Thrangu Dharma Retreat Centre in Tambun, Ipoh is pleased to announce its programme to welcome the Year of the Rooster. Before the 2016 Lunar calendar comes to a close, a 3-day Mahakala Puja will be performed by Resident Lama, Lama Sangye. The objective of this puja is to express gratitude to the Dharma Protectors for their ... continue reading »

Thrangu Dharma Retreat Centre Tambun is hosting the Magnificent Vajrakilaya Grand Puja for three consecutive days from 25th Dec, 2015 onwards at their centre. These puja will be conducted by the Venerable 8th Zuri Rinpoche. Devotees are encouraged to follow the three-day programme as it is an opportunity not to be missed. The centre is also seeking sponsorship ... continue reading »

It has been a while since I updated on the development of Thrangu Dharma Retreat Centre in Tambun. The last time I wrote about this centre was in January, 2014, when the committee was requesting for sponsorship and donation for a 11 feet Lord Maitreya Buddha and Green Tara statues, following the successful reconstruction of ... continue reading »

The Goddess Ho Sin Koo temple which is located along Jalan Tambun main road, opposite Bistro Mohamaad, celebrates the deity's festival twice annually on the seventh day of the third moon and eight day of the eight moon of the Chinese Lunar calendar. This year, the auspicious day fell on April 25, 2015, when these photos ... continue reading »

The Thrangu Dharma Retreat Centre in Tambun has drawn up a Chinese New Year programme for devotees. Here it is: 16th - 18th Feb, 2015: 4pm - 5pm: 3-day Mahakala Puja by resident lama, Lama Sangye to express gratitude towards the Dharma Protector for their past year protection and compassion and to invoke the blessings, peace and ... continue reading »

Despite objection from her husband, Puan Maizul Aini Bt. Hj. Meor Yahya persevered in her home business of cooking and selling Rendang Tok. Twenty years since starting this small enterprise, and eight years after moving to her current factory in Tambun's Halal Park, Puan Maizul is the proud owner of a range of food products that ... continue reading »

Jointly organised by the Perak Orchid Society and Orchid Society of Malaysia, this six-day orchid show is an exhibition as well as competition, where cash prizes are to be won. This orchid competition is open to the public, and not only members of the aforementioned societies. Entry is open to anyone with an orchid plant in ... continue reading »