How can one live wisely in difficult situations?

There can be so many issues that arise in our daily lives. With so many problems we find that some of them are beyond our own ability to solve effectively. Thus we should not only look deep within, but also look to the advice of others who can assist us. Importantly, we have to understand […]

2022-05 ZKBC-Vesak

ZKBC Centre Vesak Day to mark the birth/enlightenment/parinirvana of our greatest master Buddha Sakyamuni was celebrated with so much joy and prayers after more than two years!May whatever merits we have accumulated be dedicated to world peace and harmony and the pacification of the pandemic, rejoice 

Emotions ruin our beautiful lives

Emotions are not an essential part of us, but are like an extra layer.  It is similar to how dirt on a mirror is never part of the mirror. Moreover, emotions are simply the display of our ignorance. We can manage our emotions by first being mindful of them, and then secondly whenever emotions arise […]

Treasure every moment with one another

While we all hope to live a long life, none of us knows for certain when we will die. Given this situation, we should share loving-kindness, respect, and care with one another while we have the opportunity, because when death comes, regret will be of no use. Thus, during the time we have now, we […]

How to live without regrets

As we are reminded by many highly accomplished Guru our  life is like the weather, it goes through changes with the seasons. Nothing lasts forever in our lives. Thus, while we can, we should share love, kindness, and care with our loved ones since we may not always have the opportunity. For instance, when we have […]

Do understand the practice of meditation

You should understand the practice of meditation as follows: Without allowing your mind to fall under the sway of thoughts about the past or the future, you should rest your mind on whatever arises in the present moment, while maintaining mindfulness, introspection, and conscientiousness. Most importantly, you should avoid getting carried away by thoughts of […]

2022-04 Lingdum Protector & Tara Pujas

On April 18 & 19, the Shedra & Puja monks conducted the Protector & Tara Pujas for the removal all of obstacles and well being of H.E  12 th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche. May Rinpoche live long & healthy for the sake of all sentient beings. May Rinpoche’s activities flourish in all directions. Rejoice

2022-04_Lingdum Great Chakrasamvara Ghanachakra Feast Dance

The  Great Chakrasamvara Ghanachakra Feast Dance at Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Cho’ Khorling on 16/04/2022Conducted  by Trulku Drimey Namkhei Wangchuk Thinley Drodul and Khenpo of Shedra, attended by all the monks ( except the Little monks).

Interdependent nature of life

In life as an ordinary person, we cannot afford to keep ourselves withdrawn from the outside world simply concerned with keeping ourselves happy. Regardless of the difficulties that we might face along our journey of life, we have to engage with the world to maintain connections with societies for the benefit of ourselves and others. […]