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Question asked by sam

What happens when we don't recite mantras or pray to Buddha on a daily basis ? Is he still looking after us even when we don't pray or only when we pray and recite mantras we invoke his blessing . I am confused .

Reply by pastor

Dear Sam

You have asked a very good interesting question. From the side of the Buddhas, they have achieved enlightened compassion, therefore they always seek to benefit us and look after us. However from our side, we need to create the causes to achieve their help, assistance, blessing and guidance.

The reason why it can be hard for the Buddhas to help is because of our heavy negative karma. This karma binds us further to samsara or cyclic existence. When we purify our negative karma, the Buddhas are able to assist and bless us even more than they do at the moment.

Part of this purification is based on daily prayers and mantras. Every day we perform many actions, and most of the time these can create negative karma. On a daily basis this negative karma can multiply. Therefore daily prayers and mantras is a method to stop the negative karma we may have committed to stop multiplying and to purify already existing karma.

In essence, when we do not engage in mantras and prayers daily, we ourselves are not creating the causes for the Buddhas to help and look after us. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Tendin

If one practices dharma protector practice and for some reason a another person uses black magic to harm u… And that person gets the full results of his own magic do we as thepractioners of dharma get bad karma because the protected practice reflected the black magic

Reply by pastor

Dear Tendin,

You are right to say that some Dharma protectors are said to reflect or deflect black magic cast against practitioners. Black magic is usually cast using the aid of spirits. Since the spirit was invoked to create harm but could not as the Dharma protector blocked the spirit, it can no longer fulfill its purpose. The spirit then goes back to the magician to fulfill its aim of harming, as it has nowhere else to go. The spirit then affects the magician or those close to the magician.

If the magic was cast using elemental energies, these energies have to be dispersed somehow. As they cannot affect the intended practitioner, they are dispersed back against the magician. Therefore there is no bad karma involved from the side of the one protected by the Dharma protector. The negative karma is actually created from the side of the magician, who cast the magic with a bad intention.

Question asked by Lobsang

Can u please talk about the kakamukha mahakala practice ( crow faced mahakala) cause I'm really interested and there is not much on the Internet or in books . My lama does not seem to be familiar with it but I hear it is a practice done in the yellow hat tradition … If possible can I get the mantra of this protecter

Reply by pastor

Dear Losang,

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately His Eminence 25th Tsem Rinpoche has not shared this particular practice with any of the current pastors as of yet. Therefore I am unable to give you any information or the mantra for the great Dharma protector Kakamukha Mahakala. Perhaps you can request your lama if he knows other teachers who may be able to give you the information you require.

Question asked by Jadon

How does on gain siddhi for green Tara

Reply by pastor

Dear Jadon,

To gain any attainments from the practice of Green Tara, or any other deity in fact, you need to have full faith and conviction in the deity and that the deity is in fact one with your meditational teacher. Together with this you follow the prayers to Green Tara, or the sadhana of Green Tara if you have received it from your guru. The easiest way to attain siddhis is to concentrate on the mantra, as the focus of meditation. You concentrate on the sound of the mantra single-pointedly. This in itself is a very powerful meditation, which can lead to attainments arising.

Question asked by Xx

dear pastors,

Is there a reason why we are born in a family that practices a certain religion. For eg if I am born in a Family that practices Buddhism is there a purpose behind it?

Reply by pastor

Dear Xx,

All the situations we find ourselves in is due to karma created from previous lives or this life. Therefore one of the major karmas that affects us in this life is the family we were born into, the cause of this would have been created in previous lives. A karma would have opened at the time of death, which would propel us to take rebirth where we are now. Part and parcel of this would be being born into a family that practices a certain religion. For example, there are some Buddhist prayers that mention wanting to be born again in a Buddhist family or in an area where there is Buddhism so that you can continue with your current practices in your future life. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Shawn

I would like to ask a question which is more of an issue I've been facing in my life. I'm sure it's a question a lot of people may have, and I hope you can help me, and many others by answering this.
For the past many years since I've hit puberty, I haven't been able to find a relationship or have sex with a woman. It's very weird to me simply because I do not seem to have any qualities in me which would normally be considered as "unattractive" – this is both, as far as personality and looks are concerned.
I'm almost 26 years old now, and it's a bit shameful for me to even say this, but the fact is that I'm a virgin. I've been struggling with this for a very long time now, and it has affected a lot of things in my life including my dharma practice. I am a very passionate dharma practitioner and a creative person, but I'm unable to express myself fully due to being so much repressed.
I would like to know a few things and gain some insight into my problem:
1) Is my lack, or no success in finding a relationship due to a bad karma in a past life? I mean, is there a possibility of sexual misconduct in a past life due to which I am suffering so much?
2) Is there a way for me to cut or destroy the negative karma?
3) Also, how can I carry the mindset of benefiting all sentient beings, when there's a desire in me which is almost uncontrollable. For example say I have sex with a woman in future. How am I supposed to carry the desire to "benefit" that woman (as a fellow sentient being) along with the desire for sexual satisfaction for myself. (This is the last, but a very important question, so I'm expecting an answer to this one, if not the above two)

As I'm writing this, I have tears rolling down my eyes simply because I feel there's so much potential inside of me that I just cannot express due to my sexual repression. I want a Buddhist perspective on this problem simply because I'm tired of all the advice I've read and heard from the Internet. Your answer would mean a lot, and this is my last resort probably, simply because if a Buddhist cannot answer this, then probably nobody can answer this.
Your answer to this, will not only help me overcome this particular issue, but it will also be helpful in every other aspect of my life including my career.

Reply by pastor

Dear Shawn,

As for the 1st part of your question, everything that happens to us is the result of karma from previous lives, from where we are born and the situation we are put in. Everyone has both good karma and bad karma, it depends on the causes and conditions for different karma to open and manifest. However, the point of Buddhist practice is to break through this karma, changing our life situations through our own effort and spiritual practice.

For the 2nd part, yes there are many ways to cut or destroy negative karma. These include what are called purification practices, which basically purify negative karma and cut them off in a controlled manner. Most Buddhist practice, both deity practices and transformational practices such as Lojong or mind training, necessarily involve the purification of negative karma and the accumulation of merit, necessary for our spiritual journey towards enlightenment.

As for the 3rd and most important part of your question, you seem to know the answer already. The desire for a partner is exactly that, a desire. From a Buddhist perspective desire is based on the ego. If we want to benefit all sentient beings, then we have to lessen the ego as it stops us from equalising all beings so that we can benefit them. But please remember that we have to start off slowly to benefit others, it is a very gradual process and we need to train ourselves steadily but surely that takes time. It is something we work on slowly, it cannot be achieved instantly.

I am very sorry to hear that this has affected you in your life so much, may I suggest that you engage strongly in the practice of the Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa. This practice is very well known for calming the mind troubled by very heavy emotional turmoil. This will help you tremendously. Please do not hesitate to ask more questions if you need more information.

Question asked by Lime aller

What should i wear for controling relationship with rooster. We are not compatible. Is there any accesories i wear to block the bad luck for each other

Reply by pastor

Dear Lime aller,

Astrological conditions can be changed. They are not fixed. There are many practices that can help you in this situation.

The first is practice of Black Manjushri. Commonly known as a strong practice against negative forces and for healing. This practice is also very effective at removing the effects of negative astrological conditions. You can engage in this practice if you are worried about negative astrological conditions. The practice is available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/black-manjushri.html

The second practice is that of Dorje Shugden. This practice removes obstacles and any problems you may face in life. The third practice is of Green Tara. Tara is fantastic for creating harmony between people. You can engage in these practices yourself, otherwise you can order prayers to be performed here for Green Tara: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/tara-puja-fund-for-swift-assistance and here for Dorje Shugden: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/dorje-shugden-wishfulfilling-puja-fund

You can also wear a Tara chakra, available here: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/green-tara-chakra. Though it doesn’t necessarily combat the “bad” astrological conditions, it can increase the energies of harmony around you.

Question asked by Blee

Is there any difference to making or not making dedications after chanting mantras?

Reply by pastor

Dear Blee,

Yes there is a difference. When we engage in virtuous activity we generate merit. When this merit is dedicated it will never run out. For example when we do something good, we collect good karma. This karma can open up in the future and is used up. Merit however is something collected from the good motivation to benefit others and most importantly, dedicated towards enlightenment. Once dedicated merit can never be used up, and we keep benefiting from it again and again all the way until we reach enlightenment. When we chant mantras, this is a very virtuous activity as mantras are the energy of the Buddhas in the form of sound. Therefore chanting mantras generates a lot of merit that we should always seal with dedication. Thereby we will always benefit from them, now and in future rebirths.

Question asked by jason

is the lion faced dakini a manifestation of green tara or vajrayogini…. i have heard both

Reply by pastor

Dear Jason,

Sengdongma, the lion-faced dakini is said to be the manifestation of Vajrayogini because she is actually part of Vajrayogini/Heruka’s entourage. She is also Green Tara. It is not uncommon for Buddhas to manifest as part of the entourage of another Buddha in a different form that will benefit practitioners. For example, in this case Green Tara has emanated as Sengdongma.

Question asked by Lunezia

Hello,
I'm from Italy and I am christian. I begin to practice Dorje Shugden and I'm very happy! Is it right? Or is it a mad idea?

Reply by pastor

Dear Lunezia,

I can only answer this question from a Buddhist viewpoint, as I do not know how this would be viewed from a Christian standpoint. From a Buddhist perspective, everyone can practice Dorje Shugden, because Dorje Shugden is a fully enlightened being. As such Dorje Shugden does everything out of compassion. Dorje Shugden will never want to harm or even have the capacity to harm because he is enlightened. This is the same for all Buddhas. Therefore, regardless of our belief systems, if we sincerely practice Dorje Shugden, then there will only be benefit and nothing else. From a Buddhist viewpoint there is nothing wrong with this, and it is certainly not a mad idea.

Question asked by Xavier

Hello, I'm from France. I recite the White Manjushri daily for some time during the day. I feel very happy while reciting, and my thoughts become clearer but One night I feel as I was sucked from the outside. I thought maybe it was a possession. It make me stop reciting the mantra even if I feel very attracted to White Manjushri in a first place. Do you think I should continue ? Is it possible to recite it with the visualization only ? I have difficulty to do the full sadhhana.

Thanks. regards.

Reply by pastor

Dear Xavier,

From what you have described, I suggest you engage in the practice of Dorje Shugden after you complete your daily sadhana of White Manjushri. As a Dharma protector, Dorje Shugden has the ability to remove obstacles created by our karma. In fact Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri, so in essence you will be propitiating the same being, only in a different form, for a different reason.

However you have mentioned that you do not have enough time engaging in the full sadhana every day. In this case you can simply recite the mantra of Dorje Shugden or even have a Dorje Shugden puja sponsored for yourself to clear any obstacles. You can have a puja sponsored via http://www.vajrasecrets.com/dorje-shugden-puja , if you so wish. If this feeling continues then I would suggest that you yourself continue the practice of Dorje Shugden.

I believe that you should continue with the practice of White Manjushri, as the Buddhas can only help us, they cannot harm us. This practice will be very good for you since you seem to have an affinity with it. Of course, you can recite the mantra with just the visualisation if you cannot do the entire sadhana. There is no issue with this as long as you have not been told to engage in the entire practice, or received the White Manjushri initiation, in which case there would be a mandatory practice. Any prayers you do will only be beneficial for you, even if you can only do the visualisation and the mantra. However, when you do have the time, you should try to engage in the entire sadhana as it will be more complete and beneficial. I hope this helps, may you receive White Manjushri’s blessings.

Question asked by leah

is he playing me for a fool

Reply by pastor

Dear Leah,

I’m not sure what you are trying to ask. Please post again with more information. Thank you.

Question asked by dolker

Hi pastors,
I have a question. I am a tibetan buddhist girl. In my altar i have buddha statues and Bodhisattva images along with hindu gods statues and hindu guru image. Is that going to be a problem? I heard if you put a lot of different kind of images and altars then the power(shakti) of the different god mix which is very bad for the person. And now I am worried. Could you please help me with this question. It has been troubling me a lot. What should i do?

Thank you so much for your blog. I love reading all the articles and the questions and answers here. I have learned a lot. Thank you very much

Reply by pastor

Dear Dolker,

As fully enlightened beings, Buddhas do not have the wish or even the ability to create any harm for sentient beings. They act from pure compassion to benefit others. Therefore to have their various images on the same altar will never create an issue along the same lines you have mentioned.

Traditionally, however images of gods or other deities are not kept on the same altar as the Buddhas. Those who have them, keep them on a separate altar if they have enough space. That beings said, if they are the higher Hindu gods, there shouldn’t be a problem keeping them on the same altar if you want. It is entirely up to you. There will not be an issue of shaktis mixing.

Question asked by Lee

Just want to ask a few questions:

1. Went to view Buddha's relics and suddenly why is it tears came out of my eyes uncontrol?Are the relics alive to bring tears to my eyes?

2. When I make food contributions to a row of Burma monks and nuns a funny feeling just overcame my whole body?

Reply by pastor

Dear Lee,

In regards to your first question, some people have emotional feelings or physical reactions, such a crying or feeling happy when they are around holy objects. Relics are very powerful objects as they are from the body of the Buddhas or other holy beings. The Buddhas and holy beings leave behind relics as a source of blessings for their students and others. Since the Buddha and holy beings practiced deeply during their lifetime, their bodies became holy themselves. So relics do have very powerful energies, which effects people in only beneficial ways. Crying at the sight of relics is a physical reaction to the energies of the relics but you shouldn’t think too much about it. Simply be mindful that you are having an experience and then let it go. Viewing and making offerings to the relics is much more important as they remind us to practice the Dharma more strongly.

As for the second question, it is along the same lines. You shouldn’t get too caught up in physical feelings. Instead you should concentrate on the food offerings you are making to the Sangha, concentrate on the fact that you are sustain those who practice the Dharma, that you are generating strong merits, and make very strong dedications after doing so.

Question asked by Jason

recently i was doing calm abiding meditation and i noticed that the sensations during the meditation were, to put it in cruder terms, literally orgasmic or orgasm like but at the same time not like an orgasm . Although it was not like normal orgasm it was the entire body and a sense of peace, calm and "orgasm" like energy ( sorry i don't know who to describe this sensation) remained through out the meditation. The visualization i used was the merit field… What is happening… am i going crazy or possessed

Reply by pastor

Dear Jason,

From what you have written, no you are not going crazy or being possessed. When you progress in regular meditation many feelings both emotional and physical arise to help you deal with them. In this case when you mediated, these physical feelings arose. There are many ways to counter these feelings while meditating and you shouldn’t get caught up in these feelings or fixate on them. Instead you should bring your attention back to the focus of your meditation, in this case it should be the visualisation of the merit field.

In order to deepen your practice, you should learn up from the meditation section of Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand by Pabongka Rinpoche. If you wish to learn even further then you can learn from the Calm Abiding section from Lama Tsongkhapa’s Lam Rim Chenmo. Both presentations are indispensable in guiding students in meditation practice. If you have a spiritual teacher (guru) I would strongly encourage you to seek more advice from this person. There is nothing more valuable than the experiential knowledge of a guru to guide you in this. Even though it may seem that the texts are the only guide you need as they are so complete and all-encompassing, a guru will be able to guide you more aptly.

If you are still worried about going crazy, being possessed or even general obstacles in your practice, you should make prayers to a Dharma Protector on a regular basis to dispel obstacles and great conducive practice for you practice. This will be of tremendous benefit. If you have a guru you should request your guru for prayers to propitiate a Dharma Protector.

If you do not have a guru, I may suggest, the daily practices of Lama Tsongkhapa’s Guru Yoga and Dorje Shugden’s prayers can be invited from any of the Kechara Paradise outlets in Malaysia or online via Vajra Secrets, here is the link: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/diamond-path. This should help you meditations. I pray that your meditations are successful.

Question asked by Lee

Can I buy a consecrate pendant from Vajrasecrets? What's the difference between blessed and consecrate?

Reply by pastor

Dear Lee,

Yes, Vajrasecrets offers blessed pendants. These pendants have been blessed by the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden in trance of the Panglung Oracle. You can search the Vajrasecrets website to find the pendants that have the word “blessed” in the title.

There is no difference between the pendants being blessed and consecrated. They mean thing the same but are just two separate words in English. As used in Buddhism, it means that both contain the enlightened energies of the Buddhas.

If you would like any other pendant from vajrasecrets that you would like blessed, please write a note to the administrators during the order to have the pastors bless it for you.

Question asked by Alex C

Dear Pastor,

Does a home that has a alter setup with any Buddha, help protect the house/people living in it against evil spirits/demons from entering your house or harming you while you are still inside the house?
What effects does a picture or statue of a Buddha have on evil/demonic spirits when they see it?
How can we protect a house from any evil spirits entering?

I have Buddha Amitabha, Avalokiteśvara and Mahāsthāmaprāpta setup on my alter for the last 2 years. A few months ago, i think i had one of those experiences when you sleep and you feel you are being 'pushed' down or 'squeezed' tightly by something. During that experience, i was 'paralyzed' and couldn't moved or wake myself up. Only after I managed (i think ) to grab a finger of this 'thing' and twisted/bend it while reciting 'om mani padme hung' that 'it' let go of me and disappeared.

Do you have any thoughts on this experience?

Thank you kindly

Reply by pastor

Dear Alex C,

Yes, an altar setup with any Buddha image can help to protect the house and those living there. This is because the form of a Buddha, as representative of enlightenment, has the power to keep away negative forces. That said, you should get your statues consecrated so that the energies of the Buddhas are called into the statues through ritual. This can be arranged at Kechara House, you can call Front Desk on + 603 7803 3908 if you are in Malaysia.

From the experience you have mentioned, you shouldn’t try to react with such force such as twisting its finger. But reciting the mantras is very good. From what you have described, if this happens again you can engage in the practice of Dukkar. Dukkar’s practice is very effective when dealing with this sort of experience. It can be found here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/sadhana-prayers.html#dukkar. The prayer is entitled “A Sitatapatra Sadhana (White Umbrella)”. You should engage in the practice every day. If the situation does not improve, we can give further advice, you can either leave another message here or call Kechara House and ask to speak with a Pastor. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Kelly

Hi Pastors,
On Tsem Rinpoche Practice for Wangze it says the mantra is om benza wiki bitana wangza guru hung and on this other page on the blog and in one more spot the last syllable is om instead of hung. Please tell me which one it is. Thank you in advance for your help.

Reply by pastor

Dear Kelly,

The mantra for Wangze Dorje Shugden’s practice is OM BENZA WIKI BITANA WANGSHA GURU OM. Please use this mantra when engaging in Wangze’s practice.

Question asked by Alan

Will donations and prayers made on behalf of someone who passed away 10 years ago still be of benefit to them ?

Or is it only beneficial to them within 49 days of their death?

Reply by pastor

Dear Alan,

When prayers and virtuous activities are performed for someone who has passed away within the 49 day period, the main aim is to assist them take a fortunate rebirth. However even if a person has already taken rebirth, it is very good to dedicated prayers and virtuous actions for them. This will help to alleviate their suffering and problems in whatever form they have taken rebirth. This can also create a positive force, so that when they take rebirth again it will be in a fortunate form and environment. Ultimately, you should dedicate the prayers to them that they can have a rebirth in which they can continue their spiritual journey, which will lead them out of suffering completely.

Question asked by James

Hi Pastor,

This may sound like a silly question, please forgive me.

But i am curious to see what your views or Buddhist views on this is.

There are innumerable Buddhas, Bodhisattva, Deities that exists according to Buddhism. In the western world you have God, Jesus and the devil. And in other religions and beliefs (Hindu, Muslim etc) there are so many different gods. From my ignorant view, most belief systems are fundamentally based on faith or 'blind' faith, should i say.

If these 'gods' really existed and are real, why don't they appear or show themselves (in form) in our world? For example, why doesn't Buddha Shakyamuni appear in our world, or Jesus, or Muhammad?

Reply by pastor

Dear James,

From a Buddhist viewpoint in regards to seeing the Buddhas themselves, the main factor here is karma. For example Buddha Shakyamuni was in human form, therefore we could have met him and received teachings from him directly, which would have greatly furthered our own spiritual practice. However most of us did not have the karma to be born as a human during his time or even in the land he lived. Similarly, many of us do not have enough merit to see the subtle Sambhogakaya forms of the Buddhas due to our negative karma. This can be achieved on the spiritual practice when one has purified enough negative karma and accumulated enough merit. At this point one can communicate directly with the Buddhas. Within Buddhism, Buddha Shakyamuni is not a god but a being who achieved the highest possibility and now transcends existence. This is a potential that each one of has, therefore we can achieve that same state if through spiritual practice.

Through their compassion the Buddhas also manifest in Nirmanakaya form, which means that they take human form. These beings can be recognised, such as the ‘tulku’ tradition in Tibetan Buddhism, so that they can teach the Dharma. In other cases these emanations are not recognised formally as embodiments of the Buddhas. Therefore we can meet Buddhas and they do appear in our world, just not necessarily how we would “want” them to appear.

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Meet the Pastors

Serving the community. Tirelessly

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

Pastor Chia (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Khong Jean Ai (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

Pastor Shin Tan (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

Pastor Adeline Woon (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

Pastor Niral Patel (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

Pastor Tan Gim Lee (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Loh Seng Piow (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Yek Yee

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Lanse Chiah

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Han Nee

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor David Lai

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Henry Ooi

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

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

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

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

Pastor Patsy Gooi

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Albert Ratchaga

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

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

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

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jul 21. 2026 01:24 PM

Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, is the embodiment of transcendent awareness in Mahayana Buddhism. Manjushri practice helps us develop our wisdom when we do it sincerely and with proper visualisation. Manjushri practice can be used to help us with our memory. The practice of reciting the Manjushri mantra is an ancient and powerful Tibetan Buddhist prayers that cultivates wisdom, clarity, and insight. Great teachings in this article, explaining the details of Manjushri.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great teachings all about sponsoring the Dharma that has many benefits.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/manjushri-initiation-in-gaden-shartse.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jul 21. 2026 01:21 PM

Wow….hundreds of dogs been rescued from dog smugglers as they tried crossing the Mekong River. Those recued dogs were taken to the Nakhon Phanom shelter …Soi Dog Foundation or the Magic 1000 club a charitable Dog Shelter. The Magic 1000 club has been established to help feed the dogs rescued from the illegal dog meat .Sailors of the Royal Thai Navy did what was right by saving those dogs. May the illegal dog meat trade come to an end.
Thank you Rinpoche for this good news.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/nabbed.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jul 21. 2026 01:20 PM

The ancient city of Kandy is the cultural capital of Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Most famous for housing the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the spectacular Esala Perahera festival, and for being the final stronghold of the ancient Sinhalese kings. A place worth visiting by many as beyond its spiritual heart, this bustling central highlands city is renowned for specific attractions and cultural offerings. The Temple of the Tooth as believed belong to the canine tooth of the Buddha. This golden-roofed temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the Buddhist world. Sri Lanka UNESCO-listed Kandy is home to sacred landmarks, landscaped gardens, and cultural museums. Would like to visit if I have the opportunity.
Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/wonderful-kandy.html

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Angies Sean
Tuesday, Jul 21. 2026 08:21 AM

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Tuesday, Jul 21. 2026 08:21 AM

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Angies Sean
Tuesday, Jul 21. 2026 08:20 AM

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Samfoonheei
Friday, Jul 17. 2026 01:38 PM

Revisit this article ,reminds me of the great memories visiting this spiritual and historic years ago with the blessing of our Guru . Tibet, China is one of the highest cities in the world and serves as a major center for Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims. Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monasteries, Barkhor Street, Gaden Monastery, few other Monasteries and beautiful sacred lakes. indeed worth visiting. I have the opportunity to on a pilgrimage going those sacred Monasteries. We did visited the famous Potala Palace former residence of the Dalai Lama and now is an UNESCO World Heritage site . This unique residence is an architectural marvel of wood, earth, and stone. Potala Palace is the most recognisable landmark in Lhasa where many tourist and pilgrims will visit .Reading this very informative post ,many going there will be much easier.
Thank you Rinpoche and Stella for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/wonderful-lhasa.html

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Samfoonheei
Friday, Jul 17. 2026 01:35 PM

Manjushri is a bodhisattva who represents wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism. The Standing Buddha statue posture symbolizes the Buddha’s readiness to help and assist all sentient beings. This amazing standing Manjushri is located at the Manjushree Park at Chobhar, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Recording to legend it is believed to be the exact spot where Manjushri had cut Chobhar Hill and drained the water from an ancient lake. And that’s where Kathmandu valley is formed. Because of the spiritual significance the Standing Manjushri was built preserving Chobhar’s cultural and now is a tourist attraction. The legend of Kathmandu Valley is closely related to Manjushri as mentioned by the locals.
Visited this amazing Standing Manjushri years back. Merely by looking at it and circumambulating is a blessing.
Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing. May more people have the opportunity to visit such a Holy place.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/the-standing-manjushri-in-nepal.html

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Samfoonheei
Friday, Jul 17. 2026 01:33 PM

Kiri Vehera is an ancient stupa situated in Kataragama, Sri Lanka. One of the most popular Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country. It is known for its pristine white dome, where many locals, tourist and pilgrims visited these famous ancient Buddhist temple. Kiri Vehra, one of the most revered ancient stupas in Sri Lanka, as it believed to have been built in the 3rd century BC. Its now one of the most popular Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country. This 12th-century stupa is commissioned by Queen Subhadda. Recording to locals Buddha Shakyamuni did visited this place and is said to be one of the sixteen sacred places in Sri Lanka. One of the eight Bodhi saplings is also situated in this meritorious land. That’s awesome. Recently a Bodhi saplings was given to Buddhist monks to bring back to Texas USA.
Interesting read of this scared place which is worth visiting.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-beautiful-sacred-kiri-vehera-in-kataragama-sri-lanka.html

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Friday, Jul 17. 2026 01:30 PM

Interesting article…. the Beishan Grottoes are ancient cliff carvings in Dazu District, China. Wow… such caves contain over 5,000 delicate, painted statues carved into a 500-meter-long slope. Its said to be created between 892 and 1172 AD, showing beautiful mixtures of Chinese folk life and Buddhist beliefs. These Dazu Rock Carvings were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These carved sites have been recognized as protected cultural heritage sites, which contained more than 50,000 individual statues. The carvings represent the last great monument in the history of Chinese grotto art. Together with other grottoes of Dunhuang, Yungang, and Longmen, form a complete narrative of China’s grotto art history. The carvings are invaluable for their historical, artistic, scientific, and aesthetic significance. Interesting. Looking at those pictures in this blog is worth a visit there. Simply amazing.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/the-beishan-grottoes-dazu.html

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

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

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16th July had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

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

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

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

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

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

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