Query on Guan Yin statue, Ancestral Tablet and Thai Buddhist Amulets

[TMW]

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) For the Guanyin statue and amulets, what can we do if we want to "invite" them away? 

 

Thanks and appreciate your advice! 

[Cecil Lee]

1. Can be temporarily placed in your home.  
2. It is best to check with a temple about this.