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 Ryan

Dear Pastors, How does one achieve rebirth in the Pure Land of Bhaiṣajyaguru (the Medicine Buddha)?

Reply by pastor

Dear Ryan,

Thank you for your question. In order to achieve rebirth in the Pure Land of the Medicine Buddha, one needs to engage in virtuous actions in order to generate merit, and purification of negative karma. As one engages in the Buddhist path, one needs to create a strong connection with the Medicine Buddha. One of the best ways to do this is to engage in the practice of Medicine Buddha, especially the practice entitled ‘The Concise Essence Sutra Ritual of Bhagavan Medicine Buddha called The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel’. This practice includes the specific prayer to be reborn in the Pure Land of Medicine Buddha. You can find the practice here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/medicine-buddha-practice.html.

Therefore, there are two things that need to be done in order to be born in any pure land, and they are (i) practicing the Dharma, and (ii) creating the connection with the particular Buddha. This is the best way to achieve rebirth in any pure realm. For those with higher tantric initiation who practice the methods of consciousness transference, they can purposefully eject their consciousness from their body, and take rebirth in a pure land. I hope this helps, please don’t hesitate to ask more questions here.

Thank you.

Question asked by Demian

Could you please tell me about Manjushri Nagarakshasa? I have found information on him to be very difficult to find on the internet. What is his sadhana and his mantras? Also, who is the mantra "Om Nagaradja Sarva Siddhi Hung" to? And what are the 10 naga kings and where can I find their depictions?
To answer Matias Cunha in the previous question, here's a link to the Black Garuda practice:
http://www.lamayeshe.com/advice/black-garuda-mantra-and-visualization
And to White Tara practice:
http://www.fpmt-osel.org/meditate/white_tara.htm

Reply by pastor

Dear Demian,

Nagarakshasa is an emanation of Lord Manjushri, whose practice grants all the benefits of Lord Manjushri’s practice (https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/all-about-manjushri.html). However, Nagarakshasa’s practice is especially effective for dealing with diseases caused by nagas, local deities, and other supernatural beings, and calming the environment in which these beings live. Therefore, the practice is engaged in when strong protection from adverse supernatural forces is needed. The mantra of Nagarakshasa is: Om Phe Lam Hum. And the long mantra is: Nagpo Tipaca Naga-Raksa Om Phe Lam Hum.

The other mantra that you mentioned is used in some lineages to invoke upon the 10 naga kings. In some lineages there are 10 naga kings, and in other lineages there are 8 naga kings, it depends on the classification you follow. You can find their description in many places online. As they are not enlightened beings, they are only propitiated under the direction of a qualified lama, as nagas are easier angered, and therefore there are strict procedures to follow while engaging.

You can find more information about the naga kings in the Apology to the Naga Realm, which you can find here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/apology-to-the-naga-realm.html. Though most practices that surround nagas require some form of tantric initiation, this practice does not. The post includes advice if you want to recite the practice as well. I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Question asked by Matias Cunha

Hello, Pastors.

I would like to know of it is possible to receive the Black Garuda and White Tara practice instructions. I have searched everywhere and it is only available if you make any sort of payment. I have seen the videos, but the written instructions would really help me.

Thank you, have a nice day

Question asked by Thomas Marechal

Dear Rinpoche, I like to take refuge with you for many reasons all these years you have helped me I practice at the moment I practice Shugden the diamond path and Setrap.
For the moment I have no change for me to fly over Malaysia but I do hope be able to do it, my practice view is rimey and I send this request after long years of reflection.

Reply by pastor

Dear Marechal,

Thank you for your message. This section is actually answered by the Kechara pastors, however I am very glade that His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings have been a great benefit to you. I myself have benefited from the teachings, which have led me to Kechara and becoming a pastor.

Both the practices of Dorje Shugden and Setrap are very powerful and beneficial, and have been practiced in the monasteries for centuries. In fact their practices are engaged in on a daily level by members of Kechara, and we even have a joint Dorje Shugden and Setrap puja held on a weekly basis at Kechara House in Kuala Lumpur, and a monthly Dorje Shugden puja held in Kechara Forest Retreat.

If you would like to make a formal request for taking refuge with His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, you should send the request to Kechara House, who will pass on the request on your behalf. In the letter you can tell Rinpoche more about yourself and the reasons you would like to request refuge. Please note, when making requests to a guru it is customary to make an offering, from you heart and according to your means, to accompany your request.

Kechara House
No. 7, Jalan PJU 1/3G,
SunwayMas Commercial Centre
47301 Petaling Jaya
Selangor, MALAYSIA

Email: Frontdesk@Kechara.com

Even though you are not physically in Malaysia, you can still consider someone your teacher, even if you have not gone through an actual refuge taking ceremony. This is outlined in the Lam Rim teachings, especially in Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand by Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche, who states that if you truly consider someone to be your teacher in your heart, then this person becomes your guru. You can read more about this in the text, which forms the core of the educational classes at Kechara House. I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Question asked by Ben

Dear pastors, Is it possible for imprints to heavily influence are behavior in the present life, and some behaviors can't just be explained away by social anxiety? For Example, I am extreamley uncomfortable going to Bars

Reply by pastor

Dear Ben,

Thank you for your question. Yes you are right. Imprints actually govern how we live our lives, in all aspects. And these imprints from previous lives affect us to varying degrees. The example you gave of yourself being uncomfortable going to bars in this life, can be either two things: imprints from previous lives, or negative experiences from this life (which in turn creates imprints in our mindstream).

If you had a negative experience of going to a bar in this life, you may develop an aversion or dislike of going to bars. This, as you rightly say, may even be caused by social anxiety, which itself can be explained by experiences or events earlier on in a person’s life. This is obviously well known and is explained by the modern science of psychology. However, in some cases, people have a dislike of something for no apparent reason from the viewpoint of modern psychology. In this case, it is more than likely to be due to imprints from previous lives.

When discussing imprints, we have a tendency to label them as being more generalised, such as saying a person has imprints to be an angry person, or even a very kind hearted person. However imprints are much more complicated and can definitely explain certain traits, characteristics and behaviours, such as the likes and dislikes that a person has.

Since imprints are so integral to a person’s interaction with the world, this is why great importance is given to self-reflection and meditation within many Buddhist practices. On an outer level, Buddhist practice tries to cut the creation of negative karma and subsequently the creation of imprints in our mindstream. This is done on three levels, the body, speech and the mind.

For example if we kill others, we create the negative karma of killing, but at the same time, plant violent imprints in our mindstream, which can open up in future lives, manifesting as a tendency to be violent and kill. This itself furthers the cycle of suffering, as we suffer from the karma of killing, and at the same time perpetuates the suffering by reinforcing the imprint to kill. When we always speak negatively, we create the karma to have others speak negatively about us, while planting the imprints to continue the cycle of speaking bad about others in future lives. When we always have negative thoughts, we create negative karma and at the same time, plant the imprints to do the same in future lives. This is part of the cycle of suffering that the Buddha taught as part of the Four Noble Truths.

However Buddhist practice provides you with the key out of this suffering, which was also taught as part of the Four Noble Truths. For example in Buddhism there are 10 non-virtues that all Buddhists strive not to engage in. Doing the opposite of these actions plants imprints in our mindstream that counter the negative effects of our previous actions and imprints from previous lives.

Therefore, imprints play a major roles in our lives and are part and parcel of karma and how we interact with the world. However Buddhist practices does indeed gives us the tools to understand and overcome imprints. In the case of being uncomfortable going to bars in this life, if you have not suffered from bad experiences at bars or are not suffering from social anxiety, then it can definitely be the case that this dislike is due to imprints from experiences in previous lives. What I have mentioned is only a very brief explanation, however I hope this has helped. If you want, you can study more about this in Buddhist teachings on the mind.

Thank you.

Question asked by Benny Leo

Halo Pastor, Warm greetings ? I have problem with spiritual life, i could feel anything like spiritual spirit follow me and disturbing me.. I do meditation often and do some prayer , on my meditation when the light comes out so brightly can make me feel good to clean up the bad spirit (Black like cloud or ashes, black blob) that often comes on my meditation, i can feel He/she feel angry, and when the angry energi comes, it realy affected me.. i could know Different between me and the spirit… I tried meditation use dorje shugdn mantra and for awhile the light comes to me so brightly but sometmies the angry also appeared… i feel so confuse and i did prayer merits(offering) ritual and mantra like theravada Ettavata and often offering Metta to the bad spirit that affected my life, the spirit often make me blanks and so strong… I think my life like controlled by something that i dont realy want to, im jobless now… and i realy like to removed it from my life, i hv no house to do prayers, i did meditation in Monastery… How to do to cut this bond.. . Thankyou ?????

Reply by pastor

Dear Benny Leo,

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to read that are going through such problems with spirit disturbances. What you are going through can be very emotional but it is important not to let the emotions get the better of you and instead keep your mind as stable as possible. In cases of spirit disturbances, when you get over emotional, this allows a spirit who wants to disturb you, more of a chance to do so. One of the ways malevolent spirits try to secure their hold on you is to make you more upset emotionally. This in turn weakens you spiritually, and makes you more open to be disturbed.

If you are suffering from spirit disturbances, this is due to karma. In the past, most probably in one of your previous lives, you would have interacted and created some form of karma. This manifests as the spirit and you having a connection in this life. In the cases of spirit disturbances, this connection opens up in a negative manner. Therefore, since the problem is due to karma, the way to cure or solve the problem is to purify the karma that connects the two of you together.

The recitation of prayers and mantras to certain deities, such as Dorje Shugden, Sengdongma, Dukkar, Medicine Buddha, and various other Buddhas has the specific benefits of purifying this karma, and generating merit that can overcome spirit disturbances. Therefore engaging in such practices is very beneficial.

The practice of Dorje Shugden is excellent for this and I have personally known people who have spirit disturbances that have benefited greatly from the practice. One of Dorje Shugden’s five forms, known as Trakze, is extremely powerful for overcoming spirit disturbances and providing spiritual protection. His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche has a taught the practice, which you can find here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html

You can study this teaching, and begin reciting the prayers and mantras with the accompanying visualisations in order to help you during this difficult situation. You should try to engage in the practice every day and focus on the mantra recitation and visualisations. This can definitely help you if you continue on a daily basis. I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Question asked by Miki Lamu Sherpa

My previous life

Reply by pastor

Dear Miki Lamu Sherpa,

I’m sorry but I don’t fully understand your question. Perhaps you can try posting the question again in full.

In general, Buddhists believe in countless previous lives. In fact the goal of Buddhists is to free ourselves from the constant cycle of birth, death and re-birth. This cycle is full of suffering, as was taught by Buddha Shakyamuni. Knowledge of these previous lives is gained in full when enlightenment is reached, however you can remember some of previous lives as you progress on the spiritual path of inner transformation. This can be achieved through specific practice or as secondary benefits of other practices, such as single pointed concentration meditation. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Tami

Greetings! I am grateful to have an opportunity to ask a question here. I have just now met Guru Tsem Rinpoche over YouTube, and am listening to all I can find from Him. I recognize the truth in his words, so I hope to follow a practice to learn how to prepare for a good death. In my present circumstance my negative karma must be activated, as I suffer stings and indications of black magic or something hurting me, though I know not what it is. Since I have tried many things, I must now accept this as my karma and hope that even if I can not stop it in this life, I can prepare to have a better life next time. Also, in the meantime I have already started praying to Lord Dorje Shugden asking for His help. Fortunately, as I am a Dog in Chinese Astrology, Lord Manjushri is my natural Buddha, so I appeal to Him. If you do puja there for outsiders, I would also hope to sponser one. Thank you for listening, and for clarity my question is how to do a practice to learn how to prepare to die well, and could I sponser a puja, or even an observation for guidance and healing? With much Appreciation…

Reply by pastor

Dear Tami,

Thank you for your questions. I am very glad to read that you are learning a lot through the Youtube videos, I myself learnt a lot from those videos before joining Kechara. There are many unique and beneficial teachings that you can read about on this blog as well.

You are right, such disturbances are the result of karma created in the past, either in this life or previous lives. It is very good that are praying to Lord Dorje Shugden, he can definitely help you in this troubling situation. You can continue to pray to Dorje Shugden in his usual form, or alternatively you can pray to him in the form of Trakze. Here is a link to the explanation and practice: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html

The practice of Trakze is very powerful in removing such situations and helping to protect from spirit harm and black magic. Many people have seen their disturbances lessen and stop through this practice. The pastors recommend this practice to others a lot, because from our experience is very beneficial.

As for sponsoring pujas, you can do so from here: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/pujas

You can sponsor a Dorje Shugden puja here: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/dorje-shugden-wishfulfilling-puja-fund

Alternatively you can sponsor a Trakze puja here: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/trakze-puja-fund

I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Ra Ma

Thank you.

I have been smelling fresh cigarette smoke in places where no human is smoking.

Began yesterday, I visited a Veteran's Hospital- LOTS of people, thought perhaps it was not fresh smoke.

I am smelling it now, in a building where I am the only human.

Reply by pastor

Dear Ra Ma,

Thank you for your question. There could be a number of reasons that you are smelling smoke when there is none around you, and some of these can be medical in nature. Therefore I would like to suggest that you visit your doctor to eliminate any medical issues that may be causing this.

Even on a spiritual level there could be many reasons for this to happen. One such reason could be a sign that there are non-human entities around you, especially if you are sensitive to such beings. That being said, this could be just one situation.

I would like to suggest that you engage in the practice of the Dharma protector Dorje Shugden on a daily basis. This will have a great benefit in your life. In the case that this is a medical issue, the practice will help remove obstacles to get accurate diagnosis and treatment. And in the case it may be due to more supernatural reasons, the practice can be bestow very powerful protection so you are not afflicted by this for much longer.

You can find the daily practice here: http://www.dorjeshugden.org/practice/diamond-path-a-daily-sadhana-of-dorje-shugden

And you can learn more about the benefits of the practice here: http://www.dorjeshugden.org/category/benefits.

Even if the reason turns out to be neither of these, the practice of Dorje Shugden is very beneficial in our lives. In fact many of us at Kechara engage in the practice every day as we are know the tremendous benefits of doing so. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by paco maitelli ferrigo

Vajrayana mantras?

Reply by pastor

Dear Paco Maitelli Ferrigo,

I’m sorry but I don’t understand your question. Please try posting your question in full again and we will be more than happy to answer.

Question asked by Estrela Lamelas

Hello, can you please help me with some advice??
I went to a puja with tibetan monks that came to Portugal last month, and they gave me a red nekclace, like a protector a think. But unnfortunatelly i have problems with my [Boss], and today i lost one of my jobs. I took a tibetan astrology in this website, and it says that my life will be better after i turned 40 wich will be in a few days…i was born on 23/01/1977 …..so soon i will turn 40. But i'm really affraid now. And i know that sometimes we dont see the end of the line, sometimes its even better what is coming, but i dont know what the future will bring…can you please help me or give some advice?
Thank you from the bottommof my heart.

Reply by pastor

Dear Estrela Lemelas,

Thank you for your question. The red string that you were given could either be a protector string or a general sting blessed by a lama. In either case, this should be a positive item that you can wear or keep with you.

I’m very sorry to hear that you are going through these obstacles in your life now. I know that such situations can be extremely difficult. If I may, I would like to suggest that you engage in the practices of both Lama Tsongkhapa and also Dorje Shugden. These two practices will be very beneficial in your life. The practice of Lama Tsongkhapa can help alleviate your mind of worries, and the practice of Dorje Shugden can help to overcome obstacles and creating conducive condition, leading to a smoother life. These practices are very strong and beneficial, and will definitely help you in your situation. It would be best to engage in these prayers on a daily basis for maximum effect, and concentrate on the mantras when you recite them.

You can find the practice here: http://www.dorjeshugden.org/practice/diamond-path-a-daily-sadhana-of-dorje-shugden. Or if you would like a physical copy, then you can invite a copy from here: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/diamond-path. I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Question asked by Lobsang

Can we recite the mantra of chitipati or kinkara without empowerment/initiation (om girandza girandza kuma kuma khumti……) his eminence recited it to the public on the vajrayogini pilgrimage video

Reply by pastor

Dear Lobsang,

Thank you for your question. Since Chitipati/Kinkara is an enlightened protector you can definitely recite the mantra. There is absolutely no harm in this, only benefit. In fact you can even recite the prayers to Chitipati/Kinkara. This will help your spiritual practice greatly and even create a connection through this to Vajrayogini, so you are able to receive this beneficial empowerment in the future. I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Question asked by Lobsang

When I do the five deity chakrasamvara meditation my heart beats abnormally fast at it's worrying me. I have the full empowerment. My lama is currently on retreat so I can't ask him also I have consulted Ngulchu Dharmabhadra's commentary on the 5 deity chakrasamvara but found nothing please help. I don't want to break practice

Question asked by Harold Musetescu

Harold Musetescu

What if any connection is there between the present day Panglung Kuten and the Panglung Tulku?

The present Panglung Tulku resides in German and his monastery is Samsyeling Monastery located in Shangri la China. He is also a follower of Dorje Shugden.

Question asked by Demian

Who is Dorje Namjom? I have been finding him to be the Green Vajrapani and very similar to Vajrapani. However, what are his benefits of his water practice and how does one reach enlightenment through him?
What are your views of the True Buddha School Net which mixes Taoism, Vajrayana Buddhism, and Mahayana Buddhism? I have heard that they offer Kalachakra initiation, but I don't know how that's possible if their founder(whom they claim is a Buddha) never has received it. Especially with rituals to Rahula and Dorje Legpa.
What are the mantras of Palden Lhamo's retinue? And do ascended masters exist?
I took a numerology and then a Tibetan astrology test here. However, I found very different outcomes. In numerology, it said my recent past life was a tyrant while the Tibetan one said a red deer. Which is correct?

Reply by pastor

Dear Demian,

Thank you for your questions. Dorje Namjom is a Buddha associated with purification. The Dorje Namjom water practice is specifically associated with purification of negative karma, especially in relation to physical problems. This practice is known as the Chabtru Puja, and is known to cure paralysis, strokes, skin disorders and many very severe problems. Although, as a fully enlightened Buddha, Dorje Namjom can lead you to enlightenment, the water practice is specially to purify negative karma that is the cause for various problems.

I cannot comment on the True Buddha School because I do not know much about them. Generally speaking however, within Buddhist practice it is best to keep to a particular lineage, rather than mixing them together, this is because it becomes very easy to get confused, as each lineage will have different ways of explaining the teachings and concentrate on different deities, etc.

There are many forms of Palden Lhamo and some of them have mantras for her retinue. However in the one face, and two armed form, which is the form most commonly practiced it does not included mantras to her retinue. In this form the main mantra also covers both Palden Lhamo and retinue. I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Question asked by paco

Chenmizang mantra?

Reply by pastor

Dear Paco,

As one of the four heavenly guardian kings, Chenmizang or Virupaksha in Sanskrit, made strong aspirations during the time of the previous Buddha Kashyapa, and was subsequently born as the celestial guardian of the western direction during the time of Buddha Shakyamuni. He teaches the Dharma in his own realm and protects Buddhist practitioners. In his current form, his gaze is actually harmful to beings, therefore he holds a stupa in hands, which he looks at in order to not harm them.

Along with the other three heavenly guardian kings, Yulkhor Sun (Sanskrit: Dhritarashtra), Pak Kyepo (Sanskrit: Virudhaka) and Namtose (Vaishravana), he is commonly depicted as a protector in relation to the Refuge visualisation within the Gelug tradition. This carries over to visual depictions of the Guru Tree, in which they are portrayed underneath the main deities that are depicted.

In fact these four heavenly guardian kings are installed at the four directions, when a practitioner engages in long retreats to mark the boundaries and also to protect the practitioner from obstacles during their practice. This procedure is set out within the Lam Rim, or Stages of the Path, teachings, and can be found in the text Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand.

His mantra is: OM BIRU PAKSHA YA SOHA. This mantra can be recited to create a connection with Chenmizang in order to assist you in your main Dharma practices. I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Question asked by paco

palden lhamo mantra?

Reply by pastor

Dear Paco,

Thanks for the question. The mantra of Palden Lhamo is:

JO RAMO JO RAMO JO JO RAMO TUNJO KALA RACHENMO RAMO AJA DAJA TUNJO RULU RULU HUNG JO HUNG

This mantra can be recited without initiation.

Palden Lhamo is considered to be the wrathful emanation of the Buddha Saraswati. You can find more information about her history, iconograhy and practice here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/palden-lhamo.html. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Thomas

Lately I have been feeling more and more drawn towards one of the eight great bodhisattvas. Ākāśagarbha Bodhisattva like I need too do one of his practices. I know he's not as popular like the other Bodhisattvas but does Rinpoche have such a practice? I understand he's more commonly found in Shingon and Tendai Buddhism but does Tibetan Buddhism have prayers, sadhanas, or any practices for him?

Question asked by paco

Kache Marpo mantra?

Reply by pastor

Dear Paco,

Kache Marpo’s mantra is ‘Om Shri Dharmapala’. You can read more about him in this blogpost and there’s also a praise by the 5th Dalai Lama here :- https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/who-is-kache-marpo.html
All the best to you.

Question asked by Deo Kumari Chhetri

how to concentrate deeply while praying?

Reply by pastor

Dear Deo Kumari Chhetri,

For beginners, it is always best to engage in our mantra recitations, prayers and pujas in a conducive environment where there is less distractions like our mobile phones, tv, music and people talking. We should only focus on our prayers, mantras, meditations and pujas and nothing else.

The second thing is that we can engage in simple breath meditations beforehand to calm our mind so we can focus better. There is a 9 round breath meditation that is being used in the Black Manjushri sadhana that we can follow to do this. You can find the 9 round breathing meditation instruction here – (https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/a-black-manjushri-sadhana-self-healing-meditation-and-exercises.html) Naturally, you don’t have to do the Black Manjushri sadhana in order to engage in the breath meditation but still can if you want to. It’s up to you.

The third thing is not to close your eyes completely or to look down when you just had a heavy meal or when you are very sleepy. This will cause you to fall asleep. It is always best to look upwards above your eye level especially when you are very drowsy. If this does not help, it would be good to take a break and have coffee. This usually applies to those engage in deep meditational retreats. We should never fall asleep midway during mantras, meditations and prayers as this is a practice of awareness. I hope this little explanation helps you.

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Meet the Pastors

Serving the community. Tirelessly

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

Pastor Chia (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Khong Jean Ai (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

Pastor Shin Tan (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

Pastor Adeline Woon (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

Pastor Niral Patel (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

Pastor Tan Gim Lee (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Loh Seng Piow (sangha to be)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Yek Yee

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Lanse Chiah

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Han Nee

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor David Lai

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Henry Ooi

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

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

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

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

Pastor Patsy Gooi

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Albert Ratchaga

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

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

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

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jun 9. 2026 02:08 PM

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

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

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jun 9. 2026 02:06 PM

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

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

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

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jun 2. 2026 02:35 PM

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

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

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, Jun 2. 2026 02:30 PM

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

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

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Samfoonheei
Sunday, May 31. 2026 11:55 AM

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

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

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Samfoonheei
Sunday, May 31. 2026 11:54 AM

We must have faith and confidence in our Guru. A guru is not someone who holds a torch for us, but someone who guides us to the light. A guru takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches our heart. Never deceive our Guru. Our Guru’s inspiration and strength have been the foundation of our learning. On this sacred day we express our eternal gratitude to our Guru. We should constantly keep our Guru in our heart, remembering his teachings, learning, practicing and transforming our mind.
Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/deceiving-our-guru.html

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Samfoonheei
Sunday, May 31. 2026 11:52 AM

Have not heard of this Cowichan Tribes till I read this post. Revisit again to understand better. They are a group of Coast Salish peoples who live in the Cowichan Valley region on Vancouver Island. They were is the largest First Nations band in British Columbia, with about over 5,500 members. Interesting the discovery of the mysterious ape-like creature in the remote arecalled by the Cowichan tribes as Thumquas. Its also known as Bigfoot to many. Many sightings of this mysterious creature has been part of the Cowichan tribes traditions and history of the tribes. Sightings of these creatures are mainly found in Canada and in USA region and footprints as well. The biologically rich Cowichan Valley and Cowichan Lake areas are frequent hubs for modern sightings and legends. Interesting read and some new information for me.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/yeti-bigfoot-sasquatch/the-cowichan-people-gave-him-the-name-%e2%80%9cthumquas%e2%80%9d.html

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Samfoonheei
Sunday, May 31. 2026 11:50 AM

Learning is a continuous, lifelong journey of discovery. It is not about simply memorizing facts, but actively engaging with the world, making mistakes, and adapting. Its good to stay active, learning new things and maintaining social connections. Hence its wonderful that Anila and Uncle Eddie got the opportunity to learn using lab-top gifted to them by Rinpoche. We are never too old to learn a new skill, do whatever we could to preserve mental and physical well-being.
Thank you Rinpoche.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/anila-uncle-eddie-joined-the-e-savvy-generation.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, May 26. 2026 12:29 PM

Wat Phra Dhammakaya is a Buddhist temple in Khlong Luang district, a province north of Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1970 by the maechi Chandra Khonnokyoong and Luang Por Dhammajayo. Wat Phra Dhammakaya is the best-known and the fastest growing temple of the Dhammakaya tradition with a iconic dome-shaped Cetiya. Amazing it can housed millions and hundreds of Buddha statues interior and outside. Wat Phra Dhammakaya is best known for its immense size and modern design. Because of the sheer size temple, it will be impossible for visitors to explore the whole place in a day. Once a lifetime for anyone to meditate with hundreds of thousands of other people and the world has ever seen.
Thank you Rinpoche for this post.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/wat-phra-dhammakaya-worlds-largest-temple.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, May 26. 2026 12:28 PM

Yamdrok Lake is shaped like a coral branch is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. Located near Nagarze County,Tibet above 4,441 meters. Due to the mythological surrounding by many snow-capped mountains and with numerous small streams ,forms a beautiful sacred lake. One of the belief that it is a transformation of a goddess. Many pilgrims and tourist visited this lake yearly. It’s a once a life time experience. I am fortunate to have a visiting this sacred lake years back.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this interesting post , explaining the significance of Yamdrok Lake.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/sacred-yamdrok-yumtso-lake-the-abode-of-goddess-dorje-geg-kyi-tso.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, May 26. 2026 12:27 PM

nspiring read. Lama Tsongkhapa an influential Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher and tantric yogi. Its Lama Tsongkhapa’s activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan .He fully dedicated to teaching, writing , founding many monasteries that greatly contributed to the revitalization of Buddhism in Tibet. He even undertook many long retreats, received vision of Nagarjuna and his five chief disciples. And gained direct realization on the ultimate truth, which he soon wrote the famous ‘Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha’. In another retreat he had vision of all Masters profound’ lineages from Buddha Shakyamuni to Atisha. Inspiring read of Lama Tsongkhapa who did four-year tantric retreat, he even performed 3,500,000 prostrations and 1,800,000 mandala offerings. It was Je Tsongkgapa that emphasis the importance of the preliminary practices.
Thank you for this interesting and inspiring post.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/tsongkhapa-lobzang-drakpa.html

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Samfoonheei
Tuesday, May 26. 2026 12:25 PM

The Yeti is a legendary, mythical creature deeply rooted in the folklore Himalayan regions of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and the Everest region. Since the 20th century, there’s many sightings of yeti footprints in the region. Back in April 2019, the Indian Army found footprints near the Makalu Base Camp. They claimed that those footprints belonged to the mythical Yeti. There is no confirmed scientific proof that the Yeti exists as an undiscovered species. I truly believed it exist. Despite centuries of stories, giant footprint claims, there is no scientific evidence that it physically exists. Climbers and local guides across the Himalayas has reported they did witnessed footprint too. Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/indian-army-spots-evidence-of-yeti

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

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

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

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

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

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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo

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

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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!

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

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

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

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

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

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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK

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She’s going to spend her whole life here without being able to move correctly. Like a machine. They are the slaves of the people and are viewed as a product. It’s immoral. Billions of terrestrial animals die annually. Billions. You can’t even imagine it. And all that because people don’t want to give up meat, even though there are so many alternatives. ~ Gabriel Azimov
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This is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
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Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
7 years ago
This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
Join Tsem Rinpoche in prayer for H.H. Dalai Lama’s long life~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYy7JcveikU&feature=youtu.be
7 years ago
These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
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.
7 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.
7 years ago
Beautiful
Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
7 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).
9 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.
9 years ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
9 years ago
BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
9 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
9 years ago
Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
9 years ago
Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
9 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
9 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
9 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
9 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
9 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
9 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
9 years ago
What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
Sick animals are more profitable... farms calculate how close to death they can keep animals without killing them. That's the business model. How quickly they can be made to grow, how tightly they can be packed, how much or how little can they eat, how sick they can get without dying... We live in a world in which it's conventional to treat an animal like a block of wood. ~ Jonathan Safran Foer
9 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
9 years ago
SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.

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June 9, 2026 18:00
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May 31, 2026 15:16
Bry asked: Hi pastor, are prayer wheels need to be blessed or consecrated prior to use? I have heard that buddha statues are consecrated. I have a prayer wheel at home but not blessed. Will it still work for me and bring blessings? Thank you for your answer.
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May 20, 2026 21:51
Tyler Amato "Konchok Samten Norbu" asked: Tsem Rinpoche, since I started practicing buddhism my aspiration has been to create a pure land called Tranquil Burrows for all rodents to be free from suffering in samsara, and I'm always finding deceased animals on the side of the road and the like to recite some nembutsu or lay a mantra of light strip on the remains of. I get much joy and gratification from purifying animals karma and helping them attain higher rebirth. I have faith that the Tranquil Burrows will be taken care of by the buddhas and bodhisattvas of the 10 directions until I am able to emenate it myself, However I'm still plagued daily with sadness for my own deceased pets and despite generating merits for them with many practices for years I still grieve the unanswered questions such as how many animals have been brought to the pure lands because of my practices. I've even come as far as getting a ouija board for which the planchette had to be custome ordered so I can bless it and try to channel my first deceased rat. I want to know if you recommend any practices that will help me connect with my own deceased pets consciousness as spirits or pure land beings or even just simple emanated psychic ambience. Also, if you can give any insight on the fates of animals such as rats and mice who suffer severe cruelties at the hands of humans in the bardo, I see such a dark and holocaustic picture in the world of rodents as a "mini samsara" of its own and its my ultimate aspiration to help as many as possible, whether wild or my own pets. When it comes to spiritual core and personal dharma path I consider myself a psychopomp and my whole life I've considered myself an occultist before really settling into the spiritual path of buddhism due to personal experiences with my first rat "Sage" I believe to be a direct emanation of compassion or some other form because shes the root that turned me from suffering. I've been also experiencing Deja Vu since adopting the Amitayus practice and being initiated into a lineage and I believe its because of the "Siddhi of Immortality" and wish I could get definitive divinations of past lives but I'm not a special person :( My last name means Beloved by God , I'll wait and see if I'm Beloved by Guru
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May 16, 2026 15:57
Khang asked: Hello Pastors! I have question about: My daily practice for every morning is Sangsol offering but i have a wish to combined with recite Diamond Cutter Sutra. I would like to ask how to do this? Should i recite Sang offering first or opposite? If it’s possible, could you help me make a simple list to combine this two sacred practices? Thank you so much
pastor answered: Dear Khang, Sangsol is a Dharma Protector practice. In terms of prayers, Dharma Protector practice always comes after any Guru Yoga practice, deity practices or recitations. Here is a simple framework you can follow: 1. Take Refuge & Generate Bodhicitta / and Four Immeasurables 2. Then continue with any Guru Yoga practice if any 3. Diamond Cutter Sutra 4. Any other deity practices 5. Sangsol (or longer Dharma Protector practices) 6. Dedication prayers I hope this helps.
May 15, 2026 21:04
Liu asked: Dear Rinpoche, I’m a Buddhist who attracted real malevolent spirits due to improper practice without guidance. The spirits took on a physical form and entered my head causing physical pain and mental disorder. I have tried Catholic exorcism but it didn’t work. Do you have any advice on how to expel those demons? Thank you
pastor answered: Dear Liu, This section is answered by the Kechara Pastors. We are very sorry to read that are going through this. We have an article on the practice of Trakze which is very effective for this available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html You should read this article very carefully and then engage in the practice. Over time your symptoms will disappear. However this depends on your sustained and consistent practice. In addition, such situations can cause serious mental health issues. Hence together with the Trakze practice, you should also seek professional mental health support if needed. This is also highly recommended in cases of possession. True possession obviously causes mental health issues, and professional help can assist with that angle, which the practice of Trakze helps from the spiritual angle. We hope this helps. Thanks.
May 9, 2026 18:57
Melissa Noble asked: I am wondering if you can send me a copy of the sadhana for Manjushri Nagarascha — I received the empowerment from the former Khejok Rinpoche formally based in Australia — last century. Thank You Melissa Noble
pastor answered: Dear Melissa Noble, Thank you for your question. In regards to the sadhana, since you have received the empowerment, you should contact the centre where you received it, or the senior students of the former Khejok Rinpoche. The version of the sadhana can vary according to transmission lineage. The practice of Manjushri Nagarakshsa can be transmitted in a number of ways, either a standalone practice or from a collection of practices (even if you only received the one practice). The sadhanas will differ. Hence since you formally received the empowerment, you should use the sadhana that accompanied the empowerment. You can contact your lama's old centre, organisation or his senior students. They should be able to guide you better and provide you with a copy of the exact sadhana that you should be using. I hope this helps. Thank you.
April 26, 2026 02:43
Khang asked: Hello Pastors! I have a question about Trusol Offering: I saw sometime when we do Trusol offering finish that we usually pour back the bless water to the vase but if we has wish to do daily bath offering. Do we need to replace the new water or we can still use the same water that we offered Trusol yesterday? Thanks.
pastor answered: Dear Khang, The reason why the Trusol water is placed back into the vase, is because it has become blessed through the bathing of the Buddhas. It is then used for other things depending on the puja that you are doing. You can use the same water the next day, but you must make sure that it hasn't gone bad. You can top up more water as and when necessary. Alternatively if you have used it for other reasons such as use during puja, you can change it daily. Not everyone can do Trusol, some types of Trusol, you need to have received the empowerment of a particular deity and received instructions on how to do it. Please refer to your own lama who taught you the practice for exact specifics. There may be a specific way of treating the water (either reusing or replacing) that you need to follow depending on the type of Trusol you are doing. Thanks and I hope this helps.
April 16, 2026 22:56
Öznur asked: Merhaba 29/11 numeroloji sayısı ile 35/8 numeroloji sayısı uyumlumudur.
pastor answered: Sevgili Öznur, Faydalı olabilecek bazı bilgiler: Sayıları Anlamak 29/11, bir Usta Sayı yoludur. "2" hassasiyeti, iş birliğini ve diplomasiyi temsil eder; "9" bilgeliği, merhameti ve idealizmi taşır; bu ikisi bir araya geldiğinde 11 sayısını, yani "Aydınlatıcı"yı oluşturur — son derece sezgisel, ruhsal açıdan bilinçli, yaratıcı ve vizyoner bir enerji. Bu yoldaki insanlar genellikle duygusal olarak derindir ve anlam ile bağlantı arayışı içindedir. 35/8 ise 8'e indirgenir (3+5=8). "3" yaratıcılığı, ifadeyi ve neşeyi; "5" özgürlüğü, uyum yeteneğini ve değişimi getirir; bu ikisi bir araya gelerek 8 sayısına, yani "Güç Merkezi"ne ulaşır — hırslı, disiplinli, maddi odaklı ve liderlik vasıflı bir enerji. Bu yoldaki insanlar genellikle başarı, düzen ve kazanım odaklıdır. Uyumluluk Analizi Bu birlikteliğin güçlü yönleri: - Tamamlayıcı enerjiler — 11'in vizyoner idealizmi, 8'in fikirleri *gerçeğe dönüştürme* becerisiyle mükemmel bir uyum sağlar. 11 hayal kurar; 8 inşa eder. - Karşılıklı saygı— Her ikisi de yüksek enerjili ve amaç odaklı sayılardır. Birbirlerini sıradan ya da sığ bulmak gibi bir sorunları olmaz. - Denge — 8, zaman zaman uçuk kaçık ya da aşırı hassas olabilen 11'i dengeleyebilir; 11 ise 8'in maddiyatçılığa ya da katılığa olan eğilimini yumuşatabilir. Dikkat edilmesi gereken zorluklar: - Farklı yönelimler — 11 ruhsal ve duygusal bir yönelime sahipken, 8 maddi ve pratik bir bakış açısına sahiptir. Birbirlerinin önceliklerini yanlış anlayabilirler. - Duygusal uyumsuzluk — 11, derin duygusal bir yakınlık ve anlam arayışındayken, 8 zaman zaman mesafeli ya da aşırı başarı odaklı görünebilir. - Güç dengesi — 8'in doğasındaki otorite ve kontrol eğilimi, hassas yapılı 11 için bunaltıcı gelebilir. Genel Değerlendirme Bu, yüksek potansiyele sahip, orta düzeyde uyumlu bir birlikteliktir. İki taraf da farklılıklarına saygı gösterdiğinde en iyi şekilde işler. 11, 8'in gücünü ve istikrarını takdir ettiğinde; 8 ise 11'in duygusal derinliğini ve sezgisini onurlandırdığında, bu ikili güçlü bir bütün oluşturabilir — hem ruhsal ilhamla hem de pratik etkinlikle donanmış. Numerolojide hiçbir kombinasyon doğası gereği uyumsuz değildir — bu dinamiğin farkında olmak, ilişkiyi işler kılan şeydir.
April 14, 2026 10:21
Lotus longevity asked: My astrology says I will born as female in west can u please help to change it to male , any prayer or any solution to ma born as male not female, please any prayer
pastor answered: Dear Lotus Longevity, Thank you for your question. Please follow the advice that was given at the bottom of your Mewa number, about what practice to do. Alternatively, find your birth Buddha using the same calculators on that page and follow the advice there. Thank you.
April 4, 2026 19:22
Jenny Flynn asked: Dear Dharma Pastor, I have had losses in my life. I lost my mother some 34 years ago. My husband passed away 13 yrs ago and my dad 10 years ago. I would like to ask for a payer service and candle light services for the peace and wellbeing for the journeys for the 3 departed souls. I wasn't sure of the services in the list on the website. So I thought I ask for some recommendations. Does Kechara offer services for my type of request? Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you.
pastor answered: Dear Jenny Flynn, Thanks for your message. Yes, we do offer these spiritual services here at Kechara. You can go to this page to see what we offering, you can also order online there: https://www.kechara.com/services/buddhist-services/ I would recommended the light offerings (candle offerings) to Dorje Shugden as part of our offering services. We also have other types of offerings available. In addition if you would also like to go the puja route, we have certain pujas available. As you are praying for your beloved ones who have passed on, the following pujas are highly recommended for this: 1. Lama Chopa (Guru Puja) 2. Medicine Buddha Puja 3. Dorje Shugden Puja These are our three main pujas here in Kechara performed for those who have passed on. With either the light offerings, other offering services or the pujas, it is very important to give a good and strong dedication in the dedication field when ordering. Our offering services team and puja teams will use what you provide to dedicate the merits from the services accordingly. So its important to write the dedication as clearly as possible. I do hope this helps.
April 2, 2026 08:23
Sirius asked: Dear Dharma Pastors, I am writing to you from Argentina. I was a practitioner of the Gelug lineage and the lineage of Dorje Shugden for nearly three years, deeply inspired by the teachings of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche and the guidance of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. However, due to a severe personal crisis and difficult life circumstances about a year ago, I experienced a spiritual breakdown that led me away from my daily practices. Lately, I have been feeling a deep longing to return to the Dharma. I miss my meditations, my offerings, and the connection with the lineage, but I feel some anxiety and confusion about how to restart my path after being away for so long. Currently, I attend an Orthodox Christian church in my city for support, but my heart remains with the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Since there are no local centers here, I would like to ask if it would be possible to have a virtual meeting (via Google Meet, Zoom, or any other platform) with a Pastor. I am seeking some spiritual guidance on how to reconnect with my practices and how to integrate the Dharma back into my life from where I am now.
pastor answered: Dear Sirius, Thank you for your message. You can contact us using the details here: https://www.kechara.com/contact/ And we will be able to better guide you individually. I hope this helps!
March 23, 2026 11:31
Rizal April Ardianto asked: Saya berada dalam kondisi kemiskinan dan itu membuat batin saya mengalami penderitaan,apa yg perlu saya lakukan dan apakah saya punya potensi dalam ekonomi
pastor answered: Kepada Rizal April Ardianto Terima kasih atas pertanyaan Anda dan turut prihatin atas situasi Anda. Kami memiliki artikel tentang praktik Gyenze, yang tersedia di sini: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/dorje-shugden-gyenze-to-increase-life-merits-and-wealth.html Praktik ini sangat terkenal dapat membantu orang keluar dari kemiskinan dan menstabilkan keuangan mereka. Ini adalah metode spiritual yang dapat membantu meningkatkan metode praktis apa pun yang mungkin Anda gunakan untuk keluar dari situasi yang sangat sulit tersebut. Terima kasih dan semoga ini membantu.
March 11, 2026 13:21
Jeevan sherpa asked: Show me my future
pastor answered: Dear Jeevan Sherpa, The following calculators may of interest to you: Tibetan Astrology: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html Chinese Zodiac: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html Numerology: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/numerology/numerology-calculator.html Thank you
March 7, 2026 10:53
PKok asked: Dear Pastor, My pampered dog was 14.5 years old when he passed away in the hospital 2 days ago. He once attended Pets Day out and was blessed by Pastor Kok Yek Yee. But because the journey was far and it was very tiring for his age we did not attend anymore. He has been wearing that blessed string and was cremated together. I love my dog very much and it is very difficult to let go. He has been part of our family and it felt like something is missing. It hurts so so much. I keep asking myself if I could have done more to let him live longer. He passed away alone in the hospital. He should have died in my arms. I feel so bad I was not with him when he left. I am wondering where he had gone to after life. Will he remember us? Will he be happy? Will he blame me for putting him in the hospital. Will he have a pampered after life? What happens when a dog passes away? Thanking in advance for answers.
pastor answered: Dear PKok, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved dog. The years of love, companionship, and family — that is a deep and precious bond, and the pain you are feeling right now is a reflection of that love. It is hard by pease take care of yourself. From a Buddhist perspective, as Tsem Rinpoche taught, all sentient beings — including our beloved pets — possess a mindstream that continues after the body passes. Your dog's consciousness did not simply end; it has moved on to a new existence. Our karma and the last thought in our mind when we die will determine which realm we will end up in. The fact that your dog was so deeply loved, lived a pampered and peaceful life with your family, received blessings from Pastor Yek Yee, and was cremated still wearing that blessed string — all of these are tremendously positive imprints on his mindstream. Tsem Rinpoche recommended reciting mantras such as the Medicine Buddha mantra (TAYATHA OM BEKANZE BEKANZE MAHA BEKANZE BEKANZE RANDZA SAMUGATHE SOHA) and OM MANI PADME HUM for the blessing of animals, as these plant seeds of enlightenment that can open up in future rebirths. Even now, you can still help your dog by reciting these mantras and dedicating the merit to him. Your love and prayers continue to benefit him even after passing. Please do not blame yourself for not being there at the final moment — the Buddhist view is that everyone close to us in this life is only there because of previous karmic connections, and chances are that we will meet those we have been close to again. Your dog would not blame you. Animals are sensitive to the love they have received throughout their lives, and your dog knew deeply that he was cherished. The guilt you feel about the hospital is your love speaking, but your dog's entire lifetime of being pampered, protected, and blessed is what shaped his consciousness at the time of passing — not just that final moment alone. What you can do now is channel your grief into something beautiful for him. Recite OM MANI PADME HUM or the Medicine Buddha mantra and dedicate the merit to your dog's good rebirth. You can do this for however many days you would like. Traditionally, it would be done for 49 days after the passing, however even beyond that time frame will still help your dog. You can also make offerings, sponsor animal liberations, or request prayers at Kechara (visit http://www.kechara.com for puja services and guidance). Your dog was fortunate to have you as family, and your love for him is itself a form of practice. May he swiftly find a precious rebirth where he can continue on the path toward liberation.

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