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.
We live in a multi-screen world and screens have become the overwhelmingly ubiquitous way through which we interact with the world. And with the convenience of this technology comes the problem of maintaining healthy eyes and good vision. As most of us are fortunate enough to have a functional human body to practice the...
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear everyone, Cindy Bird went through hardship and confusion in her spiritual journey, just like many of us have and perhaps are experiencing right now. However, in her story she tells us how she searched beyond the “normal” options that life presented her and in her active pursuit of spiritual progress,...
In the 1970s, the West was not as exposed to the East like it is now... as a young boy, I remember how not many people could distinguish between people from the different Asian countries - everyone who was Asian were assumed to be Chinese...
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends around the world, Over two decades ago I was in Gaden Shartse Monastery and I had a vivid dream. The dream was interesting because I dreamed I was in Drepung Monastery and had a senior monk accompanied by a young monk come visiting me. In my dream I had a...
I have always loved going to the forest, places that is plentiful of nature. I enjoy doing meditations, pujas and giving Dharma talks to my students in these natural environments.
Are you ready to double up in laughter? Are ready to laugh so hard you will fold over in pain? Do you want to laugh so hard you tear? Well get ready for this! It is hilarious! WATCH THIS FIRST (ORIGINAL) Or view on Youtube here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTtpDwrKaxo Dear friends around the world, I...
Dear friends around the world, For the last few decades I’ve received so many cards, letters, gifts, requests and offerings. I am truly grateful to everyone for all they have presented me. Each offering I will offer it up on my shrine to the Buddhas so the gift giver will truly collect merits. Each...
Dear Martin, Thank you for posting this on your facebook. Your write up is very good. I extracted it and posted here to bring more awareness to what is happening and hope more will sign the petition. I thank you for your compassion and words of wisdom. It is good we have some sense of care...
(By Tsem Rinpoche) As the world evolves and advances, scientists are able to provide more and more physical evidence that certain spiritual practices such as meditation bring tremendous benefit to our minds. Although meditation is often associated with religion (as it was first practiced by the great Hindu adepts and later integrated into Buddhism),...
The Organic Farm One of the core pillars of conscious living at the Kechara Forest Retreat is to embrace and live in harmony with nature. We wish to achieve this more and more and as much as possible. Visitors and residents are invited to dive into the breathtaking abundance of our earth through green programmes...
One of the lamas who first recognised me as a tulku back in 1987 was His Eminence Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche. His Eminence is a world renown healing lama from Sera Monastery who now resides in Italy thanks to the ban on Dorje Shugden. Despite the obstacles, Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche has worked tirelessly for many...
Dear Friends, These are some delicious Tibetan favorites of many. What is wonderful is that they are vegetarian. So they taste good and harm no one. I am not very fond of cooking but I know many are. I wonder if there is anyone out there who can make these? They are delicious. Please...
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Suzan and her husband during the wedding ceremony. Chinese have a unique custom. The bride should wear red during the wedding as red denotes wealth, prosperity, good luck, and growth. I was requested to perform a Wedding Ceremony. It was for a long time student, Suzan. She was getting married and her family requested and I accepted....
When I was growing up in my family home in Howell, New Jersey, USA, we had a beautiful shrine that was tri-level with various Buddha images and pictures. Our family home was four bedrooms and one bedroom was dedicated specially to the Buddhas as a shrine room. I used to go into the shrine...
On June 14, 2015 Kechara marked another milestone with the opening of Kechara House Penang. Located in the northern island state of Penang, the opening of Kechara House Penang is the result of many years of hard work by my student Pastor Patsy Gooi. Present to officiate this auspicious occasion was Yang Berhormat (YB)...
Dear friends, This is really beautiful and I want to share these with you. Take a few minutes out to enjoy and be blessed. Tsem Rinpoche Tsongkhapa in Denma Gonsa Monastery Who was Lama Tsongkhapa? Lama Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) was a Buddhist scholar and saint who lived in Tibet during a time when...
When I first shared with Malaysians about container homes and their benefits, most of them looked at me with a little hesitation… however, in the States, people have been using container homes for years! Some because they can’t afford the rising costs in housing property, and some because they’re cost-effective, you can get them...
I found this illuminating article explaining how much ‘poison’ we actually store in our bodies because we don’t consume the right foods or drinks to cleanse it! If you have never had a detox session before, then it is highly likely that your body contains a lot of ‘poison’ which is bad for your...
Dear friends, When we want to do something we normally always have fear of the commitment, time, energy involved and even greater fear if we would be successful. We are worried about what others might think of us, if our work will be accepted by friends, family and peers. If we even have what...
My dear friends, This is very powerful prayer to Heruka Chakrasamvara written by Changkya Rolpai Dorje or one of the previous incarnations of His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. This prayer can be done daily or as and when you like in order to create a closer connection to Heruka and Vajra Yogini. This prayer...
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Different religions and faiths have unique teachings ,and thwew is no right or wrong. All have their respective views of divinity, humanity’s relationship with the divine . Many faiths share common principles, like compassion and ethical conduct. All religions in the world teach us empathy, compassion, harmony and respect.
Love peace harmony kindness balance of mind health body and spirit. Respect for all things. That’s true religion. They differ in practices and methods, but they ultimately lead to the same goal.
Thank you Rinpoche interesting topic shared.
Thank you H E Tsem Rinpoche and Pastor Seng Piow for creating this YouTube channel which has benefited many people all over the world. Great idea indeed where we learn , from the Dharma sharing. Pastor Seng Piow first started Rinpoche YouTube channel years ago back 2006. A very powerful Dharma talk and sharing by Tsem Rinpoche that covers a wide range of topics, and with Rinpoche explanation we could understand better. Kechara blog team has compiled a collection of videos, for us . It did help me to understand and learn more of Dharma through those videos. More to learn for me . Merely by listening to Rinpoche voice is a blessing.
Thanks again with folded hands……
Sonam Tsemo, an important Tibetan sprititual leader and Buddhist scholar, and was acclaimed as an incarnation of Durjayachandra. He received extensive spiritual training from his father, deepened his studies under the famous scholar Chapa Chokyi Senge. By the time he was eighteen he had mastered the triple discipline of teaching, debate and composition. After his return to Sakya, he held the throne of the monastery for three years. He is the author of a famous commentary on the Bodhicharyavatara. He dedicated the rest of his life to studies and meditation. In 1182 he passed away age 41 into pure land of Sukhavati and said to have attained full Buddhahood.
Thank you Rinpoche great sharing.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, scholar, and author. He was the founder and spiritual director of the New Kadampa . Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a Tibetan Buddhist a Gelug trained scholar and author of several Buddhist books. He has founded hundreds of Kadampa Buddhist Centres around the world. After spending his early years studying Buddha’s teachings in depth in the monasteries of Tibet, spending years in meditation retreat in the Himalayas . He has devoted tirelessly to giving teachings, composing books on Buddhism and Meditation. This humble Geshe has touched the hearts of countless people around the world. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s books are highly praised by many Lamas, one of them being His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. He has presented a letter and a stunning statue gift of Green Tara to our Guru H E Tsem Rinpoche. Fortunate to see this beautiful Green Tara .
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing
A very clear explanation of Vajrayogini by Rinpoche . Reading and listening to the video in this blog explains well. Vajrayogini’s power is her ability to guide practitioners to enlightenment by transforming ordinary experiences, desire, and the ego into spiritual paths. Her form symbolizes the transformation of desire and ego into boundless empathy for all beings. Her practice aims to eradicate the ego, a root cause of suffering and attachment. In return which lead to a more vibrant, kind, and compassionate us.
Thank you Rinpoche .
In Buddhism, holy relics are the sacred preserved cremated remains of the Buddha, and other enlightened beings. Holy relics are believed to carry the spiritual qualities, compassion, and wisdom of the enlightened being. And it serve as a powerful tool to connect practitioners with the Buddha’s path to enlightenment. Throughout history, relics have played an important role in major world religions and are considered to hold great spiritual significance. They are revered in Buddhist communities around the world. Sadly to these days only a handful of these sites exist today. These holy relic sites are rare. Many Buddhists make it a point to visit these precious relic sites . Merely by touching, seeing, and even thinking about relics can connect anyone with the spiritual power of the Buddha. Each relic is believed to carry a part of the Buddha’s essence, and worshipping them is seen as a way to connect with the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion. These sacred objects, often including bones, hair, robes, and so on are venerated through offerings and prayers, allowing Buddhists to connect with the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion and accumulate merit. Wow China had many holy sites which housed various relics of Buddha Shakyamuni. Just to mentioned some of these holy sites in Chiana such as Tooth relic at Lingguang Temple, Beijing,Grand True Relic Pagoda at Famen Temple, Shaanxi, Rare skull relic enshrined in Foding Palace, Nanjing and Buddha’s bone relic at Ayuwang Temple, Ningbo. Looking the beautiful relics temple and reading this article is a blessing. More so if we go on pilgrimages to these holy sites.
Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing.
Venerable Geshe Rabten Rinpoche was a prominent Tibetan scholar, yogi, poet, and meditation Master . He was a philosophical assistant to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and was instrumental in teaching Buddhism to Westerners. His life story is a classic example of intense spiritual practice, marked by significant hardship and transformation. He is beloved for his spiritual teachings, often in the form of poems, and for his complete dedication to the path of enlightenment. His teachings are known among several schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe was the first Tibetan Buddhist master to introduce the complete Vinaya-tradition .Founded the , Rabten Choeling center for higher Tibetan studies at the lake of Geneva.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.
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It was through the 6th Panglung Oracle the Dalai Lama had a safe and successful escape from Tibet to India. That’s in 1959, following Dorje Shugden advice and instructions which route to escape. This story in comics form is a great way to let more people know the truth. Senior officials from Monastery eyewitness affidavits signed, they were the monks who travelled together with the Dalai Lama. All these cannot be wrong .A truth and only truth to be shared with.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
Believing that the paranormal can be real, is one way to escape the reality we live in and make it a little more interesting. People sometimes want to believe something more is out there than only a platonic routine life. Not everyone believes in ghosts, but there have been plenty of celebrity ghost sightings over the years. Most scientists deny that ghosts exist, but I do believe ghost rather spirits do exist . Ghosts are ingrained in many cultures, with people rising from the dead or being able to communicate from the beyond. The human fascination for the unexplained plays a big role in this world.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such an interesting videos. Sound scary. Doing prayers and dedicated to them will be fine as long as we don’t’ get involved with them.
Opening Eye Chenrezigis a Buddhist practice and form of Chenrezig focused on healing physical eye problems and developing wisdom eyes. The practice involves prayers and mantras to develop compassion and it was transmitted by Lama Gangchen Rinpoche . This practice is designed to train one’s mind in making life beneficial for all sentient beings through the yoga of the Compassionate Buddha. Well this practice has been effective for those who sincerely had engaged in reciting the mantra consistently.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing methods to heal the defects, problems, and disturbances to our eyes.
Helmut Gassner, is a senior Buddhist monk from Austria also known as Venerable Gelong Jampa. After meeting Venerable Geshe Rabten Rinpoche back then ,his began to have an interest in Buddhism . Venerable Geshe Rabten Rinpoche had impressed him deeply so much so he began studying Tibetan language, Buddhist philosophy, debate and meditation. Throughout his lifetime, he has translated for many high lamas. He translated for HH the 14th Dalai Lama between 1979 and 1995. Helmut Gassner has recognized and value the knowledge of Dorje Shugden . He noticed the positive qualities, acknowledging Dorje Shugden’s significance, and developing a comprehensive, insightful of it. He even received many first-hand accounts of how Dorje Shugden has been extremely useful to the Dalai Lama. Following the Dalai Lama’s move to ban the practice of Dorje Shugden where discrimination and fights happened. The event didn’t bothered him much as he knew the truth that the practice of Dorje Shugden is an integral part of the Gaden Tradition. In 1999 at the Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation in Hamburg, Germany, he bravely spoke the truth regarding Dorje Shugden. His devotion to his teacher, the dharma and the truth compelled him to speak up . Interesting read.
Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing .
First of all, I’d like to thank the website immensely for making this rich material about the Buddha’s life story available. Having downloaded the images, I translated their captions into Portuguese. I’m offering this translated material to the website. If you’re interested in receiving it and perhaps publishing it, please let me know how I should proceed.
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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!
Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.
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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.
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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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Glowing gently with butter lamp offering. This embodies the warmth of devotion and the light of awareness for all sponsors and retreatants. Penang DS Retreat 4-5th Oct, 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta from Kechara Penang Study Group
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Retreatants helped preparing the sacred space with mindful intention—setting the ground for a mind transformative retreat. Penang DS Retreat 4-5th Oct 2025, uploaded by Jacinta. Kechara Penang Study Group
7 days ago
Best Relaxation Massage For Each Sign !
1 week ago
5th October Blessed day releasing fishes, birds fishing baits Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Our weekly DS puja, 27th Sept 2025. Next week there will be a retreat too and puja as well. Join in if you're in Penang! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Dorje Shugden puja completed on 20th Sept. Since we have a new Rinpoche's long life prayer, we've have been regularly recited that with Rinpoche's new mantra too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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13th Sept 2025, Dorje Shugden puja led by William, photo taken by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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A close-up shot of our offerings! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Inspired by Kin Hoe's (Ipoh) and Sam's (Kuantan) updates, here... introducing our No. 1 members, Mr. Teo and Aunt Betty. They are always early for preparation, cleaning, and arranging. Bottom pic is Hue & Mr. Loh. They are sharing and exchanging views on ritual practices that support spiritual practices before puja. KPSG by Jacinta.
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Tormas are regularly being changed. It's solely the commitments from one of our dedicated members, Choong Soon Heng. Without him, we would not have gathered an abundance of merits. Thanks! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Some of the offerings offered during our weekly puja. These are the items sponsored by our sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Here are two other completed Dorje Shugden puja done for the past weeks, led by Ong Siew Hong in the month of August. She's an exceptional umze in our group. Special thanks to those who joined the puja regularly. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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It's been a while since our last update. When KFR was busy organising, serving & helping visiting monks together with their chunks of activities in Bentong, back here in Penang, our small but sturdy Penang Study Group has been consistently having their weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ every Saturday at 3 pm. Here's one update, completed on 6th September 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered Serkym to Dorje Shugden in Kechara Ipoh Centre today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Mr. Mannance Wong offered incense on behalf of Ipoh members before the puja starts. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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7th September animals liberation activities.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
29th evening DORJE SHUGDEN Puja lead by Pastor Seng Piow. Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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28th August Dharma Sharing by Pastor Seng Piow at Center Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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26th August evening had our weekly Swift Return Puja..at Kechara Kuantan center..by Sam
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Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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19th August has our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Kechara Ipoh Study Group carried out Gyenza Prayer recitation on Sunday, 17th August '25. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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14th August Dharma Sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done at Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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12th August evening had Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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7th August Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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3rd August animals liberation activities done.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
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First Dorje Shugden puja for the month of Aug, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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31st July evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja lead by Pastor Seng Piow.Kechara Study Group Sam
3 months ago
#Throwback Weekly Dorje Shudgen puja led by William and attended by faithful Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group, reported by Siew Hong and uploaded to blog by Jacinta.
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#throwbackmemories 26th July, 2025 puja packages being sponsored. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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#Throwback 19th July 2025, Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti recitation at 49, Jalan Seang Tek @ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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29th July evening Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam
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Kechara members were setting up the offering items on altar before the puja started in Ipoh today. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)
3 months ago
Dared Lim has offered tea on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group prior to the start of our puja in Ipoh. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)
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Through the blessings from His Eminence Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. (So Kin Hoe, Kechara Ipoh Study Group)
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24th July Dharma Sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam.
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22nd July had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche.Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam