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I am Julia
Hello, my name is Julia Tan. I was a jewellery designer by
profession and when I came across the Dharma (Buddha's spiritual
teachings and philosophies) almost 10 years ago, I realised that
truly, it is the most precious gem. What struck me most about the
Dharma is the incredible healing essence that is contained in all the
Buddha's teachings and I found that the Dharma is a far more
beneficial and fulfilling way to use my life doing. I owe the bliss I
find in the Dharma, and my own personal healing and growth completely
to my spiritual teacher His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, the 25th and
it is my earnest wish for more people to have this treasure.
Rinpoche's example taught me that healing and real joy comes from
using my life to benefit others. I am also a founding member of
Kechara Forest Retreat's 'Green team' that does replanting and
preservation of the environement.
The Bedrock Of My Purpose
Tsem Rinpoche is the incumbent monk of the prestigious monastic
university, Ganden Shartse, founded by the sage Je Tsongkhapa (many
regard as the 'Second Buddha') 600 years ago. Tsem Rinpoche himself
comes from a long and illustrious line of Buddhist scholars and
personages and is the holder of the pure and precious doctrine of the
Gelugpa lineage. This pure lineage has become so rare and needs to be
preserved as it is from the philosophies and teachings of the lineage
that Compassion becomes a driving force of our lives.
In the last few decades, the pure lineage has been assaulted not
only by modernity but also the dilution of its comprehension and
practice. In the Tibetan Buddhist believe, the Dharma is protected by
certain protector-deities charged to protect and preserve its purity.
One such Dharma Protector is the Dharmapala Gyalchen Dorje Shugden, a
wrathful emanation of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom.
Why I Need Your Help
My belief is that it is by preserving and spreading the
Protector practice of Dorje Shugden, that the pure Gelugpa lineage can
be assisted in its preservation and growth. This has been the lifelong
mission of H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, and this cause is raised in
support of Tsem Rinpoche.
This cause aims to produce beautiful and iconographically
correct 18-inch bronze statues of the Dharmapala Gyalchen Dorje
Shugden to offer for Buddhist practitioners and collectors to acquire.
The proceeds will go towards Tsem Rinpoche's work to spread the
Gelugpa lineage as He has all his life.
In my efforts to support Rinpoche I chose this enterprise as in
the long run, the venture may be self-sustaining and therefore less
dependant on donations and sponsorships.
The targetted sum to be raised is USD79,000 and to be utilised
as follows:
Design Fees: USD5,000
Wax Mould: USD1,500
Casting Moulds: USD1,500
Cost of Production
(casting, welding,
polishing,
finishing): USD50,000
Packaging & Shipping: USD6,000
Marketing: USD10,000
Miscellaneous: USD5,000
TOTAL: USD79,000
I Need Your Help
In order to do this, I seek the kindness and support of everyone
whether Buddhist or not, who wish to see a 400-year old practice
fluorish and spread and along with it, the healing and wisdom of the
ancient Tibetan Buddhist masters. Your contribution whether big or
small means a lot and it all adds up and your support is essential as
it is not easy to find commercial financial support from banks for
example, for causes of this nature. It depends on the kindness of individuals.
I have benefitted from the Dharma as have my family and I see
the difference in myself between now and before Dharma and so I see
the tremendous benefit of Tsem Rinpoche's work. This is a precious
jewel that I would like many to have as well. Many people suffer
mentally, emotionally and with illness and need spiritual reprive of
this kind.
I therefore appeal to you with all my heart.
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