On the 26th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿六日 29 Jan 2011), at around 10.00Am, Jave arrived at Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple (天公廟) to make the necessary preparation for the Thanksgiving Ceremony dedicating to the Main Deities in the Temple.
At 3.00Pm, the Replenishing of Spiritual Coffer Ritual started.
First, by making Invitation to the Deities that were involved in the Ritual, followed by making Reports to the Deities & the Celestial Realm and last, conducting the Chanting for the Devotees.
The whole Ritual took about an hour and followed-by was the Lighting of the Luck-enhancing Lamps.
With the Blessing from the Northern Dipper aka Bei Dou Xing Jun (北斗星君) and Lord of Fire aka Huo De Xing Jun (火德星君), the Lamps were being lit with the enhanced Candle.
With the completion of the Lighting of the Lamps, the Day’s Event was considered smoothly ended. With that, we proceed to the Sending-off of the Spiritual Coffer Money.
In Picture 17 – 19, Vabien was making Special request to Yu Huang Da Tian Zun (玉皇大天尊) and Dong Yue Da Di (東嶽大帝) for himself and on-behalf of Ruihe – whom was not able to attend due to NS duty.
It was happy to see many old friends and a few new friends coming to join in this Ceremony.
Million Thanks to Taoist Bro Royce & Kairns for assisting in the Ceremony and taking Pictures.
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At 11.30Pm, Jave had lead the whole Family and on behalf of ALL Members of Long Shan Men to pay our respect to Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊) on his Inspection Day – 25th Day of Lunar 12 Month (臘月廿五日玉皇出巡天下).
With Jave’s Mum’s assistance in getting the simple offerings, such as Tian Gong Biscuit (天公餅), the Vegetarian Five Offerings (素五牲) and some Sweet stuffs, the Honouring was able to conduct in time.
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After Zao Jun (灶君) aka Kitchen Deity went back to do his Annual Reporting to Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊), Yu Huang will conduct his 3rd Annual Inspection on the Mortals & other Beings in the Mortal Realm.
And this Day falls on 25th Day of Lunar 12 Month (臘月廿五日), which in 2011, its on 28 Jan, a Friday.
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In here, you all will be seeing the Banner of Heavenly Deaf & Earthly Mute Bao Gao aka Praise Mantra (寶誥).
Heavenly Deaf & Earthly Mute aka Tian Long Di Ya (天聾地啞), the 2 assistants of Lord Wen Chang (文昌帝君) - which is the Deity in-charge of Academic Study in Taoism.
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At 10.45Pm (23rd Day of Lunar 12 Month - 26 Jan 2011), Jave had conducted a simple Ceremony for the Sending-Off of Kitchen Deity to report back to the Celestial Palace.
Some simple photos were being taken during the Sending-Off. (Short of the photos while Burning-off the Paper-offerings).
PS: Upon request, Jave had specially invited back the Old and Special statue of Zao Jun for Honouring.
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An Annual Ceremony for Long Shan Men (正一龍山門).
Its again the Day for Long Shan Men to conduct the Luck Blessing Ceremony and Replenishing of Spiritual Coffer Ritual for ALL.
For those who are interested, please feel free to contact Jave to participate in this Event.
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| Start: | Jan 1, '11 |
| End: | Dec 31, '11 |
Long Shan Men Taoist Sect will be celebrating 1136th Anniversary in Year 2011.
Besides that, in Year 2011, Long Shan Men is also celebrating its Sub-Taoist Service Consultation Registered Company's 3rd Anniversary (龍山門道教文化有限公司三週年慶).
Dear All,
After Dong Zhi (冬至) aka Winter Solstice of Year 2010, all Paying of Gratitude to Lord Tai Sui of Geng Yin Year (庚寅年太歲) will end (for those who miss this, usually will do it before 16th Day of Lunar 12 Month of Geng Yin Year or the Day of Thanksgiving Ceremony 答謝神恩 or before 24th Day of Lunar 12 Month).
And after sending off of Deities on the 24th Day of Lunar 12 Month of Geng Yin Year (庚寅年), all those who got the Effect of Conflict with Lord Tai Sui of Geng Yin Year (庚寅年), can prepared to pay their respect to Lord Tai Sui of Xin Mao Year - known as General Fan Ning (范寧).
So when is the Best timing or Accurate Day to pay respect to General Fan Ning?
According to Chinese Custom & Taoist Practice Records, the Best & Accurate Day to pay respect to a the Lord Tai Sui of the New Lunar Year starts on Li Chun Day (立春) - which means that, the Initial Starts of the Spring Season (a lot of people may think that the 1st Day of Lunar 1 Month is the start of a New Lunar Year, but actually is not, if we are to go according to the Old Ancient Calendar, Li Chun shall be the actual day of the arrival of Spring Season).
So when is Li Chun Day for Xin Mao Year?
Li Chun Day for Xin Mao Year falls on 2nd Day of Lunar 1 Month, 04 Feb 2011, after 12:32Pm.
Where can we pay respect to Lord Tai Sui of Xin Mao Year?
Here’re a few recommended Official Temples that oneself can visit (remember, while Paying Respect to Lord Tai Sui of a New Year, do not go to any Temples that got the Nether World Deities as the Main Deity):
Yue Hai Qing Temple (粵海清廟) at Philip Road (in CBD, they got the oldest set of 60 Tai Sui in Singapore 六十太歲)
Yu Huang Temple (玉皇殿) at Havelock Road (with temporary tablet for Lord Tai Sui)
Jade Emperor Temple (天公廟) at Telok Blangah Road (2 Temples there, with Old statues of Dang Nian Tai Sui 當年太歲)
An Ji Sheng Wang Temple (安濟聖王廟) at West Coast (with 60 Tai Sui 六十太歲)
Lei Yin Temple (雷音寺) at Bukit Merah View (with One statue for Dang Nian Tai Sui)
Jin Lan Temple (金蘭廟) at Kim Tian Road Tiong Bahru (with the Biggest & Oldest Tai Sui)
& more…
So what are the Offerings that needed to prepare?
Usually the Temples that dedicate Altars to Lord Tai Sui will have set of offerings prepared for Devotees, but if you needed to get extra shares, here are the suggested items:
1 - One set of Mandarins (5 quantities 大吉)
2 - One set of Chinese Tea Leaves & Traditional Cookies (Jian He 餞盒)
3 - One set of Lord Tai Sui Incense-paper (optional 太歲金)
4 - One set of Lord Tai Sui Robe (in Blue Color 藍色太歲袍)
5 - One set of Lord Tai Sui Talisman (optional, beware that, only choose the Taoism one, not those mix with other Religions Wordings/Charms on it 正統道教太歲符)
6 - One set of Incense (not to short, medium length will be best - more than 48cm 富貴長命香)
7 - An Ang Bao with an amount of S$1.20 or S$12.00 (for Xin Mao Year, there are only 12 Lunar Months)
8 - A Spiritual Petition to report on the name, age, DOB and address of the person who paying respect to Lord Tai Sui (some Temples will prepare for the devotees, if not, can always look for any Taoist Spiritual People for one 安奉太歲疏文)
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Protection & Blessing Items for Oneself
Recently, many People had approached me for the enquiry of what Items to be bought in-order to do Self-protection for the Conflict-issue against the Lord Tai Sui.
Here are a few items that oneself can get:
1) Wu Di Qian aka The Five Emperors Coin (五帝錢)
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2) Wooden Pendant (木制墜子)
For example, Wooden Ru Yi Pendant from Zhen Ren Temple (真人宮木如意)
3) Golden Jewelry (金飾)
For example, Gold Chain with a Chinese Character of Fu aka Prosperity
4) Tai Sui Coin (太歲錢)
This can be bought from All Feng Shui Stores.
5) A Copy of Lord Tai Sui Praise Mantra (太歲寶誥)
Remember, the Tai Sui Mantra must be written by oneself, do not ask anyone to do the copying or writing on behalf of you. This Mantra can be written or copy after 24th Day of Lunar 12 Month.
The Mantra can be found in:
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Copy it on a Red or Yellow Paper with the dimension of 10cm by 10cm.
After complete writing, on the Day of Paying Respect to Lord Tai Sui, bring it along and then before burning off the Paper Offerings, bring out the Mantra and bring it on top of the Urn, go 3 rounds on top of the Incense Fume and then keep it in the Wallet.
Whenever Oneself feels uneasy or frustrated, take it out and recite once, the Issues that you faced will somehow be solved.
Last of All, wish everyone after paying respect to General Fan Ning, All necessary blessings will be bestowed to you and your family.
Wu Liang Shou 無量壽
Wu Liang Fu 無量福
Wu Liang Guang 無量光
16th Day of Lunar 12 Month of Geng Yin Year (庚寅年臘月十六日), 19 Jan 2011, Long Shan Men (正一龍山門) was being engaged to conduct a Thanksgiving Ceremony dedicating to the Main Deities of Tong Shan Tang (新加坡童善堂) located at Singapore South Sector.
At about 10.30Am, Jave arrived at Tong Shan Tang and most of the items were being prepared by Bro Royce and his Family. Without further delay, the Thanksgiving Ceremony started by conducting the Reporting to the Celestial Realm (開壇上奏).
Upon completion with the Reporting and Invitation of the Deities to usher them to this Joyous Celebration held at Tong Shan Tang, Lord Guan Yu (關聖帝君) descended to get contact with the Medium (Bro Royce’s Mum) to conduct the Dotting Ceremony dedicating to Duke Kai Zhang (開漳聖王).
The Dotting Ceremony last for about an Hour and with the completion of the Dotting, we proceed with the Ceremony of making the 10 Offerings to the Main Deities & Guest Deities of Tong Shan Tang.
At about 3.30Pm, the Thanksgiving Ceremony was being conducted followed by the Major Rewarding of Spiritual Armies (犒賞三軍).
At about 5.00Pm, the whole Celebration reached an End and we proceed with the Sending-off of the Deities (恭送三界) and Rewarding of the Armies with the Paper Offerings.
By 5.30Pm, after a quick packing and cleaning, we sat down to enjoy the Food that being prepared by Bro Royce Mother.
In here, Jave will like to take this opportunity to Thank Bro Royce, Royce Mother and other Members of Tong Shan Tang for making this Ceremony a Wonderful and Successful one.
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In here is a Lunar New Year composed dedicating to Wei Ya Celebration.
This Song was sang by famous Taiwanese Hokkien Singer Miss Zhan Ya Wen (詹雅雯).
Hope you all like it.
In Taoist Culture, on the 17th Day of Lunar 12 Month, it is known as the Court Upraising Day of Taoist Protectors & Heavenly Marshals (道教護法天君陞府朝), meaning All Taoist Protectors & Heavenly Marshals will return back to the Celestial Realms and summoning of their Subordinates back for "Annual General Meeting" and Distributing of Tasks for the Upcoming Year.
And this is why, in Taoist or Chinese Culture, after Wei Ya Day (尾牙), alot of Taoist Groups will start to cease operation until the New Year arrives.
On this Day, usually the Taoist Priests will conduct Major Feast for Rewarding the Heavenly Marshals & Armies for their Hardship for the past 12 Months (犒賞三界護法).
Nowadays, it is rare to see such Ceremonies being conducted.
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Finally it had reached the Peak of the Thanksgiving for the Year.
On 16th Day of Lunar 12 Month (Year 2011, falls on 19 Jan, a Wednesday), it is the Peak Thanksgiving Honouring dedicating to the Deities in the Three Realms.
On this Day, Taoists and Chinese will prepared Superb Offerings for the Deities, thanking them for the Blessing for the past 12 Months.
Besides that, Taoists and Chinese will also visit the few Major Temples in their Areas to honour Deities, requesting for Blessings for the next upcoming Lunar New Year.
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| Price: | S$12.00 - S$15.00 |
For those who are followers of Emperor Lord Dong Yue aka Dong Yue Da Di (東嶽大帝), in here is a Good Book that you all can grab hold to read more and understand on the Culture that are closely associated with Mountain Tai (泰山).
In the Book, it also touches on the famous Dong Yue Temple in Shanghai, known as Qin Ci Yang Dian (欽賜仰殿).
This Book was published in China by 上海辭書出版社.
For those who are keen in getting this Book, you all can search Online using the ISBN: 7-5326-1473-5 (RMB15.00)
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