Doggie Dharma Arrives Today!!!!!

Jun 2, 2011 | Views: 558

Guess What???? I couldn’t help myself… I could not hold back. I could not stop… I GOT ANOTHER PUPPY FOR MY HOUSE!! Dharma arrived today just a few hours ago!!!

I was trying to ignore this dog and not look at him, but eventually I found my way to him and looked into his eyes and I was lost. I ‘felt’ he should be with me. I ‘felt’ he should be taken care of by me. So I named him Dharma and brought him home. There were many people doing various works in my house when I got back, and everyone stopped their work to stare at this gorgeous little puppy. Kb, Monlam and everyone loves him.

I held Dharma close to me on the way back. He didn’t cry, move much or make noise… he just rested on me and kept his little round eyes open taking in the sights.

Beng Kooi will take him for a full medical check-up tomorrow. Mumu and Oser has not met Dharma their new little friend YET… hehehe. Mumu and Oser will go crazy over their new friend. I just can’t wait to introduce them after Dharma’s check up. They will have so much fun together. They will have little doggie parties everyday!!

Tsem Rinpoche

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Dharma and me… He is so delightful… He is similar to Mumu’s energy yet different… Mumu as a baby was quiet, contemplative, inquisitive and highly intelligent… Mumu is very sensitive.

Kb with me when we got Dharma… Kb loves dogs and instantly loved Dharma. He takes really good care of Mumu and Oser. He said he will help to take real good care of Dharma too… Wonderful!!

I was making strong eye contact with little baby Dharma. I was talking to him. I wanted Dharma to know I will take care of him….

Dharma just arrived home with me….

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Dharma looks a little cheeky here… hehehe

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Jamie was here also and she was itching to get her hands on Dharma… You see, she, just like her mom are dog lovers….

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Jamie giving love to little Dharma….

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When Dharma arrived at the house, I introduced him to Buddha Vajra Yogini. I asked Her to please bless this little being. I want Dharma to be happy and get many Dharma imprints in this life for his future… I want him to be ok.

Dharma was born January 22, 2011 I welcome Dharma to Tsem Ladrang which 0ur home.

Tsem Rinpoche

P.S. I can say now even though it’s the first day, I love you Dharma…

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(Friday, May 18. 2012 02:02 AM)

Dear Rinpoche , thankyou for your advice. do you think a small prayer wheel , might have a similar affect, kept close with 1 million mani’s

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tsemtulku
(Wednesday, May 16. 2012 04:01 PM)

From Sengpiow: Yesterday, Tsem Rinpoche went for a morning walk in a park near his residence, and saw a dying fish in the stream. Rinpoche went near the fish to recite mantra and blow the mantra on the fish, so that the fish can take a good rebirth by the blessing of the mantras…Then Rinpoche saves some trapped birds and bat! watch the video here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvh-r3cW2zw

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tsemtulku
(Wednesday, May 16. 2012 03:49 PM)

Today’s advice is meant to help you and arm you against negative energies. I have come across many types of spirit or black magic afflictions. Some were genuine, some were paranoia or people wanting to blame their failures on something else. If powerful positive beings exist, then why not negative. If good beings help you then negative would harm. The world is filled with both types in humans and non-humans. Depending on our karma we can attract both. Better to be safe. Do our prayers to Tsongkapa/Setrap daily. It can only help never harm. It can prevent in some cases. I wish everyone safety, luck, merits and spiritual growth. TR

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tsemtulku
(Wednesday, May 16. 2012 03:45 PM)

Negative energies or beings that follow you back from ‘dirty’ places or places of vice where the owners may keep spirits for success can be attracted to you and follow you home. It may not affect you as your merits are ok..but it can affect a family member or friend. They could create disharmony, fighting for no reasons. accidents, fear, lack of sleep, loss of appetite, change in moods, mood swings, anger, electrical problems, loss of memory (severe cases). I have encountered many of these sorts in the last 20 years of meeting people. Some ppl had pots and pans banged at night in their homes, or when they are in bed, something is always touching them. Some of these cases solved when they followed suggestions to overcome. Some do not follow and the situations gets worse. So if should protect and bless ourselves with GURU YOGA OF TSONGKAPA/MIGTSEYMA/SETRAP PRACTICE DAILY. We have nothing to lose and it increases wisdom, patience and merits. TR
************ Even when you don’t need to go far, sometimes we go to certain hawker places, wet markets, places that slaughter alot of animals (very dirty and negative energy), places with gambling, or very down places like clubs (drinking/heartbreaks/sadness), or places that have alot of fighting or pain, death, hospitals, funerals,etc.. we should bless ourselves before going and after going…sometimes we are sensitive and when we go we can attract wrong energies or negative spirits. They can follow us and hide in our homes for years or months before they ‘appear’. It can affect our family too. So very good to do GURU YOGA OF TSONGKAPA DAILY, FOLLOWED BY MIGTSEYMA AND THEN CONCLUDE WITH SETRAP PRAYERS/MANTRA AND BLACK TEA. You shouldn’t think prayers of these sorts daily is a chore or lots of work…you should think it is protection. If you are affected it might take months or years to ‘clean’ you again..so it is worth it to do your protection daily and have your pendants to bless you. TR

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tsemtulku
(Wednesday, May 16. 2012 03:39 PM)

Even when you don’t need to go far, sometimes we go to certain hawker places, wet markets, places that slaughter alot of animals (very dirty and negative energy), places with gambling, or very down places like clubs (drinking/heartbreaks/sadness), or places that have alot of fighting or pain, death, hospitals, funerals,etc.. we should bless ourselves before going and after going…sometimes we are sensitive and when we go we can attract wrong energies or negative spirits. They can follow us and hide in our homes for years or months before they ‘appear’. It can affect our family too. So very good to do GURU YOGA OF TSONGKAPA DAILY, FOLLOWED BY MIGTSEYMA AND THEN CONCLUDE WITH SETRAP PRAYERS/MANTRA AND BLACK TEA. You shouldn’t think prayers of these sorts daily is a chore or lots of work…you should think it is protection. If you are affected it might take months or years to ‘clean’ you again..so it is worth it to do your protection daily and have your pendants to bless you. TR

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tsemtulku
(Wednesday, May 16. 2012 03:32 PM)

When we travel alot, we pass through many places, many buildings, many vehicles, sit in many seats, stay at many places. Hundred or thousands of beings used these items and places.. All these may have negative energy or residual energy of the previous person that can affect you if you are sensitive. Sometimes if you are very sensitive, in some cases, these energies can make you blur in which case you are considered polluted. It is very important then to take holy water daily. Wash with holy water (can get from Pastors or Ladrang) and recite Manjushri’s praise daily 3x and mantra 5 or more rounds till you feel cleared. You may do wrathful black Manjushri or peaceful Manjushri. Up to you. Before you travel it is good to bless your clothes, bags, luggage and personal items with GURU YOGA OF TSONGKAPA/MIGTSEYMA/ SERKYM OF SETRAP. After reciting the migtseyma/setrap mantra, blow on your clothes and items and feel you are protected. This would safeguard you before you travel. TR
***************** Also excellent and modern are Buddha pendants. After you pick a Buddha pendant, have one of the Pastors of Kechara bless the pendant. Then keep the pendant well and wear is excellent. If you do not have access to a Pastor, then keep your pendant on your shrine and do GURU YOGA OF TSONGKAPA/MIGTSEYMA/SETRAP SERKYM to consecrate your pendants. After consecration one wears the pendant that looks like a beautiful piece of jewellery but actually they are powerful protection pendants because they contain the consecrated image of a powerful manifestation of enlightenment-a Buddha. One can have a few pendants is ok. But one should get the best pendant one can from made from the best material and think the good material is offered to Buddha. If the pendants get stained due to sweat, then very good to clean thinking you are purifying your karma. One should make sure all your loved ones wear a blessed pendant. If Buddhas are beneficial on your shrine, very good on your body also. TR
*********************** Chakras are good to keep. Chakras are special mantras, mandalas and prayers of a certain Buddha. Then it is folded then sealed with 5 colored strings during pujas. Puja and consecration of the chakras can take 1-3 days where the diety is invited and abide within each chakra. Chakras should not get wet, otherwise they can be kept anywhere or worn anywhere. Wearing chakras is very good, but to fully activate their energy, one should recite the mantra, prayer and liturgy of one’s diety. If you don’t have a specific deity, you do GURU YOGA OF TSONGKAPA/MIGTSEYMA/SETRAP and this will ‘activate’ the power of the chakra fully. It is also very good to do this. Chakras are wonderful gifts. They an be worn, kept in car, office, wallet or anyhwere..They are very holy and very effective. TR
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Most important when you travel alot or stay in many hotels, keep a dukkar or hayagriva chakra with you. It is good to bless the room with recitation of GURU YOGA OF TSONGKAPA. Recite migtseyma 21x and do do black tea to your protector. Then go to sleep. It is a good way to purify the room with the above. If you do it wilth faith with tremendous confidence you will be protected from negative energies. This is a easy practice to protect yourself when you have to travel alot and stay in many different types of hotels. Many people stay in hotels with many types of energies. Sometimes the residual energy will stay and affect another person. Very good to do this. TR
************* When people sleep they should not have offering bowls, empty altar cups, empty plates, cups and bowls around one’s bed. Also when you sleep, try not to place your hands on your chest. These actions attract one type of spirit. Once they come, they hang around for quite a while. Make sure your altar does not have empty items on it. Make sure there are not empty items around you when going to sleep or around your bed. TR

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tsemtulku
(Wednesday, May 16. 2012 11:01 AM)

I haven’t lived in Gaden since 1992 when I was sent to Malaysia. I love Gaden and loved so much living there. I like so many things about Gaden. Conversations would not be lonely and easy. Whatever I talk about the monks immediately understand. I do not have to face ‘opposition’ , doubts, hundreds of questions, and every detail simple about the dharma or dharma work has to be explained. I miss that so much. I am not lonely for company, but I am lonely for familiarity very much. I was very content, at peace and in my element in Gaden. I never knew or imagined I would have to go to Malaysia, stay and take on heavy responsibilities. I am not complaining but I love Gaden, the monks, my teachers, the great masters, the senior monks whom I have many friends. I miss them so much. So so much. I love and respect the great old monks, Rinpoches and spectacular Geshes. Gaden was a city of practitioners and I was home. Lord Tsongkapa’s presence pervades the whole Gaden. TR

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tsemtulku
(Wednesday, May 16. 2012 10:48 AM)

Dear all, had a nice conversation with my friend the monk Ven. Losang Yeshe in Gaden a few days ago. I had asked him to learn up how to make a large outdoor stupa from senior monks a few months ago. He told me he is learning and it is not difficult for him at all. I am looking forward to building our Vajra Yogini stupa in the future and he will assist us. It will be my/our first outdoor stupa in this life. Very beneficial and purifying for us. TR

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tsemtulku
(Wednesday, May 16. 2012 09:04 AM)

Dear all, I gave a talk on desire to a few inclusive of Paris and David. I asked David and Paris to write up the talk on their blogs. My plan was after they write it, I’ll link it to my blog. From my blog people will click to their blog to read the write up and benefit many who read the talk. Paris did a very good write up and did not miss the subtle points I was expressing that night. She really took the time and effort to write it…I was happy to see she wrote exaclty as I expressed. Effort pays off usually or eventually. I am happy to see there are 669 views (43 comments) already going back to Paris’ blog to read the teachings. The teachings will be benfit many. Must save and read again and again. Must share with others…Must contemplate. You want dharma, I am giving it to you and Paris wrote it out perfectly. Tsem Rinpoche Here it is again and save it and share: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31796

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Dr. Cynthia Kegel
(Wednesday, May 16. 2012 08:32 AM)

For tsemtulku – Thank you,tsemtulku rinpoche for your appreciation of the feminine and its strength and power.
You know of course, that you have it in you as well. We mothers, after feeding a baby with our own bodies, know what it is to give ourselves. I give you myself, the most valuable thing I have.
Cindy

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Heruka! We say we want to improve yet we don't hold our vows. We promise to keep our samaya, yet our promise to our earlier promises laxed. We want to experience only good results yet we hold onto our face. We want wealth, yet we give nothing. We want success, yet we offer tiny offerings to the Three Jewels. We say we have great faith in our Guru, yet when his assignments are difficult we run. We say we want a good rebirth yet all our actions are motivated by self gain. Heruka, Heruka, Heruka, how are we to recieve your blessings when our three doors are closed tightly by selfishness, ignorance and anger?~Tsem Rinpoche

2 days ago

I haven't lived in Gaden since 1992 when I was sent to Malaysia. I love Gaden and loved so much living there. I like so many things about Gaden. Conversations would not be lonely and easy. Whatever I talk about the monks immediately understand. I do not have to face 'opposition' , doubts, hundreds of questions, and every detail simple about the dharma or dharma work has to be explained. I miss that so much. I am not lonely for company, but I am lonely for familiarity very much. I was very content, at peace and in my element in Gaden. I never knew or imagined I would have to go to Malaysia, stay and take on heavy responsibilities. I am not complaining but I love Gaden, the monks, my teachers, the great masters, the senior monks whom I have many friends. I miss them so much. So so much. I love and respect the great old monks, Rinpoches and spectacular Geshes. Gaden was a city of practitioners and I was home. Lord Tsongkapa's presence pervades the whole Gaden. TR

2 days ago

Dear all, I gave a talk on desire to a few inclusive of Paris and David. I asked David and Paris to write up the talk on their blogs. My plan was after they write it, I'll link it to my blog. From my blog people will click to their blog to read the write up and benefit many who read the talk. Paris did a very good write up and did not miss the subtle points I was expressing that night. She really took the time and effort to write it...I was happy to see she wrote exaclty as I expressed. Effort pays off usually or eventually. I am happy to see there are 669 views (43 comments) already going back to Paris' blog to read the teachings. The teachings will be benfit many. Must save and read again and again. Must share with others...Must contemplate. You want dharma, I am giving it to you and Paris wrote it out perfectly. Tsem Rinpoche Here it is again and save it and share: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31796

2 days ago

Stupa contest: For our first runner up Ms May Ong, a hearty congratulations! It is wonderful you took the time to research on stupas and help to educate all of us on the benefits. I am very happy on this. By the count of votes you are our first runner up winner!! I present you with a holy framed Lord Tsongkapa Guru Tree poster. The original is in my possession and was signed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. So it is very blessed. I am happy you can have a copy. Three wonderful books for you also to read: Lighting the Way by HH Dalai Lama, Life & Teachings of Tsongkapa and Milarepa's life story in full pictorial. I wish you spiritual attainments. Tsem Rinpoche (see the article: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31030 )

2 days ago

Stupa Contest: Our Winner with the most votes is Ms. Sofi from our tabulations. I rejoice from my heart Ms. Sofi put sincere effort into a wonderful educational write up on the origins/benefits of stupas with beautiful pictures. From my heart I would like to present these very special gifts I have chosen for you. The prizes are: 2-D framed picture of Lord of Healing Medicine Buddha. May you and your family be healthy and always grow in spirituality. Books are: Healing Anger by HH Dalai Lama, Life & Teachings of Tsongkapa, Oracle & Demons of Tibet (very old and unique book), Dje Tsongkhapa, Historical Introduction to the Five Principal Spiritual Tradtions of Tibet and Milarepa life story. Please take your time and read these books. You will learn plenty! Understanding your spiritual practice from learning is of the utmost essential ingredient for growth. I wish you the best. Tsem Rinpoche (see the article: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31030 )

2 days ago

Dear Rinpoche, Thanks Rinpoche so much for the new Samsung phone, battery and changer stand which Su Ming passed to me. I've read the letter from Rinpoche and have remembered the message, not to become "high" and lose myself when I received gift. I still kept the message Rinpoche told me on the blog chat that always be humble, and I know my very downfall is become "big head" after being praised. I thank Henry, outlet managers and staff who are very helpful and accepting when I moved to outlets, I will continue to work hard in the outlets. Rinpoche please rest well. Much thanks, James cc Henry, Managers

2 days ago

My newly composed poem to Manjushri: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31842

3 days ago

This is me requesting ordination from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=19322

4 days ago

Happy Mother's day Rinpoche. Here's a picture of me now with my favorite toy. Thank u for saving me that this year I have a home. Love, Dzamser

4 days ago

Excellent!

5 days ago

Great Buddha Lady Niguma, How we may come under your care if we keep chasing after samsaric illusions. Lady Niguma place your feet on my head and bless me to eradicate the mind that chases nothing imagined to be something fooling me and feeding my delusions. Om Svasti! Tsem Rinpoche

5 days ago

All phenomena are moving and does not stand still. What comes will go. What goes returns in another form. Therefore be not fixated on unreliable phenomena developing unnecesary karmas, but develop the mind which is fixed. Tsem Rinpoche

5 days ago

Bryan gave me an incredible MOTHER'S DAY GIFT. It is so auspicious. He had someone draw HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche's sacred face onto the body of Buddha Vajradharma. Buddha Vajradharma is the form Buddha takes to teach the immaculate and fautless tantra of Vajra Yogini. In Vajra Yogini's tantra and meditations, you must visualize your guru in the form of Vajradharma to make offerings both inner, outer & secret offerings daily to one's tantric guru & to meditate on Him in that form. It is very integral part of the practice. If you do the meditations well on your guru in this particular form during the practice of the sadhana..you can gain tremendous realizations and control over one's mind to leave the body when you want. So getting this picture today was an omen if Kecharians fulfill their responsibilities, then Vajra Yogini's practice will spread in this region. Very good omen. I feel this strongly. Bryan really planned out this gift & surprised me!! I will put in Chamang Ladrang in the future. THANK YOU BRYAN!!TR

5 days ago

Back in New Jersey over 30 years ago, there lived a lady down the street who was also a student of my teacher. Her name is Carmen (she is a nun now and her ordination name is: Ani Thupten). She had a nice size library of books and many dharma books. I loved the Dharma books!! I would spend so much time browsing and getting snippets of each book from Carmen. I use to ride by bike down to chat with her and borrow her books and it took me like 5 mins by bike..She lived on the same street. I would read dharma books voraciously and write down my questions. I would call Carmen almost daily for years to ask her to clarify the readings I had questions on. She would spend hours on a phone with me answering questions never once losing patience. I learned so much from her. She had vast dharma knowledge, very devoted to our teacher and would do her meditations and extensive sadhanas daily. She would join in all the dharma classes and pujas at our nearby Kalmuck Buddhist Temple. She was such a good dharma friend and I enjoyed her company very much. I wanted to be like her to have the freedom to study and practice dharma. When I recievd my first initiation by our teacher at the temple, Carmen sat right next to me on the front row. Thrilling!! After initiation we would have ten days of explanations (commentary) from our teacher His Eminence Kensur Losang Tharchin Rinpoche. I was so excited and deeply happy to get commentary from our great and knowledgable teacher. What I did not understand, I would of course consult Carmen who is much more advanced and taught me patiently after each day’s teachings. Around 15 years ago Carmen came to India and I travelled with her to holy Bodhgaya, Varanasi and Dharamsala. I escorted her to these places. Since then I have not met up with her. But I know she is fine. Around two years back I sent her a three foot Vajra Yogini statue as a gift from me. Carmen received the statue and was very happy. It was my offering to her for so much kindness shown me when I was a child. I wish so much she can visit Malaysia. She would be happy. Tsem Rinpoche (See her picture here and read more: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=19028 )

5 days ago

Take a good look-Please familiarize with Chenresig Ngesung Kundrol..It is important to know about this special deity and practice: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=4453

6 days ago

We all want to be a part of something big and with good results. But the only way we can be a part of that is if we work hard together with the other members of our Kechara. The time will pass. It can pass with you taking on difficulties or it can pass with you doing nothing. I feel it's better to work hard now and enjoy later than to enjoy nothing now and then end up nowhere later. Prayers and dedications are ok, but hard work must be part of the prayer. Tsem Rinpoche

7 days ago

His Holiness the Dalai Lama seated here with His sacred mother. A mother who gives birth to great beings like Shakyamuni, Tsongkapa, Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama, Trijang Rinpoche, etc must be a Buddha Herself, a highly realized Dakini, a powerful practitioner, or a lady who made prayers in previous lives to provide others with great dharma in one way or another. A lady of great spiritual merit or virtue.. I wanted to share this photo with you because if I ever met His Holiness' mother, I would prostrate to Her immediately. Beautiful picture. His Holiness is not ordinary for sure and neither could a being who gave birth to Him. Tibetans always said she was very saintly, gentle, simple and deeply spiritual. During Her lifetime many went to recieve Her blessings..Tsem Rinpoche

7 days ago

It's very revealing how when you give, offer and have something for them, they crowd around smiling, happy and easy. The minute you ask them to give something, contribute or really help out, they totally disappear. Handphones shut. No replies. No sound. As if you they never knew you. People like that make themselves 2nd rate, find 1st rate people to work with and move on. Recently I encountered some students like that!~ Tsem Rinpoche

7 days ago

Dear friends, I received a message from my assistant that the international magazine Esquire wanted to interview me…I said ok..the time was set and they came over. The interviewer was a pleasant, intelligent and nice young man. I enjoyed the interview. Well here it is. Thanks to everyone involved. Enjoy the read: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31388

7 days ago

Seng Piow took a talk I did and condensed it. It was a good idea from him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZRdtheGOfI

7 days ago

Though you make arrangements, saying “tomorrow” and “tomorrow,” Just then, suddenly, you have to go. — This is going to happen to you! And without choice, leaving behind in disarray Your left-off work, left food and drink, you have to depart. — This is going to happen to you!~His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche - Heart-Spoon

7 days ago

You must watch this video and be totally flabbergasted, amazed and inspired. I guess with anything in life you have to want it bad enough by remembering the benefits. What do you have to lose if you go all the way. But you have everything to lose if you don’t give it your all. Great way to start your day and maybe your life again….Tsem Rinpoche see: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31375

1 week ago

Oh my goodness..see this incredible artist and his painting of Lord Tsongkapa!!!!!! See and share: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31368

1 week ago

When I was in Thubten Dhargye Ling centre with the great Master Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen in Los Angeles, on the main altar was this poster size printed framed picture of His Holiness meditating. I noticed a gentle glow around His Holiness the Dalai Lama's head and body. It has been my favorite picture of His Holiness ever since then which was in the 80's. I found it again today and I share with all of you. May the ordinary and ultimate purposes of His Holiness' incarnation on this earth bless us, nurture us and purify us. Tsem Rinpoche

1 week ago

Julia commits herself to two departments in Kechara...that is her Dharma volunteer work. No one asked her to do it, but it comes from herself..... She works in Kechara Soup Kitchen and Ladrang (Haven). She comes in everyday and takes charge of my kitchen where I stay together with Levi. She makes sure we have the groceries, helps to plan and cook, clean and restock our pantry here...she makes me all types of healthy and delicious herbal teas I drink throughout the day everyday...This morning she was so thoughtful. She bought me Vegetarian Indian food...yummy. I love Indian breakfast..I like Indian food alot. It is very nice. She comes in daily to join Levi to prepare food for me and our team here where I stay. Thank you Julia!!TR

1 week ago

I am laying down on my bed and I look up towards my ceiling and this is what I see.... I love to have trees indoors and outdoors everywhere. TR

1 week ago

Wesak Day 2012 we had many activities in Kechara. In the evening I gave a dharma talk on MAKING A CHOICE AND THE POWER OF STUPAS. Here's the whole event and dharma talk: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31207

1 week ago

Excellent book! It is a must read. Will gain you so much more knowledge.TR

2 weeks ago

Dear. Rinpoche, We just lit the first batch of sponsored butter lamps, 443 lamps. It was so beautiful and auspicious. Present were: DM, Martin, Jeff, Grace, CK Leong, CK Liew, William, Su An, Karen, Jace, Khoo, Lam, Choi Sheem, Chai Hang (gf of CK Liew) and myself. The kids are: Jason, Jutika, Pavara and Matthew Leong. Love, li kim

2 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, Laying the circumambulation path around the butter lamp house. Doing the great work are: Grace Leong, C K Leong, C K Liew, Lam, Choi Sheem, Jutika, Pavara and DM laying the last block. Love, li Kim

2 weeks ago

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2 weeks ago

Jutika, Pavara and Matthew helping out in transferring plants for planting! The 2 boys were talking about coming here since yesterday! From William (May 6, 2012)

2 weeks ago

Dear TR, A group of 63 visitors are here at Kechara Forest Retreat. They are now being briefed by Pastor Ngeow, YF and Pastor Yek Yee on the benefits of contributing to a project like this. There are also a group of volunteers here planting more plants at the butterlamp area. Thanks. William

2 weeks ago

The energy last night was very good. Whenever we talk about compassion or it's development,the energy instantly becomes excellent. Tsem Rinpoche (here's the talk: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31207 and pictures)

2 weeks ago

When we take refuge or renew refuge, it is just the first step. Don't stay on just the first step. Tsem Rinpoche (here's the talk: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31207 and pictures)

2 weeks ago

Religion can be useful if we integrate the tenants into our mind and act from it with pure compassion. Tsem Rinpoche (here's the talk: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31207 and pictures)

2 weeks ago

Dharma is only useful if we truly apply it immediately. Otherwise to respect, admire and believe in Dharma is just the rudimentary beginning. Tsem Rinpoche (here's the talk: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31207 and pictures)

2 weeks ago

A sacred Vajra Yogini stupa with bring countless benefits for everyone involved. Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, 1. We had our Kechara Animal Liberation Day at Kepong Metropolitan Park this morning in conjunction with Wesak Day. We liberate 150kg fishes and 85 brids. 2. The people that helping at animal liberation are Frederick Law, Jack, Lilyn, Sam and Chervenne, Jill & Victor Choi. 3. We have around 70 people attended. It was a drizzling morning. But the people are every enthusiastic. 4. Pastor Chia was here to brief and lead the prayer. We introduce to the people our Kechara Pastor. Sound new to them but they can see that the Pastor is someone in a highly position to deliver spiritual talk or ritual. 5. There are some new faces that join us today. Knowing our event frm KP, KO, Facebook and friends. There are also people from the park for excercise. From Nicholas

2 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, thank you very much for the shakyamuni pendant and manjushri pic, my niece (jo wei) has received it, my sister family is here at gompa joining wesak day puja. Thanks. Paul cc Ethan

2 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, The blog booth is set up at the Gompa. So far the blog team has sold the following: 1) Greeting card series - 3 sets 2) Magic notebook - 3 units 3) Eco bag - 1 unit 4) Blog post its - 1 unit 5) Animal notebook - 1 unit 6) Go green notebook - 2 units Thank you, Jean Mei

2 weeks ago

Rinpoche This morning, William and I are bringing 15 people from Singapore, led by JJ, to go chamang. Martin will be meeting us there and William will be there as our littke news hound to update. One pic of JJ briefing his group outside the hotel. Paris

2 weeks ago

A photo of the Singaporean group at the special tree at Kechara Forest Retreat. May 5, 2012.

2 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, Good morning. A bus is chartered to take 44 people to Kechara Forest Retreat (KFR) this morning. Another 4 or 5 cars will accompany d main team up to Bentong. In total there will be 50+ of us. We will go straight to KFR, have half hour lunch at Bentong town then visit KWPC before heading back to kh. Regards, yf (May 6, 2012)

2 weeks ago

Wesak Day May 5, 2012 at Kechara House. I gave refuge to 100 new persons last night. TR

2 weeks ago

Last night between 300-400 persons congregated at Kechara while I gave a talk to them on 'making a choice' and 'the power and purpose of stupas'. The talk has been taped and will be blogged once tape is ready. The talk was two hours and it flowed well for me although I had very little sleep. Towards the end of the talk I gave refuge vows to 100 new persons from different countries for this. When everything was done, I met up with a group of 15 and 5 from Shanghai. Had a nice dharma talk with them on how to make a centre grow and harmony. Passed out nice dharma gifts to all the visitors so they don't go home empty handed. Also seperately met some directors and movie producers that attended the talk and sought private time with me..these producers and directors are very well known locally. One is from Hong Hong. Got home around 5Am and saw so many gifts from people. Did a Manjushri dedication for all the people who offered gifts to me on Wesak day in gratitude. Also some people from Europe called in to Kechara to arrange flowers to be given to me last night. That was very sweet. I have so many flowers now..over 70 bouquets I would...guess. They have all been offered up on the shrine. Thank you. TR (May 5, 2012)

2 weeks ago

May 5, 2012-Today on Wesak Day 47 babies and young children were baptised in the Buddhist tradition by our Buddhist pastors of Kechara.

2 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, Good morning Rinpoche, Many kecharian gather here at metropolitan park ready to do animal liberation. We dedicate to Rinpoche long life, and for the growth of Kechara and KFR! From Julia (Wesak Day May 5th, 2012)

2 weeks ago

Karma exists and created constantly by our actions. Karma created in the past is fertile and will open up when the situation arises. We should never relax and think everything will be alright when there is so much volatile latent karma like a huge volcano temporarily dormant. We can do something about it though. We can 'manipulate' karma and here's how: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/what-are-pujas-about-do-take-a-good-read.html

2 weeks ago

If I am super thirsty, or feel alittle drained, coke does help...Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

You have to watch this video. If you belong to a dharma centre, Ngo, school, charity, then you have to watch. Make sure kids see it also. Tsem Rinpoche http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31182

2 weeks ago

Do you think this is a very strong karmic imprint from a former life?? Let me know what you think: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=30822

2 weeks ago

What is a stupa? What is the purpose? Why build them? What are the benefits? Where does the tradition come from? All you wanted to know about stupas right here: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31030

2 weeks ago

There are many method and paths to enlightenment. But can you bake your way to enlightenment??? See here: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31025

2 weeks ago

Get Involved with Vajrayogini Stupa at KFR asap: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=30852

2 weeks ago

50 verses of Guru Devotion text is pivotal for anyone wishing to take refuge, vows, initiations or gain attainments. Please see here for an explanation by Joy and let her know what you feel: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31179

2 weeks ago

Dear TR, Mrs. Chuah is here in Haven for her weekly cooking offering. Thanks Bryan cc po

2 weeks ago

Everyone, you must read this to start off your day!! Leave your thoughts on the post: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=31115

2 weeks ago

What a nice and sincere gift from Datin Jennifer. Thank you. TR

2 weeks ago

Karmic results are the only thing we cannot leave behind when we travel, visit another place or pass away. ~ Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

The best way to develop yourself is when you are challenged with difficulties. Not when everything is easy and at your fingertips. -Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

Zoom in and read and think...TR

2 weeks ago

May 2nd, 2012's quiz...the prize is a special Vajra Yogini statue, Biography on Lama Tsongkapa according to his trungrab set of thangkas and a Milarepa color comic book..very inspirational. TR

2 weeks ago

My favorite. An Indian Veg meal. Idli, chudney, dahl, wada and wadey. Tr

2 weeks ago

Dear TR: Ang Lee got the motion, i got the lotion... Love, Ethan (Ang Lee aka Seng Piow taking professional pictures of Kechara Forest Retreat)

2 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, Ang Lee taking scenic shots. Thank you, Jean Mei

2 weeks ago

May 2, 2012....Gizmo went to Kechara Forest Retreat today with Bryan, Ethan, Jean Mei and Seng Piow...Gizmo loves fresh air and grass...also he got to make butterlamp offerings for the first time whi

2 weeks ago

Dear TR, We just left waterfall and yes Gizmo was super happy!!! He made his first butterlamp offerring! Sp took some really nice pictures. we just got to the indian restaurant having lunch before hitting the road. Idli and wada are very nice. jm just got Rinpoche's message, we'll buy the food. See Rinpoche in a while. Love, Ethan (May 2, 2012)

2 weeks ago

Whatever comes will go. Whatever goes, will be replaced. Whatever is replaced will be lost again and so on. We can hold onto nothing and own nothing. So why have hangups? ~Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

This picture of myself was taken in December 1987 in Kathmandu, Nepal. I was around 25 years old and I had just taken my ordination vows a few weeks ago from His Holiness Dalai Lama. I was a fresh and new monk that time. Shortly after this picture was taken, I travelled to South India to join with Gaden Monastery. Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

May 1, 2012. I am sitting under the wonderful veranda just outside of my room here at Kechara Forest Retreat. The veranda area has a fan too!! See the beautiful prayer flags fluttering behind me blessing the environment...Our Datuk May, Martin, Joe and Jeffrey did such a good job. Thank you team. Your work here has just started. The four of you will create something powerful and blessed here for thousands of people to come and get blessed. I am so happy for you. It will be hard work, but very fulfilling...it will bring tears to your eyes when you see how much benefit it brings when complete. Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

Dear all, I am in KFR today and did offerings. Here I am in inside my very cozy and comfortable room on the land..Everyone did such a good job!! Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

May 1, 2012. I have just finished making the first lamp offerings in our temporary Vajra Yogini Butterlamp house here at Kechara Forest Retreat. Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

May 1, 2012. I am at Kechara Forest Retreat inviting Vajra Yogini into our temporary butterlamp house. Everyone must get the standard candles from Kechara Paradise and offer candles here now and as much as possible. Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

His Holiness the Dalai lama serving homeless in San Francisco. Beautiful. Tsem Rinpoche

2 weeks ago

Good morning everyone!!!!!! Yes I was up the whole night with a small group talking, discussing, watching some youtube videos!!! But guess what?? Are you ready to see THE FUNNIEST VIDEO EVER? Are you ready to laugh so hard, you might collapse??? David Lai comes out with another super funny video??? Something from when he was a child!!! Take a look!!http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/funnies/mr-stomach-talks-to-david.html

3 weeks ago

See what this kid at 15 years old does with his free time: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=30228

3 weeks ago

I have basically four special wishes in life. I have had these wishes for many years. I have worked toward these wishes, but so far, none of those four wishes have been fulfilled yet. I hope one day my wishes will come true very much. I am still waiting..waiting...Tsem Rinpoche

3 weeks ago

Picture of myself taken around 7 years ago in Kechara. Tsem Rinpoche

3 weeks ago

Lots of flowers were sent to me yesterday. I have offered the flowers up on my personal Shrine. Thank you. Tsem Rinpoche

3 weeks ago

Care and compassion can be felt by the most dangerous animals. TR

3 weeks ago

See this picgure carefully...

3 weeks ago

Nice documentary about one of my favorite movies stars: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTjZ58cjC2s

3 weeks ago

Some people have asked me some very important questions on tantra and Vajra Yogini in facebook. I answer them. Answers you really need to know before doing higher and advanced practices..better to be prepared ahead of time. Good to know how to prepare: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=30233

3 weeks ago

This is the holy tsatsa of Namgyalma Buddha made by Lord Atisha as part of His daily practice. He engaged in making Buddha images by way of Tsatsas everyday to purify karma. TR

3 weeks ago

To even see this is a great blessing: This is the personal stupa Atisha carried around with Him wherever he went. He made offerings to this stupa and the holy contents daily. TR

3 weeks ago

"The best guru is one who attacks your hidden faults. The best instructions are the ones that target those faults." - Lord Atisha

3 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, They're watching the Kechara Forest Retreat video on the blog now. Look at the cute Mumu on the bottom left! He's so interested in the video. Thank you, Jean Mei

3 weeks ago

You must must must must see something super duper funny...it is something to start off the day....very funny....look: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=30828

3 weeks ago

Mr. Wong, Dato' Ruby, Kenny Wong and Kwok Wai visiting Kechara Forest Retreat today. I am very happy the Wong Family visited. They really love to help kechara.. Kind people. Tsem Rinpoche

3 weeks ago

Rinpoche, The movie group just before going to get the pants scared off them! I have explained that it is Rinpoche's way of saying thank you to them for always working so hard for Ladrang. They were very happy to go in, even big chicken Carmen Koo! I've bought an extra popcorn set for Levi, and will drop it off in haven for her. Thank you, Jean Ai (seeing the move "The Cabin in the Woods")

3 weeks ago

Nice vegetables bought from Bentong from Mr Wong, Kenny Wong and Kwok Wai. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness. I am very happy they visited beautiful Kechara Forest Retreat. Tsem Rinpoche

3 weeks ago

Dear rinpoche, Here is the court jester hat and it comes complete with little tinkling bells. David (yes this is my personal court jester)

3 weeks ago

If we always do not understand Dharma, then that is a sign of not studying. If we always blame Dharma, it is a sign we do not know what dharma really is. If we always expect of the Dharma, then we are using Dharma in ineffective methods. If we find Dharma difficult, then it is because we are unwilling to accept it. If we give up the Dharma, we are get deeper into our sufferings without respite. If we complain about Dharma it is a sign we are looking for blame in the wrong places and not within ourselves.~Tsem Rinpoche

4 weeks ago

Dear TR, SO FANTASTIC! Me staring at rainbow. Love dm  ****(April 22, 2012-Sunday-Kechara is very lucky. Many times when we are about to embark on something really beneficial or just finished something very good, we will often times witness a rainbow and there is no rain or clouds.Today again at KECHARA FOREST RETREAT after they finished their work in the evening another clear rainbow appeared in the clear sky reported to me by Datuk May and ten other Kecharians volunteering there today. See the beautiful picture of the rainbow...TR)

4 weeks ago

I prostrate to my Guru the consummate Lojong master who teaches us how to laugh at death by creating right causes n how to regret n cry at death by doing stupid things. Exciting indeed that we can do either. I rather die w natural smile than a fake one made up by the embalmers.  Thank you for reminding we hv choice. Gratefully yours  Pastor Ngeow 

4 weeks ago

Death is exciting. It's when all the thìngs we did COME BACK TO US. And we can't sweet talk or seduce our way out. We have to face what we have done. Very exciting to see what's going to happen to us! Hello death, give me what I deserve!! Tsem Rinpoche

4 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, this is the 2nd batch of staff and volunteers visiting chamang today. We have just finished in chamang and water fall, we are going to kwpc land in a short while, thank you. Paul

4 weeks ago

I just wrote up these thoughts that came to me tonight around 5AM.. I would very much like to share them here: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=30679

4 weeks ago

So many people are now visiting Kechara Forest Retreat. Everyone likes it very much and wants to go back to volunteer in the work. Great. TR

4 weeks ago

More of our Kechara people in Kechara Forest Retreat. Nice to see them there. TR

4 weeks ago

Our friends from Kuantan also visited Kechara Forest Retreat. Pastor Yekyee was there to meet them. TR

4 weeks ago

Pastor Yekyee brought a group of 23 people to visit Kechara Forest Retreat. Everyone enjoyed the visit very much. TR

4 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche,  Update on visit KFR: Mr Ng (blue Tshirt), who is Kelvin Koh (Cynthia Ng's husband's) friend, he is stays at Bentong. Mr Ng very interested of our KFR project. Thank you. love, yek yee 

4 weeks ago

I love this book! Tsem Rinpoche

4 weeks ago

Dear rinpoche,  This morning 9 (Cynthia, fat monk, June, Eric Choong, Jace, Khoo, Fiona and daughter, Lanse) went to KFR. Fat monk brought his friend's daughter Karen, Cynthia Ng brought her mother and daughter.  We met Paul and Pastor Yek Yee leading another 2 groups of people. Most of members are quite clear about what's happening and they are excited about the whole KFR idea, believing that it'll attract people to this land.  After visiting KFR, some of us went to visit KWPC land too. Now KWPC seems very real to us already. Everyone seems to have enjoyed this trip a lot.  Thank you Rinpoche for your skilfull way of showing us the direction that can bring us true benefit.  With folded hands, Lanse

4 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, 1st batch of KD KSA and volunteers visiting chamang today. Together there are Pastor Yekyee and Lanse take their groups visiting as well. We are very happy going to build retreat center here. Thanks. Paul

4 weeks ago

Paul taking the volunteers to visit Kechara Forest Retreat. Nice! TR

4 weeks ago

Jean Ai checking the internet at Kechara Forest Retreat. TR

4 weeks ago

What do you think actually happened to these nine people? What could have caused their deaths in the way they died. What was so terrifying? Please let me know: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=30590

4 weeks ago

From Shanghai-  Dear Rinpoche, how r u,Rinpoche? Today kth help our 6th flower arrangement class. We learnt to arrange a hand bouquet. In the picture are christine and betty with their arrangements. We had 3 new students join us for the first time today. May the Kechara spirit continue to grow! Love, li kheng.

4 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche I have presented the DVDs to levi. She was quite shy receiving them but liked it a lot  I explained to her that this to thank her for working so hard. And told her she can just chill and watch in her.room when not so busy, and bring back to her flat to watch with her girlfriends.   Thank you Paris  (8 dvds for Levi)

4 weeks ago

Dear Rinpoche, (Pic 1)The lady next to me is Wendy Yap from persatuan rumah caring Kajang. She runs an old folks home and she also takes care of single mothers. I met her in 2010. We were both interviewed by oriental press (pic 2) at that time. She's very happy to received 4 full trolleys of goods from us. I thank her for doing so much for the society. She said if more people think like us, willing to share, their work will much easier.  Thank you Love, julia

4 weeks ago

We found 'this' at Kechara Forest Retreat in Chamang wandering on our land! Hehe..Is it an alien, Karl lagerfeld, large insect, deranged person, fashion reject, fisherman gone bad, Jap-pop star that doesn't pop anymore, Tin-Tin, Olive Oil, Freddie Krueger, or what?? Heheh. We are still trying to figure out WHAT this is!! Looks human though! Looks 'harmless'...do you know what it is?? Leave your comment and let us know what you think it is??? Teehee- See more: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=30296

4 weeks ago

News from KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN.- We have a dept that gives food to the homeless. This morning we distributed over 1,000 packets of food. Read below: Dear Rinpoche, this morning Sodexo (a French company in hospitality) did a Servathon program with KSK at the field across KSK. Banners and tents were put up and they served 500 of our clients from the streets, orphanages and old folks home. They gave food, goodies bag and one of KSK sponsor gave angpows to all 500 recipients. Photo below show the long queue. Dato' Ruby

4 weeks ago

Dear Tr, look, shower at toilets and all other fittings functionable. The water problem is resolved. Love dm

4 weeks ago

Mumu getting treatment massage. Tq. Kb

4 weeks ago

Everyone should offer a minimum of 100,000 lights to Buddha Vajra Yogini before you die. Do not procrastinate. All other unfinished works is not so worrisome. But your spiritual practice incomplete at the time of death is very worrisome. Start your butterlamp retreats in KFR. Don't delay. Tsem Rinpoche

4 weeks ago

If we still pursue relationships why hasn't it worked in the past for us? If we are still looking for it and still haven't found it yet, then we must examine what is it in us that doesn't obtain it. If we are in a relationship and we feel stuck, trapped or disenchanted, isn't that a message from our wisdom deep in us we need to achieve something higher? Go for more than finding comfort in the lonliness of false company already.. Contemplate. Tsem Rinpoche

4 weeks ago

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Dear TR:  Aiyo so cute. I am in KD now going through some design work with Karen and Mrs.Chua is teaching Pat, Kumar, Yen Ping, Louise and Jeff English.  May they be able to learn up fast and assist Rinpoche's work!  Love, Ethan 
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Dear Rinpoche,   Thank u message from misha (Nicholas Khoo daughter) after receiving the toys from Rinpoche. I showed her the picture of Rinpoche and told her that this person gave the toys to her and his name is Rinpoche. She remembers.   Thank u Sm  
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Dear Rinpoche,  This is te video that Lukas read out Rinpoche's card. He can't stop tearing and he's so happy. The parents are extremely happy too, and the mum also teared...  Thanks  Bryan  (What a nice young man Lukas is! TR)
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Wow! Sp n andrew working hard to fill up the ground at haven then we can tile up the top for space n plants, etc. Tr
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I didnt ask andrew to work with workers, just oversee. But he doing the work himself for days now. Am filling up the pool at haven and andrew's in the pool working hard w the workers. I like when ppl swallow their ego n just do anything necessary to get the job done. Tr
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Close up of andrew working hard at haven. I rejoice when ppl JUST DO IT! TR
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Gatchaman or Battle of the Planets. All over youtube. Was my favorite cartoon as a kid. Watched it every morning. Tr
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