places, interviewed so many people and produced such a meaningful video for everyone of us.

    Very touching production. Really amazed by Rinpoche’s very strong faith, mind, hardwork, commitment and determination to learn Dharma despite countless obstacles from time to time.

    We are really blessed students who so fortunate to have such a compassionate and knowledgeable Guru in this life time. I don’t know what I had done in my previous life to have enough merits to meet you now. I’m truly grateful! _/\_ Om Mani Pedme Hung.

    Thank you very much, Rinpoche.
    Take good care.
    With love,
    VP

  16. tenzin llhamo on May 19, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    This shows that Rinpoche is always kind, fun, happy, loving, caring and compassionate. It is not something that someone spoke and promoted it with no experience of feeling it. Even as a growing child, Rinpoche already showed so many signs of the above. Although Rinpoche’s cousins have no blood relations but they treated Rinpoche with love and care always. The ending part of the video brought tears to my eyes because all those people are happy, proud and remember all the fond memories that Rinpoche brought them. Thank you Bio Team for the hard work. The interviews let us know how much Rinpoche went through growing up.

  17. mayy on May 19, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Though Rinpoche has to go through the hardships and abuse in the family for years, he would always display the fun, caring, loving and giving side of him consistently even till todate. Something that many of us have to check ourselves and to assimilate these qualities consistently into our mindstream to be a better person for others.

  18. Uncle Eddie on May 18, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    The little snippets certainly provide refreshing memories and lovely thoughts of Rinpoche’s early life, but a full video cum a book of complete results of the Research will be more ideal and complete. Like the saying goes, “A picture speaks more louder than a thousand words”. Perhaps like some people remarked, “This should be made into a movie to bring people through enlightenment of Rinpoche’s life. Part of whatever captured in the snippets of Rinpoche with his real and foster family can also be potrayed into the movie in support of the full live story up till now. How Kechara House was so gracefully established and set up by Rinpoche should also be potrayed. It will also be like how a Buddha “grew” up in a samaric World of today.

  19. Yoke Fui on May 18, 2012 at 9:07 am

    I’m glad that Rinpoche did have some fun filled times in his childhood. It always sadden me to read about the difficulties he faced as a young boy with foster parents at both Taiwan & USA.

    It takes a person like Rinpoche, of very strong will and powerful positive imprints from previous lives to turn out to be a shining example of virtues for others despite of all the abuses and neglect he received in his childhood.

  20. Han on May 18, 2012 at 8:37 am

    I love this video. Very touching!
    Young Rinpoche was remembered as :
    A Happy person, special boy, funny, always smiling, always looking ways to make other happy, caring, compassionate…etc , In this video, what struck in my mind is CONSISTENCY.
    Today, Rinpoche well known as a compassionate, generous, fun loving Guru at all times…

    Thank you Bio Team !

  21. Carmen Koo on Sep 17, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Rinpoche’s life in the US is such a huge teaching in itself for us, for me, as Rinpoche’s student.

    The struggles, the accomplishments, the perseverance, success, and the coincidence (or not) of events that occurred throughout Rinpoche’s life constantly is my inspiration for me when its ‘one of those days’, a motivation for me to do more, to do better. Rinpoche, like Mother Theresa, is my walking, living inspiration.

    It is hard to even keep your character stable and consistent for one week let alone one day, but for Rinpoche, he has been consistent since his childhood days. If that isn’t a feat, I don’t know what is. Rinpoche really is something.

    I am anxiously waiting in anticipation for Rinpoche’s bioraphy series to come out!! 🙂

  22. Anila on Feb 8, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    When you tell your Biography and life story you must have real life interview with people who have been involved. Yes, people will believe what has been said and told. But the impact that goes with it will be so much greater. Rinpoche has so much forsight in organisng this project. Securing finance to fund the Project and getting the right people to do it. Imagine going to America will cost a lot of money. Through his determination and help from his students he has accomplished his vision. I am sure this will benefit viewers a lot. The video interview will also attract many people to learn from Rinpoche’s life experiences in his life story. Kechara will be known now and Rinpoche’s teachings will benefit more people.

  23. martin on Dec 3, 2010 at 5:18 am

    I cannot think of anyone i know other than Rinpoche who has been so consistent in character since childhood, regardless of what he went through. Most of us tasted some of life’s vicissitudes and became cynical, if not bitter. Although i was aware of Rinpoche’s difficulties as a child, for me, watching this short video makes it very personal. Rinpoche lives his teachings and his life is a rich teaching even unspoken. He has lived the lessons that he teaches us now. And this is only the begining of his bio expose’. I am inspired and i am in complete awe of how well the video is made by the Bio Team. Thank you so much for your work, the result of which tell us so clearly how fortunate we are to have Tsem Rinpoche as our Guru.

  24. Koh Hee Peng on Nov 20, 2010 at 1:57 am

    Looking forward to the full videos of the interviews 😀 Many thanks to The Biography Group in their works in producing Rinpoche’s Biography!!

    Rinpoche’s life is very, very inspiring. In comparison to the obstacles and hardships that Rinpoche had to endure when he was a kid back then, whatever obstacles I faced in reaching out for dharma are indeed very, very insignificant. In fact, most of the time the obstacles that I face stem from my own self, not others – lazines, discomfort with change, etc.

    Despite all the challenges and difficulties, Rinpoche has managed to find the path that led him to become what he his today – an enlighten being, the founder of Kechara Organisation and a compassionate, generous, fun loving Guru who at all times place the interest of other beings before him who works hard to bring dharma closer to as many beings as possible.

    Truly Inspiring~!!

  25. Goh Soon Eng on Nov 19, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    I love the video. It is short sweet and very informative. Thanks Bio Team.

  26. mima on Nov 19, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Wonderful video!
    Very nicely done.Very inspiring and moving! Thank you!
    I love to hear all the stories. especially the one when the electric went off and how Rinpoche was always so kind and giving, thinking about others.

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    Wednesday, May 24. 2023 01:34 PM
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    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/etc/caryl-wise-eagle.html
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    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing.

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  • 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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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. 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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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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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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Part 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
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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
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A section for you to clarify your Dharma questions with Kechara’s esteemed pastors.

Just post your name and your question below and one of our pastors will provide you with an answer.

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