Dorje Shugden people
My dearest friends around the world, What is your opinion: Do you think we should segregate other people due to their economic class, color, gender, religious belief...
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My father is a ex-monk from Tibet. My mother is Princess Dewa from Xinjiang who is a direct line from Genghis Khan. I was born in Taiwan, grew up in the States and returned to Gaden in India in 1987. Had the great honour to be ordained by HH Dalai Lama and to meet my root guru HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. Now I reside in Malaysia as spiritual advisor to Kechara House and its thirteen departments.
My Personal Blog Since March 2010.
Bangkok Monks and why make offerings
Our large group in Bangkok woke up around 4 am to get ready. We left the hotel at around 5 am to drive to Banglampoo area of Bangkok...
I pray to what I want to
(中文翻译请点击这里：http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=57247) This is respectfully addressed to all spiritual aspirants, Whether our teacher is famous or high profile or not should not matter in our trust, belief and loyalty towards...
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我忠于我的修持
无论我们的老师是否具有名气或高知名度，这些都不应影响我们对老师的信任和忠诚。我们的老师传授给我们的任何教诲应依据传承，而且那些教诲在过去的上百上千年来都给无数生命带来助益，因此我们也无需有所质疑。。
Top 25 Mountain Towns in Colorado
Over the years, I have regularly blogged about the type of environmental settings that I find to be the perfect place to live... Even the architectural style that would...
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The Likely Cause of Addiction Has Been Discovered
The Likely Cause of Addiction Has Been Discovered, and It Is Not What You Think Posted: 01/20/2015 3:20 pmby Johann Hari, Author of ‘Chasing The Scream: The First...
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Debate with Rinpoche!
(posted by Pastor Seng Piow) Footage of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche debating with his students. It is a common practice in the monasteries for monks to debate each other...
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Did you know this about Pabongka Rinpoche?
Dear friends, When I arrived in Howell, New Jersey back in 1972 as six year old boy going on seven, little did I know living ten minutes walk...
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Assisting Khensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende
Su Ming with Khensur Rinpoche and his attendants. Su Ming is one of the Changtso of Tsem Rinpoche A few months ago, when a few of my students visited...
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Making Offerings Shar Gaden Monastery
Around August 2013, the Board of Directors in Kechara presented me 800 White Tara statues to request for my long life. I was very touched by such a wonderful...
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YAK
Dear Parents and friends, Years ago I conceptualized to have our young kids book a table and sell at the flea markets on a regular basis. I asked Ms....
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Taitetsu Unno, Shin Buddhist scholar and minister, dies at 85
December 15, 2014 Taitetsu Unno, Shin Buddhist scholar and minister, dies at 85 Rev. Dr. Taitetsu Unno—one of the world’s preeminent scholars of Jodo Shinshu (Shin) Buddhism and a...
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9 Special photos
Dear friends, Here are nine special photos you must see, share and contemplate on. The old saying is true, one picture paints a thousand words. Maybe in this...
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A Gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
（中文翻译请往下看） In the 70′s, when I came across Buddhism, there were books and there were items that were translated and some of them were quite good. But there...
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Visiting His Holiness Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche in Vermont
（中文翻译请往下看） Last year in November 2014, I requested a group of my students to go to Vermont, USA to meet His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche and to make offerings on my...
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How My Protector Healed Me
（中文翻译请往下看） A picture of myself and Choje-la, it was the first time we met each other in Malaysia我和确吉拉的合照，那是我们首次在马来西亚相见。 Choje-la, is the official oracle of over 7 great Dharma...
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Are You Secular Or Spiritual?
（中文翻译请往下看） Sometimes I read online people who criticize Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and other great beings and then on another breath they are all spiritual and talking about initiations and practices...
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Meditation Retreat in 2015
Kechara Forest Retreat (KFR) is inspired from the vision to create an authentic holistic lifestyle center where modern day spiritual aspirants can go for a get away from the...
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Short & simple
Tolerance is an interesting word. It denotes the object is at fault or difficult to deal with. Be it so in some cases as there is reality to...
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Something interesting from Russia
New Russian Yeti Video Posted by: Craig Woolheater on January 14th, 2015 Is this proof of bigfoot? New ‘yeti’ video shows giant hairy beast walking through forest There...
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Creating supportive environments (posted by admin)
Many of Tsem Rinpoche’s students live together in what are known as Dharma Houses. Very often, when students are moving in, Rinpoche comes to personally ensure that everything is...
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The Rain Stopper / 呼风唤雨
(Posted by Pastor Seng Piow) The Rain Stopper A few years ago, I think in 2005, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche and a few of us went to Kathmandu,...
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The story behind the Toys
His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche had a bad childhood, a really bad one. Born out of wedlock, his parents abandoned him, his grandmother paid USD$50 a month to...
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I loved my horse
My father didn’t tell my mother the truth when she became pregnant with me, she was a young girl around 18, idealistic, in love, but she never knew my...
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The Miracles of Tsem Rinpoche (True Story 15)
This section features articles and true stories written by Tsem Rinpoche’s personal attendant Pastor Loh Seng Piow. Being Rinpoche’s personal attendant means that I am able to witness real...
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I will not be pulled into conflict
（中文翻译请往下看） Some people think if they trust Trijang Rinpoche they are against H.H. Dalai Lama. Some people think if they have faith in H.H. Dalai Lama which they should,...
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Connecting with Tara (posted by admin)
Tsem Rinpoche was travelling in Willow Creek, Northern California a few weeks ago. We were there to take in the various sights and areas that Rinpoche had been reading...
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How to set up altar, make offerings, prostrate to the Buddha, meditate etc.
(Posted by Admin) It is a universal truth that all beings seek fulfillment and happiness in their lives. The Buddha taught and embodied this truth and hence many...
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Rinpoche buying lottery?
(Posted by Pastor Seng Piow) Tsem Rinpoche is always on the lookout for needy people on the streets, be it beggars or poor street sellers…Rinpoche will buy food for...
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Help The Birds That Nobody Wanted
(Posted by Admin) His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche has a very spontaneous and natural love for animals since he was a child. He feels deeply for animals because he had...
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Support the Kechara Pastors
The pastorship role was conceptualized by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche to preserve the Dharma and to give laypeople an opportunity to commit to benefiting others. The first Buddhist Pastors...
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Kindness and coffee for a fundraiser (posted by admin)
We were at Whole Foods Market buying items for offerings. Rinpoche likes Whole Foods because it sells organic groceries which are kind to the earth and help people to...
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Baby Jamyang saved!
(posted by Kechara Pastors) It was during her 7th month of pregnancy that Joanna Tan requested H.E. Tsem Rinpoche to bless her baby with a name. Within a...
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COMPETITION: TSEM RINPOCHE SIGNED COPIES! (posted by admin)
(Posted by Admin) Update: 25th December, 23:59GMT We would first like to thank each and everyone of you who submitted an entry! In the last week, we received 163...
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Tsem Rinpoche cares for animals (posted by admin)
Tsem Rinpoche just sent this short teaching to some of us. I wanted to share it here so you have a glimpse into how Rinpoche thinks. In the midst...
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15 Mindblowing Minutes!
Dear friends, You will not regret taking 15 minutes from your day to see something so incredible, so touching, so inspirational and so moving. We often like to...
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Amongst White Clouds -Amazing!
Dear Friends, I just completed watching a incredibly inspiring documentary on the hermit monks/nuns in Zhongnan Mountains of modern day China called “Amongst White Clouds” by *Edward A. Burger-a...
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Why is this woman crying?
Regardless of whether a country is developed, developing or underdeveloped, there is always a demographic of people which falls below the poverty line. For example, in the United States,...
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The Miracles of Tsem Rinpoche (True Story 10)
This section features articles and true stories written by Tsem Rinpoche’s personal attendant Pastor Loh Seng Piow. Being Rinpoche’s personal attendant means that I am able to witness real...
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H.H. the Dalai Lama to lead prayers in the Senate!
Dear students and friends, I have always admired His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for His great effort in promoting peace and compassion. Recently the news reported that H.H....
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8 Years in Burger King
I would like to share with everyone about Terrance whom has worked in Burger King for 8 years, yet finds it so difficult to make ends meet for his...
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A Living Hell?
I have always had a soft spot for animals. Especially if they are kept in captivity, animals should always be treated well and given a comfortable enclosure most similar...
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Tolerance tweets
Dear friends, I was inspired to tweet the following on my twitter page. I thought I’d share it her for all of you. Tsem Rinpoche Racism, hatred,...
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The Opportunity of Adversity
Recently, I came across an inspiring talk by Aimee Mullins on TedMed. Aimee Mullins is an American athlete, actress, and fashion model. When she was born, the delivery doctor...
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Kechara Visits Findhorn!
Many of my close students know that I admire Findhorn… a spiritual community, education centre and eco-village located in Scotland. It was founded in 1962 by 3 people (Eileen Caddy, Peter Caddy and Dorothy Maclean),...
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Amazing Tables!
I have always had a deep sense of appreciation for beautiful, minimalistic designs and architecture, especially the ones that makes us feel closer to nature.
What is 200 Calories?
As society becomes increasingly more health conscious, many people count the number of calories in their food. Below is a fun pictorial example of what 200 calories look like...
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S.N. Goenka – Vipassana Pioneer Passes Away
It just came to my knowledge that the great meditator, S.N. Goenka has recently passed away at the age of 90 years old.
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KECHARA FOREST RETREAT PROGRESS UPDATES
Here is the latest news and pictorial updates, as it happens, of our upcoming forest retreat project.
The Kechara Forest Retreat is a unique holistic retreat centre focused on the total wellness of body, mind and spirit. This is a place where families and individuals will find peace, nourishment and inspiration in a natural forest environment. At Kechara Forest Retreat, we are committed to give back to society through instilling the next generation with universal positive values such as kindness and compassion.
For more information, please read here (english), here (chinese), or the official site: retreat.kechara.com.
The Kechara Forest Retreat is a unique holistic retreat centre focused on the total wellness of body, mind and spirit. This is a place where families and individuals will find peace, nourishment and inspiration in a natural forest environment. At Kechara Forest Retreat, we are committed to give back to society through instilling the next generation with universal positive values such as kindness and compassion.
For more information, please read here (english), here (chinese), or the official site: retreat.kechara.com.
Julia and friends in front of Vajra Yogini Stupa! Lucky! 27/12/2014 Antoinette
Filling out registration in front of Buddha Dukkar 27/12/2014 Antoinette
Inner Peace Retreat @ Kechara Forest Retreat. Participants arrive in Dukkar Appartements 27/12/2014 Antoinette
Walking meditation at Tara Walk @KFR
Li Kheng explaining the fundamentals of meditation.
Inner Peace Retreat @ KFR.
Dato' Ruby with Lui Lui, Naomi with Gizmo ~ PGL
Beautiful candle offerings to Lama Tsongkhapa at Kechara Forest Retreat ~ PGL
Beautiful blue sky@Dukar Apartment. Julia@KFR
29 nov 2014 flower in full bloom. Thanks to the current rainy weather. Julia
Learning the 9 round breathing Meditation 23/11/2014 Antoinette
Meditate in Nature. Walking Meditation on Tara Walk 23/11/2014 Antoinette
19 November 2014: And the gardens just get better at Kechara Forest Retreat. Li Kheng
20 November 2014 what's in store for us in 2015!?! New flowers from Findhorn! Pastor Chia brought back some exquisite ...
21 November 2014 regaining some control over our steps. Walking meditation develops awareness in how we walk. It may sound ...
19 November 2014 Edward spending the school holiday with his dad in Kechara Forest Retreat. It is nice for kids ...
20 November 2014: visitors from the Bentong Calligraphy Association at Kechara Forest Retreat. Li Kheng
Meditation in impermanence. Jennifer@KFR
Anila Choi with the help of Tat Ming showing the correct posture when meditating. Meditation program in progress at KFR. ...
Participants of the meditation program attending a tour of KFR led by Likheng. JP
Meditation program in progress at KFR. Jp
31 October 2014: the iconic tree of Kechara Forest Retreat is breathtakingly beautiful this sunny afternoon. Li Kheng
22 October 2014 our first sweet potato harvest! Didn't know they would come out pink! So much more to learn ...
30 October 2014: working in the midst of green! If this is not luxurious, what is!? Li Kheng
1 November 2014 after a fulfilling day on nature, the students from Taylor's College took a moment to express their ...
1 November 2014 students from Taylor's College volunteered at Kechara Forest Retreat. They enjoyed close contact with Mother Nature which ...
August 2014 Rinpoche always admired purple flowers that grow wild in meadows. In Kechara Forest Retreat, the Green Team works ...
16 September 2014 The Lim Family came to Kechara Forest Retreat to volunteer for a day. The girls learnt to ...
August 2014 Rinpoche loves sunflowers and Sharon who just returned from UK brought some sunflower seeds for Kechara Forest Retreat. ...
August 2014: as our mulberry shrubs mature, the fruits they bear are also getting super big! Li Kheng
28 august 2014 the gastronomic delight that can be created with herbs. Rosemary Crepe, Mint in Pea Soup and Thai ...
3 September 2014 our new and improved herb garden. Pastor Chia and the green boys have been working hard for ...
20 August 2014 Volunteers Yasmin, Lauren and Matthew harvested beautiful ginger flowers and offered to our all protective Dukkar Buddha. ...
19 august 2014: the nights queen on Manjushri Hill are blooming abundantly. The fragrance is sweet and fresh. Li Kheng
1/9/2014, Today at Kechara Forest Retreat, we have video shooting of Pastor Adeline Woo about her Dharma sharing. Karen Gan
New program is going on in KFR. Guess what is Pastor Chia doing? Hehe.. Julia@KFR
Say hello to Bobbi! Isn't he cute. He's kind and friendly. Pastor Chia's new baby now. So blessed. Julia@KFR
May Lord Tsongkhapa guide and protect you and your family always, Kevin. Nice to see you at KFR today! -Carmen
16 august 2014 Children have fun in the outdoors. Interacting with people and the earth is in their nature. Enhance ...
16 august 2014 Matthew from Hong Kong is volunteering at Kechara Forest Retreat's farm. He spent a whole morning planting ...
10 august 2014 more fruits from the earth at Kechara Forest Retreat! These rambutans were exceptionally sweet and all natural. ...
12 august 2014: abundant harvest of kangkong and spinach from Kechara Forest Retreat's farm. Li Kheng
30 July 2014 Antoinette was happy to see so much Zhi Wei bloom after giving them the Bach Flower shower. ...
29 July 2014: kids learning about where their food come from. Such knowledge is equally important to academics. Li Kheng
29 July 2014: the Yee Family with their newly sponsored and tagged tree. Li Kheng
6 august 2014: Manjushri Hill turns purple with native blooms. Li Kheng
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I have been learning from the blog and video teachings for some time now and the lessons have changed my life. Especially, death meditation. I have been following your teaching on death meditation and have been doing it for more than 8 months now. I didn’t feel anything at first, but now I feel like i can accept negative things that happen in life in a totally positive way! I also want to do any good I can now! Instead of just waiting. I used to be lazy and had negative thoughts about life all the time before. But now it’s gone! I also feel that death meditation can be a good counter to depression. Thank you so much Rinpoche!
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About Rinpoche
Name
H.E. Tsem Rinpoche
Root Guru
H.H. Zong Rinpoche
Ordained by
H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama
Affiliations
Pukhang Khangtsen, Gaden Shartse Monastery
Founder and Spiritual Advisor, Kechara House Buddhist Association Malaysia
President, Tsem Rinpoche Foundation, Inc.
Honorary Doctor of Psychology, The Open International University
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Scotch and Mykol who are Valentina's wonderful good friends came to our LA Tsem Ladrang to have dinner. I am so glad they can come as they are nice friends. Tsem Rinpoche
2 weeks ago
January 15, 2015. On today's Vajra Yogini day, the ladrang arranged a Vajra Yogini mandala made of flowers as an offering. Beautiful. Tsem Rinpoche
2 weeks ago
January 15, 2015. Today is Vajra Yogini day. So Pastor Jj and our wonderful team has arranged these beautiful offerings on my shrine. Nice.
Tsem Rinpoche
2 weeks ago
Uncle Lai for years now without a miss comes in once a week to clean the altar of the ladrang. To clean the sacred spots where holy images reside is considered good purification of karmas. He never misses this and then upon completion he makes nice fresh offerings. Uncle Lai is generally a very kind and reliable person. We all love him. Tsem Rinpoche
2 weeks ago
Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche said to me a few years back that in order to practice or teach dharma these days, it's like being a white crow among the black. That means we will stand out and look unusual. But no matter what we must persevere. I miss this great teacher so much since his passing. He was gentle, scholarly, erudite, accomplished in sutra and tantra and had a very loving demeanor. He treated everyone equally and his vows of a monk were spotless. He was like a bright sun in the night sky. Even the first time I met him, he impacted me very strongly. I have received many teachings from him. He was a student of H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and H. H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. I brought 60 students with me from various countries to have audience with Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche the last time I had a chance to gaze upon his golden face. His perfect incarnation has returned. May he manifest in this incarnation as the previous. Tsem Rinpoche
2 weeks ago
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche with his close disciple Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche. Very beautiful and old vintage picture. TR
2 weeks ago
This was the first woman to request Buddha to become a nun. Because of her, the nun's tradition began. She is a Arhat in the Chinese Mahayana Buddhist Tradition. Tsem Rinpoche
2 weeks ago
January 10, 2015. Nice to see Kecharians studying the dharma together today. I really enjoy seeing this and Pastor Shin was leading the class. Thank you.
2 weeks ago
How lucky I would be to live here...TR
2 weeks ago
Must share this wisdom always. Tsem Rinpoche
2 weeks ago
This is wonderful to remember. Tsem Rinpoche
2 weeks ago
Pastor Niral giving a talk in Kechara. Wonderful.
2 weeks ago
January 9, 2015. Pastor Seng Piow takes his little nephew out for some toy shopping. The little guy was waiting anxiously to go out.
3 weeks ago
His Holiness 9th Panchen Lama in Calcutta in 1905.
3 weeks ago
How nice. What a great gift from Mavis Yeh.
Tsem Rinpoche
3 weeks ago
I was so lucky to get teachings by His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche today on the SIX YOGAS OF NAROPA translated by Kyabje Zasep Rinpoche. And also Kyabje Zasep Rinpoche was the one who sent me these videos. How fortunate for me to get this. Tsem Rinpoche
3 weeks ago
We have wonderful Kechara dharma seniors who are good and caring guides for our precious youths. I am happy to see this. Youths are so important. We must love them, respect them and share dharma with them to they mature into good people. Tsem Rinpoche
3 weeks ago
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3 weeks ago
Beautiful Lady Buddha, not everyone has realized you are the alpha and omega of our inner liberation. Our mind constantly wanders in karmic creations weary yet still travelling of no choice. I seek the solace of your embrace to experience great bliss and home. Tsem Rinpoche
4 weeks ago
Does this picture remind you where all of our lives are eventually heading to? It's just where in line are you right now? But you still are in line. Tsem Rinpoche
4 weeks ago
We have to save this one and reflect upon it. TR
4 weeks ago
Very powerful. Never be stuck in our comfort zones. Think out of the box and do more to accomplish our goals. Tsem Rinpoche
4 weeks ago
I love this type of environment so much. TR
4 weeks ago
Special gifts of toys and snacks for some special doggies...
1 month ago
This is very helpful. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
We have to be ready to change when we seek a teacher otherwise stay hidden.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
H.H. the current Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche -December 2014
1 month ago
December 2014-His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche in front of the largest Tsongkapa statue in the world. This Tsongkapa is in Champa Ling Monastery, Chamdo, Tibet.
1 month ago
This is the perfect setting of the environment of where I like to live. With trees, blue waters, mountains, green, speckled with flowers. TR
1 month ago
Nothing can be found without searching for it. Just because others say you can't do it or don't believe in you or you can't see it, doesn't mean it cannot exist. Never give up!~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
This Manjushri is in Kechara's publishing wing. Stunning. TR
1 month ago
This Tara is beautiful. Save the pictures. TR
1 month ago
Having dinner with special friends from around the world. We are honored to be with Geshe Konchok Gyeltsen lak.
1 month ago
This is very powerful. Share it. TR
2 months ago
Decemeber 2014-They just finished their Tsongkapa retreat and I am so glad for them. TR
2 months ago
We have so many mysteries and some can be proven while others not. TR
2 months ago
Amazing and so appropriate for some.
2 months ago
This is so true and we have to think about it carefully.
2 months ago
This is so true. It makes sense.
2 months ago
Good dharma friends explore interesting places together.
2 months ago
These powerful quotes are timeless and I must read from time to time. It brings sanity, peace and focus. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
This is very interesting news. News I thought was not possible.
2 months ago
This is good advice. I will do more and more of this as it's time. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Good dharma friends go a long way together as they can work together to benefit many beings. Kudos to friends in the Dharma. TR
2 months ago
Besides Willow Creek, California, this spot in Washington state is another area where many Bigfoot sightings occur frequently. TR
2 months ago
BREAKING NEWS: India has banned the import of animal tested cosmetics. Coming just few months after they banned cosmetics testing in Indian labs, the import ban now makes India the first cruelty-free cosmetics zone in South Asia.
Now it's time for Australia to end cruel cosmetics. My bill has been on the books for months, and the Labor and Liberal parties still haven't come to the table. It's time for action.
Join our call to end cruel cosmetics. Visit http://grns.mp/end-cruel-cosmetics
2 months ago
Celebrity host Li Kim interviews Dato' Wira Eric for Kechara Magazine. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
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Socialite becomes a volunteer in Malaysian soup kitchenIn the Malaysian capital, Ruby Khong devotes her lunch hours delivering food to the needy, even when the tropical heat and humidity make it hard to breathe. "It was always about myself, what I wanted and that continued on for a while until 1994," she says. That year, she was on a quest for spiritual guidance in India and met a Buddhist monk named Tsem Rinpoche. Read more here: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-299862053 months ago
-Mumu always prepares his bed this way before sleeping. Cute.3 months ago
Watch what Jason Clare said in parliamentDescription3 months ago
Super cute attack. Have to watch!!4 months ago
-They pump 'things' into poultry to make it look plump and bigger to attract you to buy. Then you eat whatever they've pumped and think how it builds up in your body? Is your taste buds worth it to risk your health? Tsem Rinpoche4 months ago
-Look at this 2 minute video, while Hong Kong is having massive protests,right over the skyline of a city a UFO is spotted observing.. Incredible footage. UFO's are historically said to always gather where there is massive conflicts or congregations of people for hundreds of years.4 months ago
-See this video and do share with friends. See what happens at 1:10........Om Mani Peme Hung Watch it for the sake of the beings within in enduring what they have to endure. Don't think about how you feel because you are not there, but how they feel. Tsem Rinpoche4 months ago
-I just purchased an empty locket from an art store for around $10 and had a nice picture of His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche inserted in the front and His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche inserted on the others side at home. Attached a str...ing and it's good to wear for blessings. Look how beautiful. I am the type, I devote myself to my practice but I remember it is the sole kindness of the guru's teachings. Without the guru there is no dharma at all as I cannot speak to Buddha directly. Tsem Rinpoche4 months ago
-I was gifted this wonderful blingy shiny new pen by a spiritual friend. I didn't know Swarovski pens write so smoothly. I am going to enjoy writing with this. Thank you Jessica Pimentel. Tsem Rinpoche4 months ago
Is this the Loch Ness monster?Description4 months ago
-In Kechara Forest Retreat we have a large aviary with many rescued birds and tortoises. We just built a nice pool for them to cool down in. Tsem Rinpoche5 months ago
Rescuing dog in LA river5 months ago
This is a very inspiring video by Jim Carrey you must see5 months ago
Dalai Lama watching TV5 months ago
Dog with a heart of GoldDescription5 months ago
14th Dalai Lama with Mrs.Indira Gandhi , Delhi INDIA 19668 months ago
The Girl Who Couldn't Cry - Water is LifeIt's really hard to educate a generation of people born in conditions where they take things for granted. A simple slogan campaign that says, "Save water, It's precious" isn't sticky enough to make inroads. That's exactly where this video steps in: to make people realize how precious water actually is. A brilliant video that follows the heartbreaking story of a young girl that cannot cry. Sounds like fiction? Sadly, it is not.8 months ago
-Dear everyone, All sentient beings deserve to live, be happy and not hurt, including animals. We should never hurt them or eat them. Look how much this chicken welcomes a hug and love. Observe carefully. Don't eat beings who can feel pain because the karma comes back. Tsem Rinpoche9 months ago
The appreciation shown here is so deep and touching.Dear friends, See this incredible video. This chimp was found in captivity for many years. Dr Jane Goodall released him into the wild. Look how he comes back to thank her with deep apprecition. It's amazing. Animals have such strong feelings of pain and happiness just like us. We should never hurt them and share with others to not hurt them. Tsem Rinpoche http://www.tsemrinpoche.com9 months ago
Aki drinking some water in the aviaryAki is a rescued bird, he now lives in Kechara Forest Retreat Aviary11 months ago
Jamyang enjoying some fresh cornJamyang is one of our rescue birds that live in Kechara Forest Retreat Aviary11 months ago
The Cute Mumus Practising Dog Orchestra at Kechara Forest RetreatToday the Mumus (dogs) decided to do a dog orchestra rehearsal together with the Kechara Forest Retreat (KFR) dogs.11 months ago
-Gongkar is our new bird for Kechara Forest Retreat's aviary. Gongkar never had friends and the original owner could not bring him to his destination. Now he is with us and assimilating in his cage within the aviary for a few weeks then released into aviary. Look at how much he wants attention from the other birds. Cute. Tsem Rinpoche1 years ago
Mumu, Oser and Dharma running and having a good time. I love seeing them playing. Tsem Rinpoche1 years ago
Mumus running at Kechara Forest Retreat1 years ago
Kechara Forest Retreat panorama, September 20131 years ago
-Dechog our cockatoo at Kechara Forest Retreat grabbing long beans which he loves. Nice bird. We love him. Tsem Rinpoche2 yearss ago
The mumus having outdoor evening stroll!!!2 yearss ago
-17 May 2013, heavy rain at Kechara Forest Retreat from 7am-8am (1 hour). Water overflowed the existing drain and also opened up a much wider new "route" for itself.2 yearss ago
Must see video from Rajendra on our disciplined dogs2 yearss ago
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A section for you to clarify your Dharma questions with Kechara’s esteemed pastors.
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- 25 January 2015 11:15Teng asked: Dear pastors, I sticked some mantras on to my ceiling fan previously so it can act some sort like turning prayer wheel. But then I found out prayer wheel should not be turned anticlockwise, and my fan is turning anticlockwise. Is there any negative karma through this? My mind did became a bit neurotic for that period. Bad thoughts, aggression thoughts pop up suddenly, and I was very busy doing confession and reciting 35 confession buddhas names all the times. Another question, should we confess immediately for every neurotic aggressive bad thoughts that pop up suddenly in our minds, or should we just let it pass. It does take up a lot of time to confess and recite, and affected our work quality at office hours.
pastor answered: Dear Teng, You should remove the mantras from the ceiling fan. Do not worry about the negative karma as there was no bad intention. When bad thoughts arise, note them and let them pass. Practise mindfulness and avoid non-virtuous actions of body, speech and mind. Meditate regularly to overcome your afflictive emotions. To purify negative karma, you can do the practice of the 35 Confessional Buddhas or the Vajrasattva purification practice with the 4 opponent powers once a day. Do not take purification practices lightly. We take the trouble to do these practices because we believe in karma. - 23 January 2015 02:15kunga asked: Dear Dharma Teacher.. Can sea creature like fish,frog lobster when they die take rebirth in human realm..? How can one feel the rebirth in other realms..when there is absence of 4 elements..besides human and animal realm.. when somebody dies..where does mind instantly go to..in the air etc..? also when egg fertilize..consciousness enters..where does that mind comes from....?
No reply yet - 22 January 2015 04:33Jason asked: In this life i feel like i have two main teachers one is H.E Tsem rinpoche and the other is Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe. But their views on DS issues are completely different . WHICH VEIW SHOULD I UPHOLD. Should i go with my own personal view that if a person who wears the three robes of a monk is worthy of offerings and praise .
pastor answered: Dear Jason, The answer actually lies in one of Rinpoche's post called 'I pray to what I want' - http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/i-pray-to-what-i-want-to.html And I quote from Rinpoche - "2. my second solution that comes from my ordinary mind is when you have two teachers who teach you ‘opposing’ views and practices, take on the advice of the first teacher and follow that through without thinking negative things about the second teacher, if this applies to you. Some explanation is required. For example, if your first teacher told you to practice Tsongkhapa and he has passed away, and the second teacher recommends you to do Guru Rinpoche as your main practice, since your first teacher has passed away and you cannot be excused from the practice, then naturally you have to tell the second teacher that you did not get permission to be excused and so you must remain status quo. The second teacher should never override the blessed instructions of the first teacher for this disciple, as it will create confusion. In my case, I have had hundreds of people come see me over the years and they will tell me that their teacher or a teacher told them to practice Nechung, Vajrakilaya, Tara, Ekajati, Manjushri, Guru Rinpoche, Tsongkhapa, etc. Can I tell them if this was the best practice for them or not? Except under extreme circumstances, I always tell them that whatever practices they are doing is more than fine, and I have nothing to change or add because ultimately that is the truth. I do not want to confuse them, nor disrespect their faith in their teacher, and I do not wish to disrespect their teachers either. So, if a person can stop their practice given to them by their teacher, they must receive the permission of the teacher who gave them the practice because no follow-up teacher has the authority to override the first teacher, if you really want to follow the rules strictly." PS - Please do go to that blogpost and read the entire post to get a better understanding. - 21 January 2015 15:16Dorjee asked: Dear Pastors. I usually give the benefit of doubts to others..in addition I m receptive,gentle,peaceful,easy going person..but in a materialistic dog eat dog world..people miscalculate,misjudge thinking they got a easy prey or victim..and try to play games..to make the things happen in their favour through cajouling,mind game etc..and I feel bad and angry also to see such act and demeanor from other..should I remain at loss and victim..thinking that karma will punish them..Thank you.!
pastor answered: Dear Dorjee, How we look at things is important for our inner peace and happiness. To have a calm and stable mind, we must change the way we look at things. Basically, it is about changing our attitude, perspective and approach to people and the world around us. Everyday, we meet people with different states of mind, some positive, and some negative. Due to their delusions, some may have bad intentions towards you. We have no control over their minds but we can have control over ours. As H.E. Tsem Rinpoche said, "if you're a Dharma practitioner, you must have proper motivation from Day One." Are you practising solely for yourself or for the sake of others? If it is for the sake of others, then you will be able to bear the difficulties and not give up on them, whatever they do to you. Think about your family and loved ones. Would you give up on them if they have done something wrong and have hurt you? Getting angry and having ill-will towards others will not solve anything. There is a Dharma teaching by H.E. Tsem Rinpoche in this blog which will help you to understand the importance of changing one's perspective. Here is the link: http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/nothing-changes-everything-changes.html. It will also help to recite the "Eight Verses of Training the Mind" as part of your daily prayers: http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/sadhana-prayers.html#eight. - 20 January 2015 12:24Teng Yang asked: Is there a particular mantra to recite that can clear all our negative karmas accumulated since beginningless times.
pastor answered: Dear Teng Yang, You can do Vajrasattva's purification practice daily. Vajrasattva is the manifestation of the purity of the body, speech and mind of all the Buddhas. Read the prayer and recite the hundred syllable mantra of Vajrasattva at least 21 times. You can find the prayer and mantra in this blog: http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/prayers-and-sadhanas.
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CHAT PICTURES
Our Food Bank programme distribution extended to these urban poor families recently. Vivian@KSK KL
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Volunteers and medical team after food distribution around Georgetown, Penang. Patsy
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One of our food recipients receiving basic medical care to the food recipients. Patsy
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Volunteers giving out food, snacks and drinks. KSK Penang. Patsy
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Uncle Low was stranded on the street for the past few days and was referred to our soup kitchen to seek assistance by one of our client. He claimed that he was cheated by his friend and ended up on the streets. He also lost his valuable belongings including money and Mykad in the process. He can only remember his home phone number which we duly contacted but no one was around to pick up the call. We decided to send him back to Telemong (near Karak) anyways and we were lucky we finally found his home. Justin
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Preparations and set up for tonight's puja at Kechara House gompa at 8pm to 9.30 pm. Lucy Yap
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Lovely posies arranged by Kechara Bloom for tonight's puja at Kechara House gompa.Get one now. Lucy Yap
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今晚的英語#双護法#法会是这么久以来第一次公开进行。可喜可贺！By Puja House
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24 Jan 2015 edition of Focus Malaysia. DR
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Friends in Bentong threw a surprise birthday dinner for me. I've made many friends ever since I moved to Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong. DR
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Kechara Soup Kitchen's volunteers at the The Mustard Seed Charity Day 2015 bazaar in SS2 Mall, Petaling Jaya yesterday! Blood donation drive, health screening, lots of food and items for sale to raise funds for several charities. DR
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Waiting for mummy to return. :-( DR
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New mattresses, pillows and blankets delivered to flood victims in Kuala Lipis, Pahang. The rain has stopped, the houses cleaned of mud and only now we are able to deliver to them. DR
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View from our weekend retreat room. Peace and tranquility. Restores my equilibium. DR
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A slug came to visit during our retreat in Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong. Blessings for him too :-) DR
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Spent a meaningful and peaceful weekend in Tsongkhapa retreat with my sister Patsy Gooi , cousin PastorHenry Ooi and colleagues in Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong. Photos of before and after retreat. It's obvious which of the two is the 'after' photo. DR
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Volunteer hairdressers Maggie and May of Q Salon Kota Damansara who were in KSK to provide professional haircut for our food recipients this afternoon. Something for our clients to be cheerful with Chinese New Year just a few weeks away. :D
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有错就认错，然后改过。有美好的，就随喜。若能持之以恒，快乐垂手可得。～詹杜固仁波切 https://www.tsemrinpoche.com https://twitter.com/tsemtulku (Cynthia Ng)
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Harbour City grand launching by Hatten group in Singapore @ 24/1/15. Puja team invited to perform a Puja for a smooth and successful launching led by PastorYek Yee. (Cynthia Ng)
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Pastor Gim Lee taught "Buddha statues, altars & pendants"during the year 1 English Dharma class this morning at Kechara House gompa. Next week topic is "How to deal with death" Come join us next Sunday at 10.30am to 12pm. Lucy Yap
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Year 2 adults Dharma class Day 2 from Lamrim text "The greatness of the author"was taught by Tat Ming at Kechara House gompa. Lucy Yap
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Another happy marriage registration by Pastor Chia attended by 30 guests of the bride and groom in Kechara House this afternoon. 25Jan15 may ong
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Lamrim class level 3, a study on the sufferings of the gods realm lead by Pastor (Anila) Choi today. 25Jan15 may ong
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Penang Study Group has completed this week Setrap puja with two new members joining us. We did discuss the next week blog chat article, "Amongst White Clouds-Amazing!", to prepare for next week blog chat session.
2 days ago
Our booth at the The Mustard Seed Charity Day 2015 held in PJ SS2 Mall today. Justin@KSK
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