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Question asked by Kevin

Halo pastor, I would like to ask that if someone ask me why I choose to be vegetarian what is the best explain for them? Thank you.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Kevin,

    There are two ways to explain, the first from a spiritual angle is all about transformation. It’s an extension of non-killing/non-violence which is a central part of Buddhism, because it leads to the development of loving-kindness and compassion, not just for humans but for all sentient beings. According to Buddhism, these qualities are necessary to achieve the highest spiritual state – the state of enlightenment. This short article may be of interested to you: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/music-to-my-ears.html

    Apart from that there are many physical benefits to becoming vegetarian. Here are some articles about that:
    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/7-things-that-happen-when-you-stop-eating-meat.html
    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/6-mind-blowing-benefits-to-your-body-as-a-vegetarian.html
    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/vegetarian-foods-with-more-iron-than-meat.html
    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/4-myths-of-being-a-vegetarian-debunked.html

    There is an entire category of articles on this website you can look through to learn more about this : https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/animals-vegetarianism

    I hope this helps!

Question asked by Anonymous

Hello, I thank you for reading through my questions!!
(1) Since Buddhas are all powerful, aren't they beyond things like the law of karma? Doesn't this imply that there are "greater" things than the Buddhas (2) Couldn't the great omniscent, high, and advanced Lamas from Gaden Monastery determine and essily find Tsem Rinpoche's rebirth? (3) In The DS Kawang, I know that we can visualize the wrathful offerings, but what about the royal emblems? Precious Jewel, queen, king, etc.. along with the other offerings?? (4) How can someone support Rime yet disagree with combining teachings? For example, is it wrong for me to use the Sakya Trinzin DS prayer SOLELY because of the fact to keep the Gelug lineage "pure"? (5) Are there 84,000 teachings of the Buddha on the dot? Or is it an estimation. (6) Does the 84k teachings imply that there are 84,000 schools of Buddhism? I'm sorry if those questions seemed like I'm trying to criticize something, but I really hope you can answer them for me ♡♡

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Anonymous,

    (1) Yes, they are beyond the law of karma and the entire cycle of samsara. Since they are out of samsara completely, I don’t fully understand how it implies that there is something “greater” than the Buddhas. If you can help to provide more of your reasoning, then I may be able to understand your question better.

    (2) Yes, there are highly attained lamas of our lineage who can help to find Tsem Rinpoche’s rebirth. But you must remember that there are always causes and conditions for things to happen, this includes finding the reincarnation of a high lama. The students need to maintain their Samaya with their teacher, continue his work and instructions, and create the merit necessary for the teacher to come back to that specific place and group of people. That’s why it is necessary to generate a lot of merit, in fact building the stupas of the high lamas is supposed to help to create that merit and the causes for the teacher to come back. Since they are highly attained, they can take any form in any realm to help beings there. So, it depends on the students to create the causes and merit. When those have been created, then they can find the rebirth of their lamas. Hope that makes sense.

    (3) You can read more about the Kawang practice here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kawang-a-dorje-shugden-confessional-practice.html

    (4) There is a common misunderstanding of what Rime means these days. Rime doesn’t mean that you practise teachings from all traditions, this would be against the grain of practice of any tradition. It actually means that you respect and learn about all the teachings, but if your own practice, you stick to one practice. If fact if you learn about the Gelug tradition, especially the life of Lama Tsongkhapa, you actually realise that the practices descend into the Gelug school from other lineages. So if you use the Sakya Trizin prayer to DS that’s perfectly fine, because that prayer was incorporated into the Gelug prayers to Dorje Shugden anyway. As you may be aware the practice was originally a Sakya practice to begin with. It’s not about keeping to a ‘pure
    Gelug or being Rime on the other hand.

    (6) The 84,000 teachings of the Buddha refer to the methods that Buddha Shakymuni taught to lead people to liberation/enlightenment. It does not refer to the number of schools or lineages. Even within a school or lineage, you will have many, many different methods to achieve enlightenment.

    Also, please do not apologise, your questions do not come across as trying to criticise at all. To ask genuine questions, like you have, is part and parcel of the Buddhist path. Buddha Shakyamuni after all taught that when you don’t know something, to ask to get more knowledge. In fact, in Buddhism a teaching is not given unless asked for or requested by someone. Hope all these answers helps. Thanks.

Question asked by Nhat Khang.

Hello Pastors!
thank you so so much for your last advices.
I think I will try to recite and focus on Kawang for my main purification practices.
May I ask about could we recite alone Kawang anywhere, anytime or any places?
I had wish to accumulate recite Kawang with certain numbers of times such as 100000.
and tibetan words for Kangshag, Kawang, Shakpa and kangwar; do they different or same meanings together?
How should i visualise during recite Kawang prayers?
Thank you so much.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Nhat Khang,

    Kawang and Kanshag are two names for the same prayer. The Shakpa prayer is slightly different.

    You can find the visualisation and more about the practice here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kawang-a-dorje-shugden-confessional-practice.html

    If you have set yourself a target to achieve, it is better to recite in your formal sadhana rather than reciting any other time. The Kawang prayer is very long, so reciting 100,000 will take you a couple of years most likely, unless you have the time to spend 4-5 hours a day doing it. I would suggest that you set a lower target for yourself. Then once you reach that you can set a new target. For people who are not used to doing long and sustained levels of practice such high targets are not achievable, due to unfamiliarity with such an amount of practice and also daily affairs.

    I wish you the best in your practice though, it will be very good for you. Thanks.

Question asked by Nhat Khang

Hello Pastors!
I have a questions regarding some topic:
I had done practice of Lord Shugden for long time now but now, I'm facing with some obstacle relate to my partner visas from goverments authority to live with my husband in europe.
I did requests and prays to Lord Shugden more than 2 years now without respond and I had alot of stress, worry and arising doubt after 1,5 years.
I'm nearly to give up my practices and I nearly lose my ways, hopes and faith.
More worsth happen to me during my ignorant anger throgh visa authority did to us that I had swear to them that I will return as a yaksha and revenge everything that what they had did to us or let them feel our pain.
I'm completely upset and cry.
Now, when i become calmer and remember to what i had said.
I feel so regret and shame on myself.
I don't know what to do now.
Please, help me.
Thank u so much.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Nhat Khang,

    I’m very sorry to read that you have been going through all of this. I can understand that it is a very difficult time for you.

    Usually when we pray, we have very specific things in mind that we want to happen, and actually we are very fixed in the way that we want it to happen. Chances are however, we will never actually get things the way we want, because our thinking is actually based on our attachments and also because we simply don’t have the karma or merits to get that thing in that very specific way. We don’t have the karma to get the results that we are looking for in that manner, or the conditions around us are not right for us to get it, even if we do actually have the karma. So, when we pray and things don’t go our way, we get disheartened or disappointed.

    The Buddhas are the embodiment of compassion, so every time you invoke and pray to them, they are trying to help you for sure, 100%. However, it’s due to our karma and our frame of mind that we cannot receive their help.

    There are some key aspects that we need to remember:

    1. The Buddhas can definitely help us however if we just pray and nothing else, nothing will happen. We ourselves need to put some effort in to achieving a goal and the Buddhas will be able to help us achieve that goal quicker and easier. For example, if you want to do well in business, if you only pray but don’t actually actively work, you won’t get good business. But if you actively engage at improving your business in a productive and beneficial manner, no matter how small and pray at the same time, for example to Gyenze, then your business will do very well.

    2. When we are facing issues we should not have a very specific way that we want the help. The Buddhas will definitely help with the issue, but most times it’s not the way in which we wish for, due to the previously mentioned reasons. So, simply be open to however they help, which is usually in unexpected but we have the karma for them to help us in that way. So, you can pray to the Buddhas to help overcome your issues, but don’t be too fixed on which ways you are expected that help to come. The Buddhas will help according to your karma and merits, and the causes and conditions around you to help solve those issues. They way to develop this openness is by learning about the Three Jewels, their qualities and deepening your refuge in you them. All of this is taught in detail within the Lamrim teachings.

    Another way in which we make our prayers come true is by actually transforming ourselves to become better people. When we develop that type of positive energy, it’s easier for the enlightened beings to help us achieve our goals in life. So it’s not just about praying, but transforming ourselves.

    In your case, in a moment of anger, you said such a thing about coming back as a Yaksha. Unfortunately, our words have power, even if said out of emotions. To remedy this situation, you should apologise to those people if you can contact them. Next you should try to purify the negative karma you created. Since you are already practising Dorje Shugden, you can recite the Kawang prayer more to help purify, but don’t just recite, you must engage in the visualisations too. In addition, you can recite more of the main verse to Dorje Shugden when you do serkym. Try doing at least 21 times or 108 times if you have the time and are able and request him strongly to help your situation.

    When you invoke upon Dorje Shugden or any enlightened being, they are instantly there to help you. But there is one thing that blocks their way, and that is your karma. If you do things to change your karma, transform yourself from the inside, then it becomes easy for them to help us.

    You feel shame and regret at the moment, that is okay. But don’t get swallowed up by that feeling. Use that shame and regret to motivate you to become a better person so you don’t act like that again. Engage in contemplations on anger, or breathing meditation to understand more about your emotions and get a hold of them so they don’t overcome you to the point where you will create more negative karma.

    This book may help, it’s very useful in helping to understand our emotions and how they effect us, and progress on the spiritual path: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/insightful-meditation

    I sincerely hope all of this will help you.

Question asked by Jen

Dear Pastor,

I have an issue. I pray to a deity like Kuan Yin for example. I ask for her help to manifest something like attracting therapy. But when it does not happen, I lose faith. I am now aware that I have to do it myself to get that therapy but I struggle to pray again because I feel like it will bring no result because of my "disappointment" before. How can I get rid of this mindset? That the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are not wish granters and I will have to achieve it myself.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Jen,

    Thank you for your question and very sorry to read that you have been going through this.

    Usually when we pray, we have very specific things in mind that we want to happen, and actually we are very fixed in the way that we want it to happen. Chances are however, we will never actually get things the way we want, because our thinking is actually based on our attachments and also because we simply don’t have the karma or merits to get that thing in that very specific way. We don’t have the karma to get the results that we are looking for in that manner, or the conditions around us are not right for us to get it, even if we do actually have the karma. So, when we pray and things don’t go our way, we get disheartened or disappointed.

    The Buddhas are the embodiment of compassion, so every time you invoke and pray to them, they are trying to help you for sure, 100%. However, it’s due to our karma and our frame of mind that we cannot receive their help.

    There are some key aspects that we need to remember:

    1. The Buddhas can definitely help us however if we just pray and nothing else, nothing will happen. We ourselves need to put some effort in to achieving a goal and the Buddhas will be able to help us achieve that goal quicker and easier. For example, if you want to do well in business, if you only pray but don’t actually actively work, you won’t get good business. But if you actively engage at improving your business in a productive and beneficial manner, no matter how small and pray at the same time, for example to Gyenze, then your business will do very well.

    2. When we are facing issues we should not have a very specific way that we want the help. The Buddhas will definitely help with the issue, but most times it’s not the way in which we wish for, due to the previously mentioned reasons. So, simply be open to however they help, which is usually in unexpected but we have the karma for them to help us in that way. So, you can pray to the Buddhas to help overcome your issues, but don’t be too fixed on which ways you are expected that help to come. The Buddhas will help according to your karma and merits, and the causes and conditions around you to help solve those issues. They way to develop this openness is by learning about the Three Jewels, their qualities and deepening your refuge in you them. All of this is taught in detail within the Lamrim teachings.

    I really hope this helps you. Thank you.

Question asked by Jason

I'm currently doing a heruka vajrasattva retreat and I have noticed that I'm running in to some very serious issues. I had to go to urgent care because I blacked out due to pain in my lower regions. I also bit my tongue when I blacked out and now have two deep 1 cm lacerations on my tongue…. I read that obstacles and health issues are a sign of progress but this has really shaken me… I am however still dedicated to finishing 111000 long mantra and have not broken the retreat even though I can only do on mala per day right now due to injury. WHAT SHOULD I DO? Should I stop the retreat? Has something gone terribly wrong?

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Jason,

    Heruka Vajrasattva is a purification practice. Everything that you are experiencing is the effects of that purification. If you are engaging in the full retreat, you will have done a puja before the retreat started, such as Kalarupa puja to remove obstacles, and during your retreat, you should be engaging in Dharma Protector practice to help lessen the physical obstacles. Hopefully, you are doing that.

    However, you are experiencing a lot of physical obstacles. You need to contact your guru that gave you the Heruka Vajrasattva initiation immediately and seek for help. If you cannot contact him/her directly, please contact his senior students or his Dharma centre or organisation for help. As you have a guru-disciple relationship, we cannot come in the way and give you advice about what to do as this may counter your guru-disciple bond with your guru.

    If however, you are practising without having the appropriate initiation, please stop immediately. Heruka Vajrasattva is a tantric practice that requires initiation taken from a qualified guru who is supposed to guide you in the practice and retreat. It will create a lot of physical and Dharma obstacles if you are practising without the initiation.

    I hope you are able to contact your guru to help solve this issue. Thank you.

Question asked by Li

Hello pastors What is the Sanskrit word for enlightenment? What is the Tibetan word for enlightenment? What was the word for enlightenment during Buddha Shakyamuni’s time? And wishing all Kecharians and most beloved and adored Rinpoche a joyous celebration of wesak.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Li,

    The Sanskrit word for enlightenment is ‘nirvana’ and the Tibetan word is ‘jangchub’.

    The word for enlightenment during Buddha Shakyamuni’s time was the Sanskrit word, ‘nirvana’.

    Thank you for your good Wesak wishes. We hope you had a very meritorious day as well!

Question asked by Péter Radics

Dear Lama! I would like to have my Tibetan astrology analysis done if possible. Thank you.
Péter Radics

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Peter,

    We don’t have this service available at this time. We do however have a free online Tibetan Astrology calculator which uses the Mewa system. You can have a look here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html Hope this helps.

Question asked by Herald

Hello venerable sentient beings,
1: I am confused on Tsem Rinpoche's lineage, I remember one video (I think the one about him at Gaden Monastery) stated that he was a direct reincarnation of Gedun Nyedrak, but on the Tsem Tulku website, it says that he was a direct reincarnation of Kentrul Thubten Lamsang, which one is it?
2: I also have a dilemma, but regarding karma. Let's say person A hurt person B, did person B's karma FORCE person A to hurt them? Because since WE cause the harm that WE experience, does that mean that WE cause others to harm us, because others can't hurt us, only we hurt ourselves through the force of karma. So again, do we cause others to hurt us? Karma as a whole seems to get more complicated as a I learn more about Buddhism.
3: Is there any way where I can commission a Thangka/Buddha image? Like how Tsem Rinpoche commissioned Indian style artworks of Dorje Shugden. I wosh to commission a realistic indian style thangka of Tsongkhapa!

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Herald,

    Thanks for your questions.

    1. Khentrul Thubten Lamsang was a reincarnation of Gedun Nyedrak. And Tsem Rinpoche was the reincarnation of Khentrul Thubten Lamsang. So in terms of these three lifetimes: 1. Gedun Nyedrak, 2. Khentrul Thubten Lamsang & 3. Tsem Rinpoche. You can read more about Tsem Rinpoche’s previous lives here: https://www.tsemtulku.com/previous-lives/

    2. Okay, so person A hurts person B.

    Person B created the causes to be hurt by person A specifically in the past. This karma manifests in so that Person A and Person B are put together in a situation together. However, it is still a conscious act on the part of Person A to actually hurt Person B. However, this act can be driven by emotions that Person A couldn’t control, and this is actually a mix of both Person A and Person B’s karma.

    In short, yes, karma is confusing. In fact the full extent to which karma works can only be known by a Buddha. However, we should have at least a basic understanding of how karma works, so that we can improve ourselves and transform. If you try to think about it too deeply, it becomes an intellectual exercise rather than something that actually changes our behaviour for the better. Tsem Rinpoche gave a simple yet very powerful teaching here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/discovering-yourself-a-teaching-on-karma-mindstream.html. You can also find out more about karma in the Lamrim teachings.

    3. If you would like to commission artwork, please contact KSA : https://www.kechara.com/services/buddhist-art/. If their current artists are able to do something like this, they will be able to help.

    Thank you!

Question asked by Khang

Hello Pastors!
I have a question about Dharma Protectors:
If I'm not close to my Guru to ask for whose my main Dharma Protectors.
How can we know which Dharma Protectors is most connection with us without Guru nearby?
Example:
I had done Lord Dorje Shugden practice for long time know due to Lord Shugden is main protector of my Guru's monastery.
I don't know why but I have feeling connection to energies, blessings and guides from Lord Setrap.
Of course, I still keep my daily practices to Lord Shugden because he was the first Dharma Protectors that i knew through introduce from some monks is my Guru's disciples.
I knew that Lord Setrap practices is inclued already together with Lord Shugden but could i practice both of them separatedly?
I chanted mantras of Lord Shugden for long time but now, I want to change to chant mantra of Lord Setrap.
Is it possible?
Thank you so much.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Khang,

    Usually the guru will assign Dharma protectors to his students. Most of the time, the guru will assign one main Dharma protector as the Dharma Protector of their monastery or Dharma centre. So everyone who is part of that monastery/centre follows that practice. For example, Tsem Rinpoche assigned the Protector Dorje Shugden as the main Dharma Protector of Kechara, so all students engage in his practice daily.

    As you know, Setrap is naturally included in Dorje Shugden’s practice. When you invoke upon Dorje Shugden, Setrap will come as well. Some people however feel that they have a close connection to Setrap as well. If you want to recite Setrap’s mantra, then you can recite the mantra after reciting Dorje Shugden’s mantra, then continue with the rest of the daily Dorje Shugden practice.

    If you want to engage in Setrap’s full practice, you can do this also but in addition to your Dorje Shugden practice. However, if you want to replace your Dorje Shugden practice with Setrap’s practice, please contact the monks who originally introduced you to the practice. As you have explained, the practice was introduced to you by your guru’s disciples. Since you have a guru, we cannot recommend anything that replaces what his students have introduced to you. You should seek their advice. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Patrick

Hello dear friend

(1) If we forgive someone for the things they've done to us, does this purify the karma of them hurting us?
(2) I was reading the lamrim and found that ant form of non-vaginal sex was considered sexu misconduct, is there any commentary/reason that explains why this is?
(3) Dorje Shugden was recognized as a wordly protector by the Sakyas because they were within the GYALPO sum, how could it be possible for one school to see a being as enlightened while another as UN-enlightened? This is also the same with Setrap
(4) Do you have a Setrap torma offering prayer?
Thanks

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Patrick,

    1. Forgiving someone does not purify the karma that they collected by hurting us in the first place. Though it does lessen the effects of the karma that they will experience because the pain that they caused us is lessened when we forgive them. Forgiveness however, is not about that other person but ourselves, and how we can let go of emotions that lead ourselves to create negative karma.

    2. In regards to the Lamrim teachings, we should put the teachings into context. There is no commentary to explain this, however I believe that the sexual organs of our physical body are such that their function is procreation, which necessary involves a man and woman and one method. However, this is quite a strict rendering of sexual misconduct. Tsem Rinpoche had a more applicable explanation of what we should consider sexual misconduct in the world we live in today, which is not to harm others through sexual activity, whether physically or emotionally.

    3) Yes, Dorje Shugden was recognised as part of the Gyalpo Sum, together with Setrap and Tsui Marpo (who later became Kache Marpo). Actually the term Gyalpo does not necessarily mean that the protectors are worldly, instead we believe they are enlightened beings emanating in the worldly form. Just like the Dalai Lamas and Karmapas are said to be emanations of Chenrezig. If you read the actual propitiation prayers from the Sakya tradition, it’s clear that very renowned Sakya Trizins considered Dorje Shugden to be enlightened. Dorje Shugden is still practiced within the Sakya tradition, even though not widely known, due to the political issues surrounding his practice. You can read more about Dorje Shugden in the Sakya Tradition here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-sakya-lineage-dorje-shugden.html

    4. Setrap’s Torma Offering is included in the Medium-Length Setrap Puja. You can find this in the Setrap practice boxset available here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/setrap-box-set-english. Also included is the Short-Length Setrap puja book, tsatsa and a book about his practice. Unfortunately, I do not have a soft copy of this prayer. I hope all these answers help.

Question asked by Sane

Hi pastor,

What would be the Buddhist view on these guided meditations of Quan Yin?

https://youtu.be/epaj-7x3IEc

https://youtu.be/mqNLuJcTnuw

https://youtu.be/Y0gYovgw4LM

Would they be considered new age spirituality?

Would it be fine to engage in these meditations?

When reciting Om Mani Padme Hum, is it fine if I visualize Quan Yin with willow branch, vase and white clothes form instead of the tibetan four-armed Chenrezig form?

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Sane,

    I watched the links you sent. Yes, they are considered to be new age spirituality rather than actual Buddhist practice. You can engage in them if you wish because they are in relation to Kuan Yin. Anything in relation to an enlightened being will be beneficial, however for actual practice that we engage in, it should come from authentic sources. Only then do you know it is reliable and has a lineage. These are very important as practices themselves have a lineage of blessings that go back to that actually deity themselves. So when you engage in authentic practices, you receive blessings and transformations not just from your visualisation and recitation of the mantra but through the energies of the practice itself.

    If you are just reciting the Mani mantra, then yes it is fine to visualise Kuan Yin. However, if you want to engage in the actual practice that comes from the Tibetan tradition, it is better to visualise the deity as Four-Armed Chenrezig. I hope these answers help. Thank you.

Question asked by Sonam rinchen

How to strengthen wind horse

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Sonam Rinchen,

    There are many definitions of wind horse, some have to do with astrology, some with formal prayer practice, and some with the energies in the body. The methods are different for each. In general, if you are talking about in terms of energy within the body, you can practice Nine-Round Breathing: https://youtu.be/pDaj2CeGXwY I hope this helps. Thanks.

Question asked by Sonam

What would be my pebble if I was born in 29th august 2000

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Sonam,

    You can find our Tibetan Astrology calculator here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/tibetan-astrology/tibetan-astrology.html. Please note, this calculator use the Mewa system and not the pebble system. We do not currently have a calculator for the pebble system. Thank you and I hope this helps.

Question asked by Adithya

I find it difficult to do visualisations. When I try to visualise, either it will be hazy or it will be just blank. Is there any methods or tips to have more clarity ?

  1. Reply by pastor

    Hi Adithya,

    Hazy or blank visualisations are usually due to not having done things like this before, so it’s just that you are not familiar with doing this. Here are some suggestions:

    1. Start off which general shapes in your visualisation, for example the outline of the deity in a solid single colour. Over a period of time, once you are able to do this, then continue by slowly adding details and colours every time that you do the visualisation. You will be able to building up your visualisation like this over time and eventually it will be bright, details and moving.

    2. Some people find that engaging in breathing or mindfulness meditation naturally helps their visualisation ability. This is because it builds awareness and concentration. Here is more info about mindfulness meditation: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/live-your-best-life-100-days-of-mindful-meditation.html

    3. Familiarise yourself with what you should actually be visualising. This is actually the more important of these methods. So it is to learn and memorise what you should be doing in your visualisation, what the deity looks like, what they wear, their body position, their implements and ornaments, etc. This can be done by reading their iconography or by familiarising yourself with an iconographically correct image of the deity. When you have something memorised, it will be easier for you to replicate it in your visualisation. You will find that is becomes very easy to do.

    I hope all this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Jenn

Hi pastor
I think I should practice Chod because I think I have a connect with this practice. What should I do

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Jenn,

    It’s very good to know that you think you have a connection with this practice. It is a very beneficial practice for spiritual transformation for sure.

    The practice of Chod belongs to the class of tantra. Therefore in order to practice it, you would need to receive the initiation into the practice. This comes with a set of vows and commitments that would need to keep every day for the rest of your life. Before that stage, you need to have a guru who has trained you in the Lamrim or at least the Three Principle Aspects of the Path. These are prerequisites to tantric practice in our lineage.

    For now, if you don’t have a guru, then you should think about taking refuge with a Guru and learn the fundamentals of practice first. This will give you a very good foundation on which you can progress to reach the stage to practice Chod. In addition to this, you can set up an altar to any of the deities associated with Chod practice. For example, to the enlightened Machig Labdron. Here is a thangka that you can print off and use: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/the-founder-of-chod-machig-labdron. Every day, you should make offerings on the altar. You should also engage in a daily sadhana. The standard daily sadhana in Kechara is the Diamond Path sadhana, which is the joint practice of Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden, which you can find here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/diamond-path

    Lama Tsongkhapa was the founder of our Gelug lineage and Dorje Shugden is a Dharma Protector. The function of Dharma Protectors is to clear obstacles and create the necessary conducive condition to progress on our spiritual path. When engaging in the practice, you should request Dorje Shugden strongly to clear the obstacles and help create conditions for you to receive the practice. But the enlightened beings won’t be able to help you unless you make the effort to receive the practice. You need to do two things, first is to make a connection with a guru and start learning from him or her. The second is to prepare yourself to receive practice.

    Here is an article written by Tsem Rinpoche about starting on Vajra Yogini practice now so you are ready to receive her initiation. Since Chod practice is similarly a tantric practice, the same applies to making yourself ready to receive it. https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/starting-on-vajra-yogini-now.html

    On side note, you should learn more about Chod. Here is a short video about Chod by Tsem Rinpoche: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_H4lhCkwWE & here is an article about Chod which you will find helpful: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/a-study-on-chod-practice.html

    Hope all of this helps you.

Question asked by Kevin

Halo pastor, I have been a vegetarian for few years now and would like to take the vegetarian vow my whole life but I have some question regarding this, I have to eat meat while working part time because they already bought for me, is it ok that I don't have the intention to eat meat but circumstances arise and I have to? Is egg, milk, cheese consider as meat because I may want to work as Patisserie chef.
Thank you for your kind response.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Dear Kelvin,

    When you take the Vegetarian Vow it means consciously making the promise not to eat meat again. So unfortunately, if you eat the meat in the meal which is already bought for you, then you would break the vow as you consciously ate it. However, when taking the vow, if you think to yourself, that your vow is not that strict, and more of a ‘meatless’ vegetarian vow, then it would be permissible to still eat the meal bought for you, but to simply not eat the meat in the meal, even though mixed in with the vegetables. Many people take this type of vow, especially in parts of the world where vegetarianism is not that popular. So you simple pick out the meat and don’t eat it.

    Dairy (milk, cheese, etc.) is not considered as meat, so it’s perfectly fine to eat if you take the Vegetarian Vow. Some people can be even stricter with their vow and become vegan, which means no dairy or other animal products. That is up to the individual. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Jason

Can we do the four faced mahakala mantra without empowerment ?

  1. Reply by pastor

    Hi Jason,

    Yes, you can recite Four-Faced Mahakala’s mantra without empowerment. The mantra in our tradition is: OM MAHAKALA KALA BIKALA RATRITA DOMBINI CANDALI RAKSHISI SINGHALI DEVI BHYO HUNG PHET. If you like Four-Faced Mahakala it would be good to set up an altar dedicated to him or add his image to your existing altar if you have one, and make offerings to him daily. He is an emanation of Manjushri and has been recommended by many high lamas and lineage masters. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Pema

Hello Pastors!
I have questions about:
I read some rumor that if we practice Marichi goddess that we not allow to eat pork.
Is this conception is right or wrong?
I'm not purely vegatarian and therefore, could i still allow to practice to Marichi?
During i haven't time to do separate two puja of Lord Setrap and Lord Shugden.
Could i focus on Lord Shugden and combine to chant Lord Setrap mantra after the reciting of mantra part fot lord Shugden?
Do we need alot of merits to invoke help from mother Tara? Or could she same with lord Shugden help us instantly when we haven't much merits to help us condition to practice Dharma and collect merits?
Thabk you so much.
Thank you so much.

  1. Reply by pastor

    Hello Pema,

    I have never come across such a rumour that you are not allowed to eat pork when practising Marici. I think this conception is wrong. There are some practices that if you engage in them, there are dietary restrictions but I have not come across any dietary restrictions in regards to Marici practice.

    In regards to Setrap’s mantra, yes you can chant it after you have finished Dorje Shugden’s mantra. That’s not a problem. Actually, when you chant Dorje Shugden’s mantra, Setrap is already comes. But in order to make a closer connection to Lord Setrap, you can chant the mantra. That would be very good.

    Mother Tara is known for her quick activity in coming to our aid and helping us is many areas of our lives. She is very quick in her help. Even by engaging in the prayers to any Buddha of enlightened Dharma Protector you generate merit, coupled with that you can make extensive offerings on your altar at home. This will generate merit. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Peter

Hello to whoever is reading this. I have multiple questions, I thank you for reading through them and answering them.(1) How is reincarnation true if the population continues to increase? I understand that beings from other realms reincarnate as humans, but wouldn't there eventually be a limit/end? (2) I hear people say that Buddhism doesn't have the concept of "worship" is this true? (3) Are there any articles/guides on how to do ugliness meditation? (4) What is the offering of weapons? Do we just lay a weapon along with the other offerings? (5) A Bodhisattva is someone who DELAYS their Buddhahood, so how come we see them as a Buddha? (6) I don't have a Dzambhala statue, nor can I get one. I have a small golden mouse statue, which is I guess symbolic of Dzambhala's mongoose, could I use it and visualise it as a Dzambhala statue? (7) Why do some thangkas/images show a "bodyless" Buddham Like it only shows their implements, clothing, accessories, but the body is like a ghost. What does that mean? (8) Is there any meaning behind deja vu, or is it just a memory taking place? (9) I understand that the yellow, red, white, and black represent the 4 activities. But what about green or any other color? I thank you very much for reading through my questions, may you have a blessed day x

  1. Reply by pastorniral

    Hello Peter,

    1) In regard to reincarnation, no there would not be an end or limit to the beings that reincarnation as humans, and this is because when humans pass away they would be reborn into another realm so those realms would be “replenished” if you would. Let’s take the current human population increase, in addition to this there has a been a drastic decrease in the animal population, there are many species of animals that go extinct every year, and just think about a single ant colony, which can have thousands of not millions of ant. So if the entire colony disappears then there are thousands or millions of sentient beings that need to take rebirth. If you view it in this way, then actually the increase in the human population is not that big in terms of rebirth in the six realms.

    2) We don’t have a concept of ‘worship’ in the sense of other religions. In other religions, worship can be to glorify or raise up a particular deity or God. In Buddhism, this is not the case, at most prayers/pujas exalt the good qualities of a particular Buddha so that practitioners generate merit and recieve the blessings from that Buddha so that we can achieve the same state of Buddhahood.

    3) Yes, the meditation on ugliness is describe in detail in the Lamrim as a method to overcome attachment or desire for a particular thing. Basically, you focus on the negative points of that particular object in order to reduce desire. You can also find it in this book which deals with many different types of meditation: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/insightful-meditation

    4) For the offering of physical weapons, yes they are placed on the altar with other offerings, or next to the altar. The offering of weapons are only made on altars to the wrathful Buddhas or Dharma Protectors. However, most of the time, people don’t actually offer physical weapons, but visual the offerings during the practice of wrathful Buddhas or Dharma Protectors.

    5) The highest level of Bodhisattvas have technically attained Buddhahood, just like Buddha Shakyamuni achieve complete enlightenment in human form. He remained in human form to teach the Dharma, similarly, the highest level of Bodhisattva’s remain in their form to benefit sentient beings. There are many level of Bodhisattvas however. The most well-known categorisation is known as the 10 Grounds of Bodhisattva, where there are 10 particular levels. The 10th level means you have reached enlightenment in the form of a Bodhisattva.

    6) You can print an image of Dzambala and frame it for your altar. You can use that to help with your visualisation during your prayers. When I started off practicing Buddhism, I could not afford statues, but simply printed off an image and framed it. It’s one of the reasons that Tsem Rinpoche made high resolution images available on this website, so that people have an online resource to use when they need it. You can find a gallery of high resolution images here for printing: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/buddha-images.html

    7) The bodiless thangkas that you are referring to are not actually thangkas of those particular deities. Rather they are actually offerings of the clothes, implements, weapons or other items associated with that deity. It’s most often associated with Highest Yoga Tantra deities and Dharma Protectors. It is known as a Ganze, it is an offering of weapons and implements to the protector. It symbolizes fighting our negative karma and clearing obstacles that inhibit our spiritual growth. Symbolic offerings such as these are very rare and only found in places where the people have great faith in that deity or protector. Here is the link to Dorje Shugden’s Ganze which we have available online: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ganzeDS.jpg You will see in the centre, offerings to Dorje Shugden and his four emanations. At the bottom you will see a vast array of offerings to generate merit.

    8) Deja vu can have many different meanings in Buddhism, for example it could just be the mind processing an experience in a particular manner, the experience could be triggering a memory but you are not fully conscious of it, it could be influence from an outer entity, or it could be due to some form of clairvoyance. It really depends on the person and the situation.

    9) In regards to colours, it depends on how they are being used or explained. For example, in terms of activities, white is peaceful, yellow is increasing, red is controlling and black/blue is wrathful. However, when talking about five colours – white, yellow, red, green and blue, these represent the Five Dhyani Buddhas, or certain afflictive emotions which when transformed and overcome through practice become a particular type of wisdom which is associated with one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas. I hope this helps.

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Meet the Pastors

Serving the community. Tirelessly

Combining the responsibilities of the ordained and the appearance of a layperson, pastors are the connection between the sangha and the everyday practitioner. They are ordinary people who have taken an extraordinary step in dedicating their lives towards sharing the Buddhist tradition. As laypeople holding vows, pastors will make the Dharma accessible to more people, giving them guidance and sharing knowledge. The pastors are usually present at Kechara House and available for consultation anytime. For more information, contact house@kechara.com.

Pastor Chia (sangha to be)

As a pastor, Chia will dedicate his life to befitting others through spreading the works of Tsem Rinpoche and Dharma to many people, through the use of pujas, rituals, counseling and sharing of his knowledge.

Ordained as a Pastor in 2011, Chia Song Peng has had a rich and varied Dharma career. He has held a core position with the Kechara Paradise retail outlets, served as a personal attendant to Tsem Rinpoche, embarked on various pilgrimages and received initiations into higher yoga tantric practices. He is accomplished in many pujas and has a deep understanding of the Dharma.

As a pastor, Chia has dedicated his life to befitting others through spreading the works of Tsem Rinpoche and Dharma to many people, through the use of pujas, rituals, counseling and sharing of his knowledge.

When Chia first met Tsem Rinpoche, he was asked if he wanted to become a monk, however even though this was his aspiration he informed Tsem Rinpoche that he would do so at a later date. For Chia, as he has is already in the Dharma full-time, it would be best if he became ordained. Tsem Rinpoche has reminded Chia from time to time to work towards becoming a monk and he promised that he would do so in the future.

Kechara began from nothing to become a growing Dharma organisation with major projects such as Kechara Forest Retreat, so Chia thinks that this is the perfect time to become ordained as a monk. Recently Tsem Rinpoche asked Chia again if he would like to be ordained, this time Chia said yes.

Pastor Khong Jean Ai (sangha to be)

Jean Ai wishes to become a vessel that holds the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa to benefit future generations, inspiring others to live by the Buddha’s teachings.

Jean Ai met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche as a young child and through her parents' involvement with Kechara over the years, she has never known a life without His Eminence. Jean Ai was a regular volunteer of Tsem Ladrang during her childhood and teenage years. After graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Warwick in the UK and working at the London Probation Service, she returned to Kuala Lumpur to join Tsem Ladrang's e-division. There she managed kechara.com, responsible for the weekly Kechara e-newsletter, including content generation and editing. Since then she has joined His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s writing team, responsible for executing Rinpoche’s personal instructions and managing his correspondence.

Having visited a nunnery in India in 2004, Jean Ai remembers noticing how happy and purposeful everyone was. She had a feeling of familiarity and the sight of the robes comforted her. Immediately, Jean Ai messaged her mother who told her to ask Rinpoche’s advice. Rinpoche told her to complete her secular education so that when she taught the Dharma her words would carry the credibility and weight of a university degree, something she completed with the motivation that some day she wanted to become a nun.

Through her ordination as a nun, Jean Ai wishes to become a vessel that holds the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa to benefit future generations, inspiring others to live by the Buddha’s teachings. Through this she hopes to repay the kindness of her parents and her Guru. Above all she wants to abide in a state free of suffering, and she wants this for others as well.

Pastor Shin Tan (sangha to be)

For Shin, this is a great step forward to being fully committed to the cause of others and repaying others’ kindness through sharing the Dharma with others.

Before joining Kechara, Shin worked as a lecturer and provider of content and e-learning content solutions for various start-ups. Whilst providing training to educators teaching students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) at various colleges, she was invited to attend a Dharma talk given by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche at Kechara House. This event rekindled her interest in Tibetan Buddhism, as she recalled the joy of accompanying her parents to teachings as a teenager.

Joining Kechara Media & Publications in 2006 as a volunteer, Shin assumed a full time position there as a Marketing Executive, with the aim of making His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings available to more people around the world. Shin is now a member of the Tsem Ladrang Team, who takes care of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s secular matters, enabling Rinpoche to focus on teaching the holy Dharma.

Shin states that when she decided to join Kechara full time, she had already decided to be of some benefit to others and spend the rest of her life doing only that. Working closely with His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, seeing his tireless effort in helping others and spreading the Buddhadharma through the Gaden tradition despite tremendous challenges has made her realise that the next logical step is to become ordained as she has the opportune conditions to study with her Guru. For Shin this is also a great step forward to being fully committed to the cause of others and repaying others’ kindness through sharing the Dharma with others.

Pastor Adeline Woon (sangha to be)

Since finding her spiritual home here in Kechara, Adeline has made dharma work her life’s mission and wishes to dedicate herself fully towards the benefit of others.

Adeline stumbled across His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche's blog towards the end of 2010 and has been following his blog and Facebook page ever since. Since graduating from Dharma Drum Buddhist College Taiwan with a Masters of Arts in Religious Studies in July 2012, she returned to Malaysia and joined Kechara as a Senior Education Executive. Adeline was attracted by His Eminence’s straightforwardness and impressed at Kechara's growth under his guidance. To Adeline, His Eminence is someone who walks the talk, keeps his promises and sincerely cares for others displaying an excellent example of guru devotion, qualities that she seeks to develop herself.

Since finding her spiritual home here in Kechara, Adeline has made dharma work her life’s mission. It was in May 2013 that she officially requested His Eminence for ordination as a nun to dedicate her life fully for the dharma. According to Adeline, become ordained means that she is being true to her calling to live according to the dharma and be of benefit to others.

This however can only be achieved by meeting and studying under her root Guru. Adeline has been fortunate enough to have met with hers - His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche.

Pastor Niral Patel (sangha to be)

It is Niral’s motivation for full ordination to better himself, learn the teachings of our lineage in order to preserve them for future generations. He wishes to benefit others, just as he has benefited and is still benefiting from Tsem Rinpoche’s explanation of the Dharma.

Niral was born and raised in the UK, having graduated with a BA in Anthropology, he was working as a Financial Administrator for a Serviced Apartment & Hotel company as well as a Management Services company before stumbling across His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s Youtube channel, entirelyby accident. It was through His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s teachings that he began to understand the importance of practicing the Dharma, in order to benefit himself and others around him.

Having been in contact with one of Tsem Rinpoche’s long time students in the UK, he was encouraged to visit Kechara in late 2012 for a 10 day visit. At the end of the visit Tsem Rinpoche requested Niral to come to work at Kechara, to which he agreed.

Niral moved to Malaysia in February 2013 to work as an education coordinator at Kechara House, assisting the Education Division in the creation and implementation of the new education syllabus, teaching teenagers during the Kechara Sunday Dharma School. Ever since meeting Tsem Rinpoche, he has always been encouraged by Tsem Rinpoche to do more Dharma work and strive to better himself. It is with that in mind, that Niral has requested monastic ordination.

It is Niral’s motivation for full ordination to better himself, learn the teachings of our lineage in order to preserve them for future generations. He wishes to benefit others, just as he has benefited and is still benefiting from Tsem Rinpoche’s explanation of the Dharma.

Pastor Tan Gim Lee (sangha to be)

Gim Lee’s main focus is to guide and help anyone who steps through Kechara’s doors through Dharma sharing, counselling, performing pujas and other Buddhist services. She wishes to repay Rinpoche’s kindness by spreading Lama Tsongkhapa’s holy teachings and inspiring others on the spiritual path.

She discovered Kechara by chance in 2006 and started to participate Kechara's activities almost immediately especially the retreat to collect 10 million Migtsema recitations. In April 2006, when Gim Lee met H.E. Tsem Rinpoche and first listened to his teachings, she wept uncontrollably. Though she could not understand it at the time, she had finally found her perfect teacher. She is especially touched by Tsem Rinpoche's compassionate method of teaching by setting his own examples.

Having joined as a staff of Kechara House responsible for housekeeping in 2009, Gim Lee is now one of Kechara House's Front Desk Managers predominantly based in the retreat centre in Bentong, Pahang. She also teaches the Sunday Dharma Class and moderates Dharma discussions on Tsem Rinpoche's blog chat.

The many teachings she has received from Tsem Rinpoche have changed her priorities in life. She found answers to her questions about the purpose of life, and she has realised that the way to overcome the sufferings of pain and anger is by following the path of compassion and wisdom as taught by Lord Buddha. These realisations have led to her request to be ordained as a Sangha member.

As pastor now, and later as a Buddhist nun, Gim Lee's main focus is to guide and help anyone who steps through Kechara's doors through Dharma sharing, counselling, performing pujas and other Buddhist services. She wishes to repay Rinpoche's kindness by spreading Lama Tsongkhapa's holy teachings and inspiring others on the spiritual path.

Pastor Loh Seng Piow (sangha to be)

Loh Seng Piow developed a strong wish to help Rinpoche in spreading the Dharma to the world. With that determination, Loh Seng Piow chose not to pursue his PhD degree in Cambridge University (for which he had been offered a place), resigned from his research job, and joined Tsem Rinpoche as full-time Dharma worker, and has never looked back since.

Back in 2001, Loh Seng Piow had no inkling of just how involved in Dharma he would become. As a Masters degree-holder in Engineering, Loh Seng Piow was working as a research engineer in Singapore when he met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche. Rinpoche’s talk left a strong impression on him and after a few encounters with Rinpoche, Loh Seng Piow started developing websites for Rinpoche and Kechara.

Loh Seng Piow was trained in science, but soon realised that there were many questions that science could not answer. At the same time, he also felt that science and technology are not the solution to human problems, as humans are much better off compared to thousands years ago, yet the problems in this world are still the same, if not more, and we do not seem to be happier than our ancestors.

Loh Seng Piow soon realised that the Dharma is the ultimate solution to human problems, and that the methods used by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche are very suitable for this modern era. Loh Seng Piow developed a strong wish to help Rinpoche in spreading the Dharma to the world. With that determination, Loh Seng Piow chose not to pursue his PhD degree in Cambridge University (for which he had been offered a place), resigned from his research job, and joined Tsem Rinpoche as full-time Dharma worker, and has never looked back since.

Meeting Rinpoche was a very refreshing experience for Loh Seng Piow, as he never knew Dharma could be so unconventional yet maintain its essence. As Rinpoche’s personal attendant, Loh Seng Piow has had many incredible moments with Rinpoche and considers himself extremely fortunate because he sees real Dharma in action, both on and off the throne. It challenges him to practice Dharma 24/7. In this way, Rinpoche has blown away his old and persistent way of thinking, which was very much focused on the outer rituals of Dharma.

Having seen that Tsem Rinpoche truly embodies what he teaches, Loh Seng Piow is convinced beyond doubt that it is possible to develop our minds to a higher state, and ultimately achieving enlightenment. All these factors have propelled Loh Seng Piow to take a step further in his Dharma career to become ordained as a pastor in order to be even more effective in sharing and disseminating the Dharma to benefit others.

Pastor Yek Yee

Naturally an introvert, Yek Yee has transformed what was once her weakness into her strength; making what was once impossible now eminently possible.

Independence was forced upon Kok Yek Yee from the tender age of nine, when she had to juggle between work and school to make ends meet. Always the introvert, Yek Yee had few friends and had difficulty expressing herself. So it was unexpected when she chose a career in journalism.

Yek Yee excelled as an award-winning reporter with Guang Ming Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau. Her articles garnered her a fanbase, and in writing, she found an outlet for the thoughts and feelings that she could not verbalise. However, despite her success, Yek Yee was not satisfied. Temporary happiness was not what she was looking for – success, money, relationships, or fame was not the key.

In her search for happiness, Yek Yee met H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, who told her “don’t retaliate with your speech, but use your power of writing to express yourself”. This led her to join Kechara Media & Publications as a writer; subsequently she was appointed Senior Editor as well as a Liaison to His Eminence.

Yek Yee now holds a core role in Kechara Care, giving advice, tours, counseling and teachings to whoever walks through their doors. Through courage and determination, she has transformed what was once her weakness into her strength; making what was once impossible now eminently possible.

As a Pastor, her patience and open-mindedness developed through her journey with Kechara will bring comfort and solace, and her new-found ability to nurture and teach others will bring hope to many.

Pastor Lanse Chiah

Having been a Pastor for a year, Lanse wishes to continue with her integral duties by renewing her vows again.

Lanse graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Jinan University in Guangzhou, China in 1999 and became a part-time lecturer for several years, teaching western medicine in a Traditional Chinese medical college in Kuala Lumpur.

For a long time, Lanse remained an atheist, subconsciously searching for a spiritual guru as she sought answers to questions she harboured in her mind, questions that had led her into a state of depression during her time at university. As such, she would often read philosophical books in her search for answers.

Lanse first came to know of Kechara in 2007, through her friend of over 10 years, Pastor Yek Yee. She was surprised to see a complete transformation in Pastor Yek Yee, whom she had always known as a non-spiritual person. The first book by Kechara that Lanse chanced upon was the Chinese version of Be Greedy. Naturally, Lanse was skeptical at first, thus she read the book in an attempt to find mistakes with the philosophy. However, she couldn’t find any and was left impressed by how logical the explanations in the book were.

In March 2009, Lanse joined Kechara Media & Publications (KMP) part-time to carry out Chinese translation and help with transcription. The following year, she contemplated upon whether to pursue a full-time medical or a Dharma career, finally deciding on the latter. Lanse came to realise that, although both careers share the same motivation of easing people’s sufferings, she felt that her work in Dharma could lead to a greater contribution for the sake of all sentient beings in a deeper, spiritual sense.

Having been a Pastor for a year, Lanse wishes to continue with her integral duties by renewing her vows again.

Pastor Han Nee

It was not until she witnessed how Rinpoche brought peace and comfort to her dying mother, that she realised she also wanted to touch others with the Dharma.

Lim Han Nee, a mother of two, is a retired secondary school principal. She retired in December 2000 after a 30-year career in education. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Education at Leicester University in the UK, at the end of 2001.

After gaining her master’s degree, Han Nee considered further options of embarking on a doctorate in education or spending her years in retirement, travelling and visiting family. At the same time, she was also in search of her spiritual path. She had begun exploring Theravadan and Chinese Mahayana Buddhism for answers to questions she had.

In December 2004, Han Nee attended a teaching retreat on the topic of the Lamrim and White Tara held by His Eminence Gelek Rinpoche. As the retreat proceeded, she found her questions were being answered. Then in June 2005, Han Nee was introduced to Kechara by her sister, where she met her spiritual guide, His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, who has recently told her that she must go all the way in the Dharma for the benefit of others.

Han Nee had been a school guidance counsellor for nearly twenty years. However, it was not until she witnessed how Rinpoche brought peace and comfort to her dying mother, that she realised she also wanted to touch others with the Dharma.

A member of Kechara’s Puja Team, who conduct sponsored pujas in Shabten Khang, Han Nee is also a member of the Education Division with the portfolio of Content Development. Apart from this, Han Nee is also a member of the weekly Kechara Chat Time team.

Pastor David Lai

In 2014, with a sincere wish to benefit others, David decided to be ordained as a Buddhist pastor to continue serving the spiritual needs of the organisation.

David Lai has been a student of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche for over a decade now and was one of the founding members of Kechara. He joined Kechara as a full time staff in 2005 and has been working in various departments beginning with the Kechara Paradise outlets.

Right from the beginning, David had been advised by His Eminence to go into writing. Overcoming various hurdles, David finally began his literary career with the publication of his first book and autobiography, There’s No Way But Up in 2009. The book charts his spiritual journey from his childhood and culminates in the meeting with His Eminence.

The positive feedback from this book led him to write various other publications like Vajrayogini and Other Power Places in Nepal – a pilgrim’s guide of Nepal, Tales My Lama Told Me – a book on short stories and Conversations in Love – a book on relationships. These books continue to inspire and bring people onto the Dharma.

Besides writing, David has found his passion in sharing the Dharma since his earlier days working in the Kechara Paradise outlets. Over the years, David has received innumerable teachings from His Eminence, ranging from public teachings to personal instructions and advice. He is known to passionately share these teachings whenever he can and to whomever he meets. In 2014, with a sincere wish to benefit others, David decided to be ordained as a Buddhist pastor to continue serving the spiritual needs of the organisation.

Pastor Henry Ooi

After following Rinpoche as a Dharma student for all these years, learning and practicing the Dharma, Henry knows the importance of the pastors’ role in Kechara founded by Rinpoche. He wants to become a pastor to serve Rinpoche, to serve Kechara, and to serve the public.

Born in 1952 in Penang, Henry moved to Kuala Lumpur in search of work after he finished his Form Five studies in 1969. He worked at different types of jobs and it was when he was jobless in 1997/8 that he met His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche at the house of his cousin, Ruby (now Dato’ Ruby Khong), when Rinpoche was giving a dharma teaching. At that teaching Henry was awed by how Rinpoche taught Dharma with simple yet profound explanations.

With the kind guidance, teachings and Dharma practices by Rinpoche including instruction to engage in their first spiritual retreat, Henry and his wife Angel started a small business that soon became profitable. A few years later after Kechara House Buddhist Association was founded, Rinpoche started to enrol students as liaisons and that was when Henry and Dato’ Ruby offered themselves. Later more students were elected as liaisons that saw the birth of Liaisons Council. The Liaisons Council is now known as the Board of Directors of which Henry is one of its members.

Currently Henry is the Project Director, overseeing the construction and completion of projects in the Kechara Forest Retreat. Prior to this appointment he was the Head of Department in Kechara Paradise retail outlets of which he served for about ten years. He still remains as its company director as well as director for most of the companies within Kechara. He served one term as vice president of Kechara House Buddhist Association from 2012 to 2103.

After following Rinpoche as a Dharma student for all these years, learning and practicing the Dharma, Henry knows the importance of the pastors’ role in Kechara founded by Rinpoche. He wants to become a pastor to serve Rinpoche, to serve Kechara, and to serve the public. As he aspires to be a monk as he grows older, being a pastor of Kechara will pave the way for his aspiration. Henry believes that as one gets older in life, one should have already prepared for the imminent, death. And what a beautiful death it will be, to die in Kechara Forest Retreat in a monk’s robes. This is the kind of death that Henry wants. But before the imminent death happens, Henry wants to continue working in Kechara Forest Retreat, serving the community and whoever comes into it in whatever way he can. And when he is not physically anymore to serve others, he will request instructions from Rinpoche to enter into retreats in Kechara Forest Retreat.

Pastor Patsy Gooi

All that Patsy wants now is to spend the rest of her life doing dharma work, dharma practices and being of benefit to others.

Formerly a full time housewife with plenty of free time, Patsy had the great fortune to visit Gaden Monastery and meet H.E. Tsem Rinpoche almost twenty years ago. That one week stay in the monastery changed her view of life. Prior to that, she had no spiritual inclinations but meeting Rinpoche stirred something inside her, and she realised that there was more to life than just eating, sleeping, shopping and having fun. Rinpoche’s approach to dharma was logical and practical but most importantly, he stressed that we should always focus out and work towards benefitting others. Rinpoche made dharma easy to understand and his advice was and still is, to “change inwardly, not outwardly.”

In 2009, after years of practicing and applying what she had learned from Rinpoche’s teachings, Patsy decided to set up a Kechara retail outlet in Penang to share the dharma with others. She knew that Rinpoche’s teachings were very applicable to the people of our time and that his activities would benefit others just as they had benefited her. She also wanted to repay the kindness of her Guru who had constantly helped and guided her. Today, Kechara Paradise Penang is not just a dharma shop but also organises puja sessions, animal liberation and dharma talks.

In 2010, again with Rinpoche’s blessings, Patsy set up the Kechara Soup Kitchen Activity Center in Penang. Saddened to see the plight of the homeless and urban poor on the streets, Patsy decided to practice “compassion through action” as taught by Rinpoche in the most active way she knows. Today, together with her team of volunteers, Patsy feeds the homeless and urban poor four times a week and provides basic food provisions to many hardcore poor families on a monthly basis.

All that Patsy wants now is to spend the rest of her life doing dharma work and dharma practices, and that she may be of benefit to others.

Pastor Albert Ratchaga

In 2008, Albert Ratchaga began working as a part timer in Kechara Paradise, but as he learned more about the works of Rinpoche and Kechara, Rinpoche’s kindness and compassion touched him deeply. He realised that his work gave his life more meaning and decided to join Kechara full time.

Through his work as a sales executive, Albert was able learn more Dharma from Rinpoche's teachings and use this wisdom to assist those who entered his store to overcome their problems, thus improving their lives.

Albert soon developed a deep wish to follow in Rinpoche’s footsteps and in 2016 was ordained as a Pastor to continue benefitting and serving others.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jul 16. 2024 11:02 AM
    That’s wonderful now we have H E Tsem Rinpoche’s short biography in Mongolian. More and more readers got to know of our Guru and Dorje Shugden. May Rinpoche’s teaching spread and reach out to those Monglians.
    Thank you Rinpoche and writers team for this wonderful sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsem-rinpoches-short-biography-mongolian.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jul 16. 2024 10:55 AM
    H E Zava Damdin Rinpoche, is an erudite Mongolian Buddhist master within the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Zava Damdin Rinpoche was recognised as the reincarnation of one of the greatest Buddhist masters, yogis, healers, scholars and mahasiddhas in Mongolia. Zava Damdin Rinpoche is famed for his absolute guru devotion. In spite of the unlawful ban on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden Zava Damdin Rinpoche remain devoted to the practice and has continued to see enormous growth around the world. Especially in Mongolia which has long held a strong historical and religious connection with Tibetan Buddhism. Back in 2016 H E Zava Damdin Rinpoche conferred Yamantaka initiation and Dorje Shugden sogtae . More than 10,000 ordained monks and lay people attended the initiation in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Looking at those pictures in this blog says all, all monks and lay people were so blessed indeed. It has proven that the practice of Dorje Shugden is very popular . They were more blessed and fortunate as after the initiation, they were given a ‘heart’ crystal and a chakra which were consecrated during the sogtae ceremony. They are given as a blessing and reminder of the initiate’s commitments to Dorje Shugden, and also as a symbol of Dorje Shugden’s promise to protect them.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/10000-mongolians-receive-dorje-shugden.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jul 16. 2024 10:51 AM
    .Great research by Dr Matthew William King on Dorje Shugden . It paints a thousand words of truth where more and more people understand better of Dorje Shugden. The practice of Dorje Shugden is often associated with Lamas in the Himalayan region in Tibet.
    No doubt due the efforts of Lamas in Tibet and Lamas in Bhutan the practice was promoted. Together, these enlightened masters proliferated the practice, authoring and composing texts and prayers to invoke the blessings and protection of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. In Mongolia, the practice’s popularity was due to Mongolia’s own lamas independently promoting and encouraging it. Mongolian lamas preserve the tradition of Dorje Shugden through active propitiation since then. The powerful Mongolian nation has indeed a long history and connection with Dorje Shugden the Powerful Protector. As expressed in the life of Venerable Choijin Lama, a State Oracle of Mongolia who took trance of Dorje Shugden among other Dharma Protectors. Interesting read of how Mongolia saved Dorje Shugden .
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/how-mongolia-saved-dorje-shugden.html

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  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jul 16. 2024 10:49 AM
    Precious thangkas of Lama Tsongkhapa’s Life Story one must not missed. As its very rare old thangkas tells us the life story of Lama Tsongkhapa. Lama Tsongkhapa was an influential Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher and tantric yogi. Lama Tsongkhapa was hailed as the second Buddha by contemporary Buddhist masters of his time. Famous for reviving Buddhism in Tibet and revered for elevating the Dharma to all its present glory. . Through deep study, profound practice and high attainments, Lama Tsongkhapa led a revival of pure Buddhist teachings and distilling the best teachings. His teachings became the basis for the establishment of the Gelug monastery, a monastic institution which survives to this day.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such insightful life stories of a great Master with beautiful thangkas pictures .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/15-thangkas-of-lama-tsongkhapas-life-story.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Jul 16. 2024 10:46 AM
    The Iceman mummy, Otzi, was discovered amidst sheets of melting ice on the border between Italy and Austria, at an altitude of 3,200 m above sea level. The 5300-year-old world’s oldest wet mummy Iceman so special as is invaluable for archaeology and as well as for medical science, genetics, biology, anthropology, and many other disciplines. The nature of his life and the circumstances of his death are the subject of much investigation. That’s interesting discovery, the clothes he wore and equipment he carried are unique.The alleged curse revolved around the deaths of several people involved with the discovery, recovery and subsequent analysis of Otzi’s body. The legend continues and these days, Otzi the Iceman rests in a refrigerated room at the South Tyrol Archaeological Museum in Bolzano, Italy. Each year thousands of visitors visited his mummified remains contained in a special cold cell at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, Italy.
    Interesting read
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/creatures-and-monsters/the-curse-of-otzi-the-iceman.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Jul 12. 2024 01:10 PM
    A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this Dambulla cave is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in 1991. King Valagamba of Anuradhapura in the first century built a temple in thankful worship. Located in central Sri Lanka, the Dambulla Cave Temple is a living Buddhist site that is focused on a series of five cave shrines.The place is worth a visit though, just for the stunning sculptures and paintings in this historical paradise. The site is remarkable in the Buddhist world with the continuous tradition of living Buddhist ritual practices and pilgrimage for more than two millennia. That’s interesting.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/external-article/dambulla-cave-temple
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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Jul 12. 2024 01:09 PM
    Zasep Tulku Rinpoche is the 13th incarnation of the famous Kagyupa teacher, Lama Konchog Tenzin of Zuru Monastery. His teachings, delivered in excellent English are easily understood and fully engaging. Zasep Tulku Rinpoche is a highly realized internationally respected teacher of Gelugpa Buddhism, been exile from Tibet and had travels as teacher to many countries around the world. Zasep Rinpoche received extensive teachings and initiations from many erudite great masters. Today, Zasep Rinpoche is the spiritual leader of Gaden for the West, an international organisation of Dharma centres in Australia, Canada and the United States, successfully spreading the Gelug teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa to many, many people who are karmically connected to him. A Tulku’s Journey From Tibet To Canada a book published Rinpoche autobiography, beautifully reflects his devotion to his teachers and the practices. Zasep Rinpoche points out, the practice of Dorje Shugden officially started in the Sakya school before it was embraced by the Gelugpas. Interestingly, this book also mentioned the great deeds of Dorje Shugden and how much this Dharma Protector has helped the Tibetan people as well and Tibetan Buddhism too.Zasep Rinpoche have touched the hearts of everyone he has encountered. Interesting read one must not missed as it is a true story of an incredible Tibetan Buddhist scholar and lama’s journey.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of a great Master

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/zasep-rinpoche-speaks-plainly-about-dorje-shugden.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Jul 12. 2024 01:07 PM
    As prophesies by Shakyamuni Buddha, Lama Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Bodhisattva of wisdom, Manjushri. Lama Tsongkhapa was an influential Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher and tantric yogi, and saint who lived in Tibet. His practice will instill deep wisdom and confers great blessing upon us. His pure teachings and activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. With the establishment of the Gelug monastery which survives to this day. Lama Tsongkhapa, considered one of the greatest Buddhist masters and philosophers of all time. There many benefits that arise from Lama Tsongkhapa’s practice. Merely by reciting Lama Tsongkhapa’s mantra known as Migtsema mantra. is indeed very beneficial for everyone of us. We are so fortunate to learn and practices from our Guru.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of a great Master.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/lord-tsongkapa-king-of-the-dharma.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Jul 12. 2024 01:06 PM
    Dorje Shugden was enthroned as a protector of the Sakya tradition centuries ago and only later widely practised in Gelugpa tradition. All these was stated by H.H Trijang Rinpoche in his work “Music Delighting the Ocean of Protectors. The throne holder of Sakya school of Buddhism, Sonam Rinchen enthroned Dorje Shugden as one of the protectors of Sakya. The practice of this Dharma Protector was later passed to his son the 31st Sakya Trizin Kunga Lodro who was believed to be the emanation of Dorje Shugden himself. Interesting facts. He even composed a Dorje Shugden prayer or Kangsol to invoke the blessings of Dorje Shugden. The prayer has since been well known and it is used to this day. The 39th Sakya throneholder Sakya Trizin Dragshul Trinley Rinchen who also practised Dorje Shugden and praised Dorje Shugden as an emanation of Avalokiteshvara. Not only one but three Sakya Trizins who relied on Dorje Shugden and they referred to him as an enlightened being.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting sharing so as more and more practitioners know the truth and only truth that Dorje Shugden is an enlightened being

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/sakya-trizins-dorje-shugden-prayer.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Jul 12. 2024 01:04 PM
    A good reminder for all students reading what Venerable Acharya Kyabje Zasep Tulku Rinpoche wrote in his guidelines for students. We as students can make progress on our spiritual path and gain Dharma realizations all depends ourselves where else A dharma teacher who is our spiritual guide can show us how to meditate correctly and make progress on our spiritual path.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/guidelines-for-students.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jul 1. 2024 03:28 PM
    Buddhism one of the oldest religions in the world has been around for over 2,600 years. Many people all over the world from all walks of life have embraced Buddhism. Buddhism is one of the fastest growing religions in the west and have spreading further , all thanks to those highly lamas such as Gaden Tripas, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, Lama Yeshe, Geshe Wangyal, Kensur Lobsang Tharchin, Geshe Rabten, and so forth. Many people more people are becoming more aware of Buddhism and finding it a suitable way of life and religion. With the great spread of Buddhism, many people had benefitted with the practice as it emphasized individuals’ path to enlightenment and salvation, which could be attained in this life.
    As in this blog, we see many famous Buddhist celebrities from the west such as Keanu Reeves, former American president Bill Clinton , Richard Gere, Steve Jobs and many more celebrities had been connected to Buddhism.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting sharing, how Buddhism had changed their life

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/celebrity-buddhists.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jul 1. 2024 03:26 PM
    The Legend of the Mermaid is well known and told with different forms and endings in all the oral tradition of peoples linked to the sea. It was rumored that the mermaid has a magical treasure. In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Interesting read mermaids were natural beings who, like fairies, who had magical and prophetic powers. We usually see it as in movie whether it do really exists no one have really seen it nowadays. While there is no evidence that mermaids exist outside folklore, reports of mermaid sightings continue to the present day. Mermaids have been a popular subject of art and literature in recent centuries. They depicted in operas, paintings, books and live-action films.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/creatures-and-monsters/the-legend-of-the-mermaids.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jul 1. 2024 03:23 PM
    Wow that’s wonderful a very special gift for our Guru Tsem Rinpoche. A Dorje Shugden shop full of beautiful items which were connected to Dorje Shugden as such as posters, statues, pendants, tsa tsas, books, key chains, thangkas and so forth. Located in the most famous night market in the heart city of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. There’s where tourists and local will go over there. Many of them will be blessed merely b looking at it or passing by the shop. Posters will be given to anyone who stop by , its such a wonderful way to share and get people to know of this great Dharma Protector.
    Thank you Rinpoche and those who made it possible benefiting many more people to come.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/exciting-dorje-shugden-store-in-petaling-street-malaysia.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jul 1. 2024 03:22 PM
    Trance is a state of semi-consciousness in which a person is not self-aware. The person is in a deep state of distraction by some inner turmoil or some outer mental influence. Taking trance is nothing new and not just in the east. Listening the video tells us more about trance. Interesting to know, but we should not get involve in trances as advice. Its better get involve in Dharma practice and have our mind transform.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/taking-trances.html
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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Jun 28. 2024 03:33 PM
    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/creating-harmony-20-quotes-from-tsem-rinpoche.html
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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See beautiful pictures of Manjushri Guest House here- https://bit.ly/2WGo0ti
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
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This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
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29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
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Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
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Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
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Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pastor Seng Piow guides us on the flow of Dorje Shugden puja, its benefits, significant of Chanting the names of Manjushri and also explaining the dedication for the sponsors and to those in need before we start the puja as we have 2 newcomers today.
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Pastor Seng Piow guides us on the flow of Dorje Shugden puja, its benefits, significant of Chanting the names of Manjushri and also explaining the dedication for the sponsors and to those in need before we start the puja as we have 2 newcomers today.
Two Pastors in da house! Double the merits, double the happiness. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Two Pastors in da house! Double the merits, double the happiness. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
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Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
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Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
4 months ago
And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
4 months ago
Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
4 months ago
Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
4 months ago
Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
5 months ago
The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
5 months ago
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
5 months ago
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
5 months ago
Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
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