Deepavali: Sebuah Perayaan Cahaya

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Deepavali (juga dikenali sebagai Diwali di negara-negara lain) merupakan satu perayaan yang disambut oleh komuniti India di seluruh dunia, seperti Hindu, Jain, Sikh dan juga penganut Buddha Newar Nepal. Ia merupakan satu perayaan cahaya yang riang gembira, di mana kaum keluarga bersatu pada malam yang tergelap dalam tahun untuk menyalakan lilin, bermain mercun dan memberi hadiah. Mereka meraikan kemenangan kuasa baik mengalahkan jahat, sambil mereka mengingati cerita dan peristiwa bersejarah.

Walaupun amalan utamanya berhubung dengan Rama (penjelmaan semula Dewa Vishnu) dan Sita (penjelmaan semula permaisurinya Lakshmi), di India Selatan, ia juga kadang kala dikaitkan dengan pasangan kedewaan Shiva-Shakti. Menurut Skanda Purana, Dewi Shakti telah memerhati tempoh kezahidan selama 21 hari, bermula dari hari kelapan dalam tempoh bulan membesar (ashtami kepada shukla paksha) untuk mendapatkan separuh tubuh Dewa Shiva. Perjanjian kezahidan ini dikenali sebagai kedhara vrata.

Goddess Shakti

Dewi Shakti dipuja dalam pelbagai bentuk, kebiasaannya sebagai Nava Durga, atau Durga yang Sembilan. Klik untuk besarkan.

Deepavali menandakan hari terakhir kezahidan ini, juga dikenali sebagai kedhara gauri vrata, untuk menandakan hari di mana Dewa Shiva menerima Shakti ke dalam bentuk sebelah kirinya dan menjelma sebagai Ardhanarishvara. Penganut setia menandakan hari ke-21 vrata dengan membuat kalasha dengan 21 utas benang di atasnya dan memberikan 21 jenis persembahan selama 35 hari.

Dewi Shakti juga dikenali sebagai Amma (yang bermaksud ‘Ibu’) di selatan India terutamanya di negeri Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana dan Andhra Pradesh, yang dapat menjelaskan kenapa sesetengah kaum India di Malaysia mengaitkan Deepavali kepada Dewi Shakti. Ramai penduduk kampung yang mempercayai Shakti sebagai pelindung; penghukum mereka yang membuat jahat, penyembuh kepada penyakit, dan yang memberi kebajikan kepada kampung.

 

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Asal-usul Deepavali bermula di kerajaan Ayodhya, di mana bersemayam Raja Dasharatha yang bijaksana dan berkuasa, bersama dengan tiga orang permaisurinya yang pandai dan rupawan; Kaushalya, Kaikeyi dan Sumitra. Raja itu tidak memiliki putera untuk mewarisi kerajaannya, dan bersama-sama dengan permaisuri-permaisurinya telah berdoa dengan bersungguh-sungguh kepada dewa dewi.

King Dasharatha accepting rice pudding from Agni, the god of fire. Click to enlarge.

Raja Dasharatha menerima puding beras dari Agni, dewa api. Klik untuk besarkan.

Doa mereka dimakbulkan apabila kedewaan tuhan api Agni, bangkit dari api pemujaan memegang semangkuk puding beras (dikenali sebagai payasam dalam Tamil atau kheer dalam Hindi). Agni memberitahu raja dan permaisuri-permaisurinya yang dewa dewi berbesar hati dengan pengorbanan mereka, sehinggakan Vishnu sendiri membuat keputusan untuk dilahirkan di dunia sebagai putera mereka. Permaisuri-permaisuri hendaklah membahagikan puding beras itu diantara mereka, dan bila sampai masanya, anak-anak suci akan dilahirkan kepada mereka.

Sewaktu Raja Dasharatha mula membahagikan puding di antara ketiga-tiga permaisurinya, seekor burung gagak melayah turun dan mengambil bahagian Sumitra sebelum sempat dijamahnya. Kaushalya dan Kaikeyi betindak dengan segera berkongsi bahagian mereka dengan Sumitra.

Bila tiba masanya, Rama telah dilahirkan oleh Permaisuri Kaushalya, Bharata oleh Pemaisuri Kaikeyi, dan kembar dua Lakshmana dan Shatrughna oleh Permaisuri Sumitra. Permaisuri Sumitra mendapat kembar kerana telah memakan dua bahagian puding beras tersebut. Keempat-empat putera itu merupakan anugerah tuhan, perlambangan kepada kehebatan Dewa Vishnu, maka mereka mempunyai kecantikan, kekuasaan dan kemahiran. Namun di antara keempat-empat putera tersebut, Putera Rama adalah yang paling berani, bijaksana dan kacak.

Lord Vishnu and his divine consort, the goddess Lakshmi. Click to enlarge.

Dewa Vishnu dan permaisuri kudusnya, Dewi Lakshmi. Klik untuk besarkan.

Pada hari keempat-empat putera tersebut menjadi dewasa, Raja Dasharatha mengisyhtiharkan kerajaannya akan diwarisi putera sulungnya Rama, yang disambut dengan gembira oleh semua rakyatnya kecuali seorang; Manthara. Dia merupakan orang suruhan yang bebadan bongkok kepada Permaisuri Kaikeyi, bonda kepada Bharatha. Manthara meracuni fikiran Permaisuri Kaikeyi dengan kata-kata dusta terhadap Rama; bahawa apabila Rama menjadi raja kelak, dia akan mengkhianati anaknya Bharatha dan membuangnya dari negeri. Manthara menyakinkan Permaisuri Kaikeyi untuk pergi menghadap raja dan menuntut agar puteranya Bharatha dijadikan raja dan supaya Rama dihalau dari kerajaan.

Raja amat berdukacita, namun bersetuju kerana baginda telah bersumpah kepada Permaisuri Kaikeyi bertahun dahulu, untuk menunaikan segala permintaannya. Walaupun semua orang telah mengangkat taat setia kepda Rama; dia dan isterinya Sita, bersama adinda bongsunya Lakshmana, dengan patuh meninggalkan Ayodhya untuk tinggal di hutan. Bharatha amat terkejut dengan tindakan ibunya. Dia telah meminta sepasang capal daripada Rama, dan meletakkannya di atas takhta, dan memberitahu Rama bahawa dia akan memerintah kerajaan bagi pihaknya sehingga dia kembali. Sepasang capal di atas takhta lantas menjadi lambang pemerintahan Rama.

Left to right: Lakshmana, Sita, and Lord Rama entering exile in the jungle. Click to enlarge.

Kiri ke kanan: Lakshmana, Sita dan Dewa Rama dalam buangan di hutan. Klik untuk besarkan.

Di sebuah pulau Lanka yang terletak jauh, tinggal seorang raja syaitan yang kuat dan kejam yang dipanggil Ravana, yang mempunyai sepuluh kepala dan dua puluh tangan, dan bergerak menerusi udara dengan menaiki pedati yang ditarik oleh baghal yang bergigi tajam dan memakan manusia. Ravana yang jahat itu akan menghantar syaitan-syaitannya untuk mengganggu para bijaksana dunia, untuk menggendalakan persembahan kepada dewa dewi dan menyeksa kehidupan rakyat jelata.

Apabila Rama, Sita dan Lakshmana tiba ke kawasan tersebut, orang ramai menyambut mereka dengan penuh gembira, dan meminta putera-putera itu melindungi mereka dari syaitan-syaitan Ravana. Maka, Rama dan Lakshmana pun mengangkat senjata mereka dan berlawan dengan gerombolan syaitan, dan melindungi lelaki dan wanita bijaksana. Syaitan-syaitan tersebut pulang menghadap Ravana dan melaporkan bahawa mereka telah dikalahkan oleh Rama dan Lakshmana.

Berang, Ravana terbang dengan pedatinya menuju ke tempat di mana putera-putera itu hidup dalam kesederhanaan. Apabila dia ternampak akan kecantikan Sita, dia membuat keputusan untuk menjadikannya salah seorang isterinya di Lanka. Dia mengumpan Rama dan Lakshmana untuk meninggalkan pondok mereka di hutan, dan kemudian menyamarkan dirinya sebagai seorang tua yang tidak berdaya untuk meminta minuman dari Sita. Sebelum sempat Sita membawakannya minuman, dia telah menyauk Sita ke dalam tangannya dan membawanya ke pulau terpencil Lanka.

Rama dan Lakshmana terkejut dengan kehilangan Sita. Mereka mula mencarinya namun tidak berjaya sehinggalah mereka terjumpa dengan raja burung hering, Jetayu, terbaring dan cedera di atas tanah. Jetayu memberitahu mereka dia ternampak raja syaitan itu terbang dengan pedatinya, dan bersamanya, seorang wanita cantik yang menjerit meminta pertolongan. Jetayu telah cuba untuk menolong tetapi telah teruk dicederakan oleh Ravana.

The demon King Ravana abducting the goddess Sita

Raja syaitan, Ravana menculik Dewi Sita

Rama dan Lakshmana segera bertolak mencari Ravana dan mereka terserempak dengan Sugriva, Raja kepada monyet. Sugriva dan semua monyetnya bersungguh-sungguh mahu membantu dan mereka berpecah ke seluruh arah untuk mengesan Sita. Salah satu dari pengikut Sugriva, adalah monyet gagah bernama Hanuman, yang telah menjumpai Sita, dan sebaik sahaja ternampak olehnya, Hanuman terbang turun dan memberitahunya bahawa dia bersama dengan Rama dan Lakshmana untuk menyelamatkannya.

Hanuman telah membuat helah ke atas Ravana dan syaitan-syaitannya dengan membenarkan mereka untuk menangkap dan mengikatnya dengan tali. Syaitan-syaitan itu telah membakar ekor Hanuman dan dengan serta-merta dia melepaskan diri dari ikatannya dan meloncat dari bumbung ke bumbung, dan telah membakar seluruh Lanka. Hanuman kemudian melarikan diri dan menceritakan penemuannya kepada Rama. Rama, Lakshmana dan Hanuman serta sekumpulan monyet-monyet yang bengis telah berarak ke arah laut dan membina sebuah jambatan dari batu untuk menyeberang ke Lanka dan menyelamatkan Sita.

Mereka telah bertempur dengan Ravana selama beberapa hari, menangkis pelbagai muslihat licik yang digunakan oleh Ravana. Akhirnya mereka berjaya mengalahkan dan membunuhnya, dan Rama dan Sita bersatu semula dengan sorakan kuat dari Lakshmana, Sugriva, Hanuman dan tentera monyet. Rama, Sita dan Lakshmana kemudian mengucapkan selamat tinggal kepada rakan monyet mereka dan kembali pulang menuju Kerajaan Ayodhya.

Sepanjang perjalanan, rakyat bergembira dan menyalakan pelita untuk meraikan kejayaan mereka menewaskan Ravana. Rakyat Ayodhya sungguh gembira menerima kepulangan Rama dan Sita, dan menyalakan lilin sepanjang laluan pulang mereka. Bandar Ayodhya yang indah, terang benderang dengan cahaya tatkala keempat-empat putera itu bersatu kembali.

Lord Rama, the goddess Sita, and Lakshmana returning to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana

Dewa Rama, Dewi Sita dan Lakshmana pulang ke Ayodhya selepas menewaskan Ravana

Rama dan Sita menaiki takhta dan memerintah dengan bijaksana bertahun lamanya. Sehingga ke hari ini, Deepavali dirayakan untuk menyambut kepulangan Rama dan Sita dan kemenangan kuasa baik mengatasi kuasa jahat, kebenaran mengatasi kejahilan, dan cahaya mengatasi kegelapan. Hanuman kemudiannya telah menjadi salah satu dari pengikut Rama yang paling setia dan salah satu dari pendewaan utama dalam Hindusime. Doa dan puja khas yang didedikasikan kepada Dewa Hanuman diadakan sehari sebelum Deepavali di India Utara dan Gujarat. Hari ini dikenali sebagai Narak Chaturdashi, Kali Chaudash, Roop Chaturdashi atau Chaudash.

Di beberapa kawasan, hari sebelum Deepavali juga dipercayai sebagai hari kelahiran Hanuman. Dewa Rama sendiri mengisytiharkan bahawa rakyat haruslah sentiasa memuja Hanuman dahulu sebelum memuja dirinya. Memandangkan cara termudah untuk mencapai kaki Dewa Rama adalah melalui Hanuman, jadi tidak hairanlah, para penganut menjalankan puja Hanuman sebelum Deepavali. Harus dinyatakan di sini, di kebanyakan kawasan, hari kelahiran Hanuman, yang dikenali sebagai Hanuman Jayanti, disambut pada hari bulan penuh di dalam bulan Chaitra, antara bulan Mac-April.

The monkey god Hanuman

Dewa monyet, Hanuman

Pada hari Deepavali itu sendiri, penyembahan dan puja khas juga dijalankan untuk Dewa Hanuman, di mana sindhur (merah merona) dan minyak dipersembahkan kepadanya. Hanuman dipercayai memberikan kekuatan untuk melawan makhluk jahat dan perkara yang tidak baik pada hari ini.

 

Perayaan Deepavali di Malaysia

Seperti semua perayaan keagamaan, Deepavali merupakan masa untuk kaum keluarga berkumpul, dan ia merupakan cuti umum di Malaysia. Mereka yang menganut kepercayaan Hindu meraikan perayaan ini secara besar-besaran. Dalam hari-hari menjelang Deepavali, banyak beli-belah perlu dilakukan untuk pakaian baru (sari), gelang tangan, dan perhiasan perayaan. Juga terdapat banyak masak-memasak, dan setiap keluarga akan mengisi semula rempah ratus untuk menyediakan kudapan dan makanan Deepavali kegemaran sebagai persiapan menantikan sahabat handai yang akan berkunjung dan menyertai sambutan perayaan. Little India merupakan destinasi beli-belah untuk keperluan ini.

Tanglung kertas dan kolam berwarna-warni, sejenis rekaan perhiasan lantai yang halus yang diperbuat daripada beras atau serbuk yang diwarnakan; akan dipasang sebagai perhiasan di rumah. Diya (pelita tanah liat) juga dinyalakan untuk menghiasi setiap ceruk rumah pada hari Deepavali yang bertuah dan membangkitkan semangat perayaan.

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Kolams

Sebuah kolam, dengan motif rekaan, corak dan warna yang pelbagai, merupakan sebuah luahan perasaan dan kebiasaannya dilukis di hadapan rumah untuk menyambut tetamu. Ekspresi ini tidak semestinya bersifat keagamaan dan kadang kala boleh menyampai keprihatinan sosial. Walau bagaimana pun, perasaan inilah yang memberikan nafas kepada bentuk-bentuk yang sebaliknya akan menjadi kosong tanpa maksud.

Di masa lampau, ayam-ayam akan mematuk dan tupai akan menjilat licin tepung beras yang digunakan untuk melukis kolams. Kini, serbuk batu digunakan, yang mempunyai faedah sampingan dengan menghindari serangga-serangga kecil. Dengan semakin ramai yang duduk di bangunan-bangunan tinggi, kertas pelekat boleh digunakan sebagai ganti.

Rekaan dan corak-corak halus yang membentuk kolams bermula sejak awal dalam sejarah. Merentas abad, lukisan kolams berkembang menjadi bentuk kesenian yang sofistikated, namun beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, ia mula menghilang. Namun, ianya masih boleh dilihat sebagai sebahagian dari amalan keagamaan di rumah, dan popular di kompleks membeli-belah sebagai perhiasan lantai. Beberapa minggu sebelum Deepavali, kolam-kolam yang cantik boleh dilihat di Pavilion KL, Gardens Mall dan Suria KLCC.

Kolam

Kolams

 

Pelita Tanah Liat

Diya, diyo, deya, divaa, deepa, deepam atau deepak adalah sejenis pelita tanah liat yang digunakan di India dan Nepal, kebiasaannya diperbuat daripada tanah liat, dengan sumbu daripada kapas yang direndam di dalam minyak sapi atau minyak sayuran. Diya menghasilkan cahaya apabila sumbu terbakar menggunakan bahan api minyak, dan pelita tanah liat di kuil yang digunakan untuk memberkati jemaah, dirujuk sebagai aarti.

Diya tanah liat seringkali digunakan sebagai cahaya sementara untuk peristiwa istimewa, sementara diya yang diperbuat daripada loyang menjadi kelengkapan tetap di rumah dan kuil. Diya berasal dari India dan Nepal dan kerap kali digunakan di dalam perayaan keagamaan Hindu, Sikh, Jain dan Zoroastrian, termasuklah Deepavali. Sejenis lampu yang sama yang dipanggil pelita mentega, juga digunakan sebagai persembahan oleh agama Buddhis Tibet. Di Tamil Nadu, diya juga dipanggil deepam dan dinyalakan terutama semasa kelanjutan Deepavali atau Karthikai Deepam.

Pelita yang dinyalakan dianggap sebagai simbol bertuah yang menghalau kuasa jahat dan menjemput masuk kebahagiaan dan kesejahteraan. Pelita-pelita ini dinyalakan sepanjang malam, dan rumah akan dibersihkan sebelum perayaan untuk menyambut Dewi Lakshmi, dipercayai penganut Hindu sebagai dewi kekayaan dan permaisuri kepada Dewa Vishnu.

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Walau bagaimana pun, terkandung lebih banyak perlambangan terhadap sebuah diya. Kebanyakan keluarga Hindu menyalakan diya sekali setiap pagi dan petang. Ia bukan sahaja menjadi amalan kebiasaan tetapi melambangkan penyerahan jiwa seseorang kepada kuasa agung.

Minyak di dalam sebuah diya melambangkan kekotoran (tamak, hasad dengki, kebencian, nafsu) yang kebiasaannya akan terkumpul oleh manusia dalam menjalani kehidupan, sementara sumbu kapas merupakan simbolik kepada aatman (diri). Jadi untuk mencapai kesedaran dan bersatu dengan Brahman (kuasa agung), seseorang itu harus meninggalkan kebendaan.

Tambahan pula, sebuah diya itu juga melambangkan pengetahuan. Seseorang yang jahil kerap kekal dalam kegelapan dan tidak mampu untuk mengikuti peristiwa-peristiwa yang belaku disekelilingnya. Hanya apabila dia mendapat sedikit pengetahuan barulah dia dapat menyedari tujuan kewujudannya. Oleh itu, diya menandakan penewasan kejahilan melalui pengetahuan dengan meninggalkan kemahuan kebendaan.

Berikut merupakan mantera dalam bahasa Sanskrit yang menegaskan kepentingan jyoti (cahaya) dalam perjalanan seseorang yang harus diamalkan untuk mencapai ketenangan dalaman:

Asato maa sad-gamaya (Bawalah kami dari Ketidakbenaran kepada Kebenaran)
Tamaso maa jyotir-gamaya (Dari Kegelapan kepada Cahaya)
Mrityor-maa-mritan gamaya (Dari Kematian kepada Keabadian)
OM shaanti shaanti shaanti (OM damai, damai, damai)

Jadi, sebuah diya bukan sahaja alat perhiasan tetapi mengingatkan semua untuk meninggalkan kemahuan kebendaan dan mengalahkan kejahilan mereka dengan mendapatkan pengetahuan, jika mereka ingin bersatu dengan Tuhan.

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Amalan menyalakan Diya

 

Mandian Minyak

Abhyang snan (ritual mandian suci) mengambil tempat pada hari pertama Deepavali, selalunya pada waktu pagi, untuk membersihkan tubuh dan jiwa. Memandangkan abhyang snan dilakukan sebelum terbit matahari, ia dianggap sama suci seperti mandi di dalam sungai Ganges.

Begitulah sifat-sifat yang terdapat pada abhyanga snan sehinggakan ada pakar-pakar yang mencadangkan mengambil abhyanga snan setiap hari untuk mendapat kebaikannya, oleh kerana ia membantu meningkatkan peredaran, membuang sel-sel kulit mati, membersihkan sepenuhnya tubuh, dan menenangkan minda menerusi aromanya.

Kaedah melakukan abhyang snan adalah seperti berikut:

  1. Bangun sebelum matahari terbit
  2. Mengurut seluruh tubuh dengan minyak harum
  3. Biarkan minyak itu meresap ke dalam kulit selama lebih kurang setengah jam
  4. Sapukan uptan/utane/utnah (sejenis pes dari rempah ratus dan tepung gram) dan urut sepenuhnya tubuh sebagai penyental semulajadi sebelum membilas dengan air.
  5. Mandi seperti biasa menggunakan sabun harum, kebiasaannya diwangikan dengan ros atau kayu cendana.
  6. Memakai pakaian baru. Kebiasaannya, pakaian tradisional seperti sari, lehenga, churidar kurta dan salwar kameez akan dipakai.
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Mandi minyak

 

Melawat Kuil-kuil

Selepas memakai persalinan baru yang dibeli sebelum perayaan, penganut Hindu kemudian akan bersembahyang di rumah atau di kuil-kuil.

Di Kuala Lumpur, penganut akan ke kuil-kuil seperti Kuil Sri Subramaniyar di Batu Caves. Orang asing dan pelancong juga dipersilakan untuk berkunjung dan menyertai perayaan, begitu juga untuk menikmati juadah-juadah yang dijual oleh peniaga di premis-premis tersebut. Di Ipoh, mereka mempunyai perbandaran ‘Little India’ mereka sendiri, di mana suasana perayaan begitu meriah dengan pengunjung dan perhiasan-perhiasan Deepavali yang berwarna-warni.

Di Pulau Pinang, kuil-kuil sepanjang Jalan Kebun Bunga dipenuhi dengan semangat Deepavali, dengan Kuil Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani menjadi tumpuan utama pesta perayaan. Memandangkan kebanyakan kedai-kedai di Little India akan ditutup, kebanyankan orang ramai termasuk para pelancong, mengambil kesempatan ini untuk bersiar-siar ke kawasan seperti Lebuh Queen, Lebuh Chulia dan Jalan Pasar.

Selepas bersembahyang di kuil, para penganut biasanya akan pulang ke rumah dan membuka kediaman mereka untuk kaum keluarga dan sahabat handai berkunjung dan berkumpul untuk berkongsi dan berhubung dan menikmati santapan dan kudapan perayaan. Mercun juga akan dinyalakan sebagai sambutan dan untuk menakutkan semangat jahat.

 

Makanan Deepavali

Deepavali merupakan satu sambutan yang meriah, berwarna-warni dan penuh kegembiraan yang dinyatakan melalui warna, cahaya dan makanan. Kira-kira sebulan sebelum perayaan, kaum wanita akan berkumpul bergilir-gilir di dapur masing-masing untuk membuat kudapan Deepavali seperti manisan India, juga dikenali sebagai mithai.

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Mithai diperbuat daripada tepung kacang kuda, tepung beras, suji, pelbagai kekacang, lentil dan bijian, labu, lobak merah, dicampur dengan pekatan susu pekat atau yogurt. Kacang gajus, badam, pistasio, bijan, kacang chironji, kelapa atau kismis boleh ditambah dan boleh digoreng dan diharumkan dengan rempah ratus manis seperti buah pelaga, kayu manis, bunga cengkih, daun halba segar atau buah pala, sebelum dihiasi dengan safron, air ros atau daun pandan, dan daun perak atau emas yang boleh dimakan.

Terdapat pelbagai variasi mithai seperti ‘shakkarpara’ yang berbentuk berlian, ‘sev’ berbentuk seperti mi dan pelbagai jenis puri manis dan savuri. Keistimewaan wilayah, seperti ‘mawa kachori’, ‘moti pak’ dan ‘sohan papdi’ memerlukan persediaan yang rumit, dan mithai pada masa kini terdapat dalam variasi rendah lemak, kurang gula dan dibakar. Menjadi kebiasaan untuk saling bertukar kotak mithai yang dihias indah, buah-buahan kering, kekacang, atau mangkuk hidangan perak antara keluarga dan sahabat.

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Manisan tradisional Deepavali

Secara tradisinya, makanan istimewa yang berbeza-beza akan dimasak pada hari yang berlainan dalam perayaan dan ini semakin berbeza mengikut kawasan. Secara amnya, puri, yang secara tradisinya digoreng dalam minyak sapi yang mahal, menggantikan roti dan dihidang bersama pelbagai jenis dal, kari sayuran, kudapan bergorang seperi pakora dan puding pada setiap hari perayaan. Kebanyakan kaum India, walaupun bukan semuanya, meneruskan amalan vegetarian mereka pada waktu ini.

Hari pertama mungkin menyaksikan mereka yang menyambutnya, memakan bijian-kasar gandum merekah yang dimasak sauté dengan minyak sapi dan gula yang dikenali sebagai ‘lapsi’, yang sangat popular kerana ia dikaitkan dengan kekayaan. Ia mungkin dihidang bersama dengan kari yang dibuat dengan kacang panjang, yang melambangkan kelanjutan usia berdasarkan panjangnya.

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Hari kedua mungkin menyaksikan anarasa dihidang, sejenis masakan nasi dan jaggery yang dikaitkan dengan penghapusan semangat jahat. Puding beras bersusu; kheer atau payasam, juga dimakan bersama pakora yang nipis dan gebu dibuat dari lentil urad.

Makanan perayaan lain dari sekitar benua kecil itu termasuklah ‘galaka’, sejenis kari yang dibuat dengan labu seakan-akan zukini; ‘ukkarai’ masakan tepung sadur daripada kacang kuda terbelah dan kacang hijau yang distim; ‘sheera’, manisan lembut dari suji dan disaute dengan kismis, kacang gajus, buah pelaga dan safron; sejenis bubur bijian-halus gandum merekah yang distim dan ditambah minyak sapi dan gula yang dikenali sebagai ‘kansar’; donut peroi yang dipanggil ‘balushahi’; roti manis yang berisi kacang hijau dilecek, safron dan buah pelaga, dipanggil ‘poli’.

Kaum wanita menghabiskan masa seharian di dalam dapur sebelum Deepavali untuk membuat manisan dan makanan kegemaran kaum lelaki, dan diberikan hadiah yang mewah sebagai balasan.

Indianfood

Sebahagian daripada makanan yang biasa dihidangkan sewaktu Deepavali

 

Ke Mana Hendak Dituju di Kuala Lumpur

Kebanyakan restoran dan kedai di Kuala Lumpur akan beroperasi seperti biasa sewaktu Deepavali, tetapi perniagaan yang dimililki kaum India biasanya ditutup pada waktu ini. Terdapat dua kawasan yang dikenali sebagai Little India di Kuala Lumpur yang boleh dikunjungi untuk menyaksikan persiapan dan sambutan Deepavali. Satunya terletak di kawasan yang dipanggil Brickfields, yang terletak dalam jarak berjalan kaki dari KL Sentral (stesen keretapi pusat utama bagi Kuala Lumpur). Anda hanya perlu mengikut tanda arah ke stesen KL Monorail.

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Little India

Kuil Hindu seperti Kuil Sri Kondaswamy Kovil dan Kuil Sri Mahamariamman merupakan tempat terbaik untuk peluang bergambar. Sebagaimana dengan tempat-tempat keagamaan yang lainnya, anda hanya perlu memastikan anda berpakaian sesuai (jangan berseluar pendek dan berbaju tanpa lengan) dan bergerak ke sana di awal pagi, sewaktu penganut Hindu mengadakan sembahyang dan menjalankan upacara ritual.

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Kuil Sri Kondaswamy Kovil Hindu

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Kuil Sri Mahamariamman

Satu kawasan lagi terletak sepanjang Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, yang tidak jauh dari stesen metro RapidKL Masjid Jamek, atau stesen Monorail Medan Tuanku.

 

Membeli-belah

Antara perkara pertama yang dilakukan bagi mereka yang merayakan Deepavali adalah untuk membeli pakaian baru. Pusat membeli-belah utama untuk pakaian India adalah Masjid India di KL dan Little India di Klang.

Madras Store di Masjid India telah beroperasi selama 30 tahun. Sari, kain dan gelang tangan mereka yang berpatutan diimport dari India. Shivom disyorkan untuk kain-kain dan baju Punjabi yang berwarna terang. Koleksi di Haniffa’s lebih kecil, tetapi lebih berkualiti tinggi. Harga sari kapas dan sifon adalah antara RM25 hingga mencecah ribuan ringgit bagi sari sutera tulen Kanchipuram. Lucky Noble juga menjadi hentian popular. Harga di situ bermula dari RM120, disebabkan kemasan manik dan sulaman yang halus.

50 minit menaiki KTM dari KL Sentral membawa anda ke Little India di Klang. Dikenali sebagai Jalan Tengku Kelana, tempat ini benar-benar merupakan lubuk harta untuk segala yang anda perlukan. Gayathiri Silk Sarees Palace mempunyai rekaan-rekaan yang menawan diimport dari India, dan mereka murah hati dalam memberikan diskaun. Bersebelahan dengan Masjid India, Ajuntha mendapatkan sari dan kain mereka terus dari kilang di pinggir-pinggir India, yang menjelaskan barangan mereka yang berkualiti tinggi tetapi dengan harga yang murah. Anda boleh hilang kesedaran masa apabila di Chennai Silks, terletak beberapa langkah dari stesen keretapi. Koleksi besar kain dan pakaian siap pakai mereka berkemungkinan sudah cukup untuk memenuhi misi anda. Dan yang paling penting, tawar-menawar dibenarkan.

Jika anda tidak mempunyai masa untuk ke kedai; Shobi G, sebuah tapak belian dalam talian yang berpangkalan di Johor (www.facebook.com/sarees.shobig) menawarkan penghantaran percuma di dalam Malaysia, ditambah pula dengan polisi pemulangan dan penukaran yang munasabah. Juga disyorkan adalah Indifashion (www.indifashion.my), di mana anda boleh membeli untuk seisi keluarga di kedai dalam talian yang berpangkalan di Delhi ini. Walaupun dicampur penghantaran, barangannya masih mampu dimiliki.

  • Ajuntha Textiles 20 Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang (03 3371 7571)
  • Chennai Silks 1 Jalan Istana, Klang (03 3372 7272)
  • Gowre Silk Saarees Palace 74 Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang (03 3373 6505)
  • Haniffa 149 Jalan Masjid India, KL (03 2693 8620)
  • Lucky Noble 1-16, first & second floor, Plaza City One, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, KL (03 2692 6855/www.seherish.com.my)
  • Madras Store 100 Jalan Masjid India, KL (03 2693 0072)
  • Mangala Theebam 245 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields (03 2274 0360/www.mangalatheebam.com)
  • Shivom Traders 14 Jalan Bunus Enam, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, KL (03 2693 1234)
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Membeli-belah sempena Deepavali

 

Perhiasan

Shops specialising in Indian/Deepavali décor items are concentrated in Klang and Kedai-kedai yang khusus untuk barang-barang perhiasan India/Deepavali, banyak terdapat di Klang dan Brickfields. Gayathri Silver Brass Cash & Carry terletak di sebuah lorong kecil di luar Little India di Klang, Kedai ini menawarkan pelbagai barangan sembahyang, pelita tanah liat kecil dan serbuk setanggi, dan segala yang anda perlukan untuk sembahyang.

Walaupun kolam adalah penting, ia sangat memakan masa untuk dihasilkan. Pelekat mudah kolam merupakan alternatif yang menyenangkan dan berharga RM20 setiap satu di Sarojani. Sebagai pilihan lain, hubungi pakar dari Dass Kolam, dengan harga yang bermula dari RM800.

Satu lagi tempat yang baik untuk menambah perhiasan dan peralatan sembahyang adalah di Karnival Deepavali. Sebelumnya diadakan di Brickfields, ia telah beralih ke lokasi yang lebih luas di Bukit Jalil. Terdapat beratus-ratus penjaja dari India, Malaysia dan Pakistan menjual perkhidmatan dan barangan mereka. Kunjungi pada hari terakhir untuk mendapatkan diskaun yang lebih baik, tetapi bersedia untuk jumlah pengunjung yang lebih besar.

  • Dass Kolam (016 494 7674)
  • Deepavali Carnival Car Park A, National Sports Complex, Bukit Jalil, KL (03 2278 5555)
  • Gayathri Cash & Carry 1 Jalan Pulasan, off Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang (03 3373 8181)
  • Sarojani 52 Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang (03 3371 9762)
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Sebahagian dari alat perhiasan tradisional Deepavali

 

Mithai (Manisan India)

Di Brickfields, Jesal mengkhususi manisan lembut barfi, rasgulla dan gulab jamun, sementara Sangheetha Café di Masjid Jamek, menjual kaju katli, laddu dan murukku mereka sebagai makanan terlaris. Jika anda kesempitan masa, hubungi perkhidmatan penghantaran mereka tiga hari lebih awal. Kedai konfeksioneri Richman’s Candy di Little India menjual manisan moden yang dibalut dengan cantik. Minta untuk menguji rasa sebelum anda membeli.

  • Jesal Sweet House 84 Jalan Sambanthan, Brickfields (03 2274 6801/www.jesalsweethouse.com)
  • Richman’s Candy 25 Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang (012 209 9473)
  • Sangheeta Vegetarian Restaurant 40 Palace Hotel Plaza, Jalan Masjid India, KL (03 2694 4233)
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Beberapa variasi mithai

 

Pemanjaan Diri

Dengan cawangan di Brickfields, Masjid India, Little India malahan di Bangsar, Vaani’s merupakan salun kecantikan atasan yang menyediakan pelbagai perkhidmatan kecantikan. Duduk berehat dan dapatkan rawatan rias kuku tangan dan kaki, rambut, ukir kening dan lukisan tatu inai terperinci sebelum Deepavali. Untuk pilihan yang lebih murah, gadis inai diluar kedai Mydin laris menjalankan perniagaan.

  • Vaani’s 233A, first floor, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields (03 2274 4644/www.vaanis.com).
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Inai popular untuk perayaan utama India, terutamanya sewaktu Deepavali.

 

Tarikh-tarikh Deepavali

  • 2017: Khamis, Oktober 19
  • 2018: Rabu, November 7
  • 2019: Ahad, Oktober 27
  • 2020: Sabtu, November 14

 
Sumber Maklumat:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F5tzMBHcFc
  • http://www.hindu-blog.com/2008/10/hanuman-and-diwali-worship-and-puja-of.html
  • http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Capturing-the-intricacies-of-%E2%80%98kolam%E2%80%99/article14999956.ece
  • http://sundaysatsang.blogspot.my/2014/10/importance-of-oil-bath-on-deepavali-and.html
  • http://www.indiaparenting.com/indian-culture/70_1574/significance-of-holy-bath-during-diwali.html
  • https://www.timeout.com/kuala-lumpur/things-to-do/guide-to-deepavali

 

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  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:42 PM
    The great master of sutra and tantra, His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, a Gelug Lama was a strong practitioner of Dorje Shugden. He was also a disciple of the third Trijang Rinpoche, junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama. Famous as a sharp analyst and master of philosophical debate, as well as a Tantric practitioner. At a young age , he went to Lhasa studied effortlessly and became renowned as a powerful debater. Living a simple lifestyle with shabby robes, he was well known throughout the three great Gelug monasteries of central Tibet. As a master of philosophical debate who possessed an extraordinary memory and he became renowned for healing activities. He had inspired had many Western disciples throughout the West ,in Tibet and India and gave many empowerments and teachings. H.H Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was an incredible Gelugpa master who returned to our world lifetime after lifetime to lead sentient beings out of samsara. Merely listening to his voice from the video is a blessing.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/kyabje-zong-rinpoches-advice-on-dorje-shugdens-practice?
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:28 PM
    Reading this post again regarding this huge Buddha statue in Thimpu, Bhutan. Construction began in 2006, as in the post, it was completed only in 2015. The completed work is one of the largest Buddha Statue in the world located in the southern mountains of Bhutan. At 177 feet (54 m) this gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues which are made of bronze and gilded in gold. It has become a must-visit tourist destination in Thimphu Valley, Bhutan. Having a Huge Buddha Statue has benefited thousands of people just looking at it . Merely by looking is a blessing. Would love to visit this stunning Buddha statue to see for myself .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/buddha-at-thimpu-bhutan.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:27 PM
    Yading, Daocheng County is a county of western Sichuan Province, China. A visit to Daocheng Yading is worth visit. As it has the very beautiful lakes Milk Lake, Pearl Lake and Wuse Lake as well as the three holy mountains named Chenrezig, Jampayang and Chenadorje. Having a population of about 33 thousands where many of them are many Dorje Shugden lamas, geshes and Dorje Shugden practitioners in Yading. H.E. Gyara Rinpoche a reincarnation of a great master in the Drikung Kagyu lineage has been visiting different villages in Yading, giving and sharing Dharma teachings to thousands people there. Gyara Rinpoche an incumbent of Shar Gaden Monastery, India and had studied under H.E. Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche and many other erudite lamas. An erudite scholar, Gyara Rinpoche received many teachings, instructions, initiations, commentaries and empowerments of both Sutra and Tantra .As in the post Gyara Rinpoche gave Dorje Shugden’s life entrustment initiation to thousands monks and lay people in Yangting Dechen Ling Monastery. Other than the Dorje Shugden sogtae, Gyara Rinpoche also gave Lamrim teachings and Guhyasamaja initiation in Yangding Monastery. Looking at the people in those pictures tells all. Apart of that Gyara Rinpoche also gave a logical explanation of the Dorje Shugden controversy and the unlawful ban imposed by the CTA, to create awareness of the truth behind the Dorje Shugden controversy.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of a great Lama.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/gyara-rinpoche-gives-dorje-shugden-sogtae.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:24 PM
    It was H E Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche that first recognised our Guru Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche as a tulku back in 1987. Lama Gangchen Tulku Rinpoche was an important Tibetan Italian lama of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He was the last generation of lamas from the ‘old Tibet’. At a young age he was recognised as the reincarnation of the lama healer Kachen Sapen. He was a direct disciple of the greatest lamas of the Gelugpa school of the twentieth century, such as Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, who taught him Tibetan medicine, healing methods and astrology. He worked tirelessly as a spiritual teacher and healer. He travelled tremendously throughout India, Nepal, Sikkim, Europe and finally settled in Italy. Lama Gangchen has travelled extensively ,providing healing and gave teachings worldwide. He has also led many pilgrimages to some of the most important holy places of different religious and spiritual denominations in the world. He founded numerous centres all over the world. Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche has worked tirelessly for many decades to promote world peace and had received many awards and recognitions for his work. Lama Gangchen will remain in the hearts of all those who met him as a teacher of great love and profound wisdom.
    Years back our Guru Kyabje Tsem Rinpoche did sent students to Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche ’s centre in Albagnano, Italy with many offerings and updating projects of Kechara as well.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/respects-to-kyabje-gangchen-rinpoche.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:17 PM
    nteresting read of how a common nomad boy became an Oracle Lama. Reading the biography of a selfless Dorje Shugden Oracle Lama again had me understand more. Venerable Choyang Kuten Lama became a renowned oracle, who had contributed greatly in Tibet’s history. Choyang Kuten Lama was a respected oracle for a manifestation of enlightened Dharma Protectors Dorje Shugden, and was told he would be very beneficial to beings in the future. During the Chinese invasion he remained in Tibet although the situation was tense, helping countless people escape safely to India. As the situation worsened in Tibet in 1959 Kuten Lama escaped life not only as an oracle, but also contributing in various ways. Giving the Tibetan community lengthy advice and even Dharma teachings. He also served his countrymen in difficult times in Tibet and in refugee camps in India regardless of the tradition or school of Tibetan Buddhism. He raised funds for monks’ quarters in many monasteries including Gaden, Drepung as well as other Nyingma and Sakya monasteries.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/the-selfless-dorje-shugden-oracle.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Dec 11. 2024 06:15 PM
    Awesome life’s story and legacy of Ondor Gegeen Zanabazar the first Jebtsundamba Khutuktu of the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia and his profound impact on Mongolian Buddhism. Zanabazar a man of all trades was a prodigious sculptor, painter, architect, poet, costume designer, scholar and linguist .He was a descendant of Chingis Khan, born into a prominent Oirot Mongol family. Considered to be a living reincarnation of one of the important earlier Buddhist leaders in Mongolia. Zanabazar showed signs of advanced intelligence, linguistic abilities, and religious devotion from an early age. He is much revered for his contributions to Buddhist learning and for his reforms of Mongolian Buddhism. He was best known for his intricate and elegant Buddhist sculptures. Viewed as one of Mongolia’s most prominent historical figures, celebrated for propagating Tibetan Buddhism throughout Mongolia to this day.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing of the first high saint of Mongolia.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/zanabazar-the-first-high-saint-of-mongolia.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 03:00 PM
    Due to the Dorje Shugden controversy many practitioners are still oppressed due to their choice of religion. Yet there are complaisant, and obliging people too who barely understand the situation, poorly informed of the issue and behave in a way they knew what’s going on regarding the ban on Dorje Shugden. There are many good bits of wisdom and worthy words in this article. Well-intentioned people make mistakes, lots of them. Mistakes must be expected and being held accountable for. Oppression will still exist no matter how compassionate sharing with others. If we are willing to risk making mistakes we can still do something. We must constantly try to find out ways to use our privilege to push forward the voice of the oppressed. Do not allow ourselves to be immobilized by lack of knowledge.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Sarah for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/ten-counterproductive-behaviors-of-well-intentioned-people.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:58 PM
    Inspiring read of Scott Neeson a most influential person in the movie industry,walked away from Hollywood to start a charity. Left everything he had built,been famous, wealthy and living a life of luxury for the sake of those children living in the slump in Cambodia. He decided to leave Hollywood behind and moved to Cambodia and founded Cambodian Children’s Fund . It was on a trip to Phnom Penh, Scott saw hundreds of children and their families living and working on the Steung Meanchey garbage dump, one of the most toxic environments. It was a moment that changed his life, helping thousands of vulnerable children and their families escape a world of forced labour, child trafficking and desperate poverty into safety and independence. From being a self-serving person, to an extremely giving person truly inspiring. Scott has been living in Phnom Penh where his journey still captivates, inspires and bewilders people from all over the world.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this inspiring post

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/from-hollywood-to-landfills.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:56 PM
    Vairochana Shugden, pacifying form of Dorje Shugden is revered by many for his ability to purify one’s negative karma, pacify natural disasters and calamities. And is especially efficacious for overcoming illness and disease as well. Shize or Vairochana Shugden is the emanation of Dorje Shugden who embodies the enlightened activity of pacification. Shize’s practice is very effective in helping us to receive prophecies or develop clairvoyance. Shize’s practice is excellent for calming ourselves down and increasing our merits. His practice results in our minds becoming much happier and being alleviated from depressions. Wow we can also rely on Shize’s practice to overcome serious illnesses. It can also be engaged where the area, there are a lot of natural disasters. On the whole its practice has many benefits. When we do the practice correctly, with good motivation, Shize will bless and guide us.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great teachings on Shize who is a direct emanation of Dorje Shugden who is none other than the enlightened Manjushri.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/downloads/shize-a-practice-for-healing-and-long-life.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:55 PM
    Interesting article. I never thought meditation can help oneself quit smoking without consumption of medication or drugs. According to an article in The Buddhist Review, not smoking is a result of developing calm and reducing clinging through authentic Dharma practice. Mindfulness-based interventions can help people learn to pay attention to and work with negative feelings, cravings, and other symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. By focusing on our breathing the mind becomes calm and single-pointed. Many are aware of the health risks and addictive properties of nicotine that are harmful. Buddhism is very effective to inspire transformation in people. Good read of how a Yale psychiatrist bringing together neuroscience and Buddhist practices to help people overcome their addictions. Thank you Dr. Judson for the great research work.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/quit-smoking-with-buddhist-way.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Tuesday, Nov 26. 2024 02:52 PM
    Trode-khangsar a 400 year old Dorje Shugden Temple in Lhasa, had me having great memories. Having a privileged to visit it in May 2019,with my Dharma brothers and sisters. It such a Holy Temple with great stories behind it . Located in Lhasa, that is over 300 years old which is dedicated to the controversial protector deity Dorje Shugden. The Temple is a Gelugpa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, built in the 17th century by the Fifth Dalai Lama. The Great 5th Dalai Lama composed a praise to Dorje Shugden and created a statue to honour and recognize him as a Dharma protector as apology. Trode Khangsar itself is now registered as a national heritage memorial. That’s awesome as more and more people will get to know about this Holy temple. Merely by looking at those fading murals and Holy statutes is a blessing for all who came to visit this Trode-khangsar. A place worth visiting.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/dorje-shugden/trode-khangsar-a-400-year-old-dorje-shugden-chapel-in-lhasa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 04:02 PM
    The concept of rebirth has a long association with Buddhism. Rebirth in Buddhism refers to the teaching that the actions of a sentient being lead to a new existence after death, in an endless cycle called saṃsāra. One will begins a new life in a new body that may be human, animal or spiritual depending on the moral quality of the previous life’s actions. What they are reborn as depends on their actions in their previous life rather kamma. As a Buddhist we should believe in rebirth but still many people don’t . Buddha taught us that choices of rebirth make a difference and can shape many lifetimes. Buddhists believe that nothing that exists is permanent and everything will ultimately cease to be. There is a belief in rebirth
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this profound article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-importance-of-rebirth.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 03:59 PM
    Against the odds two inspiring nuns fought all the way to become ordained, fighting for their rights to practice Buddhism . Interesting read of how they went through , bringing equality for women in Thailand. Buddhism is the predominant religion in Thailand. Officially, only men can become monks and novices in Thailand under a Buddhist order. The country does not recognize female monks or novices. In recent years, more Thai Buddhist women seeking to become full-fledged female monks, have been defying the tradition getting ordained overseas, in Sri Lanka or India. Buddhist women have been fighting for years for equality and social acceptance in Thailand. They just can’t be ordained by Thai monks. Ven. Dhammananda, 68 year old former university lecturer and activist became Thailand’s first Theravadin bhikkhuni after going the odds. Inspiring read biography on Ven. Dhammananda and Ven. Dr. Lee. They had gone through great hardships, discrimination and against the many odds in bringing equality to women in Buddhism in Thailand.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great inspiration post.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/thailands-renegade-yet-powerful-buddhist-nuns.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 03:57 PM
    The unseen things are spiritual realities that are eternal and invisible to our physical eye. There are many forces and phenomena that are not visible to the naked eye. There are many things that humans cannot see yet there are some could see. For what is can be seen is only. Things do exist even we can’t see, believing their existence is our choice. Things that we can’t see in the world opens up a curiosity and exploration by some. Whether through scientific inquiry, or spiritual exploration, the pursuit of knowledge about the unseen can lead to profound insights about ourselves and the universe.
    Malacca City is the historic capital of the coastal state of Malacca, in Malaysia serving as a link between east and west for over 500 years. Famous for breath-taking sights with rich heritage, ancient dark culture and history with many old centuries buildings with an interesting past and a colourful ghost story. For that reason alone it is worth visiting as is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site owing to its well-preserved historical center. There’s many historical mansions been passed down generation to generations and with many ghostly sighting by the locals and visitors. There’s the reason many unseen beings loitering and attached to these places. Such an interesting and incredibly creepy watching the video in this blog host by Li Kim. Li Kim had done a great work all along with her team to share with readers about our historic Malacca .
    Thank you Rinpoche and Li Kim for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/unseen-unspoken.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Wednesday, Nov 20. 2024 03:56 PM
    The concept of rebirth has a long association with Buddhism. Rebirth in Buddhism refers to the teaching that the actions of a sentient being lead to a new existence after death, in an endless cycle called saṃsāra. One will begins a new life in a new body that may be human, animal or spiritual depending on the moral quality of the previous life’s actions. What they are reborn as depends on their actions in their previous life rather kamma. As a Buddhist we should believe in rebirth but still many people don’t . Buddha taught us that choices of rebirth make a difference and can shape many lifetimes. Buddhists believe that nothing that exists is permanent and everything will ultimately cease to be. There is a belief in rebirth
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this profound article.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/12-little-known-law-of-karma-that-will-change-your-life.html

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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. 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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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
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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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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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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
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Look at how attentive of the members during Dharma talk. It is through hearing, contemplation and practicing Dharma, one is able to eradicate delusions and march towards liberation. 28/9/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Look at how attentive of the members during Dharma talk. It is through hearing, contemplation and practicing Dharma, one is able to eradicate delusions and march towards liberation. 28/9/2024 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Pastor  did dharma sharing on KFR retreat puja, purification after retreat and karma. Kechara Penang weekly puja. Pic taken by Siew Hong.
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Pastor  did dharma sharing on KFR retreat puja, purification after retreat and karma. Kechara Penang weekly puja. Pic taken by Siew Hong.
Under the guidance from Pastor Seng Piow, Kechara Penang Study Group members completed our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja. 28th September 2024 by Jacinta.
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Under the guidance from Pastor Seng Piow, Kechara Penang Study Group members completed our weekly Dorje Shugden Puja. 28th September 2024 by Jacinta.
Sponsors' packages nicely decorated nd offered up on behalf. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Sponsors' packages nicely decorated nd offered up on behalf. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Completed Dorje Shugden puja cum recitation of Namasangiti on 14th September 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group, uploaded by Jacinta.
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Completed Dorje Shugden puja cum recitation of Namasangiti on 14th September 2024. Kechara Penang Study Group, uploaded by Jacinta.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
4 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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#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.
5 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
6 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
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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
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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
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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.
7 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.
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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
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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.
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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
7 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
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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
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