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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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Posted in Dorje Shugden | 102 Comments »

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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Posted in Current Affairs & News, Dorje Shugden | 63 Comments »

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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Posted in Buddhas, Dharma & Practice, Guest Contributors | 13 Comments »

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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Posted in Current Affairs & News, Dorje Shugden | 35 Comments »

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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Posted in Dorje Shugden, External Article | 32 Comments »

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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Posted in Current Affairs & News, Dorje Shugden, Guest Contributors | 28 Comments »

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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Posted in Dorje Shugden, H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, 中文 | 144 Comments »

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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Posted in Current Affairs & News, Dorje Shugden | 44 Comments »

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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Posted in Current Affairs & News, Dorje Shugden, Guest Contributors | 26 Comments »

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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Posted in Dorje Shugden, Guest Contributors | 46 Comments »

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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Posted in Dorje Shugden, External Article | 22 Comments »

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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Posted in Behind The Scenes, Guest Contributors | 5 Comments »

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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Posted in Behind The Scenes, Guest Contributors | 2 Comments »

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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Posted in Guest Contributors | 2 Comments »

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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Posted in Dorje Shugden, Guest Contributors | 26 Comments »

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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Posted in Behind The Scenes, Guest Contributors | 3 Comments »

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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Posted in Behind The Scenes, Guest Contributors | 3 Comments »

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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    Thursday, Mar 26. 2026 09:55 AM
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  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Mar 22. 2026 12:59 PM
    Wesak Day, a celebration to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Buddhists around the world marks his enlightenment as when he discovered life’s meaning. It is also a time to reflect on his teachings and what it means to be Buddhist. Its the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world.
    Wesak Day in Malaysia where Buddhists nationwide gather at temples . Each of different Buddhist temples celebrated at dawn with various pujas or prayers, meditation, with offerings of flowers, candles and incense ,emphasizing the impermanence of life. Most temples do rituals “Bathing the Buddha” ceremony to wash away bad karma and grand candlelight processions in Penang and Kuala Lumpur. At our Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Pahang, we have pujas, flowers, candles and incense offerings as well.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/wesak-day-in-malaysia.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Mar 22. 2026 12:56 PM
    It is interesting to note the stark contrast of the current estranged relationship between China and Tibet . The HH Dalai Lama banned the practice of Shugden in Gelug monasteries in 1996. Reason is that Dorje Shugden is a spirit a threat to Tibetan Buddhism unity and not a protector. To many of the practitioners they whom consider to be one of several protectors of the Gelug . Infact for thousands years many highly attained Lamas had rely on Dorje Shugden and many practiced it . Even the H H Dalai Lama did practiced Dorje Shugden before the ban and have enjoyed in the past. The controversy is a complex mix of religious schism within the Gelug school and political move by China. Situation now improved with Dalai Lama said practitioners could practice Dorje Shugden’s practice.May Dalai Lama lift the ban soon for the benefits of peace, unity and harmony.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/dalai-lama-china-shugden.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Mar 22. 2026 12:53 PM
    Interesting and inspiring post of a great Lama. Drogon Tsangpa Gyare (1161–1211) was a Buddhist ascetic and the main disciple of Lingchen Repa Pema Dorje. He was one of the most outstanding disciples of Ling Repa. He was the founder of the Drukpa Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism later became influential in Ladakh and Bhutan. It is one of several lineages known as “Red Hat sects”. He mastered the Vajrayana practices of mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa at an early age. He discovered spiritual treasure which had been concealed by Rechung Dorje Drakpa, a principal disciple of Milarepa. Tsangpa Gyare became a widely known teacher with thousands of disciples. Interesting short biography.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-first-drukchen-tsangpa-gyare-yeshe-dorje.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Sunday, Mar 22. 2026 12:52 PM
    The Dorje Shugden controversy has been going for a long long time . Time to realize the mistakes of the ban that cause and affecting millions of people across the world. It has cause pain and suffering just because they believed Dorje Shugden is an evil and could be harmful. Many families, monks and monasteries are torn apart due to illogical ban by the Tibetan leadership in exile. Many high attained Lamas and millions had practiced Dorje Shugden for more than 400 years before the ban. This practice will continue and it will not be destroyed or fake away as it a very beneficial practice. Time will tell , it cannot be wrong , the Dorje Shugden controversy ban are illogical . Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding and having dialoque. Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. May this controversy come an end with theTibetan leadership having a discussion with various Shugden communities.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/can-tibetan-lamas-make-mistakes.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Mar 7. 2026 08:32 PM
    Virupa 9th century Indian mahasiddha and yogi, also known as Virupaksa and Tutop Wangchuk. Mahasiddha Virupa, the Lord of all yogis, was born in a royal family in east India. He is one of the most revered Indian Buddhist Mahasiddhas and a founding figure of the Sakya tradition. Known for his unconventional life, famous for miraculous feats, such as stopping the sun. He is often depicted in art with a pointed finger, a large belly, and a skull cup. Interesting. He is featured amongst the famous collection of 84 and he is part of Dorje Shugden’s incarnation lineage.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David sharing this great Indian mahasiddha and yogi.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/virupa-lord-of-miracles.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Mar 7. 2026 08:31 PM
    Interesting read of some of the world’s creepiest, haunted, and abandoned tunnels. These tunnels often feature in urban legends due to their, dark history, cramped conditions, and reputation for supernatural activity. Its always that’s spirits being trapped at that location so generally people feel uncomfortable when driving in tunnels. They even claim to hear ghostly trains and voices echoing from within. There’s so many haunted tunnels in the world, it seems.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting sharing…….goose bumps true stories of haunted tunnels.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/creepy-tunnels-2.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Mar 7. 2026 08:29 PM
    Wat Muang, nestled in the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand, stands as a testament to the cultural heritage and spiritual significance. The concrete statue is painted gold, standing 92–95 meters tall and 63 meters wide. It is the tallest statue in Thailand and among the tallest in the world. Visitors often visit to pay respect and are known to touch the tip of the statue’s finger for blessings. Interesting this statue has a remarkable history behind it. The surrounding Wat Muang temple, there’s a “Hell Garden” featuring graphic and life-size figures . Just looking at those beautiful pictures in the blog, its awesome. A place worth visiting. Would love to visit someday.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/largest-buddha-in-thailand.html
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CHAT PICTURES

19th March evening had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
7 days ago
19th March evening had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
15th March Blessings at grand opening Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
1 week ago
15th March Blessings at grand opening Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Throwback 5th March dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja.kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
3 weeks ago
Throwback 5th March dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja.kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
26th February had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
4 weeks ago
26th February had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Andrea Lai offered incense on behalf of all Kechara Ipoh members and friends. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Andrea Lai offered incense on behalf of all Kechara Ipoh members and friends. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
3 sets of Serkym were offered by Yee Mun and other member to Dorje Shugden prior to the puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
3 sets of Serkym were offered by Yee Mun and other member to Dorje Shugden prior to the puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh on Sunday. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh on Sunday. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Beautiful prayer wheels at Kuantan center Kechara Kuantan study group by Sam
2 months ago
Beautiful prayer wheels at Kuantan center Kechara Kuantan study group by Sam
Beautiful prayer wheels at Kuantan center. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
Beautiful prayer wheels at Kuantan center. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
5th February had Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja at center Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
5th February had Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja at center Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
1 st February Yesterday blessed day cleaning of Gyenze Chapel Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
2 months ago
1 st February Yesterday blessed day cleaning of Gyenze Chapel Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
Throwback yesterday 1st February released about 100 birds back to nature.Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
2 months ago
Throwback yesterday 1st February released about 100 birds back to nature.Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
21st January evening Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
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)
2 months 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)
2 months 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)
2 months 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
2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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)
3 months 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)
3 months 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
3 months 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
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
Dorje Shugden
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