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
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The man who was featured in the video is Mr. Arthur Boorman. When American paratrooper Arthur Boorman returned home injured from the Gulf War, doctors told him he’d never walk unassisted again.
One too many jumps led to chronic back and knee problems making his military workout a thing of the past. The military should really provide help, rehabilitation for their ex servicemen.
For 15 years, Boorman believed them. Consequently, his weight ballooned to 297 lbs at 5’8′.
But, at 47 years old, the disheartened veteran discovered yoga in a newspaper article about DDP yoga.
As demonstrated in this incredible YouTube video, the non-impact yoga workout helped Boorman shed 140 lbs in 10 months.
Yoga isn’t just an excellent weight-loss therapy for troops returning home injured. According to CareForVets.org, yoga is also being used to help treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among war veterans who’ve served in Afghanistan and in Iraq.
DDP Yoga is not traditional yoga, it’s a hybrid workout that incorporates some traditional yoga movements and adds dynamic resistance, active breathing techniques and power movements to make for a more challenging and results oriented workout.
Before
10 months later
The main benefits are body fat loss, lean muscle growth, and improved cardio levels all without placing undue stress on the joints. A valid comparison to yoga is they both provide increased flexibility and core strengthening.
It is currently used by professional football players, professional as well as amateur wrestlers, MMA fighters, and regular everyday people who want to perform at optimum levels and want to place themselves in the best position to see career and life changing results and improve their quality of life.
DDP Yoga is the evolution of what was formerly the YRG Fitness System, which is best known for what many say is the most dramatic transformation in the health and fitness industry.
Contact: Marlon Ransom (marlon@dallaspage.com) Dallas personal friend and booking agent.
(Dear Sharon, You always manage to find very interesting items on the net. Thank you for sending me this. I am posting it here to inspire many and myself. Tsem Rinpoche)
Everything I have posted (writing, video and photos) are not owned by me. They are extracted from various websites and youtube. I have listed the places. I just wanted to share all this information with as many people as I can. Thank you Mr. Boorman and Mr Page so much!
Thank you for this article of great inspiration. It goes to show that with determination, discipline and commitment, anything can be achieved. Be it dharma or our health!
Thank you for this Rinpoche – what a brilliant way to start the day. It’s incredible that something we take so much for granted – walking – is something that many people in this world aren’t able to do. And we still bellyache about all the things we cannot do. A man fitted from head to toe in aids and braces is now standing on his head and running probably much faster than many of us – what the hell do we have to complain about?
More importantly is Mr Boorman’s CHOICE not to accept what others have told him as being impossible – he didn’t have anything to lose, or anything to prove anything to but himself. I guess he shows that all we really need to accomplish things is a belief in ourselves – sod what the rest of the world thinks, believes or DOESN’T think / believe. And whether we accomplish something or not is not because we can’t, but because we choose not to.
This links very much to Rinpoche’s recent Wesak day teachings about Choice and other really beautiful teachings that Rinpoche has given like these:
It is very inspiring, not so much about the weight he loss, but he started to believe in himself. That itself is a great transformation. Just like Rinpoche said a few days ago in Wesak, we need to go beyond that Religion is about accepting a higher being then every problems will be solved. Things will be OK when we start to transform our mind.
Our MIND is a unique part of our brain. If we set out to tell the Mind we need to take certain action, it just does so miraculously. However we also need to be consistent and persistent with the Thoughts in the Mind.
Arthur Boorman did just that! He did NOT give up and told his Mind to kick into action. He is an inspiration to many of us who said we can’t.
Thank you for sharing this, Rinpoche. Om Vajra Pani Hum…may I have strength, consistency and courage to loss all my negativity, laziness and BODY fats!~ See you in less than 6 months time!~
Rinpoche, thank you for sharing the video with us. Mr Boorman is such an inspiration. It just goes to show whatever your motivation – whether you want to lose weight, prove people wrong, walk again – if you want something bad enough, you will do whatever it takes to get it. It’s a matter of realigning our minds to focus on our goals.
The video is also a good lesson in showing me how people can influence our thinking. When doctors told him he’d never walk again, he believed them. Then when his yoga teacher tells him he can, he believes his teacher. Since our minds are so easily influenced, it’s important for us to surround ourselves with like-minded people who will reinforce positive thinking in us…so for people who think they can practise without a Dharma centre, that is why Dharma centres are so important, because we need to be surrounded by like-minded people!
This is just a great inspiration for many people out there, especially those who have tremendous insecurity issues over their weight and appearance like me. If this guy can do it so can all of us. This is incredibly Dharmic because this kind of determination can be brought over to many aspects of our lives including having integrity, being kinder, remembering and doing something for those who have been very kind to you and so much more.
I love this! Instead of belly-aching about our woes, we do something about it so we don’t bring people down with our problems. Love it! Thank you Rinpoche.
This is so moving and super inspiring… Seeing how he has actually given up his life accepting the facts. No hope but all it takes was just one person to give him hope and believe in him and helping him achieving it. Of course, it’s all depend on ourself whether we want to or not. Just think how many people have given us hopes and we choose to miss the boat simple coz we didn’t want to?
It is so inspirational and it all in the mind. What I learnt from Mr Arthur Boorman is that we have to accept the issue, problem and habits we encounter or have, then we can work on it. Without accepting, there is nothing to work on. Once we knows the habits or problem, we have to consistently work on it, falling is one of the experience we have, but get up again and again, never give up. Never afraid to fail, if not we will not know the fall, and will not correct it. And most importantly BELIEVE and HAVe faith in ourself.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this video, and will share with friends & family in FB.
If there is a will, there is always a way. Impossible is nothing until we make it something. A totally inspiring video on the tenacity and perseverance of the human strength.
DDP was a professional wrestler in the WWF and was the “bad guy”. I used to watch wrestling a few years back. Hehe! Not anymore. Never thought DDP is such a great guy.
This also remind me of Rinpoche’s motto. ‘Just do it”. With perseverance and and taking responsibility we can achieve anything we want.
This video is about the will to live a better and quality life, perseverance, patience, effort, courage, etc and most of, Never Give Up. Most other people just sink into depression, get angry with themselves and contemplate suicide. Others blame the world but rarely themselves and vent their anger at someone else. But Arthur bravely did right, he picked himself up, pushed his mind and body to the limit and became a hero. And rightly so. How inspiring.
What stood out to me was when Mr Boorman said “..he believed in me”
Diamond Dallas, a professional trainer obviously have the skills and know how.. but it worked because Mr Boorman was determined, he gave something for Diamond Dallas to believe and give his time to help Mr Boorman. At the end of the day, we can learn from anyone..but it falls back to ourselves. Do we really want it!
Loves this inspirational video. Thank your Rinpoche, Sharon and the blog team for putting it up on this blog.
Thank you for sharing with us such an inspiring story! It is heart breaking to see how Arthur struggled in the initial stage when he first started out… however, just like everything, with determination and consistency… he became better.
I was also very touched how Mr Dallas was determined to help Arthur although so many other centers has rejected Arthur due to his physical condition. Mr Dallas never gave up on Arthur and I think that very confidence he had for Arthur was a strong motivator so that he would press on without giving up.
Very inspiring story, and another great example of what Rinpoche always teaches us unworthy students to do…
- Dont be inert
- Dont accept situations as they are
- Push to excel and you will be surprised at what you can achieve.
Rinpoche’s everyday teachings always cover the above topics, not only because Malaysians are a sorry bunch of losers who enjoy the “lepak” culture and don’t push for results. But primarily because if we dont have the above qualities, what chance do we stand of getting anywhere close to that state called enlightenment?
So if you are inspired by Mr Boorman, wake up, smell the coffee and realise that you can do it too, if you are in his situation!
What Arthur Boorman shows us is very inspiring. There is no such word is impossible unless we don’t try. With Mr. Arthur determination and believe, he finally able to walk and run again.
Rinpoche himself had also show us that he slimmed down during his modelling years.
I salute Mr.Arthur’s spirit and determination. He really goes all out and never give up. Very inspirational clip and i’m gonna share this at FB. I love this quote in the article: “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.” Well said!!
Never give up ! Seem to be a very easy word to say ! May be some people they cant feel the pain those people gain during they say this word out loud !!
How about , may i ask you all, DO YOU SCARE FALLING DOWN ?
I see in my eye clearly !
1. Parent will do all the best to protect their child, down fall. At the end…… The child will not grown up easily.
Even myself , i love my family, i do everything for they, but at the end , they dont understand. So why not , we do it together? Let us learn together ?
2. Some company , you can see the CCTV around in everywhere. The boss always sit in the office or home, check everyone all the time. He scare their staff work lazy , stolen thing and money .
It is doing like this, the end will change? why not to put down our-self , work together will the team. To gain some respect ?
NEVER GIVE UP ! NEVER SCARE TO FALL ! NEVER SCARE LOSSING ! WE’LL DIE ANYTIME OUT OF OUR CONTROL !
This is a very inspiring story. The lesson of the day is never give up of ourself, no matter how others think and put us down. We must believe in ourself that we will make it and stand up no matter what happen
I have a feeling many people will watch this video clip as losing weight is a very popular topic. hehe. Thank you Rinpoche and Sharon for sharing this video. It’s all about having the conviction to do something in our lives. Anything is possible.
What a transformation. Truly commendable! At the end of the day, everything is down to choice. Do we have the courage to make the right one? We don’t always stay the same and that is why hope and conviction is needed.
Dear Rinpoche, Thanks for that video. By the time it had finished I had a massive grin on my face and a little tear in my eye. I too love yoga as it really helps with my posture. Its great because after only about 20 minutes my back feels a lot straighter.
Anything one really wants in life, and wanted it so badly, one must go all the way to obtain/achieve it at all cost. With the benefits, what do one have to lose by going all the way, rather than to lose everything if one doesn’t. Its indeed beneficial and encouraging to watch this video to get the right aspiration. Like the saying goes,”If there is the will, there is always a way.” Mr. Arthur is well blessed to be able to see it this way!
Mr. Arthur Boorman shown me ” nothing is impossible in life ” It’s just matter that we want to do it or not. Very inspiring video, it touched my heart deeply.
This is inspiring and that he believed in himself again. Thank you for sharing because it shows that when you out your mind into something, you can do it When you have small wins, it motivates you to do more and have more wins! This is important. And this is what Mr. Arthur did. We need to have determination and strong will to change our condition and challenge our mind.
Great find Sharon, very inspiring real life story of Mr Boorman.
Looking at what Mr Boorman did moved me because I realize that i am habituated to giving in to my situations all the time and in the end, never trying to achieve better results. Mr Boorman really proved to me that we can do it as long as we really really want the results badly.
It is very kind for Rinpoche to push and encourage us to do more with our lives because we are the ones who really benefit from our own actions.
Thank you Rinpoche for putting up this great post.
With determination and disciple and believing in oneself, nothing is impossible.
What Mr. Arthur Boorman did was very inspiring and he accomplished all in a short period of time. For 15 years doctors told him he can never walk unassisted, now he proved them wrong and he can even run.
Everything can be achieved if we set our mind on it.
When there is a will, there is a way. Mr Boorman is a walking testament of that saying. Being focus in achieving one’s goals and working towards it makes one a winner, no matter how many times one falls and gets up and try again.
On a lighter note, he looks more handsome at 157lbs! Hmmm, maybe that could also inspire our overweight men to try out this form of yoga!
What i learned from this post is you can transform if you have strong determination and put in effort even it’s just one person believed in you,never give up hope easily.
Amazing how it takes just one person to believe in you to achieve such a tremendous turnover. Perseverance, hard work and faith does pay off. I see a mala wrapped around his wrist.. guessing he found his inner peace as well. Great combo!
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE !
Thank you Rinpoche and Sharon for this inspiring post
In the video, I experienced the strong determination , discipline and commitment from Mr Arthur Boorman. I want to apply his qualities to my dharma practice, I foresee many great works will be accomplished.
He demonstrated the power of positive thinking. Our mind is capable of doing more, we can control our mind and direct it towards future happiness and thus change our destiny.
Truly inspiring man who did not and never give up after 15 years of suffering.
Sometimes I feel people who is physically fit tend to have weaker mind compared to those less fortunate people. This guy does not possess or use any magic to cure himself, if he has/does I don’t think he will wait for 15 years to do so…
Obviously the result is extraordinary but achieved by an ordinary person. I always believe everyone has own powerful quality but sad to say many people doesn’t know how to “utilize”, where to “treasure” or totally lazy to “look” for this quality. Furthermore how many of us have such a strong mind as Mr. Arthur?
Therefore, for us Dharma is very important and is the only “tool” for effective self-realization which could enhance our mind stability and capability. At the same time Dharma is making sure we use this quality with right motivation else it could be extremely harmful and dangerous.
This video is a concrete evidence about the power of human mind because Mr. Arthur is physically disable as declared by doctors so we can conclude that what he achieved now is due to his extra-strong mind.
So we should not underestimate what our mind can achieve BUT must come with right motivation.
Thank you very much for the sharing, Rinpoche.
Take good care,
With love,
VP
Wow!
Unbelievable transformation! But it’s real!
Mr. Boorman decided that he wants be able to walk unassisted again and worked whole heartedly to achieve it. It’s truly inspiring what he did.
We may fall down many times, but if we continue picking ourselves up and keep on going, we will eventually reach our destination.
Thank you Rinpoche.
Remarkable story, so deep and so much to learn from. I learn the following:
1) When promises made are broken do not just sit around, go do something for yourself. There is a Chinese saying that goes like this “When your horse dies, get off the horse and start to walk”.
2) Believe in the person helping you and do whatever is requested by your teacher or whoever is helping.
3) Work hard and never give up.
4) Always have your goal in mind and whatever it takes get to achieve the result.
There are many of such stories published, the point is for us to practise what we have learnt.
Thank You Rinpoche for sharing this post to us and it is so meaningful.
What I can learned from here is, nothing is impossible that we can’t do. At least we don’t give up…
This video really inspiring me..
Just like we don’t give up Dharma and in the end, sure we will get the result.
Thank you Rinpoche to sharing this very meaningful video, what i get from this video is , ” Dont Give up !!!” nothing is impossible, you never try , you never know, after try, not success! never mind, try again.
Very Luckly, Mr.Authur Boorman met his Yoga teacher,and he also never give up to his student, he save Mr.Authur Boorman life.
We shouldnt give up so easily, want to become successful,is not 1 day will happen, so try !!!
I had goosebumps watching this video, at the part where Mr Arthur Boorman started running after 15 years of not being able to walk unassisted. It must have felt really liberating to not depend on anything or anyone just to move from one place to another.
Mr Arthur Boorman’s story tells us that really, sometimes the impossible is nothing. It also tells us that having someone knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter to guide us and support us is also crucial in how quickly we can achieve the desired results.
Besides Mr Boorman’s tenacity to fix himself up despite what the doctors said, I found Mr.Diamond Dallas Page’s kindness and willingness to help Mr Boorman very touching. Most yoga instructors didn’t want to help Mr Boorman because it seemed impossible to turn him around, with his weight, his disability.. but Mr Diamond saw all these challenges and thought “God, I’m gonna help that guy”.
Because of both parties’ commitment, effort, and perseverance, the world has now 1 additional person who has a true story to show and inspire us to go forth and achieve what we put our minds to achieve. If Mr Boorman had did all that just for himself, he wouldn’t have made this video for the world to see.
I feel this video is also an example of what are the basic ingredients for the practice of guru devotion in order to be effective in achieving the desired results within a relatively short time, and how such results would not only benefit ourselves but for everyone else.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this and thank you Sharon for finding such a great story.
Never Give up. I salute Mr. Arthur whom not giving up and continued the yoga training. Its not easy but he made it, he created a miracle.
Thanks Rinpoche for the encouragement!
Mr Arthur Boorman created a miracle by just believing he can do it…. and he did it & inspired us ….i believed we can create miracles too if we set our heart and mind towards whatever we want to achieve…
1. Not giving up
2. Not letting what others say dictate what you can and cannot achieve
3. Persistence, Hardwork, Focus and Choice
4. No poor-me sad stories. It was just a matter of “I choose to do it, I will do it, I am going to achieve it”.
There’s nothing really for us to lose. The only thing we lose in is if we make the wrong choice – and that is to do nothing about what we are not feeling good about.
This is truly inspiring..
If we can control our mind then we can achieve many things, unfortunately we never think to control our mind but only think to control our body. We forget that after death only mind that follow us, our body can’t be function any more.
In future when i facing problems and thought my problem is very big. This will remind me that its just nothing when i think about what Mr. Arthur Boorman has gone through.
Watching this video made me think of how much I have achieved thus far. What Mr Arthur did was tough but it was for the betterment of himself. In life, if we want to succeed, we have to go through many obstacles and ‘sacrifice’ many of our likes.
In terms of spirituality, whatever work, or instructions given to us are to help us take a step further to improve. very simple, if we just stay the way we are, we will never achieve anything in life yet we might even degenerate. But if we put an effort to improve ourselves on a daily basis, good things will be there for us eventually.
Thank you Sharon and Rinpoche for sharing this awesome video!
I especially love the quote, ‘Never underestimate what we can accomplish.’ As they say, its all in the mind!!
This is a inspiring news and he show us that with the determination, faith, effort and never give up is what that can bring us to our goal and success. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this.
For someone to lose so much and realized that is not the end is someone I truly respect! He did not give up on himself even after so many turned him down. Am truly happy he found faith and happiness through his perseverance in helping himself be better.
Thank you Rinpoche and Sharon for such an inspiring story.
We are so fixed that everything cannot or impossible. In fact, better try and never do before. We limit ourselves to do more things not because we cant but our own laziness and ego right? He is truly one of best examples, showing us that with determination and faith, we can achieve many things. Be the audience or be part of the Legacy?
I teared when Mr.Boorman ran towards the camera in the video. I love what you said, “Never underestimate what you can accomplish when you believe in yourself.”
Dear Mr.Arthur Boorman, saying that you’re an inspiration to everyone would be the understatement of the millennium. What you showed us doesn’t only apply to losing weight/getting healthy it also applies to our everyday life. Whenever we come across an obstacle, we might fail and fall down but never give up. Consistency and persistence is the key. Thank you for showing us that we can achieve whatever we set our mind to.
“We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated.” ~Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
This video is so inspiration many of us should not give up so early whatever we do.I should again and again even when we fell down.
Mr.Athur Boormen proved to the world what he can achieve losing his weight and can walk and run like the normal people like before he get injure.
Thank you rinpoche sharing this video to us.
As long as there is determination and wanting it so badly, nothing matters anymore. Nothing is impossible as long we set our mind on doing it and never waver. Tasks will accomplished.
What a strong message that tells you mind over matters, even things that we consider impossible, other people can achieve it, so, is it we are incapable for achieving it or our mind tells us not to achieve it?
I really like this video, Mr Boorman has told everyone off by his action and result, nothing is impossible, it is just up to you to make it possible, when there is a will, there is a way.
These are the type of real life stories that not only is inspiring but makes you take a look at yourself/myself deeply and all the I can’t just seems to vanish. It is a good example and reminder to us that nothing is impossible if we put our minds to it, challenge our selves and never giving up. When we say we can’t do it, we have already failed without even trying!
This is another awesome example of the power of mind . Whatever in life we wish to succeed in depends on the strength of one’s mind or will power. The only thing impossible is thinking it is impossible.
When facing difficulties along our spiritual path , we must possess the same qualities Arthur demonstrated here- by putting effort, having perseverence and determination.
For 15 years his mind followed what others say and his condition got worse. He decided to take control of the situation and did not give up when everyone else did. He endured falling flat on his face and body while trying and went all the way.
Dear Rinpoche,
Thank you so much for sharing this inspiring article with everyone. Yes the yoga program is real good but Mr. Boorman was the inspirational factor in this article. He did not take the words of his doctor who told him he will never be able to walk unaided again. Instead he tried, fell, got up and tried again. He never gave up and now he is walking again without the walking sticks. This is the attitude we should emulate.
I am pleasantly surprised by the transformation achieved by Mr Arthur. I guess by simply looking at two pictures in this blog, no body can tell that these are actually the same guy.
Like Rinpoche has said always, we need to want thing bad enough.
I am very happy for what Mr Arthur has achieved for himself, with his determination, he gives himself a brand new life.
I always believe that strong belief and perseverance are important in any endeavours, especially in a long hard battle and I see these two qualities in the video.
“Practice make Perfect”, Mr. Arthur Boorman did a very good example for us. We should stand up after we fall then learn from the mistake and continue to work for it. We should always make IMPOSSIBLE to “I” “M” “POSSIBLE”.
Congratulation to Mr. Arthur Boorman, u look younger and healthier at the second photo. And thanks Rinpoche for the sharing.
Mr Arthur Boorman ‘s spirit really inspiring !! imaging some of the action even us in good physical may not be able perform. most of the time we easily give up when facing problem or felt frustrate, sometime we choose to run away…never give up !! the spirit really push me up again !!
very inspiring video, whatever we think we cant do, actually we could do, nothing is impossible if we put on mind to it, and persevere from start to end, and mentally and emotionally must be strong to tackle the pain and signs of giving up.
I’ve created this section for all of you to share your opinions, thoughts and feelings about whatever interests you.
Everyone has a different perspective, so this section is for you.
Tsem Rinpoche
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“So, every time, every day, whenever one complete’s one advice of guru, every time you become closer to enlightenment. Every time, every day, one advice get’s done, you become closer to enlightenment and it becomes great purification for many lifetimes, those heavy negative karma get purified. Inconceivable merits get collected.” Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Whenever we let anger control our actions, it’s a clear indication selfish mind is predominant.~Tsem Rinpoche
Being selfish is the core of many of our emotional upheavals and unhappiness.~Tsem Rinpoche
Please stop being held back by anger & fear, step into the light. Stop thinking, just relax and just do. Move forward.~Tsem Rinpoche
You don’t have to be happy by making others unhappy. You can do better by living in the light.~Tsem Rinpoche
Anger is when selfishness goes unchecked.~Tsem Rinpoche
Anger is a cover for hating oneself.~Tsem Rinpoche
Hurt is when selfishness is the focus of our lives.~Tsem Rinpoche
Remain silent because it’s necessary not because you are lazy.~Tsem Rinpoche
Being one of the closer student around Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, i do experience a lot of miracles, from someone who are very sick got heal or rain stop at certain moment that is urgent, some may think it’s all coincidence, let me tell you a real truth story that happened an hour ago.
H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, like to rescue animals such as fishes, dogs, birds and etc. In our new Kechara Forest Retreat land, Rinpoche have kindly requested one of the liaison Beng Kooi to build a fish pond for all the fishes that Rinpoche rescued.
The contractors that we got in to build the fish pond was slow and delay a few deadline that they gave. Just 2 days ago, Rinpoche instructed the fish pond project to be call off and all workers should leave the fish pond site as soon as possible. While we still thinking why Rinpoche cancel this project as it’s one of Rinpoche wishes to build a very comfortable place for fishes.
Something happened an hour ago, there was a big bang came from the fish pond site, the whole artificial waterfall wall collapse without people go near it. This artificial waterfall wall was made out of cement, wire mesh, metal bar and etc, it weigh easily 200-300 Kgs. Luckily Rinpoche have giving us warming do not go near this waterfall 2 days ago, and should stop all construction wall, just imagine the workers are still working when the waterfall fall, some people might died or serious injury now.
Due to humility Rinpoche will not say a word or show his premonitions power, this happened many many times. Rinpoche just save a few life without them knowing it.
A lot of people will think why such horrible thing can happened in a holy land like Kechara Forest Retreat, a Buddhist site should always safe from all accident, but we believe if a place that will be use to benefiting thousands, a lot of obstacles will appear, I will take this artificial waterfall accident as part of clearing our negative karma, may all the negative karma from all of us be cleared. It’s glad that this happened before we move any fishes into this pond. In Tibetan culture, it’s an auspicious omen which represent bad obstacles have been cleared, and all our project will grow very smoothly later.
It’s very important we follow our lama’s instruction/advice, even though sometime we might not understand it truly, because a real lama will never do anything which is not beneficial.
For tsemtulku – My dear Rinpoche,Alex & I met you 10 years ago. Because of your precious Dharma teachings & guidance, we are able to transform ourselves. Because of your Dharma vision, we now have 14 Departments for people with different skills & interest to be involve and for us to create merits in virtuous activities. I have been a part time vegetarian for sometime. Somehow i just wasn’t able to be a full vegetarian. After watching your teaching on “Integrity, Keeping promises & Vows”, it finally hit me. It is so true that having vows are not meant to “Imprison” us but really to help us transform positively to kick away our negative habits. I realize that from young, we have been condition to think that we have to eat meat and meat is delicious and it is part of life to consume meat in our daily diet. Hence we ignore the sufferings of others in order to indulge in our own taste buds. Lately, i have develop myself into feeding strays nearby my neighbourhood and I’m compelled to help strays via Kechara Animal Sanctuary. After deep contemplation, i realize that i cannot be wanting to help KAS and yet still eating meat. The equation is just so wrong. Now i can see clearly, it makes it so much easier to be a full vegetarian. Taking the vegetarian vow is not an imprisonment but it is another level of commitment to not be the source of pain to other sentient beings. It is a choice that we make to kick away our preconception of consuming meat for a balance diet.If one is against animal cruelty, then one should practice vegetarianism. Can’t be pitching for animal rights when you are still eating them. My daughter once said to me, “Mommy, animals are our friends so we shouldn’t be eating them”. I find that so profound coming from a kid. I’m very sure my family members will not be supportive of me going vegetarian but I pray that one day they will also come to the same realization as i have.
I humbly offer to Rinpoche my vegetarian vow and may it be dedicated to Rinpoche’s long life. May it also be dedicated to my family, loved ones and friends.
I will continue to get involve in KAS activities to assist Pastor Susan.
Thank you my dear Lama.
Most amusing is this unparalleled ingenuity of the highly inspired dramatic slogan (self-explanatory) in the cover picture of http://www.facebook.com/MBFSG?fref=ts which HHDL and all Buddhas of the past, Buddhas of the present and Buddhas yet tocome, correspondingly are bowing their heads in deferential obeisance. Are we now transported to the Age of Somnambulism??? To earthlings, the most crucial life sustaining factor is NO AIR, NO LIFE, in so far as planet Earth and basic common sense are concerned.
I don’t want to be a mega pop star and be totally unhappy! I want to be Avalokitesvara and sprout a 1,000 arms! How cool is that to have that many arms and be totally the nicest guy in the world? ~Tsem Rinpoche
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I must thank my dharma blog team who are great assets to me, Kechara and growth of dharma in this wonderful region. I am honoured and thrilled to work with them. I really am. Maybe I don't say it enough to them, but I am saying it now. I APPRECIATE THESE GUYS VERY MUCH!
Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good. ~ Tsem Rinpoche
"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?" ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"What makes us good humans is not how we abuse animals, but how much we allow them to live and be happy freely." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"We need another and wiser and perhaps a more mythical concept of animals.... We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complex than ours they moved finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth." ~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES
"We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"What you are today, is the choice you made yesterday." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"You think you can choose your life? What an ego trip!" ~ Lama Yeshe
"If TODAY you are dissatisfied, you must make the changes to create different results for TOMORROW." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
SPIRITUAL QUOTES
"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"If being me offends you, maybe I'm not the problem." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"The dharma is not easy to listen to… because some people take it as criticism. But Dharma should not be just feel good only for the moment but for deeper contemplations." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"Whether we do work and suffer but for others or we do work and suffer for ourselves, either way we have to suffer. That is the nature of samsara. So let us suffer for others and then suffering has meaning." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification. Actually not doing dharma work is the real prison." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
LIFE QUOTES
"If you love someone, show it by being honest, respectful & honorable with them." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." ~ Henry David Thoreau
"If I can just be the way I am & you the way you are & we accept each other, world peace is near." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"I am Asian, you are some other beautiful color. Together we make diversity so beautiful." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!" ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"Although outwardly we have so much, we have so many conveniences, inwardly we have become more unhappy, so, acquisition is not the secret to happiness. The more we get, the more we have, the more unhappy we become." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"Before we experience any pain, we already had a fixed view of how things should be. When the experience we encounter contradicts our views, then the pain arises. The pain arises due to our fixed views not so much the experience itself. So the secret is changing the views. Re-educating ourselves on our views." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do." ~ Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
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The Unknown
The Known and unknown are both feared,
Known is being comfortable and stagnant,
The unknown may be growth and opportunities,
One shall never know if one fears the unknown more than the known.
Who says the unknown would be worse than the known?
But then again, the unknown is sometimes worse than the known. In the end nothing is known unless we endeavour,
So go pursue all the way with the unknown,
because all unknown with familiarity becomes the known.
~Tsem Rinpoche
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Don't make rash decisions out of anger or emotions. It can lead to lifetime of regrets.~Tsem Rinpoche
2 days ago
Yesterday we had very skilled tree cutters to prune our trees on Kechara Forest Retreat. Very agile.
2 days ago
Friends come in all sizes and shapes. Accept them all and love them. Tsem Rinpoche
Everything is impossible and possible. You make the choice now and follow through.~Tsem Rinpoche
2 weeks ago
We have purchased alot of trees/shrubs to plant all over KFR to green it up. We need alot more. TR
2 weeks ago
We have two tortoises in our large Kechara Forest Aviary. They enjoy sunshine, fresh air, space to run and lots of fresh food! Tsem Rinpoche
2 weeks ago
Our Kecharian Liaisons meeting now in Kechara Forest Retreat regarding our projects and plans for our land. Tsem Rinpoche
3 weeks ago
Dear all, we did Lama Tsongkapa fire puja on our Kechara Forest Retreat land today. Tonight we will do Yamantaka Fire puja to bless land. In the next few days Vajra Yogini fire puja to be done. The place the fire pujas are conducted is where our new huge Temple will be constructed. Today's event/blessings are historic as thousands will visit this holy place of Kechara in the future.Tsem Rinpoche
3 weeks ago
We are packing up all my items at my private residence (Haven) to send to Kechara Forest Retreat right now. There are about 30 Kecharians here helping. Even Ms Han who is under treatment for cancer is here right now in Haven helping (photo of her with scarf). She is really devoted. Everyone wanted her to stay home and rest and she insists on coming to help. Wow. Tsem Rinpoche
4 weeks ago
This is Tashi Choling Hermitage where H.H. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche resided and did many retreats in the caves above and nearby. Very sacred spot to visit.
4 weeks ago
Nobody wanted this bird due the fact his beak is deformed. Well I want him. He was full of mites and we have treated him. He will live in a huge aviary with plenty of space, sunshine and space to fly in Kechara Forest Retreat. Welcome little bird to love and care.~Tsem Rinpoche
4 weeks ago
Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche: "I am just an ordinary sentient being and there is nothing special about me. I just follow the teachings of Lord Buddha. Without any cheating on my part, I stand firmly on the ground in practicing the Dharma and in helping all sentient beings. I wish that all sentient beings could let go of the acts of self-deception and self-aggrandizement, so that they can really practice the Dharma in order to liberate themselves from cyclic existence and to help other sentient beings. Otherwise, it will be too late when they are feeling remorseful!"
4 weeks ago
Homage to Manjushri in Kechara Forest Retreat. We request your blessings to become fully attained. Tsem Rinpoche
4 weeks ago
Our magnificent 9ft four-armed Manjushri Buddha has arrived at Kechara Forest Retreat today. He's placed on one of the hills to bless all in the surrounding area.~Tsem Rinpoche
4 weeks ago
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche confers initiation on His Holiness the young 14th Dalai Lama. Such a touching scene between two attained beings. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Everyone needs love. Everyone needs affection. Affection and care are very strong in the animal kingdom. They can feel love and care just like us. That is why we should never harm animals. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Heruka & Vajra Yogini belongs to the highest class of tantric practice available in this day and age. Their path is the quickest to liberation.Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Phoebe/Adrian knew I was looking for the Sasquatch pendants. They made it themselves & surprised me with it. So thoughtful & caring. I love it! Now I'm 'officially' part of the Sasquatch fan group. LOL. Thank you both! Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Look at our fantastic organic Garden in Kechara Forest Retreat headed by Li Kheng together with Julia, Joy, Li Kim, Chu-Chu and Ajai.Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
We should have compassion for butchers. When we stop eating meat, we don’t make create the causes for them to slaughter animals contributing to their killing karma. We may say it’s ok to eat meat, but someone has to do the killing and collect the negative karma. Go vegetarian. It’s good for the butchers, the animals and ourselves.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Someone told me samsara's fun. I'm not enjoying it at all.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
I'm Asian. Your white. They're black. She's brown. He's red. All people are beautiful, unique and equal.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Pick dharma over your attachments then you create the causes for lasting true happiness.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Nothing matters. Nothing stays still. Nothing is solid. Let it go. Light an incense to Buddha and chill.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
By having bodhicitta & realization of emptiness would be like two wings of a bird soaring towards full enlightenment of a Buddha! ~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Got a whole bunch of Nepalese videos for our Haven Nepal boys, KFR Nepal boys and also KP Nepal boys. I am setting up video/tv for the KFR Nepal boys so after work they have some entertainment. I want our Nepal boys to be happy.
I went to downtown today to 'Nepal Street' (near Petaling Street) and saw lots of videos. Was happy to get the videos for them. Must take care of our foreign and local staff. They are good people. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Kechara Liaisons are leaders who head and run our 13 depts within Kechara. Liaison Paul heads the arts, statue making, florist and Gompa depts. Yes he has huge portfolios. And he does a good job! Paul took a group of people to Kechara Forest Retreat today with Pastor Yek Yee to introduce to them about our projects. Paul tirelessly/kindly talks to many people this way. It's people like Paul who contributes to Kechara reaching out to many and benefitting them. When we do dharma and not see it as work, it's never a burden. We should see it as a way for ourselves to grow and creating the space for others to grow also. Kind people like Paul inspire me. Thank you Paul. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Congratulations to Andrew Boon! He has requested and I have agreed for him to be in charge and oversee till completion the large outdoor Medicine Buddha on the hill project in Kechara Forest Retreat. Andrew will also carry on his other portfolios of writing and Ladrang work. I am very proud of him and congratulate him for his commitment, tenacity and sheer good motivation to do this project.
When our Kecharians move up, take on more and accept more dharma work, it shows they have grown inside and will help others to grow!
I offer my prayers to the Three Jewels for Andrew and all the people who will be benefitted by the presence of this sacred outdoor Buddha for the public! Humbly, Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
My private residence (Tsem Ladrang) in Kechara Forest Retreat. Will be finishing soon. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Manjushri Hill in Kechara Forest Retreat. Our wonderful Kechara writers will be working from here. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
The wonderful Buddhist Pastors of Kechara House. They happily perform many duties such as teach dharma, car/house/office blessings, pujas, consecrations, funerals, weddings and dispense dharma advice. Please contact them if you have any questions. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
We will have a large aviary on Kechara Forest Retreat land for the multitude of birds like Cockatoos, African Greys, Cockatiels etc that are in our care that were abandoned or locked up. They will have a nice home now.Tsem Rinpoche
Do you want a guru that agrees with your selfishness, self indulgences, spoiled, self-centric activities? Or do you want a guru who cares? ~Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
See the sheer terror in the eyes. Wouldn't you be. You must share this picture with as many people as possible. No matter what they say. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Don't blame others as having trust issues, when you are the one that has eroded their trust.~Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Take a real good look at this picture and save it. TR
2 months ago
Freedom from dharma work to indulge in our attachments is only making the samsaric shackles we already wear tighter. ~Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Liaison Paul arranged for escorting 8ft Vajra Yogini from my residence to Kechara Forest Retreat. Paul & team did such a well coordinated job today. Thank you! Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
My 8ft Vajra Yogini statue arrives at Kechara Forest Retreat land today. Offerings are made to Her to welcome. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
My 8ft Vajra Yogini was escorted from my house to Kechara Forest Retreat land today. Afterwards, the Kechara Pastors did puja to welcome Her. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
If you are thinking of quitting Dharma work, why not reconsider and quit samsara instead. Which one REALLY brought you your problems in the first place. Think carefully.~Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Sacred Vajra Yogini image in my room next to where I work on a shrine. Recently had precious items offered onto Her crown & sacred body. It's important to have an image of Her in our home. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Kind man feeding baby dolphin. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
This is a 2.5ft White Manjushri statue. Kechara's art dept did such a wonderful job to place jewels on his holy form. This statue is in Su Ming's room. May Su Ming be blessed. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
A change from not noticing anything to springing to action:
When I have a migraine as I do now, Seng Piow without me saying anything will jump up and start grabbing the massage sticks to poke/prod/rub the pressure points on my neck to relieve my migraine. That is true kindness/love/appreciation/care manifesting into action. Different from before.-
I like when I am/was a cause for someone to become more caring. If indeed I was the cause I may say humbly. Thank you Seng Piow for your care. Thank you everyone who has become more caring. Your lives become richer and you enhance the lives around you. That is dharma. That is fulfilling for me and yourselves.
Tsem Rinpoche
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17 May 2013, heavy rain at Kechara Forest Retreat from 7am-8am (1 hour).
Water overflowed the existing drain and also opened up a much wider new "route" for itself.
2 days ago
Must see video from Rajendra on our disciplined dogs
1 month ago
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Dato' Ruby won the Bella Awards!
3 months ago
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This is a wonderful video for Moh Mei because she is sleeping in the
KECHARA FOREST RETREAT CONTAINERS all alone...ehehehhehe...this is a new
friend to keep her company....tsem rinpoche
3 months ago
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Answer to Jo
3 months ago
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The 2 tortoises in Tsem Ladrang, Kadro and Menlha are enjoying their fresh veggie meal.
4 months ago
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Organic vegetables at Kechara Forest Retreat
5 months ago
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This is Dorje our friendly fish that lives with us. He captured my attention the first time
because he was exceptionally friendly. TR
5 months ago
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Mumus go bye bye!!!
5 months ago
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SP's mom said that she is from Penang. This is her first trip to bodhgaya, and she truly finds bodhgaya is very holy and spiritual.
5 months ago
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Very touching video...Buddha said it was very important to visit the four holy places associated with Him before our deaths. Remembering this, I had instructed Paul to take this senior group to Bodhgaya and make sure they are able to plant imprints. When this life of 'fun', money, parties and socials are over, we cannot leave empty handed. Tsem Rinpoche
5 months ago
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Our two rescued tortoises who live at Tsem Ladrang happily and will be transferred to Kechara Forest Retreat where they will have much more space to roam and run.
Tsem Rinpoche
5 months ago
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Aki is the old African Grey that was abandoned by his owner. Because he is old, no one wanted him. Well we wanted him and we took him and in and love him. He is in a big aviary and he likes his cage. We leave his cage open at all times so he can go in and out as he likes. His cage is his security blanket. Cute. He gets nice food and sunshine daily and also we play monks chanting for him to be blessed. We love you Aki.
Tsem Rinpoche
5 months ago
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Meal time for all the cute mumus!
5 months ago
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Dear james, very nice video of Kechara outlet and the activity led by Kien. You must always make more videos. Thank you. Tsem Rinpoche
5 months ago
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This little birdie was at a pet shop. He has maimed leg, permanent damage to his wing and cannot fly and also one eye blind. I don't think anyone would want the poor thing, so I adopted him and keep him safe, fed and with lots of fresh air. He's also in a large aviary so he can be with other birds and not be alone. He is alert, active, and has a good appetite. I like him very much and will make sure he is safe, happy and has a good life. I name him Lucky. Lucky will always be safe now. Tsem Rinpoche
5 months ago
Setrap's mantra
8 months ago
Rinpoche does Baby Jane!
8 months ago
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Dear all,
This is Paris interviewing my sister Lidshma. She mentions when I was very young the monks would have me sit with them to do the Buddhist services which was highly irregular in New Jersey. They didn't have lay people even children sit with them to do the services. So she mentions this was very unusual in a good way.
My sister Lidshma here mentions my mother (Dana) would always catch me in the night in my room in the dark sitting on my bed meditating and doing mantras. I did that always and had to avoid being caught by my mother. I did it nightly. So I did it secretly and without her catching me. If she did catch me, then there would be big drama and problems depending on the mood my mom was in. My practicing dharma/meditating/praying/mantras was not allowed at all by my parents. They were fiercely against it always. My sister remembers this here. My sister lives in Texas, USA. And our bio group had gone to USA to interview my family for my bio book. This is a snippet.
Tsem Rinpoche
8 months 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
1 years ago
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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
1 years ago
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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
1 years ago
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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
1 years ago
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Guess where I'm going now? TR
1 years ago
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Mumu playing soccer.
1 years ago
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tsemtulku answered:Dear Mavis,
Our mind is tasteless, formless, colorless and without size. It exists on the basis we can indirectly perceive imputations of our aggregates. Since our aggregates can perceive objects, our mind can register and impute. In this way the mind and body has a temporary relationship. Like when you are in a telephone booth and make a call, your voice is not in the phone or connected as a part of it, but the phone carries your voice to the receiver. So it would seem that your voice is coming out of the phone or even a part of it when it is not. The phone transmitting your voice is borrowed just like your aggregates/body is borrowed for the mind.
The physical constituents arise, gather, form and function due to our karma as the force behind it. The force behind our karma is our flawed perception of the reality around us. This flawed perception around us 'makes' us act in ways that increase the deceptions of both self and phenomena. The deceptions are the basis of karma which follows the doer (mind) till the karma is used, exhausted or purified.
The mind does not need a physical constituent to exist or function but it can have a physical body in order to experience the karmas previously accumulated.
I hope this helps you very much.
Tsem Rinpoche
tsemtulku answered:Dear M.C,
Happy to hear you are doing prostrations. A few points to remember:
1. Prostration retreats are very powerful for purifying karma that we have collected and constantly collect. As long as our minds operate out of delusionary projections we will continue to collect karma by body, speech and mind of course. So collecting stained karma is a constant act even while we are 'doing nothing'. As long as we are alive we collect karmas. How our mind thinks and the space it operates from determines the types of karmas arising. So during prostration retreats it is a very good sign when we have disturbing dreams/experiences. It means the karma is coming out and purifying. The karma has to come out somehow and if it's in dreams it causes us the anxiety without experiencing the actual event. This is good.
2. If your dreams continue after retreat, it will be good to engage in Black Manjushri practice. He will alleviate disturbing dreams that arise from wrong sources. It would be good to have a photo/statue of this powerful deity near us and do His mantra daily up till you reach 100k. His main mantra is the one to focus on. You may consult the Pastors for more information.
I thank you for your kind dedication.
Please continue your practice and the good news is Adeline Woon, Niral and others are starting a prostration retreat in Kechara very soon also.
Tsem Rinpoche
tsemtulku answered:Dear Leong,
For your pressing/voices problems you may please do the following:
Obtain an image of Dukkar (White Umbrella Female Buddha)to set up on Shrine.
Make 21 bowls of offerings to Her per day with faith and confidence.
Google and read up on Her effects/benefits to learn.
Offer one light to Her daily (electric is fine)
Recite Her short praise 3x a day and recite Her short mantra no less than 300,000 in total asap.
You can do the mantra daily until you gather this amount.
Keep her chakra near the area where you sleep (bedside table is fine).
Take vegetarian vows long term/release animals from slaughter regularly(Consult Pastor Susan or Pastor Chia of Kechara)
Also recite 35 Confessional Buddhas daily once.
Do the above practice asap and without missing any days.
Further inquiries, please contact our wonderful Pastors of Kechara House who are well trained to dispense and clarify my advice to you.
I wish you good luck and all your pains to be eliminated.
Tsem Rinpoche
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KSK volunteers sharing clothes and food with our clients at chow kit area ~ Siong Woan
7 hours ago
Jamyang the rescued bird in our aviary.Tsem Rinpoche
15 hours ago
TPZ Host Li Kim at her official celebrity photo shoot. She rocks. - Wendy Loh
17 hours ago
Guests being given a tour of Kechara by Su Ming, and Niral - Carmen
yesterday
Cute Shorty loves sitting in the water. Support Kechara Animal Sanctuary to help these animals. - Pastor Susan
yesterday
Bryan happily working on Kechara Forest Retreat. Nice smile, nice heart.Tsem Rinpoche
2 days ago
All voluteers are wear mask and apron when making torma in Shabten Khang. Pyy
2 days ago
KFR Fund Raising Dinner
2 days ago
Tiling done till 7.30pm and ongoing still-Pamela@KFR
2 days ago
Happy group at Manjushri Hill in Kechara Forest Retreat.Tsem Rinpoche
2 days ago
Eric and Wan San are discussing how to take the best angle for video shooting - Jace
3 days ago
Workers laying tiles in the meditation hall - Pamela@KFR
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This is so inspiring. “Just because I can’t do it today, doesn’t mean I’m unable to do it someday.” Well said!
Dear Rinpoche,
Thank you for this article of great inspiration. It goes to show that with determination, discipline and commitment, anything can be achieved. Be it dharma or our health!
morning to everyone.
Thanks Rinpoche and Sharon to sharing this video, is very inspiring and it show keeping our faith can turn imposible to posible.
Inspiring !!
after watching this video it set me thinking , we shouldnt giveup and said no… even before trying…
“Don’t say you can’t do, that’s not the real you speaking”
Tsem Rinpoche
Thank you for this Rinpoche – what a brilliant way to start the day. It’s incredible that something we take so much for granted – walking – is something that many people in this world aren’t able to do. And we still bellyache about all the things we cannot do. A man fitted from head to toe in aids and braces is now standing on his head and running probably much faster than many of us – what the hell do we have to complain about?
More importantly is Mr Boorman’s CHOICE not to accept what others have told him as being impossible – he didn’t have anything to lose, or anything to prove anything to but himself. I guess he shows that all we really need to accomplish things is a belief in ourselves – sod what the rest of the world thinks, believes or DOESN’T think / believe. And whether we accomplish something or not is not because we can’t, but because we choose not to.
This links very much to Rinpoche’s recent Wesak day teachings about Choice and other really beautiful teachings that Rinpoche has given like these:
- You always have a choice, make the right one: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/you-always-have-a-choicemake-the-right-one.html
- A powerful speech on failing: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/a-powerful-speech-on-failing.html
- The key: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-key.html
Thank you Rinpoche – impossible is nothing, as Rinpoche has told us so very often. Now, we just gotta live it.
It is very inspiring, not so much about the weight he loss, but he started to believe in himself. That itself is a great transformation. Just like Rinpoche said a few days ago in Wesak, we need to go beyond that Religion is about accepting a higher being then every problems will be solved. Things will be OK when we start to transform our mind.
Thank you Rinpoche! This is definitely inspiring ! There is HOPE for people like me who wants to loose weight
YOGA classes here I come !
Our MIND is a unique part of our brain. If we set out to tell the Mind we need to take certain action, it just does so miraculously. However we also need to be consistent and persistent with the Thoughts in the Mind.
Arthur Boorman did just that! He did NOT give up and told his Mind to kick into action. He is an inspiration to many of us who said we can’t.
Thank you for sharing this, Rinpoche. Om Vajra Pani Hum…may I have strength, consistency and courage to loss all my negativity, laziness and BODY fats!~ See you in less than 6 months time!~
Rinpoche, thank you for sharing the video with us. Mr Boorman is such an inspiration. It just goes to show whatever your motivation – whether you want to lose weight, prove people wrong, walk again – if you want something bad enough, you will do whatever it takes to get it. It’s a matter of realigning our minds to focus on our goals.
The video is also a good lesson in showing me how people can influence our thinking. When doctors told him he’d never walk again, he believed them. Then when his yoga teacher tells him he can, he believes his teacher. Since our minds are so easily influenced, it’s important for us to surround ourselves with like-minded people who will reinforce positive thinking in us…so for people who think they can practise without a Dharma centre, that is why Dharma centres are so important, because we need to be surrounded by like-minded people!
This is just a great inspiration for many people out there, especially those who have tremendous insecurity issues over their weight and appearance like me. If this guy can do it so can all of us. This is incredibly Dharmic because this kind of determination can be brought over to many aspects of our lives including having integrity, being kinder, remembering and doing something for those who have been very kind to you and so much more.
I love this! Instead of belly-aching about our woes, we do something about it so we don’t bring people down with our problems. Love it! Thank you Rinpoche.
This is so moving and super inspiring… Seeing how he has actually given up his life accepting the facts. No hope but all it takes was just one person to give him hope and believe in him and helping him achieving it. Of course, it’s all depend on ourself whether we want to or not. Just think how many people have given us hopes and we choose to miss the boat simple coz we didn’t want to?
This is why we should take charge of our lives…
http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/this-is-important-to-know-for-your-life.html
It is so inspirational and it all in the mind. What I learnt from Mr Arthur Boorman is that we have to accept the issue, problem and habits we encounter or have, then we can work on it. Without accepting, there is nothing to work on. Once we knows the habits or problem, we have to consistently work on it, falling is one of the experience we have, but get up again and again, never give up. Never afraid to fail, if not we will not know the fall, and will not correct it. And most importantly BELIEVE and HAVe faith in ourself.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this video, and will share with friends & family in FB.
If there is a will, there is always a way. Impossible is nothing until we make it something. A totally inspiring video on the tenacity and perseverance of the human strength.
Thank you, Rinpoche. Thank you, Sharon.
DDP was a professional wrestler in the WWF and was the “bad guy”. I used to watch wrestling a few years back. Hehe! Not anymore. Never thought DDP is such a great guy.
This also remind me of Rinpoche’s motto. ‘Just do it”. With perseverance and and taking responsibility we can achieve anything we want.
This video is about the will to live a better and quality life, perseverance, patience, effort, courage, etc and most of, Never Give Up. Most other people just sink into depression, get angry with themselves and contemplate suicide. Others blame the world but rarely themselves and vent their anger at someone else. But Arthur bravely did right, he picked himself up, pushed his mind and body to the limit and became a hero. And rightly so. How inspiring.
What stood out to me was when Mr Boorman said “..he believed in me”
Diamond Dallas, a professional trainer obviously have the skills and know how.. but it worked because Mr Boorman was determined, he gave something for Diamond Dallas to believe and give his time to help Mr Boorman. At the end of the day, we can learn from anyone..but it falls back to ourselves. Do we really want it!
Loves this inspirational video. Thank your Rinpoche, Sharon and the blog team for putting it up on this blog.
Thank you for sharing with us such an inspiring story! It is heart breaking to see how Arthur struggled in the initial stage when he first started out… however, just like everything, with determination and consistency… he became better.
I was also very touched how Mr Dallas was determined to help Arthur although so many other centers has rejected Arthur due to his physical condition. Mr Dallas never gave up on Arthur and I think that very confidence he had for Arthur was a strong motivator so that he would press on without giving up.
BECAUSE I CAN’T DO IT TODAY DOESN’T MEAN I CAN’T DO IT SOMEDAY…
He said it.
Then he proved it.
There is really nothing else to say.
With his Never say Never attitude, Mr Boorman believed that nothng was going to stop him and he proved himself right.
Very inspiring story, and another great example of what Rinpoche always teaches us unworthy students to do…
- Dont be inert
- Dont accept situations as they are
- Push to excel and you will be surprised at what you can achieve.
Rinpoche’s everyday teachings always cover the above topics, not only because Malaysians are a sorry bunch of losers who enjoy the “lepak” culture and don’t push for results. But primarily because if we dont have the above qualities, what chance do we stand of getting anywhere close to that state called enlightenment?
So if you are inspired by Mr Boorman, wake up, smell the coffee and realise that you can do it too, if you are in his situation!
Sheer determination and focus can achieve goals.
nothing impossible everything can do.see mr.arthur boorman how he change him self.thank you rinpoche for sharing this post.
What Arthur Boorman shows us is very inspiring. There is no such word is impossible unless we don’t try. With Mr. Arthur determination and believe, he finally able to walk and run again.
Rinpoche himself had also show us that he slimmed down during his modelling years.
I salute Mr.Arthur’s spirit and determination. He really goes all out and never give up. Very inspirational clip and i’m gonna share this at FB. I love this quote in the article: “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.” Well said!!
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing. Take care:)
Never give up ! Seem to be a very easy word to say ! May be some people they cant feel the pain those people gain during they say this word out loud !!
How about , may i ask you all, DO YOU SCARE FALLING DOWN ?
I see in my eye clearly !
1. Parent will do all the best to protect their child, down fall. At the end…… The child will not grown up easily.
Even myself , i love my family, i do everything for they, but at the end , they dont understand. So why not , we do it together? Let us learn together ?
2. Some company , you can see the CCTV around in everywhere. The boss always sit in the office or home, check everyone all the time. He scare their staff work lazy , stolen thing and money .
It is doing like this, the end will change? why not to put down our-self , work together will the team. To gain some respect ?
NEVER GIVE UP ! NEVER SCARE TO FALL ! NEVER SCARE LOSSING ! WE’LL DIE ANYTIME OUT OF OUR CONTROL !
This is a very inspiring story. The lesson of the day is never give up of ourself, no matter how others think and put us down. We must believe in ourself that we will make it and stand up no matter what happen
I have a feeling many people will watch this video clip as losing weight is a very popular topic. hehe. Thank you Rinpoche and Sharon for sharing this video. It’s all about having the conviction to do something in our lives. Anything is possible.
“Just because I can’t do it today, that doesn’t mean I can’t do it someday” – Mr. Arther Boorman.
Thank you Rinpoche and Sharon for sharing this post.
What a transformation. Truly commendable! At the end of the day, everything is down to choice. Do we have the courage to make the right one? We don’t always stay the same and that is why hope and conviction is needed.
Dear Rinpoche, Thanks for that video. By the time it had finished I had a massive grin on my face and a little tear in my eye. I too love yoga as it really helps with my posture. Its great because after only about 20 minutes my back feels a lot straighter.
Anything one really wants in life, and wanted it so badly, one must go all the way to obtain/achieve it at all cost. With the benefits, what do one have to lose by going all the way, rather than to lose everything if one doesn’t. Its indeed beneficial and encouraging to watch this video to get the right aspiration. Like the saying goes,”If there is the will, there is always a way.” Mr. Arthur is well blessed to be able to see it this way!
i am so confident if you own your mind you own the key to anything that needs to be achieved
Mr. Arthur Boorman shown me ” nothing is impossible in life ” It’s just matter that we want to do it or not. Very inspiring video, it touched my heart deeply.
Thank You Rinpoche for always guiding us.
Best Regards : Erickksiow
This is inspiring and that he believed in himself again. Thank you for sharing because it shows that when you out your mind into something, you can do it When you have small wins, it motivates you to do more and have more wins! This is important. And this is what Mr. Arthur did. We need to have determination and strong will to change our condition and challenge our mind.
Great find Sharon, very inspiring real life story of Mr Boorman.
Looking at what Mr Boorman did moved me because I realize that i am habituated to giving in to my situations all the time and in the end, never trying to achieve better results. Mr Boorman really proved to me that we can do it as long as we really really want the results badly.
It is very kind for Rinpoche to push and encourage us to do more with our lives because we are the ones who really benefit from our own actions.
Thank you Rinpoche for putting up this great post.
With determination and disciple and believing in oneself, nothing is impossible.
What Mr. Arthur Boorman did was very inspiring and he accomplished all in a short period of time. For 15 years doctors told him he can never walk unassisted, now he proved them wrong and he can even run.
Everything can be achieved if we set our mind on it.
Thank you for sharing this very inspiring video!
When there is a will, there is a way. Mr Boorman is a walking testament of that saying. Being focus in achieving one’s goals and working towards it makes one a winner, no matter how many times one falls and gets up and try again.
On a lighter note, he looks more handsome at 157lbs! Hmmm, maybe that could also inspire our overweight men to try out this form of yoga!
What i learned from this post is you can transform if you have strong determination and put in effort even it’s just one person believed in you,never give up hope easily.
Amazing how it takes just one person to believe in you to achieve such a tremendous turnover. Perseverance, hard work and faith does pay off. I see a mala wrapped around his wrist.. guessing he found his inner peace as well. Great combo!
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE !
Thank you Rinpoche and Sharon for this inspiring post
In the video, I experienced the strong determination , discipline and commitment from Mr Arthur Boorman. I want to apply his qualities to my dharma practice, I foresee many great works will be accomplished.
Mr Arthur Boorman is an inspiration to many!
He demonstrated the power of positive thinking. Our mind is capable of doing more, we can control our mind and direct it towards future happiness and thus change our destiny.
Truly inspiring man who did not and never give up after 15 years of suffering.
Sometimes I feel people who is physically fit tend to have weaker mind compared to those less fortunate people. This guy does not possess or use any magic to cure himself, if he has/does I don’t think he will wait for 15 years to do so…
Obviously the result is extraordinary but achieved by an ordinary person. I always believe everyone has own powerful quality but sad to say many people doesn’t know how to “utilize”, where to “treasure” or totally lazy to “look” for this quality. Furthermore how many of us have such a strong mind as Mr. Arthur?
Therefore, for us Dharma is very important and is the only “tool” for effective self-realization which could enhance our mind stability and capability. At the same time Dharma is making sure we use this quality with right motivation else it could be extremely harmful and dangerous.
This video is a concrete evidence about the power of human mind because Mr. Arthur is physically disable as declared by doctors so we can conclude that what he achieved now is due to his extra-strong mind.
So we should not underestimate what our mind can achieve BUT must come with right motivation.
Thank you very much for the sharing, Rinpoche.
Take good care,
With love,
VP
Wow!
Unbelievable transformation! But it’s real!
Mr. Boorman decided that he wants be able to walk unassisted again and worked whole heartedly to achieve it. It’s truly inspiring what he did.
We may fall down many times, but if we continue picking ourselves up and keep on going, we will eventually reach our destination.
Thank you Rinpoche.
Remarkable story, so deep and so much to learn from. I learn the following:
1) When promises made are broken do not just sit around, go do something for yourself. There is a Chinese saying that goes like this “When your horse dies, get off the horse and start to walk”.
2) Believe in the person helping you and do whatever is requested by your teacher or whoever is helping.
3) Work hard and never give up.
4) Always have your goal in mind and whatever it takes get to achieve the result.
There are many of such stories published, the point is for us to practise what we have learnt.
Thank You Rinpoche for sharing this post to us and it is so meaningful.
What I can learned from here is, nothing is impossible that we can’t do. At least we don’t give up…
This video really inspiring me..
Just like we don’t give up Dharma and in the end, sure we will get the result.
Thank you Rinpoche to sharing this very meaningful video, what i get from this video is , ” Dont Give up !!!” nothing is impossible, you never try , you never know, after try, not success! never mind, try again.
Very Luckly, Mr.Authur Boorman met his Yoga teacher,and he also never give up to his student, he save Mr.Authur Boorman life.
We shouldnt give up so easily, want to become successful,is not 1 day will happen, so try !!!
Thank you Rinpoche!
Thank you Sharon.
Ps:Yoga is good ! : )
I had goosebumps watching this video, at the part where Mr Arthur Boorman started running after 15 years of not being able to walk unassisted. It must have felt really liberating to not depend on anything or anyone just to move from one place to another.
Mr Arthur Boorman’s story tells us that really, sometimes the impossible is nothing. It also tells us that having someone knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter to guide us and support us is also crucial in how quickly we can achieve the desired results.
Besides Mr Boorman’s tenacity to fix himself up despite what the doctors said, I found Mr.Diamond Dallas Page’s kindness and willingness to help Mr Boorman very touching. Most yoga instructors didn’t want to help Mr Boorman because it seemed impossible to turn him around, with his weight, his disability.. but Mr Diamond saw all these challenges and thought “God, I’m gonna help that guy”.
Because of both parties’ commitment, effort, and perseverance, the world has now 1 additional person who has a true story to show and inspire us to go forth and achieve what we put our minds to achieve. If Mr Boorman had did all that just for himself, he wouldn’t have made this video for the world to see.
I feel this video is also an example of what are the basic ingredients for the practice of guru devotion in order to be effective in achieving the desired results within a relatively short time, and how such results would not only benefit ourselves but for everyone else.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this and thank you Sharon for finding such a great story.
Truely inspiration for everyone!!! Never say Never and Never give up!
Never Give up. I salute Mr. Arthur whom not giving up and continued the yoga training. Its not easy but he made it, he created a miracle.
Thanks Rinpoche for the encouragement!
Mr Arthur Boorman created a miracle by just believing he can do it…. and he did it & inspired us ….i believed we can create miracles too if we set our heart and mind towards whatever we want to achieve…
这是令人难以置信，Arthur Boorman，他的坚强认人佩服，他相信自己一定能做到。本身就是一个伟大的奇迹与转变。当我们开始改变我们的想法。每一个问题将得到解决
这是一个很大的启发。
谢谢！！！仁波切与我们分享了这个Video 。
This is an inspiring example of:
1. Not giving up
2. Not letting what others say dictate what you can and cannot achieve
3. Persistence, Hardwork, Focus and Choice
4. No poor-me sad stories. It was just a matter of “I choose to do it, I will do it, I am going to achieve it”.
There’s nothing really for us to lose. The only thing we lose in is if we make the wrong choice – and that is to do nothing about what we are not feeling good about.
This is truly inspiring..
If we can control our mind then we can achieve many things, unfortunately we never think to control our mind but only think to control our body. We forget that after death only mind that follow us, our body can’t be function any more.
In future when i facing problems and thought my problem is very big. This will remind me that its just nothing when i think about what Mr. Arthur Boorman has gone through.
Watching this video made me think of how much I have achieved thus far. What Mr Arthur did was tough but it was for the betterment of himself. In life, if we want to succeed, we have to go through many obstacles and ‘sacrifice’ many of our likes.
In terms of spirituality, whatever work, or instructions given to us are to help us take a step further to improve. very simple, if we just stay the way we are, we will never achieve anything in life yet we might even degenerate. But if we put an effort to improve ourselves on a daily basis, good things will be there for us eventually.
Thank you Sharon and Rinpoche for sharing this awesome video!
I especially love the quote, ‘Never underestimate what we can accomplish.’ As they say, its all in the mind!!
This is a inspiring news and he show us that with the determination, faith, effort and never give up is what that can bring us to our goal and success. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this.
For someone to lose so much and realized that is not the end is someone I truly respect! He did not give up on himself even after so many turned him down. Am truly happy he found faith and happiness through his perseverance in helping himself be better.
Thank you Rinpoche and Sharon for such an inspiring story.
We are so fixed that everything cannot or impossible. In fact, better try and never do before. We limit ourselves to do more things not because we cant but our own laziness and ego right? He is truly one of best examples, showing us that with determination and faith, we can achieve many things. Be the audience or be part of the Legacy?
I teared when Mr.Boorman ran towards the camera in the video. I love what you said, “Never underestimate what you can accomplish when you believe in yourself.”
Dear Mr.Arthur Boorman, saying that you’re an inspiration to everyone would be the understatement of the millennium. What you showed us doesn’t only apply to losing weight/getting healthy it also applies to our everyday life. Whenever we come across an obstacle, we might fail and fall down but never give up. Consistency and persistence is the key. Thank you for showing us that we can achieve whatever we set our mind to.
“We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated.” ~Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing.
This video is so inspiration many of us should not give up so early whatever we do.I should again and again even when we fell down.
Mr.Athur Boormen proved to the world what he can achieve losing his weight and can walk and run like the normal people like before he get injure.
Thank you rinpoche sharing this video to us.
MR Arthur boorman make possibly .we thinking we cant do ,we can make it ,see what he did?so every thing we can do .we sure can.that is i beleve.
As long as there is determination and wanting it so badly, nothing matters anymore. Nothing is impossible as long we set our mind on doing it and never waver. Tasks will accomplished.
The video is also a good lesson in showing us NOT easy to give up.
Thank you for this video.
这看起来并不是一个什么惊天动地的故事，不过它却说明了没有什么是不可能的，相信可能办得到能把一个人从痛苦深渊拯救出来，让他有了从地狱走出来的力量。Boorman那张10个月后朝气散发的写满喜悦的脸孔，那里像是一张47岁人有的脸孔。只要不放弃，奇迹每天都在发生。
What a strong message that tells you mind over matters, even things that we consider impossible, other people can achieve it, so, is it we are incapable for achieving it or our mind tells us not to achieve it?
I really like this video, Mr Boorman has told everyone off by his action and result, nothing is impossible, it is just up to you to make it possible, when there is a will, there is a way.
These are the type of real life stories that not only is inspiring but makes you take a look at yourself/myself deeply and all the I can’t just seems to vanish. It is a good example and reminder to us that nothing is impossible if we put our minds to it, challenge our selves and never giving up. When we say we can’t do it, we have already failed without even trying!
This is another awesome example of the power of mind . Whatever in life we wish to succeed in depends on the strength of one’s mind or will power. The only thing impossible is thinking it is impossible.
When facing difficulties along our spiritual path , we must possess the same qualities Arthur demonstrated here- by putting effort, having perseverence and determination.
For 15 years his mind followed what others say and his condition got worse. He decided to take control of the situation and did not give up when everyone else did. He endured falling flat on his face and body while trying and went all the way.
Dear Rinpoche,
Thank you so much for sharing this inspiring article with everyone. Yes the yoga program is real good but Mr. Boorman was the inspirational factor in this article. He did not take the words of his doctor who told him he will never be able to walk unaided again. Instead he tried, fell, got up and tried again. He never gave up and now he is walking again without the walking sticks. This is the attitude we should emulate.
I am pleasantly surprised by the transformation achieved by Mr Arthur. I guess by simply looking at two pictures in this blog, no body can tell that these are actually the same guy.
Like Rinpoche has said always, we need to want thing bad enough.
I am very happy for what Mr Arthur has achieved for himself, with his determination, he gives himself a brand new life.
I always believe that strong belief and perseverance are important in any endeavours, especially in a long hard battle and I see these two qualities in the video.
Something for us to keep in mind.
“Practice make Perfect”, Mr. Arthur Boorman did a very good example for us. We should stand up after we fall then learn from the mistake and continue to work for it. We should always make IMPOSSIBLE to “I” “M” “POSSIBLE”.
Congratulation to Mr. Arthur Boorman, u look younger and healthier at the second photo. And thanks Rinpoche for the sharing.
Mr Arthur Boorman ‘s spirit really inspiring !! imaging some of the action even us in good physical may not be able perform. most of the time we easily give up when facing problem or felt frustrate, sometime we choose to run away…never give up !! the spirit really push me up again !!
very inspiring video, whatever we think we cant do, actually we could do, nothing is impossible if we put on mind to it, and persevere from start to end, and mentally and emotionally must be strong to tackle the pain and signs of giving up.