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 nicholas Ngo

Dear Pastor,
My name i Nicholas Ngo, for the last 19 years I have been having troubles with ghosts or entities. Most people would perceive their actions as negative, I do also, but the more I think about the events which have taken place, they all lead to me being a better person spiritually.

I dont know if my thinking is correct. Just about every night for the past few months, they stand at my window, these snake entities and some which look nothing like anything I have ever seen before, and tap on the glass. When the lights are completly out and I am ready for bed, they immediatly come in and stand on top of me, waving their hands about very quickly. From there hands comes a spiral of what looks like a brown smoke which quickly fills the room untill I can not see anything in front of me.

It doesnt affect me too much, it sometimes makes me extremly tired, and I can get grumpy, but it affects my girlfriend much more. She becomes someone else, really child like in her arguments and mean.

I dont know how to deal with this situation anymore, I have had to walk away from everybody because overnight my mother would suddenly hate me, my ex wife divorced me etc.. I only have 1 person in my life and I dont know whether that will be there for any time either.

Is there any advice you can offer me?

Thanks you in advance,
Nicholas Ngo
monkingomagic@gmail.com

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Nicholas Ngo,

    From what you have described it sounds like you are being disturbed by spirits. There are many reasons why this could have occurred, and it has being going on for a very long time.

    My suggestion would be to engage in the practice of Trakze Dorje Shugden. This form of Dorje Shugden is well known to dispel the disturbances caused by spirits. It would be best if you could engage in the practice every day. The key to any Buddhist practice is perseverance, but this practice will bring you great benefit. All you need to know about this practice has been shared on this blog by His Eminence 25th Tsem Rinpoche. Here is the link: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html

    Please engage in the practice. If you do not see improvement after a while, please write again here.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good evening Pastors,

I was wondering how I could go about getting a genuine Tibetan astrology reading? I see several people online who are willing to provide this service for money, yet I'm not sure how to tell which ones are effective, accurate, and authentic and which ones are not. I was born in the year of the Earth Snake (November, 1989 in the Western calendar), in the 17th Rabjung. I would like to have a reading of my past lives, present life, and partner(s) of significance, both in terms of business/career and romance. I am aware that the knowledge of the future is dependent upon my actions and perceptions in the present moment, and may be altered for worse if I do not follow the sage advice of the Lama. I hope you're able to help me.

Thank you!

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Eli Levine,

    Unfortunately none of the Pastors are trained in Tibetan Astrology at this moment in time. I personally do not know of anyone who can help you on this matter. I will ask around and email you privately if I am able to locate someone who can help you that is reliable.

Question asked by Anderson Boss

Hey pastor
I am new to this forum.
Actually I am in financial crisis and I heard that we get financial help here. Is it true?

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Anderson Boss.

    From a Buddhist perspective there are various factors that could lead to someone suffering from financial crisis. Within Buddhism there are many methods that can help create the conducive conditions that can help you overcome this situation.

    For example, the Dzambala and Dorje Shugden Gyenze pujas can be performed for you. We can perform them for you if you do not have the time to engage in certain practices yourself. If you would like to learn more about how to order these pujas please send an email to Frontdesk@Kechara.com

    Alternatively you can engage in the practices of Dzambala or Gyenze on a regular basis. Daily would be best. You can find these practices here on this blog. Just click on the following links:

    Dzambala Practice: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/sadhana-prayers.html#14

    There is talk given by Rinpoche on the practice of Dzambala on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuwKcE8SckU

    Alternatively you can engage in the practice of Gyenze. Many people have commented that this practice is very powerful, quick and beneficial.

    Gyenze Dorje Shugden Practice: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/dorje-shugden-gyenze-to-increase-life-merits-and-wealth.html

    There is also a video by Pastor Jean Ai which explains Gyenze practice available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xofKtpVjxns

Question asked by Please help

How do you help someone who have lost the will to live? He is a Buddhist but failed to understand the Law of Karma although he tried to purify his bad karma with good deeds and chanting mantras. But in the end due to overwhelming pressures he just want to end his life.

What can I do as a friend although I don't have the financial means to pull him out of the black hole.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Please Help,

    I would need to know more about the particular situations in order to give a detailed answer. That being said, as a friend you can be there for him, as someone he can talk to and confide his worries in. Practicing compassion you should help him of these feelings by trying to help his situations. I would recommend that you seek profession psychiatric help for him as well. These issues can be very deep seated and would require professional help as well. If you are interested you can provide more information and we can can see if we can recommend something to supplement the professional help.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good afternoon and Happy New Year Pastors!

I was reading "Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand" by Pabongka Rinpoche, and I'm still left with some questions about karma. I believe that it exists and have no trouble comprehending it. I'm just curious as to why it seems so harsh? An example of this is Nagarjuna getting his head cut off because he cut the head off an ant while cutting the grass. I don't understand how such a minor offense could warrant so much pain and suffering, especially if it was accidental and without malevolent intention. There's also the case of the poor monk who spilled oil on a cushion and received a stained black back in a future rebirth. Again, it seems that the universe literally makes mountains out of molehills when it comes to the natural laws of karma. How can we say that it's fair when so many minor or unintentional offenses lead to so much pain and suffering?

I hope you can clarify these points.

Have a wonderful New Year! Thank you.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Eli Levine,

    There are a couple of ways to answer this question. The first is that the law of Karma is not as static and rule bound as we think about it or would like it to be. One of the most common misunderstanding about karma is that it can multiply. As Pabongka Rinpoche mentions in Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, if not purified then the karmic result of killing a head louse will multiply quickly to become as heavy as killing a human. This is the reason why purification practices are so heavily emphasized. Actually any Buddhist practice necessarily includes aspects related to the purification of Karma.

    The law of Karma was recognised by Buddha Shakyamuni and then explained to his students. From that time on the enlightened Buddhist masters have expounded on this further.

    From another point of view, our view of fair and unfair is actually based on our ego. Since we have egos we have a sense of fair and unfair. Therefore what we think of fair and unfair is not necessarily the case. Yes, from our point of view it may seem unfair, but fair and unfair doesn’t actually exist, as it’s an internal concept from our minds, based on ego. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Tim

I'm interested in Dorje Shugden and His mantra as an EXCLUSIVE practice. As this Tibetan Buddhism can be very complicated and extensive. Just having Dorje Shugden as one's only deity and just chanting His mantra as one's exclusive Buddhist practice, seems to me, especially for common people, that it would be effective? I really don't have the time or self-discipline for anything else. Thank you.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Tim,

    Of course you can do Dorje Shugden’s mantra. Since Dorje Shugden is an enlightened being he can be relied upon without fault. As you seem to be drawn to this Dorje Shugden this will be very beneficial for you. You can recite the mantra and it will be effective as Dorje Shugden is the emanation of Manjushri.

Question asked by Harold Musetescu

Happy New Year to you, Tsem Tulku and to all the Kecharians.

In my previous question I asked if I could have Dorje Shugden as my Yidam. I had asked this twice previous under the name Harold. All the answers were NO ("…Therefore as it currently stands Dorje Shugden cannot be practiced as a Yidam"). Now your most recent answer is YES "…he (Dorje Shugden) can be relied upon as a Yidam".
Since I can now have Dorje Shugden as my Yidam can you tell me if there is an "initiation, text, sadhana and commentary". If there is not one at this time I would suggest the following.
On dorjeshugden.com under the story line title of "Dharma Demystified: Dorje Shugden as a Yidam" it states in the last paragraph "What remains now is for a sincere practitioner to make the request to a qualified lama – a request that will benefit the world once it comes to fruition.".
In this article it also states "but one can meditate upon Dorje Shugden as a Yidam as well if a lama compose the necessary text….for Dorje Shugden to be regarded as a Yidam".
Finally it states " The previous Kyabeje Pabongka Rinpoche …Since the other great sadhanas were composed by attained lamas of the past, therefore an attained lama like Pabongka Rinpoche or Trijang Rinpoche could also compose the initiation text, sadhana and commentary on how to meditate on Dorje Shugden as a Yidam. Interestingly, Dorje Shugden would be the first Yidam to be a worldly form".
I would like you now formally request you Pastor to ask H.E. Tsem Tulku to request on my behalf either Pabonka Rinpoche or Trijang Rinpoche to compose the initiation text, sadhana and commentary on how to meditate on Dorje Shugden as a Yidam.
I request this for all the followers of Dorje Shugden around the world. To now have Dorje Shugden as our Yidam and not just a Dharma Protector would be of the greatest benefit for all of us and the world.

Harold Musetescu

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Harold Musetescu,

    For requests of this nature you would need to submit a formal request directly with the Private Office of His Eminence. Please write to mail@tsemladrang.com Thank you.

Question asked by alex

dear pastors, just a simple question. i bought a buddha pendant from a shop near petaling street. can i know how can one bless/cleansed a pendant by oneself? thank you

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Alex,

    It would be advisable if you could get the pendant blessed by the Sangha or Kechara Pastors.

    Alternatively, when you do your daily prayers you can visualize the Buddhas dissolving into the pendant and it becoming blessed this way. Actually even just wearing the holy image of a Buddha blessed you and plant imprints in the minds of those who see it.

Question asked by Thomas

Rinnpoche to practice setrap long time a go and strangely in middle of the wrath me and him we found each others . I like to be able to come at Kechara and reseave setrap empowerment at the moment my finance are up and down and I don't what do I take that the wheel of sharp weapon coming back at me and I try to be more compassionate and I carry on doing setrap.

my question is I have tantric empowerment in past, can i practice setrap tantricly ?

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Thomas,

    This section is actually answered by the Kechara Pastors. Yes if you have received an appropriate tantric empowerment in the past you can practice Setrap the tantric way. As far as my memory serves me His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche has not bestowed the Setrap Sogtae (empowerment/life-entrustment) publicly in Kechara before. It is not necessary to have received this to practice Setrap.

    However, since you have received tantric empowerment before, you should approach you own lama first to teach you more about your own Dharma practice and how the Dharma Protector practice fits in to it. It is always advisable that our lama gives us our practices. If appropriate and you want to learn more about Setrap, you can request your lama for teachings.

Question asked by Harold Musetescu

I just ask a question below about could Dorje Shugden be my complete practice. I had also asked in the past if he could be my yidam practice and you told me no. On dorjeshugen.com please type in "A pray by he current reincarnation of Drakpa Gyalsten" dated May 25,2013. In his prayer the opening line of the 6th paragraph he states "Your as my BUDDHA, my YIDAM, my GURU, my PROTECTOR". If the current reincarnation of Dorje Shugden see Dorje Shugen as a BUDDHA, YIDAM, GURU and PROTECTOR" should not we his followers see him as that also. Please ask H.E. Tsem Tulku if he could personally answer this most serious revelation by the current reincarnation of Dorje Shugden. I don't think that there can be a higher authority on what Dorje Shugden can manifest as then then his current reincarnation.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Harold Musetescu,

    Since Dorje Shugden is a enlightened being he can be relied upon as a Yidam. This is because he abides in great bliss and emptiness. These two are just some of the qualities of a fully enlightened Buddha.

Question asked by Narindas

My humble Greetings! I am sick . I m jobless due to my sickness .i have heard from people saying that u can hold ritual prayers and cleanse my sickness . I hope u can help me.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Narindas,

    Yes Kechara has a Puja House who perform ritual prayers that can help you. You can contact Kechara House Front Desk on
    Telephone: +603 7803 3908
    Email: Frontdesk@Kechara.com
    Alternative if you are in Malaysia and are able to you can visit us in person.

    They will be able to assist you in organizing pujas according to your needs. Please inform them in regards of your illness and they will be able to advise which prayers can be done to help.

Question asked by Harold

If you have received the empowerment for Dorje Shugden do you "need" to also have a "Yidam" practice? Could you just do Dorje Shugden as your only practice or "must" you also have a Yidam.
I feel that all that I need is the Dorje Shugden practice and nothing else.
Thank you

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Harold,

    I really like your question. In order to receive the Dorje Shugden Sogtae (empowerment/life-entrustment) you must necessarily have received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment beforehand. This is usually a Yamantaka empowerment, but can be any other Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment as well. Traditionally, you would begin practice sessions beginning with the Guru Yoga and Yidam practice before the practice of Dorje Shugden. What occurs is that you invite Dorje Shugden into the mandala of the yidam, and then request his help and assistance. This is the same with any other Dharma Protector.

    To clarify the difference between a Yidam and a Dharma Protector. Yidams are meditation deities, through whose practice we are able to gain enlightenment by engaging in daily sadhana and retreats. Dharma Protectors eliminate obstacles and provide protection so that we can engage in Dharma practice. Therefore the two “functions”are somewhat different. That being said, through compassion Manjushri has emanated in the form of Dorje Shugden, they are in essence one and the same mind.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good morning Pastors,

Thank you for your extremely fast response to my previous questions!

Let me first say that I do see my other potential future lifetimes ahead of me and I feel no peace either, as they are all essentially the same problems throughout all of time, space, and existence as a whole. I don't look forward to my possible future lifetimes and I don't see how being a Buddha means that I am "out" of suffering, since the essence of Buddhas remain in all of us throughout all of time, space, and existence. How did Shakyamuni Buddha leave existence when the information he transmitted is still around, his physical corpse disintegrated into the fire/Earth/air, and his nature living on in all of us for eternity?

My other confusion surrounds whether or not I am Enlightened at this point. I feel Enlightened, but I am hesitant to call myself completely Enlightened because I cannot trust my human brain to discern between ego and the real feeling of Enlightenment. My question is how can one be beyond doubt that they are Enlightened, if people who are near and far aren't qualified to discern their Enlightenment? As a human, how does one know that their ego is gone, since the consequences are so grave for everyone if someone claims something they really are not?

Again, thank you so much for your guidance. If you'd like, you may send an email to elevine89@gmail.com to continue this conversation in a format that is more conducive to thorough answers. You can also ask Wan Wai Meng for my WhatsApp information if you'd prefer that.

Thank you so much for your work!

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Eli Levine

    I have replied to your question via email. Please check your inbox for my reply.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good evening Pastors,

Thank you for your reply, it was helpful. However, I'm still wondering how one can self-check as to whether or not they are on a good path or already are Enlightened? I've had many people in my life play key roles in developing who I am. However, every one of them has shown their human qualities, which makes me doubt them at times, and forces me to rely on my own highly critical judgment of myself. I feel as though I will never really be at peace until I am dead, no matter how many spiritual or worldly accomplishments I achieve in this lifetime. I know that this is the condition of living in existence, and it is the fate of all living beings in the universe. But to me, it feels awful, and the good things that I experience have this foul feel to them of impermanence or superficiality. I know I ultimately cannot help anyone but myself, even though I would love to be able to help anyone and everyone in the best manner that I can, which further sours this place because I can only help beings at their slowest pace possible. Please, how does one develop confidence in their own Buddhahood and/or their present state of Enlightenment?

Your words may be able to put a great deal to rest within me. I was born into this world in the usual fashion (no dreams of elephants, virgin births, or prophecies for me), and I don't like feeling like I won't be truly at peace until the natural or unnatural ending of my life. Hopefully you can help (I know you're going to try, at the very least). Thank you so much! Happy Solstice.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Eli Levine,

    Happy Winter Solstice to you too! I like your question. Let me give you a short answer first…if you were enlightened then you would know you are enlightened. So…if you asking this question, then like me, you are probably not enlightened. That is not say you are not on the path to be so.

    Let me address your question point by point. The first part is about key people in your life showing their human qualities. Now, i’m not sure if by this you mean spiritual teachers or similar, but I will take it as such. We all hear that certain spiritual teachers, lamas, etc, are enlightened and certainly they have enlightened qualities in them for sure, but the form in which they are in are bound by human constraints. As such it can seem that are not enlightened but are in actual fact very human. They can also test students by acting and behaving in certain ways, to see how the students have actualised transforming their minds. However in any case, having a human form means that they can portray very human qualities, but one thing to remember most importantly is how we react to these instances. The measuring stick of our spiritual journey is how we react to these situations, what we do and how we think about them. This can lead to judgment of oneself, but instead of focusing on the negative, the aim of spiritual practice is to instigate a very powerful shift that occurs when we focus on ways to make things better, make things positive. When this shift occurs, we actually become beneficial agents in the world instead of being caught up in our own self-judgement. No matter how much knowledge a person has on the spiritual path, you cannot progress on the spiritual path without initiating that focal shift away from self-critical thoughts towards living the teachings through action and effort.

    You said that you will not be at peace until you are dead, and this is in fact not true. Why is that? Because you haven’t yet been able to make the mind shift away from concentrating on this life, to realizing that you have many more lives in front of you. In the Lam Rim it says that at the beginning stages of practice we must think about and contemplate the fact that we have many future rebirths. In doing so we begin to realize that in all those lives, you will feel exactly as you do now…that life is suffering. This is the first of the Four Noble Truths taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. Knowing this coupled with the fact you feel the impermanent nature of phenomena, should actually propel you to do more, to help others more. We progress on our spiritual path when we concentrate externally to the needs of other sentient beings, rather than internally into our own selves. What you are feeling is perfect actually, but you just don’t see it. You are an example the first Noble Truth, that there is suffering. Now you should try to understand the second, the causes of sufferings (our self-deluded mind), that suffering end as with all phenomena, and that the path out of this suffering is through the spiritual path.

    As for developing faith in your own spiritual development, as enlightenment is a stage to be reached, not something that occurs in stages, there are many ways of gauging your progress. The first I would say, is how have you noticed your mind reacts in certain situations. In the past, would you have reacted to the situation in a negative way? Rather than using the experience to delve deeper into your own state of self-pity, self-centeredness, have you used the situation to change yourself to be someone better. Traditionally there are many ways of gauging one’s spiritual path. If you want to know more about this you can read up on the Bodhisattva-Bhumi’s or the 10 stages of a Bodhisattva. I hope this helps!

Question asked by Desperate

Please help. I feel so tired of life being the sole provider of the family. What can I do to live a more meaningful life? I can't join any religious centre because I don't have the time and money which will cause others to look down on me. What else can I do so that I don't have to suffer like now in my future lives. Can I do anything on my own without seeking help?

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Desperate,

    I am sorry to hear that you feel like this. You are right that life is suffering as the Buddha taught. But what you must not forget is that the Buddha also taught us the cure to this suffering, which is practicing the Dharma. When we practice the Dharma, we can overcome our suffering and pain in life, and are able to do something more positive with our lives.

    Time and money shouldn’t be factors on your spiritual path. Yes, i understand that you may be very busy at work to provide for your family but you must make time to focus on your spiritual journey. if you do not then you won’t get anywhere and still be stuck feeling like this.

    For a start you begin the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa. This practice is very beneficial. This practice can help to calm the mind, easing the worries of life if engaged in properly. It is a short practice compared with many other Buddhist practices. Once you have a good foundation in this, you can continue to learn other teachings that will help you for sure.

    There is a commentary to this practice by H.E. 25th Tsem Rinpoche available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsongkapas-daily-practice-video-commentary.html

Question asked by Alex.

Dear pastors. I have two questions. The second is more to opinion.
1) my friend told me that everytime he went to a temple (buddhist temple), be it chinese or that or tibetan center. He doesn't know the chants (such as the praise of the buddha dharma and sangha), he just know pali chant. Can he do that? After he chanted that he will chant chenrezig mantra. He means that he mix chanting pali and mantra?
2) this regarding my own. I went to a vajrayana center. Often i go there as its near to my house. Two years ago, the center organised a fund raising project. There are few things that "sell" and we donate some money (as we like). I saw a small statue of the buddha and in my wallet only left less than rm20. I can't give all as i need some for my way back home. So i donate rm10. The one who incharge told the chairman and she (the chairman) said ok. So she gave me the statue. Not long after that someone from the center asked me to return back the statue as i paid so little. As i return back they look at me "one kind". And gave me a picture instead. Ever since that incident, each time i go there, they still look at me one kind and when i want to purchase something, the chairman will say "wah..this time got money to pay hah. " i take this as a joke, deep in my heart i know what she mean. It hurts a lot. Why a buddhist center members have such manners? Isn'r it they have to be more kind to others?What should i do? Stop going to the center or you have any suggestions? Tashi delegs.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Alex,

    1) Regarding your friend, there is absolutely nothing wrong in doing this. He is doing as best he can as he does not know the actual chants. However there are two points i would like to mention. The first is that the blessings of the lineage stemming from Buddha Shakyamuni, as with all Buddhist paths is strongest when following a particular lineage. If your friend has already taken refuge with a particular teacher formally or through faith, then he should adhere to the teachings of that teacher. Each lineage can lead to enlightenment but if you mix lineages confusion on the path can arise. Therefore i suggest that your friend try to adhere to one particular lineage, whatever lineage he feels comfortable with. The second is if your friend is serious with his spiritual path, he should put in the effort to learn the prayers, chants, and practices of the particular lineage he has chosen. All Buddhists work towards the same ultimate goal, to achieve the Body, Speech and Mind of a Buddha, but there are many paths to get there. If we stick to one path and strive along that one path, we will reach our goal.

    2) As for this situation, unfortunately this can happen in some centres. This is not to say that this centre is bad, or the person who did this is bad. And yes, you can be hurt. But practicing Buddhism, we should always think about the other person as well. When we are afflicted physically or emotionally by others, instead of being self-absorbed we should think about the others person. I’m not condoning this sort of behavior but just giving advice what we can do in situations like this and others in which we feel hurt. Perhaps this particular centre is short of funds but you don’t know about it? Perhaps instead of holding this hurt, you can try to understand why this happened and then do something. If they are short of funds, perhaps help them to fund-raise or volunteer your time. People often forget that Buddhist centres usually rely on funds from the public to stay open. All situations we come across, even if we are hurt, we can change to something positive. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good evening Pastors,

I'm reading a book on Medicine Buddha practice, and it occurred to me that there is no essential way out of the universe, even if there is a way out of suffering. Hinayana seems to make it more difficult to get out of suffering, Mahayana ultimately leads to the Bodhisattva path, which means the mind voluntarily stays in existence with others, and Vajrayana leads to Buddhahood, which seems to be the ultimate nature of the universe itself. How does one cease being born if all three vehicles ultimately leave you in the universe, even if you're not experiencing suffering through those vehicles? Just as in physics, where matter, energy, and information are all conserved in the universe, neither being created nor destroyed, how can it be said that anyone truly ceases to be reborn? Where does their energy and information go if they truly achieve full Buddhahood and cease to be reborn?

Your clarification on these and other points are extremely helpful! Have a great rest of the year. 🙂

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Eli Levine,

    I’m glad you asked this questions, its a very good one. The fundamental differences between the three “yanas” is both of motivation and also results. For example:

    – Hinayana/Theravada: The motivation here is to escape from cyclic existence, thereby overcoming all forms of suffering. In this case we are “removed” from the universe.

    – Mahayana: The motivation here is to progress on the spiritual path towards complete enlightenment but to hold back on the cusp, in order to emanate back into the universe (existence) to benefit others.

    – Vajrayana: to achieve enlightenment in the quickest possible time (actually achievable in 3 years, 3 months and 3 days). However this is done from a Mahayana motivation.

    In actual fact there are only 2 “yanas” – Hinayana and Mahayana. Vajrayana is actually a branch of Mahayana, therefore is not separate from it.

    From the questions you’ve posed, you actually equate cyclic existence with our universe. But the universe and all that it involves, including all forms of energy, etc IS cyclic existence. Therefore logically, when you overcome cyclic existence, you overcome the limitations of the universe.

    When you achieve complete Enlightenment or even the 10th (last) Bodhisattva level, you have already completely overcome cyclic existence, therefore everything that is involved in the universe, such as energy etc. I hope this helps. Let me know if my answer is not that clear, its a little hard to explain all of this in a short space such as this.

Question asked by Dolma Lili brussels

I can see the future. And our dalai lama made my horoscope. And mrs mary told me something that is pretty strange in 1988. I know it is happening right now.
marry said: you never see persons passing by. There will be a man(when you are older, who sees you and on a certain moment you do see him. it is the doctor who takes care of my back. I got a shock when i realised. he is really good in curing that back(another doctor did wrong operate). At home i feel hiw vibration till with me, and when i must see him he answers coldly and takes distiance. There is magnisitaion and i feel it…. and at the Phone 15 min ago, nothing. Ok he is busy. hze said to Phone Friday and …disappeared and nobody could find him till he enfin after 15 minutes phoned. And i really like him. Marry said we are gone have a big discussion but…. i have the impression a lot of persons have bad infuence to him, and he attracts me and then pushes away. But it is that person i need, for my back and evolution. My computer has been hacked too and all persons included you are looked at. The intentioin was bad. Can be IS. I discovered they made a falsh Facebook page, and a brain washing. My brain was totally out of order this last month. Since i have headackes. I see pages passing by with non beleavers upon it. I need to tell him i got the problem. Now my Facebook page is ok. But…. i talk to a wall. he was positif in the beginning and he has such a magnetism and can be so friendly. But i feel pushed aside and 10 min later attracted again. So i ask myself and to you: what mantra etc can i do to find the right way (amitabha or ….) and if i must have him it must happen but eh must stop using wrong red auto and magnetism. I need him for my health too. If i can't give him the correct info, he can not oeprate well. (car accident). I must repush IS etc and their cooperaors, and i need Dr Tuna very much. I never had that feeling with someone. What to do??? Europe is dangerous for me. My clairvoyance is …by islam persons. Brussels and islam= now soldiers in the street. I must get out of here. Don't know what to do. Do you have an idea. I get headackes of it. That he is the man, i feel. it is not so a a fall in love story, it is a band.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Dolma Lili brussels

    From what you have written it is clear you are struggling with a lot at the moment. In order to deal with these sorts of situations we need to think about the situations logically and with a clear mind. When our minds are overcome by emotions, we cannot do this efficiently.

    If i may, i would like to suggest you engage in the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa strongly. This practice will help you to calm your mind and get control over your emotions, after which you can deal with your life situations with some form of good control.

    There is a commentary to this practice by H.E. 25th Tsem Rinpoche available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsongkapas-daily-practice-video-commentary.html

    There is also a written commentary and a box set for this practice available at Kechara Paradise outlets in Malaysia and online worldwide at http://www.vajrasecrets.com.

    Link to written commentary: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/tsongkhapa-a-simple-guide-to-a-powerful-practice

    Link to the Box Set: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/tsongkhapa-boxset-english.

    If you engage in this practice correctly then your mind will be calm. Once done then you can start dealing with your life situations in an efficient manner. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Observer

I observe that in a lot of Buddhist centres, a member needs not only to help out but also make monetary donations. These has deter some people from joining because I have come across people who can help out but don't have extra money to contribute being looked down by others in the centres and most of the times left out. I feel this should not happen as Buddhism is for everyone rich or poor and yet its members segregate people because of money although I know a centre also needs money to run.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Observer,

    You are right in your observation. But there is a major factor that you need to keep in mind. Buddhist centres/organisations have to support themselves in order to be able to help others through teaching the Dharma and providing the necessary facilities for the practice of Dharma. For this to happen, as per tradition, these centres/organisations need sponsorship or other avenues to support themselves. Dharma centres are not profit making institutions, like other charitable organisations, therefore are reliant on others.

    However, sponsorship of a Dharma Centre is not the only way people can help show their support. Those who have the time and capability can help in many other ways, such as helping to clean the centre, volunteering in various departments, and in many other ways to show their support.

    You are right that some Dharma Centres do insist on members contribute with sponsorship, but you can understand the reasons why. This may indeed deter some people. But in other cases, such as in Kechara, this is not the case, we provide many outlets for people to show their support and do not charge for the majority of our weekly prayers and events, but rely on the kindness of our members and friends to support us as they will. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good (morning) Pastors,

Thank you for your quick and effective response to my last question, It was very helpful.

I was wondering what the Buddhist stance is on the Hindu yugas, specifically, the present Kali Yuga that we seem to be in? How does Buddhism fit into the grand scheme of the universal motions, according to Buddhism? Could Buddhism be a path to achieving Enlightenment (moksha) within the present Kali Yuga? Buddha seems to have been born at about the beginning of the Kali Yuga, could that have something to do with brining about the eventual end of the Kali Yuga?

I'm seeking clarification because, judging from world events, it does appear to be the degenerative age that is predicted in the Mahabharata, considering the actions of governments and people in aggregate. I wish I could bring an end to the Kali Yuga, if not for my sake, for all others' sake, yet I'm not sure whether I will be contributing significantly to its ending or whether any one person has the capacity to end the Kali Yuga. I'll standby your response. Thank you!

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Eli Levine,

    The Hindu system of the yugas, mirrors the Buddhist system of the yugas in some respects. Both systems are based on cyclic existence therefore the yuga system exists in both. You are right that we are in the Kali yuga, usually withing Buddhist translations this is called the ‘degenerate age’, you may come across this term in Buddhist texts. The historical Buddha Shakyamuni did indeed live towards the beginning of this degenerative age, as you have rightly said.

    As for the place of Buddhism within the universal motions as you have put it, is as follows. In certain ages Buddhas will appear and teach the Dharma, they are titled “Samyaksam Buddhas” following this the Dharma will benefit sentient beings in that age, until as with all phenomena within cyclic existence it disappears. Following this there are periods of existence when there is no Dharma. Followed by a period when a Buddha will appear and teach again.

    Of course, all Dharma teachings can lead people to Enlightenment. This is even the case within the Kaliyuga we live in. And the teachings are even more important in this age, as the panacea to the sufferings we all face.

    As for the end of the Kaliyuga, no one person or group has the capacity to do this. It simply cannot be done, as if it were possible the Buddhas would have ended cyclic existence a long time ago. As long as sentient beings have karma there will always be cyclic existence. The aim of the Dharma is not to speed up or end the various yugas but to transcend them altogether by becoming a fully Enlightened being, and then helping others in cyclic existence to do the same. Thus there is no way that a single person or group of people can end the Kaliyuga. I hope this helps.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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
    Tuesday, Sep 9. 2025 12:43 PM
    Any work done with the teachings of the Buddha alive in our hearts is Dharma work. Some of us share the precious and uniquely challenging opportunity of working or volunteering for a Dharma organization . We must practice with the bodhisattva attitude every day as long as we all try to remember the workings of ego, karma and impermanence .The ultimate goal of Dharma practice is to benefit all sentient beings and lead them to happiness. This aspiration can transform any activity into Dharma work. Copying scriptures, making offerings, giving to the poor, listening to teachings, meditating, and reflecting on the teachings are all considered Dharma activities. Our attitude and intention are crucial for whether our work becomes Dharma work. Even a secular job can become spiritual if we approach it with purpose, and a commitment to benefit others. That’s Dharma work when the work benefits sentient beings and the teachings of Buddha; it depends on the motivation one has and how one does the work. Profound teachings.
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/dharma-work-or-just-work.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Sep 9. 2025 12:41 PM
    Chariots of the Gods is a book written back in 1968 by Erich von Däniken. Erich von Däniken is a Swiss author of several pseudoscientific books which make claims about extra-terrestrial influences on early human culture. Interesting the book is all about those many unsolved mysteries of the past, which was an immediate bestseller in the United States, Germany, and many more countries. His books have been translated into 28 languages, and have sold 60 million copies worldwide. Through his archaeological findings has suggested that in ancient times the earth was visited by extra-terrestrials. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/chariots-of-the-gods.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Sep 9. 2025 12:40 PM
    Its great idea having created small Buddha statues for protection in cars. Nowadays there ‘s many car accidents on road, having it and merely looking at it is a blessing for driver and passengers. They will feel safe .
    Thank you Rinpoche creating and spreading Dharma.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/car-buddha.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Aug 30. 2025 03:46 PM
    Revisit this post….A touching song by a Mongolian boy who lost his mother to a fatal illness, and also lost his father shortly thereafter to a car accident . It was in China’s Got Talent contest 2011 , this 12yr-old Mongolian boy performed a touching song sending his thought to his mother at heaven. It had touched the hearts of the judges and audiences. Even though it was a Mongolian folk song which I could not understand but hearing it truly touching.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/a-mongolian-boy-sings-about-his-mother-in-heaven.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Aug 30. 2025 03:45 PM
    Wow what a brilliant way to spread Dharma through having comics pictures. Comics as visual storytelling is a unique art form that combines words and images.Through reading and seeing through those comics books everyone could understand. Its suitable for adults and kids and even the old. These comics depicts the power of Dorje Shugden. A picture is worth a thousand words, but a comic is worth a million. The pictures and words interact in the reader’s mind, resulting in the story. For Kechara coming up with this comic Karuna Finds A Way book, more and more people understand better of Dharma and more so of Dorje Shugden.
    Thank you Rinpoche and writers team.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/behind-the-scenes/miracles-of-tsem-rinpoche-8.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Aug 30. 2025 03:44 PM
    Vietnam is home to a variety of strange, real-life creatures such as Asian Unicorn , snub-nosed monkey , smallest sun bear species in the world, and so on. Vietnam’s animals are a vital part of the country’s biodiversity, comprising unique and endangered species that deserve protection and appreciation. Those animals that exist are one of the most underrated appeals of the country. Back in 1947 ancient tribes-people living in the mysterious forest creatures appeared regularly sighted by farmers. Its was only in 1982 a Professor discovery of a footprint of Nguoi Rung creature an undiscovered species of hominid like the Yeti or Bigfoot. That’s awesome, so Yeti do exist .
    Thank you Rinpoche …interesting

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/yeti-bigfoot-sasquatch/whose-this.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Aug 30. 2025 03:43 PM
    Reading this old post tells us more who Kechara Buddhist Pastor Yek Yee is for sure. A hard working lady whom everyone could see for themselves . A disciplined, resilient lady who possesses incredible stamina taking on new challenges when given tasks. Devoted to task, working tireless in effort . She has great and vast knowledge in Buddhism and also very good with Tibetan Buddhist rituals. She indeed has inspired many through the years at Kechara.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this inspiring post and reading what others have said about Pastor Yak Yee.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/a-kind-soul-in-our-midst.html
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    Friday, Aug 29. 2025 11:48 AM
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    Wednesday, Aug 20. 2025 02:10 PM
    I was infected with Genital Herpes Virus 10 month ago, ever since then i have been searching for cure everywhere because i was feeling so uncomfortable with it. I have been dating for almost 5 years until i contracted Genital Herpes from my ex-boyfriend. since then I became very sad about the whole situation, always going online checking if i could get a cure to Genital Herpes, then i came across so many testimonies. Due to my seriousness and eagerness to be completely cured, i became a victim of fraud after contacting several so-called herbal doctors i was referred to. I lost a lot of money but i didn’t stop searching for a cure. Then one faithful day, i came across a testimony of a lady saying that she got her Genital herpes cured by a Great Herbal Doctor she called Dr iniboku by contacting him through his email address. And she advised anyone with Genital Herpes or Simplex Herpes to contact the herbal doctor for Herbal Cure. I contemplated for about 4 hours whether or not to contact him. then something inside of me told me ‘Nothing good comes easy’. I then contacted him through his email and told him my problem. He told me all the things I needed to do and also gave me instructions to follow, which I did properly. Just within weeks of drinking and applying the herbal medication he sent to me through DHL delivery service, i started seeing changes, i went to my medical doctor for check-up, i was so happy when the doctor told me i was no more having Genital Herpes Virus, it was all tears of Joy from that moment, People think herpes is really a minor skin irritation herpes has a long term effects on health and if i could ever meet a Genuinely Great Herbal Doctor. I’m so grateful to him. i am completely free from Genital Herpes Virus, i introduced a family friend who have Simplex Herpes virus to him, He called me and told me he was also cure completely. I promised to share my own testimony like that of the lady on the internet. Friends, If you are also struggling with Herpes disease you can as well Contact him via Email: drinibokuspelltemple@gmail.com <drinibokuherbalhome@gmail.com or message him on via whatsApp at +2347059186346 or visit page https://www.facebook.com/driniboku/
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Aug 19. 2025 02:35 PM
    Wat Traimit, better known as Golden Buddha Temple is a historic Buddhist in Thai capital. It’s situated in one of the world’s biggest Chinatowns built in 1,403 and was revered by Buddhist for many hundreds of years. It is best known for the Golden Buddha statue Thailand is home to the world’s largest gold Buddha, valued at over $250 million. It’s a symbol of both grandeur and spiritual significance. Its has seen attracting visitors of various faith from all over the world yearly. And hundreds of daily visitors are taken aback by the statue when they see it in person. It is a tremendous blessing to meditate in front of this stunning Golden Buddha Statue as advice by our Guru Tsem Rinpoche. Love to visit this beautiful temple one day.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/i-visited-worlds-largest-solid-gold-buddha.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Aug 19. 2025 02:33 PM
    Setrap Chen is a wrathful protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly revered in the Gelugpa tradition. Setrap is believed to be an emanation of Amitabha Buddha and is known for his fierce and powerful appearance. Setrap’s wisdom is unmatched. He sees through the illusion of samsara and knows the best ways to help us .
    Even Though this is an old post , happy for Liew & family that have purchased a stunning Setrap statue from Kechara Paradise outlet.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/another-family-invites-setrap-home.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Aug 19. 2025 02:31 PM
    Mount Emei, built in the 1st century CE, is a 3,099-metre-tall mountain in Sichuan Province, China. It is the highest of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China an area of great cultural significance. That’s where Buddhism first became established on Chinese territory and from where it spread widely through the East . Worth visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site a scenic mountain area which includes over 70 temples, monasteries, and attractions. Emei Shan said to be inhabited since 10,000 years ago according to historians. Visited this awesome mountain years back, seeing it for myself those ancient Buddhist architecture on Emei shan.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/emei-shan.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Aug 19. 2025 02:30 PM
    Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, is a legendary creature said to inhabit forests, mostly found in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. As described by eye witnesses as a large, hairy, humanoid creature, often reported as being taller than the average human, and covered in dark hair. While many believe in its existence, but there’s no definitive scientific proof. Bigfoot is a figure deeply embedded in the folklore of North America. Despite numerous reports and alleged evidence, there is no conclusive scientific proof of Sasquatch’s existence. Many sightings of these hairy creatures yet no one ever getting close to it . Tibetan high lamas have reported seeing Yetis or bigfoots. Never been doubt these extraordinary creatures do exist as Tibetans, Nepalese, and others believed. Interesting .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/film-tv-music/sasquatch-bigfoot.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Aug 19. 2025 02:26 PM
    One of China’s most capable rulers, Kangxi who laid the foundation for a long period of political stability and prosperity. Emperor Kangxi was the second and longest reigning emperor of China’s Qing Dynasty whom had instrumented in developing China. From ancient times, blessed manifestations have taken place at Wu Tai Shan. Kangxi sponsored many literary works, monasteries, monks and teachers all over China, Tibet and he was considered extremely modern for his day as he also gave religious freedom to all religions. Many emperors considered Wutaishan as a special place, and built many temples. It is associated with Manjushri and is one of the four sacred mountains of China. It is also one of the five Buddhist blessed places on earth. Wutaishan holds a very special place in the more than 1,000 years of Buddhist and Chinese history. Manjushri embodies the perfect wisdom of the universe. China is considered to be the Land of Manjushri where the people are blessed with intelligence. Many of the historical and miraculous stories of Wutaishan are recorded in history. From the Ming Dynasty until modern times, magical manifestations have continued to be reported in Wutaishan. Emperor Kangxi was known to be a great patron of the Buddhadharma and had visited Wu Tai Shan and its Gelug temples a number of times . Great masters believed Emperor Kangxi to be the reincarnation of Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen and an emanation of Manjushri, which has been confirmed by many others. Interesting read indeed, would love to visit this holy place again.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Ani for this great sharing.\\

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/emperor-kangxi-and-wu-tai-shan.html
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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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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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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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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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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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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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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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A close-up shot of our offerings! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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A close-up shot of our offerings! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Inspired by Kin Hoe's (Ipoh) and Sam's (Kuantan) updates, here... introducing our No. 1 members, Mr. Teo and Aunt Betty. They are always early for preparation, cleaning, and arranging. Bottom pic is Hue & Mr. Loh. They are sharing and exchanging views on ritual practices that support spiritual practices before puja. KPSG by Jacinta.
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Tormas are regularly being changed. It's solely the commitments from one of our dedicated members, Choong Soon Heng. Without him, we would not have gathered an abundance of merits. Thanks! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Some of the offerings offered during our weekly puja. These are the items sponsored by our sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Some of the offerings offered during our weekly puja. These are the items sponsored by our sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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It's been a while since our last update. When KFR was busy organising, serving & helping visiting monks together with their chunks of activities in Bentong, back here in Penang, our small but sturdy Penang Study Group has been consistently having their weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ every Saturday at 3 pm. Here's one update, completed on 6th September 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered Serkym to Dorje Shugden in Kechara Ipoh Centre today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Mr. Mannance Wong offered incense on behalf of Ipoh members before the puja starts. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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7th September animals liberation activities.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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29th evening DORJE SHUGDEN Puja lead by Pastor Seng Piow. Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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26th August evening had our weekly Swift Return Puja..at Kechara Kuantan center..by Sam
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Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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19th August has our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Kechara Ipoh Study Group carried out Gyenza Prayer recitation on Sunday, 17th August '25. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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14th August Dharma Sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done at Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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12th August evening had Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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7th August Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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3rd August animals liberation activities done.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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First Dorje Shugden puja for the month of Aug, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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31st July evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja lead by Pastor Seng Piow.Kechara Study Group Sam
#Throwback Weekly Dorje Shudgen puja led by William and attended by faithful Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group, reported by Siew Hong and uploaded to blog by Jacinta.
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#Throwback Weekly Dorje Shudgen puja led by William and attended by faithful Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group, reported by Siew Hong and uploaded to blog by Jacinta.
#throwbackmemories 26th July, 2025 puja packages being sponsored. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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#throwbackmemories 26th July, 2025 puja packages being sponsored. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
#Throwback 19th July 2025, Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti recitation at 49, Jalan Seang Tek @ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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#Throwback 19th July 2025, Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti recitation at 49, Jalan Seang Tek @ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
29th July evening Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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29th July evening Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
Kechara members were setting up the offering items on altar before the puja started in Ipoh today. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)
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Kechara members were setting up the offering items on altar before the puja started in Ipoh today. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)
Dared Lim has offered tea on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group prior to the start of our puja in Ipoh. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)
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Dared Lim has offered tea on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group prior to the start of our puja in Ipoh. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)
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Through the blessings from His Eminence Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. (So Kin Hoe, Kechara Ipoh Study Group)
24th July Dharma Sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam.
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24th July Dharma Sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam.
22nd July had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche.Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
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22nd July had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche.Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
Kechara Penang Study Group completed Dorje Shugden puja and the recitation of Namasangiti. 12th July 2025 uploaded by Jacinta.
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Kechara Penang Study Group completed Dorje Shugden puja and the recitation of Namasangiti. 12th July 2025 uploaded by Jacinta.
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16 th July 2025.. sending groceries to two underprivileged families.. Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam
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16 th July 2025.. sending groceries to two underprivileged families.. Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam
15th July Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam .
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15th July Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam .
Releasing fishes,birds and fishing baits on a beautiful auspicious day 13 July 2025.Kechara Study Group Sam
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Releasing fishes,birds and fishing baits on a beautiful auspicious day 13 July 2025.Kechara Study Group Sam
#Throwback 5th July, 2025. Members gathered for puja during the first week of July. There's nothing can stop us being faithfully devoted to Rinpoche and our Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. May our group can grow to a greater height. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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#Throwback 5th July, 2025. Members gathered for puja during the first week of July. There's nothing can stop us being faithfully devoted to Rinpoche and our Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. May our group can grow to a greater height. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Throwback 28th June, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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#Throwback 28th June, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
10th July evening we had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. May HE Tsem Rinpoche have a swift return to KFR at Bentong. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam.
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10th July evening we had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. May HE Tsem Rinpoche have a swift return to KFR at Bentong. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam.
21st June 2025, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Every Saturday @3pm at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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21st June 2025, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Every Saturday @3pm at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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