Is it okay for a house to be next to a temple? What if the house is beside a quiet temple, but you can only see the temple from the living room and kitchen at an angle?

[myfs_104083]

Hi Master Cecil,

I have read about the house beside temple posting. I just want to seek your advice on this topic.

What if the house is beside aquiet thaitemple, but the templecan only see if it is at an angle of the living room and kitchen.

Will this be ok inauspicious?

Thank you.

[Cecil Lee]

1. In busy parts of Singapore, many homes and apartments are next to temples or other places of worship.

2. Both new and old apartments are often close to temples, so it is hard to avoid seeing one from your home. Some recent examples are condo buildings on Guillemard Road, Compassvale Bow (Sengkang), Telok Kurau Road, Serangoon North, Boon Lay, and Balestier Road.

3. Here are some things to think about:

3.1. It is best not to buy a home that faces directly toward a temple, like a ground-floor or second-story unit with a living room or balcony looking at the temple.

3.2. Do not hang wind chimes that face the temple.

3.3. One client shared that a Tibetan temple near her condo on Guillemard Road has chants that can be heard in one of the bedrooms until 11 pm.

3.4. The same condo faces a Christian cross directly, while the temple is beside the bedroom. Fortunately, the church's "spine" is closer to the main road and does not pose a threat to the unit.

3.5. Certain architectural features, like roof shapes or edges, may create "poison arrows" in some instances.

3.5.1. Clean vs. unclean temples: Over the years, I have encountered both. For instance, I previously mentioned an "unclean" temple in Yishun, where my luopan became erratic.

3.5.2. Some temples house "entities," and a few "unclean" ones may even contain unsettling items like small bottles with visible figures floating inside.

3.6. Even "clean" temples are generally considered repositories of people's grievances or emotions.

4. On a positive note, many people live near temples and continue to do so without issues.

 

[Phchuo123]

Hi Master Cecil...

I come across this topic and am seeking advice whether I should stay in or sell out my house which is next to a Thai-temple to be.

For your info,I bought a single storey semi d [facing East] in my hometown for own stay. As we plan to move back and clean the house,we noted the next door house is rented out to become a temple. It's so heartbroken when we know the news for they are surely blocking our way out whenever there's main event held and most importantly the bad fengshui. Somemore ,my unit is the last end unit with a playground next to it. My concern is,if we decide to stay in,is it very inauspicious to my family? Or better sell it ?We really love the environment actually.

Appreciate your advices to this matter.Tqvm

[Cecil Lee]

Here are some things to consider:

1. In Singapore, there are only a few thousand class A bungalows and class B semi-detached homes.

2. A class A bungalow in Singapore is usually at least 30,000 square feet. A class C semi-detached home is usually about 6,000 square feet or more.

3. In Thailand, if your semi-detached home is at least 6,000 square feet, this is quite good.

Why mention this?

3.1. Today in Singapore, many semi-detached homes are less than 3,000 square feet. Developers try to make up for this by building up to four stories, including a basement, upper floors, and an attic.

4. Having a large piece of land is a big advantage, especially if your home is far from a temple.

5. Many temples are built on land with good Feng Shui, but some may be on less ideal land just for profit.

6. Since I have not seen your property or the area around it, I cannot give a full opinion.

7. I do think your home is on land with good Feng Shui.

8. Common sense:

8.1. If you cannot compare your current home to another, you will not know if the next one is better or worse.

8.2. For example, even if a temple is nearby, if your current home has good or excellent Feng Shui, it is better to stay.

8.2.1. If the next home has Feng Shui that is as good as or better than your current home, moving could be a good idea.

8.2.2. But if the next home has worse or very bad Feng Shui, you should think carefully before moving.

9. Usually, any effects from a new temple can be noticed within six months after it is finished. You should watch what happens during this time.

10. Without more information, it is hard to give a full assessment.

[benedictlim]

Hello Master Cecil,

Is house near temple always bad? what if it's not directly facing the temple and there is a big road in front separating?

[Cecil Lee]

It depends

1. Some temples are thought to be clean, while others are seen as "dirty" [evil].

2. There may be concerns about homes facing northeast or southwest, because northeast is called the devil's gate and southwest is seen as the back door.

3. Most temples across the road are not a problem, especially if they do not face the front of your home.

[Guest David]

Hi Cecil,

 

Need an advise when reading this topic. 

 

I'm planning to buy a corner lot house but make me a concern when see a temple opposite beside side of the playground.  Is this consider direct impact to the house feng shui ? 

 

The corner house got 2 gates entry.   The main one is facing North in front is empty play ground only.  

 

But 2nd gate at west which facing play ground also but just next of the playground consist a big temple is otw building up   

 

 Although it is not directly  facing in front of it but is quite near also. About 50-60 feets away.   There is gates to separate out the small garden and temple in fact that is one thing at least people will not able park their car beside the house when event available.  

 

There is a balcony facing west also toward the small garden but is not directly to the temple.  However it can see it also from left if we turn our head direction to the left at balcony.  

 

Opposite the small garden at west there there is a shop lot can be seen  which about 80-100 meters roughly.   There is a shop selling coffin.   Will this bring something bad also ?  

 

Appreaciete your comment about this house feng Shui in this situation   

 

 

Thanks  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cecil Lee]

In my opinion, it is difficult to visualise based purely on a few sentences.

You might want to consider an on-site Can or Cannot buy review. 

[Guest David]

Hi Master Cecil,

 

Any small guide line what and how to observe whether is it bad.  Example like what we see from the house once step out from main door entrance.  

 

Now making us tough decision.  Some say it is not direct to the house.  Some say no good.   

 

We are struggling  

 

 

[Guest guest]

hi master Cecil lee, 

chance by this forum of yours. I am planning to buy a resale flat in Seng Kang  which is diagonally opposite a quiet church. And it can be seen at the north east direction of the flat ( living rooms and all bedrooms window) will this make an impact of the unit that we will be getting? it is an ideal north south facing unit. Thanks in advance for answering Master! 

[Cecil Lee]

Understanding of temple and a home under Part 3 and Part 6.

[Jac_L]

Hello Master Cecil,

My husband & I are considering buying a resale condo unit next to a Chinese temple. It is separated by a tennis court. And only the 2nd bedroom window is looking at the side of the temple. As it is a rather large condo development (300+ units), the main entrance to the condo development is a distance down the road from the temple. Is this ok? 

Appreciate your advice. Thanks

[Cecil Lee]

5 hours ago, Jac_L said:

Hello Master Cecil,

My husband & I are considering buying a resale condo unit next to a Chinese temple. It is separated by a tennis court. And only the 2nd bedroom window is looking at the side of the temple. As it is a rather large condo development (300+ units), the main entrance to the condo development is a distance down the road from the temple. Is this ok? 

Appreciate your advice. Thanks

Frankly, how to comment on short lines of text. Understand for privacy. But know this: " A picture paints a thousand words". 

[Cecil Lee]

3 hours ago, Cecil Lee said:

Frankly, how to comment on short lines of text. Understand for privacy. But know this: " A picture paints a thousand words". 

For example, this question has a specific location where one can visualise the scenario.

Yours is too abstract.. where often only the person posting it really knows what they are talking about….

[Grollies]

Hello Cecil,

I’m considering to apply for a BTO at Telok Blangah, but looking at the site development, it is surrounded by Chinese temples. Want to know what you think about the location and proximity of the temples. 
 

thank you!! 

[Cecil Lee]

On 5/8/2021 at 3:06 AM, Grollies said:

Hello Cecil,

I’m considering to apply for a BTO at Telok Blangah, but looking at the site development, it is surrounded by Chinese temples. Want to know what you think about the location and proximity of the temples. 
 

thank you!! 

The two temples, especially the one on Telok Blangah Road near the MRT station with the eight immortals, are not very close to this small development you are looking at.

The other temple is also not right beside the development, but it is a little closer. People have different views, and some, especially conservative buyers, may not like this.

Some buyers are concerned if a unit faces or looks at the temple.

I think you can still consider the development.

[Kelpie]

Hello Master Cecil,

My siblings and I are considering living in three terrace houses beside each other, next to a temple.

See terrace plan with North directions:

  

Blue terrace houses are facing the side of a temple, separated by a small road.

Orange terrace houses facing the main road, but are side by side temple (separated by a small road). However, houses and land are smaller due to access road, at the same price as orange terrace.

Should we reconsider living in blue or orange terrace houses in the picture?

There is a beach few minutes North.

Extra fact: Siblings zodiac is rabbit, rooster & dragon

Appreciate you advice, Master Cecil!

[Cecil Lee]

Thanks for the sketch. But cannot really tell properly what is located at marking X:-

Generally [BLUE}  house 1 is the safest or are you referring to the Orange 1, 2 and 3? 

Houses [BLUE} 2 and 3 does seem to face the temple.

 

[mikeyang]

Dear Master Lee,

May I ask if I should be concern with the temple (Tiong Ghee Temple 忠義廟) being across the block (seperated by a road) of A(Blk160) or B(Blk161). Both units in A and B are located high floor.

Appreciated for your valuable sharing.

 

[Cecil Lee]

On 4/10/2022 at 7:51 PM, mikeyang said:

Dear Master Lee,

May I ask if I should be concern with the temple (Tiong Ghee Temple 忠義廟) being across the block (seperated by a road) of A(Blk160) or B(Blk161). Both units in A and B are located high floor.

Appreciated for your valuable sharing.

 

1. People have different opinions about living near a temple, facing it, or even just seeing it from their home.

2. Some think being within 1 to 2 km of a temple is a big concern.

3. Even if you don’t mind it now, things could change in the future.

3.1. It might be hard to sell your home later.

3.2. Even if you’re fine with it, it can be tough to convince others or deal with a Feng Shui Master who has their own views.

3.3. Family and friends might also worry about it.

3.4. Some buyers might even try to use this as a way to offer a lower price.

1. People have different views about whether living near a temple, facing it, or seeing it from your home is a problem for homeowners.

2. Some think living within 1 to 2 km of a temple is a warning sign.

3. Even if you are okay with it, things might change in the future.

3.1. You might face problems when trying to sell the home.

3.2. It can be hard to convince others or deal with a Feng Shui master who has strong opinions.

3.3. Friends and family may worry about it.

3.4. Some buyers may use this as a reason to offer a lower price.

 

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Cecil, I'm your past customer fpr 2 houses. Am currently looking for houses again. Is it possible to ask u if this unit which has living room facing a temple ok in terms of fengshui?

Hi Alan, Best not to do so. Given that even if it is okay, it may also affect your future resale value. Thus really not worth it

[jayr]

I'm buying a condo unit in a building. I just noticed that the build attached to the left of my building is a church. Is this bad feng shui?

[jayr]

 

Appended by Cecil: Have hidden the location map...

[Cecil Lee]

On 7/13/2022 at 4:43 AM, jayr said:

 

 

This is quite a subjective topic, as there can be many perspectives. Especially if someone plans to sell it in the future. 

Locally, there are small apartment blocks next to a church, with some offering views of the church grounds. It seems to be more of a family-oriented church. In this case, some private apartments even have churches situated nearby or right beside them.

Here in our country, many are more concern especially with "noise" activities especially from Chinese temples and Indian mosques where chantings and even burning of joss on the grounds. These smoke can permeate into the home. And can in the long run be cancerous to the lungs.

 

 

[jayr]

Thank you!