Mummified Puppies

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Millions of dogs and other small animals killed, mummified and entombed in dark catacombs. Who would do such a thing? Why, animal lovers, of course.

It is not a place many would wander alone. The pitch-black darkness engulfs every corner of these vast underground caverns. The crumbling walls are hewn from stone but the debris of millennia of neglect litters every passage. Still, the structure stands, as does the temple to Anubis, God of the Dead under which it is located.

A depiction of Anubis, the God of Death.

A depiction of Anubis,
the God of Death.

Above lies the sand-whipped aridity of Saqqara, the necropolis of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis. But here, within these subterranean catacombs, lie the mummified remains of approximately 8 million animals. They have been here since 4-5 B.C.

Unlike the pharaohs, these animal remains are not interred within sarcophagi but mainly piled one atop another in the many chambers. They are mostly of dogs but there are cats, jackals, foxes and falcons, too. Archaeologists who analysed the remains discovered that they range in age from a few hours to many years. Few, if any, died a natural death.

What seems at first to be a ghastly act of unprecedented cruelty is not quite so. In an ironic twist of fate, these animals lost their lives not because they were reviled but because they were revered.

 

Animals in Ancient Egyptian Beliefs

The religion of ancient Egypt was similar to all of mankind’s early religions in its respect for, and alignment with the natural world. One of the tenets common to these religions was a reverence for animals. In fact, in this respect, the ancient Egyptians seem to have surpassed all others.

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Hieroglyphs inscribed on the walls of their cities, temples, pyramids, palaces and on everyday objects depict animals more often than the artefacts of any other civilisation. Some experts estimate that between 40% and 50% of Egyptian hieroglyphs are related to domestic creatures and wildlife.

Even the gods that they worshipped often possessed the physical characteristics of both man and animal. The canine-headed god of the Underworld, Anubis and the human-headed winged lion, the Sphinx are two excellent examples of such hybrid deities.

Certain animals were accorded what was virtually godly status because they shared features with deities. At one point, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death. So, why would a culture so intimately bound to both domestic and wild animals resort to the almost unimaginable cruelty of killing and mummifying millions of them?

The answer lies in the Egyptian concept of life, death and afterlife.

 

Death as a Doorway

The ancient Egyptian religion regarded physical existence on earth as a prelude to an afterlife which worked along very similar rules. From the treasures that have been found inside the pyramids, it is evident that their beliefs dictated that it was possible to ‘cross over’ from the earthly plane with material objects.

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Such beliefs are not limited by geography or time. A variation of the philosophy is still widely practised today in what is known as the Hungry Ghosts Festival.

In this month-long annual celebration, Chinese communities around the world make offerings to the deceased. These offerings are usually in the form of food, particularly mandarin oranges and cakes. However, they are also accompanied by the burning of paper representations of material objects such as cash, luxury cars, fancy watches and even mansions.

These practices developed continents and millennia apart are rooted in love. They are inherently benign acts that perhaps serve more to console the living than reward the deceased. For loved ones, they are an avenue to cope with grief and loss, and maybe to grapple with forgiveness.

 

Why Animal Mummies?

Egyptologists believe that there were three main reasons for animal mummification.

The first of these was as religious offerings. The 8 million mummified dogs and other animals below the temple of Anubis at Saqqara are the most emphatic example. Anubis has long been described as having the head of a dog or a canine; more recently, that canine has been identified as the African golden wolf.

Because wolves, dogs, jackals and foxes all belong to the canine family, they were the preferred votive offering to Anubis. These animals were assumed to have the ear of the god and Egyptians used them as a conduit to ask for a good afterlife for their deceased friends and relatives.

Mummified corpses of a monkey and a dog

Mummified corpses of a monkey and a dog

It is speculated that there were vast puppy farms in the vicinity of the temple. They provided a steady stream of corpses for the priests to mummify. Adherents could purchase these pre-mummified animals in much the same way that we buy fruit, flowers and incense outside our temples today.

The second reason for mummification was companionship. As examples, archaeologists cite several tombs that were found to contain both a human mummy and one or more mummified animals within the sarcophagus.

This placement of an animal mummy inside the sarcophagus, in such close proximity to the human mummy, indicates that they shared a strong bond in life. Besides dogs and cats, even monkeys and gazelle have been found like this.

These animal mummies received the most care and attention because they were not mass-produced. Surviving examples reveal intricate geometric patterns in the weave and even coloured bandages.

In another similarity with the Chinese Hungry Ghosts Festival, the third reason for the mummification of animals was as food for the dead. Ancient Egyptians believed that the journey to the afterlife would take time and prepared animal mummies so they could be consumed on the way.

These mummies differed from the religious offering and pet mummies in that the meat was dried and then wrapped in linen. The level of preservation was less thorough, too, as they were not meant to be eternal but consumed within a short time.

Experts studying the animal mummies at Saqqara are confident that they all fall into the second category, religious offerings. Yet, they were not all treated the same. The majority seem to have been processed in almost a production line but special care was afforded to a much smaller number.

Instead of being piled up in the chambers, these mummies were found in special niches within the rock. The theory is that these animals may have possessed special markings that were regarded auspicious, were sacrificed on special holy days or had been offered up by a person of high standing.

 

How Much is Too Much?

The starkest difference between the Egyptian and the Chinese beliefs is that the latter does not harm any of the living beings. And while the idea of animal sacrifice is disturbing enough, the Egyptians also seemed to have experimented with what may be considered the ultimate sin: human sacrifice.

Hieroglyphs on the tombs of kings from the First Dynasty (c. 3150 – c. 2890 BC) depict what seems to be the ritual killing of people when a ruler was buried. This practice is thought to have been inherited from the Pre-Dynastic period and, fortunately, it fell out of favour after the First Dynasty.

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Some uncertainty remains about the interpretation of the inscriptions though.

The corpses of the individuals buried with the kings do not bear the injuries shown in the images depicting the sacrificial rites. However, because the bodies entombed with each pharaoh are of otherwise healthy individuals of varying ages, it does seem that they met their end at the same time to be placed in the tombs with that pharaoh.

Experts interpret these two seemingly contradictory pieces of evidence as relating to two different groups of people. First were those in the hieroglyphs, the human sacrifices who were likely to be prisoners of war or criminals put to death in the brutal ways shown.

Meanwhile, the individuals buried with the king were members of his retinue or inner circle who volunteered or were chosen to accompany him in the afterlife to serve there just as they had in the physical realm. The lack of injuries on their bodies suggests that poison would have been the preferred method of execution.

 

Of Dogs and Men

The pharaohs were mummified at the end of their lives, whether they perished naturally from old age or illness, or violently from injury or battle. It is theorised that the accompanying human sacrifices comprising domestic servants and retainers either volunteered for the role or did not entirely oppose their selection when the choice wasn’t theirs.

It is possible they opted for this fate because their families received some compensation for their loss. Maybe the individuals believed that they were following the pharaoh to a paradise, a not unpleasant fate that would be denied to them if they perished another way. Perhaps they only knew a life of servitude and could not imagine an existence beyond the yoke.

By contrast, what choice did the animals have?

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They were over 8 million living, sentient beings led to the slaughter for ‘a greater good’ whose value and merit they did not have the capacity to comprehend.

Many of the mummified remains reveal that the animals had their necks broken. Hopefully, the way in which this was done resulted in a quick and painless death. We can only pray that they were unaware of their fate beforehand and thus were spared the fear and distress.

It is conceivable that the priests would have had them drugged to minimise any resistance. Let us hope that this is so for it would have had the side-effect of letting them drift off to sleep and cross peacefully over to the afterlife, unaware.

As Buddhists, we believe every life is a life and that every animal possesses a soul just as every person does. The life we lead on earth and how we leave it is the result of the karma we accumulate. In that sense, the dogs and other animals were simply fulfilling a destiny created by their past actions.

However, the Universe does not need human assistance – in this case, from the Egyptian priests – to turn the Wheel of Karma. Their part in killing animals to mummify them only generated bad karma for which they would have to atone later.

 

Selective Outrage?

Man is a slow learner, if he learns at all.

Most of us are aghast at reading about those dogs from antiquity and tsk-tsk at the atrocity. Meanwhile, the carnage continues not just unabated but accelerated around us today and we barely flinch or raise our voices.

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Millions of animals are still slaughtered every year in religious festivals as ‘offerings to God’. Over the centuries that these practices have been followed, the cumulative death toll has soared into the billions. The count of 8 million over 2,000 years at Saqqara pales in comparison.

Then, there are the puppy farms. Dogs rescued from the streets end up being euthanised because we prefer to get a ‘new’ dog from a factory that churns them out for a profit. More puppy mills mean more stray dogs, which means more euthanised strays. It is a vicious cycle.

The next time you see a puppy in the pet store, do think about where he or she came from before you bring them home…

 

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  1. Yee Yin on Dec 24, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    Since ancient times, human and animals have had a very close relationship. Animals are kept as a pet to give protection or as a companion to human being. Even though animals cannot speak our language but they can feel our emotions. For better or worse, they will never abandon the owner. We should never harm animals or mistreat them. They are just the same as us, they want happiness and they don’t want sufferings.

  2. Samfoonheei on Jun 28, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    Interesting article …… The remains of mummified dogs and jackals, about 8 million of them have been found within the ancient Egyptian Dog Catacombs. The ancient believed animal mummification will allow beloved pets to go on to the afterlife. . Researchers have uncovered the huge number of mummified animals suggests the existence of ancient Egyptian puppy mills. In Egyptian culture, they have their religious belief to do so at that time. Interesting read.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  3. Anne Ong on May 23, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    Truly amazing to know about mummified puppies. Thought there are only mummified humans. Thank you Rinpoche and blog team for this very interesting and educational article???

  4. Samfoonheei on Jan 6, 2018 at 11:29 am

    First thing that comes to me is that mummies are mummified bodies of the dead that would ensure a safe passage to the after life.But never strikes me that ancient times the Egypians do have mummified puppies often had animals buried with them, may it be their beloved pet or as part of a religious ritual. Researchers have discovered burial sites filled with huge numbers of mummified animals — nearly 8 million of them, mostly dogs. The huge number of dog mummies suggests the existence of ancient Egyptian puppy mills.They mummified various animals. It was an enormous part of Egyptian culture, not only in their role as food and pets, but also for religious reasons. Whatever the reason it seem really heartless to me that such a number of pets or puppies been mummified. But do they deserved a better life than that. They should be treated as humans too.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this interesting article.

  5. Beatrix Ooi on Apr 7, 2016 at 5:12 am

    I am in no place to judge but it is pretty sick to me, 8 MILLION puppies! That’s not a small number, this is pretty sad, people can do just anything to worship or delight the gods they worship, even at the cost of ‘sacrificing’ so many lives.

    I don’t quite understand their culture and I don’t see the point of doing this either but since it’s their culture/ tradition/ beliefs, I have nothing to say.

    Animal cruelty still exists up to this day and in this new era, most of it was not committed out of beliefs or so, but for the sake of entertainment. Yes it is very sad, it comes to show that humanity hasn’t improved that much.

  6. Pastor Elena Khong Jean Ai on Feb 12, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Yet again we see another instance when death is industrialised. What can I say, people sure are creative when it comes to worshiping their gods and making offerings on behalf of the dead…

    If any god requires the death of another being so you can please him / her, that is not a god I want to worship. Why would I want to worship a god that it just like me – jealous, angersome, has an ego? If I wanted to worship a god that is just like me, well heck I’ll print off a photo of myself and make offerings to that instead LOL!

    In all seriousness, when I engage in spiritual practice, those are the qualities I want to get rid of. I don’t need someone else showing me how to act out those qualities in some big, divine way when I’m already doing a very good job of that in my own mundane way.

  7. Beatrix Ooi on Feb 6, 2016 at 3:34 am

    No matter what are the reasons, I definitely do not support acts that include taking away other peoples’ or animals’ lives. But this is what they believe in therefore there’s nothing much I can say no matter how much I despise and disagree with this kind of “culture”. I don’t see where’s the actual difference between mummifying dogs and the dog meat festival in China besides the fact that they both are of different motivations. I don’t understand where did people adopt the weird thinking of sacrificing dogs from and it’s not like they know it subconsciously that its a wrong thing to do but they just solely believe that by doing so will bring immense benefits and this is the part that bothers me the most.

  8. Sean Wang on Feb 28, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    The amount of puppies mummified makes me feel amazed and grief and the same time. It is extremely sad to know that animal cruelty was already existent in a world where civilisation had just began. It is indeed shameful. I was actually a lover of Ancient Egyptian mythology and culture but the fact that they massacre a lot of animals makes me feel less love for their culture.

  9. Jessica Yap on Feb 27, 2013 at 12:26 am

    It is so nice of the Egyptians to be so loving till they want to be buried with their beloved pets.. There goes to show that human-pet relationship transcends time..

    As for the puppy mill, it saddens me that it is still happening till today at this day of age.. And we have no one to blame but ourselves, the selfish human. Causing unnecessary stress and problems to the species which cannot speak for themselves..

    We should help create an awareness to stop these horrible trade. When the buying stops, the breeding will stop too.. Help create awareness anyway we can..

    Thank you for sharing, Rinpoche!

  10. Paris on Feb 24, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    It’s strange how many religions throughout the many civilisations of the world have included animal sacrifices as a part of their rituals and prayers. This whole concept is very bizarre – that you would destroy another life for the sake of praying to your god – what god would accept, want and encourage the destruction of life? Isn’t that a very strange kind of concept and why would you take refuge in a being like this?

    It’s horribly sad to think of such an huge number of dogs having been mummified. I had thought at first that perhaps these dogs might already have been dead before they were mummified, but to hear that they were of all ages points more likely to the fact that they were deliberately killed for this purpose of being mummified. What awful karma all that must accumulate to.

    On a larger scale, this whole sense of mummifying as a way of preserving an immortalising these beings is a strange one in itself too – whatever is preserved is just a shell… and for all the effort, time and money that went into mummifying these beings (humans, animals etc), what purpose does it serve now? Nobody in the world now remembers who these people were, nor even really celebrates them. There is no such thing as living forever, no matter how hard we might try. The sad reality is that even just a few generations from now, nobody will even remember what we looked like.

  11. tenzin llhamo on Dec 23, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    8 million?!?! And some just days or hours after they were born? I always wonder why do people assume that sacrificing animals is right? That it will lead you somewhere. How selfish is that? And yes, until today, I believe that the amount of animals being sacrificed are higher than before. Just look at all the breeding farms around the world. They are increasing and so are the killings.
    There was one time I was in Nepal and there was a Hindu festival going on. All I could see was just blood everywhere. It was really sad.

  12. Jasline Tay (MBF) on Jun 19, 2012 at 12:47 am

    It is very sad that killings have not stop but increase in this civilise times.
    Hence it is important that we continue to promote the awareness to prevent or at least minimise.
    We need to continue to educate and spread the awareness to our friends and family members, as long as the demand drop, there supples will be reduced.

  13. wah ying on Jun 16, 2012 at 12:59 am

    Many cultures have the custom of bury alive human or pets together with the deceased as companion, servants or property. They believe they can bring along all their belongings to afterlife, to continue enjoying the good life they had.

    By viewing pets or servants as their property, objects without life or free will, will only you have them buried alive.

    We will only not hurting another human or animal, when we take them as living beings with right to live, and will feel pain and sufferings exactly like us…

  14. sarahyap on Jun 12, 2012 at 2:15 am

    I have always been puzzled at why people would make sacrifices of lives to a superior being… some even go as far as human sacrifices. It is just so strange to even think of sacrificing a life… How can the loss of one life bring us benefit? Just doesn’t make sense.

    I must agree on puppy mills… the cruelty that exists there is just beyond words. I have not witnessed any of these cruel treatment personally, but I have watched videos and heard of some local backyard breeders that treat animals horribly.

  15. Bryan on Sep 16, 2011 at 7:53 am

    8 millions dog are sacrificed just for a god ? someone must made a very very huge wish… I have no much idea about Egypt but their mommies is world famous. In the most ancient world or city, people used to have sacrificed ceremony, but obviously their wishes did not come true, if not the ancient Egypt will not faced any downfall.

  16. Carmen Koo on Sep 15, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Wow this is a very interesting read! 8 million mummified dogs? This is the first time I’ve seen proven evidences of mummified animals. Never occurred to me before about mummified animals. Egypitian history is indeed very interesting.

    The act of offering mummified dogs to Anubis is translated even to today’s society, where the Chinese offers Roast pigs and whole chickens as a symbol of ‘giving the best’ to the supreme being. Although the subject is different, the act is the same – a lost life; so I don’t see it as a surprise that the ancient Egyptians used this as an offering. What’s the difference? Ultimately, it’s a life that is offered.

  17. Wan Wai Meng on Sep 15, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    I kind of feel its odd to sacrifice animals that are similar to one’s deity to please them. I mean the Hindu’s don’t eat cows or kill them to please their gods. Its quite an odd concept to me what the ancient Egyptians practised to please their Gods. If I was a God that looked like dog and my worshippers killed dogs I’d be offended and strike down my mortal worshippers.

    Puppy mills are really an abomination, if one really must have pets please check out the animals who will be put down by the SPCA’s in your area. There are many animals who need your love.

  18. justinripley on Sep 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    8 Million lives taken and mummified, that is soo much life taken for what purpose we may never know yet as was said in the article there is still karma of killing and thats a lot of karma.

    They say the first life to take is the hardest then it becomes easier, 7,999,999 million more to be exact.

    • James Long on Sep 16, 2011 at 3:00 am

      Yup, if they know about Karma….8 million of lives been taken away for something which has no promise or guarantee, oh my Buddha…

      Whether the deceased able to receive the blessing and protection from their god is another question too, but for sure the people who involve in it created a very heavy negative karma.

      Same as building a Buddhist temple, creating large Buddha images etc, people who are involve in creating will create tremendous among of good Karma and merits.

      We are very fortunate to have all 13 departments ready for us do get involve and collect merits.

  19. bengkooi on Sep 14, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    This is slightly creepy. But I can believe the theory that the dogs were killed as sacrifices to Anubis, in the belief that they would carry the prayers to him. How sick. Yet how plausible.

    I have always been interested in Ancient Egyptian civilization and history. I used to read about the different gods, pyramids, cleopatra, legend of King Tut etc…. This is the first time I have heard of mummified dogs as offerings though. But I can believe it from a race of people who bury their slaves alive so that they can serve the pharoahs in the afterlife.

    Horrible.

  20. Uncle Eddie on May 21, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    A discovery of 8million mummified dogs were found in dugup catacombs, specially made for the offerings of same to the Gods of old Egypt by Egyptologists. One of these gods was known as Anubis, the canine-headed god, the most important of all the gods in old Egypt for the dead. According to archaecologists, the practice seemed the very much the same as what modern people do today, i.e. lighting up candles, incense to accompany the offerings of slaughtered animals of all ages and sizes to the gods of their belief in accordance to their customs and faith. Stangely, in this case, they found a small number of mummified cats amongst the dogs in the catacomb. It was assumed could be a fake-up to make up the insufficiency of the shortages of the mummified dogs in number. Karmically, can anyone imagine the amount of negative karma had been caused in such killings, and done through the years of offerings till today without decrease it seems; a sad horrific truth of animal cruelty!!! OM MANI PADME HUM.

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    Thaipusam is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Hindu God Murugan over the demon Surapadman. The festival commemorates the triumph of good over evil by many devotees throughout Malaysia. For Hindus, Thaipusam is a day to cleanse oneself of sins and to repent for any transgressions in the past year.Devotees place a great deal of emphasis on the Vel. Silver, gold, lead, copper, and iron which is the five metals. It is said to be able to absorb all negative energy, spread positivity, and destroy all dangerous energies. Wearing yellow during Thaipusam as Lord Murugan’s favourite colour. Well Yellow is also associated with new beginnings, peace and happiness. On that day many devotees will be wearing yellow in color. Devotees will carry heavy ornate structures called kavadis while others have their tongues, cheeks and backs pierced with hooks and skewers. They then walk barefoot up 272 steps to the Batu Caves temple. Women devotees will carry the milk pots on that day. Thousands of locals and tourist from around the world of different faith will be there to witness this auspicious festival.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/special-hindu-festival.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 01:10 PM
    Dorje Shugden controversy began when the Dalai Lama made successive attempts to wrongly assert the nature of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden to be a harmful spirit. The great lineage masters such as Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s teachings are amongst the greatest dharma that forms the foundation of Gelugpa education. As confirmed that Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri. Dorje Shugden is an enlightened Dharma Protector who manifested about 400 years ago from a lineage of erudite masters. They cant be wrong . Dorje Shugden via the Panglung oracle had helped the Dalai Lama in his great escape out of Tibet. There are so many highly attained lamas who practices Dorje Shugden and their reincarnations have been coming back again and again. Even 5th Dalai Lama composed a prayer to Dorje Shugden and built a Protector chapel dedicated to Dorje Shugden as well. That’s Trode Khangsar in Central Lhasa which is still there. The ban of Dorje Shugden is unnecessary and illogical as the bigger purpose of Dorje Shugden,is the preservation of the Dharma. The Tibetan Leadership (CTA) has instituted this ban against Dorje Shugden for many years and its time to lift the ban. May more people read and understand the ban and the real reason behind this controversy.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for sharing this post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/our-lama-vs-the-dalai-lama-the-underlying-reasons-for-the-ban.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 01:08 PM
    Panchen Sonam Dragpa a scholar ,great master, writer, abbot of all monastic universities. Well known for writing 11 definitive volumes of philosophical teachings. He was the unmistaken incarnation of the pure monk Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen who was a direct disciple of Je Tsongkhapa.Panchen Sonam Dragpa was unique in having served as abbot of the three main Gelug monasteries that is Ganden, Sera and Drepung. The only person ever to have received this honour. Panchen Sonam Dragpa’s collected works spans volumes, constituting the main textbooks which is still used today.
    Worth reading over and over again this great Lama life’s story.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-most-illustrious-panchen-sonam-drakpa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 12:59 PM
    Troll is a being in Nordic folklore, described as trolls dwell in isolated areas of rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human beings. Trolling behaviors involve tactical aggression to incite emotional responses, which can adversely affect the target’s well-being. Troll represented aspects of life and nature that were beyond human control or understanding. They can be found all over Norway with mysterious rock formations and mountains with troll-like-shapes , sometimes possessing magic powers too. Reading this post had me get to know there’s other forest creatures that existed long ago. An eye opener reading it .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-hidden-nature-of-trolls.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Oct 7. 2024 12:58 PM
    Dice divination, a fascinating and ancient method of fortune-telling, has been used by various cultures throughout history. Dice hold different meanings and symbolism in various religious traditions, representing chance, fate, and the connection between humans and the divine. Dice are commonly used as divination tools in modern witchcraft and are interpreted to seek insight and guidance from higher powers. Despite all the different rules and approaches, all forms of dice divination are basically the more same.
    In Tibetan Buddhism there are a number of divination methods. Even within dice divination there are many forms, and these are associated with many different deities such as Manjushri, Palden Lhamo and Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden divination method is well known to be extremely accurate , very beneficial and effective.
    Our Guru H E Tsem Rinpoche had received the entire transmission and commentary of the Dorje Shugden divination lineage from Dorje Shugden himself. One should maintain very good guru devotion and have clean samaya with our guru with ,have respect for the Dharma and have the deepest faith in the great and powerful enlightened protector Dorje Shugden to do the divination.Tsem Rinpoche has helped thousands of people through his divination methods in Malaysia. Interesting read , more to understand about it.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing with us .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugdens-dice-divination.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:58 PM
    Visualizing deities while meditating or when we are performing a puja is one of the principal methods used in the Tibetan tradition. Deities are highly symbolic representations of awakened minds that have appeared to past masters in visions. Deities are represented in thangkas and paintings. As more and more people embrace the Tibetan Buddhist path with sincerity and dedication, they understand better and could visualize through the practice. It is not about appeasing a deity, but engaging in formal meditational practices to transform ourselves. The actual practice in Buddhism is to purify karma, accumulate merits by way of Buddha-deity practice, and to create the causes and conditions for spiritual realisations.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for these great teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/deity-practice-in-buddhism.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:50 PM
    Lama Thubten Phurbu a prominent Gelug lama born in a village in Shanglaxiuxiang, Qinghai.As a young child, he showed extraordinary intelligence. Lama Thubten Phurbu is at the forefront of spreading Je Tsongkhapa’s tradition and Dorje Shugden inside Tibet. Lama Thubten Phurbu is responsible for propagating this Dharma Protector’s practice to many. Well respected by many in Kham, Tibet and is a deeply respected local figure known for his work in the community and have done much more for the Tibetan people than the CTA have. Lama Thubten Phurbu’s great works have benefited many sentient beings in Tibet and China. He travels occasionally to the West, India and Nepal to give teachings on Lama Tsongkhapa’s precious lineage as well as Dorje Shugden’s practice. Visited many places spreading Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings, teaching the Lam Rim as well as the Mind Transformation teachings, and promoting the lineage of Dorje Shugden with the support from the Chinese government . Great sharing of a great Lama.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/incredible-lama-thubten-phurbu-and-his-activities.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:12 PM
    Centuries after Buddhism originated in India, the Mahayana Buddhism arrived in China through the Silk Route. The worship of Buddha Amitabha arose from a school of Buddhism. The Origins of Pure Land Buddhism began in India around the 2nd century BCE. It spread to China and then spread to Japan around the 6th century. Buddhism in China was undoubtedly quite different from Buddhism which was originally practiced in India. In China the beginnings of the Pure Land Buddhism are traced back as far as the 4th century, practitioners meditated on the name of Amitabha. The Buddhists believe that this deity helps in regeneration and improvement and has became icons used all over China. In China, the Pure Land sutras and teachings are based on Amitabha Buddha. It then spread and became dominant in other Asian countries as well.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this teachings

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/why-is-buddha-amitabha-so-prevalent-in-china.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Oct 1. 2024 01:11 PM
    Niguma is considered one of the most important and influential yoginis and Vajrayana teachers of the 10th or 11th century in India. Niguma was a dakini, and one of the two female founders of the Shangpa Kagyu school of Vajrayana Buddhism. She has created. a system of yoga predominantly for women. Historically, it is the only yoga series designed by a woman. Niguma’s life, her teachings had a significant impact on Buddhism. According to scholars, Niguma had high-level realization, attained rainbow body, and even received teachings directly from Vajradhara. It is said that Niguma cultivated the Buddhist path in previous lives, so that in her lifetime she directly saw the truth of the nature of phenomena just by hearing basic phenomena from a few adept masters. Interesting life story of a great Dakini .
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/niguma-mistress-of-illusion.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Sep 9. 2024 06:56 PM
    Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo is a bhikṣuṇī in the Drukpa lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. She is an author, teacher and founder of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India. Reading this interesting post with the thought of our daily life, how laziness will bring us downhill. It is possible to overcome laziness by setting achievable goals and developing a strong work ethic. Lazy ambition is not an uncommon occurrence . Through not been lazy, it takes sweat, determination and hard work one can be successful. Laziness may reflect a lack of self-esteem, by taking the initiative doing things that matters in life such as learning dharma and practicing dharma is the best option. Letting go all unnecessary secular activities and do more to benefit others will be a better choice. Do what we can, with what we have, where we are and not excuses not to do. Accept whatever comes along, accept reality instead running away from it been lazy.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this profound teachings of Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/three-kinds-of-laziness.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Sep 9. 2024 06:54 PM
    nspiring story of Nicholas James Vujicic is an Australian-American Christian evangelist and motivational speaker with Tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs. He is also the founder of a non-profit organization and have inspired many with his true life story in hope to inspire others to a live a life with no regrets. Through his foundation, Life Without Limbs, he works tirelessly to support and empower those in similar situations, spreading a message of hope and resilience.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/people/no-arms-no-legs-full-of-life.html

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Third 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)
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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.
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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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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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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 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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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 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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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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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
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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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    This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
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    Join Tsem Rinpoche in prayer for H.H. Dalai Lama’s long life~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYy7JcveikU&feature=youtu.be
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    Get ready to laugh real hard. This is Kechara’s version of “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane!” We have some real talents in this video clip.
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    6 years ago
    Cute!
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    Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
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    7 years ago
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    7 years ago
    This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
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    7 years ago
    SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
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Known as Merdeka Day (31st Aug 2024), our Kechara Penang members celebrated this day with Dorje Shugden and his entourage by doing a DS puja together with recitation of Namasangiti. Uploaded by Jacinta.
13 hours ago
Known as Merdeka Day (31st Aug 2024), our Kechara Penang members celebrated this day with Dorje Shugden and his entourage by doing a DS puja together with recitation of Namasangiti. Uploaded by Jacinta.
24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
13 hours ago
24th Aug 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group members have completed weekly puja. A variety of kuihs and fruits were offered up on behalf of sponsors. By Jacinta
At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
At the point of the passing, the only thing that will help us and our loved ones is the Dharma. Hence, try to chant mantra, do pujas, giving alms and etc during this period. Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
2 months ago
Bereavement puja by Kechara Penang Study Group. May the deceased has good rebirth and the family members find solace in the Three Jewels. Thanks to Rinpoche for He always taught us about practising compassion through action. By Jacinta
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Thanks to Sharyn, the florist came and arranged on the spot! What a lovely and colourful bunch flowers attractively arranged to Buddha as offerings. 2nd Penang DS retreat of the year (2024), uploaded by Jacinta.
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
2 months ago
As usual, a retreat will not be complete without nice tormas. Pastor Patsy and our dear Penang members ~ Swee Bee, Tang, Jasmine and Siew Hong came together as a perfect and united team in completing it. Penang DS Retreat 17-18th Aug 2024 by Jacinta.
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
A picture that says all. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow, 12 retreatants and 51sponsors that make this event a successful one. See you all in our next retreat. Kam Siah. A simple yet full of gratitude note by Choong, uploaded by Jacinta.
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
2 months ago
Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
2 months ago
As H. E. The 25th Tsem Tulku Rinpoche had mentioned a retreat is time taken away from our ordinary, daily, mundane activities specifically to focus on deeper meditation, deeper meditational practices to gain some benefits. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Retreat started for the second half of the year, 17th Aug 2024. We have new participants and those regulars. Thanks to Pastor Seng Piow and Choong for organising it. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
10th Aug 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja, led by Siew Hong. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Thank you Pastor Seng Piow for the dharma sharing and leading today's puja 3rd August 2024. Pic by Siew Hong and uploaded by Jacinta.
Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
2 months ago
Puja sponsorships packages of RM100, RM 50 and RM30. Really appreciate the continuous support for our Penang DS Chapel. 28/7/2024 By Jacinta
Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
2 months ago
Completed weekly puja at Penang DS Chapel. 27th July 2024 by Jacinta.
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
2 months ago
For those Penang members who were back in Penang, instead of having a weekend off, they chose to go to Penang DS centre and did a DS puja for the benefits of all beings. 20th July 2024, Saturday. By Jacinta
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
2 months ago
So proud of Penang Kecharians for attending initiations given by Venerable Chojila at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong on 20th - 21st July 2024. Against all odds, many of us made it there. (Not in the pic Mr. Teo and Sunny) By Jacinta.
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
2 months ago
Wishing all sponsors' wishes be fulfilled and thanks for supporting our Kechara Penang Puja packages on 13/7/2024. By Jacinta
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
2 months ago
#throwback 13th July 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group completed DS puja. We have special guest that day, Paul, a long time senior Kecharian with his friends. By Jacinta
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
3 months ago
Beautiful offerings arranged by Choong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
3 months ago
7/7/2024 Kechara Penang weekly puja completed. Kechara Penang Study Girup by Jacinta.
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
3 months ago
This week's puja offerings sponsored by a few people and we hope their wishes be fulfilled. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta.
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
3 months ago
29th June 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group completed weekly Dorje Shugden cum Manjushri Namasangiti. Pic taken by Choong and uploaded by Jacinta
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Need a dose of spiritual nourishment or perhaps any spiritual protection? Do take up our Kechara Penang food/candles offering packages. Do not hesitate to contact our member Choong for more info. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
4 months ago
Different food offerings offered on Penang Kechara Chapel's altar behalf of the sponsors. May sponsors' wishes be fulfilled. Great effort from Choong Soon Heng, one of our Kechara Penang dedicated members who thought of this way for people to generate merits while clearing obstacles. Uploaded by Jacinta.
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
4 months ago
These are some of the offerings offered on behalf of our sponsors. We have different offerings packages which one can choose from or just simply sponsor our weekly puja in dedication to our loved ones. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
5 months ago
We hope you enjoyed our pictures, as much as we enjoyed our Wesak Day together in Penang. Let us carry the energy and enthusiasm we experienced so far and inspires many more. Happy Wesak Day! 22/5/2024 KPSG by Jacinta
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
5 months ago
Puja offering packages. Thanks to those who sponsored the puja. May all your wishes be fulfilled. KPSG by Jacinta
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
5 months ago
Colourful altar with plenty of offerings. We had DS puja with Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni as we celebrate this special day of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. KPSG by Jacinta
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Some of the activities done during the Wesak Day Celebration in Penang. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Wesak Day Celebration in Penang!Buddha's Bathing Ritual. 22/5/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. After puja, all members helped out clearing the offerings and we shared out the blessed food offerings with our families, friends and even animals. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
11/5/2024 Saturday @3pm. Activities during puja. Members chanting Dorje Shugden mantras. We've completed Dorje Shugden puja cum Namasangiti. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
5 months ago
11/5/2024, Saturday @3pm. Activities : Offerings of khata to Rinpoche, garland of flowers to Dorje Shugden and a new Tibetan butterlamp being offered on the altar. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
5 months ago
Today we have an inaugural cancer free diet talk and info sharing by Mr. Ooi. Mr. Ooi is a Penangite and like any other man, he has a family to provide for. From colon cancer stage 4,he is now known as a cancer-free man. Learn more about his story and his acquaintance with Dorje Shugden here https://youtu.be/x7i-yXJBUwM?si=A-5O0udxjg52iS58
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
5 months ago
Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pastor Seng Piow guides us on the flow of Dorje Shugden puja, its benefits, significant of Chanting the names of Manjushri and also explaining the dedication for the sponsors and to those in need before we start the puja as we have 2 newcomers today.
6 months ago
Pastor Seng Piow guides us on the flow of Dorje Shugden puja, its benefits, significant of Chanting the names of Manjushri and also explaining the dedication for the sponsors and to those in need before we start the puja as we have 2 newcomers today.
Two Pastors in da house! Double the merits, double the happiness. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
6 months ago
Two Pastors in da house! Double the merits, double the happiness. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
6 months ago
Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered lights and incense to The Three Jewels prior to the puja in Ipoh. (KISG - Kin Hoe)
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
6 months ago
Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations on Sunday afternoon in Ipoh. (KISG- Kin Hoe)
Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
6 months ago
Powerful Dorje Shugden puja @ Jalan Seang Tek, Penang. Every Saturday, 3 pm. Remove obstacles and grant blessings to fulfil wishes. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 6th April 2024
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