Older Student Becoming A Nun
Jenny has been with me for 17 years and recently I asked her to be a nun. She has agreed. So I have conferred on her the Upasika vows...
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I am of Tibetan-Mongolian ancestry. I was born in Taiwan, grew up in America and joined Gaden Monastery, India in 1988. I now reside in beautiful Malaysia as spiritual advisor to Kechara. Because of my background I have a wide spectrum of interests and decided to share all of this in tsemrinpoche.com. I have many varied posts and hope you will enjoy and perhaps gain some benefits. I humbly welcome you here.
Blogging on TsemRinpoche.com since March 2010.
Latest Articles
Various Aspects of Tantra by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche
(By Tsem Rinpoche) The Relationship between Buddhist Tantra and Hindu Tantra Although some scholars have maintained that Buddhist tantra was derived from Hinduism, this is not correct. The...
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Mumu At KH Playing With His Other Friends….
You can see mumu comes and looks at me, wags his tail to say he is going to play. Mumu is adorable and they were all very young doggies...
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Oprah Meets Thich Nhat Hanh
It doesn’t matter if we know the dharma really well and we can even teach. But are we humble and kind to everyone. Even to people that annoy us...
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Found Some Old Kalmyck Friends
Today was working on facebook and found some old Kalmyck school friends who were signed up as friends and I didn’t even know it. Great to see them again....
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Letter from President Ma of Taiwan
Today I woke to wonderful news. CEO Likim of our KMP dept sent a wonderful text message. It was very rewarding to the very hard working people of KMP...
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I visited the holy Jokhang Temple, Lhasa 2008
(By Tsem Rinpoche) This sacred statue is of the King of The Three Worlds, Manjunatha Tsongkapa is in the sacred Jokhang Temple or Central Cathedral in Lhasa. I was...
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I Love Nature!
I have always had a huge attraction to the mountains. A draw to the mountains that was very deep and unexplainable. I always wanted to have a small house/...
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I Love Animals!
I love animals and am passionate against their harm, torture and abuse. Animals cannot express their pain and we don’t need to add to their sufferings. Tara is a...
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Buddha at Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
(By Tsem Rinpoche) This Buddha image is located inside the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya. This temple is in the shape of a stupa, and it marks the site where...
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Photo Album: Taiwan – Where I was born…
I was born on 24th October 1965 in Taiwan. My mother, Mongolian Princess Torgut Noyen, Dewa Nimbo whose family had escaped from Mongolia to Taiwan met my father, Lobsang...
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Photo Album: America – Where I grew up…
In 1972, when I was seven years old, I left Taiwan for America. My birth mother and grandmother arranged for me to be adopted by a Mongolian couple, Boris...
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Photo album: Los Angeles – Where I First Met My Spiritual Guru
I met my root Guru, H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche at Thubten Dhargye Ling (TDL) in Los Angeles, USA. During Zong Rinpoche’s six months’ stay at TDL, I was Zong...
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Photo Album: India – Gaden, My Real Home
When I first arrived in Gaden Monastery in India, I was living in a small leaking cowshed and was starving due to a lack of financial support. Regardless, whilst I...
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Photo Album: Malaysia – My Early Years Teaching
I first came to Malaysia in 1992 under the instruction of my Guru, the late H.E. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche. I came to Malaysia to teach and gather help to...
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Photo Album: Malaysia – Journey To Gaden
In April 2006, I led a group of 63 pilgrims to my monastery of Gaden Shartse, to make offerings of 3,000 Manjushri statues and 3,000 sets robes to the...
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Photo Album: Me, My Friends and Family
This is a photo collection of my family, friends, students and I. They range from things from my time growing up in New Jersey, to my time in the...
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Photo Album: My Mumus!
For as long as I can remember, I have always loved animals. I got my first dog, Princey when I was very young, living in New Jersey. I still...
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Photo Album: Sacred Sites in Nepal
In October 2008, I led a group of 61 pilgrims to Nepal to visit the holy power places in Kathmandu valley. During the pilgrimage, I gave many Dharma talks...
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Photo Album: Buddhas and Great Lamas
I love Buddha images and whenever I see a beautiful Buddha image, I always share them with my students and friends. Here are some of the images I have...
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Photo Album: Quotes etc
I don’t really like technology but it is a good way for me to reach out to many people simultaneously, so I use it. It took me a long...
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Photo Album: Kechara
Kechara is the spiritual home for many. What started as one small little shop lot on the top floor along a row of shop lots has now grown to...
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I love mumu!
I have always loved dogs and animals. It is amazing that I found this little cute doggy which I named Yogi or nicknamed Mumu. I have so much love...
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The Water Element
Generally, the fixed Water element indicates the potential for a powerful communicator and someone who is able to skillfully manipulate people into seeing a particular point of view...
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The Wood Element
Generally, the fixed Wood element bestows an expansive, open characteristic to people born under this element. They find it easy to get along well with others, especially in a...
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The Earth Element
Generally, people born with the fixed Earth element are known for being unpretentious and honest. This element brings them a strong sense of stability and integrity...
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The Metal Element
Generally, people born under the fixed Metal sign have a great deal of confidence and are resolute in their drive for success… sometimes to a point of being hard-headed...
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The Fire Element
Generally, the fixed Fire element determines a very strong sense of confidence, leadership and a strong personality. People born under the Fire element will be seen and heard...
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Life Path 33 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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Personal Year Number 1: New Direction
Career The Personal Year Number represents the tendencies and trends which impact your work path and career choices. It indicates your strong potential for a specific career path. Although...
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Personal Year Number 2: Balance
Career The Personal Year Number represents the tendencies and trends which impact your work path and career choices. It indicates your strong potential for a specific career path. Although...
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Personal Year Number 3: Expansion
Career The Personal Year Number represents the tendencies and trends which impact your work path and career choices. It indicates your strong potential for a specific career path. Although...
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Personal Year Number 4: Consolidation
Career The Personal Year Number represents the tendencies and trends which impact your work path and career choices. It indicates your strong potential for a specific career path. Although...
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Personal Year Number 5: Change
Career The Personal Year Number represents the tendencies and trends which impact your work path and career choices. It indicates your strong potential for a specific career path. Although...
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Personal Year Number 6: Wholeness
Career The Personal Year Number represents the tendencies and trends which impact your work path and career choices. It indicates your strong potential for a specific career path. Although...
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Life Path 1 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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Life Path 2 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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Life Path 3 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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Life Path 4 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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Life Path 5 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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Life Path 6 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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Life Path 8 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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Life Path 9 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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Life Path 11 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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Life Path 22 Compatibility
Numerology-based relationship compatibility has existed since time immemorial. Numerology can reveal the characteristics and tendencies of each individual within a relationship, which allows for early discovery and handling of...
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The Achievement Number
First and foremost, the Achievement Number represents the prime challenges of your life on both material and spiritual fronts. It tells of your negative behavioural tendencies and provides solutions...
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The Balance Number
We each react differently to the challenges that cross our paths and our reaction is highly dependent on our maturity and wisdom. Whether we withdraw, persevere, feign indifference or...
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The Life Path Number
The Life Path Number is the single most important number in your Numerology chart. This number represents you at birth and the characteristics that you will carry with you...
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Personal Number 7: Completion
Career The Personal Year Number represents the tendencies and trends which impact your work path and career choices. It indicates your strong potential for a specific career path. Although...
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Personal Year Number 8: Karma
Career The Personal Year Number represents the tendencies and trends which impact your work path and career choices. It indicates your strong potential for a specific career path. Although...
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Personal Year Number 9: Transformation
Career The Personal Year Number represents the tendencies and trends which impact your work path and career choices. It indicates your strong potential for a specific career path. Although...
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About Numerology
Index: Introduction | Core Numbers | Numbers 1 – 9 | Master Numbers | FAQ Introduction: The Secret Vibrations of Numbers The origin of numerology goes back thousands of...
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The Hidden Passion Number
Your Hidden Passion Number reveals specific strengths or talents that are uniquely you. It also reveals your negative traits which makes it an opportunity to learn and improve. Having...
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The Birthday Number
The day you were born has great importance. It indicates a special talent or trait that you possess. One of your Core Numbers, it also gives you an insight...
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The Kechara Forest Retreat is a unique holistic retreat centre focused on the total wellness of body, mind and spirit. This is a place where families and individuals will find peace, nourishment and inspiration in a natural forest environment. At Kechara Forest Retreat, we are committed to give back to society through instilling the next generation with universal positive values such as kindness and compassion.
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The Kechara Forest Retreat is a unique holistic retreat centre focused on the total wellness of body, mind and spirit. This is a place where families and individuals will find peace, nourishment and inspiration in a natural forest environment. At Kechara Forest Retreat, we are committed to give back to society through instilling the next generation with universal positive values such as kindness and compassion.
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How To Clear Disturbances by Pastor Niral - Monday 8. July 2019 at 9 30pm in Kechara House, Jalan PJU ...
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Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
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H.E. Tsem Rinpoche
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H.H. Zong Rinpoche
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H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama
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Founder and Spiritual Advisor, Kechara House Buddhist Association Malaysia
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Honorary Doctor of Psychology, The Open International University
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5 years ago
According to legend, Shambhala is a place where wisdom and love reign, and there is no crime. Doesn't this sound like the kind of place all of us would love to live in? https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=204874
5 years ago
108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
5 years ago
Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
5 years ago
One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
5 years ago
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
5 years ago
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
5 years ago
By the time I heard about Luang Phor Thong, he was already very old, in his late 80s. When I heard about him, I immediately wanted to go and pay my respects to him. - http://bit.ly/LuangPhorThong
5 years ago
It's very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it's very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
6 years ago
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
6 years ago
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
6 years ago
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX
6 years ago
At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
6 years ago
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
6 years ago
Sacred Vajra Yogini
6 years ago
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
This is pretty amazing!
First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
6 years ago
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
6 years ago
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
6 years ago
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
6 years ago
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
6 years ago
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
6 years ago
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
6 years ago
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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5 years agoPig puts his toys awayAnimals are so intelligent. They can feel happiness, joy, pain, sorrow, just like humans. Always show kindness to them. Always show kindness to everyone.
6 years agoAlways be kind to animals-They deserve to live just like us.Whales and dolphins playing with each other in the Pacific sea. Nature is truly incredible!
6 years agoBodha stupa July 2019-Rainy period
6 years agoCute Tara girl having a snack. She is one of Kechara Forest Retreat’s resident doggies.
6 years agoYour Next Meal!Yummy? Tasty? Behind the scenes of the meat on your plates. Meat is a killing industry.
6 years agoThis is DawThis is what they do to get meat on tables, and to produce belts and jackets. Think twice before your next purchase.
6 years agoDon’t Take My Mummy Away!Look at the poor baby chasing after the mother. Why do we do that to them? It's time to seriously think about our choices in life and how they affect others. Be kind. Don't break up families.
6 years agoThey do this every day!This is how they are being treated every day of their lives. Please do something to stop the brutality. Listen to their cries for help!
6 years agoWhat happened at Fair Oaks Farm?The largest undercover dairy investigation of all time. See what they found out at Fair Oaks Farm.
6 years agoShe’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
6 years agoOur Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years agoThis is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
6 years agoBeautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
6 years agoThis dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years agoJoin Tsem Rinpoche in prayer for H.H. Dalai Lama’s long life~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYy7JcveikU&feature=youtu.be
6 years agoThese 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
6 years agoBeautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
6 years agoGet 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.
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6 years agoPlse 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
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- April 20, 2025 22:49Danielle asked: Dear Pastors, My name is Danielle and I have been severely affected by black magic , evil spirits , demoniac harm and spiritual attacks as of late. Recently, I have been having trouble or difficulty in breathing and also digesting food. I have been to the doctors and they said that it was due to a high stress level and other factors which caused the issues but it was more than that. I had taken and swallowed so much medications that it felt ridiculous. I could not sleep at night either even though I tried to cut down my stress level and changed my lifestyle to a healthier one ; none seems to alleviate. I have been having constant indigestion, bloatedness and gas as well as migraines and headaches etc. I have tried traditional chinese medicines and indian ayurvedic medicines and none help. And as of late, I have been arguing non-stop with my family and partner which is not me. Apart from that , I have been ill and sick for a very long time. I am currently in a state of despair and do not know what to do. I have lost my will to find help , my health is really bad and I have been having nightmares as well as negative luck all this while. I have found this webpage and I sincerely hope the good pastors can guide and assist me through these trials and tribulations of my life. pastor answered: Dear Danielle, Thank you for your message and we are very sorry to read that you have been going through such a situation. We do have certain practices that can help with overcoming black magic and spirit harm. Such as the practice of Dorje Shugden: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/beginners-introduction-to-dorje-shugden.html, the fierce goddess Sengdongma: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/protection-from-black-magic-and-spirits.html or the wrathful emanation of Dorje Shugden known as Trakze: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html While these methods are available here, we would suggest you to contact us https://www.kechara.com/contact/ so we can learn more and advise you on a more specific level. Certain practices are better at solving certain conditions quicker than others, so when we have more information, we will be able to help you better. I hope this helps. Thanks.
- April 19, 2025 21:57Max asked: What dharmapalas are in Dorje Shugden's retinue?pastor answered: Dear Max, There are multiple emanations in Dorje Shugden's entourage, they are all manifestations of Dorje Shugden himself, you can read more about them here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugden-mandala.html In addition, when you invoke Dorje Shugden, the Dharma Protector Setrap also comes with his entire entourage. Two other Dharma Protectors also assist Dorje Shugden, namely Kache Marpo and Namkha Barzin. All three are Dharma Protectors in their own right, and have their own prayers and rituals. However, when you practice Dorje Shugden they all come to help as well. In additional you also have worldly Dharma Protectors such as Shangmo Dorje Putri who was placed in Kache Marpo's entourage. Hence she goes where he is. And also Methar, who was placed into Dorje Shugden's entourage under the care of Kache Marpo. You can find articles about these protectors below Dorje Shugden's Mandala: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugden-mandala.html Setrap: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/inviting-lord-setrap-to-ones-abode-links-to-teachings.html Kache Marpo: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/who-is-kache-marpo.html Namkha Barzin: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/invocation-to-namkar-barzin.html Shangmo Dorje Putri: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/shangmo-dorje-putri-the-bamo-of-sakya.html Methar: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/methar-of-tengyeling-monastery.html Hope this helps to answer your question. Thank you.
- April 16, 2025 00:52Karma Lhaden asked: Date of birth 09/06/1995 ,pig yearpastor answered: Dear Karma Lhaden, We have two astrology calculators that you might be interested in: Chinese Zodiac: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html Tibetan Astrology: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html I hope this helps. Thank you.
- April 10, 2025 22:41Edoardo asked: Hello, I have seen the video of Tsem Rinpoche about mantras you can do without initiation and mantra you can’t do without initiations. The mantra of Kurukulle “OM KRUKULLE HRI SOHA” can be recited without initiation? Thanks so much.pastor answered: Dear Edoardo, Yes the mantra of Kurukulle can be recited without initiation. Though if you want to engage in the full practice, it is best to consult a qualified spiritual teacher. That being said, you can definitely recite her mantra. You can even setup an altar to her and make offerings to her daily in order to create a close connection with her. Kurukulle performs magnetising and controlling activities to attract people, resources and circumstances for growth in all aspects of life. She removes obstacles, improves health and wisdom, and creates good conditions for Dharma practice. She is sometimes called the Female Buddha of Love, because she helps us develop the ability to influence others positively and achieve respect, love and support by improving our communication skills and relationships with family, friends, superiors and subordinates. Her mantra is OM KURU KULLE HRI SOHA. I hope this helps.
- April 6, 2025 18:26Nanhwa asked: Tashi Delek Pastors! I have a question about: Do you know about Six Munis or Buddhas of six lokas? Is it Six Munis Buddha still exist in the Gelugpa traditions? Do you any special prayers or practice to these Six Munis Buddha? Thankspastor answered: Dear Nanhwa, The teachings of the Six Munis are from the Guhyagarba Tantra and the Bardo Thodol scriptures. These are mainly practiced within the Nyingma traditions, rather than the Gelug tradition, which places more focus on other teachings and sets of tantra. The Six Munis are: 1. Buddha Indra Kaushika for the God Realms 2. Buddha Vemachitra for the Demi-God Realms 3. Buddha Shakyamuni for the Human Realm 4. Buddha Shravasingha for the Animal Realm 5. Buddha Jvalamukhadeva for the Hungry Ghost Realms 6. Buddha Dharmaraja for the Hell Realms All six are actually all manifestations of Buddha, to help the beings in those realms overcome the negative emotions that caused them to be born there, the prevailing delusions in those realms and their sufferings. While they do exist, emphasis in the Gelug tradition is placed on other Buddha figures and practices. As far as I am aware there are no common prayers or practices for them. Most notably within the Gelug tradition, they are sometimes depicted within the Wheel of Life diagram, helping sentient beings in their respective realms. If you would like to find prayers or practices to them, you would need to consult lamas or practitioners of the Nyingma tradition or purhaps the Kagyu tradition. I hope this helps. Thank you.
- April 5, 2025 00:15Rinchen Buddha asked: What is my kham pastor answered: Dear Rinchen Buddha, We do not understand your question to be able to help you. Please post your question with more detail so we can assist you. Thank you
- March 27, 2025 18:24Hainan asked: Hej Pastors! I would like to ask about: What's benifits of protective diagram or circle chakra like Migtsema, Tara, Sengdongma and srigpaho? How should we use those deities protective diagram/ circle chakra? If we have not Lama nearby that can we print and bless those diagram/ circle chakra by ourself or not? Thank you so much.pastor answered: Dear Hainan, It is a little hard to give you a definite answer, as there are many times of protective diagrams and chakra diagrams. 1. Some are simply representations of the mantra of the deity - these you can print off and keep on your altar. If you want, then you can consecrate them as you would do the statue of a deity. You can find the procedure here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html 2. Others are to be printed and blessed and then hung up showing the entire image - depending on what it is, you can following the procedure from the above article. 3. Others are supposed to be printed and consecrated in a specific manner requiring the practitioners to have engaged in extensive retreats and then folded or rolled up and worn or hung in the house. They all have different functions and benefits for practitioners - since this requires specific prerequisites to make, there are no insctructions that you can find online. We do however have already prepared and consecrated chakras available here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/collections/chakras Something like the Sipaho however is different. For that you can just print off and hang up. You can consecrate if you want using the linked method above. You can read more about the Sipaho here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/introduction-to-tibetan-astrology.html#tibetan-astrology05 In regards to chakras that are to be worn, you can watch a teaching about them by H.E. Tsem Rinpoche here: Chakra part 1: General Information https://youtu.be/gqaZFzzE3cQ Chakra part 2: Various Deities https://youtu.be/f8sPel_wplw I hope this helps. Thank you.
- March 26, 2025 22:06Sanam asked: Who i am next life?pastor answered: Dear Sanam, Tibetan Astrology can give a prediction based on general karmic principles, but it all depends on the karma you generate in this life, how you lessen your negative traits and how you prepare for the time of death. This is all taught in teachings such as the Lamrim. If you are interested, you can find the answer here in relation to general astrological karmic tendencies here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html After using the calculator, read the detailed description of your specific Mewa number. I hope this helps.
- March 25, 2025 02:56Sangay pema asked: Partner of fire metal will be good partner pastor answered: Dear Sangay Pema, Unfortunately we do not have a compatibility calculator for Tibetan astrology available. However you can consult the compatibility calculator for Chinese Zodiac here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/horoscopes/the-chinese-zodiac.html I hope this helps. Thank you.
- March 21, 2025 23:59Theresa asked: Hello to all pastors, I have a question regarding the daily sadhana , I purchased the book diamond path on vajrasecret and some chakras. While I am reading the daily sadhana(short version ). I don’t have altar but I have the image of Dorge Sugden from vajrasecret. Since I can’t perform all the sadhana can I recite(sincerely read)do the refuge( by doing), the four immeasurable, Je Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga, kanshang/kawang, mantra recitation, praise of the protector dorge shugden and the dedication. Remember I dont have empowerment or initiation. If this is not possible can I just recite the Migstema and Dorje Shugden 1 mala per day. I am just new to buddhism we dont have Monastery or temple in my country. Thank you Best Regards, Theresapastor answered: Dear Theresa, Thank you for your question. In regards to the Diamond Path sadhana, you can engage in the entire sadhana. It is a sadhana that does not require any form of initiation. We do have a book regarding the practice here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/products/the-dorje-shugden-handbook it explains things in more detail to make your practice more powerful. Alternatively, we have an article here that has many explanations regarding the practice of: Lama Tsongkhapa: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsongkapas-daily-practice-video-commentary.html Dorje Shugden Teaching Videos: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugden-teaching-videos.html You can enage in the sadhana without needing a physical altar, although it is best to do it while having an altar with offerings. The only two prayers that you should skip are the torma offering (if you don't have any torma offerings) and the serkym offering (if you don't have any serkym offering). But for the serkym offering, even if you don't have the actual serkym set, you can use a canned drink or make your own set. You can place a tall glass in a bowl and use that as your serkym set. You can learn how to engage in the serkym practice in the teachings videos above. I hope this helps. I pray you make a very strong connection with Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden, it will help your spiritual progress for sure. Thank you.
- March 19, 2025 05:40Sirio asked: Dear Pastors, My name is Sirio, I'm 22yo, I’m from Argentina. I practiced Buddhism for two years, but about six months ago, I stopped because I felt I wasn’t making progress and was struggling with my understanding of other religions. However, two days ago, I realized that leaving Buddhism was a mistake, and I want to return to my practice. At the same time, I feel ashamed for having left the Dharma. I began my Buddhist journey thanks to Rinpoche, which I consider the best decision I’ve ever made. I’m incredibly grateful that I was able to watch Rinpoche’s videos—they changed my life forever. Now, I feel ashamed that I may have disappointed him. Before I stopped practicing, I was making daily offerings, practicing Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa as my main practice, confessing to the 35 Buddhas, and doing the Dorje Shugden free sadhana given by Rinpoche. I also love reading Dharma texts. I’ve started chanting Migtsema again, and it brings me great peace. I truly want to return to my practice, but I’m unsure how to do so. Additionally, I feel lonely and lost, as there is no Buddhist community near me. Sometimes I consider to become a monk, but I do not know how to do that from the contry I am now. I would deeply appreciate any guidance you can offer. Best regards, Siriopastor answered: Dear Sirio, Nice to meet you, thank you for your message. I have read your message, and there is no need to feel ashamed or bad about it. You are still quite young in a non-Buddhist country so it natural that you will explore other spiritual paths. But one thing is for certain, that you seem serious about spiritual practice. So don't feel bad, it's a good thing. You haven't disappointed Rinpoche at all. If after exploring other paths, you have decided to practice Buddhism again, it's okay. It shows that the Buddhist path is for you. For now, you can just start practising what you were before, these are all extremely beneficial practices. Learn how to do them well, you can find resources here on this website that will help you a lot. The practice of Lama Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga is excellent. You can find a commentary by Rinpoche here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsongkapas-daily-practice-video-commentary.html Watch and learn from the commentary slowly over time, and your practice will stabilise. The next time you engage in the practice of the 35 Confessional Buddhas, if you still feel bad, think about and realise that they are helping to purify any negative karma or negative thoughts you may have had. And once you are finished, let go of it. It's been fully purified and then continue on to practice what you were previously. This will be very good. In addition, you learn more from Rinpoche's teachings and read Dharma books. But when doing so, apply it to your own life and transform yourself slowly to become and better person for yourself and also for those around you. That is the core of Dharma practice. For now, you can do this. If you have any questions, ask here or you can contact us privately as well. You can find our contact details here: https://www.kechara.com/contact/ I hope this helps. You have our prayers for successful your spiritual journey!
- March 18, 2025 06:28anônimo asked: Hello! Can a complete beginner recite Yamantaka mantra to overcome obstacles? I feel a strong connection with this deity but I have no initiation. Thanks!pastor answered: Dear Anonimo, Yamantaka practice belongs to the Highest Yoga Tantra class of deities. The mantra should not be recited by those without initiation, which comes with associated vows and commitments. Reciting the prayers or mantras of such deities requires a special blessing that is implanted in our mindstread during the initiation ceremony. You can instead recite the mantra of Dorje Shugden or Kalarupa. They are, like Yamantaka, emanations of Manjushri, who specifically help to overcome obstacles. The main purpose of Yamantaka's practice is actually for spiritual progress on the higher levels of tantric practice. I hope this helps. Thank you.
- March 17, 2025 23:59Ernest asked: Dear Pastor, I believe these are the common issues happening in Malaysia. There are many people who rushed to initiation from some Gurus without knowing the actual requirements as mentioned in the 50 stanzas of Guru Devotion, perhaps when some of them learned the 50 stanzas of Guru Devotion it might be too late for them due to the 'Guru Disciples' relationship has been created . My question is what if some of them might hardly understand their Guru's teaching, etc., or whether the teaching is genuine, traditional, etc.. thus, in this case, what should a person do? Can he or she look from other teachings from other centres while still consider their first guru, whom they meet respectfully? May I know is the four preliminary practices are fixed as 100,000 times of prostration, mandala offering, Vajrasattva, and refuge? *Does it mean that whenever we recite the mandala offering prayer from the prayer, such as the 'Diamond Path', the 'Six Sessions of Guru Yoga', etc., are being calculated as well? Can one recite the mandala prayer and make the offering from Mala(does it calculate as well)? *Can anyone chan and replace the Vajrasatta 100 syllable prayer with its mantra? *The 100,000 is full prostration, or short /medium prostration? *What if one is only able to complete 3/4 of the preliminary practices in their life, will it caused any negative impact in their rebirth? May I know can I keep the Buddha statue or tsa tsa inside the books cabinet or hide it with something else such as books due to my wife being a Christian? There will be a conflict if I put the statue or Tsa Tsa in a conspicuous place. Will it cause offence or inappropriate to do so? May I know if one plans to do a hundred water offerings at one time, can you advise the method (my concern is the same water jug might not be sufficient to pour the water to the hundreds cup at once). Thank youpastor answered: Dear Ernest, Thank you for your message. This reply will be a little long, so I have placed the answers in sections. Guru Devotion: You are indeed right about people not understanding about the guru-disciple relationship, especially when they have received tantric initiation (at which stage guru devotion is even more important). If a person has received intiation from a guru, without knowing about their guru or understanding and practising guru devotion, it is a bit late. Since they have already received it, there is a connection there. So they should learn more and try to generate guru devotion and keep the vows, commitments and practices given at the time of intiaition if any. The person should try to understand the teachings as taught by that lama and understand more about the lama and their lineage. This is the best possible scenario. In Kechara, we have a protocol for following the principles of Guru Devotion, which you can find here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-guru-protocol-a-guide-to-knowing-who-your-guru-is.html You can read this article to understand more about how a person should progress in such circumstances. Please pay close attention to point 5 in the article, as it will apply to your question. Preliminary Practices Within the Gelug lineage there are more than four preliminary practices. You should engage in those as prescribed by your guru. In other lineages the practice is fixed as four, within the Gelug tradition (depending on advice from your guru) there are more than can be done. All preliminary practices are fixed at the count of 100,000 plus 10% extra to make up for mistakes. Sometimes that guru will ask you to do a little more, so you reach 111,111. However the guru may ask you to do more of a particular preliminary. Mandala Offering in Daily Sadhanas The mandala offering within a particular daily deity sadhana such as the Diamond Path is not calculated as part of the preliminary practice. For the mandala offering preliminary, you have a very specific motivation/intention for the retreat, etc. The prayers are also a little different from the daily sadhana and you focus intensely on making mandala offerings. This also applies to the Six Session Guru Yoga, in which physical mandala offerings are not made, they are visualised. Six Session Guru Yoga is only done by those who have Higher Tantric Yoga initiations. Those without such initiations should not be engaging in Six Session Guru Yoga. Vajrasattva mantra I'm not completely sure regarding the meaning of your question. Anyone can recite Vajrasattva's mantra. In relation to the Vajrasattva preliminary practice, you need to recite the mantra as the part of the prayers for Vajrasattva preliminary practice. Prostrations For the prostration preliminary practice, it is full prostrations. Half or short prostrations do not count. The practice is done in combination with the practice of the 35 Confessional Buddhas. Not completing preliminary practices There is no negative impact whatsoever. In fact, no matter how much you do, there will only be benefit. If you need to cut your preliminary practice short rather than 100,000, immediately seal the retreat as quickly as you can. You will still have purified a lot of negative karma and generated a lot of merit, but it will not be counted as having compelted that particular preliminary. Buddha statues/images Having images within a cabinet is acceptable, but you should not mix the images with other non-Dharma items. If keeping together with books, these should be Dharma books. And all the items in the cabinet should be placed properly and cleaned well. When engaging in your practice, just open the cabinet door, and when finished, you can close it again. That is acceptable. But if the cabinet has multiple shelves, the images and Dharma books should be kept on the highest shelf. Having Dharma items on a cabinet is not offensive or inappropriate. It depends on your sitauation, but all items should be kept clean and respectfully. Water Offerings Usually when making multiple water offerings, use a clean bucket filled with water that you take to your altar. Then use a jug to make the water offerings. You can clear the water offerings into the same bucket when clearing. You should only use that bucket for making and clearing water offerings, nothing else. When making multiple water offerings, do it in batches, so once you fill up a number of bowls and run out of water, simple go back to and get more water and continue where you left off. I hope these answers help. Thank you.
- March 16, 2025 16:22Duy asked: Hi pastor, I want to ask about Black Manjushri practice. At the end of the practice, do we visualize Black Manjushri disolves into us? I have read the sadhana on this web but it not has any note about this visualization.pastor answered: Hello Duy. Thanks for your question. Yes, you are correct. At the end of sadhanas it is usually a given that the deity dissolves into us, through the crown of our heads. It is actually standard in most sadhanas so it is not mentioned that often in various commentaries or explanations. In some sadhanas, such as the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga it is more formalised as it is part of the prayers itself. In most sadhanas however, you can dissolve the deity into you before you recite the dedication prayers. I hope this helps. Thank you.
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Focus and concentrate on chanting 'A Concert of Names of Manjushri'. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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15th March 2025, weekly Dorje Shugden puja completed, led by William. Appreciate those regulars who consistently attend this puja without fail. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jaciga.
1 month ago
13th March 2025 Month of Miracles we had our weekly Swift Return Pujafor HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan group Sam Foon heei
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Sharyn, one of our longest and senior Penang members led the puja today. It's always good to have different members leading puja so that all of us can learn the proper skills in performing puja, with the intention of benefiting others always. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Dorje Shugden puja with recitation of Chanting the Names of Manjushri. This puja is performed every Saturday at Penang Chapel, Jalan Seang Tek (3pm). 8th March 2025 by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Three sponsored packages today, with merits accumulated from prayers being dedicated according to sponsors' wishes. 8th March 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
1 month ago
Yesterday 9 March 2025 in the month of miracles we had saved thousands of lives,...fishes .birds fishing baits, releasing them back to nature.Kechara Kuantan group Sam foon heei
2 months ago
Our true nature!!! We're young, mature, fun and sometimes a bit silly bunch of Kecharians. Always giving, loving and bring benefits to others. Thanks for supporting us throughout the two-day retreat. Stay tune for more next time. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
The goody-goody side of us after the retreat. Perhaps we have reached ten Bodhisattva level! Kechara Penang Study Group DS Retreat 1st - 2nd March by Jacinta
2 months ago
Not forgetting nourishing our body with healthy food and on the first day, we got to taste delightful dessert prepared by Chien Seong, also one of our senior Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group Retreat by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Tried Group-fie... But not very successful. Lol! Kechara Penang Study Group bi-annual retreat, uploaded by Jacinta
2 months ago
Tormas offering made by Dock Wan, one of the senior Kecharians from KL and close students of Rinpoche. Very delicate, a masterpiece! Uploaded by Jacinta
2 months ago
All together 19 retreatants, led by Pastor Seng Piow. There were few from KL and one from Indonesia. This pic was taken before the start of our retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group Retreat from 1st - 2nd March, uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Flower offerings from sponsors and retreatants. This flower arrangement was made by Sharyn, one of our Penang members. 1st - 2nd March, Kechara Penang Group Retreat. Uploaded y Jacinta
2 months ago
1st - 2nd March Kechara Penang Study Group DS Retreat by Jacinta.
2 months ago
6 March 2025 Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening, at Kechara Kuantan center. Sam foon heei Kechara Kuantan group
2 months ago
4 March 2025 cleaning of Gyenze Chapel yesterday evening Kechara Kuantan group Sam Foon heei
2 months ago
2 months ago
If you need DS help to clear some obstacles or perhaps just wanna support our Kechara Penang Group, do order our puja packages. By Jacinta
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