A Living Hell?

Dec 4, 2014 | Views: 886

I have always had a soft spot for animals. Especially if they are kept in captivity, animals should always be treated well and given a comfortable enclosure most similar to their natural environment. As these beings are unable to voice out the difficulties they are experiencing, it’s important that we are more attentive and sensitive to their needs. 

It was extremely saddening when I came across this article below about Malaysia’s national zoo, Zoo Negara. The writer shares about the glorious beginnings of Zoo Negara when it was first open and the state of despair that it’s in now. Not only are these animals who are held captive living in shockingly poor conditions, but the place is being used to educate the younger generation on the different species of animals. Is that the type of environment we want young children to learn about animals? One of the employees told the writer, “The situation is so severe that the animals would often lose their appetite or just start screaming. And often times they would beat their heads against the walls.” How sad…

Some of the writer’s observations on the zoo include how visitors throw cigarettes, plastic bags, and other rubbish into the enclosure, how animals which are sick and diseased are not being tended to, and how the small, bare and smelly enclosure resembles nothing like their natural habitat…

There has been some improvements made since a public outcry in 2009, about the run-down state of the zoo. Unfortunately, after 5 years, the condition is still not up to international standards… to the point that once again, the issue is brought up by another caring individual. 

I hope that the authorities will take action and provide better living conditions for these animals… Malaysia have always been a beautiful and welcoming place, I hope that more attention will be made to make it a pleasant place for animals too… 

Tsem Rinpoche

 


Zoo Negara: A living hell for animals

by Ace Emerson

COMMENT: Zoo Negara, Malaysia’s very first zoo which was officially opened by first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman on Nov 14, 1963, was once the nation’s pride and joy.

We even remember the theme song that children of all ages a decade ago would sing along to, “Let’s go to the zoo, there are lots of things to do…” Sadly, no longer.

Today, it is here where the once magnificent enter to be forgotten, locked behind rusting iron prison bars. Forced to traipse in mud like clay, cool down in tiny stagnant pools that are seldom cleaned and eat off the ground and drink dirty water – any spirit would be broken, creature or human.

In fact, the description in the pamphlets, tour sites and the like should read: “Welcome to Zoo Negara, a place to encounter the psychologically and bodily ill, as well as malnourished and sad animals.”

It seems the animals at the zoo are not spared the effects of politicking that have beset many aspects of our lives. 

The zoo is deteriorating by the day and the animals are left to live in grim conditions for decades. One look at the creatures there is enough to bring anyone with a heart to tears.

The conditions of the exhibits at the zoo are so bad that some animals must be suffering psychologically if not just bodily.

Zoos are meant to be about animal care and welfare, education, as well as conservation. Yet, these prized animals are taken as just another business asset.

The zoo is financed by ticket sales, charging RM30 (with MyKad) and RM50 (without MyKad) per entry, plus private funds and corporate sponsorships but none of it is being invested to improve the state of its creatures.

The animals at Zoo Negara are obviously in bad health — the zoo lacks proper habitats and facilities, zoo veterinarians, trained animal handlers and zoo keepers, and most importantly good medical facilities.

The animals clearly lack proper care and protection. There are no professional guides available at the zoo; so aside from the fact that people hardly learn anything from their visits, the animals are prone to abuse by people who chuck burning cigarettes, plastic bags and other trash into their enclosures.

This cultivates the mindset that a visit to the zoo is simply a day out and nothing more. Professional guides should accompany visitors especially children so that they can educate them and raise awareness about animal rights, their needs and how they should be treated.

Coupled with the substandard facilities, the cement cages holding the animals are small, stinking and nothing remotely resembling their natural habitat. This is why they show signs of despair, become hostile and lose the desire to live.

An employee of Zoo Negara who wishes to remain anonymous said: “The situation is so severe that the animals would often lose their appetite or just start screaming. And often times they would beat their heads against the walls.”

He added that the animals feel insecure and claustrophobic because they are not kept in a living habitat resembling their natural environment, where they can wander around freely instead of being caged up in small enclosures most of the time.

These animals are malnourished, diseased, sickly and clearly lost the will to live. The camels are full of mange and one had an infected eye. The puma enclosure is empty, as are those for the hyenas, bears and rhinos. The ostrich has no feathers and it looked like a plucked chicken.

The hippo pond is filthy and decaying with permanent fungus on the water. Even the information board panels at the exhibits are torn and broken.

This is possibly the only zoo in the world that operates on a trial and error basis.

There are no proper scientific nor medical expertise and treatment involved to manage a healthy and balanced animal pool.

Considering that instead of having zoo veterinarians trained in the proper care of captive animals and experts in the various creatures and their different habitats, Zoo Negara’s sole excuse of life support and zoological expertise falls under one general veterinarian.

Aside from lacking proper basic care, nutrition and living conditions, the animals at Zoo Negara also suffer from the hot blazing sun and heavy tropical rain given the fact that they do not have proper shelter to hide away from the element.

These poor animals are evidently suffering and yet nobody seems to care. What can be done to ensure the zoo’s residence’s well-being and livelihood? Where is the justice for these unfortunate animals? What is going to happen to the poor pandas that were recently brought over from China?

Sadly, all these questions may perhaps remain unanswered while the horrors continues on for the animals of Zoo Negara.

[Extracted from: http://www.theantdaily.com/Main/Zoo%20Negara:%20A%20living%20hell%20for%20animals#sthash.RFOCD8GQ.dpuf]

 

Some images found on the internet about the poor conditions of Zoo Negara:

 

The penguin enclosure is not only too small… it is dirty and in a very unsanitary state.

 

It’s difficult to tell what insect lives in this glass box.

 

Run down and a very small enclosure for the bears… 

 

The open wound needs to be looked at by a vet.

 

When not paraded, elephants are chained in one spot for many hours every day…  

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  6. Lin Mun on Nov 18, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    I feel very sad for the animals and embarrassing at the same time that our national zoo were in such a poor state. Charging RM 30 (with MyKad) and RM50 (without MyKad) per entry is not cheap and this clearly shows that the zoo is not well managed. Animals are already being captured with no freedom and the situation is made worse with poor condition, unsanitary, lack of food and medical assistance. I hope the authority will look into this urgently and take action to rectify the situation.

  7. Vivian Ong on Feb 26, 2017 at 12:59 am

    Thank your for sharing this article about our Malaysia’s zoo, Zoo Negara. Looking at the pictures, I felt pity for the animals living in the zoo. The head of the zoo must really do something to bring back the zoo into an international standard zoo. The conditions are so bad until the place is so dirty, wounds on animals not being taken care of and the enclosure for the animals are so small. Our zoo keeper has to study about other countries’ zoo. How people operate and upkeep their zoo. They must also learn how to take care of the animals. Maybe they can get some advice from the vets. I really the condition of our zoo will improve soon.

    With folded palms,
    Vivian

  8. TekLee on Jan 31, 2017 at 12:26 am

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article. Zoo Negara, the national zoo of Malaysia, no matter how they label the place, it is still a zoo. I remember I went to the zoo recently due to company CSR, it seems nothing has been done. Many cages are left empty, but behind the empty area, there are a few small cages to keep the animals. It is rather sad seeing animals being locked up in small cages. Animals belongs to mother nature, they need space to run around, to hunt, to relax, and to do their daily activities, but not locked in cage. I saw animals there, due to long time captivated in small area, even lions, they appear to be very lazy and sleepy. Not active at all. I really hope the authorities can find some sponsors or even sponsored from government to convert the whole place to an open zoo or open safari. Yes, zoo can educate the next generation about species of animals and how their habitat and their lifestyle, but i think an open safari can let them learn more and see more how animals carry out their activities and move about. Still, open safari may seems like zoo, at least, it lets the animals have more space to move around. Thank you again Rinpoche. _/\_

  9. CindyH on Jun 9, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    When you really think about it, zoo animals are robbed of their right to exist naturally. Instead, they are thrown into what essentially are prisons and they are prevented from fulfilling basic needs such as grazing, roaming, and just living out their lives. Imagine having to spend your entire life cramped with strangers in an unfamiliar place where you can’t do what is natural to you while hundreds of loud people crowd around you, stare and take millions of pictures. Surely that would drive you crazy. There are plenty of report on “zoochosis” a condition in which the zoo animals act strangely and even hurt themselves out of stress, boredom and frustration. Then, to make things worse, the zoo animals have no ways of defending themselves or to escape dangerous situations. As can be seen in the above pictures, zoo animals can be starved, denied veterinary care, neglected and even treated in a degrading manner. It is also not unheard of for zoo animals to die after eating trash that was thrown into their cages.

    Yet, zoos are generally considered to be a good thing. Possibly the biggest justification for having a zoo is that is for educational purposes, it is by visiting zoo that people will learn about wild animals. However, in this day and age, such reason doesn’t really cut it anymore. In addition, the only thing that zoos seem to teach people is that it’s OK to remove animals from their natural environment and imprison them very far from home. Truthfully, most visitors spend only a few minutes at each display and learn very little about the animals they’re seeing from the display signs briefly setting out the bare minimum information about the animals.

    Another horrifying fact is that because people love seeing baby animals at zoos, it is not unusual for zoos to breed animals to make more babies for purposes of drawing crowds in (to make more money). Then, when such babies grow up and become less popular, they can be traded, loaned or sold off.

    Personally, I believe that animals do not belong in cages, or cramped behind concrete walls. No matter how brightly a wall is painted, or how large a cage is, a zoo environment cannot compare to an animal’s wild habitat. Distinction is made with regards to proper and ethical animal sanctuaries which actually release and reacquaint the animals with their natural habitats (when the time is right) as well as actively educate the public about such animals.

  10. KB Thapa on Jan 21, 2016 at 5:37 am

    Dear Rinpoche Thank you for the article ,,It is sad how animals have been kept in zoo. We only see them moving around , we don’t see their pain they are going through.. Every time we go to the zoo, we prolong the captivity of the animals there! If no one goes to the zoos, there will be no zoos! Destroying the evil is very simple and it is in our hand..

  11. Jutika Lam on Mar 11, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    As a Malaysian myself, it is really upsetting to know of that the animals in the national zoo of Malaysia have to suffer everyday in cramped living conditions and still be tormented by visitors who irresponsibly throw trash at the animals.

    As it is, these animals have already been taken away from their natural habitat/homes. The least the zoo could do for the animals is to recreate the same environment for each and every animals and expand their enclosures as well as to provide better care in regards to the animal’s health and diet and for more money to be allocated to be used for the animals wellbeing.

    The prices of the tickets are expensive considering how shabby it is inside.

    If the government does do something about the current problems, I wouldn’t mind paying a bit more as by then it would be known that life for the animals will be much better.

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  13. Frederick Law on Jan 29, 2015 at 2:22 am

    The Zoo’s all over the world are not functioning as an animal reserved as some claim to be, they say Zoo keeps the almost extinct animal so that our future generation will be able to see for themselves, but what is happening for in actuality the animals in the Zoo and being psychologically and physically torture as it is not their natural habitat, which they have to live within a limit when the roam or even none at all.

    On top of that they are malnourished some was never taken care properly of the health which has cause more death from those in the wild. I personally believe Zoo is not a sanction for helping animals, but more of a money making businesses that disguise as a sanction for preserving animal.

  14. Vinnie Tan on Jan 23, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    It is really horrible that the zoo is treating the animals like that. Having the thought that these animals are the ones that are giving them their daily salary so that they would be able to survive.

    The animals are also living beings just like us. It is just inhumane allowing these animals to be locked up like this is such bad conditions.

    How are they going to educate the younger generation? Through that it only shows the younger generation that it is alright to be treating animals like this as they are so called “inferior” on the food chain. It just does not do any good for the education of the next generation of pillars to the world.

  15. Dense Kuek on Jan 1, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    Thanks for sharing Rinpoche. This is very sad..just think that if we were those animals, how suffer it is..small and dirty enclosure, no freedom, wound is not healed and etc, and some more they can not express the pain they bear..it actually mislead children how animals should live and it won’t creat compassion from children to the animals as they might think animals should be in the place like exactly the zoo is..it should not be supported andI have no idea what we can do for the animals there..

  16. pavara on Dec 26, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Oh my gosh it is such a terrible thing to see.
    I always thought that the zoo was was maintained and all the animals were well treated and well fed.
    Plus the government does not seem to know about those poor creatures inside the zoo.
    It is like they can talk big and make awareness about how many Pandas are left in the world when even a simple thing as taking care of some animals in the national zoo is already getting out of hand.
    The national zoo is not that big but why aren’t the caretakers doing anything??
    Even if they can’t do anything about it why can’t they make awareness or tell the authorities about it??
    The animals can’t live for very long in that harsh condition and disease are more likely to spread in that environment than in the wild as all the pictures I have seen makes me think to myself who is the caretaker??
    Is he a person from hell or is he a devil in disguise??
    I hope that the management would put more effort in maintaining the zoo.

  17. Sean Wang on Dec 20, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    Thank you for raising awareness of the living hell that these animals in our zoos are going through. I believe that a zoo is a tool for educating people on various things such as environmentalism and animal protection. It is extremely shameful to see that the animals are being treated horribly after being forced out of their usual habitats.

    I have been to many other zoos around the world and I have to say that , from the pictures in the post alone (I haven’t been to Zoo Negara), any other zoo has a more humane habitat for the animals. Some zoos, like the Wellington Zoo of New Zealand, despite being low on funds, maintain a high standard for animal care and they even try to replicate the original habitats, allowing for plenty of space. There was this enclosure where they completely simulated the dense New Zealand brush at night. Just so that the Kiwis could thrive.

    Veterinary care for the animals should also be something that needs to be constantly monitored. The zoo handlers should treat these animals like people and treat them well as they are a very good resource for learning for both adults and children alike.

    I believe that the problems can be solved by more people raising awareness of this issue and also if the government enforces animal protection laws to ensure that the animals are well treated in their enclosures.

  18. Low KHJB on Dec 16, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing.I never had a chance to visit the Zoo Negara.We are always given the impression that most of the zoo are well maintained like those we see on documentaries.
    I have never expected the environment in our zoo to be so cruel and lacking.Initially I would think that our zoo would be less impressive compare with the one in Singapore.But not to the stage of being neglected.
    We certainly hope that the authority would look into this situation after the article by Ace Emerson come to light to the public.The so call National Zoo would reflect a bad image to the foreign visitors who think that they could have a glimpse of our rich tropical wildlife found in Malaysia during their short visit here.
    Our national television always publicise our rich biodiversity we have in our country and how many rare wildlife could be found here.In this case ,we should just release the poor animals into the forest and free them from their misery.

  19. Wah Ying on Dec 12, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    小时候去马戏团和动物园,在你了解了整个马戏团和动物园内部如何运作,关于动物如何没有获得善待后,心情和感受肯定是迥然不同的。你会明白那些野生动物原本属于广阔自由的草原或海洋后,你这才明白动物的家不在笼子里,不在狭小的保温箱子里…..。

    我到过国家动物园,看见过那些大象被铁链绑着,懒洋洋又毫无活力的豹,我心里是害怕的,害怕被关了那么长时间的动物会不会一下逃跑出来攻击参观的人。有谁被这样关在狭小、不适合的环境里不会发疯呢?或许我想太多了,因为根据报道,动物园里的动物大多营养不良和缺乏生存意志——这这么可能让它们有精力逃跑呢。

    希望马来西亚动物园能给这些动物一个更完善的家,肯定无法比美野外原本的家,不过至少是一个干净、清洁、足够宽阔的环境。

  20. Doreen Teoh on Dec 10, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    It is very disheartening to see such an incident happening just at the backyard of our home. With the Word “ZOO NEGARA” so largely visible at the front entrance and yet this national park’s residence is treated so poorly.

    I will urged everyone to share this article in “FB”, make it viral till it is a headline to the ruling Govt….if an incident of the “road bully” of the man to the woman can get attention, why not this article?

  21. So Kin Hoe (Ipoh) on Dec 9, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    Dear Rinpoche,

    Thank you for bringing us the attention of the poor animals’ welfare in Zoo Negara. These pictures of animals in Zoo Negara have torn my heart apart and make me feel guilty as I did not do anything to end or reduce the sufferings of the animals. The living conditions for the animals there are not well taken care of and the surrounding of the places are not hygienic.

    We should not be irresponsible to bring the animals into the zoo and cut off their original natural habitat living without compensate the sufficient protections, care, cleanliness and welfare back to the animals there.

    I sincerely pray for the Zoo Negara management to take drastic actions and improve the living conditions of the animals with more care and protections given to the animals immediately.

  22. Hee TS on Dec 9, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    感谢仁波切的分享,馬來西亞政府應該向世界级良好動物園取经,如何運行,並提供更好的條件和關心,動物應該受到善待和尊重,必須確保類似於其自然棲息地的條件。動物園應該是一個動物的理想樂土,而不是一個人間地獄。

  23. Julien Roth on Dec 9, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    I agree with what Rinpoche has said in the beginning of this article, “animals should always be treated well and given a comfortable enclosure most similar to their natural environment.”. No animal should be treated badly or be kept in an environment which they do not like. Animals have rights too, but its just because of us being humans, we are selfish and look as ourselves the higher beings compared to animals.This makes us think that we can do whatever we want to animals. And this thought it wrong. We need to understand that animals have feelings too, and not just the animals we keep as pets, all animals. We cannot just take animals out of their comfort zones in order to create a source of income for our selfish needs.

    We need to speak up for the animals of the world as they do not have a voice. We need to spread awareness of animal cruelty and inform the world of what is really going on behind zoos and other animal related businesses. Its about time that the world now knew the truth.

    Regarding this article, the animals in Zoo Negara are treated very badly. This is animal cruelty at its best. And the worst part, people who visit the zoo do not even do anything about it. They just pay to enter, then they witness all the suffering. And they don’t even realise that they are looking at suffering. Animals are being mistreated, not given enough space and are even left injured. And yet, nothing has been done for them. We need more articles like this to spread the awareness of animal cruelty. I hope that this article reaches many minds and helps with the reduction of animal cruelty. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article and giving your personal thoughts on the topic. It would be nice to see more articles like this in the future.

  24. Lucas Roth on Dec 9, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    This is horrible, these animals are being treated so badly and they are in such bad places and states. They are living and can feel just like us so we need to give them rights, they are already in cages, chains, glass cases and fenced small areas. The least we can do is make them feel like they are at home, They’re natural habitats are not polluted, small, confined, run-down and filled with concrete instead of a real habitat like, space filled and REAL in a sense that they must feel at home and not in a prison.

    Another point I would like to mention is that the people are littering in the enclosures and that effects the animals because it can hurt them because they might eat it and choke or they might get diseased because of how dirty litter is. The people need to help just as much as the people running the place too.

    The animals must be kept properly too, they have open cuts and wounds and they are not being tended to. Even if the person running the zoo doesn’t like animals they must at least know that if the animals look bad then the zoo will look bad as well. The people running the zoo should listen to this comment I have for them here: If you cannot take care of these animals, then do not have them, set them free or sell them to a zoo that can take care of them. Then take care of the animals that you have remaining. These animals shouldn’t have to suffer because you took the away from their homes and can’t take care of them in the new place you put them. Even if they are for display to the people that come to your zoo, they should be in good conditions and good health for a better display. Please fix your problems. Think of them. I hope the people from the zoo can read this comment and understand that they must take care of they’re animals

    • Lucas Roth on Dec 9, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      I meant their animals in the last sentence

  25. Grace Leu ( KHJB) on Dec 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Tq Rinpoche’s sharing . It was sad to hear the news about the bad conditions of Malaysia Zoo Negara to take care the animals . Hopefully the management team can look into the matters seriously and improved the situation and proper care towards animals .

  26. Edwin Tan on Dec 9, 2014 at 7:47 am

    OMB…

    A Zoo is suppose to be the education grounds for children. With such lousy facilities, what are the messages being conveyed to the young? That animals are meant to be abused?

    The images taken off the net clearly demonstrates the lack of care for the animals in Zoo Negara, readily available on the internet, yet the Malaysian government, the Zoo…both not taking any active actions to solve the problems.
    I never knew penguins lived in caves / desert…

    Makes you wonder where the money for the ticket sales go to. Continuing these lousy facilities, no animals will even be inside to sell tickets to view them.

    I really pity the 2 pandas that were just brought over… The Chinese Government do not know what their National Treasure – pandas are going to go through.

    I hope the government will take active steps to resolve this.

  27. Joy on Dec 8, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    I never liked going to Zoo Negara because I know the condition is really disgusting. That time I was not in Dharma, I went to visit it once and was totally appalled by it and did not know how to voice it out and just like many Malaysians who visited the place, the moment you walk out, because of your bad experience, you just don’t wanna think about it and return.
    So now that I am in Dharma, I know that not speaking up about this kind of issues and abuse especially on the voiceless animals is very wrong, plus I have learnt an added skill… social media!!! Thank you Rinpoche.

    I think it is hightime Zoo Negara be EXPOSED for this is a disgrace to Malaysia and it is obvious where all the ticket sales and sponsorship money goes! It is disgusting. If cannot maintain the Zoo than I’d rather Malaysia have no Zoos! Zoos are bad anyways, who gave humans the right to capture a wild animal and enclosed them. If it is for conservation purpose okay, I can accept but the environment must be one that is fitting and healthy and as close as possible with the animals natural habitat. Malaysia’s Zoo Negara is literally a legalised animal abused shelter for animals to be abused! Oh my Buddha…. we need to share this until the something is done!

  28. KYC on Dec 8, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    The Malaysian Government should look at how the good zoos in the world are run and provide better conditions and care for the animals in the national zoo. Animals should be treated well and with respect. If we put them in an enclosure we must make sure the conditions resemble their natural habitat. The zoo should be a sanctuary for the animals, not a living hell.

  29. Uncle Eddie on Dec 8, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    In today’s degenerate time, the feelings of true and pure morality, compassion and mindfullness are said to be the source of all happiness. Every normal human being will hate any act of cruelty, mistreatment, suffering and pain imposed on any living thing, be it animals or Human. Animals are like human too, they can think, feel pains and can suffer too. Every creature with a will to live has the right to live free from pain and sufferings. It would makes us feel more caring, loving and happier to be alive, both for ourselves and the animals, to see the growth of compassion and good human qualities to be developed at every level of society to make this a more happier and successful World of Today to live in! Thank you, Rinpoche, for your care and geniune concern for all animal beings as usual!

  30. Edward Ooi on Dec 8, 2014 at 1:34 am

    Sometimes I really wonder how can some people be so cruel to the point where they rather let the animals suffer so much just because they want to keep the money to themselves. The money was originally donated by the kind hearted people to help upgrade and more care to the animals so that the animals can live in a better environment. Also I want to know who is the person in charge of the zoo. In so many cases of animal abuse cases, I have never heard of a case so bad that the animals would try to suicide by banging their heads against the walls. We people must take actions right now in order to stop this psychotic case or else the animals in this zoo will soon be dead and our next generation would not have a chance to see these beautiful animals in front of their own bare eyes or in Malaysia. We Malaysia have unfortunately lost 2 planes in this year. So please don’t create another big news that will ruined Malaysia’s fame. Thank you for reading.

  31. Beatrix Ooi on Dec 8, 2014 at 1:13 am

    Firstly, I really do not support the fact that the animals are kept in captivity, I don’t think that it’s suitable for them to live in the zoos. They are wild animals, not house pets like dogs and cats, we can never provide them a better living environment other than allowing them to live freely in the wild. They need plenty of space, fresh air, clean environment etc in order to live a healthy and normal lifestyle. When I was young, I’d always loved visiting the zoo, now that I’m all grown up, I don’t see the point of visiting it anymore. The animals are suffering, proper education is not given to the public. I don’t think this is how we should educate the public, if this condition continued to happen, I’m pretty sure that the animals will be extinct in no time. When we take in the animals, we have the responsibility to make sure of their well-being. When we humans do not have a clean living environment , we get depressed and eventually we go crazy, this applies to the animals as well. If Zoo Negara doesn’t take this matter seriously, I don’t see why the public should pay so much money to go to the zoo, there’s no point, no proper education is given to the public, no proper care is given to the poor animals! I urge that our government and related authorities should take this matter seriously and find ways to improve the zoo, as it’s not just only about endangering hundreds and thousands of lives, but it also contributes towards putting down our country’s image.

  32. SL Boon on Dec 6, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    Dear Rinpoche, thank you for highlighting this. I brought my children to Zoo Negara two years ago and the conditions were not very good, although they were not very poor either. Much can be improved but I think they are lack of funds to do so. Zoo Negara needs to find more avenues to increase their revenues to support the animals welfare as maintaining them require a lot of funding.

  33. Pastor Niral on Dec 6, 2014 at 11:45 am

    There are a lot of arguments whether Zoos should even exist because most of the animals that are housed in zoos are usually wild animals, those considered to be more “exotic” than the animals usually found in the country where the zoo is. But that is another matter.

    Zoos nowadays are generally accepted to be places where a number of things take place:
    1) Where animals are well taken care of, with enough food, veterinary treatment and are provided with good living conditions.
    2) Where visitors can go and really learn about the animals.

    Sadly it seems that Zoo Negara is really lacking in both this aspects. I pity the animals housed there, they are in horrible conditions. I shudder to think what they must be going through. If i was in that situation i think i would have gone crazy by now. The conditions are really very deplorable. Why doesn’t the Malaysia government do something to bring the zoo in line with international regulations? It is very sad to see this happening.

  34. Chandra on Dec 5, 2014 at 6:09 am

    I’m not sure how the concept of housing animals in man-made vicinities began but looking at this article they really deserve to be in their natural habitat, thriving off the way they are supposed to rather than having many artificial conditions imposed on.

  35. Pee Bee Chong on Dec 4, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for the sharing. Hope the government looks into this seriously to improve the living conditions of animals and upgrade the facilities in Zoo Negara.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:31 PM
    Venerable Ajahn Chah was a Thai Buddhist teacher of the Buddhadhamma and a founder of two major monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition. Well respected and loved as a man of great wisdom, he was also instrumental in establishing Theravada Buddhism in the West. Interesting life story, how he chose to leave the settled monastic life and became a wandering ascetic. Walking across Thailand, lived in forests, caves and cremation grounds while learning from the meditation monks of the Forest of various monasteries. He wandered through the countryside in quest of quiet and secluded places for developing meditation. He even lived in tiger and cobra infested jungles, using reflections on death to penetrate to the true meaning of life. After years of wandering, Venerable Ajahn Chah established a monastery where he taught simple, practice-based form of meditation, and attracted a numerous of students including western foreigners. He was one of the greatest Dhamma teachers of the modern era. His wise teachings have continued to guide thousands of people along the path of Dharma. Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition gradually spread across all over the world. Several of Ajahn Chah’s Western students have since established monasteries throughout the world. Just in Thailand itself, there are more than 300 branch monasteries in Ajahn Chah’s tradition. Ven erable Ajahn Chah used his ill health as a teaching point, emphasizing that it was a living example of the impermanence of all things and reminded people to endeavour to find a true refuge within themselves. The legacy of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings and legacy continues into the modern age.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/venerable-ajahn-chah-the-forest-monk.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:30 PM
    Wonderful blog written on the practice of Kalarupa for us to understand better. As an emanation of Manjushri, Kalarupa’s practice helps us to destroy ignorance and to develop wisdom overcoming our anger and suffering . Awesome Kalarupa manifested in multiple forms to help sentient beings who personifies enlightenment by the conquest of anger. Kalarupa also regard as one of the three main Dharma protectors of the Gelugpa is extremely fierce and ugly, and tames all kinds of spiritual ugliness. The fierceness of his iconography teaches us to remind ourselves that all the causes and effects of anger arising from ignorance are dreadful and distorted.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Antionette for this detailed sharing,

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kalarupa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:27 PM
    Nepal is a very spiritual country, having a huge Dorje Shugden mural in Kathmandu, is indeed a big achievement for Kechara. Located on Charkhal Road in Dilli Bazaar, the mural can be found midway between our two Dorje Shugden chapels which are in Putalisadak and Chabahil. It is also very close to one of Kathmandu’s largest shopping malls. Many locals , tourist will be able to connect them to a powerful deity that is so closely associated with their culture. Well the mural not only beautiful but also full of symbolism and everyone merely by seeing it is blessed. Thanks to those talented artists and generous sponsors making it a success.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/spectacular-dorje-shugden-mural-in-kathmandu-nepal.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:24 PM
    All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. A reminder for us all to go of attachment and meditating on impermanence and emptiness. We are to relinquish the domination of our ego and its habits to transform ourselves. A great reminder not to waste our previous life.
    Quoted Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such a meaningful teachings with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/pointing-the-staff-at-the-old-man.html
  • james belich
    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:43 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail. com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
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    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:42 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail.com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
  • lee
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 07:06 PM
    We are members of the Buddhist Temple in Taman Desa Jaya, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur and we have been issued membership by the president (DATUK YIP KUM FOOK), we are very sad because we are the foundation of this Temple

    Now we can know who is always messing with people, and he always cheats money and women, he even uses Buddhism to find money.

    Also, need to be careful with his brother-in-law (Simon Low Kok Meng) because he is a spy (CID) for DATUK YIP KUM FOOK and we will write some letters to AGONG SULTAN IBRAHIM IBN ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR as soon as possible.

    From Jesmond Yap, Kepong Baru…Kuala Lumpur
  • Phoenix the Shaman Elder
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 01:40 AM
    The matriarchal cultures of the grandmothers have specific symbolism of animism shamanism, such as the horse, especially the blue horse, and the deer. These are two main symbols of a shaman woman and you can find them in many cultural folk lore, especially the Russian, Slavic, Siberian, Nordic, Finland, and Norway. It’s nice to see the Matriarchal Shaman Animism diety represented in Chinese.
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:59 PM
    An inspiring act of a selfless Lama feeding strays whether its night or day. Truly an example for us all to feed those lonely strays . Yes I do agree compassion starts with feeding strays. Reading this blog again to refresh myself to do more. Strays animals generally lead a life of poor welfare on the street. Feeding strays is a compassionate act.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/rinpoche-through-my-eyes-compassion-starts-with-feeding-strays
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:56 PM
    nteresting revisit this blog again as truly inspiring reading over and over again . There’s so many inspiring nuns and female practitioner coming from different back ground, leading a more spiritual life. They are practitioners dedicated their life to religious observance and their path is illuminated by the light of compassion. Going against all odds to become one. Their devotion radiates like a thousand stars in the night sky. Here at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Pahang we too have inspiring practitioners .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/inspiring-nuns-and-female-practitioners.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    H E Tsem Rinpoche’s Sungbum project aim to preserve the teachings and practices that have been passed from teacher to disciple in an unbroken line beginning with Lama Tsongkhapa himself . History has taught us the importance of preserving Buddha’s stainless teachings. Its important to preserve and safeguard the Buddhist tradition for future generations.
    Tsem Rinpoche is a clear and effective teacher where his stories and teachings are endlessly entertaining and inspiring. The preservation is very much needed. We are so fortunate given a chance to be involved in such a meritorious project .
    Thank you.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/the-tsem-rinpoche-sungbum-project.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    Demons are disembodied spirits, supernatural being or spirit and unseen beings. We know they do exist and I believe they do. They have no physical form to them whatsoever. Demons do definitely exist. They are intelligent beings who are evil malicious spirits and are all dangerous entities. Valak is not to be summoned capriciously by anyone as they are dangerous beings when we invoke them having to face a heavy consequence. There are spiritual practices that we can ask for help a ritual of the wrathful Manjushri in the form of Trakze. Having a doing the practice daily without fail, consistently, as this Trakze practice has been proven to be efficacious to break the hold the Valak and other spirits. All thanks to our Guru bringing this practice to Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Malaysia.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing for us to understand better.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/valak-the-conjuring-2-demon.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:53 PM
    Wow ,reading all these powerful quotes had me realised much better of giving even I have little. May H E Tsem Rinpoche’s sincere advice to reach the far shore of liberation to everyone reading this blog. The most truly generous people are those who give silently without asking any in return. There is no exercise better than reaching and lifting people up. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. Well creating and lighting for others we naturally light our own way. Helping others especially those unfortunate ones, make us feel more positive about our own circumstances.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all these powerful quotes.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-power-of-giving-18-quotes-from-tsem-rinpoche.html
  • Aarati Bhatt
    Wednesday, Feb 28. 2024 12:47 AM
    I have tried mine and my friend’s horoscope and it results same in both of our case, and not just that I have tried this on various friends and this horoscope is showing same for maximum date of birth, I think this is a bug.
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Jan 4. 2024 04:11 PM
    Lama Tsongkhapa was an influential Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher and tantric yogi, whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism . Lama Tsongkhapa was hailed as the second Buddha by contemporary Buddhist masters of his time. Famous for reviving Buddhism in Tibet and revered for elevating the Dharma to all its present glory. Hence having a 12 ft Lama Tsongkhapa Statue at new Kechara Gompa (Prayer Hall) is indeed a blessing. Its truly beautiful. Merely by looking at it is a blessing .
    Thank you Rinpoche and team effort making it possible.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/10-ft-tsongkapa-here.html

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Another nun disciple of Lord Buddha's. She had achieved great spiritual abilities and high attainments. She would be a proper object of refuge. This image of the eminent bhikkhuni (nun) disciple of the Buddha, Uppalavanna Theri.
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Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
This is pretty amazing!

First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
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Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
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Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
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Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
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Photo from Wan Wai Meng
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/\_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
4 months ago
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
5 months ago
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
5 months ago
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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