Dear friends around the world, What is interesting is His Holiness the Dalai Lama is considered as the incarnation of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, therefore a highly realized and attained...
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I will heed Rinpoche’s advice: “Control the anger till there is nothing to control. You can control your food intake, walking, urinating, defecating, spending, entertainment so why not...
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Sometimes we come across a very interesting documentary. It is riveting and keeps you interested as it did me. There are two subjects discussed in this documentary which...
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Some people spend their time helping others, taking care of others, assisting others, spending for others. They use their mind, intelligence, time, care, resourcefulness and abilities to help...
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Dear students and friends, Just three years after Modern Buddhist Fellowship (MBF) first opened their doors to the people in Singapore, the managing committee has succeeded in purchasing their...
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Many may know one of my students, Wai Meng, from his online interactions. Wai Meng is a long time student of mine, and he has a strong passion towards...
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An image of the ancient Greek Goddess Hecate. Hecate was a protective Goddess associated with light, the Moon, magic, witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, necromancy, and sorcery,...
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I have given a short explanation of why we offer ornaments to the Buddhas in this video. Dear friends around the world, Welcome again to another...
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(posted by Pastor Seng Piow) This monk can sit on clean high throne teaching the Dharma and conferring the Highest Yoga Tantra initiation, he can also sit on dirty...
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In Tibetan Buddhism, especially when you have entered the Tantric path, it is vital that you have your teacher’s blessings, that you are in good relations with your teacher...
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I post on many subjects. I post on my feelings, thoughts and what I’ve learned. I write what I see and it may not be what you see, but...
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I have something stunning, magical and sacred to share with my friends around the world on this short and sweet post. I have always liked having beautiful shrines and...
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You will be entranced by some pieces of art that are both timeless, beautiful and sacred. Something that just oozes blessings and yet modern. Myself within Kechara have been designing dharma jewelry...
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1. Protector’s Presence Inviting a 3-feet Dorje Shugden statue, just in time for Chinese New Year! Message from the Pastors: “A 3-feet Dorje Shugden statue was invited...
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Starting your first retreat at home can be a little daunting. Yes, you’ve read the instructions. Yes, you’ve seen the altar set-up done at the temple. But what...
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Ever felt like you needed a break? All that you hear is the nagging from your mother (in-law), nagging from your boss, nagging from your spouse. All....
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Dear friends, When I was much younger, I would visit flea markets with my adult relatives and purchase as many books of all genres as I can with my...
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“Everyday, try to help at least one person.” Regardless of where Rinpoche is, he will always find somebody to help. In the photo above, Rinpoche was distributing food to...
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(posted by Pastor Seng Piow) This is a warehouse full of Buddhist and non-Buddhist items, it is huge, but it is not the merchandise for any online shop, these...
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Dear Friends, Since we don’t have a chance to have direct dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the Dorje Shugden ban and his advices against the practice,...
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Dear Friends, I sincerely hope you enjoy these. Pastor Loh Seng Piow helped me to arrange all these together. I was inspired to create these tonight. May it benefit. Please share...
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Dear students and friends, I thought that I should share with you about one of my long time student and friend from Nepal, Mitra, whom recently taught all of...
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COMMENTARY ON TRAKZE PRACTICE A Practice to Dispel Black Magic and Spirits This commentary on Trakze practice was compiled from traditional sources by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche. Date: 30th...
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（中文翻译请往下看） His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with Chairman Mao Zedong至尊第十四世嘉瓦仁波切（达赖喇嘛）和毛泽东主席 Every single day now I look forward very much to the day coming soon where the disappointing ban...
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Dear friends around the world, The Shugden issue has been painful and getting worse and it’s not coming to a conclusion on it’s own. I am not here to criticize His...
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15年余来，我一直都很想温和地讲解关于我们的传承、修持、护法神及传统。我的上师指示我不作声并保持低调。我不可能违抗上师的指示。每隔几年我都会询问我是否能表明看法，最终于去年年末，我获准表明自己的看法。一直以来我都遵循指示，不发一语。
Dear friends around the world, I have been wanting to speak out gently about our lineage, practice, protector and traditions for over 15 years. I have received advice...
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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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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...
(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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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。。
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, 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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(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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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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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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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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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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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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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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（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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（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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（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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（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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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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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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January 2015: Pristine in Kechara Forest Retreat's iconic tree garden. Li Kheng
January 2015 this is what we enjoy naturally being connected to our home and each other. Get connected in Kechara ...
January 2015 UCSI leadership student committee spent a weekend at Kechara Forest Retreat to reconnect and set the tone for ...
February 2015 a lot of work is out into creating a haven for us. Never under-estimate the effort behind moving, ...
February 2015: the landscaping inside the aviary is "upgraded". Thanks Pastor Chia and Green Boys. Li Kheng
February 2015 the beautiful faces of Kechara Forest Retreat. Rinpoche personally bought all these wholesome food for the team who ...
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 ...
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