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斗湖德教會紫辰閣香爐
斗 湖 德 敎 會 紫 辰 閣
Che Hsing Khor Moral Uplifting Society of Tawau

 


There are two Moral Uplifting Socities in Tawau:
1- Che Hsing Khor Moral Uplifting Society 斗湖德教會紫辰閣
3412, Jalan salleh, PO Box 914, 91008 Tawau
Sabah, Malaysia.
Tel: 6089-774166
Fax: 6089-764019

2- Ji Min Moral Uplifting Society 斗湖德教會濟明善社
Divine Guardian : Kour Chieow Yon 柯昭榮
 


Moral Uplifting Society is an organization dedicated to the promotion of moral uplifting activities.  The religion of Morality follows the good virtues of Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, and at the same time, also worships the various Sages of the Moral Uplifting Society and observes the precepts and practices of The Ten Principles and The Eight Precepts.

De-Jiao Hui, Moral Lifting Association(德教會)is a religious sect that origins from China, Teo-Chew(潮州) to South-eastern Asia. Its believers and organizations spread to Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Vietnam. This sect separate with few branches. Their main worshipers are included Buddhism and Taoism deities.

The belief which the Moral Uplifting Society composes with Chinese folk religion, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucius. Although this association makes a syncretic faith called Five Traditions or Teachings share the same origin. The teaching is included religion of Islam and Christian, propaganda for others.
With the history and social factors of Malaysia, Moral Uplifting Association become a matchmaker between a different Chinese native province, professions, social status, educational background to gather their believers. It tried to attach not only the local Chinese society group but also obtained approving from the other ethnic community in that nation. Its believers take part in this belief group to share the same vision of future and the pursuit of harmony.
 


德教會為一個自1939年於中國潮汕傳至東南亞各國的一種教派的宗教團體,在新加坡、馬來西亞、印尼、香港、越南等國俱有屬於德教自身信仰體系的團體和信仰者存在。
此宗教團體的派系計有紫、振、濟、贊化、明、緣等支系之分別,主要供奉的神明不分道佛,計有:觀音、關帝、濟公、太上老君和八仙等,其中心教義主要是以民間宗教​​信仰和儒、釋、道三教合一的思想與價值觀為其主幹。
儘管德教所標榜的是五教(除了以上三教之外,另外兩個是基督教和伊斯蘭教)同宗且主張五教之間存在著互不相違悖的原則。
德教為馬來西亞華人在1952年創立的新宗教。教會是以德化人的慈善機構. 德教融會道,佛,儒及基督教,伊斯蘭教於一體, 而以太上老君為主,並崇信八仙等神靈.
"斗湖紫辰閣多年來閣務的發展,善舉的普施,文化敎育的支持,無不竭力以赴,是故獲得各界人士的讚揚與支持,同時也得到政府的認同與鼓勵,其所締造豐功偉績,也引證了歷屆閣長英明善策,理事同德合作無間,任勞任怨,共事共榮,發揮團結就是力量,和睦促進親善,忘私為公,這種為敎發揚的精神,令人肅然起敬,値得我們學習榜樣...對這種寳貴機緣,一定要好好珍惜,繼續發揚光大...."

馬來西亞德敎聯合總會副會長朱家穠2004


The Ten Principles

1)

Filial Piety

 
  • The first principle is filial piety.
  • The bounties bestowed by our parents are as great as the mountains.
  • We should therefore take care of them day and night.
  • The most important thing of all is to make them happy.
2)

Brotherly Love

 
  • The second principle is brotherly love.
  • Brothers and sisters should live in harmony.
  • They should always consult and encourage each other.
  • We must also treat our friends and relatives like our own brothers and sisters.
3)

Loyalty

 
  • The third principle is loyalty.
  • We should love our people and our country.
  • We must be conscientious in performing our duties.
  • Let us build a strong and prosperous nation.
4)

Sincerity

 
  • The fourth principle is sincerity.
  • Deal with others with a sincere heart.
  • What has been promised must always be kept.
  • A promise is worth a thousand piece of gold.
5)

Courtesy

 
  • The fifth principle is courtesy.
  • Protecting the young and respecting the aged is an expression of courtesy.
  • Be humble and respectful.
  • Courtesy will please everyone.
6)

Justice

 
  • The sixth principle is justice.
  • Fairness and unselfishness are important.
  • Help those in need and be generous in charity.
  • Do not be arrogant, do not flatter those in authority but follow the truth.
7)

Honesty

 
  • The seventh principle is honesty.
  • Everyone should keep his heart pure, untarnished by material desire.
  • Be pure, live a simple and pure life.
  • Be satisfied with what we have and be as happy as the Immortals.
8)

Sense of Shame

 
  • The eighth principle is the sense of shame.
  • Don' t be tempted by wealth and sexual desire.
  • Understand what us right and what is wrong.
  • A gentleman will never feel ashamed to correct his mistakes.
9)

Humanity

 
  • The ninth principle is humanity.
  • Respect the aged and be generous to the poor.
  • Be careful with the gifts of nature and always follow the path of humanity.
  • Benevolence and universal love will always benefit the people.
10)

Wisdom

 
  • The tenth principle is wisdom.
  • Be interested in current affairs and try to enrich your knowledge.
  • Differentiate between what is good and what is evil.
  • Preach our doctrine to awaken the people so that there will be peace in this world.

八 則 The Eight Precepts

1) 不 欺:  惡 臭 以 慎 獨   Don't Cheat
2) 不 偽:  虔 忠 以 誠 意  Don't be False
3) 不 貪:  戒 爭 以 崇 義  Don't be Greedy
4) 不 妄:  正 心 以 格 欲  Don't  Preposterous
5) 不 驕:  虛 懷 以 納 善  Don't be Arrogant
6) 不 怠:  奮 力 以 為 功   Don't be Lazy
7) 不 怨:  恕 人 以 消 恨  Don't Grumble
8) 不 惡:  去 憎 以 通 情  Don't Hate Others


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