(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....
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Please enjoy these wonderful images telling the life story of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni. The historical Buddha Shakyamuni was the founder of Buddhism. His life story and teachings are the basis of all authentic Buddhist teachings existing in the world today. Through the deeds of his glorious life, we see how and what we as...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Never say “I CAN’T change”, never say “It’s TOO LATE to change”, because when you say it you are thinking it, when you are thinking it, you open up that karma that “you CANNOT change”. You CAN change, you CAN transform, you CAN improve, we can overcome it when we think...
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This is a very interesting piece of news about a decision made by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. It is always a wise choice to separate church and state. All governments are supposed to represent their people and should never be influenced by religion, for a very simple reason. This is because the people they represent...
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I have always been fascinated by nature and one of my greatest wishes is to live in a small retreat house in the forests or mountains. I have always felt this way about nature since I was young… it is a deep longing that has always been within me. One of the concepts behind...
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This post was submitted by Kechara House, which is our temple (gompa) department. From the state of an exalted, white virtuous mind,I and all mother sentient beings, vast as space;From this moment until our Enlightenment,Go for refuge to the Gurus and the Three Precious Gems. (Verse 2, Lama Chopa composed by the...
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I have always been very interested in Bigfoot. I believe that they exist and despite their large size and vicious looks, they are said to be very spiritual according to those who have witnessed their existence. They seen occasionally seen roaming the forests or in remote, distant places where people cannot invade their living...
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Dear All, I have just heard this excellent news, that our wonderful government in Malaysia is taking animal welfare more seriously and has approved a new set of laws known as the Animal Welfare Bill 2015. Under this bill, convicted offenders can be fined up to RM 100,000 and/or sentenced to imprisonment for up...
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We are all brought up in a world that encourages materialism. We are taught that accumulation of material wealth will bring us happiness. However, the opposite is true, and has been proven countless times by various successful individuals who have realized that life is not just about ourselves but about what we can do...
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Advice from Atisha A Lamp for the Enlightened Path Advice to Namdak Tsuknor Bodhisattva’s Jewel Garland Translation by Thubten Jinpa Translation by Alexander Berzin The Jewel Rosary of an Awakening Warrior Essential Wealth for the Warrior-like People Who Wish to be Liberated Seven Point Mind Training Prayer Root Lines of Mahayana Mind Training...
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（译文请往下阅读） (By Tsem Rinpoche) What is hardship? Is there really a definitive way of classifying a certain situation as hardship? What may be difficult for you and I may not be a problem for another person. I have been a Dharma teacher for more than 25 years and during this time, I’ve encountered many people who face obstacles when they try to engage in spiritual practice. Many times, these obstacles are self created… and the answer is instant if they choose to view things differently. I recently read an article about a group of ascet...
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There are so many things that we do in our daily lives that's unkind to the environment and the beings around us
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This is totally an amazing survey you must take a look and share with people. There are results if we stop harming animals. If you are already a vegetarian, have you ever considered how many lives you have directly and indirectly saved just by changing your choice of food to one that is more...
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Join us for the annual Ullambana Festival on Saturday August 10th at Kechara Forest Retreat and make the most of ...
Join us this weekend for SPIRITUAL SATURDAY in Kechara Forest Retreat! SATURDAY, 13 JULY 9.00 am Cook for the community ...
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Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Kechara Pastor Tat Ming is conducting a blessing prayer for a traveling tour bus at our holy place, Kechara Forest ...
Join us this weekend for SPIRITUAL SATURDAY in Kechara Forest Retreat! SATURDAY, 6 JULY 9.00 am Spring clean Tara's abode ...
Dear Members & Friends, Please be INFORMED that the venue for the monthly DS puja will alternate between KFR and ...
Join us this weekend, Saturday, 29. June for SPIRITUAL SATURDAY in Kechara Forest Retreat! From 9.00 am to 2.30 pm. ...
Kechara House Puja Team performed an urgent Dorje Shugden puja and offered candle lights to Protector Dorje Shugden yesterday. May ...
Highlights of SPIRITUAL SATURDAY 22June 6月22日 Clean Dorje Sh ...
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Inner Peace Retreat in June 2019 in Kechara Forest Retreat. More info: http://bit.ly/2GvGl7A
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
Inner Peace Retreat Day 2: Debrief & Closing More info: http://bit.ly/2GvGl7A
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Inner Peace Retreat in Kechara Forest Retreat, Day 1: Expression Through Art More info: http://bit.ly/2GvGl7A
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Inner Peace Retreat Day 1 Meditation in Nature next to the Dream Manjushri Learn more about the Dream Manjushri here ...
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