Why ask for it?

Feb 14, 2012 | Views: 1,124

All types of people in a dharma centre. Some come for luck and improvement of their personal situatiions and it stops there. Others come because they see the fallacious nature of life and it’s empty promises and they want better answers. There are some that can’t fit anywhere else and can only find acceptance among centre people. Some want to take advantage and get business, money, support or something for free and they come to a dharma centre or get involved long distance. They want to use the members of a centre. Some come because they’re depressed, failed in something, low self esteem and want a sanctuary. Some are looking for answers. Some really are motivated to find a way out and will engage in spiritual practice. Some, though rarely really sees the true nature of life and find themselves restless and impatient with repetitiveness/senselessness of existence so they wish liberation. There are many types of beings blown by the winds of their karma, emotions and unbridled mind.

However or whatever the reasons people come to the centre, the teacher and close members must deal with these people, ‘solve’ their problems, listen to them patiently, give them time, energy and care, be skilfull, give them dharma and hope something will go inside their heads . They can see their situations according to the dharma, transform and change their lives and the lives of those around them. And help others and move on..The teacher and close members must do this for every person, every day, every month and every year continuously and fulfill the expectations, criticisms and views of the public and people they sincerely attempt to help. Any teacher and close member (student) would open a centre and meet hundreds of people year after year for only one reason. To sincerely benefit others. Otherwise why tolerate so much and absorb so much from hundreds of people they don’t know or owe anything to?

Having a Dharma centre is tremendous work. Hospitals, clinics, restaurants, malls, etc cater to hundreds of people, but they make money and the motivation is mostly money. So working hard with the public is easier because you get something back. Hardworking members of a centre who serve the public get nothing back. Sometimes more scrutiny, more backlash and more criticism and very little thanks. Dharma centres are the most compassionate places anywhere. Members who work in the centre with the motivation to benefit others when they have the right attitude will advance in their mind training fast because they are put up with all types of challenges from the public daily. We must appreciate the kind souls in dharma centres around the world. We must help them not take. We must do our work well free of mistakes as to not add burden. Compassion starts right here and now with whatever you are doing. Do it well and appreciate everything dharma centres have given you.

The harder you work. The better you work. The more results you produce shows you have come to the dharma centre confused and became a person of light, love and care. The more you work, the better you work is the best THANK YOU for those kind hard working people in the dharma centres who nurtured you and others. Never burden those who nurtured you. Never disappoint those who benefit you and many others. The harder and better you work, the more the centre will grow. The more the centre grows, the more it can help a larger number of people like it helped you. You should be part of the solution not part of the problem. Spirituality means you are not the problem maker but the alleviator of others’ sufferings. Everything you do must be for others. It benefits your evolution and it motivate others to evolve. What other reason is there to live. What other better motivation to exist? Dharma centres are an oasis of like minded people gathering to do more with their lives.

That is the purpose of people gathering together to have a dharma centre. That is the reason. That is the only reason. That was my reason. That is my reason. That will remain my reason always. Practically speaking, if it is for any other reasons, it is not worth it to have a dharma centre and tolerate so much disappointment, complaints, lack of effort, selfishness and meeting people filled with pain daily. Opening to harm daily… All places have politics. All places have issues. Name a perfect place? There were people (Devadatta) who always found fault in Lord Buddha 2600 years ago and made many attempts to discredit Buddha and even tried to kill Buddha but unsuccessfully. If people can have these types of views about the awakened Buddha, we should expect much more. Having said that, the only reason to have a dharma centre and work in one to tolerate so much pain and disappointment is solely to be of benefit to others. Any other reasons wouldn’t be worth it to me.

No offence to anyone,
Tsem Rinpoche


 

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  1. Samfoonheei on Nov 10, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    Well different people have different reasons to join Dharma centre. Many come and goes for all different and wrong reasons. Those with the right motivation will stays nor matter what happens. Whatever the reasons people come to the centre, they are always welcome to solve whatever problems clinging to them with the teacher or friends.
    Well….. Buddhist Centre are opened ,to benefit people with the hope of transforming their mind to be a better person. Spreading Dharma teachings and bringing people together. Rinpoche’s profound explanation tells all.
    With folded hands, thank you Rinpoche having this beautiful dharma centre that have benefits numerous people and more to come

  2. Jacinta Goh on Jan 23, 2015 at 8:30 am

    Seeing this article, I am very thankful that Rinpoche hasn’t stopped teaching at all. Thank you so much for absorbing the negative emotions, havoc and childish minds created by most of us. Kechara has been a part of me since. A place where we can support each other and move on.

    The best ‘Thank You’ is through working for others and benefiting others. Be a problem solver rather than be a trouble maker. After all, coming to a Dharma Centre is to be a better person, right? If one aspires to become a Buddha, all the better. I did slipped at times where negativity took control of me (I expected all Dharma practitioners to have compassion, kind and loving, yet I expected too much ) but I got up and walk again. After all, we need move on…

  3. Carmen Lin @ KMP on Nov 30, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    There’s no perfect place in any part of the world, people and politics are around us which is a good place to practice our patience and compassion. Without these we cannot practice! People always ask what’s the difference between training in a Dharma center and in a secular environment? Of course there is! When you are in a secular and is lost at some point of time, there’ll be no one to guide and spent their time to consult you with the problems you are facing and how to overcome it. However, in a Dharma center you are engage in a practice with a safety net as when you are lost or confused in some point, there’ll always be people to pull you back up when you are sinking and that’s one of the best part about being in a Dharmic environment. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this post.

  4. Vinnie Tan on Nov 16, 2013 at 1:57 am

    I do agree with Rinpoche that people join the Dharma centre for all different and wrong reasons. Very seldom they would join for the correct reason. I believe that those that stay for long term with their lamas or their centres instead of centre hopping. These people are those that truly understand Dharma and would then would improve themselves, transforming from there.

  5. Wei Theng on Jun 26, 2012 at 3:44 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for your teachings. There are so many reasons for someone comes to a Dharma centre and seeks for different things or helps. As i am working in a Dharma Centre now, may i gain more knowledge and skillful means so that i can benefit more.

  6. sockwan on Jun 25, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I am really happy I found my Dharma center. I am using my life for a better purpose, not ‘ME, ME, ME’ only but doing something for others also. We are so conditioned to care about ourselves and people we know but very seldom to people who we do not know at all.

    On the other hand, I keep hearing this word ‘compassion’. Compassion is a very big word, I do not think I am compassionate. But Kechara has provided me the platform to practice (or to understand what it means), for example KSK.

    In KSK, we are giving food to people who we do not know at all, this is the first step to extend our care to strangers. The good quality of being caring can be developed from here.

  7. lucy yap on Mar 27, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    I volunteered in KC sometime before I was offered to work parttime.I couln’t resist the offer though I haven’t work for a long time.I was a fulltime housewife.Being in Kechara opens up a new chapter in my life.There’s this sense of awareness to do more with what is left with this life.Could it be the energy of these young Kecharians?? Plus Rinpoche’s beautiful teachings,love and care for his students which touches my heart.I feel fortunate now.May I never be separated from my Guru in this lifetime and future lifetimes.May I meet the Dharma again and again in my future lifetime to benefit all sentient being.Thank you SM,for your trust in me.

  8. Seng Aun on Mar 11, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Rinpoche’s explanation truly says it all. Why we come to Kechara and how Kechara can benefit us! Everything we need to know about dharma is all right here. I thank Rinpoche from the bottom of my heart.

  9. Wan Wai Meng on Mar 4, 2012 at 3:16 am

    The Lamas are absolutely compassionate. I have heard that the phenomenon of teaching lay people started couple of hundreds years back,as lay people now are educated and have the capacity to learn much much more. Dharma centers are a place whereby people can get healing for their mental and physical anxieties.

  10. Li Kheng on Feb 22, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    Dear Rinpoche, Thank you Rinpoche for Rinpoche’s compassion to set up Kechara House for:

    1) Some of us to seek refuge from ourselves (the 3 poisons) and
    2) Other who wish to practice true Dharma so as to give ourselves a shot at liberation from the suffering of samsara.

    Kechara House has been an innovative and creative sanctuary for us to practice a 26 centuries old philosophy without having to strip away our nature. Like Lord Buddha who created 84,000 teachings to meet the various complexities of every mind stream, Tsem Tulku Rinpoche developed 14 departments at Kechara House so that people from various walks of life can find a platform that best suits them whereby they are empowered to live out Dharma in a manner most natural/instinctive.

    It is this wisdom and compassion of Tsem Tulku Rinpoche that inspired me to grab the opportunity to become a Kecharian. Rinpoche’s versatility combined with His unsurpassable understanding of the Dharma is the crème de la crème of Dharma for the 21st century.

    Being a part of a family that is built on deep-rooted teachings of Lord Buddha that has adapted itself to the dynamism of modern ways of life is a powerful place to start a journey of purposeful living. Always plagued by the feeling that life is so futile and everything we do will eventually end up in disappointments, hurt, frustration and many other unconstructive experiences, I was looking for a catalyst to make life more meaningful and hopeful while still having sense and logic. Yes, how very greedy to want it all. However, that is our nature and Kechara House makes it possible.

    So, if we have the blessings to meet with Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, Rinpoche’s Dharma teachings and the kind people of Kechara, they are our 3 Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha). Cherish them by simply being a better person who benefits others. Quite unbelievably simple.

  11. MayOng on Feb 17, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Initially starting work in Kechara was a burden because we brought our ‘own’ burden to work. Then the work required us to meet people of all sorts that came with issues of their own. The more I listened to their issues, I found we all shared similarity in these issues because we seek “happiness” and “peace of mind”. On the other hand, I found myself growing stronger day by day when I talked, helped and shared more dharma with them and watched them progress with much improvement and I became happier and calmer.

    I learnt that helping other solve their issues had in turn helped myself so much so I was not even aware of it until it hits me one day. I thank the senior Gurus of Ganden for sending Rinpoche to us to set up Kechara to help us monsters. If we help others, we will help ourselves.

    With folded hands, I take refuge in the Three Jewels and thank you for setting up this beautiful dharma centre to help and benefit thousands more.

  12. Yvonne Yap on Feb 16, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    “However or whatever the reasons people come to the centre, the teacher and close members must deal with these people, ‘solve’ their problems, listen to them patiently, give them time, energy and care, be skilfull, give them dharma and hope something will go inside their heads .”

    Yes! this is very important for the first impression, i wont feel good if i go to a dharma center , people are rough,never listen to people,just asking for somethings.

    For what i think be a buddhist,we should think of people first, dont give other people trouble,if we do not want the “trouble”.

  13. Helena on Feb 16, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    After reading this blog, i think i am the luckiest person in the world as i have met a great Guru and a great Dharma Centre.
    “the only reason to have a dharma centre and work in one to
    tolerate so much pain and disappointment is solely to be of benefit to others.
    Any other reasons wouldn’t be worth it to me.”
    These words touched my heart deeply.
    If our Guru can do this to us, why can’t we do the same to him? I must transform and be a better person 🙂
    We are bless to have a Guru that close to us.

    Thanks again dear Rinpoche with my folded hand.

  14. VC on Feb 16, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    Good advice and reminder to every sentient beings so that they can practice Buddhism seriously in their daily life.

  15. patricia on Feb 16, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Idream of opening a dharma center someday.

    • madman on Feb 16, 2012 at 1:53 pm

      Yeah me too!
      Because maybe they won’t kick me out of my own center hahaha!
      But I am not a tulku.
      I had very bad experiences with my local dharma center and it settles my mind very much that you call them mental hospitals Tulk… makes me feel much better about the insane folks there.
      I have enjoyed very much in the past watching you rinpoche teach on youtube!!!
      You make me laugh really good sir thank you! I owe you so much for that I do!!!
      Glad you are here and not bunked up in a cave!
      Love you man!
      -madman

      • patricia on Feb 17, 2012 at 9:24 am

        I live in a very remote area where there are NO dharma centres at all. I recieve teachings from my Lama via his webinar platform. In fact I’m quite sure I’m the only Buddhist here. But I still want to start a centre. I have no money, but I do have an idea. And a desire. Perhaps soon it will happen.

  16. Uncle Eddie on Feb 15, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    If a person is not sick, he/she wouldn’t go and see a doctor. Like a hospital, it attracts all types of sick people to look for cure or solutions to their sicknesses troubling them. The centre also attracts all types of people, spiritual, non-spiritual, or spiritually sick people. Like the blog said, “They may be depressed, failed in something, low-self esteem and want sanctuary, or geniunely wanting to help/or engage in a spiritual practice in a Dharma centre. Of course, Dharma centres are the most compassionate places anywhere, therefore, we must do our work well so as not to add burden to their already stressed state!

  17. Wee Liang on Feb 15, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche and to all my Dharma brothers and sisters that work full time to keep Kechara House a beautiful sanctuary for the spiritual practice of many. In the 2 years of me being a member, i have gained very much from Kechara House and all the people there. Although I am still a monster, at the very least, I now can realize that I am a monster. That was enlightening by itself. Thank you everyone at Kechara House for your patience and love. 🙂

    Wee Liang

  18. Ash Ng on Feb 15, 2012 at 3:35 am

    Dear Rinpoche, I thank you and appreciate Your sincere integrity and commitments to Your root guru and because of that You have bring many Kecharians and followers working together for a unique goal. I have been seeking for a way out and I found You and Kechara House few years ago. It was really a rare gift of my life and You have shown me the path out of many difficulties. I am much better now and have changed progressively over these few years with You. Your unbroken Promise has changed many peoples life including mine. I feel Kechara House is not just only another Dharma centre but it’s also a place where I can rest my mind comfortably as if coming back to a place call HOME! ( This is how I felt as I read this post)

  19. henry ooi on Feb 14, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    What Rinpoche wrote here is very true. I have come across many people at Kechara, some like Sharon and Jamie stayed and are now full time in dharma. Many found what they were looking for – dharma, and are still around. Some were like “visitors”. Some came with personal agenda but left when they could not get what they wanted. Some got help, left and hardly returned. But for whatever reasons, Kechara welcome everyone.

    • Paris on Feb 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      Dear Uncle Henry,
      Indeed, I stayed and am still here! A large reason I was inspired to stay, back in the real early days, was because of people like you and Dato’ Ruby who were wonderful examples to me of exactly what Rinpoche explains about how people in the Dharma center are there to help others with no expectation of return.

      I’ll never forget how one day, I was feeling very miserable about something and you and DR kindly met up with me at Secret recipe for a cup of tea. I was being very silly because I really wasn’t doing that much then so my reactions about things were unwarranted and exaggerated (drama queen lah, me!). I remember then that you had said to me that I shouldn’t worry so much, and shouldn’t compare myself so seriously to others in the center, that we are all there at different levels and we should do what we can, the best we can at our level. I remember you being very patient with me, very warm and welcoming and accepting me just as I was right then – even if I was being very silly and dramatic! Most importantly, it was exactly because of what you said that I wanted to do more and contribute more in my Dharma work and practice.

      And so, here I am now, and I have you, DR and Secret Recipe very much to thank for that!

      Love, Paris (Jamie)

  20. Sarah Yap on Feb 14, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche, for this post.

    It is one that should be read by anyone and everyone that seeks spirituality in a dharma center, temple, church etc.

    I will always remember the difficulty I had many years ago when I was searching for spirituality, but failed to find a dharma center which I can attend to gain knowledge (as in English speaking centers…).

    For that, I am forever thankful to Rinpoche and all those that made Kechara well known, for people like me… one who have so little merits… to be able to come connect with the Dharma.

    It is true, that all the hard working staff and volunteers are here solely to benefit others… I’ve benefited from them. In this cruel and senseless world, where everyone back stab each other for personal gain; where else can we find people that rejoice when something good falls upon a person you dont know? A Dharma center.

    I hope that all those whom have not come across a Dharma center, for them to meet one immediately… and those whom are already involved in one, to see the true value and appreciate their center more.

  21. Uncle Lai on Feb 14, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Dear Rinpoche, The best thing that happen in my life is to have met you and be your student. I came to Kechara 8 years ago with a bag full of problems of anger, hatered, jealousy and attachment to samsara.

    I did not change but along the way I saw many students who had been with Rinpoche for a while suddently disappeared and never came back. I was tempted to follow them as an easy way out. But I never do that because I already know that Kechara and Rinpoche’s teaching is a true and authentic buddhist teaching which can be trace back to the days of Lord Buddha.

    So today I’m 66 soon my body is old and I ‘m still the same.
    As they say old habit dies hard. They are not wrong but these 8 years in Kechara and listening to Rinpoche’s teaching and advice I’m more calm down less resentful and most of all a happier person.

    Thank you Rinpoche for your great compassionate nature who never let any one down as long as we follow you.

  22. Sean Wang on Feb 14, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    When I first came to Kechara, I was just following my mother. For the past few years, as I grew up, I came to understand that the Dharma can be used to benefit others. I do not go into the Dharma looking for fame, fortune, luck etc. I go to the Dharma because I believe that by practicing the Dharma, I would be benefiting others. I feel so fortunate to have met the Dharma before I have been tainted by worldly desires like money and women and fame. I do not have any hidden agendas when it comes to the Dharma. I find having hidden agendas sad and pathetic especially if someone has a hidden agenda will doing something so holy like Dharmic practices.

  23. Sharon Saw on Feb 14, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    I met Rinpoche for the first time through work – a potential project – and the very first time I saw Rinpoche, i was completely captivated. I had been spiritually seeking all my life but never found the answers, and when Rinpoche could give me the answers to practically every question i had, i was mesmerised. So why did i come to Kechara – i came because i finally found someone who could explain the meaning of life and it made sense. Of course Rinpoche’s students like Henry and Dato’ Ruby spent countless hours talking to me too… and before i knew it, i was in Kechara… another reason why i am here is because i can see what Rinpoche’s vision is, how it will benefit so many and i want to be part of it! As Rinpoche has often said, there are challenges everywhere because we are in samsara.. at least in Kechara, we aim to get out of samsara. One thing i know for sure, Rinpoche will bring us kicking and screaming all the way to Enlightenment! Thank you for Rinpoche’s patience and kindness to us on our spiritual journey…

  24. Philip Yong on Feb 14, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    The first time I came to Kechara was in the month of November 2010. The reason why I joined Kechara is because I needed something more than just my ‘normal’ life. As days went by, very frequently I asked myself, WHAT DO I WANT IN THIS LIFE…and I vould not find an answer until I met Rinpoche and join Kechara.

    I wasn’t depressed before, but I was unhappy because I felt lost. I was trying everything to find an answer. I did charity, business, entertainments but nothing could fulfill what I wish for, happiness.

    My true happiness days started when I joined Kechara and it will not end here because I will go all the way.

    Thank you Rinpoche for giving me the opportunity to do Dharma work.

  25. Nicholas on Feb 14, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thanks for the sharing.
    Working in secular is mainly for money. Even some people say that they also look for power as satisfaction which eventually is lead to money too, which by having power or influences will even make easy money. All our time & effort is just about money.
    I always have this question (after the 4th year of my working in secular) when i earn this much of money, what’s next?, and after another level, what’s next….and this keep on going until i realize that my life is just about chasing money and it’s so repetitive…but that time I was not in Dharma yet so I just move on with the samsaric life.

    But after meeting the Dharma and involve with Kechara, it’s the most beautiful thing that I feel in my life. It proven to me that my life is not about working for money and money isn’t the happiest thing in the world. The satisfaction of life doesn’t depend on money.

    Through the centre Rinpoche had bring Dharma to a lot of people and make a lot of people realize the purpose of life. I’m very fortunate to be part of the team in Kechara to serve and benefit others. This is not a scarifies but is the greatest opportunity in my life I can find the true purpose of my life.

    Thank you Rinpoche for having such a great Centre to allow people to find the real meaning of life.

  26. Lisa on Feb 14, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    The only goal I want so badly to achieve is to benefit others with our guru’s teachings.
    Word hard, hard, hard and learn as much as I can when I still can so that I can spread our guru’s teachings, goals, vision to the outside world.
    The dharma centre is so important that we must appreciate it in order for others’ to enjoy and learn more.
    The centre help me see life in another angle, where I used to be a very impatient, angry and complicated person After coming to the centre and by reading rinpoche’s blog I founds answer there.

    Every time I have so much to ask, I will browse in to rinpoche’s blog, I will definately find my answer there is like rinpoche talking to me.

    For those who has not meet rinpoche is ok do not feel you are unlucky, reading his blog and be his facebook fan is more than enough like meeting or seeing him everyday.

    Thank you our kind guru for always input data to our mind.

  27. Liz Fields on Feb 14, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    This is so true, that is the reason I joined my dharma center (not for money or fame). But to better myself through helping others.

  28. Victor Phang on Feb 14, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Since I was a kid, I know I would learn and grow further in Buddhism. That time, I did not have the opportunity to learn dharma at any center. I love cleaning the altar at home and I recite mantra before going to bed everyday. After graduated, I was busy working and earning money and totally ignore my spiritual practice until one day I confused about life. They were plenty of questions in my mind. “Yes, I could earn more money than before, but I felt much unhappiness, I felt loss!!!” I know I need to go “home” then I started to look it. Finally I found Kechara about a year ago. Today I can confidently say that I’m growing, happier, calmer and found the real purpose of life. My mind is clearer now. I know dharma is good and powerful as I experienced that myself. Now I wanted to do more in dharma, I want to bring and share dharma to as many people as I can.
    Yes, I admit that is not perfect place in the world, but I did not give up just because of that. I believe being a member, I’m fully responsible for any shortcoming here. I cannot run away and I must work harder & closer with the relevant people to overcome any shortcoming. We cannot just complain the problem without any action. Of course, some people may choose to leave but believe me they will still make the same complain again and again wherever they go because they are also part of the problem so do I. We must work together to face and improve the situation. If we can’t even handle the problem in a holy center where else we can survive???
    Thank you Rinpoche for your kindness and teaching.

    • DR on Feb 15, 2012 at 11:52 am

      Your are right Victor when you mention ‘some people may choose to leave but believe me they will still make the same complain again and again wherever they go because they are also part of the problem so do I’. People come to a centre expecting everything and everyone to be perfect. These people do not realise that they are walking into a ‘mental hospital’. And when their expectation is not met, they complain and go away. If only they realise that the problem is in them. Hence they will find fault in any other centres they go to.

      It is very kind of our Lama to let us have Kechara. Besides all the reasons stated, it is also a place for us to gather and provide support to each other while we are PRACTICING dharma.The same reason why Rinpoche started dharma houses too.

  29. Datuk May on Feb 14, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Having been Rinpoche’s student for the past 3 and half years, I see how hard Rinpoche had and for sure will continue to benefit all who come into Kechara.

    I admire how much Rinpoche can continuously give teachings, gifts and care to so many. Some have progressed and now start to nurture others and benefit others following in the foot steps of their Guru. Some took advantage and many just stay stagnant.

    Much had been sacrificed by Rinpoche, I believe the time is now for us to generate the generosity to give back to Rinpoche (the greatest gift to our Guru is our mind transformation) with devotion and create the cause for Kechara to grow to benefit more and more people.

  30. yek yee on Feb 14, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Be a full-time dharma worker at Kechara, I feel very lucky. Through our centre I can meet different type of people, some come for help, some come for search inner peace, some don’t why they come….but I really thanked for each of them I met and I the opportunity talk to them, because of them I realized and understand what Rinpoche want his student to do.

    Rinpoche is tremendous compassion and patient, his care and love, you cannot imagine. What Rinpoche had teach us and shared with us, can benefit in our whole life. I feel shamed always.

    Built up a dharma centre can benefit so many so many people, I witnessed by my own eyes. Many people released from their suffering, difficulties time and hard ship because they come here search for help, then they got a chance refresh their own life…I saw many example by my own eyes, all this happened because one person truly care and full of love….thank you Rinpoche!

  31. Thierry Janssens on Feb 14, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for this post.

    We have various reasons to come to Kechara indeed.
    But when we are inside, we gain more knowledge and we realize that Kechara can bring us more than what we came for.
    Perhaps some may feel like “I only want this, not that…”, or “I agree with this but not with that…”, “I only came for this…” (oh yes, I am talking about me), but with these kind of thoughts, we go backwards for the simple reason that we don’t move along with others (and some of them move pretty fast…) and that we don’t move at the speed we would be able to.

    And I think these kinds of thoughts are normal, if we did not have them we would be special people already, but because we have them we need a place like Kechara and a Teacher like Tsem Tulku Rinpoche.
    So I told myself, it’s ok to have these kinds of thoughts, after all I am not perfect, but it’s not ok to let them win! Then, with knowledge, persistence and effort, these thoughts will naturally dissipate and things will get harder BUT easier too!

  32. tenzin llhamo on Feb 14, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Yes Rinpoche. The only reason is to benefit people. Just like what we do in Kechara Paradise! Help those in need in any way we can. Even if they put me down, I will stand up and be stronger to help them. People of any background so that in return they too can learn and benefit more.
    I am glad that when I walked into Kechara, everyone was friendly and helpful! I remember meeting Dato Ruby, May Woo and Paris when I first started to know Kechara. They were kind and attentive whenever I had questions to ask. And there are LOTS of other friendly Kecharians!

  33. lewkwanleng on Feb 14, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Rinpoche said, “The more you work, the better you work is the best THANK YOU for
    those kind hard working people in the dharma centres who nurtured you and
    others. Never burden those who nurtured you. Never disappoint those who benefit
    you and many others. ”

    This is so true. The only way I can repay Rinpoche’s kindness, is to work hard to benefit other NOW. At least that’s what I can do now.

    I also recommend this book, Guru For Hire (You can get a copy here: http://vajrasecrets.com/books/english-books/gurus-for-hire-enlightenment-for-sale.html). The things Rinpoche discussed briefly here are all explained very logically and clearly in the book.

  34. tsemtulku on Feb 14, 2012 at 11:01 am

    Dear Spiritual Diva, It is the kindness of my gurus who poured so much teachings into my mind that I am able to repeat them to you. I am ordinary and full of faults, but the teachings I give comes from a pure source and pure lineage and I am glad it can help you. From a ordinary being like me if I have a sincere motivation and share dharma with you, it can have some good effects. It is good. Thank you. continue your journey. Do your practice, meditations, studies, apply to teachings to your daily actions no matter how hard. Because if you don’t then the results will be more harder to bear than the effort we need to put in to transform. Think, eat, talk, live, sleep, walk with dharma in your mind. Apply it strongly THEN YOU WILL SEE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR MIND. Our minds can change. Mine has changed alot since many years ago when I started. We are same. If I can transform so can you.Good luck. Never give up dharma. Give everything else up is ok, but not your spiritual development.TR

  35. tsemtulku on Feb 14, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Yes, now that you mentioned it..I am always teaching. You know why? My teacher ordered me to teach as much as possible, give advice, dispense spiritual aid and use myself totally for others.I ask to retire last year and have a senior monk replace me and I offer Kechara to the monk..but I was refused. I was told to continue teaching and don’t stop. I was told to stay here and make here my home… I am not a wonderful person, but I follow my root teachers holy orders most of my life… So I do my best.Thank you. TR

    • VC on Feb 14, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      May Rinpoche live long.May all Beings attain Nirvana and Liberation.

  36. tsemtulku on Feb 14, 2012 at 10:39 am

    Hmmm…so so true….you do find something new and interesting posted by silly me or a participant. Sometimes I learn new things from the interesting people that post here too…….You are so right..I am always teaching. You know why? My teacher ordered me to teach as much as possible and If it’s left to me, I wouldn’t teach…I am not a great example…I asked to retire last year and have a senior monk replace me and I offer Kechara to the monk..but I was refused by my teacher I asked several times from different angles..I wanted to return to India or the mountains of Nepal.. It was a strong no from my teacher… I was told to continue teaching and don’t stop. To work hard to make the centre grow. My teacher told me thousands will enter the dharma if I continue teaching..scary I can do that? I was told to stay here and make here my home… I am not a wonderful person, but I follow my root teachers holy orders most of my life so I won’t disobey now…. So I do my best.Thank you. TR

  37. tsemtulku on Feb 14, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I posted this to show the reason behind the centre and the challenges. TR

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Apr 6. 2025 07:23 PM
    Wat Rong Khun better known as the White Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. The gold symbolizes how people focus on worldly desires and money. The white building represents the idea to make merit and to focus on the mind. It is owned by a succesful Thai businessman who opened it to visitors in 1997. Awesome….This temple stands out through the white colour and use of pieces of glass that sparkle in the sun. The white colour signifies the purity of Buddha while the glass symbolizes Buddha’s wisdom. Located 3 hour drive from Chiang Mai built to honour and pay tribute to sacred Buddhist figures. Over time, temples grew in prominence and is one of the famous temples to visit in Thailand. I have visited years back its simple stunning temple which truly love the design and architecture .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-white-temple-in-thailand.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Apr 6. 2025 07:22 PM
    Sak Yant, a traditional Thai tattooing practice, involves sacred geometrical and animal designs. Its often accompanied by Pali phrases, and is believed to offer power, protection, charisma, and other benefits to the wearer. Sak Yant tattoos are deeply rooted in Buddhist and spiritual beliefs, with each design and symbol carrying specific meanings and purported powers. Many designs are believed to provide protection against evil spirits, misfortune, and danger. Sak Yant tattoos are traditionally applied by monks or masters using a needle and ink, and the process is often accompanied by chants and blessings. I personally have not seen one yet . Sound interesting.
    Thank you Rinpoche and L Kim for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-power-of-sak-yant.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Apr 6. 2025 07:18 PM
    Jojo Struys is a travel and wellness personality, accredited yoga instructor, speaker and author. She visited Bangsar of Kechara outlet for a feature with Star Property. With her visit hopefully more people will get to know more of our Kechara . She had made a video with and Pastor David Lai all about Buddhist Arts. She openly admitted interested in Buddhist art . Buddhist art pieces have given her home a contemporary edge. Art was important to Buddhist religious life. It was not only part of ritual and worship but also served to transmit religious ideas, and artistic styles between cultures. Do agree with her statement ,…..if you want to change your life, change the way you think, because everything begins with you.”
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/jojo-struys-goes-shopping-at-kechara-paradise.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:18 PM
    n their theoretical model, rudeness has this impact on our ability to think because it engenders negative sadness, anger. Researchers have found that common negative behaviours can spread easily and have significant consequences. The best way to avoid rude people is to meet their acts of rudeness with kindness. Exposure to neurotoxins in society is not new. Children today are raised in an environment that is much different from those days. Nowadays they are exposed to behaviours, profane language, hostilities and stress from which we adults, raised a generation ago. Studies have shown that children exposed to serious psychological trauma during childhood are at risk of suffering increased psychiatric disorders. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/rudeness-is-a-neurotoxin.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:15 PM
    Revisit this blog again . Reading comments in this blog Rich people have substantial assets and income, providing a sense of security and freedom from financial worries. Owning high-end cars, designer clothing and everything they want with their money. Rich people often have more time for leisure, hobbies, and travel, allowing them to pursue interests and experiences. They may live in large, luxurious homes and have or apartments, often in desirable locations and having personalized services. The fundamental difference in mindset between the rich and the poor is, the rich have understood a very simple principle money makes money. Rich people see money as an opportunity, while poor people see it as something to be earned. Poor people work hard for their money. It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has. Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. The primary difference between rich people and poor people is how they handle their wealth. My thought been rich in this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.
    Thank you for sharing Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/rich-people.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:13 PM
    Found this old post …disturbing. Having a name especially a Bar linked to Buddha to be disrespectful towards Buddhism. After much controversy the owner had it removed. The Buddha Bar located in Sabah by a young owner which opened without much thought had many people complaining. Later was forced to have its controversial name changed to ‘Peacock Garden’ and had apologised for the controversial name. As a devout Buddhist, the name ‘Buddha Bar’ which serves alcohol, is disrespectful to the revered Buddha.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/buddha-bar.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:12 PM
    Siberia, considered the heartland of shamanism inhabited by many different ethnic groups, and many of its peoples observe shamanistic. Many of the indigenous communities reclaiming their traditional spiritual and healing practices . Interesting. Siberian shamanism is often called Tengerism, involves various rituals, including drumming, chanting, trance states, and offerings to nature spirits and ancestors. This religious practice has deep roots in Siberia and Central Asia in recent years with roots in the Turkic and Mongolic cultures. Many who have been live in a remote part of Russia, have preserved their shamanic traditions due to their isolation. Many customs of Tengrism are still been practiced where they emphasizes a deep respect for nature and its various spirits, including those of the earth, water, and mountains. They do believe in the continued existence of souls and the importance of honouring their ancestors.
    Thank you Rinpoche sharing this ancient religion.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/interesting-siberia.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Mar 25. 2025 03:10 PM
    Everyone of us has an unforgettable different experience, a different destination and itineraries. The journey to Shar Gaden Monastery back in 2019, making offerings to the sangha , by the Kecharians hold special moments and memories. They were on behalf of His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara in making an offering to all 650 monks of the monastery. On this fruitful trip the Kecharians had the honour to catch a glimpse of the normally-covered holy statue of Dorje Shugden . Awesome this holy statue of Dorje Shugden was handmade by HH Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and HH Kyabje Zong Rinpoche.The team was also granted an audience with H E Domo Geshe Chocktrul Rinpoche. Having the opportunity to make offerings to the monks was indeed meritorious. Rejoice to them. Looking at those beautiful pictures paints a thousands words. Thank you Rinpoche and team for this sharing. Merely looking at it is a blessing especially the Holy Statue of Dorje Shugden.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/journey-to-shar-gaden-monastery-2019-making-offerings-to-the-sangha.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Mar 21. 2025 05:41 PM
    Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. We can’t let our failures define us. Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. Success is never permanent, and failure is never final. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness .Sometimes just reminding ourselves of the temporality of failure enables us to forge ahead and stay focus looking forward . Failure isn’t something many of us can handle gracefully. And even though we know it’s a common human condition, figuring out how to stay motivated in the face of failure .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this profound teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/dont-let-obstacles-win.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Mar 21. 2025 05:38 PM
    Finally HH Dalai Lama said we can practice Dorje Shugden. After all these years of deep frustration felt by the Tibetan people. They who lack religious freedom been denied and been exploited in all sectors of society. More than 60 years the Tibetan leadership has cause the sufferings of those in exile who had propitiate Dorje Shugden. Dalai Lama did reiterated although he recommended not worshipping Dorje Shugden as it is a personal choice and freedom. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/dalai-lama-says-we-can-practise-dorje-shugden-finally-chinese.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Mar 21. 2025 05:37 PM
    Working in a private hospital before ,having witnessed many personal tragedies faced by the living and dying patients. Many of these poor people faced their death with fear, with misery and pain before departing this world. With the images of all these in my mind, on occasion feeling sad and grieve at times when those we have cared .But nonetheless we should recognise certain truths. All of us are going to leave this world at one time and leaving those we love. In the teaching of the Buddha, all of us will pass away eventually as a part in the natural process of birth, old-age and death and that we should always keep in mind the impermanence of life. Along the journey of life, we are reminded of our own inevitable ends in waiting and everything is a blip of transience and impermanent. Be responsible, good and positive for ourselves and towards others. This leads to calmness, happiness and an outlook which contributes to a calm and controlled mind at the time of death. We have to remind ourselves the importance of rebirth and taking time to prepare for their own demise before its too late.To cultivate the good karma, our good actions are an excellent way prepare for our death. Having lead a responsible and compassionate life and have no regrets when death approaches enables us to surrender without a struggle. The life that we all cherish and wish to hold on. We are doomed to the endless cycles of life and death, we should learn and practices Dharma teachings .We are given a chance in life and choice to determine our future, to determine where we will go for rebirth. Spend our time on earth wisely before its too late.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-importance-of-rebirth.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Friday, Mar 21. 2025 05:34 PM
    The Flatwoods monster in West Virginia folklore, is a creature reported to have been sighted in the town of Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia Flatwoods monsters are aliens described as hovering creatures with glowing purple eye. Since tales about this creature, it has become one of the most famous legends in modern memory. Although the Monster has not been seen since its impact on the rural community has been huge. Many of the eye witnesses came up stories concluded that the shape, movement, and sounds due to the nature of the sighting. Description by eye witness varied, some said is unidentified flying object (UFO) . There’s no hard evidence to support the true nature . Interesting article.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/flatwoods-monster-close-encounter-of-the-third-kind.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Mar 16. 2025 01:40 PM
    The Eerie Enigma of the Mothman are refer to the legendary, humanoid, winged creature as said by the locals as where is was been sighted. Since then it had sparking a blend of fear and fascination among the locals in the Point Pleasant, West Virginia area. This creature became an eerie symbol of fear, tragedy, and fascination for decades to come since the stories are so enduring and pervasive . The first reported encounter in 1966 in West Virginia and to the most recent one in 2024 in Kane, Illinois. In the quiet town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the mysterious creature had igniting one of the most puzzling legends in American folklore. Witnesses described this creature standing over seven feet tall, with a wingspan that could rival a small aircraft, glowing red eyes, and a human-like figure. This interesting, could it be real no one knows, there’s something out there for sure.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-eerie-enigma-of-the-mothman.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Mar 16. 2025 01:38 PM
    His Holiness the Dalai Lama is considered the incarnation of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and therefore he is an enlightened being. H H Dalai Lama has strongly discouraged the practice of Dorje Shugden worship within Tibetan Buddhism. Dorje Shugden is a prominent deity in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Many highly attained Lamas have been relying on this Powerful Protector for centuries and even Dalai lama previously do propitiate Dorje Shugden . It cannot be wrong and its wrong to view it as a form of “spirit worship”. All his previous 9 reincarnations practiced with devotion, all of the Dalai Lamas teachers practiced Dorje Shugdan as well . The Tibetan community is torn over this issue and this has been the cause of much suffering and unnecessary prejudice. Dalai Lama is without doubt an enlightened being that surely cannot be tricked by a spirit. Dalai Lama did composed a praise to Dorje Shugden while at Dungkar Monastery . Interesting article , may more people read this and to understand better regarding this controversy. In 2020, the Dalai Lama made a Uturn by saying we can practice Dorje Shugden . Thats’ wonderful and relief for many practitioners.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-fourteenth-dalai-lama-dorje-shugden.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Mar 16. 2025 01:37 PM
    Butön Rinchen Drup, 11th Abbot of Shalu Monastery, was a 14th-century Sakya master and Tibetan Buddhist leader. Butön Rinchen Drup a Tibetan great scholar and translator, known for systematizing the Tibetan Buddhist canon containing the Indian scriptures based on the spoken words of the Buddha. He also compiled the Tangyur collection that contains the Indian and Tibetan commentaries of these teachings. He wrote a famous text, the History of Buddhism in India and Tibet, which many Tibetan scholars utilize in their study till today. He remains to this day as one of the most important Tibetan historians and Buddhist writers in the history of Buddhism and Tibet. He was not merely a capable administrator but he is remembered to this very day as a prodigious scholar and writer and is Tibet’s most celebrated historian. After his death he strongly influenced the development of esoteric studies and psychic training in Tibet for centuries. Interesting biography of a great scholar.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/tibets-great-scholar-buton-rinchen-drub.html

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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha\'s. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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We gathered for a group photo after the Dorje Shugden puja ~29th March 2025. Kechara Pennag Study Group by Jacinta
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We gathered for a group photo after the Dorje Shugden puja ~29th March 2025. Kechara Pennag Study Group by Jacinta
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Deepest and most sincere gratitude for Irene's invaluable and precious Dharma sharing. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Three sponsored packages today, with merits accumulated from prayers being dedicated according to sponsors' wishes. 8th March 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Not forgetting nourishing our body with healthy food and on the first day, we got to taste delightful dessert prepared by Chien Seong, also one of our senior Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group Retreat by Jacinta.
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Tormas offering made by Dock Wan, one of the senior Kecharians from KL and close students of Rinpoche. Very delicate, a masterpiece! Uploaded by Jacinta
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Flower offerings from sponsors and retreatants. This flower arrangement was made by Sharyn, one of our Penang members. 1st - 2nd March, Kechara Penang Group Retreat. Uploaded y Jacinta
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1st - 2nd March Kechara Penang Study Group DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Throwback 9th February 2025 Group photos at Kechara Kuantan,with Pastor Seng Piow
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Releasing fishes back to the water by Kechara Kuantan group yesterday. Saving thousands of lives.
16 February This morning we saved thousands of lives from pet shop. Released and giving them a chance back to nature.
2 months ago
16 February This morning we saved thousands of lives from pet shop. Released and giving them a chance back to nature.
2 months ago
9th February 2025
2 months ago
9th February 2025
8th Feb 2025 Dorje Shugden puja at Penang Chapel. Every Saturday @3pm. Do join us if you're at Penang. We're located at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
8th Feb 2025 Dorje Shugden puja at Penang Chapel. Every Saturday @3pm. Do join us if you're at Penang. We're located at 49, Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Completed our weekly DS Puja led by Pastor Seng Piow ( 1st Feb 2025). Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Completed our weekly DS Puja led by Pastor Seng Piow ( 1st Feb 2025). Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
8th February 2025 doing Lama Chopa Guru Puja at Kuantan center with Pastor Seng Piow and Dharma brothers and sisters. .... Sam Foon Heei .. (Kuantan)
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8th February 2025 doing Lama Chopa Guru Puja at Kuantan center with Pastor Seng Piow and Dharma brothers and sisters. .... Sam Foon Heei .. (Kuantan)
Xin Nian Kuai Le! Gong Xi Fa Cai! (29th Jan 2025) May the year of the snake brings us spiritual growth through having good health and increased wisdom. May Rinpoche return swiftly to guide all beings into Dharma path. Thanks to everyone for your participation. Without the support from each and everyone, there's no Kechara Penang Study Group. By Jacinta.
2 months ago
Xin Nian Kuai Le! Gong Xi Fa Cai! (29th Jan 2025) May the year of the snake brings us spiritual growth through having good health and increased wisdom. May Rinpoche return swiftly to guide all beings into Dharma path. Thanks to everyone for your participation. Without the support from each and everyone, there's no Kechara Penang Study Group. By Jacinta.
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