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One of the key partners of Food Bank Malaysia, Kechara Soup Kitchen’s food bank operations have aided in benefiting a total of 45,850 households as of February 2019, reports...
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One of the key partners of Food Bank Malaysia, Kechara Soup Kitchen’s food bank operations have aided in benefiting a total of 45,850 households as of February 2019, reports...
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Good News! Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) is expanding in Melaka thanks to the generosity of Dato’ Colin Tan and Hatten Hotel. This is the official launch of our store...
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Kechara Soup Kitchen was conferred the World CSR Leadership award for ‘Excellence & Leadership in Poverty Alleviation’ during the World CSR Congress and World CSR Day in Mumbai, India...
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With an apt theme titled Behind My Smile, UCSI Scholar’s Circle (U-Schos) had an exciting program lined up for their Humanitarian Week 2017. Held at MaGIC, Cyberjaya, there were...
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Before I met H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara, I was working and climbing my way up the career ladder to satisfy and fulfil my thirst for materialism....
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Across the globe, homelessness affects people of all ages, color and creed, and both genders. It is near impossible for a country’s administration to ascertain the true number of...
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By Chuah Su Ming I have known H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche for more than 10 years. During this time, I have seen how the many things that we...
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Lately, I’ve been involved in the Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) food distribution; it has been many years since I last engaged in activities as such. I was very excited...
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Dear friends, Recently, I received yet another wonderful update from Valentina. I was informed that Yayasan Kechara Indonesia (YKI) received an award by the West Jakarta Mayor! YKI was...
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On the 15th of November, a long time student of mine, Patsy, organized an event called ‘Bags of Love’. It was held at Penang Times Square, on the 1st...
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I have just received news that Dato’ Ruby appeared on BBC news, representing Kechara Soup Kitchen! I am very proud of Kechara Soup Kitchen and our team headed by...
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Yesterday, Kechara won 2 awards at the Iskandar Malaysia Social Hero Awards (IMSHA) 2014! According to the award board, IMSHA is a "premier community award to publicly thank unsung...
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Last Saturday night was exceptionally busy at Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK), with three different youth groups volunteering on the same night! We had the NRC11 (Team Najib Razak Club)...
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(By Pastor Loh Seng Piow) Los Angeles Tsem Rinpoche saw a homeless woman with her three dogs on the streets of Los Angeles. Watch what Tsem Rinpoche did…...
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(By Pastor Loh Seng Piow) One cold winter night in New York City, Tsem Rinpoche saw a homeless man and dog in New York City, watch what Tsem Rinpoche...
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Dear friends, When I left home at 16, I hitchhiked from New Jersey to Los Angeles in search of a Dharma center. I hopped into any cars that...
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A few months ago, a few of my students got together and designed a new art book called (Un)expected. It’s a collection of never-seen-before, creative photographs of both myself...
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A few days ago, I received news that my long time friend and liaison, Dato' Ruby Khong and her two daughters, Liaison Khong Jean Ai and Khong Jean Mei...
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Anyway today I received this really nice update from Siong Woan who is KSK's treasurer, saying that Encik Faiz is finally off the streets.
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For government schools, their new academic year starts on 2 January 2013. To prepare, many students buy lots of new stationary, new school shoes, new school bags and new...
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Last night, Kechara House under the leadership of Mr Paul Yap held a Memorial Prayer for the late Mr Tan Kim Beng, the father of Joseph Tan.
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Great news! Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) has won another award recognizing their efforts towards improving the welfare of Malaysia's homeless and urban poor...
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As Kechara’s Soup Kitchen grows, it continues to grab the attention of kind donors, the press and media. Malaysians from all walks of life have been continuously lending a...
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A few days ago on the 15th September 2012, Kechara Soup Kitchen volunteers along with Health Minister Dato' Sri Liow Tiong Lai traveled to the outskirts of Bentong where...
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Dato' Ruby, my close student and President of Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) sent me interesting updates earlier today regarding an event organised by Sodexo along with KSK . ...
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Please see what our Kechara group in Shanghai are doing. You will be so touched by the stories of the people they come across. You will be amazed. I...
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Not only does KSK provide 1,800 packets of food to the homeless every week, laundry services, job placement services, light medical services… but from yesterday onwards, Kechara Soup Kitchen...
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Kechara Soup Kitchen was first registered as an NGO in the year 2006. At that time, KSK really was running small scale, with only 20 packets of food distributed...
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When Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) first started handing out food packets to the homeless in 2006, an average of 20 packets were given out and 8-9 people volunteered. Now,...
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Below is a chronicle of events of KSK Penang for the past 2 years. Since they gave their first food packet on the 28th of December 2009, they have...
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Our very own Dato’ Ruby Khong, President of Kechara Soup Kitchen, was nominated for the Prime Minister’s Award for Woman Social Activist! Not expecting to win anything… she came...
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KECHARA HISTORY 16 March 2012 Contents Personal history of H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche Tsem Ladrang Kechara Blooms Kechara Discovery Kechara House Kechara Care Kechara Earth Project Kechara Pastors Program...
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At 9.50am, on 20/08/2011, Kechara Soup Kitchen (Penang) was officially opened! The Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Lim Guan Eng, graced us with his presence and officiated KSK’s new...
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I decided to record what the cards are all about. Easier to talk and share than type… Enjoy my short video clip. Kechara has just produced a...
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The Malaysian International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) is a yearly event that started in 2001. It aims to increase the size of the local fine dining scene, and to establish...
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On the 17th of April, Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) held a charity dinner in Penang! Held at the E&O hotel, Patsy Gooi (branch manager of KSK Penang) hosted a...
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28th March 2011 was an extremely significant date in Kechara history – it was the official opening of Kechara Soup Kitchen! Y.A.Bhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor, the First...
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On Wednesday, Dato’ Ruby Khong, the President of Kechara Soup Kitchen, was invited to speak at an open talk hosted by “Live and Inspire”. This was held at Starbucks,...
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About 6 months ago, Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) opened a soup kitchen-cum-office off Jalan Imbi. Having a soup kitchen in the heart of KL gave them a permanent place...
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(click to enlarge) Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) came out on the national papers again! It’s a very well-written and beautiful article on the work that KSK does for...
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No it’s not a new department hehe….it’s Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) that has officially launched its very first weekday mobile soup kitchen! Since September 2010, KSK has opened their...
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Every year, Women’s Weekly holds an event called the Great Women of Our Time Awards. The awards highlight Malaysian women who displays leadership, excellence and performance. The judges and...
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Last year on Sept 24th, Tan Sri Azman Hashim (Chairman of Ambank Group), Tuan Syed Annuar (Director of Corporate Public Affairs for Ambank Group) and Datuk Dr Victor Wee...
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On the 24th of August, Kechara held a charity golf tournament at the prestigious KLGCC (Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club). Many people turned up for the event, whether...
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A while ago, Ooi Beng Kooi’s aunt unfortunately passed away. Being a family-orientated person, she was very close to her siblings and expressed before passing away how she would...
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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...
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Yesterday, at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Kechara held a golf tournament to raise money for KSK! It was through Datuk Khoo’s efforts that this was...
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I am very proud of Patsy Gooi, my long time friend and student, who has not only founded Kechara Paradise Penang, but also started the Penang chapter of Kechara...
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On the 8th of June, the KSK committee started renovating a pre-war building into a soup kitchen! Ruby, my longtime friend and student, conceptualised the building inside out, from...
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On the spur of the moment, I decided to go to see the new Kechara Soup Kitchen off of Jalan Imbi in town. I wanted to do a prayer and a...
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27 employees (pic below) from Philip Morris Malaysia taking part in today’s Kechara Soup Kitchen’s rounds. In total we have 58 volunteers. More and more big corporations are interested...
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I received a multimedia message from Liaison Su Ming today: Dear Rinpoche, Martin took this homeless person who was discharged from the hospital yesterday for a meal now. Justin...
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Today, Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) is mentioned in The Star newspaper again for helping to reunite a woman with her sister-in-law who has been living on the streets for...
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Last night July 18, 2010 was a night to remember as Kechara hosted a charity dinner and auction in aid of Kechara House and Kechara Soup Kitchen. Held at...
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Recognising KSK’s contributions to society, the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is raising funds to help Kechara Soup Kitchen accomplish its objectives and aspirations during a charity dinner to be...
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BELOW IS FULL DRESS REHEARSAL OF THE DANCERS FOR KECHARA HOUSE & KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN’S CHARITY DINNER ON JULY 18, 2010-Sunday 5pm at Sunway Lagoon Hotel. Kh is full...
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Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) is making waves upon waves by appearing in the newspapers/ magazines almost weekly this month. I am very proud of them because they work very...
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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)
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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Powerful Dorje Shugden's mantras
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~ Lama Yeshe
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"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka."
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"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do."
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