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.
Dear all, Recently, 3 of my students visited Lantau Island as a reward and appreciation for their great effort in making a wonderful video about Kechara Oasis. How exciting! At the end of last year, the group of 3 (pic above), along with two other groups of students, were given the opportunity to make...
(By Tsem Rinpoche) Rinpoche, I have a question about one of the precept vows I found on your website. The eight one: to refrain from “Wearing jewellery, cosmetics or perfume, enjoying music or TV” I do not fully understand why this things have to be refrained from. especially since I have been playing...
Saturday, March 15, 2014. I was in West Hollywood today on my own. I was re-familiarizing myself with driving again. I stopped in a place to have a slice of pizza on Hollywood Blvd. While there I saw a young homeless girl walk in to buy a slice too. She didn’t have enough...
Saffron is a medicinal spice that contains several carotenoid compounds which have potent anti-depressant, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer properties. Saffron is also a good source of minerals and vitamins that help to control blood pressure, regulate heart rate, repair stress related damage, support healthy red blood cell production, build the immune system, and prevent infections....
Question Series for my Fb Friends: Why is Lord Tsongkapa’s hat yellow?? In India, the Pandit’s hat was red? What does the hat represent in both red/yellow colors? Tsem Rinpoche (I thought I will post questions perhaps daily to help ppl think, learn and research. Let’s use FB for learning.)
Dear everyone, Please read this carefully a few times and contemplate. We should never be controlled by our emotions or act out of them as it’s illusory. We should never just give up and let obstacles win. How to overcome them? Read below. I repeat, contemplate them deeply and discuss it with each other....
On 14 August 2013, Kechara had its historic last Liaisons’ Council meeting. The Liaison Council have been the group of people who build and sustained Kechara. It is thanks to these group of dedicated Kecharians that Kechara has evolved to where it is now. We have 13 departments ranging from a publishing house, to...
This video and the people involved touched me to the core. People who go out of their way to make life better for another living being are the greatest minds to walk the earth.
I have varied interests that differ from each other greatly. Many of my blog readers know that one of my interest is in Bigfoot, Sasquatches and Yetis. For Christmas 2013, the team that is here with me in the States, surprised me with a gift of a Bigfoot foot cast! A genuine one! Apart...
(By Tsem Rinpoche) A few years ago, I came up with the idea of scanning Dharma texts into soft copy and duplicating them into thumb-drives. We were already filling up statues with holy mantras that are rolled and sealed individually... I thought why not duplicate these mantras into thumb drives and insert those into...
We often do not want to listen to the harsh truth of reality... but on the contrary, it is usually harder say it, than to listen to it. Although by nature, I am a straightforward person, as a Dharma teacher it is always a challenge for me to reveal the harsh truth of reality...
Dear friends, Our sincere prayers go out to the MH370 passengers, crew members, families and friends. This indeed a mystery and tragedy. Let’s hope for the best. Brief Overview: 14 Nationalities on board. 227 passengers. Tzu Chi Buddhist organization has dispatched volunteers to Beijing to provide emotional support for families. These volunteers are called Blue...
Dear friends, I came across some thoughts that were honest, touching and at the same time realistic. I like it when people overcome their inner selves to do more in life. To not make excuses but just have integrity and go all the way. I thought I’d share this from my recent post I...
Question Series for my Fb Friends: In doing the profound yet short practice of Tsongkapa Guru Yoga daily, what profound connections are made between Maitreya and Tsongkapa for you? Does that have anything to do with Powa (consciousness transference)? Tsem Rinpoche (I thought I will post questions perhaps daily to help ppl think, learn...
His Holiness the current Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche on the left. His Holiness the current Kyabje Zong Rinpoche on the right. His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche had lunch together in their previous lives and now in this life they meet again and have lunch together!!! Nice pictures I wanted to...
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Lhasa during his final Geshe examinations. He passed with flying colors and amazed the scholars present with his knowledge and debate skills.
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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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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
3 months ago
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