Dharma Talk by H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche: 20090703 Part 1

[thedharmaprincess]

Hey, lots of other really good teachings from Rinpoche on his personal blog - do check it out and see all the exciting stories and leave comments! blog (dot ) tsemtulku (dot) com

[bhusukumode]

The Buddha's teachings are amazing because it has the ability for us to extricate ourselves from the damage, problems and various causes towards becoming more unhappy. May we always uphold such precious teachings and that it will remain on earth for a thousand years.

[bhusukumode]

Tantra teachings are the crown jewel of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the reason why the Lamas and yogis of Tibet have the power to clear black magic, etc and control the weather. Best of all, it is why they are able to determine their rebirth with intense accuracy.

[Dungkar80]

I look forward to receiving higher initiations from Rinpoche like Vajrayogini so that I may be able to receive attainments from this practice. May I ascend to Kechara Paradise after a lifetime of Dharma practice and may I influence others to ascend as well.

[bhusukumode]

Oh no! May we create immeasurable causes towards achieving Tantras so we can achieve enlightenment. May we actualize the Tantra in our fortunate time or we may loose that chance.

[CHOWHELLO2]

yes -its really good that TTR is training people to give the higher teachings I welcome that bu will he have lineage holders in the west and east for his own

lineage? Has he appointed anyone in

the supreme position of being his main student such as Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche did with his own Regent

[frozbyte23]

Obviously he has plans for quite a few of his students but it also is up to them. He wants them to prove themselves so he has not mentioned who yet.

[frozbyte23]

Tantra means 'thread' in Sanskrit and it primarily refers to a specific meditational methods to tap into the part of the mind that 'threads through all our previous lives to this current life and in the future lives as well. This is where all karma is stored and in order to purify and plant merits in it, we engage in Tantric methods to gain enlightenment so we can benefit even more beings.

[CHOWHELLO2]

I really like Tsem Tulku but I believe also

that the laity can become accomplished lineage holders in the west if they practice well. Is Rinpoche going to pass

his lineage in toto to Malayasians or other nationalities for example. But

despite all this questioning I still find TT

very inspiring and he has helped me a lot

in clarifying my own path

[bhusukumode]

CHOWHELLO2: HE Tsem Tulku Rinpoche has been training his students to be teachers for a long time. It is mainly Malaysian students so far as there has not been a foreign who would stay and commit to Rinpoche. HE Tsem Rinpoche has mentioned that he will check when a student is ready to receive his higher teachings when they do not give up and the commit to Dharma work to benefit others.

[frozbyte23]

The best way for us to connect with Maitreya is via Lama Tsongkhapa's practice so that if things don't go well with us, each time we do this practice, we create the cause to be reborn during this time.

[dabeisyin]

i don't think u are ordinary at all. i think u are very awesome. u know kids in long beach still dye their hair that weird red and i see them and it makes me think of u. lol

[Dungkar80]

Dear Rinpoche, I believe you teach from realization, actualization or attainments. You hold your vows, have pure Guru samaya and strive in whatever way possible to benefit people.

[WisdomQuoteofTheDay]

Thank you!

[blissdOutHippychick]

this is soo true, you really can tell the difference between someone who is intellectual and someone who actually has experienced. the Intellectual you just go... whatever!!! so arrogant! what a know it all! but if can't even apply the simple Dharma then no point

[buddhaholic1]

The thing I like about Tsem Rinpoche very much is the extent of compassion, he not only teaches but he really lives

by it which is the true motivation of the teachings of Lord buddha

to help others. From what I have learned Tsem Rinpoche has an animal sanctuary, his organisation feeds the poor

every week, he performs 1000 kilo fish liberation ceremonies, donates to exile Tibetan monasteries, sponsors

constructions

[buddhaholic1]

of hospitals, constructs marble floor of chapels, he has 12 branches at Kechara to make all the

students stuck like a magnet to the holy dharma, he has rickshaws in nepal with the KH advertisement, he gives statues and

holy gifts free to many people; no wonder Tsem Rinpoche has students who are celebrities etc.

the level of compassion and selflessness is just too wonderful.

[buddhaholic1]

May the holy Tsem Rinpoche who has great english

speaking skills reach a wider universal audience and help people to be more strong. I have listened to many of your

teachings and i know deep down in my heart that you are just as unique and special as Michael Jackson. Thank you

Rinpoche and please continue with the teachings. I really think the Liasons of KH are very lucky and by supporting

Tsem Rinpoche you cannot go wrong at all.

[pussycatdollschic]

I never thought subjects like these are relevant in Buddhism! I thought Buddhism is all about meditation, yoga, mantra chanting, singing bowls. Thank you Rinpoche for such a video that gives insight into the real studies and practice of Buddhism!

[SingaporeGirl78]

Thank you for posting this teaching. I have never heard lamas talk about topics like this before very relevant, timely to modern times when most people study religion for intellectual pursuit more than to benefit others or to get attainment. Thank you Rinpoche. Please live long to turn the wheel of Dharma.

[reneetcs]

How interesting to know that Tsem Tulku Rinpoche are doing Dharma work even when he is in a club! Wow, thats the difference between a Rinpoche and us, hahaha! All I think about when Im in a club is how many drinks, whether there are people to check out .

[bhusukumode]

Dear reneetcs, well if you have Bodhichitta, whatever you do is infused with Dharma. Hence, we pray and we do practice to actualize that. People like HE Tsem Tulku Rinpoche already has achieved Bodhichitta can go around doing that but we can't go around fooling ourselves that we are doing Dharma. We can't even do proper Dharma in the center, what more at a club.

[tsemiscool]

Wherever you go, you affect peoples mind very profound. It is amazing to know that there are people who have achieved this state of mind that can affect people in a positive way and bring benefit to people wherever they go.

[gillreira012]

Great to know that! We can see there are many masters of the Southern and Northern Buddhist tradition still alive and there are still many monasteries and temples where real practitioners are doing their practice daily.

[ShinLovesKechara]

We are really fortunate that there are still great masters of Buddhism from pure lineage who are holding on to teachings by realising them or by results. There are many Buddhist masters from different tradition that are still alive and actively teaching.

[gillreira012]

How profound, although it seems like its common sense. I realise now that why there is a difference when one reads a Buddhist book and are inspired, and when one reads another book and feel that it is just plain oh, is that it. Thank you Tsem Tulku! I love your teachings!!!!!

[intothefire110]

Thank you for enlightening us on this subject that there is a difference in terms of EFFECTS for people who teach out of realisation or actualising the teachings, compared to those who teach from knowledge. Wow! I never really thought about this before.

[yoshirolisette]

Thank you for pointing out that Buddhism is about actualising the teachings, not the scholastic studies. Many people focus solely on the Dharma knowledge but not REAL Dharma practice. What Rinpoche said is very very true!

[SingaporeGirl78]

Agree. There are many people out there who claim that they are Buddhists (or even spiritualists), but they only memorise all the theory part of it.

[LTashi123]

What Rinpoche said is very logical and I believe it is true for the future. As Buddhism becomes more popular, there is a high possibility (it is already happening) where scientists and psychiatrists are very interested to study Buddhism as the knowledge is very relevant in their field. There will be those who studies Buddhism not for the sake of practice, but just for knowledge sake.

[ChiKiCheong]

Thank you Tsem Rinpoche for a very informative talk about the Thousand Buddhas of This Fortunate Eon I have heard before but did not know much about them.

[peterhoh1231]

Agree with you, Look at all the Liaison that Rinpoche has, there are the best example for all of us to learn and follow...........

[buddhistfollower118]

I think the most important for every students is follow your Guru advice and never forsake your Guru, if your Guru asked you to let go something, for instance, Smoking or drinking, we should listen and follow..............

[gelugpa118]

Yeah, Rinpoche also said that, when he goes to club, he gives away Chakra, protector rice, and etc, what a good way to bring people to dharma and also plant the dharma seed.

[crazyindharma]

Did you guys listen that, while Rinpoche was in a lay man clothes, he bought people to dharma, this is what I call a REAL and TRUE Dharma teacher.

[tenzintrinlay118]

Agree with you healingsbuddha, thats why we need a Guru, a REAL GURU who listen, absorb, practice and attain to teach us Dharma, to continue to guide us, so that our inner self will have dharma and not just only TALK TALK TALK.

[healingsbuddha]

This is what happened to all the people around the world, they always claim they practice Dharma, but their internal doesnt change, so sad about.

[bossanova168]

Wow, now I understand more about the real Dharma Practitioner and non Dharma Practitioner, Thank you Rinpoche for giving a good explanation in this video here.

[cutepikapete]

Teaching from Knowledge = No Blessing (simply because the mind doesnt change), Teaching from Practice = Got Blessing (simply because we experience it while we are practicing)..

[triplegems118]

Yeah, we should follow the advice from Rinpoche, besides that, we should also let go our attachment and be a real dharma holder where we can attract more people into dharma and received the same blessing.

[pasquale2k]

Love the teaching from Rinpoche, a real dharma holder should have Actualization, Implementation and Resulted Knowledge

[Dungkar80]

We take refuge to teachers who teach from realization, practice and attainment! HE Tsem Tulku Rinpoche obviously teaches from attainment.

[Euterperocks]

Timely and helpful, thank you!