Traditional Clothes of Malaysia

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Malaysia is a beautiful country with diverse cultures and a rich history. People from different ethnic backgrounds have distinct sets of traditional attire that reflect their cultures. I wanted to share with you just how varied and beautiful clothes in Malaysia can be. Here are some of the more common ethnic costumes worn by Malaysians that show their vibrant cultural heritage.

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Malay Clothes

The baju kurung comprises two parts: a blouse and a long skirt

The baju kurung comprises two parts: a blouse and a long skirt

Before the 20th century and the advent of Islam, Malay women used to wear the kemban, which was a sarong, or long piece of cloth, that was wrapped around the body and left the shoulders bare. The universal adoption of Islam as the main religion amongst Malays saw the demise of the kemban and the rise of the more modest and yet elegant baju kurung. The baju kurung comprises two parts: a blouse and a long skirt. The blouse is loose-fitting and varies in length between the hip and the knee. Traditionally, it also features long sleeves, but modern designs have shown off a three-quarter length with bell sleeves and flares. The skirt goes down to the ankle and has pleats on one side to facilitate walking and sitting. The outfit can be made with traditional songket or batik fabric, or with simple floral or batik designs on cotton or any modern fabric blend. To complete the outfit, the women would usually wear a shawl, also known as a selendang, or a headscarf like the tudung or hijab.

Women in baju kurung

Women in baju kurung

Men in baju melayu

Men in baju melayu

The traditional attire for Malay men is the baju melayu. It consists of a loose long-sleeved top worn over trousers and a sampin, or short sarong wrapped around the hips. To complete the look, the Malay men wear a cap known as a songkok.

 

Significance of the Tudung

A woman wearing tudung

A woman wearing tudung

Tudung is a Malay term for the headscarf, veil, or shawl that covers the hair, neck, and chest area, and leaves only the woman’s face exposed. The tudung is sometimes referred to by the Arabic word hijab, which means ‘barrier’, and satisfies the part of the Islamic dress code that calls for Muslim women to dress modestly.

Although the tudung is not mandatory before puberty, some parents start training their daughters to wear the tudung from a much younger age. The decision to adopt the tudung as a part of one’s daily wear is usually a personal one, and it is a commitment that is kept for life.

Children wearing tudung

Children wearing tudung

 

How to Wear

Kemban

A woman in kemban and a man in sarong

A woman in kemban and a man in sarong

There are two different kinds of sarongs – a long piece of cloth, and a piece of cloth sewn along the width to form a tubular shape. With the tubular sarong, you step or slip into the centre and pull it up right under your arms. Wrap the sides of the sarong in front of you and fold a few inches of cloth down so that it holds the sarong tightly around your body. Then, roll that fold down a couple of times to ensure that the sarong does not fall down.

The flat sarong requires draping it across your back while holding a corner in each hand. Wrap the fabric around your body. To make things easier, you can keep the fabric underneath your arms so that your hands are free to twist the corners of the sarong before making a knot at chest level.
Tudung

How to wear tudung

How to wear tudung

There are many ways to fashion a scarf or shawl into a tudung. The basic triangle style works well with any type of square-shaped fabric.

  1. Fold one of the corners of the scarf down diagonally to the opposite corner to form a triangular shape.
  2. Place the long folded side of the scarf on top of your forehead. The two ends of the scarf will be draping over your shoulders, and the apex of the triangle will be hanging over the back of your head.
  3. Open your mouth as you pinch the edges of the scarf under your chin, and then pin them down. Your mouth is opened so that you will have ample space to move your jaw once the tudung is in place.
  4. Next, cross the ends of the scarf over your neck so that the left goes to the right, and vice versa. The tails of the scarf should be draping across your neck and down the back of your shoulders.
  5. Pull the two ends to the back of your head and pin them together underneath the back corner of the scarf.
  6. Adjust the tudung, and you will be good to go.

There are ready-made alternatives that are available off-the-shelf from retail stores that allow you to slide your head in through the opening of the scarf. Once the scarf is in place and you have made a little adjustment, you will be ready to show off your new style.

Please keep in mind that Muslim women wear the tudung as a form of commitment to themselves and their religion. Please do not take the wearing of a tudung as a joke in any way, and be respectful of these beautiful people.
Sampin

Malay men wearing sampan

Malay men wearing sampin

The sampin is worn similar to the kemban, except that it is worn at either the waist or the hips. After slipping into the centre of the circular sarong and pulling it up to waist level, fold the two ends inwards so that the sarong is wrapped snugly around you. Fold the first few inches of the sarong down, and continue folding it until the sampin falls just below the knee. Complete your outfit with a songkok.

 

Where to Buy

Traditional Malay attire can be found in many major shopping malls in Malaysia. One such place is Wisma Yakin which has a wide selection of the traditional Malay attire.

Wisma Yakin
Jalan Masjid India,
City Centre, 50100
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

How to Get to Wisma Yakin
If you are taking the LRT, the nearest stations are the Bandaraya LRT Station and the Masjid Jamek LRT Station, which are both within walking distance of Wisma Yakin. Jalan Masjid India is a triangular enclave bordered by the streets of Jalan Ampang, Jalan Dang Wangi, and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. You can also use a taxi or an Uber to get there.

 

Chinese Clothes

A woman wearing a traditional cheongsam

A woman wearing a traditional cheongsam

The Chinese have adopted a comfortable yet elegant piece of traditional wear called the cheongsam, which is also known as a ‘long dress’. This is also a popular fashion choice for the modern-day woman. The cheongsam is often made of shimmering silk with embroidered satin or other sensual fabrics. It is a one-piece dress that has a high collar with frog closure buttons that run down from the neck to the upper side of the chest. It is a full-length and form-fitting dress with thigh-high slits either on one or both sides of the dress. The cheongsam has moved with the times, and now offers shorter variations which are popular with the younger set.

The samfoo is another traditional Chinese attire, but it is usually worn by older and more mature women. Similar to pyjamas, it is a two-piece garment with a loose-fitting top worn over three-quarter length or ankle-length pants.

A variety of samfoo

A variety of samfoo

While there is no particular traditional wear for the men, one may find button-up shirts that are made from similar materials as the cheongsam. These shirts can be either long-sleeved or short-sleeved with frog closure buttons running down the centre.

 

Where to Buy

Chinese traditional wear can be found in major shopping malls around Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia. If you happen to be shopping outside of the Chinese New Year period, however, Central Market in Kuala Lumpur is your best option for cultural dresses and items.

Central Market
Jalan Hang Kasturi,
City Centre, 50050
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
http://www.centralmarket.com.my/

Central Market in Kuala Lumpur

Central Market in Kuala Lumpur

How to Get to Central Market
If you are travelling by train, you can take the Kelana Jaya Line and stop at the Pasar Seni Station, which is located right across from Central Market in Kuala Lumpur. You can also take the Ampang Line, but you will have to alight at the Masjid Jamek Station which is a 15-minute walk from Central Market. If you take the KTM Commuter, the Kuala Lumpur Station is only a 5-minute walk away.

If you plan on taking a bus, use the following Rapid KL Bus services:
821, 822, 851, 180, 640, 650, 651, 652, 772, 780, 781, 782, 750, 751, 752, 770, 771, BET1, BET3, BET4.

You can also use The KL Hop-On Hop-Off buses. These are City Tour Buses that stops at the station right across from Central Market Kuala Lumpur. Another option is GOKL, a free city bus service that stops right across from Central Market. You can also use a taxi or an Uber to get there.

 

Indian

Indian women wearing sari

Indian women wearing sari

The sari is the most recognizable of traditional Indian wear. The sari itself is 4-8 metres in length and about 0.6-1.2 meters wide. A petticoat is worn underneath the sari with a matching or contrasting choli, which is a tight-fitting midriff blouse with or without sleeves. The whole sari is wrapped around the body, reaching just under or above the navel, with the extensively embroidered or printed end draping over the left shoulder. The breadth of the garment reaches from the waist down to the floor and is tied tightly at the waist with a drawstring. The colour of the petticoat should match the base colour of the sari as closely as possible. It functions as a support garment to help hold the sari in place.

The women from Northern India, however, wear the salwar kameez, also known as a Punjabi suit. It is a long dress-like, sleeveless top that is worn over trousers, and matched with a shawl to complete the look.

Indian men wearing kurta

Indian men wearing kurta

Indian men traditionally wear a kurta and trousers during formal occasions. The kurta is a long knee-length shirt typically made of cotton or linen.

 

How to Wear

How to wear an Indian sari

How to wear an Indian sari

Sari

  1. First, choose a petticoat that matches the base colour of the sari. The petticoat will not be visible once the sari has been put on.
  2. A fitting choli will be worn as well. The choli will end below the bust area, leaving the waist and navel area exposed.
  3. Next, you will start by tucking the plain end of the sari into the petticoat at a start position just a bit to the right side of the navel. The other end will be flowing down to the ground so you will have to make sure that it is not dragging on the floor.
  4. Once the length is fixed, you can bring the remaining length of the sari to the left side from the back, wrapping once around yourself, so that the sari is right back in front of you on the right side.
  5. You will continue tucking the sari into the petticoat while making sure that the sari draping on you does not touch the floor.
  6. Next, make around five to seven folds of equal width, about 5 inches per fold, starting from the end of the tucked-in sari.
  7. Gather the folds together neatly, making sure that the lower edges of the pleats are straight, even, and not touching the ground.
  8. Pin them down with a safety pin to prevent the pleats from unfolding.
  9. Tuck the folds neatly into the petticoat at the waist, where the folds are slightly to the left of the navel, so that the pleats open to your left side.
  10. Drape the remaining fabric around your hips one more time from the left, going behind you, and back to the right again, while you hold on to the top edge of the sari.
  11. When the sari comes back to the front, you will drape it over your left shoulder so that end of the sari is hanging down your back. You can also use a safety pin to fix the sari to the choli at the shoulder so that it does not fall off.

Salwar Kameez

Indian women in salwar kameez

Indian women in salwar kameez

The salwar pants usually have an elastic waist or a drawstring at the front. You can also determine which is the front and back of the trousers by looking at where the pockets are located. Once you put on the pants, adjust the legs so that the fabric flows down nicely. The blouse may have beads, hooks, or special designs on them, so be careful not to catch them in your hair while you are slipping into the top. To complete the whole look, wear the shawl over your shoulders, around your neck, or just drape it over one of your shoulders.

 

Where to Buy

Little India in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

Little India in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

You can find traditional Indian wear at the Little India here in Kuala Lumpur. Just head down to Brickfields, and you will have a wide range of styles to choose from.

Brickfields
Jalan Travers to Jalan Tun Sambanthan,
Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

How to Get to Brickfields
By train, you can take either the Putra LRT Line, or the KL Monorail, stop at the KL Sentral station, and walk over to Brickfields. You can also take a taxi or an Uber to Brickfields.

 

Peranakan Clothes

Ladies in kebaya pendek

Ladies in kebaya pendek

The Peranakans are a unique culture that began when Chinese immigrants began marrying into the local Malay community many centuries ago. They are also known as the Baba-Nyonyas. “Baba” refers to the men, and “Nyonya” refers to the women.

The Nyonya’s traditional attire is the nyonya kebaya, which is worn with a batik sarong as a skirt, and three kerosang, or brooches, holding the jacket closed and in place. The women also wear a pair of hand-made beaded slippers, called the kasot manek-manek, to complete the look. The traditional kasot manek-manek is a pair of hand-sewn slippers where glass beads are strung up and sewn onto a canvas. It often features European floral designs with strong, Peranakan-influenced colours.

The Nyonya clothing consists of three layers, which are the inner wear, the outer jacket, and the sarong. The outer jacket is usually made of sheer materials, like gauze cotton, voile, or georgette. The inner wear is usually a traditional camisole called choli. The jackets are extensively embroidered with emphasis at the collar, sleeves, and hems. The embroidery is usually done by hand as machine-sewn embroidery do not look as intricate as the hand-sewn pieces. The nyonya kebaya usually uses a sarong with a Batik Java design.

Peranakan women in baju panjang

Peranakan women in baju panjang

The nyonya kebaya comes in two basic styles. The first is the baju panjang, which features a longer, straight-cut jacket that comes down to the knee. It is usually worn by the more mature ladies, and is made out of a sheer material. A set of three kerosang is used to secure the front of the baju panjang. An embroidered cotton handkerchief is tucked in at the collar area to complete the look. The second style is called the kebaya pendek. It is preferred by the younger nyonyas as the hip-length jacket accentuates the figure.

A peranakan groom wearing baju lokchuan

A peranakan groom wearing baju lokchuan

The Babas wear a baju lokchuan, which is similar to what the Chinese men would wear. Others may prefer to wear a long-sleeved shirt with a Chinese collar, or just a batik shirt.

 

How to Wear

Sarong for the Nyonya Kebaya
It is very easy to wear the sarong. Just slip into the circular sarong and position yourself on the left side of the sarong while holding the right end of the sarong with your left hand. Using your right hand, hold down the front part of the sarong so that it fits nicely across your abdomen. With your left hand, fold the remaining material towards your left hip while still holding on to the front and back edges where it meets on the right side of your hip. Secure everything tightly and then fold the top of the sarong at your waist level in an outward manner. Make sure that the sarong does not drag on the floor, then turn it so that the end of the sarong folds in front of your left thigh. Usually, a belt is required to secure the sarong.

 

Where to Buy

Jonker street in Melaka, Malaysia

Jonker street in Melaka, Malaysia

The best place to get Peranakan items is Malacca, which has a rich history of Peranakan culture, at either Jonker Street or the Hatten Square Melaka Mall. If you are in Kuala Lumpur, there are a few stores in Central Market that sell traditional Peranakan attire.

Jonker Street
Jalan Hang Jebat,
75200 Melaka, Malaysia

Hatten Square
Jalan Merdeka,
Bandar Hilir,
75000 Melaka, Malaysia
http://www.hattensquare.com.my/

Central Market
Jalan Hang Kasturi,
50050 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
http://www.centralmarket.com.my/

Hatten Square, Melaka, Malaysia

Hatten Square, Melaka, Malaysia

How to Get to Central Market
If you are travelling by train, you can take the Kelana Jaya Line and stop at the Pasar Seni Station, which is located right across from Central Market in Kuala Lumpur. You can also take the Ampang line, but you will have to alight at the Masjid Jamek Station and walk 15 minutes to Central Market. If you take the KTM Commuter, the Kuala Lumpur Station is only a 5-minute walk away.

If you are taking a Rapid KL Bus service, take the following buses:
821, 822, 851, 180, 640, 650, 651, 652, 772, 780, 781, 782, 750, 751, 752, 770, 771, BET1, BET3, BET4.

You can also take the KL Hop-On Hop-Off buses. This is a city tour bus that stops at the station right across from Central Market. Alternatively, use the free GOKL city bus service that travels selected routes in the city and stops right across from Central Market. You can also use a taxi or an Uber to get there.

 

Portuguese-Eurasian

Women of Portuguese-Eurasian descent in Melaka wearing their traditional attires

Women of Portuguese-Eurasian descent in Melaka wearing their traditional attires

The Portuguese-Eurasians are descendants of 16th century Portuguese settlers who made their home in Malacca. Their traditional attire strongly reflects their heritage. The colours black and red dominate their traditional costumes. The men wear jackets and trousers with waist sashes, while the women wear broad front-layered skirts.

 

Sarawak

There are many different cultures in Sarawak. However, there are three main ethnic groups in Sarawak whose traditional wear are more frequently seen.

 

Iban

An Iban couple in traditional attire

An Iban couple in traditional attire

The women wear the Ngepan Iban which is made up of 11 components. The entire costume can weigh up to 5kg (approximately 11lbs), and is worn during special occasions, ceremonies, rituals, and dances.

The full Ngepan Iban consists of the following:

  1. The sugu tinggi, or silver headdress.
  2. The marek empang or tangu, which is worn around the neck and rests on the shoulders of the person wearing it.
  3. The kain karap or the kebat, which is a traditional woven skirt that is worn around the waist.
  4. The lampit, or silver belt.
  5. The rawai, or silver corset.
  6. The tumpa pirak or bentuk, which are the silver bangles encircling the wrists.
  7. The gelang kaki or gerunchung, which are also known as anklets.
  8. The silver purse, or buah pauh.
  9. The selampai, or sash.
  10. The tali ujan or mulung, which is a fine silver chain.
  11. The sementing buchai or sengkiling, which is a coin corset with dangling coins.

The traditional attire for the men is known the baju burung, which is worn together with the sirat. The baju burung is a vest-like top, and the sirat is a long scarf-like cloth, about 25cm (10 inches) wide and 3-4m (10-12 feet) long, that is tied around the waist. The two ends of the scarf are used to cover the front and the back, so as not to expose themselves.

 

How to Wear

Sirat
Pull one end of the scarf from the back, between the buttocks, and to the front, to cover the private areas. Using the longer end of the scarf, circle the scarf around your hips under the other end that you first used. After securing the longer end of the scarf around your hips to the desired length, tie a knot above the area of your natal cleft.

 

Orang Ulu

Ulu women in their traditional attire

Ulu women in their traditional attire

The Orang Ulu is made up of a few tribes, namely the Kenyah, Kayan, Kelabit, Klemantan, Lun Bawang, and Penan tribes. They wear their traditional attire only during important ritual ceremonies and the welcoming of guests.

The women wear a headdress called the lavong and a dress called the ketip, which are all handmade. The headdress is made of beads while the ketip is adorned with colourful beads and sequins.

 

Bidayuh

Bidayuh women in their traditional attire

Bidayuh women in their traditional attire

The Bidayuh attire for women consists of a short-sleeved or sleeveless top, a skirt called the jomuh, and matching accessories, which includes the selapi (sash), pangiah (beaded necklace), porik (metal belt), and a sipiah (headdress).

The Bidayuh men wear a tawuop or tahup, which is a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the body in such a way that the two ends hang down the front and back of the body. The male headdress is known as the burang sumba, and the armlets are called kima.

The pangiah is a beaded necklace made out of high-quality ceramic beads and pendants. The pendants on the pangiah are made from either the teeth of wild animals or from artificial teeth. The pangiah features very colourful rows of beads that are tied together with nylon strings or small stripes. It is the perfect accessory for Bidayuh women for official functions, cultural dinners, or everyday use. The pangiah shows the Bidayuh’s cultural identity and is one of the must-haves for a Bidayuh lady.

 

Sabah

Models in Sabah traditional clothes

Models in Sabah traditional clothes

There are around 32 groups of indigenous people in Sabah and just as many variations of tribal dress in different styles. Many of these groups have their own style and colour, although most of them use black as a base. Colour is added by sewing on beads of red, orange, white, and green. These traditional costumes will usually include antique bead necklaces and belts, hand-engraved silver jewellery, and belts of old silver dollar coins. Most of these accessories are treasured items. They are regarded as precious family heirlooms that are passed down from one generation to the next.

 

Kadazandusun

Kadazandusun women and man in their traditional attire

Kadazandusun women and man in their traditional attire

The Kadazandusun is the largest ethnic tribe in Sabah. The women of this culture wear short shirts known as the sinuangga, and a wrap skirt called the tapi. They have a batik scarf that is fitted with a himpogot belt made out of silver dollar coins. They accessorise with gold jewellery like the hamai (necklace), gohong (bangles), simbong (earrings), sinsing (ring), and pawn (brooch).

The base material for the sinuangga is black commercial fabric, with silk or velvet used for ceremonial occasions. For daily-wear purposes, it is made with cotton. Sinuangga is the short-sleeved blouse with a U-neckline that is worn by younger women. It has embroidery along the openings for the head and arms, the side seams, and along the middle of the back. The embroidery is made from red, yellow and cream cotton yarn. Gold buttons are fixed all the way from the neck to the waist on costumes meant for ceremonial or formal occasions. The tapi is a long wrap dress that is similar to the sarong.

The traditional wear for men is the gaung and souva. The gaung is a long-sleeved shirt with gold trimmings and buttons. The souva is a pair of long trousers that is worn with a waistband called the toogot. There are gold trimmings that run down the seams of the souva. The men also wear a siga, a type of headdress, on their heads to complete the full look. The siga is made of cotton and can be either folded or twisted. They are usually worn for ceremonial purposes.

 

Bajau

Bajau men in their traditional attire

Bajau men in their traditional attire

They are considered the cowboys of the East. During special occasions, the Bajau men wear black, or sometimes a white long-sleeved shirt called a badu sampit. They have gold buttons running down the front of the shirt like a button down shirt, which is also decorated with silver flowers called intiras. They match the badu sampit with a pair of tight-fitting trousers. Both the shirt and trousers have gold trimmings sewn on. They would also usually wear a headpiece known as a podong. The Bajau man also carries a silver-hilted dagger called a karis by his side. The sheath is made from wood and silver. He will also carry a spear, or a bujak.

 

Rungus

Rungus men and women in their traditional attire

Rungus men and women in their traditional attire

The traditional attire for the Rungus women is made with cloth processed from hand-grown and hand-spun cotton. A black cloth with little hand-stitched patterns is worn from the chest down to the waist. This forms the banat tondu, or the blouse, that is paired with the tapi rinugading, which is a knee-length skirt of the same material. There is also another scarf-like black cloth that is about 30cm (11.8 inches) long. It is slipped over the head and rests on the shoulders to drape over the arms like sleeves. The women wear this with what is called an orot, which is a belt made of stripped bark with little brass rings and beads weaved into it. The orot is worn around the hips with a string of beads, known as the lobokon, hung loosely from the orot. The orot is hand-made by the Rungus men using a technique that is known only to them. Long beaded necklaces, called sandang, are also worn diagonally over the shoulders. They often include ivory-white discs obtained from the shells of kima or animal bones.

The women’s hair are usually combed into a bun and adorned with a multi-coloured floral headdress called the titimbok. There is a thin band of beads, called the sisingal, which is tied around the forehead. A braid, made out of pieces of cloth sewn together in rows, is tied at the back of the neck.

 
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  1. Vidh on Mar 6, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    Thank u for sending this…. it helps alot!!! Tq so much???

  2. Anne Ong on May 9, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    We are all very fortunate to live in a peaceful,harmonious and multi cultural country like Malaysia. Beautiful diffferent traditional clothes,food and friendly people. Cool and educational post about traditional clothes in Malaysia. Thank you very much Rinpoche 🙂

  3. wan wai meng on Feb 14, 2017 at 12:03 pm

    So cool, to read about the various clothing traditions in Malaysia. Each of the groups and what they wear shows a variety of influences that contribute to the richness of the Malaysian culture.

    Never know about such clothing cultures within the Malaysian community.

  4. Pastor Han Nee on Jan 15, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    Malaysia, with its multi-ethnic groups and their diverse cultural backgrounds, so rich and so colourful, makes it a most distinctive nation. The different groups have lived peacefully side by side for these many decades. WE have seen the richness of our diverse foods and cuisine. Now, we are looking at the diversity of our traditional attire.

    There is such a variety. The Malays have their kemban and baju kurung and head scarves. The men wear Baju Melayu -with the sampin- and their songkok or the batik shirt. THe Chinese ladies have their traditional cheongsam and samfoo. The Indian women have their traditional saris and salwar kameez. The Peranakan or the nonyas wear their colourfully designed sarongs and kebayas, tops made of sheer fabric with rich embroidery.

    Malaysian men of different ethnic groups, especially the Chinese and Indians, wear western style clothing to their offices or places of work.However, many Malaysians do wear the batik shirt for formal occasions or dinners. It is lovely to see how Malaysian men of diverse ethnic groups would proudly wear the batik shirt for formal occasions.Cheongsams and saris are mostly worn on formal occasions.

    There is even greater colour and diversity in the traditional clothing of the many different ethnic groups in East Malaysia -Sarawak and Sabah. Sarawak has three main tribal groups and Sabah has as many as 32 groups of indigenous people! Just think of the display of different colours when all ethnic groups come together for any ceremony, such as for a sporting event.

    However, except for the Malay ladies and their baju kurung , which are comfortably loose, women of other ethnic groups and men in general prefer to wear western clothing in their everyday lives, for ease and comfort of movement.

  5. Echeah on Jan 15, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    Malaysia is truly unique with many distinct cultures living side by side. With that, there is a myriad of languages, religions, food and clothing styles. Over time, these have changed somewhat due to influences between ethnic groups. There is also the influence of foreign cultures due to travel, migration and exposure due to the internet. We rarely see anyone wearing these traditional clothing nowadays except maybe during special occasions or costume parties!

    In fact, what was commonplace during, say our parents’ or grandparents’ time and which are no longer seen as acceptable, may not necessarily be due to change in fashion trends but in some cases, due to social restrictions and pressure to conform to the new norm dictated by a few which then became mainstream.

  6. Fong on Jan 14, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    Malaysia is one of the very few countries where the diverse culture of the country is evident in the traditional clothes and food which can be found at almost every corner. We grew up among these beautiful diversity and learnt to treasure it as the years roll by and see many cultures around the world grow silent.

    We treasure the tradition and embrace the growth of the country. A pinch of everything balances our lives as it grow hectic, an oasis of clam in a world of change.

    Thank you for sharing and reminding us of our beautiful diversity and acceptance of each other.

  7. Samfoonheei on Jan 14, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    Malaysia is a beautiful multi-racial country with beautiful traditional clothes each different race and culture.That i am proud of it as i love our traditional chinese cheongsum and nyonya kebaya.There are many different cultures in Sarawak too with many variations of tribal dress in different styles. Many of these groups have their own style and colour which caught my eyes by looking at those beautiful pictures shared. Here we can live happily with many different groups and can have religious freedom.But not so lucky for others whereby they attacked .injured each other like the Dorje Shugden issue in Tibet.I do hope the ban on Dorje Shugden will be lifted soon.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this article.

  8. Choong on Jan 13, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    Born and raised in Malaysia, I did not appreciate the diversity of our nation until after I came back from my studies overseas. Only then did I rediscover Malaysia’s wonderful ethnic diversity.

    In the long run, I strongly believe a nation needs this kind of balance so as to be able to have an inclusive rather than exclusive outlook. This asset is extremely important as an insurance against the nation degenerating into ugliness which we have seen in many countries, regions and even continents in the past.

    I am glad that South East Asia in general and Malaysia in particular is diverse.

  9. Stella Cheang on Jan 13, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    Thank you for this article. This is a very timely sharing, highlighting the diversity and level of acceptance embraced by Malaysian among people who looked so completely different. It goes to show people can be tolerant and accepting towards others who look differently, speak differently and dress differently. When you think deeper, you will realise that if you go down the path of intolerant and unaccepting, then there is no end to it. If you do not accept the language, the dressing, the culture, the religion of others, what can you accept? Being non accepting is equivalent to telling the world that you have no room for others and cannot co-exist with others. How then it says about you as a citizen of the world where 7 billion of various others who live here? Will you call for segregation of the ones who are different from you? What if others call for the same of you? How would you feel?

    This is an issue I personally feel strongly about because I understand the pain and suffering endured by someone important to me, on a daily basis, just because He has a slightly different practice than the abusers. The pain, hurt and abuse are caused onto His Eminence just because the abusers can, not because they are right.

  10. Justin Cheah on Jan 13, 2017 at 2:19 am

    Malaysia is a diverse cultured country. Whenever people think of Malaysia, they remember unity of Malaysians derived from the three main races and all other minority groups. All of them can live happily together despite each ethnic have very different backgrounds and culture. Hence we as Malaysians are very lucky and should fully utilise this strong point that we have for the development of our country even further. There are some other ethnic groups that cannot even live together with their own kind in a country due to different believes, trying to kill each other. The latest I feel is the Dorje Shugden issue; CTA made it a taboo to be praying to Dorje Shugden. Why CTA won’t want to unite their fellow Tibetans and work their way to regain Tibet’s independence but instead using their resources to smear Dorje Shugden’s name and it’s Lamas reputation.

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  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jul 19. 2025 01:20 PM
    Manjushri is one of the most important figures in Mahayana Buddhism, and is considered a patron deity of wisdom and learning. By practicing Manjushri our wisdom can enhance and improve significantly. Helps help us with our memory.
    Through Rinpoche’s sponsorship at Gaden Sharte Monastery many monks had benefited. Rejoice to them receiving the initiation .Sponsoring the Dharma, which refers to supporting the teachings and practices of Buddhism, is considered a meritorious act in Buddhism. Acts of generosity and support for the Dharma are believed to generate positive karma, leading to positive consequences in this life and future lives.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing and explaining it.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/manjushri-initiation-in-gaden-shartse.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jul 19. 2025 01:16 PM
    David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter and actor and was once a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner. Regarded as among the most influential musicians of the 20th century . The English singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie died at his Lafayette Street home in New York City but in his will he requested his ashes to be spread according to the Buddhist rituals of Bali, Indonesia. He must been to Bali and fall for the beauty of Buddhism and culture of Bali to choose BUDDHIST ritual upon his death. David Bowie made a conscious choice that made perfect sense, not allowing fans and media to focus on his body and his death.
    Thank you Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/people/david-bowies-ashes-in-buddhist-ritual.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jul 19. 2025 01:13 PM
    HORRIFYING, feeling sad after watching the video. The way or rather methods of slaughtering of pigs at slaughter house is indeed cruel. Just like human beings, they do feel pain and fear to be slaughter. No living beings would choose to die in pain or a painful death. Hopefully those methods have since been changed to minimize animal suffering. Stop consuming meat and choosing to go meatless or on vegetarian is the best choice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this to bring awareness of how those poor pigs suffer before been killed.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/pig-slaughter-in-taiwan.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jul 19. 2025 01:12 PM
    Stephen Hawking was a renowned British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, celebrated for his ground breaking work on black holes and the origins of the universe. Hawking’s work has significantly advanced our understanding of the universe and continues to inspire scientists and the public alike. Inspiring read Hawking did mentioned clearly his belief that beings from other planets can and do exist. His courageous battle with his disease and his dedication to science have made him a global icon. Hawking’s work has significantly advanced our understanding of the universe and continues to inspire scientists and the public alike. Interesting video do watch.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/world-reknowned-physicist-stephen-hawking-on-existence.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jul 15. 2025 03:22 PM
    Hoichi the Earless is the name of a well-known figure from Japanese folklore. His story is well known in Japan. Some centuries ago there lived at Akamagaséki a blind man named Hoichi, who was famed for his skill in recitation and in playing upon the biwa. According to legend, Hoichi was a blind minstrel with an amazing gift for the biwa (a loquat-shaped Japanese lute). Despite his talents, Hoichi was very poor and was forced to live at Amidaji Temple under the care of a friendly priest. There’s an interesting stories behind how he lost his ear to the Samurai and the priest wrote kanji characters all over Hoichi’s body rendered him invisible to the samurai. Hoichi’s ordeal had freed him from the spirit’s power, and he went on to recover from his wounds and become a famous musician. His story become well known and had it appearing in the books as well as in film.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-incredible-legend-of-hoichi-the-earless-minstrel.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jul 15. 2025 03:19 PM
    Reading through the Royal Song Of Saraha paints a thousands words . Such a meaningful song or rather deep poem, will be wonderful if I could understand enough some of those words, its more of a deep Dharma teaching to me. This song of existential freedom was composed by the Glorious Master Yogin Saraha and translated in English translation by Herbert V. Guenther.
    Thank you and with folded hands Rinpoche.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-royal-song-of-saraha.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jul 15. 2025 03:17 PM
    Definitely this cute doggie previous life was a musician. Looking at interesting video one could see how well this cute doggie did play the piano . It seem he goes to the piano few times aday on his own to play. Truly having a unique qualities of a musician.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/pianist-mumus-reincarnation.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jul 15. 2025 03:16 PM
    HH the 101st Gaden Trisur Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal Rinpoche is an erudite, and highly attained lama. Millions of Gelug practitioners from all over monasteries view H H the Gaden Tripa as the supreme leader of their lineage. H H the Gaden Tripa gave a three-day teaching on the sacred Highest Anuttarayoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini at his Dharma centre in France, Thar Deu Ling. A very special text containing teachings composed by HH Gaden Trisur Rinpoche were also distributed. Incredible , HH Gaden Trisur Rinpoche continue giving teachings at the advanced age of 92. Haven writen a book about the Vajrayogini practice shows us the importance of this practice in this day and age. Merely by reciting her mantra daily without break can gain spiritual attainments, perceive her holy form, and even ascend to her pure land — Kechara Paradise.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this profound knowledge about Vajrayogini

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/h-h-the-101st-gaden-trisur-rinpoches-vajrayogini-teachings-and-text.html
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:43 PM
    Tibetan pujas, a devotional ritual, offers numerous benefits, including healing, protection, wealth, wisdom, and spiritual growth. It fosters a deeper connection with the divine, promotes inner peace, and can help purify the environment and can lead to a closer connection with enlightenment. They are a way to purify negative karma, remove obstacles, and accumulate merit. Pujas can also help with mental and emotional well-being, reducing stress, anxiety, and pain. Ultimately, they are a powerful tool for spiritual development and can lead to a closer connection with enlightenment. Puja can be a powerful tool for fostering a sense of gratitude and devotion. Reading this clear and simple explanation in this article will help more and more people to understand better.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/what-are-pujas-about-do-take-a-good-read.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:42 PM
    In Tibetan Buddhism, refuge and the guru are closely intertwined. Taking refuge in the three jewels expresses the most fundamental connection to Buddhism. Having confronted the limitations of samsara, we are ready for a change. Taking refuge involves seeking protection and guidance from the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, with the guru often seen as a living embodiment of these three jewels. The guru’s role is to guide practitioners towards enlightenment by pointing them to the path and helping them overcome obstacles. Refuge is not merely a symbolic act but a deep commitment to transforming one’s mind and life by relying on these sources of inspiration and guidance. Taking refuge doesn’t protect us from problems such as illness, accidents, and other difficulties. Rather, it provides us with knowledge to transform obstacles into opportunities. We learn how to relate to difficulties in a new way, and this protects us from confusion and despair. Reading again to understand better .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/refuge-and-the-guru.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:40 PM
    Reading through this blog of what life was like for Pastor Jean Ai, during lockdown. The Movement Control Order which began in 2020 reminded me of how I went through during the lock down. Staying alone by myself as the rest of my family member outstation in KL. Not easy after all everything as such as getting foods etc. I do my shopping twice a week having doing all the necessary disinfection and so on. What I did at home during the lock down and how I spent my time, days indeed not easy Do reading, watching videos at Tsem Rinpoche blog , learning and practicing and in-fact did full prostration and mantras recitation daily . It had changed my life since then and had completed 100k . Through a Dharma brother I managed to get hold of some mantras for rolling too. Interesting,…..watching Pastor Jean Ai’s video at how she interact with friends that’s awesome.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Jean Ai for this interesting sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/guest-contributors/life-in-kfr-during-lockdown.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Saturday, Jun 21. 2025 12:36 PM
    n Tibetan Buddhism, prostrations are a way to express deep respect and devotion to the Three Jewels for the Buddha, his teachings (Dharma), and the spiritual community (Sangha). Prostration is a physical act of deep reverence or worship, which offers a range of benefits across spiritual, physical, and mental domains. It can be a form of prayer, a means of expressing devotion. It is a deeply symbolic act that purifies negative actions, accumulates merit, and cultivates humility and compassion. It can be a form of prayer, a means of expressing devotion. This act is believed to be beneficial for practitioners, cultivating humility, eliminating negative thoughts, and accumulating positive karma which is believed to lead to positive future outcomes and spiritual progress. Whether we believe in karma or not, our negative karma increases without purification. Hence its important , to purify our negative karma through the Vajrasattva and prostrations practice. It also seen as a way to purify our negative mind, emotions and thought patterns, such as pride and ego if we do it well . Thus, the practice of purification is one of the most important solutions to our problems and is extremely necessary for everyone of us. It is more important to put our everyday life’s effort into the practice of purification to attain spiritual realization.
    The Vajrasattva purification practice, which is more powerful than negative karma. With this practice can prevent us from experiencing the problems that negative karma would otherwise bring us. Reciting the Vajrasattva mantra before going to bed to prevent whatever negative karma we have created that day from multiplying it is an incredibly powerful method that it makes our life very light and easy and keeps us happy and peaceful in our inner life.
    Both Vajrasattva practice and prostrations done with good visualizations are indeed very beneficial for practitioners.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing and teachings .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/vajrasattva-and-prostrations-transcript.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:45 PM
    Du Fu (712-770 AD), also known as Tu Fu, was a prominent Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often considered one of the greatest alongside Li Bai. He was a poet-historian and a poet-sage, known for his realistic depictions of human suffering and reflections on the troubled times of his era. His poems, reflecting his personal experiences and the political instability of the time, have had a lasting impact on both Chinese and Japanese literary traditions.
    Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/du-fu-a-poet-savant.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Jun 10. 2025 01:43 PM
    Bojo Jinul also known as Chinul,a Korean Buddhist monk, philosopher, and reformer who is considered one of the most influential figures in Korean Buddhism within the Seon tradition. He’s known for unifying the various Korean Buddhist schools into a single order. He created a more cohesive and strong Buddhist society in Korea, combining all the teachings of the various schools, where he emphasizing both sudden awakening and gradual cultivation, and practical meditation techniques into one. His unification efforts had a profound impact on the development of Korean Buddhism. Jinul’s unique approach to practice and are still studied today. He is regarded as one of the most respected and influential figures in Korean Buddhist history.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/bojo-jinul-uniter-of-korean-buddhism.html

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

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

Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
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Global Superpower China Will Cut Meat Consumption by 50%! Very interesting, find out more- https://bit.ly/2V1sJFh
You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
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Find one of the most beautiful temples in the world in Nara, Japan. It is the 1,267 year old Todai-ji temple that houses a 15 meter Buddha Vairocana statue who is a cosmic and timeless Buddha. Emperor Shomu who sponsored this beautiful temple eventually abdicated and ordained as a Buddhist monk. Very interesting history and story. One of the places everyone should visit- https://bit.ly/2VgsHhK
Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Newly made window curtain with Buddha's print. Mother Tara with Lord Avalokiteshvara. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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5 June 2025 we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study Group...Sam
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Last day of May, 31st May Dorje Shugden puja completed with recitation of Namasangiti. This puja led by William and attended by Penang members. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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24th May, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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#Throwback 17th May 2025, Dorje Shugden puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
22nd May we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study group.. Sam
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22nd May we had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening. Kechara Kuantan Study group.. Sam
18 th May sunny Sunday to start off our monthly animal liberation activities.. Saving hundred thousand lives from pet-shop.Kechara Kuantan study group Sam
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18 th May sunny Sunday to start off our monthly animal liberation activities.. Saving hundred thousand lives from pet-shop.Kechara Kuantan study group Sam
Last but not least, group photo take. after puja and incense offerings completed. Happy Wesak's Day to all. 12th May 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Last but not least, group photo take. after puja and incense offerings completed. Happy Wesak's Day to all. 12th May 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Puja started at 2 pm with Pastor Patsy giving Dharma talk and presenting 8 auspicious on the altar. What a great way to start the puja! May Rinpoche return swiftly, witnessing the Dharma growth in Penang, a northern state, West of Malaysia. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Puja started at 2 pm with Pastor Patsy giving Dharma talk and presenting 8 auspicious on the altar. What a great way to start the puja! May Rinpoche return swiftly, witnessing the Dharma growth in Penang, a northern state, West of Malaysia. Uploaded by Jacinta
There are visitors who came specifically to pay homage to H. E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche as well as our members arriving for the puja. Uploaded by Jacinta
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There are visitors who came specifically to pay homage to H. E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche as well as our members arriving for the puja. Uploaded by Jacinta
Mostly our relatives and members of the group came to pay homage to Buddha during the day. Generating much merits on Wesak's Day. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Mostly our relatives and members of the group came to pay homage to Buddha during the day. Generating much merits on Wesak's Day. Uploaded by Jacinta
Offerings are made on all altars. It was being decorated delicately by the members. Wesak's Day Celebration at Penang Dorje Shugden on 12th May (Mon). Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Offerings are made on all altars. It was being decorated delicately by the members. Wesak's Day Celebration at Penang Dorje Shugden on 12th May (Mon). Uploaded by Jacinta.
Group's photo after preparation for Wesak has completed. Taken on 11th May @ Penang Dorje Shugden Temple. Uploaded by Jacinta
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Group's photo after preparation for Wesak has completed. Taken on 11th May @ Penang Dorje Shugden Temple. Uploaded by Jacinta
Wesak's Day preparation on 11th May (Sun) : Penang Dorje Shugden. Upload by Jacinta
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Wesak's Day preparation on 11th May (Sun) : Penang Dorje Shugden. Upload by Jacinta
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Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Completed Dorje Shugden puja @ 3rd May 2025. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Had our weekly Swift Return Puja for HE Tsem Rinpoche this evening.Kechara Kuantan Study Group.Sam
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Vietnam 254,800
Thailand 233,594
Taiwan 220,977
Italy 194,131
Spain 174,686
Netherlands 171,159
Mongolia 157,037
South Africa 146,364
Portugal 142,923
Sri Lanka 139,216
Türkiye 138,997
Hong Kong 138,204
Japan 133,978
United Arab Emirates 126,369
Russia 123,662
China 116,134
Romania 110,939
Mexico 106,056
New Zealand 99,396
Switzerland 98,703
Myanmar (Burma) 93,241
Sweden 86,114
Pakistan 84,907
South Korea 82,278
Cambodia 72,722
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