2017-07-19 22:34
The capital city of South Korea is the largest city in the country, and probably the most densely populated city in the world with over 11.8 million people in its main ‘Special City&rs&hell…Read More
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TsemRinpoche.com publishes the teachings and thoughts of H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche on Tibetan Buddhism, mantras, prayers and Buddhas and more...
2017-07-19 19:59
Deepavali (also known as Diwali in many other countries) is a widely celebrated festival in Indian communities around the world, such as the Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and the Nepalese Newar Budd… Read More
2017-07-19 19:55
“To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part“ ~ Traditional M… Read More
2017-07-17 09:44
Mind boggling disappearances of ships and aircrafts – this is what immediately comes to mind at the mere mention of the Bermuda Triangle. Its reputation is so notorious that people hav… Read More
2017-07-17 07:14
Kyoto and Nara were once two of ancient Japan’s capital cities that flourished as the county’s cultural and political centres. Japan’s capital city was relocated to Tokyo i… Read More
2017-07-17 07:08
Vietnam is a thin strip of land that borders with China up in the North, and Laos and Cambodia to the West. It was once a lesser-known travel destination but Vietnam has since become widely… Read More
2017-07-16 16:01
Dear friends around the world, Tukdam is a meditative state that great practitioners of Buddhism enter into when they pass away from this life in order to take a controlled rebirth. During t… Read More
2017-07-14 19:22
Melaka has long been known as a historical city in Malaysia, but a lot has transpired since its glory days. Long before this country achieved its independence, political control over this qu… Read More
2017-07-11 18:00
The Tibetan government in-exile, otherwise known as the CTA (Central Tibetan Administration), have lived in exile in the gracious land of India since 1959, when they were given safe haven. T… Read More
2017-07-10 13:27
Located in the southernmost part of Japan is Kyushu, which literally means “Nine Provinces” in Japanese. It is Japan’s third biggest island and was the earliest centre of c… Read More
2017-07-10 13:27
Located in the southernmost part of Japan is Kyushu, which literally means “Nine Provinces” in Japanese. It is Japan’s third biggest island and was the earliest centre of c… Read More
2017-07-07 19:24
I’ve always been curious about how famous individuals, good or nasty or neither, are “made”. Hence when I encountered the biographies of Emperor Kangxi’s grandmother… Read More
2017-07-07 09:10
In our materialistic self-centred world, we need more news like this where we are saving and helping our planet. It is spiritual to help our planet. It is human to help our planet. It is log… Read More
2017-07-05 15:11
Dear friends, I am extremely happy to know that plant-based diets are being promoted in hospitals and medical institutions for their health benefits. Such places are the foundation for patie… Read More
2017-07-03 20:16
Peter Szasz was born on the 27th March 1941 in Budapest, Hungary. Unfortunately, he was born into the turmoil of World War II and had to endure tremendous hardship as a young child. When his… Read More
2017-07-03 07:13
The magnificent Jetavanaramaya Stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka is considered as one of the most sacred pilgrimage places in Sri Lanka. The stupa was built on the ground where the legendary… Read More
2017-07-02 14:50
Indonesia is the largest country in Southeast Asia. It has the biggest and most diverse archipelago in the world covering 2 million square kilometres from Asia to Australia. This tropical co… Read More
2017-07-01 17:02
Dear friends, Mr Jack Ma is definitely one of the powerful role models to look up to. He started off as a nobody, through much perseverance and hardships, he then now arose as someone extrem… Read More
2017-07-01 11:55
(Dorje Shugden: My Side of the Story) ང་ལ་རྡོ་རྗེ་ཤུགས་ལྡན་Ɗ……Read More
2017-06-30 16:23
Dear friends, If you enjoy travelling, these are some of the places I recommend you to visit. It is extremely important to take time out from our busy schedules to go on pilgrimage to visit… Read More
2017-06-29 20:42
Dharma protector practice is widely believed to be a subsidiary practice of Tibetan Buddhism that has become wildly popular both within lay and monastic circles. Hence, every Tibetan institu… Read More
2017-06-29 20:37
Interviewing Most Venerable Geshe Namgyal Wangchen of Drepung Loseling Monastery about H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche Interview Transcript Drepung Loseling Monastery (November 2007) [Kec… Read More
2017-06-29 17:34
Being of Chinese descent, the very thought of exhuming an ancestral grave causes great concern and superstitious fear of impending misfortune and inauspiciousness. The inevitability of havin… Read More
2017-06-29 00:37
A curious, yet ethereal photograph of Lord Buddha has been in circulation for quite some time. Supposedly a photograph taken of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha Shakyamuni, it raises… Read More
2017-06-28 20:02
Introduction Kucha, or Kuchar, was one of the earliest and most prominent centres in the Tarim Basin along the northern branch of the ancient Silk Road. The ancient Silk Road was an i… Read More
2017-06-26 22:00
Within the Praise of Dorje Shugden called Infinite Aeon, Kyabje Dakpo Kelsang Kedrub Rinpoche wrote, “Through the power of having completed Guhyasamaja’s two stages, You would no… Read More
2017-06-24 20:41
Significance to Buddhist Sarnath is considered a sacred place to the Buddhists for being the place where Gautama Buddha first taught seven weeks after achieving enlightenment in the 6… Read More
2017-06-24 20:35
In a world where China has overtaken the United States as the world’s largest economy arguably, reverberations are being felt in many fields. In the latest move by the European Central… Read More
2017-06-24 20:21
The customs of each country is very unique. As you learn more some traditions endear you and some traditions really surprise you. I am not here to judge any custom, but I am not in agreement… Read More
2017-06-24 20:17
In the heart of Indochina lies Laos, a tropical country that was once known as the realm of a million elephants. Today Laos or Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao P.D.R.) boasts a we… Read More
2017-06-21 21:14
以往來到克切拉禪修林我都沒有太大的感覺，只知在ा……Read More
2017-06-21 05:19
༄༅།།ཆོས་སྐྱོང་རྡོ་རྗེ་ཤུགས་… Read More
2017-06-21 05:15
आउनुहोस! दोर्जे शुग्देनको प्रच… Read More
2017-06-20 11:30
आइये दोर्जी शुगदेन भगवानका अभ्… Read More
2017-06-17 17:29
We all go through some form of negativity throughout our lives, and that’s just how life in our world is. During such periods in our lives, we get so caught up in the negativity itself… Read More
2017-06-16 20:52
Introduction The Buddhist scriptures from China are great treasures of knowledge, and came about due to the kindness of the Buddhist masters who risked their lives to travel to China… Read More
2017-06-15 00:39
Kiri Vehera Stupa (Kiri Vehera) in Kataragama is one of the sixteen sacred places in Sri Lanka that have been visited by Buddha Shakyamuni (Solosmasthana). Kiri Vehera is unique because it f… Read More
2017-06-14 16:13
One of my favourite things to do as a child was to spend evenings with my grandmother at the Cantonese opera. The hypnotising colours, customs and sounds at the shows held me spellbound and… Read More
2017-06-14 04:48
Cambodia or formally known as the Kingdom of Cambodia is located at the Southern part of Indochina peninsula (mainly comprises of 3 countries: Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam) in Southeast China. It… Read More
2017-06-13 19:08
Dear friends around the world, Here is some good news that will really make your day. This kind of news really inspires people, and gives us hope and strength. This man is really a role mode… Read More
2017-06-13 17:15
Dear friends around the world, This is a very important article as it concerns every sentient being on this planet. Please read carefully and share with friends. Please contribute to saving… Read More
2017-06-12 18:09
Dear friends around the world, It is wonderful to know that China recently completed the construction of Nanhai Buddhist College, their version of Nalanda University in India. I am very happ… Read More
2017-06-11 07:13
Introduction Since the time of the Buddha, the Dharma that he taught has spread to many countries beyond India. This has resulted in Buddhism adapting and becoming entrenched in many parts o… Read More
2017-06-11 06:56
For a practitioner who truly is interested to practice the Dharma, one must begin with the accomplishment of the preliminary practices, which is known as Ngondro in Tibetan. If the prelimina… Read More
2017-06-11 06:41
The popes are heads of the Roman Catholic Church and according to Catholic doctrine, the tradition of having popes began with St Peter, the apostle of Jesus Christ, and has continu… Read More
2017-06-11 06:30
The Kelaniya Temple is considered one of the most sacred sites in Buddhism. It was constructed on the banks of the Kelani River, near the city of Kelaniya, about 12km to the northeast of Col… Read More
2017-06-11 04:00
This is a powerful energy and spiritual vortex as well as a incredibly rich cultural locale. The exquisite Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Vihara (Sinhalese: නාගදී… Read More
2017-06-09 19:14
Over the years Kechara students have gone to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s home and headquarters Gaden Shartse Monastery, and various other places around the world where they have met many of R… Read More
2017-06-09 19:14
Over the years Kechara students have gone to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s home and headquarters Gaden Shartse Monastery, and various other places around the world where they have met many of R… Read More
2017-06-09 19:07
Over the years Kechara students have gone to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s home and headquarters Gaden Shartse Monastery, and various other places around the world where they have met many of R… Read More
2017-06-09 19:03
Over the years Kechara students have gone to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s home and headquarters Gaden Shartse Monastery, and various other places around the world where they have met many of R… Read More
2017-06-09 19:02
Over the years Kechara students have gone to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s home and headquarters Gaden Shartse Monastery, and various other places around the world where they have met many of R… Read More
2017-06-09 19:01
Over the years Kechara students have gone to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s home and headquarters Gaden Shartse Monastery, and various other places around the world where they have met many of R… Read More
2017-06-09 19:01
Over the years Kechara students have gone to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s home and headquarters Gaden Shartse Monastery, and various other places around the world where they have met many of R… Read More
2017-06-09 18:54
Over the years Kechara students have gone to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s home and headquarters Gaden Shartse Monastery, and various other places around the world where they have met many of R… Read More
2017-06-09 18:53
Over the years Kechara students have gone to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s home and headquarters Gaden Shartse Monastery, and various other places around the world where they have met many of R… Read More
2017-06-09 08:00
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey (1921 – 1995) was a great Buddhist master who founded Dhargyey Buddhist Centre in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1984. During his lifetime, Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey had i… Read More
2017-06-07 14:51
Myanmar, previously known as Burma, is a new and developing tourist destination in Southeast Asia, known for its rich culture and natural attractions. It is an exotic and fascinating destina… Read More
2017-06-07 09:16
Dear friends, I wanted to share some of my interactions with one of the greatest scholars, teachers, abbot emeriti, and masters of the Gelugpa tradition of our time – the great Mongoli… Read More
2017-06-04 18:06
As a Buddhist, it has been on my mind whether it is appropriate to celebrate birthdays. The reason is, in understanding that Life is Suffering and that the very nature of being born is… Read More
2017-06-01 17:48
Dorje Shugden is a very special Dharma protector, with a close relationship to people of this day and age, due to our karmic propensity. One of the special ways in which we can communicate w… Read More
2017-06-01 14:40
Over the decades, you have had various teachers and various individuals and practitioners who really promote, complement, and establish and, at the same time, kind of ‘market’ th… Read More
2017-06-01 11:31
Brief Garden is a hidden paradise in Kalawila Village, located approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) from the resort town of Bentota in Sri Lanka. The garden and the house on the estate was the resid… Read More
2017-06-01 11:17
Chengdu is the capital of China’s Sichuan province which is located in the southwestern part of China. This beautiful city has a rich culture and history that dates back to as far as t… Read More
2017-06-01 07:07
Dear friends around the world, I had a friend that lived down the street from where I lived in Howell, New Jersey, USA, and she had a pretty big library of spiritual books, especially books… Read More
2017-05-31 15:43
In 1642, a reincarnation of one of Buddha Shakyamuni’s disciples was born the son of a very poor herdsman in Mongolia. Gifted and recognized as a “khuvilgaan” or tulku at t… Read More
2017-05-30 16:42
Dear friends around the world, I believe in alternative diets that give us the nutrients our bodies need while allowing us to live a healthier and cruelty-free lifestyle. It is a false belie… Read More
2017-05-29 00:20
许多年前，当我首次踏入甘丹寺时，负责管理寺院许ࣩ……Read More
2017-05-29 00:17
致世界各地的朋友们：
很高兴能在这里为大家呈现另… Read More
2017-05-24 16:13
Who would have thought that a keris could hold so much power? During my trip to Yogyakarta, I came to understand that a keris is a very common choice of heirloom. It is an article handed dow… Read More
2017-05-24 04:23
Gal Vihara, also known as Gal Viharaya, means stone or rock temple in Sinhalese. It is a Buddhist temple situated in the second largest ancient city of Sri Lanka, in the Northern Central Pro… Read More
2017-05-23 12:47
Dear friends around the world, I have always respected great spiritual masters like Mother Teresa and Saint Francis of Assisi, who went out of their way to reach out to those who need help… Read More
2017-05-21 20:04
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends, The renowned and well known author, translator, scholar, speaker, teacher and guide to various power places, Mr. Glenn Mullin explains in his books how Dorje… Read More
2017-05-21 18:38
Sri Lanka is a beautiful country where the majority (70%) of the population are Buddhists of Theravadan tradition. However, Sri Lankan Buddhism is unique because, in addition to focusing on… Read More
2017-05-21 18:26
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011 MES AYNAK, Afghanistan — It was another day on the rocky hillside, as archaeologists and laborers dug out statues of Buddha and excavated a sprawling 2,600-y… Read More
2017-05-21 16:02
Dear friends, As a huge fan of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), I strongly believe in the effectiveness of its treatments, for example, acupuncture, cupping, gua sha and more. I have met… Read More
2017-05-21 01:07
Sri Lanka, previously known as Ceylon, is a beautiful country with many great places to visit for pilgrimage or holiday. The country houses no less than eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, ma… Read More
2017-05-19 19:38
As I sat in the cool environs of Kechara Forest Retreat reflecting on Life and its Purpose and what is next, it suddenly occurred to me that life is how you play the game and how you will ta… Read More
2017-05-19 17:01
Poetry has always been held in high regard in Chinese culture and poems has been one of the most common art form that Chinese literati had sought as a means of influencing the thinking of th… Read More
2017-05-18 00:05
Dear respected friends around the world, I have read several inspirational accounts of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche from various high lamas and somehow this one always seems to stick out the mos… Read More
2017-05-15 19:47
Among the many countries around the world, Sri Lanka is known for its rich Buddhist culture and heritage. It is where the the ancient city of Polonnaruwa is located, a place where kings rule… Read More
2017-05-15 11:40
Who are the Kalmyks? Prior to the 15th Century and a long time ago, there were many west Mongolian tribes who referred to themselves by their respective tribal names. Spread throughout this… Read More
2017-05-14 04:08
Since I was a child, I have been fascinated with Bigfoot, and have read books and watched many documentaries about the subject. Recently, I encountered an article from Times-Standard News on… Read More
2017-05-13 01:04
A los amigos de todo el mundo, Dorje Shugden es una emanación de Buda Manjushri. Ha sido confirmado por cientos de Lamas Sakya y Gelug en los últimos 300 años. El fu&eac&hell…Read More
2017-05-10 12:01
Before I begin, I would like to affirm that I am not a feminist, nor a sexist and nothing much more than a female who has worked and built her career in a “men’s world” man… Read More
2017-05-10 04:32
By Pastor Niral Patel and Pastor Shin Tan George Roerich, born Yuri Nikolayevich Roerich in 1902, is known as one of the world’s greatest Tibetologists and linguists. Yuri is the Russi… Read More
2017-05-08 18:53
One of the many fascinating and historical festivals in Malaysia is the Nine Emperor Gods Festival. This festival takes place from the first to ninth day of the ninth lunar month of the Chin… Read More
2017-05-08 06:33
Dear friends around the world, Due to her enlightened compassion Tara manifests in innumerable forms to benefit sentient beings. These manifestations reflect the many needs of sentient being… Read More
2017-05-08 06:32
In life, everyone wants to be happy. However, most people are habituated to look for happiness in the wrong objects and in the wrong places. Unfortunately, society reinforces these same mist… Read More
2017-05-08 06:31
The great Master Shantideva (who expounded on Lord Buddha’s teachings on Compassion in his famous book on the development of Bodhicitta – a text called “Bodhicharyavatara&r&hell…Read More
2017-05-08 06:30
Everyone wants to be happy in life. Everyone wants to achieve happiness. For an athlete, for instance, his idea of ultimate happiness is to win a gold medal in the Olympics. For the glory of… Read More
2017-05-07 12:12
For many, the idea of being poked by numerous needles is hardly appealing even if it is beneficial. In fact, it is downright terrifying for those with belonephobia i.e. an abnormal fear of s… Read More
2017-05-05 20:47
Dear friends, In a world where it is the norm to be caught up in the pleasures of modern life, when you come across someone like Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, he becomes a real inspiration, es… Read More
2017-05-01 06:58
I was in Singapore recently and also during the week before Lunar New Year. On both occasions, I observed that there were a lot of shoppers and diners at the crowded shopping malls, and this… Read More
2017-04-26 20:06
Commonly associated with the full moon and silver bullets, lycanthropes or werewolves are said to be humans with a mysterious ability to morph into actual wolves or wolf-like creatures durin… Read More
2017-04-26 16:26
Long before trolls became synonymous with abhorrent pot-stirring sociopaths on the Internet, they were popularly known as mythical creatures who roamed the ancestral lands – mountains… Read More
2017-04-25 22:25
Dear friends, The Dharma protector Dorje Shugden arose out of great enlightened compassion to benefit sentient beings during our time. His line of previous incarnations stem all the way back… Read More
2017-04-25 13:55
Dear friends, As my readers will know, I have a soft spot for animals, especially dogs. I have previously written about how dogs have human-like traits and they have feelings too, like loss… Read More
2017-04-22 17:34
Hair is predominantly made up of Dead Cells. As new cells die inside our scalp, they are pushed to the end of the hair follicle and emerge as a compressed matter called Keratin. Tiny bl… Read More
2017-04-19 19:50
As I began this article in tribute to the loving kindness of our Protector, Dorje Shugden, a thought ran through my mind. Is this the same everyday story, as there have been many miracl… Read More
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