YB Dato’ Sri Dr Liow Tiong Lai at KFR!
We at Kechara are very happy and honored YB Dato’ Sri Dr Liow and Dato’ Hoh have visited Kechara Forest Retreat again. They have been supportive of our project here and didn’t rush their visits here at all. We all were very happy to host them. YB Dato’ Sri Dr Liow and Dato’ Hoh were pleased with the progress of our buildings very much. They asked questions and listened with interest to our answers.
We invite them back again when all is complete and look forward to seeing them again. We thank them sincerely for their gracious visits. Please read about their visit below.
Tsem Rinpoche
YB Dato’ Sri Dr Liow Tiong Lai visit to KFR!
by Khong Jean Ai
YB Dato’ Sri Dr Liow Tiong Lai and YB Dato’ Hoh Khai Mun paid their second visit to Kechara Forest Retreat (KFR) today. Bright, sunny skies greeted the two politicians and members of the press as they stepped out of their vehicles. Their last visit to KFR was six months ago (https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/
Sitting in the Meditation Hall, the two Dato’s watched a video about Kechara before discussing at length our ongoing earthworks. Dato’ Ruby Khong and JP Thong then took them on a tour of the Dukkar Apartments. Dato’ Ruby explained that there will be staff and VIP quarters at Dukkar Apartments, so that visitors can come to stay for a few days, enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, and even pluck a few vegetables from the organic farm… as a vegetarian himself, Dato’ Sri Dr Liow was particularly happy to hear that we have such activities in KFR.
In general, both men were very impressed by our facilities, citing that they are modern, well-planned and well-maintained. Dato’ Ruby explained that because many Kecharians are young and have given up lucrative careers to do voluntary spiritual work, Rinpoche is concerned about their welfare and insists that they must be taken care of and have good facilities. Dato’ Sri Dr Liow and Dato’ Hoh were happy to hear this, and said that it is good so many youth get involved because they will be the ones to maintain KFR once it is established.
At the press conference, Dato’ Sri Dr Liow said that he supports KFR because we create good virtues within society. He also encouraged tourists to visit KFR, saying that we already are hosting international visitors! The trip culminated in an inspection of the drainage work that is currently taking place. On the outskirts of our land, Dato’ Hoh tapped into his local knowledge and advised the contractors how to be accurate in their work, because the KFR land is at risk of flooding.
We appreciate Dato’ Sri Dr Liow and Dato’ Hoh both visiting KFR, given how busy their schedules must be, and also thank members of the press for showing interest in our work. When we host their next visit, there will definitely be many more surprises in store for all!
Meditation Hall
Dato’ Hoh, Dato’ Sri Dr Liow and our Kechara’s Dato’ Ruby viewing the meditation hall.
Dato’ Hoh, Dato Sri Dr Liow and Dato’ Ruby share warm conversation.
The press kindly joined us today also. We thank them and appreciate their visits.
Mr Paul Yap and Pastor Yek Yee answering the questions from the press.
Ms. Su Ming showing our plans. Pastor Loh Seng Piow helped prepare the presentation maps.
YB Dato’ Sri Dr Liow, Mr. JP Thong and Dato’ Ruby.
Dukkar Apartments
These are the staff quarters and for guests also.
Dato’ Hoh, Dato’ Ruby, Mr. JP Thong and Dato’ Sri Dr Liow at our apts in Kechara Forest Retreat.
Manjushri Hill
Presenting flowers to thank Dato’ Hoh’s kind visit.
Flowers for Dato’ Sri Dr Liow for making the time to come.
Dato’ Sri Dr Liow speaking to the press regarding Kechara Forest Retreat.
Manjushri Statue
Dato’ Sri Dr Liow, Dato’ Ruby, Ms. Su Ming and Dato’ Hoh.
Drains outside KFR
Inspecting the drains we are building on Kechara Forest Retreat’s land. Drains are very important to prevent heavy floods as the rainfall here is very high yearly. Putting in large and clear drains is essential for living in these parts of the country.
Media Coverage
CHINA PRESS
http://www.chinapress.com.my/node/427192
國內最大佛法靜修中心 克切拉禪修林成景點
31 May 2013 20:38
（文冬31日訊）耗資5000萬令吉、佔地35英畝的克切拉禪修林（Kechara Forest Retreat）的興建工程預算在3年內完成，竣工后，將吸引國內外許多青年到來修行紓解壓力，並成為國內最大的佛法靜修中心。
位于文冬暹猛路4公里的克切拉禪修林目前正如火如荼興建中，全部工程分為3個階段進行，首階段工程已完成了30%。
文冬區候任國會議員拿督斯里廖中萊和馬華文冬區會主席拿督何啟文，今午一起巡視興建中的克切拉禪修林建築工程。一行人受到克切拉香積廚主席拿督林秀月和職工團的歡迎，並將講解整個工程的進展和禪修林的來由。
力爭撥款建基設
廖中萊說，克切拉禪修林將成為文冬另一個修行和旅游景點，與附近的一個基督教慈善組織和文冬吉隆坡舊路大馬第一叢林一起促進文冬的心靈建設。
“克切拉禪修林提供了人們戶內戶外修行，對促進社會和諧與促進物質精神平衡有重大作用。”
他說，他身為本區國會議員，他會盡量向政府爭取撥款協助克切拉禪修林週遭的基本建設，如道路和排水系統。
他指出，大選前他已成功向水利灌溉局爭取到26萬令吉以改善禪修林附近的排水系統，有關工程目前已進行中，工程竣工后，將避免禪修林低窪地帶淹水。
何啟文指出，目前社會壓力大，修行場所可指導年輕人包括學生和失落的一群步向正軌。
NANYANG
http://www.nanyang.com/node/538187?tid=510
2013-06-01 13:09
静坐排毒 禅修林打造文冬心灵旅行
文冬31日讯）耗资5000万令 吉，占地35英亩，位于彭亨文冬暹猛路4公里，群山围绕，远离市区的克切拉禅修林（Kechara Forest Retreat）是我国最大的禅修中心，目前工程正如火如荼展开，预料3年内完成后，届时将吸引国内外人士到来静修，纾解压力。
克切拉佛教中心（吉隆坡）部门主管叶师杰今午在该禅修林，接待到访的文冬区国会议员拿督斯里廖中莱及马华文冬区会主席拿督何启文等人。
他说，现在的城市人都面对沉重的工作压力，精神也备受困扰，这里离开吉隆坡只有一个小时车程，是吉隆坡人身心灵静修的好地方。
“本禅修林免费开放予公众进入，协助打造有素质的生活模式，提供的课程包括闭关禅修、静坐、排毒、瑜珈、种植有机蔬菜及针灸推拿等等。”
他指出，该中心将聘请专业老师教导上述课程，此外，这里的建筑物是以现代化的概念建造，希望能夠成为世界著名的旅游胜地。
克切拉禅修林行政中心非常现代化， 內部宽敞舒适， 有冷气设备。
还没生产成品 莱纳斯无废料可制副产品
全国稀土课题监督委员会联合主席拿督斯里廖中莱说，莱纳斯稀土厂虽运作，至今还没生产成品，因此没有废料制成副产品。
针对绿色盛会主席黃德促请他、科学、工艺及革新部以及莱纳斯在3个月內公布稀土生产的详细报告，否则将发动绿色4.0大集会，他表示欢迎黃德也一起监督莱纳斯的运作。
“彭亨大学副校长巴都依山是政府监督单位发言人，代表政府，我则是民间团体的监督人，如果有任何疑问，可以询问巴都依山。”
教导制造蜡烛香枝
叶师杰说，该中心也教导公众如何制作蜡烛及香枝，救护及放生小动物等等。
“这里的工程分为3个阶段，第一阶段现已完成80%工程，建造的大楼包括禅修堂、行政中心及职工宿舍等等，另外还建多尊佛像。”
克切拉讲法师郭月谊说，这座中心是由精神导师尊贵的詹杜拉固仁波切发起兴建，现年48岁的詹杜固拉仁波切是西藏格鲁教派（黃教），在大马已经多年，克切拉是藏文，意即金刚瑜伽母的天堂。
克切拉香积厨主席拿督林秀月（Ruby邝）和职工团30位团员也欢迎廖中莱的莅访，并讲解整个工程的进展和禅修林的来由。
克切拉禅修林行政中心位于山顶。
廖中莱：提供户外修行平台
廖中莱表示，克切拉禅修林提供了人们户内户外修行，对促进社会和谐及促进物质精神平衡有重大作用，他深信世界各国的人士都会来这里静修，并成为旅游景点。
他说，巧合的是，该中心附近也有一个基督教慈善组织，文冬吉隆坡旧路也有大马佛教大学，一起促进文冬的心灵建设。
作为本区国会议员，他会尽量向政府争取拨款协助克切拉禅修林的基本建设，如道路和排水系统等等。
他说，大选前他已向水利局争取到26万令吉改善禅修林附近的排水系统，避免禅修林低洼地带一雨成灾。
何启文指出，目前社会压力大，修行场所可指导年轻人或失落的一群步向正轨。
SIN CHEW DAILY
http://news.sinchew.com.my/node/300722
2013-06-01 09:53
廖中萊歡迎黃德監督萊納斯操作
（彭亨‧文冬31日訊）針對綠色盛會主席黃德恫言如果在1個月沒有萊納斯稀土廠的新匯報，將召集“4.0綠色大集會”，馬華與華團監督稀土委員會聯合主席拿督斯里廖中萊歡迎黃德成立多一個監督委員會，共同監督萊納斯的操作。
他表示，目前除了該委員會，內閣也委任了彭亨州大學副校長作為政府監督機構的發言人，對方必須定時向外發佈萊納斯的最新發展，如果任何人對萊納斯存有質疑，也可以向有關機構瞭解。
也是文冬區國會議員的廖中萊今日下午聯同馬華文冬區會主席拿督何啟文，在克切拉香積廚主席拿督林秀月陪同下到文冬暹猛路參觀克切拉禪修林後，受記者詢問時說，雖然他已不在內閣，但仍會繼續監督萊納斯的操作，確保人民的健康安全。
“我也希望有關部門更透明化宣佈萊納斯生產的程序和進展，包括稀土廢料製成副產品的情況，並促請萊納斯履行承諾。”
他呼吁更多人以及黃德以行動來監督萊納斯的操作。
（星洲日報）
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Nice to see Dato’ Liow so involved in projects that would benefit the community, he really does care sincerely for the people in the Bentong township.
Looking back at the pictures of DA before completion, so much progress has gone through and now DA is ready, beautiful and many guests are able to visit KFR and live in a beautiful environment all thanks to Rinpoche and the Kfr team’s hard work!
Dato Sri Liow and Dato Hoh has been very supportive to our project in Kechara Forest Retreat. They visited us before and now they came to visit again to see our progress, because they care for the citizen in Malaysia, that’s why they want to help KFR to manifest so that Malaysian can be benefitted from this spiritual place.
Thank you Dato Sri Liow and Dato Hoh for your kind support, we are glad to have your visit..
Its so wonderful to see two great politicians visiting KFR. They dressed really casual, as important politicians it goes to show how humble they are and that they had sincerely wanted to visit KFR in their own time and effort. Its really nice to see Dato’ Sri Liow and Dato’ Hoh keen interest in finding out everything about KFR’s projects and vision. Its good that being highly respected people that they are, they would be able to benefit many people. Its nice to know their involvement and hope to see more of them at KFR.
Thank you Dato Sri Liow and Dato Hoh for visiting and also promoting Kechara Forest Retreat to the people! And thank you for always helping us in whatever ways you can whenever we need help! So happy that you can visit KFR again! I am sure the next time you come back, there will be more developments!
[…] 尊贵的詹杜固仁波切在他的博客撰写了一篇关于此活动，请r点此阅读。 An informal reception at the Meditation Hall – (seated from left to right) JP Thong, Dato’ Hoh Khai Mun, Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Dato’ Ruby Khong, Henry Ooi, Loh Seng Piow, Paul Yap and Pastor Kok Yek Yee. Chuah Su Ming and Loh Seng Piow sharing the challenges we have for drainage at Kechara Forest Retreat. Paul Yap and Pastor Yek Yee talking to the Chinese media about the Kechara Forest Retreat. Dato’ Ruby explaining about Dukkar Apartments – accommodation for Kechara’s staff, volunteers and guests. No, they are not in jail – these are the window frames of one of the guest containers at the Dukkar Apartments At Manjushri Hill – Dato’ Liow and Dato’ Hoh like animals too! The lovely dog, Lui Lui, on Dato’ Ruby’s shoulder was adopted from a puppy mill. Dato’ Ruby showing Dato’ Sri Liow our Kechara Annual Magazine. Dato’ Sri Liow talking to the media about his support for the Kechara Forest Retreat. Dato’ Sri at the monsoon drain outside our property. Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Dato’ Ruby Khong, Chuah Su Ming and Dato’ Hoh Khai Mun with Manjushri himself at Manjushri Hill […]
That means something we done really be appreciated by the government and the local people. And the media also very kind to wrote very good write up for Kechara Forest Retreat. Some of them even like the Manjushri Hill working environment, even asked:”May I come to work at here?” And some of them also commented the KFR environment very peace, calm and the energy is good!!!!
It’s a great moment to have Dato’ Sri Liow and Dato’ Hoh visiting Kechara Forest Retreat. Thank you Dato’ Ruby together with all in Kechara who have involved with the preparation and arrangement to bring Dato’ Sri Liow and Dato’ Hoh to KFR. May Dato’ Sri Liow and Dato’ Hoh continuously provide their valuable time, support and care to KFR’s develeopment. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing on this blog as motivation to move forward towards growth and spread of Buddhist teachings and Dharma in our beloved country.
文冬區國會議員的廖中萊聯同馬華文冬區會主席拿督何啟文来到我们克切拉禅修林， 把我们介绍到各大报章上，让各位马来西亚的人民知道在未来的三年后， 在文冬着一片青绿的土地上将会有一座庄严又现代化的藏传寺庙。
我们跟随仁波切的脚步， 一步一步地把所有的万难排除， 因为这不是一个梦。工程每一天进行， 我们就迈向一大步！这地方将会为大家带来希望与和平， 教育与爱，健康与辅导。
Both Dato’ Sri Liow and Dato’ Hoh were on their 2nd visit to Kechara Forest Retreat. This must be a significant project in Bentong, Pahang for both VIPs to spend their precious time to not only visit but extend out help to help also. The fact that in future, KFR will be able to attract both local and international tourists and visitors is already a milestone in achievement.
Tsem Rinpoche’s vision is truly vast, wide and wholesome for future plans in KFR and KWPC manifestation, therefore do not lose the opportunity to come help, understand and contribute.
It is a great honour to have Dato’ Sri Liow and Datuk Hoh to come visit and helping solve our problems in building a retreat land that can benefit so many people not only in Bentong or Malaysia but all over the world. Many will be able to seek blessings and reap benefits from this Kechara Forest Retreat and one of the reason why would be the help we got from Dato’ Sri and Datuk. Thank you coming!
Welcome to KFR, Dato Sri Liow and Dato Hoh! Thank you for supporting KFR and the works.. KFR would not only benefit Kecharians in future, but EVERYONE local or foreign..
May Rinpoche’s visions manifests without any glitches! =)
Thank you for sharing, Rinpoche!
It is very encouraging to have Dato’ Sri Liow and Dato’ Hoh back on site, 6 months after their first visit. They are both experienced representatives of the community and their visit so soon after the first is an endorsement that Kechara Forest Retreat is a good project for the betterment of the community’s spiritual development.
Even though Dato’ Hoh is no longer the State Assemblyman in where Kechara Forest Retreat is situated, he still keeps abreast with our construction progress and has been very supportive.
We hope to host them again very soon as work in Kechara Forest Retreat is progressing well and will be ready soon. So readers of this blog, keep yourself updated daily. You wouldn’t want to miss out on anything!
Many thanks to you Dato’ Ruby for bringing Dato’ Sri Liow and Dato’ Hoh to Kechara Forest Retreat! So many people have been touched by your work with the homeless via Kechara Soup Kitchen, and it was through KSK that Dato’ Sri Liow got to know Kechara! Congratulations for bringing Rinpoche’s vision to so many.
it was lovely to see Dato’ Sri Liow and Dato’ Hoh’s enthusiasm for our project at Kechara Forest Retreat. They have been very helpful to us for our development, and Dato’ Sri Liow as MP of Bentong really walks the talk to help the Bentong community – which now includes us! I am glad that Dato’ Sri can see the value we will bring to Bentong when our development completes. I look forward to Dato’ Sri’s next visit to see the latest updates at KFR!