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Question asked by Lol

Regarding on the video where kandarohi and rinpoche debate, got one thing which I don't really understand on imputation. What it means about imputation in buddism? And ya how does the irresponsible person get more negative karma by allowing an imputation from the perceiver? I need more detail explanation on that part. I'm quite confused.tq in advance

Reply by admin

hi Lol,

To put it simply, “imputation” in Buddhism means labeling, we impute, we label all beings, objects, phenomena around us with good, bad, pleasant, repulsive, neutral, exciting, disgusting…we label all that with our deluded mind, that is called imputation. A Buddha’s mind which is enlightened and non-dualistic, are free from all those imputations, a Buddha abides in total equanimity, a Buddha does not label any person, any being, any phenomena as good, bad, attractive, repulsive, pleasant, unpleasant, friends, enemies…

Therefore, in the case of Kandarohi’s debate with Rinpoche, the irresponsible person, due to his irresponsibility and not doing his job and letting others do his job instead, will create stress, anger, frustration etc. negative emotions from people around him, yes no doubt that these emotions are negative in itself and thus the people that feel this way towards the irresponsible person are feeling it out of imputation, but it is the irresponsible person who trigger those people to have those negative emotions in the first place, he triggers their imputations, he triggers their feelings of anger, hatred, frustration etc towards him due to his irresponsibility, since he is the trigger and source of their imputations, thus he creates more negative karma by causing that on others, he creates more negative karma by increasing others’ delusions and negative emotions.

I hope this is clear enough for you. Please feel free to ask more questions if you have. It is my pleasure to share.

Thank you.

Pastor Loh Seng Piow

Question asked by lavander

Dear Rinpoche, I've been wondering, If there are some people, who you sense have shown you immense kindness so many times over, but due to well, whatever the reason, you act out, and hurt them, by mistake

Question asked by confused

I have a question regarding nature and estanlishment of guru/disciple realtionship.
First of all, how Guru/disciple relationship is established? I kinda have two types of information on this, but I think that I might have misunderstood something. One of my sources says that the Guru is the one from whom you take vows, this it what it says in Berzin archives.com: " …demarcation line of an actual spiritual teacher, if we look at the definitions, it’s the one that we take vows with. There are lay and monk vows, bodhisattva vows, there are tantric vows. That’s where you establish the relation with the spiritual teacher.It’s not that you have to say, “Oh, you’re my teacher,” and they have to say, “You’re my disciple.” So this is not what we do to"

Now few days ago I was reading Lama Yeshe wisdom archives.com about Guru devotion. There, lama Zopa rinpoche was exhanging letter with students and said in one letter to student that, if you are in the precence of teacher and he is teching dharma, and you think in your mind that this person is guru and I am his student, that`s when you establish guru/disciple relationship. I want to however say that these are personal letters sent between teacher and student and then later published. Many times (almost always, rather) the context is not revealed at all so information can be received in very distorted way and misunderstandings can happen. I think that this is just the case here but I am not sure.

So how is it that you establish guru/disciple relationship really?

Reply by admin

His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche has 14 gurus, but Rinpoche regards Kyabje Zong Rinpoche as his root guru, although Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is not Tsem Rinpoche’s first guru, and he is also not the first guru to give Tsem Rinpoche initiation. So why is Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Tsem Rinpoche’s root guru?

Tsem Rinpoche explains that, the guru who has the most impact on you, who affected you the most in your spiritual path, is your root guru.

Therefore to answer your question, a guru can be the one who gives you vows, and a guru-disciple relationship can also be established in the case of Lama Zopa’s which you mentioned above. After all, we can have more than one guru, and Tsem Rinpoche has 14!

However, you can only have one root guru, and the way to determine your root guru, is what I have mentioned above.

I strongly recommend you to watch these amazing and very important videos of Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings about gurus and disciples here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/gurus-for-hire-enlightenment-for-sale.html

Hoep this helps. Please feel free to ask more questions. It is my pleasure to share what I learned from Tsem Rinpoche with you.

Thank you!

Pastor Loh Seng Piow

Question asked by Confuse

On the taking trance video rinpoche have mention that we must be careful that some of the trances are not real. Because spirits are able to transform themselves and act exactly like the buddha. In short spirits are able to transform themselves whatever they want including Buddhas, hence the buddha that we see May not necessary be real. From here we have know that spirits have the ability to copy the buddha in terms of form. Can spirits copy the buddha in terms of sound also such as mantras? Example, let say we have a third eye and we saw buddha appear, the buddha that we see May not be real it might be a spirit who are able to cheats us on sight. now if we recite mantras which is the sound that represent of certain energy by the buddhas, can the spirits copy that energy? Or copy the mantra and produce different energy (the spirit own energy). If we look at a basic level it is impossible that spirits can cheats us through buddha mantras but can you explain more a little bit, I was quite blur, I did have the idea was impossible, but I can't find the logical reasoning behind it. Besides, if u mention that it is impossible because the source of the mantra are from three eons of virtue practice of the buddha and it also are the heart essence of the buddha, then y the spirit are able to copy the form of the buddha where it also requires also three eons to have that kind of body and the body are also emanated from the heart? Which means both sight and sound of the buddha have the same holy source but y sight are being able to be duplicate by spirit and y sound(mantras) are not?

Reply by admin

Dear Confuse,

That’s a very interesting question. If a spirit can imitate a Buddha’s form, I don’t see why it can’t also imitate the sound in terms of mantra in order to trick people. So yes, a spirit can appear as the form of a Buddha, and it can even speak like Buddha, it can imitate Buddha’s words, it can recite mantra and pretend to give a person the mantra. The mantra itself, no matter who gave it be it a demon or a saint, has holy power. So even if a evil spirit give you a mantra, and provided that it is a valid mantra of a Buddha, not one that it created itself, then if you recite it, you will still gain the blessing and power of the mantra, simply because the mantra itself is Buddha’s mantra and it is holy and has great positive power.

What we have to be concerned with is more about what the spirit asks us to do afterwards, it may ask us to make offerings to it, or it may ask us to go harm somebody, etc. and these are what we have to be careful about.

A real Buddha’s mantra, even if it is recited by a evil spirit, it can only bless the spirit, and it cannot be contaminated by the spirit’s energy. So when a spirit copy a real Buddha’s mantra, hearing the mantra can only gives positive blessing simply because of the power of the mantra itself, not who recited it.

I give you an example, a person can imitate Picasso’s painting, and even come close to 100% exactly, but nobody will call him Picasso, and nobody will pay the same price for his painting, simply because he is not Picasso. Similarly, a spirit can appear exactly like a Buddha’s image, and recite the Buddha’s mantra perfectly, but it doesn’t mean it embodies the quality of the Buddha’s mind, it cannot imitate the mind of the Buddha. The spirit is just an impostor, so we have to be careful about our so-called “visions of Buddhas” or “hearing the Buddhas” or “the Buddha speaks to me” kind of things.

Hope this helps, it is my pleasure to share with you.

Thank you.

Pastor Loh Seng Piow

Question asked by T

I have vow to kuan yin that I only stick to her and recite only her mantra. Now by reciting kuan yin mantra can I gain greater wisdom? We'll I hope I can. And ya do u know any manifestation of kuan yin in wisdom form? Can u mention the name of the being? Example hayagriva a manifestation of kuan yin in protector form. Thank you in advance

Reply by admin

Dear T,

All Buddhas are fully enlightened, therefore all Buddhas embody the qualities of enlightenment: they have complete wisdom, they have complete compassion. Hence, you can definitely gain greater wisdom by reciting Kuan Yin mantra, simply because Kuan Yin himself embodies full wisdom therefore practicing Kuan Yin’s path will increase your wisdom. You cannot gain something from someone who doesn’t have it.

Why we choose Manjushri’s practice to gain wisdom and not Kuan Yin, although Kuan Yin also has full wisdom like Manjushri, is because of the specialty of the deity and the vows he/she made when becoming a Buddha. For example Manjushri in his previous lives must have made vows that once he gains Buddhahood, anybody who propitiates him and practice his path, he will endow wisdom, and the same goes for Kuan Yin in terms of compassion, Medicine Buddha in terms of healing, Amitayus in terms of long life etc.

As for Kuan Yin’s manifestation of a wisdom being, I am sorry that I do not know one at this moment, but I am sure there are, simply because he cannot manifest as someone he is not, so since Kuan Yin has full wisdom, definitely he can and has manifested as wisdom beings.

I thank you for your question, if I come across the name of a wisdom being manifested by Kuan Yin I will share with you, thank you.

Sincerely,
Pastor Loh Seng Piow

Question asked by Patrick

Dear Rinpoche, a very good friend of mine suffers from misophonia. She can not leave the house, watch youtube videos or even phone call people. Misophonia is a neurological condition where even the sounds of other people eating or breathing drives you mad with rage. Can you help me with helping her ? I want her to be able to go out and find friends or at least hear music again.

Question asked by Reece

If I want to stick with om mani padme hung, because I have vow to myself at the same time I want to gain wisdom by reciting om mani padme hung, can I? Without doing the manjushri mantra. ( question that is forgotten to be ask by Reece)

Reply by Pastor Jean Ai

Hi Reece,

I believe your question was answered below. For convenience’s sake, here it is again 🙂 by the way, Manjushri’s mantra is very easy – one round of OM AH RA PA TSA NA DHI (followed by a round of the seed syllable DHI) won’t take you more than one minute to do, and the benefits are immense!

Thank you,
Pastor Jean Ai

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Dear Reece,

If you recite Om Mani Padme Hum, yes eventually you will gain wisdom. Why? Because all Buddhas’ mantras are designed to bring you closer towards enlightenment, and all enlightened beings possess wisdom.

However it will not be as quick as Manjushri’s mantra. It is not because Chenrezig is bad or less enlightened compared to Manjushri, but because Chenrezig’s vows before enlightenment was to focus on compassion. In the same way, Medicine Buddha’s vows before he became enlightened focused on healing, so when he did become enlightened and we recite his prayers, we draw on the blessings of Medicine Buddha’s healing energy. Therefore when we recite any of Chenrezig’s prayers, it taps into an energy that creates the causes for us to develop compassion.

Think of it this way – would you go to a Biology professor to learn Chemistry? You could because there is some overlap in their knowledge, but it will be very, very slow. You would be better off going to someone who specialises in Chemistry, to teach you the path that develops that specific quality / knowledge. That method will be much faster.

Thank you,
Pastor Jean Ai

Question asked by Reece

If we recite om mani padme hum can we gain wisdom as quick as the manjushri mantra?

Reply by Pastor Jean Ai

Dear Reece,

If you recite Om Mani Padme Hum, yes eventually you will gain wisdom. Why? Because all Buddhas’ mantras are designed to bring you closer towards enlightenment, and all enlightened beings possess wisdom.

However it will not be as quick as Manjushri’s mantra. It is not because Chenrezig is bad or less enlightened compared to Manjushri, but because Chenrezig’s vows before enlightenment was to focus on compassion. In the same way, Medicine Buddha’s vows before he became enlightened focused on healing, so when he did become enlightened and we recite his prayers, we draw on the blessings of Medicine Buddha’s healing energy. Therefore when we recite any of Chenrezig’s prayers, it taps into an energy that creates the causes for us to develop compassion.

Think of it this way – would you go to a Biology professor to learn Chemistry? You could because there is some overlap in their knowledge, but it will be very, very slow. You would be better off going to someone who specialises in Chemistry, to teach you the path that develops that specific quality / knowledge. That method will be much faster.

Thank you,
Pastor Jean Ai

Question asked by A

Is it OK to practice Vajrasatva purification without oral transmission?

Reply by admin

Dear A,

Yes you can practice vajrasattva purification without oral transmission.

Besides vajrasattva, prostration is also a very effective purification practice especially for bodily karma.

Another powerful purification practice is the 35 confession Buddhas.

Thank you.

Pastor Loh Seng Piow

Question asked by jason

i am having a difficult time understaing emptiness . Would it be possible to explain it in simple terms

Reply by Pastor Jean Ai

Jason,

From my very rudimentary understanding of emptiness, it is that all things are free from an inherent existence. Phenomena (objects, people, situations) are only as significant as the values we impute onto them.

How do we know the phenomena is empty of inherent existence? If phenomena had an inherent value, everyone would react to everything, everybody and every situation in the same way. But the fact we have preferences about certain things shows that the phenomena we are attempting to relate to, does not have an inherent value. I like lasagne; you might not like lasagne. I like indie rock; you might prefer country.

The lasagne, rock music, country music ITSELF does not have an existence – it just happens to be lasagne, rock music and country music. But we feel one is better than the other because we project a value onto them, and it therefore becomes more ‘real’ in our minds. When really, it is just lasagne, rock music, country music.

Because we focus on the imputed values and react based on that, we fail to see the true nature of the phenomena – emptiness. We react based on how important WE find it, as opposed to examining the situation and reacting for the benefit of the other beings involved.

We also cause ourselves suffering because we are reacting to items as though they have a permanent, unchanging existence (which they do not). We get upset, unhappy, annoyed when we lose the items.

Also, if the phenomena we are relating to is free from any inherent value, then we too (as phenomena ourselves) are also free from inherent existence. Is that scary? Perhaps for some people. But it also simply means we can be whoever we want to be, that our potential is limitless and therefore Buddhahood IS possible for us.

I apologise if I failed to be eloquent in my answer here. I have previously blogged about a teaching that Rinpoche gave us about emptiness, and how our attachments and lack of realisation of emptiness causes us sufferings: http://www.elenakhong.com/2013/08/10/finding-emptiness-in-kfc/ Perhaps it may help you 🙂

Thank you,
Pastor Jean Ai
Reply by admin

Hi Jason,

that’s the most profound topic in Buddhism, but to put it simply, it means all objects, all beings, all phenomena, big or small, good or bad, are all EMPTY of inherent existence, which means none of that exists on their own, and none of that have a permanent, solid existence independent of other factors.

Emptiness DOES NOT mean “nothingness”, which many people has mistaken emptiness to be, and it is quite a pessimistic view to think that after we practice Buddhism all we gain is to become “nothing”, no it is not that case.

If we REALIZE emptiness, then we will be liberated from samsaric rebirth, we will be out of the six realms forever.

Realizing emptiness is different from merely understanding it intellectually.

Let’ do our daily practice diligently and hold our vows, one day we too will realize emptiness like many masters who had left the samsara for good. That’s our ultimate goal.

Thank you.

Pastor Loh Seng Piow

Question asked by jack

hi recently recieved the 21 tara initation complete with bodhisattva vows. my question is since i am a lay person who has received the five precepts plus bodhisattva vows … is it a sin if i masterbate … it seems that my neither regions have a strong hold and is the most predominate drive in me… what should i do. i have tried reading dharma books, meditating on the process of aging and decay in humans but nothing seems to work

Reply by admin

Dear Jack,

Firstly I would like to congratulate you for receiving the 21 Tara initiation complete with Boddhisattva vows. You must have great merits to receive such a powerful practice.

Masturbation is not a sin, and is not breaking any vow if you are not ordained. You are not a Buddha yet and so is everybody else, therefore we all still have desire which is normal.

What is important is to continue your spiritual practice strongly and do your daily sadhana, as we progress in our spiritual practice, our desire naturally reduces, together with all other negativities such as anger, hatred, jealousy, ignorance…and the prevalent energy in us will be replaced by virtues like wisdom and compassion.

Thank you.

Pastor Loh Seng Piow

Question asked by Jamtso

Rinpoche la, what is the most powerful way to control ones desire for sensual pleasures?

Question asked by qq

Hello!

What is the diffrence between Chittamani Tara and Green Tara? Or is there any difference at all?

Thank you in advacne

Reply by Pastor Jean Ai

Hi qq, Green Tara refers to the female Buddha of enlightened activity, whose practice you can do without receiving initiation. Her mantra is OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA.

Chittamani Tara refers to the higher yoga tantra practice of Tara, which requires the practitioner to receive initiation from a qualified teacher who holds the lineage and vows. Because she is green and has the same pose and mudras as Green Tara, oftentimes her name is used interchangeably to refer to Green Tara.

Ultimately, both are enlightened so they are in essence not different – if you practice either one, you will still gain the benefits of Tara practice. What IS different about them is how they are practiced. Since Cittamina Tara’s practice is higher yoga tantra, the visualisations, prayers will be different and you will need to receive initiation in order to receive the practice.

Thank you,
Pastor Jean Ai

Question asked by A

I have imaginative thinking, and I kept talking to myself based on what I think. I would like to stop it because it has become habitual. I heard on rinpoche videos on mantra it says that mantra can clear obstcle in a basic level. I really wanted to know is there any short mantra that it suitable for me to recite to stop this kind of problem. People start thinking I am crazy when I do that, it is just so hard to control. By the way I have also seen some Taoist deity when I was young until now, I have ate some Taoist fu that they gave, would it be the side effect? Because in rinpoche video I have understood that some trans are not real. They might be some spiritual being in disguse.

Thank you in advanced

Reply by pastor

Dear A,

The untamed mind is always chasing after thoughts. To overcome your problem, you need to develop mindfulness. Develop a habit of watching your mind. When you find yourself chasing after thoughts and talking to yourself, stop immediately and focus on what you are doing. You could be driving or doing some daily chore. Just concentrate on your actions and don’t day-dream.

Reciting mantras can help one to focus and develop concentration. While reciting a mantra, you must recite each syllable clearly. Do not let your mind wander. Recite with a pure state of mind, free from non-virtuous discursive thoughts. If you find your mind wandering, bring it back to focus on the mantra. Keep doing this until you can recite from start to finish without being distracted by thoughts. In your case, you can recite Lord Manjushri’s mantra: OM AH RA PA TSA NA DHI.

Do not worry about the Taoist fu. Take refuge in the Three jewels and practise Dharma well. Attend Dharma classes and pujas.

Question asked by aaaa

Hi!

You have Dukkar sadhana sadhana on your website. Can this practice be done without empowerment or oral transmission?

Reply by pastor

Dear aaaa,

You can recite the Dukkar sadhana without oral transmission to receive the blessings of Dukkar. The practice itself would require initiation.

Question asked by Daniel

Dear Pastors,

I recently had the karma to come into possession of what I am told is a Namtose wealth vase from Sera Mey Monastery in India. I am making offerings in front of the vase, but I am wondering if Namtose is a deity I can take refuge in? Should I be offering items using "Om Ah Hum x 3" or if he is a wordly deity, how should I go about making offerings? Thank you so much.

Sincerely,

Reply by pastor

Dear Daniel,

Namtose is the Tibetan name for Vaishravana, the Wealth deity. He is yellow in colour and holds a victory banner and a mongoose. He belongs to the class of Dharma protectors that are enlightened. He is the Guardian of the North and the King of Yakshas. As he is enlightened, one can take refuge in him. In some traditions he is worshipped as a minor god. You can place the wealth vase on your altar or in your living room or office.

Question asked by Choong

Dearest Rinpoche,
Each time I encounter Mount Meru in Puja passages, a little bell goes off and I ask myself, this cannot be real or true. Sometimes it even distracts me from the Puja for a few seconds.

Research has uncovered nothing earth-shattering and HH Dalai Lama has been cited as saying that the historical Buddha got the shape of the earth wrong. "The purpose of the Buddha coming to this world was not to measure the circumference of the world and the distance between the earth and the moon, but rather to teach the Dharma, to liberate sentient beings, to relieve sentient beings of their sufferings.", HHDL.

If this is the case, shouldn't some revision be done to certain passages? What do you think?

Reply by tsemtulku

Dear Choong,

I have never heard of Buddha getting the earth’s shape wrong.

As to revisions, I think revisions can be for examples used in India or Tibet that does not apply now, but the fundamentals of Buddhism and the methods to enlightenment should be ‘revised’ according to the geography, disposition and time the teachings are revealed. Also karmic changes. But ordinary beings like you and me would not be qualified to revise if revision was even necessary.

Tsem Rinpoche

Question asked by Kit Mei

Hi Pastor,

I would like to ask whether when we recite om mani pad me hung we have to sit properly to show respect? I was just woke up at 5 am and I recite om mani pad mehung in my mind by lying down. Then suddenly I can feel some energy push against me as if someone press on me on top and i couldnt move. I was in shocked. May I know is that normal to have such experience if we focus very much on the mantra?

Reply by pastor

Dear Kit Mei,

It is better to sit properly and with respect when we recite mantras. If possible, do so in front of your altar or an image of the Buddha, in this case Avalokiteshvara or Kuan Yin.

Your experience is quite unusual. If it has not occurred again, do not worry about it. When you do prayers, you must do so with good motivation, with the thought of benefiting others. It would be good if you attend pujas and learn to recite sadhanas and mantras properly.

Question asked by Q

Does om mani padme hum clear ones mental obstacle? Or om ah ra pa as na dhi?
If both are able to clear ones mental obstacle, then why both mantra exist, y buddha create both mantra when they have the same benefits? Y do extra work? Or actually in reality both mantra can clear mental obstacle but om mani padme hung is more slower than om ah ra pa as na dhi, this is because om mani padme hung is more focus on compassion? So if we use om mani padme hung to clear mental obstacle we should recite 200000 compare to the normal requirement 100000?

Reply by pastor

Dear Q,

When we recite mantras, we are invoking the Buddhas and creating a karmic connection with them. The mantra represents the Buddha’s divine qualities. Thus, a person who wishes to develop greater compassion, for instance, might recite the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, who embodies this quality. Similarly, a person who wishes to develop wisdom might recite Manjushri’s mantra. Both
mantras are equally effective in purifying karmic defilements, negative karma and afflictive emotions. It has nothing to do with the speed at which one recites the mantra. As for the number of mantras to recite, if one were to engage in a retreat, it is recommended that one should recite 100,000 but it depends on the guru’s advice. There are people who recite millions of mantras, so there is no hard and fast rule. But it is always better to seek your guru’s advice regarding the particular deity practice you should engage in.

Question asked by Sonny

Dear Dharma Pastors :

I'm not sure if my question has already been asked before but may i know if practicing the Black Manjushri sadhana, which was posted here in your website, need an oral transmission or initiation?

Thanks.

Reply by pastor

Dear Sonny,

Yes, to practise Black Manjushri, you would need oral transmission from a qualified guru.

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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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Monday, Aug 31. 2026 05:24 PM

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Thursday, Aug 27. 2026 01:02 PM

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Chinese migrants came to Malaysia primarily to escape poverty and political unrest. They were attracted by job opportunities in tin mining and plantations. Many travelled from Southern China by boat to Malaysia. That’s how the Tan family set foot on Malaysia to start the traditional Chinese medicine business. From rag to riches they founded the Tan Ah Chin & Son Medicine Hall in Penang.The story set an example of how Dorje Shugden had help the Tan family in comic. form. When we have faith and rely on this Powerful Protector, it will answer the prayers of those who seek assistance.
Thank you Rinpoche and writers team for sharing this awesome comic. May more and more readers enjoy reading this wonderful comic.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/into-the-light.html

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Samfoonheei
Thursday, Aug 27. 2026 01:00 PM

Yes even with our Dharma practice and doing Dharma work we have to do our homework. Practicing Dharma through Dharma work and turning our daily tasks into a path of kindness, patience, and service for others. We have to set the correct motivation, practice mindfulness and letting go our ego. Be patience and have compassion while doing the work by staying calm. What is important to transform our mind while helping and benefiting others from it without agenda.
Thank you Rinpoche sharing this profound teachings.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/20668.html

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Samfoonheei
Thursday, Aug 27. 2026 12:58 PM

We are not alone, Buddha has said before. Modern technology has found thousands of planets outside our solar system . Astronomers too have discovered over the past few decades there’s more planets out there that can support life in our universe. Its there any living creatures that can survive no one know or any aliens could.
Astronomers and scientists are trying to discover more whether there’s life on other planets.As the universe is so incredible vast I do believe there’s life out there. Scientists yet to answer whether there’s life in other planets. One day they might as there’s modern technology. Interesting read .
Thank you Rinpoche sharing such a informative article.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/a-planet-discovered-that-could-have-life.html

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Samfoonheei
Monday, Aug 17. 2026 01:18 PM

A profound teaching on death meditation. Gone were those days when we mention death it is a tattoo .We have to accept death in reality , we came to this world with nothing so as we leave this world with nothing . Nothing belongs to us Death meditation in Buddhism is the practice of reflecting on mortality to reduce fear, letting go of worries at the time of death. We have to accept that aging, sickness and death come to everyone of us. Is better for us to prepare and practice the death journey by visualising as taught by our Guru. Rinpoche had explained clearly and simple for us of the importance of death meditation. Reading this blog again and watching the video on Rinpoche teaching to remind myself .
Thank you Rinpoche and interesting sharing of Pastor Henry updates which will inspire more people to practice.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/dear-henry-contemplate-daily.html

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samfoonheei
Monday, Aug 17. 2026 01:17 PM

Wow …with this Dorje Shugden illustrated story and graphic novel more people will get to know and understand Dorje Sgudeh better. Interesting story of how Dorje Shugden arose as a Protector to help us. Dorje Shugden is an enlightened being who is also an emanation of Manjushri. In the ‘Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors, HH Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche has mentioned the history and benefits of Dorje Shugden clearly , truly and preserving the practice for future generations. Its an accurate account whole story of Dorje Shugden from the very beginnings of this great protector. This novel surely suits all old and young people to read it.
Thank you Rinpoche .

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/dorje-shugden-illustrated-story-and-graphic-novel.html

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samfoonheei
Monday, Aug 17. 2026 01:14 PM

Wow a second unexplained UFO sighting in Chongqing, China.—Recording to eye witnesses , they saw it’s an object which looks like diamond formation. These bright-light phenomena has reported across parts of Asia. Because of these echoing similar mysterious objects Hangzhou’s airport were closed for safety reasons. Infact China has recorded numerous UFO sightings over the decades.
At the same time sightings of these objects been reported in Malaysia . Interesting sightings. We are not alone, other beings are out in the universe.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/second-ufo-sighting-baffles-china-malaysia.html

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Samfoonheei
Friday, Aug 7. 2026 03:49 PM

Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen biography very inspiring reading it . He was one of the principal disciples of Je Tsongkhapa, who was the founder of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. He was a great scholar, yogi and master of Sutra and Tantra. He was an exemplary monk and highly respected scholar who possessed an unrivalled knowledge and understanding of the Vinaya texts. Renowned for his strict adherence to the Vinaya or Buddhist monastic code. He did many inspiring great deeds such as building of Monasteries, produced many great disciples, scholars . In order to preserve the precious teachings of the Buddha, he composed a number of important works on the Vinaya, composing sadhanas for mandala rituals and commentaries, consecration rites and so forth. Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche. and Pastor David

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-vinaya-holder-duldzin-drakpa-gyaltsen.html

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Samfoonheei
Saturday, Jul 25. 2026 04:04 PM

Visited most of these Sacred places in Kathmandu, such as the Self-Arising Tara , Swayambhunath Stupa , The Mahabauddha Temple, Phelgyeling Monastery and Boudhanath Stupa to mention afew. Worth going on pilgrimage once a life time as Tsem Rinpoche had always encourage us to go. Such an Holy place to go if given the opportunity. Thousands of tourist visited this Holy place every year , Kathmandu a place of significance in the Buddhist world with many Sacred places, beautiful ancient architecture, cultural festival and history. Just Nepal itself there is many place of interest related to Buddhism and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is famously known for its ancient temples, mountain treks, and rich history Many tourist, trekkers and mountain climbers stopped at this Sacred place Kathmandu yearly.
Thank you Rinpoche.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/sacred-holy-places-in-kathmandu.html

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Samfoonheei
Saturday, Jul 25. 2026 04:02 PM

A house blessing and protection prayer creates a peaceful, spiritually environment for us. It invites divine presence into every corner, that’s awesome. It is believed that as the prayers vibrate they create energy, protecting the home and bestowing good luck on its residents. Reading this old post ad looking at those beautiful pictures paints a thousands words. Pastor and team did a great job blessing each of those houses. Inviting a Pastor to do house blessing asking for protection, joy and clearing negatives energy before the start of a New year is wonderful.
Thank you.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/10-amazing-house-blessings-by-kechara-pastors.html

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

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

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"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."

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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."

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

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

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

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"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."

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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."

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"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."

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

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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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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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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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Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
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Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
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Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
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Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
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What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
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9 years ago
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9 years ago
SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.

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

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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)

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