Pesta Perahu Naga: Gabungan Budaya Tradisional dan Moden

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Dragon figureheads on the bows of boats used during the festival

Ukiran naga pada haluan perahu digunakan semasa pesta berlangsung

Saya telah menetap di Malaysia selama lebih 20 tahun. Selama itu, saya menikmati budaya dan adat resam yang wujud di Malaysia, yang mana telah memberi inspirasi kepada saya untuk berkongsi dengan lebih lagi mengenai aspek-aspek Malaysia yang saya sangat sukai.

Salah satu contohnya ialah Pesta Perahu Naga, yang berasal dari China tetapi telah diserapkan ke dalam budaya Malaysia. Penyerapan budaya ini membuktikan sifat kepelbagaian etnik di dalam populasi Malaysia. Keupayaan untuk merangkul pelbagai adat resam adalah faktor Malaysia sangat kaya dengan identiti budayanya.

Dengan itu, saya berbesar hati menukil artikel mengenai Pesta Perahu Naga, asal-usulnya, bagaimana adat resam ini diasimilasikan ke dalam budaya Malaysia dan bagaimana masyarakat mengambil bahagian dalam pesta ini. Artikel ini juga mengandungi maklumat mengenai zongzi, bebola pulut, yang sangat berkait rapat dengan Pesta Perahu Naga.

Tsem Rinpoche

 


 

Asal-usul Pesta Perahu Naga

The Dragon Boat Race

Perlumbaan Perahu Naga

Pesta Perahu Naga atau Longchuanjie juga dikenali sebagai Tuen Ng, Pesta Duanwu atau Pesta Zhongxiao. Pesta ini dikatakan diadakan bagi meraikan kesetiaan kepada negara dan ketaatan kepada ibu bapa. Secara tradisionalnya, pesta ini disambut pada hari kelima bulan kelima mengikut kalendar Cina. Atas sebab itu, tarikh pesta berbeza dari tahun ke tahun apabila merujuk kalendar Gregory.

Pesta Perahu Naga juga dikenali dengan nama ‘Pesta Bulan Kelima’ atau ‘Dumpling Festival’ di kalangan masyarakat Cina Malaysia, Cina Singapura dan masyarakat Taiwan. Di kalangan komuniti etnik Cina Hokkien, pesta ini juga dikenali sebagai Peh Cun.

Terdapat tiga versi cerita yang mengisahkan asal-usul Pesta Perahu Naga. Ketiga-tiga cerita ini mempunyai pengakhiran tragis yang sama dan memberi iktibar untuk kita renungkan.

 

Versi 1: Lagenda Qu Yuan (340-278 SM) – Bangsawan yang Baik Hati

An artist's portrayal of Qu Yuan

Lakaran potret Qu Yuan

Kisah Qu Yuan merupakan kisah asal-usul Pesta Perahu Naga yang paling diterima secara meluas. Qu Yuan ialah seorang bangsawan yang baik hati dari negeri Chu pada zaman China purba dan berdasarkan rekod pakar sejarah terulung Sima Qian, beliau berketurunan kerabat diraja Chu. Pada awalnya, beliau menjadi menteri semasa pemerintahan Raja Chu Huai yang memegang tampuk antara 328-299 SM. Atas pengaruh beberapa menteri yang mengamalkan rasuah, Raja Huai membuang Qu Yuan ke daerah utara Sungai Han. Beliau kemudiannya kembali ke jawatan asalnya dan ditugaskan untuk menjalinkan hubungan diplomatik antara negeri Chu dan negeri Qi, sebuah kerajaan jiran.

Selepas Raja Huai mangkat, penggantinya Raja Qingxian menaiki takhta. Atas ramalan bahawa negeri Qin akan menyerang negeri Chu, Qu Yuan menasihati raja untuk menyertai bala tentera dari negeri Qi untuk melawan mereka. Perdana Menteri pada ketika itu, Zilan tidak gembira dengan usul tersebut dan mencari jalan untuk menghasut Raja Qingxian untuk menentang Qu Yuan. Raja mendengar nasihat Perdana Menteri dan Qu Yuan sekali lagi dibuang negeri, kali ini ke daerah selatan Sungai Yangtze.

Ketika di dalam buangan, Qu Yuan memenuhi masanya dengan mengumpul kisah-kisah lama dan lagenda, juga menulis sajak mengenai kecintaan beliau kepada negaranya. Kini, beberapa hasil karyanya dianggap sebagai antara sajak teragung dalam kesusasteraan Cina.

Penduduk kampung menghormati Qu Yuan kerana mereka melihat beliau sebagai seorang yang bijak dan baik hati. Namun begitu, Qu Yuan tetap risau jika ramalannya mengenai serangan ke atas negeri Chu bakal menjadi kenyataan dan kerisauan ini mengganggu kesihatannya.

General Bai Qi from the state of Qin

Jeneral Bai Qi dari negeri Qin

Pada 278 SM, mimpi ngeri Qu Yuan menjadi kenyataan. Jeneral Bai Qi dari negeri Qin telah menawan Ying, ibu negeri Chu. Setelah mendengar berita tersebut, Qu Yuan menulis sajak berjudul ‘Ratapan buat Ying’ dan membunuh dirinya dengan terjun ke dalam Sungai Miluo yang terletak di Wilayah Hunan, China. Apabila mereka mendengar berita mengenai kejadian tersebut, penduduk kampung tempatan bergegas ke Sungai Miluo untuk cuba menyelamatkan beliau. Mereka mencari beliau dengan perahu mereka dan memalu dram mereka dalam keadaan terdesak demi menyelamatkan Qu Yuan. Pencarian yang sukar dan tidak keruan ini yang menjadi asal-usul Pesta Perahu Naga.

Ketika pencarian jasad Qu Yuan, penduduk kampung membaling bebola nasi ke dalam sungai untuk menghalau roh jahat dan makhluk di dalam sungai jauh dari jasad beliau. Tidak lama selepas itu, Qu Yuan muncul di dalam mimpi rakannya untuk menjelaskan situasi sekitar kematiannya dan meminta rakannya untuk membalut bebola nasi tersebut di dalam bungkusan sutera yang mempunyai tiga penjuru untuk menenangkan naga. Rakan Qu Yuan menyebarkan berita tersebut dan bermulalah tradisi pembuatannya dan penyembahan bungkusan nasi tiga penjuru kepada naga pada hari kelima bulan kelima kalendar Cina. Kini, bungkusan nasi tiga penjuru tersebut dibalut dengan daun dan dikenali sebagai zongzi.

 

An artist's portrayal of Wu Zixu, Duke of Shen

Lakaran potret Wu Zixu, Wizurai Shen

Versi 2: Wu Zixu (tidak diketahui – 484 SM) – Bangsawan yang Dipulaukan oleh Ketuanya

Di dalam rekod pakar sejarah Sima Qian, Wu Xizu juga dikenali sebagai Wizurai Shen atau Shen Xu. Sebagai penasihat yang dipercayai oleh Raja Wu Helu, beliau mencadangkan kenaikan pangkat buat Bo Pi sebagai menteri, walaupun terdapat amaran berkenaan sifat tidak jujur beliau. Selepas kemangkatan Raja Helu, Wu Xizu tidak dapat menjalin hubungan baik dengan Raja Fuchai. Dengan ramalan bahawa Raja Yue Goujian pada suatu hari nanti akan menyerang negeri Wu, Wu Zixu menasihati Raja Fuchai untuk menawan negeri Yue sebelum ramalan tersebut menjadi kenyataan. Tetapi Raja tidak mempercayai beliau. Lebih malang lagi, Raja Fuchai memilih untuk mendengar nasihat Bo Pi, yang menyarankan keamanan di antara kedua-dua kerajaan tanpa mengetahui bahawa Bo Pi telah dirasuah oleh Raja Yue Goujian untuk memanipulasikan keadaan.

King Fuchai of Wu

Raja Wu Fuchai

Wu Zixu merayu agar Raja Fuchai menuruti nasihatnya tetapi ianya hanya membuahkan kemarahannya. Raja memberi Wu Xizu sebilah pedang dan mengarahkannya membunuh diri. Sebelum beliau mati, Wu Zixu meminta agar matanya dikeluarkan selepas kematianya dan diletakkan di pintu masuk bandar supaya beliau dapat melihat ramalannya menjadi kenyataan. Namun, Raja Fuchai memerintahkan jasad Wu Zixu dicampakkan ke dalam sungai pada hari kelima bulan kelima. Kira-kira 10 tahun selepas kematiannya, ramalannya menjadi kenyataan. Raja Yue Goujian menyerang dan menawan negeri Wu ketika Raja Fuchai sedang berperang dengan negeri Qi. Kerana terdesak, Raja Fuchai membunuh diri dengan mata tertutup kerana malu untuk bertemu dengan Wu Zixu di alam selepas mati. Ironiknya, Raja Goujian menahan Bo Pi atas tuduhan mengkhianati Raja Fuchai dan menerima rasuah daripada pembesar luar. Sehingga kini, Wu Zixu diingati ketika Pesta Perahu Naga, terutamanya di wilayah tengah pantai timur di China.

 

Versi 3: Cao (130-143 Masihi) Anak Gadis yang Kehilangan Bapanya

An artist's portrayal of Cao E

Lakaran potret Cao E

Cao E ialah anak perempuan seorang pawang yang bernama Cao Xu. Suatu hari ketika beliau sedang melangsungkan upacara amal untuk memperingati memori Wu Zixu, Cao Xu terjatuh ke dalam Sungai Shun. Dengan perasaan luluh, Cao E mencari jasad bapanya selama berhari-hari. Lima hari selepas insiden tersebut, kedua-dua jasad Cao E dan Cao Xu dijumpai di dalam sungai tersebut.

Lapan tahun kemudian, orang tempatan membina sebuah tokong di Shangyu bagi memperingati tindakan Cao E sebagai tanda taat kepada orang tua dan Sungai Shun dinamakan Sungai Cao E bagi memperingatinya. Pengorbanan Cao E dikenang ketika Pesta Perahu Naga, terutamanya di Timur Laut Zhejiang, China.

Terdapat perdebatan bahawa kesemua lagenda tersebut dihebahkan oleh cendekiawan Konfusius ketika Zaman China Imperial atas sebab ingin meningkatkan pengaruh mereka. Menurut Professor Wen Yiduo, seorang cendekiawan Cina abad ke-20, Pesta Perahu Naga sebenarnya berasal daripada tradisi penyembahan naga. Perlumbaan Perahu Naga melambangkan tanda penghormatan kepada naga, simbolik kepada tenaga maskulin yang aktif di dunia manakala zongzi digunakan sebagai makanan pelawaan untuk Raja Naga. Oleh kerana masyarakat China purba sangat bergantung kepada aktiviti pertanian untuk hidup, cuaca memainkan peranan yang penting. Naga dikatakan mempunyai keupayaan untuk mengawal cuaca dan atas sebab tu memberi kesan langsung kepada produktiviti pertanian negeri. Dengan memastikan naga gembira, cuaca akan menjadi baik, dan dengan itu membawa kepada hasil tuaian yang banyak bagi kelangsungan hidup masyarakat setempat. Naga sebagai simbol sangat meluas digunakan di kedua-dua negeri Wu dan Yue. Menurut Professor Wen Yiduo, Pesta Perahu Naga merupakan adat resam yang unik buat Wu dan Yue tetapi lama kelamaan menjadi popular ke seluruh China.

Tidak kira bagaimana dan mengapa kisah-kisah lagenda tersebut dihebahkan, Pesta Perahu Naga terus berkembang sehingga ke hari ini.

 

Bagaimana Pesta Ini Diserapkan di Malaysia

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country that embraces its diverse cultural identity

Malaysia ialah sebuah negara pelbagai etnik yang merangkul pelbagai identiti budaya. Ke mana sahaja orang Cina mengembara, sama ada untuk tujuan dagangan, ekonomi atau sebab lain, mereka membawa budaya dan tradisi mereka bersama.

Menurut Jabatan Statistik Malaysia, populasi orang Cina antara tahun 2014 hingga 2016 dianggarkan sebanyak 23.4%. Ia mencecah suku daripada populasi rakyat Malaysia. Adalah sesuatu yang tidak mengejutkan apabila Pesta Perahu Naga telah disambut secara meluas di kalangan pelbagai komuniti di Malaysia termasuk keturunan pendatang Cina.

Kerajaan Malaysia telah menerima Pesta Perahu Naga sebagai temasya penting yang menggalakkan keharmonian bangsa. Badan Promosi Pelancongan Malaysia, sebuah subsidiari Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Malaysia telah meletakkan Perlumbaan Perahu Naga di dalam terbitan Temasya dan Pesta Malaysia. Badan Promosi Pelancongan Malaysia telah mengiktiraf Perlumbaan Perahu Naga sebagai:

“… sukan fokus kumpulan yang menggalakkan disiplin, harmoni, kekuatan fizikal dan ketahanan mental… (dan) sukan yang dihormati di mana ia menyemai keharmonian bangsa.”

 

Aktiviti-aktiviti

Traditional Chinese families gather together every year to make zongzi

Keluarga tradisi Cina berkumpul bersama pada setiap tahun untuk membuat zongzi

 

Memasak dan Menjamu Bebola Pulut

Keluarga tradisi Cina berkumpul bersama pada setiap tahun untuk membuat zongzi. Selain menganjurkan, menyertai dan menyaksikan perlumbaan Perahu Naga, komuniti Cina Malaysia menyambut Pesta Perahu Naga dengan membuat dan menjamu zongzi. Tradisi ini memperingati masa ketika orang kampung pada zaman China purba melontar bebola nasi ke dalam sungai bagi menenangkan naga dan makhluk sungai, untuk melindungi jasad Menteri Qu Yuan.

Oleh sebab popularitinya, zongzi telah berkembang daripada sejenis ketupat nasi ringkas yang disaluti daun buluh, kepada zongzi yang mengandungi pelbagai jenis inti. Pada masa lalu, zongzi hanya boleh didapati semasa Pesta Perahu Naga. Kini, zongzi boleh didapati sepanjang tahun di tempat-tempat yang mempunyai populasi kaum Cina yang agak ramai. Bentuk zongzi berbeza mengikut tempat, namun secara umumnya zongi dibuat dalam bentuk tiga penjuru. Dalam sebuah keluarga tradisi Cina yang tipikal, membuat zongzi merupakan amalan keluarga. Semua ahli keluarga terlibat dalam proses pembuatannya. Walaupun daun buluh selalunya digunakan sebagai pembalut, daun-daun lain seperti daun jagung, daun pisang dan daun pandan, juga boleh digunakan untuk membalut bebola nasi. Setiap daun memberi rasa dan aroma yang berbeza pada hidangan zongzi ini.

Zongzi wrapped in banana leaves

Zongzi berbalut daun pisang

One of the secrets to a good zongzi is wrapping it well enough so that the contents stay intact after the boiling process

Salah satu rahsia zongzi yang elok ialah membalutnya dengan cukup bagus bagi memastikan isi di dalamnya kekal melekat selepas proses pendidihan

Inti zongzi mungkin berbeza mengikut cita rasa masing-masing, walau bagaimanapun beras pulut selalunya akan digunakan. Membalut zongzi adalah satu bentuk seni tersendiri. Tukang masak dianggap berjaya membuat zongzi apabila nasi dan isinya kekal melekat ketika zongzi dididihkan. Selalunya, resipi dan kemahiran membalut zongzi diturunkan kepada pelbagai generasi dalam keluarga.

Pada hari sebelum Pesta Perahu Naga, keluarga tradisi Cina menawarkan zongzi kepada nenek moyang dan dewa-dewa mereka sebagai tanda penghormatan sebelum mereka sendiri menjamu zongzi.

Bak Chang

Bak Chang

Zongzi dikenali sebagai Chang di Malaysia. Terdapat beberapa jenis Chang yang selalunya ada di Malaysia:

  • Bak Chang: Bak Chang lazimnya mengandungi daging khinzir dengan kuning telur masin, buah berangan, udang kering, dan cendawan, bergantung kepada cita rasa masing-masing. Nasinya selalunya berwarna perang.
  • Kiam Tee Chang (ketupat nasi pulut Nyonya): Kiam Tee Chang dianggap sebagai keistimewaan kaum Cina Malaysia. Kiam Tee Chang selalunya mengandungi daging khinzir cincang dan labu air bersama lima rempah dan lada.
  • Kee Chang: Pulut biasa dengan air beralkali. Ia selalunya dimakan bersama gula atau air gula dan dianggap sebagai pemanis mulut.
Kiam Tee Chang

Kiam Tee Chang

Kee Chang

Kee Chang

Jika keluarga anda bukanlah keluarga yang berkumpul setiap tahun untuk membuat zongzi, anda masih boleh membeli juadah istimewa yang enak ini. Terdapat banyak tempat yang anda boleh membelinya, walaupu demikian ini adalah senarai tempat-tempat yang diketahui terbaik untuk membeli zongzi:

 
Ho Yoke Kee

Gerai ini terletak di Jalan Petaling di Kuala Lumpur. Keluarga yang menguruskan gerai ini telah berniaga sejak 1960-an.

Alamat:
No. 327 Jalan Hang Lekir
50000 Kuala Lumpur

Waktu Perniagaan: 7:00 – 22:00

 
Yook Tho Yin

Restoran ini terletak di Damansara Uptown, dan mereka mengkhusus kepada hidangan makanan Kantonis. Mereka menjual ketupat stail Kantonis yang kecil dan besar. Ketupat besar mereka mempunyai berat hampir satu kilogram setiap satu.

Alamat:
13 Jalan SS 21/37
Damansara Utama
Petaling Jaya
47400 Selangor

Waktu Perniagaan: 10:30 – 15:00 & 18:00 – 23:00

 
Pasar Imbi

Di dalam Pasar Imbi, terdapat gerai yang telah diusahakan oleh tiga adik-beradik perempuan sejak bertahun-tahun. Mereka menjual Zong, Gan Shui Zong biasa, dan ketupat Nyonya.

Alamat:
12, 6, Jalan Kampung
Pudu
55100 Kuala Lumpur

Waktu Perniagaan: 6:30 – 12:00

 
Noble Mansion

Noble Mansion menjual zongzi premium yang berintikan bahan-bahan seperti cendawan shiitake dan lingzhi.

Alamat:
1st Floor The Plaza at Jaya 33
1 Jalan Semangat, Seksyen 14
Petaling Jaya
46100 Selangor

Waktu Perniagaan: 11:00-15:00 & 18:00 – 23:00

Yook Tho Yin and Ho Yoke Kee

Yook Tho Yin dan Ho Yoke Kee

Noble Mansion Restaurant in Petaling Jaya

Retoran Noble Mansion di Petaling Jaya

 

Menyertai Perlumbaan Perahu Naga

Preparations for Penang Dragon Boat Festival

Persediaan untuk Pesta Perahu Naga Pulau Pinang

Menurut Festival & Acara Malaysia 2016, Perlumbaan Perahu Naga telah diadakan di tempat-tempat berikut:

  • Melaka – sebagai sebahagian acara dalam Festival Antarabangsa Sungai Melaka (25 Mei – 4 Jun 2016) dan Perlumbaan Perahu Naga Antarabangsa Melaka (11 Jun 2016)
  • Penang – sebagai acara dalam Pesta Perahu Naga Antarabangsa (28-29 Mei 2016)
  • Sabah – sebagai acara dalam Perlumbaan Antarabangsa Perahu Naga Sabah FCAS (21-22 Jun 2016)
  • Putrajaya – sebagai acara dalam Perlumbaan Antarabangsa Perahu Naga Malaysia (25-26 September 2016)
  • Sarawak – sebagai acara dalam Regata Perahu Naga Sarawak (11-13 November 2016)

Sejak penubuhannya, Perlumbaan Perahu Naga telah berkembang menjadi sukan profesional. Acara ini tidak lagi terhad pada bulan kelima dalam kalendar Cina. Beberapa penyelaras perlumbaan Perahu Naga Malaysia, seperti Regata Antarabangsa Perahu Naga Sarawak 2016, telah mengisytiharkan dengan jelas yang mereka mematuhi kaedah-kaedah dan peraturan Persekutuan Perahu Naga Antarabangsa (IDBF) dan Persekutuan Perahu Naga Asia, sebuah subsidiari Majlis Olimpik Asia. Menurut Persekutuan Perahu Naga Antarabangsa, Persatuan Perahu Naga Malaysia telah berdaftar sebagai ahli asas institusi ini sejak 1991.

 

Perlumbaan Perahu Naga Putrajaya – 300m 22 Kru Akhir 2016

Or view the video on the server at:
https://video.tsemtulku.com/videos/DragonBoatRace.mp4

 

Persediaan untuk Perlumbaan Perahu Naga

Persiapan Individu

Endurance training is important to prepare the athletes' body for the race

Latihan ketahanan penting untuk menyediakan tubuh atlit untuk perlumbaan

Anda memerlukan kekuatan otot dan paru-paru yang kuat untuk mengambil bahagian dalam perlumbaan Perahu Naga. Peserta dinasihatkan berlatih untuk kekuatan dan ketahanan agar tubuh badan mereka sudah biasa dan serasi dengan perlumbaan dan terlindung daripada kecederaan.

Persediaan Pasukan

Walaupun setiap pasukan boleh memiliki strategi sendiri bagi meningkatkan peluang untuk menang, kemahiran asas seperti segerakan pasukan dan cara mereka mendayung, adalah prasyarat. Amat dinasihatkan untuk ahli-ahli pasukan berlatih bersama-sama sebelum perlumbaan. Menurut laman sesawang Kalendar Perahu Naga Dunia,

““Pelumba perahu naga yang serius berlatih sepanjang tahun, walaupun pada musim paling sejuk.”

http://www.dragonboatcalendar.com/training.htm

Yuran, Pendaftaran dan Hadiah

Yuran dan pendaftran adalah berdasarkan angka daripada tahun 2016 dan mungkin berubah dari masa ke semasa. Yuran pernyertaan perlumbaan adalah dalam julat RM150-RM300 setiap seorang. Hadiah berupa sama ada trofi, pingat, dan/atau hadiah wang.

Penginapan untuk Peserta

Perlumbaan Perahu Naga lazimnya berlangsung selama empat ke lima hari, termasuk pendaftaran, mesyuarat pasukan, latihan dan lazimnya acara lumba selama dua hari, termasuk satu hari yang dikhaskan untuk bersiar-siar di sekitar kawasan tempatan. Selalunya, penganjur acara turut menguruskan penginapan untuk para peserta.

Keperluan Pakaian

Semasa berlatih atau menyertai perlumbaan Perahu Naga, adalah dinasihatkan untuk memakai persalinan yang tidak menyerap lembapan, seperti fabrik ‘Dry Fit’ dan ‘Coolmax’. Adalah lebih baik untuk memakai pakaian yang ketat kerana baju longgar mudah terseret ketika basah.

 

Melawat Malaysia

 

Keperluan Dokumen Perjalanan untuk Memasuki Malaysia

Dragon016

Pelawat yang berhajat untuk melawat Malaysia perlu memastikan passport mereka sah untuk sekurang-kurangnya enam bulan sebelum memasuki Malaysia. Rakyat negara ASEAN (iaitu Brunei, Kemboja, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Filipina, Singapura, Thailand dan Vietnam) boleh tinggal di Malaysia sehingga 30 hari tanpa visa.

Pelawat daripada negara lain boleh sama ada memohon visa terlebih dahulu, membayar RM330 untuk Visa on Arrival (VOA) atau diberikan 90 hari permit pelawat ketika ketibaan. Semak dengan Kedutaan Malaysia yang terdekat atau dalam talian untuk keperluan visa sebelum perjalanan. Rakyat Republik China, India, Bangladesh dan Nepal kini layak memohon eVisa.

 

Pakaian untuk Dipakai di Malaysia

Malaysia ialah sebuah negara tropika, oleh itu kebanyakan orang memakai pakaian yang diperbuat daripada fabrik yang ringan dan mudah bernafas. Adalah disyorkan untuk membawa beberapa helai baju yang ringan, seluar, cermin mata hitam, topi, baju sejuk, sekurang-kurangnya sehelai tudung atau selendang, juga seluar pendek, baju ‘dress’ dan skirt paras bawah lutut. Anda juga boleh mempertimbangkan untuk membawa kasut tapak rata atau kasut yang selesa.

 

Bagaimana Bergerak bila Anda di Malaysia

Rail transport in Malaysia

Pengangkutan Aliran di Malaysia

Anda boleh carter teksi jarak jauh atau bayar mengikut jam, atau menggunakan pengangkutan bas awam yang lebih murah jika anda berada di bandar-bandar utama. Jika anda berada di Kuala Lumpur, anda boleh menggunakan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) atau sistem monorel. Mereka yang melawat Melaka, atau Georgetown di Pulau Pinang, boleh mengambil pengalaman menaiki pengangkutan yang lebih tradisional dengan menaiki beca.

 

Tempat Penginapan Ketika Anda di Malaysia

Mendapatkan tempat untuk tinggal di Malaysia adalah adalah agak mudah. Terdapat banyak hotel, asrama, dan rumah penginapan, yang boleh dipertimbangkan. Pengunjung boleh cuba untuk mencari dalam talian dan melihat ulasan orang lain sebelum membuat tempahan.

 

Beberapa buah hotel di Pulau Pinang untuk dipertimbangkan:

 
Bayview Hotel Georgetown

Alamat:
Lebuh Farquhar
George Town
10200 George Town
Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Nombor Telefon: +60 4-263 3161

 
Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Alamat:
Lebuh Farquhar
George Town
10200 George Town
Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Nombor Telefon: +60 4-222 2000

 
G Hotel Penang

Alamat:
168A, Persiaran Gurney
Pulau Tikus
10250 George Town
Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Nombor Telefon: +60 4-238 0000

 

Beberapa buah hotel di Kuala Lumpur untuk dipertimbangkan:

 
RHR Hotel

Alamat:
Kampus Putrajaya University Tenaga Nasional, KM7
Jalan Ikram-Uniten
43009 Kajang
Selangor
Malaysia

Nombor Telefon: +60 3-8922 2088

 
Hotel Bangi Putrajaya

Alamat:
Off, Persiaran Bandar
43650 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor
Malaysia

Nombor Telefon: +60 3-8210 2222

 
Empress Hotel Sepang

Alamat:
Jalan ST 1c/7
43900 Sepang
Malaysia

Telefon: +60 3-8706 7777

 

Beberapa buah hotel di sepanjang sungai Melaka untuk dipertimbangkan:

 
Quayside Hotel

Alamat:
Jalan Merdeka, Bandar Hilir
75000 Melaka
Malaysia
Nombor Telefon: +60 6-284 1001

 
The Shore @ Malacca River

Alamat:
Kampung Bunga Paya Pantai
75100 Malacca
Malaysia

Nombor Telefon: +60 6-282 2666

 
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  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Apr 2. 2024 02:06 PM
    Very interesting and informative article. In most cultures, women is consider as lower in status compared with men. Ancient times in India, man took the lead while women is seconded. But times has changed for the better where women are not degraded in society. They receive equal recognition, appreciation, and stature, yet in countries and places around the world, women are still viewed as inferior and treated accordingly. But in Buddhism women have been increasing in number and has proven that many of them have gained full enlightenment in a female body. In Buddhism is concerned there’s no discrimination toward women ,both men and women are equal. There‘s many female Mahasiddhas and Yoginis as in this blog. May it inspired many more to come. Interesting article and its great sharing knowledge.
    Thank you Rinpoche with folded hands,

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/courtesans-of-ancient-india.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Apr 2. 2024 02:05 PM
    Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, one may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people may also feel pressure or a sense of choking. Sleep paralysis is a temporary inability to move or speak. It’s not harmful and should pass quickly, but at times can be frightening. It can affect anyone but is most common in young adults and they might have hallucination. The scary facts about sleep paralysis is those who suffer from it have said it felt like someone was choking them on their chest so they could not breathe.
    As for me I have not experience as such before as least i know now what i can to do.
    Thank you Vinnie Tan for sharing. Interesting read of these stories related to sleep paralysis.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/sleep-paralysis-medical-or-paranormal.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Apr 2. 2024 02:03 PM
    nteresting as this texts been composed after being inspired to do so . That’s interesting as this nature are traditionally considered exceptionally potent in their blessings if the claim of divine inspiration is authentic. According to the account in the introduction, the author composed this text after being divinely inspired to do so. It’s a very rare kind and its acceptance been recognised and received praise by very high lamas of our tradition. Reading this article tell us all of how powerful Dorje Shugden when we invoke in our prayers.
    Interesting read of the short biography of Ven. Geshe Kunchok Gyaltsen, the author of Mass of Vajra Fire.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/mass-of-vajra-fire-invocation-of-the-mighty-dorje-shugden.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Apr 2. 2024 02:01 PM
    That’s wonderful Rinpoche has composed prayers in English so as everyone could recite and practice. For beginners is such a meaningful insights and perspectives without commitments and initiation. Moreover each prayers is for a specific blessing that helps practitioners to gain attainments and overcome obstacles. Easy and simple for everyone to start off.
    We are fortunate that everything Rinpoche did brought tremendous benefit to all sentient beings. Whatever prayers Rinpoche has composed are especially potent with blessings.
    Thank you Rinpoche and writers for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/holy-prayers-to-invoke-the-divine.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Apr 2. 2024 01:59 PM
    A great article , revisit this again of Tibetan Lamas and their dogs. As now I have a pet doggie with me, I came to understand more of them . Dogs are the most amazing creatures, they give us unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive. Buddhists believe dogs also have the potential to become enlightened and can teach us about responsibility, love, and other Buddhist principles. The Q & A by Sandra Klein’s interview with the Venerable Gonsar Rinpoche gave us a better understanding and very informative of Tibetan dogs under Lamas care. ccording to the Buddha Dharma, all sentient beings have Buddha nature — from ants to humans. Though we often look at dogs as wonderful companions an teach us to embrace Buddhist principles. They, themselves, embody many of these principles.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/dogs-in-tibetan-monasteries.html
  • Brent
    Tuesday, Mar 26. 2024 04:47 PM
    Living with my wife, whose world is meticulously painted with the hues of OCD, is a journey that intertwines the essence of love with the complexities of the human mind. Her relentless pursuit of cleanliness and order, transforming even the most negligible corner into a testament of organization, often dances on the fine line between admiration and frustration. The sight of her steering clear from trash bins as if they were labyrinths of chaos, serves as a poignant reminder of the battles she fights within. Yet, it’s through these very battles that I’ve learned the profound language of patience and the unspoken strength of support. Therapy, in its gentle embrace, has been a beacon of light for her, guiding her through the stormy seas of OCD. It has not only offered her solace but has also unveiled the strength of her spirit, teaching us both the beauty of resilience. As she journeys through the pathways of healing, I stand by her, a testament to the power of love and the enduring promise of hope. Together, we navigate the complexities of her world, discovering that within the challenges lie opportunities for growth, understanding, and an unbreakable bond. https://www.mindfullyaliveonline.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/
  • 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.
  • james belich
    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

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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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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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.
Wandering Ascetic Painting by Nirdesha Munasinghe
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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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Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
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Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
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Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
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Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja @ 23/3/2024 . William, as the umze is seen here burning incense powder as we are about to recite the Sangsol Prayer to Dorje Shugden composed by Ganden Serkong. Kechara Penang Study Group 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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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)
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
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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.
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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.
3 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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
4 months ago
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
4 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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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.
5 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
5 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.
5 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.
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