Chinese Culture (General)
Chinese Culture (General)
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Inviting Kuan Yin (Guan Yin) to New House + what is binding elements to select the best colour of Guan Yin
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Dear Master, Thanks for your prompt reply... really appreciated it Regards, Mystic Dragon
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Dear Anon, 1.1 Fu, Lu, and Shou are gods in Chinese culture, known as the Three Stars. 1.2 Each one stands for something important: Fu means Prosperity Lu means Status Shou means Longevity 1.3 The idea of Fu Lu Shou started in the Ming Dynasty and represents Prosperity, Status, and Longevity. 1.4 In the Hokkien dialect, they are called Hock, Lock, and Siew. 1.5 In Cantonese, the names are Luk, Fuk, and Sau. 2. Traditional Chinese books are read from right to left. So, the statues should be arranged from right to left when you face them. 3. This means Fu is on the far right, Lu is in the middle, and Shou is on the left. I hope …
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Questions: a. My Grandmother (mum’s mom) just passed away yesterday. From a Feng Shui angle, how will this affect - our wedding on (this date that is more than 100 days.) Can the family members still attend our wedding? b. Our proposed house warming on (within 100 days). Can we still go ahead with that? My condolences. c. Moving in is not an issue since it falls within the 100-day period. d. Regarding family members’ attendance: traditionally, this is not allowed, as it is beyond the 100-day reprieve. e. However, in modern times, it’s best to check with both partners’ parents. Some parents are quite flexible, while others follow strict Chin…
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The Chinese‑Buddhist Legend of Diyu (Naraka): Morality, Punishment, and the Architecture of Hell The legend of Diyu, often equated with the Buddhist Naraka in the Chinese cultural sphere, offers a vivid and terrifying vision of the afterlife. Far from being a vague realm of shadows, Diyu is imagined as a meticulously organized underground maze where every sin has its designated place and punishment. Governed by the stern and impartial King Yama, this hell serves both as a cosmic court of justice and a moral textbook, using extreme imagery to define, categorize, and deter wrongdoing. The Architecture of the Underworld In Chinese-Buddhist traditio…
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Source & Credit: In Shaanxi, a man was caring for his critically ill mother. He fell asleep by her side. When he woke up... she was gone. But when he checked the CCTV, he saw: In her final moments, she saw her son wasn't properly covered... So she used the last of her strength to pull the blanket over him. Then she closed her eyes-forever. She tucked him in the day he was born. She tucked him in the day she died. That was her final act of love.
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Yes, there are still some who believe that there are good mole(s). And also share the same concerns as yours.
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One Fact About Chinese Burial Days On the other hand, the opposite applies when opening for business during Chinese New Year – this is usually done on even lunar days, such as the 2nd, 4th, 6th, or 8th day of the lunar new year. Dear Users, I’ve received quite a number of emails asking about the meaning and importance of Kong Teck, so I’d like to share a simple explanation here. Chinese Traditions: What does “Kong Teck (Gong De) 功德 Funeral Memorial” mean? 1. This ritual is believed to bring blessings and merit to the soul of the person who has passed on. 2. Traditionally, it is considered most ideal for someone to pass away…
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Thank God! We do not have to squeeze ourselves ..... like these Chinese in their swimming pools...
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Often, the only time one finds pink coloured pineapples is during Chinese New Year (CNY). As RED (pink) is considered an auspicious colour...
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More of Chinese 7th month 2015. Location Jalan Bukit Merah area
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Woww... So many things. Anyway, i am glad tat i've you around me Thank YOU... enjoy ur weekend! See you, Mui Ing
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Thank you so much, Master Lee, for your comprehensive explanation. I have made some changes according to your knowledge and I feel much better about my apartment now! Kind regards Jelle
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Dear Anon, In my country, which is predominatly Chinese i.e. 70% of the population are Chinese. It is interesting to note that, the Ministry of Environment officals can give a fine or summons to hawkers (selling drinks or food) found to serve food on broken crockery. Personally, I inherited an antique Goddess of Mercy figurine. Unfortunately, one of the lotus leaf (has a small chip). I personally could not throw it away. But I had a fingure of the Chinese Monkey God, it's hand was broken, when I shifted to this home 5 years ago. Since this is a major `damage' I had no choice but to throw it away. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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2025 (C) Geomancy.net Once upon a time, when plastics were hard to come by or not as sturdy as a wooden stool; many homes used them. These wooden stools can withstand rain or water or can be used in the bath rooms. I remembered, clearly when I was young, back then in the 1960's a servant seating on such a stool to wash clothes or holding a life chicken seated on it with a knife to slice the neck of that chicken.
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The positioning of the red banner above the main entrance is of Hokkien heritage. [Its origins in Hokkien culture]
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The frontage of this government housing board flat includes several red features, such as two large lanterns, two small lanterns, and a large banner. Images show that many residents in this row burn incense sticks for spiritual reasons. This has caused blackened areas on the corridor ceiling. Contractors have covered these spots with white patches. Repainting the entire ceiling would make it look neater and more uniform.
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Further to what I had mentioned:- 1. The see thru pastice rice bin is available to the NTUF Fairprice at SGP$7.90. 2. While the wooden barrel, that symbolises "a traditional" wealth bin costs SGP$33.00 and available at the so called "higher end" or "private" Cold Storage supermarket. 3. Frankly, I am surprised that when it comes to deployment: it does not mean that those who stay in a condo or landed property tend to buy or use Para 2: the wooden "wealth" barrel. 4. On the contrary, I have seen more who stay in a condo uses the more "practical" see thru rectangular bin: In my opinion, most likely due to space constraints and that this see thru is more practical: need…
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Additional photos of the Phoo Thor Jee Temple in2011.... Gone are the multiples of Lion statues at the front gate and more within the compound of the temple. Can you see the difference in the 2010 (frontage) photo and that of the 2011?
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Further to what I mentioned below, this link will show the charm against the Five poisonous animals: http://www.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/imagesearch.cgi?search=charm&img=8&cat=all There is also a charm to ward off evil for boys (left picture). Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Thanks Master :-)
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Human Luck is one of the factors which can help to improve your Heaven Luck and even Earth Luck. ie. Say you are a weak person and your life is always following your inauspicious path. Does it mean that you will be bound to have very inauspicious life? No. This is because you can actually borrow someone else luck to boost your own luck. In Feng Shui your Children is your greatest Wealth. Many times people nowadays always relates Wealth to physical money. However, in Feng Shui it is your Children which represents wealth. Why? Simply, if you educate and bring up your children, they will in turn look after you when you are old. So, say if you bring up 3 very filial children…
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The Russian culture also has a similar tradition: As soon as the couple is married the families greet them with bread, salt and an icon. It is considered bad luck not to have any bread in the house.
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Dear Julie, Julie Chua wrote: Can you advise me on what are things that have to be done during the giving of the betrothal and dowry gifts as well as during the wedding day itself for a hokkien bride and a cantonese groom? I am referring to the traditional customs itself. Thanks a lot in advance. You can use this link as a guide for most common Traditional Chinese Wedding procedures:- URL: http://www.geomancy.net/products/po-dates/wedding-procedures.pdf Due to different dialect groups, there will still be some variations butI covered most of what is usually done. Warmest Regards Robert Lee GEOMANCY.NET - Center for Applied Feng Shui Research
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Spotted. Above this factory's main entrance door is a bunch of Chinese Leeks (vegetable). Chinese leeks are popular during Chinese New Year. As eating leeks symbolises ever increasing wealth! In addition, Chinese leeks also means: Purity and Justice. And for those who felt that they were wrongly accused; use Chinese Leeks to gain attention for a trial. In modern homes, some Chinese still hang a bunch of leeks above the main door with the hope of increasingwealth for the year.
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I wear a baby jade nickle around my neck. My mum tells me the jade is best when it's tied using a red string. It's known to protect you from harm. you can restore the jades power once and a while by giving it a little bath in the sea water. the jade shaped into a buddah and if blessed, it will protect you from the evil spirits. Only the real jade from the mountains has this kind of power. my jade is worth about $300 - and it's only very little! i wonder what the big jades are worth!! -Daniel
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Common to find a display space selling all sorts of Chinese sausuages and "waxed" meat e.g. waxed duck, waxed pig meat, waxed chicken, etc...
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