H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche is a recognised Tulku and an ordained monk in the great tradition of Lama Tsongkhapa.
With a Mongolian-Tibetan heritage, a childhood in Taiwan and America, and intensive study and meditation in Gaden Shartse Monastery, Rinpoche is one of the rare, precious teachers with the unique teaching ability to bridge East and West.
Based in South East Asia since 1992, Rinpoche’s teachings are based on logic and universal human values, free of the limitations of dogma, culture and individual background, and have led many to enter the sacred path of study, contemplation and meditation. Great benefit has been predicted for this region, including china, through his Dharma activities.
Renowned for his charitable works such as building schools, hospitals and providing assistance and food to the poor and underprivileged, Rinpoche’s organisation, Kechara, continues to bring benefit to the world through its many initiatives.
Angry spirits, triggering karma, and what takes you to a rebirth in the lower realms are just some of the topics covered in yet another intelligent, intriguing, and highly engrossing teaching by H.E. Tsem Rinpoche. In his signature style, Tsem Rinpoche takes the listener on a highly spiritual journey through one of the most...
Dear friends around the world, I came across this wonderful quote and decided to give a short explanation on it. I hope it brings some clarity to our minds at a much-needed time and daily. We all get confused or like to use confusion as an excuse to bow out of something really good...
Are you suffering from nightmares and disturbed sleep? According to H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, psychic attacks are more frequent at night from negative supernatural entities and people are more susceptible and more open to it when sleeping. When we sleep, our subconscious is wide open and it is easy for something supernatural to enter...
When technology advances, more people will lose interest in spirituality. This is because people look for instant gratification and superficial compliments; they don’t want to put in the effort to transform and become a better person, a process that will bring them longer-lasting happiness. In this video, H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s explanation was spot on with addressing the current phenomenon of technology and how it affects our general well-being, and why rain dance doesn’t work anymore. How Sole Dependence on Modern Technology ...
What were we taught and conditioned by our culture and society? How is it totally different in the monastic world? As we gain a deeper understanding of the preconceived ideas and conditions of our culture and society, we are able to see clearly the source of most of our problems. With this new-found understanding and clear insight, we will then be able to make better choices to lead a life that is free of expectations and fear. This video gives in-depth explanations presented in an easy to understand manner with applicable examples to help us u...
Tantra is an advanced practice and a quick path to reach enlightenment. What many of us fail to realise is that before we can become a suitable vessel to receive and practice tantra, some level of preparation and transformation is required. If we are still depressed, angry, narrow, difficult, and never change, we are...
For many who are not familiar with Tibetan Buddhism, a common question they have relates to the practice of Dharmapalas or Dharma protectors. Dharma protectors are beings who support our spiritual practice through a number of methods. Primarily, they are propitiated in order to remove obstacles and difficulties that block spiritual progress. As human...
During the Buddha’s time, Lord Buddha and the sangha members went for alms to collect food and offerings from the lay people. This practice is still very much alive in South East Asian countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia. In Thailand, the monks walk out of their temples in single line with begging...
In this video, H.E. Tsem Rinpoche explains why rain dance no longer works with the advancement of modern technology. Instead of respecting nature as practised by many groups of indigenous people around the world, people who are in the advanced and developed world are known to destroy and exploit nature. When nature is not...
In Buddhism, Buddha Shakyamuni taught on the existence of karma and life after death. We know that after death we will be reborn again – into a different state, body, and even plane of existence. There are many people who do not believe in the existence of reincarnation simply because they cannot remember their...
Dear friends from around the world, I was lying down with a migraine and a realisation came to me about myself, my childhood, my view of events in my life that everyone comes across at one stage or another. I had to share my thoughts, I had to share the feeling and its effects...
It’s important to understand what our religious directions are and what we should expect if we accept a religion. Without being judgmental, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche expresses how he feels we should apply our religious faiths for the benefit of ourselves, people around us and our planet. It is said by some that religion...
Dear friends around the world, Special guest speakers Dr. Phang Cheng Kar, International Healer Anne Jones, and Brahmacharini Nishita Chaitanya of Chinmaya Seva Ashram-Hong Kong have taken time from their busy schedule to speak so beautifully and lucidly in this video where they share their wisdom, thoughts, and views on reincarnation. These intelligent people come from different backgrounds yet can come across a shared view of how the belief in reincarnation can impact our daily lives. They also clearly point out how it positively affects thei...
Everyone knows I had met His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama back in the United States and when I met him, I personally requested him to ordain me to become a monk. And His Holiness was very gracious and he said to me, “You want to be a monk?” I said, “Yes” and he...
Dear friends, As you know, China has a very vast and deep history spanning thousands of years. This, in turn, developed into an incredibly rich culture; when Europe was still in the Middle Ages, China was already highly advanced in medicine, philosophy, science, engineering, astronomy, religion and architecture, to name a few. At the...
Good news! Rejoice for Mr Kent Kok, Mr Hee, Mr Jeffrey Khor, CK Siah have just completed setting up a new Dorje Shugden chapel next to Seremban’s newly renovated N-Nine Food Court. This popular food court has 60 food stalls and operates from 6am till after 12 midnight. This means that many people will...
Dafo Temple (大佛寺) in Zhangye city (张掖) is an ancient Buddhist temple located about 600 kilometres (around 372 miles) west of Gansu’s (甘肃) provincial capital of Lanzhou (兰州), China. The name of the temple came from its main Buddha statue which is the biggest indoor reclining Buddha in all of China. The temple was known by several names throughout the centuries, such as, the Kasyapa Buddha Temple (迦叶如来寺), Bojue Temple (宝觉寺), Hongren Temple (宏仁寺) and also Reclining Buddha Temple (睡佛寺). Dafo Temple was built in 1098 during the first year reign of E...
Dear friends around the world, As most of you may know, I have always been very fond of unique creations of art and the lives of the talented artists that produce them. I am not much interested in fashion but I am interested in talent. The article below features some stunning and one of a kind...
The Goddess Lok Yeay Mao is a deity that is worshipped mainly in the coastal provinces of Cambodia such as Kampot, Kep and Sihanoukville. A large outdoor statue of the goddess was built on the top of Mount Bokor in Bokor National Park which overlooks the sea coast. Visitors to the mountain usually pay their respects to...
Kechara Forest Retreat is a Tibetan Buddhist Retreat centre that heals, nourishes and enlightens life naturally and spiritually. KFR has been channeling eons of Buddhist wisdom through pragmatic teachings that are a source of peace to a world in search of spiritual empowerment, education and restoration of inner balance...
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I must thank my dharma blog team who are great assets to me, Kechara and growth of dharma in this wonderful region. I am honoured and thrilled to work with them. I really am. Maybe I don't say it enough to them, but I am saying it now. I APPRECIATE THESE GUYS VERY MUCH!
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9 July had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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5th July had animals liberation activities. Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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2nd July had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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18th June had our weekly Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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Young friend, Sun Cheok Hong helped out after the puja ended. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Our new visitors have come and joined us for Dorje Shugden puja in Kechara Ipoh. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Throughout the puja, we have dedicated our accumulated merits for His Eminence the 26th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche's long life and good health, extends our prayers to those in need as well. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh on Sunday noon. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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14th June dharma sharing, DORJE SHUGDEN Puja and blessings at Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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11th June had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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7th Sunday animals liberation activities, saving thousands of lives Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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4th June had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the
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4th June had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the
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Pastor Albert giving us the Dharma Sharing in Kechara Ipoh Study Group on Saturday afternoon (23rd May). So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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After the Dharma Sharing session, Dorje Shugden Puja was carried out and lead by Pastor Albert and Beng Kooi. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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24th May completed our DORJE SHUGDEN Mantras recitation Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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23rd May Group recitation of DORJE SHUGDEN mantras Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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21st May weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja, Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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14th May had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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Fwd: 10th May blessed day dharma sharing, blessings and DS puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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7th May evening had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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30th April evening had our dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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26th April animal liberation activities Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Before our session ended today, Pastor Henry transferred the blessings onto us through the blessings of His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Kechara Pastor Henry was sharing Dharma with us and gave us much insights on how to continue practicing Dharma without giving up easily. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Through the blessings from our Guru, His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Pastor Henry and Kechara Umze Frederick Law have lead us in Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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23rd April had Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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16th April evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Emily offered fresh tea on Tsem Tulku Rinpoche's shrine. May our Guru lives long with good health. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered Serkym to The Three Jewels prior to Dorje Shugden puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Mr. Mannance Wong has offered incense on behalf of everyone in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Through the blessings from Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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12th April having Anila with us Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam kech
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6th April cleaning of Gyenze Chapel Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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5th March animals liberation activities Kechara Kuantan Study Group by the
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2nd April blessed evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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19th March evening had our DORJE SHUGDEN Puja Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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15th March Blessings at grand opening Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Throwback 5th March dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja.kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam