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H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche is a recognised Tulku and an ordained monk in the great tradition of Lama Tsongkhapa.

With a Mongolian-Tibetan heritage, a childhood in Taiwan and America, and intensive study and meditation in Gaden Shartse Monastery, Rinpoche is one of the rare, precious teachers with the unique teaching ability to bridge East and West.

Based in South East Asia since 1992, Rinpoche’s teachings are based on logic and universal human values, free of the limitations of dogma, culture and individual background, and have led many to enter the sacred path of study, contemplation and meditation. Great benefit has been predicted for this region, including china, through his Dharma activities.

Renowned for his charitable works such as building schools, hospitals and providing assistance and food to the poor and underprivileged, Rinpoche’s organisation, Kechara, continues to bring benefit to the world through its many initiatives.
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Victor’s Way – an incredible must see park!

Jan 4, 2019
Victor’s Way – an incredible must see park!

Victor’s Way (formerly Way Victoria), located near Roundwood, County Wicklow, Ireland, is a remarkable private meditation garden known for its black granite sculptures. The 9-hectare property includes a number of small lakes and wooded areas. A plaque at the entrance indicates that the park is dedicated to the cryptographer Alan Turing. The park closed...

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560 monks in beautiful Langmu Monastery | 美丽的朗木赛赤寺与560名寺僧

Jan 4, 2019
560 monks in beautiful Langmu Monastery | 美丽的朗木赛赤寺与560名寺僧

Located in Gansu Province, Langmu Monastery (Tibetan: Lhamo Setri) is home to approximately 560 monks. In the area, Langmu Monastery is one of the largest to practise Dorje Shugden; in the same province, there are seven other smaller monasteries which also rely on Dorje Shugden of around 100 monks each, as well as a small...

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Interesting Rare Footage of Old Tibet

Jan 4, 2019
Interesting Rare Footage of Old Tibet

Nicknamed the “Roof of the World” for its towering peaks, Tibet is famous for its stunning landscape made up of the Himalayan mountains and its heritage of Tibetan Buddhism. Before the 1950s, Tibet was largely isolated from the rest of the world. As there is no central repository of Tibetan films, those that shed...

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Animals Show Love for Humans

Jan 4, 2019
Animals Show Love for Humans

Animals show love for humans! Cow, lions, apes, dogs, bears, parrots and more can all be very affectionate and show surprising emotions when it comes to expressing their love for people. An emotional animals hugging humans video. The video above was sourced from a legitimate video-hosting service offering this video for free download. It...

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Interesting houses and their occupants in the mountains

Jan 4, 2019
Interesting houses and their occupants in the mountains

Dear friends around the world, Since a very young age I have always been fascinated and drawn to mountains, rivers, placid lakes and forests. I remember that during art class in school I drew many different types of pictures with crayon and paint of mountains and forests, and of yogis and ascetics meditating there....

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Why I share Dorje Shugden with others

Jan 3, 2019
Why I share Dorje Shugden with others

My very holy, wise and attained lamas told me over 30 years ago that Dorje Shugden is Manjushri. I’ve had many lamas and they tell me the same thing. He can benefit many beings during this time and age because our distractions are so many. We need a special protector who can ‘push’ through...

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The Painful Truth?

Jan 3, 2019
The Painful Truth?

Remember, the money we have will be gone, taken, used, stale in savings or abandoned eventually. Our partners, our lovers, our ‘soulmates’ will leave us eventually or we leave them. How strongly we feel about them or them for us now, is temporary. Then all the time, efforts, sacrifices we put towards this will...

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Awaken Your Mind Series

Jan 3, 2019
Awaken Your Mind Series

This section features a selection of snippets from H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s Dharma teachings, as well as Rinpoche’s thoughts and views on various issues. For each snippet, a link to the original full video is provided should you want to learn more. Do return to this page often as we will bring you more snippets of teachings and sharings from Rinpoche.   For more interesting information: The Promise – Tsem Rinpoche’s inspiring biography now in ebook format! 詹杜固仁波切的精彩传记《承诺》电子版面世 Tsem Rinpoche Images (Free Download) Free Downloads: Texts, P...

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How to Bless Buddha Images Yourself

Jan 2, 2019
How to Bless Buddha Images Yourself

A Buddha statue or image symbolises the enlightened body of a Buddha. The practice of creating Buddha images started over 2,500 years ago as it was first started by the Buddha himself. In general, Buddhists believe that making Buddha images generates great merit because it brings benefits to so many sentient beings. The sight of Buddha...

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California did the right thing!

Jan 2, 2019
California did the right thing!

Dear friends around the world, I was extremely happy to read this article. I hope other states and countries will follow this example and have something similar in the very near future. It breaks my heart to see animals that are abandoned, abused, hungry and in pain. I myself have experienced hunger when I...

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Posted in Animals, Vegetarianism & Environment | 8 Comments »

Black Tara – The Wrathful Protectress

Jan 2, 2019
Black Tara – The Wrathful Protectress

Black Tara (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Black Tara and Dorje Shugden Deity: Black Tara (English) Alternative name: Tro Nyer Chen Ma (Tibetan) Tara is known as Jetsun Drolma in Tibetan and she is a very important figure in Tibetan Buddhism. She is known as the ‘saviouress’ and is considered the embodiment of the...

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Mahasiddha Tilopa – the Chakrasamvara Master

Jan 2, 2019
Mahasiddha Tilopa – the Chakrasamvara Master

Mahasiddha Tilopa (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Mahasiddha Tilopa and Dorje Shugden Figure: Mahasiddha Tilopa (Sanskrit) Alternative name: Drubchen Tilopa (Tibetan) The Mahasiddha Tilopa was one of the earlier lineage masters of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. He was Indian and was ordained as a monk at the temple of Somapuri in Bengal....

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Guhya Manjushri – the Secret Form of Wisdom

Jan 2, 2019
Guhya Manjushri – the Secret Form of Wisdom

Guhya Manjushri (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Guhya Manjushri and Dorje Shugden Deity: Guhya Manjushri (Sanskrit) Alternative name: Jampel Sang Den (Tibetan) Manjushri is the patron Buddha of Wisdom. The text that he holds is symbolic of his practice granting wisdom, insight and merit. Both the main figure and the smaller figure above is...

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Five Extraordinary Visions of Lama Tsongkhapa

Jan 2, 2019
Five Extraordinary Visions of Lama Tsongkhapa

Five Visions of Lama Tsongkhapa (Main figures) (Top to bottom): Five Visions of Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden Figures: Five Visions of Lama Tsongkhapa Alternative name: Je Zig Pa Nga (Tibetan) It was said that after Lama Tsongkhapa entered clear light, Khedrub Je would often make requests to him for guidance and inspiration. On...

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Sukkhasiddhi – the Lady of Bliss

Jan 2, 2019
Sukkhasiddhi – the Lady of Bliss

Sukkhasiddhi (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Sukkhasiddhi and Dorje Shugden Deity: Sukkhasiddhi Vajra Yogini (Sanskrit) Alternative names: Kha Drod Kar Mo (Tibetan); Sita Kechari (Sanskrit) The Vajra Yogini Tantras originally arose from within the Chakrasamvara Tantras and across time as well as great lineage masters, there have arisen various Vajra Yogini lineages like the...

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The Mahasiddha Kukkuripa and His Dog

Jan 2, 2019
The Mahasiddha Kukkuripa and His Dog

Mahasiddha Kukkuripa (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Vajra Yogini, Kukkuripa and Dorje Shugden. Deity: Naro Kechari Vajra Yogini (Sanskrit) Alternative name: Dorje Neljorma (Tibetan) This form of Vajra Yogini arose from a pure vision beheld by the Indian Mahasiddha Naropa, hence her name Naro Kechari (or Naropa’s Dakini). This form of Vajra Yogini and...

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Ra Lotsawa – the Wrathful Guru

Jan 2, 2019
Ra Lotsawa – the Wrathful Guru

Ra Lotsawa Dorje Drakpa (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Yamantaka, Ra Lotsawa Dorje Drakpa and Dorje Shugden. Deity: Yamantaka (Sankrit) Alternative names: Vajrabhairava (Sanskrit); Shinje She (Tibetan); Dorje Jigje (Tibetan) Yamantaka or Vajrabhairava is the manifestation of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Stainless Wisdom. From amongst the many lineages of practices to enter Tibet, the...

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White Manjushri – Who Pacifies Ignorance

Jan 2, 2019
White Manjushri – Who Pacifies Ignorance

White Manjushri (Main figure) (Top to bottom): White Manjushri and Dorje Shugden Deity: White Manjushri Alternative names: Jampel Karpo (Tibetan); Sita Manjushri (Sanskrit); Siddhaikavira (Sanskrit); White Arapachana Manjushri (English) Manjushri is the patron Buddha of Wisdom. In his right hand, he holds a flaming wisdom sword which cuts away the roots of ignorance from...

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His Holiness the 1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa

Jan 2, 2019
His Holiness the 1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa

H.H. the 1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Gampopa Sonam Rinchen, 1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa, Mahakala Bernagchen and Dorje Shugden. Figure: Gampopa Sonam Rinchen (Tibetan) Alternative name: Dakpo Lharje (Tibetan) The name ‘Gampopa’ (1079–1153) literally means ‘the man from Gampo’ and he was a Tibetan Buddhist teacher from the Kagyu tradition....

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Pal Lhamo – the Protectress of Wealth

Jan 2, 2019
Pal Lhamo – the Protectress of Wealth

Pal Lhamo (Main figure) (Top to bottom): Pal Lhamo and Dorje Shugden Deity: Pal Lhamo (Tibetan) Alternative name: Sri Lakshmi (Sanskrit) Pal Lhamo is otherwise known as Sri Lakshmi. She is the peaceful emanation of Palden Lhamo Dudsolma, one of the principal female protectors of Tibetan Buddhism. Pal Lhamo is depicted with a third...

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  • Alin
    Wednesday, Jan 28. 2026 05:41 PM
    This post shows how English birthday culture has grown to include online messages, cards, and small gifts as signs of appreciation and connection.
    I recently adapted a traditional blessing for a family birthday and it felt sincere.
    One practical takeaway is to acknowledge group birthday wishes with a single thoughtful message rather than trying to thank everyone individually. (https://birthdaymarathiwish.net/)
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Jan 28. 2026 01:27 PM
    Thank you, Rinpoche for sharing lovely picture of Rinpoche’s mother. Pictures freeze moments in time, but memories last forever.Pictures of loved ones paints a thousand words, leave us as memories. She’s indeed beautiful. The bond between a mother and child is foundational, it’s sad that Rinpoche was not reconnected with Rinpoche’s mother after going through so much pain.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/i-like-this-picture-of-my-mother.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Jan 28. 2026 01:24 PM
    Interesting rich history and culture of this Chupzang Nunnery with their practice intact for hundreds of years .Chupzang Nunnery is a Tibetan Buddhist nunnery in the Gelug tradition located on the hill side, situated to the northwest of Sera Monastery north of Lhasa in Tibet, China. Originally founded as a small hermitage for monks in the mid-17th century by Trinlé Gyatso, who is a disciple of the Fifth Dalai Lama. It was then converted into an exclusive nunnery in 1984 and has since grown into one of the largest nunneries in the Lhasa Valley. The site’s historical significance stems from its early association with the Fifth Dalai Lama. During a visionary investigation, they discovered a self-arisen stone image of Shakyamuni Buddha. Now its enshrined in the nunnery’s lower temple. Today, as an autonomous monastery for 100 nuns, emphasizing practices such as Vajrabhairava and Vajrayogini. is a historical nunnery, belonging to Sera Monastery
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/chupzang-nunnery.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Jan 28. 2026 01:22 PM
    A simple yet powerful prayers for our daily lives. Since reading this post years back till today I have includes this prayers in my daily sadhana, to the powerful compassionate Dorje Shugden. Listening to Rinpoche voices in the prayers video is a blessing.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing this prayers with us, for our protection and granting our needs.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/a-short-prayer-to-dorje-shugden.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Jan 28. 2026 01:20 PM
    As shown in this blog merely looking at the sacred tsatsa of the Lady Buddha Vajra Yogini is a blessing. The Lady Vajra Yogini tsa tsa looks awesome by inviting or creating one sacred tsatsas is considered a way to bless one’s environment and representing her ability to control the energy of desire and transform it into enlightenment.The image serves as a reminder to purge negative delusions and cultivate compassion.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing enable us to have a look at it.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/letters-cards-gifts/sacred-vajra-yogini-tsatsa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Jan 24. 2026 03:04 PM
    Having the opportunity to see those awesome stunning Holy Dorje Shugden statues located all over the world as mentioned in this post is a blessing. Merely by seeing these ten Holy Dorje Shugden Statues around the World in this post is a blessing. I had a great opportunity to take a glimpse into three of them. One is the personal possessions of the 5th Dalai Lama’s handmade Statue,at Kathmandu, Nepal. Not only once but twice during my trip there years back. It is believed that this is the first statue of Dorje Shugden kept at Phelgyeling Monastery. There’s another one at Trode Khangsar, Tibet and of course the one at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong, Pahang. Merely by looking at those Holy Statues is a blessing in this blog. especially of those personal statues of High lamas.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/10-holy-dorje-shugden-statues-in-the-world.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Jan 24. 2026 03:02 PM
    Dungkar Monastery, located in the upper part of Yadong hillside about 13km away from Yadong County, Tibet. Built in the early 12th Century by a Geluk monastery, according to tradition it was founded by Lhai Metok, the daughter of Lha Lama Yeshe O. It is a branch of Dhankar Monastery which is one of Spiti Valley’s most iconic Buddhist sites, located dramatically on a cliff. It was the first Gelug monastery of that after it was entrusted to Kyabje Domo Geshe Rinpoche in 1901. Its ancient architecture, dating back centuries, and the panoramic views it offers make it a captivating spiritual and visual landmark. Dhankar village has a rich history once serving as both a fort and a monastery. The village has been a significant cultural and religious center for centuries, with its inhabitants traditionally living in close harmony with the monastic community. Dungkar Monastery also became the seat of a famous and respected Dorje Shugden oracle who was consulted by people from all over Tibet. This oracle could take trance of six different deities including Dorje Shugden and his ministers Kache Marpo and Namkar Barzin.
    Reading this blog over and over again to understand better .As it is worth reading the whole history of such an interesting blog. The Monastery had evolved into a major spiritual center despite destruction and rebuilding over centuries. The monastery survived numerous destructions yet it still remains as today.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David sharing this interesting and details history of Dungkar Monastery.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/dungkar-monastery.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Saturday, Jan 24. 2026 03:00 PM
    Choosing to live a life on learning and practicing Dharma is a powerful, intentional decision that brings lasting happiness and purpose. Since nothing lasts forever, choosing to practice Dharma is the only way to find lasting value and peace.To live life to the fullest means embracing experiences, focusing on the present, overcoming fear, and finding joy in small moments. Living, learning, and practicing Dharma is considered by many spiritual traditions, particularly Buddhism, to be the most meaningful way to navigate life, as it transforms daily existence into a path toward inner peace, wisdom, and liberation from suffering. It is not just about rituals or religious dogma, but about transforming the mind, cultivating compassion, and acting with integrity in all situations.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing profound teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-beginning.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jan 12. 2026 03:46 PM
    nteresting story of the great historic Ashoka. He was called great because of his model rule based on peace and compassion that helped in unifying the culturally diverse empire. Ashoka was able to rule over the vast and diverse empire through a centralized policy of dharma. He favoured peace and tolerance and that administered public works and social welfare. He likewise patronized the spread of Buddhism and art throughout the empire. Under a centralised administration he was able to develop and promote Buddhism after walking across the battlefield, looking upon the death and destruction. He then experienced a profound change of heart, renounced war and, in time, converted to Buddhism, devoting himself to peace. Since then, Ashoka was recognized as one of the most fascinating ancient monarchs for his decision to renounce war using his peaceful efforts. Ashoka’s fame is largely due to his pillar and rock edicts left a lasting historical record. He is remembered as a model ruler, controlling a vast and diverse empire through peace and respect, with dharma at the centre of his ideology.
    Thank you Rinpoche great sharing of a great man.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/emperor-ashoka-the-great.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jan 12. 2026 03:45 PM
    Ani Pema was a well-known Buddhist practitioner who spent some 51 years in solitary retreat. She accumulated great merit and powerful wisdom from decades. She accumulated great merit and powerful wisdom from decades of meditation . Ani Ngawang Pema was a student of H H Trulshik Rinpoche. The practice of deep, focused reflection and away from distractions, to foster profound self-awareness, offers the opportunity to deepen one’s practice in profound and lasting ways. Her story had inspired many others. When she was young and beautiful many rich famous families seek her marriage but she turn down. She chose to practice Dharma and monastery life instead. She preferred to stay in solitary meditation where nobody could see her. Soon she became a legend people, those who passed her small hut ask for blessing.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/ani-ngawang-pema-45-years-solitary-retreat.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Jan 12. 2026 03:43 PM
    A meaningful prayers says all. When doing daily helps us to remember, our focus determines our reality. Kyabje Pabongka prayers or teachings tremendously beneficial everyone. Accept our past without regret, handle our present with confidence, and face our future without fear. A reality to be experienced -. Time is precious we do not waste our time , made full of it . learning and practice Dharma is the best choice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this great teachings .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/heartspoon-kyabje-pabongka-rinpoche.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Dec 19. 2025 02:26 PM
    True story of how H H the Dalai Lama most fantastic escapes in history everyone should know the truth. How Dalai Lama was saved
    following the advice of the great Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.
    Through the highly respected Panglung Oracle’s instruction given by Dorje Shugden. Dalai Lama managed to escape undetected through the Chinese army and over dangerous mountain terrain into India, safe and unharmed back in 1959.This true story is now in comic form where everyone reading it will get a better picture and knowledge of the escape. That’s worth reading as it comes in flipbook and image gallery format .
    Thank you Rinpoche and writers team.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-greatest-escape-in-history.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Dec 19. 2025 02:24 PM
    n Tibetan Buddhist preliminary practice offering 100,000 butter lamps to Vajra Yogini is very powerful practice for generating merit, purifying negativity, and advancing on the tantric path. It’s considered an excellent practice when doing continuous, dedicated offerings for everyone . We could do it ourselves in a retreat setting at home, offering many lamps each day. Butter lamps are traditionally offered to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Dharma protectors as a gesture of respect. It symbolize the light of wisdom for deep spiritual realization. There’s numerous benefits just by offering lights . Looking at the picture of the Vajra Yogini taken by Philip Yong in the butter lamp house at Tsem Ladrang Kathmandu simply awesome.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing with explanation .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/vajra-yogini/look-at-this-picture.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Dec 19. 2025 02:22 PM
    Buddha already mentioned before that there are many other worlds existing and we are not alone. His best known for his work on black holes and the theory of relativity. He had advanced computer graphics to visualize his scientific theories about alien life.
    Depicting, there’s a possibilities for life on other planets, a concept he explored using cutting-edge visuals to make abstract science tangible for audiences. Amazing indeed. Most scientists do agree with his idea that alien life certainly exists in the universe somewhere. Physicist Stephen Hawking had a stark warning to humanity before his death about the capabilities and threat of artificial intelligence. He gave warning about how humanity might fall, including a warning against trying to communicate with alien civilisations. So interesting dough.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing , interesting facts

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/film-tv-music/stephen-hawking-uses-latest-computer-graphics-to-bring-aliens-to-life.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Dec 19. 2025 02:20 PM
    Thank you Rinpoche for explaining on the meaning of Lama Tsongkhapa’s hand gestures and the lotuses . This imagery highlights Tsongkhapa’s role as a great scholar and yogi. Lama Tsongkhapa had personify the highest realization of Buddhist teachings and the path to awakening. Lama Tsongkhapa often seen as an emanation of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Manjusri. On the lotuses held by Lama Tsongkhapa are a flaming sword in his right hand and a Buddhist text on the lotus in his left hand. The sword symbolizing the union of wisdom that cuts through ignorance and delusion. Wisdom text representing compassion needed for enlightenment. Great knowledge by reading those FB comments as in the blog. There’s so much to learn, thanks again.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/facebook-question-what-are-on-the-the-lotuses-that-lama-tsongkhapa-is-holding.html

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Mannance Wong offered Serkym on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group prior to the puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Through the blessings from our Guru, His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group members gathered for Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 weeks ago
Through the blessings from our Guru, His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Kechara Ipoh Study Group members gathered for Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
15th January 2026 had dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 weeks ago
15th January 2026 had dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
11 December animals liberation activities completed. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
3 weeks ago
11 December animals liberation activities completed. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Kechara Ipoh members were preparing the offerings on the altar for the puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
4 weeks ago
Kechara Ipoh members were preparing the offerings on the altar for the puja today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1st January of 2026 Hanging of prayer flags at Kechara Kuantan... Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
4 weeks ago
1st January of 2026 Hanging of prayer flags at Kechara Kuantan... Kechara Kuantan Study Group sam
Truly majestic! Taken on 20th Dec, 2025. Our altar is the sacred space that serves as a focal point for us practice. That's end of our reporting for the month of December. Do join us in the year of 2026, every Saturday @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Truly majestic! Taken on 20th Dec, 2025. Our altar is the sacred space that serves as a focal point for us practice. That's end of our reporting for the month of December. Do join us in the year of 2026, every Saturday @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Our altar! It was colourful and neatly arranged because it's a way for us to accumulate merit through offerings. All the items on the altar are deeply symbolic, representing enlightened qualities that practitioners aspire to develop. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Our altar! It was colourful and neatly arranged because it's a way for us to accumulate merit through offerings. All the items on the altar are deeply symbolic, representing enlightened qualities that practitioners aspire to develop. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Last puja for the year, 27th December 2025. Thank you to all the members and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Last puja for the year, 27th December 2025. Thank you to all the members and sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
20th Dec. Looks like it's another ordinary weekly puja held by the members. Nope, you're wrong! Actually it was filled with love, calm and serene but powerful day of DS puja cum Namasangiti recitation. By Jacinta, Kechara Penang Study Group.
1 month ago
20th Dec. Looks like it's another ordinary weekly puja held by the members. Nope, you're wrong! Actually it was filled with love, calm and serene but powerful day of DS puja cum Namasangiti recitation. By Jacinta, Kechara Penang Study Group.
Indeed, moments like this, where families coming together for a puja are truly heartwarming and reflect a beautiful sense of unity and shared faith. Sharyn and her son, with Sharyn's sister Swee Bee. Uploaded by Jacinta from Kechara Penang Study Group.
1 month ago
Indeed, moments like this, where families coming together for a puja are truly heartwarming and reflect a beautiful sense of unity and shared faith. Sharyn and her son, with Sharyn's sister Swee Bee. Uploaded by Jacinta from Kechara Penang Study Group.
13th Dec 2025, puja attendees for the week! Photo taken by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
1 month ago
13th Dec 2025, puja attendees for the week! Photo taken by William. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Plenty of food & flowers offered by sponsors who have taken our initiative of having weekly puja packages. While sponsoring and collecting merits, it also creates a cause for others to be connected with Rinpoche and Kechara. Picture uploaded by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Plenty of food & flowers offered by sponsors who have taken our initiative of having weekly puja packages. While sponsoring and collecting merits, it also creates a cause for others to be connected with Rinpoche and Kechara. Picture uploaded by Jacinta.
Final reporting from Kechara Penang Study Group for the month of December. On 6th Dec, we had carried out our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja as usual. Uploaded by Jacinta.
1 month ago
Final reporting from Kechara Penang Study Group for the month of December. On 6th Dec, we had carried out our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja as usual. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has dedicated our prayer and mantra recitations for His Eminence The 26th Tsem Rinpoche's long life and good health. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has dedicated our prayer and mantra recitations for His Eminence The 26th Tsem Rinpoche's long life and good health. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of all members in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of all members in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Our young lady Min Rui was helping to clean the altar prior to the prayer session in Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Our young lady Min Rui was helping to clean the altar prior to the prayer session in Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Gyenze Prayer & Mantra recitation on Sunday (21st Dec) in Ipoh. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
1 month ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Gyenze Prayer & Mantra recitation on Sunday (21st Dec) in Ipoh. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
18th December completed weekly Dharma Sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
1 month ago
18th December completed weekly Dharma Sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Throwback 14th December Celebration of Lama Tsongkapa's day at KFR, Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
1 month ago
Throwback 14th December Celebration of Lama Tsongkapa's day at KFR, Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Kechara Ipoh members were preparing for the puja offerings arrangement on the altar prior to the puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Kechara Ipoh members were preparing for the puja offerings arrangement on the altar prior to the puja. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja today in Kechara Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja today in Kechara Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
11 December completed weekly Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
2 months ago
11 December completed weekly Dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group..Sam
7th December releasing hundreds thousand of lives back to nature. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
7th December releasing hundreds thousand of lives back to nature. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
We're on last leg of the month of November, completing our final week of DS puja cum recitation of 'A Concert of Names of Manjushri'. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
We're on last leg of the month of November, completing our final week of DS puja cum recitation of 'A Concert of Names of Manjushri'. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
By offering plentiful, beautiful, and sumptuous offerings to the Three Jewels each week, we sincerely supplicate for their blessings, attainments, and protection—for ourselves and our sponsors—and for the complete fulfillment of their noble dedications.
2 months ago
By offering plentiful, beautiful, and sumptuous offerings to the Three Jewels each week, we sincerely supplicate for their blessings, attainments, and protection—for ourselves and our sponsors—and for the complete fulfillment of their noble dedications.
Another photos taken during one of the week in the month of November. Pastor Seng Piow came and gave us Dharma Sharing ~ precious moment! Thanks Pastor for your sharing. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Another photos taken during one of the week in the month of November. Pastor Seng Piow came and gave us Dharma Sharing ~ precious moment! Thanks Pastor for your sharing. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Reporting from Kechara Penang Study Group ~ November. Dorje Shugden puja were conducted relentlessly by the Penang members every Saturday 3 pm, at Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. As usual group photos were taken before puja started. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Reporting from Kechara Penang Study Group ~ November. Dorje Shugden puja were conducted relentlessly by the Penang members every Saturday 3 pm, at Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. As usual group photos were taken before puja started. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4th December had Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
4th December had Dharma sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
27th November dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja completed.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
27th November dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja completed.Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
20th November Dharma Sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
2 months ago
20th November Dharma Sharing followed by DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Dared Lim offered incense on behalf of all in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Dared Lim offered incense on behalf of all in Kechara Ipoh Study Group. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Andrea Lai & Mannance Wong were arranging the puja offerings purchased by the generous sponsors. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Andrea Lai & Mannance Wong were arranging the puja offerings purchased by the generous sponsors. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Dared Lim & Glian Sim were preparing for the offerings prior to the Dorje Shugden puja in Kechara Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Dared Lim & Glian Sim were preparing for the offerings prior to the Dorje Shugden puja in Kechara Ipoh centre. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
2 months ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has completed our Dorje Shugden puja in Ipoh today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
13th November had our weekly dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
3 months ago
13th November had our weekly dharma sharing and DORJE SHUGDEN Puja. Kechara Kuantan Study Group by Sam
Here's another update of our weekly DS puja @ month of October, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Here's another update of our weekly DS puja @ month of October, 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
For the past month (October) , Kechara Penang Study Group has consistently completed Dorje Shudge puja weekly @3 pm, every Saturday at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. Uploaded by Jacinta
3 months ago
For the past month (October) , Kechara Penang Study Group has consistently completed Dorje Shudge puja weekly @3 pm, every Saturday at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. Uploaded by Jacinta
Dorje Shugden
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