Vegetarianism – A Diet of Loving Kindness

Sep 18, 2010 | Views: 3,218

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For a start, let us understand one thing – Vegetarian is not just a lifestyle choice or a conscious choice, it is a healthy conscientious choice.

It is a diet of loving kindness because we are kinder to ourselves by eating better and healthier. In addition, we are kinder to animals and they need not suffer in order to feed us.

There are plenty of health benefits that comes with the virtue of being vegetarian. Not only does vegetarianism meets all one’s nutrient needs, it promotes less health risks that come with eating meat. Well-known doctors in the USA such as Dean Ornish and John MacDougall have discovered that plant-based diets have the power to reverse heart disease, diabetes, even cancer. So, this is about treating yourself with real loving kindness, and being well informed about the choices you make in what you eat.

For many people, be it out of tradition and habituation, becoming a vegetarian may seem alien and painfully hard. However, by allowing one’s mind and choices to change on a daily basis, you will see amazing results. It will not happen overnight, but it will definitely happen in due course. In this respect, vegetarianism is a journey about changing how you live and think.

In 2008, Oprah Winfrey even had a show on making consciouecs choices regarding the food we eat. Although it is not about vegetarian per say, but it highlights the cruelty against animals in farms across USA. Oprah actually brought in the cages in which cattle, pigs and chicken are housed onto her show and stood next to them to stress the animals’ dire living conditions.

You can watch the episode on http://www.oprah.com/world/Lisa-Ling-Investigates-Treatment-of-Animals-on-Farms

So, we may start with the kindness to ourselves and to our own bodies by becoming a vegetarian, but it will extend to the kindness to all around us. From the animals which will be spared, to our everyday living environment and even to our planet earth.

This is an all-encompassing compassion that extends to all of earth and its inhabitants. It requires less fuel, water, and other precious resources. As such, a plant based diet is les taxing on the planet. In addition, it helps our soil and water, as it is cleaner. In this way, our atmosphere gets healthy in the process.

Vegetarianism reduces planetary suffering on all levels. Hence, following a plant-based diet is really the “greenest thing” you can do.

Here, it is important to know that vegetarianism is not some new fad or lifestyle concept invented by the West and therefore, one will not find much vegetarian eateries or vegetarian choices in our own city.

In the Klang Valley, there are plenty of vegetarian restaurants and organic shops. In fact, they are fast growing in numbers. This shows that our community are becoming more educated and health-conscious.

I have compiled a list of interesting vegetarian places and organic stores to eat in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya for everyone’s easy reference.

 

The List of vegetarian restaurants and organic shops in our city:

 
1. Blue Boy
Address: No.6001 Blue Boy Mansion, Jalan Tong Shin (Jalan Pudu Lama), Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 9:30 pm (Daily)

Review: http://www.friedchillies.com/index.php/site/detail/blue_boy/

Source: http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2006/08/review-blue-boy-vegetarian-food-centre.html

Worthy Notes: The economy rice selection can put most shops to shame. Blue Boy vegetarian serves everything for the local herbivore. Even those who swears by meat will find something tasty and satisfying here.

 
2. Gandhi’s

Address: Gandhi’s Scott Sentral Serviced Apartments Jalan Scott Brickfields

Telephone: 03-22733190 For catering enquries: 017-283 856, 012-335 6074

Review: http://www.friedchillies.com/index.php/site/detail/gandhis/ and http://masak-masak.blogspot.com/2009/11/vegetarian-food-gandhis-brickfields.html

Worthy Notes: The best thing at Gandhi’s – the cannot-stop-eating cauliflower with curry leaves.

 
3. Vegetarian fast Food Centre (near KLCC)

Address: Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery, No. 161, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Telephone: 03-2164 8055

Fax: 03-2163 7118

Review: http://visit-malaysia.yinteing.com/2009/10/10/where-to-get-great-vegetarian-food-in-kuala-lumpur/ and http://crazeeeat.blogspot.com/2009/05/vegetarian-fast-food-centre-affordable.html

Worthy Notes: This is a favourite among office workers in KLCC.

 
4. EcoGreen Organic Restaurant @ BAKTI

Address: Bangunan BAKTI Siti Hasmah, 6 Changkat Abang Hj Openg, TTDI KL

Telephone: 03-7729 2789 / 019-2626 168

Review: http://alilfatmonkey.blogspot.com/2010/04/ecogreen-organic-restaurant-bakti-ttdi.html

Worthy Notes: Complete lack of use of artificial flavorings and colorings in all their dishes. It’s fresh and local. So much healthier!

 
5. Woods Macrobiotic

Address: Woods Eco-Cuisine Sdn. Bhd., 25 Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Telephone: 03-2287 0959

Fax: 03 2287 0969

Website: www.macrobiotics-malaysia.com

 
6. Organic Recipe

Address: B3-07-09, Casa Utama, Lorong Lebuh Bandar Utama, PJU 6A, 47400 PJ

Telephone: 03-7729 0236, 012-319 2357

Review: http://foongpc.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-lunch-at-organic-recipe.html and http://en.petitchef.com/recipes/organic-recipe-fid-437113

 
7. Yishensu

Address: Located at Lot G207, opposite TGIF in the old wing of One Utama.

 
8. Puremind Restaurant

Address: No. 102 Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan

Telephone: 03-21410 376

Review: http://www.happycow.net/reviews.php?id=13242

 
9. Yin Futt Kuok Vegetarian Restaurant

Address: No. 52, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Kuala Lumpur (near Jalan Gereja)

Telephone: 03-20707 468

Opening hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm (last order 8:30 pm)

Review: http://www.klue.com.my/articles/1434-Yin-Futt-Kuok-Vegetarian-Restaurant

 

10. Gopala Vegetarian Restaurant

Address: No. 59, Jalan Thambipillai, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

Telephone: 03-2274 1959

Review: http://seeking-restaurant.blogspot.com/2010/01/indian-
vegetarian-food.html and http://babeinthecitykl
.blogspot.com/2009/08/recently-captn-
hook-was-looking-around.html

 
11. MG’s Cafe (Vegetarian Cafe & Bakery)

Address: No. 38-G Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 03-2300 3118

Other branches:

Taipan
No. 47, Jalan USJ 10/1A
UEP Subang Jaya
Tel: 03-5631 3023

Sunway
No. 7-G, Jalan PJS 11/28
Sunway Metro
Bandar Sunway
Tel: 03-5638 1295

Review: http://www.mgscafe.com/

 
12. South Indian Aiyer Restaurant

Address: B1 Block B Palm Court Condominium, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours: 6:30 am to 1:00 pm

Review: http://seeking-restaurant.blogspot.com/2010/01/indian-vegetarian-food.html

 
13. Annalakshmi

Address: 116, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields.

Telephone: 03-2274 3799

Review: http://eatdrinkkl.blogspot.com/2010/03/annalakshmi.html

 
14. Tian Yian Cafe Restaurant

Address: No. 5, 7 9, Jalan 3/93, Taman Miharja, Jalan Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

Telephone: 03-9281 8837

Opening hours: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Worthy Notes: This is not your typical vegetarian restaurant serving Chinese style vegetarian fare. As you would have noticed in their name, they’re also a cafe serving Western vegetarian food like pizza, burger, steaks (yeah, steaks but using mock meat!), eggless vegetarian cakes in all sorts of flavours, fluffy buns and healthy breads.

Review: http://www.placesandfoods.com/2009/03/awesome-vegetarian-food-tian-yian-cafe-cheras.html and http://loverkim.blogspot.com/2009/10/wai-lungs-birthday-dinner-tian-yian.html

 
15. Giant Bowl Vegetarian Restaurant

Address: No. 119A, Ground Floor, Batu 3 1/2, Jalan Klang Lama , 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Telephone: 03-7982 3869

Fax: 03-7982 3869

There is another branch located in SS2 in Petaling Jaya, in the same row as McDonald’s.

Worthy Notes: They have a good selection of noodles and rice.

 
16. Ahimsa Vegetarian Restaurant

Address: Lot 1063, 1st Floor, Endah Parade, No.1, Jalan 1/149E, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telephone: 03-9543 1378

Fax: 03-9543 1378

Worthy Notes: Steamboat and local Chinese cuisine

 
17. Formosa Vege Café

Address: No. 48, Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-2026 1521

Opening Hours: 11.00am to 9.00pm

*This restaurant is the same row as previously REX Cinema*

 
18. En Hui Vegetarian Restaurant

Address: No 48, Jalan 6/21D, Medan Idaman, Jalan Gombak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur

Telephone: 03-4025 5816, 012-288 1361

Opening Hours: 7:30am to 3:pm and 6:00pm to 9:30pm

 
19. Restoran Vegetarian Wan Fo Yuan

Address: No. 8, Jalan Panggong, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

Telephone: 03-2078 0952

Opening Hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

*This restaurant is walking distance to Gurdwara Sahib High Street*

 
20. Jing Si Vegetarian

Address: No. 146, Jalan Cerdas, Taman Connaught,Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur

Review: http://www.taufulou.com/2009/10/22/jing-si-vegetarian-restaurant-cafe-taman-connought-cheras/

 
21. Bakti Woodlands Vegetarian Food Cafe Sdn Bhd

Address: No. 55, Leboh Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

Telephone: 03-2034 1399

Location: http://food.malaysiamostwanted.com/venues/bakti-woordland-vegetarian-leboh-ampang

 
22. Amata Vegetarian Restaurant Bhd

Address: No.2, Jalan Panggong (Chinatown, at Jalan Sultan), Kuala Lumpur

Telephone: 03-2026 9077

Review: http://www.vegguide.org/entry/1231

Worthy Notes: Speciality dishes are Assam fish, Balacan potato leaves, curry mutton, black pepper chicken, shark’s fin soup, seaweed fried rice, Thai style fried rice, green tea, carrot juice with milk, and Chinese pancake.

 
23. Fai Cai Xiang Vegetarian Restaurant

Address: No. 23, Ground Floor, Plaza Danau 2, Jln 2/109F, Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur

Telephone: 03-7981 9812

Review: http://healthfreakmommy.blogspot.com/2010/01/fan-cai-xiang-vegetarian-restaurant.html

 
24. Madras New Woodlands Vegetarian Restaurant

Address: No. 15, Jalan Scott, Off Jalan Tun Sambatan, 50470 Kuala Lumpur

Worthy Notes: Serves excellent South Indian food at prices that are more affordable than those at the average vegetarian restaurant. Also available are other Malaysian and Western dishes, such as Mee Goreng and Cheese Sandwich. Their specialties are Rocket Masala Dosai, Udipi Dosai, Puri Bhaji with Channa Dhall, Uttapam, Breakfast Sets, Set Lunches, Samosa and Mango Lassi.

 
25. Shiang Hai Vegetarian Restaurants

Address: No. 32A, Ground Floor, Jalan PJS 8/2, Mentari Plaza, 46160 Sunway Mentari, Petaling Jaya (Opposite Sunway Pyramid)

Telephone: 03-5621 1016, 03-5621 1017

Fax: 03-5621 1016

Review: http://www.3-meals.com/2008/04/16/shiang-hai-vegetarian-restaurant/

 

The Famous Vegans or Vegetarians around the World:

  • Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder of Facebook
  • Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter
  • Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple
  • Alanis Morissette, Singer
  • Albert Einstein, renowned Scientist
  • Alicia Silverstone, Actress
  • Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood Superstar
  • Angela Bassett, Actress
  • Anna Pacquin, Actress
  • Avril Lavigne, Singer/Musician
  • Brooke Shields, Actress
  • Carrie Underwood, Country Singer
  • Carrie Anne Moss, Actress in ‘Matrix’
  • Chris Evert, Tennis Champion
  • Chris Martin, Lead Singer of Coldplay
  • Christian Bale, Actor
  • Claudia Schiffer, Supermodel
  • Diane Keaton, Actress
  • Dustin Hoffman, Actor
  • Ian McKellan, British Actor from ‘Lord of the Rings’
  • Jesus Christ, Christian Saint
  • Joan Jett, Rock Musician
  • Joaquin Phoenix, Actor
  • John Abraham, Bollywood Star
  • k.d Lang, Musician
  • Kelly Clarkson, Singer
  • Kim Basinger, Actress
  • Leonardo Da Vinci, Italian Inventor & Painter
  • Leona Lewis, British Popstar
  • Mark Twain, Famous American writer
  • Noami Watts, Actress
  • Oliver Stone, Director
  • Orlando Bloom, Actor
  • Pink, American Popstar
  • Samuel L. Jackson, Actor
  • Sandra Oh, Actress
  • Shania Twain, Canadian Country Singer
  •  
    Sources:

  • http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/nutshell.htm
  • http://goodhealthnyou.com/healthnhygiene/index1.asp?id=58&aid=88
  • http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/06/27/MN0C1DQ2GA.DTL
  • http://compassionate-vegetarians.blogspot.com/
  • http://vegetarianstar.com/2010/09/08/facebooks-vegan-mark-zuckerberg-vanity-fair-1-100-most-influential/

 

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  1. sarassitham on Feb 22, 2021 at 11:54 pm

    There are lots of people have more than one reason for choosing vegetarianism. Many people choose a vegetarian diet out of concern over animal rights or the environment and others may be based on religious beliefs or even for healthier lifestyle.

    Regardless of whether you choose a vegetarian way of life, it’s always a healthy idea to eat a wide variety of foods and try out new foods when you can.

    Thank you for the sharing and compiling the list of vegetarian restaurants in Klang Valley. I am glad to know whereabout and hoping to try them.

    https://bit.ly/3siC4tf

  2. Pastor Han Nee on Apr 18, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    Vegetarianism is a diet that reflects love and kindness to oneself and others, and to our environment. We are kind to ourselves by avoiding the foods which are meat-based which research shows contributes to diseases. Furthermore, we are kind to animals as we don’t inflict pain on them or send trauma and shock waves through them by slaughtering them(directly or indirectly) -in whatever way we do this, it will still bring pain and suffering.

    From there we extend our love and compassion to our environment. As we eat less meat, we will contribute to the decreasing deforestation and acreage used to plant food for the animals whose flesh is consumed by meat-eaters. All round, it requires less fuel, water, and other precious resources to sustain a meatless diet.

    Thank you Rinpoche for showing us why there is every reason for us to go for a vegetarian diet.

  3. Samfoonheei on Oct 15, 2017 at 11:30 am

    Consuming excessive amounts of meat especially red meat is quite bad for our heart, blood vessels, and overall health. Eating meat makes you responsible for all the animal cruelty and killing that takes place daily. More people nowadays choose vegetarian diets for many reasons. Which including personal preference, health conscious and concerns as they believe a plant-based diet is much healthier.
    Many vegetarians avoid meat because they do not want animals killed or harmed. Vegetarians are linked with lower levels of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and certain types of cancers. Doctors discovered that plant-based diets could even reverse heart disease, diabetes, even cancer.Thats wonderful……It is a diet of loving kindness.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing

  4. Pastor Patsy on May 8, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    Vegetarianism is growing and many are switching to vegetarian diet. The factors for the switch are because it is a healthier diet. Studies show that a vegetarian diet reduces the risk for chronic diseases such as obesity, coronary artery diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. Another reason is because of their concern/care for animals and environment. Billions of animals are slaughtered for human consumption yearly and many dislikes the meat processing industry as most of the animals are crammed into cages where they can barely move or turned around. Many became vegetarians after realizing the devastation that the meat industry is having on the environment as factory farms are responsible for causing polluted rivers and streams.

    Nowadays, there are so many vegetarian restaurants/cafes/shops that cater to a healthy diet and there is no excuse for us to eat meat; we have such a widespread vegetarian menu.

    Thank you, Rinpoche, for compiling a list of interesting vegetarian places for our easy reference.

  5. Lin Mun on May 8, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    We have a choice in the food we consume. However, if we ponder and concern a bit more about the source, the process of getting the food , the effect to the environment and our health, then I think we would change our mind to not eating animals and seafood.

    Why ? Because our demand in meat would encourage suffering to other living beings, killing and some entrepreneurs may even apply unscrupulous method to produce the meat and added chemicals to bring down the cost of food. Hence, vegetarianism will encourage the loving and kindness value in us to grow. Of course vegetarian will also lead us to have healthier diet.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the articles and the list of vegetarian restaurant.

  6. Fong on Mar 10, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    Vegetarianism is a choice. It is about not killing, one of the Refuge precepts. Most Mahayana Buddhists tend towards vegetarianism on specific days of the month which, to me, is better than not making any effort towards a more compassionate eating.

    Some of the restaurants listed above have since closed but more has taken their place. It is very convenient being vegetarian now as there are more and more vegetarian outlets especially in the Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur area.

    And, there are many articles in this website for recipes and recommendations.

    Thank you, Rinpoche for taking the effort to educate us on being a vegetarian.

  7. Pastor Han Nee on Nov 2, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    Vegetarianism is a lifestyle choice, a health choice as well as a compassionate choice. it is also a choice that impacts our environment.In the latter case, think of how feeding animals destined to be on our dinner plate requiries acres and acres of land to be cleared of vegetation and forests,much of which are the abodes of animals, and which then impacts the climate negatively as well.

    The health benefits are many . It’s not just for nutrition, but according to research,plant-based diets have the power to reverse heart disease, diabetes, even cancer.

    Choosing a vegetarian diet impacts our everyday life. Initially, it might be difficult to handle it, as most of our friends and family members, with whom we have our meals regularly, are non-vegetarians. However, over time, people have come to accept that we are vegetarian, and are ready to accommodate us. Our habituated fondness for, and craving for, meat , can be dealt with easily. Over time, it becomes easier, and with more practice, it becomes possible.

    In fact today, this compassion for ourselves that prompted us to become vegetarian, can be seen to have extended itself beyond not wanting to be party to the killing of animals for our food , to not wanting to harm other animals as well. The loving-kindness and compassion have become more all-encompassing to include even our environment.

    We recognise, more and more , the interdependence of all beings and our environment.

  8. Grace Tan on Jun 23, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article. Aside from being compassion and religious, I agreed that there are plenty of health benefits being on vegan diet. The meat that human are consuming now is full of hormones, parasites, preservative and antibiotic, all of which make animals grow faster and or produce leaner meat for food. These are facts but majority people still have a misconception that meat can provide vitamins and minerals to a human that veg can’t and therefore affecting their will to be a vegetarian. I am blessed that my family can adapt to vegetarian diet and I will continue to encourage my children to observe vegetarianism. I find the following article link quite interesting about “Humans are naturally plant-eaters” http://michaelbluejay.com/veg/natural.html

  9. KB Thapa on Dec 24, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    Those who are not yet a vegetarian, pls be consider. Being vegetarian is not about us anymore, it’s about the world’s future.

    As Rinpoche said being vegetarian for good for Heath and one animals die for us one day , – vegetarian is sometimes hard, but We have stick to that.

    Instead of choosing what food to eat we chose to focus on the countless lives that being killed for food everyday.

    Thank you Rinpoche,

  10. Pastor Moh Mei on Dec 1, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    I actually became a vegetarian quite accidentally and unintentionally. When I joined Tsem Ladrang in August 2012, most of the close students in Rinpoche’s ladrang were already vegetarian and since I was always having meals either in Ladrang or with one of them outside, every meal was naturally vegetarian. Before I knew it I was a full time vegetarian because it became a natural habit.

    The transition was much easier than I thought because there was never any shortage of meal options and having the support from the people I go out to eat with helped a lot.

  11. Edward Ooi on Oct 17, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Dear Rinpoche, after being vegetarian for about 1 year . I feel that my fart is not as smelly as it used to be, before I became a vegetarian, my fart smells like rotten meat. Now I can barely smell my fart thanks to the vegetables, but my fart will only smell horrible when I eat durian. There was also a event made by Oprah Winfrey, it’s about going vegan for a week. And all the participants were very happy with the results.

  12. Julien Roth on Mar 19, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    I think that people becoming vegetarian is a very good thing. Ever since i have become vegetarian, I have noticed a change in my health and my fitness. I hope that more people choose to have this same diet as me, and that they will stop killing animals around the world.

  13. Girlie Ooi on Feb 18, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    I have eaten at EcoGreen Bakti, Organic Recipe, Yishensu and Giant Bowl … love their food.

  14. Helena on Feb 17, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,
    I went to Woods Macrobiotic at Bangsar, but quite sometimes ago, they serve lots of Organic dishes too,very delicious, worth to try.
    Giant Bowl Vegetarian Restaurant is very near my house, they are famous in their Noodles and rice, but normally i go for noodle. I like Organic Recipe most, varieties of selection, western and chinese, i love the black pepper bitter gourd noodle 🙂

    Thank you Rinpoche for these informations, so that i know where to go for vegetarian restaurant 🙂

  15. Sharon Saw on Feb 17, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    I’ve been to Organic recipe (i love the bah kut teh there!), McG’s (nice sushi!), Woods Macrobiotics (the pizza is yummy but i haven’t been there for awhile) and Giant Bowl ss2 (nice noodles) and Yishensu (i think i had the western dish which was quite nice). Thank you for sharing this list of vegetarian restaurants. I will definitely look into trying them out! I still think Kechara Oasis is way up there for delicious vegetarian food though – no bias intended!

  16. Mei Mei on Feb 17, 2012 at 9:51 am

    Dear all, please include Kechara Oasis at Jaya One and Viva Home on your list of vegetarian restaurant. It is surely one place many people do not want to miss! The food offering is great, unique and delicious. If you have not tried you must surely do immediately. Kechara Oasis was inspired by Tsem Tulku Rinpoche himself who is promoting compassionate eating and world peace.

  17. Philip Yong on Feb 17, 2012 at 3:32 am

    I have visited Organic Recipe in BU and Yishensu in One Utama before.

    I like Organic Recipe because of their wide variety. They have chinese, western, fusion..My favourite food there are their BAKKUTTEH and Cabonara spaghetti…all vegetarian of course! Theres both indoor and outdoor seating so it is convenient for all! Pricing wise is average, a little pricy on my opinion but the food is worth it!

    Yishensu in One Utama impressed me because of the price! I was surprised that the pricing is rather cheap for a restaurant in a mall. and the food was not bad..I only went there once but I will definitely go again. The downside is the variety isn’t many.

    I will go to more of the restaurants listed above to taste the food and hopefully to put on weight! hehe..which are the nice ones you guys propose?

  18. lewkwanleng on Feb 17, 2012 at 3:05 am

    From the above list, I have been to:

    Organic Recipe: They recently “revamped” their western menu. Must try: “House Burger”.

    McG’s Cafe: Very nice Asam Laksa!

    Giant Bowl Vegetarian: Yellow rice with mutton curry is my favorite

    🙂

    • DR on Feb 17, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Yes Lew, I agree with your above choices. There are so many choices and varieties of vegetarian food. I can never understand comments like “you are a vegetarian? what is there to eat?”.

      There are so many choices to satisfy one’s appetite without having to cause so much fear and suffering to another being. All for afew minutes of satisfaction to be excreted the next day. Is it really worth it??

  19. Eli on Mar 17, 2011 at 12:26 am

    Please sign the petition you’ll find here : STOP THE SEAL HUNT http://www.change.org/petitions/sign-the-petition-to-support-a-total-ban-on-seal-products#?opt_new=f

    It is a crucial time to protect seals from cruel, commercial hunting and the IFAW desperately need your help for a final push to ensure a ban on seal products across the whole of the European Union. Please take a few moments to contact José Manuel Barroso, the President of the European Commission and ask him to support a total ban on the trade in seal products.

    It will only take a moment of your time.

    Thank you.

    http://www.change.org/petitions/sign-the-petition-to-support-a-total-ban-on-seal-products#?opt_new=f

  20. Eli on Mar 17, 2011 at 12:16 am

    It is impossible to justify the intense suffering of the lives and deaths of animals for the few seconds they spend on our tastebuds, impossible. It just does not add up.

    Stop exploiting animals and start helping them.

    You will feel better. The animals will definitely feel better. And you will help the environment, too.

    http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_7311457

  21. Elsie Toy on Oct 6, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    When I was a kid, my parents slaughters chickens and ducks to make a living. It didnt occur to me then that these poultry were frigthen as they watch they counterparts slaughter by my dad and blood drain into a bowl. I know the meat of these poultry must be full of negativity and the fear were in them. But what can my dad and mom do. Survival for the family. I may have also inherited bad karma from those time of my parents. My dad had severals operations then later liver cancer. Most people would have qualms killing an animal, I can say I have no problem with that I would speak to my ex that I am capable of killing and and dispose it without any evidence. I harbour alot of negative energy then and hatre. But as I moved on in life and met Rinpoche’s meeting and slowly i begin to understand and come to senses of kindness. Even stray cats and neighbours.. I love to be vegetarian but I got bad companion who nags at me that they are put in this world to eat or it wont strike a balance. Again it is my fault no determination.

  22. Uncle Eddie on Oct 5, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    In the wisdom words of our Lama, Vegetarianism is a diet of Loving kindness:- (1) To ourselves by eating better and healthier (2) To Animals as they need not suffer to feed us. It is also a healthy conscientious choice of diet. Since I went on my vegetarian diet at the advice of my guru, my blood pressure count has dropped from a constant high of 164/100 down to 135/80. So was my colesteral level at the high of 7.2 down to 4.6 now. (KL general hospital acceptable level is at 5.2) (this is not counting my weight reduction which has gone down tremendously). To go vegetarianism is actually to adopt an act of all-encompassing compassion – to help cleansed the earth of all its impurities, and particularly, to save the animals from greater fears,strife tortures and finally to end up in the frying pans, cooking pots and the sharp ends of choppers and knives for human cravings and attachments. If only animals can talk, they will fill you with shame, remorse, tears and deep regrets. Since they cannot, we are strongly requested by our Lama to view the two videos entitled “Dog Meat Trade” and “please watch & leave your thoughts & comments for me…. to convince yourselves why you should go vegeterianism. In one of the brochures printed out by U.S.Dept of Agriculture, 6.1 billion animals in the form of sheeps, cattles chickens and turkeys were slaughtered and killed every year to satisfy the stomachs of the people there. In our dharma practice we are taught the law of cause and effect, where these golden words of Lord Buddha should move us “All tremble at Punishments, All fear death (Life is dear to all) Comparing others with oneself, one should neither kill nor cause to kill”. Happy Vegeteriansm to one and All.

  23. benji on Oct 2, 2010 at 10:12 am

    Come the NINTH LUNAR MONTH of the Chinese calendar, i shall rejoice! Then, many Chinese in Penang will observe the Taoist 9- Emperor-gods festival, where the devotees will go VEGETARIAN for nine days. No, i am not a devotee, but i will go crazy over the VEGETARIAN FOOD sold all over Penang; at restaurants, hawker stalls and even Buddhist temples! It’s the time you can buy the most variety of vegetarian food – aromatic ‘nasi ulam'(herb-rice), “po-lay ikan”(perut ikan), “acat awak”(tangy, crunchy, chunky vegetable pickle), succulent “lor-bark”(mock meat-rolls), laksa, Hokkien-mee and Curry-mee etc. Absolutely heavenly and definitely “ho-ciak lo!”. The amazing fact is, (due to the LOWER DEMAND for meat, fish and meat-based food), many other restaurants, hawkers, fresh meat sellers and fishmongers had been known to CLOSE DOWN during that period of time! Some of them even RESORT TO SELLING VEGETARIAN FOOD then. Ssso, see you in Penang then – Sharon, Seng Piow and Girlie, bring the gang lah! Heheh!

  24. Anila on Sep 28, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    I guess I am one of the lucky persons to take vegetarian without any problems. Even as a child I have to be forced to take meat and seafood. In the early years of my marriage I remember I had a severe illness of hyperthyroid toxicosis which has caused a lot of problems in my marriage. which was detected very much later. This sickness makes a person very irritable and fault finding. This sickness is due to lack of iodine lacking in me because I did not take seafood. I was also anaemic as I did not take meat. All these were treated after a major sugery. With proper vegn supplements I am well and happy to be a vegetarian without having to eat meat that are slaughtered and killed.

  25. Paris on Sep 23, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    We were talking about pets and vegetarianism with Rinpoche the other day, when Rinpoche said to us, “Next time you want to eat some meat, think that you’re eating your cat” (or dog or hamster or rabbit – circle as appropriate, whatever pet you have). This helps VERY much in contemplating the sufferings of animals and abstaining from eating meat. (every time I want to buy a KFC bucket now, I think that it’s all chopped up pieces of my cat Grumbles, battered and deep fried – gross).

    We tend to create a separate between animals that our pets (alive, a member of the family, cute, cuddly, with personalities and characters) and animals that we eat (not really an animal, no feelings, no personality, faceless). There is of course no difference – cute cuddly Fluffy the Dog may as well be the cow that was just butchered up for your burger. It’s still a being, with all the same capacity to feel, think, fear, suffer as Fluffy the Dog.

    So next time you want to chomp into a steak, think that someone chopped up your Fluffy Happy Cutesy Pooch, put him through a meat tenderizer, seasoned him with Barbecue sauce and then sizzled him on a grill. Poor Fluffy!

  26. Judy Lam on Sep 22, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    Most of us are aware that being vegetarian is good for us. However, it is not easy to break that habituation of having a meatless diet as most of the time, we never give it a second thought of eating meat. We eat whatever that comes by, at family meals, wedding dinners, BBQs, social gatherings etc without battling an eyelid. We eat meat to satisfy our taste buds because we know no better. Nowdays, we are exposed to delicious vegetarian food in many restaurants around town (Kechara Oasis still serves the best quality vegetarian food!). I am glad I am in an environment where I am reminded not to be selfish. I am glad that I have been having vegetarian lunches for some time now, and working on being a vegetarian soon.

  27. Anila on Sep 21, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    It is so easy and convenient to go vegetarian nowadays.In the old days if we need to eat vegetarian we have to go to the hassle of cooking at home. Even if you have money you won’t be able to buy v egetarian food. There are no shops or restaurants around. Being on vegetarian diet does not have to tax on your pocket. If you have to spend within your budget there are vegetarian stalls that are very cheap which charge only RM3 to RM4 for a meal of three portions of vegetable. For people who really must economise they have subsidise meals at RM2 per meal at some shops started by a Chinese Mahayana Temple called Foh Kwang San. Being a vegetarian serves two purposes. Its good for your health and also you don’t have to kill as a compassion to the animals.

  28. Andrew James Boon on Sep 21, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Dearest Rinpoche,

    Once again Rinpoche has gone way beyond in your kindness. Not only has Rinpoche on countless occasions stressed on the importance of being vegetarian, now Rinppoche has even shared with us a list of 25 vegetarian restaurants AND names of people who are vegetarian whom we possibly do not know are in the hope to make us realize there are options and we are not alone… 😉

    Being vegetarian myself, I know it is not only a choice but THE choice. I started this ‘journey’ of mine for health reasons and being a Buddhist now, it really is icing on the cake so to speak as it gives it a moral purpose as well as a benefitial one. It is truly much better on many levels.

    Why we still choose to delude ourselves into sticking to our attachments is beyond me. I often think to myself and have little debates in my head that perhaps it is easy to say all this as I am a vegetarian… however I have to catch myself and say “hang on a moment, I was very much a meat eater myself. Perhaps not so much of the red meat variety but most definitely chicken and fish. And if I can do it, anyone can! It really is NOT hard at all”.

    Please allow me to add to Rinpoche’s worthy notes on the following restaurants as they are some of my favourites:

    5. Woods Macrobiotic
    They have really good set meals which are done according to days of the week. Some days I must add are better than others. The shiitake burger is to die for! There is also a lemongrass drink concoction which is just yummmm. And they also sell fresh organic produce in the restaurant itself.

    6. Organic Receipe
    They have a brilliant selection of items ranging from mock meat chinese style dishes with brown rice to western delicacies. All very consistant and delicious! Love the fresh spring rolls and pizzas. The noodles are really yummy too. All ingredients are organic and made on site. They too have an in store grocery area where you can find all sorts of heathly substitutes!

    Thierry and I must go try some of the restautants on Rinpoche’s list… Much love… Andrew

  29. benji on Sep 19, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    It is such a touching gesture, that Rinpoche has not only advised us accordingly, but also made the effort to list the vegetarian eateries! It really has a place in his heart! Sharon’s so right; we are so driven by selfish desires to eat meat! Om Mani Padme Hum!

  30. Sharon Saw on Sep 19, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    Being vegetarian is only difficult because of our selfishness – when we want to indulge our taste buds in eating meat because of habituation. I personally don’t like vegetables very much – especially chinese style, though i do enjoy western salads and pastas etc.

    However, it is very much Dharma practice to put others above our own selfish desires. I decided to go vegetarian because it was time to stop being selfish. There is no need for meat in our diet as there are many other protein sources in a vegetarian diet. It’s heartening to see the number of celebrities who are vegetarian – they are people who can choose to eat anything they want – all the luxurious foods are at their fingertips because of their wealth, but yet they choose to be vegetarian, so that should be inspirational to others.

    Rinpoche always advises us to be vegetarian because of compassion to animals. If we like pets, or animals in a farm, we should not think of eating them! We may not be able to do prayers all day long but choosing what we eat is definitely something any of us can do, at any time, anywhere. If it’s difficult to be vegetarian, that difficulty would be the exact reason why we should do it. To overcome our attachments for the benefit of others. If we cannot even control our desire for a certain taste, which is such a small thing, how can we think about mind transformation.

    I must admit i would never have become vegetarian if not for Rinpoche’s teachings and advice. Thank you Rinpoche for Rinpoche’s kindness in showing me how to overcome myself.

  31. Joyce Hobby on Sep 19, 2010 at 2:27 am

    Rinpoche, It makes me happy to see others such as yourself have the compassion to become vegetarian. While it comes very natural to you and me, I know it’s not very natural for other’s and it does make me sad. This is where I use my Buddhist wisdom to feel my sadness, not judge them, then let go.

    – Joyce

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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:31 PM
    Venerable Ajahn Chah was a Thai Buddhist teacher of the Buddhadhamma and a founder of two major monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition. Well respected and loved as a man of great wisdom, he was also instrumental in establishing Theravada Buddhism in the West. Interesting life story, how he chose to leave the settled monastic life and became a wandering ascetic. Walking across Thailand, lived in forests, caves and cremation grounds while learning from the meditation monks of the Forest of various monasteries. He wandered through the countryside in quest of quiet and secluded places for developing meditation. He even lived in tiger and cobra infested jungles, using reflections on death to penetrate to the true meaning of life. After years of wandering, Venerable Ajahn Chah established a monastery where he taught simple, practice-based form of meditation, and attracted a numerous of students including western foreigners. He was one of the greatest Dhamma teachers of the modern era. His wise teachings have continued to guide thousands of people along the path of Dharma. Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition gradually spread across all over the world. Several of Ajahn Chah’s Western students have since established monasteries throughout the world. Just in Thailand itself, there are more than 300 branch monasteries in Ajahn Chah’s tradition. Ven erable Ajahn Chah used his ill health as a teaching point, emphasizing that it was a living example of the impermanence of all things and reminded people to endeavour to find a true refuge within themselves. The legacy of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings and legacy continues into the modern age.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/venerable-ajahn-chah-the-forest-monk.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:30 PM
    Wonderful blog written on the practice of Kalarupa for us to understand better. As an emanation of Manjushri, Kalarupa’s practice helps us to destroy ignorance and to develop wisdom overcoming our anger and suffering . Awesome Kalarupa manifested in multiple forms to help sentient beings who personifies enlightenment by the conquest of anger. Kalarupa also regard as one of the three main Dharma protectors of the Gelugpa is extremely fierce and ugly, and tames all kinds of spiritual ugliness. The fierceness of his iconography teaches us to remind ourselves that all the causes and effects of anger arising from ignorance are dreadful and distorted.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Antionette for this detailed sharing,

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kalarupa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:27 PM
    Nepal is a very spiritual country, having a huge Dorje Shugden mural in Kathmandu, is indeed a big achievement for Kechara. Located on Charkhal Road in Dilli Bazaar, the mural can be found midway between our two Dorje Shugden chapels which are in Putalisadak and Chabahil. It is also very close to one of Kathmandu’s largest shopping malls. Many locals , tourist will be able to connect them to a powerful deity that is so closely associated with their culture. Well the mural not only beautiful but also full of symbolism and everyone merely by seeing it is blessed. Thanks to those talented artists and generous sponsors making it a success.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/spectacular-dorje-shugden-mural-in-kathmandu-nepal.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:24 PM
    All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. A reminder for us all to go of attachment and meditating on impermanence and emptiness. We are to relinquish the domination of our ego and its habits to transform ourselves. A great reminder not to waste our previous life.
    Quoted Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such a meaningful teachings with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/pointing-the-staff-at-the-old-man.html
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    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:43 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail. com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
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    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:42 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail.com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
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    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 07:06 PM
    We are members of the Buddhist Temple in Taman Desa Jaya, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur and we have been issued membership by the president (DATUK YIP KUM FOOK), we are very sad because we are the foundation of this Temple

    Now we can know who is always messing with people, and he always cheats money and women, he even uses Buddhism to find money.

    Also, need to be careful with his brother-in-law (Simon Low Kok Meng) because he is a spy (CID) for DATUK YIP KUM FOOK and we will write some letters to AGONG SULTAN IBRAHIM IBN ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR as soon as possible.

    From Jesmond Yap, Kepong Baru…Kuala Lumpur
  • Phoenix the Shaman Elder
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 01:40 AM
    The matriarchal cultures of the grandmothers have specific symbolism of animism shamanism, such as the horse, especially the blue horse, and the deer. These are two main symbols of a shaman woman and you can find them in many cultural folk lore, especially the Russian, Slavic, Siberian, Nordic, Finland, and Norway. It’s nice to see the Matriarchal Shaman Animism diety represented in Chinese.
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:59 PM
    An inspiring act of a selfless Lama feeding strays whether its night or day. Truly an example for us all to feed those lonely strays . Yes I do agree compassion starts with feeding strays. Reading this blog again to refresh myself to do more. Strays animals generally lead a life of poor welfare on the street. Feeding strays is a compassionate act.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/rinpoche-through-my-eyes-compassion-starts-with-feeding-strays
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:56 PM
    nteresting revisit this blog again as truly inspiring reading over and over again . There’s so many inspiring nuns and female practitioner coming from different back ground, leading a more spiritual life. They are practitioners dedicated their life to religious observance and their path is illuminated by the light of compassion. Going against all odds to become one. Their devotion radiates like a thousand stars in the night sky. Here at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Pahang we too have inspiring practitioners .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/inspiring-nuns-and-female-practitioners.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    H E Tsem Rinpoche’s Sungbum project aim to preserve the teachings and practices that have been passed from teacher to disciple in an unbroken line beginning with Lama Tsongkhapa himself . History has taught us the importance of preserving Buddha’s stainless teachings. Its important to preserve and safeguard the Buddhist tradition for future generations.
    Tsem Rinpoche is a clear and effective teacher where his stories and teachings are endlessly entertaining and inspiring. The preservation is very much needed. We are so fortunate given a chance to be involved in such a meritorious project .
    Thank you.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/the-tsem-rinpoche-sungbum-project.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    Demons are disembodied spirits, supernatural being or spirit and unseen beings. We know they do exist and I believe they do. They have no physical form to them whatsoever. Demons do definitely exist. They are intelligent beings who are evil malicious spirits and are all dangerous entities. Valak is not to be summoned capriciously by anyone as they are dangerous beings when we invoke them having to face a heavy consequence. There are spiritual practices that we can ask for help a ritual of the wrathful Manjushri in the form of Trakze. Having a doing the practice daily without fail, consistently, as this Trakze practice has been proven to be efficacious to break the hold the Valak and other spirits. All thanks to our Guru bringing this practice to Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Malaysia.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing for us to understand better.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/valak-the-conjuring-2-demon.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:53 PM
    Wow ,reading all these powerful quotes had me realised much better of giving even I have little. May H E Tsem Rinpoche’s sincere advice to reach the far shore of liberation to everyone reading this blog. The most truly generous people are those who give silently without asking any in return. There is no exercise better than reaching and lifting people up. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. Well creating and lighting for others we naturally light our own way. Helping others especially those unfortunate ones, make us feel more positive about our own circumstances.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all these powerful quotes.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-power-of-giving-18-quotes-from-tsem-rinpoche.html
  • Aarati Bhatt
    Wednesday, Feb 28. 2024 12:47 AM
    I have tried mine and my friend’s horoscope and it results same in both of our case, and not just that I have tried this on various friends and this horoscope is showing same for maximum date of birth, I think this is a bug.
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Jan 4. 2024 04:11 PM
    Lama Tsongkhapa was an influential Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher and tantric yogi, whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism . Lama Tsongkhapa was hailed as the second Buddha by contemporary Buddhist masters of his time. Famous for reviving Buddhism in Tibet and revered for elevating the Dharma to all its present glory. Hence having a 12 ft Lama Tsongkhapa Statue at new Kechara Gompa (Prayer Hall) is indeed a blessing. Its truly beautiful. Merely by looking at it is a blessing .
    Thank you Rinpoche and team effort making it possible.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/10-ft-tsongkapa-here.html

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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.
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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.
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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
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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
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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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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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni
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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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
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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
This is pretty amazing!

First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
5 years ago
This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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
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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
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
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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
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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
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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
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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
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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
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
1 month ago
Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
1 month ago
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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
2 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
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.
2 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.
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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.
2 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.
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.
2 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.
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.
2 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.
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.
2 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.
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
3 months ago
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
3 months ago
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
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.
3 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.
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
3 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
3 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
4 months ago
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
5 months ago
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
5 months ago
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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