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 adam

Please forgive the business overtones of this question, I am unsure as to the correct way to address a monk being a novice to buddhism. If i wanted to hire a monk to come to my house for a private consult is such a thing possible?

Reply by pastor

Dear Adam,

Traditionally the Sangha can be invited to one’s house, however the main purpose should be to host the Sangha, make offerings, requesting them to perform pujas or to give religious discourses. They can invited for other reasons too, but please remember that the Sangha are renunciates. They can however give you advice should you need it.

But you don’t have to invite them into your home to benefit from their assistance. Most sangha are more than willing to help you in most cases, wherever they are.

Question asked by Harold

Is there a Dorje Shugden "PHURBA" practice.

Reply by pastor

Dear Harold,

The Phurba (Sanskrit: Kila) ritual implement is used in some rituals to Dorje Shugden. There are no Dorje Shugden “Phurba practices” that i know of.

Question asked by Brad

I have been doing the Medicine Buddha Sadhana, and I was wondering what are the names of the deities that are part of his entourage? The Sadhana only mentions a few. Eight Medicine Buddhas

Reply by pastor

Dear Brad,

Along with the Eight Medicine Buddhas, it is said that they are accompanied by many thousands of beings in their entourage. I have not received detailed teachings on the specific names of the accompanying enoutrage, but it is said that if one practices Medicine Buddha, you will be protected by Vajrapani and also the Four Heavenly Kings.

If i remember correctly there are some Yakshas that accompany the Medicine Buddhas, as well as the Four Medicine Goddesses:
1. White Medicinal Goddess called Actualised Wisdom
2. Yellow Medicinal Goddess called Simultaneous Wealth
3. Red Forest Goddess called Peacock’s Throat
4. Green Tree Goddess called Radiant One.

I only have the above names, but am not sure of their specific functions for those who practice Medicine Buddha.

Question asked by Eli Levine

Good evening Pastors,

I hope you're all well where-ever you are.

Lately I've been feeling like I'm not being productive enough or able to be productive enough. I'm stuck in a job that is slow and tedious, even though it may do some good for some people. I'm aware that it is a result of my karma to be here and to do the best work that I can do wherever I am. The job that I'm in now was the only job that accepted me. I'm also tired of watching world events being poorly handled by people who were chosen by others to lead. What it may boil down to is that I don't like the thought and feeling that I personally am going to be unable to help myself because of the lack of perception and poor choices of others. It would be one thing if I were to wake up dead in this universe and alive in another. However, I'm still here for some reason and still bound to get broken by a tidal wave that I'm not sure how I created. I know that karma is a subtle thing and that I, technically, have had control over all of it. However, I don't feel like I experience like that, and I feel more like a cork on the ocean rather than a swimmer, let alone, an able sailor on a solid ship. What am I doing wrong? How can I improve in a way that I'll be able and willing to follow through on?

I hope you're able to correct these mistaken views of mine, if they are mistaken.

Thank you.

Reply by pastor

Dear Eli,

You are right in feeling overwhelmed by your karma. That is a good realisation to have. We have so much negative karma from previous lives and most of us live without even realizing, just how much.

The way we begin to ride out the tidal wave is by focusing out towards others, developing virtuous attributes, letting go of pain, and out perception of future pain, while engaging in stable and consistent purification practices.

Question asked by ENTER NAME

Can buddhist believe in a God? When Tibetan Buddhism has hundreds of gods.

Reply by pastor

Hello,

Buddhists do not believe in a God, as in a supreme creator being, that is Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omnipresent. No such being exists within Buddhist cosmology. Tibetan Buddhist cosmology has hundreds if not thousands of Buddhas, gods, and other types of beings.

Buddhists however do not pray to gods, but to Buddhas who have transcended ordinary existence within samsara, or cyclic existence. The gods that exists within Buddhism are powerful beings, who have control of certain areas such as the weather or the land, etc but they are bound within this existence just like us. We do not pray to them but aspire to be free from the joint circumstance of leading lives of suffering and achieving the state of Buddhahood. We then become Omniscient, Omnipresent but not as in the concept of a monotheistic God, Omnipotent. I hope this helps.

Question asked by BL

Buddhism has so many rituals to follow eg prayers, mantras, offerings, etc

Can I just chant mantras and just be careful of what I do, say and think? Will I be one step closer to enlightenment or be reborn in Amitabha's pure land. I am so tired of living in samsara and yet it is wrong to take one's own life.

Reply by pastor

Dear BL,

H.E. Tsem Rinpoche always says that real Dharma practice is the time we spend going about our daily lives.

Out of 24 hours, we may spend only 1 hour chanting mantras, performing rituals or reciting prayers. But the 23 other hours are the time we actually need to practice the teachings…being careful of what we do, say and think. But it’s more than that, we need to start making a conscious effort that our actions, speech and thoughts are motivated by compassion towards others. When we do this and make aspirational prayers, creating a strong connection with Amitabha, upon our deaths if we have practiced strongly then we will be reborn in Amitabha’s pure land. But the key here is our own effort.

You are right that it is wrong to take one’s own life, in that we create negative karma through that act, which binds us further to samsara and suffering in our future rebirths. However you are also very lucky, you have become tired of living in samsara and for this fact you should rejoice. Use this as a motivation to get OUT of samsara… you do this by following the teachings….do not get caught up in the diversity of practices…find one that you like and then go all the way with it.

Question asked by Karen

Im a water dog married to a male Fire Dragon. Your site (https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/relationship-compatibility-for-the-dragon-2.html)says we have 55/ compatibility. While it's true most of the time, are there cures to save this relationship? What must I do to make our marriage work? Please email me coz I badly need your advice right now. kcelizalde@gmail.com

Reply by pastor

Dear Karen,

The astrological compatibility is not as fatalistic as you think. It is simply a tool of prediction according to general energies, therefore you should not get too caught up in this.

You are married so you need to work on your relationship. Relationships to be worked on, it should be based on love, compassion and trust.

There are pujas that can be done to create harmony and compassion in relationships such as Green Tara Puja. But the best thing to do is to work on the relationship through trust, compassion and love. You do this by transforming your mind, being an open person. In any case, I have sent you a private email.

Question asked by Aditya

Dear Pastors,
What is the role of the 9 planets in Buddhism,Do they have any place in Tibetan practice ?

Many Thanks,

Reply by pastor

Dear Aditya,

Tibetan Buddhism has a long history of explaining the universe and its effect on us. Tibetan Astrology is explained using the Philosophy from the Kalachakra Tantra in which Buddha states that there are 3 levels of cycles within time.

1. Outer: The movement of the planets and stars in the heavens, and therefore various divisions of time.

2. Inner: The movement of the wind-energies (Sanskrit: Prana) in the body.

3. Alternative: The methods of meditation to purify the previous two categories and leading to full enlightenment.

The first two cycles of time parallel each other due to individual and collective karma. So, there are certain energy cycles connected with everything that drives us…both planetary and human bodily cycles. That is why you see people are effected by various cycles such as the phases of the moon or movement of the planets. The nine planets are therefore used to predict the general or specific types of energy that can effect a person during the course of their lives.

However this outlook is not fatalistic, just a prediction of the general energies throughout a persons life. Through the correct application of effort, negative energies can be eliminated and positive energies heightened to provide maximum benefit in ones worldly and spiritual life. The planets are mentioned in pujas in order to avert negative energies.

Question asked by jason

I recently read some articles on the Shechen masters who are the masters of dilgo khyentse rinpoche. These high lamas as well as others high lamas of different sects died due to maltreatment in the prison camps. How did the tantra/ protection practices which are supposed to protect then work? Did they actually work? From my reasoning if they had such high attainments and tantric power why can't they just do something? Why must they suffer so badly? If this is the result of protection practice, wrathful mantra and tantra then what is the point. Also on the other hand if one takes the example of Śāntarakṣita who was a totally pure monk that came from india to tibet and who could not be harmed by any physical or supernatural force , does this mean that the monks of modern tibet have lost their purity. I am so confuses … i an new to tibetan buddhism

Reply by pastor

Dear Jason,

I’m not entirely familiar with the Shechen masters but I will try to answer as best as i can. There are many reasons why many high lamas did not survive treatment in the prison camps.

The best way to explain it in such a short space is that of collective karma. We all know that we as individuals have our own karma, but one thing we forget is that due to our connection over many countless lifetimes we also share karma, which is known as collective karma. For example if you happen to be born in Malaysia and so does someone else, you have the collective karma to be “Malaysian” and fall under the laws, customs and leadership of the land. Similarly if you are living in land where there is a drought, you have the collective karma together with everyone else their to suffer from drought. But if you live on land which is bountiful, you have the collective karma to live on the bountiful land together.

For the teachings to survive and flourish, people must make the effort to overcome their negative karma so that they may be able to benefit from the teachings. As the embodiments of the teachings, this also applies to the highly attained lamas. We must make an effort to make sure they stay healthy, safe and are looked after so that they can benefit ourself and others.

In the case of Santarakshita, the Tibetans had made a good effort, the collective karma was good, they had the merits, and the causes and conditions were right for Santarakshita to go to Tibet and spread the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha. Conversely highly attained masters did die in the prison camps due to mistreatment, therefore the environment they were in was not conducive for the Dharma, therefore they gave up their physical bodies. We must remember that the masters are in human form therefore are bound by the body.

But you have only read the stories of those masters who died, there are cases in which highly attained beings were not treated as badly as others and therefore survived and were able to pass their teachings on to others. It all depends on our karma to receive the teachings. The modern monks of Tibet have not lost their purity, but the situations depend on our collective karma. Tibet…and the world did not have the collective karma for some of the highly attained masters to survive, but we do have the collective karma to have other highly attained masters with us today.

Question asked by Heena

My question relates to a debate that I watched.
A very interesting question that was asked my Guru Rinpoche but I didn't understand the answer.
It was that why do we humans keep continue making mistakes while being experts at work or in life. Eg: A beginner in a new job will definitely make mistakes but why does a person who has been doing the same work, still makes mistakes. His/her work should be mistake free hypothetically but is not.

Reply by pastor

Dear Heena,

I hope i can answer this question well for you. You see from a Buddhist perspective everything in Samsara (cyclic existence) is by essence based on the law of Karma. Everyday work life does not help us out of this dilemma, only spirituality does. Therefore when working in any job we create karma, and are under the influence of previous karma…it is a cycle. Therefore as we do not seek to directly counter this cycle but in reality perpetuate this cycle, we will see mistakes and various other situations occur. It is simply the nature of cyclic existence.

Question asked by Kam Lun

I have got a question for clarification. There is this blog on the website written by a Filipino and he talked about the all powerful Vajrapani Ruel. Firstly is there such an amulet? And secondly can a Buddhist amulet grant whatever wishes ( of course only good ones) given that it is filled with holy relics and items? I thought there is only the Yamantaka Ruel which protects. Can it also help you in difficult situations in life such as easing financial problems, harmony among the family, help emotional problems, just to name a few. Thanks for your help.

Reply by pastor

Dear Kam Lun,

I have only come across Yamantaka Ruels. But this does not mean that Vajrapani Ruels do not exist, simply i have never come across them before.

Yamantaka ruels are generally known for their effective protective energy. For wish-fulfilling, harmony, financial problems, emotional stability then i would suggest a Chakra instead. Each chakra has a specific energy that can help bring about a defined outcome such as increasing harmony, etc.

All Buddhas are equal in their power and ability, but manifest with a specific energy that can be imbued within Chakras for a specific outcome. For example White Tara is known for healing and long life, and there is a chakra that contains the essence of this energy. There are many different types of chakras, you see them at Vajrasecrets.com

However that is not to say that a Yamantaka Ruel can only help with protection, since it is based on the energy of Yamantaka, a fully enlightened being there will be other benefits such as helping with difficult situations in life, etc. However the main and prominent benefit will be that of protection.

Question asked by Catherine

Thank you for your reply so I would like to ask how do we know how many mantras must we chant for certain situations in our life? For example how many times must I chant the mantras to have peace and harmomy in my family? How do I know how heavy is my karma from my past lives carried into this life? And if we want to help another person who is of different faith will it be effective if I chant on his behalf even if he refuses to belief that it will help him?

Reply by pastor

Dear Catherine,

It all depends on the severity of the Karma we are afflicted with. But generally you should set a realistic number that you can achieve, such as 50,000 or 100,000. The goal may be achieved before you finish the mantra count or you may need to extend the mantra count further if the goal isn’t reached. In the case of harmony within the family the mantras are not a miracle cure, so you still need to put effort into creating harmony within your family yourself. The blessings of the Buddhas will manifest through the mantras by making this easier.

As for the severity of negative karma, since each of us has had countless lives we all have a lot of negative karma. The simple trick is to make sure that we do not create even more negative karma in this life by watching what we do, say and think. To be more positive. This coupled with purification practices will cut the affects of the negative karma in our lives. The highly attained masters of the past always stressed the importance of purification practices no matter what level they were. In fact the more you purify, the more likely you are to have spiritual realisations.

The Buddhas bless everyone without discriminating what people believe. So yes, there will be benefit for the person of another faith but please be mindful of other people’s own belief systems. If they say it is ok, then by all means go ahead.

Question asked by Catherine

If we don't go for retreats but reach 100,000 times chanting the mantras is it still the same?

Will our prayers to the particular Buddha be fulfilled as it is more powerful after chanting his mantras 100,000 times?

Reply by pastor

Dear Catherine,

Mantras are the enlightened energies of the Buddhas in the form of sound. As embodiments of ultimate compassion, mantras are extremely effective but there is a difference when recited in retreats and during our normal everyday life.

Mantras are very effective. Even in our normal day to day life when we recite mantras, through the compassionate energies of the Buddhas you will definitely see changes occur in your life. There is a difference when we do the same amount of mantras in a retreat however and the reason is that in a retreat our entire being (body, speech and mind) is concentrating on one thing, which is the practice and mantra recitation of the particular Buddha figure. Therefore we are putting a lot of effort and concentration on the practice. It is through our level of concentration and effort, that the mantra becomes more “effective.” Mantras are all powerful but the level of concentration and effort we put in, dictates the level of effectiveness in our own lives.

As for particular prayers to come to pass, it is more than just reciting the mantras a prescribed amount of times. There are many more factors involved, such as our own Karma and how much effort and concentration we put into the practice.

I’ll give you an example, there are people who are afflicted by spirit harm and are prescribed a certain amount of mantras to accumulate, some people will have more than others. This also applies to other situations such as financial difficulties, harmony in the family, etc.

Question asked by Heena

Hi,
I have been undergoing financial problems and family problems.
I do pray regularly. I watched the video on Teaching on Karma and your mind stream.
My educational background is poor as I did not go university hence my career opportunities are less to null and also in the past jobs that i worked in, my positions have always been a junior level trainee most of the time as a consultant or administrative assistant or P.A assistant. Also the bosses made me do a lot of non-dharmic activities to keep my job. It physically and mentally messed me up as I have always been or tried to do what is in line with dharma but if the bosses were mean and threatening me, i had to do bad things just to bring satisfaction to them and for me to have peace during the day. These events have brought me to great depression.
I know sitting in depression and not doing good karma as per the video will only attract negative karma. What do I do? I have tried to apply for new jobs, the kind that i have always dreamed of since i was a child. But I don't know how to approach this. I have given up, it's sad to say as I also feel very tired now of all the pain, suffering and exploitation and belittling from my family especially mother that i am not good enough and will never be.
How do i deal with this?

Reply by pastor

Dear Heena,

I am sorry to read about your current situation. If you will allow me i would like to make some suggestions.

1. You first need to overcome your depression in order to move ahead. If you engage in the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa sincerely you will see your depression lift. This should be coupled with reading and study.

H.E. Tsem Rinpoche has given a commentary to this practice available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd1jQnEwNv4.

There is a written commentary to the practice here: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/tsongkhapa-a-simple-guide-to-a-powerful-practice

This blog itself has a lot of information on the practice, https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/tsongkhapa.

Doing this practice sincerely is very effective in helping people with depression.

2. If you have engaged in bad actions, then you need to purify the karma to ensure that it does not effect you in the future. You can do this by engaging in purification practices such as Vajrasattva mantra recitation, recitation of the 35 Confessional Buddhas, or recitation of the Kawang Prayer of Dorje Shugden. This last one ties in with the third point.

3. You can engage in the practice of Dorje Shugden to clear the obstacles you are facing in regards to finding a better job. you can find the prayers here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugden-retreat-a-powerful-practice-to-fulfill-wishes.html

I pray that this helps you.

Question asked by Lai Wan

I've been working for almost 30 years but my aspiration is not to reach the peak in my current profession. Throughout my working years, I have been seen many cases of unethical behaviours to achieve materials comforts and such actions really "irritate" me. Currently feeling this need to go within to discover my soul urge but I do not know the best way to meditate. In addition, thoughts of going to Sri Lanka lately to discover myself have been floating in my mind for no reason. Can you kindly guide me please? Thank you so much for your kind assistance.

Reply by pastor

Dear Lai Wan,

In my opinion it is good you are having these feelings to discover yourself more. However meditation is only one part of a whole of the ability to do so. To have strong meditation we must first familiarise ourselves with our mind, meditation is a tool we use to deepen our understanding of our mind and through that reach higher levels of ability to transform our lives.

On the point that when you see other people engage in unethical behaviour to achieve materials comforts we should look past the feeling of irritation. In our tradition we stress that there are two wings to enlightenment, they are (1) Compassion and (2) Wisdom. Therefore when we know the consequences of their actions, by that i mean we know about the law of Karma, we realise that they are just causing themselves more pain in the future. Knowing that we actually generate compassion from them.

A lot of people feel lost when they have these feelings. You should find a specific path and then go all the way with it. If you are drawing to Buddhism, may i suggest you begin to study the Dharma and begin the extremely beneficial practice of Lama Tsongkhapa.

A good book to begin with is A Living Buddha Within (http://www.vajrasecrets.com/the-living-buddha-within) which is a very introduction to Buddhism.

You can learn a lot about the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa here (https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/tsongkhapa). There is a lot of information.

There is a commentary on the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa given by H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd1jQnEwNv4.

I pray this helps you.

Question asked by Natalie

What is the Karma of drinking alcohol? Thanks

Reply by pastor

Dear Natalie,

As an intoxicant drinking alcohol is discouraged within Buddhist traditions. The reason is this, the more you drink the more intoxicated you get, and then you begin to loose clarity of the mind. This loss of soberness of the mind, leads you to create negative karma. For example you might say or do something negative, end up hurting yourself and others. This is why alcohol is considered negative. Technically it is not the alcohol that is negative but the way in which you use the alcohol.

For those who are alcoholic, these negative affects are heightened as they cannot operate without drinking alcohol. Therefore the drinking has become an addiction, which itself binds them further to samsara.

To illustrate the above points, let me recount a story i once read. A monk is traveling, and to take shelter arrives at the home of a young woman. Later at night she asks him to choose between drinking a whole bottle of wine, sleeping with her or killing her goat so that they can cook it for dinner. He decides to drink the wine, considering that the karma created from breaking his vows of celibacy and non-violence to be greater than drinking alcohol. The next day he wakes up to find himself in the woman’s bed and the left overs of the goat stew on the table. After he drank the wine, due to being inebriated, he killed the goat and slept with the woman, thereby breaking his vows.

This story goes to show that alcohol can make one loose the clarity of the mind, and therefore the ability to consciously engage in positive acts and refrain from negative acts, due to being intoxicated. So drinking alcohol is considered negative because it is a gateway to creating negative karma without being fully aware as would be if not inebriated.

Question asked by Mrs Ng

What mantra must I chant to help my son get a job?

Reply by pastor

Dear Mrs Ng,

There is no specific mantra for your son to get a job. However there are powerful mantras that can help in life if done with a good motivation.

May I suggest that you recite Dorje Shugden’s mantra. Dorje Shugden is an enlightened protector that helps to solve our secular problems….such as needing a job to survive. His Mantra is OM BENZA WIKI BITTANA SOHA.

You can also engage in the practice of Dorje Shugden in the form of Gyenze, this will be beneficial in helping your son get a job. This form is good to increase wealth, live and spiritual attainments. You can read more about Gyenze and the practice by following this link: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/dorje-shugden-gyenze-to-increase-life-merits-and-wealth.html

Question asked by George Bochman

In contingency and probability , when will Tsem Rinpoche visit the city of Kuala Lumpur again?

Reply by pastor

Dear George Bochman,

It is not confirmed yet, when H.E. Tsem Rinpoche will visit Kuala Lumpur again. Thank you.

Question asked by Sandra

I want to know how many DS Pujas we must sponsor before we receive results. I want to help someone close but at the same time I am financially tight.

Reply by pastor

Dear Sandra,

The swiftness of pujas depends on the karma of the person that the puja is being done for. Some people see the difference after just one puja, in some cases you need a series of pujas to be done depending on the situation. Without knowing the situation, I couldn’t give you an answer. It also depends on our motivation for sponsoring the puja…any help we give to someone with a good motivation will be beneficial.

If possible you can get your friend to engage in Dorje Shugden practice, this will be very beneficial. You can also engage in Dorje Shugden practice and dedicate the mertis generated to your friend. I hope this helps.

Question asked by silver

hi there my chinese birth zodiac chart says that i am born under the year of the snake month of the snake day of the snake and the hour of the rabbit how does that affect my personality, am just asking .
and thanks for the amazing website .

Reply by pastor

Dear Silver,

None of the Pastors are well versed in the art of astrology, so i cannot give you an answer to your question. From a Buddhist perspective however, astrology tells you the karmic potential and tendencies you are born with. However these are not set in stone. Through the Buddhist teachings we are able to identify our own personality traits and then with practice we are able to change our habits and tendencies towards something more positive, productive and beneficial.

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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, 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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Wednesday, Aug 20. 2025 02:10 PM

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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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Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Videos

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

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

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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Powerful Dorje Shugden's mantras

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ANIMAL QUOTES

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

SPIRITUAL QUOTES

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Pabongkha Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Ngala ’ö-Dzin Tridral

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

LIFE QUOTES

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

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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

~ Angeline Francis Khoo

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

~ Carl Jung

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Henry David Thoreau

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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

~ William Shakespeare

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

~ Maya Angelou

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sacred Vajra Yogini

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

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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.

$Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.$

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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.

$Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.$

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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.

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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe

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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M

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

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

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

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

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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4

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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz

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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi

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Get ready to laugh real hard. This is Kechara’s version of “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane!” We have some real talents in this video clip.
6 years ago
Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
6 years ago
Beautiful
Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
6 years ago
My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
SUPER ADORABLE and must see
Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
7 years ago
Cute!
Oser girl loves the balcony so much. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTcoWpKJm2c
7 years ago
Uncle Wong
We were told by Uncle Wong he is very faithful toward Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden has extended help to him on several occasions and now Uncle Wong comes daily to make incense offerings to Dorje Shugden. He is grateful towards the help he was given.
7 years ago
Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide！
7 years ago
Cute baby owl found and rescued
We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
7 years ago
Nice cups from Kechara!!
Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
7 years ago
Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
Chirping birds and other forest animals create a joyful melody at the Vajrayogini stupa in Kechara Forest Retreat (Bentong, Malaysia).
8 years ago
This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
This video is thought-provoking and very interesting. Watch! Thanks so much to our friends at LIVEKINDLY.
8 years ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
8 years ago
BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
8 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
8 years ago
Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
8 years ago
Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
8 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
8 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
8 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
8 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
8 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
8 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
8 years ago
What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
Sick animals are more profitable... farms calculate how close to death they can keep animals without killing them. That's the business model. How quickly they can be made to grow, how tightly they can be packed, how much or how little can they eat, how sick they can get without dying... We live in a world in which it's conventional to treat an animal like a block of wood. ~ Jonathan Safran Foer
8 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
8 years ago
SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.

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3 days ago

A close-up shot of our offerings! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

Some of the offerings offered during our weekly puja. These are the items sponsored by our sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta

3 days ago

Here are two other completed Dorje Shugden puja done for the past weeks, led by Ong Siew Hong in the month of August. She's an exceptional umze in our group. Special thanks to those who joined the puja regularly. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

3 days ago

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.

4 days ago

Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered Serkym to Dorje Shugden in Kechara Ipoh Centre today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

4 days ago

Mr. Mannance Wong offered incense on behalf of Ipoh members before the puja starts. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

4 days ago

7th September animals liberation activities.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

2 weeks ago

29th evening DORJE SHUGDEN Puja lead by Pastor Seng Piow. Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

2 weeks ago

28th August Dharma Sharing by Pastor Seng Piow at Center Kuantan Study Group by Sam

2 weeks ago

26th August evening had our weekly Swift Return Puja..at Kechara Kuantan center..by Sam

3 weeks ago

Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

3 weeks ago

19th August has our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

3 weeks ago

Kechara Ipoh Study Group carried out Gyenza Prayer recitation on Sunday, 17th August '25. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

4 weeks ago

14th August Dharma Sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done at Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

4 weeks ago

12th August evening had Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

1 month ago

7th August Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

1 month ago

Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

1 month ago

3rd August animals liberation activities done.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

1 month ago

First Dorje Shugden puja for the month of Aug, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

1 month ago

31st July evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja lead by Pastor Seng Piow.Kechara Study Group Sam

1 month ago

#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.

1 month ago

#throwbackmemories 26th July, 2025 puja packages being sponsored. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta

1 month ago

#Throwback 19th July 2025, Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti recitation at 49, Jalan Seang Tek @ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta

1 month ago

29th July evening Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

1 month ago

Kechara members were setting up the offering items on altar before the puja started in Ipoh today. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)

1 month ago

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)

1 month ago

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)

2 months ago

24th July Dharma Sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam.

2 months ago

22nd July had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche.Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam

2 months ago

Kechara Penang Study Group completed Dorje Shugden puja and the recitation of Namasangiti. 12th July 2025 uploaded by Jacinta.

2 months ago

16 th July 2025.. sending groceries to two underprivileged families.. Kechara Kuantan Study Group.. Sam

2 months ago

15th July Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam .

2 months ago

Releasing fishes,birds and fishing baits on a beautiful auspicious day 13 July 2025.Kechara Study Group Sam

2 months ago

#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.

2 months ago

#Throwback 28th June, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta

2 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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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