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Considering herself born to extremely understanding parents, Jean Ai confesses to being accident-prone as a young child, worrying her family by getting into all sorts of scrapes with scars to prove it. When she was not falling over, her nose would be buried in books, soaking up all of the life lessons that Enid Blyton and Roald Dahl could possibly provide.

A non-conformist by nature, her early ambitions included police officer, human rights lawyer, politician and Greenpeace volunteer. A trip to the oceanarium developed her teenage obsession of becoming a marine biologist. Her spare time thereafter was dedicated to studying the anatomy of cetaceans and the like. Her dream, however, was swiftly put to rest once she realised that proficiency in Chemistry was a requirement of the job, and her distinct disinterest in the subject proved to be an insurmountable stumbling block.

Upon her guru H.E. Tsem Rinpoche's advice, Jean Ai pursued a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Warwick. Having grown up under the Dharma umbrella however, Buddhism was never far from her life. Her predominant teenage memory is being taken to the Dharma centre to attend hours of pujas and talks that she could not comprehend. Undeterred by the strange happenings around her, she thought, “Well, if you can’t understand ‘em, join ‘em and learn more. Then, maybe one day you will understand.”

And "join em" she did. After a year working in London, Jean Ai returned to Malaysia to join Kechara on a full time basis. She now serves H.E Tsem Rinpoche directly as a member of Tsem Ladrang, and as an editor with the writers' team.

You can find more of her writing at www.elenakhong.com.
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The Spirit Nyatrul: Magic, Mischief and Misery

Apr 7, 2025
The Spirit Nyatrul: Magic, Mischief and Misery

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai) I recently had the pleasure of speaking with a learned geshe who said he had some information to share about the spirit Nyatrul. It is often claimed that this spirit is what inhabits the body of the Nechung Oracle whenever he takes trance in Dharamsala, and that...

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Yang Mulia Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende Mengunjungi Tsem Rinpoche (Bahasa Indonesia)

Jan 28, 2025
Yang Mulia Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende Mengunjungi Tsem Rinpoche (Bahasa Indonesia)

  Mewawancarai Y.M. Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende dari Shar Gaden Monastery Mengenai Yang Mulia Tsem Rinpoche ke-25   Kechara merasa sangat terhormat dan beruntung bisa menjadi tuan rumah dalam kunjungan Yang Mulia Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende, yang didampingi oleh asisten setianya, Gen Wangyal. Kensur Rinpoche, yang sekarang menjadi Kepala Biara emeritus, merupakan...

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Dalai Lama says ‘too many’ refugees in Europe

Oct 7, 2024
Dalai Lama says ‘too many’ refugees in Europe

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai) Surely the most famous and well-established refugee community in the world has to be the Tibetan people and that is thanks to the single-handed efforts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama who has spent the last 60 years keeping the Tibetan cause alive, relevant and in the global consciousness....

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Reunion Dinner Dharma

Sep 6, 2024
Reunion Dinner Dharma

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai) At the very beginning of 2017, I had the opportunity to give a talk in Wisdom Hall, Kechara Forest Retreat. It covered the topic of practising Dharma at our upcoming reunion dinners. On the eve of Chinese New Year, it is a Chinese tradition for the extended family to...

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The New York Times on Tibetan elections

Mar 25, 2024
The New York Times on Tibetan elections

The New York Times recently published this article providing succinct coverage of the ongoing Tibetan elections. Unlike the Reuters special report, the New York Times coverage was accurate and balanced, using easily identifiable sources of information to highlight aspects where the Tibetan electoral process has fallen short.

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Murder in Drepung Monastery: Depa Norbu

Jan 1, 2024
Murder in Drepung Monastery: Depa Norbu

Any story of success always comes with tales of jealousy. In Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen’s story, this is represented in the form of Depa Norbu...

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A Sad State of Affairs

Aug 7, 2023
A Sad State of Affairs

For the last 60 years, the Tibetan leadership have used public relations tools to further their own self-interests, portraying their community as pitiful refugees who are well-deserving recipients of foreign aid...

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Kyabje Ling Rinpoche does Dorje Shugden | 嘉杰林仁波切修多杰雄登护法

Apr 3, 2023
Kyabje Ling Rinpoche does Dorje Shugden | 嘉杰林仁波切修多杰雄登护法

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Khong Jean Ai) (译文请往下阅读) For hundreds of years, Tibet has been a powerhouse of enlightened minds, devoted practitioners and attained masters. As far as the eye can see, from the great monastic universities to the caves scattered throughout the land, hundreds of thousands of practitioners have engaged in retreats, studied, learned, debated, contemplated, meditated and gained attainments into Buddha’s profound teachings. Of these practitioners, no two lamas have accomplished the same level of repute as His Holin...

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Digital Journal Publishes Tsem Rinpoche’s Advice Against Self Immolation

Mar 13, 2023
Digital Journal Publishes Tsem Rinpoche’s Advice Against Self Immolation

For most people, probably the first time they ever saw someone driven to self-immolation to defend their beliefs was during the Viet Nam War. Back then, a Buddhist monk by the name of Venerable Thich Quang Duc calmly entered meditation as he burned to death. He was protesting the persecution of Buddhists in his...

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Tibetans seek greener pastures

Jan 23, 2023
Tibetans seek greener pastures

Since the Tibetans first entered into an exiled existence in 1959, the vast majority of them have found a home and refuge in India. They reestablished themselves on 27 tracts of land throughout India which were granted to them by the government under Jawarhalal Nehru, the Prime Minister at the time. On these pieces...

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Go On, Break Your Samaya

Jan 16, 2023
Go On, Break Your Samaya

(By Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Jean Ai) Any Dorje Shugden practitioner with an active online profile will know that we are often faced with vitriolic and abusive comments online. These range from how Dorje Shugden practitioners receive Chinese government funding, to our supposed inferiority as Buddhists because we are not Tibetan, to how we...

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The 3rd Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche points out clearly the murderer of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen

Aug 22, 2022
The 3rd Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche points out clearly the murderer of Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen

One of the things history has taught us is that the rise of the noblest of men and women and the advent of the most epochal and pivotal events that have benefited mankind, have always been preceded or at least accompanied by the presence of the greatest evil. The Buddha was holy and faultless...

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Life in KFR During Lockdown

Nov 3, 2021
Life in KFR During Lockdown

Kechara Forest Retreat is not only one of Malaysia’s biggest Buddhist meditation centres, but it’s also home for some. Catch a behind-the-scenes look at what life was like for Pastor Jean Ai, and learn how different things became since the Movement Control Order began on March 18, 2020. Follow her as she covers what...

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Growing up with Rinpoche: Rinpoche the playful

Oct 18, 2021
Growing up with Rinpoche: Rinpoche the playful

Rinpoche definitely had a playful side and he loved to laugh, joke and tease. Once WhatsApp and Skype became more popular, Rinpoche would send us silly photos and videos, really hamming it up for the camera to make us laugh...

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Growing up with Rinpoche: Taking (spiritual) pain away

Sep 24, 2021
Growing up with Rinpoche: Taking (spiritual) pain away

Over the years, I was fortunate enough to be present on the many occasions Dorje Shugden gave advice and instructions to Rinpoche and the students. Usually, the role of scribe would fall to me, to record in writing whatever...

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Self-care in Buddhism

May 16, 2020
Self-care in Buddhism

The screenshot on the right cracks me up. These are the two incomplete cycling workouts from Week 1 of the training plan. That week, I was only able to make it to the end for 1 out of 3 sessions, and was in tremendous pain at the end. It took me three days to recover....

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Is integration wrong?

May 11, 2020
Is integration wrong?

A teaching on tolerance was sent to us yesterday, reminding me of this powerful infographic I had seen a while back capturing the difference between Inclusion, Exclusion, Segregation and Integration. So this post is a visual aid to help everyone understand the difference between the four, and to help people understand what Dorje Shugden...

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Growing up with Rinpoche: The bodhisattva agency of Tsem Rinpoche

May 9, 2020
Growing up with Rinpoche: The bodhisattva agency of Tsem Rinpoche

Having had the fortune of meeting Rinpoche when she was just 11 years old, the ‘Growing up with Rinpoche’ series captures Pastor Jean Ai’s growth under Rinpoche’s guidance. In this series, she recounts some of Rinpoche’s myriad Dharma activities to benefit sentient beings.     When I think back on the kind of relationship...

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Growing up with Rinpoche: Taking (emotional) pain away

Mar 23, 2020
Growing up with Rinpoche: Taking (emotional) pain away

Having had the fortune of meeting Rinpoche when she was just 11 years old, the ‘Growing up with Rinpoche’ series captures Pastor Jean Ai’s growth under Rinpoche’s guidance. In this series, she recounts some of Rinpoche’s myriad Dharma activities to benefit sentient beings.     Rinpoche’s life was about taking pain away from people,...

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Growing up with Rinpoche: Taking (physical) pain away

Mar 6, 2020
Growing up with Rinpoche: Taking (physical) pain away

Having had the fortune of meeting Rinpoche when she was just 11 years old, the ‘Growing up with Rinpoche’ series captures Pastor Jean Ai’s growth under Rinpoche’s guidance. In this series, she recounts some of Rinpoche’s myriad Dharma activities to benefit sentient beings.     Rinpoche’s life was about taking pain away from people,...

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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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  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Nov 16. 2025 06:03 PM
    Mount Wutai is a sacred Buddhist site and is the abode of Manjushri and is a sacred Buddhist mountain with five peaks, and is one of four great sacred mountain in China Located at the headwaters of the Qingshui in Shanxi Province China. Mount Wutai is a World heritage site well known for both its geological and scenic natural landscapes, and cultural heritage. It boasts of over 68 different styles of temples built over 7 dynasties housing numerous Buddhist relics . Temples have been built on this site from the 1st century AD to the early 20th century. The temples are inseparable from their mountain landscape a cultural tradition that is still living. I am fortunate able to go there years back with Kechara a pilgrimage life time experience for me.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Ani Thupten Yangchen for this sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/wonderful-wu-tai-shan-manjushri-holy-place.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Nov 16. 2025 06:02 PM
    Wow….amazing Bao’en Temple an ancient temple in the remote hill located in Pingwu County, in north-western Sichuan Province, China . It’s a well-preserved fifteenth-century Buddhist temple which has such a unique shockproof against earthquake. Not only one earthquake but three with researcher credit to the building’s design and using Phoebe nanmu wood used for its construction. All the architecture reflects the architecture of imperial Palace. A well-preserved 15th-century Buddhist temple considered a national treasure, an architectural gem and a preserved cultural site. Dedicated to the Emperor Yingzong in the Ming Dynasty featuring an exquisite architectural elements and treasures of 1,004-armed Avalokiteshvara statue and a revolving prayer wheel. That’s awesome, looking at those pictures in the post.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/bao-en-si-temple-of-repaying-kindness.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Nov 16. 2025 06:00 PM
    Training ourselves in mindfulness, free ourselves from suffering and then to help others, live in service for others. As we serve others we are working on ourselves, every act of compassion naturally nourishes our own hearts as well. Reading this inspiring article again ….a meaningful pilgrimage, serving a great Lama lead by our Kecharian Su Ming and team all the way .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/whats-a-meaningful-pilgrimage.html
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Kechara Ipoh members were preparing the offerings on the altar for the puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
5 days 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
1 week 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.
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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.
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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
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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.
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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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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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)
3 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)
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of all members in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
3 weeks 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)
3 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)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Gyenze Prayer & Mantra recitation on Sunday (21st Dec) in Ipoh. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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)
4 weeks 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)
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
9th November animals liberation activities.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
9th November animals liberation activities.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
6th November evening had our Dharma Sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja 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
15th October 2nd day of Dharma Sharing by Pastor Seng Piow.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the
3 months ago
15th October 2nd day of Dharma Sharing by Pastor Seng Piow.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the
14th October Blessed evening Dharma Sharing by Pastor Seng Piow Kechara Kuantan Study group.sam
3 months ago
14th October Blessed evening Dharma Sharing by Pastor Seng Piow Kechara Kuantan Study group.sam
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
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.
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.
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.
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