2016-09-08 14:56
(14th Dalai Lama Prayer to Dorje Shugden) ༧གོང་ས་མཆོག་ནི་འཕགས་པ… 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...
2016-09-05 13:01
(Trode Khangsar - A 400 year old Dorje Shugden chapel in Lhasa) སྤྲོ་བདེ་ཁང་གསར་ནི… Read More
2016-09-03 13:36
Dear friends, In the past, believing in God was almost a cultural trend in America and other Western countries; it was just what most people did. But as society becomes increasingly modernis… Read More
2016-08-31 20:58
In the language of the Karuk natives, Mt Shasta is known as Úytaahkoo or ‘White Mountain’. It is an active volcano located at the southern tip of the Cascade Range in the… Read More
2016-08-31 15:55
འཛམ་གླིང་གང་སར་བཞུགས་པའི་གྲ… Read More
2016-08-31 15:55
(Powerful Qualities of Dorje Shugden in Memes) འཛམ་གླིང་གང་སར་བཞུགས… Read More
2016-08-27 01:34
Dear friends around the world, I first heard of Lama Ole Nydahl while browsing through a random Buddhist article online many years ago. He did not stand out at that time because he seemed to… Read More
2016-08-26 22:51
Dear friends around the world, I have come across so many stories of suffering, pain and abandonment but sometimes one stands out stronger than the rest. What happened to this little boy dog… Read More
2016-08-26 22:45
Dear friends around the world, I came across this interesting article on my Facebook news feed. I read it and realised that it is something I should share with others. What caught me is the… Read More
2016-08-26 20:54
Few practitioners have reached the heights of fame as Dulzin Drakpa Gyaltsen, whose name is known to Gelug practitioners everywhere as the builder of Gaden Monastery. Not many people however… Read More
2016-08-21 22:16
Dear friends around the world, Nagas are powerful beings belonging to the animal realm but they have subtle bodies that humans cannot ordinarily perceive. They are considered one of the Eigh… Read More
2016-08-17 17:00
In Buddhism, holy relics refer to the physical remains or the personal effects of Buddha Shakyamuni preserved for the purposes of veneration. Relics embody the spiritual qualities, compassio… Read More
2016-08-16 18:00
The practice of the 35 Confessional Buddhas is one of the most long lasting purification practices that has been propagated since the time of Buddha Shakyamuni. The practice itself was deriv… Read More
2016-08-16 17:00
The idea for this article came about when my teacher, His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche, mentioned Agvan Dorjiev during a conversation. Through my research, I realised that he had an… Read More
2016-08-15 23:00
Dear readers, I am thrilled to have been given this opportunity to write about Emperor Ashoka the Great. During his early reign, he was a fierce ruler and yet he was able to change his way i… Read More
2016-08-15 22:00
Dear friends, As most of you know, I have always been very interested in supernatural and extraterrestrial subjects and whenever I come across articles like this, it excites me to blog about… Read More
2016-08-15 21:00
Recently an online friend contacted me with some questions about the process of taking someone as a teacher and also about becoming a monk. They said that they have a strong desire to become… Read More
2016-08-15 20:00
Dear friends around the world, I certainly am not happy about the violence that was taken out on these criminals but I guess the people had enough. Rarely do you see citizens taking a… Read More
2016-08-13 22:00
Dear friends around the world, I have always respected His Holiness the Dalai Lama although we may not share the same religious views, the amount of effort and work His Holiness has contribu… Read More
2016-08-12 22:00
Issues of religious discrimination have been going on for hundreds of years, it must stop now. This discrimination has brought nothing but pain and sorrow and so each person should be given… Read More
2016-08-12 10:52
Dear friends around the world, I have always respected and looked up to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Although we may not share the same religious beliefs, there is no doubt that His Holiness… Read More
2016-08-12 10:39
Humans are social beings. We form and live in communities not only to avoid isolation, but also to have strength in numbers. But what happens when we identify ourselves too strongly with the… Read More
2016-08-12 10:36
Dear friends, Deforestation is a growing phenomenon on this planet. Forests are so important for all sentient beings on earth and each time deforestation happens, hundreds and thousands of a… Read More
2016-08-12 10:35
Dear friends, Black Eyed Children or Black Eyed Kids (BEKs) is another group of paranormal entities triggered my interest and prompted me to find out more since I learned about them a few mo… Read More
2016-08-12 10:34
Homage to the Divine Lady Whom out of compassion Emanates in myriads of forms In this degenerate age to subdue our various minds Using the energy of desire, She attracts us to her form Then… Read More
2016-08-05 22:42
Dear friends, Recently, there has been a huge craze about a horror movie called The Conjuring 2. Yes! I am a self-professed horror junkie although I am also really scared of such movies. In… Read More
2016-08-02 23:09
A special thanks to His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche and the Kechara Pastors for sharing this wonderful list of books with all of us who are interested in enriching our understanding of B… Read More
2016-07-26 03:38
至尊第十一世班禅额尔德尼·确吉坚赞不久前在其位ߛ……Read More
2016-07-25 00:06
His Holiness the 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu recently bestowed the Kalachakra initiation at his New Palace near Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Xigaze (Shigatse), southwest of the… Read More
2016-07-20 21:53
Dear friends around the world, I would like to share with you this very exciting news of H.E. Gyara Rinpoche’s recent beneficial activities in his birth place, Yading, Daocheng County… Read More
2016-07-20 21:53
（译文请往下阅读） (By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world, I would like to share with you this very exciting news of H.E. Gyar… Read More
2016-07-20 21:53
（中文翻译请往下看） Dear friends around the world, I would like to share with you this very exciting news of H.E. Gyara Rinpoche… Read More
2016-07-18 18:29
One of the most popular deities and practices in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon is that of the female Buddha Tara. There are varying legends about her origins and how she arose. In some tradi… Read More
2016-07-15 04:00
Please view these wonderful large statues built around the world. They commemorate something close to people’s hearts. Something that brings hope, inspiration or a reminder of somethin… Read More
2016-07-15 03:19
The Dorje Shugden controversy is still at large, and if anyone has even known me for a minute, they would know I am a Buddhist practitioner, oppressed due to my choice of religion. Being a p… Read More
2016-07-14 20:01
On the evening of July 13, 2016 it was raining heavily and the wind was battering the whole of Bentong town. When the rain eased at around 6pm, the Kechara House Puja Team comprising Pa… Read More
2016-07-13 17:18
By Wei Tan What is happiness? Is it the feeling we get when we get to see or do something we like? Many of us would like to drive an expensive car, be with our friends and have fun, or be wi… Read More
2016-07-13 16:58
Art has played a huge role in our lives and the lives of those who lived long in the past. Archaeologists have uncovered historical evidence that tells us stories of lost civilizations throu… Read More
2016-07-13 12:31
Dear friends around the world, As you know I love beautiful mountains and dwellings in the mountains. I’ve found some beautiful pictures of mountains, waters and desserts of China… Read More
2016-07-13 12:21
Growing up, there were many women who showed me real loving kindness… From Kuan Mama who showered me with so much care and love when it was scarce in my abused foster home… to… Read More
2016-07-13 11:44
Dear friends around the world, One of the features of the various world religions is that they explain what happens to us after we pass away and Buddhism is no different. The way we act and… Read More
2016-07-05 15:00
Dear friends around the world, It is interesting that China is looking for extraterrestrial communications. China is really catching up on all fields of interest. Take a read. Tsem Rinpoche… Read More
2016-07-04 23:47
There are horrific things that happen to animals all for the sake of human tradition, cultural belief of simply for monetary gains. These aren’t often talked about but it’s time… Read More
2016-07-04 23:14
Lord Manjushri was one of the foremost disciples of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. Although Manjushri was very advanced in his meditations and practices, he still manifested as if he was… Read More
2016-07-04 23:14
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Lord Manjushri was one of the foremost disciples of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. Although Manjushri was very advanced in his meditations and practices, he still manif… Read More
2016-07-04 20:49
Dear friends around the world, Manjushri is such a necessary practice for us in so many aspects. Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen once told me back in Los Angeles that without the practice of Manjush… Read More
2016-07-04 16:20
Dear friends around the world, Now you will enjoy this post for sure! Not much to read but plenty to see and be entertained by. Some of the ideas are fun and some are just way out of this wo… Read More
2016-07-04 07:16
By MARCIE SILLMAN & AMINA AL-SADI • JAN 5, 2015 As a teenager, University of Washington professor emeritus Charles Johnson discovered a book on yoga… Read More
2016-07-04 07:08
Dear readers, Buddhism is not only an established religion, but also a way of life. Buddhists visit temples and sacred places to obtain blessings, look within themselves and be inspired by t… Read More
2016-07-04 07:08
5. KUSHINAGAR, INDIA Kushinagar (or Kusinara) was previously known by the name of Kushawati. This place holds its significance as the site where Buddha Shakyamuni entered Clear Light or Maha… Read More
2016-07-04 06:32
Dear Friends around the world, Three major religions are combined to form this special spiritual tradition. It is the first time I have heard of this and I find it fascinating. I have posted… Read More
2016-07-04 06:26
For any non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and charitable bodies, these organisations generally rely on generous donations from the public as one of the main methods funding the… Read More
2016-07-03 16:00
Nowadays, we often read news about children misbehaving, bullying others, being rude, hurting those around them, etc… Such bad behaviour in children has become a common phenomenon tod… Read More
2016-07-01 16:00
As a Dharma teacher, I have met many different people throughout the years. And almost everyone I meet has experienced regret at some point in their lives, some more than others. Some have a… Read More
2016-07-01 09:00
I read this article online and found it to be quite shocking. Many of my students know that I enjoy reading stories about human kindness towards animals, and animals showing kindness towards… Read More
2016-07-01 09:00
Growing up, there were many women who showed me real loving kindness... From Kuan Mama who showered me with so much care and love when it was scarce in my abused foster home... to Anila Thup… Read More
2016-06-30 16:00
We have always wondered if we are the only beings in the whole universe. In fact, the Buddha has revealed 2600 years ago that there are other beings in distant planets Read More
2016-06-29 12:35
The minds of the present generation of individuals are slowly but surely wandering away from religious practice. Unlike before, few have any respect for religion, and for this I do… Read More
2016-06-26 07:55
Dear Friends around the world, I came across Mr. Marc Ching on the internet quite accidentally. I was amazed at the compassion, commitment, love, care, effort and incredible… Read More
2016-06-26 00:27
（译文请往下阅读） The word “oracle” is used by Tibetans to refer to formless beings, whether mundane and enlightened, that… Read More
2016-06-26 00:27
The word “oracle” is used by Tibetans to refer to formless beings, whether mundane and enlightened, that enter certain chosen men and women who act as a medium between Man and Di… Read More
2016-06-25 14:26
Dear friends around the world, I like to provide educational information that helps people in their daily lives. Here is another post I am sharing for strictly educational purposes and… Read More
2016-06-25 11:39
Dear friends, Another wonderful post on something healing that might be very useful for all of us. I do hope you will include this wonderful spice that enhances your health. I have incorpora… Read More
2016-06-25 07:50
This is such a heart warming news. It’s rare to come across news like this that involves a whole nation which might spill over into other nations and then become the global norm. Knowi… Read More
2016-06-23 07:00
Dear friends around the world, As we all know, His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a strong advocate of world peace and compassion. In all his teachings, he always stresses about respecting one a… Read More
2016-06-22 12:28
One of my earliest experiences with death was with Rinpoche, during the passing of my beloved maternal grandmother. In the Chinese (specifically Hokkien) tradition, this person is known as … Read More
2016-06-17 12:17
It would not be far-fetched to say that most influential Gelug lamas of today would consider H.H. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche as their direct teacher, or as their lineage teacher through his he… Read More
2016-06-14 09:01
Dear readers, I am honoured to have the opportunity to write about Lama Tsongkhapa, one of the greatest Buddhist masters and philosophers of all time. I admire his selfless dedication to pre… Read More
2016-06-10 11:55
On May 8, 2014, His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin Ngawang Kunga Wangyal and His Holiness the late Dagchen Jigdral Ngawang Kunga issued a joint statement regarding the amendment of &hell…Read More
2016-06-10 11:50
Dear friends, I’m extremely honoured to have been given this opportunity to write on His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche’s blog. His Eminence has been a fan of Wonder Woman from… Read More
2016-06-10 11:34
Dear friends, Have you heard of the ‘Shadow People’? I frequently hear friends share their personal experiences about spirit disturbances and one of the dark beings they will&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-06-10 11:22
Tulku is a Tibetan term for the ‘emanation body’ (Sanskrit: Nirmanakaya) of an enlightened being. This refers to one of the three main types of manifestations of an enlightened b… Read More
2016-06-10 11:20
I have never heard of the Samding Dorje Phagmo until several weeks ago when my teacher advised me to research and write about this illustrious incarnation line. As I embarked on my rese… Read More
2016-06-10 11:14
Why are we still unhappy? We have everything but are still not satisfied. We keep looking and looking and looking for fun, friends, entertainment and places to go. The more we get, the more… Read More
2016-06-08 05:31
Dear everyone, I have chosen to write about this topic for Rinpoche’s blog because it fascinates me and it is something that many people are drawn to. Generally, people are afraid… Read More
2016-06-05 05:05
Surely the most famous and well-established refugee community in the world has to be the Tibetan people and that is thanks to the single-handed efforts of His Holiness the Dalai La… Read More
2016-06-04 10:00
(By Tsem Rinpoche) These days, whenever we read or listen to the news, we often hear about religious tensions and conflicts in various countries around the world. Whether it is between Musli… Read More
2016-06-02 23:38
Dear friends, I have always respected and believed in His Holiness the Dalai Lama and I still do, we may not share the same religious views but I love him very much as he is one of my teache… Read More
2016-06-02 16:49
Despite their keeping us up at night, we all love a good ghost story. We are constantly fascinated by tales of ghouls, demonic possessions and those spirits that cannot be put to rest. So wh… Read More
2016-05-31 00:19
Dear friends, I came across this article and found it very somewhat interesting. I don’t like the title or words that infer racism, but I am just reproducing from the original here but… Read More
2016-05-31 00:05
Dear readers, I am very excited to share with you the history of Buddhist kingdoms in my beloved country, Indonesia. Although today Indonesia is famous for having the highest rate of Muslim… Read More
2016-05-31 00:00
The 22nd of May 2016 marked the 90th birthday celebration of the 101st Ganden Tripa, H.H. Ganden Trisur Rinoche Lungrik Namgyal. This celebration was organized by the people from Dhapa, Nepa… Read More
2016-05-27 21:04
Dear friends, I have always been an animal lover and it was a great pleasure being able to do research on them and further learn about these wonderful creatures. Dogs are my favourite animal… Read More
2016-05-27 20:50
Guest contribution by Stella Cheang One year and five months ago, I was plunged into close contact with pre-school children for the very first time in my life. It took quite a bit of courage… Read More
2016-05-27 03:05
2500 years ago, the Buddha revealed to us the six types of sentient beings present in samsara. They are graded in accordance with their quality of life in relations to the level of thei… Read More
2016-05-26 19:35
Dear friends, Tales, myths and folklore is embroidered into the very fabric of society, especially in Southeast Asia. There is a wide spectrum of ghost myths in the region, especially in Mal… Read More
2016-05-26 16:48
Have you ever heard people saying “Oh this person’s mood is really black” or “that person is really glowing”? If you say yes, this is probably true and believin… Read More
2016-05-25 19:59
I was hesitant to have Ms. Vinnie Tan write up this article as I do not encourage anyone to contact negative beings especially with a Ouija board. Negative beings once attached to a person w… Read More
2016-05-25 18:47
The Beginning Jiddu Krishnamurti (“Krishnamurti”) was born in Madanapalle, a small town in Madras Presidency, British India on 11 May 1895 to a Hindu-Brahmin family. His father… Read More
2016-05-25 10:40
Mice and rats are not very popular animals and most people would not want to have them around. Although they are known to be highly intelligent and able to adapt to various environments, the… Read More
2016-05-25 10:39
Dear friends around the world, In Asian cultures, especially Chinese culture, getting married is considered a very essential part of life. Therefore marriage is very much encouraged. Nine ou… Read More
2016-05-25 10:38
Dear friends, Violation of religious freedom and human rights is a growing issue because as our society is moving forward and becoming more advanced, we naturally ask more questions. When th… Read More
2016-05-25 10:26
Each time I sit down to write and assemble my thoughts together, I will await the important moment when my precious Guru H.E. Tsem Rinpoche opens up my mind with a ray of blessings. Then my… Read More
2016-05-18 13:37
Introduction The Dorje Shugden controversy began when the Dalai Lama made successive attempts to wrongly assert the nature of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden to be a harmful spirit. He ha… Read More
2016-05-15 13:51
Most people understand Karma in its most basic definition: You get what you give. We hear a lot of catch phrases by people who say, “What goes around, comes around”, and so on. M… Read More
2016-05-15 10:00
2016-05-14 23:52
Senior flight attendant Neerja was among the 380 passengers and crew aboard. 360 of them lived to tell the world of her calm courage and supreme sacrifice. The terrorists could have done any… Read More
2016-05-14 02:10
(By Pastor Loh Seng Piow) H.E. Tsem Rinpoche appeared as the main guest speaker on the TV program “Buddhism’s Holiest Day” on Malaysia’s National TV2, on Wesak D… Read More
2016-05-14 02:10
(By Pastor Loh Seng Piow) H.E. Tsem Rinpoche appeared as the main guest speaker on the TV program “Buddhism’s Holiest Day” on Malaysia’s National TV2, on Wesak D… Read More
2016-05-14 01:33
Dear friends around the world, I am honoured to have been given the privilege of presenting my research on Nechung with all of you, here on His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche’s blog… Read More
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