BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kechara - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kechara 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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250615T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20241105T190200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T122338Z UID:48760-1749976200-1749988800@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Pets Day Out DESCRIPTION:Pawsitive fun in the forest\nWelcome to Pets Day Out – a day dedicated to all four-legged furriends and their hoomans to play in nature and soak in the pawsitive energies at Kechara Forest Retreat. \nWith a healthy balance of physical activities\, mental stimulation and spiritual wellness\, there’s plenty to do here. Take your furkid on a guided pet pilgrimage\, get a special pet blessing from our pastors\, go off-leash & picnic in our nature campsite\, enjoy a feature activity\, or just relax & bond with the fur-mily in our 35-acre grounds. \nOpen to dogs and cats of all sizes. Admission is free! \nEvent Details\n\n15 June 2025 (Sun)\n8.30 am – 12 noon\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong\n\nHighlights\n\nGuided pet pilgrimage\n\n8.45am – 10.45 am\n\n\nPastor pet blessings (for a long & healthy life)\n\n9.00am – 11.00 am\n\n\nOff-leash picnic area\nWalkies in nature (over 35 acres & 10 holy sites to explore!)\nBonding with hoomans & non-hoomans\n\nImportant Notes\n\nTo ensure the health and safety of all pets\, we recommend that your pet is vaccinated and on flea/tick prevention treatments.\nNo outside food allowed. Food & drinks are available on-premise.\nYou may wish to bring along a hat\, sunglasses\, sunscreen & mosquito repellant to protect yourself from the elements.\nSee our pet-friendly house rules.\n\nParticipation is at your own risk. By participating\, you agree and accept that Kechara is not responsible for any injuries\, losses or damages which may befall you\, your dependants\, your property and/or your pets. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/petsdayout-jun2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pet Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kec3.0-pdo-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250621T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250622T180000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20241107T155924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T123429Z UID:48852-1750494600-1750615200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Inner Peace Retreat DESCRIPTION:2D1N getaway to peace and balance\nThe Inner Peace Retreat is a wellness programme packed with insights into how to live well by reducing your stress levels through meditative practices. Relax your mind and gain clarity through meditation and contemplation exercises guided by experienced facilitators in the beautiful and tranquil Malaysian forest. \nThe programme includes: \n\nDawn meditation\nSitting meditation\nWalking meditation\nGrounding exercises\nImpermanence + gratitude meditations to spark fulfilling life changes\nFully catered with wholesome vegetarian meals and comfortable accommodation in the forest\n\nA post-programme support group is available to help you internalise your experiences so that you can integrate meditation and mindfulness into your daily lifestyle. \nEvent Details\n\n21 – 22 June 2025 (Sat – Sun)\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong\n\n\nMORE INFO + BOOKING URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/innerpeaceretreat-jun2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Mind & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kec3.0-ipr-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250628T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250629T173000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20230613T051241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T132639Z UID:38590-1751103000-1751218200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Practice Weekend: Prostration DESCRIPTION:Take your practice to the next level \nThe Preliminaries Practice Group + Practice Weekend Programme is geared towards helping you accomplish your preliminary practices. \nThe aim of the 2023 – 2025 group is to complete the Prostration Preliminary (100\,000x) within two years\, through a combination of group + individual practice\, with guidance + support from our pastors\, and encouragement from fellow retreatants. \n\nProstration is one of the best ways for destroying pride\, one of the best ways to purify the negative karma associated with the body.– Tsem Rinpoche –\nOnline Practice Weekends are fully guided by senior pastors to facilitate better meditation and progress. This includes detailed explanations of the visualisations to increase the effectiveness of your prostration practice. \nEvent Details\n\n28 – 29 June 2025 (Sat – Sun)\nOnline (Google Meet)\nRegistration closes Wednesday\, June 25\, 2025\n\n \n MORE INFO + BOOKING URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/practiceweekendprostration-jun2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Buddhist Retreats,Online Programmes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230410-kec-practice-weekend-prostrations-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250701T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250701T220000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20241107T173652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T123324Z UID:48899-1751400000-1751407200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Ven. Choji-la’s Birthday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, 1st July 2025 for an auspicious evening of celebration and thanksgiving dedicated to the good health and long life of Venerable Choji-la\, the 7th Panglung Oracle and the continued growth of his Dharma activities. \nThis most meritorious birthday celebration will be marked with a Lama Chopa Tsog puja\, followed by an offering of birthday cake to celebrate Choji-la’s 70th birthday and his invaluable contribution to the Dharma. \nIf you have received initiation from Ven. Choji-la\, attending this birthday puja is also an expression of your devotion and gratitude. \nEvent Details\n\nJuly 1\, 2025 (Tue)\n8.00 pm – 10.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nCreates the causes for all gurus to live long and remain with us\nCreates a closer relationship with our spiritual guides\nReceive the blessings of the lineage lamas\nGenerates great merits for spiritual growth and attainments\n\nHow to join\n\nYou are encouraged to attend this auspicious puja in person\, especially if you have received initiation from Ven. Choji-la.\nYou can make birthday offerings at Ven. Choji-la’s throne in Wisdom Hall\, such as khatas; body\, speech and mind; monetary offerings; or anything else that you wish. Sincerely making offerings to one’s teacher is an opportunity to practise generosity and collect merits.\nIf you wish to make a monetary offering\, it is considered auspicious in the Tibetan tradition to offer an odd number rather than an even number as this creates the karma to meet the teacher again in the future.\nOfferings will be placed in Panglung Ritroe and presented to Ven. Choji-la when he returns to Kechara Forest Retreat.\nYou can also contribute towards the puja offerings and birthday cake. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. Donations can be made via bank transfer using the payment details below. Please email or WhatsApp us your transaction slip for an official receipt.\n\n\nBeneficiary Name: Kechara House\nBank Account Number: 8003-73-1474\nBank Name: CIMB Bank\nSwift Code: CIBBMYKL\nBank Address: 1-1\, Jalan PJU 1/3F\, SunwayMas Commercial Center\, 47301 Petaling Jaya\, Selangor\, Malaysia\n\nAbout Ven. Choji-la\nHis Eminence the 7th Panglung Kuten Thubten Phelgye Jigme Namgyal\, also known as Ven. Choji-la\, is the renowned oracle of Sera Monastery who takes trance of Dorje Shugden\, Kache Marpo\, Setrap\, Shiptak Gyene and other Dharma protectors. \nVen. Choji-la has studied under many gurus including H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche\, H.H. Kyabje Ling Rinpoche and H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. He is a pure monk who has kept his vows and commitments very well. H.E. Tsem Rinpoche regarded him highly\, and requested him to give oral transmissions and engage in numerous pujas for Kechara in the past. More recently\, he gave the initiations of Trakpo Sumtril\, Chenrezig Ngensong Kundrol and Avalokiteshvara Simhanada in Kechara Forest Retreat. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/ven-chojilas-birthday-celebration-2025/ 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/Kuala_Lumpur:20250704T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250704T223000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20241108T081118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T122724Z UID:48949-1751659200-1751668200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Dorje Shugden Wishfulfilling Puja DESCRIPTION:Get your wishes fulfilled\n Join us for a blessed Dorje Shugden Fulfilment Ritual (kangso) accompanied by ritual music and traditional Tibetan melodies. This powerful wish-fulfilling puja attracts wealth and good luck\, protects from harm and negative beings\, supports spiritual growth\, and creates positive conditions for a fulfilling and happy life. \nEvent Details\n\n4 July 2025 (Fri)\n8.00 pm – 10.30 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong + FB livestream\n\nBenefits\n\nHealing from illness and disease\nWealth and material resources\nFulfilment of positive aspirations\nMental clarity\, focus and wisdom\nProtection from harm\, negative energy and black magic\nOvercomes physical and mental obstacles\nHarmonious relationships\, positive mindset and inner peace\nConducive conditions for spiritual practice\n\nWho is Dorje Shugden?\nDorje Shugden is a special Dharma Protector who quickly fulfils wishes and sincere prayers. He brings healing\, harmony and peace; protects from harm and obstacles; and attracts opportunities for success and growth. \nHe is often regarded as a ‘World Peace Protector’\, and his practice is swiftly growing in popularity around the world. Anyone can call upon him for aid and blessings by chanting his mantra OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorjeshugenpuja-jul2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Online Programmes,Pujas & Prayers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kec3.0-monthly-dspuja-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250705T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250705T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20241211T153702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T124912Z UID:49235-1751707800-1751724000@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:HEAL with Yoga DESCRIPTION:Discover how you can work towards a healthier body with low-impact yoga exercises for beginners. Our natural forest surroundings will help you feel better on other levels too – mental\, emotional and spiritual! \nEvent Details\n\n5 July 2025 (Sat)\n9.30 am – 2.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong\n\nProgramme\n\n9.30 am Session 1\n11.00 am Break\n11.30 am Session 2\n1.00 pm Lunch\n2.00 pm End\n\nInterested? WhatsApp wa.me/60103020999 to RSVP your place (and lunch!). \nLunch is included as part of the programme. Guests are requested to contribute towards the costs of food & programme materials. See all terms of participation. \nThis event is part of HEAL: Body Mind Spirit — a monthly programme based on the principles of Tibetan holistic wellness. Each month features different activities including holistic healing therapies\, meaningful community work to purify the body\, and basic Buddhist philosophy to develop a positive mind and spirit. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/healbodymindspirit-jul2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Mind & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20221222-kec-HEAL2022-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250725T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250727T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20241106T081014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T124430Z UID:48793-1753425900-1753624800@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Dorje Shugden Retreat DESCRIPTION:3D2N mantra retreat to clear obstacles & fulfil wishes\nA mantra retreat is where we set aside time to invest in our spiritual growth and focus on deeper practices. In the words of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche\, \n\nIt’s very beneficial for everyone to take a spiritual break once every few months to engage in a Dorje Shugden retreat. It gives us the opportunity to recharge ourselves spiritually and take a break from materialistic life.\nA Dorje Shugden mantra retreat can help you achieve many benefits including the clearing of obstacles\, purification of negative karma\, gathering of resources and fulfilment of wishes. You’ll also be blessed with wisdom\, compassion\, kindness\, insight\, clarity\, understanding of Dharma\, and ultimately get one step closer to developing his enlightened qualities. \nLed by our experienced Buddhist sangha and pastors\, this 3D2N Dorje Shugden mantra retreat is suitable for all who are new to mantra retreats as well as experienced retreatants who may be too busy to prepare all the necessary offerings and materials. \nWho is Dorje Shugden?\nDorje Shugden is a special Dharma Protector who quickly fulfils wishes and sincere prayers. He brings healing\, harmony and peace; protects from harm and obstacles; and attracts opportunities for success and growth. \nHe is often regarded as a ‘World Peace Protector’\, and his practice is swiftly growing in popularity around the world. Anyone can call upon him for aid and blessings by chanting his mantra OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA. \nEvent Details\n\n25 – 27 July 2025 (Fri – Sun)\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong\nRegistration closes Tuesday 22 July\, 2025\n\n \n MORE INFO + BOOKING URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorje-shugden-retreat-jul2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Buddhist Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220603-kec-ds-retreat-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250801T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250801T223000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20241108T081432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T122724Z UID:48954-1754078400-1754087400@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Dorje Shugden Wishfulfilling Puja DESCRIPTION:Get your wishes fulfilled\n Join us for a blessed Dorje Shugden Fulfilment Ritual (kangso) accompanied by ritual music and traditional Tibetan melodies. This powerful wish-fulfilling puja attracts wealth and good luck\, protects from harm and negative beings\, supports spiritual growth\, and creates positive conditions for a fulfilling and happy life. \nEvent Details\n\n1 August 2025 (Fri)\n8.00 pm – 10.30 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong + FB livestream\n\nBenefits\n\nHealing from illness and disease\nWealth and material resources\nFulfilment of positive aspirations\nMental clarity\, focus and wisdom\nProtection from harm\, negative energy and black magic\nOvercomes physical and mental obstacles\nHarmonious relationships\, positive mindset and inner peace\nConducive conditions for spiritual practice\n\nWho is Dorje Shugden?\nDorje Shugden is a special Dharma Protector who quickly fulfils wishes and sincere prayers. He brings healing\, harmony and peace; protects from harm and obstacles; and attracts opportunities for success and growth. \nHe is often regarded as a ‘World Peace Protector’\, and his practice is swiftly growing in popularity around the world. Anyone can call upon him for aid and blessings by chanting his mantra OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorjeshugenpuja-aug2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Online Programmes,Pujas & Prayers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kec3.0-monthly-dspuja-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250802T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250802T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20241211T154207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T124911Z UID:49241-1754127000-1754143200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:HEAL with Sound Therapy DESCRIPTION:Experience the enchanting sounds of traditional Tibetan singing bowls. Then immerse in their healing vibrations for physical\, mental and emotional wellbeing. \nEvent Details\n\n2 August 2025 (Sat)\n9.30 am – 2.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong\n\nProgramme\n\n9.30 am Session 1\n11.00 am Break\n11.30 am Session 2\n1.00 pm Lunch\n2.00 pm End\n\nInterested? WhatsApp wa.me/60103020999 to RSVP your place (and lunch!). \nLunch is included as part of the programme. Guests are requested to contribute towards the costs of food & programme materials. See all terms of participation. \nThis event is part of HEAL: Body Mind Spirit — a monthly programme based on the principles of Tibetan holistic wellness. Each month features different activities including holistic healing therapies\, meaningful community work to purify the body\, and basic Buddhist philosophy to develop a positive mind and spirit. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/healbodymindspirit-aug2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Mind & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20221222-kec-HEAL2022-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250805T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250805T113000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20250701T092646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131304Z UID:50959-1754388000-1754393400@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Chasum + Lu Dzong Obstacle Clearing Puja DESCRIPTION:Overcome illnesses and disperse harm caused by spirits\, black magic and curses with a powerful combination of two obstacle-clearing pujas. Chasum pacifies problems which occur in our life and spiritual practice\, while Lu Dzong absorbs and draws problems away from us through the offering of a lu figurine. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 5\, 2025 (Tue)\n10.00 am – 11.30 am\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nRelieves illnesses caused by certain classes of spirits\nOvercomes health-related challenges\nPacifies life-threatening situations\nDispels obstacles to spiritual practice\nAverts harm caused by black magic and curses\n\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nWhat is Chasum?\n Known as the Ritual of the Three Parts\, the Chasum puja is very powerful to eliminate obstacles which occur in our life and spiritual practice\, especially those caused by particular classes of spirits. The ritual follows Buddha’s teachings to do no harm\, even to beings who harm us. Therefore\, instead of employing wrathful means to harm interfering spirits\, we offer them tormas\, praises\, and pleasing offerings such as water\, flowers\, incense\, lights\, perfume\, food\, and music. \nWhat is Lu Dzong?\n The protective Lu Dzong puja absorbs and draws problems away from the intended recipient. As part of the ritual\, a lu or figurine is created to represent sponsors\, attendees and sentient beings in general. This figurine is offered to harmful entities\, which appeases these obstacle-creating spirits and smoothens our life path. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/chasum-lu-dzong-obstacle-clearing-puja-2025/ 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:20250807T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20250608T175624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131129Z UID:50964-1754560800-1754571600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:400 Offering Gyabshi Puja DESCRIPTION:Remove severe supernatural disturbances and difficult obstacles to health\, lifespan and wealth with an elaborate Gyabshi puja. The ritual includes offerings of 200 lu tormas\, 100 candles and 100 miniature stupas to generate tremendous merit for sponsors and participants\, and to appease the spirits and obstacle-makers. \nRecommended for anyone experiencing dangerous obstacles and difficult problems which cannot be overcome by other means. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 7\, 2025 (Thu)\n10.00 am – 1.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nRemoves the most severe obstacles\nProtects from spirit disturbances and the supernatural\nHelps in cases of severe illness\nSubdues the most challenging financial and legal problems\nOvercomes life-threatening situations\nAppeases unseen beings and obstacle makers\n\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nWhat is Gyabshi?\n Literally translated as “400 offerings”\, Gyabshi calls upon the blessings and protection of Yamantaka\, Setrap\, Dorje Shugden and Buddha Shakyamuni. During the puja\, interfering spirits and obstacle-makers are invited to enjoy the offerings and to receive blessings and teachings from Buddha. Towards the end of the ritual\, the lu tormas are escorted out of the building\, symbolising that the obstacles follow the offerings\, thus freeing sponsors of further disturbances. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/400-offering-gyabshi-puja-2025/ 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-gyabshi-400-offerings-puja-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250810T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20250620T122219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130724Z UID:50972-1754820000-1754827200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:8 Medicine Buddhas Puja and Blessing DESCRIPTION:Create the causes for a strong healthy body\, mental and emotional well-being\, and a long fruitful life with an extended ritual calling on the Supreme Healer Medicine Buddha. \nThis extensive Medicine Buddha puja and mantra recitation brings swift recovery from sickness\, grants protection from disease\, and gives strength and clarity of mind. He is especially helpful for people in the healing profession and for anyone seeking doctors\, treatment\, diagnosis\, healing and effective medicine. \nYou are encouraged to attend this puja in person\, and to bring along your medicines and health supplements to be energised with the Healing Buddha’s blessings during the puja. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 10\, 2025 (Sun)\n10.00 am – 12.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nHeals body\, mind and spirit\nProtects from illness and disease\nExtends life\nIncreases the effectiveness of medicines and medical treatments\nHelps with accurate diagnosis\nPurifies negative body karma\nEnhances the work of doctors\, nurses and healers\nPacifies the environment\n\nHow to submit\n You can bring along your medicines\, vitamins and other health supplements to be blessed during the puja. If you would like to do this\, please see the important notes below. \nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nImportant Notes\n\nItems that can be submitted for blessing are medicines (prescription or over-the-counter)\, vitamins\, herbal supplements.\nThey can be oral (capsules\, tablets\, lozenges\, liquids)\, topical (creams\, ointments\, lotions\, sprays\, patches)\, inhalers\, drops\, injectables.\nOnly items which are permissible under Malaysian law are allowed. Please do not bring prohibited medicines or substances.\nLabel your items with your name and phone number.\nItems must be submitted at Kechara Forest Retreat on the day of the puja. Advance submission is not permitted.\nPlease ensure you get a tag at the time of submission. You will need the tag to collect your items after the puja.\nItems must be collected immediately after the puja. Unclaimed items will not be kept for you.\nWe will do our best to safeguard your items. However\, we are not responsible in the unlikely event of loss or damage to your items.\nA donation is suggested when submitting items to support puja and offering costs.\n\nWho is Medicine Buddha?\n Medicine Buddha is the Supreme Healer who blesses us with inner and outer healing. He brings swift recovery and medical relief\, protects from illnesses and disease\, and grants strength and clarity of mind. He also purifies the negative karma of the body to remove the causes of ill-health physical suffering. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/8-medicine-buddhas-puja-blessing-2025/ 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/2025/06/TRPA2025-medicine-buddha-puja-kec-single-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250811T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250811T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20250608T192953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130506Z UID:50994-1754906400-1754931600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Vajrayogini Self Initiation + Ruchok Blessing 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. \nThe puja includes the Vajrayogini Self Initiation\, which has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. \n\nFor the uninitiated: Creates causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future.\nFor the initiated: Mends and reaffirms vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that prevent us from gaining spiritual attainments.\n\nUpon 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. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 11\, 2025 (Mon)\n10.00 am – 5.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\n\n \n Ruchok is a unique Tibetan Buddhist ritual to bless the remains of the deceased and the hair of the living.\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nBlesses the ashes/bones of the deceased\, transforming them into Vajrayogini’s “body”\nBlesses the hair of the living\nCan be done for humans + animals\nRepairs broken vows and commitments\nPurifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\nStrengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\nCreates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\nCreates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\nRuchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n\nHow to submit\n You can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 1 (Fri). \n\nBones or ashes (for the deceased)\nHair from the crown of the head (for the living)\nFur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf 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 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.\nImportant Notes\n\nItems from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)\nOnly a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is required\n\nAsh/bone: Not more than a small pinch\nHair: Not more than 1 inch long\, 3-5 strands\n\n\nLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongs\nIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animal\nIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased being\nIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact you\nThe 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\nWho is Vajrayogini?\nVajrayogini 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. \nVajrayogini 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. \nimg gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/vajrayogini-self-initiation-ruchok-puja-2025/ 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-Vajrayogini-Ruchok-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250815T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250815T123000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20250608T200738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130148Z UID:51011-1755252000-1755261000@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Cittamani Tara Puja DESCRIPTION:Come under the protection\, love and care of the Compassionate Mother of all Buddhas. Known as Cittamani Tara Drolchok in Tibetan\, this puja calls upon the Goddess Tara in her highest yoga tantric form\, and harnesses her enlightened energy for the swift fulfilment of your wishes. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 15\, 2025 (Fri)\n10.00 am – 12.30 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nSwift assistance to fulfil worldly and spiritual wishes\nQuick removal of obstacles\, especially in times of emergency and distress\nBrings success in all aspects of life\nImproves relationships and family harmony\nProtects from dangerous situations\nPacifies negativities\, anxiety and fear\nSupports Dharma practice and the cultivation of wisdom\n\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nWho is Cittamani Tara?\n Cittamani Tara is the highest Maha-Anuttara Yoga Tantra manifestation of Tara — Tibet’s most popular female Buddha. In a previous life\, Tara vowed to return as a female Bodhisattva in every lifetime\, to help practitioners fulfil virtuous wishes and allay their fears and worries. This particular lineage of her practice is unique to the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism\, and originates from the visionary experience of the yogi Takpu Gargyi Wangpo. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/cittamani-tara-puja-2025/ 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:20250816T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20250625T034538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130242Z UID:51019-1755338400-1755349200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Yamantaka Water Purification and Protection Blessing DESCRIPTION:Cleanse negative energy\, heal physical ailments\, and ward off psychic harm with a combined water purification and protection blessing ritual based on the highest tantric practice of Yamantaka. \n\nChabtru is a water purification ritual that purifies negative body karma\, averts obstacles and supports recovery from ailments such as paralysis\, strokes and skin disorders.\nKago is a powerful protection rite that seals the chakras in our body\, preventing harmful beings from entering and affecting us negatively.\n\nYou are encouraged to attend this puja in person. During the ritual\, you will have the opportunity to directly receive an individual blessing if time allows. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 16\, 2025 (Sat)\n10.00 am – 1.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nPurifies negative body karma\nHeals paralysis\, strokes and skin disorders\nDispels obstructions to long life\nCleanses polluted spiritual energy\nProtects from disturbances\, black magic and curses\nExpels negative spirits and entities\nRemoves inner and secret obstacles\nEncourages a clear\, calm mind of wisdom\n\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nWho is Yamantaka?\nYamantaka is a wrathful manifestation of Manjushri\, the Bodhisattva of Stainless Wisdom. His profound practice is one of the three Kingly Tantras of the Gelug Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, and utilises anger as a means to purify delusions. It offers a profound and quick method to achieve higher attainments\, and has the potential to purify tremendous amounts of negative karma\, especially those of the most heinous crimes. He also grants powerful protection against the most wrathful spirits\, black magic and curses. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/yamantaka-purification-protection-blessing-2025/ 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/2025/06/TRPA2025-Yamantaka-Chabtru-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250816T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20250620T133404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130406Z UID:51028-1755356400-1755363600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Rabney Consecration Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Receive the divine blessings of all the Gurus\, Buddhas\, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors in this consecration ritual based on the Solitary Hero Yamantaka tantra. \nThrough the power of mantra\, meditation and offerings\, this puja invites the enlightened beings to reside in all the spiritual monuments and Buddha images in Kechara Forest Retreat. Filled with divine energy\, they become powerful supports for spiritual practice\, bringing tremendous blessings and purification to everyone who sees them. \nIn particular\, this year’s ceremony will consecrate the newly-enthroned Medicine Buddha statue and Crystal Medicine Buddha plaques at the Relic Temple Pet Memorial Garden. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 16\, 2025 (Sat)\n3.00 pm – 5.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\n\n In 2023\, a grand Rabney Chenmo consecration puja was performed in the Tsem Rinpoche Relic Temple.\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nInvites the blessings of all the enlightened beings\nStrengthens affinity with one’s lama and the Dharma in general\nPurifies negative karma & obscurations\, especially in relations to broken spiritual commitments (samaya)\nIncreases merits & wisdom\nImproves mental clarity\, stability and awareness\nRenews physical and inner peace\nRe-balances emotions\n\nHow to submit\nYou can bring along your Buddha statues\, pendants\, thangkas\, pictures or stupas to be blessed during the Rabney puja. If you would like to do this\, please see the important notes below. \nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf 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 Consecrating the 9ft Dorje Shugden statue in Kechara Forest Retreat.\n\n This auspicious puja is performed every year to renew the blessings of the enlightened beings.\nImportant Notes\n\nItems that can be submitted for blessing are Buddha statues\, pendants\, thangkas\, posters\, pictures\, and stupas.\nItems that are hollow must be filled with mantras prior to the rabney.\nOnly representations of enlightened beings are permitted. Please do not bring representations of unenlightened beings.\nItems must be submitted at Kechara Forest Retreat on the day of the puja. Advance submission is not permitted.\nLabel your items with your name and phone number.\nPlease ensure you get a tag at the time of submission. You will need the tag to collect your items after the puja.\nItems must be collected immediately after the puja. Unclaimed items will not be kept for you.\nA minimum contribution applies for each item submitted.\nPendants \n\nRM30/item\n\nStatues/Stupas \n\n< 6 inches: RM30/item\n6 – 12 inches: RM50/item\n12 – 18 inches: RM100/item\n18 – 24 inches: RM150/item\n> 24 inches: Not accepted\n\nThangkas/Posters/Pictures \n\n< 12 inches: RM30/item\n12 – 24 inches: RM50/item\n24 – 36 inches: RM100/item\n36 – 48 inches: RM150/item\n> 48 inches: Not accepted\n\n* Size does not include brocade border/poster frame. \n\nWe will do our best to safeguard your items. However\, we are not responsible in the unlikely event of loss or damage to your items.\n\n\n During the puja\, the enlightened beings are invited to reside in statues\, thangkas and other images of the Buddhas\, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/rabney-consecration-ceremony-2025/ 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/2024/07/TRPA2024-Rabney-Consecration-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250817T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250817T110000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20250627T081903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130723Z UID:51118-1755421200-1755428400@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Pets Day Out: Medicine Buddha Puja for Pets DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, 17th August 2025 for a blessed healing puja dedicated to your beloved furkids. This pet-friendly puja welcomes everypawdy in your furmily — both two and four-legged! \nIt is a wonderful opportunity for your furbabies to be blessed by the Supreme Healer Medicine Buddha — for good health\, swift recovery from illness\, and a long and happy life. \nPawrents can also chant Medicine Buddha’s mantra during the puja for increased blessings — as YOU have the most direct karmic connection with your pet. \nWe encourage you to attend in person as your pets will receive an individual blessing during the puja. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 17\, 2025 (Sun)\n9.00 am – 11.00 am\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree\, please RSVP here.\n\nYour furkid will receive an individual blessing during the Medicine Buddha puja for pets.\nAll pets are welcome — big\, small and everything in between!\nBenefits for furkids and pawrents\n\nHeals illness and disease\nExtends life\nIncreases pawsitivity\nHelps with accurate diagnosis\nIncreases the effectiveness of medicines and medical treatments\nEnhances the work of doctors\, vets\, nurses and healers\nPurifies negative body karma\nCreates causes for favourable future rebirths\n\nYour pets cannot accumulate merit and purify karma on their own. As a pawrent\, you are the only one who can help them.\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nThe Medicine Buddha Puja for Pets will be done by esteemed lamas and senior monks.\nBeautiful offerings to the Supreme Healer Medicine Buddha for your furbabies.\nImportant Notes\n\nPlease dress respectfully as we are a temple. No shorts\, singlets\, tight-fitting\, see-through or revealing attire.\nOutside food is not allowed. Hooman food and drinks are available on the day. You can bring food/snacks for your furkids.\nYou may wish to bring along a hat\, sunglasses\, sunscreen & mosquito repellant to protect from the elements.\nTo ensure the health and safety of all pets\, we recommend that your pet is vaccinated and on flea/tick prevention treatments.\nThroughout your visit\, we ask that you and your furkids observe our pet-friendly house rules.\n\nHouse Rules for a Better Pet-Friendly Experience\n🐾 Use dedicated pet toilet \n\nPets are only allowed to relieve themselves at the designated pet toilet areas.\nUpon arrival\, please bring your pet to the designated pet toilet first before continuing to enjoy our grounds and facilities.\nPlease pick up after your pet and dispose pet waste in the designated waste bins.\nWhile on the premises\, please ensure your pets are wearing diapers if they are not toilet trained.\n\n🐾 Leash your pet \n\nPlease keep your pet leashed (except in off-leash area) and accompanied by human owner at all times.\n\n🐾 Socialise your pet \n\nYour pet should be friendly and comfortable with humans and other pets.\n\n🐾 Keep to designated pet-friendly areas \n\nFor hygiene purposes\, only outdoor areas are pet-friendly.\n\n🐾 No pets on public furniture \n\nPlease keep your pets on the floor or inside your pet stroller/carrier.\n\n🐾 No excessive noise or nuisance \n\nBe considerate of other guests\, pets and pet owners.\nIf your pet seems uncomfortable\, please take your pet for a walk or for some quiet time.\n\n🐾 BYO food \n\nPlease bring food/snacks for your pet if required.\nWater and water bowls are available on site.\n\n🐾 Pet marshall\nTo ensure hygiene and safety measures are met\, our pet marshalls may impose the following to ensure rules are followed. \n\nPenalty between RM10 – RM50\nInsist pet and pet owner leave the premises\n\nAll penalties received will be donated towards our animal welfare projects. \nPARTICIPATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. BY PARTICIPATING\, YOU AGREE AND ACCEPT THAT KECHARA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES\, LOSSES OR DAMAGES WHICH MAY BEFALL YOU\, YOUR DEPENDANTS\, YOUR PROPERTY AND/OR YOUR PETS. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/medicine-buddha-puja-for-pets-2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Pet Friendly,Pujas & Prayers,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/trpa2025-medicine-buddha-puja-for-pets-web-article-1-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20250626T090135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130117Z UID:51039-1755943200-1755968400@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Grand Yangdup Wealth Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Receive the blessings of the wealth deities and protectors in a grand wealth-summoning puja for growth and success in all areas of life. Known as Yangdup in Tibetan\, this elaborate ceremony is traditionally performed once a year in all Tibetan monasteries. \nThe ritual calls upon the wealth deities to generate material resources\, abundance and prosperity. This provides sustenance for sponsors\, monasteries\, Dharma centres and participants\, and also fuels the growth of Buddha’s sacred teachings. \nIn preparation for the puja\, the Wealth Box at Kechara Forest Retreat will be unsealed — to replace last year’s offerings\, and to add on even more precious items to symbolise ever-growing abundance. \nAt the conclusion of the Yangdup ritual\, Kechara’s Wealth Box will be consecrated\, blessed and sealed once more until the following year. \nAs part of the Yangdup puja\, abundant offerings are made to the wealth deities and protectors to create the causes for growth and success in all areas of life.\nEvent Details\n\nAug 23\, 2025 (Sat)\n10.00 am – 5.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nAttracts material wealth and resources\nImproves health and accelerates healing\nExtends lifespan\nIncreases spiritual riches\nGenerates growth in all aspects of life\nWealth vases are re-energised to continue bringing the energy of increase and success to your home or place of business.\n\nHow to submit\nYou can submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Aug 20 (Wed). \n\nWealth vases of enlightened beings to be re-energised during the puja.\nWealth pills (yang dzay rilbu) to be blessed and energised during the puja.\nWealth arrows to be blessed and energised during the puja.\nToken monetary sum (notes only\, no coins) to be placed in the “wealth bag” inside the wealth box to generate energies of increase and growth for you.\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \nWealth vases\, wealth pills and wealth arrows can be invited at Vajrasecrets.com. If you would like them energised at the Yangdup Puja before being shipped to you\, please leave a note when placing your order. \nWealth vases\, wealth pills and wealth arrows are re-energised as part of this grand wealth-summoning ceremony.\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of Yangdup offerings\, Wealth Box offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate online via the Wealth Box Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nYou can submit a token monetary sum (notes only\, no coins) which will be placed in the “wealth bag” inside the wealth box to generate energies of increase and growth for you.\nImportant Notes\n\nOnly wealth vases of enlightened beings are permitted. Please do not submit/bring wealth vases of unenlightened beings.\nItems to be re-energised must be present throughout the whole puja. It is not possible to add them after the puja has begun.\nLabel your items with your name and phone number.\nPlease ensure you get a tag when you submit your items at Kechara House or Kechara Forest Retreat. You will need the tag to collect your items after the puja.\nWhen handling and transporting your wealth vase\, please follow the correct protocol. Click for details.\nWe will do our best to safeguard your items. However\, we are not responsible in the unlikely event of loss or damage to your items.\nIf you are submitting money to be placed inside the wealth box\, put it in a ziplock bag and label it with your name and phone number in case we need to contact you.\nMoney that is placed inside the wealth box cannot be returned.\n\nimg gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/yangdup-wealth-puja-2025/ 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/2025/06/TRPA2025-Yangdup-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250824T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012300 CREATED:20241107T171535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T125422Z UID:48888-1756029600-1756033200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Prayer Flag Puja for Dorje Shugden Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Dorje Shugden Day with auspicious offerings of prayer flags\, fragrant smoke\, and golden drinks for healing\, protection and positivity. \nJoin us in Kechara Forest Retreat\, home of the world’s largest Dorje Shugden statue\, to celebrate the World Peace Protector and give thanks for all the benefits he brings into your life. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 24\, 2025 (Sun)\n10.00 am – 11.00 am\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits\n\nPrayer flags are a Tibetan cultural tradition to send blessings in the wind for positive energy\, happiness and peace.\nSmoke offering is an auspicious ritual to request Dorje Shugden for good conditions and fulfilment of wishes.\nSerkym (golden drink) is an extended offering to Dorje Shugden for swift assistance and intervention.\n\n\n \n Hanging prayer flags. As the wind blows\, the prayers printed on the fabric are carried away on the breeze\, blessing everyone and everything it touches.\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nWho is Dorje Shugden?\nDorje Shugden is a special Dharma Protector who quickly fulfils wishes and sincere prayers. He brings healing\, harmony and peace; protects from harm and obstacles; and attracts opportunities for success and growth. \nHe is often regarded as a ‘World Peace Protector’\, and his practice is swiftly growing in popularity around the world. Anyone can call upon him for aid and blessings by chanting his mantra OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA. \nFor more information\, WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999 or visit VajraSecrets.com for the widest selection of Dorje Shugden items. \n\n \n Smoke offerings at the Dorje Shugden grotto\n\n \n Throwing tsampa in the air is a Tibetan tradition to celebrate important and auspicious occasions. It can also represent letting go of the past year and embracing new beginnings. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorjeshugdenday-2025/ 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:20250824T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250824T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20250623T195814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130043Z UID:51047-1756060200-1756069200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Gyenze Increase Fire Puja DESCRIPTION:Extend lifespan\, attract resources\, and increase merits for spiritual wealth with a traditional fire puja based on Dorje Shugden’s increase form. During this elaborate ceremony\, many traditional substances are offered into the ritual fire. This represents the removal of obstacles to wealth\, health and happiness through the increasing activities of Gyenze the Wishfulfiller. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 24\, 2025 (Sun)\n6.30 pm – 9.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nIncreases wealth and finances\nAccelerates healing and extends lifespan\nAttracts resources for beneficial projects\nGenerates merits for spiritual wealth\nPacifies obstacles\nPurifies negative karma\nCreates favourable conditions in all aspects of life\n\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nWho is Gyenze?\n Gyenze the Wishfulfiller is Dorje Shugden in a wealth form. He appears as an enlightened Wealth Buddha to help us gain resources through correct means. Gyenze is well-known for removing obstacles to progress\, increasing life span and healing\, and helping people who are seeking inner and outer wealth. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/gyenze-increase-fire-puja-2025/ 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-Increase-Fire-Puja-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250826T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20250623T200600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130851Z UID:51074-1756202400-1756227600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Dukkar Obstacle Eliminating Torma Ritual DESCRIPTION:Overcome all obstacles\, exorcise spirits\, and remove curses and spells by calling upon the ferocious Goddess Dukkar and her entourage of deities. Known as Dukkar Tordog in Tibetan\, this complex ritual includes torma offerings to the Four Heavenly Kings\, the gods Brahma and Shiva\, and the nagas and serpent beings. \nIn times of uncertainty\, disaster\, epidemics and conflict\, this puja helps ward off negativities\, protects against supernatural forces\, and dispels problems caused by over 60 classes of spirits to create favourable conditions and renewed hope. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 26\, 2025 (Tue)\n10.00 am – 5.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nAverts harm from humans\, evil spirits and local deities\nAverts natural environmental disasters\nAverts untimely death\, harmful astrological forces\, and bad omens\nPurifies karmic debts with over 60 classes of spirits so that they cannot harm you\nProtects from harm caused by poisons\, weapons and the elements\nProtects from black magic\nCreates the causes to receive material resources to sustain our lives.\nIncreases lifespan and the sphere of beneficial authority\n\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nWho is Dukkar? \nDukkar is a female Buddha who grants powerful protection from over 60 classes of spirits. It is said that her prayers fortify our body so strongly that spirits literally cannot invade. Known as White Umbrella or Sitatapatra in Sanskrit\, she is also very healing and strengthens the body against physical problems. \nHer practice is highly effective for purifying the karma of being wrongfully accused such as in arguments or legal cases. She is also beneficial for people who travel often or who are exposed to risks and dangers daily. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dukkar-obstacle-eliminating-torma-ritual-2025/ 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-Dukkar-Tordog-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250828T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250828T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20250614T142218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131029Z UID:51079-1756371600-1756382400@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Special Naga Puja DESCRIPTION:Increase health\, wealth\, fame\, resources and merits with a Special Naga Puja for healing\, wellness and peace. This traditional ritual is a combination of four naga-related pujas. \n\nLutor (naga torma ritual) is an offering of ritual cakes to the nagas within an elaborate representation of a naga abode.\nLusang (naga incense ritual) involves burning a special mixture of incense\, healing herbs and medicines and offering the fragrant smoke to the nagas.\nLubum and Lui Pangkong (naga recitation rituals) are effective for activating the benefits of naga-related pujas.\nTorma Gyatsa is an extensive 100-torma offering to the Three Jewels including the wealth deities and Dharma protectors\, and to all sentient beings in the six realms.\n\nYou are encouraged to attend this potent puja in person for maximum effectiveness. \nEvent Details\n\nAug 28\, 2025 (Thu)\n9.00 am – 12.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n** Special diet restrictions apply **\n\nNaga Diet\nPuja attendees must observe a naga diet for a total of three days — one day before the puja\, on the puja day\, and one day after the puja. This is a strict vegetarian diet\, which means refraining from: \n\nBlack foods including alliums (onions\, garlic\, leeks\, chives and spring onions)\, meat\, fish & seafood\, eggs\, radishes and alcohol.\nStrong smelling foods including durians and petai.\nConsumption of milk and dairy products is allowed.\n\nYou should also observe a high level of personal hygiene on the day of the puja. \n\n Elaborate puja offerings to please and appease the nagas.\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nAppeases nagas that we may have offended\nProtects from harm and disturbances by lower-level nagas\nPleases higher-level nagas and gains their assistance\nHeals illnesses such as cancer\, strokes\, paralysis\, fits\, contagious diseases and skin problems\nAttracts wealth\, fame\, business\, luck and resources\nEnhances fertility and positivity\nBrings good weather\nIncreases peace and harmony in the environment\nPacifies accidents\, obstacles and natural disasters caused by nagas\, particularly for construction and development projects\nGenerates merits to accomplish spiritual practices and realisations\n\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf 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 The permanent Naga House at Kechara Forest Retreat.\nWhat are nagas?\nNagas are powerful beings with the ability to control the weather\, increase fertility\, and bring good fortune\, wealth and positivity. However\, they are sensitive and when offended\, they can inflict diseases\, create obstacles and natural disasters. In particular\, many cancers\, skin-related conditions and family problems arise due to us knowingly or unknowingly offending a naga. \nHence it is wise to participate in naga pujas whenever the opportunity arises to please and appease the nagas. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/special-naga-puja-2025/ 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-Special-Naga-Puja-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250904T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250904T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20250623T211917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T125501Z UID:51084-1756980000-1757005200@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Tsem Rinpoche’s Parinirvana Anniversary DESCRIPTION:September 4\, 2025 commemorates the 6th parinirvana anniversary of His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche. In honour of Rinpoche’s extraordinary life and enlightened deeds\, a special all-day prayer service will be held in Kechara Forest Retreat. \nEvent Details\n\nSep 4\, 2025 (Thu)\n10.00 am – 5.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nProgramme\n\n10.00 am 1000-Offering Lama Chopa Tsog\n12.30 pm Break\n3.00 pm Tsem Rinpoche’s Guru Yoga\, Manjushri Namasamgiti and Dorje Shugden prayers\n4.30 pm Offering ceremony\n\n\n \n Lineage lamas and representatives from Shar Gaden\, Serpom\, Phelgyeling and Segyu monasteries offer Lama Chopa Tsog during Tsem Rinpoche’s Parinirvana Anniversary.\nA Day of Auspicious Prayers\nTsem Rinpoche’s parinirvana anniversary begins with an extensive 1000-Offering Lama Chopa Tsog. Known as Je Tongchoe in Tibetan\, this extremely meritorious puja includes 1\,000 offerings of candles\, incense\, food\, water and flowers to accumulate oceans of merits for Rinpoche’s incarnation to manifest the great deeds of his previous lives. \nIn the afternoon\, there will be auspicious prayers of Tsem Rinpoche’s Guru Yoga and recitations of Manjushri Namasamgiti to make special requests for Rinpoche’s blessings. \nWe hope you will join us in prayer on this special day\, and visit the Tsem Rinpoche Relic Temple to make prayers\, offerings\, prostrations\, and circumambulations at Rinpoche’s Relic Stupa — as one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for a sincere practitioner is the lama’s stupa and abode. \n\n \n Visit the holy Relic Stupa at the Tsem Rinpoche Relic Temple\, the first of its kind in Malaysia.\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf 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 The 7ft Tsem Rinpoche Statue in the Relic Temple.\nWhy we celebrate the Guru’s parinirvana\nAfter H.E. Tsem Rinpoche entered parinirvana on September 4\, 2019\, we celebrate our lama on his parinirvana day instead of his birthday. This auspicious day is a time to reflect on our guru’s extraordinary life\, enlightened activities\, and to create the causes for his incarnation to manifest the great deeds of his previous lives. \nThe lama’s parinirvana day is also a precious opportunity for students to recall his kindness and compassion\, and to contemplate with gratitude on all that they have received from their lama. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/parinirvana-anniversary-2025/ 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/TRPA2024-Parinirvana-Anniversary-Web-Article-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250905T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20250614T161318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T131614Z UID:51092-1757066400-1757091600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:1\,000 Offering Namgyalma Long Life Puja DESCRIPTION:Receive Buddha Namgyalma’s blessings for healing\, longevity and purification with a grand 1000-offering long life puja. Also known as Namgyal Tongchoe in Tibetan\, this ritual includes 1\,000 offerings of flowers\, water\, food\, candles and incense to remove obstacles to health and life. \nYou are encouraged to attend this puja in person and chant as many Namgyalma mantras as you can. At the end of the ritual\, you will have the opportunity to partake of blessed long life pills and nectar. \nEvent Details\n\nSep 5\, 2025 (Fri)\n10.00 am – 5.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nExtends lifespan\nHeals illness and disease\nProtects from negative interferences and spirit disturbances\nPrevents lower rebirths\nPurifies negative karma and its stains\nPacifies all present and future obstacles\nInvites good health\, abundance and other good qualities\n\nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nWho is Namgyalma?\n Namgyalma (Sanskrit: Ushnisha Vijaya) is one of the three Long-Life Buddhas\, alongside Amitayus and White Tara. Her practice is excellent for healing\, purifying negative karma\, and removing obstacles to long life. It is believed that anyone who hears her mantra will never be reborn in the lower realms. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/1000-offering-namgyalma-long-life-puja-2025/ 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/TRPA2024-1000-Offering-Namgyalma-Long-Life-Puja-Web-Article.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250905T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250905T223000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20241108T081606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T122723Z UID:48960-1757102400-1757111400@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Dorje Shugden Wishfulfilling Puja DESCRIPTION:Get your wishes fulfilled\n Join us for a blessed Dorje Shugden Fulfilment Ritual (kangso) accompanied by ritual music and traditional Tibetan melodies. This powerful wish-fulfilling puja attracts wealth and good luck\, protects from harm and negative beings\, supports spiritual growth\, and creates positive conditions for a fulfilling and happy life. \nEvent Details\n\n5 September 2025 (Fri)\n8.00 pm – 10.30 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong + FB livestream\n\nBenefits\n\nHealing from illness and disease\nWealth and material resources\nFulfilment of positive aspirations\nMental clarity\, focus and wisdom\nProtection from harm\, negative energy and black magic\nOvercomes physical and mental obstacles\nHarmonious relationships\, positive mindset and inner peace\nConducive conditions for spiritual practice\n\nWho is Dorje Shugden?\nDorje Shugden is a special Dharma Protector who quickly fulfils wishes and sincere prayers. He brings healing\, harmony and peace; protects from harm and obstacles; and attracts opportunities for success and growth. \nHe is often regarded as a ‘World Peace Protector’\, and his practice is swiftly growing in popularity around the world. Anyone can call upon him for aid and blessings by chanting his mantra OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorjeshugenpuja-sep2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Online Programmes,Pujas & Prayers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kec3.0-monthly-dspuja-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250906T180000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20250612T021514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T123132Z UID:50913-1757152800-1757181600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Ullambana 2025 DESCRIPTION:Protection\, wealth & merits for the 7th Lunar Month.\nBuddha taught that the 7th Month Ullambana Festival is one of the best times to honour your dearly departed\, send blessings to loved ones\, and offer compassion to all suffering beings. This period for honouring ancestors shares many similarities with the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival\, and is observed by Buddhists from all traditions with offerings of feasts and prayers for the deceased. \nJoin us at the annual Ullambana Festival in Kechara Forest Retreat for special prayers and offerings\, and make the most of the auspicious Ullambana month from August 23 to September 21\, 2025. \nEvent Details\n\n September 6\, 2025 (Sat)\n 10.00 am – 6.00 pm\n Kechara Forest Retreat | Livestream\n\nProgramme\n\n10.00 am – Grand Ullambana Dzambala + Lama Chopa Puja\n3.00 pm – Grand Ullambana Dorje Shugden Trakze Puja\n5.30 pm – Offering Ceremony\n\nThe highlight of the Ullambana Festival is two powerful pujas on September 6 (Saturday) to generate merits and remove obstacles according to the tradition of Gaden Monastery. \n\nThe morning starts with a Grand Ullambana Dzambala + Lama Chopa Puja to attract favourable situations\, generate tremendous merits\, and increase outer and inner wealth.\nIn the afternoon\, there will be a Grand Ullambana Dorje Shugden Trakze Puja to avert obstacles\, protect from unseen beings\, and overcome the most difficult challenges.\n\nThe Origins of Ullambana\nAccording to the Ullambana Sutra\, Maudgalyayana\, one of Buddha Shakyamuni’s chief disciples\, saw with his clairvoyance that his beloved mother had been reborn as a Hungry Ghost (preta) in the lower realms. She had a thin long neck\, a huge belly and was always starving. When he tried to feed her\, the food he offered turned into burning coals as soon as it touched her tiny mouth. \nDistressed\, he sought Buddha’s advice on how best to liberate his mother from her unfortunate state. Buddha advised Maudgalyayana to make extensive offerings to the Sangha on the 15th day of the 7th month\, saying: \n\nYour mother’s offences are deep and firmly rooted. You alone do not have enough power… The awesome spiritual power of the assembled Sangha of the ten directions is necessary for liberation to be attained. \n\n\nThis was the beginning of the Buddhist Ullambana Festival. \nTraditional offerings at the Grand Ullambana Puja to overcome obstacles and attract favourable conditions. \n\n Ullambana candle and incense offerings at Kechara Forest Retreat\n\n Memorial tablets dedicated to the dearly departed\, unborn children and karmic debtors.\nUllambana Offerings\nRemove obstacles and send great merits to those gone beyond and to the people who matter in your life. Our Ullambana offering packages will help you: \n\nDedicate merits to dearly departed\, ancestors\, unborn children and even your pets for a favourable rebirth\nRepay karmic debtors so that you face fewer obstacles in this & future lives\nReceive protection against negative entities & interferences\nFulfill your wishes for health\, long life\, success & everything good\n\nOur sangha and pastors will make prayers and offerings on your behalf and dedicate merits according to your wishes. \nBasic Offering Package | RM30\n\n1 x Dedication Tablet (1 name per tablet)\n1 x 1-ft Incense\n\nWHATSAPP US\nOR\nOFFER ONLINE \nStandard Offering Package | RM 98\n(SAVE RM32) \n\n6 x Dedication Tablets (1 name per tablet)\n1 x 1-ft Incense\n\nWHATSAPP US\nOR\nOFFER ONLINE \nBronze Offering Package | RM388\n(SAVE RM126) \n\n2 x Bronze Sponsor Tablets (10 names per tablet)\n3 x 2.5-ft Dragon Incense\n\nWHATSAPP US\nOR\nOFFER ONLINE \nSilver Offering Package | RM888\n(SAVE RM312) \n\n2 x Silver Sponsor Tablets (20 names per tablet)\n1 x 8-ft Dragon Incense\n30 days Light Offerings\n\nWHATSAPP US\nOR\nOFFER ONLINE \nGold Offering Package | RM2\,888\n(SAVE RM876) \n\n2 x Gold Sponsor Tablets (40 names per tablet)\n3 x 8-ft Dragon Incense\n30 days Light Offerings\n3 days Smoke Offering with Pastor Service\n\nWHATSAPP US\nOR\nOFFER ONLINE \nA La Carte Offerings\n\nCandle Offering RM10\n1-ft Incense RM10\nUllambana Dedication Tablet RM30\nDana Offering RM30\n1-ft Dragon Incense (set of 3) RM38\nMemorial Food Offering RM38\nRobes Offering From RM68\n2.5-ft Dragon Incense (set of 3) RM88\n8-ft Dragon Incense RM300\nSmoke Offering with Pastor Service RM388\nUllambana Gyenze Puja RM388\nUllambana Puja Offering Any amount\n\nWHATSAPP US\nOR\nOFFER ONLINE \nTo learn more about our Ullambana offering service and to pre-order your package\, WhatsApp wa.me/60103020999 or visit services.kechara.com. \nOrders close September 19\, 2025 (Fri) 11.59 pm (GMT +8). \nOfferings and pujas for orders placed by September 5\, 2025 (Fri) 11.59 pm (GMT +8) will be performed on your behalf on September 6\, 2025 (Sat). \nAll other orders will be fulfilled by September 21\, 2025 (Sun). \nIf you’re a Kechara Member or Kechara Friend\, you can collect Reward Points for your Ullambana offverings. \nimg gallery URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/ullambana-2025/ 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/2025/06/20250604-kec-ullambana2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250907T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20250614T165132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130600Z UID:51103-1757239200-1757264400@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Dorje Shugden Thanksgiving + Ruel Recharge Puja DESCRIPTION:Renew the potent protection of your ruels and chakras with an energising ruel recharge puja. Calling upon the ferocious Tantric Buddha Yamantaka and the Dharma Protectors Kalarupa\, Dorje Shugden and Setrap\, this puja recharges your Buddhist amulets for continued protection against obstacles and harm caused by spirits\, curses and black magic. \nThis thanksgiving puja is also the culmination of our annual programme commemorating the Parinirvana Anniversary of His Eminence the 25th Tsem Rinpoche. \nEvent Details\n\nSep 7\, 2025 (Sun)\n10.00 am – 5.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nEnhances the protective blessings of ruels and chakras\nCleanses and recharges amulets and talismans\nDispels harm and negativities\nPurifies negative karma\nClears obstacles for health\, wellbeing and spiritual success\nGives thanks to your protector for all the benefits he brings into your life\n\nHow to submit\n You can submit your ruels or chakras for recharging at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Sep 5 (Fri). If you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate 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. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja. \nImportant Notes\n\nLabel your ruel/chakra with your name and phone number.\nPlease ensure you get a tag if you are submitting your ruel/chakra at Kechara House or Kechara Forest Retreat. You will need the tag to collect your items after the puja.\nOnly ruels and chakras of enlightened beings are permitted. Please do not submit protection amulets of unenlightened beings.\nWe will do our best to safeguard your ruels and chakras. However\, we are not responsible in the unlikely event of loss or damage to your items.\n\nWhat is a ruel?\n Within the renowned Tibetan tantric system of protection\, ruels are the most supreme of all. Traditionally handmade every ten years\, Tibetan ruels contain nearly a hundred secret and blessed ingredients. They are consecrated by senior members of the Tibetan monastic community\, in a careful process involving pujas and mantras for three consecutive nights\, to seal the energies of the Buddhas and Dharma Protectors within. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorje-shugden-ruel-recharge-puja-2025/ 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:20250920T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250921T180000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20241210T171149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T123428Z UID:49214-1758357000-1758477600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Inner Peace Retreat DESCRIPTION:2D1N getaway to peace and balance\nThe Inner Peace Retreat is a wellness programme packed with insights into how to live well by reducing your stress levels through meditative practices. Relax your mind and gain clarity through meditation and contemplation exercises guided by experienced facilitators in the beautiful and tranquil Malaysian forest. \nThe programme includes: \n\nDawn meditation\nSitting meditation\nWalking meditation\nGrounding exercises\nImpermanence + gratitude meditations to spark fulfilling life changes\nFully catered with wholesome vegetarian meals and comfortable accommodation in the forest\n\nA post-programme support group is available to help you internalise your experiences so that you can integrate meditation and mindfulness into your daily lifestyle. \nEvent Details\n\n20 – 21 September 2025 (Sat – Sun)\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong\n\n \n MORE INFO + BOOKING URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/innerpeaceretreat-sep2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Mind & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kec3.0-ipr-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250927T181500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20250927T213000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20241210T060626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T124759Z UID:49177-1758996900-1759008600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:KFR Night Pilgrimage DESCRIPTION:Go on a holy walk for healing + peace\nExperience wellness\, healing and peace as you embark on a guided night pilgrimage led by our Buddhist sangha and pastors. \nYou’ll experience traditional Tibetan methods for inner + outer healing as you circumambulate the enlightened Buddhas\, recite blessed mantras\, light a candle or two\, make aspirational prayers or just absorb the stillness and calm of the forest at dusk. \n\nHoly sites: Lama Tsongkhapa for mental & emotional wellbeing\, Dorje Shugden for fulfilled wishes\, Loma Gyonma for stable health\, Manjushri Nagarakshasa for protection\, and Tsem Rinpoche’s Relic Stupa for guru’s blessings.\nActivities: Paranormal tales around the campfire.\nRecommended: Light candles at your favourite holy sites for a smoother\, happier life journey.\n\nEvent Details\n\n27 September 2025 (Sat)\n6.15 pm – 9.30 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong\n\nSchedule\n\n6.15 pm: Registration\n6.30 pm: Dinner\n7.30 pm: Pilgrimage + campfire\n9.30 pm: End\n\nInterested? WhatsApp wa.me/60103020999 to RSVP your place (and dinner!). \nDinner is included as part of the programme. Guests are requested to contribute towards the costs of food\, offerings & programme materials. See all terms of participation. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/kfrpilgrimage-sep2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Mind & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kec3.0-kfr-pilgrim-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20251003T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20251003T223000 DTSTAMP:20260606T012301 CREATED:20241108T081805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T122723Z UID:48966-1759521600-1759530600@www.kechara.com SUMMARY:Dorje Shugden Wishfulfilling Puja DESCRIPTION:Get your wishes fulfilled\n Join us for a blessed Dorje Shugden Fulfilment Ritual (kangso) accompanied by ritual music and traditional Tibetan melodies. This powerful wish-fulfilling puja attracts wealth and good luck\, protects from harm and negative beings\, supports spiritual growth\, and creates positive conditions for a fulfilling and happy life. \nEvent Details\n\n3 October 2025 (Fri)\n8.00 pm – 10.30 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong + FB livestream\n\nBenefits\n\nHealing from illness and disease\nWealth and material resources\nFulfilment of positive aspirations\nMental clarity\, focus and wisdom\nProtection from harm\, negative energy and black magic\nOvercomes physical and mental obstacles\nHarmonious relationships\, positive mindset and inner peace\nConducive conditions for spiritual practice\n\nWho is Dorje Shugden?\nDorje Shugden is a special Dharma Protector who quickly fulfils wishes and sincere prayers. He brings healing\, harmony and peace; protects from harm and obstacles; and attracts opportunities for success and growth. \nHe is often regarded as a ‘World Peace Protector’\, and his practice is swiftly growing in popularity around the world. Anyone can call upon him for aid and blessings by chanting his mantra OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA. URL:https://www.kechara.com/event/dorjeshugenpuja-oct2025/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Online Programmes,Pujas & Prayers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kechara.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kec3.0-monthly-dspuja-event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR