Jing Zhe Day (驚螫日), is a Day in the Lunar Calendar to mark the Awakening of the Planet Earth or Mortal Realm after the long & cold Winter (for the past 1 Season).
Usually on this Day, Raining (drizzling) or Slight Storm will occurred and a Thunder Roar will be heard (but due to the Weather change in this Modern Era and with the effects on Global Warming, such Natural Scenes might not be able to be seen annually).
For Ren Chen Year or Year 2012, Jing Zhe Ri falls on 13th Day of Lunar 2 Month, which is 05 Mar 2010 (Monday), timing starts at 12:23 Am (Chinese Hour - Wu 午時).
Why is there a Loud Thunder Roar and why is it so Special?
In the Ancient Era, Taoists & Chinese believed that this was the Thunder Roar that sound to wake-up all Beings that were sleeping or resting during the Winter Period. Once this Thunder Roar was being released, then all Beings were have to wake-up and continue to perform their regular tasks for the New Year (平地一聲雷,大地復甦醒).
Besides that, what the Taoists & Chinese will do on this Day?
Due to this is the Day of All Beings being waken up by the Thunder Roar, All Animals (including the Spirits & Energies) will also be waken up, this includes that Tiger Deity that the Chinese & Taoists or Folks pay respect to.
On this Day, the people will prepare the following offerings to pay respect to Tiger Deity for the blessing of getting rid of Back-stabbers aka Xiao Ren (小人) - (A lot of Folks tend to mistaken this Day as rhe Birthday of Tiger Deity)
1 - A few Raw eggs (幾只生雞蛋)
2 - A piece of Raw Pork meat with fats (豬肉與豬油)
3 - A handful of Uncooked Yellow Noodles (生面)
4 - A piece of Tau Kua aka Beancurd (豆干)
5 - 2 or 5 Oranges (桔子)
6 - Jian Hup & Tea Leaves (餞盒與茶葉)
7 - Paper Offerings for Tiger Deity (usually can get in the Temple 虎神紙料)
8 - Sesame & Green Bean (芝麻綠荳)
Once all these items are being prepare, then the paying respect can take place.
So what is the best timing to pay respect?
The later the better.
For example: If Jing Zhe Ri starts at 13:10pm, oneself or the Family shall try to visit any Temples to pay respect to Tiger Deity after 4-5 Hours later (which says 17:10pm or 18:10pm).
This is to allow the Tiger Deity to have his full meal before the requesting of Blessing take place. Due to the Wakening of the Tiger Deity, the initial Energies that being released by the Tiger Deity is considered Strong & Fierce, and so, we will advise people to go later in-order for those with weak body to get lesser un-necessary interruption in their Physical & Spiritual Mind, Soul & Body.
So how to go about with the paying respect?
Once in the Temple, lay out the offerings, if the Temple allowed, place the Meat in the mouth of the Statue of the Tiger Deity.
After the laying out of the offerings, pay respect to Heaven and the Main Deities in the Temple and then, last, pay respect to the Tiger Deity.
During the paying respect, report Ownself’s name, the Date, the reason of this paying respect, etc.
After that, take out the Paper Offerings, get the Red Paper Doll & Green Horse, paste them together on the Pink Paper, after that, Paste them on the Wall provided and then burn off the remaining Paper Offerings.
In here, Jave wont encourage people of beating the Xiao Ren (小人), cos, here you beat them, at the other sides, people are beating you too and so, once this continue, the Cycle wont stop (冤冤相報何時了).
If one self is that Generous and Kind to accept the others, one day, the others will be there to accept you and so, let the hatred gone with the Fire and Retrieve the Goodness back for All and Oneself (欣喜接納福氣至).
Once the burning is done, do not need to retrieve back the offerings, just leave the Temple and then forget about the whole situation.
Its again the period for All Taoists to get together to celebrate this special day - International Taoist Day (國際道教節).
This year, as usual, Singapore Taoist Mission (新加坡道教協會) had come out with a series of Events planned, allowing Taoists from all over Singapore to participate in and understand more indepth of our very own Taoist Culture.
For those who are interested in participating, feel free to visit Taoist Mission's Website at
http://www.taoism.org.sg/
or call them at +(65) 6295 6112 / +(65) 6295 6113
for those who wish to contact Taoist Mission thru emails, here is the address:
taoisminfo@taoism.org.sg
Hope to see you there at the Celebration.
Million Thanks to our Taoist Bro Ronni for the "telecasting" of this wonderful news from Penang to Singapore.
For those who will be in Penang on this coming Weekend, please do not miss this wonderful opportunity to participate in the Taoist Day Procession.
According to "leak out news", there might be over 100 floats joining in this procession and about 8 kilometers procession will be anticipated.
For those who are there, dont forget to share with us the pictures that you have taken.
2nd Day of Lunar 2 Month (農曆二月初二日) is considered as the Manifestation Anniversary of Fu De Zheng Shen aka Deity of Earth (福德正神大伯公壽辰) and also the Tou Ya Day (頭牙).
This Year, 2012, it falls on 23 Feb, a Thursday.
In Singapore, there are a few OLD Temples that Oneself can visit to honour Fu De Zheng Shen on this Special Day. These Temples are as followed:
1 – Wang Hai Da Bo Gong Temple (望海大伯公宮) located at Palmer Road
2 – Kusu Da Bo Gong Temple (廟灣龜嶼大伯公廟) located at Beo Crescent Road
3 – Jin Lan Temple Da Bo Gong (金蘭廟大伯公) located at Kim Tian Road
4 – Shun Tian Temple (順天宮大伯宮) located at Geylang Lor 29
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Dear All,
For the next 3 weeks, its the Transition Period for this Spring Season, for those who are engaged in Construction Work, please do be more careful, especially Workers that are involved in Heavy Drilling and Building of High-rise buildings. For People working in the Kitchen, please be aware of the Fire and Water. Lastly, those who needed to run errands outside, do be aware of the Traffic.
壬辰年農曆二月(花月)為"水""木"月﹐與"火""土"相克。
目前已開始有人受此"行氣"之過渡而受影響。
本身屬"火"或"土"者請多注意。
在未來三週內﹐土木工程承包商請多關心其員工。
在廚房工作之師傅們請多留意自己安危及水火事宜。
須長時間在路上行駛之人們﹐請多注意來往車輛。
According to Taoist Contexts and Chinese Culture Records, on the 1st Day of Lunar 2 Month (農曆二月初一日) is considered as the Court Rising Day for Lord of Sun aka Tai Yang Di Jun (太陽帝君).
Some Contexts recorded as 3 Years once, but some said, Once in every Year.
During the Court Rising Day, Lord of Sun will be put in-charge of doing Planning & Announcing of the Movements of All different Stars for the Particular Years (注當年星辰運行之象) and also, to fix the “Brightness” of each Star that link to a Living Being (定全年元辰光明之銳), which later being used in Prediction Skills that Geomancy or Luck-telling Masters practiced.
Besides that, this is also a Day to gain the necessary Blessing of Brightness from Lord of Sun to eliminate the “Darkness (除晦)”, “Dampness (去霉)” and “Negative (解厄)” from One’s Surrounding.
In the Past, Taoists & Chinese would Face South during the Horse Hour (午時), which is equivalent to 11.00Am till 1.00Pm in now’s timing, to pay respect to Lord of Sun or to so-called Usher him into the Mortal Realm. During the Honouring, do remember to Recite the Bao Gao aka Praise Incantation of Lord Tai Yang (太陽星君寶誥) – link here: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/268
To honour Lord of Sun is quite simple, Oneself just needed to prepare 3 sticks of Long Incenses (三柱長壽香), 3 cups of Chinese Tea (三杯清茶), 3 Candles (三盞全天斗燭 - best for 24 Hours) and a set of Gold Paper (一疊三寶金/壽金) will do.
After the Honouring, just placed the 3 Candles on an Altar or at a High-level Spot and then, burnt off the Paper Offerings.
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Today, the 26th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月廿六日), is known as the Day for Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明大天君) aka Deity of Military Wealth, Opening of the Three Realms Spiritual Wealth Coffer for All the Beings in the Mortal Realm & also the Anniversary Day of Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖道陵天師) distributing of the collected Rice to the Needy in Han Dynasty after he had collected the Five Bushes of Rice (五斗米) from those who came to seek assistance from him.
Immediately after work, Jave rushed back home to get the Offerings prepared and thanks to Jave’s Mum assistance, the Offerings were being prepared before 8.00Pm.
Upon completing the preparation, it was time for Jave to conduct the Honouring, first by making a Report to the Celestial Realm and then followed by the Ushering in of Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling & Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming.
With that, Jave expressed the Gratitude to Heavenly Master for his Compassionate & Passion in the Promoting of the Culture of Taoism and also, the “Distribution” of the Charity Rice.
Just before the Paper Offerings were being retrieved for Sending-off, the Invitation of Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming was conducted in-order for the Enhancing of the Gems & Wealth to take place.
Million Thanks to Bro Chee Seng & Sis-in-law Cherie for giving Jave this Crystal Tripod Urn (琉璃寶鼎) as a Gift for this Special Ceremony.
Wu Liang Guang無量光
Wu Liang Fu無量福
Wu Liang Shou無量壽
A lot of People will only know that, on the 26th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月廿六日), is known as the Day for Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明大天君) aka Deity of Military Wealth, Opening of the Three Realms Spiritual Wealth Coffer for All the Beings in the Mortal Realm. But very minimal People know that this is also the Anniversary Day of Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖道陵天師) distributing of the collected Rice to the Needy in Han Dynasty after he had collected the Five Bushes of Rice (五斗米) from those who came to seek assistance from him.
After so many years of researching and study under Heavenly Master Zhang, only until this year, after visiting China Si Han Tian Shi Fu (中國嗣漢天師府), Jave got to know that 26th Day of Lunar 1st Month was the Anniversary that distributed the Charity Rice to the needy after his very first collection of the Five Bushes of Rice during Han Dynasty in Mt He Ming (鶴鳴山).
Besides that, Jave was also taught to understand the hidden meaning of the Five Bushes of Rice – not just the Weight but also the Calculation and the Spiritual Connection with the Star Lords (星君論) in Zheng Yi Sect (正一天師道).
So how oneself can do the Honouring?
Oneself can do the Honouring by doing Chanting on the Bei Dou Scripture (太上北斗經) or San Guan Scripture (三官經), if possible, Chant the whole series of the Dipper Star Lords Scriptures (太上五斗經), in front of your Main Altar or facing the Heaven with just 3 Incenses and 3 cups of Chinese Tea.
Oneself need not prepare any massive Offerings for this Event, cos the Objective of this Event is for Oneself to cultivate Compassionate and Care for the Beings in the Three Realms.
So from this year onwards, do remember to mark this Date in your Taoist Calendar.
May Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling bestow the necessary upon you and your family.
Wu Liang Guang無量光
Wu Liang Fu無量福
Wu Liang Shou無量壽
In Taoism and Chinese Custom, on the 26th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月廿六日), is considered as the Day for Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明大天君) aka Deity of Military Wealth, to Open the Three Realms Spiritual Wealth Coffer for All the Beings in the Mortal Realm.
On this Day, Taoists & Chinese will tend to visit Temples that dedicated to Zhao Gong Ming & his Assistants (五路財神) to request for the Blessing of Wealth & Good Lucks and also, Official Personnel will request for Blessing for the Country or Big Society.
What is the Story behind this Opening of Three Realms Wealth?
According to the Records of All Deities (三教搜神大全), after Zhao Gong Ming was being bestowed by Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊) as the Overall –in-charge of the Wealth for All Beings, he was also being appointed by Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖天師) to oversee All Doubts and Unsolved Issues that are associated with Wealth, etc (調解不平事宜。專治財務糾紛).
From then, since Sui Dynasty (隋朝), Taoists and Chinese had been Honouring Zhao Gong Ming as One of the Major Deities of Wealth and on 26th Day of Lunar 1st Month – which was said to be the Day that Zhao Gong Ming being appointed as the Overall-in-charge, Taoists and Chinese would honoured him, requesting Zhao Gong Ming to “Open” the Wealth Coffer for the Poor or Needy.
So when is the Best timing to pay respect to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming?
For some Taoists & Chinese, they tend to start the honouring at Zi/Rat Hour (子時 in China 11Pm to 01Am, Singapore 0000Hour) but some can honoured Zhao Gong Ming at 9.00Am in the Morning till Evening time (best before Sunset).
For Year 2012, the Best Timing is 9.18Am (壬辰年最佳乞財時間:早上九時一刻).
So in Singapore, where can we pay respect to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming?
Here’re a few recommended Official Temples that oneself can visit:
Yue Hai Qing Temple (粵海清廟) at Philip Road (in CBD, at the Side Altar)
Yu Huang Temple (玉皇殿) at Havelock Road (at the Side Altar)
Jin Lan Temple (金蘭廟) at KimTian Road Tiong Bahra (at the Side Hall)
Sembawang Cai Shen Temple (三巴旺財神廟) at Admiralty Road (in the Main Hall)
So what are the Offerings that needed to prepare?
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 Cai Shen Incense-paper (optional 財神金)
4 - One set of Cai Shen Robe (in Red Color 紅色財神袍)
5 - One set of Incense (not to short, medium length will be best - more than 48cm 富貴長壽香)
6 - One Huat Kueh (發糕)
7 - Five Ancient Coins or The Five Emperors Coins (五個銅錢或五帝錢)
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8 - One Red Packet (一個紅包)
9 - One set of Red Candles (一對斗燭/紅燭)
After getting ready All the Offerings, visit any of the Temples and place All the Offerings on the Altar that dedicated to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming.
Upon completing the placing of the Offerings, proceed to pay respect to the Main Deities in the Temple and last, proceed to the Altar for Zhao Gong Ming.
Sincerely light the Long Incense, make 3 Respectful Bows and then kneel in front of the Altar.
Report to Zhao Gong Ming who you are and where you stay and then request for Good Luck & Necessary Blessing from him. (if you know of reciting the Bao Gao (寶誥), then do it before you do your reporting. Bao Gao can be found here: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/121)
After reporting and requesting, stand up and sincerely bow 3 times again and then place the Incenses in the Urn and then step off the Altar area.
After 15 minutes, retrieved the Paper-offerings and burn them off.
Upon completion, return to the Altar, retrieve the Ancient Coins and make 3 rounds above the Burning Incenses, allow the Coins to receive the Blessings and then, keep them in the Red Packet. Keep the Coins by one's side in-order to get Blessing for the Good Luck & Wealth.
Once this is done, then the whole Ceremony will be considered smoothly done.
San Wu Liang 三無量
15th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆端月十五日) is also considered as the Manifestation Anniversary (華誕) of Empress Shun Tian (順天聖姆) aka Madam Lin Shui Chen Jing Gu (臨水夫人陳靖姑).
Madam Lin Shui Chen Jing Gu, a Taoist Female Deity that being appointed to take charge of the Safety of Pregnant Ladies, the Smoothness of the Labour Delivery and also, the Lives of New Born Infants.
In Year 2012, Madam Lin Shui Chen Jing Gu’s Anniversary falls on 06 Feb, a Monday.
So in Singapore, what can Oneself do to honour Madam Lin Shui?
For Taoists, we can just prepare the Taoist 5 Offerings/10 Offerings (道教五供/十供) to honour Madam Lin Shui as these Offerings can consider as the Highest Respect in Taoist Culture.
Besides that, Oneself can add in some Traditional Cake/Cookies (傳統糕點) stuffs such as Longevity Peach Buns (壽桃包), Longevity Noodles (壽麵), Huat Kueh (發糕), Ang Ku Kueh (紅龜粿) & Ang Ee (紅圓包).
And also, 8 – 12 Red Eggs (八至十二粒紅蛋) for the Blessing of Good Health for Ladies and Elderly, Good Life for Children and also, Opening of Wisdom for Students.
As for the Paper Offerings, actually for us Taoists, we can save up the Paper Offerings, as long as Oneself is able to prepare 3 sticks of Good Long Incenses and a pair of 24hours Red Candles for Madam Lin Shui, Oneself and the whole Family will be Blessed.
Remember to write the 8 – 12 Chinese Characters on the Red Eggs before the Honouring:
1 – 乾/坤/天/地/日/月/星/辰 or
2 – 乾/坤/天/地/日/月/星/辰/福/祿/壽/喜
So in Singapore, where can Oneself honour Madam Lin Shui Chen Jing Gu?
In Singapore, oneself can Honour Madam Lin Shui Chen Jing Gu at Singapore Pu Tian Association Ma Zu Temple located at Geylang Lor 33.
More info on Madam Lin Shui Chen Jing Gu:
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Bao Gao of Madam Lin Shui: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/311
Today, the Arrival of the Spring Season for Ren Chen Year, 2012 (壬辰龍年).
At about 7.00Pm, Jave and Mum had do the necessary preparation for the Ushering in of the New Lunar Spring and also Lord Tai Sui of Ren Chen Year (壬辰年當年太歲星君).
At around 7.15Pm, Jave arrived conducted the simple Ushering-in and also the Li Chun Honouring for the Deities. After conducting a round of cleansing for the surrounding, the reporting to Deities was made to inform that a New Spring had arrived in the Mortal Realm and request for the necessary Blessing for All Old and New Members of LSM.
Special Thanks to Jave’s Mum for preparing the Sweet Dumpling for the ushering in of the New Lunar Spring and also, some offerings for Lord Tai Sui of Ren Chen Year.
Another Special Li Chun Day for the Special New Year.
On 24th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿四日), Kitchen Deity aka Zao Jun (灶君) return back to Heavenly Realm to perform his Annual Reporting to Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊).
On 25th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿五日), Jade Emperor of Heaven made his Inspection on ALL Beings before the Lunar Year ended.
On 28th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿八日), Lord Nan Bei Dou (南北斗星君) performed their Inspection for the Beings and performed their Recordings in-order for the processing of Blessing Bestowing for the Beings for the New Lunar Year.
On 7th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月初七日), Lord Nan Bei Dou performed their very 1st round of Inspection on ALL Beings for the New Lunar Year and take note of who to Bestow the Blessing to.
On 9th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月初九日), while Taoists & Chinese celebrating the Manifestation Anniversary of Jade Emperor of Heaven, our dearest Tian Gong was there to perform his very 1st round of Inspection on the Mortal Realm too. During the Inspection, from there, the various different Departments will take note of where, who & what to Bestow upon while the next important Inspection is being carried out.
And in Taoism, on the 15th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月十五日), it is believed to be the Most Important Day of the whole Lunar Year. Why? Due to the Inspection of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝) – in some Contexts, this Day is also known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Lord Tian Guan.
On this Day, while Lord Tian Guan performed his Inspection, he will also performed the Bestowing of Prosperity and Luck to those who deserve it (from ALL the previous Recordings & Inspection).
And so, in Taoism, on this Day, Taoists & Chinese will have to perform the Honouring dedicating to Lord Tian Guan. While performing the Honouring, Oneself shall Sincerely & Faithfully make Reprimanding, make Vows to make Changes – Eliminate the Wrong Doings, etc.
For Year 2012, it falls on 6th Feb, a Monday.
So what can Oneself Prepare for the Honouring?
For Honouring of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan, for Official Taoist, we try to keep it Simple & Official.
For Official Taoists, Oneself can just use Taoist Five Offerings (道教五供) for the Honouring (link at http://javewu.multiply.com/journal/item/131).
For Layman Taoists, Oneself can add in Longevity Buns (壽桃包), Longevity Noodles (壽麵), Huat Kueh (發糕), Ang Ku Kueh (紅龜粿) and Five Oranges (五粒桔子).
So when is the Best Timing to Do the Honouring?
Usually the Honouring can be Done on the Eve of 14th Day after 11.00Pm.
For those who cant, the Honouring can be Done between 9.00Am –5.00Pm on the Actual Day.
So what shall Oneself do during the Honouring?
Before the Honouring starts, remember to place ALL the Offerings on the Main Altar at Home or Temple.
For those who wish to do the Honouring at Home but do not have an Altar, then Oneself can prepare a Table facing outdoor or Heaven.
After everything is being put in Place. Sincerely light 3 Long Incenses and make 3 Bows.
After the 3 Bows, kneel down and start to report Oneself’s Name (for those who wish to do the Honouring on Behalf of the Others, remember to recite their Names too), Residing Address and then Call-upon the Official Title of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝聖號) and last, Recite the Praise Mantra aka Bao Gao of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝寶誥).
Official Title of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝聖號):
Shang Yuan Yi Pin Jiu Qi Tian Guan Ci Fu Zi Wei Da Di (上元－品九氣天官賜福紫微大帝)
Praise Mantra aka Bao Gao of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝寶誥):
Refer to this link: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/144
Upon Completion of the Recitation of the Bao Gao, make 3 Bows and then start to do Oneself’s Requesting.
Once the Requesting is Done, make 1 Bow and then slowly stand up and leave the Altar.
The whole Honouring will End here.
For the Offerings, they can be left on the Altar until the 16th Day of Lunar 1 Month.
Additional Info
In the Ancient Era, on this Day, besides engaging Official Zheng Yi Priests (正一道長) to conduct the Sending of San Guan Shou Shu (三官手書), translated as The Reprimanding Petition for the Changing of Bad-doing and Requesting of Prosperity Blessing, the Layman Taoists would also Burn a type of Paper Offering that got 100 Chinese Fu Character being printed on it.
This type of Paper Offering is known as Na Bai Fu Fu (納百福符) aka 100 Prosperity Talisman.
In the following is a sample of the Talisman:
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A "Logically" Lunar Year is about to End and a New "Logically" Lunar Year is around the corner to allow us to usher in.
Time flashes like Lighting and now we are already in Year 2012 and for Lunar Year is Ren Chen Year (壬辰年).
So what is Li Chun Day?
A lot of people might not know that, actually our Lunar New Year will start on Li Chun Day or Lunar New Year will only be consider as Officially Arrived only after Li Chun Day.
Li Chun Day is a day to mark the start of a New Lunar Year and also, to mark the Arrival of the Spring Season.
Usually after Li Chun Day, most of the plants will start to grow again, snow will slowly cease and accumulated-ice will start to melt, etc.
So how to know when is Li Chun Day?
According to the Ancient Calculation, Li Chun Day will be within 45-49days after Dong Zhi (冬至) aka Winter Solstice or +/- 4-9 days from Lunar New Year (except for special Lunar Calendar Year).
In Solar Calendar (陽曆), usually Li Chun Day will fall within 3rd, 4th or 5th of every February.
For Year 2012, it falls on 04 Feb, a Saturday (農曆端月十三日), starts at 1825 Hr (酉時).
So what are the events that will happen on Li Chun Day?
In the past, on Li Chun Day, Emperor would led the Officers of the Imperial Court to the Eastern Field (東郊 out from the Capital City) to usher the Spring or Deity of Spring (迎春神), this represent the Spring Deity was there to perform his task, etc.
As for commoners, they would visit Temples to pay respect to Deities for blessing for the New Year.
Some Folks Organisations would organize Traditional performances, Lion Dances, Guessing-games, etc.
For the modern day now, due to works, education, etc, a lot of such Traditional Dates/Festivals are being forgotten. This is indeed a pity sad thing.
Besides the above mentioned Events, Li Chun Day is also a Day to usher in Lord Tai Sui of the New Lunar Year (值年太歲星君).
For those who are being affected by the Confliction of Lord Tai Sui, Oneself or the Family can visit Old Temples with Proper Altar set-up dedicating to Lord Tai Sui to pay their respect. After the paying respect to Lord Tai Sui, everything will be fine and if Oneself is Sincere & Upright, that Year will usually turn out Good & Peaceful.
So when is the Best Timing to visit Temple to pay respect to Lord Tai Sui?
For those who are Not working, you can start to visit Temple to honour Lord Tai Sui after Li Chun Day (next day), for those who are working, then you can choose to visit the Temple on Weekends, but remember to do it before the Lunar New Year arrives.
Last of All, an Advise for ALL. For those who are able to visit 3 Temples on Li Chun Day, it will be Great. This action is to eliminate ALL un-necessary Negative Energies that have pestered Oneself for the past 1 Year. As for those who cant make it, Family Members or Friends can assist in paying respect to the Deities on-behalf of them.
For those who needed to Replenish their Spiritual Coffer (消災改運添補庫), Li Chun Day is also a Good Day to perform this Ceremony.
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At 10.00Pm, Jave, Vabien and Royce arrived at Lorong Melayu Feng Shan Si (新加坡羅弄馬來由鳳山寺), upon arrival; the Temple was already crowded with Devotees.
With some quick preparation and a simple round of Honouring, Jave was ready for the conducting of the Honouring dedicated to Jade Emperor of Heaven.
When the Clock strikes 10.45Pm, the Honouring Ritual started with the Cleansing of the Surrounding and Reporting on the Ritual’s Objective.
Once the Clock strikes 1100 Hours, the Ushering in of Jade Emperor of Heaven conducted by Jave & the Official Medium of the Temple was being conducted with All the Devotees followed with Incenses offered to the Deities.
Upon completion of the Ushering & Paying Respect to Jade Emperor of Heaven, the Crossing of the Luck-Blessing Bridge (補運平安橋) was being conducted. 1st the Bridge was being “Enhanced” by the Medium and followed by the Endorsing of the Spiritual Bridge by Jave. Once the Enhancing was done, both Jave & the Official Medium led All the Devotees crossing the Bridge.
At about 12.30Am, Jave, Vabien and Royce made our way back home to conduct our individual Yu Huang Dan Honouring.
Million Thanks to Vabien & Royce for the assistance and also the sharing on the Pictures.
After assisting Lorong Melayu Feng Shan Si (羅弄馬來由鳳山寺) in conducting the Anniversary Ritual dedicating to Jade Emperor of Heaven aka Yu Huang Da Tian Zun (玉皇大天尊), Jave and Vabien had to rush back to LSM HQ to conduct the Honouring.
At about 1.00Am in the Early Morning of 9th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月初九日丑時), LSM (正一龍山門) had conducted a Simple Honouring dedicating to Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊).
This Year, it was the 3rd Year for Jave to conduct the Honouring at own Place – HQ of LSM, many Thanks to Jave’s Mum for providing the necessary support and assistance in getting the Honouring carried-out smoothly.
At 1.30Am, Jave’s Mum Offered the 1st Round of Incenses and Beverage.
Followed by Vabien offering the 2nd Round of Incenses and Beverage at 1.45Am.
At 3rd Round of Offering (三巡茶酒香), which was about 2.00Am, the whole Honouring considered Successfully Done.
At 2.30Am, Sending Off of the Paper Offerings was being conducted.
Upon completion of the Sending Off of the Paper, the Offerings were being transferred to the Main Altar for the Honouring & Rewarding of the other Deities & Heavenly Marshals.
After then, Jave & Vabien rushed back to Vabien’s Taoist Premises to conduct the Honouring dedicating to Jade Emperor of Heaven at Long Shan Fei Jie Fu (正一龍山飛捷府).
In the Afternoon of 9th Day of Lunar 1 Month,around 4.00Pm, Jave Wu went back to Lorong Melayu Feng Shan Si (羅弄馬來由鳳山寺) to conduct the 2nd Round of Honouring dedicating to Yu Huang Da Tian Zun.
Million Thanks to Vabien for sharing with us the pictures.
