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  • Honkahluen

    Posted on April 15, 2016 63

    What are the benefits of bejeweled basement of buddha statue?

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on April 15, 2016

      Dear Honkahluen,

      I'm not completely sure as to the meaning of your question but i think you are referring to the base that Buddha statues sit on. This is usually a lotus or a throne. The lotus represents the enlightened quality of the Buddha, specifically in relation to the quality of compassion which is equal towards all sentient beings. A throne represents the importance of the Buddha in our lives, and the high position we give them as enlightened beings.

      As to why some people decorate these with gold or jewels, it is because it is an offering to the Buddhas. When we offer something we find precious, such as jewels this generates a lot of merit for this person. Hence people often offer gold and jewels not only just on the base but on the actual statue itself. For example it is very common to see the face of the Buddha painted in real gold as an offering to generate great amounts of merit for one's spiritual practice. I hope this helps.

  • Shugden Supporter

    Posted on April 8, 2016 111

    Hi all Dorje Shugden followers,
    A great Dorje Shugden Mantra - By His Holiness Serkong Tritul Rinpoche to share with you guys...
    https://youtu.be/ylZtwZAr6Cs

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  • Lum Kok Luen

    Posted on January 16, 2016 61

    Dear Rinpoche,
    I am awed, amazed and overwhelmed by your wisdom. This wisdom cannot be obtained but only through complete guru devotion. You have set a perfect example for us to emulate and through guru devotion, we get enlightenment.

    The path now is very clear. We know how to move. Lojong and Lam Rim is our guiding lamp and through guru devotion, we will achieve our spiritual path.

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    • Answer from Tsem Rinpoche

      Tsem Rinpoche

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Lum Kok Luen,
 Thank you for your sharing. I am so glad you visit this space to learn Dharma. I am not the best Dharma teacher, but I try my best. 
Yes, the path has always been clear for me. Lojong and Lam Rim practice are what will help us overcome our harmful habituations of lifetimes. By changing our habituations, we change our mind and future. It’s all in our hands.

      Buddha is the greatest teacher but we have to aspire to be good students. I do aspire. 
I do the best I can daily and put my complete faith in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. I watch my karma and my mind daily. That is the best I can do. I try my best to serve others and develop compassion, great compassion and eventually Bodhicitta which is my goal.

      
I request you to study more on Dharma and apply. You will see Dharma’s magnificence! You will be blessed. Good luck!!
 Tsem Rinpoche

  • Thomas Marshall

    Posted on January 16, 2016 51

    I maybe need this. All kinds of obstacles come my way at the moment rinpoche‬.

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    • Answer from Tsem Rinpoche

      Tsem Rinpoche

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Thomas Marshall and all my friends, there are many methods to clear obstacles. The best and most supreme is the meditation on emptiness. But in order for that to be effective we have to be advanced.

      The practice of Dharma is not about Dharma Protectors or removing obstacles. But instead it is to educate, unlearn, learn, re-learn our views that bring more sufferings. Is there suffering beyond our views? Of course there are. But our views add to or increase or extend the already existent sufferings collected individually and as a group. Dharma is about correct view. So when we change our views, we can have some breathing space to apply higher Dharma practice to purify, transform and negate all sufferings. It is a long process but necessary.

      There are many other practices to eliminate obstacles both created and thrown at us or just inherent because of the nature of our existence, but I have talked about other practices in the past. Today I chose Dorje Shugden due to the many requests I have had to share this for years. I have received this practice from fully qualified lamas. And I share it here not because I am so advanced, but this practice has helped me very much for the last 32 years.

      You do not have to be a Buddhist or Gelug or even perfect to practice Dorje Shugden. Whatever perfect means. LOL. Dorje Shugden is Manjushri in wrathful protective form according to Their Holinessess Trijang Rinpoche and Zong Rinpoche. So Manjushri Dorje Shugden will assist anyone without labels. You don't have to be anything or any labels but if you reach out to a compassionate being such as Dorje Shugden and you practice Him consistently, He will help you. I promise you.‬

      I get so many requests and emails from people who need help. It hurts me to see I cannot do much because I am ordinary too, but it motivates me to introduce Dorje Shugden's practice in the hopes you will get blessed, protected and find help. I have hundreds of true stories of how Dorje Shugden has helped in my life and the lives of people around me and I have met. He cannot solve your problems according to the way you want sometimes, but he can bless you to find a way.

      Do not ask Him to solve your problems the way you want, but leave it to His wisdom. Our idea of solving the problem may not be long term beneficial. You don't have to practice Shugden but if you feel a connection, why not? If it was good enough for hundreds of great masters for four hundred years, it will definitely benefit you all. I wish you all the best always. Be consistent. Once you start, go all the way. It does not benefit Dorje Shugden, but you.‬

      My motivation to post about Dorje Shugden is to benefit. Tsem Rinpoche‬

  • Ryan

    Posted on January 16, 2016 88

    Dear Pastors, Could you explain the meaning of Namkar Barzin's mantra, OM BIYADA-PAR DHAMA-DHARA SOHA and what are the benefits of invoking this being?

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Ryan,
 I have not received a commentary of the meaning of Namkar Barzin’s mantra, therefore I cannot answer this part of the question. 
You can read more about Namkar Barzin here http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/invocation-to-namkar-barzin.html.

      There is also a prayer in the above post. 
Namkar Barzin is an unenlightened Dharma Protector, who in a previous rebirth was a Mongolian Geshe. He is propitiated for protection and to clear obstacles in both spiritual and secular life. He is also part of Dorje Shugden’s Entourage.

  • danny

    Posted on January 16, 2016 61

    Hi there, danny here. About the Dorje Shugden practice, instead of using the Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa, can I use Guru Yoga or other yidam from other sect then I continue with the Shugden? Because i'm not from the gelug lineage. thank you. tashi deleg

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Danny,
 Yes, you can engage in the Guru Yoga/Yidam practice from your lineage before continuing to practice Dorje Shugden. You should also consult with your own Guru to confirm as well.

  • gu

    Posted on January 16, 2016 779

    What is the mantra for Ratna Shugden?

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Gu,
 Here is the mantra of Ratna Shugden:
      OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA TSESO PALJOR LONG CHO THAMCHED PUTRIM KURU OM (Recite as many times as possible)


      Here is the mantra of Ratna Shugden’s Entourage:
      OM DHARMAPHALA MAHA RADZA BENDZA BEGAWAN SAMAYA DZA HUNG HUNG RATNA SIDDHI DROOM DROOM ZA ZA DOO DOO SIDDHI PALA AYUKEY HUNG AH (Recite either 7 or 21 times after reciting the main mantra above).


      I know you said that you are constantly traveling for work and therefore only have time to recite the mantra, which is perfectly fine. But when you have time you should study and learn the actual practice of Ratna Shugden and engage in the practice when you are able to. This will increase the efficacy of the mantras and help you in the practice.

      As with anything in life, the more effort we put into something, the more we can benefit from it. 
H.E. Tsem Rinpoche has given a commentary as well as the prayer text on a blog post. It can be found here: http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/dorje-shugden-gyenze-to-increase-life-merits-and-wealth.html

  • sg

    Posted on January 16, 2016 24

    How does one cultivate faith in a Buddha like Dorje Shugden/Setrap when one only has superficial knowledge?

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Sg, 
There are many ways in cultivating faith in the Buddhas and Dharma Protectors. The key is to be diligent in your practice. As you see results, your faith will deepen.


      However to gain true faith one must gain a deeper understanding of the Dharma in general and the practice in particular. This can only come about through study and learning. The Buddha taught that we must know what we practice, and in the process of learning faith will develop.

  • GU

    Posted on January 16, 2016 67

    Currently I am doing DS 100k times as I am lacking of space and time to do Sadhana. Can I do the same for Ratna Shugden mantra? As I am constantly travelling and the only convenience I have is to chant the Mantras. Is it fine?

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear GU, 
Yes. There is absolutely no need to worry. You can do the same for the mantra of Ratna Shugden. Since you are constantly traveling you do the best you can. You have my sincere good wishes.

  • Jean Simon Rousse

    Posted on January 16, 2016 21

    Hello you have a very nice web site love it and love your teaching!

    I have a question that I need explanation. I always love wrathful buddhas and I have those attraction for them and don't know why do I have this attraction? And why do I have such a strong desire of practicing Vajrayana ? I love to get these empowerments I already receive Dorje Shugden and some empowerment but not the higher tantra empowerment.

    I am a practitioner in the new kadampa tradition but! I know that I need to have a strong connection with the teacher but I do not feel that connection! Love is book but do not feel this connection!!!

    When I look some great master such as you just looking at you and I could feel a connection! It is the same as other great masters too! So what should I do? I want a teacher to guide me from a distance because I do not have a great master near me. Could I take you as my teacher?

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Jean Simon Rousse, 
I am glad that you have such a strong connection with the Vajrayana tradition. It is good you have taken empowerments, please study up on the practices, engage in the practices and keep the commitments made during the empowerment. This will help your practice greatly. 


      In the Vajrayana tradition, since the core of the practice is based on Guru Devotion, there are very strict rules and regulations regarding new teachers. 
Those who you have taken Refuge and/or empowerments from are considered to be your Guru(s), and as per tradition you cannot take on another teacher without the permission of your existing teachers unless they have already passed away. You should read up more about the importance of Guru Devotion within our tradition. 


      That being said, you can always use His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings to supplement the teachings received from your own teachers. I hope this helps.

  • ENTER NAME

    Posted on January 16, 2016 18

    So, I recently discovered that I have many many many house-guests (sorry, I mean mice/rats) someone will probably come out to advise me, but and I would really like to do something different if possible. I don't want to hurt them (although that may be inevitable due to where they are their number, and the entire situation).

    I have heard sometimes mice will disappear of their own accord, if certain prayers are said. I'm not sure what I could do, as my prayers are not strong enough, and wonder if there is anything you could advise in this situation. With many thanks for your time, and thoughts for this. .

    I was playing migtsema to them and making a small prayer that we could get out of this situation.

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Hello,
 Please keep playing the migtsema mantra to them and making your good prayers that this situation can be resolved without harm. Another good mantra to chant for them would be Medicine Buddha, this will also plant imprints in their mindstreams so that they can take a fortunate rebirth whenever they pass over into their next life. 
You can also chant Dharma Protector mantras such as Dorje Shugden or Setrap, to remove the obstacles so that they leave without having the need to resort to other means. I hope this helps.

  • GU

    Posted on January 16, 2016 120

    I have a friend who is from a different faith who is constantly tormented by demons and negative entities. I recommended Setrap practice with Guru Yoga but he is unable to engage himself in a practice because he is living in a household of different faith. Is there any chanting he can do? Setrap , Sengdoma, Trakze? Which would help him?

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear GU,
 Either of the mantras for the deities you have mentioned (Setrap, Sengdongma and Trakze Dorje Shugden) can help with those who are being attacked by negative energies. I have known the mantra of Trakze as well as the visualisations to be extremely effective in these sorts of cases. 
However please bear in mind that your friend is of a different faith. You should encourage him to find help within whatever faith he is from.

  • GU

    Posted on January 16, 2016 1,240

    What are the diffrence for these 2 Dorje Shugden Mantras and which emanation does it refer to ?
    1. OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SHATROO MARAYA PET
    2.OM BENZA WIKI BITANA RAKYA RAKYA HUNG
    3. OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA
    For Demonic attacks which mantra can be chanted and how many times should it be chanted?.

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear GU, 
I have listed information about the
      Mantras below:


      1. Om Benza Wiki Bitana Shatroo Maraya Phet
      This is a mantra for the destruction of one’s obstacles to
      spiritual practice, both inner and outer. 


      2. Om Benza Wiki Bitana Rakya Rakya Hung
      This is the mantra for protection and is the mantra of Trakze Dorje Shugden.

      
3. Om Benza Wiki Bitana Soha
      This is the main mantra of Dorje Shugden. 


      For those who are being attacked by negative beings or under the influence of black magic, the mantra of Trakze Dorje Shugden should be recited together with the practice and visualisations. 
Please follow the link here to the practice: http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html

      There is a video sharing by Pastor Niral on this topic is available on Youtube here:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiNx7DENlfw

  • Francisco Rodríguez

    Posted on January 16, 2016 140

    Dear friends, it supports the practice of lion-faced Dakini with the practice of Dorje Shugden? Is there a problem in practice them to come from different schools? I am a practitioner of Dorje Shugden and these doubts have some comments I've read on the Internet. Thank you.

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Francisco Rodriguez,
 Yes you can most certainly practise Singdongma (Lion-faced Dakini) and Dorje Shugden. They are both enlightened beings, therefore there is no contradiction practicing both of them. 
Within the Nyingma tradition, Singdongma is considered a fierce manifestation of Padmasambhava, whereas in the Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug traditions her practice stems from the practice of the Chakrasamvara Tantra. In both cases she is fully enlightened.
 Dorje Shugden is an emanation of the Buddha of Wisdom Manjushri in the form of a protector, therefore he too is obviously an enlightened being. 


      To clarify however, it is best to practise according to one lineage. And there are many reasons why, primarily because the form of practice will correspond to the specific teachings in that particular lineage, that is why there are differences in practices of the same deity within different lineages. As the teachings are explained in a different manner it is all too easy to get confused as to the meaning.

      Therefore it is advisable to adhere to one lineage. When you get to a certain level of realisation, you come to realise that all the lineages lead to the same state but simply in different ways, therefore best to adhere to and practice one lineage very well. 
We have many people in Kechara who practice both Singdongma and Dorje Shugden. 


      You can find more information about Singdongma here: http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/protection-from-black-magic-and-spirits.html
and more information about Dorje Shugden here: http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/dorje-shugden

  • Sandra

    Posted on January 16, 2016 25

    I want to know how many DS Pujas we must sponsor before we receive results. I want to help someone close but at the same time I am financially tight.

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Sandra,
 The swiftness of pujas depends on the karma of the person that the puja is being done for. Some people see the difference after just one puja, in some cases you need a series of pujas to be done depending on the situation. Without knowing the situation, I couldn’t give you an answer. It also depends on our motivation for sponsoring the puja…any help we give to someone with a good motivation will be beneficial. 
If possible you can get your friend to engage in Dorje Shugden's practice, this will be very beneficial. You can also engage in Dorje Shugden's practice and dedicate the merits generated to your friend. I hope this helps.

  • Rainbow

    Posted on January 16, 2016 22

    Dear Pastor, Good day. I'm currently working with foreign worker recruitment agency. I have a bad time here. My management ask me to write guarantee 2 hours OT in foreign worker employment contract. Actually employer cannot guarantee 2 hours OT to worker but my management ask me to put guarantee 2 hours OT. I have send to foreign worker agent and they manage to give me about 10 workers.. I feel so so bad to cheat worker come here to work… what should I do? I have already did bad karma… I feel so helpless…. plz help

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Rainbow, 
There are two things that need to be addressed here. 
The first is the secular side. If you have done something wrong that is against the laws of the country you are living in, then you need to speak up. If such practices are common place in your job, and are affecting you in such a negative manner then you can think about getting a new job. 


      The second aspect of this is on the spiritual side…which is that you may have created negative karma, and perhaps some sort of pain for the other person. Actually most of the actions that we usually undertake in life have this side effect. In this case we need to engage in Purification practices such as Vajrasattva, 35 Confessional Buddhas, or recitation of Dorje Shugden Kawang. This will help to alleviate the karmic effects. 
On a general level, when we have committed an act that we are not happy with or know was wrong, we should do our best not to repeat that same mistake…and if we can to try to make it up to the people involved.

  • Trsa

    Posted on January 16, 2016 18

    Hello,
    I am writing to you as I am in dire need of seeking divine intervention. I am in the midst of an excruciatingly difficult family situation and despite all my prayers and pujas nothing seems to be turning around. I am at my wits end and would like your guidance and advice.
    Thank you

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  • Suraj

    Posted on January 16, 2016 26

    I am going to ask some questions here coz I want to know. How Dorje Shugden help us? I believe and love Dorje Shugden. Only chant mantra or else?

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Suraj,
 Dorje Shugden helps us in too many ways for me to list in such a short space.

      On a worldly level Dorje Shugden helps remove obstacles that we are facing in our lives, such as financial problems, illness, work and family problems. On a spiritual level Dorje Shugden removes obstacles to your spiritual path and mind transformation so that you can become a better person and benefit others. 
You can engage in mantra recitation or you can engage in the daily practice of Dorje Shugden.

      You can order a copy of the daily practice of Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden here: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/diamond-path

  • Harold

    Posted on January 16, 2016 27

    Is Dorje Shugden just a Dharmapala practice or can he also be a Yidam practice?

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    • Answer from Pastors

      Pastors

      Posted on January 16, 2016

      Dear Harold,
 Dorje Shugden’s practice is a Dharmapala practice. Manjushri arose in this particular form for this purpose of assisting Dharma practitioners along the path. Therefore as it currently stands Dorje Shugden cannot be practiced as a Yidam.