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Names of the deceased imprint on the card and displayed
on the temporary makeshift altar. It has been a sacred
ritual of the Chinese Community throughout Malaysia,
this ritual has no religious barrier, whether they are
Taoist or Buddhist. The deceased are remembered and
the response is normally good whenever there is such
an auspicious occasion. This event is held at correct
time as it was the Ghost Festival. This Chinese belief
is still practised till today |
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The Vajra Master, Ven. Lama
Thutop from Chinghai Thrangu Monastery. Lama had
come of age but his compasionate activities never diminish
but grows by the days. This was witnessed by all who
attended the prayer session. |
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Consecration of Bardo
Takdol (Blanket) in progress before handing out
to the devotees. The Blanket meant for the dead and
will be very useful during the Intermediate State between
death and rebirth. |
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The Vajra Master performing Tshog Offering to the 52
peaceful and 48 Wrathful Deities of the Bardo Mandala.
Separate offering were also offered to the local deity
to appease them and thus pave way for a smooth commencement
of the ritual. During the offering ritual, one has to
visualize the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Yidams and all
sentient beings enjoying the feast. This activity will
reap tremendous merit to the offerer which is so very
important to lessen our negative Karma. |
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Devotees line up to receive their Tshog Offering materials
before place on the fire stove for the final offering
ritual. Everyone participate in the ritual and in another
definition called Smoke Offering. |
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The clearer the visualization the greater the merit
accumulation, if one cannot visualize well then it is
best to make aspiration to visualize what the Vajra
Master visualizes during the ritual. |
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Seen here was the attendant of Lama
Thutop performing the offering ritual. |
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Jangchub prayer in progress, everyone in the hall with
their palm clasp and aspire with great devotion and
make their wish. |
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Torma offering by the Vajra Master during the Jangchub
Prayer. |
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Bardo prayer in progress by Lama
Thutop and his attendants on the compound of KKDS
Melaka. |
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Lama
Thutop chanting during the Tshog offering ritual
and his attendant is passing out the offering materials. |
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