BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kechara - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.kechara.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kechara REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kuala_Lumpur BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:+08 DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Asia/Singapore BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:+08 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240830T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240830T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105050 CREATED:20240619T145646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131235Z UID:46915-1725030000-1725037200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Samayavajra Purification Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/samayavajra-purification-puja-2024/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-Samayavajra-Purification-Puja-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240830T103000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240830T123000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105050 CREATED:20240629T100442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130148Z UID:47192-1725013800-1725021000@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Cittamani Tara Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/cittamani-tara-puja-2024/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TRPA2024-Cittamani-Tara-Puja-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240824T103000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105050 CREATED:20240702T170048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T125423Z UID:47848-1724495400-1724500800@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Prayer Flag Puja for Dorje Shugden Day DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorjeshugdenday-2024/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240703-kec-dsday-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240818T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240818T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105050 CREATED:20240703T053931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T123134Z UID:47903-1723975200-1724002200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Ullambana 2024 DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/ullambana2024/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240708-kec-ullambana2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240721T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240721T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105050 CREATED:20240621T123215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T125631Z UID:47125-1721570400-1721581200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Chenrezig Ngensong Kundrol Initiation DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/chenrezig-ngensong-kundrol-initiation-2024/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240610-kec-Chenrezig-Ngensong-Kundrol-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240720T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240720T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105050 CREATED:20240610T080324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T125632Z UID:47079-1721484000-1721494800@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Avalokiteshvara Simhanada Initiation DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/avalokiteshvara-simhanada-initiation-2024/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240610-kec-Avalokiteshvara-Simhanada-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240701T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240701T220000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105051 CREATED:20240603T093400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T123325Z UID:46852-1719864000-1719871200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Ven. Choji-la’s Birthday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/ven-chojilas-birthday-celebration-2024/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240314-kec-chojilas-birthday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240522T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240522T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105051 CREATED:20240416T131149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T123057Z UID:46661-1716366600-1716399000@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Wesak Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/wesak2024/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wesak2024_web_article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240406T103000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240406T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105051 CREATED:20240226T061833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T123020Z UID:46427-1712399400-1712408400@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Qing Ming 2024 DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/qingming-2024/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/QingMing2024_kec_web_article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240209T230000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20240210T010000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105051 CREATED:20231227T180105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T122949Z UID:43607-1707519600-1707526800@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Chinese New Year 2024 DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/cny-2024/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cny-kec-web-article-1600x900-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231207T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105051 CREATED:20231108T142637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T123242Z UID:42884-1701973800-1701986400@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Tsongkhapa Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/tsongkhapaday2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231109-kec-tkpday-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231105T103000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231105T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105051 CREATED:20231027T152730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131105Z UID:42753-1699180200-1699191000@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Lama Chopa & Kalarupa Oral Transmission DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/lama-chopa-kalarupa-oral-transmission-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TRPA2023-kec-lama-chopa-kalarupa-oral-tranmission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231104T103000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231104T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105051 CREATED:20231028T075144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131105Z UID:42780-1699093800-1699104600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Dorje Shugden Kangso Oral Transmission (Session 2) DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorje-shugden-kangso-oral-transmission-2023-session-2/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TRPA2023-DS-Kangso-Oral-Transmission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231103T103000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231103T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105051 CREATED:20231027T145915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131106Z UID:42741-1699007400-1699018200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Dorje Shugden Kangso Oral Transmission (Session 1) DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorje-shugden-kangso-oral-transmission-2023-session-1/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TRPA2023-DS-Kangso-Oral-Transmission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231015T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231015T123000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105052 CREATED:20230727T162753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T123325Z UID:40860-1697364000-1697373000@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:H.H. Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche’s Birthday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/hh-kyabje-trijang-chocktrul-rinpoches-birthday-celebration-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-trijang-chocktrul-rinpoche-birthday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231014T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231014T123000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105052 CREATED:20230729T065207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131030Z UID:41107-1697274000-1697286600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Special Naga Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/special-naga-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-special-naga-puja.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231013T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105052 CREATED:20230727T161034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T132341Z UID:40849-1697191200-1697202000@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Fulfillment Offering to All Dharma Protectors DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/fulfillment-offering-to-all-dharma-protectors-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-fulfillment-offering-to-all-dharma-protectors.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231012T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105052 CREATED:20230728T070740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130748Z UID:40842-1697122800-1697130000@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Alamkara Recitation Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/alamkara-recitation-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-alamkara-recitation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231012T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105052 CREATED:20230728T061537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131305Z UID:40617-1697104800-1697112000@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Lu Dzong Obstacle Clearing Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/lu-dzong-obstacle-clearing-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-lu-dzong-obstacle-clearing-puja.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231011T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105052 CREATED:20230726T161535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130813Z UID:40609-1697036400-1697043600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Madhyamaka Recitation Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/madhyamaka-recitation-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-madhyamaka-recitation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231011T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105052 CREATED:20230726T155535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130852Z UID:40597-1697018400-1697025600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Three Deities Obstacle Averting Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/three-deities-obstacle-averting-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-Three-Deities-Obstacle-Averting-Puja-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231010T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105052 CREATED:20230726T031739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T132411Z UID:40565-1696950000-1696957200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Guhyasamaja Root Tantra Recitation DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/guhyasamaja-root-tantra-recitation-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-Guhyasamaja-Root-Tantra-Recitation-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231010T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105052 CREATED:20230726T030736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131236Z UID:40549-1696932000-1696939200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Samayavajra Purification Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/samayavajra-purification-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-Samayavajra-Purification-Puja-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231008T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105053 CREATED:20230728T152634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130508Z UID:41118-1696759200-1696770000@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Tenshug Long Life Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/tenshug-long-life-ceremony-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-tenshug-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231007T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231007T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105053 CREATED:20230726T025507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130044Z UID:40541-1696703400-1696712400@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Gyenze Increase Fire Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/gyenze-increase-fire-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-Increase-Fire-Puja-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231007T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105053 CREATED:20230728T124451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T132421Z UID:40532-1696672800-1696683600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Chabtru Water Purification Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/chabtru-water-purification-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-chabtru-puja-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231001T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20231001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105053 CREATED:20230725T160048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130601Z UID:40518-1696154400-1696179600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Dorje Shugden Ruel Recharge Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorje-shugden-ruel-recharge-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-ruel-recharge-puja.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20230930T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20230930T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105053 CREATED:20230727T165836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131615Z UID:40874-1696068000-1696096800@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:1\,000 Offering Namgyalma Long Life Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/1000-offering-namgyalma-long-life-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-1000-offering-namgyalma-long-life-puja.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20230928T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20230928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105053 CREATED:20230725T104312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130243Z UID:40507-1695909600-1695916800@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Yamantaka Protection Blessing Ritual DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/yamantaka-protection-blessing-ritual-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-Yamantaka-Protection-Blessing-Ritual-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20230924T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20230924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T105053 CREATED:20230725T094247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130507Z UID:40494-1695549600-1695574800@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Vajrayogini Self Initiation + Ruchok Purification Puja DESCRIPTION:Bless the remains of your dearly departed with a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. The puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. For the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.For the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.Upon completion of the ritual\, the consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items and made into small Buddha images (tsatsas). Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into large Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n Aug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n 10.00 am – 5.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat\n Free admission\, please RSVP here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits for sponsors and attendees \n \n \n \n \n Blesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\n Blesses the hair of the living\n Can be done for humans + animals\n Repairs broken vows and commitments\n Purifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\n Strengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\n Creates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\n Creates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\n Ruchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to submit \n \n \n \n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri).\n\n Bones or ashes (for the deceased)\n Hair from the crown of the head (for the living)\n Fur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to contribute \n \n \n \n We seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. Names of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. Ordinary sponsor: RM50Special sponsor: RM150Bronze sponsor: RM300Silver sponsor: RM750Gold sponsor: RM1\,500Diamond sponsor: RM3\,000Grand sponsor: RM5\,000Donate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. If you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Notes \n \n \n \n Items from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)Only a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is requiredAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinchHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strandsLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongsIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animalIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased beingIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact youThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Vajrayogini? \n \n \n \n Vajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion whose practice is the most efficacious among all the Highest Yoga Tantras. She is particularly suitable for the people of our time because her practice helps to purify and transform desire\, which is the current and most pervasive energy within samsara. Vajrayogini manifested specifically to pacify our self-created inner obstacles that are provoked by the outer environment we live in. Therefore\, her blessings are very potent and powerful for this day and age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n img gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/vajrayogini-self-initiation-ruchok-purification-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-kec-vajrayogini-ruchok-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR