Bio Group Just landed…
It has been fulfilling three week trip to the USA for research into my growing up years in different parts of the USA. My past has become our future...
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Students & Friends
Monlam’s New Car!!!
Monlam has been working hard to get his license and he is now ready to drive his own car. He does a lot of running around for the ladrang...
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Dawn Giordano Garofalo
“On our last morning in Howell, we had a surprise interview with Dawn Giordano Garofalo, who was Rinpoche’s classmate. She was very sweet and warm, even though it was...
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Indonesian Tsongkapa???
My Dearest Lama, On this auspicious day (your birthday 24 October 2010), Betsy and I would like to offer you the first ever Indonesian – English Lama Tsongkhapa site. Please...
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Bam, Andrew & illumination
My thoughts: Andrew went the extra mile and overcame his fear of heights to get these picturs as close angle. He went up on the crane to get...
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Datuk May’s Birthday
A mini celebration was help for our respected Kechara President Datuk May Phng. Her family & some friends celebrated her birthday at the Ladrang and Kechara Care. Very nice. It was...
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Sean’s Got a Great Idea!!!!!
(By Tsem Rinpoche) A card and hard disc from Sean Wang…read below to know why..great ideas. Last week whilst giving a dharma talk, I mentioned about how mantras and...
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Anila Thupten Chonyid (Carmen Kichikov)
(By Tsem Rinpoche) This is my sweet friend Anila Thupten Chonyid in Howell, New Jersey, USA. She has been a nun for over two decades. She use to attend...
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Setrap House~another House of Kechara!
I have established Dharma houses where a group of students will rent a house together and have their own rooms. The reason is to boost support and care for...
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Jean Mei & Wee Liang surprised me…
Ms. Jean Mei and Mr. Wee Liang are two young ppl who work for the various depts to the best of their abilities… and the other day they surprised...
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From Beatrice Lau
These are offerings from Beatrice Lau, whose Aunt passed away and I did prayers for the Aunt. I have kept the picture of the Aunt on my shrine for...
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Nepal boys and Nokia
We have three wonderful hardworking men from Nepal here in our depts. They are experts in their field of work that we cannot find locally. One is a traditional...
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Roses, Self Indulgence, Choices…
I generally like flowers. I like exotic and unusual lasting flowers. But one ‘normal’ flower I like are roses. I like the big type. That’s fragrant. I really like...
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World Renowned Spiritual Healer-Author Anne Jones
I had a request several months back already that world-knowned healer and Author Anne Jones & friends wanted to visit me. So my kind and hardworking assistant JP arranged...
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Choi Sheem joins Kechara Saraswati Arts!
Choi Sheem has officially joined KSA as a full-time staff! She has decided to work from 2-8pm, as she home-schools her two sons in the morning. Choi Sheem and...
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NERDs & GEEKs
On Saturday night, my two students Khong Jean Ai and Phng Wee Liang celebrated their birthday! They both rented out Kechara Care and themed the night “Geeks & Nerds”....
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Lunch Atop A Skyscraper…Kechara Style!
Everyone has seen the famous picture that has been duplicated into hundreds of thousands of posters…the infamous “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper”. The photo was taken on the 69th floor...
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Lili Ng bakes an Organic Loaf of Bread!
This is a home-made organic loaf of bread by Lili Ng. Ingredients include: Extra virgin olive oil Organic bread flour cunbleach Organic wholemeal flour Organic yellow flaxseed Organic sunflower...
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Ms Yen Pin Joins Kechara Discovery Dept!!!
I was with Liaison Paul Yap yesterday and he gave me some excellent news which I want to share with everyone. His department, Kechara Discovery (http://www.kechara.com/discovery) has a new...
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Blessing Su Ming’s grandmother
On July 15, 2010 I visited Suming’s grandmother. I wanted to say some prayers and just see her. We went in the evening and the visit took around 1...
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Mr Hang Phoo & Cheng Kee invites Tsongkhapa home!
(By Tsem Rinpoche) It was during the Kechara Charity Golf Tournament where Mr Hang Phoo and his wife Cheng Kee first saw the antique Tsongkhapa statue. Due to powerful...
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Gifts from Lili Ng and June Tang
Thank you everyone for such wonderful gifts. Tsem Rinpoche Lili Ng 1. Organic Pasta Sauce x 2 2. Organic Pomegranate x 2 3. Organic Cherry tomatoes 4....
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Fatmonk, Wan & Lil’ Damey
This is a doll that makes all types of cute baby sounds I picked out for Damey. Wan says she loves this doll. Nice…and I am glad…I love kids...
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Jaruwan & Green from Thailand
Yesterday, 2 of my students Wan (branch manager of KP SS2). and Shin (E-division staff & Liaison Beng Kooi’s assistant) flew to Thailand for a day trip. They went...
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Kuantan band performs at Kechara Care!
What a fun night! On Sunday, Kechara Care Lounge was packed out for a special performance by the Kuantan group. They came to spend the weekend in Kuala Lumpur...
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Shirley’s Himalayan inspired home!
On the 22nd of January, one of my student Shirley Maya Tan was interviewed on the interior design of her home by celebrity host Wong Chui-Ling (also known as...
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Bryan joins Kechara full-time!!
At 26 years old, Bryan Ho is one of the youngest members of Kechara. Since a young age, he has always been enthusiastic towards Buddhism and would feel inclined...
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Shelly and Ron invite a 3-foot Lama Tsongkhapa!!
(By Tsem Rinpoche) During the KP SS2 opening, Shelly and Ron Tai bought a 3-foot Lama Tsongkhapa statue…and 2 days ago, they invited Him to their home! After the...
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Diana
Diana is my long time dharma sister from the USA. She lives in Ohio now. But when we met, she lived in Los Angeles. We met back in the...
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Heartfelt gifts from students..
I’m always very grateful to receive gifts from my students. The gifts always have so much thought in them… very sincere and touching. I thank all of them very...
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Jean Mei joins Kechara Full-Time!
I’ve known Jean Mei since she was 10 years old and have watched her grow into a very self-driven young lady. She has recently graduated with a degree in...
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Kechara Charity Golf Tournament – A HOLE IN ONE!!
Yesterday, at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Kechara held a golf tournament to raise money for KSK! It was through Datuk Khoo’s efforts that this was...
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Kechara Soup Kitchen, Penang
I am very proud of Patsy Gooi, my long time friend and student, who has not only founded Kechara Paradise Penang, but also started the Penang chapter of Kechara...
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Malacca Study Group
In early 2009, my long-time student and friend, Adeline Tan, started a study group in Malacca. She opened her house for anyone who wanted to study dharma….at that time...
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Sadhu David Spotted in IKEA!
Apprentice Liaison David is a sadhu. A forest Mendicant swami. He left the forest for a quick visit to Ikea. He was in the forest for 15 years. He...
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Manjushri for Li Kim’s boys!
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Li Kim is the head of Kechara Media & Publications (KMP), she works very hard for the department and at the same time taking care of...
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Liaison Paul’s New Car!!
Congratulations to Paul today who gets a new car with more space, more room and more comfort as Paul is tall. Paul is a simple guy and he wouldn’t...
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Happy Birthdays to Deborah!!!
Deborah is the lady with the blue shirt on in front of the cake. She is surrounded by some of the wonderful crew of Kechara Media & Publications Dept of...
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I Appreciate Mama Mooi Lan So Much
Mama Mooi Lan and her daughter Jojo visited our Kechara Paradise Sunway Outlet last month. I was very happy for that. We presented her a new Tsongkapa box. Mama...
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Eric Choong – In Full Bloom
Eric Choong is one of my good friends and students. Three years ago, I have requested him to share his life story and his challenges in becoming a fashion...
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Anila & Uncle Eddie joined the e-savvy generation
Dear Ladrang Liaisons, Yoke Fui & Mr Ngeow, Rinpoche generously gifted Anila and Uncle Eddie a laptop each tonight, complete with laptop bags, cooling pads, keyboard protection covers and...
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Talented Pat!
Pat is a talented seamstress/tailor. Once she gets her hands on any fabric, she will do wonders with it. She is the chief seamstress/tailor at our Kechara Saraswati Arts...
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From Vivian Ng
I met Vivian 18 years ago in 1992. I was in walking around in SS2 Petaling Jaya and looking for photographer to take some pictures. I walked into their...
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Cynthia Sponsors Cushions for E-Division!
Cynthia is an important member of our E-division headed by Liaison Beng Kooi. Cynthia is quiet, hardworking, dedicated and sticks to schedules. She sleeps very little, eats little and...
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Wanna-be Girls Rehearsal Videos & Pictures
BELOW IS FULL DRESS REHEARSAL OF THE DANCERS FOR KECHARA HOUSE & KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN’S CHARITY DINNER ON JULY 18, 2010-Sunday 5pm at Sunway Lagoon Hotel. Kh is full...
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KB’s New House in Lumbini, Nepal
Dear Rinpoche, I hope Rinpoche is fine. I am always praying for Rinpoche’s long life and good health. Thank you Rinpoche for everything. I have sent Rinpoche lay out...
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Jean Ai giving training on Blogging, Facebook, Twitter
Dear Rinpoche, Jean Ai is giving a training session to some of the special project members on how to comment on Rinpoche’s blog, use facebook, and use twitter. She’s...
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Appreciation from Connie Bach
Today I received this very nice email from Ms. Connie Bach, via my Liaison Su Ming. It is a very sincere letter and I wanted to share it with...
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Anila is 68 and Learning Computers!!
I am very happy to know that one of my oldest students, Anila (previously known as Mama Jenny as she is ordained now and the 1st nun in Kechara)...
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Pavara Wants To Be A Liaison!!!
Ms. Chooi Sheem and Mr. Lam are active volunteers of the Ladrang and Kechara House. They have two very cute boys – Jutika and Pavara. Their family is a...
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Chia on the Internet!!!!!!!
4:00 AM – SUNDAY JUNE 4, 2010 Chia is one of my oldest student and he is not the tech-savvy type as he says. I am very proud of...
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Margaret’s Fantastic Paintings!!!
(By Tsem Rinpoche) One of my long time friends and students, Margaret Lee is very talented. She is from Hong Kong and currently resides in Malaysia. Through the years,...
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Wanna Be Girls
Dear Rinpoche, Today we have a special performance here at Kechara Care. The ‘wonder girls’ from Korea have arrived! They are twisting n swinging away!! Byran, Ethan, Joe Ang,...
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May Woo’s talk at Manjushri Class
Dear Rinpoche, Today at Manjushri class, Kechara Paradise is giving a talk on their dept. May Woo is representing Kechara Paradise outlets to speak today. She explains how outlets...
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Elize & Donation Boxes
THANK YOU SO MUCH ELIZE, JOHNNY AND OSCAR!!!!!!! Thanks for helping us create awareness and gather help to continue our works!! Everyone should put a kechara soup kitchen donation...
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Superstar Michelle Yeoh’s Mother
A lovely picture of Sharon who had dinner with a group together with superstar Michelle Yeoh’s mother Datin Janet Yeoh…. Sharon mentioned that Datin Janet Yeoh is a very friendly,...
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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.
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Join us this weekend for SPIRITUAL SATURDAY in Kechara Forest Retreat! SATURDAY, 13 JULY 9.00 am Cook for the community ...
How To Clear Disturbances by Pastor Niral - Monday 8. July 2019 at 9 30pm in Kechara House, Jalan PJU ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Join us this weekend for SPIRITUAL SATURDAY in Kechara Forest Retreat! SATURDAY, 6 JULY 9.00 am Spring clean Tara's abode ...
Dear Members & Friends, Please be INFORMED that the venue for the monthly DS puja will alternate between KFR and ...
Join us this weekend, Saturday, 29. June for SPIRITUAL SATURDAY in Kechara Forest Retreat! From 9.00 am to 2.30 pm. ...
Kechara House Puja Team performed an urgent Dorje Shugden puja and offered candle lights to Protector Dorje Shugden yesterday. May ...
Highlights of SPIRITUAL SATURDAY 22June 6月22日 Clean Dorje Sh ...
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Inner Peace Retreat in June 2019 in Kechara Forest Retreat. More info: http://bit.ly/2GvGl7A
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Inner Peace Retreat Day 2: Debrief & Closing More info: http://bit.ly/2GvGl7A
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H.E. Tsem Rinpoche
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H.H. Zong Rinpoche
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H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama
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Honorary Doctor of Psychology, The Open International University
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4 years ago
According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn't this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
4 years ago
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
4 years ago
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
4 years ago
One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
4 years ago
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
4 years ago
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
4 years ago
By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
4 years ago
It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
4 years ago
Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
4 years ago
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
5 years ago
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
5 years ago
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
5 years ago
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
5 years ago
The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
5 years ago
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
5 years ago
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
5 years ago
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
5 years ago
Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Sacred Vajra Yogini
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
5 years ago
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
5 years ago
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
5 years ago
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
5 years ago
This is pretty amazing!
First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
5 years ago
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche
Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
5 years ago
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
5 years ago
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
5 years ago
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
5 years ago
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
5 years ago
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
5 years ago
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
5 years ago
DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
5 years ago
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
5 years ago
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
5 years ago
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
5 years ago
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
5 years ago
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
5 years ago
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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4 years agoPig puts his toys awayAnimals are so intelligent. They can feel happiness, joy, pain, sorrow, just like humans. Always show kindness to them. Always show kindness to everyone.
5 years agoAlways be kind to animals-They deserve to live just like us.Whales and dolphins playing with each other in the Pacific sea. Nature is truly incredible!
5 years agoBodha stupa July 2019-Rainy period
5 years agoCute Tara girl having a snack. She is one of Kechara Forest Retreat’s resident doggies.
5 years agoYour Next Meal!Yummy? Tasty? Behind the scenes of the meat on your plates. Meat is a killing industry.
5 years agoThis is DawThis is what they do to get meat on tables, and to produce belts and jackets. Think twice before your next purchase.
5 years agoDon’t Take My Mummy Away!Look at the poor baby chasing after the mother. Why do we do that to them? It's time to seriously think about our choices in life and how they affect others. Be kind. Don't break up families.
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- May 2, 2024 00:24Bahvisha asked: Hello pastors, I have realized time by time that my speech is really impure and i have tons of regrets of just what i say. So, from here I got saraswati mantra and do 2 mala everyday which is allowed to do without initiation. Surprisingly i have got great mind realization and it's just transforming my life and everyday her mantra soothe my mind. But i haven't seen any great changes in my speech but major effects on my mind. Would u suggest any deity and mantra of one which is specialized for Purification of speech and can do without initiation? Any deity who is buddha of specially speech? Thank youpastor answered: Dear Bahvisha, Thank you for your question. Purification of negative karma will not lead to a positive transformation in and of itself. That requires conscious effort and transformation. What you are feeling in your mind due to the mantra recitation is the calming effects of the mantra, and because you are chanting regularly, you are starting to develop spiritual concentration. Transformation on the other hand is a conscious choice, effort has to be put into it. Our speech comes from our mind, what we say, how we say it, etc, is thought of in the mind first, only then do we say it. So body, speech and mind are interlinked, they are not thought of as separate in and of themselves when talking about purification. All purification methods with help to purify the negative karma related to all three - body, speech and mind. However, some methods will work better at purifying the negative karma associated with one of them faster than another. For example, prostrations is very well-know for purifying karma of the body, but it also definitely purifies speech and mind karma as well. Hence any purification method can help with purification of negative speech karma, but that purification will not necessarily help to improve your speech, because that is a very conscious effort that we need to make, not something that a mantra can magically grant us. The purification of negative karma can help make that transformation easier, however, we have to put in our own effort. You can engage in any of the purification methods, such as Vajrasattva, 35 Confessional Buddhas, etc., in order to purify speech karma (and also body and mind karma). I'm not sure from which tradition you received the Saraswati mantra, but here is a Buddhist mantra of Saraswati that you can recite: OM SARASIDDHI HRING HRING. It can be done without intiaition also, no problem. Saraswati is a very powerful practice, in fact it was one of the practice that Lama Tsongkhapa, the founder of our lineage, relied heavily upon. He even wrote praises to Saraswati. One of the short praises can be found here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/sadhana-prayers.html#16 I hope this helps. Thank you.
- April 28, 2024 16:53Raya asked: does following the example of Kwan Yin mean I have to do everything my parent asks me to as filial piety? they want me to marry and have children but I am not interested in that and certain I will never be. I am not comfortable with the idea of following through with my parents' idea of having me married just for the sake of "compassion". Please helppastor answered: Dear Raya, Filial piety is an important part of Buddhist practice and culture. However, you also have your own individual freedom to do as you wish in terms of marriage and having children, etc. It's not a must that you need to get married and have children. It is entirely your choice. Simply doing what you are told to do by your parents, in this case getting married and having children, is not the practice of compassion at all. If you are uncomfortable with being presured, etc, you should sit your parents down and have an honest, open-hearted conversation about it without letting your pent up emotions get in the way of open communication. If you have a proper conversation with your parents about this, I'm sure that even though they would still want you to get married and have children due to thier own cultural upbringing, they will understand your thoughts and feelings on the matter. I hope this helps. You can also engage in the practice of Green Tara. She is great for familial harmony. She won't help to magically solve the issues with your parents, but her energies can help make things smoother when you have open communication, etc. I hope this helps.
- April 27, 2024 21:14Jason asked: Hi, I’ve been doing 50 full length prostration everyday for a week now but I only recite the refuge prayers during the first 3 prostrations since I find it hard to keep track of the number of prostrations I’m doing while simultaneously reciting the prayers. Is it a requirement to chant the refuge prayers for every prostration you do?pastor answered: Dear Jason, Prostrations can be combined with the refuge prayer, or in conjuction with the 35 Confessional Buddhas. Prostrations are always accompanied by reciting something, hence if you are combining with the refuge prayer, yes you will still need to recite when you prostrate. However, your main focus should be on the prostrations themselves. So, when you are reciting the refuge prayer, it is not necessary to finish the prayer 3 times per prostrations etc. For the refuge prayer, you can go on auto-pilot and just keep reciting either fast or slow as you prostrate. If combining with the 35 Confessional Buddhas, then it is even more complicated, because you need to prostrate and recite one of their names for each prostration. I hope this helps.
- April 26, 2024 07:20Bia asked: Is everyone in Amitabha's pure land asexual? Free from lust and sexual desire I mean. I am aware that there are certain Buddhist tantric practices that involve sexual activity, which is obviously not for me. I am a Pure Land practitioner and I am asexual myself, my main worry is that I may have to engage in tantric sexual activities in Sukhavati in order to "progress to Buddhahood" faster. I don't think Amitabha teaches that. Can you please clear up any misconceptions and misunderstandings to me? Thank you!pastor answered: Dear Bia, Thank you for your question. Actually, the practice of tantra does not necessarily involve physical sexual activity. For example, many Tibetan monks practice tantra, but they are celibate due to their monastic vows. They can still practice and gain attainments in tantric practice. In fact, physically engaging in activities of union with a physical partner, for lay people, is not even recommended unless you are both already high level practitioners. An example of this is the life of Lama Tsongkhapa, the founder of our lineage. Through the practice of tantra, he achieved enlightenment, but he was a celibate monk. He never engaged in sexual activity. So, there is no need to worry about having to engage in physical union in the practice of tantra. Aspiring to reach Amitabha's Pureland is a fantastic goal. Practice the Dharma sincerely, help and benefit others, and it will help you get there. I hope this helps. Thank you.
- April 20, 2024 21:41Jonathan asked: Hi. I have a copy of the "Diamond Path" and I recite it every day. I would like to get a better visualisation. Most of the parts are kindly taught by the pastors on youtube. Such as the Kawang Prayer. However I am struggling to find visualisation guides for the Praise "a praise to the previous lives and origins of Dorje Shugden by means of liberating biography. One should learn these wonderful stories in detail." 2 questions comes to my mind. 1. What should i be visualising during the praise? 2. Where can I find more stories beyond the origin of Dorje Shugden? I can find information on the stories up to, " then having gone towards Tashi Lhunpo on Tsang, because of a slight inauspicious occurence, you immediately went to Sakya in. Wrathful manner And were enthroned as a senior Dharma Protector, to you I praise" I would like to know where i can find more details stories of the following verses in the praise to Dorje Shugden. Many thanks in advance for always answering Dharma questions!pastor answered: Dear Jonathan, We are really happy to hear you are practising the Diamond Path daily, it is very powerful sadhana to engage, as I'm sure you know. For learning more about the visualisation associated with the practice, we have two very good resources available: 1. Dorje Shugden Teachings Videos https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugden-teaching-videos.html 2. The Dorje Shugden Handbook https://www.vajrasecrets.com/the-dorje-shugden-handbook In regards to the praise to Dorje Shugden, there is no specific set of visualisations involved. This basically means, during this prayer you should keep and stengthen the general visualisation of Dorje Shugden and entourage in front of you. If you can only visualise Dorje Shugden because you are new to visualisation, that is fine, just think that the entourage are present too. Later, as you practice more, you can build up the visualisation to include the entourage deities also. You can find a lot of information about Dorje Shugden and related stories on our Dorje Shugden category: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/dorje-shugden In regards to the more specific information regarding Dorje Shugden's origin, you can find all this information in English in the text known as Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors, available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/music-delighting-the-ocean-of-protectors-a-definitive-guide-to-dorje-shugden-by-trijang-rinpoche.html I hope this answers your questions. Thank you.
- April 19, 2024 17:25Le Nhat Khang asked: Hello Pastors! I have translate some prayers to Lord Shugden and Lord Setrap compose by Tsem Tulku Rinpoche into Vietnamese. How i can contribute this translates to Rinpoche's website or Kechara's Sangha? Thank you so much.pastor answered: Dear Le Nhat Khang, Thank you for your message. Please email Care@Kechara.com and ask to be put in direct contact with one of our writers team in regards to translation of prayers into Vietnamese. The writers team will be able to discuss this further with you. Thank you and look forward to seeing such holy prayers in the Vietnamese language!
- April 18, 2024 04:16Sirius asked: Dear pastors, Im currently trying to start my ngondro practice. I want to follow the instructions of Tsem Rinpoche. My question is what preliminary practice should we focus on first? If there was a proper order. The practice that I'm already doing everyday at night is Vajrasattva, but I'm missing the rest. Please give me advice. pastor answered: Dear Sirius, Thanks for your question. We are really happy to read that you want to engage in ngondro practices. We do have an article about ngondro here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/preliminary-practice.html The article includes sample prayer texts for the retreats, etc. However, the article does not include the full prayers text for each, visualisation guides, associated contemplations, etc. The ngondro practices are extended retreats, so unless you have had practice doing shorter retreats, I suggest you start by doing shorter retreats. For ngondro practices to be complete, you need to do 100,000 repititions of a the particular practice. You must do at least 1 full retreat session a day, with the requisite altar setup, offerings, full prayer recitation, etc. Traditionally, the first ngondro practice to be done is the refuge ngondro. In 2022, we ran an online programme for those wishing to complete their refuge preliminary at home. While the programme has finished, all the materials, prayers texts, visualisation guides, contemplation guides and references are still available for people who wish to complete their refuge ngondro. There is a small fee associated with access to this. You can find some information about the programme here: https://www.kecharaforestretreat.com/practice-weekend-refuge/. If you would like access to the materials, you can contact care@kechara.com with your request to join the Refuge Practice Group. However, please note that there are prequisities for joining the group, such as having completed Level 1 of our Lamrim course. Ngondro practices in our tradition are not beginner level practices, hence require some knowledge of the teachings before hand. If you have attended Lamrim courses at other Dharma centres, please indicate so in the email. Hope this helps. Please do contact us on the above email if you have any further questions regarding this. Thank you.
- April 16, 2024 09:22Rojal Poudel asked: How can we turn greed into generosity, anger into compassion, and ignorance into wisdom?pastor answered: Dear Rojal, It's nice to see you back here. The space allocated here is not long enough to give a complete answer to this. All of what you described is actually part of the path towards enlightenment, so it they work together. These are all described in great length in the teachings, such as the Lamrim, as there are different steps or methods to use to achieve that. You can study the Lamrim teachings, which are excellent for what you described, coupled with deity practice. The following video teaching may also be of interest to you: SNAKES, ROOSTERS & PIGS (Part 1) https://youtu.be/Vri5m_Vu5c0?si=e9Yh_ouE3oS234-j SNAKES, ROOSTERS & PIGS (Part 2) https://youtu.be/niu2AcXeGZg?si=ZBX_MbITSkybi6YQ SNAKES, ROOSTERS & PIGS (Part 3) https://youtu.be/QWCKtlF4Upw?si=Ik8dcRJ_HfDmukSd Thank you.
- April 15, 2024 12:11Jason asked: The basic description of a boddhisatva I’ve read is “a person who is able to reach nirvana but delays doing so out of compassion in order to save suffering beings”. This doesn’t quite make sense to me since if they reach nirvana, they should have even greater capacity to help others so it doesn’t make sense to delay their enlightenment. I was wondering if the pastors could clarify on this issue. pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. The path of a Bodhisattva, is actually quite vast, and the description you've seen is a simplification. The path of the Bodhisattva is explained is many different texts, for example it is explained in the higher scope teachings of the Lamrim, the Sutra of the Ten Bhumis, the Bodhisattvabhumis, etc. I'll try to give a simple overview here. The very basis of the Bodhisattva path is what is called 'bodhichitta.' This is the motivation or mindset of achieving enlightenment so that you can bring all other sentient beings to the state of enlightenment. In other traditions, the goal of attaining enlightenment is for oneself alone. In the Bodhisattva path, which belongs to the Mahayana vehicle, the goal to achieve enlightenment is not for ourselves but for the sake of others. Once, you have generated this mindset, you are a Bodhisattva. But there are differing levels of Bodhisattvas. There are ten levels, known as the ten grounds, of a Bodhisattva. So you progress in your Dharma practice of benefiting others and improving yourself for the sake of others, along these ten levels. Once you reach the 10th level, you are essentially enlightened, but you remain in the form of a bodhisattva rather than leaving your body and entering full enlightenment. The reason for this, is your motivation is not just for yourself but all other sentient beings who are still suffering. When you achieve nirvana, you are in a state of bliss. Since you are in that state, you can remain there for a very long time without helping sentient beings. Hence Bodhisattvas remain to help all sentient beings instead of staying in that blissful state, due to their motivation for all senient beings to achieve that state of bliss themselves. I hope that this helps to answer your question. If not, you can refer to the teachings I mentioned at the begining. Though not directly related to your question, you might find this short video teaching by Tsem Rinpoche interesting: Why Bodhisattvas Are Like Peacocks https://youtu.be/OHXULhL-UHo?si=FG80TpQACuYhbsCm
- April 14, 2024 13:11Kams asked: If a part of Buddhism is accepting reality as it is, rather than how we want it to be, I find it contradictory because human nature is innately selfish and basically "survival of the fittest" and all that. Of course, Humans have evolved to be intelligent and aware. But doesn't that make living by a code of ethical conduct denying our animalistic nature? thus denying the reality of the selfish human nature? I am simply curious about this and would like an answer. Thanks!pastor answered: Dear Kams, Nice to see you here, you've asked a very interesting question. In Buddhism, when we talk about accepting reality as it is, this is in a very specific way, and usually not the way we think of when we read or hear the phrase 'accepting reality.' Accepting reality here means not thinking about things as inherently existing. When we think about existence in this manner, it is not correct, because nothing in existence is static, it is ever moving, ever changing. To use a very common Buddhist term, it is impermenant. From the Buddhist perspective the understanding and living by impermenance is very important. I'll give a an example of this. In life, we go through ups and downs, times we are happy and times we are sad. And sometimes, this can be an emotion upheveal. When we experience happy times, we want them to last, we want to always feel that way, so when things go wrong, or not how we want them to be, we get upset. But if we live by impermanence during those happy times, we cherish them more, we live in the moment of being happy rather than wanting it to last. Similarly, when things go wrong, we know that eventually things will get better, because even sadness and all the negative experiences we have in life are impermanent. So 'accepting reality' is a very broad definition, but in Buddhism, it's actually very specific to certain things. But your question touches on a very important point, and that is what you call our 'selish nature.' In Buddhism, this selfishness comes from karma and delusions. It's the way we naturally operate as humans. But as humans, or any type of being bound by the law of karma within samsara (existence) we create more negative karma and delusions. This only leads us to have this type of nature in future lives as humans, or leads us to suffer in lower rebirths such as the animal or hell realms, or leads us to have pleasures in the god realm. However, no matter what happens, we are still stuck because samsara is a cycle fueled by karma and delusions. The goal of Buddhists is to transcend/escape this system altogether. We won't be bound by such selfish natures any more and since we are not bound by that, we are free from all types of suffering that occur within existence. Suffering itself is a very big part of the Buddhist teachings. In fact it was the first thing that the Buddha ever taught. But this was not done to make us depressed. It was done to make wake up to our current state within existence and then do something about it. Here are some video teachings by Tsem Rinpoche that may explain things better: Karma's Job is to Make You Suffer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycNTf-W1mLA How Wrong Projections Bring Us Suffering (with subtitles) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vICsghJhjqU The Cycle of Wrong Perception & Wrong Experience https://youtu.be/EXyhGaXBtK8?si=KktuiuZLd7y4SST4 Karma & Impermanence https://youtu.be/sL5qn54rPlM?si=0-DwTs-QzKDxA_BX Hope all this helps to answer your question.
- April 13, 2024 03:23Lee asked: Hello Pastors! I have a questions about one situations: I knew life is impermanent but I have saw some situations that please, help me to clear the doubts. An younger girl has been long time prayers to lord Dorje Shugden but one days, she got an severe cancer but she still strongly devote to lord Shugden. But in the end that she still die in young age. How we should look at the situations like this dear Pastors? Does lord Shugden not help us to find a way or atleast, good doctors or good medicine to help us? Thanks.pastor answered: Dear Lee, Thank you for your question. I'm very sorry to read about this situation. It truly is very saddening whenever someone so young passes away. When things like this happen, as Buddhists we need to remember the teachings of the Buddha, not just impermanence. The main one to remember here is karma and rebirth. We were attached to people who have passed away, because we knew them very well in this life. But this is not the only life that the person has had, nor the only life they will have. When we are born, what experiences we go through in life, and ultimately when we pass on is all due to our karma and their consequences. Daily sadhana practice and devotion is good on a general level, but when the conditions for certain karma to arise occurs, we are faced with very difficult situations due to the arising of karma. If we have had the time and effort to practice deeply, such conditions will not arise but for most people, they will. This is part of samsara and the reason we need to get out of samsara by becoming enlightened. When such conditions arise, we need extra help to overcome these situations than just our faith and daily practice. That is where other practices come into play, such as pujas, offerings, life-extending practices such as animal liberation, etc. Because the ripening of that karma is strong, we need a stronger method to overcome it than just daily practice. When we are going through such situations, it is best to consult those who can advise on what to do. In our organisation here are the contact details: https://www.kechara.com/contact/ Dorje Shugden and other practices can definitely help with these sorts of things, but it depends on our effort. Since the karma is so strong, it takes effort to help overcome that karma. If we put in that effort by making more prayers, more offerings, doing pujas or other practices, then yes, Dorje Shugden is able to use the merit from those practices and to help us find good doctors, good treatments and make the treatments more effective than they would have been otherwise. Unfortunately, sometimes that karma is too strong for a person to be ill or to pass away. In those cases, even though the person has passed, their faith, devotion and practice is still beneficial. Why? Because there are future lives. We only experience the loss of a person in this life, but we should think about their future lives also. That is a reason that prayers, pujas and other activities is so much stressed in Buddhism when a person passes on. They are to help that person in their next lives, as an extension of our love and care for them in this life. In the case of the young girl who passed away, her prayers and faith will not go unanswered in the long term, for her next lives, but unfortunately the ripening of her negative karma was too strong in this life. Dorje Shugden and the Buddhas will definitely take care of her and benefit her in her future lives, all the way until she becomes enlightened. Here is something that you can do to help the young girl for her future lives: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/something-simple-for-the-deceased.html Impermanence, karma, rebirth, etc has all been explained by the Buddha and is in scripture, like the Lamrim. When we understand the Lamrim better, we are able to help our loved ones better not just in this life, but for their future lives too. I really hope this helps you. I will keep the young girl in my prayers as well.
- April 12, 2024 19:13Lo asked: Does chanting mantras affect our energy bodies? For example, Could chanting the Medicine Buddha mantra be sending a sort of healing/alleviating effect to our energy channels and in that way, replicating the healing in our physical bodies?pastor answered: Dear Lo, Nice to see you back here. Yes, chanting mantra definitely effects our energy bodies. Mantras themselves are the form of the Buddhas in sound vibrations. Chanting mantras helps to affect energetical changes within our body for a particular purpose. Each mantra of a deity has a particular benefit that we receive when chanting. For example, Medicine Buddha is healing & long life. Manjushri is wisdom and intelligence. However, these are just the immediate benefits from their practice. But each deity practice is capable of leading us all the way to enlightenment. As we recite mantras, the vibrations or energy of that particular mantra pervades our energy body, effecting a change associated with that particular mantra. Here are some tips on how to chant mantras correctly: https://www.kechara.com/chanting-mantras-correctly/ Here is a fantastic teachings on mantras by Tsem Rinpoche: https://www.kechara.com/chanting-mantras-correctly/ Of course, just simply reciting mantras has an effect, but if you engage in mantra recitation with focus and as part of the practice of that particular deity, the benefits are definitely much stronger. I hope this helps. Thank you
- April 11, 2024 20:37Lo asked: if the earth were to not exist, would the "human realm" and "animal realm" be completely eliminated from the wheel of samsara?pastor answered: Dear Lo, Thank you for your very interesting question. If the earth stopped existing, the human realm and animal realm would not be completed eliminated from samsara. This is because we are only talking about one planet called earth. According to Buddhism there are many, many more planets or what are called "World Systems" in the universe, not just our planet earth. Buddhist cosmology extends far beyond just our planet. The six realms then, cover all sentient beings in existence, this include life on other planets, and therefore covers what we might call 'alien' life forms that are not of our planet. So on other planets, you have physical beings, just like us. They fall into either the human or animal realms as well. They may not physically look like us, but their experiences and the sufferings they have are the same as those of the human and animal realms. For example, we feel physical pain and pleasure, those on other planets who fall under the human realm category would feel physical pain and pleasure too. Same with emotions, levels of intellect between the human realm and animal realm, etc. An example of different world systems is the story of the Buddha Tara. It is well known that she achieved enlightenment, not on our planet earth but on another world system. Another example, highlighting this is the Sutra Dispelling Darkness in the Ten Directions, which you can find here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/sadhana-prayers.html#chokchu This sutra is commonly recited to dispell obstacles related to travelling and safety while travelling. It references quite a few world systems and the enlightened beings who have manifested there. The only way that the human and animal realms would be eliminated from samsara, is not that a single planet would cease to exist, but that all sentient beings become enlightened. That is why the enlightenment of all sentient beings is the aim of the Mahayana tradition, to which Tibetan Buddhism belongs. I hope all of this answers your question.
- April 10, 2024 20:53Lisa asked: Hello Pastors: I will visit Thailand soon and I knew that Thai People that they are very devoted to Buddha but beside of this, they also worship many many gods. I have one questions about one famous site in Thailand called Erawan Chapel: They worship Four-faced Bhrama called Phra Phrom and how do you think about this God? Is he mundane or supramundane Dharmapala? Is it safe to make a prayer or a wish infront of Him? I have been practice and prayer to Lord Dorje Shugden for long time and sure that, I don't know any prayer to Phra Phrom or any deities outside Gelug Traditions. So, can I use a pray to lord Tsongkhapa and a pray to lord Shugden infront of Phra Phrom? Thank you so much.pastor answered: Dear Lisa, Thank you for your question. Within Buddhism, one of the tenets of the faith is to only take refuge in those beings who are enlightened. As I am sure you are already aware, the god realm is one of the six realms of samsara, and sentient beings are born within these realms endlessly until and unless they become enlightened. As you mentioned Phra Phrom is Four-Faced Brahma, who is a god. He is neither a mundane or supremundane Dharmapala. There may be others gods with the same name as Brahma, but Four-Faced Brahma/Phra Phrom is a worldly god. However, he is a very high-level god who is very much respected, but not prayed to in the sense of going to him for Refuge. While this particular shrine is very famous as it is said he grants wishes, petitioners who go to him must promise to fulfil certain offerings, etc., if their prayers are fulfilled. If their wishes are fulfilled and the promised offerings not made on time, it is also well-known that they will be struck with misforunte because he has become angry at them. This shows, he is a worldly god, still in samsara although very high-level and very powerful. The enlightened beings on the other hand, do not get any with practitioners, because they have no anger. However, given this, of course you can still visit the shrine. You can even make the traditional offerings that are available there, such as flowers, fruits, etc. This is not the same as making offerings to the enlightened beings, nor does it generate merit. It is more like giving a gift to someone you respect. You are basically paying respect to him. If you are strong in your Buddhist practice, when there you would not ask him for anything, make any wishes, etc. You are simply giving him offerings as a mark of respect. When there, you can pray to Lama Tsongkhapa, Dorje Shugden, whichever enlightened being you like, but you are not praying to Four-Faced Brahma, but reciting the prayers of the enlightened beings. This will help bless the shrine itself with the energies of the enlightened beings, as well as yourself, just like reciting prayers to the Buddhas would naturally bless you and environment when recited normally. I hope this answer helps.
CHAT PICTURES
yesterday
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
yesterday
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 weeks ago
Pastor Seng Piow guides us on the flow of Dorje Shugden puja, its benefits, significant of Chanting the names of Manjushri and also explaining the dedication for the sponsors and to those in need before we start the puja as we have 2 newcomers today.
2 weeks ago
Two Pastors in da house! Double the merits, double the happiness. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 weeks ago
Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
3 weeks ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
4 weeks ago
Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
1 month ago
Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
1 month ago
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
1 month ago
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
1 month ago
Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
3 months ago
The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 months ago
In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
3 months ago
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
3 months ago
Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
3 months ago
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
3 months ago
Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 months ago
Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
3 months ago
Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
4 months ago
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
5 months ago
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
5 months ago
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
5 months ago
5 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
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