Journey to Shar Gaden Monastery (2019): Making offerings to the sangha

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Kecharians with His Eminence Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende, the abbot emeritus and other Shar Gaden monks who assisted them greatly during their stay

In mid-March, a small group of Kecharians journeyed to Shar Gaden Monastery in Mundgod, South India with an exciting mission ahead of them. They were on their way to represent His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara in making an offering to all 650 monks of the monastery. The trip was a smooth one, an uneventful four-hour flight to Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport where they were warmly received by Shar Gaden monks, followed by a 10-hour drive to Mundgod in the monastery’s vehicles.

Ooi Beng Kooi, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s changtso (manager) updating Kensur Rinpoche on Kechara’s latest works

The next few days were spent rekindling old connections and making new ones. The Kecharians kicked off the trip with an audience with the esteemed abbot emeritus of Shar Gaden Monastery, His Eminence Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende who has been extremely supportive of Tsem Rinpoche’s work for many years now. Representing Tsem Rinpoche, Ooi Beng Kooi updated Kensur Rinpoche on the latest works in Kechara that had taken place since his last visit to Malaysia. This included the latest release of Tsem Rinpoche’s biography, The Promise, which had been updated to include more about Tsem Rinpoche’s relationship with Dorje Shugden.

Kensur Rinpoche was extremely happy to see the group and gifted everyone with a small Shakyamuni statue, flowers and a khata (traditional silk scarf). When the Kecharians arrived, Kensur Rinpoche had just completed three days of ordaining monks and conferring upon them the gelong vows of a fully ordained monk (as opposed to getsul, or novice monk, vows). The monks had each been presented with a Shakyamuni statue, flowers and khata; to mark what Kensur Rinpoche saw as the auspicious timing of the Kecharian group’s arrival, he wished to gift the same to them.

Updating Domo Geshe Chocktrul Rinpoche on Kechara’s latest works

The team was also granted an audience with His Eminence Domo Geshe Chocktrul Rinpoche. It had been a number of years since they had last seen Domo Geshe Rinpoche who, now about 17 years old, listened thoughtfully as Beng Kooi explained some of Kechara’s latest productions. Beng Kooi showed Domo Geshe Rinpoche postcards created from the Rimé thangkas and different Dorje Shugden styles that Tsem Rinpoche had conceptualised, as well as a comic book about the benefits of Dorje Shugden practice which had been published just before the trip.

Kecharians with Gen Phende, the new changtso of Trijang Ladrang

These same items, and more, were presented and explained to Gen Phende, the new changtso (manager) of Trijang Ladrang, whom the team were connecting with for the first time. Gen Phende had been appointed to the position after the passing of the beloved late Gen Chonzey, a devoted student of His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. During the meeting, Gen Phende shared that he has known Tsem Rinpoche for many years; back in the 1990s, when Gen Phende was trying to learn English, he and another monk approached Tsem Rinpoche for help. Although Tsem Rinpoche was very busy, Gen Phende said that Rinpoche agreed to help them and instructed them to learn the alphabet first. Gen Phende said no sooner had he mastered his ABCs and how to write addresses, that Tsem Rinpoche moved to Malaysia, putting an end to his English education.

The Kecharian team also met Gen Kunga, an old friend who serves as the changtso of His Holiness the 101st Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal, as well as the monastery’s current umze (leader chanter), who was a member of Shar Gaden Monastery’s previous changtsokhang (administration).

The changtsokhang are the monastery’s representatives who are elected into the position by the Sangha community. For everything that was accomplished on this trip to South India, the fact is it would not have been possible without the assistance of the new administration. It was this new changtsokhang which arranged for the entire monastery to do a puja, and it was their suggestion to dedicate an all-day Dukkar puja to Tsem Rinpoche and his students. Gen Gelek Dorje, the main changtso, explained they had chosen Dukkar because it is extremely effective in clearing obstacles towards the accomplishment of our secular and spiritual goals.

JP and Li Kim making offerings of kuyong (token monetary offering) and a portrait of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were also offered to all of the monks, who did an all-day recitation of Dukkar puja in gratitude for the offering

At this puja, the Kecharians had the opportunity to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner to all 650 monks of Shar Gaden Monastery, sponsored by Tsem Rinpoche, Kechara and its members. Each monk was also offered a kuyong (token monetary offering) as well as a portrait of His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche. The puja was even attended by Kensur Rinpoche, who kindly accepted our invitation for him to join the puja in spite of his busy schedule.

Making traditional offerings of body, speech and mind to His Eminence Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende

To this day, although Kensur Rinpoche has stepped down as the abbot, he continues to be deeply involved in monastic affairs, offering advice to the new changtsokhang when they have new ideas or projects, and when they are faced with unfamiliar situations. Highly respected by the monks, Kensur Rinpoche teaches constantly, passing on his wealth of knowledge and experience to a new generation; as a teacher who was directly educated by the greats like His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, Kensur Rinpoche hails from a generation of traditionally-trained senior monks that is growing smaller in number as the years go by. Masters of his scholarship, learning and qualities are becoming increasingly rare and so his teachings are invaluable to the younger generation. His presence in the Dukkar puja, and the opportunity to make offerings directly to him, was indeed appreciated by everyone.

Gen Gelek Dorje (the main changtso of Shar Gaden Monastery) assists Li Kim in making body, speech and mind offerings to the throne of His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche

As per tradition, Beng Kooi, Phng Li Kim and JP Thong entered the gompa (prayer hall) and offered three prostrations to the Sangha community. With Gen Gelek’s assistance, they then made traditional offerings of body, speech and mind to the thrones of His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, His Holiness the 101st Gaden Tripa and to Kensur Rinpoche. After the body, speech and mind offerings were made, Beng Kooi, Li Kim and JP offered the kuyong and portrait of Tsem Rinpoche to every single monk, while the younger monks made a mad dash for the monastery kitchen, returning with buckets of bread, pails full of dhal and pots of tea.

As a mark of respect, the first portion of food and tea was offered to Kensur Rinpoche before the remaining monks were served, in order of seniority. This was the lunch offering; that day, the breakfast offering had already taken place and later in the evening, dinner was also going to be offered by Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara. For the Kecharians there, the events in the gompa were definitely a familiar sight; for over three decades, Rinpoche has supported the Sangha and monastery, after receiving an instruction from Dorje Shugden to always do so. As a result of this instruction, Rinpoche has extended extensive assistance to the monastery, raising funds for their many projects and making countless offerings.

This photograph was taken decades ago in Gaden Shartse Monastery. The photograph captures just one of countless occasions when the Dalai Lama's representative (donjo) in Mundgod would visit Tsem Rinpoche in an official capacity, representing the Tibetan government to request for Rinpoche's assistance in various projects and fundraising initiatives for the Tibetan monasteries and lay community. To respect the fact the donjo represents His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a small carpet would be placed beneath the donjo's feet.

This photograph was taken decades ago in Tsem Rinpoche’s house (Tsem Ladrang) in Gaden Shartse Monastery. The photograph captures just one of countless occasions when the Dalai Lama’s representative (donjo) in Mundgod would visit Tsem Rinpoche in an official capacity, representing the Tibetan government to request for Rinpoche’s assistance in various projects and fundraising initiatives for the Tibetan monasteries and lay community. To respect the fact the donjo represents His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a small carpet would be placed beneath the donjo’s feet.

For many years, Rinpoche raised millions of rupees to assist not just the monasteries, but also the lay Tibetan community. Very frequently, the funds were raised at the request of the Dalai Lama’s representative in Mundgod (donjo) who would personally visit Tsem Rinpoche in Gaden Shartse Monastery. It was not a social call; the donjo would come in an official capacity, representing His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government to request Rinpoche’s assistance in various projects and fundraising initiatives.

Through the funds he raised, Rinpoche supported hospitals, old folks’ homes, nunneries, installed water pumps, sponsored important milk-giving buffaloes and cows, repaired schools, renovated monks’ houses, had food delivered to the poor, helped to stock up clinics, sponsored Tibetan villagers and families, and even Indian schools. In some cases, Tsem Rinpoche even raised the funds to build entire houses for some monks. Rinpoche sponsored many monks’ medical treatments and their ongoing medication, and found many monks the personal sponsorship they needed. All of this is in addition to the statues, food and robes that Rinpoche offered to and sponsored for the monasteries.

Oftentimes, Rinpoche would go to the recipients’ homes himself, especially the lay people, and personally deliver cooking ingredients, clothes, etc. Many monks remember Rinpoche going to the Tibetan government’s old folks’ homes and delivering soft foods requested by the residents, going so far as to mash the food and hand-feed those unable to sit up and eat for themselves. All of this was going on even before the split in 2008, when Gaden Shartse Monastery was still whole and not divided into Shar Gaden Monastery (who practise Dorje Shugden) and Gaden Shartse Monastery (who do not). Of course, once the Dorje Shugden ban was implemented, all of the help that the Dorje Shugden-practising lama Tsem Rinpoche extended to the Tibetan community was conveniently ignored and never spoken about again, much less were there any discussions about returning any of the aid. What does it say about a leadership that they would willingly accept financial assistance from someone they discriminate against? It is a poor reflection of the leadership when a person’s monetary contributions are acceptable and ‘clean’ while the contributor themselves is not accepted and considered ‘unclean’ solely for their practice of Dorje Shugden.

The tenkhang (Protector chapel) where the Choyang Dulzin Oracle of Gaden took countless trances of Dorje Shugden to give teachings and advice. The tenkhang used to belong to Gaden Shartse Monastery. After the split of the monastery in 2008, guardianship of the tenkhang was transferred to the newly-formed Shar Gaden Monastery who kept up their practice of Dorje Shugden.

But back then, before Gaden Shartse Monastery split into two monasteries, one of the places Rinpoche frequently visited and prayed at was the tenkhang, or Protector chapel of Dorje Shugden. On this trip, Kecharians also had the precious opportunity to visit the tenkhang, to pay homage to the holy clay Dorje Shugden statue that was handmade by His Holinesses Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. The tenkhang is where the Oracle of Gaden, Choyang Dulzin Kuten, took countless trances of Dorje Shugden to tirelessly give Dharma teachings and dispense invaluable advice to the benefit of hundreds of thousands of sentient beings. The tenkhang used to be a part of Gaden Shartse Monastery until the monastery split in 2008 as a result of the unethical ban on Dorje Shugden. At this point, guardianship of the chapel was transferred from Gaden Shartse Monastery to the then-newly formed Shar Gaden Monastery.

The 2008 split also saw the removal of the sacred Dorje Shugden statue from Gaden Lachi, and its subsequent installation in the upper floor of the tenkhang. Gaden Lachi is the combined prayer hall where all the monks from Gaden Shartse and Gaden Jangtse Monasteries gather together to attend pujas, teachings and other events involving both colleges. What is incredible is that for decades, the statue was inside Gaden Lachi and therefore for decades, thousands of monks prostrated to Dorje Shugden whenever they entered Gaden Lachi. Once the practice was banned however, it was suddenly no longer acceptable to keep the statue inside Gaden Lachi. If Dorje Shugden is a so-called evil spirit, as claimed by the Tibetan leadership, then what happened to the thousands of monks who prostrated for years to this statue? Did they all break their refuge vows in doing so? It is ludicrous to suggest that amongst the thousands of monks, there was not a single person who had the clairvoyance to see what the Tibetan leadership claims is Dorje Shugden’s true nature. This example is just one of many instances that demonstrate how illogical it is for the Tibetan leadership to accuse Dorje Shugden of being a so-called evil spirit.

This holy statue of Dorje Shugden was handmade by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. Kecharians had the honour to catch a glimpse of the normally-covered statue after offering pearls which were sponsored by Tsem Rinpoche, Kechara and its members.

Well, the Kecharians had no issues prostrating to the statue! In fact, they even grabbed the opportunity to make abundant pearl offerings onto the holy image. Sponsored by some very kind individuals, the pearls had been carried from Malaysia to be offered onto Dorje Shugden to generate merit. The monks kindly opened up the normally-closed altar so that Li Kim, JP and Beng Kooi could climb up to make the offering. A short puja was then performed to dedicate the merits to Rinpoche and to the sponsors.

In between meetings, there was also the monastic compound to explore. For some of them, it was their first time back in Gaden after the split and what they found was a pretty bewildering situation. Gaden Shartse Monastery is literally walking distance from Shar Gaden Monastery, with just one wall separating the two institutions. You can have one foot on Shar Gaden Monastery soil and the other foot simultaneously on Gaden Shartse Monastery land; it is not at all difficult to walk past multiple buildings belonging to Gaden Shartse Monastery, before stumbling across a single Shar Gaden Monastery property. Along the main road, it is hard to distinguish if a monk belongs to Gaden Shartse Monastery or Shar Gaden Monastery; with both wearing the exact same maroon robes, going to their classes, debates or pujas, there is no discernible difference save the fact one practises Dorje Shugden, and the other does not.

It really gave a sense of how painful the events of 2008 must have been, for lifelong friendships and student-teacher relationships to be torn apart as a result of the Dorje Shugden ban imposed by the Tibetan leadership. It was a sombre reminder of the devastating consequences when politics are allowed to interfere in religion and spirituality. How happy and idyllic it must have been before 1996, when everyone had the freedom to do whatever practices their gurus gave them, without any interference, worry or fear that they might be blacklisted or discriminated against for their beliefs.

Being aware of this meant the trip ended on a slightly bittersweet note. For us, it is very nice to go on pilgrimage to a place where many pure monks are still living, learning and practising. But for the people actually living there, subjected to the diktats of their leadership, their lives are marred by the knowledge that at any time, trouble can once again come from the Tibetan leadership based in Dharamsala, North India. So as long as the Dorje Shugden ban is in place, they can never practise in peace, totally free from distractions. Until the Dorje Shugden ban is lifted and the most obvious rift – the split between Shar Gaden and Shartse Monasteries – is healed, this will always be the case. The split between Shartse and Shar Gaden Monasteries is all the more ugly because it is, in reality, a split between blood brothers and well, how can any Sangha family be at peace when brothers are forced into opposing corners by their leadership? So for the people of Shartse and Shar Gaden Monasteries, there is no peace.

No sooner had the trip started that the team found themselves homeward bound, spiritually invigorated by the pilgrimage and feeling like their mission had been accomplished. As the cars left the monastery gates, the sonorous chanting of the Shar Gaden monks filled the air. It so happened that the monks were doing their dakhang, or monthly puja to Dorje Shugden. Was it a happy coincidence, or a sign from Dorje Shugden to show how pleased he was that Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara continue to support the Sangha? Either way, it was indeed an auspicious ending to an overall happy and successful trip.

The Writers Team

 

Journey to Shar Gaden Monastery (2019):
Making offerings to the Sangha

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Phng Li Kim and Venerable Geshe Kelsang
(དགེ་བཤེས་བསྐལ་བཟང་ལགས།) show us Shar Gaden Monastery’s
tenkhang Dorje Shugden chapel (2019; English and བོད་སྐད།)

(English – 00:00) Author and celebrity host Phng Li Kim visits Shar Gaden Monastery’s Dorje Shugden tenkhang (Protector chapel) and gives a brief explanation about the background and significance of the tenkhang.

(བོད་སྐད། 05:03) དགེ་བཤེས་བསྐལ་བཟང་ལགས་ཀྱིས་ང་ཚོ་ལ་ཤར་དགའ་ལྡན་ནང་ཡོད་པའི་རྡོ་རྗེ་ཤུགས་ལྡན་གྱི་རྟེན་ཁང་འགྲེལ་བཤད་བྱེད་ཅིང་རྟེན་ཁང་༼སྲུང་མ་ཁང་།༽ གི་འགྲེལ་བཤད་དང་རྒྱབ་ལྗོངས་མདོར་བསྡུས་རྒྱག་བཞིན་པ།

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  1. Samfoonheei on Oct 28, 2022 at 12:44 pm

    On behalf of H E the 25th Tsem Rinpoche, Kecharian had made offerings to all 650 monks to Shar Gaden Monastery back in 2019. Making offerings to the sanghas in monastery is an incredible thing , we create unbelievable merit both by the action of generosity towards the Sangha and also by sharing in the merit which the monks and nuns generated through their spiritual practice. We also showed our respect to the spiritual values that the Sangha symbolized. That’s wonderful indeed for the group of Kecharian from Kechara having the amazing opportunity to make offerings to the monks. Rejoice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with beautiful pictures and giving us precious teachings why we should make offerings to the Sanghas.

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  2. Samfoonheei on Aug 22, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    It’s a great experience where a small group of Kechatians of a live time going on a meritorious journey to Shar Gaden Monastery in Mundgod, South India . On behalf of His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara in making an offerings to all 650 monks of the monastery. Wow…..that’s really wonderful , looking through at those beautiful pictures tell us a thousands words.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing.

  3. Harold Musetescu on Jun 7, 2019 at 6:40 pm

    Dearest Rinpoche
    Thank you for this article that includes a piece on H.E. Domo Geshe Rinpoche.
    I have sent an email to H.E. Domo Geshe Rinpoche asking him about the female Dharmapala Shangmo Dorje Putri.
    He made her a Dharmapala in 1902 and placed her into Kache Marpo’s retinue.
    If Shangmo Dojre Putri is a full member of Dorje Shugden’s retinue that would make two Dharmapalas H.E. Domo Geshe Rinpoche has placed into Dorje Shugden’s retinue.
    Thank you Rinpoche for your article in 2016 about Shangmo Dorje Shugden.
    I pray for your long life and continued success with this website.
    Your servant.
    Harold

  4. Pastor Shin Tan on May 17, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    Beautiful billboard just came up in our hometown of Bentong where Kechara Forest Retreat (KFR) in Malaysia is located. All of us in Bentong are warm, simple and very friendly people. Our beautiful billboard depicts Dorje Shugden statue in KFR and Dorje Shugden is a hero (pahlawan) and a powerful being from Tibet. He is highly respected for giving great inspirations and blessings from his life story.~Tsem Rinpoche- See more beautiful pictures- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4

    这个美丽的布告板刚在我们的家乡——文冬安装好。文冬是克切拉禅修林的所在地。我们文冬人热情、朴实和友善。我们美丽的布告板描绘着禅修林里的多杰雄登像,而多杰雄登是位英雄,也是一位来自西藏强大的守护者。从他的生平我们得知他因赐人加持和灵感而备受尊崇。詹仁波切- 点击链接查看更多图片: https://bit.ly/2ThOvVa

    Dorje Shugden billboard

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  5. Pastor Albert on Apr 8, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    In the history, even till today, whenever politics involved into a religion, things will get ugly and it will become worst still if Politics are taking charge of a religion.

    People who want to enter into their spiritual practice is because they want to eliminate the sufferings, they want liberation and to go to the path of enlightenment. But when politics involved, they will get distracted and creating more and more sufferings for themselves and to others, like being harmed, being killed, etc. Religion is for being kind and compassion, but politic is all about benefiting our own and nothing else. Both of this is contradict, it should not even involve each other.

    Personally I find this quite ridiculous, when we do our own practice in our own premise, it doesn’t disturb anyone, it doesn’t harm anyone, but then, we have to fight for our right to continue our practice which it does not involved anyone beside ourselves. Hopefully this ban can be lifted soonest, then the monks from Shar Gaden and Gaden Shartze can be friends again, they don’t have to suffer from separation anymore.

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing the videos, it reminded me so much of my trip to Gaden Monastery previously, is was such a great experience visiting the Monastery, and very very fortunate to be able to make offerings to the sangha community.

  6. Samfoonheei on Apr 7, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    Offering to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha is an unbelievable act which we could create unbelievable merits. Rejoice to the small group of Kecharians . It’s a life time affairs, if not for the group of Kecharians going to make offerings to the sangha at Shar Gaden Monastery in Mundgod, South India ,we would not have a chance to see the Holy statue of Dorje Shugden handmade by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. Those Kecharians are so fortunate able to catch a glimpse of Holy statue which is normally-covered . They were given the opportunity to offer pearls which were sponsored by Tsem Rinpoche, and other kind sponsors. Wow they even offer breakfast, lunch and dinner to all 650 monks of Shar Gaden Monastery. Rejoice. They did offered a token monetary offering to each monk as well as a portrait of His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche. Wonderful ……the Kecharians have also an audience with H E Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende, H E Domo Geshe Chocktrul Rinpoche and meeting the new changtso of Trijang Ladrang Gen Phende.
    Thank you Rinpoche and writers team for sharing such a beautiful experience in Mundgod, South India.

  7. cc on Apr 6, 2019 at 11:01 pm

    ????
    Rejoice. Happy to see this.

  8. Losang Tenpa on Apr 6, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    Very happy to see this.
    Peace to all.
    May Rinpoche live long and continue to benefit all living beings.

  9. Yee Yin on Apr 6, 2019 at 1:52 am

    Making offerings and helping the monasteries are what Tsem Rinpoche loves to do. Over the years, Tsem Rinpoche has made a lot of offerings and raised a lot of funds for the monasteries. Tsem Rinpoche always asks the students to support the Sangha community and monasteries. He is creating an opportunity for the students to collect merits.

    When Tsem Rinpoche was still in Gaden Shartse Monastery, under the instruction of Lati Rinpoche, he came to Malaysia to raise funds for the construction of the monk’s quarter. When Tsem Rinpoche successful raised the funds and offered the money to the monasteries, Lati Rinpoche was so touched that he cried. This was just one of the many things Tsem Rinpoche has helped to raised funds for.

    This is so wonderful that Tsem Rinpoche and the student made offerings again to the monastery. Monks in Shar Gaden were very happy to see the representative of Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara, it must be that Tsem Rinpoche has helped the monastery a lot and they are very appreciative to Tsem Rinpoche and the students. It is very meritorious for us to make offerings to the Sangha community as we are helping with the preservation and spreading of Buddha Dharma. In addition, we can also collect a tremendous amount of merits that are necessary for our spiritual practice.

  10. Harold Musetescu on Apr 5, 2019 at 10:14 am

    So wonderful to see all the photos of H.E. Domo Geshe Rinpoche.

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    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.
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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.
  • 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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108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
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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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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!
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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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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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First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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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

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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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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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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
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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
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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
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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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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    Cute Tara girl having a snack. She is one of Kechara Forest Retreat’s resident doggies.
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    Your Next Meal!
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    5 years ago
    This is Daw
    This is what they do to get meat on tables, and to produce belts and jackets. Think twice before your next purchase.
  • Don’t Take My Mummy Away!
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    Don’t Take My Mummy Away!
    Look at the poor baby chasing after the mother. Why do we do that to them? It's time to seriously think about our choices in life and how they affect others. Be kind. Don't break up families.
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    They do this every day!
    This is how they are being treated every day of their lives. Please do something to stop the brutality. Listen to their cries for help!
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    What happened at Fair Oaks Farm?
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  • She’s going to spend her whole life here without being able to move correctly. Like a machine. They are the slaves of the people and are viewed as a product. It’s immoral. Billions of terrestrial animals die annually. Billions. You can’t even imagine it. And all that because people don’t want to give up meat, even though there are so many alternatives. ~ Gabriel Azimov
    5 years ago
    She’s going to spend her whole life here without being able to move correctly. Like a machine. They are the slaves of the people and are viewed as a product. It’s immoral. Billions of terrestrial animals die annually. Billions. You can’t even imagine it. And all that because people don’t want to give up meat, even though there are so many alternatives. ~ Gabriel Azimov
  • Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
    5 years ago
    Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
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    5 years ago
    This is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
  • Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
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    Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
  • This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
    5 years ago
    This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
  • Join Tsem Rinpoche in prayer for H.H. Dalai Lama’s long life~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYy7JcveikU&feature=youtu.be
    5 years ago
    Join Tsem Rinpoche in prayer for H.H. Dalai Lama’s long life~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYy7JcveikU&feature=youtu.be
  • These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
    5 years ago
    These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
  • Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
    5 years ago
    Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
  • Get ready to laugh real hard. This is Kechara’s version of “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane!” We have some real talents in this video clip.
    5 years ago
    Get ready to laugh real hard. This is Kechara’s version of “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane!” We have some real talents in this video clip.
  • Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
    5 years ago
    Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
  • Beautiful
    5 years ago
    Beautiful
    Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
  • My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
    5 years ago
    My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
  • Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
    5 years ago
    Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
  • Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
    5 years ago
    Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
  • SUPER ADORABLE and must see
    5 years ago
    SUPER ADORABLE and must see
    Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
  • Cute!
    5 years ago
    Cute!
    Oser girl loves the balcony so much. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTcoWpKJm2c
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    5 years ago
    Uncle Wong
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    Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide!
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    Cute baby owl found and rescued
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    Nice cups from Kechara!!
    Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
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    5 years ago
    Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
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    This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
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    BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
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    Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
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    Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
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    6 years ago
    Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
  • This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
    6 years ago
    This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
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    6 years ago
    Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
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    6 years ago
    Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
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    Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
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    6 years ago
    Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
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    6 years ago
    Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
  • What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
    6 years ago
    What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
    Sick animals are more profitable... farms calculate how close to death they can keep animals without killing them. That's the business model. How quickly they can be made to grow, how tightly they can be packed, how much or how little can they eat, how sick they can get without dying... We live in a world in which it's conventional to treat an animal like a block of wood. ~ Jonathan Safran Foer
  • This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
    6 years ago
    This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
  • SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
    6 years ago
    SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
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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.
2 days ago
And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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.
7 days ago
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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
7 days ago
Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
7 days ago
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
7 days ago
Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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.
1 month ago
The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
1 month ago
Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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.
1 month ago
In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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.
1 month ago
One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
1 month ago
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)
1 month ago
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
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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.
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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