Finally, a section for you to clarify your Dharma questions with Kechara’s esteemed pastors. Just post your question below and one of our pastors will provide you with an answer.

Note: This section of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s blog is meant for Dharma questions or questions related to Kechara and our lineage. If the question is not relevant or out of our scope, we will respectfully request you to seek an answer on a more relevant platform. Before posting your question, we would also like to suggest that you look through some of the older posts (or do a search on this blog) before you post a question as your question may have been already answered in an older post.

Browse through previous question submissions and learn from the Pastors’ answers. Click on the different page numbers or arrow buttons to view older questions.

Question asked by Om

Hello pastor,
After a long time I am back to this website hope you are doing well and fine. Since i am always busy fighting with my bad lucks couldn't log in. My day always begin with prayers but my bad karma is too strong to prevent. Now slowly my own family look down on me and even the evil spirits or the soul of dead people makes me fall sick. I am suffering a lot or I must say I am hurt. Please can you suggest me how to overcome this.
Last time when I was groaning with pain , local astrologer said it was the soul of my grandmother and at that moment when I fainted I saw guru rimpoche's image zooming at the alter, then as soon as I opened my eyes there was no such images at the alter.what does it say. Of course I chant vajraguru mantra more the 500 daily.
Thank you

Reply by pastor

Dear Om,

I guess when you say Vajraguru mantra, you are refering to Guru Rinpoche’s mantra?

I would suggest that you engage in the practice of Sengdongma, known as Simhamukha in Sanskrit. You can find the practice here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/protection-from-black-magic-and-spirits.html

It is quite short but very effective. You should add her image to your shrine at home and make offerings every day, like fruits, candles, incense etc. More is explained in the article. You have to do the prayer and at least 108 mantras daily, the effect will not be instant, so you have to be consistent with it daily and you will be protected and your obstacles will be removed. You will receive her blessings for sure if you are consistent in your practice.

I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Irwanto

I recently saw a tsem rinpoche's video that explains that it is okay to do a "white lie" in order not to make other people suffer.Another source states that it's going to depend on your motivation. Like for example many high lamas speak straight to the facts and it will hurt you but since the motivation is compassion, the lama will not reap a bad karma. My question is if our ultimate goal is to liberate other from samsara, should we always strive to tell the truth even though it hurts? I know that a layperson like me did not have the ability like other highly attained lamas so I will reap some bad karma if i speak straight all the time, but if it's gonna be helping them in the long term and the motivation right should I be able to speak straight all the time ?

Reply by pastor

Dear Irwanto,

Thanks for your question. Actually, the motivation that was mentioned is exactly that you want to save people from suffering. They are one and the same, what Tsem Rinpoche said and what the other source says.

I’ll give an example of a white lie, if you see someone running away from a murderer and then the murderer comes up to you and asks you which way the victim went, you would tell a white lie and say you didn’t see or perhaps you tell the murderer the wrong direction. In that instance, what is motivation it is to ensure that the victim is not harmed, that they do not suffer.

When it comes to us telling the truth, then yes we also need to keep our vows and commitments of not lying, then we should tell the truth. However, this always depends on the situation. If the truth is painful for that person now, but can help that person to transform so that it leads to less suffering in the future then we should tell the truth. However, it is not as simple as just that. There are other factors involved as well, for example, being skilfull. If you are not skilfull, you could hurt the other person so much that it’s causes lasting emotional damage.

Speaking straight and telling the truth are two different things. There are many ways of telling the truth, but doing so in a manner that does not hurt others. “speaking straight” is not always the correct way of doing things, but that doesn’t mean you have to tell lies, it’s just how you tell the truth that matters because the delivery of a message can also cause suffering. It must be done in a skilful way. I hope that helps.

Question asked by Pii

Hi pastors what are the significant religious days of ‘24? Thank you for reply.

Reply by pastor

Dear Pii,

Here are list of some of the auspicious days during 2024:

Losar – February 10
Chotrul Duchen or Great Day of Miraculous Manifestations – February 24
Saga Dawa Duchen – May 23
Wesak – May 22 (Malaysia)
Chokhor Duchen – July 9
Dorje Shugden Day – August 24
Lhabab Duchen – November 22
Gaden Ngamchoe or Tsongkhapa Day – December 25

You can read more about the significance of these auspicious dates here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/auspicious-days.html

Hope that helps! Thank you.

Question asked by Learner

Hello i recently purchased a dorje shugden kit and it comes with the diamond path book, do i need an initiation to do the daily sadhana?, and sometimes when i don't have time i do a mixed version of the sadhana( example on short sadhana it was written to do 3 but i do 7, or on the mantra part i do other deities mantra) is this practice allowed or should i just stick by numbers written in the book?

Reply by pastor

Hello Learner,

Very happy to hear you have the Diamond Path. You do not need initiation to engage in the Diamond Path prayers, they can be done by any one. In fact, it’s a good practice to take as your daily prayers.

If you are doing the short sadhana, where it is written to do 3 times you can do more of the mantras, kawang etc., not problem and it will be good for you. However, some parts for example torma offering mantras, are only done 3 times. If doing the condensed version, where it says to 3 times, you can do more.

If you are doing the mantras of other deities:

> Recite after you finish the Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa (for the short version – the first version in the book)
> Recite after the Migtsema (for the condensed sadhana – which is at the back of the book)
> If you are reciting the mantras of other Dharma Protectors then recite before the Dedication of either version (short or condensed).

I hope this helps! Thank you.

Question asked by Suk Bir Tamang

Hello,
My date of birth is 13th Sept. 1993.
How is gonna be the year 2024 as per the astrologer?
Would be grateful.

Thank you

Reply by pastor

Dear Suk Bir Tamang,

We have two pages which you may find useful:

1. Chinese Zodiac
https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html

2. Tibetan Astrology
https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html

Each page can be used to calculate your birth astrology, whether your zodiac is Chinese Astrology or your birth Mewa in Tibetan Astrology. Then you can use that information to calculate what 2024 will be like for you accordingly. The year calculators are also on the same page.

Please remember, that nothing in astrology is set in stone, because these planetary influences are due to karma. Karma can be changed or enhanced through various types of practices, for example Tibetan Astrology will give certain practices to do to help overcome obstacles and enhance any good influences. You will find this information in the same pages as your birth astrology calculations. I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Question asked by Karma Euden

My husband is opening his business tomorrow. Will his business success

Reply by pastor

Dear Karma Euden,

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, I don’t have the clairvoyance to answer your question. However, from the Buddhist teachings, anything is possible given the correct conditions. From a spiritual perspective, these conditions are your motivation, your good karma and your merits, as well as your own efforts.

In order to reduce obstacles and create as spiritually best possible conditions, your husband can engage in any merit making practices. This can also include Dharma Protector practices, such as the practice of Dorje Shugden, to increase the success of your business. The practice of Gyezne, the increase form of Dorje Shugden is particularly useful in terms of creating wealth, both material and spiritual. You can find out more about the practice here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/dorje-shugden-gyenze-to-increase-life-merits-and-wealth.html

I hope this helps you and wish you and your husband all success in the new business.

Thank you.

Question asked by Phub Zam

Fortune cookies of me

Reply by pastor

Dear Phub Zam,

Our fortune cookie page can be found here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/fortune-cookie

Thank you

Question asked by Learner

Can you explain some ways to generate merits?

Reply by pastor

Dear Learner,

There are many different ways to generate merit. In fact, any Buddhist practice necessarily does two things, first purifies our karma (to a lesser or greater degree depending on the practice itself) and second to generate merits. The generation of merit is more than simply doing something good, that itself creates negative karma.

If you want to learn more about generating merits, you can read the Lamrim teachings. However, in essence, merit is created when you take refuge in the Three Jewels, do a positive action and then seal that action with a dedication. That is why all Buddhist practice begins with taking refuge and then doing a dedication afterwards. Here are just some ways in which you can generate merits:

> Doing daily prayers, pujas, retreats, etc.
> Making offerings
> Meditation
> Helping others who are less fortunate, or are suffering.

The list goes on. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Pali

May I please have the contact information for Pastor? I want to seek advice from him.
surveil1223(AT)gmail(DOT)com

Reply by pastor

Dear Pali,

Please email Care@Kechara.com and ask to speak to a Pastor. We will be able to help you privately through email.

Thank you.

Question asked by Joe li jing qiang

Hi I want to know how am I able to rebless the Buddha statue by my self.
No1. What item I had to buy to do this ritual?
No2. I saw there are three pdf step , which step I had to follow or I can do all three .
Kindly contact me by what's app at +6581764704

Reply by pastor

Hi Joe li jing qiang,

Yes, of course you can rebless your statue yourself. You can follow the instructions on this page: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html

There are three versions of the text, you can use whichever one that you have the time and ability to do. You only need to do one of them.

There is more explained in the article about what you need to do, etc.

Hope that helps.

Thank you.

Question asked by Charles

Hello, I am a few questions regarding the serkym to dharmapala Setrap and tea offering to vajrayogini. I am a non-initiated peson by the way.

1.) In the second verse of serkym offering to Setrap that say I have to pour 21 times as mentioned in the "Sadhana and Prayers" post of the website. Do I have to recite the verse 21 times and pouring the tea on the 3rd and 4th stanzas or do I just recite in one time and pouring the tea 21 times on the 3rd and 4th stanzas

2.) I see in the "Sadhana and Prayers" post of the website that there is a prayer and serkym to dharma protector Setrap. But, the entire liturgy could possibly be a bit for someone who is in a hurry. Is there a shorter version/way of serkym offering to dharma protector Setrap for me as a non-initiated person or is what mentioned in that post is the shortest version I can do.

3.) In the sacred tea offering to vajrayogini according to this link "https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/tea-offering-to-vajrayogini-for-the-1st-time.html?nomobile" Is the container that the tea is being pour into has to be a serkym vessel or is it can be any kind of bowls/containers. Also, can I offering alcohol instead of tea using the liturgy in the link as a non-initiated person. Also, Is it permissible to do this? "I brewed the tea and put into a small jug and I consecrated using the incense and mantra "OM AH HUM" then I pour out the first portion while reciting the prayer and serkym to dharma protector Setrap and the remaining portion I pour out as an offering to Vajrayogini while reciting the tea offering liturgy to Vajrayogini."

Reply by pastor

Hi Charles,

Let me help to answer your questions,

1. There are two ways of doing Serkym. The first way is to pour everything into the Serkym offerings vessel before beginning the prayer itself, and then just reciting the prayer. The second, more traditional method, is to pour a little bit during the 3rd and 4th lines while reciting.

For the verses that repeat, such as the main verse to Setrap, you pour on the 3rd and 4th lines each time you repeat. So for that section, you pour a little bit 21 times if you are repeating the verse 21 times.

2. If you do not have enough time, then it is permissable to recite just the main verse to Setrap, which is the verse you repeat 21 times if reciting the full prayer. So just recite that one verse 21 times and pour for 21 times. If really tight on time, you can do it 7 or 3 times also. However, the benefit from the offering will be less than normal because you put less effort into the practice. I would suggest trying to do the main verse at least 21 times, even if you cannot do the entire prayer. Don’t worry, after some time you will memorise the main offering verse, so you will be able to do it quickly even when time is not on your side for that day.

3. Serkym is usually offered in the traditional two-tiered serkym vessel. If you don’t have one or it’s not easy to get it, you can make your own with what you can get. For example, you can use a big glass bowl and inside that glass bowl, place a wine-glass or goblet inside. The main things is that it should have two tiers, so it overflows from one into the other. It should not overflower from the second one. And you should be new items to use only for this purpose.

In regards to using alcohol instead of tea, generally Tsem Rinpoche recommended to use black tea, how you can use alcohol also. This is generally only offered to protectors however, not meditational deities. So the way Rinpoche taught the VajraYogini tea offering, only tea is used. You can use alcohol for the Setrap serkym, as long as those people you live with, etc. do not develop a wrong view about your practice. If you are living with others who may misunderstand, then better stick to tea.

In regards to using the same jug for both Setrap and Vajra Yogini, it’s better to use two separate jugs, or brewing tea twice in the same jug. This is because each time you make the tea, it’s an offering to a different deity. However, if this is not possible for whatever reason, it’s permissable. There won’t be anything bad that will happen or anything like that.

Hope all these answers help.

Thanks!

Question asked by Khang

Hello Pastors!
I have a questions about this:
I'm coming from Vietnam and I have a friend that he's only speak Vietnamese.
He had wish to practice Dorje Shugden but the documents or Dorje Shugden praises in Vietnamese quite rare.
Therefore, i have been try to help him to translate all Dorje Shugden condense praises to help him able to praises and practices.
Could i do the translate to help him?
Even, my translate is not too perfect but thank to this chance my vocabularies in Buddhist topics that more improves and my friend ultimately feel peace and calm in his heart during prayers.
Thanks

Reply by pastor

Dear Khang,

Of course, it would be very good to help your friend to translate the prayers so he can recite in Vietnamese. We were working with some Vietnamese translators previously actually to translate the prayers, but they didn’t manage to do it. Prayers can be recited in any language. Here in Kechara, some people recite in Tibetan, some in Chinese and some in English. We have people who recite in other languges too. You can do the prayers in any language that you are comfortable with, so it would be good to help your friend translate the prayers. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Irwanto

Hello, i would like to ask an advice about how to maintenance of tsa tsa, especially the clay one since i bought a vajrayogini clay tsa tsa recently.

Reply by pastor

Dear Irwanto,

Generally, since the tsa tsas are made of clay, they don’t really require much maintenance as they are sturdy and durable. The only things is to clean it with a dry cloth regularly to keep it clean and dust free. This cloth should only be used for cleaning Buddha images and nothing else.

Some people like to have the tsa tsa encased in acrylic to help protect it further, and some people like to encase it in a frame also. But it is entirely up to you, you can just keep it on your altar as it is, which a lot of people do, or you can do something to keep it more protected and clean, such as encasing it. Hope this helps!

Question asked by Spring

Hi, thank you for offering this service. I am looking for an amulet for a female born august 7, 1963 7:00 am CST, new orleans, louisiana USA, an amulet to help stay focus for success in life. I greatly appreciate you helping me.
Spring

Reply by pastor

Hi there Spring,

Thanks for your question. There are three different types of “chakras” that we can recommend, as listed below. These are the ones that I thought best suit your needs, if you would like to get any, I suggestion getting only one rather than all three. All you need to do it wear it as often as possible. They have been highly blessed through many rituals and prayers, so are very powerful.

Lama Tsongkhapa Chakra
https://www.vajrasecrets.com/lama-tsongkhapa-chakra
This chakra embodies the enlightened energies of wisdom, compassion and spiritual power. It’s great for the mind, focus, etc. It provides an all-rounded type of energy for mental, emotional growth, and at the same time provides a high level of protection from negativity.

Manjushri Chakra
https://www.vajrasecrets.com/manjushri-chakra
Manjushri is the Buddha of Wisdom and this chakra embodies his energies, which are mostly for focus, development of communication skills, learning, wisdom, memory, etc. As all of these improve, we are naturally more successful in whatever we put our minds towards.

Dorje Shugden Chakra
https://www.vajrasecrets.com/dorje-shugden-chakra
Dorje Shugden is a Dharma Protector, so the function of this chakra is for both protection from negativity and also the creation of conducive conditions to thrive at what we want.

You can read more from the links that have been provided. You can also order online from there, if you would like to invite any of them. Hope this helps!

Question asked by Adam

Respected Sir few weeks back i was browsing on youtube to get ride of evil spirits and i came in touch with tsem rinpoche channel and watched his talks on spirits and i got benifit from his talks and i felt sad when i came to know tsem rinpoche is not with us now .
Dear i am suffering from evil
Spirits from past 16 years and Till now i did not find any permanent solution when i sit down on prayer mat with mala in my right hand and bless evil spirits and pray for them then immideatly i felt good but when i go out for my work again evil spirits start distubing me please dear help me i am suffering from past many years and sorry for poor english..
I can see differnt types of faces on clothes almost on every object faces of cartoons oh dear please help me i am in too much pain. 🙁
When i walk and bless evil spirits nothing go well i get more pain when i sit and bless them and pray then pain go..

Reply by pastor

Dear Adam,

I am very sorry to read that you have been going through such a tough time. I would like to recommend the practice of Trakze. It is a very good practice to dispel black magic and spirit harm. You can read all about it here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html

They key to this practice is consistency. Once you start, make sure to engage in the practice daily. You will still have good days and bad days but over time you problem should be solved due to the powers and effectiveness of Trakze. I hope this helps and you are in our prayers.

Question asked by Lee

Hello Pastor!
I have questioens about:
Could we take refuge in Tshangpa Karpo or asking for his help according to Tsem Rinpoche said He is Peacful form of Lord Setrap?
May i ask about this sangsol text according to link under i put here:
https://tibetologist.com/2019/03/03/ocean-of-offering-clouds-raining-down-good-fortune-a-ritual-for-the-sanctifying-smoke-offering-sang-by-the-4th-panchen-lama-lobzang-chokyi-gyeltsen-2/
Can we do recite and offer sangsol with this text from 4th Panchen Lama?
I had read the text but i do not see the name of Lord Shugden mention in this text.
Could i adding Dorje Shugden serkyem and prayers together with this sangsol text even his name is not mention in the text?
Thank you so much.

Reply by pastor

Dear Lee,

Thank you for your questions. By right, yes since Tsangpa Karpo is the peaceful form of Lord Sertrap who is an emanation of Buddha Amitabha, you can refuge in him. However, I have never come across any prayers/texts concerning relying upon him as a Enlightened Protector in worldly form.

I have not seen this Sangsol text before, but looking through the prayers themselves, it seems to be part of a larger ritual including the raising of prayer flags, etc. It should be okay to recite, however you should check with those that run that particular website if it is okay for people without certain initiations to do. Dorje Shugden is not mentioned in that prayer, because his practice probably had not yet arisen at the time when His Holiness the 4th Panchen Lama wrote the text.

Technically speaking, yes, if you can engage in reciting the text with appropriate offerings, etc if any form of initiation is not need (as if it’s not part of a prayer flag raising, ritual, etc), then yes, you can do together with the Dorje Shugden Serkym and prayers.

We do actually have two Sangsol prayers to Dorje Shugden available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/incense-offering-to-dorje-shugden.html
The longer one is similar in nature to the one by the 4th Panchen Lama. The long was can also be done, even if you don’t have any of the appropriate visualisations, it’s not a problem.

Hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Deepak tamang

My life details

Reply by pastor

Dear Deepak Tamang,

There are some pages on this website which you may be interested in:

Chinese Zodiac: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html

Tibetan Astrology: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html

Numerology: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/numerology/numerology-calculator.html

I hope this helps.

Question asked by Anonymous

If the Dalai Lama says he is advising to stop the practice of Dorje Shugden and he also says "whether people listen to his advice or not is up to them to decide". Then technically if a person has taken teachings/lower tantras etc from the Dalai Lama but wants to practice Dorje Shugden according to the Dalai Lama they are free to do so. He said in an interview that people are free to choose to do what they want.

But of course that person will have to stop attending His Holiness teachings as he has requested. So what is the issue if a person wants to take up Dorje Shugden practice irrespective of who their Guru is. And why should anyone be deliberately turned away from Dorje Shugden practice? Could you please elaborate thank you pastor.

Reply by pastor

Dear Anonymous,

Thank you for your question. For your first point, yes it would seem so. However, here were need to take into consideration the aspect of guru devotion. if you have received formal refuge/vows/initiations in any of the four classes of tantra from His Holiness, then you have established a formal guru-disciple relationship. As such, you need to follow his advice. He has said in the past that he encourages people not to do the practice, but they are free to choose if they want to do it or not. As state here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/dalai-lama-says-we-can-practise-dorje-shugden-finally.html. However, even if the guru gives advice, the students role is to follow this advice since there is a formal guru-disciple relationship involved.

For the second point, here is where the importance of the guru-disciple relationship comes in. If you have that type of relationship then you must listen to your guru’s advice. If you don’t have that type of relationship or are yet to establish that relationship in your spiritual practice, then of course you can choose to practice Dorje Shugden. I hope that this answer helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Anonymous

Hello there besides learning about buddhism I am also interested in learning about another religion, so is there a comment made by the Buddha about learning another religion.

Reply by pastor

Dear Anonymous,

There was no comment per se about learning about other religions or systems. However for practicing Buddhists there is a commitment we take when we take Refuge and that is not to seek refuge in God/Gods or systems that contradict the teachings. For example, Buddhists believe in karma. Practicing Buddhists can learn about other religious systems that don’t believe in karma, but in terms of practice shouldn’t practicing those systems because they contradict the Buddhist teachings.

If you are a spiritual seeker searching for what to practice, you should learn up about various religions/systems of practice, etc. Then make an informed decision about which you want to practice and then commit to practicing that one tradition/religion all the way, without mixing with anything else. A lot of time these days, people mix religions, belief systems, etc. This will just lead to confusion or mistaken practices. Practice one religion/system all the way and you will achieve spiritual progress, but commit to that particular path. That is the way that they are supposed to be practiced for spiritual progress to occur. Hope that helps to answer your question.

Question asked by a

Can masturbation degrade our spiritual energy and is it considered wrong as per dharma

Reply by pastor

Dear a

Thank you for your question. For those with monastic ordination vows, then yes masturbation is considered sexual misconduct and actually breaks one’s ordination vows.

In regards to a lay person, who has taken the refuge and perhaps even the layman vows, this would depend on the advice of your teacher. In some traditions it is considered to be sexual misconduct and in others it is not. The Buddha never actually prohibited masturbation for a lay person.

That being said there are some very important points to remember when discussing sexual misconduct. The main point of sexual misconduct is that the action does not cause harm, either to others or oneself. So if the particular instance does cause harm then it is considered sexual misconduct.

There is nothing inherently wrong with the action itself if it does not cause harm, however it obviously does encourage more sexual desire. Desire in any form is to be eliminated on the path towards enlightenment as it serves as a cause to remain bound in samsara. As such it can be argued that it does ‘harm’ you because it keeps you in samsara and therefore can be classed as sexual misconduct.

Whatever the case may be, what is most important here is that if anyone is engaging in the act then they should work with their own mind to lessen their sexual desire. But there are many levels of practice. We work on what can first and then progress from there. For some people it’s easy to stop, for others it’s not. For those people, they should put effort into cutting attachment to sexual desire and physical gratification if they can.

In terms of spiritual energy, yes, execessive masturbation can cause energetically imbalances in the body, leading to different things happening energetically and this can impact the physical body too.

Hope this helps to answer your question. Thank you.

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Meet the Pastors

Serving the community. Tirelessly

Combining the responsibilities of the ordained and the appearance of a layperson, pastors are the connection between the sangha and the everyday practitioner. They are ordinary people who have taken an extraordinary step in dedicating their lives towards sharing the Buddhist tradition. As laypeople holding vows, pastors will make the Dharma accessible to more people, giving them guidance and sharing knowledge. The pastors are usually present at Kechara House and available for consultation anytime. For more information, contact house@kechara.com.

Pastor Chia (sangha to be)

As a pastor, Chia will dedicate his life to befitting others through spreading the works of Tsem Rinpoche and Dharma to many people, through the use of pujas, rituals, counseling and sharing of his knowledge.

Ordained as a Pastor in 2011, Chia Song Peng has had a rich and varied Dharma career. He has held a core position with the Kechara Paradise retail outlets, served as a personal attendant to Tsem Rinpoche, embarked on various pilgrimages and received initiations into higher yoga tantric practices. He is accomplished in many pujas and has a deep understanding of the Dharma.

As a pastor, Chia has dedicated his life to befitting others through spreading the works of Tsem Rinpoche and Dharma to many people, through the use of pujas, rituals, counseling and sharing of his knowledge.

When Chia first met Tsem Rinpoche, he was asked if he wanted to become a monk, however even though this was his aspiration he informed Tsem Rinpoche that he would do so at a later date. For Chia, as he has is already in the Dharma full-time, it would be best if he became ordained. Tsem Rinpoche has reminded Chia from time to time to work towards becoming a monk and he promised that he would do so in the future.

Kechara began from nothing to become a growing Dharma organisation with major projects such as Kechara Forest Retreat, so Chia thinks that this is the perfect time to become ordained as a monk. Recently Tsem Rinpoche asked Chia again if he would like to be ordained, this time Chia said yes.

Pastor Khong Jean Ai (sangha to be)

Jean Ai wishes to become a vessel that holds the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa to benefit future generations, inspiring others to live by the Buddha’s teachings.

Jean Ai met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche as a young child and through her parents' involvement with Kechara over the years, she has never known a life without His Eminence. Jean Ai was a regular volunteer of Tsem Ladrang during her childhood and teenage years. After graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Warwick in the UK and working at the London Probation Service, she returned to Kuala Lumpur to join Tsem Ladrang's e-division. There she managed kechara.com, responsible for the weekly Kechara e-newsletter, including content generation and editing. Since then she has joined His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s writing team, responsible for executing Rinpoche’s personal instructions and managing his correspondence.

Having visited a nunnery in India in 2004, Jean Ai remembers noticing how happy and purposeful everyone was. She had a feeling of familiarity and the sight of the robes comforted her. Immediately, Jean Ai messaged her mother who told her to ask Rinpoche’s advice. Rinpoche told her to complete her secular education so that when she taught the Dharma her words would carry the credibility and weight of a university degree, something she completed with the motivation that some day she wanted to become a nun.

Through her ordination as a nun, Jean Ai wishes to become a vessel that holds the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa to benefit future generations, inspiring others to live by the Buddha’s teachings. Through this she hopes to repay the kindness of her parents and her Guru. Above all she wants to abide in a state free of suffering, and she wants this for others as well.

Pastor Shin Tan (sangha to be)

For Shin, this is a great step forward to being fully committed to the cause of others and repaying others’ kindness through sharing the Dharma with others.

Before joining Kechara, Shin worked as a lecturer and provider of content and e-learning content solutions for various start-ups. Whilst providing training to educators teaching students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) at various colleges, she was invited to attend a Dharma talk given by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche at Kechara House. This event rekindled her interest in Tibetan Buddhism, as she recalled the joy of accompanying her parents to teachings as a teenager.

Joining Kechara Media & Publications in 2006 as a volunteer, Shin assumed a full time position there as a Marketing Executive, with the aim of making His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings available to more people around the world. Shin is now a member of the Tsem Ladrang Team, who takes care of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s secular matters, enabling Rinpoche to focus on teaching the holy Dharma.

Shin states that when she decided to join Kechara full time, she had already decided to be of some benefit to others and spend the rest of her life doing only that. Working closely with His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, seeing his tireless effort in helping others and spreading the Buddhadharma through the Gaden tradition despite tremendous challenges has made her realise that the next logical step is to become ordained as she has the opportune conditions to study with her Guru. For Shin this is also a great step forward to being fully committed to the cause of others and repaying others’ kindness through sharing the Dharma with others.

Pastor Adeline Woon (sangha to be)

Since finding her spiritual home here in Kechara, Adeline has made dharma work her life’s mission and wishes to dedicate herself fully towards the benefit of others.

Adeline stumbled across His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche's blog towards the end of 2010 and has been following his blog and Facebook page ever since. Since graduating from Dharma Drum Buddhist College Taiwan with a Masters of Arts in Religious Studies in July 2012, she returned to Malaysia and joined Kechara as a Senior Education Executive. Adeline was attracted by His Eminence’s straightforwardness and impressed at Kechara's growth under his guidance. To Adeline, His Eminence is someone who walks the talk, keeps his promises and sincerely cares for others displaying an excellent example of guru devotion, qualities that she seeks to develop herself.

Since finding her spiritual home here in Kechara, Adeline has made dharma work her life’s mission. It was in May 2013 that she officially requested His Eminence for ordination as a nun to dedicate her life fully for the dharma. According to Adeline, become ordained means that she is being true to her calling to live according to the dharma and be of benefit to others.

This however can only be achieved by meeting and studying under her root Guru. Adeline has been fortunate enough to have met with hers - His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche.

Pastor Niral Patel (sangha to be)

It is Niral’s motivation for full ordination to better himself, learn the teachings of our lineage in order to preserve them for future generations. He wishes to benefit others, just as he has benefited and is still benefiting from Tsem Rinpoche’s explanation of the Dharma.

Niral was born and raised in the UK, having graduated with a BA in Anthropology, he was working as a Financial Administrator for a Serviced Apartment & Hotel company as well as a Management Services company before stumbling across His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s Youtube channel, entirelyby accident. It was through His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings that he began to understand the importance of practicing the Dharma, in order to benefit himself and others around him.

Having been in contact with one of Tsem Rinpoche’s long time students in the UK, he was encouraged to visit Kechara in late 2012 for a 10 day visit. At the end of the visit Tsem Rinpoche requested Niral to come to work at Kechara, to which he agreed.

Niral moved to Malaysia in February 2013 to work as an education coordinator at Kechara House, assisting the Education Division in the creation and implementation of the new education syllabus, teaching teenagers during the Kechara Sunday Dharma School. Ever since meeting Tsem Rinpoche, he has always been encouraged by Tsem Rinpoche to do more Dharma work and strive to better himself. It is with that in mind, that Niral has requested monastic ordination.

Pastor Tan Gim Lee (sangha to be)

Gim Lee’s main focus is to guide and help anyone who steps through Kechara’s doors through Dharma sharing, counselling, performing pujas and other Buddhist services. She wishes to repay Rinpoche’s kindness by spreading Lama Tsongkhapa’s holy teachings and inspiring others on the spiritual path.

She discovered Kechara by chance in 2006 and started to participate Kechara's activities almost immediately especially the retreat to collect 10 million Migtsema recitations. In April 2006, when Gim Lee met H.E. Tsem Rinpoche and first listened to his teachings, she wept uncontrollably. Though she could not understand it at the time, she had finally found her perfect teacher. She is especially touched by Tsem Rinpoche's compassionate method of teaching by setting his own examples.

Having joined as a staff of Kechara House responsible for housekeeping in 2009, Gim Lee is now one of Kechara House's Front Desk Managers predominantly based in the retreat centre in Bentong, Pahang. She also teaches the Sunday Dharma Class and moderates Dharma discussions on Tsem Rinpoche's blog chat.

The many teachings she has received from Tsem Rinpoche have changed her priorities in life. She found answers to her questions about the purpose of life, and she has realised that the way to overcome the sufferings of pain and anger is by following the path of compassion and wisdom as taught by Lord Buddha. These realisations have led to her request to be ordained as a Sangha member.

As pastor now, and later as a Buddhist nun, Gim Lee's main focus is to guide and help anyone who steps through Kechara's doors through Dharma sharing, counselling, performing pujas and other Buddhist services. She wishes to repay Rinpoche's kindness by spreading Lama Tsongkhapa's holy teachings and inspiring others on the spiritual path.

Pastor Loh Seng Piow (sangha to be)

Loh Seng Piow developed a strong wish to help Rinpoche in spreading the Dharma to the world. With that determination, Loh Seng Piow chose not to pursue his PhD degree in Cambridge University (for which he had been offered a place), resigned from his research job, and joined Tsem Rinpoche as full-time Dharma worker, and has never looked back since.

Back in 2001, Loh Seng Piow had no inkling of just how involved in Dharma he would become. As a Masters degree-holder in Engineering, Loh Seng Piow was working as a research engineer in Singapore when he met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche. Rinpoche’s talk left a strong impression on him and after a few encounters with Rinpoche, Loh Seng Piow started developing websites for Rinpoche and Kechara.

Loh Seng Piow was trained in science, but soon realised that there were many questions that science could not answer. At the same time, he also felt that science and technology are not the solution to human problems, as humans are much better off compared to thousands years ago, yet the problems in this world are still the same, if not more, and we do not seem to be happier than our ancestors.

Loh Seng Piow soon realised that the Dharma is the ultimate solution to human problems, and that the methods used by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche are very suitable for this modern era. Loh Seng Piow developed a strong wish to help Rinpoche in spreading the Dharma to the world. With that determination, Loh Seng Piow chose not to pursue his PhD degree in Cambridge University (for which he had been offered a place), resigned from his research job, and joined Tsem Rinpoche as full-time Dharma worker, and has never looked back since.

Meeting Rinpoche was a very refreshing experience for Loh Seng Piow, as he never knew Dharma could be so unconventional yet maintain its essence. As Rinpoche’s personal attendant, Loh Seng Piow has had many incredible moments with Rinpoche and considers himself extremely fortunate because he sees real Dharma in action, both on and off the throne. It challenges him to practice Dharma 24/7. In this way, Rinpoche has blown away his old and persistent way of thinking, which was very much focused on the outer rituals of Dharma.

Having seen that Tsem Rinpoche truly embodies what he teaches, Loh Seng Piow is convinced beyond doubt that it is possible to develop our minds to a higher state, and ultimately achieving enlightenment. All these factors have propelled Loh Seng Piow to take a step further in his Dharma career to become ordained as a pastor in order to be even more effective in sharing and disseminating the Dharma to benefit others.

Pastor Yek Yee

Naturally an introvert, Yek Yee has transformed what was once her weakness into her strength; making what was once impossible now eminently possible.

Independence was forced upon Kok Yek Yee from the tender age of nine, when she had to juggle between work and school to make ends meet. Always the introvert, Yek Yee had few friends and had difficulty expressing herself. So it was unexpected when she chose a career in journalism.

Yek Yee excelled as an award-winning reporter with Guang Ming Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau. Her articles garnered her a fanbase, and in writing, she found an outlet for the thoughts and feelings that she could not verbalise. However, despite her success, Yek Yee was not satisfied. Temporary happiness was not what she was looking for – success, money, relationships, or fame was not the key.

In her search for happiness, Yek Yee met H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, who told her “don’t retaliate with your speech, but use your power of writing to express yourself”. This led her to join Kechara Media & Publications as a writer; subsequently she was appointed Senior Editor as well as a Liaison to His Eminence.

Yek Yee now holds a core role in Kechara Care, giving advice, tours, counseling and teachings to whoever walks through their doors. Through courage and determination, she has transformed what was once her weakness into her strength; making what was once impossible now eminently possible.

As a Pastor, her patience and open-mindedness developed through her journey with Kechara will bring comfort and solace, and her new-found ability to nurture and teach others will bring hope to many.

Pastor Lanse Chiah

Having been a Pastor for a year, Lanse wishes to continue with her integral duties by renewing her vows again.

Lanse graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Jinan University in Guangzhou, China in 1999 and became a part-time lecturer for several years, teaching western medicine in a Traditional Chinese medical college in Kuala Lumpur.

For a long time, Lanse remained an atheist, subconsciously searching for a spiritual guru as she sought answers to questions she harboured in her mind, questions that had led her into a state of depression during her time at university. As such, she would often read philosophical books in her search for answers.

Lanse first came to know of Kechara in 2007, through her friend of over 10 years, Pastor Yek Yee. She was surprised to see a complete transformation in Pastor Yek Yee, whom she had always known as a non-spiritual person. The first book by Kechara that Lanse chanced upon was the Chinese version of Be Greedy. Naturally, Lanse was skeptical at first, thus she read the book in an attempt to find mistakes with the philosophy. However, she couldn’t find any and was left impressed by how logical the explanations in the book were.

In March 2009, Lanse joined Kechara Media & Publications (KMP) part-time to carry out Chinese translation and help with transcription. The following year, she contemplated upon whether to pursue a full-time medical or a Dharma career, finally deciding on the latter. Lanse came to realise that, although both careers share the same motivation of easing people’s sufferings, she felt that her work in Dharma could lead to a greater contribution for the sake of all sentient beings in a deeper, spiritual sense.

Having been a Pastor for a year, Lanse wishes to continue with her integral duties by renewing her vows again.

Pastor Han Nee

It was not until she witnessed how Rinpoche brought peace and comfort to her dying mother, that she realised she also wanted to touch others with the Dharma.

Lim Han Nee, a mother of two, is a retired secondary school principal. She retired in December 2000 after a 30-year career in education. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Education at Leicester University in the UK, at the end of 2001.

After gaining her master’s degree, Han Nee considered further options of embarking on a doctorate in education or spending her years in retirement, travelling and visiting family. At the same time, she was also in search of her spiritual path. She had begun exploring Theravadan and Chinese Mahayana Buddhism for answers to questions she had.

In December 2004, Han Nee attended a teaching retreat on the topic of the Lamrim and White Tara held by His Eminence Gelek Rinpoche. As the retreat proceeded, she found her questions were being answered. Then in June 2005, Han Nee was introduced to Kechara by her sister, where she met her spiritual guide, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, who has recently told her that she must go all the way in the Dharma for the benefit of others.

Han Nee had been a school guidance counsellor for nearly twenty years. However, it was not until she witnessed how Rinpoche brought peace and comfort to her dying mother, that she realised she also wanted to touch others with the Dharma.

A member of Kechara’s Puja Team, who conduct sponsored pujas in Shabten Khang, Han Nee is also a member of the Education Division with the portfolio of Content Development. Apart from this, Han Nee is also a member of the weekly Kechara Chat Time team.

Pastor David Lai

In 2014, with a sincere wish to benefit others, David decided to be ordained as a Buddhist pastor to continue serving the spiritual needs of the organisation.

David Lai has been a student of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche for over a decade now and was one of the founding members of Kechara. He joined Kechara as a full time staff in 2005 and has been working in various departments beginning with the Kechara Paradise outlets.

Right from the beginning, David had been advised by His Eminence to go into writing. Overcoming various hurdles, David finally began his literary career with the publication of his first book and autobiography, There’s No Way But Up in 2009. The book charts his spiritual journey from his childhood and culminates in the meeting with His Eminence.

The positive feedback from this book led him to write various other publications like Vajrayogini and Other Power Places in Nepal – a pilgrim’s guide of Nepal, Tales My Lama Told Me – a book on short stories and Conversations in Love – a book on relationships. These books continue to inspire and bring people onto the Dharma.

Besides writing, David has found his passion in sharing the Dharma since his earlier days working in the Kechara Paradise outlets. Over the years, David has received innumerable teachings from His Eminence, ranging from public teachings to personal instructions and advice. He is known to passionately share these teachings whenever he can and to whomever he meets. In 2014, with a sincere wish to benefit others, David decided to be ordained as a Buddhist pastor to continue serving the spiritual needs of the organisation.

Pastor Henry Ooi

Born in 1952 in Penang, Henry moved to Kuala Lumpur in search of work after he finished his Form Five studies in 1969. He worked at different types of jobs and it was when he was jobless in 1997/8 that he met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche at the house of his cousin, Ruby (now Dato’ Ruby Khong), when Rinpoche was giving a dharma teaching. At that teaching Henry was awed by how Rinpoche taught Dharma with simple yet profound explanations.

With the kind guidance, teachings and Dharma practices by Rinpoche including instruction to engage in their first spiritual retreat, Henry and his wife Angel started a small business that soon became profitable. A few years later after Kechara House Buddhist Association was founded, Rinpoche started to enrol students as liaisons and that was when Henry and Dato’ Ruby offered themselves. Later more students were elected as liaisons that saw the birth of Liaisons Council. The Liaisons Council is now known as the Board of Directors of which Henry is one of its members.

Currently Henry is the Project Director, overseeing the construction and completion of projects in the Kechara Forest Retreat. Prior to this appointment he was the Head of Department in Kechara Paradise retail outlets of which he served for about ten years. He still remains as its company director as well as director for most of the companies within Kechara. He served one term as vice president of Kechara House Buddhist Association from 2012 to 2103.

After following Rinpoche as a Dharma student for all these years, learning and practicing the Dharma, Henry knows the importance of the pastors’ role in Kechara founded by Rinpoche. He wants to become a pastor to serve Rinpoche, to serve Kechara, and to serve the public. As he aspires to be a monk as he grows older, being a pastor of Kechara will pave the way for his aspiration. Henry believes that as one gets older in life, one should have already prepared for the imminent, death. And what a beautiful death it will be, to die in Kechara Forest Retreat in a monk’s robes. This is the kind of death that Henry wants. But before the imminent death happens, Henry wants to continue working in Kechara Forest Retreat, serving the community and whoever comes into it in whatever way he can. And when he is not physically anymore to serve others, he will request instructions from Rinpoche to enter into retreats in Kechara Forest Retreat.

Pastor Patsy Gooi

All that Patsy wants now is to spend the rest of her life doing dharma work, dharma practices and being of benefit to others.

Formerly a full time housewife with plenty of free time, Patsy had the great fortune to visit Gaden Monastery and meet H.E. Tsem Rinpoche almost twenty years ago. That one week stay in the monastery changed her view of life. Prior to that, she had no spiritual inclinations but meeting Rinpoche stirred something inside her, and she realised that there was more to life than just eating, sleeping, shopping and having fun. Rinpoche’s approach to dharma was logical and practical but most importantly, he stressed that we should always focus out and work towards benefitting others. Rinpoche made dharma easy to understand and his advice was and still is, to “change inwardly, not outwardly.”

In 2009, after years of practicing and applying what she had learned from Rinpoche’s teachings, Patsy decided to set up a Kechara retail outlet in Penang to share the dharma with others. She knew that Rinpoche’s teachings were very applicable to the people of our time and that his activities would benefit others just as they had benefited her. She also wanted to repay the kindness of her Guru who had constantly helped and guided her. Today, Kechara Paradise Penang is not just a dharma shop but also organises puja sessions, animal liberation and dharma talks.

In 2010, again with Rinpoche’s blessings, Patsy set up the Kechara Soup Kitchen Activity Center in Penang. Saddened to see the plight of the homeless and urban poor on the streets, Patsy decided to practice “compassion through action” as taught by Rinpoche in the most active way she knows. Today, together with her team of volunteers, Patsy feeds the homeless and urban poor four times a week and provides basic food provisions to many hardcore poor families on a monthly basis.

All that Patsy wants now is to spend the rest of her life doing dharma work and dharma practices, and that she may be of benefit to others.

Pastor Albert Ratchaga

In 2008, Albert Ratchaga began working as a part timer in Kechara Paradise, but as he learned more about the works of Rinpoche and Kechara, Rinpoche’s kindness and compassion touched him deeply. He realised that his work gave his life more meaning and decided to join Kechara full time.

Through his work as a sales executive, Albert was able learn more Dharma from Rinpoche's teachings and use this wisdom to assist those who entered his store to overcome their problems, thus improving their lives.

Albert soon developed a deep wish to follow in Rinpoche’s footsteps and in 2016 was ordained as a Pastor to continue benefitting and serving others.

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Samfoonheei
Wednesday, Jul 1. 2026 02:10 PM

The Eight Verses of Training the Mind is a revered text in Tibetan Buddhism. It was composed by the 11th-century master Geshe Langri Thangpa. Reading it over again and again,setting a reminder for myself. Its indeed very powerful teachings. In life there are tons of ups and downs, transformation is an inner self reworking of what we are now to what we will be. It’s about creating ourselves, what we think, we become. Great teachings .Thank you Rinpoche, these timeless verses provide a framework for cultivating profound compassion, inner peace, and unconditional acceptance.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/eight-verses-of-thought-transformation.html

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Samfoonheei
Wednesday, Jul 1. 2026 02:08 PM

Wow …….that’s awesome lists of books recommended for us to read helping us further our spiritual journey. All these books range from varies spiritual topics for those who want to learn ,and practising Dharma. Its worth reading indeed. I have only read Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand and Compassion Conquers All.
Thank you Rinpoche and Stella great sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/books-that-are-a-must-read.html

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Wednesday, Jun 24. 2026 04:08 PM

In Buddhism, the Body of a Buddha refers not just to a physical form but to the manifestations of enlightenment. It is important to understand those marks on the Body of a Buddha as we practice further. Early Buddhism describes the physical body as having 32 major marks of perfection while the Mahayana tradition outlines three distinct bodies. Till now I am still trying to remember those body parts. Such a very information article for all.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing and explaining each parts.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-body-of-a-buddha-a-road-map-to-liberation.html

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Samfoonheei
Wednesday, Jun 24. 2026 04:07 PM

The concepts of the cycle of birth and death, samsara and liberation partly derive from ascetic traditions. The significance of rebirth varies by tradition and practice. To achieve a better reincarnation in the next life all depends on our accumulating present good karma and acquiring merits. One’s actions in a present life shape the circumstances and consciousness of the next. Doing more positive action in the present life shape the circumstances and consciousness of the next . Learning, practicing Dharma and putting into positive action is the best choice for everyone to have a good rebirth. Great reading article from Dr. Berzin which will benefit our thoughts and dharma practice.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing.

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Samfoonheei
Wednesday, Jun 24. 2026 04:05 PM

Reincarnation is the religious concept that the soul or consciousness of a living being begins a new lifespan in a different physical body after biological death. It is a central belief in many traditions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. While there is no scientific proof of reincarnation, many spiritual and cultural traditions suggest that signs of past lives can appear in our daily life.
After watching and reading many reincarnation stories I do believe. there are many reincarnated lamas, famous people out there. As in this blog very interesting videos to watch supporting that reincarnation do happened.
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Samfoonheei
Friday, Jun 19. 2026 02:02 PM

A profound teachings , well explained the importance of going pilgrimage . Going on a pilgrimage is a life time opportunity with profound spiritual significance to achieve self-discovery of one self. Some research has shown that people who engage in pilgrimage walks , benefited them which has religious or spiritual significance. It offers one the opportunity to disconnect from our daily routines and distractions, finding a sense of community and belonging. We also gain clarity and direction in our lives , inspired and renewed, and deepen our spiritual practices and beliefs. It holds deep importance across global faiths and secular traditions. All I can say its a journey to a holy place, which can lead to a personal transformation.
Thank you Rinpoche great sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/why-visit-holy-pilgrimages.html

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Samfoonheei
Friday, Jun 19. 2026 02:00 PM

Simple words and easy to understand reading those beautiful inspiration creation chart . Yes it definitely benefits everyone reading it. Great job Pastor Seng Piow helping up making it possible for readers. Religious freedom is the fundamental of human rights, protecting each rather individual’s right to believe and worship. Religion without humanity is a waste.
Thank you.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/very-special-thoughts-to-share.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jun 9. 2026 02:08 PM

In Tibetan Buddhism Nageshvaraja and Loma Gyoma are two revered deities known for their roles in spiritual purification and deep healing. We are so fortunate having invited these Holy Statues to Kechara Forest Retreat. Awesome just by reciting the Mantra of Naga’s King Buddha who is one of the 35 Buddhas of Confession, one could purifies thousands of eons of one’s negative karma. When I visited Kechara Forest Retreat I will always take the opportunity to pay homage and circumambulate the holy statue of Buddha Nageshvaraja. Lhamo Loma Gyonma is one of the most efficacious healing deities. Lhamo Loma Gyonma’s tremendous ability known to be able to cure the most severe wide-spread contagious diseases . Awesome having these two powerful statues at Kechara Forest Retreat for everyone to pay homage. Going through those beautiful pictures again simply paints a thousand words.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/nageshvaraja-and-loma-gyoma-arrives-to-kfr.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jun 9. 2026 02:06 PM

Looking at those beautiful pictures of fish pond at Kechara Forest Retreat is awesome. With stunning Manjushri statue in the middle blessing those who circumambulate around it so as those fishes in the pond. All thanks to our Guru coming out with this awesome idea having a pond garden.
Thank you Rinpoche sharing with us his personal 16 inch ‘Dream’ Manjushri. Merely by looking at it is a blessing . Very fortunate to see it.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/manjushri-on-a-pond.html

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Dexter Berger
Tuesday, Jun 2. 2026 07:30 PM

Praise be to the incredible Lord Meduza, I’ve never seen or heard of his lottery spell failing, not even once, and that includes my own experience. Every day, I feel renewed blessings after connecting with the Great Lord Meduza, who gifted me my winning six-digit lottery numbers that won me $740,000,000 million dollars by using his magical skills to foresee the outcome. I’m a dad of four, and it’s been a few years since I lost my wife to cancer I miss her terribly. To wrap things up, I really want to thank Great Meduza for being so good at what he does. His guidance and lessons were applied swiftly and precisely leading us to the best possible result, which we definitely achieved. You can reach him by email: lordmeduzatemple@hotmail.com or check out his website: lordmeduzatemple.com for more information or Whats_App: +1 807 798 3042… Stay blessed and know you’re in good hands with Lord Meduza.

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jun 2. 2026 02:35 PM

Revisit this interesting story of the headless nun. One of Canadian New Brunswick’s oldest ghost stories is the headless Catholic nun. Set in the wooded trails of French Fort Cove, about a French nun name Sister Marie who was decapitated by sailors trying to find buried treasure. According to folklore she had buried settler valuables and money in a secret location for safekeeping as entrusted. Sailors pressured her for the treasure’s location and she refused and she was beheaded. As the story goes that her spirit is said to forever roam the woods searching for her head. Scary lool.
The ghost of Sister Marie has been haunting French Fort Cove since than for more than 200 years.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-headless-nun-a-canadian-ghost-story.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jun 2. 2026 02:30 PM

John Blofeld was a British writer, public speaker, and Buddhist practitioner. Most of his writing were on Asian thought and religion, especially Taoism and Chinese Buddhism. After years of traveling through Asia and experiencing the spiritual culture of China and the Taoist eremites. He was a student of the Buddhist master Hsu Yun. and has written or translated several books . He had been a devoted Buddhist all of his life and his books had been instrumental in introducing Buddhism to the Western world.
Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting and inspiring man.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/john-blofeld-and-his-spiritual-journey.html

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Samfoonheei
Sunday, May 31. 2026 11:55 AM

Revisit this blog again. Looking at those pictures , tells us it’s a tough project stretching from zero set up. The committed team had done a great job, doing part by part to where its now. We are so fortunate given the opportunity to get involved in the Tsem Rinpoche Stupa Project. It’s a once life time opportunity, creating merits and be connected to our Guru in this life or in future life time. Now then all projects has completed, it will benefit more people.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands and those involved in this grand project.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-tsem-rinpoche-relic-stupa-project.html

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Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Videos

H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)

Hear the holy voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche giving advice on the practice of Dorje Shugden to those who had received the life-entrustment initiation. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche wanted to make sure those present received the maximum benefits from their practice, and that they kept their practice well.
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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche speaks on the History and Lineage of Dorje Shugden (With English Subtitles)

In Tibetan Buddhism, it is always said that whatever we practice must come from an enlightened source to be beneficial in our spiritual journey. As such in this video, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche shares with us the history and reincarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden to explain how great this Dharma protector is through the examples of his previous lives, showing us his powerful spiritual attainments.
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Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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Powerful Dorje Shugden's mantras

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ANIMAL QUOTES

"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"What makes us good humans is not how we abuse animals, but how much we allow them to live and be happy freely."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"We need another and wiser and perhaps a more mythical concept of animals.... We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complex than ours they moved finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth."

~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House

"Not eating animals is only unnatural when we are not used to it."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

SPIRITUAL QUOTES

“Meditating on Dorje Shugden while reciting his mantra will open the gateways to higher dimensions, blessings and protection.”

~ Tsem Rinpoche

“If one does the recitation of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer for even one month using one of the visualizations for great or clear or quick wisdom, one will definitely see development of that wisdom. It is proved by experience. There is no doubt that by doing the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga practice one can meet Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings from life to life. And furthermore, it gives one the opportunity to be born in the pure realm of Lama Tsongkhapa, Tushita, whenever death happens.”

~ Pabongkha Rinpoche

"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"If being me offends you, maybe I'm not the problem."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"The dharma is not easy to listen to… because some people take it as criticism. But Dharma should not be just feel good only for the moment but for deeper contemplations."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Whether we do work and suffer but for others or we do work and suffer for ourselves, either way we have to suffer. That is the nature of samsara. So let us suffer for others and then suffering has meaning."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification. Actually not doing dharma work is the real prison."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"His Holiness Zong Rinpoche stressed the need to continue to practice even when we come up against obstacles, and that we should continually review our progress. He stated that a happy, luxurious life was like a good dream, and that obstacles and difficulties were like a bad dream. We should give them no significance, but simply carry on working towards real, everlasting happiness."

~ Ngala ’ö-Dzin Tridral

"Things in samsara always go wrong. That's its nature. Don't be surprised."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

LIFE QUOTES

"I pity men who occupy themselves exclusively with the transitory in things and lose themselves in the study of what is perishable, since we are here for this very end-that we may make the perishable imperishable, which we can do only after we have learned how to approach both."

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Money amplifies negative characteristics and that can cause problems. To walk away from that was actually very easy. I didn't even consider it."

~ Angeline Francis Khoo

"I shall not commit the fashionable stupidity of regarding everything I cannot explain as a fraud."

~ Carl Jung

"There is a devil there is no doubt, but is he trying to get into us or trying to get out?"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"If you love someone, show it by being honest, respectful & honorable with them."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."

~ Henry David Thoreau

"If I can just be the way I am & you the way you are & we accept each other, world peace is near."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"I am Asian, you are some other beautiful color. Together we make diversity so beautiful."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Although outwardly we have so much, we have so many conveniences, inwardly we have become more unhappy, so, acquisition is not the secret to happiness. The more we get, the more we have, the more unhappy we become."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Before we experience any pain, we already had a fixed view of how things should be. When the experience we encounter contradicts our views, then the pain arises. The pain arises due to our fixed views not so much the experience itself. So the secret is changing the views. Re-educating ourselves on our views."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Love me or hate me, both are in my favor... If you love me, I'll always be in your heart... If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind."

~ William Shakespeare

"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous or honest."

~ Maya Angelou

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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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$It\'s very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it\'s very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.$

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It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.

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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.

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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!

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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)

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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)

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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)

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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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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX

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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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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti

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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv

$Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia$

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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia

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Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat

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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru

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The Largest Buddha Shakyamuni in Russia | 俄罗斯最大的释迦牟尼佛画像- https://bit.ly/2Wpclni

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Sacred Vajra Yogini

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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8

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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.

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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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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!

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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2

$After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche$

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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche

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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

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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

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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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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR

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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

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Bodha stupa July 2019-
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Don’t Take My Mummy Away!
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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
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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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This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
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Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
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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.
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Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
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My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
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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
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Cute!
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Uncle Wong
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Nice cups from Kechara!!
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Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
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Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
9 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
9 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
9 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
9 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
9 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
9 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
9 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
9 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
9 years ago
SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.

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2nd July had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

2 weeks ago

18th June had our weekly Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

3 weeks ago

Young friend, Sun Cheok Hong helped out after the puja ended. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 weeks ago

Our new visitors have come and joined us for Dorje Shugden puja in Kechara Ipoh. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 weeks ago

Throughout the puja, we have dedicated our accumulated merits for His Eminence the 26th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche's long life and good health, extends our prayers to those in need as well. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 weeks ago

Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh on Sunday noon. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 weeks ago

14th June dharma sharing, DORJE SHUGDEN Puja and blessings at Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

3 weeks ago

11th June had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

4 weeks ago

7th Sunday animals liberation activities, saving thousands of lives Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

4 weeks ago

4th June had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the

4 weeks ago

4th June had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the

1 month ago

Pastor Albert giving us the Dharma Sharing in Kechara Ipoh Study Group on Saturday afternoon (23rd May). So Kin Hoe (KISG)

1 month ago

After the Dharma Sharing session, Dorje Shugden Puja was carried out and lead by Pastor Albert and Beng Kooi. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

1 month ago

24th May completed our DORJE SHUGDEN Mantras recitation Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

1 month ago

23rd May Group recitation of DORJE SHUGDEN mantras Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

1 month ago

21st May weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja, Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

2 months ago

14th May had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

2 months ago

Fwd: 10th May blessed day dharma sharing, blessings and DS puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

2 months ago

7th May evening had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

2 months ago

30th April evening had our dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

2 months ago

26th April animal liberation activities Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

2 months ago

Before our session ended today, Pastor Henry transferred the blessings onto us through the blessings of His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

2 months ago

Kechara Pastor Henry was sharing Dharma with us and gave us much insights on how to continue practicing Dharma without giving up easily. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

2 months ago

Through the blessings from our Guru, His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Pastor Henry and Kechara Umze Frederick Law have lead us in Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

2 months ago

23rd April had Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

3 months ago

16th April evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

3 months ago

Emily offered fresh tea on Tsem Tulku Rinpoche's shrine. May our Guru lives long with good health. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 months ago

Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered Serkym to The Three Jewels prior to Dorje Shugden puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 months ago

Mr. Mannance Wong has offered incense on behalf of everyone in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 months ago

Through the blessings from Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

3 months ago

12th April having Anila with us Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam kech

3 months ago

6th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

3 months ago

5th March animals liberation activities Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the

3 months ago

2nd April blessed evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

3 months ago

19th March evening had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

4 months ago

15th March Blessings at grand opening Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

4 months ago

Throwback 5th March dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja.kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

4 months ago

26th February had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

5 months ago

Andrea Lai offered incense on behalf of all Kechara Ipoh members and friends. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

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