Very interesting!! Sleep late in our DNA

Sep 14, 2012 | Views: 2,740

Dear friends,

I found this article very interesting. Since I was very young I naturally found it hard to sleep early and wake up early. I find it easy to sleep late and get up late. It has always been like that. I think better, function better, think faster, work faster and most of my ideas come clearer and faster when I work late into the night. It’s always been like that for me.

So many people have told me through the years it’s healthier to sleep earlier and I agreed but I just cannot. And for years I have tried many methods to sleep earlier but very unsuccessfully. Finally I said I will just follow my own body clock and just sleep when my body wants and not what others tell me when I am suppose to sleep. I find it much easier to sleep late and get up later.

This study shows that we sleep when we want as it’s in our DNA already. But I realize for some people who have to work 9-5 in the office or day jobs it may not be easy.

Read this very interesting article.

Tsem Rinpoche

 


 

How night owls are cleverer and richer than people who rise early

By Fiona Macrae

It has long been held that the early bird catches the worm. But it is the night owl that lasts the distance, research shows.

It found that late risers tire less quickly than those who make a point of getting up at the crack of dawn.

The study is likely to be embraced by anyone tired of being branded lazy for their love of a lie-in.

Not so guilty pleasure: A study has found that people who sleep-in tend to be cleverer and richer than morning larks

And it adds to growing evidence that it is night owls that rule the roost.

Previous studies have found that those who rise later tend to be both cleverer and richer than early birds.

For the latest study, scientists pitted morning larks against night owls in a task designed to measure their reaction and attention times.

During the experiment, the volunteers got up and went to bed at their usual times, with the larks tending to turn in four hours earlier than the owls.

Both did similarly well at the task shortly after getting up. But ten hours into their day, it was the night owls that shone, being both quicker and more alert at the task, the journal Science reports.

Despite being awake for the same length of time, the larks felt sleepier, with scans showing that the parts of their brains linked to attention were less active.

Dr Philippe Peigneux, of the University of Liege in Belgium, said: ‘During the evening session, evening types were less sleepy and tended to perform faster than morning types.’

Previous studies have shown that getting up late appears to be in our DNA, with our body clock regulated by a series of genes which determine whether we are larks or owls.

Other studies have debunked the popular saying ‘early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise’.

Night owls have been shown to be cleverer than larks, with quicker minds and better memories. They also earn more.

Famous night owls include Charles Darwin, Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill, who regularly went to bed at 4am and rose late. Due to his sleeping patterns, he often hosted War Cabinet meetings in his bath.

It is thought that the division into larks and owls has its roots in evolution, with early risers in the Stone Age taking the initiative in food gathering, while owls stood guard late into the night.

Those who fell into neither category could sleep safely in the knowledge that their needs were being taken care of.

When humans moved towards tending animals and harvesting crops, larks came in demand for the early starts, while owls started to be thought of as less industrious.

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1173028/How-night-owls-cleverer-richer-people-rise-early.html

 

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  1. Julia Tan on Jul 6, 2018 at 2:38 am

    I like the idea of sleeping late to become more clever and rich! I love to hand out until late because that’s when I can read or study quietly without being disturbed. basically I sleep about 5-6 hours a day. Mostly around 2am to 7am depending on the work I needed to be done on that day. Nothing fixed but when my body needs to rest I would just have to sleep especially when comes to my usual sleeping hour. Sometimes it could be a hot afternoon. My mind just can’t function due to too tire. It’s kind of like a sleeping habit. In the other hand, having sleeping too long or more than my usual hours I would feel tire after woke up. I guess all these due to how much sleep our body needs. Not too little nor too much. Most important is the sleeping quality I have on that night. Hence I’ll normaly very careful and not having too much water before sleep.

  2. Mingwen on Jul 5, 2018 at 1:14 am

    There are no solid researches to confirm such gene that categorise us to either early riser /late riser, but there are people sharing their personal experiences which have make the statement to be true.

    Personally, I’ve not try to twist my schedule around because I’m nurtured to be an early riser. But I believe that if we spend time to adapt whatever living condition, we could eventually get used to the condition.

  3. Pastor Albert on Jul 4, 2018 at 10:05 am

    I have been sleeping between
    10-11pm & wake up at 5-6pm
    5-6am & wake up at 10-11am
    7-8am & wake up at 1-2pm
    And so on…

    The above all is due to my previous work and I adjusted my sleeping timing to suit my working hours, human is very adaptive, whenever in need, we can adjust our timing to anything, like sleeping, eating, resting, etc. Its all depends on our will.

    I do believe the DNA research thing, because there are people whom I seen where they will sleep according to their timing and they perfom really well and even superceed their colleague who work on a very timely manner. There is no doubt where sleeping can affect our daily activities performance.

  4. Pastor Antoinette Kass on Jul 4, 2018 at 8:40 am

    Our sleeping habits are often not up to us but we need to go to school or to work at a certain time. Some people like to start the day early whereas others do start the day later. I don’t know if someone is more intelligent in one case or the other as this study shows.

    In any case it is sure not easy to change the time when to start school for example as it needs a lot of organisation from the parents for example. In any case, I am sure many kids would appreciate it. “Kids not getting enough sleep? Start school later” https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/dan-walters/article112368087.html

  5. June Kang on Jul 4, 2018 at 4:09 am

    Many sleep experts have previously suggested that we should sleep early. Some of us even forcing ourselves to go to bed early, however some end up not being able to sleep because forcing just make you more anxious about not being able to fall sleep And this article is very interesting suggestion- sleep late and clever. I believe the best time for a person to go to sleep is the hour when they feel the sleepiest inregardless is earlier of late night.

  6. Tek Lee on Jul 4, 2018 at 3:20 am

    I always have this thinking that great mind doesn’t sleep much. It’s true, it doesn’t matter whether that person sleep late wake up late or sleep early wake up early, I saw many example of great people don’t really sleep much, but they still can always perform and think at tip top condition. However, I tried it myself before, when I sleep late and wake up late, I can actually work longer and concentrate longer. Whereas, when I sleep early and wake up early, the next day I will get tired faster, and sometimes even before mid night I had already felt sleepy and tired.

  7. Andrea Lai on Jul 4, 2018 at 12:05 am

    I would think it is our mind that controls our sleeping time frame. I have experienced on sleeping at different time but wakes up on the time that had fixed in my mind. Therefore, it turns out is the habits that I have cultivated. But in such manner, it will not last long cause losing too much of sleep will make me tired easily and I will take replacement. Overall, sufficient sleeps up to 6-7 hours are perfect for me and if above more, I will need painkillers. If sleeping late, will be wiser, I think it will depend on individual body. But in logical way, enough sleep to gain more oxygen will be beneficial for brain function.

  8. nicholas on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    The sleeping timing of every individual very much dependant to their own preferences for whatever reason they have. They are people dictated by the working schedule and some may have the flexibility according to their own timing. Be it any timing it could be also dictate by their habituation. What important is which way is effective and best not to be fixed. Whether which sleeping timing define which one cleverer I have no comment but personally I feel that the more volatile we are the easier for us to achieve effectively with no constrain.

  9. Vivian Ong on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:33 pm

    I think most of us have different types of sleeping patterns. Some will sleep less and some will need to sleep more. Personally, I need to sleep at least 5 to 6 hours to perform well for the next day. If I sleep less, I will be lightheaded and don’t perform well and also my heart will palpitate fast. For example my dad, he sleeps early at 9pm and wakes up around 3am sometimes to make his tea and to continue his reading. When he is tired he will goes back to sleep. He naps a lot throughout the day.

  10. Pastor Henry Ooi on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:15 pm

    The time for sleeping depends on individual, be it in the DNA, habit, work schedule and whatever other reasons that people find comfortable with. People have the ability to adjust their sleep according to their work schedule especially when the job means all the world to them. The sleeping and waking time also means that the meals differ for different people. Lunch for an early riser would be breakfast for a late riser. However, I do not concur that a person’s intelligence is measured by the sleeping and waking time of a person.

  11. pammie yap on Jul 3, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    Years back I loved to sleep late and wake up late because I feel that sleeping late is more peaceful and comfortable. I can do stuff and nobody will bother me. As years passed, because of commitments, I have to wake earlier and I feel tired easily if I don’t get enough sleep. But I guess it’s still differ for many others. Some look for night jobs because they feel more alert and hyper during that time of the day. But whether they are more intelligent or not, that I am not sure. Since it didn’t mention how many people was involved in the research, I don’t think it’s fair to conclude that. I am sure many early risers are very smart people too.

  12. Datuk May on Jul 3, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    Naturally I am one who sleeps in the early hours between 1am to 2am and there were times my awakening hours could stretch to 3am and I would panic during those nights as I needed to wake up early for a 8am appointment meaning I need to be awake by latest 6am to be on time for such appointments. Would I have rested enough to be alert during such appointments which is the crucial time.

    Basically I am delighted to read this DNA confirmation on the advantages of being an owl. However, the world structure is such that if you sleep late, you need to be in the privileged position to operate within your suitable hours. This is when the advantage of being cleverer and bigger wage earner conflicts.

    I suppose in any circumstances, there is no perfect situation and night owls will have to compromise to align within the norm and hope that we can develop the ability to be in the privilege position to operate within our hours and time frame.

  13. Samfoonheei on Aug 25, 2017 at 12:40 am

    Interesting news….all the while i know sleep early and waking early keeps us healthy.I know thats not.The good news in all of this is that our body clock.
    Now with all the work load ,people working from 9 to 5 tends to sleep late …could be the DNA in them.But it also probably depends on our age. Scientists has identify. genetic difference between those who sleep early and those who slepep late. This difference is due to genetic variations in their DNA.
    I was a night owls when i was much younger,so its linked to a gene mutation. But it also probably depends on our age and individual.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this interesting post.At least it helps those night owl to know it alright to sleep late afterall.

  14. Anne Ong on Oct 5, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Sleeping very late is my habit and my family always thinks its not normal and that i should sleep early for health reasons…lol 🙂 I sleep around 3-4am almost everyday and wake up late morning.I feel its more peaceful and cooling to read and do my internet stuffs at night. Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting article! 🙂

  15. Chris Chong on Aug 7, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for sharing this exciting news. I had always been a night owl and I like to wake up late in the morning. It makes my day better and I felt way more energetic. Turns out that this is already in me and I’m just going with the flow. No more feeling guilty of not being able to wake up early in the morning !!! 🙂

  16. Vinnie Tan on Dec 1, 2013 at 1:27 am

    Wow! This is just great. There is now a great explanation that why I would tend to sleep late, and waking up late helps me to function better in the day. It is just so fascinating!

    I just love how the researchers have cleared up so many myths there are around about sleeping early and waking up early.

  17. beatrix ooi on Mar 5, 2013 at 12:05 am

    This is a very interesting article. I used to think that sleep late will slow down the function of the brain.
    I’m not that kind of person who goes to bed early, but during school days I have to be in the room before 10pm.
    It kind of irritates me because when I can’t sleep, basically what I do is just stare at the ceiling. So normally I will have a little chitchatting session with my brother, then my parents will just come into the room and yell at us. And we will pretend to be asleep, as soon as they are gone we then start talking again. Yes, very naughty of us..
    Thank You for sharing Rinpoche.
    Love, beatrix.

  18. jennifer on Feb 26, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    This is so interesting.
    Now i know why no matter how early i try to sleep, i just cannot. After reading this article, i should allow my body to decide when i should sleep and when to get up. It has now been proven it’s in my DNA, so i will not allow any busybodies to tell me otherwise !
    We are all night owls in the family, which is quite fun . We get to spend more time doing our own thing (like doing my prayers and mantras) late into the night without any disruption of phonecalls , visits from neighbours, friends and family, without any distractions !
    I like the term night owls. It’s better than what Jamie used to refer to us a “family of cockroaches” – scuttling around the house at the oddest hours of the night and into the wee hours of the morning.

  19. Joy on Jan 11, 2013 at 12:10 am

    This is a good and interesting read. So glad that now I do not feel guilty and abnormal for being a night owl! I cannot like Rinpoche stand sleeping early and I simply dislike the mornings. Yes it sounds like a vampire. I guess it is not important what time you sleep n get up, bottom line is you get the job done or you have results. If that is so, who cares what time u sleep and rise, as long as u get the job done on a timely manner! Thank you for this insightful article Rinpoche. It’s in the genes 🙂

  20. June Tang (KHJB) on Dec 24, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this interesting article.Reading this article make me feel that i am not the abnormal,I like to do my works and sadhana at late night after my husband and kids sleeping.I feel that more forcused and calm.I will sharing this information with my husband to let him not worry me anymore ^_^

  21. Cynthia Lee on Dec 9, 2012 at 6:31 am

    As much as I agree with this article whole-heartedly because it explains everything I am since a baby (my mom told me I used to refuse sleeping at the late hours such as 11pm at a mere age of 3!), I think it’s not so much about being night owls which makes one smarter, earns more, have sharper memory, etc, it is more that people who tend to stick to a fixed daily routine refuses to push themselves to do more and out of their comfort zone because this is their working time, this is their sleeping time and this is their personal time. Some larks are so attached to their “time” and that is how much they are willing to be successful according to their time. Their focus is to get the job done by a fixed hour and after hours they completely cut off from their work.

    The secret of successful people is they think about work and ideas even after hours.

    So maybe these night owls who is smarter and makes more money are people who does not care about their routine and would work till late and till the job is done because they want to make the most out of their time to do as much as possible. It’s the drive to succeed is what makes them sharp and focus.

    We shouldn’t let our sleeping time be the hindrance of our success.

  22. Felix Kong on Nov 20, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche sharing . Start from today i try to become “OWL” …. Hehehe…

  23. Jessica Yap on Nov 17, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    My dad has always been giving me lectures on sleeping early during my college days, as I always find it hard to do so.. Somehow I just find it more relaxing to do my work at night when everyone’s alseep. Well I don’t have the luxury to do it now but this is good information!

    Thank you for sharing Rinpoche!

  24. Clara Tang on Oct 30, 2012 at 5:44 am

    Ah.. Now I don’t have to feel guilty, for turning in so late and getting up late as well… Eh.. but I do hear that sleeping so late doesn’t help the heart.

  25. adrian chow on Oct 17, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    Dear Rinpoche, i’ve never been sleeping early even i try to at times. I feel when most of the world’s population are sleeping it gives me a very calming feeling. I love to do some work at night, with not disturbance from client’s and phone calls. Everything seems clearer and peaceful.

  26. deborah on Oct 15, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    How interesting. But I think when a person’s clock is tuned to a certain timing, it’s hard to make that switch.
    I know my eyes start to shut at a certain time at night but if I pass that time or take 20 winks,I’ll be wide awake therefater.

  27. David Lai on Oct 6, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    This is all very interesting to read this article because it is radically different from what we hear usually from scientists and the health-conscious. I think that the 8-hour sleep adage is over-rated and is relative to the individual.

    Some need less than others and we can actually train ourselves to sleep at certain amounts if we want to. But I think anything less that 4 hours of sleep a day is not too healthy for the individual in the long run. After all, sleep is a biological need to remove toxins from the body and repair damaged tissue.

    However, I think the less sleep the person has reflects their drive and goal to have achievement in their waking hour. However, there’s also this exception that people do have a hormonal imbalance that may cause insomnia. I am no expert but I think that expert help is needed if we were to have trouble sleeping.

  28. Uncle Eddie on Sep 20, 2012 at 11:34 am

    A human body needs a certain amount of sleep according to medical research. If one doesn’t get enough sleep it can have a major impact on your life, whether it’s from insomnia, sleepness-less due to late-nights through overtime work, watching of TV or caring for a newborn or sick person. Sleep deprivation can cause tiredness and overall drowsiness to start with, until it depretiates into a serious medical problem. The dangers of sleep deprivation as revealed, leads to a slow breakdown of one’s immunity and physical emotional system, ranging from slurred speech and sudden outburst of anger, easily depressed and impatience, not counting to causing of accidents when driving due to sleepiness, thus causing injuries to others as well as oneself. So what’s the use of being richer when you’re no more around to enjoy your life.

  29. Wah Ying on Sep 19, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    I have read a research saying why owls are more intelligent. This is interesting–because in ancient time, wild animals come out during night time, and those who are could survive animal’s attack are those who are very alert and quick person.

    Furthermore, a research done in London shown owls are those with higher IQ because they could adapt to new environment, new changing of the surrounding better.

    How? Because to stay up at night is almost impossible during our ancestor’s time–there’s no electricity or bulb. Hence staying up till late is a new “skill”, those who could learn skill and adapt to a changing world are those who are cleverer…

    How much you believe in this theories? Ha, but is interesting.

  30. lewkwanleng on Sep 19, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Since my secondary school time, I like to stay up late at night and do my assignments. The situation got “worse” when I was in university where I usually do my programming until early morning. During the nights, my mind is much clearer and at that time I thought it is because there is no disturbance from my housemate etc, but it seems like it is in the DNA.. hehe…

    My mum has the same DNA, I supposed because she also read newspaper until 3am almost everyday…

  31. Jace Chong on Sep 19, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Thanks Rinpoche for sharing the article, it’s something to ease my guilt hehehehehehe……

    Out of love and care, the people around me always advice me to sleep early, they always say the liver only functions at the hour of 11pm-1am. If you are not sleeping in these hour, your body unable to detox.

    I used to follow once in a while, where I sleep around 12am, then wake up around 2am to continue my works. It works for few times, but most of the time I would overslept and end up didn’t got to wake up and do my works.

    So I follow my body clocks, sleep when I am very tired. But I am now slowly adjusting my sleeping time earlier as I need to be in office at 10am. So I need to sleep before 3am to make sure I would not oversleep.

    I still find my body and health ok as long as I have enough rest. So I think the sleeping hours matters than the time you sleep.

    I wonder if we follow the liver function rules of 11pm-1am, how it works if we go to a place with different time zone? Like if I go to America and the time is different, will my liver still function at 11pm-1am of Malaysian time?

  32. cindy on Sep 19, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Oh, this is really something new to me, i never know that sleep late is good for us ’cause i usually sleep around 12 – 1am & wake up around 5.30 to 6am.
    Thank you sharing

  33. mayy on Sep 19, 2012 at 3:31 am

    Sleeping early has never been in my system since when I was still schooling. Just could not bring myself to sleep early as 10pm! I would be tossing here and there. This carried on even till now. There’s always disagreement and debate on why we should sleep early. Anyway, even how late I sleep, I would still wake up around the same time in the morning. Hmmm..I wish I could wake up late…hahaha.

  34. Sofi on Sep 19, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Yea, finally i can sleep late n wake late in knowledge that i m not lazy. Its my DNA……hmmm, wonder from which parent! But I feel sometimes of missing out so much that had been happening while I hav my zzzzzzz, but agree that I work much better at nite.

  35. Sheryl KH (JB) on Sep 18, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for your sharing.

    This article is interesting, will bear this in mind and observe in the future in my surrounding people…

    I would like to add on that the quality of the sleep determine the performance through the day as well. Ie, when we are unwell, no matter how much we sleep, we may still feel tired…

  36. patsy on Sep 18, 2012 at 12:41 am

    In the stillness of the night, it is when our mind are clearer due to less distractions. Successful people sleep only a few hours a day and they are productive and function well.As long as we have enough sleep then our bodies can function well.

    Thank you, Rinpoche, for sharing this information which is good news for night owls.

  37. Julia on Sep 17, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    I totally agreed with what Li Kim said. Isn’t that sounds familiar? That’s how Kecharians work! Some people wake up early will do the morning job and some people wake up late will do the mid night job. I definitely believe that passion does play an important role of being able to push ourselves further. Not only can stay up late but can wake up very early too!

    I was once trying to push myself to sleep late or less so that I could do a bit more but I end up wasting my time because when I am tired, my body naturally shut down. Hence if I pushed myself further to stay awake I will just end up being blur and getting nothing done. I found it very unproductive. Now I sleep when I’m tired. I wake up after 5-6 hours of sleep. I’ll take a nap like 30 min which helps a lot especially when I have a long day to go.

  38. Datuk May on Sep 17, 2012 at 1:01 am

    One thing for sure my DNA is with the night owl. I have always struggled to sleep early as it had never been alright for me to wake up late and not be around during 9am to 5pm. So I treated my DNA like an illness, take a sleeping pill, go to sleep and be awake to catch what the whole world is made to do. Work from 9 to 5 daily. Strange how the whole world structure is made to fit one type of being.

    Reading this article for sure makes me realise that I am not suffering from insomnia but just governed by the lack of flexibility in my lifestyle in respect to making a living and having to work.

    Have to do what needs to be done.

  39. Sabina G. on Sep 16, 2012 at 1:33 am

    Finally!! This is the liberation for us night owls!! 🙂 I didn’t know Rinpoche that You were nocturnal too.

    I am really healthy only on a nocturnal schedule, and my parents were like me. Sometimes we made jokes about being a family of vampires.

    Thanks so much for sharing this, very interesting and totally liberating! 😀

  40. Low ksjc on Sep 15, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing.Only now I could understand why I could stay up quite late into the morning but due to the fact I had to force myself to get up early in the morning ,I am always feeling lethargic towards the first half of the day and wide awake at night.From now on I would learn to respect those with sleeping problems .But in life punctuality is very important as it is a form of discipline that others respect. So, do not be late for date line or important meetings,using this article as an excuse.

  41. HelenaC on Sep 15, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    Its something new and interesting to me hehehe. I used to sleep late and wake up late, but always got scolded by my parents. They said is bad for our health and liver >__<
    Thanks for sharing Rinpoche.

  42. Christine Wang on Sep 15, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Great to know that. I like to sleep late and get up late since I can remember. Most work get done when it’s dark & quiet. I tried to sleep early but I just cannot fall asleep. And morning was never efficient. I prefer do daily Sadhana at night before sleep. Somehow the mind is more focused and calm when it’s late and quiet. Well, since it’s in my DNA, I will happily accept it. Hee hee~

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this interesting article.

    Christine

  43. Lim (KH JB) on Sep 15, 2012 at 11:17 am

    Thanks Rinpoche for sharing the articles, we may learn a lot from this. There are some more articles to show that we must sleep earlier to let our organs to have enough time to rest or detox.

    So i think we should get the balance for both or if we still have to sleep late then we need to take care our BODY carefully… We should do yearly test and take care our foods or consume medicine or health foods to maintain our health.

  44. tfreon on Sep 15, 2012 at 3:45 am

    Dear Rinpoche, thanks for the article, It is true when i slept late, i feel more comfortable. I do not really like to wake up around 6am and rush to work.
    My mom, always tell me to sleep early to let the kidney, liver rest, Now i wonder it is true our internal organ “rest” on that hour.

    Very interesting article.

    Thank you Rinpoche

  45. Wan Wai Meng on Sep 15, 2012 at 3:23 am

    I know that some great people like Napoleon needed very little sleep this was because their minds were very optimal it seems. I wonder if people like Stephan Hawkings and Steve Jobs did they have the same kind of sleep patterns.

  46. Pastor Yek Yee on Sep 15, 2012 at 3:14 am

    hehe…something new for me. It is interesting. Thank you for sharing. However, I still like sleep late, sorry!!!

  47. Albert Ratchaga on Sep 15, 2012 at 1:59 am

    wow, this is something new and I never heard off, last time I always like to argue with my friends, people say sleep early and wake up early is good for health, and I said sleep late and wake up late also good for health what… because we get to sleep the same number of hours, and we always can’t get to conclusion.

    now with this article, seems like sleeping late has their benefit too, so both are good, it’s only the matters of your choice, follow your body clock, that’s what I choose… sleep late, hehe

  48. judy lam on Sep 15, 2012 at 1:19 am

    Night owls will experience less disturbances in the night for sure, hence, they are more focus and produce better results. So long as night owls get to sleep enough, their bodies should be able to function well. However this is only possible if they need not clock in normal 9-5 and are given the flexibility to work at odd hours.

  49. kwok wai on Sep 15, 2012 at 12:57 am

    Dear Rinpoche ,

    This is the best ever article ! Cant wait to share this with all my “accusors” he he he ! Thank you thank you .

    • Siong Woan on Sep 16, 2012 at 11:46 am

      Kwok Wai !!! I was thinking of you and how you will raise your eye brows when you read this article!!!
      Yes yes you now found a supportive ‘evident’ to your special sleeping hours !!

      On a more serious note, sleeping hours notwithstanding, I still think it is the results that count !! Sleeping hours is just a label, much like how we were brought up by our parents to sleep and eat and work at a certain pattern and time. It is more important to follow our biological clock, but how many of us have the luxury of ‘flexi-hours’ ??

    • kenny wong on Sep 18, 2012 at 1:52 pm

      I totally agree with siong woan, it doesn’t matter what time you sleep, how many hours you are in bed. What matters is the results… How much did you achieve in a day… I’m talking from an ordinary Joe like myself who’s not a genius… we need certain work hours to achieve certain production value.. or get certain tasks done ourselves. This formula cannot be flawed… HARD WORK = ACHIEVEMENT….

      Than again, we can continue to believe otherwise… and sleeeeeepppp your life away…. We’ll all get enough sleep when we’re dead… ya…

  50. Li Kim on Sep 15, 2012 at 12:53 am

    Very interesting… So, if we have larks and owls working together, we will efficient productivity 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. They complement each other…

    I also think that many leaders/successful people sleep less and are still productive and effective is not merely because of sleep hours BUT the passion to succeed to the point that being tired is not an option. They are simply driven by the passion and sleep hours is irrelevant.

    • DR on Sep 17, 2012 at 10:58 pm

      I like what you said here sister! That is why Kechara is open 24/7 and available to anyone who needs help because we have many owls and several larks to complement each other.

  51. Echeah on Sep 15, 2012 at 12:32 am

    I suppose it’s not at what time one gets to sleep but how much one gets. Time is after all relative. My day is someone’s night. But to go without sleep or too little sleep is punishing to the body physiologically as that’s when it gets recharged and repaired. A young man was reported to have dropped down and died after playing computer games non stop for a few days so I read! In the quest to take care of others, we shouldn’t forget to take care of ourselves too. After all if we fall sick or are not at our optimum due to tiredness, how can we serve others in an effective way? Whatever the amount, we should listen to our bodies. Everyone is different.

  52. Any Loke on Sep 15, 2012 at 12:28 am

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for the sharing. For years Bean and me thought that we are abnormal, but heat a relief seeing this article .

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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
  • james belich
    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.
  • james belich
    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.
  • lee
    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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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
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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
Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (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)
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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)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
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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.
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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
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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
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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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.
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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
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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.
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#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.
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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
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#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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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