Recently, we have received the good news that two holy places are being built in Yunnan province, China. The first is a Dorje Shugden stupa in the Jade Dragon (Yulong) Snow Mountain area and the second is the rebuilding of Chosang Temple in Shangri-la. I am pleased to be able to share this news...
Tags: china, dorje shugden, pilgrimage, stupa, travel, Yunnan
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The Tsem Rinpoche Relic Stupa Project is a very precious opportunity to generate great merits to connect with Tsem Rinpoche’s next incarnation. Find out how you can support this important Project, whether it's by contributing your time and effort towards the preparation of pujas and sacred items, or by helping with fund-raising...
Tags: Buddhism, dorje shugden, great master, relics, stupa, Tsem Rinpoche
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This (mostly) pilgrimage trip to Sri Lanka was inspired by my Guru, H.E Tsem Rinpoche, who encouraged me to bring my family on a blessed pilgrimage trip instead of a regular holiday to places which do not have much meaning. I thought about what my Guru said, and it makes a lot of sense...
Tags: pilgrimage, sri lanka, stupa, travel
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In preparation for the Kechara Forest Retreat, we are planning to build many big stupas, which will bless the area and form pivotal points for circumambulation around the land.
Tags: kechara forest retreat, Ruchok, stupa, vajrayogini
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) As you might know, we are now in the process of acquiring land and building the Kechara Forest Retreat (KFR), which is based about an hour away from the city center.
Tags: blessing, kechara forest retreat, Ruchok, stupa, vajrayogini
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) I found this wonderful article in Shambala's blog about statues and stupas, and thought it would be helpful for many of my students and friends to read this write up.
Tags: Buddhism, dharma, stupa
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I just received news from Liaison Jamie Khoo that a friend from Beijing sent in several gifts for KFR. These gifts came from Emilio, a young Philipino boy whom is currently living in Beijing where he persue for his studies in Renmin University.
Tags: Beijing, gift, KFR, letter, mala, stupa
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On the 29th December 2011, I received a very nice letter along with a beautiful card and unique gifts from Ms Veronika Tupayachi, via my liaison Beng Kooi...
Tags: cards, cusco, gifts, letter, peru, stupa
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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...
Tags: buddha, Buddhism, country, culture, nepal, stupa, travel
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