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Dear Master,
I need some advice... my daughter just moved into her hostel. Given the space constrain, her bed head shares the toilet wall. This side of the toilet wall has the shower. We can't move the bed as it is fixed.
Would appreciate any tips or advice how to solve this problem. Thanks in advance!
Regards,
MysticDragon
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Dear Master,
Thanks for ur advice. My family members felt that we should keep it. In fact my eldest daughter even said.. it's like Kuan In has block an obstacle for us!
Regards,
MysticDragonQuoteOn 1/21/2013 2:30:50 PM, Anonymous wrote:
It is not like it is the end of the
world..... Goddess of Mercy is always
forgiving.... On 1/21/2013 2:23:01 PM,
Cecil Lee wrote: >These are some
considerations:1. In the >1960's my
grandparent had also a Guan >Yin
figurine. And was also blessed
and given to me in the 1970's. This
figurine also has some chipped part
e.g. >the tip of one of the red lotus
leaf was >chipped off slightly at the
tip.2. In >the last few days I still
displayed it >(not for pray
ing) but
kept as one of the >decorative piece
in a display shelf. But >I have since
packed it up.3. Sounds abit >similar
to your situation. Although >yours
has her finger chipped off and >fixed
back.3.1 In my opinion, it is real
waste or too drastic to "throw" it
away.3.2 If you feel really
unsettled, >then get a replacement
"blessed" and >maybe keep or store
this one away. Given >that you still
pray to a Guan Yin. >Perhaps even
later on, throw it away - >if
question comes up in the future or
everything remains status quo.. 3.3
Thus >I feel that there is really no
harm to >keep or store it away given
that it does >have SENTIMENTAL value,
like what I had >mentioned under Para
1. And since it >belongs to your
later grandmother all >the more...
again NO HARM storing away >later on
SHOULD you decide to buy a new >Guan
Yin. Unless it takes too much space
in your home.4. Frankly there is no
hard >or fast rule. Like a former
Singapore >Minister: Mr George Yeo
says "go with >the flow" or in my
opinion: go with your >gut feel. 4.1.
Or check with your spouse >or elder
for their advice. Treat it like >a
"National conversation" in your
family. Again it has to do with your
feelings afterwards. What I
mentioned >under Para 3.2 is in my
opinion, more on >the practical side
of things.On >1/21/2013 11:06:04 AM,
Mystic Dragon >wrote: >Dear
Master,While cleaning >the >altar,
Kuan In's finger broke
off. I have fixed it
back >with super glue.Is there
any >implications from
this? If I >fix it back
is it OK? Do I need to >get a
new one?This Kuan In was
invited by my late grandmother
and it has blessed us for 20+
years already.I'm concerned
about this ... please give me
your advice. Thanks
! Regards,MysticDragon
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Dear Master,
While cleaning the altar, Kuan In's finger broke off. I have fixed it back with super glue.
Is there any implications from this? If I fix it back is it OK? Do I need to get a new one?
This Kuan In was invited by my late grandmother and it has blessed us for 20+ years already.
I'm concerned about this ... please give me your advice. Thanks !
Regards,
MysticDragon
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Dear Master,
Thanks for the advice !
QuoteOn 1/17/2013 10:50:08 PM, Anonymous wrote:
1. By coincidence, this
subject was just published,
today:-
http://www.tremeritus.com/2013
/01/17/a-politically-motivated
-education-system/
2. Although the actual subject
matter is not exactly the same
as this topic.
3. What it bears resemblance
is that one can say that there
might be I believe a modern
motive for it.
4. In the past, correct me if
I am wrong, some even said
that Jesus is not actually
born on 25 December or
Christmas day. He is suppose
to be born on another date.
5. As we all know, even in a
tiny island like Singapore,
almost every year; the
Christmas spirit gets kinda
earlier and earlier. In fact,
in many Shopping malls,
Christmas decorations come up
as early as mid-October and
early November.
6. What this tells us is that,
today in modern times, I
believe Christmas is highly
commercialised. And one of the
objectives is profit driven.
Who cares if Santa is just a
man, dressed in an oversized
stuffed clothing with a false
wig and hat... Who cares if
Santa is not real. So long as
"Santa" can drum up business
for me this is fine.
7. Drawing a parallel to the
Chinese "God of Wealth". Many
who drum up the God of Wealth
is into trying to make a buck
or two. There are people
selling posters, figurines and
anything else in the name of
the God of Wealth. Again, I
believe the motive is
commercial.
8. Is it true that when we
hang a large red sock in our
room or at the fire place,
Santa will sure to find our
house and deposit a gift?
9. Same here! For example in Singapore,
just one estate: the recent By-Election:
Punggol SMC has 30,000+ homes. How
does the God of Wealth know which home
has offered an offering to him? 9.1 Even
if the God of Wealth multi-tasks; he may
need lots of super computer to detect a
few homes out of several millions that
has placed an offering to him. 9.2 Look
at it this way, more likely, few if ever
placed an offering to him anyway. Does
it also mean that if he visits a home
expecting to find an offering but none
provided? What do you think he will do?
Get extremely angry with that
household?9.3. Furthermore, God of
Wealth is suppose to originate from
China. And some claim that they are
pre-Tang dynasty individuals who were
elevated to the title of God of Wealth.
9.4 And since Singapore is in the Far
East, does it mean that every year, the
God of Wealth would travel e.g. First
Class on China airlines to Singapore and
visit those homes that placed an
offering to him. 10. What do you
think?11. Therefore, I personally feel
that both Christmas and God of Wealth is
highly commercialised, today. No
joke!12. Again, for those who want to
believe; if it makes you happy and
hopeful, go ahead... since it may be a
positive thing for you.On 1/17/2013
3:16:30 PM, Cecil Lee wrote:
The
only thing that is similar
is that
God of Wealth (Cai
Shen Ye) is that
he is suppose
to arrive close to
mid-nite.On
the safe side, one is
told to
give around 6 to 7 hours
allowance. Thus, if one was
told
to place a bowl of e.g.
rice or
bottles of drinking
water; one
should do it 6 to 7
hours before
mid-nite of
either Chinese New
Year's eve
or on the eve of the 4th
day
of Chinese New Year.So how
come some say, there is one
God
of Wealth and it should be
eve of
Chinese New Year. While
others say
that there are lots
of different
Gods of Wealth.
And some even say he
comes on
the 5th day of Chinese New
Year!Which is which? Why so
confusing. Why so many
practises
which does not add
up to each
other?Does it
matter? So long that
it
satisfies some person's HOPES
and Aspirations and for some
who
see that they have been
showered
with BLESSINGS! Ain't
this good
enough for that
person. Who knows no
wiser! -
Dear Master,
I'm planning to do the ceremony to welcome the God of Wealth for this coming Chinese New Year.
However, I'm clueless on how to go about it. Could you advise me on what to do - which direction and what offerings to make ?
Thanks in advance !
Regards,
MysticDragon
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Dear Master,
Thanks for your prompt reply... really appreciated it
Regards,
Mystic DragonQuoteOn 4/25/2012 12:14:38 PM, Anonymous wrote:
These are some considerations:
1. Some purchase a brand new
altar (or made-to-measure) at
the new apartment.
1.1. If so, one can even have
the space at the new apartment
ready. For example, if it is a
made-to-measure altar
position, it would depend on
the contractor to finish
"everything". (Majority of
renovations).
1.2. The above is common
sense. If you have an existing
altar at the present apartment
and transfering Kuan Yin on
Vesak Day, this is fine or OK.
1.3. What one is concerned is,
to distrub Kuan Yin, as some
have to remove Kuan Yin and
place her and her ancillary
items somewhere. And move the
altar to the new apartment.
1.4. And what is most
concerned is where to place
Kuan Yin tempoary at the
existing apartment. Not like
you should place (her) on the
floor tiles or at the shoe
cabinet table top.
2. Yes, moving her on Vesak
Day is fine or OK.
2.1 Often, avoid moving her
after 2.59pm as this is close
to the Yang-Yin period or the
daytime where Yang element is
at it's lowest.
2.2 Frankly, it does not mean
that Kuan Yin is out of bounds
by your husband touching her.
Thus, no harm for him to carry
her.
2.3 If possible, for devout
buddhists, best that you
observe things like try to
avoid eating meat as a respect
e.g. especially the eve and
the day of moving her. (This
depends.)
2.4. In fact, no harm having
"strong arms" holding her
instead of IN CASE if the
female could be more feeble.
Worse still, if the woman is
in period, then it is best not
for her to carry Kuan Yin.
Although Kuan Yin is always
forgiving; it is considered
taboo or bad luck for a woman
in period to do such things.
3. Usually, prior to a move;
words are uttered in mandarin
: "My or Our apologies for
disturbing you. As we will be
bringing you to our new
apartment. And state your new
apartment's address e.g. Block
888 Clement Avenue 1 #12-888.
4. By tradition, if there is a
flyover or bridge, you may
have to warn her that you are
"crossing a bridge". If no
bridge, just flat ground
ignore this Para 4.
5. On reaching below at the
void deck of your new
apartment block; tell Kuan Yin
that you had arrived at the
ground floor. And that you
will be bringing her up to
your new apartment at e.g.
Block 888 Clement Avenue 1
#12-888.
6. Then the usual, place her
and do up the altar and give
offerings.
7. For a new joss stick
receptacle (incense burner) ,
try to wrap e.g. even number
of coins e.g. 2 x 10 cents in
a red paper and place it right
at the bottom of the urn.
7.1. If it is an existing Joss stick
receptacle (incense burner), never empty
it fully. Try to leave 1/2 joss ashes to
the new apartment. Thus never go and
totally wash clean this receptacle.You
also wrote: How about the Heavenly God
incense burner - do I hang it up before
Vesak Day or on that day?8. It is common
for many to completely purchase a new
one (incense burner). And if possible
follow Para 7 above. 8.1. Common sense
says that if you are moving in on Vesak
Day or only bringing in the gods on
Vesak Day, which is an auspicious day,
then best not do do drilling on that
day.8.2. Of course, if the hook is
already in place and it is merely to
hang the incense burner, there is no
issue.9. Please note that there is no
ONE size fits all situation. Again it
depends. So long as one seems to give
respect, one is not going against the
WILL of heaven. Look at it this way, by
the fact that you are willing to invite
the various "gods"; they would already I
believe be appreciative of the
situation. 10. Furthermore, Kuan Yin
being the Goddess of Mercy is suppose to
be the most obliging and "forgiving".
And there is no Encylopedia Britannica
strictly for such CUSTOMS.On 4/25/2012
11:15:52 AM, Mystic Dragon wrote:
Dear Master,We are planning to
move-in to our new house on
Vesak Day and inviting our
existing Kuan Yin on that day
to
ournew house too.Must
I get
ready the altar a day
before Vesak
Day? That
is, must I have the
incense
burner, altar lights, water
and fruit offerings ready
before
Kuan Yin arrives?
Can my
husband carry the Kuan
Yin or must a
lady carry
her?How about the
Heavenly God
incense burner - do I
hang it
up before Vesak Day or on
that
day?Your guidance is greatly
appreciated.Regards,Mystic
Dragon -
Dear Master,
We are planning to move-in to our new house on Vesak Day and inviting our existing Kuan Yin on that day to ournew house too.
Must I get ready the altar a day before Vesak Day? That is, must I have the incense burner, altar lights, water and fruit offerings ready before Kuan Yin arrives? Can my husband carry the Kuan Yin or must a lady carry her?
How about the Heavenly God incense burner - do I hang it up before Vesak Day or on that day?
Your guidance is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Mystic Dragon
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Your advice is very informative.... Thanks !
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Dear Master,
I just got my keys to my condo and would appreciate some advice on where to place the
incense burner for Heavenly God.
1.Must it be placed outside the main door? If so, left side or right side?
2.Can it be placed at the balcony inside the house?
Thanks!
Bed share Toilet Wall
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Dear Master,
Thanks for your reply.
Regards,
MysticDragon