Archive for December, 2011

On Friday, 23rd December 2011, I was in my room with Justin Ripley and one or two other people, and we were all having a conversation about work and the different things that we want to do. I even stuck in a short talk about impermanence and how our lives can end...

The past 12 months have seen a record number of large ivory seizures across the world, a leading wildlife watchdog said Thursday, saying it had been a "horrible year for elephants"...

  When we don’t want to do a particular work or project we should do, then how do we expect a project to bear fruit or experience the results. To hope for results and do very little is wishful thinking only. After all we know for sure, results resemble the action. Results arise from...

The Consciousness Revolution Show is a 60-minute live show interview held every Wednesday. Hosted by Harun Rabbani (author and broadcaster), his online-broadcasted interviews are focused around the field of science and consciousness...

Special guest speakers including Dr. Phang Cheng Kar, International Healer Anne Jones and Brahmacharini Nishita Chaitanya of Chinmaya Seva Ashram-Hong Kong has taken time from their busy schedule to speak so beautifully and lucidly in this video...

When I was a kid, one of my topmost favorite shows was THE BIONIC WOMAN.  On the nights the show was going to play, I got my chores done sooner and my homework too so I can relax and watch. I would be on my best behaviour so my mom wouldn’t punish me by...

Every morning, we all get up and eat the breakfast that we’re most accustomed to. Most of us in the “Western” world wake up to toast and cereal. To us, that’s normal… but what we perceive as normal eating habits are all a matter of perspective...

I love it when I receive gifts from the heart. Spontaneity, care, effort and thoughtful actions will show anyone that you're sincere. Just look at what I received on Lama Tsongkhapa Day from my student Jay Jae (JJ). It is an image of my holy Guru, H.E. Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun Jampa Yeshe...

The euro, rolled out as a cash currency with a string of promises about easy travel, European unity and stable prices, has left crisis-rattled consumers decidedly ambivalent a decade on...

Flag carrier Malaysia Airlines on Friday said it would cut four more routes in Asia, a week after announcing a suspension to some global destinations as it tries to return to profit...

  Dear Rinpoche with all the different mantras and yidams it is sometimes difficult for me to choose a steady practice, being that I do not have access to a lama directly. So my question is; what mantra should be my main mantra for someone who wishes to learn and eventually teach the holy...

The Kalmyk community recently celebrated 60 years in the United States at a gala dinner event in Atlantic City, hosted by the Kalmyk American Culture and Arts Foundation. More than 250 people attended the colorful event held at the Trump Taj Mahal...

      People who say they wish to do Dharma work full time must show results. You don’t just do Dharma work when you join Dharma work full time. But evenings and weekends can be spent doing Dharma work if you are sincere immediately now. You don’t have to have the perfect circumstances...

Dear good friends,   Here is a quick overview of the various activities I have created via our beautiful depts. See in this short 12 minute video all of our beautiful Kechara Depts. We have over 115 full time Kechara staff now who joyously participate to bring Dharma to themselves and others. I am...

Dear friends, When we live in the city, the noise pollution we are bombarded with is really not healthy on a daily basis. I had this compiled just for you. It is one hour of nature sounds such as birds, crickets, rain and thunder. It is soothing, relaxing and brings you to a calm...

  Dear friends, I find Rupaul a great talent and enduring for all those who chose to be just themselves… Rupaul has tenacity, will power and incredible creativity as an artist. I like Rupaul’s talented artistry. Rupaul is intense and also highly intelligent. I enjoy some of Rupaul’s videos so much. I find them...

In the Mahayana teachings, in order to take the ultimate essence of our precious human life, we should aspire to achieve full enlightenment so that we can lead all sentient beings out of the sufferings of samsara...

Hope Rinpoche is well and that everything is going very smoothly in Singapore. This is just to update Rinpoche that our teenaged Kechara member, Hecelus Tan, has finished his personal Manjushri retreat in Jamyang House...

A few months ago, Jill Carroll contacted me. During that time, she was dealing with the loss of her beloved dog, and just like everyone else who has lost a loved one... she found it hard to deal with the situation. I video-recorded a message and gave her some teachings on Medicine Buddha's practice...

Dear friends, I received this letter from a long time friend of mine, Diana. We met in Los Angeles in the mid-80's and have remained friends since then. She have always been a sincere and kind friend. After reading her letter, it is safe to say time have not stopped her from caring for...