Archive of Previous News

6 - 16 Feb 2004 HH Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche to visit Malaysia and Singapore His Holiness Shamar Rinpoche will be visiting our Malaysia and Singapore centres in February 2004. His itinery to will take in the following three Dharma Centres:

These dates are final, and are not subject to change.

Details of Schedule for the KKDS, KL visit

7 Feb 2004 Amitabha Puja at The Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, Kuala Lumpur

Morning – Preparation by Lamas 2pm - 4pm - Amitabha Puja 4pm - 5pm - Mahakala Puja 6pm – 7.30pm - Dinner 8pm - 10pm - Amitayus Empowerment and Refuge Taking

Sponsorships Amitabha Puja Grand sponsor RM1,000/- Chief sponsor RM500/- Special sponsor RM300/- Ordinary sponsor RM100/- Lighting of Auspicious Lamps Single RM10/- Family RM30/- Business RM50/-

8 Feb 2004

1000 People Vegetarian Dinner A fund raising event for the new centre for the Karma Kagyu Dharma Society, Kuala Lumpur. 6.30pm – 10.30pm at: Manhattan Ballroom, Floor 13A, Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur

9 Feb 2004

HH Shamar Rinpoche will depart from Kuala Lumpur, and travel to Kuching for the Dharma events there.

May All Beings Be Well And Happy!

Note: Please make out all cheques to:-

“ Karma Kagyu Dharma Society, Kuala Lumpur ”

Amitabha Jang Chod puja at KKDS, KL - 19-21 August 2003

Please note the following Amitabha Jang Chod puja will be perfomed by
Venerable Lama Khedrup Rinpoche at Karma Kagyu Dharma Society, Kuala
Lumpur on the following days -

19 Aug 2003
Preparation of Torma and setting up of Shrine

20 Aug 2003
10 am to 12 noon - Amitabha Jang Chod
2.30 pm to 4.30 pm - Amitabha Jang Chod
5 pm to 6.30 pm - Amitabha Jang Chod
8 pm to 10 pm - Amitabha Jang Chod and Mahakala Puja

21 Aug 2003
10 am to 12 noon - Amitabha Jang Chod
2.30 pm to 4.30 pm - Amitabha Jang Chod
5 pm to 6.30 pm - Amitabha Jang Chod
8 pm to 10 pm - Amitabha Jang Chod and Mahakala Puja
Offering

The above has been confirmed with Lama Khedrup Rinpoche.

New Building for KKDS, KL

The demolition of KKDSKL began on 27th June 2003! In order to continue our Dharma activities, we have rented a shop lot nearby. This premises is 5 mins walk from the old centre. Our Telephone and fax numbers remain unchanged. Our postal address also remains unchanged. The address is:

Karma Kagyu Dharma Society, Kuala Lumpur,
No. 31, Lorong Pesiaran Jubilee,
Off Jln. Loke Yew,
55200
Kuala Lumpur

At the temporary premises, our regular Dharma activities will take place as follows:

Group chanting/practice at the temporary centre -

Every Monday - 4 Foundations - 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Every Wednesday - 4-Arm Chenrezig - 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Every Friday - Medicine Buddha - 8.30pm - 9.30 pm
Every Sunday - Green Tara - 10.30 a.m. to 12.15
noon

Every 1st Moon - Amitabha - 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Every 10th of lunar month - Guru Rinpoche - 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Every 15th, Full Moon - Milarepa - 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm

All are welcome to these sessions, to learn and practice together.

Visit by Khenpo Tsering Samdrup - 29 June 2003

Ven. Khenpo Tsering Samdrup paid a social visit to the centre on 29 and 30 June 2003.

Visit by Chinchok Rinpoche and lamas - 8 May 2003

Ven. Chinchok Rinpoche and 3 lamas' have been on a visit to the KL centre since 8th May. They were sent by HH Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche. They celebrated Wesak here, performed the Demolition puja, and blessed our temporary new centre.

They have now started visiting our sister centres, ie Sg. Petani, followed by JB, Batu Pahat, Singapore and Kuching.

31 Jan - 15 Feb 2003
Chinese New Year Celebrations -

We are pleased to invite all our Dharma Brothers and Sisters to participate in this happy and auspicious event - the celebration of the forthcoming Chinese New Year (Water Goat).

Please find our Dharma programme schedule below ...

Chinese New Years Eve
31 January 2003 - 10pm

1 - Mahakala Puja
2 - Chenrezig Sadhana

Chinese New Year
1 February 2003 - 10.30am

1 - Green Tara Puja

Chap Goh May - The 15th Night
15 February 2003 - 10pm

1 - Milarepa Puja
2 - Pot Luck Party

Sponsorship for the lighting of Auspicous Lamps on the above events are welcome. (Individual is RM10.00, Family is RM30.00, Business is RM 50.00) Please call the centre for further information.

Last, but not least, the Karma Kagyu Dharma Society wishes you and your family "a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year, and may all your wishes be fulfilled".

Fire Puja and Release of Lives - 01 January 2003

Fire Puja

3 further ceremonies have just been scheduled by Samdup Rinpoche for the start of the new year ... 01 Jan 2003 (Wednesday) 8.00am to 10.00am - Fire Puja, blessing by Rinpoche and the release of lives ...

Mani Dungdrub Project 24 - 31 December 2002

This years Mani Dungdrub project runs from 24 - 31 December 2002. The theme of the event is the “Universal Mantra of Compassion”. The target is to complete as many recitations of "Om Ma Ni Pad Me Hung" as possible, and dedicate the merit gained to world peace and harmony. The merit may also dedicate the merits to their Gurus and loved ones. Participants can recite the Mantra at the Centre or at home.

Chenrezig - (71kb)

The Six-syllable Mantra is the essence of Buddha Sakyamuni’s teachings and the compassionate wisdom of all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas manifested as sound. The Mantra recitation evokes the blessings of Avalokiteshvara, purifies defilements and relieves the sufferings of beings in the six realms - gods, demi-gods, humans, animals, hungry ghosts and hell. Each of the syllables also cuts the causes and

For the Mani Project, we need volunteers to help out the week long project and hence a duty roster will be put up on the notice board. Please contact centre if you think you are available to assist us during this period.

As you know, the success of this project requires personal devotion. The aim of this group chanting is to promote world peace, harmony and prosperity for our country and to foster/strengthen goodwill amongst Dharma brothers and sisters. We are thankful to be given this opportunity to be together to chant in unity the wonderful Mantra of Chenrezig.

24 Dec 2002 (Tuesday)
10.30am to 12.00noon - Commencement of Mani Project
5.00pm to 6.00pm - Mahakala Puja
8.00pm to 10.00pm - Mani Chanting and Fire Puja

25 Dec 2002 (Wednesday) to 30 Dec 2002 (Monday)
10.30am to 12.00noon - Commencement of Mani Project
5.00pm to 6.00pm - Mahakala Puja
8.00pm to 10.00pm - Mani Chanting

31 Dec 2002 (Tuesday) New Year Eve
10.30am to 12.00 noon - Mani Chanting
5.00pm to 6.00pm - Mahakala Puja
8.00pm to 10.00pm - Conclusion of Mani Project, Tsok offering, Dedication of merits and chanting of HH 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje Long Life prayer, and presentation of token gifts to sponsors.

Jambhala Puja 20 - 21 December 2002

Jambala Wish-Fulfilling Vase

For a description of the 5 Families of Jambhala Wish-Fulfilling Vase Puja see the page for Ven. Samdup Rinpoche's previous visit to our centre.

20 Dec 2002 (Friday)
9.30am to 12.00noon - Commencement of Jambhala Puja
12.00noon to 2.00pm - Lunch
2.00pm to 5.00pm - Puja continues and Mahakala Puja
8.00pm to 10.00pm - Jambhala Smoke Puja

21 Dec 2002 (Saturday)
9.30am to 12.00noon - Puja continues
12.00noon to 2.00pm - Lunch
2.00pm to 5.00pm - Puja continues and Mahakala Puja
8.00pm to 10.00pm - 3 in 1 Empowerment of Vajrapani, Haya Griva and Garuda.

22 Dec 2002 (Sunday)
9.30am to 12.00noon - Puja continues
12.00noon to 2.00pm - Lunch
2.00pm to 5.00pm - Puja continues and Mahakala Puja
8.00pm to 10.00pm - Short puja, Tsok offering, Dedication of Merits and chanting of Long Life Prayer of HH 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje.

29 November 2002
Visit by Ven Samdup Rinpoche -

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Samdup Rinpoche (who was here during July 2000) is now visiting our centre. 2 Years ago Rinpoche and his lamas were here to do Guru Rinpoche Puja and 5 families of Jambhala Wishing-Fulfilling Vase Puja. Rinpoche said that all devotees who have sponsored this vase can bring them back to the centre for blessings again.

Ven. Samdup Rinpoche
relaxing at the centre - (45kb)

For a biography of Ven. Samdup Rinpoche, see the page for his previous visit to our centre.

In conjunction with his visit, we have planned the 3 important programmes for your participation.

1. Jambhala (Zhambhala) Puja - 20, 21 and 22 December 2002

2. Mani Dungdrub Project - 24 to 31 December 2002 - Our yearly recitation of the 6 syllables mantra of 4-arm Chenrezig.

3. Fire Puja and Release of Lives - 1 January 2003.

With regard to the time and schedule of the pujas, sponsorships and lighting of auspicious lamps, please refer to the respective schedules below.

We look forward to your presence and generous support for these pujas. May you all be well and happy, and may the blessing of the Triple Gem by upon you always.

9 November 2002
Visit by Ven Beru Khyentse Rinpoche, and Ven Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche

We were greatly honoured to have Ven. Beru Khyentse Rinpoche and his son, Ven. Jamgon Kontrol Rinpoche present in our centre together with around 20 lamas to perform a Mahakala Puja on Saturday, 9 November 2002.

Beru Khyentse Rinpoche - (51kb)

6.30pm - Welcome dinner for Rinpoche (Hosted by committee)
7.30pm - Back to Centre for preparation
8.30pm - Mahakala Puja

This was a most auspicious event, you can view a full report with many images in the 'event's section of this site.

28 October 2002
Sakyamuni Buddha Day -

There is a special meaning to today's puja, because it is LHABAB DUCHEN - the day of the Descent of Lord Buddha from the Heavenly Realm. Therefore, what ever we do today, the effect will be doubled. Daily prayers will start start today at 8pm, and are followed by extra Amitabha chanting.

2-30 September 2002
Visit by Ven Agtrol Rinpoche -

We were very pleased that Ven Agtrol Rinpoche visited us again this month.

He also visited other Malaysian Kagyu centres during this period.

20-26 August 2002
Visit by Ven Shangpa Rinpoche -

We were honored to have Shangpa Rinpoche visiting us again this month. His schedule was as follows -

26-27 July 2002
Visit by Khenpo Ramesh

Khenpo Ramesh - (27kb)

Please be informed that Khenpo Ramesh will be giving a special series of Dharma Teachings at the centre

Biography of Khenpo Ramesh

Khenpo Ramesh was born in Kinnaur, Northern India, from the Kagyud lineage. After receiving his primary school education, he left home at seventeen and spent seven years in Tashi Jong Monastery. Thereafter, he spent another ten years at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi thus receiving a solid and traditional foundation in Vajrayana Buddhism.

Khenpo Ramesh received extensive Mahamudra teachings from other well-known Khenpos such as Kagyud Khenpo Tsultrim Gyatso and Dzogchen teachings from Khenpo Palden Sherab. He has wide experience in teaching the Dharma to the Sangha whilst he traveled extensively throughout Nepal and India. He held several teaching positions at the Vikramashila Institute and Jangchub Choeling monastery in Pokhara (established by Venerable Shangpa Rinpoche). He is also the Khenpo of the Nyingmapa Monastery in Sarnath where he currently resides. Khenpo Ramesh teaches Sanskrit and the Dharma at the Tibetan University.

Khenpo Ramesh conveys the essence of difficult and complex teachings in a simple and approachable manner to the audience. We hope that you would not miss what is sure to be a very special teaching.

9-16 June 2002
Visit by Ven Nedo Kuchung Rinpoche -

We are honored to have Nedo Rinpoche visiting us this month. His schedule is as follows -

25-26 May 2002
Wesak Day celebration -
In celebrating this auspicious event, we are starting the program on the eve of Wesak Day, the 25th of May 2002 at 8.00pm and coninuing through the day of the 26th of May.

We will start at 8.30am with Pujas and the 'Bathing the Buddha' ceremony. Vegetarian lunch will be provided.

In the evening of 26th May, we will join in the Wesak Day procession - Dress code: White T-Shirt.

(Please gather at Buddhist Maha Vihara Temple, Brickfields at 6.15pm)

16-27 May 2002
We are pleased to announce the visit of Venerable Nedo Kuchung Rinpoche to the centre for 10 days for the Wesak Celebrations. During his stay, he will give a number of Dharma talks and various Pujas.

Schedules and plans await confirmation from Rinpoche.

6 May 2002, 8.30pm
HH17 Karmapa's birthday celebration at Karma Kagyu Dharma Society

- event will include an Amitayus Long-Life puja for His Holiness, led by Lama Thupgam.