On Wesak Day I received many generous, well thought out and meaningful gifts from students, friends and well-wishers. I wanted to thank everyone for your kind thoughts and generosity. The gifts touched my heart deeply. I am always amazed at the generosity of so many people as so many gifts arrived and my space...
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If you want to be super-amazed, read the fascinating story below of a young American called Jacob Barnett. It will simply blow your mind away! The world is full of so many gifted and talented people, but there are some who completely stand out from an early age with their brilliant minds. People like...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) In 1983, when I was 18 years old, I had the great honor and pleasure to serve His Holiness Kyabje Zong Dorje Chang for over 6 months in Thubten Dhargye Ling Buddhist Center, Los Angeles. Venerable Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen was the spiritual guide in the centre at that time and he...
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Years ago in Gaden Monastery I had a very vivid dream of a person giving me a painting of a Manjushri. This Manjushri was golden-orange in color, one face and two arms...
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It is quite wondrous that the above three words all begin with the letter “G”. Verifying the definition and meaning of these three words will also lead us to conclude that they are closely linked. I define these words as closely as I can with the meaning from the Oxford Dictionary. GENEROSITY: The act...
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I thought I’d share this. I like very much what the card says. Now when action follows the card, then it will be perfect. I offer my good wishes and appreciation. Tsem Rinpoche
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Dear Swee Keong, I must thank you from the bottom of my heart for your research, thoroughness and care. I realize how much you must have been concerned about my health to arrange all this. Even your handwritten letter and instructions on how to take the oils is a treasure. Sometimes it really is...
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Dear friends around the world, For the last few decades I’ve received so many cards, letters, gifts, requests and offerings. I am truly grateful to everyone for all they have presented me. Each offering I will offer it up on my shrine to the Buddhas so the gift giver will truly collect merits. Each...
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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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Five students of mine have recently informed me that they have completed their 100,000 prostration retreat. I am so happy for them.
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Dear Rinpoche, This is a vintage Bionic Woman doll complete with its packaging. Its an offering from me. Pastor David Dear Pastor David Lai, Thanks for the iconic memorabilia of Bionic Woman figure. She does bring back good memories and reminders of my favorite Bionic Woman show. I liked the show because...
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There are many people who have connected with me through my blog, YouTube videos, Kechara website, Twitter, Facebook and other online platforms. I have never met many of my online friends before, and yet I receive letters saying that they themselves or their family/friends have benefited and learnt from my teachings posted online...
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Earlier yesterday, I received a pleasant surprise from one of my student, Jill Yam. She presented me a basket filled with healthy organic offerings along with a sincere hand written card to inform me she has completed 100,000 water bowl offering.
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I wanted to share with you a very creative and neatly done gift that I recently received from young Nicole Lee...
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Transcript: Dear Rinpoche, As a token of gratification and appreciation, as well as to set the best motivation for starting my dharma work at KH today, I would like to offer you Je Rinpoche’s box set, books, stupa to represent the enlightened body, speech and mind, in order to create the causes for...
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Around three decades ago I heard about Findhorn… I was around 11 – 12 years old when I visited my cousins in Philadelphia. I begged my cousins to bring me to the bookstore and it was there when I picked up a book on Findhorn-I think the first book on Findhorn… It...
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Nicole Lee is a very bright and cheerful young girl who comes to Kechara House with her parents. She joins the Manjushri Kids Class and although she's only 9 year old, she loves joining Kechara's setrap puja every week with her parents.
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Along with this card came a beautiful Medicine Buddha statue which I appreciated so much. This sincere card came from Ms Jace Chong of Kechara InMotion dept. This is the dept that produces shows and videos within Kechara. Jace is a young girl and works full time in Kechara. She is the type of person...
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On the 29th December 2011, I received a very nice letter along with a beautiful card and unique gifts from Ms Veronika Tupayachi, via my liaison Beng Kooi...
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A few students of mine gave me some letters and gifts that is very meaningful and sincere. I thought I'll put it up in my blog to share it with everyone, the beautiful and sincere gifts they offered.
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