29-year-old Beatrix is currently on sabbatical from her studies and spends her free time volunteering in Tsem Ladrang, the office of her Guru, H.E. Tsem Rinpoche. A proud Buddhist and vegetarian, Beatrix claims that dogs are her favorite people. She believes that kindness is the greatest wisdom and is deeply grateful to her supportive parents.
(By Tsem Rinpoche and Beatrix) What is a Chaplain? A chaplain is either a priest, minister, pastor, imam, rabbi or a lay delegate of a religious tradition, who is attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, school, police department, fire department, university or a private chapel. The word...
(By Pastor Niral Patel and Beatrix Ooi) For over 400 years, the practice of Dorje Shugden has been propagated within all four major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Originating in the Sakya tradition, it was eventually adopted by the Gelugpas but has also been practised within the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions. This all changed when...
History The first unified Tibetan kingdom was known as Tubo or Tu Fan. It was established by one of the greatest leaders in the nation’s history, King Songtsen Gampo. King Songtsen was the first monarch to expand Tibet’s power beyond its traditional strongholds of Lhasa and the Yarlung Valley. He is also credited...
Incense has played a very important role in Buddhism for a long time. Whether in the Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen or Tibetan tradition or any other sect or school of thought...
(Oleh Tsem Rinpoche dan Beatrix Ooi) Dupa memainkan peran penting dalam Buddhisme sejak lama. Tradisi Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana Zen, Buddhisme Tibet dan lainnya menganggap dupa sebagai dasar substansi persembahan yang umum bagi para Buddha dan mahluk tercerahkan. Menurut sejarah Buddhisme, dupa digunakan untuk pertama kalinya pada jaman Buddha Shakyamuni, ketika seorang wanita bernama Magadha...
Eight Medicine Buddhas (Main figures) (Top to bottom): Eight Medicine Buddhas, White Mahakala, Four-Faced Mahakala and Dorje Shugden. Deity: Medicine Buddha (English) Alternative names: Bhaisajyaguru (Sanskrit); Menlha (Tibetan) The Medicine Buddha made a vow during a previous aeon that if any being who suffers from sickness calls upon on him, he will heal them....
Ven. Jeong Kwan is a 61-year-old Zen Buddhist nun who has lived the life of a hermit for the past 44 years. Born into a Korean family with six other siblings, she grew up on a farm and learnt to make noodles by hand at the age of just seven. This deeply impressed her...
In my small garden in Kechara Forest Retreat, on the roof of the newly built dog kennel landed a very unusual bird. I can see it clearly from my window. It is around 20-25 inches. All black except for two light brown wings. He has a long feathered tail and long beak. He is...
I wanted to share a nice thangka of Chenrezig with everyone. This thangka is important because through it, one can see the holy forms of not only Chenrezig but also various other important deities...
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, now officially known as Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan. It is also the busiest and largest city in Japan. Under Japanese law, Tokyo is designated as a to, meaning metropolis. This beautiful city is also the most populous metropolitan area in the world. It...
(By Tsem Rinpoche and Beatrix Ooi) Bhutan, officially known as the Kingdom of Bhutan, is the smallest state located within the Himalaya mountain range. It is located in the Eastern Himalayas, bordered by China and India. Within the South Asia region, after the Maldives, Bhutan is the second least populous nation, with no more...
Peter Szasz was born on the 27th March 1941 in Budapest, Hungary. Unfortunately, he was born into the turmoil of World War II and had to endure tremendous hardship as a young child. When his mother was pregnant with him, everybody felt sorry for the baby who would be born into the war, and...
(By Tsem Rinpoche and Beatrix Ooi) The Kelaniya Temple is considered one of the most sacred sites in Buddhism. It was constructed on the banks of the Kelani River, near the city of Kelaniya, about 12km to the northeast of Colombo. It is said that the temple was consecrated by the historical Buddha during...
Dear friends, I have always been very interested in human psychology which has compelled me to read and learn more about different types of people and personalities, especially those who do not conform to normal societal conventions. One such group of people is serial killers. It is their psychology that fascinates me because I...
Dear friends, Every single living being is different in their own ways, and we all have our own quirks and idiosyncrasies. People have their habits and sometimes they do strange things that others may not understand. Reading up on some of these habits, as well as unusual and weird addictions may actually help us...
Dear friends, I’m extremely honoured to have been given this opportunity to write on His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche’s blog. His Eminence has been a fan of Wonder Woman from a young age. He respects female heroines especially because decades ago, women did not have the freedom to do what they would like and...
Dear friends, I have always been an animal lover and it was a great pleasure being able to do research on them and further learn about these wonderful creatures. Dogs are my favourite animal, ever since young I have always had huge interest in dogs and I have been bugging my parents for the...
Lately, I’ve been involved in the Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) food distribution; it has been many years since I last engaged in activities as such. I was very excited to revisit KSK again with my family. Thank Buddha the haze decided to take a break on that night, I remember the air was quite...
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Concept: Tsem Rinpoche Technical: Lew Kwan Leng, Justin Ripley, Yong Swee Keong Design: Justin Ripley, Cynthia Lee Content: Tsem Rinpoche, Justin Ripley, Pastor Shin Tan, Sarah Yap Admin: Pastor Loh Seng Piow, Beng Kooi
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Kechara Ipoh members were preparing the offerings on the altar for the puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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1st January of 2026 Hanging of prayer flags at Kechara Kuantan... Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
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Truly majestic! Taken on 20th Dec, 2025. Our altar is the sacred space that serves as a focal point for us practice. That's end of our reporting for the month of December. Do join us in the year of 2026, every Saturday @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Our altar! It was colourful and neatly arranged because it's a way for us to accumulate merit through offerings. All the items on the altar are deeply symbolic, representing enlightened qualities that practitioners aspire to develop. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Last puja for the year, 27th December 2025. Thank you to all the members and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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20th Dec. Looks like it's another ordinary weekly puja held by the members. Nope, you're wrong! Actually it was filled with love, calm and serene but powerful day of DS puja cum Namasangiti recitation. By Jacinta, Kechara Penang Study Group.
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Indeed, moments like this, where families coming together for a puja are truly heartwarming and reflect a beautiful sense of unity and shared faith. Sharyn and her son, with Sharyn's sister Swee Bee. Uploaded by Jacinta from Kechara Penang Study Group.
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13th Dec 2025, puja attendees for the week! Photo taken by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Plenty of food & flowers offered by sponsors who have taken our initiative of having weekly puja packages. While sponsoring and collecting merits, it also creates a cause for others to be connected with Rinpoche and Kechara. Picture uploaded by Jacinta.
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Final reporting from Kechara Penang Study Group for the month of December. On 6th Dec, we had carried out our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja as usual. Uploaded by Jacinta.
2 weeks ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has dedicated our prayer and mantra recitations for His Eminence The 26th Tsem Rinpoche's long life and good health. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 weeks ago
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of all members in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 weeks ago
Our young lady Min Rui was helping to clean the altar prior to the prayer session in Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 weeks ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Gyenze Prayer & Mantra recitation on Sunday (21st Dec) in Ipoh. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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18th December completed weekly Dharma Sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
3 weeks ago
Throwback 14th December Celebration of Lama Tsongkapa's day at KFR, Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
3 weeks ago
Kechara Ipoh members were preparing for the puja offerings arrangement on the altar prior to the puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
3 weeks ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja today in Kechara Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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11 December completed weekly Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
4 weeks ago
7th December releasing hundreds thousand of lives back to nature. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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We're on last leg of the month of November, completing our final week of DS puja cum recitation of 'A Concert of Names of Manjushri'. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 weeks ago
By offering plentiful, beautiful, and sumptuous offerings to the Three Jewels each week, we sincerely supplicate for their blessings, attainments, and protection—for ourselves and our sponsors—and for the complete fulfillment of their noble dedications.
4 weeks ago
Another photos taken during one of the week in the month of November. Pastor Seng Piow came and gave us Dharma Sharing ~ precious moment! Thanks Pastor for your sharing. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 weeks ago
Reporting from Kechara Penang Study Group ~ November. Dorje Shugden puja were conducted relentlessly by the Penang members every Saturday 3 pm, at Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. As usual group photos were taken before puja started. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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4th December had Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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27th November dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja completed.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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20th November Dharma Sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
Dared Lim offered incense on behalf of all in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Andrea Lai & Mannance Wong were arranging the puja offerings purchased by the generous sponsors. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Dared Lim & Glian Sim were preparing for the offerings prior to the Dorje Shugden puja in Kechara Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
13th November had our weekly dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
Here's another update of our weekly DS puja @ month of October, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
For the past month (October) , Kechara Penang Study Group has consistently completed Dorje Shudge puja weekly @3 pm, every Saturday at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. Uploaded by Jacinta
2 months ago
9th November animals liberation activities.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
6th November evening had our Dharma Sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
3 months ago
15th October 2nd day of Dharma Sharing by Pastor Seng Piow.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the
3 months ago
14th October Blessed evening Dharma Sharing by Pastor Seng Piow Kechara Kuantan Study group.sam
3 months ago
Joyful hearts, open minds! This retreat group shines with shared purpose, laughter, and the light of Rinpoche's practice. Spot any differences? Join us again next time. Penang retreat 4-5th Oct 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Yoga breathing exercise by Choong Soon Heng. Breathing in calm, breathing out clarity, an integral part for a successful retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.