A few years ago when things were difficult, some of my students took part in flea markets all over the city. They were so kind and worked so hard to raise funds for Kechara and to help me pay bills through sales at this Flea Market…. We all had very little then, and could...
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LOWER TRURO – “Couldn’t happen to a nicer couple. Such was the reaction of Dianne Hayman to news that her next-door neighbours – Allen and Violet Large – were the lucky winners in last week’s $11.2 million 6/49 draw. The retired Lower Truro couple picked up their winnings at Atlantic Lottery headquarters in Moncton...
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Kechara is doing a book and creating a movie on my life story. Actually I’m not anyone special, but my teacher in the past around 8 years back (2002) insisted I do a bio book on myself in which I vehemently asked to be excused from doing..But my teacher insisted…But as time passes, many...
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I had a request several months back already that world-knowned healer and Author Anne Jones & friends wanted to visit me. So my kind and hardworking assistant JP arranged for the meeting. Jp is my assistant for all appointments. Last Sunday, they visited myself in Tsem Ladrang itself…Anne had been introduced to Kechara by...
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Internet-based TV viewing, the arrival of Apple’s iPad and the proliferation of smartphones are set to ring in a new era of connected entertainment, industry experts predict. TV industry show hails smartphone, Facebook era Thousands of TV execs are to flock to the French Riviera to brainstorm and snap up some of the hottest...
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This is a wonderful article sent to me by Sharon that I would like to share with everyone. Thanks Sharon for a wonderful and inspiring piece. Tsem Rinpoche Chinese Philanthropist Donates It All!! Mark MacKinnon Shenzhen, China — From Saturday’s Globe and Mail Published on Friday, Jul. 23, 2010 8:46PM EDT Last...
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He is 35 year old Animal Behaviourist who shares a very unique bond with big cats that he can spend the night curled up next to them without the fear of being attacked. Kevin was a student of human physiology who once worked with pre and post-operative human patients. He turned to animals ten...
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When Jamie Khoo (aka Paris!) wrote her biography at my insistence, “Call me Paris!” little did she know that she would be endorsed by an international talk show host, presenter and journalist! At a random party, at the beginning of the year, Jamie met Lorraine through mutual friends. Jamie shared her biography with Lorraine...
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On the 24th of August, Kechara held a charity golf tournament at the prestigious KLGCC (Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club). Many people turned up for the event, whether it was to play with the other 100 golf players or family members and friends who went to support the good cause. Out of those...
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I love the moon coming through the night clouds silhouetted by the mountains. It reminds me that although our lives are sometimes dark and full of apprehension, somehow we will be blessed if we believe and don’t lose hope… a light will come through. Not everything is permanent and things can change. We can...
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Bill Clinton had a *stent put in during a bypass where his arteries were clogged with cholesterol. It was dangerous. He was one of the lucky ones who can be saved by having a stent put in. So he went on totally plant based diet to save his own life and he lost 25...
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At the end of 2009, a Maltese-Shitzu mix fell off the pier into the water in Australia. Out of all the passer-by, a 20 year old model braved the waters to save this little mumu!! Raden Soemawinata a part time model was at the pier with his family to scatter his grandmama’s ashes into...
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I find this very interesting. Many countries will not ship to some Asian countries which is a big problem like Malaysia. I like to buy gifts for friends and students online. It gets delivered to their doorstep most of the time and it’s a nice surprise for them and convenient for me. But it’s...
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Hope you all enjoyed the strange and interesting news from around the world to help you relax from the daily grind. Read the news. Do a round of Migtseymas. Have some tea and remember, everything is not as it seems according to our perceptions. It is only weird as we have labels. Ultimately everything...
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I like the rules Bill Gates came up with up. Very practical. I like all of them except maybe number 11, hehe..nerds are cool, but working for one??? My first job was a waiter, then a dishwasher in New Jersey. When I got to Los Angeles I worked in McDonald’s making apple pies and...
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Dato’ Sri must has been satisfied with the experience we hope. He was happy to pose for a picture with our Director Irene Lim here seen below. How gracious of him. We thank Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai for being a powerful advocate of health, saving animals, and the environment. He is an inspiration....
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Five Regrets of the Dying By Bronnie Ware Platinum Quality Author For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives. People grow a lot when...
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Regions with significant populations Kalmyks in Russia 172,000 Oirats in Mongolia 205,000 Oirats in China 139,000 Languages Kalmyk, Russian Religion – Predominantly Tibetan Buddhism – Minority Orthodox Christianity Related ethnic groups Oirats, Mongols, Buryats Kalmyk people (or Kalmyks) (Kalmyk: Хальмгуд, Halm’gud) is the name given to the Oirats, western Mongols in Russia, whose...
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For a start, let us understand one thing - Vegetarian is not just a lifestyle choice or a conscious choice, it is a healthy conscientious choice.
It is a diet of loving kindness because we are kinder to ourselves by eating better and healthier. In addition, we are kinder to animals and they need not...
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Internationally-acclaimed TV personality, Ian Wright was in KL recently for a visit and shooting stint for his new show called “Invite Mr. Wright”. Ian is most recognizable for being a host of the popular travel show Globe Trekker..He has been traveling across continents looking for interesting content to shoot. During his stay in Kuala...
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