Finally, a section for you to clarify your Dharma questions with Kechara’s esteemed pastors. Just post your question below and one of our pastors will provide you with an answer.

Note: This section of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s blog is meant for Dharma questions or questions related to Kechara and our lineage. If the question is not relevant or out of our scope, we will respectfully request you to seek an answer on a more relevant platform. Before posting your question, we would also like to suggest that you look through some of the older posts (or do a search on this blog) before you post a question as your question may have been already answered in an older post.

Browse through previous question submissions and learn from the Pastors’ answers. Click on the different page numbers or arrow buttons to view older questions.

Question asked by Anonymous

"I would choose money over anything, money is #1" How would you debunk this?

Reply by pastor

Dear Anonymous,

I’m not completely what it is that you are asking, as in what sort of reply you are looking for. According to Buddhism, money or having material items will not lead to lasting happiness. They are temporary and fleeting. So from the results side, only chasing after money will not lead you to have a fulfilled life. You will not actually be happy, and neither will those around you be happy. When you focus on spiritual transformation and become a better person, on your journey towards enlightenment, then you will be happy. You look inwards and are in charge of your own destiny rather than at the mercy of simply chasing after money. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Vui Ve

I promised someone that I will not burn candle due to the possibility of causing a fire. But am I now bound to this promise? At the same time, maybe the Buddha's are trying to tell me that you don't have to bave candles and all of this mystical stuff to be "true blue" Buddhist. Idk why something about candles really spark my interest, especialy when it's associated w/ Buddhism, maybe I just need to detach, thoughts?

Anyway I was also wondering if you guys have an email?

Reply by pastor

Dear Vui Ve,

Thanks for your message. Yes, if you promised someone that you will not burn candles due to fire hazard, then you need to stick to your promise. Otherwise, you can talk to that same person again and try to find a comprise when burning candles, for example heat proof casing, etc.

Actually, when offering lights, its not 100% necessary to offer real candles. In fact, nowadays many Buddhists including Tsem Rinpoche and most Kecharians in fact offer electric candles in our homes. It’s actually the offering of light that is the offering, not the candle itself, so using electric candles is more than acceptable. In fact it is encouraged, because of the fire hazard if we are not careful when offering candles.

You can email Care@Kechara.com, or WhatsApp +60 10-302 0999 our hotline (messaging only). Our team can help answer your questions, or you can ask to be put in contact with a Pastor, and they will assign the conversation to us. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Question asked by Luna

Can anyone become enlightened? Buddhidt and non Buddhist

Reply by pastor

Dear Luna,

Yes, anyone can become enlightened. Whether you are Buddhist or not. The prime example of this is the historical Buddha Shakyamuni himself. He was not a “Buddhist”, but he attained enlightenment. Buddhism follows the path and methods that he taught to attain that state. But even within Buddhism, we do not believe that we practice the only path to the state of enlightenment.

That would actually negate the power of the enlightened beings, who teach paths according to the time, place, and propensities of beings. So, there can be many paths towards enlightenment. Buddhists follow the path as taught by Lord Buddha, because that is a sure, tried and tested manner to achieve higher states of consciousness and enlightenment itself. However, it is not the only way. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Gerry

What are the signs of a reincarnated lama? For example what are the signs we should look for to determine Tsem Rinpoche's next reincarnated person? I'm not sure if this is the correct word but basically what are the signs of a tulku?? Especially the Tulku of Tsem Rinpoche..

Reply by pastor

Dear Gerry,

There can many different signs, for example the types of dreams the parents have, the childbirth itself, the way the child acts and behaves. Sometime they clearly tell their parents who they are, etc. Most have a natural affinity towards Dharma and Dharma practice. Some chant mantras without every having heard them. Others can recite Dharma texts in their entirety after only hearing or reading them once. Some have signs on their body resembling signs on the body of their previous reincarnation, etc. They can remember people that they knew in their previous life and intricate details of events as well. They can recognise items that they used etc.

However, the defining factor for the recognition of the reincarnation of high lama is actually done by other high lamas, and also, in the case of our lineage, through Dorje Shugden in trance of an oracle. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Anonymous

How can we spiritually help the global warming problem

Reply by pastor

Dear anonymous,

That’s a good question. There are two ways to help the global warming problem. One is to make prayers and engage in practices that are for healing and calming natural environmental energies. Engaging in prayers like this and using those energies to bless the environment is very good. Such practices include Medicine Buddha, Lama Tsongkhapa, Manjushri Nagarakshasa, etc. There are many.

However the most important spiritual practice is actually to change our behaviour. That is the real meaning of spiritual practice, to change our every day behaviour to be more harmonious with the environment, as much as we can be while living in urban environments. That includes becoming vegetarian or vegan, stop using animal products, cut down our waste, cut down energy needs, etc. Not only that, but living a conscious and healthy lifestyle. That way we can contribute to helping solve the issue. However, if it’s only me and you doing this, then it’s not going to have much of an impact. So we need to gently educate others about the nature of global warming as well. The more people that live a conscious lifestyle, the more we can help the global warming situation. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Vui Ve

I'm confused on verse 5 in the 8 verses of thought transformation, if we offer them victory, wouldn't that make their ego increase in a way? We may unintentionally make them think that they always win and that they think they are the best, now what we can we possibly do??

Reply by pastor

Dear Vui Ve,

Thank you for your question. Actually, it would seem that way, but it depends on the situation and the person. One thing that we must remember, is that the Eight Verse are an internal process, it’s training your own mind, so it’s all about ourselves and how we react in certain situations. Maybe we do let them win a couple of times, but then we notice how they are behaving, so we don’t outwardly let them win, but actually internally we have let them win the situation. The sole intention of not letting them win outwardly was so that it helps change their negative behaviour. But this is a very difficult thing to do, as at our level such an intention is very difficult to achieve, it’s mixed with selfishness, etc, etc., even if we don’t realise it.

Tsem Rinpoche has given teachings about the Eight Verses which go into a lot of depth into why and how to practice them.

1. Compassion Conquers All
https://www.vajrasecrets.com/compassion-conquers-all

2. Eight Verse of Thought Transformation (video teaching)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDA9EEA3D98364160

You should read/watch these to learn more. It will help your understanding greatly.

Question asked by Jake

Hi pastors what was Tsem Tulku Rinpoches view of people engaging in Consort practice in highest yoga Tantra? According to the Dalai Lama and most Gelupa Gurus the Consort practice is not mandatory and the wind channels can be sealed through other methods. And if a person with highest yoga tantra does not take a consort and engage in the mudra, does that mean they can't be reborn in Kechara paradise of vajrayogini?

Reply by pastor

Dear Jake,

Consort practice is necessary within some tantric practices to attain the highest states. However, there are two methods of consort practice, one is a physical consort and the other is a visualised consort. Physical consort is practice is quite difficult, because first the practitioner themselves must have practiced the sutra path and then other aspects of tantric practices to be qualified enough to engage in consort practice properly. Those who are not sufficiently trained in these run the very real danger of either just increasing their desire/attachment or have the energies in their bodies go awry. Also, the consort themselves must have trained in the same way and should have certain qualities. Such people are very rare.

His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche was a monk, as are most Gelugpa lamas because Lama Tsongkhapa emphasised monasticism, following the tradition and sangha community of Buddha Shakyamuni. Hence, the visualised consort is emphasised rather than the physical consort. There are also other methods to achieve the same state even without the visualised consort. This actually depends on the system of tantra that you are practising. So, Rinpoche’s view was that physical consort practice is not necessary and it is actually quite difficult to due. Of course Rinpoche talked about practitioners who did and can do the practice, but it takes an exception type of person to do so, and of course, someone who is not a monastic.

That being said, if a practitioner’s aim is to take rebirth in Kechara Pureland, then consort practice is not necessary at all. Rinpoche mentions the prerequisites needed to attain Kechara Pureland in the introduction to this article: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/vajrayogini-the-powerful-divine-red-lady.html

The article also explains quite a lot about Vajra Yogini’s practice in general, which I think you may find an interested read. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Luna

1: Why do some Buddhas step on Hindu Gods, isn't that disrespectful to Hinduism?
2: If the goal of Buddhism is to become a Buddha, what happens after everyone becomes a Buddha?
3: Can you explain the 4th aggregate?
4: Asking permission for money, but not specifying what I'm using the money for (to buy Dharmic items); is that an impure source?
5: If you had a message to say to the world what would it be?

Reply by pastor

Dear Luna,

(1) In regards to your first question, it may appear to be disrespectful but in fact it is not. One thing you must keep in mind is that both Buddhism and Hinduism are both from India. So Buddhism’s emergence in India is intimately intertwined with the Hindu gods. While there have definitely been instances of historical antagonism between Hindus and Buddhists in the past, this was more due to political reasons. At the core, both religions are extremely inclusive and if you were to speak to those high sages/saints of either religion, then they will say the same thing.

In regards to the iconography of Buddhist deities, it is not that the Buddha is putting down a particular god. There is reason and story behind each and every Buddha, including those that step on gods. Actually most of the deities that step on figures, actually step on beings that are the embodiment of negativity and delusions. In some cases, they are however stepping on gods.

For example, take Heruka. He ‘steps’ on the highest god Mahadeva and the goddess Kalaratri. One day Mahadeva showed a very lustful and desirous attitude, and as the highest god in the universe, his energies pervaded all beings who became equally lustful and desirous. This prompted Buddha Shakyamuni himself to arise in a form that looked exactly like Mahadeva but with more arms and more radiance. Upon seeing this form of Buddha Shakyamuni, Mahadeva and Kalaratri offered themselves under Heruka’s feet, in acknowledgement that we should overcome lust and desire. They were not subjugated forcefully but offered themselves willingly.

While this may on the surface still seem disrespectful in that a Buddhist is saying that they offered themselves, so he is saying Buddhism is better than Hinduism, we need to look deeper. What if this display had a deeper divine meaning? The Buddhas and gods illustrating through their very actions the path that we must take to reach the ultimate goal of spiritual transformation and that the path involves the transformation of our ordinary desires? Similarly, each and every deity that steps on any being has a story and teaching. Even within Hinduism, the goddess Kali steps on Shiva. While this may seem derogatory to worshippers of Shiva, if we know and understand the meaning behind the depiction and story and what it teaches us about overcoming anger and remembering love; balancing emotions; not falling in to extremes of emotions, etc., then imagery is actually beautiful and shows us how to practice transformation.

(2) There is no stage beyond a fully enlightened being (known as Buddha). Just as within other Dharmic religions, there is no stage beyond Moksha/Mukti or becoming one with the divine.

(3) I believe you are referring to Mental Formations? This is indeed a very deep topic and one that I won’t be able to explain sufficiently here. The Five Aggregrates take quite a lot of explaining. You should attend classes or courses on the Lamrim or Abhidharma to learn more about this.

(4) It depends on the situation. If they person you are asking for money is okay that you can spend the money however you like, then it is fine, as long as that money itself was not made from a negative source. If you are asking for money and hiding the fact that you are going to spend it on Dharma items for fear of not getting the money, then it’s not an impure sources as such but is an act of deceit.

(5) Practice compassion. As the title of Tsem Rinpoche’s book says “Compassion Conquers All”.

Question asked by Gyoyo

Dear Pastors,

Few questions

1) I have practiced a non buddhist meditation (mantra meditation) for 8 years. Having seen no visible progress, I moved to Zen. I have been practicing Zen for past 7 years. All this 15 years, I saw twice daily without fail (except for rare situations). During zen practice I even went to few retreats (3 day, 5 day). I started practice when I am 25 and now I am 43. I had lot of hopes when I started spiritual practice and now I realize my progress is slow and it may not even work for me. I am used to sitting daily so I am not going to quit practice. Please let me know if you have any insights into my situation and why I'm not making progress
2) Who are the best vajrayana teachers in california? Especially near San Jose, CA area. Also you can give me the list of best teachers in USA.
3) Does Tsem rinpoche have any teachers in the USA that we can study with?

Deep Bows,
Gyoyo

Reply by pastor

Dear Gyoyo,

Thank you for your questions.

In regards to your first question, unfortunately we are not able to help you much with this. The practice of Zen as it exists today follows the ‘Sudden Enlightenment’ path, where as Tibetan Buddhism follows the ‘Gradual Enlightenment’ path. Hence, the practices are quite different. Within our tradition, we start from the very basics and then build on that foundation in our meditation over time. Hence, we train in very specific topics of contemplation in our meditation gradually and over time. In that manner, we actually have a very steady and tangible transformation over time. The is best taught in the Lamrim teachings.

At the moment, Kechara does not have any branches or centres in the USA, however here are some very qualified teachers in the USA at the moment:

> His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche
> His Eminence Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche
> His Eminence Achok Rinpoche
> Zasep Tulku Rinpoche

These are just to name a few. You can search online for contact details of their centres. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Ynze

Good evening what are the merit multiplying days in 2023? Do solistice count as one of those days? Are full moon days merit multiplying according to Buddhist tradition. Thank you so much.

Reply by pastor

Dear Ynze,

Here are some merit multiplying days for 2023. No, solstices do not count as merit multiplying days, although sometimes such days do fall on solstices.

Here are just some of important dates:

Losar: 21/02/23
Chotrul Duchen: 07/03/23
Wesak: 04/05/23
Chokhor Duchen: 21/07/23
Gaden Ngamchoe or Tsongkhapa Day: 07/12/23

I hope this helps. Thanks.

Question asked by Meg

Hello

Can anyone tell me if it is OK to dispose of tarot decks by burning them? I really do not feel well with them near me. Some of them have deity and Buddha pictures so that is why I'm not sure if it is ok to burn them.

Reply by pastor

Dear Meg,

Yes it is okay to dispose them by burning them. You should tie them together with a Protector String and put some Protector Rice on top of them, then you can burn them. Make sure that they burn completely, everything should be complete ash.

If they have Buddha pictures on them, please dissolve them first, like how you would dissolve old Dharma text before respectful disposing it. Hope this helps.

Question asked by Vui Ve

Do intrusive thoughts count to our thought/mind karma? If so how can we deal with these random out of no where thoughts?

Reply by pastor

Dear Vui Ve,

Yes they do count. Actually according to Buddhist psychology, on a surface level those thoughts may seem intrusive and come out of nowhere, but the are in fact still a part of your mind. The best way to deal with these thoughts, it to accept you had those thoughts, don’t dwell on them, but simply let them go. It is like mindfulness meditation. In fact, mindfulness meditation will help you tremendously. We have over 100 sessions of guided mindfulness meditation sessions available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/live-your-best-life-100-days-of-mindful-meditation.html I hope this helps.

Question asked by Dal

I have a few questions, a lot of change is happening in my life, I'm very slowly losing friends, moving schools, nervousness, anxiety, etc etc. Does this mean anything? I practiced the Dharma for 1 year so far, I'm not sure if this should happen. Next, can I talk to Buddhas like my friends? Like just spilling out and talking about my emotions, I heard I can't put aufferings infront of the Buddhas, so I avoided it but I was wondering!!

Reply by pastor

Dear Dal,

What you are going through it part of life unfortunately, it is the law of karma. We may not know of our previous actions, but we all definitely have the causes to go through some form of suffering. We still need to experience that suffering, but when we are practising Dharma, due to our daily practice and mind transformation, the suffering will actually be less due to purification of negative karma. The only way to avoid all suffering, or get out of it altogether is to achieve enlightenment. That’s why Buddhist always aim for complete enlightenment.

Yes, you can talk to the Buddhas like your friends. For example, you need to talk about your emotions, etc. I have never heard that you can’t put sufferings in front of the Buddhas. To me that doesn’t actually make any sense, because Buddhas are the embodiment of ultimate compassion, they always see our sufferings anyway, and that is why they help us, so that we can overcome our suffering.

But do such things only when you need an emotional release, not all the time. The actual practice is to learn the Dharma and develop a calm mind, so that even if you go through any form of suffering then it does not elicit a such a strong negative emotional response in you. You develop a calm mind so that you can weather the storm of such incidents in your life. That way you are better able to deal with life’s situations. If you do it all the time, all you are doing is reinforcing your negative thoughts and habits. Even though the Buddhas will hear you, due to the strength of your negative thoughts, habits and karma, it will be hard for them to help you transform your life. Especially, if you are not actually practising the teachings which transform your mind, such as the Lamrim. I hope this helps.

Question asked by James

Hi pastors
I was apart of a Gelupa organisation where they trick you into taking empowerments and impose their guru on you, I took a lower tantric empowerment and do the practice well, but I feel a strong connection with Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, is it too late now to hold guru devotion to Tsem Rinpoche? For me personally the only guru I have sincere admiration for is Tsem Rinpoche and I've learnt so much from him, however when I took the empowerment I was told by the teacher to visualise his Guru granting the empowerment, which I did even though I didn't want to. I respect and love all gurus and pray for their wishes to spread the dharma but I have found my connection is with Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, for me Tsem Tulku Rinpoche holds the qualification of a guru I wish to hold at my heart. Thankyou pastors I miss Rinpoche dearly

Reply by pastor

Dear James,

According to the practice of tantra, if you have have taken initiation, then you definitely have a guru-disciple relationship with that particular teacher. Given that, you should protect and nurture that connection. In addition to that, if you really want to take Tsem Rinpoche as your Guru, you can do, but you tantric relationship with the original Guru still stands. Actually, you can think Tsem Rinpoche as being one with that Guru. As per the tradition of tantra, we need to view our teacher as Vajradhara. So he is a Buddha. If we have more than one Guru, we need to view them both as Vajradhara. So they are in essence, one and the same when it comes to our personal practice. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Jack

Lately when I do serkyem of Setrap I can see the face of Setrap on the reflection of the black tea on the top vessel when I'm finished and the visualization and practice is complete… am I going crazy….

Reply by pastor

Dear Jack,

No, you are not going crazy. There is no need to worry about this. It is probably because you are concentrating on the practice itself that you are seeing this. There is no need to worry about it. Thanks.

Question asked by Vui Ve

Simple question, is it okay to post tantric deities in the internet?

Even like a post about her (As in Vajrayogini) qualities and something like that BUT doesn't go too specific on her practice and stuff like that.

I'm hesitant right now because you never know if someone sees the post and wants to know about her, then they're curious, then they're in a deep rabbit hole!

Reply by pastor

Hi Vui Ve,

In short, yes it is okay. Though traditionally, information about tantric deities was not shared openly, today we can find information about the deities in books and online. So, it is okay as long as you explain within the posts that in order to learn her method of practice, it requires initiation from a qualified guru (spiritual teacher), and that there are vows and commitments one must keep. That way, even if they are curious about her, they know they shouldn’t read her practice, etc.

Even Tsem Rinpoche, here on this blog has a category devoted to Vajra Yogini, it’s open and free for everyone to view and read: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/vajra-yogini. Anyone can read the posts, apart from one or two which require you to have tantric initiation to read. The reason why Rinpoche made those posts available is for people to make a connection to Vajra Yogini and prepare themselves to receive her initiation and practice in the future, and also for those who have her initiation and practice to have free access to resources for her practice. Hope this answers your questions.

Question asked by Sandra

Hello pastors, I find I enjoy doing my sadhana but post sadhana the mind is not concentrated on virtue or meritorious deeds like during the prayer. It can definitely slip and have a spark of anger/laziness/disrespect/rudeness and recollections of poor behaviour towards others. How do you recommend being in virtuous mind that is creating merit after sadhana while in normal jobs for lay people. Thank you 🙏

Reply by pastor

Dear Sandra,

You’ve asked a wonderful question, showing you are very serious about your practice.

This is not something that is going to be easy. Because it’s all about developing mindfulness of our emotions during daily life. It’s easier to be in a virtuous state when engaged in sadhana, but as Rinpoche used to say, Dharma practice is not about the 1 hour spent on your meditation cushion, but the 23 hours when you are not on your meditation cushion. What Rinpoche meant by this is that the measure of your practice is how much you can control your mind in daily life, to make sure you don’t have negative emotions which will lead to created negative actions and instead to have positive or virtuous emotions, which will lead to create positive karma and merit.

So, it’s about mindfulness. You can develop this many ways. One way is to constantly learn the Dharma again and again, so you contemplate the effects of these emotions, and basically drill it in to your mind. Then when you have those emotions, you will automatically stop yourself from continuing with those types of thoughts because you know so deeply that it will cause you to have negative actions. Another way, is to practice mindfulness, which is formal meditation, this will help you in that you are able to see your mind more clearly. Here is a series of 100 mindful meditations, that you can use and follow along: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/live-your-best-life-100-days-of-mindful-meditation.html

The best method would be to do these two things together, formal meditation sessions and more study of the Dharma. I hope this helps.

Question asked by FI

Hello pastors, I think Rinpoche mentioned that in these degenerate times lust/sexual misconduct is one of the causes of great sorrow and distress. How can ordinary people reduce/remove this mindset?

Reply by pastor

Dear FI,

Thank you for your question. Yes, lust/sexual misconduct is definitely one of the greatest causes of sorrow and distress in our degenerate times. There are many methods to deal with the this. Here are just a few:

> Meditation on death and impermanence (here is a related article: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/body-of-a-courtesan-in-nine-stages.html)
> Meditation on the ugliness of the body (both your own and those you are attracted to)
> Meditation on the shortcomings of such lust/sexual misconduct (meaning you contemplate the results – physically and karmically)

These are techniques to overcome this. However, such feelings of lust will manifest in the future if you have not dealt with desire or attachment itself. For this you need to go a little deeper into Buddhist practice. The Lamrim teachings, provide the method from the very beginning of the path, to the very end. This includes all the aforementioned meditations. And it does so in a way that is structured well to really transform your mind. You should study, contemplate and practice the Lamrim, if you really want to overcome lust and desire properly. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Anonymous

Hi pastors.
I am in a dilemma regarding guru devotion I have strong affinity to 2 gurus and I can't chose one or the other I benefit a lot from their teachings which are both Gelupa. Is it possible to have 2 Gurus. I have strong affection and connection to both of them. Thankyou.

Reply by pastor

Dear Anonymous,

It is possible to have more than one guru. However, according to tradition, you should always have one Guru who is known as your Root Guru. This is the main guru. This guru may then send you to another teachers for a particular teaching, etc. so that second teacher also becomes your Guru.

So having more than one guru is not really about which one you like, but more that your main guru sent you to get teachings from the second one.

In your case, it’s going to bit tough as you have a strong connection with both of them. So, I would suggest you take some time to think about it in more depth and then come to a decision. When you make your decision you should be firm with it and go all the way. Since, both gurus are of the Gelug tradition, the teachings from both of them will actually be the same, just the explanation may be a little different. Either way, if you follow their teachings you will be successful in your practice and spiritual journey. I hope this helps.

Question asked by Eddie bhaila

Can i become a monk what steps do i need to take for becoming a monk

Reply by pastor

Dear Eddie,

Yes, anyone can take Buddhist monastic ordination, depending on if you meet certain criteria. This criteria will differ ever so slightly depend on the tradition and monastery that you want to be a part of.

Before becoming a monk however, it is crucial to have a firm grounding and understanding of the Dharma. Coupled with that is sustained practice of the Dharma and understanding of renunciation and why it is important. There are many ways to go about doing all of this. But one very profound way is to the study and contemplate on the points of practice as taught in the Lamrim. This would be a very good start. 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.

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

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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Mount Wutai is a sacred Buddhist mountain. The cultural landscape is home to forty-one monasteries. Its central area is surrounded by a cluster of flat-topped peaks or mesas roughly corresponding to the cardinal directions. Significance of Mount Wutai is one of the Four Sacred Mountains in Chinese Buddhism. Each of the mountains is viewed as the bodhimaṇḍa of one of the four great bodhisattvas. Wu Tai San is the home of the Bodhisattva of wisdom Manjushri. Beautiful architectural temples have been built since from the 1st century AD to the early 20th century. The temples are inseparable from their mountain landscape. Those monasteries of Mount Wutai remain an important repository of Buddhist culture. Every year it has attract thousands of pilgrims from across a wide part of Asia. Mount Wutai is an exceptional testimony to the cultural tradition of religious mountains that are developed with monasteries. The temples demonstrate a long history of construction and reconstruction. Wutai Shan is worth visiting for its rich Buddhist culture, historical temples, and stunning natural scenery. Visitors can experience a spiritual atmosphere, see numerous temples. I am fortunate joining Kechara group visiting these Holy places at Wu tai Shan years back, witnessing the beauty of the mountain landscape, even though that time some areas still be under construction and can be crowded. Beyond its cultural sites, the mountain offers impressive natural scenery with lush greenery, mountain streams, and panoramic views.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing as it reminds me of my pilgrimage trip.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/mount-wutai-the-earthly-abode-of-lord-manjushri.html

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Friday, Oct 31. 2025 02:25 PM

The right attitude when receiving offerings is one of gratitude, humility, and joy, recognizing the act as an expression of the giver’s generosity and a means to fulfil their spiritual path. It is important to accept gifts graciously, as refusing them can be impolite or seen as rejecting someone’s kindness. Appreciate the giver’s generosity and understand that the offering represents a sacrifice of their own resources. Rejoice in the giver’s generosity: Be happy for the giver’s spiritual practice of making the offering, which helps them to reduce their own attachments to material possessions. In Buddhism, receiving offerings requires an attitude of rejoicing in the giver’s generosity, understanding the offering as a practice for the donor, and a commitment to use it to benefit others. Recipients should have a compassionate and selfless motivation, viewing the act as a mutual opportunity for generosity and a way to help the giver reduce their attachments. Well using the offering wisely to further spiritual practice and the benefit of all sentient beings. We encouraged to make offerings to the Three Jewels but even more so, we are encouraged to make offerings to our gurus, considered the most precious of all. A precise teachings from this post.
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Friday, Oct 31. 2025 02:21 PM

Offering butter lamps is a Buddhist practice symbolizing wisdom dispelling ignorance. Many benefits when we offer butter lamps such as accumulating merit, purifying negativity, achieving spiritual clarity, and receiving blessings for wealth and well-being. The act is a powerful act of devotion, helps guide the deceased, and is used to focus one’s mind for meditation. When we practices with correct motivation it lead us to greater wisdom, clarity of mind, and the ability to discern virtue from non-virtue. The ultimate goal is to use this practice as a step toward enlightenment and liberation from suffering. The flame of the lamp symbolizes wisdom, and lighting it represents the removal of the darkness of ignorance and confusion. Awesome …offering butter lamps is seen as a way to generate good karma and merit for oneself and others. As this light offerings brings happiness, liberation from suffering, enlightenment, and the ability to help others as well.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing. with the detailed explanation of why we do butter lamps. A profound teachings.

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SamFoonHeei
Sunday, Oct 26. 2025 02:35 PM

Found this old post , an example shown to us how compassionate Rinpoche was, helping those vendors on the streets . No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Be kind whenever possible we could do to help those in need. It is always possible. In the second video showing how much care Rinpoche serving foods to workers and sharing, explaining with them about Dharma. Rinpoche kindness in action has inspired us to be kind and helping those who might fighting a hard battle. Everywhere we go, leave a glitter trail of kindness behind us if possible..
Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Seng Piow

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/behind-the-scenes/rinpoche-buying-lottery.html

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SamFoonHeei
Sunday, Oct 26. 2025 02:34 PM

Found this old blog, one of H E Tsem Rinpoche’s student awesome setting of altar for Vajrayogini at her house. Its truly meritorious able to invite Stunning Vajrayogini and did many offerings ……rejoice.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/at-a-students-home.html

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SamFoonHeei
Sunday, Oct 26. 2025 02:32 PM

Pilgrimage is important in Buddhism because it deepens spiritual understanding, fosters a connection to the Buddha’s life and teachings. It also provides us the opportunities for personal transformation. It helps practitioners to purify negative karma, cultivate positive merit, and strengthen their devotion to the Three Jewels. Visiting sacred sites can also inspire virtuous conduct and a sense of urgency in practicing the faith. Some places of pilgrimage have powerful energy which can bring our mind to present moment. Major sites of Buddhist pilgrimage are often found in northern India in places associated with the Buddha’s life, teaching and enlightenment. Going on a pilgrimage gives us a chance to step away from the chaos of our schedules.
Reading this article again reminds me of my pilgrimage to Nepal years back,. It’s a once life time trip but I am glad made it twice.
It’s a great memories for Pastor David and Paul who brought their parents om pilgrimage to India and Nepal. Awesome …they embarked on a spiritual journey in India and Nepal visited sacred temples, ancient Buddhist sites and Serpom Monastery.
Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/pilgrimage-through-india-nepal.html

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SamFoonHeei
Sunday, Oct 26. 2025 02:31 PM

The Nature of the mind is a central concept across various philosophical traditions, It generally refers to the mind’s intrinsic characteristics. As it believed to encompass awareness, purity, and a capacity for both peace and agitation. Most spiritual traditions offer some combination of four practices for those who would seek to know their true nature. We could self-transform through training our mind. When we face difficult situations and things go poorly in our lives, if we’re able to change our attitudes toward them, we’ll be able to transform these experiences into ones that will further our spiritual progress. A profound teachings indeed for us to understand more about the true nature of our minds and how we can transform our minds through sincerely practicing.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-mind-and-lama-tsongkhapa.html

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Kate Maurice
Wednesday, Oct 22. 2025 10:25 PM

Hello everyone i am here to share this wonderful experience with you all of how i got a permanent cure to my herpes virus 1/2 with help of this great man dr udebhulu who uses his natural born talent to eradicate this terrible virus with his natural herbal cure medicine at first i didn’t believe this until i got tested free of my long suffering herpes virus and now i’m here sharing this great and amazing testimony to the world and if you are out there with this same health issue i urge you to contact dr udebhulu here drudebhuluherbalhome@gmail.com or call +2349032276724 And also he specializes in curing ENDOMETRIOSIS, PCOS, OVARIAN CYST, INFERTILITY, DIABETES 1/2, HEPATITIS A,B,C, COLD SORE, FIBROID, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, URTICARIA HIVES & ANGIOEDEMA, HANTAVIRUS, CANCER of all kinds, and so many other infections and diseases
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Kate Maurice
Wednesday, Oct 22. 2025 10:12 PM

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SamFoonHeei
Tuesday, Oct 21. 2025 02:33 PM

Wow…..800 White Tara statues been offered to HE Tsem Rinpoche from the Board of Directors in Kechara. Tsem Rinpoche kept 3 and the rest was offered to the monks in Shar Gaden Monastery back in 2013. That’s more beneficial and having arranged these statues shipped to India for the monks at the monastery on Rinpoche behalf. October 2014, Beng Kooi and her team of 5 people, along with 29 pilgrims had their first experience travelling to a monastic setting. Rejoice to them such a meaningful journey whereby they met with many high lamas and many old, holy monks. They did offered the White Tara statues, robes, books, food, drinks and many wonderful and beautiful pictures offerings to the monks. Looking at those pictures in this blog post tells more. Truly a great memories for them.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/making-offerings-to-the-monastery.html

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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)

Hear the holy voice of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche giving advice on the practice of Dorje Shugden to those who had received the life-entrustment initiation. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche wanted to make sure those present received the maximum benefits from their practice, and that they kept their practice well.
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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche speaks on the History and Lineage of Dorje Shugden (With English Subtitles)

In Tibetan Buddhism, it is always said that whatever we practice must come from an enlightened source to be beneficial in our spiritual journey. As such in this video, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche shares with us the history and reincarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden to explain how great this Dharma protector is through the examples of his previous lives, showing us his powerful spiritual attainments.
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Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.

~ Tsem Rinpoche

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ANIMAL QUOTES

"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"What makes us good humans is not how we abuse animals, but how much we allow them to live and be happy freely."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"We need another and wiser and perhaps a more mythical concept of animals.... We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complex than ours they moved finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth."

~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House

"Not eating animals is only unnatural when we are not used to it."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

SPIRITUAL QUOTES

“Meditating on Dorje Shugden while reciting his mantra will open the gateways to higher dimensions, blessings and protection.”

~ Tsem Rinpoche

“If one does the recitation of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer for even one month using one of the visualizations for great or clear or quick wisdom, one will definitely see development of that wisdom. It is proved by experience. There is no doubt that by doing the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga practice one can meet Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings from life to life. And furthermore, it gives one the opportunity to be born in the pure realm of Lama Tsongkhapa, Tushita, whenever death happens.”

~ Pabongkha Rinpoche

"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"If being me offends you, maybe I'm not the problem."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"The dharma is not easy to listen to… because some people take it as criticism. But Dharma should not be just feel good only for the moment but for deeper contemplations."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Whether we do work and suffer but for others or we do work and suffer for ourselves, either way we have to suffer. That is the nature of samsara. So let us suffer for others and then suffering has meaning."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification. Actually not doing dharma work is the real prison."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"His Holiness Zong Rinpoche stressed the need to continue to practice even when we come up against obstacles, and that we should continually review our progress. He stated that a happy, luxurious life was like a good dream, and that obstacles and difficulties were like a bad dream. We should give them no significance, but simply carry on working towards real, everlasting happiness."

~ Ngala ’ö-Dzin Tridral

"Things in samsara always go wrong. That's its nature. Don't be surprised."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

LIFE QUOTES

"I pity men who occupy themselves exclusively with the transitory in things and lose themselves in the study of what is perishable, since we are here for this very end-that we may make the perishable imperishable, which we can do only after we have learned how to approach both."

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Money amplifies negative characteristics and that can cause problems. To walk away from that was actually very easy. I didn't even consider it."

~ Angeline Francis Khoo

"I shall not commit the fashionable stupidity of regarding everything I cannot explain as a fraud."

~ Carl Jung

"There is a devil there is no doubt, but is he trying to get into us or trying to get out?"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"If you love someone, show it by being honest, respectful & honorable with them."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."

~ Henry David Thoreau

"If I can just be the way I am & you the way you are & we accept each other, world peace is near."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"I am Asian, you are some other beautiful color. Together we make diversity so beautiful."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!"

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Although outwardly we have so much, we have so many conveniences, inwardly we have become more unhappy, so, acquisition is not the secret to happiness. The more we get, the more we have, the more unhappy we become."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Before we experience any pain, we already had a fixed view of how things should be. When the experience we encounter contradicts our views, then the pain arises. The pain arises due to our fixed views not so much the experience itself. So the secret is changing the views. Re-educating ourselves on our views."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do."

~ Tsem Rinpoche

"Love me or hate me, both are in my favor... If you love me, I'll always be in your heart... If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind."

~ William Shakespeare

"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous or honest."

~ Maya Angelou

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108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!

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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!

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$It\'s very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it\'s very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.$

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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.

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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!

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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)

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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)

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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)

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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo

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Very powerful story! Tibetan Resistance group Chushi Gangdruk reveals how Dalai Lama escaped in 1959- https://bit.ly/2S9VMGX

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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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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia

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Sacred Vajra Yogini

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Dorje Shugden works & archives - a labour of commitment - https://bit.ly/30Tp2p8

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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

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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!

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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

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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

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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

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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb

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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR

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Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
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This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
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Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
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Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
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Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
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Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
7 years ago
SUPER ADORABLE and must see
Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
7 years ago
Cute!
Oser girl loves the balcony so much. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTcoWpKJm2c
7 years ago
Uncle Wong
We were told by Uncle Wong he is very faithful toward Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden has extended help to him on several occasions and now Uncle Wong comes daily to make incense offerings to Dorje Shugden. He is grateful towards the help he was given.
7 years ago
Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide！
7 years ago
Cute baby owl found and rescued
We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
7 years ago
Nice cups from Kechara!!
Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
7 years ago
Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
Chirping birds and other forest animals create a joyful melody at the Vajrayogini stupa in Kechara Forest Retreat (Bentong, Malaysia).
8 years ago
This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
This video is thought-provoking and very interesting. Watch! Thanks so much to our friends at LIVEKINDLY.
8 years ago
Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
8 years ago
BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
8 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
8 years ago
Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
8 years ago
Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
8 years ago
This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
8 years ago
Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
8 years ago
Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
8 years ago
Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
8 years ago
Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
8 years ago
Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
8 years ago
What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
Sick animals are more profitable... farms calculate how close to death they can keep animals without killing them. That's the business model. How quickly they can be made to grow, how tightly they can be packed, how much or how little can they eat, how sick they can get without dying... We live in a world in which it's conventional to treat an animal like a block of wood. ~ Jonathan Safran Foer
8 years ago
This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
8 years ago
SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.

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November 1, 2025 12:59
Khokon Dewan asked: I am 38 years old, walking through a phase of life where I’m still searching for financial stability and a sense of inner balance. As my parents grow older, I feel the sacred duty to care for them while also learning how to care for myself. I’ve experienced a few relationships that didn’t last and continue to face challenges in my present one — each teaching me something about love, patience, and self-awareness. At this stage, I wish to understand how to rise above these obstacles with grace and clarity. I’m open to any spiritual guidance or practical wisdom that can help me move forward with strength, peace, and purpose. Thank you with all my heart.
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October 31, 2025 13:36
Duy asked: Hi pastor Can I bless the Buddha images by myseft whithout vajra and bell? I don't have it.
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October 30, 2025 18:03
Edward hetzel asked: Is my discission I'm making going to influence my relationship with Morgan in a good or bad way
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October 25, 2025 03:22
Shaik Mahamadzakriya asked: Marriage luxuries properties vehicles businesses wealth health relationships etc for ever
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October 17, 2025 23:39
Larkin asked: I am a young person with elderly parents as they had me late in life, and thay are aging and will not be able to work much longer, but they dont have a retirment plan. I myself am not finacially established yet but will soon have to take care of them. My question is, what focus shuld I have in finding ways to provide for them? Shuld I do protector practise to find was of provision, or wealth practices, like gyenze or dzambala to find finacail means of taking care of them, or wisdom practices, so that I will be wise enought to become wealthy enought to care for them? Or is thier a completely different and better way to think of this? Thank you for your time!
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October 10, 2025 21:37
Lou asked: Thank you for the update on the 26th incarnation of Tsem Tulku Rinpoche. I cried when I read this.
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October 8, 2025 22:55
Lou asked: Any word from the Dorje Shugden Oracles about the return of H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche,
pastor answered: Dear Lou, The unmistaken incarnation of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche has already been found. The announcement has been made on our FaceBook pages. His Eminence the 26th Tsem Rinpoche Drakpa Tenzin was officially recognised on September 18, 2024 by Panglung Gyalchen Dorje Shugden. You can view the post here: https://www.facebook.com/TsemTulkuRinpoche/posts/pfbid08ofcsEKxxqUqQasFdRAXiQMkDwknnerYzQ7xjhi99wt2svUt1YvBTKygpvrpzPLFl There is also a Long Life Prayer for the 26th Tsem Rinpoche available here for students to recite: https://www.facebook.com/TsemTulkuRinpoche/posts/pfbid02UVTUcuBXdmyYKuMtvWNryP6SDTEwZszBmqFWdKoFUoyPXNhp7LvDvxsRBrcNycMDl Thank you!
October 2, 2025 10:10
Liu asked: Dear Rinpoche My name is Liu. I unfortunately have been literately attacked and possessed by malevolent spirits due to practicing Buddhist chanting by myself at home without proper guidance and knowledge. The spirits (entities) have physical bodies and entered my skull and hijacked my brain everything since, causing constant headache and mental issues like, paranoia and anxeity. I’ve looked the whole internet up for this kind of issue, even Catholic exorcism but found no explanation until I watched your video “Why spirits like to enter your body”. It well explained their intention is to “borrow my body to experience human life”, like taste food, listen to music. However they are causing all kinds of trouble in my life and I want them to leave. So may I ask some advice on how to help myself? Regards
pastor answered: Dear Liu, We are very sorry to read that this has been happening. There are many methods in Tibetan Buddhism to help deal with such situations. However, according to what you have written, the practice of Trakze will be extremely beneficial for you. You can find more information here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/trakze-to-dispel-black-magic-spirits.html The article and resources cover everything you need to engage in the practice at home. You should aim for at least 1 mala of Trakze mantra a day, with an altar and offerings according to your means. If you should require any further assistance or would like to sponsors pujas to help the situation as well. Please contact us directly: https://www.kechara.com/contact/ I hope this helps.
September 27, 2025 03:13
Carolina Pandolfi asked: Hi, My name is Carolina Pandolfi and I'm from são paulo, brazil. Is there buddhist centers here in my country? I know djampel pawo buddhust center and Lana Michel's buddhist center, are there mire, please? Thank you very much,
pastor answered: Dear Carolina Pandolfi, We would recommend Lama Michel's Buddhist Centre as we are of the same lineage. However, you can trying to search the internet for others, I'm sure there are more. Thank you.
September 22, 2025 00:23
Jason asked: I respectful ask. Why do we offer pearls, drums, and conch horns when these most certainly came from harming/ killing living beings. I ask this as Im concerned about my bodhisattva vow/ and pratimoksha vow. If we offer these things it would be like approving of the harm
pastor answered: Dear Jason, Offering such things do not break or contravene either your bodhisattva vows or your pratimoksha vows. It is not approving of harm at all. If it was then the lamas and practitioners of all traditions would not be making them as offerings and they would all have broken their vows. This is not possible, otherwise there would be no Buddhist path to practice any more. All traditions of Buddhism offer something along these lines. For example, in the Theravada traditions conch shells are offered and also horns are offered. You can see them quite clearly at the main Theravada temples throughout the world. In the Tibetan traditions, pearls are offered, etc. You are not directly involved in any harm, hence it does not counter your vows. If however, you want to go one step further than the vows in how you uphold the principle of non-harm, then you can use synthetic versons. Or offer something else completely. For example, I know some people who are vegan, so they don't use any items from animals at all. But this is more of a personal choice than anything to do with upholding your vows. One of the reasons why conch shells are offered is because they represent the offering of sound. If you are not comfortable with offering conch shells, then you can offer something else that represents sound, for example a musica instrument or a representation of a musical instrument. Traditionally pearls were offered because they were extremely vaulable, and at the same time pracitioners prayed for the oysters from which they came, so they were blessed. As long as that pearl was part of an offering, merit was also generated for the sentient being from which it came, so they can benefit wherever they are. I hope these explanations help. You can adjust your offerings, that is not a problem, because offerings are made from the heart. If your heart is not comfortable with the traditional offerings, change the offerings to suit yourself but in keeping with the reasons why such offerings are made and in line with Buddhist principles.
September 13, 2025 06:11
Karen W asked: I'm choosing a new name for myself. I have Life Path 3 and I'm nearly 53 years old. Can you tell me which other numbers will lead to the happiest experience (love, community, legacy) with this LP? Thank you
pastor answered: Dear Karen W, Since you are a LIfe Path 3, you can check your compatibility with other Life Path numbers here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/numerology/life-path-3-compatibility.html We hope this helps.
September 8, 2025 00:49
Jay asked: Hello I recently took the 5 deity Chakrasamvara initiation and got the lung at a large empowerment ceremony; I have finished my preliminaries and my studies and am looking for the long sadhana but I can only find the middle and short ones. Tsem Rinpoche recommended that people do the long sadhana if they can and so I was wondering if you all would allow me to have access to it
pastor answered: Dear Jay, Thanks for your question. For this, you should actually contact the lama or the organisers of the empowerment ceremony that you attend. They would be able to provide you with the correct long sadhana to use. The sadhanas used would depend on the tradition you are practicing and the specific lienage of 5-Deity Chakrasamvara that was passed on. This would actually also apply to the short and medium length sadhanas also. I hope this helps.
August 24, 2025 13:20
Jigme Naksang asked: I’m planning to buy a two wheeler vehicle this year i.e in 2025. But I’m confuse or reluctant to buy because 2025 is a black year, therefore what should I do?
pastor answered: Dear Jigme Naksang, When thinking about buying, you can think on a more practical aspect such as affordability, safety, etc, first. This is always the main thing, then if you are confused/reluctant due to the year, you can either always wait until the next year if it's not an urgent thing, or you can engage in the practice of Dharma Protector to keep your protected if you buy and use it. I hope this helps.

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5th October Blessed day releasing fishes, birds fishing baits Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

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Our weekly DS puja, 27th Sept 2025. Next week there will be a retreat too and puja as well. Join in if you're in Penang! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta

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Dorje Shugden puja completed on 20th Sept. Since we have a new Rinpoche's long life prayer, we've have been regularly recited that with Rinpoche's new mantra too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

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13th Sept 2025, Dorje Shugden puja led by William, photo taken by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

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A close-up shot of our offerings! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

2 months ago

Inspired by Kin Hoe's (Ipoh) and Sam's (Kuantan) updates, here... introducing our No. 1 members, Mr. Teo and Aunt Betty. They are always early for preparation, cleaning, and arranging. Bottom pic is Hue & Mr. Loh. They are sharing and exchanging views on ritual practices that support spiritual practices before puja. KPSG by Jacinta.

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Tormas are regularly being changed. It's solely the commitments from one of our dedicated members, Choong Soon Heng. Without him, we would not have gathered an abundance of merits. Thanks! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

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Some of the offerings offered during our weekly puja. These are the items sponsored by our sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta

2 months ago

Here are two other completed Dorje Shugden puja done for the past weeks, led by Ong Siew Hong in the month of August. She's an exceptional umze in our group. Special thanks to those who joined the puja regularly. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

2 months ago

It's been a while since our last update. When KFR was busy organising, serving & helping visiting monks together with their chunks of activities in Bentong, back here in Penang, our small but sturdy Penang Study Group has been consistently having their weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ every Saturday at 3 pm. Here's one update, completed on 6th September 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

2 months ago

Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered Serkym to Dorje Shugden in Kechara Ipoh Centre today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

2 months ago

Mr. Mannance Wong offered incense on behalf of Ipoh members before the puja starts. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

2 months ago

7th September animals liberation activities.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

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29th evening DORJE SHUGDEN Puja lead by Pastor Seng Piow. Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

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28th August Dharma Sharing by Pastor Seng Piow at Center Kuantan Study Group by Sam

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26th August evening had our weekly Swift Return Puja..at Kechara Kuantan center..by Sam

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Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

3 months ago

19th August has our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

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Kechara Ipoh Study Group carried out Gyenza Prayer recitation on Sunday, 17th August '25. So Kin Hoe (KISG)

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14th August Dharma Sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done at Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

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12th August evening had Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

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7th August Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja done. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

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Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

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3rd August animals liberation activities done.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam

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First Dorje Shugden puja for the month of Aug, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.

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31st July evening had our weekly DORJE SHUGDEN Puja lead by Pastor Seng Piow.Kechara Study Group Sam

3 months ago

#Throwback Weekly Dorje Shudgen puja led by William and attended by faithful Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group, reported by Siew Hong and uploaded to blog by Jacinta.

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#throwbackmemories 26th July, 2025 puja packages being sponsored. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta

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#Throwback 19th July 2025, Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti recitation at 49, Jalan Seang Tek @ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta

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29th July evening Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche. Kechara Kuantan Study Group Sam

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Kechara members were setting up the offering items on altar before the puja started in Ipoh today. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)

3 months ago

Dared Lim has offered tea on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group prior to the start of our puja in Ipoh. (So Kin Hoe, KISG)

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Through the blessings from His Eminence Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. (So Kin Hoe, Kechara Ipoh Study Group)

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