Regions with significant populations Kalmyks in Russia 172,000 Oirats in Mongolia 205,000 Oirats in China 139,000 Languages Kalmyk, Russian Religion – Predominantly Tibetan Buddhism – Minority Orthodox Christianity Related ethnic groups Oirats, Mongols, Buryats Kalmyk people (or Kalmyks) (Kalmyk: Хальмгуд, Halm’gud) is the name given to the Oirats, western Mongols in Russia, whose...
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Today, Kechara Oasis catered for 70 tables at an outdoor wedding banquet at Taman Rimba Kiara, Taman Tun Ismail! It was a very, very busy day for Kechara Oasis as they went full-swing to cater for a wedding couple, their family and friends. Mr and Mrs Tan are regular customers of Kechara Oasis, and...
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For a start, let us understand one thing - Vegetarian is not just a lifestyle choice or a conscious choice, it is a healthy conscientious choice. It is a diet of loving kindness because we are kinder to ourselves by eating better and healthier. In addition, we are kinder to animals and they need not...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Over a week ago, 2 hand-carved/hand-made statues arrived into Kechara’s hands! Coming from the artisan’s hands, not one of these beautiful stone statues is the same with another. Seeing how beautiful they are, Kechara Discovery ordered more to both offer them to the Buddhas and to offer it for sale at...
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Internationally-acclaimed TV personality, Ian Wright was in KL recently for a visit and shooting stint for his new show called “Invite Mr. Wright”. Ian is most recognizable for being a host of the popular travel show Globe Trekker..He has been traveling across continents looking for interesting content to shoot. During his stay in Kuala...
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What a fun night! On Sunday, Kechara Care Lounge was packed out for a special performance by the Kuantan group. They came to spend the weekend in Kuala Lumpur to tour around Kechara House and the other departments, and also to perform! There has been a band within the Kuantan group all this while...
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Last Tuesday, after the Chinese Setrap Puja, the Setrap puja group was invited to Kechara Care for a sharing session. Kechara Care organized a session where older students could share their experiences and imparted some dharma knowledge to those newer at Kechara. It was a very good platform for those newer, to be inspired...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) I arranged a while in back some wonderful and unique gifts for Wee Liang, one is a 5-head dragon of Greek Mythology, and the other one is two-legs-up Vajrayogini which is also known as Sukhasiddhi. Along with the gifts I also wrote a card for Wee Liang which he read and the words touched...
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On the 22nd of January, one of my student Shirley Maya Tan was interviewed on the interior design of her home by celebrity host Wong Chui-Ling (also known as Angel Wong). It was on Jiayu’s D’Style TV programme where Shirley got to share her love of Moroccan and Tibet Himalayan art, where she personally...
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I’ve never understood bias against gender, race and social positions. Everyone has the same feelings, fears and joys. It would be better to not increase the pain of others but to lessen it and increase their joys. I find this article on female pilot interesting because what is so surprising the women can do...
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At 26 years old, Bryan Ho is one of the youngest members of Kechara. Since a young age, he has always been enthusiastic towards Buddhism and would feel inclined towards looking at statues, Buddhist texts and studies. He has previously met a Taiwanese Lama, where the lama actually gave him some books and mantras...
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One of my students found this video which have just been released a few days ago. I’m so upset seeing how a young teenager can throw some very young puppies into a river…I have never seen anything like this before, but according to animal rescue groups, this is not a rare occurrence. The only...
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Founded in 1790, Beijing (Peking) Opera has been the main form of Chinese entertainment for over 200 years. It all started when the Four Great Anhui Troupes went to Beijing to perform for the Imperial Court, with the royal families present. Although in this time and age, this beautiful national art form has to...
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Janice Kwow and Family They have kindly offered: Organic shampoo from Australia x 2 Chocolates from Australia x 3 Macadamia nuts from Australia Organic blueberry jam Organic somen – Japanese noodles Organic Japanese broiled chestnuts Card Louise, Yvonne and Yen Pin They have very thoughtfully offered a box of chocolates. Kechara Southern...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) These 2 statues are the new 14″ stone Vajra Yogini statues that are individually carved from stone. Although similar, no two pieces look the same. Very personal and unique. It is so beautifully carved. It can be for the home or in the garden to bless the environment/animals. Can even be...
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Here are some pictures of Kechara Saraswati Arts recent activities. There are always activities organized in KSA. KSA organized “My Clay Cup” class on 14th August (Saturday) for those who are interested to learn how to make cups out of clay. There were 10 participants who attended the class. The participants learnt to mould and shape their desired cup. The...
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Last Sunday, a group of enthusiastic volunteers and Kecharians participated in the monthly Animal Liberation Day. They all gathered at the Kepong Metropolitan Park to free fishes into the lake. Due to unforeseen weather forecast, the volunteers didn’t know that it would rain as heavy as it did. However, it didn’t stop their efforts...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) During the KP SS2 opening, Shelly and Ron Tai bought a 3-foot Lama Tsongkhapa statue…and 2 days ago, they invited Him to their home! After the Buddha entered their home, Shelly and Ron made aspirational prayers before offering khatas to Lama Tsongkhapa. They then recited Gaden Lhagyama (guru yoga) and did...
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Andrew and Thierry have committed to the dharma all the way. They are involved with quite a few projects. What they start something, they finish. I like their style. I really respect people who do what they promise and go all the way with it. The second thing I admire in people is when...
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Diana is my long time dharma sister from the USA. She lives in Ohio now. But when we met, she lived in Los Angeles. We met back in the mid 80’s there. We met just before the Glorious Kyabje Zong Rinpoche ( a living Heruka Buddha in the flesh) arrived in Thubten Dhargye Ling Dharma Centre (TDL)...
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Group picture of the end of the Inner Peace Retreat, June 2019. More info: http://bit.ly/2GvGl7A
Inner Peace Retreat Day 2: Debrief & Closing More info: http://bit.ly/2GvGl7A
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