星期四, 八月 09, 2012
庙宇不是遗弃良心的场所
义工亚妹告诉我,早晨有人将2只初生的小猫放在天后宫门口。
曾经,在闭路电视里,亲眼目睹,这几只大狗撕咬一只枉死的猫。立即忘了自己的骨质疏松症,抢救大狗嘴里的小生命。过后,我替小猫那混账的主人接下了这个烫山芋,伤足了脑筋,寻找肯收养牠们的人。。。
庙宇不是遗弃良心的场所。您们的观赏鱼,植物,宠物,经书,佛像,破钞票,衣物,玩具,甚至生命。我们都没有义务承受呀!!
星期二, 四月 10, 2012
三巴旺天后宫庆祝天后圣母千秋 2012 晚报
星期日, 四月 01, 2012
星期二, 三月 06, 2012
星期日, 一月 08, 2012
星期四, 一月 05, 2012
湄洲妈祖祖庙:1600万台胞信众的心灵原乡

上世纪80年代以来,妈祖祖庙陆续开始重建,随着台湾妈祖信徒到祖庙进香日渐增多,海峡两岸妈祖信众同心协力,自愿捐物捐资,进行大规模的修复兴建。妈祖祖庙西轴线建筑群有36座殿堂,保留了历史古迹。新建的南轴线祖庙建筑群由清华大学古建系设计,为五进庙宇式仿宋建筑群,长466米,宽99米,上下落差68米,依山而建,由湄洲妈祖新殿、大牌坊、山门、钟鼓楼、天后天殿、灵慈殿、顺济殿、妈祖文化展览馆等组成。各殿堂浑然一体,布局严谨,宏伟壮观,令人叹为观止。
改革开放以来,湄洲妈祖祖庙见证了两岸割不断的亲缘和神缘。现代两岸交往史上,有不少个“第一”便是由妈祖创造的:
改革开放之初,就有台胞冲破重重阻力,冒险到祖庙进香;台胞谢铭洋先生80年代初期孤身驾船到湄洲岛来朝拜妈祖,至今已先后300多次登上湄洲岛谒祖进香。
1987年妈祖千年祭时,数以千计的台胞涌上湄洲岛参拜妈祖,形成了挡不住的“海峡潮”。
1989年5月6日,台湾宜兰县苏澳南天宫组成20条渔船200多台胞信众,从海上直航湄洲岛谒祖进香,开启两岸隔绝以后的第一次海上组团直航。
1997年1月至5月,湄洲祖庙妈祖金身巡游台湾102天,受到宝岛上千万人次的顶礼膜拜,十里长街迎妈祖,火树银花不夜天。岛内舆论感叹:从来没有一个活动能吸引这么多人参加,也从来没有一个人能把不同派别的政治人物聚在一起,只有妈祖做到了。
2006年9月下旬,由台湾妈祖联谊会发起的台湾50多家妈祖庙4300多位台胞信众与在大陆的2700多位台胞信众,组成7000多人的特大型进香团前来湄洲进行谒祖进香之旅和民俗文化交流活动,成为迄今为止最大规模的两岸妈祖文化交流盛事。
……
在祖庙山顶,14米高的巨型妈祖石雕像面向台湾,栩栩如生。在台湾北港朝天宫,也有同样一尊巨型妈祖石雕像,面向大陆。这两尊妈祖石雕像是用湄洲岛的花岗岩雕刻,由湄洲妈祖祖庙与台湾北港朝天宫互赠的。两尊雕像隔海相望,架起了一座跨越海峡的心灵之桥。
伫立湄洲祖庙山顶,极目远眺,山海茫茫,水天一色;回望山下整个祖庙群尽收眼底,构成了一幅瑰丽壮美的山水画。1992年10月,湄洲岛被辟为国家级旅游度假区。2006年6月,湄洲妈祖祖庙被国务院公布为第六批全国重点文物保护单位,湄洲妈祖祭典被国务院公布为首批国家级非物质文化遗产代表作。2009年9月,“妈祖信俗”被联合国教科文组织列入世界人类非物质文化遗产代表名录,成为我国首个信俗类世界遗产。
原莆田市博物馆副馆长柯凤梅:湄洲妈祖祖庙历史沿革已有上千年,是海峡两岸亿万妈祖信众的心灵原乡。天下妈祖,祖在湄洲。台湾所有妈祖庙都是从湄洲妈祖祖庙分灵过去的。
两岸妈祖信仰习俗几乎是同宗法的,两岸人民都为弘扬妈祖文化作出了积极努力。自1987年妈祖千年祭以来,台湾众多妈祖庙的信众都以绕道、直航、组团等形式到祖庙谒祖进香,加深了两岸妈祖文化的交流,妈祖祖庙成了两岸民间文化交流最热的热点,不管是祖庙金身巡游台湾引起台湾上千万人的顶礼膜拜,还是近年来台湾数以百计的妈祖庙回“娘家”,湄洲妈祖祖庙成为连接两岸同胞的一座亲情桥梁。(记者 陈建平 李向娟/文 陈建平/图)
2012年01月05日 09:30 资料来源:福建日报
星期四, 八月 18, 2011
说说吉祥物-莲花
佛经说,三界的众生,以淫欲而托生,净土的圣人以莲花而化身。我们所见的佛像和圣贤,都是以莲花为座;或坐、或站都在莲台之上。因为莲花的品格和特性与佛教教义相吻合:佛教着重于如何寻求解脱苦难,希望人们能从苦海中摆脱出来,这和莲花生长在污泥中而不为污泥所染,开出美丽的花朵一样。
佛教有“花开见佛性”之说,这里的花即指莲花的智慧和境界。人有了莲的心境,就出现了佛性。
莲花金 :民間祭祀習俗中摺的紙蓮花,乃源自觀世音菩薩之蓮座而衍生,代表莲花,表示尊敬神明清净的功德和智慧。
用莲花金敬神礼佛,除了对神明表示赞美,还能像莲花一样,为自己和亲人积德纳福,摆脱恶劣的困境。
星期三, 七月 27, 2011
三巴旺天后宫中元会
星期一, 六月 06, 2011
藏式九乘金刚结手绳
【什么是九乘?】
九乘是西藏佛教宁玛派主要教义之一,指修学的次第。即(1)声闻乘,(2)缘觉乘,(3)菩萨乘,(4)作密,(5)行密,(6)瑜伽密,(7)大瑜伽密,(8)无比瑜伽密,(9)无上瑜伽密。
此中,第一、二、三乘概括显宗各派,被认为是化身佛释迦牟尼所说,宁玛派称之为‘共三乘’;意指显、密二宗所共有的修习内容。第四、五、六乘,被认为是报身佛金刚萨埵所说,宁玛派称之为‘外密乘’或‘无上外三乘’;三者相当于西藏其它教派所说的作部、行部、瑜伽部。第七、八、九三乘,被认为是法身佛普贤所说,宁玛派称之为‘内密乘’或‘无上内三乘’;此三者相当于西藏其它教派所说的无上瑜伽部。而第九乘无上瑜伽密又分为心部、自在部、教授部,即宁玛派所说的‘三部’,后皆包含在‘大圆满法’中.
星期三, 五月 18, 2011
三巴旺天后宫庆祝妈祖天后千秋(2011年)
庆典活动丰富多彩,包括由普济道坛资深道长主持祈福和祝寿仪式、为福物开光、呈献木偶戏、酬神戏、标福物晚宴、颁发奖学金和旅者歌台表演歌舞秀。节目的高潮是妈祖诞辰当天(三月廿三日,4月25日)的联欢会,出席善信可竞标福物,以及天后宫每年都回馈社会,颁发奖助学金,由庆祝会主宾、三巴旺集选区国会议员林伟杰医生(PBM)主持颁发。
随缘添油,五天送出五5种吉祥物
每年的妈祖诞,三巴旺天后宫都送出不同的吉祥物回馈善信,今年的5种吉祥物是:精致的貔貅吊饰、金算盘锁扣、金饭碗锁扣、招三财(正财、横财、偏财)的风水钱和今年的财库——金兔子扑满。赠品数量有限,每人一份,送完为止。善信可随缘添油,广种福田。
徇众要求,妈祖福袋增至288份
每年的妈祖福袋都供不应求,今年徇众要求,天后宫准备的福袋增加到288份,每份18元。从三月十九日起,接受信徒恭请。福袋内有发财红包、发财米、护身符、发糕、2粒红鸡蛋,还有5天的吉祥物,让无法每天到庙里领取吉祥物的善信一次过,有缘获得。
年年的妈祖诞,很多虔诚信徒,从邻国和本地各个角落,来到三巴旺天后宫,除了瞻礼和上香,也踊跃供奉祈福灯笼和请妈祖福袋。在妈祖诞庆典供奉吊挂祈福灯笼,既可向妈祖祝寿,又能为一家大小祈求平安招好运,一年10元。
星期一, 四月 25, 2011
新加坡華族廟宇文化網 :Sembawang Tian Hou Gong Celebration for Ma Zu 2011
取自新加坡華族廟宇文化網:
Sembawang Tian Hou Gong Celebration for Ma Zu 2011
(新加坡三巴旺天后宮辛卯年媽祖華誕慶典)
Public Event for Chinese Temple in Singapore (新加坡華族廟宇文化網)
This Year, Sembawang Tian Hou Gong had started early for the Ordering of the Gigantic Paper-robes (巨型紙袍), dedicating to Ma Zu, each at S$35.
Besides that, the Temple also assist Taoists and Devotees in ordering of Longevity Buns (壽桃包) & Noodles (長壽面) at S$ 25 per Plate.
For those who are interested and keen in making your Ordering, please do approach the Temple before the Celebration Period. This is to prevent heavy congestion for the Helpers in the Temple.
Celebration Date: 25 Apr 2011 (23rd Day of Lunar 3 Month 農曆三月廿三日)
Timing: from Morning 6.30Am till Night
星期四, 三月 31, 2011
星期二, 三月 22, 2011
黄梨和百香果全不见了!
星期二, 十一月 23, 2010
说说吉祥物-斑彩螺 (Ammonite)
在宇宙万物中,螺形是一个宇宙符号,象征吉祥、和谐,而“太极圈”也来自宇宙螺旋的意念,因此螺的化石被视为蕴含极多螺旋信号的吉祥物。 斑彩螺是海底的活螺化石,乃上天七千万年前赐予人类的宝物。它吸纳天地灵气,具有七重鲜艳的色彩,每一种颜色开发人体的特定轮位,让其潜能获得充分发挥。
斑彩螺有助消除负面能量,平衡周遭的五行之气(金、木、水、火、土),让人感觉舒畅;整体卷抱着的形态,有入无出,带有吸财的功能。此外,它也可作为吉祥护身符,利于增强判断力、激发创造力。
The conch of an ammonite harnesses a unique shape that symbolises luck and harmony. Ammonites, fossiled 70 million years ago often, lived directly above seafloor waters. It has absorbed the essence of heaven and earth and possesses seven layers of vibrant colours, each activating the specific chakras of the human body, enabling the hidden potentials to be adequately displayed.
Ammonite balances the five elements’ energies- Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. Thus helps to create a comfortable feeling and also functions as a means of gathering more wealth with the help of the spiral. The spiral, in addition, symbolises only an entrance and no getaway of wealth in this case. The ammonite can be used as a protective lucky charm to dispel negative energies, increase judgment and ignite creativity.
星期六, 十一月 20, 2010
在youtube上看到很多三巴旺天后宫歌台的视频
我向来不喜欢歌台,嫌他太吵。每当天后宫主办歌台,我总是先行离开。偶然,在youtube上看到很多三巴旺天后宫歌台的视频,也不知是谁发放的。喜欢歌台的朋友可以连接看看。http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%E4%B8%89%E5%B7%B4%E6%97%BA%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%8E%E5%AE%AB&page=1
星期四, 十月 28, 2010
“So what is Blessing Lantern?”
So what is Blessing Lantern?
In Chinese, we address it as Ping An Deng (requesting for Blessing thru-out the Year平安燈), Fu Gui Deng (requesting for Prosperity富貴燈), Guang Ming Deng (requesting for Smoothness & Brightness光明燈) or Chang Shou Deng (request for Healthy & Longevity長壽燈), such titles are being addressed according to what Oneself requested or wish to request. Usually such Lanterns come in Red Rounded form with Nice pattern being printed on it, after hanging up onto the Roof of the Temple, the Lantern will stay there for a Year.
During the Lighting of the Blessing Lantern, a Priest or the Person-in-charge will write the Name of Oneself or the whole Family onto the Lantern and upon completion, the Lantern will be bring forward to the Main Altar of the Temple and the Priest or Person-in-charge will assist the Devotees in making the Reporting & Requesting.
So for such Lighting of Blessing Lantern, does it really help?
Frequently speaking, Yes, it does help certain People, especially for those who didn’t make any form of Un-necessary & Realistic requests.
And of cos, the Temple/place that Oneself choose to light the Blessing Lantern also play a part in the making of the Requesting/Wish comes True.
So what type of Temple/Place Oneself can go for the Lighting of such Blessing Lanterns?
In Singapore, there are quite a number of Temples/Places that provide such services, but due to the Energies & Activities that take place in the Temples/Places, for some people, after they lighted the Blessing Lanterns, more issues happen rather then Blessings being bestowed upon them.
1 Oneself shall try to avoid Temples/Places that conduct Consultation Sessions by Mediums
2 Temples/Places with Main Deities which are Heavenly Deities and not Nether World Deities
3 Oneself shall try to avoid Temples/Places with Ancestral Halls being set-up
4 Oneself shall try to avoid Temples/Places that don’t allow Devotees to be present while the Lantern is being hang-up
5 Temples/Places with Priest or Person-in-charge doing the Reporting & Requesting while hanging of the Lantern
So what are the items that needed to prepare before going for the Lighting of Blessing Lantern?
Oneself need not worry on the items to prepare or buy. Usually when you are at the Temple/Place, they will prepare the Necessary Offerings for you to do the Honouring to the Deities.
Best is, remember to wear RED while going for such Lighting of Blessing Lanterns.
So usually how much does such Blessing Lanterns cost?
Normally such Blessing Lanterns’ cost can be range from S$10 – S$38 per Lantern, if the cost of the Lantern goes beyond S$50, then I will advise you all not to purchase it, cos usually such Temples/Places are using the Lantern to earn extra Commercial Value/Money.
So in Singapore, where can Oneself Light the Blessing Lantern?
As mentioned above, there are quite a number of Temples/Places that perform such Lighting of Blessing Lanterns for Devotees, but remember not to get Con.
Look for Temples with Main Deities which are Heavenly Deities.
Here are a few that Oneself can consider for the Lighting of the Blessing Lanterns for Geng Yin Year:
1 Sembawang Tian Hou Temple (三巴旺天后宮) – Admiralty Street (Woodlands Ave 10)
2 Tuas Pek Kong Temple (大士伯公宮) – 118 Boon Lay Drive (besides the Hawker Center)
3 Telok Blangah Tee Kong Temple (萬壽山天公廟) – Telok Blangah Height (besides Block 45)
Last of ALL, Long Shan Men will like to wish ALL of you, having a Joyous Lunar New Year ahead, everything is Smooth & everyone is enjoying Brightness in their Life.
春始花開顯富貴。
點燈求福樂連年。
光明長映消災厄。
處處平安貴人協。
星期二, 九月 28, 2010
妈祖,一个只在宋朝活了28个春秋的年轻女子
文化界,有独特的“妈祖文化”。
历代皇帝无数次褒扬,史无前例超长近70个字的诏封。
一个只在宋朝活了28个春秋的年轻女子实在是令人无不驚叹和肃然起敬。
妈祖髻和妈祖装“帆船头、海蓝裳,红黑裤子保平安。”
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Mazu and Mazu Culture
For more over 1,000 years, she has been living, with a composed and tender smile, in the hearts of the people. The people pay homage to her, respectfully calling her fairy, the daughter of dragon, goddness, the mother or Mazu ( a title of respect for an aged woman): rulers of past dynasties upheld her and granted her the titles of "Lady", "Heavenly Queen" and "Holy Mother"; the times have bestowed her a series of loveable and respected names such as "Goddess of the Sea", "Goddness of the the Straits" and "Goddess of Peace of the Straits".
She is none other than the world-renowned Mazu, goddess of the sea, of Fujian, China.
The respect for Mazu has turned into a wide-spread belief with the passage of time. Following the footprints of sea merchants and overseas Chinese, Mazu went out of Putian, out of Fujian and out of China, making her presence in many corners of Asia, America, Australia and Europe. Consequently, over 1,500 Mazu temples are found all over the world, where Muzu from Meizhou are consecrated. The belief in Mazu has become a sort of transnational folk belief with more than 100 million worshippers. However, different from a religion in the ordinary sense, is a special kind of ideology connected with theology, religion, folklore, sociology as well as the history of sea commnication overseas Chinese, culture and the development of Fujian and Taiwan. This is the culture of Mazu which has aroused an extensive interest and great attention of Chinese and foreign scholars and is now under integral part of the culture of the Chinese nation and a part of the brilliant civilization of China.
In recent years, there are a number of academic groups, experts and scholars working on research of Mazu and published special works on the subject in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao regions and in such countries as Japan, the United States, France, Singapore and Malaysia. The research on the Mazu culture has a great appeal and cohesive force to the Chinese both at home and abroad. Now the achievements in the research on the Mazu culture have become valuable material in the research on the history of navigation, science, overseas Chinese, development of off-shore islands and economic and cultural exchanges with foreign countries as well as the history of folklore and religion of ancient China.
在新加坡追寻天后圣母妈祖的足迹(Mazu @ Singapore)
天福宫(Tian Hock Keng)158 Telok Ayer Street
粤海清庙 (Wak Hai Cheng Beo)30B Philip Street
海南会馆 琼州天后宫 (Hainan Hui Guan) 47 Beach Road
福州会馆 (Fu Zuo Clay Association) 21 Tyrwhitt Road
林氏大宗祠九龙堂家族自治会 239 Cantonment Road
新加坡潮州西河公会 285 River Valley Road
云峰天后庙 (Yun Feng Tian Hou Miao) 8a Ang Mo Kio Street 44
星洲金榜山亭天后宫 (Kampong San Teng Tien How Assn) 99 Sim Ming Ind Estate Sector B
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新加坡三和会馆 409 Jalan Besar
南洋莆田会馆 兴安天后宫 25 Geylang Road
木山圣母宫(Bak Sua Siah Boon Temple) 21 Bangkit Rd
圣母宫 Blk 95 Henderson Road
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圣莲宫 (Sheng Lian Gong) Telok Blangah Cres
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西河别墅(Sai Ho Piat Su)777 Upp S'goon Rd
半港天后宫(Ban Kang )80 Rivervale Crescent Sengkang New Town
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灵慈行宫(Ling Ci Xing Gong) 53 Truro Road
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天后庙 (Tian Hou Miao) Geylang Bahru
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吉山庙 (Ji Shan Miao)
紫云开吉宫 (Zi Yun Kai Ji Gong)
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