Short Story of the Remarkable Lady Lhalu, Pabongka Rinpoche’s Yogini Student

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The great Vajra Yogini practitioner and devotee of His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche, the Lady Lhalu Lhacham Yangdzom Tsering seated on chair in a garden.

Whilst legendary tales of Kyabje Pabongka Dechen Nyingpo, one of the most revered Gelug lamas of the 20th Century and his many great tulku and ordained disciples are aplenty, information about his numerous lay disciples are few and far between. Hence, it is nothing short of remarkable to hear about the spiritual success of Lady Lhalu Lhacham Yangdzom Tsering, who is also known as the Lady Lhalu, the Lhacham or simply Yangdzom Tsering, one of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche’s principal aristocratic disciples.

It is not exactly clear when Lady Lhalu crossed paths with Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche but the earliest record of Lady Lhalu’s interaction with him is found in his biography, “The Melodious Voice of Brahma”, in relation to her requesting a series of Lamrim teachings. The teachings which were requested and sponsored by Lady Lhalu in order to accumulate spiritual merit for her deceased husband, Jigme Namgyal, and her son Phuntsok Rabgye, culminated in a compilation of such teachings aptly entitled “Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand” which is now one of the primary Lamrim texts in the Gelugpa tradition and still widely used to date.

Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, as taught by Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche and recorded and edited by his student, Trijang Rinpoche. You can order a copy online here.

According to oral accounts, Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche restored Lady Lhalu’s faith in Buddhism and from then on Lady Lhalu became one of his principal lay disciples. Lady Lhalu was so devoted in the practices she received from her guru that by the time she passed away, she showed signs of being a great practitioner of Vajra Yogini, and entered into clear light meditation with total control. Her physical end showed the signs of a person with high attainments and entering Kechara Paradise.

Lady Lhalu’s life journey as relayed by Joona Repo is not only very telling of her great patronage and devotion to her beloved guru but also serves as a testament to the effectiveness of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche’s lineage. Many high lamas feel indebted to her patronage of many teachings that helped to preserve the lineage at a critical period. She is well remembered by many great saints of the time, high lamas, yogis, geshes, aristocrats and ordinary practitioners.

 

Privileged Life

Prior to marrying into the Lhalu household, one of the wealthiest and influential clans in Lhasa at that time, Lady Lhalu herself hailed from the equally high-standing aristocratic Shatra family. Lady Lhalu was brought in as the wife of Lhalu Jigme Namgyal, head of the prestigious Lhalu household (famed for producing not one but two Dalai Lamas) in order to produce heirs for the family. However, her husband died without having any offspring with Lady Lhalu or any of his other wives. To produce a Dalai Lama in one’s family in Tibet automatically propels you into honor, respect, aristocracy and high standing.

The Lady Lhalu Lhacham (third from left), in the traditional garb of a Lhasa noble woman, with members of her family in the garden of Dekyi Lingka (c. 1936-1950).

Upon the passing of her husband and subsequent death of her adopted son and heir apparent, Phuntsok Rabgye, Lady Lhalu rose to become the matriarch of the Lhalu clan and thus had vast material resources at her disposal. Although this situation provided her the freedom to indulge in materialism, Lady Lhalu was known to be unwavering in her Dharma practice and oral accounts of her devotion to her gurus are still alive today. When many would have primarily applied such immense wealth to materialistic pursuits, Lady Lhalu commendably and actively sponsored Dharma teachings and publications; restored Buddha images (such as her sponsorship for the gilding of the sacred Jowo Shakyamuni in the Jokhang Temple); and made generous offerings for the benefit of others and sponsored the food and robes of thousands of sangha members, all of which reflected the depth of Lady Lhalu’s embodiment of the Dharma teachings received from her gurus. She was a very devoted practitioner in all aspects of her life and times.

 

Trials and Tribulations

Lhalu Mansion (March 14, 1921). Taken at a time when photography was incredibly expensive and not commonplace, the fact the Lhalu family had both the financial means and opportunity to photograph their home is reflective of their great wealth and status.

His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche or also known as Kyabje Dechen Nyingpo

His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche or also known as Kyabje Dechen Nyingpo

Such deep understanding and application of Dharma clearly served her well in the later part of her life, when her family wealth was totally wiped out by the political turmoil that swept through Tibet. From being one of the wealthiest women in Tibet, Lady Lhalu was rendered to living in a dilapidated storeroom with just one person to help her. Admirably, no matter how bad the situation, she never gave up her commitments to her guru, Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. Instead of wallowing in anguish, Lady Lhalu channelled her time and energy towards her spiritual practice. When she eventually passed away at the age of 83, she passed away with full control. She sat in an upright posture, went into meditation, and entered into clear light. This is only seen in very high beings who have achieved control of their psychic winds and indicates control over their impending rebirth. When they found her, she was still meditating and remained that way for many days. This was confirmed by the high lamas and even Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche did rituals on some of her remains as a blessing.

 

Vajra Yogini as she appeared to Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche, looking directly at him. This differs slightly from the Mahasiddha Naropa’s vision of Vajra Yogini, but it shows both great masters had a strong connection to Vajra Yogini and she appeared to them on many occasions. Click on image to enlarge.

Exemplary Devotion

It is clear from Lady Lhalu’s spiritual journey that she remained steadfast to the practices given by her guru, in particular, the practice of Vajra Yogini Naro Kechari, a solitary female meditational deity derived from the Chakrasamvara Tantra; and also the protector deity Dorje Shugden. She was very steadfast towards Dorje Shugden as he had shown her many signs. Lady Lhalu, who received the Dorje Shugden sogtae (life entrustment) together with Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, a student of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche and one of the most influential Gelug lamas, evidently shared a close affinity with the protector as attested by a number of textual sources including Pabongka Rinpoche’s biography, Trijang Rinpoche’s autobiography and the colophons of several Shugden-related works.

Lady Lhalu was also instrumental in the preservation of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche’s teachings and the spread of his works; the spread of the works of his immediate students and his teachers to a wider audience through her generous sponsorship of the lineage and its publications. Undoubtedly, many of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche’s precious works such as his Collected Works, both sutric and tantric in nature, and the leading texts relating to Dorje Shugden practice such as “The Victory Banner Thoroughly Victorious in All Directions: A Presentation of the Approach, Accomplishment and Activities of Shugden, Fulfilling all Needs and Wants” are still available now due to Lady Lhalu’s efforts and contributions. We have many of these teachings today because of her.

Dorje Shugden. Click to enlarge or click here for more high resolution Buddha images.

Dorje Shugden. Click to enlarge or click here for more high resolution Buddha images.

Lady Lhalu’s generosity for the spread of Dharma extended to other teachers and beyond the works of her guru or his direct students. For instance, Lady Lhalu was the principal sponsor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso’s conferral of the Kalachakra initiation at the Norbulingka Palace in the spring of 1954. This was the first Kalachakra initiation by the Dalai Lama when he was 19 years old. This would have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars into today’s terms as many offerings are required to the thousands of attendees including meals.

In conclusion, Lady Lhalu’s spiritual success serves as a prime example of the extraordinary power of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche’s lineage and teachings which are still extremely potent to this day. They are proven to have a transformative effect, even on a worldly aristocratic lady such as the Lady Lhalu who lived a life of leisure till she met Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche and still found liberation. Her remarkable story gives confidence in the teachings, lineage and especially in the deities that are central to Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche’s lineage – Vajra Yogini and Dorje Shugden.

Her full story is amazing, inspirational and touches any practitioner deeply to the core. Her life, practice and tragedies are a must read for any student serious in Buddhism as well as tantric practice.

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  1. Yee Yin on Apr 3, 2019 at 1:19 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this story with us. Lady Lhalu’s story is very inspiring and it gives us hope that everyone can gain attainments, it is not a privilege of a Sangha member. If we have faith in the 3 Jewels especially our guru and we follow his instructions, we will see good results.

    Lady Lhalu had been through a lot of ups and downs in life. At one point, she was almost losing hope but then she met Pabongkha Rinpoche who had helped her to regain her faith in Buddhism. She truly believed in the 3 Jewels and had sponsored many teachings of Pabongkha Rinpoche. It was because of her, we have the text “Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand” that is widely used by Gelugpas, both Sanghas and laypersons. So many people have benefitted from her.

    Towards the end of her life, she lost everything she had and was living alone with a helper but she was not depressed. She continued to do the practice her guru gave her and when she died, she showed sign of attainments. At the end of the day, wealth or status cannot bring us to a better place after we die. But if we have guru devotion and we practice what is given to us by our guru diligently, even though we might not have much material possession but we can definitely go to a better place after we die. Lady Lhalu has proven that to us.

  2. Tsa Tsa Ong on Feb 18, 2019 at 1:47 pm

    I really enjoyed reading this short story about Lady Lhalu. Very interesting, touching and inspiring too. Despite all the ups and downs and obstacles throughout the life of Lady Lhalu, she can still have strong Guru Devotion to Pabongka Rinpoche and determination in her spiritual practice in Vajrayogini and Dorje Shugden to achieve spiritual attainments. Thank you Rinpoche blog team for this great and inspiring write up of Pabongka Rinpoche and his yogini student, the Lady Lhalu ?????

  3. Tsa Tsa Ong on Feb 18, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    I enjoyed read this story about Lady Lhalu. Very interesting, touching and inspiring too. Despite all the ups and downs and obstacles throughout the life of Lady Lhalu, she can still have strong Guru Devotion to Pabongka Rinpoche and determination in her spiritual practice in Vajrayogini and Dorje Shugden to achieve spiritual attainments. Thank you Rinpoche blog team for this great and inspiring write up of Pabongka Rinpoche and his yogini student, the Lady Lhalu ?????

  4. Samfoonheei on Jan 24, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Lady Lhalu Lhacham Yangdzom Tserin devoted student of Kyabje PabongkaRinpoche was a Great Vajrayogini and Dorje Shugden practitioner . Lady Lhalu’s life story is truly inspiring as how she struggles with a number of tragedies which befell on her. Been one of the wealthiest and influential clans in Lhasa , she has contributed actively sponsoring Dharma teachings , publications and so forth. We have Kyabje Phabongkha Rinpoche’s most famous teaching of Lamrim, because of her which been use till to this day. It was Lady Lhalu that has requested this teachings from Kyabje Phabongkha Rinpoche which was recorded and edited by Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. We have to thank Lady Ihalu for what she had done to preserve the Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche’s lineage.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this short sharing of an incredible lady.

  5. Jacinta on Jan 20, 2019 at 10:57 pm

    This one-minute blogpost practically sums up the reasons why we should read, contemplate and even to emulate what Lady Lhalu has contributed or rather sacrificed for the sole purpose of Dharma. Due to her immense contributions, sacrifices and faith in both Guru and Dharma, the pure and genuine BuddhaDharma thrive on. She’s a great practitioner in her own right. Fame and fortune didn’t pull her down from practicing Dharma purely. She really had found the gem of life!

    What a remarkable tenacious aristocratic lady, a great source of inspiration for all of us as laypersons/householders.

  6. Chris on Jan 8, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    Lady Lhalu is an extraordinary lay practitioner. Her guru devotion is exemplary and because of her request and sponsorship, many have been benefitted from the 24 days of Lamrim discourse given by Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. Later, the notes of the discourse collected by Kaybje Trijang Rinpoche has been published into a book which went on to benefit many sentient beings up until today.

    She has been through the good and bad of life. She has the life of many will considered to be ‘Ideal’ with all the fame, money, and power. However, those did not stop her from being someone spiritually advanced. In fact, she uses what she has to bring more to Dharma and supporter her Guru.

    When she lost everything, she took it peacefully and engaged in deep retreats in a small room in her old house. When she pass away, she was in Tukdam which is death meditation for several days. This is an indication that she has achieved attainments in her spiritual practice. It is very inspiring because she shows us that even lay practitioners can be successful in their spiritual practice through good Guru devotion.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Mar 30. 2023 03:24 PM
    Wow…..interesting to know about the Naga House. Nagas are a class of serpent-like beings who live in the ocean and other bodies of water such as rivers, lakes and so on. They are powerful forces contain profound wisdom, which is the highest transformational energy of awareness. There are many different classes of nagas, some of them very powerful. Nagas can greatly affect the areas in which they reside. It is wise to make many offerings, reciting certain prayers and pujas to Nagas, when disturbing the earth for any reason. One such method is the offering of Naga vases, which will appease them and restore good relations with them. It is believed that one’s present wealth, fame, health, confidence, merits will improve, obstacles and sickness will be eliminated. We should also dedicate the merit both toward the fulfillment of our aspiration, and also for the benefit of all sentient beings for pacifying the Nagas and repairing the harm inflicted on them. There are many benefits indeed for anyone sponsoring and attending such puja such as appeases Nagas , healing illnesses, attracts and increases wealth, and so forth. Wow.. Kechara Forest Retreat soon will be constructing a Naga House. We are fortunate given a chance to donate a naga vase or make a donation of any amount for the Naga House Project. That’s wonderful.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/the-naga-house-at-kechara-forest-retreat.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Mar 30. 2023 03:22 PM
    Reading these interesting post gave me a more understanding of H.H. Pabongka Rinpoche and other great Lamas as well. Great Lamas such as H.H. Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Tharchin, Khensur Lobsang Tharchin to name afew spoke clearly of what they thought of H.H. Pabongka Rinpoche. With great sincerity and respect they praised Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. H H Kyabje Pabongka Dorje Chang was truly one of the greatest Lamas of the modern era of Tibetan. Many Gelug master has benefited from his teachings, directly or indirectly to become great practitioners themselves. Back in 1921 he gave a 24-day historic exposition on the Lamrim where the teachings text was translated into English. Later published as “Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand” which is still been use to this day.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this post. We indeed fortunate to have the contents of the eleven-volume and the twelfth volume of a great Master’s collected works for us to read and print out.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/h-h-pabongka-rinpoche-in-the-words-of-his-disciples.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Mar 30. 2023 03:19 PM
    Visit these blog again trying to understand better of these sacred places in Kathmandu. Will be going there this coming June feeling fortunate able to see all these sacred places. It’s a once a life time experience for me. Feeling blessed as all along I could only hear and see pictures of such a sacred place.
    Kathmandu is indeed a place for all worth going on pilgrimage. Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, is set in a valley surrounded by the amazing Himalayan mountains. Kathmandu is a symbol of ancient Nepalese culture with its exquisite architectural art as well as wood and stone carvings. There are many places of interest, such as Swayambhunath , Phelgyeling, Pharping, Patan and so forth. It is the crossroads of the splendid cultures and has seven world cultural heritage sites here. Kathmandu is also a transportation hub for foreign tourists to travel to India, Bhutan. Kathmandu is also an important tourist, sightseeing center, famous for its religious monuments where many will come for pilgrimage. Various temples, monasteries, and stupas adorn the city’s landscape, famous for their stunning, intricate religious artworks. Looking forward to see all these beautiful ancient architectural buildings.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this wonderful article with details information for those intend travelling there.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/sacred-holy-places-in-kathmandu.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 27. 2023 02:46 PM
    Yes…. Dorje Shugden has benefited many and many more to come. It’s wonderful as it in Kathmandu, Nepal , having not only one chapel but two. Many had received miraculous assistance in many ways. All thanks to our Guru Tsem Rinpoche bringing Dorje Shugden ‘s practice to us and everywhere. Those locals and tourist at Kathmandu will not missed these 2 beautiful chapels where they could seek help. Dorje Shugden will help everyone regardless of gender equally no matter what religion we are.
    Thank you Rinpoche, many kind, generous sponsors, and to Kecharians making it possible. Last to the Nepalis authorities who supported the setting up of Dorje Shugden chapel as well.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/bhagawan-dorje-shugden-chapels-in-kathmandu-nepal.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 27. 2023 02:44 PM
    Over the years, self-immolations where the method of protest has been adopted by the Tibetans 152 times yet to abolished. There many ways in which the Tibetan leadership can discourage self-immolations yet nothing much is done . Tsem Rinpoche had spoken out about the self-immolations to prevent more unnecessary deaths and suffering. The pain and desperation of the self-immolator been felt by many so as the Dorje Shugden people who have to go through having suffered and segregated from the Tibetans exiled community due to their Dorje Shugden practice.
    Thank you Digital Journal for publishing the statement regarding self for shining a light on the mis-governance.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/digital-journal-publishes-tsem-rinpoches-statement.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 27. 2023 02:42 PM
    Thank you Ani Lobsang Chokyi for this wonderful sharing how Tsem Rinpoche blog came in. Yes its was this blog that catches my eyes and the rest is history. I have Rinpoche to thank for how reading, learning and practicing Buddhism have changed my life forever. From zero knowledge it click into my life . Its such a amazing blog filled with wonderful Dharma knowledge where everyone could start off finding the true purpose and meaning in life.
    Thank you Rinpoche, Ani Lobsang Chokyi ,Pastor Seng Piow, and all the writers.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/behind-the-scenes/rinpoche-through-my-eyes-creating-the-blog-with-rinpoche.html
  • Alice
    Sunday, Mar 26. 2023 10:05 AM
    There’re practices 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.

    ~ H. E. Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 20. 2023 03:40 PM
    Very fortunate for me and friends to have visited these four most worthy pilgrimage sites as mentioned in this blog post. Lumbini where the birthplace of Prince Siddharta Gautama later known as Buddha Shakyamuni, Bodh Gaya the place where Prince Siddharta Gautama reached enlightenment, Sarnath the place where Buddha Shakyamuni turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time and finally Kushinagar the place where Buddha Shakyamuni entered Parinirvana. So blessed managed to visit all these Holy places just before the lockdown because of the covid pandemic.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Novka Kuaranita for this interesting sharing, so as more people be inspired to go.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/8-holy-buddhist-pilgrimage-sites-part-1.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 20. 2023 03:38 PM
    In the eyes of many people, giving doesn’t count unless it’s completely selfless. In reality, though, giving isn’t sustainable when it’s completely selfless. Tsem Rnpoche is one truly Lama who gives silently without hope of praise and reward. Rinpoche gives selflessly to awaken the sleeping humanity in one’s heart. Spreading love and caring everywhere as Rinpoche goes had inspired many of us. There is nothing more beautiful things we can do. If we ever had the chance of making a big impact on the life of someone else, we know how wonderful it can feel to help someone.
    A beautiful story of a selfless Lama who have a heart of gold.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/rinpoche-through-my-eyes-compassion-starts-with-feeding-strays
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 20. 2023 03:36 PM
    Rinpoche read all notes, letters, and cards that was sent to his labrang. It never comes to my mind at all whether or not our guru Tsem Rinpoche saw, ate, or liked our offerings. All I know that Rinpoche knew for sure what we are doing. I am one of the many that Rinpoche had gave me gifts through all these years. Feeling happy and blessed with what I received. Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands. May Rinpoche have a swift return.
    Thank you Anila for this wonderful sharing for many of us to have a better insight understanding of a great Lama.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/rinpoche-through-my-eyes-no-offering-too-small
  • Alice
    Saturday, Mar 18. 2023 01:06 PM
    你时常都有选择的机会……那就做出正确的选择吧。就像马丁·路德·金所说的:“作正确的事永远都不会嫌迟。”

    当你发现很难去改变自己的恶习时,那就根据帕繃喀仁波切在《菩提道次第广论》里所描述的方式,长期持续地进行死亡禅思。那么你就能够感受到自身念头的转变。它始终会有转变的一天。目前,先专注于宗喀巴大师的修行,对祂生起信心,并时常供养祂……你将为自己累积足够的善因,来等待时机的成熟。

    ~ 詹杜固仁波切
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 13. 2023 03:02 PM
    Reading this article reminds me of my trip there in 2019 just before the lock down. I am glad I made it there as encouraged by our Guru Tsem Rinpoche to go on pilgrimage to Holy places instead of visiting places of interest. It’s a once a life time experienced for me. Went on pilgrimage to Tibet in 2019 and to Sera Choding Hermitage of Lama Tsongkhapa and few other Holy places as well. Sera Choding Hermitage was also the founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. It was one of Tsongkhapa’s principal retreat centers, where he gave many of his most important teachings and where he composed one of his most famous works.
    Fortunate to go to Kushinagar where Buddha Shakyamuni entered Clear Light , and seeing the Ramabhar Stupa,where the cremation place of Buddha Shakyamuni, and a colossal statue of Lord Buddha at the Matha Kuar feeling blessed indeed. Another holy place as mentioned in the blog is Wu Tai Shan. It is a popular pilgrimage as well. Mount Wutai with its five flat peaks is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China. This Holy place is associated with the rising sun which signifies birth and renewal. Due to this interpretation, it is often regarded as the most sacred of the Five Great Mountains. Went there too much earlier with Kecharians friends. Minhitale Buddha Statue in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, another Holy place. Historically recorded as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura was also the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries and has been a major Buddhist pilgrimage site with ruins of many ancient Buddhist temples. A place worth going but I have not visited yet which I love to go some day.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/8-holy-buddhist-pilgrimage-sites-part-2.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 13. 2023 02:57 PM
    A strong inspiring story that will touch our heart and soul. Reading and watching those videos in this blog post will definitely inspire and motivate us all. Bill Porter was an American having spent much of his life studying and translating Chinese religious and philosophical texts. He is a translator of Chinese texts, primarily Taoist and Buddhist, including poetry and sūtras. Bill Porter stepped into the ancient Chinese literary world, which changed everything. To many Chinese, he is known as Red Pine and the author of popular books on Chinese hermits and ancient poets. Many had wonder if the Buddhist hermit tradition still existed in China, not until Bill Porter discovered that the hermit tradition is very much alive. So many insights into life in China, and the Buddhist renewal after the cultural revolution the historical refuge of ancient hermits. Dozens of monks and nuns continue to lead solitary lives in quiet contemplation of their faith deep in the mountains. Inspiring each of them , living as simple as possible with what they have. That’s a beautiful understanding of Chinese culture, a rare happening , and should be cherished by all who love the Chinese classics .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/amongst-white-clouds-amazing.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 13. 2023 02:55 PM
    Wow this great Lama the third Purchok incarnation the Lozang Tsultrim Jampa Gyatso who had served as tutor to both the Twelfth and the Thirteenth Dalai Lamas . He studied under a number of great masters and became a competent scholar at a very young age. His collected works covering subjects such as commentary on logics, rituals, and biography were compiled into texts. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-third-purchok-jampa-gyatso.html
  • Alice Tay
    Saturday, Mar 11. 2023 03:12 PM
    Dharma teaches us the ultimate method, the ultimate way of release from samsara. When you receive the Dharma teachings — when you receive the method and you practice it — you will be able to free yourself from sufferings.

    ~ H. E. Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche

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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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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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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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Abundance food offerings to Gyenze. May everyone always be blessed by Gyenze for long life and increase our inner and outer wealth. ~ Alice
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After year end puja, we proceeded with a small gathering. The food was outstanding, especially the vege curry and sa hor fun! We were even enchanted by the smells of it. We also had apple pie, tong sui and many more. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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