myfs_139315 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Dear Master Lee,Myfamily is suppose to changeour Ancestor this sunday, wewere told to place 2 coins,one facing up and the otherfacing down, at the bottom ofthe urn before replacing thejoss ashes. It was alsomentioned at one of yourtread.v>But when we buy ournew Prayer urn, the shopowner told us not to place thechinese coins at the bottomof the urn, saying it's an oldtradition and will bury ourwealth.?div>I would like toknow the rational of placingthe coins at the bottom of thePrayer urn, and should we goahead with the coins?v>I'll be grateful for theexplanation as soon aspossible, as the clock isticking forus.?Thank you verymuch!v>Regards Quote Maxine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfs_139315 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hi Master Lee, Sorry, editing the post, it's changing the Ancestor's Prayer Urn, not "change Ancestor"..... Thanks! Regards Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted May 5, 2009 Staff Share Posted May 5, 2009 1. Many of us have varying view-points even on the same subject:-http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=29&mid=25105&new=2. In addition, an elder e.g. a parent or grand parent had always had a red packet with several coins placed in an urn all the time. And with precedence, when one change an urn, by habbit, they continue to place the coins into the new urn.3. However, for those who do not have a precedence of placing the coins and got bad "reviews" that it is no good, then, no harm - just leave it alone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted May 5, 2009 Staff Share Posted May 5, 2009 1. Like the recent "AWARE" saga in Singapore, where a "new" team were successful in wrestling over the control of the organisation; the new committee was met with a no confidence vote and subsequently - voted out.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHKZdFwcjDo&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebmw%2Dsg%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Flounge%2F31852%2Dfollow%2Dawares%2Degm%2Dlive%2Ehtml%23post434749&feature=player_embedded2. The saying goes " one man's meat is another man's poison!".3. Human nature is also at play! Usually, things like having a tv set in a bed. We could be "happily" sleeping with a tv set all our lifes. Then suddenly, you pick up a book on Feng Shui and it says AVOID having a tv set in the bedroom.4. In addition, a relative or friend comes into your home and tells you that it is considered inauspicious to have a tv set in your room.5. Suddenly, perhaps, your face changed and you feel very uncomfortable with it.6. In general, placing the coins - often wrapped up in a red coloured paper and placed in an urn is a common practise by many. To be exact with a head and tail of a coin so precisely placed .. is not a common thing.7. I can understand if after sometime tells you or cautions you on their concern.. then let's look at it this way.. just don't place the coins if ever is in doubt.8. Anyway, these coins are non-magical, and as mentioned above, such as the recent Singapore AWARE organisation saga; there are so many view-points. And it is just an urn. And there is frankly, no RIGHT or WRONG answers, here. 9. Since after hearing it you may feel uncomfortable than go for what I mentioned under Para 7. (full stop). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfs_139315 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hi Master Lee,I stronglyagree with u regarding the"one man's meat may be theother man's poison". I shallnot confuse or paranoidmyself further with differentinformations orinstructions.?r>Thanks forthe explanation, I will goahead with the placing ofcoins, as it sound good to meinitially.div>Thankyou! Quote RegardsMax Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted May 5, 2009 Staff Share Posted May 5, 2009 Great to hear that you are going with your original feelings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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