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Angus Fu
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 6:55 pm    Post subject: Feng Shui Reply with quote

Everyone in asia should know something about Feng Shui. I will post some articles here.

Important feng shui dont's

There are some things which you should always try to avoid doing when looking for a feng shui balanced environment since they could be disastrous to such purpose. We intend to help you achieving a proper feng shui balance by detailing some of the most important feng shui don’ts through the next lines.

First of all, you should avoid living or working in an environment containing too much yin energy. Among the places which contain more yin energy we can find cemeteries, hospitals and churches. Also, you should avoid attracting to much yin into your space by opening the windows and doors regularly and allowing sun light enter.

You should also avoid living in a house that is much bigger or smaller than the neighboring ones. This could bring you misunderstandings and problems with your neighbors. Your house should never be placed facing the end of a road, or hallway in case of an office. Your house or office’s entrance door should be clear and free of obstacles; there shouldn’t be trees or any structure right in front of it.

You should never place furniture in such a way that there is not much space between them; there should always be space for chi to flow within any space. Besides, you should always avoid placing beds, chairs, sofas or desks right across main doors or with the back towards them. You and your guests should never be with your back right across the entrance door.
It is also important that you don't place too much of an element in the wrong area. If, according to the bagua map, a house area should contain water or metal to be in balance, you should avoid placing to much fire, earth or wood in them. It is also important to avoid dark corners; if you find a dark corner within your house or office, you should make it clearer by illuminating it or by placing a plant at it. Dark places and spots always attract yin energy and obstruct chi from flowing freely and properly, therefore you should always attract light and yang energy to every corner of your house and office.

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Jakob Jelling is the founder of http://www.fengshuicrazy.com. Please visit his website and learn all the feng shui tips you'll ever need!
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Angus but how about telling us what feng shui is first?

I found a multitude of definitions on the web but heres a good one.

Feng Shui (pronounced “fung shway”) is the terrestrial equivalent of astrology, and is the ancient mystical art of Chinese geomancy, studying the dynamic relationship between humans and the surrounding environment. It attempts to show how everybody can match their personal characteristics to their surroundings, whether at home or at work, thus ensuring greater environmental harmony and leading to enhanced inner peace.

Is this a load of crap? or ?
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just love all those asian superstitions shake shake shake
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:42 am    Post subject: Asians are superstitious Reply with quote

In Asia people are superstitious because of thier animist past. Asians believe very much in fortune tellers and black magic and the supernatural. Read this intersting article http://themalaysianlife.blogspot.com/2007/05/mediums-faith-healers-in-demand.html

There are also more articles on asian superstition on the category of superstition and paranormal.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:22 am    Post subject: Re: Asians are superstitious Reply with quote

mandylow25 wrote:
In Asia people are superstitious because of thier animist past. Asians believe very much in fortune tellers and black magic and the supernatural. Read this intersting article http://themalaysianlife.blogspot.com/2007/05/mediums-faith-healers-in-demand.html

There are also more articles on asian superstition on the category of superstition and paranormal.


Personally--I dont believe all that crap-I dont believe in all that supernatural stuff--at least until I see if ffor myself ausie
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:55 am    Post subject: Re: Asians are superstitious Reply with quote

Mike wrote:


Personally--I dont believe all that crap-I dont believe in all that supernatural stuff--at least until I see if ffor myself ausie


Well put Mike, the real Feng Shui is not about superstition, it's all about achieving balance and harmony. But as many things in asia, it's been exploited to maximise financial gain. Frankly I wouldn't bother with a feng shui master when I move house. finger
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

in thailand now the latest craze are these big coinlike things that people buy expecting to get good luck--the coins have images of famous monke etc...true buddhists oppose this but the people fall for it big time fart
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:09 am    Post subject: Asian Superstition Reply with quote

Mike, you are agnostic, but its not too late for a conversion hehehe Very Happy. Yeah lots Malaysians and Asians believe in these stuff. I think this is part of our animist past...LOL. good
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Asian Superstition Reply with quote

mandylow25 wrote:
Mike, you are agnostic, but its not too late for a conversion hehehe Very Happy. Yeah lots Malaysians and Asians believe in these stuff. I think this is part of our animist past...LOL. good


isnt it true that people believe things because they are told to?--when they are young
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mike wrote:
in thailand now the latest craze are these big coinlike things that people buy expecting to get good luck--the coins have images of famous monke etc...true buddhists oppose this but the people fall for it big time fart


No, Mike, the latest craze in Thailand, or at least in Korat, is "lying in a lucky coffin"

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NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Anyone calling in to Wat Pa Satharuam on August 22 could be forgiven for thinking they’d stumbled upon the aftermath of a natural disaster, seeing row after row of coffins lined up on the the temple grounds.

Anyone waiting a little longer, however, would get even more of a shock when, after watching the death rites, the occupants of the 59 coffins began to rise up as if returning from the dead.

The scene was not some voodoo ritual, but a ceremony to rid the faithful of curses and bad karma from previous existences.

From 8 am to 1 pm, participants took turns climbing into the coffins with a bunch of flowers, incense and a candle. They lay down facing west, and monks covered them with shrouds.

Four monks then paraded around the coffins, murmuring incantations and sprinkling holy water from 108 famous temples on the bodies.

Finally, the coffins’ occupants faced east, thus completing their rebirth. The whole process took about five minutes.

Chamlong Kanchanawatana of the organizing committee said, “The ceremony of cleansing bad luck by lying in coffins is an ancient belief. If someone has misfortune, bad karma, obstacles or problems in their lives, then [the ceremony] will bring them good fortune, driving problems and danger out of their lives. It is like death and rebirth, except that all the bad things die along with the old person.”

Wichai Nanthathanathawon, Chairman of the Bangkok-Nakhon Rachasima Friendship Group, which organized the ceremony, said this was the ninth year the ceremony had been held. It was the biggest yet and the largest of its type in the world.

This year it would be particularly auspicious for women born in the year of the goat, dog, ox and snake. Men born in the year of the horse, rabbit, rat and cock would also benefit as, according to astrologers, the Chinese New Year that began on February 8 is not a good time for them, Mr Wichai explained.

The Friendship Group also donated more than 2,500 coffins “to the needy”, he added.


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Angus Fu for those interesting information Very Happy
I don't care much about those things about house or working place, as long as I feel well but my parents take it very importants flex
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