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 earlier this year...
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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 earlier this year...
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Dear friends around the world, I recently came across reports of this wonderful, compassionate and altruistic lady from Malaysia who has been carrying out great deeds for decades. I am always inspired by such exceptional people who live their lives for the benefit of others and so my students have put together a compendium...
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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 various forums, talks and discussions and on the last day was the award presentation for Malaysia’s Top 10 Most Empowering Young Community Champions Award for...
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Dear friends, As a huge fan of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), I strongly believe in the effectiveness of its treatments, for example, acupuncture, cupping, gua sha and more. I have met quite a few TCM doctors who specialise in acupuncture and I must say that the treatments have personally helped me quite a lot....
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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. I always thought that was my main goal in life, just like many other people. However, as the years went by, I began feeling as...
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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 homeless people in their country, for some people may find themselves literally out in the streets the next day. The reasons for homelessness vary from...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Halloween is my favourite holiday and it has always been. The last time I celebrated Halloween was three years ago in Salem, 33 years since I last celebrated it when I was 15. I used to look forward to Halloween, the dressing up and the trick-or-treating, but I’ve never liked any...
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Dear friends, The Lantern Festival, more widely known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, falls on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, with a full moon at night. During the Lantern Festival, children celebrate with processions of paper lanterns while the adults enjoy mooncakes with their friends and families. In ancient times, the festival celebrated...
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Would you reject a $37 million contract to fulfill your dream of becoming a farmer to feed the hungry and less fortunate? For most people, $37 million is THE big dream, but not for Mr Brown, who firmly believes that a life of greatness is accomplished through living a life in service to others....
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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 have in Kechara today were born, from a single idea into fruition. One such idea that bore the sweetest fruit is Kechara Soup Kitchen. I...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends, Below is a very good article that asks a list of questions for other fellow senior Buddhists to reflect on. It is primarily based around the topic of whether Malaysian Buddhist organizations are reaching out to the youths of today in the best possible way. The article first seeks...
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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 would take me, and when I was back on my feet walking along highways, I had no choice but to sleep along roadsides, on sidewalks...
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Once in a while, you come across a story so touching from beginning to end. There are people that inspire us through their kind deeds. People who do thing out of love for other beings are very inspiring. The story of Sasha Pejčić is a story that will bless your soul today. Compassion towards...
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A few months back, a few of my young students aged between 12 - 16 years old, formed a small group called Animal Befrienders Coalition (ABC).
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I am very inspired by this young boy and wanted to share his life journey with all of you. Please watch the video and read the articles below about this amazing young boy and share with others.
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Last Saturday, a few of my students attended an event in Shalini Ganendra Fine Art Gallery. Shalini is a good friend of Liaison Sharon Saw.
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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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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 325 aborigines lived.
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On April 2nd 2011, Kechara Southern Jewel Center (KSJC) liberated 300 kg of fish! This is the 2nd time that the study group in Johor Bahru has liberated fishes as a study group activity. On that day, 14 people participated in the event. This included KSJC members, their friends and family. The catfish were...
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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 Malaysia as an international culinary tourism destination of choice....
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