Poh Ern Si Penang 報恩寺

10/08/2025

When it comes to funeral rites, many Malaysian Chinese families often feel uncertain whether to perform a Taoist funeral rite or a Buddhist funeral rite for their departed family member. We discuss the common myths associated with Taoist death ceremony here:
https://pohernsi.com/the-myth-of-performing-a-taoist-funeral-rite/

If you ever need guidance on the ideal funeral ceremony for your departed relative, feel free to reach out to us at Temple of Gratitude Poh Ern Si Penang to assist and advice you! 😊🙏

Buddhist funeral rites are often promoted for funerals instead of Taoist funeral but not everyone is suited for it - We clear the myths on Taoist funerals.

29/01/2025

And it's a wrap for our Maitreya Bodhisattva Birthday & CNY Celebration for year 2025! Thank you to all devotees who dropped by and helped made the evening livelier - it was great seeing everyone! 😁🏮🙏🏻

Also a big thank you to those who participated in our annual CNY lotus lamp lighting activity! Be sure to take note of whatever pointers given to you during the personal lotus lamp blessing by Maitreya Bodhisattva 😉

Happy Chor Yat!

- Team Poh Ern Si Penang

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27/08/2023

In all religions of mankind, prayer beads are significantly utilized in every respective religious belief, Buddhism included. One of the common questions that many Buddhists often ask is whether we need prayer beads for chanting - is it necessary to have one? We aim to answer the question here along with some important notes about rosary usage: https://pohernsi.com/do-we-need-prayer-beads-for-chanting/

Do we need prayer beads for chanting sutras and mantras actually in Buddhism? Explore the types and why rosaries serve as an important tool in spirituality.

05/08/2023

Repentance is one of the most common ways of practice in the Mahayana Buddhism as it creates an avenue to speed up our realization within ourselves. But Repentance is also one of the toughest aspects of spiritual cultivation and requires more than just a repenting heart. Understand more about the repentance practice here:
https://pohernsi.com/what-is-repentance-and-how-can-you-practice-it/

Repentance is one of the most common ways of practice in the Mahayana Buddhism as it helps to speed up our realization within ourselves. Learn more here.

30/07/2023

The topic on Gratitude is something that is very close to our hearts, especially since we are the Temple of Gratitude Poh Ern Si, Penang, Malaysia. Join us as we elaborate on the proper ways to practice gratitude in life, and how gratitude is different from reciprocation: https://pohernsi.com/the-golden-trait-of-gratitude/

The gratitude definition is actually a lifetime reciprocation but many people do not understand how to practise gratitude the right way. Learn more here.

27/07/2023

In Buddhism, we are always made aware that experiencing suffering is unavoidable as long as we are living in this world of illusion. However, many people are not fully aware of the root cause of suffering in their life. Discover more about the 3 main causes of suffering and how you overcome them here:
https://pohernsi.com/what-is-the-cause-of-suffering/

Suffering is unavoidable as long as we are living in this world of illusion, but many are not aware of the root cause of suffering in their life. Learn more...

01/05/2023

Parenting has been a close topic to our hearts as we observe many Buddhist laities do not seem to understand the importance of good, proper parenting on their children, nor do they know how to provide the correct upbringing for their kids. Read our thoughts here: https://pohernsi.com/why-is-parenting-so-important/

Reading Time: 5 minutes Being a parent is one of the most wonderful yet interesting roles in life. Sad to say, many people can e...

01/05/2023

Temple Activities for Year 2023.

03/09/2022

"Is there Life after Death?" What if we tell you the Truth about the Afterlife? Check out our article as we discuss this controversial topic and what you can do to prepare for this important chapter: https://pohernsi.com/is-there-life-after-death-explained/

Wonder if there is life after death? Check out our article on life after death explained, with observations, logic and consequences, and the traps involved.

30/08/2022

No matter what you do in life, there will be hindrances that challenge you along the way. The same goes for our spiritual cultivation - more importantly, we should be aware of the Hindrances to Our Successful Cultivation so that we can resolve them and make good progress in our spiritual journey. Read our article here: https://pohernsi.com/the-hindrances-of-a-successful-cultivation/

Do you know what are the hindrances of a successful cultivation? Read our article to learn some of the major hindrances you should be mindful of in life.

27/08/2022

In conjunction with the annual 7th Month All Souls' New Year Festival, our Temple of Gratitude Poh Ern Si Penang held a Soul Appeasing Ceremony last Sunday morning, 21 August 2022, 11AM, and we are beyond grateful to all our devotees and well-wishers for all your kind support in making the event a smooth and successful one! 🥰🙏

A warm THANK YOU to all Brothers and Sisters in the Dhamma who were present to assist with the ceremony proceedings from start to finish. Check out some of our event snapshots in case you missed the event. Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu, and Namo Amitabha! 😁😁😁

27/08/2022

We always talk about the freedom of speech but have we ever thought about the right time to speak? Check out this article as we discuss about society's speech behaviours of today, different human characters you can observe from speech and some tips on proper time to speak your thoughts: https://pohernsi.com/the-right-time-to-speak/

Knowing the right time to speak is crucial to ensure harmonious living while preventing from hurting people's feelings. Read our observations and tips here.