Kaum Cina di Malaysia

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Sejarah

Kaum China merupakan kumpulan etnik kedua terbesar di Malaysia selepas kaum Melayu. Masyarakat Malaysia yang berketurunan Cina terdiri daripada beberapa sub-etnik, seperti Cina Min, Cina Yue, Cina Hakka, Cina Wu dan Cina Utara. Penempatan pertama yang dibuka di Malaysia ditubuhkan pada abad ke-15 apabila Puteri China, Hang Li Po telah dikahwinkan dengan Sultan Melaka. Semenjak itu, kaum Cina telah berkembang menjadi populasi kedua terbesar di Malaysia.

 

Gelombang Pertama – Perikatan Strategik

An artist’s illustration of Admiral Zheng He

Ilustrasi artis menggambarkan Laksamana Zheng Ho

Sejarah masyarakat Cina di Malaysia bermula dengan ketibaan Laksamana Zheng Ho (tahun 1371 – 1435), yang juga dikenali sebagai Laksamana Cheng Ho. Cheng Ho merupakan seorang pengembara, sida-sida, dan diplomat dari Dinasti China Ming. Sepanjang hayatnya, dia telah memyertai sebanyak tujuh pelayaran, dan dalam jangka masa itu telah berlayar ke Melaka sebanyak lima kali.

The replicas of Zheng He’s ships

Replika kapal Zheng He

Berikutan misi diplomatik Zheng He, Sultan Empayar Melaka yang ke-6, Mansur Shah (memerintah: tahun 1456 – 1477) telah menagturkan perkahwinan politik kepada Hang Li Po, seorang puteri dari Dinasti Ming pada tahun 1459. Sebelum mengahwini dan menjadi isteri kelima Sultan Mansur Shah, Puteri Hang Li Po telah memeluk agama Islam. Apabila Puteri Hang Li Po tiba di Melaka, puteri itu telah membawa sejumlah 500 orang dayang bersama-samanya.

An artist’s illustration of Princess Hang Li Po

Ilustrasi artis menggambarkan Puteri Hang Li Po

Sebagai hadiah perkahwinan kepada permaisuri baru dan dayangnya, Sultan Mansur Shah telah memperkenankan kepada mereka sebuah kawasan khasi di Melaka, yang dinamakan Bukit Cina. Dalam membangunkan kawasan tersebut, sebuah waduk air telah dibina, dan kemudiannya dikenali sebagai Perigi Raja dan menjadi sumber air yang penting bagi mereka yang tinggal di kawasan ini. Pada tahun 1677, pihak Belanda telah membina dinding mengelilingi telaga and menukarkannya kepada sebuah telaga hajat. Pada hari ini, Bukit Cina merupakan salah satu dari jirat Cina yang terbesar di Malaysia, dengan kira-kira 12,500 buah kubur. Apa yang memelikkan, tidak ada catatan yang tertinggal yang merekodkan seorang Puteri China bernama Hang Li Po dalam rekod Dinasti Ming di China. Dipercayai bahawa Puteri Hang Li Po mungkin bukanlah keluarga terdekat Emperor Yongle dari Dinasti Ming, tetapi sebaliknya merupakan anggota istananya.

Banyak dayang-dayang Hang Li Po yang mengahwini pengiring-pengiring lelaki Sultan Mansur Shah dan menghasilkan waris berketurunan China-Melaka. Waris keturunan kumpulan pendatang Cina pertama ini (yang terdiri dari kumpulan sub-etnik Cina Hokkien) yang tiba di Malaysia antara abad ke-15 dan ke-17, dikenali sebagai Peranakan, yang merangkumi sub-cabang yang terkenal sebagai Bab-Nyonya. Orang lelaki dikenali sebagai Baba dan wanita dipanggil Nyonya.

The King’s Well

Perigi Raja

 

Gelombang Kedua – Demi Mencari Masa Depan yang Lebih Baik

Gelombang kedua pendatang Cina ke Malaysia tiba sewaktu Malaysia merupakan sebuah Koloni British pada awal abad ke-19. Pada waktu itu, negara ini dikenali sebagai British Malaya yang merangkumi Malaysia dan Singapura pada masa sekarang. Dalam jangka masa itu, China sedang mengalami kekacauan yang genting dan baru sahaja tewas dalam Perang Candu Pertama (tahun 1839 – 1842), Perang Candu Kedua (tahun 1856 – 1860) dan sedang berada dalam perang saudara antara Parti Komunis dan Parti Nationalis China (tahun 1927 – 1950).

Konflik dalaman telah menjatuhkan China ke dalam kegawatan yang besar, yang mengakibatkan persekitaran politik yang tidak stabil dan situasi kehidupan yang susah, yang menyebabkan ramai orang Cina terpaksa berhijrah untuk mencari peluang yang lebih baik. Salah satu destinasi yang popular adalah British Malaya. Kebanyakan pendatang Cina dalam gelombang kedua datang dari wilayah Fujian dan Guandong.

 

Gelombang Ketiga – Pasangan Berbangsa Asing

Peranakan bride and groom in traditional dress

Pasangan pengantin peranakan dalam pakaian tradisional

Gelombang ketiga penghijrahan oran Cina ke Malaysia berlaku pada tahun 1900-an tetapi kali ini dalam jumlah yang lebih kecil, kerana kebanyakan mereka datang sebagai pasangan kepada mereka yang telah berhijrah terlebih dahulu ke Malaysia. Kebanyakan mereka datang dari bahagian utara China dan bertutur dalam dialek Mandarin.

 

Populasi Cina di Malaysia

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Kaum Cina merupakan kumpulan etnik kedua terbesar di Malaysia selepas bumiputera Melayu, dengan kaum India menjadi kaum ketiga terbesar di negara ini. Kira-kira 6.9 juta daripada jumlah 31 juta orang yang tinggal di Malaysia (atau 22.6%) berdarah keturunan Cina. Kumpulan ini terdiri dari beberapa kumpulan sub-etnik dan setiap satu dengan dialeknya tersendiri seperti Hokkien, Kantonis, Hakka dan Teochew.

 

Berbagai-bagai Dialek Cina di Malaysia

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Dialek Hokkien

Terdapat dua varuasu kepada dialek Hokkien yang dituturkan di Malaysia: Hokkien Pulau Pinang dan Hokkien Selatan Malaysia. Hokkien Pulau Pinang berasal dari bandar Zhangzhou di China dan menyelitkan penggunaan perkataan Melayu dan Inggeris. Hokkien Selatan Malaysia pula berasaskan sebuah dialek yang dituturkan oleh orang-orang di bandar Quanzhou di China. Kebanyakan daripada perkataan dari Hokkien Pulau Pinang dan Hokkien Selatan Malaysia mempunyai persamaan antara satu sama lain, dan disebabkan itu, kedua-dua dialek kerap dirujuk sebagai Hokkien sahaja.

Hokkien Pulau Pinang kebanyakkannya digunakan oleh orang Cina Malaysia yang tinggal di negeri-negeri utara Semenanjung Malaysia, seperti Pulau Pinang, Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan, Terengganu dan bandar Taiping, Perak. Mereka yang tinggal di bahagian selatan Semenanjung Malaysia, seperti di bandar-bandar di Kalang, Melaka, Johor dan Kuching, mereka biasanya bertutur dalam dialek Hokkien Selatan Malaysia.

 

Dialek Kantonis

Dialek Kantonis merupakan cariasi kepada bahasa China yang berasal dari wilaya Guangzhou di tenggara China. Kantonis digunakan oleh kaum Cina Malaysia yng tinggal di kawasan tengah Semenanjung Malaysia, di bandar-bandar seperti Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Seremban, Ipoh, Kampar dan Kuantan. Di samping itu, dialek Kantonis juga biasa ditutur di Daerah Sandakan di Sabah dan Daerah Mersing di Johor.

 

Dialek Hakka dan Teochew

Dialek Hakka agak serupa dengan bahasa Gan berbanding dengan bahasa Mandarin. Hakka ditutur oleh kaum Cina Malaysia yang tinggal di daerah-daerah utama di Sabah, seperti Kota Belud, Kota Kinabalu, Papar, Marudu, Kuna, Lahad Datu, Semporna dan banyak lagi. Sebaliknya, Teochew adalah dialek yang berasal dari timur Guandong, dan diturutkan oleh kaum Cina Malaysia yang tinggal di ibu negeri Johor, Johor Bahru.

 

Agama kaum Cina Malaysia

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Hampir 86% kaum Cina Malaysia mengamalkan pemujaan leluhur, Buddhisme Mahayana, dan kehidupan seharian mereka sering dipengaruhi oleh falsafah Confucianisme. 11% daripada kaum Cina menganuti agama Kristian sementara baki yang lainnya ateis, beragama Islam, Hindu ataupun menganuti agama-agama lain.

 

Pengaruh Cina dalam Budaya Tempatan Malaysia

The interior of a Peranakan house

Bahagian dalam sebuah rumah Peranakan

 

Seni Bina

Seni bina Cina di Malaysia terdiri daripada gaya tradisional Cina dan juga gaya Baba-Nyonya.

 

Traditional Seni bina Cina

Seni bina tradisional Cina menekankan kepada simetri, ruangan terbuka yang terlingkung, reka bentuk berdasarkan kepentingan tatatingkat, penegasan mendatar dan mematuhi prinsip kosmologi. Sebuah bangunan tradisional Cina mengekalkan simetri dan keseimbangan dengan menggabungkan ruang-ruang kosong yang dilingkungi oleh bangunan-bangunan yang bersambung dengan satu sama lain, sama ada secara terus atau menggunakan beranda. Tatatingkat juga penting dalam kompleks bangunan tradisional Cina, dan ditunjukkan dengan peletakan sesebuah bangunan dan kedudukan pintu-pintu.

Sebagai contoh, sebuah bangunan dengan pintu yang mengadap ke depan adalah lebih penting berbanding sebuah bangunan dengan pintu di sebelah tepi. Di samping itu, sebuah kompleks bangunan tradisional Cina mematuhi konsep kosmologi Cina seperti feng shui dan Taoisme dengan menggunakan simbol-simbol kekayaan dan kemakmuran, seperti buah-buahan dan haiwan seperti katak berkaki tiga. Berikut adalah senarai beberapa bangunan yang mematuhi seni bina tradisional Cina di Malaysia:

Tokong Thean Hou

Tokong Thean Hou didedikasikan kepada dewi lautan Cina, Mazu, dan terletak di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Pembinaan tokong ini selesai pada tahun 1987, dan perasmiannya diadakan pada tahun 1989.

Alamat:
65, Persiaran Endah
Taman Persiaran Desa
50460, Kuala Lumpur

Nombor telefon: +603 2274 7088

Thean Hou Temple at night

Tokong Thean Hou pada waktu malam

Tokong Cheng Hoon Teng

Tokong Cheng Hoon Teng atau ‘Tokong Awan Pengampun’ telah dibina pada tahun 1646. Ia merupakan tokong Buddhis tertua di Malaysia dan didedikasikan kepada Dewi Belas Kasihan atau Kuan Yin.

Alamat:
25, Jalan Tokong
75200, Melaka

Nombor telefon: +606 282 9343

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

Tokong Cheng Hoon Teng

Tokong Xian Si She Ye

Tokong Xian Si She Ye telah dibina oleh Kapitan Yap Ah Loy pada tahun 1864. Tokong ini didedikasikan kepada Si Shi Ye dan Xian Shi Ye, dua kedewaan yang dipercayai telah membantu Kapitan Yap Ah Loy semasa Perang Saudara dan meningkatkan martabat dan status Kapitan tersebut.

Alamat:
14A, Lebuh Pudu City Centre
50050, Kuala Lumpur

Nombor telefon: +603 2078 9052

Sin She Si Ya Temple

Tokong Xian Si She Ye

 

Seni bina Baba-Nyonya

Merentasi beberapa abad, kebudayaan Peranakan telah menciptakan gaya seni bina mereka sendiri yang unik. Salah satunya cirinya adalah penggunaan balai menyambut tetamu, balai leluhur, bilik tidur biasa, bilik tidur pengantin, dan dapur. Ciri-ciri unik yang lain adalah seperti lantai berwarna-warni, dan halaman dalam di tengah-tengah rumah untuk memberikan peredaran udara yang baik, membolehkan cahaya semula jadi masuk, dan menggalakkan hubungan sosial antara ahli keluarga. Untuk memahami lebih lanjut tentang gaya seni bina ini, yang dipanggil seni bina Baba-Nyonya, anda boleh mengunjungi Muzium Warisan Baba dan Nyonya di Melaka. Bandaraya Melaka sendiri telah diisytiharkan sebagai tapak Warisan Dunia UNESCO pada tahun 2008.

Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum

Muzium Warisan Baba dan Nyonya

Muzium Warisan Baba dan Nyonya
Alamat:
No. 48 & 50 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock
75200, Melaka

Nombor telefon: +606 283 1273
Emel: admin@babanyonyamuseum.com
Laman web: http://babanyonyamuseum.com

Waktu lawatan harian:
10am – 1:00pm (lawatan pagi terakhir 12 tengah hari)
2pm – 5:00pm (lawatan petang terakhir 4 petang)

 

Bahasa

Children in Peranakan costume

Kanak-kanak dalam pakaian Peranakan

Malaysia merupakan wadah tumpuan pelbagai latar belakang dan tradisi. Oleh sebab itu, bahasa Melayu, yang merupakan bahasa kebangsaan di Malaysia, banyak dipengaruhi oleh bahasa-bahasa lain, dan banyak perkataan-perkataan Melayu yang mempunyai sebutan yang sama berbanding dengan perkataan dalam bahasa lain. Walaupun kaum Cina ramai di Malaysia, namun kerumitan dialek Cina menyebabkan ia kurang memberi impak ke atas bahasa Melayu berbanding dialek India seperti Hindi dan Tamil. Namun, masih terdapat beberapa perkataan Melayu yang boleh disusur kembali kepada asal usul Cina:

Beberapa perkataan Melayu yang berasal dari perbendaharaan Cina:

No Perkataan Melayu Perkataan Inggeris Perkataan Cina
1. kurma date fruit ko lo ma
2. cengkih clove chen chieh
3. pualam marble pa wan lam
4. kemukus cubeb ka mo ku su
5. intan diamond yin tan

 

Perayaan kaum Cina Malaysia

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Tahun Baru Cina

Tahun Baru Cina menandakan permulaan Kalendar Lunar Cina. Perayaan ini dipercayai merupakan acara yang paling disambut ramai dikalangan kaum Cina di seluruh dunia. Ia biasanya disambut antara 21 Januari dan 20 Februari menurut takwim Gregory.

Masyarakat Cina Malaysia kerap menyambut Tahun Baru Cina dengan mengunjungi dan meluangkan masa dengan kaum keluarga untuk berjamu, minum dan bergembira. Lazimnya, anggota keluarga yang sudah berkahwin akan memberikan wang yang diletakkan di dalam sampul berwarna merah yang dipanggil ‘ang pao’ (makna literalnya adalah sampul merah) kepada anggota keluarga yang belum berkahwin. Mereka yang tinggal di luar negara selalunya akan berusaha sedaya upaya untuk pulang ke kampung halaman untuk merayakan Tahun Baru Cina bersama keluarga mereka.

Family gathering during Chinese New Year

Sebuah keluarga berkumpul sewaktu Tahun Baru Cina

Di Malaysia, terdapat juga sebuah tradisi persembahan Tarian Singa semasa Tahun Baru Cina, terutamanya di hadapan kedai perniagaan milik Cina untuk memangil datang keuntungan dan kekayaan. Kepala singa yang digunakan dalam Tarian Singa Malaysia adalah unik, kerana ia diperbuat daripada rotan dan bukan buluh seperti tradisinya. Malaysia mengekspot kepala singa yang diperbuat dari rotan ke seluruh dunia.

Sambutan Tahun Baru Cina lazimnya berlangsung sehingga 15 hari setiap tahun. Dalam waktu itu, sahabat handai dan kaum keluarga berkumpul bersama untuk berjamu dan melambungkan Yee Sang; sejenis salad berwarna-warni mengikut gaya Teochew yang mengandungi isi ikan mentah, sayur-sayuran yang dicincang, dan sos khas, dengan menggunakan penyepit sebagai perlambangan kekayaan dan tuah yang akan mereka terima untuk tahun yang mendatang.

Yee sang

Yee sang

Di kalangan masyarakat Cina Hokkien Malaysia, terdapat juga adat resam untuk bersembahyang kepada Maharaja Jed, pada hari kesembilan Tahun Baru Cina. Mereka mengucapkan terima kasih kepadanya kerana melindungi dan menyelamatkan nenek moyang mereka sewaktu serangan oleh puak Mancu pada tahun 1652, dengan menawarkan persembahan tebu kepadanya. Satu lagi amalan yang unik kepada masyarakat Cina Malaysia ialah sambutan Hari Kekasih versi Cina, yang diadakan pada hari terakhir sambutan Tahun Baru, dan telah disambut oleh masyarakat di Pulau Pinang sejak 100 tahun. Pada hari itu, gadis-gadis yang belum berkahwin akan melontarkan buah oren mandarin yang tertulis nama mereka (dan pada zaman moden) nombor telefon, ke dalam sungai untuk mewakili hajat mereka untuk mencari suami yang sesuai. Pemuda yang masih tidak berkahwin pula, akan melontarkan pisang ke dalam sungai untuk mewakili hajat mereka untuk mencari isteri.

 

Perayaan Qingming

Family members visit their deceased relatives during Qingming Festival

Kaum keluarga mengunjungi kubur sanak saudara yang telah mati sewaktu Perayaan Qingming

Perayaan Qingming disambut oleh masyarakat Cina Malaysia untuk memperingati nenek moyang yang telah mati dengan memberi penghormatan dan membersihkan kubur. Acara ini kebiasaannya akan berlangsung pada hari ke 15 selepas Ekuinoks Musim Bunga mengikut Kalendar Lunar Cina. Masyarakat Cina beragama Buddha, memberi persembahan setanggi dan makanan kepada yang mati di atas altar, atau membakar rumah, kereta, telefon bimbit, mainan, jam tangan dan barang-barang lain ‘alam baqa’, yang diperbuat dari kertas untuk kegunaan nenek moyang mereka di alam seterusnya.

Houses, cars and other amenities for deceased love ones

Rumah, kereta dan kemudahan lain untuk orang-orang yang disayangi yang telah mati

 

Tanglung Perayaan Pertengahan Musim Luruh

Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns

Tanglung perayaan pertengahan Musim luruh

Perayaan Pertengahan Musim Luruh disambut pada malam ke-15 dalam bulan kelapan menurut Kalendar Lunar Cina. Turut dikenali sebagai Perayaan Bulan, acara ini meraikan bulan penuh yang bersinar pada hari tersebut. Orang ramai meraikannya dengan memakan ‘Kuih Bulan’ Cina sambil menikmati cahaya bulan penuh bersama-sama keluarga. Ia juga merupakan peluang untuk mereka melahirkan kesyukuran untuk hasil tuaian yang baik atau sebarang perkara baik yang berlaku pada tahun itu. Tanglung-tanglung Cina yang cantik dinyalakan dan dibawa oleh kanak-kanak.

Mooncakes

Kuih bulan

 

Pesta Perahu Naga

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Pesta Perahu Naga, atau juga dikenali sebagai Pesta Duanwu, diadakan untuk memberi penghormatan kepada seorang cendiakawan bersejarah Cina, bernama Qu Yuan, yang dengan penuh berani telah melemaskan dirinya sendiri pada tahun 278 S.M. untuk menyuarakan kekecewaannya terhadap kerajaan yang korupsi. Lagenda menceritakan para nelayan mencari mayatnya dengan menaiki perahu, dan melontarkan bebola nasi ke dalam air untuk mencegah ikan-ikan dari memakan tubuh Qu Yuan. Para nelayan itu kemudiannya meletakkan nasi di dalam batang buluh sebelum melontarkannya ke dalam laut sebagai cara untuk memberitahu naga sungai tempatan bahawa nasi itu disediakan untuk Qu Yuan dan bukannya naga tersebut. Pesta Perahu Naga diadakan pada hari kelima dalam bulan kemia menurut Kalendar Lunar Cina.

Semenjak zaman Dinasti Tang (tahun 265-419 S.M.), Pesta Perahu Naga telah diraikan dengan perlumbaan perahu naga yang telah dilukis dan dihias indah dengan kepala naga di haluan perahu, seolah-olah keseluruhan perahu itu merupakan seekor naga. Perlumbaan perahu ini adalah untuk mengingati para nelayan yang telah berdayung di sungai untuk mencari mayat Qu Yuan.

Ia juga merupakan masa untuk menikmati ladu pulut berbentuk segitiga yang dibalut dengan daun buluh, yang dipanggil zongzi. Di bahagian tengah zongzi seringkali diisi inti daging atau sayuran.

Zongzi

Pulut berbentuk segitiga yang dibalut dengan daun buluh, yang dipanggil zongzi

Perlumbaan perahu naga telah dijalankan setiap tahun semenjak tahun 1979. Perayaan Perahu Naga Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang (PIDBF) telah menarik pernyertaan dari seluruh dunia untuk bertanding dalam acara tersebut. Perlumbaan Perahu Naga juga turut diadakan di tempat-tempat lain di Malaysia seperti Putrajaya, Melaka dan Sarawak.

 

Hari Wesak

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Hari Wesak disambut dalam bulan keempat di dalam Kalendar Lunar Cina, pada hari bulan penuh. Perayaan ini memperingati kelahiran, pengcahyaan agung dan parinirvana Buddha Shakyamuni, dan pada hari tersebut; para penganut Buddha akan memberi derma kepada sami-sami, menghiaskan tempat pemujaan dengan bunga-bungaan dan cahaya, dan menahan diri dari memakan daging.

 

Lokasi Berhubungkait dengan Masyarakat Cina Malaysia

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Banyak tempat-tempat terkenal yang berhubungkait dengan budaya masyarakat Cina Malaysia terletak di bandar George Town, Pulau Pinang, yang menempatkan banyak tanda tempat kebudayaan dan bersejarah. Pada tahun 2008, George Town telah tersenarai sebagai Tapak Warisan Dunia UNESCO atas usahanya untuk memelihara pelbagai kebudayaan di Malaysia. Terdapat beberapa tempat terkenal di George Town yang berhubungkait dengan warisan Cina seperti Tokong Dewi Belas Ihsan (Goddess of Mercy), Rumah Agam Cheong Fatt Tze, Kongsi Leong San Tong Khoo dan Rumah Agam Peranakan Pulau Pinang.

 

Tokong Dewi Belas Ihsan

Goddess of Mercy Temple in Geogetown, Penang

Tokong Dewi Belas Ihsan di George Town, Pulau Pinang

Tokong Dewi Belas Ihsan, atau juga dikenali sebagai Tokong Kong Hock Keong atau Kuan Yin Teng, telah dibina pada kurun ke-19 oleh masyarakat Cina Malaysia dari keturunan Hokkien dan Kantonis untuk memperingati Dewi Belas Ihsan, Kuan Yin. Tokong Kong Hock Keong merupakan tokong Buddhis Cina yang tertua di Malaysia, yang juga turut menarik kunjungan penganut Taois dan Konfusianisme, terutamanya pada malam sebelum Tahun Baru Cina. Tokong ini juga dipenuhi dengan penganut yang mahu memberi penghormatan kepada Kuan Yin pada hari kelahirannya, yang jatuh pada hari ke-19 dalam bulan kedua qamari mengikut Kalendar Lunar Cina. Tokong ini juga menempatkan kedewaan lain seperti Tua Pek Kong, Hor Ya dan Tai Sui.

Tokong Dewi Belas Ihsan ini terletak di tengah-tengah George Town. Jika anda bermula dari Lebuh Chulia, berjalan ke arah Kuil India sehingga anda tiba ke Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, kira-kira lima minit perjalanan dari Tokong Dewi Belas Ihsan.

Tokong Dewi Belas Ihsan
Alamat:
Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling
George Town
10200, Pulau Penang

 

Cheong Fatt Tze (Rumah Agam Biru)

The beautiful Blue Mansion

Rumah Agam Biru yang indah

Rumah Agam Cheong Fatt Tze, juga dikenali sebagai Rumah Agam Biru (The Blue Mansion) telah dibina pada tahun 1880an oleh seorang ahli perniagaan Cina Hakka yang kaya, bernama Cheong Fatt Tze. Rumah Agam berwarna biru nila ini telah dibina untuk menempatkan pejabatnya serta ahli keluarganya yang ramai. Pada asalnya Rumah Agam Cheong Fatt Tze mempunyai 38 buah bilik, lima halaman pagar dalaman yang diturap dengan lantai granit dan 220 buah tingkap ram gothik.

Cheong Fatt Tze, who built the Blue Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze yang telah membina Rumah Agam Biru

Rumah agam ini kemudiannya telah terbiar sebelum ditukar menjadi sebuah hotel butik mewah pada tahun 1990an. Disebabkan keindahannya, Rumah Agam Cheong Fatt Tze telah memenangi beberapa anugerah, seperti Anugerah Seni Bina Kebangsaan Malaysia untuk Pemuliharaan pada tahun 1995, Anugerah Pemuliharaan Warisan Paling Cemerlang UNESCO pada tahun 2000, Anugerah Merit Tarikan Pelancong Terbaik oleh Kementerian Kesenian, Kebudayaan dan Perlancongan pada tahun 2003, Anugerah Kecemerlangan ASEANTA 2004 oleh Usaha Pemeliharaan Kebudayaan ASEAN, dan Hotel Butik Terbaik 2008 oleh Expatriate Lifestyle. Selain menjadi hotel butik mewah, pengunjung masih boleh melihat sebahagian daripada bilik-bilik yang telah dipelihara di rumah agam ini melalui lawatan selama 45 minit yang berharga RM16.

Cheong Fatt Tze (Rumah Agam Biru)
Alamat:
14 Leith Street
George Town,
10200, Pulau Penang

Nombor telefon: +604 262 0006
Laman web: http://www.cheongfatttzemansion.com

 

Kongsi Leong San Tong Khoo

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi

Kongsi Leong San Tong Khoo

Kongsi Leong San Tong Khoo telah dibina pada tahun 1851 sebagai rumah suku untuk keluarga Khoo yang telah berhijrah dari Selatan China ke Melaka. Keluarga Khoo merupakan sebahagian daripada suku Leong San Tong (Dewan Naga Gunung) dari kampung suku Sin Kang, di wilayah Fujian.

Pada tahun 1906, keluarga Khoo telah membuna tokong suku untuk menempatkan kedewaan utama suku tersebut serta batu bersurat pusaka. Walaupun Kongsi Leong San Tong Khoo tidak lagi berfungsi sebagai sebuah kampung suku, ia kini terkenal sebagai mercu tanda perlancongan di George Town. Pelbagai acara telah dijalankan di Kongsi Leong San Tong Khoo, seperti:

  • An Evening of Light di Kongsi Leong San Tong Khoo – sebuah acara bulanan di mana semua lampu-lampu dihidupkan untuk memberi laluan kepada pelbagai persembahan kebudayaan.
  • Combat Carnivale di Khoo Kongsi – pertandingan seni mempertahankan diri di kawasan warisan kebudayaan yang dijalankan secara ad hoc.
  • Pelbagai persembahan lakonan dan drama
  • Pameran Seni

Kongsi Leong San Tong Khoo
Alamat:
18 Cannon Square
10200, Pulau Penang

Nombor telefon: +604 261 4609
Emel: info@khookongsi.com.my
Laman web: http://www.khookongsi.com.my
Waktu lawatan: Isnin – Ahad dari jam 9.30 pagi hingga 5.00 petang

Bayaran masuk:
Dewasa: RM 10/ seorang.
Kanak-kanak: antara umur 5 – 12 tahun: RM1 seorang. Kanak-kanak dibawah umur lima tahun masuk secara percuma.

 

Rumah Agam Peranakan Pulau Pinang

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Rumah Agam Peranakan Pulau Pinang

Pinang Peranakan Mansion’s interior

Bahagian dalam Rumah Agam Peranakan Pulau Pinang

Pinang Peranakan Mansion’s interior

Bahagian dalam Rumah Agam Peranakan Pulau Pinang

Rumah Agam Peranakan Pulau Pinang, menempatkan pameran berskala besar barangan antik, berserta seni dan seni bina yang memaparkan kemewahan warisan Peranakan. Rumah Agam Peranakan Pulau Pinang telah mereka semula bentuk kebiasaan rumah Baba-Nyonya berdasarkan rekaan rumah Kapitan Cina Chung Keng Kwee (tahun 1821 – 1901). Rumah agam yang baru dibaikpulih ini menonjolkan panel-panel ukiran kayu Cina berserta lantai dengan gaya Inggeris dan kerja besi diinspirasikan dari gaya Scotland.

Rumah Agam Peranakan Pulau Pinang
Alamat:
29 Church Street
10200, Pulau Penang

Nombor telefon: +604 264 2929
Laman web: http://pinangperanakanmansion.com/
Waktu lawatan: Isnin – Ahad dari jam 9.30 pagi hingga 5.00 petang
Bayaran masuk: Bayaran masuk adalah RM20 seorang, Kanak-kanak di bawah umur enam tahun tidak perlu membayar bayaran masuk.

 

Tempat penginapan di George Town, Pulau Pinang

Bagi mereka yang berminat untuk ke George Town untuk mengunjungi tempat-tempat terkenal masyarakat Cina Malaysia boleh memilih penginapan dengan gaya Peranakan. Amat mudah untuk mencari penginapan yang menepati citarasa anda di dalam talian, tetapi disini terdapat beberapa cadangan:

Cheong Fatt Tze – Rumah Agam Biru
Alamat:
14, Lebuh Leith
George Town
10200 Pulau Penang

Telefon: +604 262 0006
Emel: reservations@cheongfatttzemansion.com
Laman web: http://www.cheongfatttzemansion.com

Rumah Agam Peranakan Jawi
Alamat:
153 Hutton Lane,
George Town
10050, Pulau Penang

Nombor telefon: +604 218 9858
Emel: info@jawiperanakanmansion.com
Laman web: https://www.georgetownheritage.com/jawi-peranakan-mansion/

Jawi Peranakan Mansion

Rumah Agam Peranakan Jawi

Hotel Yeng Keng
Alamat:
362, Lebuh Chulia
George Town
10200, Pulau Penang

Telefon: +604 262 2177
Emel: reservations@yengkenghotel.com.my
Laman web: http://yengkenghotel.com.my

Yeng Keng Hotel

Hotel Yeng Keng

 

Masakan Cina di Malaysia

Bak Kut Teh

Bak Kut Teh

Terdapat banyak restoran Cina di Malaysia yang memenuhi permintaan penduduk Cina tempatan di Malaysia. Masakan Nyonya, yang dipengaruhi oleh masakan India dan Melayu, merupakan kegemaran tempatan. Masakan Nyonya selalunya mengandungi bahan-bahan seperti santan kelapa, lengkuas, buah keras, daun kesum, daun pandan, belacan, jus asam jawa, serai, bunga kantan, sengkuang dan banyak lagi bahan-bahan tempatan Malaysia. Beberapa contoh masakan Cina Malaysia adalah seperti Char Kway Teow Pulau Pinang, Mee Hokkien Lembah Klang, Bak Kut Teh, Yong Tau Fu Ampang, Asam Laksa, Ayam Pongteh, Assam Babi, Lontong Cap Go Meh, Kiam Chye Boey dan Laksa Lemak.

Penang Char Kwai Teow

Char Kway Yeow Pulau Pinang

Senarai restoran Cina yang terkenal di Malaysia:

Restoran Hakka
Alamat:
90, Jalan Raja Chulan
50200, Kuala Lumpur

Nombor telefon: +603 2143 1908
Waktu operasi: 12.00 tengahari – 3.00 petang dan 6.00 petang – 11.30 malam

Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel
Alamat:
11, Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250, Kuala Lumpur

Nombor telefon: +603 2074 3904
Waktu operasi: 12:00 petang – 02:30 petang dan 06:30 petang – 10:30 malam

Xin Cuisine
Alamat:
2, Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250, Kuala Lumpur

Nombor telefon: +603 2144 2200
Waktu operasi: 11:30 pagi – 02:30 petang dan 06:30 petang – 11:00 malam

Rumah Peranakan
Alamat:
107, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock
75200, Melaka

Nombor telefon: +606 284 5001
Waktu operasi: Makan Tengahari dan Makan Malam

Old China Café
Alamat:
11, Jalan Bailis Polis
50000, Kuala Lumpur

Nombor telefon: +603 2072 5915
Waktu operasi: 11:30 pagi – 10:30 malam

Sri Nyonya
Alamat:
14, Jalan 22/49
46300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Nombor telefon: +603 7875 1031
Waktu operasi: 12:00 petang – 2:30 petang dan 6:00 petang – 9:30 malam

 

Tokoh-tokoh terkenal berketurunan Cina

CHI 38a - Famous Malaysian Personalities

 

Tokoh Sejarah

Kapitan China Chung Keng Quee (1821 – 1901)

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Chung Keng Quee telah dilahirkan di vila Xin Cun di daerah Cheng Sheng di Guandong, China kepada sebuah keluarga petani suku Hakka. Dia telah mengembara ke Tanah Melayu British pada tahun 1841 untuk memenuhi hajat ibunya untuk mencari bapa dan abangnya yang hilang. Chung Keng Quee akhirnya menetap di Tanah Melayu British selepas menemui bapa dan abangnya, yang telah berjaya menajalankan perniagaan di negara ini. Dia menjadi jutawan dermawan yang terkenal; membawa pembaharuan dalam industri perlombongan bijih timah, and menjadi ketua kepada sebuah persatuan rahsia Cina di Tanah Melayu British bernama Hai San. Beliau kemudiannya telah mengasaskan dan mentadbir bandar Taiping di Perak, dan telah dilantik oleh pihak British untuk menjadi seorang Kapitan Cina pada tahun 1877, satu jawatan penting yang diberi kepada ketua komuniti Cina di Asia Tenggara.

 

Kapitan Cina Yap Ah Loy (1837 – 1885)

CHI39

Yap Ah Loy telah dilahirkan pada 14 Mac, 1837 kepada sebuah keluarga Cina Hakka di Guandong, China. Pada tahun 1854, Yap Ah Loy telah belayar ke British Malaya melalui Macau. Walaupun dia mendapati tempat itu sangat menarik kerana ia kelihatan sangat berbeza dari kampung halamannya namun dia ingin pulang ke China. Namun takdir tidak disangka-
sangka, kerana dia telah kehilangan wangnya dan tidak dapat pulang. Sebaliknya dia bekerja sebagai seorang pelombong bijih timah dan peniaga kecil-kecilan. Untunglah, kawan baiknya, Liu Ngim Kong, telah menjadi Kapitan Cina yang kedua bagi Kuala Lumpur pada tahun 1862. Yap Ah Loy bekerja dengan Liu Ngim Kong sebagai orang kepercayaannya dan kemudiannya telah menggantikannya sebagai Kapitan Cina yang ketiga bagi Kuala Lumpur dan telah memantau peneroka Cina di kawasan itu. Sewaktu pentadbirannya, dia telah menyokong seorang pemerintah tempatan bernama Tunku Kudin di dalam Perang Saudara Selangor dari tahun 1867 hingga 1873. Di samping itu, dia juga merupakan seorang ahli perniagaan dengan pelbagai kepentingan yang telah berjaya mengumpulkan sejumlah harta kekayaan yang besar. Yap Ah Loy telah dihargai kerana membangunkan kawasan-kawasan moden Kuala Lumpur, seperti di Brickfields.

 

Tokoh Perniagaan

Datuk Jimmy Choo

CHI41

Datuk Jimmy Choo merupakan seorang pereka fesyen berketurunan Cina Malaysia yang berpangkalan di London. Dia amat terkenal dengan kasut buatan tangan jenamanya sendiri yang berkualiti tinggi. Jimmy Choo telah dilahirkan pada 15 November 1948 di Goerge Town, Pulau Pinang kepada sebuah keluarga Cina Malaysia yang mempunyai perniagaan membuat kasut. Dia dikatakan telah membuat kasut pertamanya seawal umur 11 tahun. Sebagai orang lama dalam industri fesyen, Jimmy Choo telah memenangi berbagai anugerah, seperti anugerah The World’s Outstanding Malaysian Designer pada tahun 2011, dan anugerah You Bring Charm to the World pada tahun 2012. Selain daripada kasut atasan, Jimmy Choo Ltd juga menghasilkan pakaian sedia pakai dan juga beg tangan.

 

Zang Toi

CHI53 - zang-toi

Zang Toi merupakan seorang pereka Malaysia yang berbakat dan telah memenangi pelbagai anugerah seperti anugerah Mouton-Cadet Young Designers Award dan The International Centre in New York’s Award of Excellence. Dia telah dianugerahkan darjah kebesaran oleh Sultan Kelantan pada tahun 1997. Rekaan Zang Toi boleh didapati di gedung-gedung atasan antarabangsa seperti Nordstrom dan di Butik Zang Toi di Malaysia.

 

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun

CHI42 - new

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun merupakan seorang jutawan swajaya yang telah dilahirkan pada tahun 1952. Vincent Tan merupakan Pengerusi kepada syarikat bernilai multi-bilion, Berjaya Corp., yang merupakan sebuah konglomerat yang meliputi hartanah, tempat peranginan, golf dan perjudian. Di samping itu, dia juga telah melabur dan memiliki kepentingan di dalam beberapa buah pasukan bola sepak anyatabangsa seperti Cardiff City Football Club, sebuah kelab bola sepak Bosnia bernama FK Sarajevo, dan sebuah pasukan bola sepak Belgium bernama KV Kortrijk. Menurut majalah Forbes, Vincent Tan adalah individu ke-17 terkaya di Malaysia pada tahun 2016.

 

Kesenian dan Hiburan

Amber Chia

CHI43

Amber Chia merupakan seorang peragawati dan pelakon Malaysia. Dia dilahirkan pada 14 Disember 1981, di Teluk Intan, Malaysia. Walau bagaimanapun, disebabkan kesempitan kewangan, Amber Chia telah diserahkan ke bawah jagaan ibubapa angkat di usia muda lapan tahun. Dia terpaksa meninggalkan pendidikan formal sewaktu berusia 15 tahun dan mengambil beberapa kerja untuk menyara keluarganya. Nasib mula menyebelahinya selepas dia berpindah ke Kuala Lumpur untuk berkerja sebagai seorang peragawati.

Kejayaan besar pertamanya di dalam dunia fesyen adalah apabila memenangi pencarian Guess Watches Timeless Beauty International Model Search pada tahun 2004. Semenjak itu, kariernya telah terlancar dan dia menjadi semakin terkenal. Amber Chia telah dipilih oleh Victoria Beckham sebagai model utama bagi koleksi sedia pakai musim Luruh/Sejuk Victoria Beckham pada tahun 2009. Dalam karier peragaan dan filemnya selama 15 tahun, dia telah tampil dalam lebih 200 muka utama majalah, memperaga di enam buah benua, menjadi duta jenama kepada lebih kurang 30 buah jenama berasingan, membintangi filem dan menulis dua buah buku. Kejayaannya yang terkini adalah pembukaan sekolah peragaan dan kecantikannya sendiri yang diberi nama Amber Chia Academy.

 

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng

CHI44

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng, juga dikenali sebagai Michelle Yeoh, merupakan seorang pelakon terkenal yang berketurunan Hokkien. Dia telah dilahirkan pada 6 Ogos 1962 di Ipoh, Malaysia. Di samping merupakan bekas pemenang pertandingan ratu cantik Miss Malaysia Beauty, Michelle Yeoh juga terkenal dalam melakukan aksi lasaknya sendiri di awal kariernya di samping Jackie Chan. Dia telah berlakon dalam beberapa buah filem besar seperti ‘Yes, Madam’ pada tahun 1986, ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ pada tahun 1998, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ pada tahun 2001 dan ‘Reign of Assassins’ pada tahun 2011. Pada tahun 1997, Michelle Yeoh telah disenaraikan oleh majalah People Magazine sebagai salah seorang daripada ’50 Individu Tercantik di Dunia’ dan telah tersenarai oleh majalah yang sama sebagai salah seorang daripada ’35 Jelitawan Filem Sepanjang Masa’ di atas gabungan unik kecantikan dan keberaniannya.

 

Fish Leong

CHI54 - Fish Leong

Fish Leong merupakan penyanyi berbangsa Cina Malaysia berketurunan Kantonis. Dia telah dilahirkan di Negeri Sembilan pada 16 Jun 1978. Dia telah meraih kejayaan di Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapura dan Jepun. Dia sangat terkenal dengan lagu-lagu cintanya.

 

Ahli Politik

Tan Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui

CHI45

Tan Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui merupakan seorang ahli politik berbangsa Cina Malaysia dari keturunan Hakka yang telah dilahirkan pada 31 Ogos 1945 di Kuching, Sarawak. Tan Sri Peter merupakan orang lama dalam dunia politik Malaysia. Dia telah pernah menjawat beberapa jawatan penting dalam kerajaan Malaysia, termasuk bertugas sebagai Menteri Perusahaan Perladangan dan Komuniti Malaysia dari tahun 2004 hingga 2008, menjadi ahli Parlimen Malaysia bagi Miri dari tahun 1990 hingga 2013, bertugas sebagai Presiden Parti Rakyat Bersatu Sarawak dari tahun 2011 hingga 2014, dan Menteri Tenaga, Teknologi Hijau dan Air dari tahun 2008 hingga 2013.

 

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Chor Chee Heung

CH46 - 1 - Datuk-Chor-Chee-Heung

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Chor Chee Heung merupakan seorang ahli politik berbangsa Cina Malaysia dari keturunan Kantonis yang telah dilahirkan pada 15 Mac 1955 di Alor Setar. Dia merupakan ahli Parlimen Malaysia bagi Alor Setar, Kedah dari tahun 1990 hingga 2013, dan telah bertugas sebagai Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Malaysia dari tahun 2010 hingga 2013. Di samping itu, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Chor Chee Heung merupakan timbalan presiden Persatuan Cina Malaysia.

 

Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon

CHI47

Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon merupakan seorang ahli politik berbangsa Cina Malaysia yang telah dilahirkan pada 26 Ogos 1949 di Pulau Pinang. DIa telah menyertai sebuah parti politik yang bernama Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia pada tahun 1982. Dia merupakan pembantu khas dan juga setiausaha politik untuk bekas Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang, Lim Chong, dari tahun 1986 hingga 1990. Dia telah berkhidmat sebagai Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang ketiga dari tahun 1990 hingga 2008 dan Presiden keempat bagi Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia dari tahun 2006 hingga 2013.

 

Ahli Sukan

Dato’ Lee Chong Wei DSPN DB DCSM

CHI48

Dato’ Lee Chong Wei DSPN DB DCSM merupakan seorang pemain badminton berbangsa Cina Malaysia yang telah dilahirkan pada 21 Oktober 1982 di Bagan Serai, Perak. Dia telah dianggap sebagai wira negara oleh Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, di atas kejayaan luar biasanya sebagai seorang olahragawan Malaysia. Dia dianggap sebagai pemain badminton nombor satu di dunia dari 21 Ogos 2008 hingga 14 Jun 2012 selama 199 minggu beturut-turut.

Dia juga telah memenangi berbagai-bagai anugerah, seperti Anugerah Olahragawan Pulau Pinang (sebanyak tujuh kali), Anugerah Olahragawan Negara (sebanyak empat kali), Anugerah Pemain Terbaik BWF (sebanyak empat kali), Anugerah Perdana Piala TYT (sebanyak tiga kali), Anugerah Olympian Negara (sebanyak tiga kali), Anugerah Persatuan Penulis-penulis Sukan Malaysia (SAM), dan Ikon Paling Popular Televisyen oleh Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).

 

Cheong Jun Hoong

CHI52 - Cheong Jun Hoong

Cheong Jun Hoong merupakan seorang ahli sukan terjun berbangsa Cina Malaysia. Dia bersama dengan Pandelela Rinong merupakan pasangan wanita pertama yang berjaya memenangi pingat perak di dalam acara 10 meter platform seirama dalam sukan Olimpik 2016 di Rio de Janeiro.

 
Sumber Maklumat:

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Chinese
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  • http://www.cheongfatttzemansion.com
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  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Chin_Fah_Kui
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Chong_Wei

 
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    Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:34 PM
    Since those days in school , I have heard of these Bermuda Triangle. Will get exicted hearing interesting stories of the mysteries of these area. The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, is a region between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico in the North Atlantic Ocean. Over the past several centuries, more than 50 ships and 20 planes have disappeared in the area. Recording to some researchers that a parallel universe exists in the Bermuda Triangle region, causing a time or space warp that sucks the objects around it into a parallel universe. Interesting. The Bermuda Triangle, known for its mysterious disappearances. In recent years there have been several incidents in the Bermuda Triangle that have captured media attention. Interesting,ships and airplanes that seemed to have disappeared without a trace which has earned it the name ‘Devil’s Triangle. Since then nothing extraordinary has happened in the last 60 years. Some had mentioned that there are large deep ocean craters on the sea floor of the Bermuda Triangle. Could it be possible no one knows but there’s also others theory as well. Scientists still cannot solved these mysteries disappearance, were there the existing of aliens or something else.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Cindy Hew for this great sharing.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:33 PM
    Visiting Dorje Shugden’s grotto in Kechara Forest Retreat is a must see place . A beautiful hugh statue of Dorje Shugden was installed ,Rinpoche also placed hundreds of Holy mantra stones, around Dorje Shugden grotto, for everyone to do circumambulation around Dorje Shugden. So as visitors could able to do candles offerings as well. We Malaysians are so fortunate to learn about Dorje Shugden if not beacause of Tsem Rinpoche. Dorje Shugden has tremendous power to help us helps us in whatever way we need in our resources and in our spiritual journey. He is an emanation of an enlightened being and that he manifested in a worldly form. As an emanation of Manjushri, Dorje Shugden has the ability to open our minds to universal wisdom.There’s so many benefits when we rely on Dorje Shugden sincerely. A wish-fulfilling Shrine that will help everyone regardless of race and religion.
    Thank you Rinpoche .

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/a-wish-fulfilling-shrine.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:32 PM
    Interesting blog .Chinese folklore features a rich variety of ghosts, monsters, and other supernatural creatures. According to traditional beliefs a ghost is the spirit form of a person who has died. Ghosts are typically malevolent and will cause harm to the living if provoked. Many Chinese folk beliefs about ghosts have been adopted into the mythologies. But centuries of physics research have found nothing like this exists, which is why physicists say ghosts can’t exist. And so far, there is no proof that any part of a person can continue on after death. Ghosts or spirits do exist in this world. There’s several myths still widely circulated even there’s a decrease in rituals and rites. Chinese communities all over the world use a variety of methods to protect themselves from ghosts, or whatever. Spirits and ghost are everywhere even day time its only we can’t see. As long as they are not disturbed ,its alright. Doing prayers and dedicated to them is the best choice. In Buddhism when we takes refuge in the Buddha, practises the Dharma and supports the Sangha, we are protected from many different types of spirit. Tibetan Buddhism is one of the most powerful to counter all forms of ghostly and spirit disturbances.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this interesting blog.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/the-world-of-chinese-ghosts.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Dec 19. 2024 01:31 PM
    Anila Thupten Chonyid a nun and good friend of our Guru Tsem Rinpoche have left footprints in Tsem Rinpoche’s heart. A knowledgeable and humble nun that had sponsor Rinpoche for years studying and life as a monk in Gaden India. Anila had a huge powerful impact on Rinpoche. Tsem Rinpoche Bio Research Team had an apportunity to visit and interview this kind nun.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/anila-thupten-chonyid-carmen-kichikov.html
  • 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

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On behalf of our Puja House team, Pastor Tat Ming receives food and drinks from Rinpoche. Rinpoche wanted to make sure the hardworking Puja House team are always taken care of.
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Second picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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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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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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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
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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.
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Offerings being set up, getting ready to start the first day of Kechara Penang Group's retreat. By Jacinta
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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Kind-hearted sponsors sponsored these kuih-muih & flowers for today's puja @ 4th May, 2024. Should you wish to contribute these or sponsor our weekly puja, do contact us for more details. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Brazil 268,030
Vietnam 245,416
Thailand 228,008
Taiwan 215,996
Italy 187,166
Spain 169,717
Netherlands 167,178
Mongolia 153,690
South Africa 144,048
Portugal 141,638
Türkiye 137,093
Sri Lanka 135,447
Hong Kong 131,855
Japan 129,170
United Arab Emirates 124,813
Russia 121,192
China 113,744
Romania 109,154
Mexico 103,172
New Zealand 97,397
Switzerland 95,561
Myanmar (Burma) 91,708
Pakistan 84,202
Sweden 83,176
South Korea 80,007
Cambodia 72,167
Poland 5,743
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