Fo Fa Ling Xian Zong Meditation Society, Tmn Hui Sing

One of very few meditation centers in Sarawak




Location: Taman Hui Sing, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

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chinatownboy said…
Great posts!

Would be great if you could share more about the temples with us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism-singapore

Victor
June 6, 2010 at 10:45 PM
black charcoal said…
Thank you. You may also visit the other similar site, organised differently -> http://sites.google.com/site/sarawakworship/
June 8, 2010 at 10:55 PM
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