九王爷诞

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Elaborate dragon dance admired by devotees and onlookers. Photos by Chan Tak Kong / The Star

(善信正在观赏热闹精彩的舞龙表演。图片由C.T. Kong 拍摄/The Star)

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九皇爷诞是马来西亚民间信仰文化里最热闹﹑最具历史的庙会活动之一。这项庙会由每年的华人农历九月初一开始至九月初九结束为止。

九皇誔是善信们一年一度集体持素的日子。 这段期间善信必须严持斋戒﹑打坐诵经,诚心念佛,以及给寺庙做供养累积福报。在庆典期间, 可见摊贩在毗邻市集售卖祭祀供品和食物,以便善信对庙宇神明供养。信众也相信在九皇诞虔诚礼拜,供养神明,茹素吃斋,有助消灾解厄、消除业障病苦、长生延寿。善信也乘此机会答谢神明往年赐予庇佑。

关于九王爷的传说,可以追溯至汉朝时代,道教正在发展之际。当时,盘据在中国南方之地的闽部落和越部落,精于蛊道巫术、咒术,甚至能布阵做法请鬼神。于二千多年之前秦与汉朝期间,褔建和广东彊地逐渐被纳入中央政权之际;闽越部族的文化也随之与南下定居,信仰道教的汉人融合起来。经历二千多年的时代变迁,今天的中国南方具有浓厚宗教文化气息,多元饮食文化及丰富独特建筑艺术,无不是从过去历史传承下来。直到后来,随着大量广东和褔建居民外迁南洋,甚至其他国家,这个民间传统文化也得以流传至世界各地。当中九王爷之信仰也被发扬光大,世代相传下来。

民众崇拜神明的民间信俗始于这段时期,礼拜习俗和祈褔仪式也相继在此时盛行。

信奉九王爷这个信仰,尤其盛行于东南亚地区的马来西亚、缅甸、新加坡、泰国和廖内群岛国家。现在至少有超过五十座九王爷庙坐落于马来半岛及马来西亚东部。基本上,这些寺庙每年都在九王爷誔期间举办丰富多彩的祭祀庆典,祈求九王爷的庇佑。最热闹的九王爷庙莫过于安邦南天宫,其次便是雪兰莪巴生直落玻璃凤山寺。

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关于九王爷的历史典故

九王爷的传说和起源众说纷纭,到底信众所祭祀的是哪尊神? 相传九王爷是斗父国王周御天尊和斗母元君的九位儿子,随后成为信仰里的星君。那就是西方天文星座的北斗九星。

相传斗父和斗母掌控整个以北极为中枢的日月星辰,斗母更是九星的守护者,观察着九星的一切变化。在道教信仰里,普遍认为北斗九星不但管理了星辰与气候,也影响著一个人的运程。在中国五行中,北方代表五行学说中的“水”,“水”象徴了生命之始与结束;所以斗母一直被视为主掌人间壽夭的神明。从事海上工作的人员,普遍视斗母为海上神明,奉祀祈求能为其消灾解难。

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供奉斗母的内坛

一般人相信九皇就是北斗九星,由七颗明亮的恒星再加上两颗暗星组成的九星,有七现二隐的说法。九位北斗星君分別为:

  • 第一星 -- 贪狼太星君 (显星,拜耳命名法: α UMa)
  • 第二星 -- 巨门元星君 (显星,拜耳命名法:β UMa)
  • 第三星 -- 禄存贞星君 (显星,拜耳命名法:γ UMa)
  • 第四星 -- 文曲纽星君 (显星,拜耳命名法:δ UMa)
  • 第五星 --玉廉贞纲星君 (显星,拜耳命名法:ε UMa)
  • 第六星 -- 武曲纪星君 (显星,拜耳命名法:ζ UMa)
  • 第七星 --破军关星君 (显星,拜耳命名法:η UMa)
  • 第八星 --左辅大道星君 (隐星)
  • 第九星 --右弼大道星君 (隐星)

自九王爷信仰早期由中国发展至其他国家后,道教逐渐迈向衰落,敬拜斗父之仪式随之日渐消失。今天很多供奉九王爷的庙宇都没有置斗父像或祭祀斗父的庆典,因此现在已经没有太多人得悉斗父的存在。尽管如此,善信透过斗母的礼斗祈福仪式中,同时也向斗父祈求庇佑。民间普遍虔信拜斗会为自己及家人消灾解厄、消除业障病苦、长生延寿。

供奉斗父的圣坛

供奉斗父的圣坛

关于九皇爷的传说,民间流传著许多版本。其中一个版本是九王爷乃明朝一位劫富济贫的海匪。也有人相信九王爷其实是九位反清复明的正义之士,于农历九月初九在江边被清兵剿杀并将其斩首处决。或许是怨气太重,这几位烈士的阴魂长期徘徊于他们被处决的地点附近,常生事端。其后,满清朝廷为了平息阴灵干扰,遂赐于九位义士“九皇爷”之名,并送他们 (亡灵) 经海路离开中国。住在东南方的居民,为悼念这几位逝去的义士,在恭送“九皇爷”的船途经之处,特设灵坛迎灵。后来,沿海地带的人们都设置圣坛以示对“九皇爷”的敬意。

随着民间传说的发展,更相传九皇爷的头颅是被吊挂在椰子树上;因此,信众在九皇爷庆典期间,都会在竹竿上燃点“九灯”(九嵩灯) 为神明指路。每年的九王爷誔,还会在“九皇爷”被剿杀处举行送船出海仪式。显然,中国的九皇爷诞庆典,与东南亚的庆典确实存在很大程度的差异。

 

庆祝习俗与仪式

每年从农历八月最后一天开始,供奉九皇大帝的寺庙会进行隆重而严格的庆典仪式,祈求神明庇佑。由于信众都相信神明是由水路而来的,祭祀游行仪式会由庙宇出发至河边。虔诚的信众在庙会期间会穿上丧服,以示庄严悼念“九皇爷”,其他人则身披白衣,手持香火和蜡烛等待神明的驾临。这段期间,当看到水流漂来的第一件物件,便会捞起拿去庙里供奉,因为大家都相信这正是代表神明的圣临(寺庙内通常没有九王爷的金身或画像)。

当信众在等待神明驾临之际,法铃声和诵经声不断响起。很多善信会待在庙里诵经,严守连续九天斋戒。相传在九王爷誔期间,会连绵下起雨,直到第九天,亦是庆典的高潮送王爷回去为止。届时大家会举行送神绕境游行,欢送王爷离开。

 

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斋戒仪式

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九皇斋节由农历八月最后一天开始,一直到农历九月初九日完成送神仪式才算完满结束。庆典期间,民众立灯嵩,亦称掛“九灯”,意为天上的神明指路,让神明知道举行庆典的地方,前来同庆共欢。习俗里善信会吃“九皇斋”,即斋戒茹素。九皇爷诞圣洁庄严,最大的特色就是善信集体茹素斋戒,清除过去的业障。很多善信不杀生、禁荤吃素和静口,讲究身口意三净,清心寡欲。

 

迎神仪式

传统上,庙会在农历九月的第一天举行隆重恭迎九皇圣驾大典。迎接九皇大帝的队伍包括善信和载着神明香炉的圣轿,在舞狮舞龙队领导下,从寺庙出发到附近河边或海边进行接神仪式。所有抬轿人都必须穿上白色衣服,他们会猛力揺动神轿以示神明的驾临。游行队伍当中还有道士随行,平息路上的恶灵干扰。

道士会在河旁设坛进行迎神仪式,祈请九皇爷降临到香炉里,当香炉里的灰燃烧得猛烈通红,正意味着神明的驾临。香炉这时也被请回庙处供善信参拜。

抬轿人正抬着载有香炉的圣轿返回寺庙

抬轿人正抬着载有香炉的圣轿返回寺庙

接下来的九天将进行一连串的庆典活动,大批善信争相前来庙宇供养参拜,祈求九皇爷庇佑。九皇大帝庆典也包括过桥及走火道的活动,作为净化仪式的一环。其中“过桥”仪式是九皇爷诞最重要仪式之一,过桥时道士在信众衣服盖上九皇爷封印、又给善信黄绳和吊坠,以示九皇大帝的庇佑,洗尽霉运、消灾解难。

九皇大帝神诞游行庆典的接神和过火桥仪式常见於安邦和槟城一带。

无论在道教或中国民间的信仰里,都有接神游行庆典, 但一般民间信众相信只有皇帝才可进行降神仪式。纵使道教和民间信仰的是相同的神明,然而拜祭的仪式则大相径庭呢!

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送王爷仪式

农历九月初九是庆祝九皇爷诞辰的最后一天,也是信徒恭送九皇爷的大日子。众人抬着载有神明香炉的圣轿浩浩荡荡前往河边,寺庙还派出各式花车、大旗鼓队、彩鼓队、醒狮队、高跷队,连同众善信一起随行欢送九王爷游行队伍。抵逹河边后,再由道士主持送神仪式,被选出的执委则手捧着正在燃烧的香炉并登上木船,前往河中央送別九皇爷,象徴神明正式离开。送神仪式结束后,在庆典的第十天取下灯嵩,九皇爷诞庆典也就此完美落幕了。最后以牲供祭祀来答谢天神的庇佑,持斋仪式亦在此时结束。祭祀后的牲品会分派给到来的善信享用,以示庆典正式画上句号。

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南天宫

位于安邦的南天宫,由主席及二十位执委组成的委员会,每年都开例会商议九皇爷誔的节日庆典安排;其中还有过百位义工协助年度庆典的运作。

庆典于每年农历八月最后一天开始。凡是举办九皇诞的地区,必定在寺庙广场左方立起“九篙灯”。掛九灯后,接着便是进行正统九皇科仪,由道士主持法事,恭迎天、地、水、火的天神降临至庙里的五座神坛:包括供奉斗母的内坛;供奉玉皇大帝、观世音菩萨、阎王爷和福德正神或大伯公的主坛;供奉天公的外坛。除了主及内外坛以外,另有供奉北斗和南斗天神的神坛;还有酬谢天官赐褔的掛九灯。

翌日,即农历九月初一,由中国传统大戏正式掀开九皇爷庆典序幕。于庆典的第三天、第六天及第九天,寺庙会举行犒军,特设盛宴供养给各方军灵。直到第十天,整个庆典随着降下篙灯,各天神及军灵也返回自己天职。九皇爷节庆典也就宣告完美落幕。

南天宫地址:
Jalan Merdeka
Ampang New Village
Ampang Jaya
68000 Selangor
Malaysia
电话:+60 17-881 1277

 

邻近住宿

  1. D’Olive Hotel
    离南天宫仅4分钟步程,离吉隆坡市中心和国际机场分別约需12分钟和1个小时车程。至於从谷中城百货广场开车出发需30分钟,星光大道仅需15分钟而已。
    A-7-G & A-8-G Merdeka Place
    Jalan Merdeka
    Ampang Jaya
    68000 Selangor
    Malaysia
    电话:+60 3-4280 5213
  2. Old Penang Hotel – Ampang Point
    由南天宫或国油双峰塔开车分別仅需10分钟和15分钟车程。从柏威年广场和谷中城百货广场亦只需20分钟车程,由吉隆坡国际机场出发需约55分钟车程。
    No. 14, Jalan Mamanda 5
    Taman Dato’ Ahmad Razali
    Ampang Jaya
    68000 Selangor
    Malaysia
    电话:+60 3-4266 2639
  3. Puteri Ampang Hotel
    从南天宫和吉隆坡市中心开车仅需10分钟;由Ampang Point购物中心步行仅5分钟。至於从吉隆坡国际场开车约需1小时路程。
    66A, Jalan Mamanda 1
    Ampang Point
    Ampang Jaya
    68000 Selangor
    Malaysia
    电话:+60 3-4266 5000

 

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    Offering butter lamps is a Buddhist practice symbolizing wisdom dispelling ignorance. Many benefits when we offer butter lamps such as accumulating merit, purifying negativity, achieving spiritual clarity, and receiving blessings for wealth and well-being. The act is a powerful act of devotion, helps guide the deceased, and is used to focus one’s mind for meditation. When we practices with correct motivation it lead us to greater wisdom, clarity of mind, and the ability to discern virtue from non-virtue. The ultimate goal is to use this practice as a step toward enlightenment and liberation from suffering. The flame of the lamp symbolizes wisdom, and lighting it represents the removal of the darkness of ignorance and confusion. Awesome …offering butter lamps is seen as a way to generate good karma and merit for oneself and others. As this light offerings brings happiness, liberation from suffering, enlightenment, and the ability to help others as well.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing. with the detailed explanation of why we do butter lamps. A profound teachings.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/butterlamps.html
  • Linda West
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  • hellen patric
    Monday, Oct 27. 2025 07:13 AM
    Am so glad to be expressing my profound gratitude to a man that is so concerned about other people’s well being. I was suffering from (HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE II) The doctors keep telling me that there is no cure but i believe that there is a cure somewhere and they don’t want people to get cured. I tried searching online if I could see anything that will help me and a comment on online on how Dr Ehi help to cure herpes with herbs and i also saw so many comments about him on many web pages on how he had helped and cured so many people suffering from HERPES 1$2, HPV, CANCER, HIV/AIDS, COLD SORE etc. So I contacted him through his email and I shared my problems with him and he sent me the herbs through UPS and gave me instructions on how to use it. It took me two weeks to finish the herbs and after I finished using it, he told me to go for a medical test, behold the result was negative, now I am HERPES VIRUS free. I just want to use this platform to thank Dr Ehi for curing me from that horrible disease and also for exposing his herbal cure to the world at large, please you can as well contact Dr Ehi on his email below. Name: Dr Ehi Email:(herbalistehichoya@yahoo.com) website https://herbalistehichoya.wixsite.com/herbs-is-devine PHONE/WHATSAPP : +(2347045844599} Dr Ehi herbs is the perfect remedy for Herpes 1&2, HPV, HIV and other diseases. ….
  • hellen patric
    Monday, Oct 27. 2025 07:13 AM
    Am so glad to be expressing my profound gratitude to a man that is so concerned about other people’s well being. I was suffering from (HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE II) The doctors keep telling me that there is no cure but i believe that there is a cure somewhere and they don’t want people to get cured. I tried searching online if I could see anything that will help me and a comment on online on how Dr Ehi help to cure herpes with herbs and i also saw so many comments about him on many web pages on how he had helped and cured so many people suffering from HERPES 1$2, HPV, CANCER, HIV/AIDS, COLD SORE etc. So I contacted him through his email and I shared my problems with him and he sent me the herbs through UPS and gave me instructions on how to use it. It took me two weeks to finish the herbs and after I finished using it, he told me to go for a medical test, behold the result was negative, now I am HERPES VIRUS free. I just want to use this platform to thank Dr Ehi for curing me from that horrible disease and also for exposing his herbal cure to the world at large, please you can as well contact Dr Ehi on his email below. Name: Dr Ehi Email:(herbalistehichoya@yahoo.com) website https://herbalistehichoya.wixsite.com/herbs-is-devine PHONE/WHATSAPP : +(2347045844599} Dr Ehi herbs is the perfect remedy for Herpes 1&2, HPV, HIV and other diseases.
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Oct 26. 2025 02:35 PM
    Found this old post , an example shown to us how compassionate Rinpoche was, helping those vendors on the streets . No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Be kind whenever possible we could do to help those in need. It is always possible. In the second video showing how much care Rinpoche serving foods to workers and sharing, explaining with them about Dharma. Rinpoche kindness in action has inspired us to be kind and helping those who might fighting a hard battle. Everywhere we go, leave a glitter trail of kindness behind us if possible..
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Seng Piow

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/behind-the-scenes/rinpoche-buying-lottery.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Oct 26. 2025 02:34 PM
    Found this old blog, one of H E Tsem Rinpoche’s student awesome setting of altar for Vajrayogini at her house. Its truly meritorious able to invite Stunning Vajrayogini and did many offerings ……rejoice.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/at-a-students-home.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Oct 26. 2025 02:32 PM
    Pilgrimage is important in Buddhism because it deepens spiritual understanding, fosters a connection to the Buddha’s life and teachings. It also provides us the opportunities for personal transformation. It helps practitioners to purify negative karma, cultivate positive merit, and strengthen their devotion to the Three Jewels. Visiting sacred sites can also inspire virtuous conduct and a sense of urgency in practicing the faith. Some places of pilgrimage have powerful energy which can bring our mind to present moment. Major sites of Buddhist pilgrimage are often found in northern India in places associated with the Buddha’s life, teaching and enlightenment. Going on a pilgrimage gives us a chance to step away from the chaos of our schedules.
    Reading this article again reminds me of my pilgrimage to Nepal years back,. It’s a once life time trip but I am glad made it twice.
    It’s a great memories for Pastor David and Paul who brought their parents om pilgrimage to India and Nepal. Awesome …they embarked on a spiritual journey in India and Nepal visited sacred temples, ancient Buddhist sites and Serpom Monastery.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor David for this sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/art-architecture/pilgrimage-through-india-nepal.html
  • SamFoonHeei
    Sunday, Oct 26. 2025 02:31 PM
    The Nature of the mind is a central concept across various philosophical traditions, It generally refers to the mind’s intrinsic characteristics. As it believed to encompass awareness, purity, and a capacity for both peace and agitation. Most spiritual traditions offer some combination of four practices for those who would seek to know their true nature. We could self-transform through training our mind. When we face difficult situations and things go poorly in our lives, if we’re able to change our attitudes toward them, we’ll be able to transform these experiences into ones that will further our spiritual progress. A profound teachings indeed for us to understand more about the true nature of our minds and how we can transform our minds through sincerely practicing.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/the-mind-and-lama-tsongkhapa.html
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    Wednesday, Oct 22. 2025 10:25 PM
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    Wednesday, Oct 22. 2025 10:12 PM
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  • SamFoonHeei
    Tuesday, Oct 21. 2025 02:33 PM
    Wow…..800 White Tara statues been offered to HE Tsem Rinpoche from the Board of Directors in Kechara. Tsem Rinpoche kept 3 and the rest was offered to the monks in Shar Gaden Monastery back in 2013. That’s more beneficial and having arranged these statues shipped to India for the monks at the monastery on Rinpoche behalf. October 2014, Beng Kooi and her team of 5 people, along with 29 pilgrims had their first experience travelling to a monastic setting. Rejoice to them such a meaningful journey whereby they met with many high lamas and many old, holy monks. They did offered the White Tara statues, robes, books, food, drinks and many wonderful and beautiful pictures offerings to the monks. Looking at those pictures in this blog post tells more. Truly a great memories for them.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/students-friends/making-offerings-to-the-monastery.html

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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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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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  • 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
    6 years ago
    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
    7 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
  • This is the first time His Holiness Dalai Lama mentions he had some very serious illness. Very worrying. This video is captured April 2019.
    7 years ago
    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
    7 years ago
    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
    7 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
    7 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
    7 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.
    7 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.
    7 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
    7 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
    7 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
    7 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
    7 years ago
    Cruelty of some people have no limits and it’s heartbreaking. Being kind cost nothing. Tsem Rinpoche
  • SUPER ADORABLE and must see
    7 years ago
    SUPER ADORABLE and must see
    Tsem Rinpoche's dog Oser girl enjoying her snack in her play pen.
  • Cute!
    7 years ago
    Cute!
    Oser girl loves the balcony so much. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTcoWpKJm2c
  • Uncle Wong
    7 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.
  • Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide!
    7 years ago
    Tsem Rinpoche’s Schnauzer Dharma boy fights Robot sphere from Arkonide!
  • Cute baby owl found and rescued
    7 years ago
    Cute baby owl found and rescued
    We rescued a lost baby owl in Kechara Forest Retreat.
  • Nice cups from Kechara!!
    7 years ago
    Nice cups from Kechara!!
    Dorje Shugden people's lives matter!
  • Enjoy a peaceful morning at Kechara Forest Retreat
    7 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.
    8 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.
  • Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
    8 years ago
    Chiropractic CHANGES LIFE for teenager with acute PAIN & DEAD LEG.
  • BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
    8 years ago
    BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE-AMAZING.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
    8 years ago
    Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the meat Industry with real action.
  • Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
    8 years ago
    Do psychic mediums have messages from beyond?
  • Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
    8 years ago
    Lovely gift for my 52nd Birthday. Tsem Rinpoche
  • This 59-year-old chimpanzee was refusing food and ready to die until...
    8 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.
    8 years ago
    Bigfoot sighted again and made it to the news.
  • Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
    8 years ago
    Casper is such a cute and adorable. I like him.
  • Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant  Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
    8 years ago
    Dorje Shugden Monastery Amarbayasgalant Mongolia's Ancient Hidden Gem
  • Don't you love Hamburgers? See how 'delicious' it is here!
    8 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
    8 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.
    8 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!!
    8 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.
    8 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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Glowing gently with butter lamp offering. This embodies the warmth of devotion and the light of awareness for all sponsors and retreatants. Penang DS Retreat 4-5th Oct, 2025. Uploaded by Jacinta from Kechara Penang Study Group
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Inspired by Kin Hoe's (Ipoh) and Sam's (Kuantan) updates, here... introducing our No. 1 members, Mr. Teo and Aunt Betty. They are always early for preparation, cleaning, and arranging. Bottom pic is Hue & Mr. Loh. They are sharing and exchanging views on ritual practices that support spiritual practices before puja. KPSG by Jacinta.
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Some of the offerings offered during our weekly puja. These are the items sponsored by our sponsors. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Mr. Cheah Fook Wan offered Serkym to Dorje Shugden in Kechara Ipoh Centre today. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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Mr. Mannance Wong offered incense on behalf of Ipoh members before the puja starts. So Kin Hoe (KISG)
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