Live Story from my Spiritual Friend: The Power of Devotion in Tibetan Buddhism

posted by sonam yeshi

This is one of inspirational live story orally shared by my Spiritual Friend to me. It is about a well known Tibetan Master at Chumar, Qinghai, Bigar Rinpoche (the name is based on spoken sound). i had heard of a few live stories of this revered Tulku, a wondering Tibetan Master difficult to be located of his whereabout.
Past few months ago (in year 2012), he had a Buddhist Puja conducted in Chumar, Qinghai. Before he started the ceremony, he requested all attended devottees who were cigaratte smokers to give up smoking - on the spot this Bodhisattva said if they did not do so, he would passed away! Thus many smokers agreed, but there were a few reluctant or unable to make such a determined resolution on the spot. Thus this Tibetan Master immediately requested them to leave this Teaching & Buddhist prayer He was presiding. Finally, these few also agreed to follow this instruction of giving up smoking.

Personally, i was very touched by this Tibetan Master, Bigar Rinpoche - someone who could challenge his life in order to save people who has connections with Him.

Curiously, i asked Kunde Rinpoche that why this Rinpoche was exchanging his own life for those connected to give up this difficult habit? Kunde Rinpoche reminded that 'smoking' is regarded a great obstacle towards liberation, because the toxins from the cigarettes would 'choke'/'obstruct' the main energy channels of human beings.
Even one do not believe in the scriptural explaination, it is common knowledge that medically smoking is bad for human lungs and personal health. This live story reflects the power of devotion in Tibetan Buddhism - even this modern age still existing!

Wishing All A Happy New Year 新年安康，吉祥如意
May All Beings be Well & Happy
Tashi Delek