In South East Asia, due to Commercialization and Mis-concept, alot of Taoists & Folks tend to perform the Ushering of Deity of Wealth on the Eve or 1st Day of Lunar New Year, which this is totally In-correct and Ignorant. Recently in Singapore, there are even The-Claimed-Taoist-Organisations conducting the Ushering in of Deity of Wealth for Devotees and asking them to participant in the Ceremony, This is seriously distorting the Upright Culture of Taoism and Chinese Customs.
In here, I will like to advise Taoists & Chinese not to get Con by such Temples, Organisations, etc. Cos Ushering in of Deity of Wealth can only be done on the 5th Day of Lunar New Year or 11.30Pm on the 4th Night of Lunar New Year.
So who we Usher in on the Eve or the 1st Day?
They are actually Fu Lu Shou - the Three Star Lords of Prosperity, Fortune (Career/Academic) and Longevity (detailed Introduction here: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/298/298).
So what shall oneself prepared?
For the Ushering of Fu Lu Shou, actually is very easy and simple.
Just prepare a set of 3 Good Incenses, 3 cups of warm Chinese Tea or Wine and a set of 5 Oranges.
After preparing, set up the Offerings on a small Desk that faces the Heaven (any Direction).
Once everything is ready, Recite the Offering Incense Mantra and then call upon the Title of Fu Lu Shou Xing Jun (福祿壽三星君).
After that, report who you are and where you stay, then make your simple Request.
Once finished, make 3 sincere Bows and then return back into the House.
After entering into the House, leave the Door open (with Gate locked for safety) until the whole family going to rest.
Once All these are done, Fu Lu Shou the 3 Star Lords will Blessed on the whole Family with All the necessary Blessings (better off then just getting Blessing from Deity of Wealth).
Do also look up into the Sky, cos Tonight, Fu Lu Shou Stars (Orion Stars) are usually the Brightest in the whole Year.
Do remember, do not go to any Un-official Temples or Organisation to join in any such Ceremonies, especially those that required Big Sum of Money. They are just trying to use the Name of Deities to gain the Un-necessary Money.
Last of All, wishes All:
福到祿到壽星到。
Fu Dao Lu Dao Shou Xing Dao
財旺運旺富貴旺。
Cai Wang Yun Wang Fu Gui Wang
Thanks for all the tidbits. Are there any predictions for a Fire-Pig (me) or Water-Pig (daughter) or just Pigs in general?
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All Luck Prediction in here are mend for All (in General).
ReplyDeleteThank you Shifu.
ReplyDeleteGong Xi Fa Cai, Si Fu.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info.
This misconcept is also very common in Indo.
even lot of my my relatives ushered Cai Shen in New year eve.
Some mediums also equipped devotees with talisman to get
closer connection with Cai Shen.
It is said that this year, Cai Shen descend from the east at 3:00 am.
Very confusing...Si Fu.
Haizzz. all these are Folks way of making incomes and commericializing the image of Deities.
ReplyDeleteSad to say, alot of Folks only tend to follow blindly and not wishing to learn the Upright Culture.
Hope that you can try your best to equip them with the Knowledge.
Taoism in Indo depends on you.
Wah Sifu, lucky I saw this post in time, so that I have time to prepare the urn and offerings. I will do the prayers tomorrow nite at 11.30pm.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Cheers
Alvin Chua
Sure , I did explained to them what I have learned from you Si Fu.
ReplyDeleteWith your permission, I would like to compile your articles into a book,
so that we can learn the taoism easier.
Hahahaha... do remember to do it correctly.
ReplyDeleteThats great.
ReplyDeleteDo keep me update when your Book is ready.
Sure Si Fu.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the supports.
I see people just place this deities on the table without worshiping them. Any comments sifu?
ReplyDeleteUsually at normal days, we dont honour them.
ReplyDeletecan we honor them even on ordinary days?
ReplyDeleteYes, you may. But not the 3 porcelain statues. You shall honour them using the Official Tablet that being written on Paper Tablet.
ReplyDeletecan u post a picture of this tablet?thnx
ReplyDeleteWil prepare it and post it up soon.
ReplyDeleteFor those who wished to get the Official Title Tablet of Fu Lu Shou, please proceed to the following link:
ReplyDeletehttp://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/298#photo=22
Master Jave, this tablet, can just print out and be used? No official Kai Guang needed? What kind of paper to use?
ReplyDeleteJust use Red Paper to print it. No need Kai Guang for this.
ReplyDeleteAfter honoring, how to send off the tablet? Is it ok to burn it with offerings (gold paper)?
ReplyDeleteYou can keep the Tablet for 15 Days, if not, send off with the burning.
ReplyDeleteOk, thank you!
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