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David is a lay Buddhist pastor of Kechara and a longtime student of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche. Initially a reluctant writer, he now finds himself writing for a living and has published four books including his autobiography, There's No Way But Up and Conversations in Love.

David is a lover of Buddhist art and whenever he can, he shares his knowledge of the Dharma with everyone. Read more of his writings on his blog www.davidlai.me.
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Dalai Lama’s Controversial Thoughts About Four-Faced Mahakala and Setrap

Jul 31, 2023
Dalai Lama’s Controversial Thoughts About Four-Faced Mahakala and Setrap

During the 2015 Gelug Conference, the Dalai Lama claimed that Dharma Protector Setrap had given mistaken prophecies to Dagyab Rinpoche as well as monks from Minyak Khangtsen of Drepung Loseling Monastery...

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The Controversial Pope Leo X

May 22, 2023
The Controversial Pope Leo X

Pope Leo X's papacy was known for making Rome a cultural and political centre of Europe but at the expense of the papal treasury due to his lavish spending. He also failed to take the development of the Protestant Reformation movement seriously...

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Tales with My Lama: Tsem Rinpoche’s Spiritual Lineage

Apr 6, 2023
Tales with My Lama: Tsem Rinpoche’s Spiritual Lineage

A spiritual lineage refers to a line of transmission of teachings from teacher to student that can be traced back to the Buddha or a widely accepted attained master...

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Seperti Dokter yang Terampil (Bahasa Indonesia)

Feb 12, 2023
Seperti Dokter yang Terampil (Bahasa Indonesia)

Tujuan dari sebuah ajaran atau instruksi yang diberikan oleh guru, tidak peduli seberapa sederhana atau mendalamnya, adalah agar kita dapat menerapkannya. Beberapa orang menganggap ajaran tersebut hanya sebagai pengejaran intelektual, atau sebagai sesuatu untuk direnungkan saat berada di atas duduk di bantalan meditasi. Terkadang, murid selektif dengan apa yang ingin mereka praktikkan dan apa...

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Once Upon A Time With Rinpoche

Nov 20, 2022
Once Upon A Time With Rinpoche

There are many people from around the world who would have liked to meet Rinpoche and experience what it was like to be in his company especially up close and personal. Due to my good fortune of having proximity to Rinpoche...

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Tales with My Lama: Looking at Vajra Yogini

Nov 5, 2022
Tales with My Lama: Looking at Vajra Yogini

Pastor David has been a student of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche for over 15 years. Within the ‘Tales With My Lama’ series of articles, he explores his spiritual relationship with Rinpoche, sharing anecdotes, stories, observations and little Dharma nuggets. It is all told to inspire others for their own spiritual relationship with their teachers....

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Shakyashri Bhadra: The Last Abbot of Nalanda

Oct 17, 2022
Shakyashri Bhadra: The Last Abbot of Nalanda

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David Lai) Shakyashri Bhadra, who is known to the Tibetans as Kache Panchen (Mahapandita of Kashimir), was one of the last great Kashmiri masters to have arrived in Tibet from India during the transmission of Buddhism into the Himalayan country. Regarded as one of the previous incarnations of Dorje...

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Kawang: Praktik Pengakuan Dorje Shugden (Bahasa Indonesia)

Jul 7, 2022
Kawang: Praktik Pengakuan Dorje Shugden (Bahasa Indonesia)

(oleh Tsem Rinpoche dan Pastor David Lai) Bagi pengamat biasa, praktik Pelindung Dharma mungkin nampak seperti liturgi eksotis yang bertujuan untuk memenuhi harapan. Akan tetapi pada kenyataannya, praktik memiliki berbagai manfaat untuk praktisi dan, menurut jejak rekam tertulis, mereka berasal dan diturunkan dari guru-guru Buddhis yang paling agung. Sejak jaman dahulu, peran dan...

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Tsem Ladrang – Rumah Pengabdian (Bahasa Indonesia)

Jun 30, 2022
Tsem Ladrang – Rumah Pengabdian (Bahasa Indonesia)

Ladrang seorang Lama merujuk pada kediaman pribadi sang lama. Karena sifat dan tanggung jawab seorang lama, ladrang memainkan peran yang lebih besar dari sekedar kediaman pribadi. Ladrang juga juga berfungsi sebagai kantor pribadi sang lama, dan merupakan tempat dimana beliau bertemu tamu, mengajar, melakukan berbagai ritual dan puja. Jadi esensi sebuah ladrang adalah sebuah...

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Tales with My Lama: Dharma House

Mar 2, 2022
Tales with My Lama: Dharma House

As Buddhist practitioners, we should regard “the home as where we can practise the Dharma.” Living near our teachers speeds up our Dharma learning and practice because being in close proximity makes it easier for us to receive more teachings, serve the teacher and be a part of a Dharma community...

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Kawang: A Dorje Shugden Confessional Practice

Jan 10, 2022
Kawang: A Dorje Shugden Confessional Practice

The kawang liturgy is a confessional practice in which the practitioner engages in a specific visualisation meant to purify tremendous amounts of negative karma. Before delving into the technicalities of the kawang contemplation, we first need to have an understanding of karma...

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Tales with My Lama: Going to the movies with Rinpoche

Nov 29, 2021
Tales with My Lama: Going to the movies with Rinpoche

Rinpoche often said that watching movies was one of his guilty pleasures — especially on long days spent indoors in his room. Over the years, Rinpoche watched a tremendous number of movies, and developed a particular preference...

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35 Buddha Pengakuan (Bahasa Indonesia)

Nov 7, 2021
35 Buddha Pengakuan (Bahasa Indonesia)

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David) Praktik 35 Buddha Pengakuan adalah salah satu praktik pemurnian batin yang tertua dan telah diterapkan sejak masa Buddha Shakyamuni. Praktik ini sendiri memiliki asal mula dalam Sutra Mahayana Tiga Bukit Sempurna, yang dalam bahasa Sansekerta disebut sebagai Triskandhadharmasutra. Khotbah ini asalnya disampaikan oleh Buddha Shakyamuni sendiri dan diajarkan...

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Tsem Ladrang – The House of Devotion

Sep 18, 2021
Tsem Ladrang – The House of Devotion

A lama’s ladrang refers to a lama’s private residence. Due to the nature of the lama’s work and responsibilities, the ladrang plays a much bigger role than just being a place of residence...

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Reading My Journey in This Life

Aug 17, 2021
Reading My Journey in This Life

When I first laid eyes on My Journey in This Life, it was the picture of Tsem Rinpoche on the cover that caught my attention. It’s a striking portrait of Rinpoche riding a horse and galloping towards...

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Tales With My Lama: The Geshe Who Loved Butter

Jul 26, 2021
Tales With My Lama: The Geshe Who Loved Butter

One day after finishing his meal, Rinpoche told the story of a learned master who kept up his commitments, sadhanas and retreats but was very much attached to butter. After he passed away, the protector-deity took trance in an oracle and advised that...

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萨迦传承中的多杰雄登传承持有人：索南仁钦及贡噶罗卓

Jun 28, 2021
萨迦传承中的多杰雄登传承持有人：索南仁钦及贡噶罗卓

昆氏家族是西藏古老的贵族之一。自11世纪开始，昆氏家族与萨迦传承便有着密不可分的关系，而家族中地位最崇高的是他们清净传承的法王。

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Dorje Shugden lineage holders in the Sakya tradition: Sonam Rinchen & Kunga Lodro

Jun 21, 2021
Dorje Shugden lineage holders in the Sakya tradition: Sonam Rinchen & Kunga Lodro

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David) Since the 11th century, the Khon family has been intimately linked to the Sakya lineage. Known to be one of the holiest families of Tibet, the heads of the family have acted as the patriarchs of their sacred tradition. In the 8th century, one of the earliest members...

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39th Sakya Trizin Dragshul Trinley Rinchen

May 24, 2021
39th Sakya Trizin Dragshul Trinley Rinchen

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor David) At the beginning of the 19th Century, the ruling family that governs the Sakya tradition split into two great houses – the Drolma Phodrang (palace) and the Phuntsok Phodrang. Since that time, the patriarchs of both palaces have alternated and served as the Sakya Trizin or the supreme...

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Thonmi Sambhota: Inventor of the Tibetan Script

May 16, 2021
Thonmi Sambhota: Inventor of the Tibetan Script

Thonmi Sambhota is not a conventional religious figure but his invention of the written Tibetan script was instrumental in the transmission of Buddhism to Tibet...

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  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jan 12. 2026 03:46 PM
    nteresting story of the great historic Ashoka. He was called great because of his model rule based on peace and compassion that helped in unifying the culturally diverse empire. Ashoka was able to rule over the vast and diverse empire through a centralized policy of dharma. He favoured peace and tolerance and that administered public works and social welfare. He likewise patronized the spread of Buddhism and art throughout the empire. Under a centralised administration he was able to develop and promote Buddhism after walking across the battlefield, looking upon the death and destruction. He then experienced a profound change of heart, renounced war and, in time, converted to Buddhism, devoting himself to peace. Since then, Ashoka was recognized as one of the most fascinating ancient monarchs for his decision to renounce war using his peaceful efforts. Ashoka’s fame is largely due to his pillar and rock edicts left a lasting historical record. He is remembered as a model ruler, controlling a vast and diverse empire through peace and respect, with dharma at the centre of his ideology.
    Thank you Rinpoche great sharing of a great man.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/emperor-ashoka-the-great.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jan 12. 2026 03:45 PM
    Ani Pema was a well-known Buddhist practitioner who spent some 51 years in solitary retreat. She accumulated great merit and powerful wisdom from decades. She accumulated great merit and powerful wisdom from decades of meditation . Ani Ngawang Pema was a student of H H Trulshik Rinpoche. The practice of deep, focused reflection and away from distractions, to foster profound self-awareness, offers the opportunity to deepen one’s practice in profound and lasting ways. Her story had inspired many others. When she was young and beautiful many rich famous families seek her marriage but she turn down. She chose to practice Dharma and monastery life instead. She preferred to stay in solitary meditation where nobody could see her. Soon she became a legend people, those who passed her small hut ask for blessing.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/ani-ngawang-pema-45-years-solitary-retreat.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jan 12. 2026 03:43 PM
    A meaningful prayers says all. When doing daily helps us to remember, our focus determines our reality. Kyabje Pabongka prayers or teachings tremendously beneficial everyone. Accept our past without regret, handle our present with confidence, and face our future without fear. A reality to be experienced -. Time is precious we do not waste our time , made full of it . learning and practice Dharma is the best choice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this great teachings .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/heartspoon-kyabje-pabongka-rinpoche.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Dec 19. 2025 02:26 PM
    True story of how H H the Dalai Lama most fantastic escapes in history everyone should know the truth. How Dalai Lama was saved
    following the advice of the great Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.
    Through the highly respected Panglung Oracle’s instruction given by Dorje Shugden. Dalai Lama managed to escape undetected through the Chinese army and over dangerous mountain terrain into India, safe and unharmed back in 1959.This true story is now in comic form where everyone reading it will get a better picture and knowledge of the escape. That’s worth reading as it comes in flipbook and image gallery format .
    Thank you Rinpoche and writers team.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-greatest-escape-in-history.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Dec 19. 2025 02:24 PM
    n Tibetan Buddhist preliminary practice offering 100,000 butter lamps to Vajra Yogini is very powerful practice for generating merit, purifying negativity, and advancing on the tantric path. It’s considered an excellent practice when doing continuous, dedicated offerings for everyone . We could do it ourselves in a retreat setting at home, offering many lamps each day. Butter lamps are traditionally offered to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Dharma protectors as a gesture of respect. It symbolize the light of wisdom for deep spiritual realization. There’s numerous benefits just by offering lights . Looking at the picture of the Vajra Yogini taken by Philip Yong in the butter lamp house at Tsem Ladrang Kathmandu simply awesome.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing with explanation .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/vajra-yogini/look-at-this-picture.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Dec 19. 2025 02:22 PM
    Buddha already mentioned before that there are many other worlds existing and we are not alone. His best known for his work on black holes and the theory of relativity. He had advanced computer graphics to visualize his scientific theories about alien life.
    Depicting, there’s a possibilities for life on other planets, a concept he explored using cutting-edge visuals to make abstract science tangible for audiences. Amazing indeed. Most scientists do agree with his idea that alien life certainly exists in the universe somewhere. Physicist Stephen Hawking had a stark warning to humanity before his death about the capabilities and threat of artificial intelligence. He gave warning about how humanity might fall, including a warning against trying to communicate with alien civilisations. So interesting dough.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing , interesting facts

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/film-tv-music/stephen-hawking-uses-latest-computer-graphics-to-bring-aliens-to-life.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Dec 19. 2025 02:20 PM
    Thank you Rinpoche for explaining on the meaning of Lama Tsongkhapa’s hand gestures and the lotuses . This imagery highlights Tsongkhapa’s role as a great scholar and yogi. Lama Tsongkhapa had personify the highest realization of Buddhist teachings and the path to awakening. Lama Tsongkhapa often seen as an emanation of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Manjusri. On the lotuses held by Lama Tsongkhapa are a flaming sword in his right hand and a Buddhist text on the lotus in his left hand. The sword symbolizing the union of wisdom that cuts through ignorance and delusion. Wisdom text representing compassion needed for enlightenment. Great knowledge by reading those FB comments as in the blog. There’s so much to learn, thanks again.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/facebook-question-what-are-on-the-the-lotuses-that-lama-tsongkhapa-is-holding.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, Dec 8. 2025 02:45 PM
    t’s amazing to see a special preview or glimpse early look of Kechara Forest Retreat years back. How its taking shape under the watchful eyes of our Guru ,and those working tirelessly students to complete in stages. Now then a beautiful and blessed Kechara Forest Retreat . Looking at those pictures in the blog tells us more.
    Thank you Rinpoche offering a sneak peek of Kechara Forest Retreat ,

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/sneak-peek-of-kechara-forest-retreat-2.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, Dec 8. 2025 02:43 PM
    Well chaplain is an ordained member of the clergy or so call spiritual leader. That’s awesome having a chaplain in hospital, military base or even a prison giving spiritual guidance and counselling. Chaplain provides spiritual guidance and offer support to people of all faiths and beliefs. They will also assist individuals and families in difficult times within a secular institution. Those inmates and military personnel been away from families truly needed emotional and spiritual support. Within the United States army, the first Buddhist chaplain was appointed back in 2004, endorsed by the Buddhist Churches of America. The number of Buddhists in the U.S. military has grown, leading to an increased need and presence for Buddhist chaplains. Many of the chaplains are attracted to Buddhism as that it was patently un-political. Buddhism continue the trend of remaining secularly apolitical in the future, providing comprehensive spiritual support serving the diverse needs of military forces on bases worldwide. Good to know that US military forces such as the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force allow having Buddhist Chaplain in as it brings diverse spiritual support and promoting holistic well-being for all service members. Buddhist Chaplain has in-fact show that the military values diversity, with different faiths working together.
    Great sharing thank you

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/buddhist-chaplains-in-the-us-army.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, Dec 8. 2025 02:42 PM
    In Tibetan Buddhism, a wealth vase, is a sacred object used to attract material and spiritual abundance. These vases are filled with various symbolic items and are believed to balance the elements. Having a wealth vase brings numerous benefits such as attracting material prosperity, career success, and financial growth. Not only that but also spiritual wealth, wisdom, and protection from loss. As it contained symbolic treasures and energies to boost abundance, remove obstacles, and enhance luck according to Tibetan traditions. They symbolize accumulation of assets and security of financial gains. The wealth vase is filled with precious items such as relics from high lamas, representations of the Wealth Buddha, holy items, precious and semi-precious gems and so on. Having a wealth box at Kechara Forest Retreat brought tremendous benefits .We are all very fortunate to contribute and support this blessed Wealth Box .
    Thank you Rinpoche for the growth of Dharma , having one wealth box at kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong. Interesting knowledge about it.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/get-involved-in-the-wealth-box-project-in-kfr.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Monday, Dec 8. 2025 02:40 PM
    H E Zava Damdin Rinpoche, is an erudite Mongolian Buddhist master within the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Zava Damdin Rinpoche was recognised as the reincarnation of one of the greatest Buddhist masters, yogis, healers, scholars and mahasiddhas in Mongolia. Zava Damdin Rinpoche is famed for his absolute guru devotion. In spite of the unlawful ban on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden Zava Damdin Rinpoche remain devoted to the practice and has continued to see enormous growth around the world. Especially in Mongolia which has long held a strong historical and religious connection with Tibetan Buddhism. Back in 2016 H E Zava Damdin Rinpoche conferred Yamantaka initiation and Dorje Shugden sogtae . More than 10,000 ordained monks and lay people attended the initiation in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Looking at those pictures in this blog says all, all monks and lay people were so blessed indeed. It has proven that the practice of Dorje Shugden is very popular . They were more blessed and fortunate as after the initiation, they were given a ‘heart’ crystal and a chakra which were consecrated during the sogtae ceremony. They are given as a blessing and reminder of the initiate’s commitments to Dorje Shugden, and also as a symbol of Dorje Shugden’s promise to protect them.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/10000-mongolians-receive-dorje-shugden.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Nov 27. 2025 04:08 PM
    Well thought out article where Rinpoche gave a precious teaching. Encourage us to go vegetarian showing compassion to all sentient beings by not causing suffering or death. To make a conscious effort to avoid contributing to the suffering and death of animals is the best choice. Going vegetarian in Buddhism is a choice motivated by compassion. I do agree with Rinpoche that we should not be too attached to meat. Very true there is nothing to lose by going vegetarian. What enlightened and attained beings do we can’t , we follow the conventional way .
    Thank you Rinpoche for all these precious teaching

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/i-cant-do-what-attained-beings-do.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Nov 27. 2025 04:05 PM
    Miyolangsangma is the Tibetan Buddhist goddess who lives at the top of Chomolungma . She is the goddess of inexhaustible giving and of Everest and the Khumbu area in general. She rides a golden tigress and hands out the jewels of wishes to those deserving.
    Mount Everest, at 8,848.86 meters , is the highest mountain on Earth and presents one of the ultimate challenges for climbers. Climbers scaling Mount Everst involves navigating extreme altitude, severe weather conditions will stop by at Tengboche Monastery . They will seek blessing from Lama Geshe a Buddhist monk, known for blessing climbers by reciting a mantra to Miyolangsangma. Climbers will be given a talisman containing Miyolangsangma’s mantra, to be worn around the neck for protection while scaling Mount Everest. That’s awesome.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/miyolangsangma-the-goddess-of-inexhaustible-giving.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Nov 27. 2025 04:03 PM
    The Faroe Islands a volcanic are a self-governing archipelago, located between Iceland and Norway and part of the Kingdom of Denmark. As part of a tradition dolphins were slaughtered mercilessly. The killing of dolphins in Denmark refers to the traditional Grindadráp hunts which has been going on for hundred years. Each year, locals in the North Atlantic’s Faeroe Islands drive herds of sea mammals into shallow waters, where they are stabbed to death. In keeping with the annual, barbaric tradition of killing dolphins, thousands of these mammals were killed. Whales and several dolphin species are herded by boats into shallow bays or onto beaches. According to the animal rights activist, back then, this hunt was necessary for the survival of the villages. Looking at those pictures shows dolphins thrashing around in waters turned red with blood as hundreds of people watch on from the beach.
    The practice of dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands has come under scrutiny recently. Its really cruel , hopefully more people are aware of this cruel practice and abandoned . Moreover soon or later dolphins will be extinct.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/dolphin-killing-in-denmark.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Thursday, Nov 27. 2025 04:01 PM
    Dare to dream and having the courage to pursue our goals and aspirations, nor matter it seem difficult. Found this old post, featuring our Guru in this Star News. It is an encouragement to imagine a better future and to take the necessary steps and efforts to make that a reality. Overcoming fear, being persistent, Rinpoche dare to do and dream and made them to come true. All thanks to Rinpoche we have Kechara Forest Retreat now. When we dare to dream follow by action with our deepest aspirations and believe in ourselves when no one else does all wishes will be fulfilled.
    Thank you Rinpoche show us the light and giving us the inspiration of Rinpoche ‘s dream.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/dare-to-dream-3.html
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His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche fulfils requests for special prayers
His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche explains the simplified sadhana (daily prayers) of Dorje Shugden

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21st January evening Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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21st January evening Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Phillippe Ng offered incense and purified the offerings on altar at the beginning of puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
4 days ago
Phillippe Ng offered incense and purified the offerings on altar at the beginning of puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Mannance Wong offered Serkym on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group prior to the puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
4 days ago
Mannance Wong offered Serkym on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group prior to the puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Through the blessings from our Guru, His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group members gathered for Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
4 days ago
Through the blessings from our Guru, His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group members gathered for Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
15th January 2026 had dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
1 week ago
15th January 2026 had dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
11 December animals liberation activities completed. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 weeks ago
11 December animals liberation activities completed. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Kechara Ipoh members were preparing the offerings on the altar for the puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
3 weeks ago
Kechara Ipoh members were preparing the offerings on the altar for the puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1st January of 2026 Hanging of prayer flags at Kechara Kuantan... Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
3 weeks ago
1st January of 2026 Hanging of prayer flags at Kechara Kuantan... Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
Last puja for the year, 27th December 2025. Thank you to all the members and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 weeks ago
Last puja for the year, 27th December 2025. Thank you to all the members and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
13th Dec 2025, puja attendees for the week! Photo taken by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 weeks ago
13th Dec 2025, puja attendees for the week! Photo taken by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
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)
1 month 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)
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of all members in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of all members in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Our young lady Min Rui was helping to clean the altar prior to the prayer session in Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Our young lady Min Rui was helping to clean the altar prior to the prayer session in Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Gyenze Prayer & Mantra recitation on Sunday (21st Dec) in Ipoh. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Gyenze Prayer & Mantra recitation on Sunday (21st Dec) in Ipoh. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
18th December completed weekly Dharma Sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
1 month ago
18th December completed weekly Dharma Sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Throwback 14th December Celebration of Lama Tsongkapa's day at KFR, Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
1 month ago
Throwback 14th December Celebration of Lama Tsongkapa's day at KFR, Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Kechara Ipoh members were preparing for the puja offerings arrangement on the altar prior to the puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Kechara Ipoh members were preparing for the puja offerings arrangement on the altar prior to the puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja today in Kechara Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja today in Kechara Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
11 December completed weekly Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
1 month ago
11 December completed weekly Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
7th December releasing hundreds thousand of lives back to nature. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
7th December releasing hundreds thousand of lives back to nature. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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.
2 months ago
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.
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.
2 months 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.
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.
2 months 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.
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.
2 months 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.
4th December had Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
4th December had Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
27th November dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja completed.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
27th November dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja completed.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
20th November Dharma Sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
20th November Dharma Sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Dared Lim offered incense on behalf of all in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Dared Lim offered incense on behalf of all in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Andrea Lai & Mannance Wong were arranging the puja offerings purchased by the generous sponsors. 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)
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
Dared Lim & Glian Sim were preparing for the offerings prior to the Dorje Shugden puja in Kechara Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
13th November had our weekly dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
13th November had our weekly dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Here's another update of our weekly DS puja @ month of October, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Here's another update of our weekly DS puja @ month of October, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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
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
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