Mokele-Mbembe: The Last Living Dinosaur | 摩克拉姆贝贝: 地球上仅存的恐龙

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Ever wonder what happened to the dinosaurs that had roamed the earth, and are they extinct as we were told? There are parts of the earth that are still largely unexplored, and scientists and explorers are still discovering. In the deep lakes of the Alps, the African rivers, the deep caves within our earth or in the dark secrets of our oceans, many creatures big and small are possibly hidden from our eyes. Here is the discovery of a creature that had long claimed their existence with sightings by the locals and only spread to the world when Western expedition teams gained interests.

Described with a resemblance to the Sauropod, a dinosaur which mainly lives in water, it does not seem to have evolved due to the safety of its living environment, hidden within the deep waters of the Congo River, where the depths are measured at 722 ft (220 m) and length at 2,900 mi (4,700 km).

Mokele-Mbembe, in Lingala (mókɛlɛ ᵐbɛ́ᵐbɛ), means “one who stops the flow of rivers.” Mokele-Mbembe is the legend in the Congo River Basin, described as a water living creature and sometimes as a spirit.

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Since the 20th Century, with the increased public interest in dinosaurs, Mokele-Mbembe soon became a creature described to be similar to that of certain dinosaur species that lived in Africa, which was dispelled by scientists. However, Mokele-Mbembe continues to be a creature of interest to the pseudoscience of cryptozoology and the Young Earth creationist groups. These groups held many fact-finding expeditions, which according to Paleontologist, Donald Prothero, “quest for Mokele-Mbembe is part of the effort by creationists to overthrow the theory of evolution and teaching of science by any means possible and that wildlife biologists are not the one looking for Mokele-Mbembe.” So is there any truth in his words?

In 1776, it first started with a set of claw marks spotted in the African Congo River Basin. A Western settler by the name of Abbot Proyart then reported the sighting of the Mokele-Mbembe in the Congolese jungle, around the Likouala swamp area. It is from the language, Lingala, of the indigenous people living in the Congo basin that the creature got its name.

Described as large as an elephant with three-clawed feet, a long flexible neck, a long tail, greyish brown skin and sometimes with a horn or ivory tooth, the Mokele-Mbembe has been discounted to resemble another animal of equal mystic, the Chipekwe, as named by the African Pygmies.

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Based on the descriptions by the locals, it was concluded by the early seekers that Mokele-Mbembe is most probably a dinosaur family that was supposed to have extinct for millions of years (the Sauropod).

Some brave explorers made their way to the Congo River Basin, in search of this elusive beast. A well-known American Cryptozoologist, Ivan T. Sanderson, led a search expedition in 1932, to the Congo River Basin, where there had been repeated sightings of the creature. Initially, his team came across a set of tracks similar to that of a large hippopotamus, however, that particular area in Central Africa has no known existing hippopotamus population. Sanderson, while on a boat near his base camp, claimed to have seen a huge creature which he believed to be Mokele-Mbembe, went into the water without resurfacing. He was later told by his local guides who had for generations shared the water with these creatures, that he was extremely fortunate to have survived the experience.

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Presumed to be herbivores, eating mostly the Molombo plants along the shores of the waterways, Mokele-Mbembe is not to be disturbed as often encountering one will end in disaster, with boats destroyed and at times, lives were lost. The expedition team was told stories of how fishers or hunters who entered into the territory of the Mokele-Mbembe, were held under the river waters by its powerful tail after capsizing their boats. The corpses of these unfortunate tribesmen were washed up on the riverbanks, and there was normally no sign of any missing part of their body but only broken ribs and bones. However, this also fits into the theory that the Mokele-Mbembe is strictly vegetarian.

 

Description of Mokele-Mbembe

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The description of Mokele-Mbembe is surprisingly similar among witnesses from different regions such as Cameroon, Congo and Gabon. Generally, Mokele-Mbembe is described to be a huge animal that is around 10–30 ft (3-9 m) in length, with a long neck and a long tail. The tail is very muscular, just like a crocodile’s tail and it is used to keep its victim under the water to drown them.

Mokele-Mbembe’s diet consists of vegetation along the riverbanks and it is extremely territorial. It will attack humans who are unfortunate to wander into its territory and it hates hippopotamus. Hence, there is no hippopotamus seen in a Mokele-Mbembe’s territory. It usually comes out from the water at night to feed on the vegetation and that is the time when a lot of sightings of Mokele-Mbembe occur.

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The autobiography of notable hunter Carl Hagenbeck, “Beasts and Men“, was the first to mention the Mokele-Mbembe as similar to a brontosaurus in 1909. Two unrelated sources were said to share of a creature described by natives as “half-dragon, half-elephant” living in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe in modern times). Having been told similar stories of the same from naturalist, Joseph Menges, Hagenbeck was led to believe that “it can only be some kind of dinosaur, seemingly akin to the brontosaurus”. From his account in 1911, German explorer, Lt. Paul Gratz found some skin strips of the swamp creature on the island of Mbawala. Known by natives as nsanga, Gratz said the creature had no scales and had clawed toes likening it to a degenerate saurian.

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In 1913, a German Captain Ludwig Freiherr von Stein zu Lausnitz was sent to conduct a survey in the German colonies in what is now Cameroon. He heard stories of an enormous reptile, called Mokele-Mbembe living in the jungle in this area. Even though the stories of this creature seemed to be unbelievable but von Stein thought the tales were credible because the stories were told to him by a trusted native guide and a few independent sources. All of them provided the same details related to this creature. Thus, he decided to include the description of Mokele-Mbembe in his official report though it was never formally published. Writer Willy Ley quoted von Stein’s report in his book “Exotic Zoology (1959)” as writing, describing Mokele-Mbembe with the following characteristics:

  • It has a size of an elephant or similar to a hippopotamus
  • Its skin is smooth and brownish-grey in colour
  • It has a very long and flexible neck
  • Its tail is long and muscular, similar to the tail of an alligator

 

Mokele-Mbembe’s Habitat

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Different tribes of African Pygmies have reported the sightings of Mokele-Mbembe. All of them gave very similar descriptions of Mokele-Mbembe and agreed that the animal lives in the rivers, streams, and swampy lakes in the 800,000 square miles (2,071,990 square kilometres) Congo Basin located in Central Africa including countries such as Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo (RPC), Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia. Most of the sightings of Mokele-Mbembe were reported in countries known today as Zaire, Gabon, Cameroon, Uganda and the Congo (RPC).

Location of Forbidden Zone. Click to enlarge

Location of Forbidden Zone. Click on image to enlarge.

Mokele-Mbembes are semi-aquatic animals, and they are very territorial creatures. They don’t like to be disturbed or have other animals or humans to be around where they live. They will attack and kill humans and animals they come across, even though Mokele-Mbembe are herbivores. Hence, there are no hippopotamuses in the areas where Mokele-Mbembes were sighted, and it is very dangerous for people who go into the territory of Mokele-Mbembe. There is an area where the locals called the Forbidden Zone near Dja River which they refuse to enter, fearing attacks by Mokele-Mbembe. The area is known as Forbidden Zone due to the frequent sightings of the animal there. Many Pygmies who ventured into the area were found dead with crushed ribs, and many others went missing.

The Congo River in Congo Basin is the second-longest river in Africa, with measured depths of over 720 ft (220 m). The Congo-Lualaba-Chambeshi River system is about 2,920 mi (4,700 km) in length with its many tributaries flowing through the Congolese rainforest. The countless branching tributaries, waterways and canals criss-cross Central Africa, creating a dendritic network totalling 15,500 mi (25,000 km).

Congo River

Congo River

In the Likouala region where Lake Tele is located, there had been many sightings of Mokele-Mbembe. Lake Tele is round in shape with lobes occurring only along the western shore. It is very remote and hard to reach as no river flows in or out of it. To reach Lake Tele, one has to walk through 40 mi (65 km) of forest and swamp that is infested with serpents, crocodiles and insects. Surrounding the lake is a lush forest area with dense vegetation. Within the forest, a thick canopy overhead was formed, there are giant woody vines, lianas suspended from the tall trees. With dense thickets of shrubs and smaller vines, the forest is almost inaccessible.

Lake Tele

Lake Tele

Malombo Plant and Fruit. Click to enlarge

Malombo plant and fruit. Click on image to enlarge.

The visibility of Lake Tele is only about 4-6 in (10-15 cm) due to heavy particulate matter. The bottom of the lake is covered by decomposed vegetation falling from the trees along the shore. With such high nutrient content in the water, Lake Tele becomes the haven for an astonishing population of aquatic life which supports an equally abundant variety of fauna. Many unknown species of animals and plants were discovered in this very much unexplored area.

With a large and extensive river system, Congo Basin becomes an ideal living and hiding place for Mokele-Mbembe so it can stay undiscovered by humans. The thick and dense forest or shrubs along the riverbanks gives an abundant supply of food to Mokele-Mbembe whose diet consists of primarily the Malombo plant which is also known as Saba senegalensis.

 

The Existence of Mokele-Mbembe

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For over 200 years, reports have been in circulation about this dinosaur-like animal inhibiting Africa’s Congo River Basin. The first footprints of the animal were spotted in 1776 when a French missionary passed through the forest in Congo. The huge footprints were three feet in circumference and were seven feet apart with three claws. The French missionary first suggested that the animal that made the prints have to be as big as an elephant, but it does not belong to the elephant family because of the claw marks. Throughout the years, similar footprints were once again found in the unexplored jungle of Africa.

Suspected Mokele-Mbembe's footprint

Suspected Mokele-Mbembe’s footprint. Click on image to enlarge.

During one of the expeditions in 2004, a team consisting of Brian Sass, Peter Beach, and local guide/hunter Pierre Sima were travelling down the Dja River, which is a river that forms part of the Congo-Cameroon border. So they came across what is known locally as “Swamp Island” which is the Forbidden Zone of Mokele-Mbembe and they noticed that the normally dense shroud of overhanging vines that was about eighteen feet away from the ground had been stripped away by an animal. Large tracks were found on the ground, and they were about the size of an elephant yet with prominent claw marks. According to the local guide they hired, the footprints came from two adult animals and one juvenile and they were moving side to side to graze on the foliage hanging above the bank. It is impossible for elephants to feast on the foliage due to the height and there was no giraffe population around that area. Hence, the only explanation will be that the vegetation was eaten by an unclassified species that is very tall and large such as the Mokele-Mbembe.

Near the area of stripped vegetations, the team also found several large caves in the ground at the riverbank. Those caves appeared to be dug out by large animals, large claw marks were seen on the wall. It was said that it is common for some animals to dig out caves along the riverbank when water is scarce during summer, and then they will hibernate in them after sealing the caves from within with mud. Normally, the animal will leave an air vent for air exchange. Biologist Peter Beach tried to dig into one of the caves, and he heard scratching sounds from the other side of the wall. Then as the scratching sound became louder, which is an indication that whatever was inside the cave was trying to get out, the team left hastily because it is extremely dangerous to encounter an adult Mokele-Mbembe at close range.

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In 1960, it was reported that the forest-dwelling Pygmies of Lake Tele region fished daily in the lake near the Molibos which serves as water channels located at the north end of the lake. These channels merge with the swamps, and the locals believe that the channels were used by Mokele-Mbembe to enter the lake. Due to the extremely territorial nature of the animal, it was unsafe for fishermen to enter the lake when Mokele-Mbembe is around, and that disrupted the Pygmies’ fishing activities. Eventually, the Pygmies erected a stake barrier across the Molibo to prevent the animal from entering the lake.

Eventually, this angered the animals, and two of them were seen attempting to break through the barrier. The Pygmies retaliated by attacking back with spears and successfully killed one of the animals after days of effort. Later, they cooked the animal and feasted on it during a victory feast. However, something tragic happened as those who ate the flesh of the animal died either from food poisoning or natural causes.

Mokele-Mbembe's drawing by one of the locals. Click to enlarge

Mokele-Mbembe’s drawing by one of the locals. Click on image to enlarge.

For Mokele-Mbembe to exist, there must be a whole population of the animal for it to produce offsprings and survive through the ages. The huge rivers and swamps system in Africa is mostly unexplored up until today due to its lack of accessibility. Scientists have been discovering new species of animals in those areas, and it is believed that it is possible for a whole population of Mokele-Mbembe to live in those unexplored areas that have an abundance of living places, areas to hibernate and food source. On top of that, there have been a huge amount of witness reports from the Pygmies about the animal with similar characteristic, which also adds to the evidence backing the existence of Mokele-Mbembe. It is impossible for the Pygmies to have lied about the animal because many of them have no contact with the outside world, and they do not know about dinosaurs. However, most of them drew or chose the picture of a sauropod during the identification process.

 

African Pygmies

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The African Pygmies got their names because of their height, 5’3 ft (1.6 m) is said to be the tallest they can grow up to. They refer to themselves as the “Forest People” due to their habitat and culture. It is due to the lack of a better word that we refer to them using the term “Pygmies”. According to some scientific studies, their shortness in physical appearance is an advantage so that they can move around easily and freely in the jungle. In addition, their short appearance can also help them to reduce the harm caused by ultraviolet light.

The African Pygmies can be found in the deep rainforests of Western, Central and Eastern Africa. They are nomads and usually live in a group of 15-70 people. According to a statistic conducted in 2016, there are about 900,000 African Pygmies living in the Central African Forests. Out of the 900,000 Pygmies, about 60% of them live in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

African Pygmies Hut

African Pygmies hut

Traditionally, the African Pygmies are hunter-gatherers and also, live foraging for food. Nowadays, African Pygmies do trade with neighbouring farmers for cultivated foods and other necessities. In general, the African Pygmies can be grouped by geographical area into 3 groups, even though there are at least 12 different Pygmy groups.

  • The Western Bambenga (Mbenga) of Cameroon and Gabon, the Bayaka (Aka and Baka), the Bakola or Bakoya (Gyele and Kola), and the Bongo. They speak Bantu and Ubangian languages.
  • The Eastern Bambuti (Mbuti) of the Congo Basin. They speak Bantu and Central Sudanic languages.
  • The Central and Southern Batwa (Twa). They can be found in Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Angola and Namibia. They speak Bantu Rundi and Kiga languages.

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The African Pygmies are discriminated against by other local people and they suffer from enslavement by another group of people called Bantu. Very often, the African Pygmies, including women and children work under the Bantu people as slaves from birth. They are not paid by money but in cigarettes, used clothing or sometimes nothing at all.

The natives who have witnessed the appearance of Mokele-Mbembe are most likely to be the Bambenga, the Bayaka, the Bonga and the Bambuti who live in Cameroon, Gabon and Congo Basin.

 

Expeditions

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American Expedition 1909

Naturalist Carl Hagenbeck mentioned in his autobiography that two individuals, a German named Hans Schomburgh and an English hunter who told him about a huge monster which looks like a half elephant and half dragon that lived in the Congo swamps. Later, naturalist Joseph Menges, related to Hagenbeck that “some kind of dinosaur that is akin to the brontosaurus inhabited the swamps as well”. Hagenbeck then sent an expedition to the Congo in search of the monster, but it was cancelled due to disease outbreak and hostile natives in Congo at that time.

 

German Expedition 1913

Captain Freiherr von Stein zu Lausnitz was sent by the German Government to explore Cameroon, otherwise known as the Republic of Cameroon now. He wrote about a unique animal called Mokele-Mbembe, which got its name from the locals. The animal inhabits areas near Ubangi, Sangha and Ikelemba rivers. He further described the animal as follows: brownish-grey colour with smooth skin with the size of approximately an elephant or a least a hippopotamus. Some also said that the animal has long and muscular tails like that of an alligator and it will come to the shore to look for food even in the daytime. Its diet only consists of vegetables.

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American Expedition 1920

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. sent out a 32-men expedition, unexplained tracks along the banks of the river were found after six days. The team later heard mysterious roars which resembled no known animals, coming from an unexplored swamp. Unfortunately, the expedition ended in tragedy. When the team was travelling through a flooded area where the monster was seen, the vehicle that the team was riding on overturned, resulting in four deaths and half a dozen injured.

 

American Expedition 1932

American cryptozoologist Ivan Sanderson was travelling in Africa and came across large hippo-like tracks in an area where there were no hippos. He was then told by the natives that the tracks were from a creature named “Mokele-Mbembe.” He also saw something under the water that was too large to be a hippopotamus, but it disappeared before any investigation can be carried out.

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American Expedition 1972

Herpetologist James H. Powell Jr. organised an expedition to the Congo, but unfortunately, it was fraught with problems due to the poor relations between the US and the Congo at that time. Many months of hardships such as snake-bites, near-drownings, and tropical diseases only led to more testimonies from witnesses about Mokele-Mbembe and another lizard-like creature called “n’yamala”.

 

American Expedition 1976

James Powell decided to go to Gabon, inspired by the book called “Trader Horn“. The book, a memoir of the author’s time in Gabon specifically along the Ogooue River, was written by Englishman Alfred Aloysius Smith. He recorded hearing of a creature called the “hago-nini” and identified it with the “Amali”, a creature whose tracks he had seen. He realised they were probably identical to Mokele-Mbembe. Furthermore, Powell heard local legends of the n’yamala, and the natives identified pictures of a sauropod dinosaur as bearing most resemblance to the animal.

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German Expedition 1980

An expedition mounted by engineer Herman Regusters and his wife, Kia successfully made its way to Lake Tele, where the growls and roars of an unknown animal were heard. They claimed to have photographed Mokele-Mbembe and also watched it walked on land through the bush. The animal they saw was 30-35 ft (9-10 m) long, according to Regusters.

 

American Expedition 1980

Powell launched another expedition, and cryptozoologist Roy P. Mackal went along. Powell and Mackal found that the majority of reported sightings came from the banks of the Likouala River near Lake Tele. Witnesses of the animal said the animal is 15-30 ft (4-9 m) long with a long neck that accounted for much of its length. It is in the colour of rust, and some have seen a frill or a crest on it.

Likouala River

Likouala River

 

American Expedition 1981

This expedition composed of Mackal, J. Richard Greenwell, M. Justin Wilkinson, and the Congolese zoologist Marcellin Agnagna. They encountered what they believed to be the Congo “dinosaur” along the Likouala River when they heard a large animal leaping into the water near Epena. They also discovered a path of broken branches supposedly made by the animal and also several footprints.

 

African Expedition 1983

Powell and Mackal found that the majority of reported sightings came from the banks of the Likouala River near Lake Tele. According to him, the animal had a reddish head with crocodile-looking oval eyes and a thin nose. It looked from side to side 3 ft (1 m) above the water level as if it was watching him. Agnagna said the animal was a reptile but not a crocodile, python or freshwater turtle.

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British Expedition 1985-86

Englishman William J. Gibbons talked to several eye-witnesses who gave him information about Mokele-Mbembe. He is convinced that the dinosaur exists but was unable to prove its existence. However, when he returned to the United Kingdom, he brought with him the remains of an unidentified monkey which was later classified as a new subspecies of mangabey monkey.

 

Japanese Expedition 1987

A piece of blurry video footage filmed by a Japanese film crew supposedly shows the creature in Lake Tele remains disputable evidence of the animal’s existence. The film is indistinct and grainy. It might be just two men in a boat with one of them standing upright in the front part of the boat, which is very common in Africa. This scene can be interpreted as the head and neck of the animal. However, this interpretation of the film is purely speculative.

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British Expedition 1990

Author and explorer Redmond O’Hanlon returned from his failed expedition convinced that witnesses of Mokele-Mbembe must have mistaken wild elephants crossing rivers with their trunk in the air as the animal.

 

British Expedition 1992

After six years, William Gibbons decided to try again, and this time he is accompanied by an American explorer Rory Nugent. Their search covered almost two-thirds of the unexplored Bai River, and also two small lakes located in the northwest of Lake Tele. These are Lake Fouloukuo and Lake Tibeke which are absent from most maps, and both are said to be haunted by Mokele-Mbembe. Rory Nugent also took two interesting photographs of something unusual in Lake Tele which may show the head of a Mokele-Mbembe.

Suspected Head of Mokele-Mbembe at Lake Tele

Suspected head of Mokele-Mbembe at Lake Tele

 

American Expedition 2006

As reported by Cryptomundo, Milt Marcy, Peter Beach, and Rob Mullin left Portland, Oregon for Cameroon on January 10, 2006. They teamed up with Pierre Sima to conduct the next phase of the cryptozoological research on the border of Congo and Cameroon to search for the legendary Mokele-Mbembe. However, no evidence was collected from this expedition.

 

The Benefit of the Existence of Mokele-Mbembe

Until now, there is no physical evidence of the existence of Mokele-Mbembe other than some footprints and reports from eyewitnesses. If the Mokele-Mbembe exists, it will be an exciting opportunity for scientists and evolutionists to branch into a new area of science, Paleozoologist. If the Mokele-Mbembe was found to be in existence, then it opens up to the possibilities of the existence of other prehistorical creatures thought to be extinct. Could the famous Loch Ness monster, fondly known as Nessie, in Scotland, be a relative of the Mokele-Mbembe?

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Cryptids That Are Commonly Mistaken as Mokele-Mbembe

 

Emela-Ntouka

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Emela-Ntouka is another cryptid that lives in Congo and possible Cameroon, the same area where the sighting of Mokele-Mbembe occurred. It is an elephant-sized cryptid that is known as “The Elephant Killer”. As it is ferocious and will kill anything that it encounters, the natives are terrified of it. It is usually around 10.5 ft (3.2 m) tall, brownish to grey in colour. It has a heavy tail and a body that is similar to a rhinoceros, including a long horn on its snout. There is no-frills or ridges along the neck and the legs are short and stump-like. This animal is semi-aquatic and feeds on plants but is extremely territorial, just like Mokele-Mbembe.

 

Loch Ness Monster (Nessie)

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The Loch Ness monster is often described to be an animal with sleek, rubbery blackish-grey skin which is about 20 ft (6 m) long. It usually has a serpentine body which is typical for sea serpents and lake monsters. It has humps along its length with one or more sets of paddles which sometimes turn out to be stumpy legs. Its head has the shape of a horse’s head and may have a straggly mane running down its neck. This animal is believed to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.

 

Documentaries About Mokele-Mbembe

 

In Search of the Congo Dinosaur Mokele-Mbembe

Or view the video on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URvxudheJGc
 

 

The Mokele-Mbembe: A Real Life Living Dinosaur Living in the Congo

Or view the video on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6hsrxaZRM
 

 

My Mokele-Mbembe Expedition 2010

Or view the video on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLBFwXCFbm8&t=1993s
 

 

Living Dinosaurs: Mokele-Mbembe Sound Recording

Or view the video on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV3pDGGMNOU
 

 

African Swamp Monster: Mokele-Mbembe Witness

Or view the video on National Geographic at:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/videos/beast-man/african-swamp-monster-mokele-mbembe-witness-1345.aspx
 

 

African Swamp Monster: Encounter

Or view the video on National Geographic at:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/videos/beast-man/african-swamp-monster-encounter-1346.aspx
 

 

Additional Pictures of Mokele-Mbembe

Suspected footprint of Mokele-Mbembe

Suspected footprint of Mokele-Mbembe

A possible carving of the Mokele-Mbembe, believed to have originated in West Africa, currently housed at Glencomeragh House in Tipperary County, Ireland.

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你有没有想过曾经在地球到处走动的恐龙到底怎么了?它们是否真的已经绝迹不存在了?地球上还有许多地方还没有被发掘,科学家和探险家们也还再继续探索。

在阿尔卑斯山的深湖、非洲的河流、地球深处的洞穴或黑暗神秘的海洋中,还有许多大大小小的生物有待我们发掘。在这篇文章里,我们要探讨的是一个长期以来当地人声称存在的一种生物。这个生物的传说引起了西方探险队的兴趣,有关它的讯息也因此传了开来。这种生物被描述为与蜥脚类恐龙(一种主要生活在水中的恐龙)相似。因为其生活环境完全没有受到威胁,因此它也似乎没有进化过。它的栖身之地就隐藏在深度为海拔722英尺( 220米)、长度为2,900英里(4,700公里)的刚果河的深水区域。

魔克拉-姆边贝或称摩克拉姆贝贝, 在林加拉语(Lingala language)的意思为「可以阻断水流的生物」。据说它是一种栖息在刚果河流域沼泽的巨大神秘生物。摩克拉姆贝贝是刚果河流域的一个传说,它被描述为一种水栖生物,有时则被描述为生灵。

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自20世纪以来,随着公众对恐龙的兴趣日益增加,摩克拉姆贝贝很快就变成了一种被描述为类似于生活在非洲的某些恐龙物种的生物,但是科学家们对这个说法并不认同。然而,摩克拉姆贝贝仍然是神秘生物学中的伪科学家和年轻的地球创造论者团体大感兴趣的生物。根据古生物学家唐纳德·普罗瑟罗的说法,这些团体进行了许多事实调查,他也说:“寻求摩克拉姆贝贝是创造论者努力通过任何可能的方式推翻科学进化论和科学教学方式。会去寻找摩克拉姆贝贝的绝对不会是野生动物生物学家“。他的话有道理吗?

1776年,人们首先在非洲刚果河流域发现了一系列爪痕。据说一位名叫艾博普罗雅的西方人在刚果的森林靠近力库拉的沼泽地看到了摩克拉姆贝贝。摩克拉姆贝贝一词来自刚果盆地原住民的语言-林加拉语。

据目击者称摩克拉姆贝贝的体积有如大象、脚趾长有三支爪。它长长的脖子伸缩自如,它有一条长尾巴,灰褐色的皮肤,有时带有角或长有象牙,摩克拉姆贝贝也比喻为类似于另一种非洲矮人传说中神秘的动物-赤培威。

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根据当地人的描述,最早期的探险家所得出的结论是,摩克拉姆贝贝有很大的可能性是属于已经灭绝了数百万年的蜥脚类恐龙。不久后,一些勇敢的探险家们决定前往刚果河流域,想要寻找这个神秘生物。 1932年,著名的美国神秘生物学家艾文桑德森(Ivan T. Sanderson)率领了一支搜索探险队前往刚果河流域,在那里曾有多次目击摩克拉姆贝贝的报道。探险最初,他的团队发现了一组类似河马的足迹,但是这个区域并没有河马的踪影。桑德森在他的大本营附近的一艘船上声称看到了一个巨大的生物,他认为这是莫克尔姆姆贝正潜入水里。后来他的当地导游告诉他,他们几代人都与这些生物分享水源,他觉得能够目击莫克尔姆姆贝是一件非常幸运的事。

人们推断摩克拉姆贝贝是食草动物,它主要的食物是长在水道岸边的莫伦波植物。摩克拉姆贝贝并不喜欢被人打扰,遇见了摩克拉姆贝贝将会是一个灾难。要不是船只被毁坏,就是丧失生命。探险小组被告知有关进入摩克拉姆贝贝居住地的渔民或猎人,如何在船只被摩克拉姆贝贝倾覆之后被摩克拉姆贝贝强大的尾巴制服于水中。这些不幸死去的部落成员的尸体被冲上河岸上后,人们发现他们的死因不是因为被吃掉,而是因为肋骨被压碎了。这正符合了摩克拉姆贝贝是草食动物的理论。

Mokele-Mbembe's drawing by one of the locals. Click to enlarge

当地人描绘的摩克拉姆贝贝。点击放大

最近的20世纪30年代,非洲矮人讲述了他们的祖先如何为了安全捕鱼,而将泰莱湖围起来以提防摩克拉姆贝贝袭击。有一回,一对摩克拉姆贝贝破坏了湖里的围墙,而引起了非洲矮人的愤怒感。为了报复,非洲矮人将其中一只摩克拉姆贝贝给杀死。在庆祝活动中,村民们食用了摩克拉姆贝贝的肉。吃过摩克拉姆贝贝的肉的人不是食物中毒而死或是不久之后死于自然因素。自此,摩克拉姆贝贝就被神秘化而且常与神秘力量扯上关系。

 

摩克拉姆贝贝的描述

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在喀麦隆,刚果和加蓬等不同地区的摩克拉姆贝贝目击者对摩克拉姆贝贝的描述极为相似。他们都说摩克拉姆贝贝是一种巨大的动物,身长约10-30尺 (3-9米),有很长的脖子和尾巴。其尾巴的肌肉有如鳄鱼尾巴的肌肉,非常发达。摩克拉姆贝贝会用它的尾巴将受害者制服于水中,让受害者溺毙。

摩克拉姆贝贝以沿河岸的植被为主食。它们不喜欢自己活动的范围被他人侵入。它们会攻击那些不幸徘徊在其活动范围内的人,它们也厌恶河马。因此,在摩克拉姆贝贝出没的地方都不会有河马的出现。摩克拉姆贝贝通常会在晚上从水中出来觅食沿河岸的植被,许多摩克拉姆贝贝的目击报告都是在这段时间内。一些摩克拉姆贝贝足迹可以在高于地面18英尺(6米)的高植被下找到,这清楚的显示有动物就在这里觅食。当地人非常害怕摩克拉姆贝贝,他们会想方设法避免与其相遇。

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1909年,著名猎人卡尔哈根贝克,在他的“野兽和人类”的自传里首次提到类似雷龙的摩克拉姆贝贝。根据两个独立消息来源,它们都说在罗得西亚(现今的津巴布韦)居住着当“半龙,半象”的动物。自然主义者约瑟夫门格斯(Joseph Menges)也向哈根贝克讲述了同样的故事,卡尔哈根贝克因此相信“它肯定是某种恐龙,看起来与雷龙很相似”。1911年,德国探险家保罗格拉茨中尉在玛瓦拉(Mbawala)岛上发现了一些沼泽动物的皮。 当地人称这种动物为桑佳(nsanga),他说这种生物没有鳞片但脚趾长有爪子,它或许是退化了的蜥类。

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1913年,一名德国队长冯斯坦(Ludwig Freiherr von Stein zu Lausnitz)被派往现今称为喀麦隆的德国殖民地进行调查。他听说了有关摩克拉姆贝贝,一种居住在此区域的巨大爬行动物的故事。虽然有关这个动物的陈述令人难以置信,但冯斯坦认为这些故事是可信的,因为这些故事是由值得信赖的本地向导和一些独立消息来源告诉他的。这些消息来源都提供了与此动物相关的相同细节。因此,他决定在他的官方报告中加入对摩克拉姆贝贝的描述。尽管这份报告从未正式发表过,但作家威利莱(Willy Ley)在1959年他的书“异国动物学”(Exotic Zoology)中引用了冯斯坦的报告,对摩克拉姆贝贝的特征进行描述:

  • 它的体积与大象或河马相似
  • 它的皮肤光滑,呈棕灰色
  • 它有一个非常长且灵活的脖子
  • 它尾巴的肌肉发达而且很长,类似鳄鱼的尾巴

 

摩克拉姆贝贝栖息地

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不同的非洲矮人族都有目击摩克拉姆贝贝的报道。所有摩克拉姆贝贝目击者对摩克拉姆贝贝的描述都非常相似,他们都相信摩克拉姆贝贝就居住在中非刚果盆地的河流和沼泽湖泊。刚果盆地的面积为80万平方哩(2百万平方公里),中非国家如安哥拉、布隆迪、喀麦隆、中非、刚果民主共和国、刚果共和国、卢旺达、南苏丹、坦桑尼亚和赞比亚。大部分目击摩克拉姆贝贝的报道都来自现今的扎伊尔、加蓬、喀麦隆、乌干达还有刚果民主共和国。

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摩克拉姆贝贝是半水栖动物,也有很强的区域占有欲。它们不喜欢被干扰,也不喜欢有人类或其它动物出现在它们的活动范围内。虽然摩克拉姆贝贝是草食动物,但是当它们会攻击和杀害所看到其他动物或人类。因此,目击摩克拉姆贝贝之处都不会有河马的出现,对于乘舟进入摩克拉姆贝贝出没区域的人也很危险。在靠近迪加(Dja)河附近有一个当地人叫做“禁区”的地带,当地人完全不进入这个禁区,因为这里常有摩克拉姆贝贝出没的报道。不少进入此区的非洲矮人都被发现因为肋骨被压碎而死亡,一些则不知所踪。

刚果盆地的刚果河是非洲第二长河,深度超过720英尺(220米)。刚果 – 卢阿拉 – 尚贝什河系统长约2,920英里(4700公里),其中有许多支流流经刚果雨林。无数的支流、水道和运河纵横交错,形成了一个总长达15,500英里(25,000公里)的树枝状网络。

Congo River

刚果河

在泰莱湖所在的力库拉地区,有许多目击摩克拉姆贝贝的报道。 1960年,据说居住在该地区的巴贡贝(Bagombe)矮人杀死过至少一只摩克拉姆贝贝。 泰莱湖呈圆形,它处在一个偏僻的地区,由于没有河流流进或流出湖泊,要抵达泰莱湖其实并不容易。要去到泰莱湖,人们必须走过40英里(65公里),充满蛇、鳄鱼和昆虫的森林和沼泽地。泰莱湖周围茂密的森林和茂盛的植被,形成了一个密集的树冠顶部,并有巨大的藤蔓和藤本植物悬挂在高大的树上。茂密的灌木丛和较小的藤蔓,让森林几乎无法进入。

Lake Tele

泰莱湖

Malombo Plant and Fruit. Click to enlarge

玛隆波树和其果子。点击放大

由于河里的颗粒物质很重,泰莱湖的能见度仅为4-6英寸(10-15厘米)。泰莱湖底被沿岸树木掉下的腐烂树叶和树枝覆盖着因此水中含有非常高的营养成分。泰莱湖成为了许多水生生物群的天堂,这些水生生物群也辅助着这里丰富的植物生态环境。许多未知的动植物物种也在这个未被开发的地区被人们发现。

刚果盆地如此庞大且广泛的河流系统,让它成为摩克拉姆贝贝的理想居住和藏身之地,而且不容易让人类发现。沿着河岸茂密的森林和灌木则为摩克拉姆贝贝提供了丰富的食物。

 

摩克拉姆贝贝的存在

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这200多年来,相传在非洲刚果盆地一种类似恐龙并居住此的动物。第一个发现该动物足迹的人为一名法国传教士。他是在1776年,穿过刚果的森林时,发现了该动物足迹。该足迹甚为巨大,足迹的周长为3尺 (1米)长有3个爪子,足与足相距7尺(2米)。造成此足迹的动物必定有如大象一般大小,但是它不是大象因为大象足并没有爪子。这些年来,人们都曾在尚未开发的非洲森林中发现类似的足迹。

Suspected Mokele-Mbembe's footprint

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2004年,布莱恩萨斯,彼得毕治还有导游兼猎人-比尔斯玛一同到位于非洲刚果和喀麦隆边界的迪加河(Dja)进行探险。他们发现了当地人叫做沼泽岛的摩克拉姆贝贝禁区。再这个禁区里,他们发现了密集的悬垂藤蔓大概在离地18 尺以下的部分有被动物嚼食的迹象。他们也在地面上发现了有如大象般大型的动物运动轨迹,但这些轨迹有很明显的爪印。根据他们雇用的当地导游,这些足迹来自两只成年动物和一只幼年动物,它们正在一边移动,一边吃着悬挂在岸边的树叶。以叶子被嚼食的高度看来,这绝对不是大象或犀牛可能到达的高度,该地区周围也没有长颈鹿。因此,唯一的解释是这些植被是被非常高大且不知名的物种例如摩克拉姆贝贝给吃掉的。

在树叶被嚼食掉的地区附近,探险团在河岸的地下发现了几个大洞穴。这些洞穴似乎是被大型动物挖出来的,在洞穴的壁上可以看到大的爪痕。据说,有些动物在夏天缺水的时候会沿着河岸挖洞,然后再用泥土从里边将洞穴密封,并在洞穴中冬眠。通常情况下,动物会留下一个通风口进行换气。生物学家彼得毕治试图挖掘其中一个洞穴。在挖掘时,他听到了洞穴另一侧有刮擦的声音。当刮擦的声音越来越大,好像是里面的动物要尝试从洞穴里出来,探险队急忙离开,避免和成年的摩克拉姆贝贝碰面。因为近距离和成年的摩克拉姆贝贝碰面是非常危险的。

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据报道,在1960年,居住在泰莱湖森林地区的非洲矮人每天在摩里波斯(Molibos)附近的的湖泊以北的水道捕鱼。这些水道最后都流入泰莱湖,当地人认为摩克拉姆贝贝就是通过这些水道进入泰莱湖。由于摩克拉姆贝贝不喜欢其他的动物和人类进入它的活动范围,渔民如果进入它所在之处,是极至危险的。因此摩克拉姆贝贝的出现扰乱了非洲矮人的捕鱼活动。最后,渔民们就在摩里波斯竖立了一个防护栏,以防止摩克拉姆贝贝进入湖中。

这个举动激怒了摩克拉姆贝贝,其中有两只试图破坏防护栏。非洲矮人以矛反击,并在经过数天努力后成功杀死了其中一只摩克拉姆贝贝。之后他们办了庆功宴,烹煮并食用摩克拉姆贝贝的肉。那些吃了摩克拉姆贝贝肉的人最终不是死于食物中毒就是因为自然因素而亡。

摩克拉姆贝贝的存在意味着它们必须要有一定的数量才能不停的繁殖后代,在经历了不同的年代后还能生存下来。非洲许多大河流和沼泽系统到今天为止由于缺乏公路而至今无人探访。科学家们在这些地区发现过新的动物品种,因此人们也相信摩克拉姆贝贝是有可能居住在此。这些无人探访的地区非常适合动物居住、蛰伏,也是丰富的食物来源。除此之外,许多摩克拉姆贝贝的目击报道都对摩克拉姆贝贝做出相似的描述,这也加强了摩克拉姆贝贝存在的可能性。非洲矮人们没有必制造摩克拉姆贝贝存在的谎言尤其是他们根本就和外界没有联系,也不知道恐龙的存在。然而,他们大多数人在识别过程中不是画了就是选择了蜥类恐龙的照片。

 

非洲矮人

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非洲矮人因其身高而得名,他们最高可长到5.3尺 (1.6米)。由于他们的栖息地和文化,他们自称森林人。以非洲矮人来称呼他们其实带有砭义,但是由于缺乏更好的形容词,所以只好继续以之相称。根据一些科学研究,非洲矮人的体格如此矮小是因为方便他们在森林中轻松自如地活动。此外,他们的矮小身型也可以帮助减少紫外线对他们造成的伤害。

非洲矮人主要居住在西非,中非和东非的深雨林中。他们过着游牧民族的群体生活,一般上他们的群体大约有15-70人。根据2016年的统计,中非森林居住着大约90万名非洲矮人。在90万名非洲矮人中,约有60%生活在刚果民主共和国。

African Pygmies Hut

非洲矮人的茅屋

传统上,非洲矮人过着觅食和狩猎的生活。但是现在,非洲矮人会与邻近的农民进行交易,以获得种植食品和其他必需品。

一般来说,非洲矮人有至少12个不同的族群,但可按地理区域分为3组:

  • 属于西部喀麦隆和加蓬的邦蓬噶族(Bambenga)、巴雅喀族(Bayaka)、巴寇拉族(Bakola)以及蓬苟族(Bongo)。他们所说的语言是班图语(Bantu)和乌班加语(Ubangian)
  • 属于东部刚果盆地的班布提族(Mbuti)。他们所说的语言为班图语(Bantu)和苏丹中部语系(Central Sudanic language)
  • 属于中部和南部的巴图雅族。他们主要居住在卢旺达,布隆迪,刚果民主共和国,坦桑尼亚,乌干达,赞比亚,安哥拉和纳米比亚。他们所说的语言为班图伦迪语( Bantu)和基加语 (Kiga languages)

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非洲矮人备受其他当地人的歧视,同时也被一个叫班图(Bantu)的族群奴役。所有非洲矮人包括女性和小孩一出生就成为班图人的奴隶。班图人并不以金钱支付非洲矮人,他们的酬劳往往是香烟或旧衣服。有时班图人根本就没有犒赏非洲矮人任何东西。

亲眼目睹摩克拉姆贝贝出现的当地人极可能是住在喀麦隆、加蓬和刚果盆地的邦蓬噶族(Bambenga)、巴雅喀族(Bayaka)、巴寇拉族(Bakola)、蓬苟族(Bongo)和班布提族(Mbuti)。

 

摩克拉姆贝贝探险记

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1909 – 美国探险队

自然历史学家卡尔哈根贝克在他的自传中提到了两个人,一个是名叫汉斯施姆布鲁的德国人和一个英国猎人。两人都告诉他有关一个巨大看起来、半象半龙、生活在刚果沼泽中的怪物。后来自然学家约瑟夫门格斯对哈根贝克说,“某种类似于雷龙的恐龙也栖息在沼泽地。“ 于是哈根贝克就派遣一支探险队前往刚果寻找这个怪物,但由于受到当时刚果疾病的袭击和当地人的敌对态度探险使命因此而被取消。

 

1913 – 德国探险队

德国政府派遣队长路威费赫冯斯坦劳斯尼兹到现今名为喀麦隆或喀麦隆共和国去进行探险。他写到了有关当地人叫做摩克拉姆贝贝的动物。这种动物居住在乌邦义、桑佳和伊克乐巴河附近的地区。他是这样形容这个动物的:这个动物的身型有一只大象或河马的大小,它的皮肤光滑、呈褐灰色。它有很长且伸缩自辱的脖子,它只有一个长齿但有人说这是一个角。有些人还说这种动物有像鳄鱼一样长且强壮的尾巴,它在白天也会来到岸边寻找食物,它只吃植物。

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1920 – 美国探险队

华盛顿特区的史密森尼学会的32人探险队在探险使命6天后,在沿河岸发现了无法解释的轨迹。探险团队后来在一个未经开发的沼泽地听到了一种不知名动物的神秘咆哮声。不幸的是,当团队经过一个被洪水淹没、据说是摩克拉姆贝贝出没的地方时,探险队的船只翻覆造成4人死亡,6 人受伤,探险使命以悲剧告终。

 

1932 – 美国探险队

美国神秘生物学家艾文桑德森(Ivan Sanderson)在非洲旅行时,看到了类似河马的轨迹,但是这个地方并没有河马的存在。后来当地人告诉他,这些是摩克拉姆贝贝的轨迹。他也在河水下看到比河马大许多的生物,但在他要进行任何调查之前此生物就消失了。

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1972 – 美国探险队

爬行动物学家詹姆斯鲍威尔(James H.Powell Jr.)组织了一次对刚果的远征,但不幸的是,由于当时美国和刚果关系不佳,过程中遇到了许多问题。经过许多个月的艰辛,例如面对被蛇咬伤、近乎溺水和热带疾病,詹姆斯鲍威尔获取了更多对摩克拉姆贝贝的描述和另一个叫尼亚马拉(n’yamala),类似蜥蜴的生物描述。

 

1976 – 美国探险队

詹姆斯鲍威尔在阅读了一本名为”Trader Horn“的书之后,有感而发,决定前往加蓬。这本书是英国作家艾菲尔阿罗斯斯密斯在加蓬,特别是沿着乌古尔(Ogooue)河的回忆录。他在书里记录了听说过一种叫哈果尼尼(hago-nini)的动物,他本身曾经见过一个叫做阿马里(amali)的动物的轨迹,他认为哈果尼尼就是阿马里。他也意识到这两种动物可能与摩克拉姆贝贝完全相同。此外,鲍威尔还听到了当地有关尼亚马拉(n’ymala)的传说。当地人在众多恐龙的图片中都指出蜥脚类恐龙的图片和这动物最为相似。

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1980 – 德国探险队

由工程师赫曼雷格斯特斯(Herman Regusters)和他的妻子琪雅(Kia)组成的探险队成功地前往泰莱(Tele)湖,据说在那里人们曾经听到未知名的动物的咆哮声。他们声称拍摄到摩克拉姆贝贝的照片,并且还目击着它在陆地上行走。根据雷格斯特斯的说法,他们看到的动物长30-35英尺。

 

1980 – 美国探险队

鲍威尔和神秘生物学家雷马克(Roy P. Mackal)发起了另一次的远征。 鲍威尔和雷马克发现大量来自泰莱(Tele)湖附近利寇拉(Likouala -aux-herbes)河沿岸对于神秘动物的报告。动物的目击者称这些动物,身长15-30英尺、有很长的脖子。它的身体呈锈色,有些人看到它的身上有鳍。

Likouala River

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1981 – 美国探险队

这个探险队是由马克(Mackal),里查格林威尔(J.Richard Greenwell),加斯丁威金逊(M.Justin Willkinson)和刚果动物学家马泽林雅纳纳(Marcellin Agnagna)所组成。他们在利寇拉河一带听到一只大型动物跳入伊比纳(Epena)附近的水中时,他们认为他们遇到的就是刚果“恐龙”。他们还发现了一条布满破碎树枝的小径和许多足迹,这些破碎的树枝据说是由动物造成的。

 

1983 – 非洲探险队

来自布拉柴维尔动物园的动物学家马泽林雅纳纳(Marcellin Agnagna)领导了一支刚果探险队,他声称在湖中275米处看到了神秘动物浮出水面。根据他的说法,这只动物的头部呈红色,有鳄鱼般的椭圆形眼睛和薄鼻子。它从浮出水面大概90厘米左,左右探望,看起来就像在看着他一样。 雅纳纳说这是一种爬行动物,但不是鳄鱼、蟒蛇或淡水龟。

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1985-86 英国探险队

英国人威廉吉本斯(William J. Gibbons)与几位目击者交谈后获取了一些有关摩克拉姆贝贝的讯息。因此,他确信恐龙的存在,但却无法证明。然而,当他回到英国时,他带回来了一只不知名猴子的遗骸,这原来是一只新的灵长目类,后来也被归类了。

 

1987 – 日本探险队

日本摄制组拍摄到了一些模糊的视频片段,据说视频里正是摩克拉姆贝贝,但由于视频模糊不清,它的可信度还是有争议性的。视频中拍摄到的可能只是船上的两个人,其中一个人直立在船的前部,这个场景在非洲是非常普遍的。这样的场景可以被诠释为动物的头部和颈部。因此,这部日本摄影队拍摄到的视频内容纯属猜测。

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1990 – 英国探险队

作家兼探险家雷蒙德·奥汉隆从他失败的探险队回来后,确信摩克拉姆贝贝的目击者把野象渡河时伸出水面的象鼻误以为是摩克拉姆贝贝。

 

1992 – 英国探险队

威廉吉本斯在第一次远征六年后,决定再次进行探险。这次他的探险由一位美国探险家罗里纽金特(Rory Nugent)陪同。他们搜查了白河的近三分之二未开发的区域,同时还检查了两个位于泰萊湖(Lake Tele)西北部的小湖泊。这两个小湖泊,富罗口(Fouloukuo)湖和提贝克(Lake Tibeke)湖都没有贝标记在地图上,据说摩克拉姆贝贝在这两个地方都有出没。罗里纽金特(Rory Nugent)还拍摄了两张有趣的照片,显示了泰萊湖(Lake Tele)中不同寻常的东西,这很有可能是摩克拉姆贝贝的头部。

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摄于泰莱湖,疑是摩克拉姆贝贝的头部

 

2006 – 美国探险队

据刊物Cryptomundo报道,米特玛尔西(Milt Marcy),彼特毕治(Peter Beach)和罗伯姆林(Rob Mullin)于2006年1月10日离开俄勒冈州波特兰市前往喀麦隆。他们与比尔斯马(Pierre Sima)合作,对刚果和喀麦隆边境进行神秘生物学研究以寻找传说中的摩克拉姆贝贝。但是,这次的征讨并没有收集到什么证据。

 

摩克拉姆贝贝的存在

到目前为止,除了目击证人的报告和发现一些足迹之外,实际上是没有任何物证可证明摩克拉姆贝贝的存在。如果摩克拉姆贝贝真的存在,这对于科学家和进化论者来说,将是一个振奋人心的机会,能够让古生物学家开发一个新的科学分支。假如摩克拉姆贝贝真的存在,那么许多被认为已经绝灭的史前动物也很有可能还存在着。而苏格拉尼斯湖的著名尼斯湖水怪又是否是摩克拉姆贝贝的亲戚呢?

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其他常被误认为是摩克拉姆贝贝的神秘生物

 

艾美拉-度喀

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艾美拉-度喀是另外一种居住在刚果和喀麦隆的神秘生物,它出没的地点也是目击摩克拉姆贝贝的地方。艾美拉-度喀体积有如大象,常被称为“大象杀手”。由于它非常凶猛并且会厮杀所遇到的任何东西,因此当地人都非常害怕它。艾美拉-度喀身高约10.5尺(3.2米),皮肤呈褐色或灰色。它有一条看起来沉重的尾巴和类似犀牛的身体,它的鼻子上也长有角。它的脖子没有鳍,它的腿有如树墩般短。艾美拉-度喀是半水生动物,以植物为食,但与摩克拉姆贝贝一样不喜欢他人入侵自己活动的地方。

 

尼斯湖水怪

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尼斯湖水怪具有光滑、如橡皮般的黑灰色皮肤,它身长约20尺(6米)。它有典型的海蛇和湖怪的蛇形身体,背上有峰。它有一组或多组桨状肢体,但有些人说是如树墩一般的腿。它的头部呈马头形状,极可能也有鬃毛从脖子垂下。据信这种动物就栖息在苏格兰高地的尼斯湖。

 

摩克拉姆贝贝的记录片

 

In Search of the Congo Dinosaur Mokele-Mbembe

或观赏YouTube视频:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URvxudheJGc
 

 

The Mokele-Mbembe A Real Life Living Dinosaur Living In The Congo

或观赏YouTube视频:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6hsrxaZRM
 

 

My Mokele-mbembe Expedition 2010

或观赏YouTube视频:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLBFwXCFbm8&t=1993s
 

 

Living dinosaurs: Mokele-Mbembe Sound Recording

或观赏YouTube视频:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV3pDGGMNOU
 

 

African Swamp Monster: Mokele-Mbembe Witness

或观赏 National Geographic 视频:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/videos/beast-man/african-swamp-monster-mokele-mbembe-witness-1345.aspx
 

 

African Swamp Monster: Encounter

或观赏 National Geographic 视频:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/videos/beast-man/african-swamp-monster-encounter-1346.aspx
 

 

更多摩克拉姆贝贝的照片

疑是摩克拉姆贝贝的足迹

疑是摩克拉姆贝贝的足迹

这个雕像可能是摩克拉姆贝贝,相信是来自西非,目前收藏在爱尔兰蒂珀雷里县的格兰可美拉宅(Glencomeragh House)

这个雕像可能是摩克拉姆贝贝,相信是来自西非,目前收藏在爱尔兰蒂珀雷里县的格兰可美拉宅(Glencomeragh House)

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Sources:

  • Mokele-Mbembe, http://www.unknownexplorers.com/mokelembembe.php (accessed 6 July 2019)
  • Mokele-Mbembe, Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mokele-mbembeu (accessed 6 July 2019)
  • Gibbons, William J., “In Search Of the Congo Dinosaur”, July 01, 2002, https://www.icr.org/article/306/ (accessed: 17 July 2019)
  • Ofosusah Johnson, Elizabeth, “Meet the forgotten African Pygmies who are living ancient lifestyles in the 21st century”, July 19, 2018, https://face2faceafrica.com/article/meet-the-forgotten-african-pygmies-who-are-living-ancient-lifestyles-in-the-21st-century (accessed: 11 July 2019)
  • “African Pygmies”, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pygmies#Group (accessed: 11 July 2019)
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congo_River (accessed: 17 July 2019)
  • Regusters, Herman A., “Mokele-Mbembe An Investigation into Rumors Concerning a Strange Animal in the Republic of the Congo, 1981” (accessed: 18 July 2019)

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  1. Samfoonheei on Sep 9, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    Amazing post about Mokele-Mbembe a mysterious creatures spotted by the natives of the Congo River basin. Have not heard of these creatures till I read this post . Interesting discovery of these rare mysterious creatures that existed many years ago . The best known of the alleged mystery beasts of tropical Africa, which is an elephant-sized water beast more like an amphibious dinosaur-like creature as describe by researchers . Since repeated sightings of the creatures by the natives had attracted many researchers to look for more evidence to support the truth of existence of these creatures. They lead a few expeditions over the years in search of these creatures but there is no physical evidence of the existence of mysterious creatures other than some footprints and reports from eyewitnesses.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of such a creature.

  2. Yee Yin on Oct 1, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    Thank you for sharing with us the story of Mokele-Mbembe. This is the first time I come across the story about this creature. Even though less famous but I think its existence is quite believable.

    First of all, reports on Mokele-Mbembe have been by many people in different locations. The description of Mokele-Mbembe by the different witnesses is very similar. Looking at the geographical area and river system of the Africa continent, it is highly possible that creature such as Mokele-Mbembe is still living and hiding on earth.

    Every now and then, more new specifies of living creatures are discovered by human beings. Therefore, we should not dismiss the existence of Mokele-Mbembe just because we have not seen one yet.

  3. Stella Cheang on Aug 12, 2019 at 8:40 am

    If we follow the ugly history of mankind, we are known to be a species of find & kill. It is therefore a dismay to see that so many expeditions were dispatch to uncover Mokele-Mbembe, our fellow living being on earth who wish to remain undisturbed. The land where Mokele-Mbembe reside makes it even more dangerous if they are being discovered; for several countries of the African Continent, including Congo is famous for trophy hunting. They promote forest hunt to rich countries in the west, highlighting the difficult landscape and the exotic species that it can offer. It leaves me wonder if these expeditions in search of Mokele-Mbembe are indeed one of those money yielding activities. In anyways, if Mokele-Mbembe exist, may they never be discover and may they continue to live in peace. Thank you for this wonderful sharing.

  4. Chris on Jul 30, 2019 at 11:46 am

    Thank you Rinpoche and the blog team for this amazing article. Our planet earth is really amazing and full of mysterious creatures and phenomenon. This creature had been spotted by the local people of the Congo River basin and they believed in the existence of Mokele-Mbembe.

    However, due to the nature of this animal, no one is able to proven its existence with solid evidence, a video or a picture of the animal. It is just like Yeti which is believed to inhabit the mountains. It is very possible for Hokele-Mbembe to exist in the Congo River basin because the environment there can support the existence of such a creature.

    With more and more expeditions being dispatched into the deep forest of the Congo River basin region, it is just a matter of time for the evidence of the majestic animal to be found and presented.

  5. Samfoonheei on Jul 23, 2019 at 1:47 pm

    Congo River Basin mythology, Mokele-mbembe is a water-dwelling entity, sometimes described as a living creature. In the last two centuries, there are many reports and sightings of this long-necked, long-tailed, three-clawed, terrifyingly huge animal residing deep in the Congo River basin of central Africa. Well ,these region is the reputed home of the mokele-mbembe, an amphibious dinosaur-like creature. Many African locals, natives and tribes based on the description, this creatures…….Mokele-Mbembe is most probably a dinosaur family. The reports of these sightings has caught the attention of scientists and researchers. Many expeditions since 1909 till 2006 led by cryptozoologist, researchers and scientist teams from various countries such as America, Britain, Germany , Africa and Japan came to a conclusion that there is no physical evidence of the existence of Mokele-Mbembe. The last expedition was in 2018, the researchers travelling to Congo failed too to conclude the existence of this long necked creatures. Even though the stories of this creature seemed to be unbelievable yet the African natives or local do believed in their existence.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting sharing.

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    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
  • 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.

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108 candles and sang (incense) offered at our Wish-Fulfilling Grotto, invoking Dorje Shugden's blessings for friends, sponsors and supporters, wonderful!
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Dharmapalas are not exclusive to Tibetan culture and their practice is widespread throughout the Buddhist world - https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=193645
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One of our adorable Kechara Forest Retreat's doggies, Tara, happy and safe, and enjoying herself in front of Wisdom Hall which has been decorated for Chinese New Year
Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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It\'s very nice to see volunteers helping maintain holy sites in Kechara Forest Retreat, it\'s very good for them. Cleaning Buddha statues is a very powerful and effective way of purifying body karma.
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Kechara Forest Retreat is preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. This is our holy Vajra Yogini stupa which is now surrounded by beautiful lanterns organised by our students.
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One of the most recent harvests from our Kechara Forest Retreat land. It was grown free of chemicals and pesticides, wonderful!
Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Third picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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The first title published by Kechara Comics is Karuna Finds A Way. It tells the tale of high-school sweethearts Karuna and Adam who had what some would call the dream life. Everything was going great for them until one day when reality came knocking on their door. Caught in a surprise swindle, this loving family who never harmed anyone found themselves out of luck and down on their fortune. Determined to save her family, Karuna goes all out to find a solution. See what she does- https://bit.ly/2LSKuWo
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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At Kechara Forest Retreat land we have nice fresh spinach growing free of chemicals and pesticides. Yes!
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Beginner’s Introduction to Dorje Shugden~Very good overview https://bit.ly/2QQNfYv
Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat\'s land here in Malaysia
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Fresh eggplants grown on Kechara Forest Retreat's land here in Malaysia
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Most Venerable Uppalavanna – The Chief Female Disciple of Buddha Shakyamuni - She exhibited many supernatural abilities gained from meditation and proved to the world females and males are equal in spirituality- https://bit.ly/31d9Rat
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Thailand’s ‘Renegade’ Yet Powerful Buddhist Nuns~ https://bit.ly/2Z1C02m
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Mahapajapati Gotami – the first Buddhist nun ordained by Lord Buddha- https://bit.ly/2IjD8ru
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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.
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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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  • March 28, 2024 05:40
    Jason asked: Continuing from the previous answer, how do we liberate ourselves from samsara if it’s impossible to not create further karma while existing in samsara? If we create karma just be existing, that means that we will keep reincarnating over and over again so it seems like we’re stuck in the cycle
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, You've asked a very interesting follow-up question. Generally speaking, yes if you are in samsara, then you are always creating more karma. That's why the goal of Buddhists is to be liberated from samsara. The Buddha and other enlightened beings achieved this and the practice of Dharma itself is geared towards achieving this. I'll try to explain it here, hopefully I can do so in such a short space. So, normally there is no way out of samsara, but when you practice the Dharma there is. Remember in my previous reply to you, I mentioned that there are differing levels of severity of karma? Some are heavier, some lighter, etc. When practising the Dharma, you reduce the amount of karma that you produce. When you have less effects of karma, due to less negative karma itself, you can focus more on the spiritual practices that lead to liberation. I'll take the examples of the Refuge vows. There are 10 of them, split into three categories related to the body, speech and mind. First is the body, which includes to abstain form killing, as killing creates negative karma. The in the speech section, it includes to abstain from lying. This is harder to do. What is easier - to abstain from killing another human being, or lying to another person. The easier one is not to kill. Hence, you train yourself in this manner, working from those actions that are easiest to avoid, working up to those that are harder. For example in the mind section, one of the vows is not to covet something that another person has. But this is harder to do than either not lying or not killing. In other words, in our spiritual practice, we reduce the karma that we create though the actions of our body, speech and mind. Since we have less karma, we suffer less. And then finally, we are get to really subtle levels of karma, which are like residue in our mindstreams. But it's still there. In order to get out of samsara, you need to realise what we call emptiness (which is way to complicated to talk about here). In other words, the very path of the Dharma is to reduce the karma we create, starting with the easiest and working up to the hardest, which is where it becomes the easiest to understand emptiness. This who journey is a process, that's why teachings such as the Lamrim are indesipensible as it shows us the actual way to practice. Normally, we are stuck in Samsara. But when we practice the Dharma and ultimately realise emptiness (there are many, many steps in between) we are able to get out of samsara completely. This may sound confusing, which is why in Buddhism study, understand and practice is very important. We have Dharma classes available, where you can learn and find out more: https://www.kechara.com/learn/dharma-classes/ I hope this helps.
  • March 27, 2024 06:10
    Jason asked: People-especially family put certain expectations on us and when we refuse, it causes them a lot of stress and anger and we make them suffer…. my family wants me to marry and have kids but I don’t want to be tied down to Samsara any further and just explaining that I want to shave my head drives my mom crazy and she starts speaking to me in a very loud and forceful manner saying that she doesn’t care what I have to say and that she knows better than me so she will do whatever it takes make me have a family even if she ends up becoming a villain in my eyes because it’s for my own good so that I won’t be alone and lonely when I’m old. When we say no to people, especially to people who care about us and want the best for us, do we accumulate negative karma from causing them emotional turmoil and pain
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. In essence, any action that causes another person harm or suffering whether physical or emotional generates negative karma. But karma is complicated and not as simple as we usually think about it. There are differences in level of severity of karma created, some can be very light and some can be heavy. These are due to the variables when creating karma, such as motivation, the actions, your feelings after it, etc. This can all be found in teachings that talk about karma, especially the Lamrim teachings. In Buddhism we teach that we need to avoid the creation of negative karma for sure. But simply by being stuck in samsara, there is actually no way out of creating karma. That is why Buddhists seek to be free from samsara altogether. Only when we are free from samsara, are we free from the creation of karma. In relation to your situation, if you are young and rely on your parents, for now you should try not to do things that are create division or disharmony within the family environment. That itself if the practice of the Dharma. Then later, when you are independent you can make more of an informed choice about what you want to do. Even in your current situation, you can practice the Dharma, it is not necessary to become a monk or nun to progress on your spiritual path. Dharma can be practiced in any environment, and actually practising towards our family is the best. When we transform our minds and our behvariours and they see just how beneficial this transformation is, this is the best way to show them that Dharma is good. This was a piece of advice that Tsem Rinpoche used to tell people in family situations all the time. I hope this helps you.
  • March 26, 2024 02:28
    Rojal Poudel asked: How can I meet my guru? Does one need a guru for initiation for tantra and other stuff on the path to enlightenment? Does one need a guru to attain enlightenment?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your question. In regards to meeting your guru, there are many different ways. These days you can meet your guru online as well. For example, many people did not meet Tsem Rinpoche personally, but they consider him to be there guru. You may find this article interesting: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-guru-protocol-a-guide-to-knowing-who-your-guru-is.html In regards to tantra, yes, one definitely needs a qualified guru to bestow initiation and teach us the path of practice once you have initiation. In regards to our tradition, it is also considered necessary to have a guru to attain full enlightenment. Hope this helps. The article lined above will definitely help to answer some of your questions on a deeper level. Thank you.
  • March 25, 2024 10:35
    Rojal Poudel asked: How can you deepen your spiritual progress while sleeping? I heard some people can go to pure lands and get teachings directly from Buddha’s, Bodhisattva’s, and Dharma Protecters. Are these possible from Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projection?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Thank you for your questions. It's always nice to see you here wanting to learn more. Yes it is definitely possible to deepen your practice in your sleep. This is done during practice of Highest Yoga Tantra, after receiving initiation and progressed along generation stage practice. This would obviously include everything before receiving such iniation such as having a basis and grounding in the Three Principle Aspects of the Path and the Lamrim teachings. In this practice you are able to use sleep to engage in meditation. This would need you to be able to lucid dream before hand. The ability to lucid dream itself can be developed a number of ways, but the most common is single-pointed mediation concentration during waking life. This is also known as Shamatha meditation. But in this case, the object of your meditation should be a mental one, rather than a physical one. The best would be a visualisation of the Buddha. All of this is outlined in the Lamrim teachings in the section on developing concentration. In terms of Astral Travel, yes it is definitely possible, and again there are different methods to go about this. Again this should be done only after having received the appropriate intiations and teachings from your guru. However, there are quite a few dangers involved with this. As Tsem Rinpoche mentioned before, the two main ones is that your consciousness is not able to return to your body and two that a spirit can take possession of your body if your protection is not strong and you have not invoked a Dharma protector to help with protection aspects. Another thing about astral travel, is that even if learn how to do it, it is not necessary that you can actually visit pure lands or receive teachings, etc. This is because, to do this, would require a lot of merit. So there are many things and practices to develop merit before you should engage in it. Often times, people who claim that they have received teachings or visited purelands, actually haven't though they may think that they did. It could simply be a projection of one's mind and in some serious cases perhaps even due to spirits mascarading. If you would like to learn lucid dreaming, please look into the teachings of single-pointed concentration normally. The ability of lucid dreaming comes naturally for those who progress in their shamatha meditation. As for astral travel practices, I would advise not to engage in such practices unless you receive the appropriate initiations, teachings from and under the strict supervision of a qualified guru. Hope this helps.
  • March 24, 2024 01:17
    Dirji asked: How can I see my kaytsa
    pastor answered: Dear Dirji, We are sorry, but we do not understand your question. Perhaps because you asked using the english phoenetics of the word. If possible, please post again using either the English translation of the word or using the Tibetan script, so that we can help you properly. Thank you.
  • March 23, 2024 12:11
    Marc asked: What is the direct translation of Tsem Rinpoche’s name mantra? Thank you 🙏🏽
    pastor answered: Dear Marc, Thank you for your question. You can find a translation of the meaning of Tsem Rinpoche's name mantra on Kechara's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=683136630510067. Hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 22, 2024 20:27
    Rojal Poudel asked: I am about to leave everything behind. I am tired of this life where I do the same thing everyday. I see everything but dharma as an illusion. I want to attain some sort of realization so that I can benefit other sentient beings. I am very inspired by the story of Milarepa, who gave up everything to learn dharma. Even the Buddha gave up comfort and luxury in search for this supreme truth. I also want to follow the Please tell me what I should do.
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, We can understand that you feel this way, and seeing the illusion of life should definitely motivate us to want to achieve something more spiritual. In the past when people asked Tsem Rinpoche the same question, he used to tell people a couple of things: > The first is that there are two methods to deal with our spiritual path. The first is to physically renounce everything and go into the wilderness, like Buddha Shakyamuni and Milarepa did. To cut yourself from everyone and everything and meditate continuously for years until you achieve realisation. But this is very hard to do in our day and age. We still need to have contact with people, there are the necessities of life to think about. Rinpoche said we need to think about things from a practice angle also. It takes a very great level of practitioner with an immense store of merit to be able to do this successfully. > The second method is to keep living within our a community and use them as a support for the transformation of the mind and spiritual progress. For example, that it why we have monasteries and nunneries, or Dharma centres and organisations to help with spiritual practice. This method is more measured, but you can still gain the same results. This is the more practical method. Especially according to the Mahayana path of practice, Bodhisattvas need to practice certain qualities in our minds and we progress towards enlightenment. Such qualities include the Six Perfections, but if we are not around others, how do we practice them? In order to practice generosity, we need others to be generous towards. In order to practice patience, we need others to be patient towards. In order to practice morality and ethics, we need to be in situations to be able to practice our vows. Enlightened beings like Buddha and Milarepa were able to do all of this in their minds during meditation but as mentioned before they were already high level pracitioners with immense merit. For example, Buddha Shakyamuni had three countless aeons of consistent practice life time after life time until his achieved enlightenment. > Another thing that Rinpoche shared, that while understanding the drawbacks of life and the benefits of becoming enlightened, a lot of the time what happens these days is that it is mixed up with emotion due to the challenges of life. People are looking for an escape, but not an escape from samsara into enlightenment, but simple an escape from their current problems. The need for escape, known as renunciation in Buddhism, is not to simply escape samsara, but developed in a certain way through contemplation and meditation. When we have such feelings, we should analyse them to see if they are in accord with the teachings and the methods of developing true renunciation. Many people also have a unrealistic way of thinking about physical renunciation and the spiritual path in general. Most people think it is easy, but it is not, is difficult because we need to deal with our minds, our emotions, our traumas, etc, from countless lives. If we don't have a firm foundation in Dharma practice and transformation before we attempt something like Buddha Shakyamuni or Milarepa, we will give up after a while because we find it too hard. And perhaps give up spiritual practice because the path did not actually match our expectations. So the key is to be as realistic as possible about our spiritual path. So our advice, rather than give up everything, as you may have family or other responsibilities, is to use your current situation to transform your mind, to practice the teachings right now in life, so that you can start progressing along the spiritual life. The best way to do this is to practice the Lamrim teachings, which give you a firm roadmap of how and what to practice in a sequential manner. Giving up everything is not necessary to make real progress on the spiritual path, as outlined in the Lamrim, but sustained and consistent practice is the key. Then use the situations in your life to actualise that transformation. We hope this helps.
  • March 21, 2024 00:44
    Jason asked: I listened to Tsem Rinpoche’s dharma talk and was inspired to be patient and kind towards other. For a while I felt like my mind had transformed and I started being more proactive in helping others and making sure to complete my responsibilities as perfectly as I can to not burden others and taking the initiative to help people that I see are struggling with their work but recently I have been feeling like I’m actually harming others instead of helping them by being kind because I feel like I’m enabling their bad behavior and rude attitude, especially one person in particular that I have to work with. No matter how much I help and show kindness, they don’t seem to change…and now I feel like a pushover for smiling and helping them even though they don’t show any appreciation or respect for it and instead take advantage of me and push even more of their responsibilities on me. I’ve been having thoughts that my kindness and patience has just become a cover for fear of confrontation now. What should I do? I feel like I’m gonna lose control and lash out even though I try to focus my mind on how the people around me must be struggling
    pastor answered: Dear Jason, Thank you for your question. We are very happy to hear that Tsem Rinpoche's Dharma talks have inspired you, especially to practice patience and kindness towards others. Please do keep it up, the benefits of both qualities are immense and are central to spiritual transformation. We should always try our best to practice both patience and kindness, but sometimes practising it in the way we think may not be the best option. For example, in the case that you mentioned, it is not having the right effect on your own mind and also you are enabling your co-worker to exhibit negative behaviours as well. In this case, actually practising kindness would not be to become a pushover, taking more responsibilities, etc. This isn't beneficial for your or the co-worker. So here, practising kindness would actually be not to allow the person to do such things, but it should be practised with patience and not out of emotion. So you would do this in a very skilfful manner. The best would be to have a talk with your co-worker in a very calm manner and explain how you are feeling and how they are making you feel in the work environment, and try to sort out the situation before it progresses. Especially since you are having such thoughts of anger and the posibility of lashing out. Practicing kindness and patience is not at all become a push over or allowing others to skip out on their responsibilities, etc. We really hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 20, 2024 14:49
    Sok asked: Hello respected pastors. Is Kusha grass same as Durva grass? How to obtain kusha grass?
    pastor answered: Dear Sok, Kusha grass and Durva grass are two different types of grass, they are not the same. Kusha grass is also known as halfa grass, big cordgrass, or salt reed-grass. Its scientific name is Desmostachya Bipinnata. In shape, each blade of grass is long and straight. Durva grass is also known as bermuda grass. Its scientific name is Cynodon Dactylon. In shape, each blade looks segmented and has smaller leaves sprouting from it. You can google the scientific name to see the difference between the two. Generally, they can be bought at Indian religious stores if there are any nearby where you live. Alternatively, if you live in Asia, you can buy a traditional grass broom, which you can substitue for the Kusha grass. It is a close relative of Kusha grass and the lamas have said that it can be used as substitue if you cannot find the actual grass. I hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 19, 2024 20:56
    Bhavisha asked: How to know wheather specific LOCAL deity is enlighten or not?
    pastor answered: Dear Bhavisha, Local deities are not enlightened. They are sentient beings who look after or take care of a specific area. There are different names for these types of beings, such as local deities, Land God, Landowner deities, etc. They belong to the God Realm, but as other beings in the god realm, they are not enlightened. Hope this helps.
  • March 18, 2024 09:57
    Rojal Poudel asked: What comes after attaining samatha or calm abiding meditation?
    pastor answered: Dear Rojal, Nice to see you back here! Shamatha is a tool, basically through this meditation you develop single pointed concentration. But after developing that, you use it to engage in Vipashyana meditation, otherwise known as Special Insight. Different traditions have different version of Special Insight. In our tradition, we use this type of meditation to analyse what we call "emptiness." The teachings on the emptiness are the actual teaching that leads to enlightenment. All other teachings or practices help to prepare your mind to be able to do this. Shamatha comes in, because the topic of emptiness is so deep, that we need single-pointed concentration to analyse it. If we don't have this type of concentration, we will not be able to understand emptiness. Hence, shamatha and vipashyana meditation are used in tandem to achieve enlightenment. This may seem a little abstract. The Lamrim teachings go into this in a lot of detail. They can be found in the chapters dealing with the Concentration and Wisdom as part of the Six Perfections in the Great Scope sections of the Lamrim. Hope this helps. Thank you.
  • March 17, 2024 23:16
    Jonathan Tan asked: Hi Dear Pastor, I am curious if H.E 25th Tsem Rinpoche had any heart disciples (son/daughter) Is there a difference between heart and root disciples?
    pastor answered: Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your question. There is no one heart disciple of Tsem Rinpoche. This usually refers to specific person who carries on the teachings and practices of a particular teacher. Tsem Rinpoche wanted something different for Kechara, hence we carry on his teachings and practices as a group, rather than one specific person. Rinpoche trained his students, who are either Sangha, Pastors or senior students in various ways of continuing his teachings, especially through the work that they do. In this way, we continue Rinpoche's teachings as a group rather than any one heart disciple. Hope that this helps. Thank you.
  • March 16, 2024 01:18
    Sirius asked: Hi dear pastors, I'd like to get recomendations on how to improve my actual sadhana. My morning starts by taking refuge and making offerings to the three jewls, followed by Lama Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga. After this I usually study Lam Rim, and other Dharma Texts. During the afternoon I meditate for a about an hour or so, and somedays I do the Dorje Shugden sadhana given by Rinpoche. Finally at night I finish my day by doing Vajrasattva meditation and confession to the 35 Buddhas. What else can I do to improve my sadhana? What practices would you recomend me to do? Do you have recomendations on texts I could read? I would like to add that I live in Argentina, and I do not have any buddhist temple near sadly, so I cannot go there to practice, learm or collab. I would appreciate advice on this. Thank you in advance.
    pastor answered: Dear Sirius, Thank you for your question. In terms of practice, you are doing a lot. We are very happy to read that you are doing all these beneficial practices. They will be very beneficial for you. What you are doing is very good already, the only thing that I would say is to make the Dorje Shugden sadhana consistent as well as the others. If you are doing the short Diamond Path sadhana, it includes the Vajrasatta meditations, so you don't have to do it separately. We just have some points to help you improve your practice: > First is whenever you do any of the practices, is it vital to make sure you take refuge, generate bodhicitta and practice the four immeasurables before each session. And then at the end of the session, make sure to dedicate. This seals the merit generated from your practice. This is very important as if we don't have the correct motivation at the beginning and dedicate it at the end, since the merit is not sealed, the positive potential is destroyed when we have disturbing emotions, especially anger. > The second is to be consistent in your practices and do them daily. If you cannot be consistent with the practices you are doing at the moment, then reduce what you are doing to make it simple, for example just the Diamond Path (which includes Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga anyway). Then once you are consistent daily, later you can slow add in other practices and become consistent with them. > The third is to keep revising the teachings on these practices, understand the motivation, deepen your visualisations, etc. > In regards to your meditation, if you are doing breathing or concentration meditation, again, revise the teachings again and again to make your practice stronger and understand where you are on your meditational path. > You can also spend some time every day, maybe five or ten minutes contemplating the Lamrim teachings step by step. This itself is extremely transformational and will propel you along the spiritual path. In regards to what else to study or read, here is a very good article: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/books-that-are-a-must-read.html If you consider Tsem Rinpoche to be your spiritual teacher, there are thousands of hours of teachings on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoTg0Wc5q3Gnz8ej3ETCdMQ You can watch and re-watch them to deepen your understanding and practice. I hope all of this helps.
  • March 14, 2024 05:53
    Alby asked: Hi, I was just wondering if spirits or ghost can possess Buddha statues and haunt the owner of the statue? I heard that before inviting a statue of the Buddha into your house, it has to be blessed by monks first. Is this a necessary requirement?
    pastor answered: Dear Alby, The physical form representations of the Buddhas, including statues, are very special as each form of a Buddha represents not only the path to enlightenment, but the state of enlightenment itself. In fact, even just seeing a Buddha image plants imprints in our minds that will open when the conditions are right, to help us further along our spiritual path. So they are powerful and protective in and of themselves, as long as they have been created according to correct iconography. This last point is very important. That being said, images or statues are just pieces of metal or clay, etc. When statues are consecrated, they actually become the embodiement of the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha). That's why making offerings and doing any virtuous activity (even cleaning them) generates merit for your spiritual journey. As embodiments of the Three Jewels there is no way that they can be possessed by spirits that haunt the owner of the statue. Traditionally, statues are made to be hollow and then filled with certain mantras and holy items, then consecrated. Following the traditional method will be the most effective to bless your statue properly. If your statue is hollow, at Kechara we offer a service to fill your statue properly with the correct mantras, etc. The service is part of Kechara Saraswati Arts. You can find out more here: https://www.kechara.com/services/buddhist-art/ We also have DIY kits available if you cannot send your statue in and would like to do it yourself: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/mantra-rolls-complete [Please note these mantras are inserted into specific parts of the statue, you can contact Vajrasecrets through the website to get more information on how to fill the statue yourself] https://www.vajrasecrets.com/mantra-rolls-anywhere [These mantras can be inserted anywhere within the statue] If you cannot do any of these, then at the very least, you should insert something into the statue so that it is not completely hollow. This can be a piece of paper with the mantra OM AH HUM written on it (either Tibetan or English is fine). Then roll this up and place in the statue. Otherwise you can use a pearl or semi-precious stone, etc. While statues themselves have protective power, when they are left empty there is a certain type of spirit that come to reside inside a statue as it is completely hollow. It's a spirit that likes hollow places. However, this type of spirit is not usually malicious or harmful. But that is one of the reasons a statue is never left hollow. Once the filling is done, the traditional ceremonies of consecration known as Soongdrup Puja (to bless the insertion items) and the Rabney Puja (to fully consecrate the statues) are performed, which we also offer https://www.vajrasecrets.com/rabney-soongdrup-consecration-puja-fund For those who cannot have the pujas done for whatever reason, you can actually bless the statues yourself. A comprehensive guide and the prayers necessary for doing this are available here: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html Given all of this, yes there is a type of spirit that can inhabit statues, but only if they are completely empty and not consecrated (whether by a monk, lay practitioner, yourself, it doesn't matter). But this type of spirit cannot haunt the person, etc, in that sense. It simply resides in the statue. The reason why statues are blessed or consecrated is so that they embody the Three Jewels, they become immense objects of merit making and protection from spirits, negativity, etc. So, if you do have a statue or are thinking of an inviting a statue, the best would be to have it filled and consecrated properly. However, even if you cannot, you can do the blessing yourself. There is no need to worry about a statue being haunted if not consecrated by a monk before you invite it or bring home. In fact, if you have a personal practice, at the end of your practice you can dissolve your visualisation into the statue, to bless it. This actually makes your statue much more powerful than consecration alone. You basically bless your statue through your own daily practice. I hope this information helps. Thank you.
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Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
yesterday
Rejoice to the volunteers (also kind sponsors) who cleaned the Gyenze Chapel and made abundant offerings to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
yesterday
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
Offered beautiful flowers abundantly to Gyenze. ~ Alice
yesterday
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.
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.
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
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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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
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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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
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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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.
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.
4 months ago
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.
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
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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.
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#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
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#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.
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More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
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