Apprentice of Kechara Paradise

I was born in Thailand, a Buddhist country, and I grew up thinking that being a Buddhist was as simple as always going to the temple and making offerings to monks.

I heard about Rinpoche and Tibetan Buddhism in 2004 from a Thai friend. I was very interested as it was new to me and I made a wish to meet Rinpoche one day. My wish came true and I met Rinpoche through my husband in 2005 in Malaysia. I observed him and his teaching with my Thai Buddhist background as I had no prior knowledge about Tibetan Buddhism. I only knew that Rinpoche was a very kind person and that the source of Rinpoche’s teachings was from Buddha, presented in a logical and practical yet unconventional way which was very different from what I knew. From there, I started to learn that 2 not only comes from 1+1 but that it could also come from 2+0 or 1.5+0.5 – an open mind.

Rinpoche’s teachings are not for us to just memorise and understand but for us to apply to transform and change ourselves. The main challenge I face is how to overcome myself to benefit others as I have to transform myself first.

Portfolio

• Manager, Kechara Paradise SS2
• Customer Relations, Kechara Care

Background

Wan received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Ramkamhang University, Thailand. She has previously worked as the Head of Purchasing for a textile company and has also had experience in finance, administration and human resources.

Contact

Email: [email protected]