Chinese Culture (General)

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   She sounds like former Teresa Teng

   July 31, 2019 by Cecil Lee

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   Severe addiction to Internet Cafes..

   July 16, 2019 by Cecil Lee

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   Last reply by Cecil Lee, July 16, 2019
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   Chinese external Medicated oil - not bad

   August 10, 2023 by Cecil Lee

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   Not for consumption $6/- a bottle at Ban Sheng Loong Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall Boxing Ring Brand

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, August 10, 2023
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   The Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China. Built during the Ming Dynasty in the early 15th century

   November 7 by Cecil Lee

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   The Temple of Heaven is a famous historical complex located in Beijing, China. Built during the Ming Dynasty in the early 15th century, it was used by emperors for annual ceremonies to pray for good harvests. The site is much more than a single temple; it consists of several buildings set in a large park, with key structures including: 1. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests: This iconic, circular building with a blue-tiled roof is where emperors prayed for an abundant harvest. It’s built entirely from wood and is known for its elegant construction without using nails. 2. Imperial Vault of Heaven: A smaller circular building, surrounded by the Echo Wall, which is fa…

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, November 7
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   Query on Guan Yin statue, Ancestral Tablet and Thai Buddhist Amulets

   December 3 by TMW

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   Hi Cecil Wanted to seek your advice. My elderly uncle is moving house (downsizing) and he has a Guanyin statue, an ancestral tablet and 3 to 4 small amulets which he received from Thai Buddhist temples placed on the praying altar. He will be selling his house first and then source for a new flat. During this period, we are wondering what can we do with the items mentioned above? 1) Can we temporary place the ancestral tablet at my house? He is my maternal uncle i.e. different surname. Or must the ancestral tablet be placed in a household of same surname? if not can we place at a temple? (you have any recommendations for such holding places?) 2…

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, December 4