Kechara Oasis serves 700 people!!
Today, Kechara Oasis catered for 70 tables at an outdoor wedding banquet at Taman Rimba Kiara, Taman Tun Ismail! It was a very, very busy day for Kechara Oasis...
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Today, Kechara Oasis catered for 70 tables at an outdoor wedding banquet at Taman Rimba Kiara, Taman Tun Ismail! It was a very, very busy day for Kechara Oasis...
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For a start, let us understand one thing - Vegetarian is not just a lifestyle choice or a conscious choice, it is a healthy conscientious choice. It is a diet...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Over a week ago, 2 hand-carved/hand-made statues arrived into Kechara’s hands! Coming from the artisan’s hands, not one of these beautiful stone statues is the same...
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Internationally-acclaimed TV personality, Ian Wright was in KL recently for a visit and shooting stint for his new show called “Invite Mr. Wright”. Ian is most recognizable for being...
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What a fun night! On Sunday, Kechara Care Lounge was packed out for a special performance by the Kuantan group. They came to spend the weekend in Kuala Lumpur...
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Last Tuesday, after the Chinese Setrap Puja, the Setrap puja group was invited to Kechara Care for a sharing session. Kechara Care organized a session where older students could...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) I arranged a while in back some wonderful and unique gifts for Wee Liang, one is a 5-head dragon of Greek Mythology, and the other one is two-legs-up...
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On the 22nd of January, one of my student Shirley Maya Tan was interviewed on the interior design of her home by celebrity host Wong Chui-Ling (also known as...
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I’ve never understood bias against gender, race and social positions. Everyone has the same feelings, fears and joys. It would be better to not increase the pain of others...
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At 26 years old, Bryan Ho is one of the youngest members of Kechara. Since a young age, he has always been enthusiastic towards Buddhism and would feel inclined...
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One of my students found this video which have just been released a few days ago. I’m so upset seeing how a young teenager can throw some very young...
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Founded in 1790, Beijing (Peking) Opera has been the main form of Chinese entertainment for over 200 years. It all started when the Four Great Anhui Troupes went to...
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Janice Kwow and Family They have kindly offered: Organic shampoo from Australia x 2 Chocolates from Australia x 3 Macadamia nuts from Australia Organic blueberry jam Organic somen –...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) These 2 statues are the new 14″ stone Vajra Yogini statues that are individually carved from stone. Although similar, no two pieces look the same. Very...
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Here are some pictures of Kechara Saraswati Arts recent activities. There are always activities organized in KSA. KSA organized “My Clay Cup” class on 14th August (Saturday) for those who are interested...
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Last Sunday, a group of enthusiastic volunteers and Kecharians participated in the monthly Animal Liberation Day. They all gathered at the Kepong Metropolitan Park to free fishes into the...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) During the KP SS2 opening, Shelly and Ron Tai bought a 3-foot Lama Tsongkhapa statue…and 2 days ago, they invited Him to their home! After the...
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Andrew and Thierry have committed to the dharma all the way. They are involved with quite a few projects. What they start something, they finish. I like their style....
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Diana is my long time dharma sister from the USA. She lives in Ohio now. But when we met, she lived in Los Angeles. We met back in the...
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For all of the gifts that I have received, I offer them up to the Buddhas and ask Them to bless everyone. Bless you for your generous and kind...
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A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in New Zealand’s second largest city of Christchurch Saturday, with officials saying it was “extremely lucky” no one was killed. Initial...
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Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate North Carolina’s barrier islands as Hurricane Earl closed in on a large part of the US east coast on Thursday....
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I’m always very grateful to receive gifts from my students. The gifts always have so much thought in them… very sincere and touching. I thank all of them very...
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I’ve known Jean Mei since she was 10 years old and have watched her grow into a very self-driven young lady. She has recently graduated with a degree in...
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I have always been a very vocal about animals. I do not like them to be abused, caged, beaten, starved, killed or eaten. I do not think that is...
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Yesterday, at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Kechara held a golf tournament to raise money for KSK! It was through Datuk Khoo’s efforts that this was...
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It was nice surprise to see these beautiful gifts as it highlights the creativity of the hardworking staff in Kechara Discovery. The Buddhas are arranged as if they were...
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I am very proud of Patsy Gooi, my long time friend and student, who has not only founded Kechara Paradise Penang, but also started the Penang chapter of Kechara...
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In early 2009, my long-time student and friend, Adeline Tan, started a study group in Malacca. She opened her house for anyone who wanted to study dharma….at that time...
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In March, Kechara Media & Publications (KMP) received an appreciation letter from President Ma’s office in Taipei for sharing the wisdom of Buddhism & the spiritual journey of young...
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One of my students flipped through The Star and saw this!! The Star is a huge paper here that is distributed Nationally throughout Malaysia. It’s a beautifully done page...
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On the 8th of June, the KSK committee started renovating a pre-war building into a soup kitchen! Ruby, my longtime friend and student, conceptualised the building inside out, from...
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If you remember my older post about Jojo Struys in KP Bangsar where she visits our Bangsar outlet for a feature with Star Property, here is the video of...
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Apprentice Liaison David is a sadhu. A forest Mendicant swami. He left the forest for a quick visit to Ikea. He was in the forest for 15 years. He...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Li Kim is the head of Kechara Media & Publications (KMP), she works very hard for the department and at the same time taking care of...
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David making the headlines again!!! Do listen to this nice interview where David talks about his book and work on National Radio here in Malaysia. The interview is very...
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This is the letter from Green who is offering Rinpoche 29 setrap tsa tsas. Your letter below I wish to share with others is very sincere and from your...
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Congratulations to Paul today who gets a new car with more space, more room and more comfort as Paul is tall. Paul is a simple guy and he wouldn’t...
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Deborah is the lady with the blue shirt on in front of the cake. She is surrounded by some of the wonderful crew of Kechara Media & Publications Dept of...
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Mama Mooi Lan and her daughter Jojo visited our Kechara Paradise Sunway Outlet last month. I was very happy for that. We presented her a new Tsongkapa box. Mama...
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New News of Ladrang Gift Section 1. Su Ming and I called many volunteers to come in to help arranging statue and stock in Gift room. We have Allan,...
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Christoph from Hong Kong left a comment on my blog. And I saw his video. I loved it. I love what he wrote and I love his devotion to...
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On the spur of the moment, I decided to go to see the new Kechara Soup Kitchen off of Jalan Imbi in town. I wanted to do a prayer and a...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) When I was 7 years old I was taken to New Jersey, USA. That was in 1972. In 1971, the great Sera Mey Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang...
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Su Ming sent me this picture just 15 mins ago and it’s hysterical…let me explain. 1. About a week ago, Mr Ngeow had a cateract surgery on his eyes....
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Celebrities like Chrissie Hynde really use their name and fame for something beneficial. We should always support stars like her. Not only is she talented but she has a...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) This has been my dream all my life. To live in the mountains with greens, fresh air and simple houses. I stay here and just do...
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This pujas is done every year in Kechara House in accordance with the Chinese belief of the 7th month prayer for those who have died and passed away. It...
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From Allan, Friends and Family Dear Allan, Thank you and your friends for your gifts. Whenever I recieve gifts, I offer them up to the Buddhas. I request the...
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Dear everyone, I have recently received an email from Wei Ling, our Kuantan study group member, that has many beautiful pictures of 3D chalk art and I would like to share with...
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The Rat is intelligent, hardworking and competitive. By wanting to achieve his goals as fast as possible, he will always use his wily ways to cut corners and find...
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The Rat sign is of the Water element. Generally, the Water element indicates the potential for a powerful communicator and someone who is able to skillfully manipulate people into...
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Patient, hardworking and a great heart are the qualities most associated with the Ox. Under that cool and calm exterior belies a hot temper though so people should be...
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Metal Oxen are indefatigable. Tough as steel nails, these Oxen are the most hardworking of all the Oxen. They are also extremely determined to achieve their objectives and can...
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Tiger is the animal that represents authority. They are proud and will exert their leadership as they are born leaders. Forceful and aggressive, they are usually in the...
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Be prepared to steer clear of the Metal Tiger once he’s got his mind set on something. This very independent character isn’t likely to listen to what you have...
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This graceful, well-mannered gentle character is among the most likeable in the zodiac. Always one to maintain peace and harmony, the Rabbit is a tremendous asset to any group...
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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)
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
Powerful Dorje Shugden's mantras
Tsem Rinpoche on National TV's Wesak Day Documentary
'The Promise' book launch featured on NTV7 Primetime
"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
"We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What you are today, is the choice you made yesterday."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You think you can choose your life? What an ego trip!"
~ Lama Yeshe
"If TODAY you are dissatisfied, you must make the changes to create different results for TOMORROW."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
“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
"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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