Hari Guan Yin

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Saya telah lama mengagumi Chenrezig (dalam bahasa Tibet) atau Guan Yin, dalam semua bentuk manifestasinya di dalam Buddhisma, disebabkan oleh apa yang diwakilinya. Semasa saya masih muda, saya banyak bermeditasi tentang belas kasihan dan membaca banyak mantra-mantra, dan boleh saya katakan bahawa Chenrezig merupakan salah satu Buddha yang saya sentiasa doakan dan sembah.

Saya sudah terpesona dengan penjelmaan Guan Yin Cina sebelum saya datang ke Malaysia lagi. Saya masih ingat, semasa saya masih tinggal di Amerika Syarikat, saya mempunyai sebuah lukisan garis Guan Yin dan meletakkannya di atas altar saya. Saya kerap membaca buku-buku tentang Guan Yin oleh John Blofeld. Saya tidak tahu pada ketika itu yang saya akan berakhir di Malaysia, mengasaskan Kechara, dan berkongsi Dharma di kalangan komuniti penganut Buddha di sini. Saya berasa gembira apabila mendapati Guan Yin disembah dengan begitu meluas di kalangan komuniti penganut Buddha Cina, dan semenjak itu telah mempelajari lebih banyak perkara tentang Guan Yin, asal usulnya, sejarahnya, latar belakang penyembahannya dan tentang sambutan Hari Guan Yin.

Oleh kerana itu, saya ingin berkongsi dengan anda semua beberapa maklumat tentang Guan Yin, sambutannya, beberapa buah tokongnya yang terkenal dan bagaimana anda boleh melawatinya. Adalah menjadi hajat saya, bahawa makalah ini akan membawa anda untuk mempersilakan Guan Yin di rumah dan menggunakan doa-doanya yang berkuasa di masa akan datang. Saya berharap dengan makalah ini, anda akan dapat melatih penghayatan yang lebih dalam tentang temasya bersempena Guan Yin, memandangkan ianya disambut oleh komuniti penganut Buddha di Malaysia.

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Dewi Belas Ihsan, Guan Yin dianggap oleh kaum Cina sebagai dewi anutan Buddha dan juga Tao. Dalam tradisi Buddhis Mahayana, dia dihormati sebagai seorang bodhisatva yang mewakili keperimanusiaan Buddha. Dalam keseluruhan bentuk penjelmaannya, Guan Yin telah dianggap sebagai bodhisatva paling terkenal di negara-negara utara Asia yang mengamalkan Buddhisma Mahayana.

Penyembahan Guan Yin sangat terkenal dan berkesan sehingga dia turut dibawa ke dalam amalan Tao, di mana dia dianggap sebagai kekal abadi dan sehingga kini, merupakan salah satu dewa-dewi Cina yang paling terkenal. Dia kerap kali digambarkan sebagai seorang wanita yang diselubungi jubah putih, dan rupanya sering digunakan dalam lukisan-lukisan skrol tradisional dan patung-patung tembikar putih. Dewi Guan Yin telah diterima secara umum oleh penganut Buddha Cina sebagai berasal dari bodhisatva lelaki India, Avalokiteshvara yang penyembahannya dibawa masuk ke China melalui Laluan Sutera semasa penghantaran Buddhisma ke China. Oleh sebab itu, Guan Yin kadang kala digambarkan sebagai kedua-dua lelaki dan juga wanita, yang melambangkan keunggulannya menjangkaui jantina, label dan swaharga kendiri ‘Saya’.

 

Lotus Sutra

“Universal Gateway”, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra

‘Pintu Sejagat’ (Universal Gateway), Bab 25 Lotus Sutra

Rekod terawal Avalokiteshvara atau Guan Yin telah disebut dalam Lotus Sutra, yang dikenali sebagai Sutra Saddharma Pundarika dalam bahasa Sanskrit. Guan Yin atau Avalokiteshvara telah disebut dalam bab ke-25 dalam naskah Sanskrit kuno ini. Dalam bab ini, nama sucinya dijelaskan sebagai ‘Dia Yang Mendengar Laungan Dunia’. Ini mencerminkan terjemahan langsung namanya, Guan Shi Yin, dalam bahasa Cina.

Bab ini memuja Avalokiteshvara sebagai salah satu makhluk yang tertinggi dalam himpunan kedewaan Buddha. Di dalam bab ini, dikatakan, “Jika seseorang itu menyembah Avalokiteshvara dengan kewarakan yang sebenar untuk sedetik, dia akan menjana lebih banyak rahmat daripada seseorang yang menyembah dengan pelbagai persembahan kepada seberapa ramai dewa-dewi yang menyamai jumlah butiran pasir di pesisiran Sungai Ganges untuk seumur hidup”. Berdasarkan naskah ini, Avalokiteshvara telah menjadi salah satu daripada kedewaan yang paling penting dalam Buddhisma Mahayana.

Guan Yin painting in the Mogao Caves, Dunhuang

Lukisan Guan Yin di dalam Gua Mogao, Dunhuang

Menariknya, Lotus Sutra juga mengandungi penerangan tentang kebolehan Avalokiteshvara untuk mengambil pelbagai penjelmaan semula untuk membawa manfaat kepada makhluk-makhluk yang dapat merasa. Di dalam naskah tersebut, telah disebut bahawa Avalokiteshvara mempunyai kebolehan untuk bermanifestasi ke dalam bentuk dewa-dewi keduniaan, termasuklah Indra dan Brahma, Raja-raja maha kuasa atau Chakravartin, Pelindung-pelindung Dharma seperti Vaisravana, sebarang bentuk Buddha, sebarang jantina, umur, bentuk manusia atau bukan manusia, untuk mengajarkan Dharma kepada mahluk-makhluk yang dapat merasa.

Terdapat banyak tradisi di China dan negara-negara Timur Asia yang lain, yang telah menambah banyak ciri-ciri dan lagenda tersendiri kepada Avalokiteshvara dan Guan Yin. Dai negara China, Guan Yin asalnya digambarkan sebagai seorang bodhisatva lelaki dalam kesenian awal China, dan kerana itu digambarkan dengan pakaian yang mendedahkan dada, dan kadang kala digambarkan dengan misai nipis. Kesenian China ini kemudiannya, menggambarkan Guan Yin dalam bentuk tubuh wanita. Oleh kerana penjelasan dalam Lotus Sutra dan yang sebagainya, sesetengah pengamal mempercayai bahawa Guan Yin adalah androgini, atau mungkin tanpa jantina.

 

Lagenda Miao Shan

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Di negara China, Guan Yin pada asalnya disembah dalam bentuk tubuh lelaki tetapi akhirnya telah disembah di dalam bentuk tubuh wanita sebagai Dewi Belas Ihsan. Perubahan kepada bentuk dewi wanita ini mengambil tempat sewaktu Dinasti Song Utara (tahun 960-1126 Masihi) dan dikaitkan dengan kemunculan lagenda Miao Shan.

Dari segi sejarahnya, kultus Miao Shan mula-mula wujud di Xiang Shan Si (Biara Gunung Harum) pada tahun 110 Masihi, melalui sebuah tulisan oleh Jiang Zhi Qi (tahun 1031-1104 Masihi). Biara Gunung Harum telah terkenal dengan patung Guan Yin yang mempunyai seribu tangan dan seribu mata yang tersergam indah, yang turut dikenali sebagai Dia Yang Maha Pemurah (Da Bei). Dalam tulisan Jiang, dia mengenalpasti Biara Gunung Harum sebagai lokasi manifestasi Guan Yin, di mana dia menunjukkan dirinya dalam bentuk Maha PemurahNya, dengan seribu tangan dan mata, kemas menggabungkan lagenda Miao Shan dengan imej Guan Yin yang bersemadi di biara tersebut. Dia kemudian mendakwa, peninggalan Miao Shan telah disemadikan di dalam sebuah stupa, lantas memperkenalkan Biara Gunung Harum sebagai satu destinasi terkenal untuk jemaah penziarah.

Menurut satu catatan bertulis dari zaman tersebut oleh seorang sarjana bernama Zu Xiu, yang telah menulis sebuah babad tentang Buddhisma pada tahun 1164 Masihi, Guan Yin dikatakan telah dilahirkan semula sebagai Puteri Miao Shan. Ayahandanya merupakan seorang raja yang bernama Miao Chuang Yen, sementara bondanya bernama Pao Ying; yang telah melahirkan tiga orang puteri, yang sulung, Miao Yen; yang tengah, Miao Yin; dan yang bongsu, Miao Shan.

Sewaktu Miao Shan berada dalam kandungan, permaisuri telah bermimpi bahawa baginda telah menelan sebutir bulan. Apabila tiba masa untuk melahirkannya, bumi bergegar, dan wangian harum dan bunga-bungaan kayangan jatuh menghujani dari alam cakerawala dari atas. Miao Shan dilahirkan bersih, seolah-olah telah disirami oleh makhluk suci cakerawala. Tubuhnya membawa tanda-tanda suci yang mulia dan agung. Rakyat berasa kagum dan sesetengahnya mengatakan ini merupakan tanda-tanda kelahiran semula makhluk suci. Walaupun kedua ayahanda dan bondanya kagum dengan tanda-tanda ini, mereka mempunyai perancangan yang berbeza untuknya.

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Bodhisatva ini membesar menjadi seorang gadis yang mulia, bersederhana dan merendah diri di dalam istana. Dia lebih cenderung kepada ajaran-ajaran Buddha, malah telah membawa dayang-dayangnya kepada anutan agama Buddha. Ayahandanya, seorang raja yang zalim, merancang untuk mengahwinkannya dengan seorang lelaki kaya raya untuk memujuknya dari kecenderungan spiritualnya itu, tetapi apabila disampaikan titah untuknya mengahwini lelaki kaya itu, dia berkata bahawa dia hanya akan menuruti perintah ayahandanya itu sekiranya perkahwinan itu dapat meringankan tiga musibah.

Ingin tahu, ayahandanya bertanyakan apakah tiga musibah tersebut. Dia menerangkan bahawa musibah yang pertama adalah penderitaan usia tua sejagat. Musibah kedua adalah penderitaan jatuh sakit. Musibah ketiga penderitaan yang tidak dapat dielakkan iaitu kematian itu sendiri. Dia menyatakan bahawa jika perkahwinannya itu tidak dapat mengurangkan sebarang dari tiga musibah tersebut, dia lebih rela menjalani hidup dalam pengasingan dan membuat amalan spiritual.

Murka dengan syarat-syaratnya, raja menitahkan puterinya itu ditempatkan dibawah hukuman kerja-kerja berat di taman istana, dan santapannya dicatu untuk mematahkannya. Walaupun begitu, dia tidak mengalah. Bonda dan puteri kekandanya cuba untuk merayu supaya dia mempertimbangkannya semula, tapi tidak berhasil. Setelah itu, bonda dan puteri kekandanya telah merayu kepada ayahandanya, dan akhirnya raja mengalah dan membenarkan dia untuk memasuki Biara Pipit Putih, baginda juga telah menitahkan para biarawati untuk memastikan bahawa Miao Shan diberikan kerja-kerja yang paling sukar.

Biarawati yang ketakutan telah memberikannya pelbagai kerja – mengangkut kayu api dan air, bekerja dengan lesung dan alu di dapur dan menjaga kebun sayur biara. Di bawah jagaannya, hasil sayur-sayuran melimpah ruah walaupun di musim sejuk, dan sebuah mata air dengan ajaib muncul betul-betul bersebelahan dengan dapur. Apabila raja mendengar perkhabaran tentang mukjizat kebun sayur yang tumbuh segar dan telaga mata air tersebut, baginda lantas murka durjana. Baginda menitahkan agar anggota tentera untuk membawa pulang kepalanya dan untuk membunuh semua para biarawati.

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Apabila anggota tentera sampai di tokong, kabus tiba-tiba muncul menyelubungi seluruh tokong tersebut. Apabila kabus itu lenyap, anggota tentera tersebut telah mencari ke seluruh pelusuk, namun Miao Shan tidak dapat dijumpai. Telah dikatakan bahawa dia telah disembunyikan oleh roh baik di gunung yang berhampiran, dan roh itu telah memindahkannya beberapa kali sebelum akhirnya dia mendapati dirinya berada di Gunung Harum, di mana dia tinggal, hidup dengan bergantung kepada buah-buahan dari pohon-pohon disekitar dan minum dari sebatang sungai.

Masa berlalu, dan akhirnya raja itu jatuh sakit mudarat hingga tidak berupaya lagi beradu mahupun bersantap. Baginda berada dalam kesakitan yang amat, tubuhnya dipenuhi kudis, dan tabib istana juga tidak mampu menyembuhkannya. Seorang Sami muncul menawarkan untuk menyembuhkan raja, tetapi kaedahnya memerlukan sepasang tangan dan mata dari seseorang yang bebas dari amarah. Raja mengeluh duka kerana merasakan ini satu tugas yang mustahil. Sami itu kemudiannya memberitahu kepada raja, “Di atas Gunung Harum, di sebelah barat daya jajahan Tuanku, ada seorang bodhisatva yang menjalankan amalan spiritual. Jika Tuanku titahkan utusan kepadanya, pasti dia akan menurut perintah.”

Raja segera menitahkan sida-sida untuk membuat pengaturan yang diperlukan. Apabila rombongan itu tiba dan menyampaikan hajat kepada Miao Shan, dia berkata, “Ayahandaku telah menghina Tiga Mustika, dan dianiaya dan ditindasnya Sangha saat dia membunuh para biarawati yang tidak bersalah. Dia ditimpa karma negatifnya di waktu ini.” Kemudian dia mencungkil kedua mata dan memutuskan kedua tangannya. Dia menyerahkannya kepada rombongan tersebut dan meminta kepada utusan untuk menyampaikan gesaanya kepada baginda Raja untuk berubah kepada kebaikan dan tidak lagi terpedaya dengan ajaran-ajaran palsu.

Apabila kedua-dua barang itu sampai ke istana, Sami itu segera menggunakannya untuk dijadikan ubat. Raja mengambil campuran itu dan dengan serta merta sembuh. Dia dengan murah hati menganugerahkan ganjaran kepada Sami-tabib itu. Namun Sami itu menolak dan memberitahunya, “Kenapa Tuanku berterima kasih kepadaku? Tuanku seharusnya berterima kasih kepada dia yang memberikanmu sepasang tangan dan mata untuk menyembuhkanmu”. Dengan tiba-tiba Sami itu ghaib dan raja itu sedar bahawa itu adalah campur tangan tuhan. Dia menitahkan untuk kereta pedatinya dan berangkat bersama-sama dengan permaisuri dan dua orang puterinya ke Gunung Harum untuk menyampaikan secara peribadi rasa terhutang budinya kepada bodhisatva itu.

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Setibanya mereka di sana dan belum sempat pun mereka berkata-kata, permaisuri sudah mengenali itu adalah puterinya, Miao Shan. Mereka berdua tersedu dengan tangisan. Miao Shan berkata, “Adakah bondaku mengingati Miao Shan? Sedar akan kasih ayahandaku, aku telah membalasnya dengan sepasang tangan dan mataku”. Sebaik sahaja mendengar kata-kata ini, ayahanda dan bondanya mendakapnya dan mengangis. Saat permaisuri hendak menyapu air mata Miao Shan dengan lidahnya, satu kejadian mukjizat berlaku di hadapan mata mereka berdua. Awan dari kayangan mengelilingi mereka, muzik ketuhanan dari pemuzik cakerawala dapat didengari, bumi bergoncang, dan bunga-bungaan jatuh mengujani dari alam cakerawala di atas.

Miao Shan bertukar menjadi Guan Yin bertangan seribu dan bermata seribu, dan dia terapung-apung penuh agung di udara. Berpuluh ribu orang pengiring muncul tiba-tiba, menyanyikan lagu memuji belas kasihnya, dan lagu mereka menggegarkan seluruh gunung dan lembah. Tiba-tiba, bodhisatva itu bertukar kembali kepada Miao Shan saat dia meninggalkan dunia. Telah dikatakan bahawa raja, permaisuri dan kedua puteri kekanda menyalakan unggun api pengkebumian, mengabdikan peninggalan suci yang muncul, dan membina sebuah stupa di atas gunung yang sama untuk menempatkan peninggalan tersebut.

 

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Guan Yin kebiasaanya telah digambarkan dalam bentuk tubuh lelaki dalam kesenian keagamaan China sebelum Dinasti Song (abad ke-10 hingga ke-13 Masihi). Pewakilan Guan Yin sebagai kedua-dua jantina pada waktu ini dan selepasnya telah disebabkan oleh penjelasan yang terkandung di dalam Lotus Sutra, di mana Guan Yin boleh menjelma sebagai lelaki atau perempuan, bertujuan untuk melegakan penderitaan makhluk-makhluk yang dapat merasa, di samping kebolehan unik untuk mengurniakan anak-anak kepada mereka yang mandul.

The older depiction of Kuan Yin as a male bodhisattva with moustache

Gambaran lama Kuan Yin sebagai seorang bodhisatva lelaki yang bermisai

Ini menunjukkan contoh belas kasih dan kebaikan seorang bodhisatva kepada rakyat China kuno. Dia menjadi terkenal sebagai ibu dewi dan penaung ibu-ibu mengandung dan para pelaut, yang akhirnya menyebabkannya lebih popular digambarkan dalam bentuk tubuh wanita seperti yang kita kenal pada hari ini. Kini, bodhisatva Guan Yin sentiasa digambarkan sebagai seorang pelindung, bersusuk tubuh wanita yang berjubah, sama seperti Avalokiteshvara Padmapani yang bertangan dua dari India, yang lemah lembut atau dikenali sebagai ‘Pembawa Bunga Teratai’ (Holder of the Lotus).

Walau bagaimanapun, menjelang penghujung Dinasti Song, masih wujud gambaran Guan Yin sebagai pemuda lelaki, yang duduk dengan lemah lembut, berpakaian jubah dari gaya Song Utara. Dia selalunya digambarkan tunduk melihat kebawah, yang melambangkannya sentiasa melihat berjaga-jaga terhadap penderitaan makhluk-makhluk yang dapat merasa. Gambaran ini kemudiannya telah berubah kepada susuk tubuh wanita memakai jubah putih berjela, dihiasi dengan barang kemas yang halus buatannya untuk mewakili pencapaian spiritualnya. Dia memegang sebuah jambangan tembikar yang mengandungi air suci di tangan kirinya, dan tangan kanannya memegang sebatang ranting pohon willow. Pohon weeping willow menjadi perlambangan belas kasihan bagi masyarakat Cina, kerana walaupun dahan-dahan pohon willow lembut, namun ia masih boleh menahan ribut kencang yang kerap menumbangkan pokok-pokok lain yang lebih keras dan tebal. Ranting willow juga digambarkan tergantung dari mulut jambangan.

Terdapat sebuah imej Buddha Amitabha yang diletakkan di mercu kepala Guan Yin, melambangkan pernghormatan kepada panduan spiritual. Dia selalunya digambarkan berseorangan, kadang kala menaiki seekor naga sambil menyeberangi lautan di Selatan China, dan kadang kala bertemankan seekor burung nuri putih.

Di dalam ‘Skrol Suci Burung Nuri’ (Precious Scroll of the Parrot), diceritakan sebuah kisah tentang seekor burung nuri yang menjadi pengikut Guan Yin. Sewaktu Dinasti Tang, seekor burung nuri yang kecil, dikatakan telah keluar mencari makanan untuk ibunya, namun telah ditangkap oleh seorang pemburu. Burung nuri kerap menjadi haiwan peliharaan sewaktu Dinasi Tang. Setelah ia berjaya melarikan diri, burung itu menjumpai ibunya telah mati. Burung nuri itu berkabung dan mengebumikan ibunya. Kematian ibunya telah memberi ilham kepada burung nuri itu untuk menjadi pengikut Guan Yin. Dalam gambaran popular, burung nuri itu biasanya berwarna putih dan berdiri di sebelah kanan Guan Yin, sambil memegang sebutir mutiara atau tasbih sembahyang diparuhnya. Sejak itu, burung nuri telah menjadi lambang untuk ketaatan kepada ibubapa.

 

Kuan Yin Bertangan Seribu

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Satu lagi bentuk Guan Yin yang terkenal adalah Guan Yin bertangan seribu, dan asal usulnya boleh dikesan kepada Karandavyuha Sutra. Di dalam sutra ini, Avalokiteshvara digelar sebagai ‘Dia yang bertangan seribu dan bermata seribu’ (The One with a Thousand Arms and a Thousand Eyes), malah ada kalanya dikatakan sebagai lebih tinggi dari seluruh Buddha dan dewa dewi dalam dewata India.

Sebuah lagi lagenda Buddha terkenal, seperti yang diriwayatkan di dalam ‘Kisah Lengkap Guan Yin dan Lautan Selatan’ (Complete Tale of Guan Yin and the Southern Seas), menyatakan Guan Yin bersumpah untuk tidak berhenti rehat sehingga dia telah membebaskan semua makhluk-makhluk yang merasa dari samsara, atau kitaran kematian dan kelahiran semula, dalam Sanskrit. Selepas bertenggang untuk memahami kesengsaraan makhluk-makhluk yang merasa, kepalanya telah terpecah kepada sebelas bahagian. Buddha Amitabha dikatakan telah muncul saat itu dan menyembuhkannya dengan menukarkan setiap bahagian pecahan kepada sebuah wajah yang yang mendengar laungan kesengsaraan makhluk-makhluk yang merasa. Apabila terdengarnya laungan-laungan tersebut, Guan Yin telah mencuba untuk menghulurkan tangannya kepada makhluk-makhluk yang menderita ini, tetapi mendapati tangannya telah terpecah kepada seribu bahagian juga. Buddha Amitabha muncul sekali lagi, dan memberikannya seribu tangan untuk menghulurkan bantuan kepada mereka yang sedang menderita.

 

Guan Yin dan Pengikutnya

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Guan Yin juga sering digambarkan diapit oleh dua orang kanak-kanak ataupun dua orang pahlawan. Kedua-dua kanak-kanak ini adalah pengikutnya; yang perempuan dikenali sebagai Long Nü dan yang lelaki dipanggil Shan Cai. Shan Cai merupakan nama Cina bagi seorang budak India yang kurang upaya, bernama Sudhana. Dia telah mengembara ke Potala dengan tujuan untuk menuntut dibawah Guan Yin, yang telah mengujinya dengan menyulap tiga orang penyamun bersenjatakan pedang, yang datang menyerang bodhisatva itu. Kejadian kejar-mengejar itu berakhir dengan bodhisatva yang melompat terjun dari tebing; dan budak lelaki itu, tanpa berfikir panjang, lari terincut-incut turun dari tebing untuk menyelamatkan bodhisatva tersebut. Mujurlah, dia telah diselamatkan oleh Guan Yin, yang telah menyembuhkan kakinya dan turut mengembalikan rupanya. Guan Yin kemudiannya mengajarnya keseluruhan Dharma. Di dalam kisah yang lain, seorang anak perempuan kepada raja naga, telah mengambil bentuk seekor ikan kap, dan telah tersangkut di dalam jaring nelayan. Sedang dia bergelut di dalam jaring tersebut dan bakal dijual oleh nelayan itu, dia telah melepaskan laungan ke kayangan dan Guan Yin telah mendengar permintaan pertolongannya. Guan Yin telah menghantar Shan Cai untuk bertawar-tawaran untuk melepaskan ikan tersebut, tetapi telah kalah dalam bidaan oleh orang lain yang menganggap daging ikan aneh ini dapat memberikan mereka keabadian.

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Guan Yin campur tangan dengan laungan suaranya, dan berkata “Satu-satu nyawa itu harus dimiliki oleh orang yang cuba untuk menyelamatkannya dan bukan orang yang cuba mengambilnya”. Ketakutan dan berasa malu dengan perlakuan hina mereka, ikan itu telah diserahkan kepada Shan Cai untuk dibawa pulang kepada Guan Yin. Guan Yin melepaskan ikan itu ke dalam laut dan anak raja naga itu mengambil bentuk asalnya dan telah disatukan dengan bapanya.

Sebagai tanda terhutang budi, raja naga itu telah menghantar cucu perempuannya, Long Nü, untuk menghadiahkan mutiara cahaya kepada Guan Yin; namun, merasa sangat terharu dengan belah kasihannya, telah menawarkan dirinya untuk menjadi pengikutnya. Oleh itu, kedua-dua Shan Cai dan Long Nü seringkali digambarkan sebagai pengikut Guan Yin. Cerita ini juga menjadi inspirasi kepada gambaran Guan Yin Fujian sebagai seorang anak gadis berpakaian dari zaman Tang dan membawa sebakul ikan.

Satu lagi bentuk Guan Yin yang popular, muncul sepanjang kawasan pesisiran Selatan China dan telah disembah dikalangan pelaut dan nelayan. Bentuk Guan Yin ini, bersama dengan yang lain-lain, yang telah dikatalogkan di dalam ensiklopedia China lewat abad ke-16, juga turut digambarkan dalam lukisan garis dalam novel ‘Bunga Teratai Emas’ (Golden Lotus) dari zaman yang sama.

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Di dalam gambaran lain yang melibatkan dua orang pahlawan, salah seorang pahlawan yang berdiri dengan Guan Yin adalah jeneral Guan Yu dari penghujung Dinasti Han, yang telah dikenali sebagai Qie Lan atau Bodhisatva Sangharama. Dia turut dipaparkan dalam epik klasik China, ‘Catatan dari Kerajaan yang Tiga’ (Records of the Three Kingdoms), dan diketahui telah bersumpah dihadapan bapa Zen, Zhi Yi (pengasas kepada sekolah Tien Tai) untuk melindungi ajaran-ajaran Buddha dan juga biara-biaranya.

Seorang lagi pahlawan yang menemani Guan Yin ialah Wei Tuo atau Bodhisatva Skanda. Wei Tuo dipercayai adalah penjelmaan semula Bodhisatva Vajrapani, dan dipercayai merupakan salah seorang daripada jeneral yang melindungi Miao Shan dalam melarikan diri dari istana dan ayahandanya yang kejam. Menurut satu keterangan, kedua-dua jeneral itu dan Miao Shan telah mati dibunuh di tangan ayahanda Miao Shan yang kejam dan dia telah menjadi seorang bodhisatva untuk terus melindungi Guan Yin.

 

Guan Yin sebagai Pengiring kepada Buddha Amitabha

Buddha Amitabha is depicted in the middle with Guan Yin on his right side and Bodhisattva Mahastamaprapta on his left side

Buddha Amitabha digambarkan ditengah-tengah, dengan Guan Yin dikanannya dan Bodhisatva Mahastamaprapta di sebelah kirinya

Di dalam tradisi China, Guan Yin juga merupakan salah satu daripada bentuk bodhisatva yang sering digambarkan disamping Buddha Amitabha selain daripada Bodhisatva Mahastamaprapta. Triniti ini dikenali sebagai ‘Tiga Keramat Tanah Suci Barat’ (Three Saints of the Western Pure Land), dan mereka digambarkan sebagai watak utama di tanah suci Sukhavati. Selain dari itu, dia juga turut digambarkan disamping bodhisatva-bodhisatva dan buddha-buddha yang lain; kadangkala diapit oleh kedua-dua pahlawan yang telah dinyatakan sebelumnya, yang menunjukkan diri sebagai bodhisatva untuk melindungi tokong dan kepercayaan ini.

 

Hari Kuan Yin

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Secara umumnya, terdapat tiga sambutan yang dikaitkan dengan Guan Yin: hari kelahirannya, hari pencerahannya, dan hari dia meninggalkan dunia. Hari kelahirannya disambut pada hari ke-19 dalam bulan qamari kedua, hari pencerahannya disambut pada hari ke-19 dalam bulan qamari keenam, dan hari dia meninggalkan dunia disambut pada hari ke-19 dalam bulan qamari yang kesembilan.

Pada hari kelahiran Guan Yin, para penganut mengamati diet vegetarian untuk mengingati belas kasihan dan kebaikannya. Mereka akan melawat tokong-tokong atau tempat-tempat suci yang utama untuk mempersembahkan colok, bunga-bungaan dan makanan – kebiasaannya buah-buahan, kek perayaan khas atau makanan vegetarian. Satu lagi persembahan yang popular adalah dengan menambahkan minyak ke dalam lampu minyak di tempat penyembahan Guan Yin, agar apinya akan terus menyala. Para penganut yang berhajat untuk mendapat anak, akan bersembahyang, dan memberi persembahan dan colok kepada Guan Yin, dan apabila mereka memperoleh anak, anak itu akan diletakkan di kaki Guan Yin agar dijadikan anak angkatnya secara spiritual, kerana dipercayai dia akan merahmati anak ini dengan umur yang berpanjangan.

Sementara bagi mereka yang bersumpah biarawan, mereka menyambut hari ini dengan membacakan bab ‘Pintu Sejagat’ (Universal Door) dari Lotus Sutra. Bab ini merupakan puji-pujian yang panjang lebar tentang kebaikan dan belas kasihan bodhisatva itu yang tiada sempadan, tentang keupayaannya untuk membebaskan makhluk-makhluk yang merasa dari tujuh jenis musibah, keupayaannya untuk menunaikan dua jenis permintaan tersebut, dan keupayaannya untuk merubah bentuk dirinya kepada 32 bentuk penjelmaan.

 

Tokong-tokong Guan Yin di Malaysia

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Selepas agama Islam, agama Buddha merupakan agama kedua terbesar di Malaysia, dengan 19.2% daripada penduduk Malaysia mengenalpasti diri mereka sebagai penganut Buddha. Walau bagaimanapun, sesetengah anggaran meletakkan jumlah angka itu lebih tinggi kepada 21.6%, apabila angka itu digabungkan dengan agama-agama Cina yang lain. Agama Buddha kebanyakannya diamalkan oleh masyarakat Cina tempatan di Malaysia, serta juga oleh suku kaum yang lainnya, seperti masyarakat India Malaysia, dan juga rakyat Malaysia dari keturunan Siam, Burma dan Sri Lanka.

Sebahagian besar penganut Buddha di Malaysia merupakan penganut besar Guan Yin dan telah menubuhkan tokong-tokong Guan Yin yang hebat di seluruh Malaysia. Berikut merupakan beberapa contoh tokong-tokong Guan Yin yang terdapat di Malaysia.

 

Tokong Kuan Yin di Kuala Lumpur

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Tokong ini telah dibina pada tahun 1888 oleh masyarakat Cina dan ditujukan kepada Guan Yin. Seni bina tokong ini jelas berpengaruh Cina dengan sentuhan gaya Baroque, dan walaupun baru menjalani pengubahsuaian, masih banyak ciri-ciri lamanya dikekalkan. Di dalam dewan sembahyang utamanya, berdiri sebuah patung Buddha Shakyamuni di atas tempat pemujaan utama, dengan patung Guan Yin Lautan Selatan di kanannya, dan Guan Yin Bertangan Seribu di kirinya. Patung-patung lain di atas tempat pemujaan adalah Kshitigarbha, juga dikenali sebagai ‘Bodhisatva Khazanah Dunia’ (Earth-store Boddhisatva), dan Di Zang. Waktu pembukaan adalah di antara jam 7 pagi hingga 5 petang, setiap hari.

Menurut sejarah, tokong ini bermula sebagai tempat ibadat Masyarakat Cina Hokkien. Cerita menyatakan tentang perkuburan Cina yang dibina berhampiran dengan kawasan tanah yang kini dikenali sebagai Stadium Merdeka, dan tokong ini menawarkan tempat ketenangan untuk mereka yang menziarahi tanah perkuburan. Sekitar tahun 1920, pemerintah British telah mengisytiharkan tokong ini sebagai sebuah rumah ibadat dan menyerahkan hak kepada Persatuan Hokkien Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor. Malangnya, ia telah mengalami kerosakan akibat dua kebakaran yang berlaku pada tahun 1963 dan tahun 1989, namun telah diubahsuai dan dipulihara dalam kedua-dua kejadian.

 

Menuju ke Tokong Kuan Yin

Tokong ini terletak bertentangan dengan Bulatan Merdeka dan berada bersebelahan dengan Stadium Merdeka, di penghujung Jalan Petaling. Orang ramai boleh menuju ke Jalan Petaling, meletakkan kenderaan di situ dan berjalan kaki ke tokong tersebut. Stesen Monorail Maharajalela juga terletak sangat berhampiran untuk kemudahan, dan menawarkan capaian yang lebih mudah ke tokong ini.

Tokong Kuan Yin

Alamat:
Jalan Maharajalela
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

 

Tempat-tempat penginapan berhampiran Tokong Kuan Yin

  1. Cosmic Boutique Hotel
    Alamat:
    No. 21 & 23
    Jalan Maharajalela
    Chinatown
    50150 Kuala Lumpur
    Malaysia
    No.Telefon: +60 3 9226 3339
  2. OYO Rooms Maharajalela Monorail Station
    Alamat:
    21 Jalan Maharajalela
    Chinatown
    50150 Kuala-Lumpur
    Malaysia
    No.Telefon: +60 17 7584 3417
  3. Grid 9 Hotel
    Alamat:
    9 Jalan Maharajalela
    Chinatown
    50150 Kuala Lumpur
    Malaysia
    No.Telefon: +60 3 9226 2629

 

Tokong Kun Yam Thong, Kuala Lumpur

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Tokong Kun Yam Thong juga dikenali sebagai Biara Alam Dharma Kebijaksanaan Guan Yin (Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery). Tokong ini dibina pada tahun 1880 dan asalnya dinamakan Tokong Deng Bi An sehinggalah ia diambil alih oleh Persatuan Budhhis Alam Dharma (Dharma Realm Buddhist Association) pada tahun 1993, dan kemudian telah diubahsuai dan dibuka semula pada tahun 2006. Menara-menara bangunan pejabat bertingkat tinggi, hotel-hotel dan kompleks membeli belah mengelilingi tokong ini, menjadikannya sebuah oasis yang tenang di tengah-tengah kesibukan bandar.

Dewan sembahyang utamanya, dipanggil Dewan Besar Bertatahkan Permata, mempunyai sebuah tempat pemujaan dengan tiga patung besar emas Buddha, setiap satu seberat satu tan. Ia adalah patung Buddha Shakyamuni, Buddha Perubatan, dan Amitabha Buddha. Selain dari tempat pemujaan itu, terdapat sebuah dewan makan yang terkenal, di bahagian belakang tokong ini yang menghidangkan makanan vegetarian yang enak dan menyihatkan dengan harga yang sangat rendah. Tokong ini juga mempunyai sebuah perpustakaan dan kedai buku untuk mereka yang ingin mencari sedikit ilmu.

 

Menuju ke Kun Yam Thong Temple

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Tokong ini terletak di Jalan Ampang, betul-betul di pusat Kuala Lumpur. Ia berada di antara Menara Citibank dan kompleks membeli belah KLCC, tidak jauh dari bangunan MCA. Anda juga boleh menuju ke tokong ini melalui stesen LRT Ampang Park.

Kun Yam Thong Temple

Alamat:
Menara Citibank
165 Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
No.Telefon: +60 3 2164 8055

 

Tempat-tempat penginapan berhampiran Kun Yam Thong Temple

  1. Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur
    Alamat:
    Jalan Ampang
    Hampshire Park
    50450 Kuala Lumpur
    Malaysia
    No.Telefon: +60 3 2161 8888
  2. Le Apple Boutique Hotel (KLCC)
    Alamat:
    160 Jalan Ampang
    Kampung Baru
    55000 Kuala Lumpur
    Malaysia
    No.Telefon: +60 3 2179 3777
  3. GTower Hotel
    Alamat:
    199 Jalan Tun Razak
    50400 Kuala Lumpur
    Malaysia
    No.Telefon: +60 3 2168 1919

 

Tokong Kuan Yin Teng, Pulau Pinang

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Tokong Kuan Yin Teng, atau Tokong Kong Hock Keong, merupakan salah satu tokong Cina tertua di Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, dan menggunakan Guan Yin sebagai kedewaan utamanya. Ia telah dibina pada tahun 1728 dengan belanja sebanyak 4,000 dolar Sepanyol, satu jumlah yang besar pada ketika itu. Ia merupakan salah satu daripada bangunan Cina yang sangat indah di Utara Malaya pada ketika itu, memandangkan kebanyakan tokong-tokong Cina yang lain di George Town, masih belum dibina oleh suku lain, untuk menandinginya.

Terdapat beberapa kisah mengenai Tokong Kuan Yin Teng ini, namun hanya sedikit sahaja yang telah didokumentasikan dalam rekod-rekod rasmi. Sebagai contoh, sewaktu Perang Dunia Kedua, tentera Jepun telah menjatuhkan sebutir bom di atas tokong ini bertujuan untuk memusnahkannya. Mungkin semata-mata nasib baik atau mungkin campur tangan tuhan, bom itu sebaliknya mendarat di tengah halaman, dan tokong itu terselamat tanpa kerosakan. Kisah lain menceritakan begitu ramai orang-orang Pulau Pinang yang mencari perlindungan di Tokong Kuan Yin Teng ini sewaktu perang yang sama.

 

Menuju ke Kuan Yin Teng Temple

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Tokong ini terletak di Georgetown, di persimpangan Jalan China dan Jalan Kapitan Keling (sebelumnya dikenali sebagai Jalan Pitt).

Tokong Kuan Yin Teng

Alamat:
Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling
George Town
10200 Penang
Malaysia

 

Tempat-tempat penginapan berhampiran Kuan Yin Teng Temple

  1. Palm Mansion Boutique Suites
    Alamat:
    76 – 88 China Street
    Georgetown
    10200 Penang
    Malaysia
    No.Telefon: +60 4 261 3609
  2. Red Inn Court
    Alamat:
    35 B&C Jalan Mesjid Kapitan Keling
    George Town
    10200 Penang
    Malaysia
    No.Telefon: +60 4 261 1144
  3. Queen’s Hostel
    Alamat:
    20 & 22 Queen Street
    Georgetown
    10200 Penang
    Malaysia
    No. Telefon: +60 13 489 6218

 

Tokong Kek Lok Si, Pulau Pinang

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Tokong Kek Lok Si, (juga dikenali di dalam bahasa Hokkien Pulau Pinang sebagai ‘Tokong Kebahagiaan Agung’ (Temple of Supreme Bliss) atau Tokong Sukhavati, dan disebut dalam bahasa Cina Mandarin sebagai Ji Le Si) merupakan sebuah tokong Buddhis Mahayana yang terletak di Air Itam, Pulau Pinang. Kompleks tokong ini menghadap ke arah laut, memberikannya sebuah pemandangan yang sangat menakjubkan, dan merupakan salah satu tokong Buddhis yang paling terkenal di Malaysia. Ia juga dikatakan sebagai tokong Buddhis terbesar di Malaysia.

Ia merupakan satu kawasan ziarah penting untuk penganut Buddha dari rantau ini, memandangkan pelawat-pelawat datang dari Hong Kong, Filipina, Singapura dan negara-negara Asia Tenggara yang lain. Kompleks tokong ini dibina dalam jangkamasa dari tahun 1890 hingga tahun 1930, dan merupakan inisiatif inspirasi oleh Beow Lean, ketua biarawan tokong ini. Ciri yang paling menarik tokong ini adalah bangunan Pagoda Rama VI setinggi tujuh tingkat, juga dikenali sebagai ‘Pagoda Sepuluh Ribu Buddha’ , dengan sejumlah 10,000 patung-patung Buddha yang diperbuat daripada alabaster dan gangsa, dan patung Guan Yin yang diperbuat dari gangsa setinggi 30 meter (99 kaki).

 

Menuju ke Kek Lok Si Temple

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Di penjuru Jalan Air Itam dan Jalan Pasar di Georgetown, anda akan dapat melihat sebuah papan tanda besar menunjuk ke arah tokong. Hanya ikuti papan tanda itu melalui Jalan Pasar, dan mengambil pusingan ke kiri apabila sampai ke sebuah persimpangan. Tidak jauh dari situ, anda boleh milihat sebuah laluan kecil di sebelah kiri, yang akan membawa kepada sebuah anak tangga, dan kemudiannya membawa ke laluan pejalan kaki utama. Anda kemudian perlu berjalan menaiki beberapa pasang anak tangga dan koridor-koridor yang dikelilingi dengan kedai-kedai cenderamata.

Tokong Kek Lok Si

Alamat:
86 S Jalan Kampung Pisang
Ayer Itam
11500 Penang
Malaysia
Laman web: http://kekloksitemple.com
Emel: email@kekloksitemple.com
No.Telefon: +60 4 828 3317

 

Tempat-tempat penginapan Kek Lok Si Temple

  1. Vstay Guesthouse
    Alamat:
    134-K 1st Floor Jalan Paya Terubong
    Ayer Itam
    11600 Penang
    Malaysia
    No.Telefon: +60 16 422 6879
  2. Fang Zu Ming Concept Guesthouse
    Alamat:
    1228 N3 & P3 Jalan Paya Terubong
    Air Itam
    Penang
    11060 Malaysia
    Telefon: +60 19 477 7661
  3. Fastbook Hostel
    Alamat:
    1228L-3 Jalan Paya Terubong
    Ayer Itam
    11060 Penang
    Malaysia
    Telefon: +60 19 477 7661

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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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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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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.
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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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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The Mystical land of Shambhala is finally ready for everyone to feast their eyes and be blessed. A beautiful post with information, art work, history, spirituality and a beautiful book composed by His Holiness the 6th Panchen Rinpoche. ~ https://bit.ly/309MHBi
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Beautiful 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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    She’s going to spend her whole life here without being able to move correctly. Like a machine. They are the slaves of the people and are viewed as a product. It’s immoral. Billions of terrestrial animals die annually. Billions. You can’t even imagine it. And all that because people don’t want to give up meat, even though there are so many alternatives. ~ Gabriel Azimov
  • Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
    6 years ago
    Our Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir speaks so well, logically and regarding our country’s collaboration with China for growth. It is refreshing to listen to Dr. Mahathir’s thoughts. He said our country can look to China for many more things such as technology and so on. Tsem Rinpoche
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    This is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
  • Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
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    Beautiful Monastery in Hong Kong
  • This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
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    This dog thanks his hero in such a touching way. Tsem Rinpoche
  • Join Tsem Rinpoche in prayer for H.H. Dalai Lama’s long life~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYy7JcveikU&feature=youtu.be
    6 years ago
    Join Tsem Rinpoche in prayer for H.H. Dalai Lama’s long life~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYy7JcveikU&feature=youtu.be
  • These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
    6 years ago
    These people going on pilgrimage to a holy mountain and prostrating out of devotion and for pilgrimage in Tibet. Such determination for spiritual practice. Tsem Rinpoche
  • Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
    6 years ago
    Beautiful new casing in Kechara for Vajra Yogini. Tsem Rinpoche
  • 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.
    6 years ago
    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.
  • Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
    6 years ago
    Recitation of Dorje Dermo‘s mantra or the Dharani of Glorious Vajra Claws. This powerful mantra is meant to destroy all obstacles that come in our way. Beneficial to play this mantra in our environments.
  • Beautiful
    6 years ago
    Beautiful
    Beautiful sacred Severed Head Vajra Yogini from Tsem Rinpoche's personal shrine.
  • My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
    6 years ago
    My little monster cute babies Dharma and Oser. Take a look and get a cute attack for the day! Tsem Rinpoche
  • Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
    6 years ago
    Plse watch this short video and see how all sentient beings are capable of tenderness and love. We should never hurt animals nor should we eat them. Tsem Rinpoche
  • Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
    6 years ago
    Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
  • SUPER ADORABLE and must see
    6 years ago
    SUPER ADORABLE and must see
    Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
  • Cute!
    6 years ago
    Cute!
    Oser girl loves the balcony so much. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTcoWpKJm2c
  • Uncle Wong
    6 years ago
    Uncle Wong
    We were told by Uncle Wong he is very faithful toward Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden has extended help to him on several occasions and now Uncle Wong comes daily to make incense offerings to Dorje Shugden. He is grateful towards the help he was given.
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    6 years ago
    Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide!
  • Cute baby owl found and rescued
    6 years ago
    Cute baby owl found and rescued
    We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
  • Nice cups from Kechara!!
    6 years ago
    Nice cups from Kechara!!
    Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
  • Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
    6 years ago
    Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
    Chirping birds and other forest animals create a joyful melody at the Vajrayogini stupa in Kechara Forest Retreat (Bentong, Malaysia).
  • This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
    7 years ago
    This topic is so hot in many circles right now.
    This video is thought-provoking and very interesting. Watch! Thanks so much to our friends at LIVEKINDLY.
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    Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
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    BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
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    7 years ago
    Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
  • Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
    7 years ago
    Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
  • Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
    7 years ago
    Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
  • This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
    7 years ago
    This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
    she received “one last visit from an old friend” 💔💔
  • Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
    7 years ago
    Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
  • Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
    7 years ago
    Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
  • Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant  Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
    7 years ago
    Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
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    7 years ago
    Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
  • Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
    7 years ago
    Such a beautiful and powerful message from a person who knows the meaning of life. Tsem Rinpoche
  • What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
    7 years ago
    What the meat industry figured out is that you don't need healthy animals to make a profit.
    Sick animals are more profitable... farms calculate how close to death they can keep animals without killing them. That's the business model. How quickly they can be made to grow, how tightly they can be packed, how much or how little can they eat, how sick they can get without dying... We live in a world in which it's conventional to treat an animal like a block of wood. ~ Jonathan Safran Foer
  • This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
    7 years ago
    This video went viral and it's a must watch!!
  • SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
    7 years ago
    SEE HOW THIS ANIMAL SERIAL KILLER HAS NO ISSUE BLUDGEONING THIS DEFENSELESS BEING.
    This happens daily in slaughterhouse so you can get your pork and Bak ku teh. Stop eating meat.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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