Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK)

(Un)expected news!!!

(Un)expected news!!!

May 16, 2013 | Views: 88

Kechara now have a new fashion line called (Un)expected!

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The Khong family on NTV7

The Khong family on NTV7

Mar 19, 2013 | Views: 321

A few days ago, I received news that my long time friend and liaison, Dato' Ruby Khong and her two daughters, Liaison Khong Jean Ai and Khong Jean Mei...

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Kechara helps a family off the streets!

Kechara helps a family off the streets!

Jan 22, 2013 | Views: 399

Anyway today I received this really nice update from Siong Woan who is KSK's treasurer, saying that Encik Faiz is finally off the streets.

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500 bags for Malaysian students!

500 bags for Malaysian students!

Jan 15, 2013 | Views: 191

For government schools, their new academic year starts on 2 January 2013. To prepare, many students buy lots of new stationary, new school shoes, new school bags and new...

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A special Memorial Prayer by Kechara

A special Memorial Prayer by Kechara

Sep 30, 2012 | Views: 399

Last night, Kechara House under the leadership of Mr Paul Yap held a Memorial Prayer for the late Mr Tan Kim Beng, the father of Joseph Tan.

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KECHARA WINS EUROPA AWARD!

KECHARA WINS EUROPA AWARD!

Sep 30, 2012 | Views: 241

Great news! Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) has won another award recognizing their efforts towards improving the welfare of Malaysia's homeless and urban poor...

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Kechara Soup Kitchen & YB Dato’ Seri Mohamad Nazri Bin Abdul Aziz

Kechara Soup Kitchen & YB Dato’ Seri Mohamad Nazri Bin Abdul Aziz

Sep 20, 2012 | Views: 358

As Kechara’s soup kitchen grows, it continues to grab the attention of kind donors, the press and media. Malaysians from all walks of life have been continuously lending a...

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3,000kg of rice for Bentong & Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai

3,000kg of rice for Bentong & Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai

Sep 19, 2012 | Views: 357

A few days ago on the 15th September 2012, Kechara Soup Kitchen volunteers along with Health Minister Dato' Sri Liow Tiong Lai traveled to the outskirts of Bentong where...

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Sodexo and KSK served 1000 hungry stomachs

Sodexo and KSK served 1000 hungry stomachs

Apr 23, 2012 | Views: 822

Dato' Ruby, my close student and President of Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) sent me interesting updates earlier today regarding an event organised by Sodexo along with KSK . ...

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See what Kechara is doing in Shanghai!

See what Kechara is doing in Shanghai!

Apr 12, 2012 | Views: 1,341

Please see what our Kechara group in Shanghai are doing. You will be so touched by the stories of the people they come across. You will be amazed. I...

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Government joins Kechara

Government joins Kechara

Mar 26, 2012 | Views: 548

Not only does KSK provide 1,800 packets of food to the homeless every week, laundry services, job placement services, light medical services… but from yesterday onwards, Kechara Soup Kitchen...

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We are on TV !!

We are on TV !!

Mar 18, 2012 | Views: 330

Kechara Soup Kitchen was first registered as an NGO in the year 2006. At that time, KSK really was running small scale, with only 20 packets of food distributed...

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100

100

Jan 16, 2012 | Views: 373

When Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) first started handing out food packets to the homeless in 2006, an average of 20 packets were given out and 8-9 people volunteered. Now,...

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Food giving can be very meaningful in Penang

Food giving can be very meaningful in Penang

Jan 5, 2012 | Views: 385

Below is a chronicle of events of KSK Penang for the past 2 years. Since they gave their first food packet on the 28th of December 2009, they have...

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Prime Minister’s Award 2011 (Anugerah Perdana Menteri)

Prime Minister’s Award 2011 (Anugerah Perdana Menteri)

Oct 5, 2011 | Views: 782

Our very own Dato’ Ruby Khong, President of Kechara Soup Kitchen, was nominated for the Prime Minister’s Award for Woman Social Activist! Not expecting to win anything… she came...

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KSK Officially Opens in Penang!

KSK Officially Opens in Penang!

Aug 25, 2011 | Views: 1,182

At 9.50am, on 20/08/2011, Kechara Soup Kitchen (Penang) was officially opened! The Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Lim Guan Eng, graced us with his presence and officiated KSK’s new...

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I like Dharma Contemporary… cards!

I like Dharma Contemporary… cards!

Jul 8, 2011 | Views: 1,276

  I decided to record what the cards are all about. Easier to talk and share than type… Enjoy my short video clip.   Kechara has just produced a...

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Malaysian International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) Feeds Homeless

Malaysian International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) Feeds Homeless

May 15, 2011 | Views: 441

The Malaysian International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) is a yearly event that started in 2001. It aims to increase the size of the local fine dining scene, and to establish...

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OUR KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN IN NORTH MALAYSIA

OUR KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN IN NORTH MALAYSIA

May 11, 2011 | Views: 497

On the 17th of April, Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) held a charity dinner in Penang! Held at the E&O hotel, Patsy Gooi (branch manager of KSK Penang) hosted a...

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First Lady of Malaysia Opens Kechara Soup Kitchen!!

First Lady of Malaysia Opens Kechara Soup Kitchen!!

Mar 31, 2011 | Views: 2,045

  28th March 2011 was an extremely significant date in Kechara history – it was the official opening of Kechara Soup Kitchen! Y.A.Bhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor, the First...

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Dato’ Ruby Khong Lives and Inspires

Dato’ Ruby Khong Lives and Inspires

Mar 28, 2011 | Views: 834

On Wednesday, Dato’ Ruby Khong, the President of Kechara Soup Kitchen, was invited to speak at an open talk hosted by “Live and Inspire”. This was held at Starbucks,...

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Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) Goes National!

Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) Goes National!

Mar 11, 2011 | Views: 199

About 6 months ago, Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) opened a soup kitchen-cum-office off Jalan Imbi. Having a soup kitchen in the heart of KL gave them a permanent place...

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Compassion on the Streets

Compassion on the Streets

Jan 28, 2011 | Views: 69

(click to enlarge)   Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) came out on the national papers again! It’s a very well-written and beautiful article on the work that KSK does for...

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1st Day-Kechara’s Mobile Soup Kitchen!

1st Day-Kechara’s Mobile Soup Kitchen!

Jan 9, 2011 | Views: 114

No it’s not a new department hehe….it’s Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) that has officially launched its very first weekday mobile soup kitchen! Since September 2010, KSK has opened their...

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Is Dato’ Ruby the Greatest Woman of Our Time?

Is Dato’ Ruby the Greatest Woman of Our Time?

Jan 4, 2011 | Views: 355

Every year, Women’s Weekly holds an event called the Great Women of Our Time Awards. The awards highlight Malaysian women who displays leadership, excellence and performance. The judges and...

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Chairman of AmBank Group for KSK!

Chairman of AmBank Group for KSK!

Jan 4, 2011 | Views: 499

Last year on Sept 24th, Tan Sri Azman Hashim (Chairman of Ambank Group), Tuan Syed Annuar (Director of Corporate Public Affairs for Ambank Group) and Datuk Dr Victor Wee...

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Congratulations Dato’ Ruby Khong!!

Congratulations Dato’ Ruby Khong!!

Oct 28, 2010 | Views: 1,935

Just received some wonderful news from my long time student and friend Ruby Khong!!! Ruby is being awarded a Datoship by the Sultan of Pahang in conjunction with his...

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The Star Video: KSK Charity Golf Tournament!

The Star Video: KSK Charity Golf Tournament!

Oct 3, 2010 | Views: 134

        On the 24th of August, Kechara held a charity golf tournament at the prestigious KLGCC (Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club). Many people turned up...

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Cheque Presentation at Pure Life Society! Mother Mangalam

Cheque Presentation at Pure Life Society! Mother Mangalam

Sep 23, 2010 | Views: 526

A while ago, Ooi Beng Kooi’s aunt unfortunately passed away. Being a family-orientated person, she was very close to her siblings and expressed before passing away how she would...

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Ian Wright volunteers for KSK!

Ian Wright volunteers for KSK!

Sep 17, 2010 | Views: 387

My students forwarded me this photo of Ian in Borneo, Malaysia with an orang utan that he adopted hehe   Internationally-acclaimed TV personality, Ian Wright was in KL recently...

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Kechara Charity Golf Tournament – A HOLE IN ONE!!

Kechara Charity Golf Tournament – A HOLE IN ONE!!

Aug 31, 2010 | Views: 743

Yesterday, at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Kechara held a golf tournament to raise money for KSK! It was through Datuk Khoo’s efforts (Jamie Khoo’s father)...

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Kechara Soup Kitchen, Penang

Kechara Soup Kitchen, Penang

Aug 31, 2010 | Views: 269

Dear Rinpoche, We gave out 50 packets of food to the homeless tonight. Most of them were regulars and about 20 of them around a shopping complex. The volunteers...

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Kecharians Tour Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK)

Kecharians Tour Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK)

Aug 31, 2010 | Views: 59

  On the 8th of June, the KSK committee started renovating a pre-war building into a soup kitchen! Ruby, my longtime friend and student, conceptualised the building inside out,...

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Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) New Building

Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) New Building

Aug 24, 2010 | Views: 549

 On the spur of the moment, I decided to go to see the new Kechara Soup Kitchen off of Jalan Imbi in town. I wanted to do a prayer and a...

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Philip Morris Malaysia staff participated in KSK rounds

Philip Morris Malaysia staff participated in KSK rounds

Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 357

27 employees (pic below) from Philip Morris Malaysia taking part in today’s Kechara Soup Kitchen’s rounds. In total we have 58 volunteers. More and more big corporations are interested...

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Another homeless to return home after a good meal

Another homeless to return home after a good meal

Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 69

I received a multimedia message from Liaison Su Ming today:- Dear Rinpoche,
Martin took this homeless person who was discharged from the hospital yesterday for a meal now. Justin Cheah...

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Kechara Soup Kitchen helps to reunite a homeless with her sister-in-law

Kechara Soup Kitchen helps to reunite a homeless with her sister-in-law

Jul 23, 2010 | Views: 130

Today, Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) is mentioned in The Star newspaper again for helping to reunite a woman with her sister-in-law who has been living on the streets for...

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Kechara Charity Dinner & Auction!

Kechara Charity Dinner & Auction!

Jul 20, 2010 | Views: 721

Last night July 18, 2010 was a night to remember as Kechara hosted a charity dinner and auction in aid of Kechara House and Kechara Soup Kitchen. Held at...

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Malaysia Timber Council Dinner Donates to KSK

Malaysia Timber Council Dinner Donates to KSK

Jul 19, 2010 | Views: 85

Recognising KSK’s contributions to society, the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is raising funds to help Kechara Soup Kitchen accomplish its objectives and aspirations during a charity dinner to be...

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Wanna-be Girls Rehearsal Videos & Pictures

Wanna-be Girls Rehearsal Videos & Pictures

Jul 17, 2010 | Views: 629

BELOW IS FULL DRESS REHEARSAL OF THE DANCERS FOR KECHARA HOUSE & KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN’S CHARITY DINNER ON JULY 18, 2010-Sunday 5pm at Sunway Lagoon Hotel. Kh is full...

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Kechara Soup Kitchen is in the press again

Kechara Soup Kitchen is in the press again

Jul 15, 2010 | Views: 137

 Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) is making waves upon waves by appearing in the newspapers/ magazines almost weekly this month. I am very proud of them because they work very...

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Some People Call This Home…

Some People Call This Home…

Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 142

The pictures below were taken by one of Kechara Soup Kitchen’s volunteers on their routine food distribution rounds. At Chow Kit Road

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Kechara Soup Kitchen Building Renovations

Kechara Soup Kitchen Building Renovations

Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 159

KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN (KSK) GETS OUR OWN BUILDING!!! pic 1 – roof of entire building changed. Grids have been put up to build ceiling over next few days.


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WHY I CONCEIVED OF KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN OR KSK

WHY I CONCEIVED OF KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN OR KSK

Jul 12, 2010 | Views: 2,730

  I chose to be poor when I left my step parents’ home when I was 16 years old so that was 1981. I crossed the US on my...

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Kechara Soup Kitchen in The Star (Metro)

Kechara Soup Kitchen in The Star (Metro)

Jul 2, 2010 | Views: 68

Kechara Soup Kitchen in the National Papers again. How kind of the media to help us create awareness for a really good cause.   Thank you so much!! Tsem...

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Elize & Donation Boxes

Elize & Donation Boxes

Jun 28, 2010 | Views: 133

Dear Rinpoche,   Elize, johnny & her friend oscar came to visit e-div. She also collected the KAS donation box. Elize, johnny & vegetarian restaurant owner are jointly contributing...

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BFM (Radio channel) recording Justin’s briefing to KSK volunteers

BFM (Radio channel) recording Justin’s briefing to KSK volunteers

Jun 28, 2010 | Views: 180

BFM (Radio channel) recording Justin's briefing to volunteers. We are now in our van on the way to Chow Kit and a very happy Kwok Wai is now being...

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A Delicious Japanese Resteraunt Called Umai-ya

A Delicious Japanese Resteraunt Called Umai-ya

Jun 23, 2010 | Views: 239

Umai-ya, a Japanese restaurant with 3 outlets in Selangor, Malaysia- Damansara Uptown, Damansara Perdana, and IOI Boulevard has been published in The Star today (20th June). It was featured...

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Another success story of Kechara Soup Kitchen

Another success story of Kechara Soup Kitchen

Jun 20, 2010 | Views: 66

KECHARA SOUP KITCHEN SUCCESS STORY AGAIN!!!!   (Report from Justin Cheah of Kechara Soup Kitchen. Every month, many like Shamsul are taken off the streets thru KSK’s help) Shamsul...

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Kechara’s 13 Departments (Part 1)

Kechara’s 13 Departments (Part 1)

Jun 18, 2010 | Views: 1,270

A lot of new people who first visit Kechara or just heard about Kechara get quite confused about how many departments there are…or where they can contribute and volunteer!...

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TAMING OF THE SHREW!!!! Performing Arts & KSK!!

TAMING OF THE SHREW!!!! Performing Arts & KSK!!

Jun 18, 2010 | Views: 115

18 June 2010 Can’t imagine how an evening of laughter can be in support of one of society’s most sad plights? In a collaboration between Malaysian performing arts and...

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Kechara’s 13 Departments (Part 2)

Kechara’s 13 Departments (Part 2)

Jun 17, 2010 | Views: 1,354

Part 2 – 7 departments Kechara House Kechara Lounge Kechara Soup Kitchen Tsem Ladrang Kechara Oasis Kechara Paradise Kechara World Peace Centre Kechara House Department Kechara House is the...

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Kechara Soup Kitchen is featured on The Star Online TV!

Kechara Soup Kitchen is featured on The Star Online TV!

Jun 16, 2010 | Views: 229

  Yee Lisan of the Staronline.TV checks out Kechara Soup Kitchen and their journey to help the poor and homeless by keeping them off the streets. Featuring interviews with...

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Lew tirelessly giving out KSK leaflets by the escalator in One Utama

Lew tirelessly giving out KSK leaflets by the escalator in One Utama

Jun 13, 2010 | Views: 94

Kind Lew, without any thought of himself, tirelessly passes out information about the homeless in our city. He took off from his day off to do this so he...

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BLOG CHAT

Dear blog friends,

I’ve created this section for all of you to share your opinions, thoughts and feelings about whatever interests you.

Everyone has a different perspective, so this section is for you.

Tsem Rinpoche


Scheduled Chat Sessions

We will be having a Kechara Chat Time this Monday May 20th 10-11pm (GMT+8) with the title We should view our body as a vehicle and not as a property. Please come and join in the chat for a fun time and support. Thanks all see you all there.

KECHARA FOREST RETREAT PROGRESS UPDATES

Here is the latest news and pictorial updates, as it happens, of our upcoming forest retreat project.

The Kechara Forest Retreat is a unique holistic retreat centre focused on the total wellness of body, mind and spirit. This is a place where families and individuals will find peace, nourishment and inspiration in a natural forest environment. At Kechara Forest Retreat, we are committed to give back to society through instilling the next generation with universal positive values such as kindness and compassion.

For more information, please see http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=30296 (english), http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=30385 (chinese), or the official site: retreat.kechara.com.



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  • David Lai
    (Saturday, May 18. 2013 12:56 PM)
    I wrote a very interesting article on my blog about why Tsem Rinpoche snaps his fingers just as he ascend the teaching throne. Check it out ~ http://davidlai2.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/why-does-tsem-rinpoche-snap-his-fingers-before-teaching/
  • tsemtulku
    (Friday, May 17. 2013 12:06 PM)
    He would push their buttons: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=40797
  • tsemtulku
    (Friday, May 17. 2013 02:07 AM)
    Do you know what Sasha is doing? ~ http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=40412
  • tsemtulku
    (Friday, May 17. 2013 12:10 AM)
    CCTV caught it on tape!!~ http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=40790
  • tsemtulku
    (Friday, May 17. 2013 12:02 AM)
    A sacred place related to precious Vajra Yogini. A must visit: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=39177
  • tsemtulku
    (Thursday, May 16. 2013 11:54 PM)
  • tsemtulku
    (Thursday, May 16. 2013 11:48 PM)
    There’s a new section on my blog!! I welcome your writings, articles and contributions very much! Positive writings on all subjects are welcomed. see: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=39298
  • tsemtulku
    (Thursday, May 16. 2013 10:49 PM)
    . “So, every time, every day, whenever one complete’s one advice of guru, every time you become closer to enlightenment. Every time, every day, one advice get’s done, you become closer to enlightenment and it becomes great purification for many lifetimes, those heavy negative karma get purified. Inconceivable merits get collected.” Lama Zopa Rinpoche
  • tsemtulku
    (Thursday, May 16. 2013 10:25 PM)
    Whenever we let anger control our actions, it’s a clear indication selfish mind is predominant.~Tsem Rinpoche Being selfish is the core of many of our emotional upheavals and unhappiness.~Tsem Rinpoche Please stop being held back by anger & fear, step into the light. Stop thinking, just relax and just do. Move forward.~Tsem Rinpoche You don’t have to be happy by making others unhappy. You can do better by living in the light.~Tsem Rinpoche Anger is when selfishness goes unchecked.~Tsem Rinpoche Anger is a cover for hating oneself.~Tsem Rinpoche Hurt is when selfishness is the focus of our lives.~Tsem Rinpoche Remain silent because it’s necessary not because you are lazy.~Tsem Rinpoche
  • Bryan Ho
    (Tuesday, May 14. 2013 08:30 PM)
    Being one of the closer student around Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, i do experience a lot of miracles, from someone who are very sick got heal or rain stop at certain moment that is urgent, some may think it’s all coincidence, let me tell you a real truth story that happened an hour ago. H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, like to rescue animals such as fishes, dogs, birds and etc. In our new Kechara Forest Retreat land, Rinpoche have kindly requested one of the liaison Beng Kooi to build a fish pond for all the fishes that Rinpoche rescued. The contractors that we got in to build the fish pond was slow and delay a few deadline that they gave. Just 2 days ago, Rinpoche instructed the fish pond project to be call off and all workers should leave the fish pond site as soon as possible. While we still thinking why Rinpoche cancel this project as it’s one of Rinpoche wishes to build a very comfortable place for fishes. Something happened an hour ago, there was a big bang came from the fish pond site, the whole artificial waterfall wall collapse without people go near it. This artificial waterfall wall was made out of cement, wire mesh, metal bar and etc, it weigh easily 200-300 Kgs. Luckily Rinpoche have giving us warming do not go near this waterfall 2 days ago, and should stop all construction wall, just imagine the workers are still working when the waterfall fall, some people might died or serious injury now. Due to humility Rinpoche will not say a word or show his premonitions power, this happened many many times. Rinpoche just save a few life without them knowing it. A lot of people will think why such horrible thing can happened in a holy land like Kechara Forest Retreat, a Buddhist site should always safe from all accident, but we believe if a place that will be use to benefiting thousands, a lot of obstacles will appear, I will take this artificial waterfall accident as part of clearing our negative karma, may all the negative karma from all of us be cleared. It’s glad that this happened before we move any fishes into this pond. In Tibetan culture, it’s an auspicious omen which represent bad obstacles have been cleared, and all our project will grow very smoothly later. It’s very important we follow our lama’s instruction/advice, even though sometime we might not understand it truly, because a real lama will never do anything which is not beneficial.
  • Ashlee
    (Monday, May 13. 2013 10:18 PM)
    For tsemtulku – My dear Rinpoche,Alex & I met you 10 years ago. Because of your precious Dharma teachings & guidance, we are able to transform ourselves. Because of your Dharma vision, we now have 14 Departments for people with different skills & interest to be involve and for us to create merits in virtuous activities. I have been a part time vegetarian for sometime. Somehow i just wasn’t able to be a full vegetarian. After watching your teaching on “Integrity, Keeping promises & Vows”, it finally hit me. It is so true that having vows are not meant to “Imprison” us but really to help us transform positively to kick away our negative habits. I realize that from young, we have been condition to think that we have to eat meat and meat is delicious and it is part of life to consume meat in our daily diet. Hence we ignore the sufferings of others in order to indulge in our own taste buds. Lately, i have develop myself into feeding strays nearby my neighbourhood and I’m compelled to help strays via Kechara Animal Sanctuary. After deep contemplation, i realize that i cannot be wanting to help KAS and yet still eating meat. The equation is just so wrong. Now i can see clearly, it makes it so much easier to be a full vegetarian. Taking the vegetarian vow is not an imprisonment but it is another level of commitment to not be the source of pain to other sentient beings. It is a choice that we make to kick away our preconception of consuming meat for a balance diet.If one is against animal cruelty, then one should practice vegetarianism. Can’t be pitching for animal rights when you are still eating them. My daughter once said to me, “Mommy, animals are our friends so we shouldn’t be eating them”. I find that so profound coming from a kid. I’m very sure my family members will not be supportive of me going vegetarian but I pray that one day they will also come to the same realization as i have.
    I humbly offer to Rinpoche my vegetarian vow and may it be dedicated to Rinpoche’s long life. May it also be dedicated to my family, loved ones and friends.
    I will continue to get involve in KAS activities to assist Pastor Susan.
    Thank you my dear Lama.
  • onlooker
    (Saturday, May 11. 2013 11:14 PM)
    Most amusing is this unparalleled ingenuity of the highly inspired dramatic slogan (self-explanatory) in the cover picture of http://www.facebook.com/MBFSG?fref=ts which HHDL and all Buddhas of the past, Buddhas of the present and Buddhas yet tocome, correspondingly are bowing their heads in deferential obeisance. Are we now transported to the Age of Somnambulism??? To earthlings, the most crucial life sustaining factor is NO AIR, NO LIFE, in so far as planet Earth and basic common sense are concerned.
  • tsemtulku
    (Friday, May 10. 2013 04:35 AM)
    The most controversial answer sometimes is the truth.~Tsem Rinpoche
  • tsemtulku
    (Monday, May 6. 2013 04:53 PM)
    Don’t be depressed, samsara promises everyone a rose garden, only the mention of thorns was forgotten.~Tsem Rinpoche
  • tsemtulku
    (Sunday, May 5. 2013 05:07 PM)
    I don’t want to be a mega pop star and be totally unhappy! I want to be Avalokitesvara and sprout a 1,000 arms! How cool is that to have that many arms and be totally the nicest guy in the world? ~Tsem Rinpoche

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The Unknown

The Known and unknown are both feared,
Known is being comfortable and stagnant,
The unknown may be growth and opportunities,
One shall never know if one fears the unknown more than the known.
Who says the unknown would be worse than the known?
But then again, the unknown is sometimes worse than the known. In the end nothing is known unless we endeavour,
So go pursue all the way with the unknown,
because all unknown with familiarity becomes the known.
~Tsem Rinpoche

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Don't make rash decisions out of anger or emotions. It can lead to lifetime of regrets.~Tsem Rinpoche
4 days ago
Yesterday we had very skilled tree cutters to prune our trees on Kechara Forest Retreat. Very agile.
4 days ago
Friends come in all sizes and shapes. Accept them all and love them. Tsem Rinpoche
4 days ago
A sacred place related to precious Vajra Yogini. A must visit: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=39177
4 days ago
Testing Sent from my iPhone
3 weeks ago
Everything is impossible and possible. You make the choice now and follow through.~Tsem Rinpoche
3 weeks ago
We have purchased alot of trees/shrubs to plant all over KFR to green it up. We need alot more. TR
3 weeks ago
We have two tortoises in our large Kechara Forest Aviary. They enjoy sunshine, fresh air, space to run and lots of fresh food! Tsem Rinpoche
3 weeks ago
Our Kecharian Liaisons meeting now in Kechara Forest Retreat regarding our projects and plans for our land. Tsem Rinpoche
4 weeks ago
Dear all, we did Lama Tsongkapa fire puja on our Kechara Forest Retreat land today. Tonight we will do Yamantaka Fire puja to bless land. In the next few days Vajra Yogini fire puja to be done. The place the fire pujas are conducted is where our new huge Temple will be constructed. Today's event/blessings are historic as thousands will visit this holy place of Kechara in the future.Tsem Rinpoche
4 weeks ago
We are packing up all my items at my private residence (Haven) to send to Kechara Forest Retreat right now. There are about 30 Kecharians here helping. Even Ms Han who is under treatment for cancer is here right now in Haven helping (photo of her with scarf). She is really devoted. Everyone wanted her to stay home and rest and she insists on coming to help. Wow. Tsem Rinpoche
4 weeks ago
This is Tashi Choling Hermitage where H.H. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche resided and did many retreats in the caves above and nearby. Very sacred spot to visit.
1 month ago
Nobody wanted this bird due the fact his beak is deformed. Well I want him. He was full of mites and we have treated him. He will live in a huge aviary with plenty of space, sunshine and space to fly in Kechara Forest Retreat. Welcome little bird to love and care.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche: "I am just an ordinary sentient being and there is nothing special about me. I just follow the teachings of Lord Buddha. Without any cheating on my part, I stand firmly on the ground in practicing the Dharma and in helping all sentient beings. I wish that all sentient beings could let go of the acts of self-deception and self-aggrandizement, so that they can really practice the Dharma in order to liberate themselves from cyclic existence and to help other sentient beings. Otherwise, it will be too late when they are feeling remorseful!"
1 month ago
Homage to Manjushri in Kechara Forest Retreat. We request your blessings to become fully attained. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Our magnificent 9ft four-armed Manjushri Buddha has arrived at Kechara Forest Retreat today. He's placed on one of the hills to bless all in the surrounding area.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche confers initiation on His Holiness the young 14th Dalai Lama. Such a touching scene between two attained beings. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Everyone needs love. Everyone needs affection. Affection and care are very strong in the animal kingdom. They can feel love and care just like us. That is why we should never harm animals. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Heruka & Vajra Yogini belongs to the highest class of tantric practice available in this day and age. Their path is the quickest to liberation.Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Phoebe/Adrian knew I was looking for the Sasquatch pendants. They made it themselves & surprised me with it. So thoughtful & caring. I love it! Now I'm 'officially' part of the Sasquatch fan group. LOL. Thank you both! Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Look at our fantastic organic Garden in Kechara Forest Retreat headed by Li Kheng together with Julia, Joy, Li Kim, Chu-Chu and Ajai.Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
We should have compassion for butchers. When we stop eating meat, we don’t make create the causes for them to slaughter animals contributing to their killing karma. We may say it’s ok to eat meat, but someone has to do the killing and collect the negative karma. Go vegetarian. It’s good for the butchers, the animals and ourselves.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Someone told me samsara's fun. I'm not enjoying it at all.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
I'm Asian. Your white. They're black. She's brown. He's red. All people are beautiful, unique and equal.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Pick dharma over your attachments then you create the causes for lasting true happiness.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Nothing matters. Nothing stays still. Nothing is solid. Let it go. Light an incense to Buddha and chill.~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
By having bodhicitta & realization of emptiness would be like two wings of a bird soaring towards full enlightenment of a Buddha! ~Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Got a whole bunch of Nepalese videos for our Haven Nepal boys, KFR Nepal boys and also KP Nepal boys. I am setting up video/tv for the KFR Nepal boys so after work they have some entertainment. I want our Nepal boys to be happy. I went to downtown today to 'Nepal Street' (near Petaling Street) and saw lots of videos. Was happy to get the videos for them. Must take care of our foreign and local staff. They are good people. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Kechara Liaisons are leaders who head and run our 13 depts within Kechara. Liaison Paul heads the arts, statue making, florist and Gompa depts. Yes he has huge portfolios. And he does a good job! Paul took a group of people to Kechara Forest Retreat today with Pastor Yek Yee to introduce to them about our projects. Paul tirelessly/kindly talks to many people this way. It's people like Paul who contributes to Kechara reaching out to many and benefitting them. When we do dharma and not see it as work, it's never a burden. We should see it as a way for ourselves to grow and creating the space for others to grow also. Kind people like Paul inspire me. Thank you Paul. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Congratulations to Andrew Boon! He has requested and I have agreed for him to be in charge and oversee till completion the large outdoor Medicine Buddha on the hill project in Kechara Forest Retreat. Andrew will also carry on his other portfolios of writing and Ladrang work. I am very proud of him and congratulate him for his commitment, tenacity and sheer good motivation to do this project. When our Kecharians move up, take on more and accept more dharma work, it shows they have grown inside and will help others to grow! I offer my prayers to the Three Jewels for Andrew and all the people who will be benefitted by the presence of this sacred outdoor Buddha for the public! Humbly, Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
My private residence (Tsem Ladrang) in Kechara Forest Retreat. Will be finishing soon. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
Manjushri Hill in Kechara Forest Retreat. Our wonderful Kechara writers will be working from here. Tsem Rinpoche
1 month ago
The wonderful Buddhist Pastors of Kechara House. They happily perform many duties such as teach dharma, car/house/office blessings, pujas, consecrations, funerals, weddings and dispense dharma advice. Please contact them if you have any questions. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
We will have a large aviary on Kechara Forest Retreat land for the multitude of birds like Cockatoos, African Greys, Cockatiels etc that are in our care that were abandoned or locked up. They will have a nice home now.Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Read this amazing story about Freedom the amazing!! click here: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/?p=40224
2 months ago
Do you want a guru that agrees with your selfishness, self indulgences, spoiled, self-centric activities? Or do you want a guru who cares? ~Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
See the sheer terror in the eyes. Wouldn't you be. You must share this picture with as many people as possible. No matter what they say. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Don't blame others as having trust issues, when you are the one that has eroded their trust.~Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Take a real good look at this picture and save it. TR
2 months ago
Freedom from dharma work to indulge in our attachments is only making the samsaric shackles we already wear tighter. ~Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Liaison Paul arranged for escorting 8ft Vajra Yogini from my residence to Kechara Forest Retreat. Paul & team did such a well coordinated job today. Thank you! Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
My 8ft Vajra Yogini statue arrives at Kechara Forest Retreat land today. Offerings are made to Her to welcome. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
My 8ft Vajra Yogini was escorted from my house to Kechara Forest Retreat land today. Afterwards, the Kechara Pastors did puja to welcome Her. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
If you are thinking of quitting Dharma work, why not reconsider and quit samsara instead. Which one REALLY brought you your problems in the first place. Think carefully.~Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Sacred Vajra Yogini image in my room next to where I work on a shrine. Recently had precious items offered onto Her crown & sacred body. It's important to have an image of Her in our home. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
Kind man feeding baby dolphin. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
This is a 2.5ft White Manjushri statue. Kechara's art dept did such a wonderful job to place jewels on his holy form. This statue is in Su Ming's room. May Su Ming be blessed. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
A change from not noticing anything to springing to action: When I have a migraine as I do now, Seng Piow without me saying anything will jump up and start grabbing the massage sticks to poke/prod/rub the pressure points on my neck to relieve my migraine. That is true kindness/love/appreciation/care manifesting into action. Different from before.- I like when I am/was a cause for someone to become more caring. If indeed I was the cause I may say humbly. Thank you Seng Piow for your care. Thank you everyone who has become more caring. Your lives become richer and you enhance the lives around you. That is dharma. That is fulfilling for me and yourselves. Tsem Rinpoche
2 months ago
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    17 May 2013, heavy rain at Kechara Forest Retreat from 7am-8am (1 hour). Water overflowed the existing drain and also opened up a much wider new "route" for itself.
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    Must see video from Rajendra on our disciplined dogs
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    Dato' Ruby won the Bella Awards!
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    This is a wonderful video for Moh Mei because she is sleeping in the KECHARA FOREST RETREAT CONTAINERS all alone...ehehehhehe...this is a new friend to keep her company....tsem rinpoche
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    Answer to Jo
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    The 2 tortoises in Tsem Ladrang, Kadro and Menlha are enjoying their fresh veggie meal.
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    Organic vegetables at Kechara Forest Retreat
    5 months ago
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    This is Dorje our friendly fish that lives with us. He captured my attention the first time because he was exceptionally friendly. TR
    5 months ago
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    Mumus go bye bye!!!
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    SP's mom said that she is from Penang. This is her first trip to bodhgaya, and she truly finds bodhgaya is very holy and spiritual.
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    Very touching video...Buddha said it was very important to visit the four holy places associated with Him before our deaths. Remembering this, I had instructed Paul to take this senior group to Bodhgaya and make sure they are able to plant imprints. When this life of 'fun', money, parties and socials are over, we cannot leave empty handed. Tsem Rinpoche
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    Our two rescued tortoises who live at Tsem Ladrang happily and will be transferred to Kechara Forest Retreat where they will have much more space to roam and run. Tsem Rinpoche
    5 months ago
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    Aki is the old African Grey that was abandoned by his owner. Because he is old, no one wanted him. Well we wanted him and we took him and in and love him. He is in a big aviary and he likes his cage. We leave his cage open at all times so he can go in and out as he likes. His cage is his security blanket. Cute. He gets nice food and sunshine daily and also we play monks chanting for him to be blessed. We love you Aki. Tsem Rinpoche
    5 months ago
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    Meal time for all the cute mumus!
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    Dear james, very nice video of Kechara outlet and the activity led by Kien. You must always make more videos. Thank you. Tsem Rinpoche
    5 months ago
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    This little birdie was at a pet shop. He has maimed leg, permanent damage to his wing and cannot fly and also one eye blind. I don't think anyone would want the poor thing, so I adopted him and keep him safe, fed and with lots of fresh air. He's also in a large aviary so he can be with other birds and not be alone. He is alert, active, and has a good appetite. I like him very much and will make sure he is safe, happy and has a good life. I name him Lucky. Lucky will always be safe now. Tsem Rinpoche
    5 months ago
  • Setrap's mantra
    Setrap's mantra
    8 months ago
  • Rinpoche does Baby Jane!
    Rinpoche does Baby Jane!
    8 months ago
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    Dear all, This is Paris interviewing my sister Lidshma. She mentions when I was very young the monks would have me sit with them to do the Buddhist services which was highly irregular in New Jersey. They didn't have lay people even children sit with them to do the services. So she mentions this was very unusual in a good way. My sister Lidshma here mentions my mother (Dana) would always catch me in the night in my room in the dark sitting on my bed meditating and doing mantras. I did that always and had to avoid being caught by my mother. I did it nightly. So I did it secretly and without her catching me. If she did catch me, then there would be big drama and problems depending on the mood my mom was in. My practicing dharma/meditating/praying/mantras was not allowed at all by my parents. They were fiercely against it always. My sister remembers this here. My sister lives in Texas, USA. And our bio group had gone to USA to interview my family for my bio book. This is a snippet. Tsem Rinpoche
    8 months ago
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    Dear TR:

Aiyo so cute. I am in KD now going through some design work with Karen and Mrs.Chua is teaching Pat, Kumar, Yen Ping, Louise and Jeff English.

May they be able to learn up fast and assist Rinpoche's work!

Love,
Ethan

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    Dear Rinpoche, 

Thank u message from misha (Nicholas Khoo daughter) after receiving the toys from Rinpoche. I showed her the picture of Rinpoche and told her that this person gave the toys to her and his name is Rinpoche. She remembers. 

Thank u
Sm 

    1 years ago
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This is te video that Lukas read out Rinpoche's card. He can't stop tearing and he's so happy. The parents are extremely happy too, and the mum also teared...

Thanks 
Bryan 
(What a nice young man Lukas is! TR)
    1 years ago
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    Wow! Sp n andrew working hard to fill up the ground at haven then we can tile up the top for space n plants, etc. Tr
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    I didnt ask andrew to work with workers, just oversee. But he doing the work himself for days now. Am filling up the pool at haven and andrew's in the pool working hard w the workers. I like when ppl swallow their ego n just do anything necessary to get the job done. Tr
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    Guess where I'm going now? TR
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    Mumu playing soccer. 
    1 years ago

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