The Rabbit and the Five Elements
One of the strongest and most discerning of the Rabbits, the Metal Rabbit has very strong convictions in life, most of which are made by his own sharp analysis...
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One of the strongest and most discerning of the Rabbits, the Metal Rabbit has very strong convictions in life, most of which are made by his own sharp analysis...
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Many Chinese believe that life will be more exciting when a Dragon is born into their family. If there are three Dragons within the family, they believe that they...
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The Metal Dragon is the most strong-willed among all Dragons. These Dragons possess all the qualities to achieve great success: enthusiasm, unwavering confidence and intense determination...
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The most astute and intelligent of all the animals, the Snake has the added blessing of having profound wisdom. Many very prominent spiritual leaders and teachers are Snakes...
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The Fire is of the Fire element. Generally, the Fire element determines a very strong sense of confidence, leadership and a strong personality...
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The Horse is among the most likeable animals in the zodiac, with a great flair for socializing and an inherently happy, outgoing attitude that uplifts those around him...
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The Metal Horse is the most popular but also stubborn and uncompromising of all the Horses. He is exceptionally friendly and warm-hearted, which will endear him to many people...
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The Sheep is the most feminine of all the signs associated with affection, care, trust and selflessness. Sheep are gentle mannered and sincere. They also have a compassionate...
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The Sheep sign is of the Earth element. Generally, people born with the Earth element are known for being unpretentious and honest...
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The mischievous Monkey is a delight to be around but be wary of that wiliness behind the friendly and cheerful façade. Reputed to be the wiliest creature of the...
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Metal Monkeys carry a double metal element so they are doubly resolute once they have decided on something. Fiercely independent, ambitious and risk-averse, the intelligent Metal Monkey can make...
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Roosters – you love ‘em or you hate ‘em. One of the most colourful characters of the Chinese zodiac, Roosters will always want to be the life of the...
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The Rooster is of the Metal element. Generally, people born under a Metal sign have a great deal of confidence and are resolute in their drive for success…
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The Dog is the most likeable of the signs being very amiable and extremely accommodating to others’ needs. He finds it easy and natural to be giving and helpful...
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The Dog sign is of the Earth element. Generally, people born with the Earth element are known for being unpretentious and honest. This element brings them a strong sense...
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The Pig is the darling of the zodiac. He is much loved for his honest, kind and forgiving nature. Not one for confrontation, the Pig believes in harmony and...
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The Fire Pig is active, outgoing and extroverted. He is passionate, courageous and very emotionally intense. Extremely determined, he will not sway from what he has set his mind...
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Dear friends, Take a break and watch this great superstar duo who harmonizes and synchronizes so well. The song itself is uplifting. Sometimes when we want to take a...
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Eric Choong is one of my good friends and students. Three years ago, I have requested him to share his life story and his challenges in becoming a fashion...
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I am so glad to know the fishes we are releasing at the lakes are ok. I am so glad that Suming and group are monitoring the lakes so...
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The Kuantan study group came to visit Kechara House and other departments today. They also visited Ladrang and made some offerings of food. Everyone is so kind and generous.
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27 employees (pic below) from Philip Morris Malaysia taking part in today’s Kechara Soup Kitchen’s rounds. In total we have 58 volunteers. More and more big corporations are interested...
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Dear Ladrang Liaisons, Yoke Fui & Mr Ngeow, Rinpoche generously gifted Anila and Uncle Eddie a laptop each tonight, complete with laptop bags, cooling pads, keyboard protection covers and...
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Animals are sentient beings and they do know they are going to die. You can see how this one ox just doesn’t want to go in there because he...
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18 July 2010 Hey everyone, watch this video of my students and friends performing for our charity dinner. The performance took weeks to practice and the audience LOVED THE...
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I received a multimedia message from Liaison Su Ming today: Dear Rinpoche, Martin took this homeless person who was discharged from the hospital yesterday for a meal now. Justin...
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Creative, kind and organic gifts for body and brain. Thank you everyone for your care. I appreciate. Tsem Rinpoche Dear Rinpoche, These are the offerings from May...
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I am blogging this to show you how generous, caring and loving people here are. Nothing in this picture is simply just grabbed and presented to me. Everything is...
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Pat is a talented seamstress/tailor. Once she gets her hands on any fabric, she will do wonders with it. She is the chief seamstress/tailor at our Kechara Saraswati Arts...
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I met Vivian 18 years ago in 1992. I was in walking around in SS2 Petaling Jaya and looking for photographer to take some pictures. I walked into their...
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Lily has a nice florist shop and makes very interesting and wonderful creations with flowers. This is what she sent me around two days ago. Wow… very creative… Like...
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Today, Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) is mentioned in The Star newspaper again for helping to reunite a woman with her sister-in-law who has been living on the streets for...
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I always have wished to live in the mountains with trees, views, lakes and forests since young. If I could I like rooms like this above. Not the exact...
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Dear friends, Since very young in New Jersey I would look for pictures of mountains and lakes. I’ve never fancied oceans. But lakes with forests, mountains and greenery really...
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This inspiring video briefly shows my life and the story behind my Dharma organization– KECHARA, which has 13 wonderful departments, each with its own unique way to spread the...
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Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:59:53 -0700 From: patsygooi Subject: My little altar ~ Thank you! Dear Rinpoche I received this email from one of my customer, Mdm. Chua...
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My lovely Mumu excited to go for a ride! Mumu always loves going out or going bye bye. If you mention the word bye bye, he gets very excited....
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Last night July 18, 2010 was a night to remember as Kechara hosted a charity dinner and auction in aid of Kechara House and Kechara Soup Kitchen. Held at...
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Cynthia is an important member of our E-division headed by Liaison Beng Kooi. Cynthia is quiet, hardworking, dedicated and sticks to schedules. She sleeps very little, eats little and...
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Heart to Heart with Teresa Hsu, 112 “My wish is to smile throughout my life,” “Everybody is a brother and sister,” “My religion is LOVE.” The Power...
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Below are some of the cards and letters from my students and friends I would like to share with everyone. Over the years, I have received many cards and...
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Recognising KSK’s contributions to society, the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is raising funds to help Kechara Soup Kitchen accomplish its objectives and aspirations during a charity dinner to be...
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Have a look at the creative display panels below that will be used to promote Kechara. They will make their debut at the venue of Dinner & Auction in...
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The Dalai Lama just loves watches Published: Saturday July 17, 2010 MYT 5:44:00 PM DHARAMSALA: The Dalai Lama’s commitment to the Tibetan cause can only be described as timeless....
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BELOW IS FULL DRESS REHEARSAL OF THE DANCERS FOR KECHARA HOUSE & KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN’S CHARITY DINNER ON JULY 18, 2010-Sunday 5pm at Sunway Lagoon Hotel. Kh is full...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Rat...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Ox...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Tiger...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Rabbit...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Dragon...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Snake...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Horse...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Sheep...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Monkey...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Rooster...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Dog...
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The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Pig...
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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."
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"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
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"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others."
~ 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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Dearest Tsem Rinpoche, your endurance of suffering has transformed my life. Without you I would still be eating meat and would be much worse in life, probably a nervous wreck. ... Read More Rinpoche - not only do I love reading your words here on Facebook, but your photo postings are a hoot! And your YouTube dharma talks make me feel like I'm ... Read More Thank You kindly Rinpoche. Also, this might not be the most appropriate place to mention this, but I must thank You for the Je Tsongkhapa box set You created. It ... Read More
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