Karma Kagyu Dharma Society,
Kuala Lumpur
Tashi Delek!
Welcome to the website of the Karma Kagyu Dharma Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Here you will find details about our Buddhist Centre and its Dharma activities, along with background on our Tibetan Buddhist lineage, the Karma Kagyu, and the head of our lineage, H.H. 17th Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje.
Latest Additions
Schedule for Sojong Practice at the Centre

(Added : 13 April 2008)
We have added the monthly schedule for the practice of Sojong (Sodjong) at the centre. On one day a month lay devotees gather for this practice for purifying and restoring broken vows.
You'll find a link to a talk by Shangpa Rinpoche on the benefits and purpose of Sojong practice, and a practice text.
» Schedule for Sojong Practice
Wesak Week - Lamas from Ladakh

(Added : 06 April 2008)
We have received news that a group of Lamas from Ladakh have been invited to our centre to celebrate Wesak this year.
The group will be led by Ven. Tsultrim Rinpoche, who will also lead a Jambhala puja in May.
» Details of Tsultrim Rinpoche visit
Wesak Day Celebrations : 19 May 2008

(Added : 24 March 2008)
9am : Sakyamuni Buddha and 16 Arahats Puja.
11.30am : Vegetarian Lunch.
5.30pm : Joint Wesak Procession at Buddhist Vihara, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
Wesak Eve Celebrations : 18 May 2008

(Added : 24 March 2008)
Puja, Auspicious Prayers and bathing the Buddha Ceremony
Ven Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche : 10 April 2008

(Added : 24 March 2008)
Dharma Talk by Ven Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche from Ka-Nying Center.
Amitabha Chang Chog : 06 April 2008

(Added : 24 March 2008)
In conjunction with Cheng Ming, KKDS KL will organize 2 puja sessions of Amitabha Chang Chuk (Chang Chog) specially dedicated to the deceased. This is open for sponsorship at RM10/- per deceased name and RM20/- for ancestors.
Visit by Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok : 27 March 2008

(Added : 24 March 2008)
Visit by Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok, the Sakya Lineage's foremost Female Rinpoche, and elder sister of HH Sakya Trizin. Her Eminence will give blessing to devotees at our center.
8-10pm - 27 March 2008.
New Schedule of Daily Events

(Added : 24 March 2008)
We have the details of the new schedule of daily events at the centre, including Dharma events, language classes and health-related classes
» Full Schedule of Daily Events
Program for Chinese New Year : 04-21 Feb 2008

(Added : 29 Jan 2008)
Lama Skarma Zotpa will lead a series of Pujas, Prayers and Tsok offerings over the Chinese New Year period, from 4 to 21 February 2008. All are welcome!
» Full Schedule of CNY Celebrations
Additional Program with Azong Rinpoche : 11-13 Jan 2008

(Added : 30 Dec 2007)
Venerable Azong Rinpoche will be returning to KKDS, KL for 3 further days of events from 11-13 Jan 2008. He will conduct three Grand Sakyamuni Puja and Thousand Lamp Offering with Mantra Chanting, and a Chakrasamvara Fire Puja.
Mani Project : 15 Dec 2007 - 01 Jan 2008

(Updated : 25 Dec 2007)
We are pleased to announce that Venerable Azong Rinpoche will lead the Mani Project this December. We have full details of the 2 week program which includes 5 Empowerments.
Please Note : We have now added two extra sessions of Mani chanting each day between 20 - 31 December 2007, from 10am - 12 noon, and from 2pm - 4pm.
» View Introduction to the Project, Azong Rinpoche's Biography and the Full Schedule
Recycling Campaign, Blood Donation Day and Talk on Organ Donation

(Added : 23 Nov 2007)
We are pleased to announce these three events. Recycling campaign for Charity will begin 16 Dec, Blood Donation day will be 23 Dec, and there will be an upcoming talk on Organ Donation, date to be announced.
Tsultrim Rinpoche - Additional Program : 8-9 Sept 2007

(Updated : 28 Aug 2007)
Venerable Tsultrim Rinpoche has kindly consented to lead additional Chod and Gyashi (400 Offerings) Pujas on his return to Kuala Lumpur in September.
» View the Additional Programs
Added further details to website : 07 Sept 2007
Tsultrim Rinpoche - 100 Deities Chang Chog Puja :
18 - 26 Aug 2007

(Added : 13 August 2007)
We are pleased to announce that Venerable Tsultrim Rinpoche will and lead the 100 Dieties Chang Chog Puja and give Empowerments this August.
» View the schedule for Tsultrim Rinpoche's visit
Visit by Nedo Rinpoche : 30 April 2007 - 27 May 2007

(Added : 19 April 2007)
We are pleased to announce that Venerable Nedo Rinpoche will be visiting the Karma Kagyu Dharma Society, Kuala Lumpur
to lead a large number of Empowerments and Pujas.
» View the schedule for Nedo Rinpoche's visit to the centre
Version 3 of KKDS, KL Website
1 June 2006 - The new version of the KL centre website is now online.
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