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Tyler Mihalson
Hermitage, PA
I am a know-it-all drama queen with high aspirations.
Interests: food, buddhism, languages, vocal music, conversation, piano music, mooching, lady gaga, religion in general, and watching people play videogames.
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Seeing the construction of this statue makes me think of the austerities Buddha went through in order to teach the Dharma. It really is a sign of perseverance for me. Sometimes, we get lazy, but when I see this, I think "Buddha was an ordinary being, too. He experienced suffering like us. Look at how compassionate he was that he meditated and barely ate so that he could show the perfect path to all people who would have the karma to see." I really want to abandon my laziness and selfishness. Hopefully other people are as inspired by this blog as I am...
Thank you for sharing all of these posts, Rinpoche. You are always bring inspiration to me and many others. Please, keep it up!
With so much thanks,
Tyler
Joshua's Clay Emaciated Buddha
Dear Rinpoche,
Joshua is making this Buddha statue for Rinpoche from processed clay. I gave him the picture from the Buddha video Rinpoche showed me the other day. Tq
love, jj Joshua is the good friend of Jj's... Joshua is very talented it seems. He is making a statue of the Emaciated Bud...
This is the most touching story I have ever heard. It's really proof that we can become happy through being good companions to people. This brought a tear to my eye. It definitely shows that we can bring people up out of their misery by being there for them and interacting with them. These pictures remind me of my best friend and me. Sometimes, I think if he wasn't there, I wouldn't know what to do...
I can't stop looking at these pictures. They are so cute and silly I can't stop it! This is a really inspiring post and it makes me value my friends a little more, to be honest! :)
Friendship Without Barriers
Dear Rinpoche, I just got this email and thought it might be something that Rinpoche would like. Perhaps KNN would also like to add it to the website / newsletter? Very, very cute - even animals have more compassion and sense of friendship than some humans Love, Paris **************************...
I feel like every time I read a post about Kechara and its many (are you up to 13? 14, now? However many, haha) departments, I am inspired beyond belief. I am going to inquire with my local dharma center about making a space for doing solitary retreats, etc soon, since I want to do small retreats for the center and I think it would inspire people to push themselves to the next level. I am going to inquire with my lama to see what is the best thing to do to create the causes for growth of Dharma in the area. I am just rejoicing over and over at the prospect of Kechara growing so much and I hope 24/7 that something can be produced here that will benefit people as effectively as Kechara benefits people.
Seeing the progress of the new prayer hall is such a tremendous thing for me. I remember watching videos on youtube of Rinpoche saying that if you create the causes, it will come. I rejoice in all of the amazing causes you all have created in order to create this wonderful space.
Tyler
Historic Day IN KECHARA!!! Gompa Reno Begins!
As our Kechara is growing, we cannot accommodate everyone in the current *gompa. So we are enlarging the gompa. The Liaisons Council has unaminously agreed to this expansion and has assigned Liaisons to oversee this exciting project. Where previously our gompa is divided into one and a half sep...
Please forward this message to Anila, as she has inspired me.
Precious Anila,
I have wanted to become ordained for at least a year now, and I remember being discouraged and thinking that there was NO WAY I could become ordained and there was NO WAY I would be able to devote myself to the Dharma 100%. Seeing you recieve ordination on Youtube helped me change my mind on that. You showed me that it isn't impossible.
I am devoting myself more and more to the service of others and to learning the Dharma so that, when the time comes, I will be able to hold my vows well and benefit so many people through that. By reading this article, I realize that even things that are foreign to us like learning Tibetan or learning to use the internet for the first time might be hard, but with effort, it is definitely possible.
I rejoice so much in your decision to become ordained and I hope to one day inspire someone as much as you inspire me. I can clearly see that you are an asset to Kechara House.
Thank you so much, Anila,
Tyler Mihalson
Anila is 68 and Learning Computers!!
I am very happy to know that one of my oldest students, Anila (previously known as Mama Jenny as she is ordained now and the 1st nun in Kechara) has been learning to post comment on my blog in her wish to learn more and share Dharma with others. She is reading more and more of the articles on ...
I am so impressed by this artwork. KSA seems like a wonderful place for people to do Dharma in their own way. I feel very ambitious as I dedicate merit after doing sadhanas so that my dharma center can benefit people as much as Kechara House has benefited me and so many others. There are so many facets to Kechara and I think that is one of the MANY reasons it is such a powerful Dharma organization.
Dear Rinpoche,
You have personally inspired me so many times in so many ways... I just know that you will bring so many beings to liberation as I am SURE you have done in the past. Please, continue to teach and spread the Dharma through all of the wonderful ways you can! The world needs more KSAs, it needs more Kecharas and it needs more amazing lamas like you, Tsem Rinpoche!! Please continue to spread the Dharma!
With so much gratitude and an inspired heart,
Tyler
8-inch Vajrayogini from Kechara Saraswati Arts Department (KSA)
KECHARA SARASWATI ARTS DEPT IS REALLY SPECTACULAR. LOOK WHAT THEY DID FOR THIS VAJRA YOGINI STATUE I HAD THEM PREPARE!! I AM ORDERING MORE!! KSA PAINTED HER AND ALSO STUCK CRYSTALS ON THE FLAMES, BACKGROUND, CROWN, LOTUS, KATANGA (STAFF), SKIRT. SHE IS 8 INCHES IN HEIGHT AND LOOK HOW BEAUTIF...
This is amazingly powerful for the mind. It's like, from reading this text by Pabongka Rinpoche, I am inspired through and through with renunciation for worldly concerns... It is so wonderful to be able to even read this with my own eyes and be shaken awake by its profound message.
A lot of times it seems like I do things that are bad without taking consequences or karma to heart before taking action. Even if one is not Buddhist, one can STILL benefit from studying and contemplating this urgent message from such an attained master: Sometimes I have felt in my life as though I have suffered through different "hells" as an immediate, direct result of my action.
Heartspoon ~Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche
HEARTSPOON Ah, the hurt! Kind Lama, look to this pitiful one— How I behave and how I’ve cheated myself my entire life. Please, look upon this mindless one with compassion. The essential advice to give yourself—Heart-Spoon— Keep it deep within your heart. Don’t be distracted; don’t be di...
I really dont understand why people are doing this... This is the most upsetting thing I have heard about in such a long time. These innocent, friendly creatures weren't doing anything to harm the humans living there. Whether it is a tradition or not, these actions NEED TO STOP. There is no reason for this. I honestly want to write a letter to this government and forward this to other people I know and have them do the same thing. I pray for the people who are committing these atrocities and for those beings that are suffering from them. May the humans come out of their ignorance and may the animals take good rebirth into a place where people are understanding and compassionate.
Dolphin Killing in Denmark!!
I received an email recently from a special friend and I would like to share with everyone. This email reminded me about post on Kechara.com, A King of the Oceans Brought To Its Knees, Incredible! Dear Rinpoche, This would interest your greatly and hurt your greatly too as it does me. Ma...
Lama Yeshe's work and teachings are so inspiring to me as well. If you watch on Youtube, he doesn't just use words to teach. It's almost as if he uses his words, his mannerisms, his hands and even his eyes in order to teach the Dharma to many types of people.
It's good to read a description of a true master as written by a student who sees the guru's wisdom and compassion on a regular basis. Great lamas like Lama Yeshe definitely have the power to manifest the qualities of Buddhas, without a doubt.
Lama Yeshe the Great Mahasiddha
Lama Yeshe was so unconvential, different and not the normal conservative Tibetan Lama. He appealed to thousands because of his open minded, accepting, unstuffy attitude and genuine human care to his students. I like this picture so much as it exemplifies the wonderful warm methods that Lama...
Dear Rinpoche,
Your amazing devotion to your holy guru is so inspiring to me! I remember once you said to develop strong guru devotion to the point where tears spontaneously run down your face. I think now I understand a little of how beautiful and life changing it must be to be so near to one's perfect guru. I am so inspired to read this! I have wanted to become a monk for such a long time, but have always been afraid that I will not be able to because I do not know Tibetan, etc. But I think that, if my gurus give me their blessings to go and become ordained, then I will surely be able to do it. You are my role model for how to be devoted to my gurus. I see how transformative guru devotion is, and I think it is time for me to commit the 50 Verses of Guru Devotion to memory.
Thank you, Rinpoche,
Tyler.
THE COWSHED THAT WAS MY HOME IN GADEN
When I arrived in Gaden I went straight to Zong Ladrang (house). Ladrang is the Tibetan word for the Lama's household. I left USA for the last time in October 1987. Was ordained by HH Dalai Lama in December 1987. Then went to Nepal and arrived in Gaden, South India in January 1988. Kyabje Zo...
Ok, I cant lie, THIS IS HILARIOUS. Can you say Dharma Drag? I never thought I would be able to, but I guess I see that it works! I think this is an amazing way to get peoples' attention and draw them in and get them interested. I am a proud gay man, and would be honored to serve my lama in this way. This event is such a wonderful example of skillful means.
It shows that there are many ways to raise awareness for the Dharma other than being a monastic practitioner.
Thanks for sharing this with us,
Tyler
Wanna Be Girls
Dear Rinpoche,
Today we have a special performance here at Kechara Care. The 'wonder girls' from Korea have arrived!They are twisting n swinging away!!
Byran, Ethan, Joe Ang, Eric choong, Peter Ho and Chia are our twisted version of 'wanna be girls'.
Thank you. Margaret rehearal in progr...
I've said it before, but it just needs to be said again... I LOVE this idea. I am so happy to see that people come so close together for the Dharma. I would die to live in a place where Dharma is so easily infused into every aspect of my life.
Also, I cannot wait for KWPC to come up! I pray nightly for it's construction and opening and hope to come and see it someday. It seems like there are so many causes being created for it every day that theres no doubt it will benefit a ton of people.
Dharma Houses
Kechara has six Dharma houses - Vajrayogini House, Heruka House, Naropa House, Drakpa House, Tara House and Jamyang House. Their occupants are students of Kechara House, and all are full-time staff in Kechara. Rinpoche set up the Dharma houses so that like-minded people could live together, t...
It is really encouraging to see the Dharma spread so well. I live in a place where the holy Dharma is terribly scarce. It is like a breath of fresh air to hear that a new study group has formed and that people are excited to practice the perfect Dharma well. I feel uplifted and have hope for the growth of Dharma where I live in America and throughout the world. I see that it is possible now and am rejoicing so much to see it happening.
Hopefully in the future there will be an opportunity for people in America to genuinely connect with the Dharma and for people to understand the teachings of the Buddha in greater depth.
Kuantan group
Dear Rinpoche and Liaisons, Below pictures are update from Kuantan group regarding their first gathering in Mr Leonard Chia's office. This office space has decorated by Mr Leonard Chia recently. Now become a vey cosy and nice place for Kuantan group meet and learn together. Last week, 5 of the...
I loved this video!
Dear Tsem Rinpoche,
Thank you for sharing this with everyone. It helped me to grasp a lot of things that I had heard before but really didn't understand very well. Not only do your words open up my mind so I can understand ideas that I cant normally grasp, but your words are amazingly motivating, too! I feel like I have been doing the same thing over and over and never really have been able to cut it out but now I understand that there REALLY is no time like the present.
Not only do your teachings cover everything under a particular heading, but it seems that you always go deeper and have special meanings behind everything you say that you bring out through logic. It is really wonderful to be able to hear and read so much Dharma as explained by someone as skillful as yourself.
Thank you so much,
Tyler
You and Your Imprints...How To Break Bad Habituations
Early in June, I decided to do a surprise visit and share some Dharma with the students who took their time away to engage in Lamrim recitation, part of the pujas to be completed before the renovation of our new Kechara House gompa begins. (You can look at my previous post with some pictures ...
Being giving and helping others selflessly is truly an amazing quality. I am so inspired by this, and I hope to make an impact like KSK... Maybe even make a group like KSK in the future... Thank you, Rinpoche, for sharing this with us. :)
Lew tirelessly giving out KSK leaflets by the escalator in One Utama
Ganglongma Homage to Manjushri, The Buddha of Wisdom Obeisance to my Guru and Protector, Manjushri, Who holds to his heart a scriptural text symbolic of his seeing all things as they are, Whose intelligence shines forth like the sun, unclouded by delusions or traces of ignorance, Who teaches...
Guru Yoga is such an important part of Buddhist practice in the Tibetan tradition. I've heard that Lama Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga is very good for people with busy lives, but never really got into practicing it because I didn't want to deal with figuring out what to visualize or what it all meant... But now, it's all spelled out for me, and it looks AMAZING. Thank you all for blessing the world with such a gift!
KMP has truly done it again! The books and videos that they put out are so wonderful and creative, yet informative as well. I know they have produced other box sets before, but this one is so stunning! Kudos, KMP. Keep up the fantastic work.
NEW TSONGKAPA BOX SET!!!!!
Rinpoche, liaisons, 100 copies of the Tsongkhapa box set have just arrived. They are a huge improvement in quality and presentation. The stunning tsa tsa from Kechara discovery is held in a velvet foam and comes with a small stand. Li kim really spared nothing to produce a top quality box set....
Peter, I know EXACTLY what you mean.
What really goes on in my head sometimes
You know, when you're on this spiritual path, you (and other people) expect yourself to look like an big, pretty ocean of calm at all times: And yes, sometimes I really do feel like that: all blissed out and happy and sitting on an imaginary lotus. But sometimes, in the midst of meetings or...
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Something To Make Your Day Happier
(Click on photo to see in bigger size) My little Mumu is so photogenic. Whatever pictures I take of him, he comes out super adorable. This is little Mumu getting ready to sleep. Yes, he really likes sleeping on a pillow. He likes his head elevated when sleeping. Cute. I thought I'd put this ...
I am so overjoyed at seeing people set aside their regular, boring, mundane lives and do something that is so fulfilling, challenging, and worthwhile as working in Dharma. I hope to see so much more of this in the future. :)
Another person joins kechara house full time!!!!
I have been encouraging many people to do dharma work full time. Dharma is spiritual, fulfilling and it can be a very rewarding career. For many years people thought that dharma is a nowhere, dead end job with very little satisfaction. Well many in kh who have joined in full time has proven them...
...maybe I don't want to start planning my trip to Malaysia after all?
Plain stupidity
Which clever person thinks to themselves, "Oh, yes. Let's do the roadworks on the parking lots in the middle of a working day at lunchtime, when there's the most traffic in the area?" Only in this part of the world, really. The level of stupidity we encounter here sometimes amazes me.
May I ask why the vajras have red string on them?
An Evening with Tara
Weight (ugh): 65.6kg What I'm listening to: Tori Amos What I'm reading: no more caves! (the April issue) Favourite moment of today: David saying, "I can't hear you, I'm munching biscuits."Under the advice of Rinpoche, we've started doing Drolchok, or Tara, Pujas. These were part of the super puj...
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Aghhhh!!
Well, there it is folks... I feel frustrated about my friends and I'd rather tell people I dont really know. Isnt that beautiful? I really want to go to college, because being around my friends just hurts me in the long run. I would rather be separated continuously than have... Continue reading
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I really dont have a lot of money right now as I...
I really dont have a lot of money right now as I am paying for MASSIVE car repairs... so I think I am going to buy a ton of worms and free them outside somewhere where they will be able to sustain themselves... Hopefully I can buy like $20 worth... Continue reading
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Omg, I'm so jealous! That would be such a wonderful way to live life... Hopefully, Duke, there can be such effective, well-managed Dharma centers in America very soon! We should definitely both get a rich background in dharma and then start similar centers in America...
I can see it forming now, and it will be called: Dewachen! XD ...dare to dream, right?
ANOTHER FULL TIME DHARMA STAFF JOINS ONE OF THE KH DEPTS!!
Kechara Saraswati Arts dept or KSA (http://kechara.com/ksa/) is one of the 12 depts of Kechara House. KSA is located in SS2 but moving soon to a bigger premises!!! Yes!! They paint statues, restore or repaint statues, sew traditional Tibetan thangkas, prepare mantras to be placed inside hollow ...
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