Dear friends, Today I visited four large Buddhist Temples here in Kelantan State in East Coast Malaysia. Afterwards the blog team and I went to the Beach (August 8, 2011) to film a Paranormal episode, teachings on the Yoga of Tsongkapa in abbreviated commentary and also a story about the attitude behind Dharma work...
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Spiritual practice is not having an altar, keeping a Kuan Yin statue, spiritual practice is not building temples, spiritual practice is not just reading a dharma book or giving donations to a Spiritual teacher. That is not spiritual practice. Spiritual practice is not putting a joss stick in a temple, waiting for long-life, beauty,...
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Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification....
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On the 2/7/11 to 3/7/11, Kechara House attempted and officially made it into the Malaysian Book of Records for the Longest non-stop Lamrim Recitation (24 hours). It is wonderful to see so many people committing and fulfilling their commitment with pure dedication and motivation in their hearts. The retreat went on for 5 days, and...
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It’s amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I’ve never done they passionately speak about… I find it funny and entertaining now. I...
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When I first arrived in Gaden in 1987, I had very little money. I had no financial support. I needed only US$50 a month to buy basic needs, some foods and items. The monastery provides one bowl of rice and a large spoon of lentils once a day at the time and sometimes (1x...
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While thinking earlier, I came to some more understanding. However other people act towards me or anyone, should not affect me much as it was never between them and me but between me and karma. What I need to watch out for is my mind and the reactions. When I am unhappy then the...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) I am so happy to see this… my student Susan Lim from Kechara Media and Publications (KMP) is creative and decided to take the teachings I gave on Youtube and present it in a very fun way for everyone! They gave it a twist by adding a cool, funky host, Jamie...
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Here is a collection of photos taken of me from the time I first arrived in Malaysia... right up until today!
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I went for a climb in Batu Caves which has 272 steps to the top. It was a twenty minute trek up. Monlam and Pastor Loh Seng Piow came along with me. Batu Caves is a very beautiful Hindu Temple in the caves. The caves are huge and they have nice Indian veg restaurants...
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I always have dried dog food packed in ziploc bags in my car. Whenever I go out and I see hungry dogs/cats, I stop the car and feed them. It is very satisfying to feed animals. It’s painful to see them hungry. It is painful to see them thin and weak. So while I...
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Dear friends on FB, I am reaching the limit of 5,000 friends allowed. I have around 4,800 now. Once reached, I am unable to accept new friends as per Facebook’s rule. So I might switch to a fan page which is unlimited. I will see how and keep everyone informed on FB and here...
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I cannot comment on other religions, but before we conclude so easily on karma, its effects, how it comes, goes and latent karma, dormant karma, you study first. Study the texts on karma and how Buddha describes it for us. It will be much easier to apply to this situation and every situation in...
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Dear Everyone, Plse Remember: To be a leader, an example, or a good person we have to always give the credit to others SINCERELY who work with us. Because they make us who we are. Without them we are nothing.. Always take the blame when we are wrong n never put our mistakes onto...
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Looking for a non-existent door when you can enter from anywhere is the source of our barriers. ~ Tsem Rinpoche I mean when we HAVE to do things this way, that way and only one way. No other way.. When we are narrow. When opportunities slip by because we are restricting our minds and...
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Dharma is not something I do or engage in as something separate from me. Dharma has been me since very young as far as I can remember. I love dharma, trusted & practiced before I was ten years old. It came to me naturally. I instinctively sought dharma, books, practices, mantras, lamas & sadhanas...
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Below is the same video but with Chinese subtitle My Dearest and Holiest Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, I have heard you have decided to manifest a stroke. I was very shocked, concerned and scared all at once. Such a great teacher like you takes many years to manifest and you should not think...
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Dear friends, When you practice generosity at first, it is about you and the recipient. How the recipient responds greatly affect your motivation to do more or less…in the beginning I stress. Everyone likes to be appreciated of course. But as you progress, it is not so much about the recipient. It is about...
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Kechara Media & Publications (KMP) is the publishing arm of Kechara. With 10 talented people in the team (including admin staff etc), they have published 25 books, 4 box sets (2 in Chinese, 2 in English) and 5 prayer books!!! Wow! The wonderful team (photo; right) is led by Li Kim (center). With her leadership,...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) My students and friends have been in Kathmandu (Nepal) on a pilgrimage. JP (Head liaison of Tsem Ladrang) is leading a group of 7 people, where for 4 of them it is their first time to Nepal. Together with him is Adrian, Phoebe, William (from Penang study group), Wee Liang (Kechara...
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