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Tsem Rinpoche introduces Tsem Ladrang USA

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Channel: Tsem Rinpoche · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Over the years, since I was instructed by my teacher Kyabje Lati Rinpoche to go to Asia, and specifically Malaysia, to disseminate the Dharma to people who are ready and karmically connected, there have been incredible people every step of the way who have contributed to the works of the Dharma: printing, painting, traveling, facilities, food, advice, help, filming, cleaning, washing, working, volunteering, finances, sponsorship and outright loyal friendship. Contributions does not necessarily infer money only but any contributions.  There has been tremendous setbacks and massive obstacles, but through it there were people who stood by. I can never forget them. There have been many, many people who have done all that, past and present, and they will come in the future also. Not only did they contribute to the Dharma growing through Kechara, but through Kechara it has reached millions of people. They have also assisted my personal well-being with their sponsorship and their contributions in so many ways and I am grateful for that.

Here in the *Ladrang in the USA, I have created this corner to dedicate to every single person who has done so, past, present and future. I am someone who always remembers whatever everyone has done, and this is my way of showing my gratitude and appreciation for their kindness. I will have offerings made here daily to the Buddhas, in dedication to all of the people past, present and the future who come and contribute in any way, shape and in any form. These people know who you are-Thank You!

The offerings will be dedicated to their life and lives, their happiness, their future positive rebirths, their enlightenment, their awakening and their spiritual progress, and most importantly peace, harmony and good fortune. I do this happily and in great gratitude, from the depths of my heart because without gratitude, we will never consider where we come from, who gave us what and how we became who we are. Everything I have and Kechara came from the dedication, contributions of so many people and they must be remembered, honored and prayers made for them. These people come primarily from Malaysia, Singapore, America, Asia and North America. So many kind people in especially Malaysia must be remembered here. Malaysia has been my biggest benefactors for most of my works. Thank you Malaysia and all friends who have contributed. Even while here in the USA for the last six months, there were a few outstanding people who offered and contributed their help. 

Sometimes we can have a relationship with people and later, we don't have a relationship with them. But still we have to remember that even the people we don't have a relationship with have contributed something to our personal growth. So we have to focus on the good, and not the negative. No one only gave us bad.  So this is the Appreciation Shrine for all these people, specially created to generate merits for their spiritual life, happiness and family. This Appreciation Shrine in in my ladrang here in the USA.

Not only will we be making offerings of light and incense daily, but I will also give food to the birds and animals here next to the Appreciation Shrine, and dedicate it to them because feeding animals is a wonderful way of increasing life and making sure that they always receive the resources they need in the future. I often release and feed animals to dedicate to others. For example taking vegetarian vows and dedicating the energy from that to our gurus and loved ones or sick friends is powerful. 

To all of the people who have contributed to my well-being and the Dharma works both physical and online, nothing I do could have been possible without your kindness and generosity so I am humbly and deeply indebted.  May everything written in the special sutra called the King of Prayers be bestowed on all these people. May everything the Superior Bodhisattva Manjushri and Buddha Tsongkapa in their prayers for sentient beings come true for these and all people.  May all goodness come forth. Sarva Mangalam. 

Much gratitude, much care and much appreciation,
Tsem Rinpoche

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