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Gemu Goddess of Mosuo

Apr 6, 2016
Gemu Goddess of Mosuo

(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world, When I first learned about the Goddess Gemu and the Mosuo culture, the whole history and background of these peoples was very fascinating to me. Of particular interest was how the practice of the Goddess Gemu survived the transition from the traditional Daba faith, which is...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, Buddhas, Dharma & Practice, China, China 中国, Travel | 31 Comments »

Lama Anagarika Govinda: The Pioneer Who Introduced Tibetan Buddhism to the World

Mar 4, 2016
Lama Anagarika Govinda: The Pioneer Who Introduced Tibetan Buddhism to the World

(By Tsem Rinpoche) Lama Anagarika Govinda (1898 – 1985) was a towering – figure who introduced the world to Tibetan Buddhism. Multi-talented, he was an accomplished Buddhist scholar, philosopher, poet, painter as well as being the founder of the Arya Maitreya Mandala order. Despite coming from a privileged European background , Lama Anagarika Govinda...

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Posted in Buddhas, Dharma & Practice, Celebrities & People, Downloads, Explorers | 12 Comments »

Why Drinking With Coworkers Is So Important In Japanese Work Culture

Dec 21, 2015
Why Drinking With Coworkers Is So Important In Japanese Work Culture

  By Kay Sakamoto In Japan, dining and drinking with your coworkers is very common, in fact it can be an unspoken requirement in some companies. Many Japanese feel that after work parties are an important way to enhance relationships. It can be useful to understand who your coworkers are, their typical mindset when...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture | 17 Comments »

Plum Village

Oct 19, 2015
Plum Village

Dear friends, This is a spiritual teacher I admire and respect. This is a retreat centre I am in awe of that this great master conceptualized and created for the benefit of so many. I hope many will travel there, join and become a part of their community. I rejoice in all their dharma...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, Asia, Travel | 14 Comments »

Living at home, the real reasons?

Oct 11, 2015
Living at home, the real reasons?

I received another message today that one of my students is very firm on becoming a nun!!! She use to make a lot of excuses for not finding time for dharma, dharma work, volunteering and such. Although mature, she lives at home and allow her parents the situation to not approve of her spending...

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Posted in Inspiration & Worthy Words, Students & Friends | 34 Comments »

These are creative and beautiful!

Aug 6, 2015
These are creative and beautiful!

When I first shared with Malaysians about container homes and their benefits, most of them looked at me with a little hesitation… however, in the States, people have been using container homes for years! Some because they can’t afford the rising costs in housing property, and some because they’re cost-effective, you can get them...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture | 14 Comments »

The Rainbow People

Jun 19, 2015
The Rainbow People

I’ve always said that if I was born earlier, I would most probably join the hippie movement in America. I’ve always liked how free-spirited the hippies were, how they embraced nature, and how they lived their lives undisturbed by the rush for money, power and fame. I like how they lived their lives in...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, Current Affairs & News | 11 Comments »

Body of a courtesan in nine stages

Jun 15, 2015
Body of a courtesan in nine stages

(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world, I found this to be interesting. Obviously people have had attachments to the body which causes us to take up actions that bind us for a lifetime pulling us away sometimes from higher spiritual attainments. We think we can do something for a while, but it...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, Buddhas, Dharma & Practice | 33 Comments »

Toro Jubilo

Jun 15, 2015
Toro Jubilo

All sentient beings deserve the right to lead peaceful lives, in which they are not exploited for another’s benefit or entertainment. Unfortunately, beings in the animal kingdom have often been the victims of such exploitation… from being skinned alive for their fur, to being the subject of experiments, slaughtered for food, and even tortured...

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Posted in Animals, Vegetarianism & Environment | 19 Comments »

Asia’s richest man funds $193M monastery!!

May 19, 2015
Asia’s richest man funds $193M monastery!!

Hong Kong’s newest monastery is located in the lush hills on the outskirts of the city and was funded entirely by tycoon Li Ka-shing. The $193 million monastery will be open to the public next month, and here are 6 reasons why you might like to visit.   It features the world’s second tallest...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, China, China 中国, Current Affairs & News, Travel | 18 Comments »

Can you please help?

Apr 28, 2015
Can you please help?

Dear friends, Please take a moment out of your day to see this and read what is happening. It is not too long and yet it is very important and meaningful. When you have finished reading, may I humbly ask you to click on the link and sign this petition. Please STOP THE BOILING...

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Posted in Animals, Vegetarianism & Environment | 231 Comments »

What is Fire Puja?

Apr 17, 2015
What is Fire Puja?

WHAT IS FIRE PUJA (JINSEK)?– a teaching given by H.E. Tsem Rinpoche in 2013 prior to doing Fire Puja at Kechara Forest Retreat (transcribed by Pastor David)     Please watch this video:   In general, there are many types of deities which are a manifestation of various energies, realizations and the compassion of...

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Posted in Buddhas, Dharma & Practice | 23 Comments »

Kechara Visits Findhorn!

Dec 4, 2014
Kechara Visits Findhorn!

Many of my close students know that I admire Findhorn… a spiritual community, education centre and eco-village located in Scotland. It was founded in 1962 by 3 people (Eileen Caddy, Peter Caddy and Dorothy Maclean), and now they have a community of 400 people living there! Those within the community abide by their 3 founding principals: deep inner listening (and...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, Students & Friends, Travel | 9 Comments »

Gadhimai – A Holy Festival?

Dec 3, 2014
Gadhimai – A Holy Festival?

Yesterday, the slaughter at the Gadhimai festival ended. Although the festival officially started on the first week of November, the sacrificial slaughter took place over the last 2 days, 28th and 29th of November. Over 5 million people attended the month-long Hindu festival that is held every 5 years at the Gadhimai temple of...

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Posted in Animals, Vegetarianism & Environment | 31 Comments »

Kwaidan Movies-Must Watch!! I love them!

Dec 24, 2013
Kwaidan  Movies-Must Watch!! I love them!

I saw these movies around ten years back. I didn’t think much when I first saw them as everything was without many words but upon watching them closer, I found the movies very meaningful. When I watched it carefully, I was amazed at the movies actually!! I wanted to share them with everyone so...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, Film, TV & Music, Videos | 31 Comments »

Tsem Rinpoche in an American ‘Tantric Dress’!!!

May 23, 2012
Tsem Rinpoche in an American ‘Tantric Dress’!!!

I was around 18 years old when this picture was taken..in courtyard of Fenmore Apts on Sunset Blvd in 1983 where I lived in a studio apt. I had left New Jersey, hitchiked across to California. Living in a small studio Apt on the famous Sunset Strip or Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood. I...

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Posted in Autobiography, Me, 中文 | 77 Comments »

Tianshan Mountain Landscape

Mar 18, 2012
Tianshan Mountain Landscape

(By Tsem Rinpoche) The scenery here appears to resemble one of the Buddha's True Land paradises, with its tall towers and graceful pavilions...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, Buddhas, Dharma & Practice | 11 Comments »

Aerial view of Bodha Stupa

Jan 25, 2012
Aerial view of Bodha Stupa

Generally stupas are the physical representations of a Buddha’s mind. They come in 8 main shapes. Each shape is equal to the representation of Buddha’s mind. They can contain: Relics of Buddha Relics of High monks Relics of attained masters Sutras Mantras Multiple images of Buddhas such as statues/tsatsas/pictures/paintings/precious items Wealth vases Blessed items...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, Asia, Travel | 39 Comments »

Kalmyk’s 60th year in the United States

Dec 24, 2011
Kalmyk’s 60th year in the United States

The Kalmyk community recently celebrated 60 years in the United States at a gala dinner event in Atlantic City, hosted by the Kalmyk American Culture and Arts Foundation. More than 250 people attended the colorful event held at the Trump Taj Mahal...

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Posted in Students & Friends | 3 Comments »

7 Lost Cities of the World

Nov 21, 2011
7 Lost Cities of the World

The lost cities of the world were all once upon a time, great cities that belonged to great civilizations. But despite all their glory and power, none of these cities lasted to the present day...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture | 17 Comments »

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