Dead relative's photo

[myfs_89542]

Dear Cecil,
I read a reply of yours on this topic where you had said that ideally, not to have dead relative's photos 'guarding' entrance door or looking into a room. Did you mean, if the photo is on a wall outside, it should not be looking into any room? Because, if inside a room, which ever wall one puts it on or even if placed on a cupboard, the photo will 'look' into the room?? And given the small flats, one has only places like living room, kitchen or bedroom to place the photo in. Please advise.
Many thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
Thanks for seeking clarifications on this.
Actually, what I was trying to imply has more to do with the Chinese custom known as "ancestor worship".
Let me elaborate:
Often, when a loved one passed away; especially a parent; a filial eldest son would often have the photo portait blessed with a priest. Some priests even paint over the eyes of this portait for the dead.
The above is more for info. It may or may not happen.
But, given this idea, it is best not to place this portrait/ancestor tablet facing the main door or dining table or have the back on the same wall as the toilet. Or face into the bedroom.
For other pictures; or pictures of rememberance, it is normal to place it in our bedrooms or even next to our bed.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 7/13/2003 3:52:52 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
I read a reply of yours on
this topic where you had said
that ideally, not to have dead
relative's photos 'guarding'
entrance door or looking into
a room. Did you mean, if the
photo is on a wall outside, it
should not be looking into any
room? Because, if inside a
room, which ever wall one puts
it on or even if placed on a
cupboard, the photo will
'look' into the room?? And
given the small flats, one has
only places like living room,
kitchen or bedroom to place
the photo in. Please advise.
Many thanks.