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Important Sites of Buddhist Pilgrimage – Kushinagar, India

Oct 4, 2017
Important Sites of Buddhist Pilgrimage – Kushinagar, India

(By Tsem Rinpoche) Why Go on Pilgrimage? One foot in front of the other, time after time, over hours, over days, over weeks. From the narrow glacial passes of the mighty Himalayas to the arid lands of Saudi Arabia and Israel, and from the foothills of France to towering peaks in China, the pilgrim...

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Wonderful Japan – Hokkaido

Sep 16, 2017
Wonderful Japan – Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan’s four main islands. It is also the least urbanised, famous for the volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsen) and snow fields that dot its landscape. At 32,221 square miles (83,457 sq. km), representing over 20% of Japan’s total land mass, Hokkaido Island is the country’s second-largest island, while Hokkaido...

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Wonderful Korea – Gyeongsang

Aug 4, 2017
Wonderful Korea – Gyeongsang

(By Tsem Rinpoche) Gyeongsang, or Gyeongsang-do in Korean, is where many travellers will head towards if they wished to explore beyond Seoul. It is one of the eight provinces in Korea located on the south-eastern side of the country, and boasts huge mountain ranges, beautiful parks, and amazing islands. This is the land where...

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五台山朝圣之旅

Jul 30, 2017
五台山朝圣之旅

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Karen Chong) 五台山位于中国山西省,因五峰耸立,上平坦如台而闻名。人们普遍相信这是智慧佛文殊菩萨在人间的道场,相传每一座山峰皆住着文殊菩萨的其中一个化身。

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, Buddhas, Dharma & Practice, China, China 中国, Travel, 中文 | 5 Comments »

Stunning Pilgrimage to Bodhgaya

Jul 30, 2017
Stunning Pilgrimage to Bodhgaya

(By Tsem Rinpoche) If there were only one place in this world where all Buddhists must go on pilgrimage, it has got to be Bodhgaya. Every year thousands of Buddhist pilgrims make their way to Bodhgaya to circumambulate, recite mantras and prayers, engaging in retreats, meditation and rituals. This is the most important sacred...

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Wonderful Nepal

Jul 29, 2017
Wonderful Nepal

(By Tsem Rinpoche) Nepal, officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked central Himalayan country in South Asia. It is a country with a diverse tapestry of culture and religion, and Nepal has always been a popular destination known for its best value for money. Eight of the world’s ten...

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Wonderful Japan – Shikoku

Jul 22, 2017
Wonderful Japan – Shikoku

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Adeline) Shikoku (四国, which literally means “four countries”) is the smallest among Japan’s four main islands as well as the least populous one with over 4 million people. It is located at the southwest of Honshu Island and is east of Kyushu Island. Just as its name implies, Shikoku is divided into four prefectures that refers to the former four provinces that made up this island, namely Awa, Tosa, Sanuki, and Iyo. These four provinces are replaced by today’s four prefectures of Tokushima, Ko...

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Wonderful Japan – Kyushu

Jul 10, 2017
Wonderful Japan – Kyushu

(By Tsem Rinpoche) Located in the southernmost part of Japan is Kyushu, which literally means “Nine Provinces” in Japanese. It is Japan’s third biggest island and was the earliest centre of civilisation in Japan. It is also home to Japan’s most active volcano, Mount Aso, as well as a haven for natural hot springs....

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Pilgrimage to Sarnath, Varanasi

Jun 25, 2017
Pilgrimage to Sarnath, Varanasi

(By Tsem Rinpoche) Significance to Buddhist Sarnath is considered a sacred place to the Buddhists for being the place where Gautama Buddha first taught seven weeks after achieving enlightenment in the 6th century BC. This first teaching is known in Sanskrit as Dharmacakrapravartana Sutra, Turning the Wheel of Dharma Sutra. The main topic is...

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Wonderful Laos

Jun 25, 2017
Wonderful Laos

In the heart of Indochina lies Laos, a tropical country that was once known as the realm of a million elephants. Today Laos or Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao P.D.R.) boasts a wealth of natural wonders and unchartered rivers, surrounded by mountains and lush green landscapes, making it one of the leading countries for...

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Massive 2,600 year old Buddhist Monastery

May 22, 2017
Massive 2,600 year old Buddhist Monastery

(By Tsem Rinpoche) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011 MES AYNAK, Afghanistan — It was another day on the rocky hillside, as archaeologists and laborers dug out statues of Buddha and excavated a sprawling 2,600-year-old Buddhist monastery. A Chinese woman in slacks, carrying an umbrella against the Afghan sun, politely inquired about their progress. She had...

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Giritale, Sri Lanka (site of the replica Avukana Buddha)

May 16, 2017
Giritale, Sri Lanka (site of the replica Avukana Buddha)

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Adeline Woon) Among the many countries around the world, Sri Lanka is known for its rich Buddhist culture and heritage. It is where the the ancient city of Polonnaruwa is located, a place where kings ruled Sri Lanka’s central plains more than 1,000 years ago. It was a thriving...

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Pilgrimage to Mount Wutai

Oct 16, 2016
Pilgrimage to Mount Wutai

Mount Wutai, better known as Wutaishan or Five Peaked Mountain, is a sacred Buddhist mountain located in Shanxi Province, China. Mount Wutai is identified by its five flat-topped peaks which are strongly believed to be the earthly abodes of Lord Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom. Each peak is inhabited by a different form of Manjushri. On the south peak resides the white form of Manjushri called Jvanasattva(智慧文殊菩萨). On the peak itself, there is a temple called Puji Temple (普济寺) where they house the Jvanasattva statue. On the West Peak there is Fa...

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Posted in China, China 中国, Guest Contributors, Students & Friends, Travel | 38 Comments »

Urgelling Monastery: Oasis of Peace

Oct 12, 2016
Urgelling Monastery: Oasis of Peace

(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world, I always encourage my blog followers to visit as many holy places as possible. It is a great blessing to go on a pilgrimage to holy and sacred places, for instance to the monasteries. These holy places were built with the kindness and generosity of sponsors...

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Posted in Asia, Buddhas, Dharma & Practice, Travel | 23 Comments »

In the Footsteps of Joseph Rock

Sep 17, 2016
In the Footsteps of Joseph Rock

Dear friends around the world, I have an interesting blog post here for you. Have you ever read a book and felt incredibly connected to its content and message? Not all of us may have had this strong experience however, unless we have a very strong imprint of the particular topic perhaps from another...

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Posted in Art, Architecture & Culture, Explorers | 7 Comments »

Why Visit Holy Pilgrimages?

Apr 20, 2015
Why Visit Holy Pilgrimages?

Nov 10, 2012 My talk on “Why Visit Holy Pilgrimages?” (By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends, Some students and friends will be visiting Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda and Sarnath. I decided to record the significance of these places for them. Knowing the significance their pilgrimage will be more powerful and meaningful. Lord Buddha Himself recommended we...

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40,000 Monks at Serthar Buddhist Institute!!

Sep 30, 2013
40,000 Monks at Serthar Buddhist Institute!!

Dear students and friends, Take a look at the pictures below of Serthar Buddhist Institute in China! Spiritual aspirants actually built their houses around the monastery where they learn and practice Dharma.

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A visit to Kechara House by Venerable You Wei

Dec 26, 2012
A visit to Kechara House by Venerable You Wei

I was informed by Liaison Paul Yap that a group of Dharma practitioners from Singapore visited Kechara House yesterday. This group of practitioners were led by their teacher Venerable You Wei.

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Sharon’s very special trip

Mar 18, 2012
Sharon’s very special trip

A few months ago, one of my close student's father had a medical condition that was quite life threatening. Sharon, a loving mother, daughter and one of my loyal student... loves her parents very much. When she heard of her father's condition, she selflessly put all her feelings aside and thought only on how...

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