Q: A psychic medium once mentioned that if you want a child to have a long lifespan, then you need to find a “spiritual substitute”. Could Master Lu please advise us regarding this issue? If a spiritual substitute has already been employed, would this affect the child? What should we do? A: The practice of employing […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, when we give gifts during festive seasons or special occasions, what should we be aware of? A: Shoes should not be given as gifts. In Chinese, “shoes” sounds similar to “deviant”, and therefore the sound is deemed to be inauspicious. In addition, you should be aware of the following points of attention […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, the burial sites of our ancestors are in a bad state of disrepair since we have not maintained them for years. We would like to repair or relocate them. What should we do? A: Generally, it is best not to relocate burial sites. But you can repair the headstones instead. Before you […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, my parents are currently selecting a burial site for themselves. What should we be aware of? As for the burial ritual in the future, what should we be aware of? A: When you are still alive, it is best not to rush into such matters, including the selection of burial sites or […]
Q: Master Lu, we have a lot of glassware which are shaped like trophies in our home. Some have pointed tops, some have flat tops, and some are cylindrical in shape. Would this affect our Feng-shui, or the health of family members living in the house? A: Generally, glassware or similar decorations should not be taller […]
Q: Master Lu, can we have cactus plants in the home? A: It is better to have gentle-looking plants in the home (i.e. the soft, non-prickly, spiky or thorny variety). Cactus plants are spiky and therefore the energy field they give out is relatively sharp and prickly. Plants represent the personalities of their owners. If […]
Q: Master Lu, if our house lacks Yang energy, what should we do to increase it? A: If there are only female members at home, and no males (generally referring to males between 12 and 60 years old), then your house may not have enough Yang energy, relatively speaking. How to increase the Yang energy in the house? First of all, it […]
Q: It is our family tradition to hang chilli peppers and bronze coins inside our house, would this affect the Feng-shui of the house? A: Chilli peppers represent a form of “sharpness”. For a family that does not experience much extraordinary success and tends to be ordinary, hanging chilli peppers represents happiness and celebration – similar to the […]
Q: Master Lu, I would like to ask a question. The Buddhist altar in my home was set up by my mother-in-law. Originally, there was only a bronze statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva placed at the centre of the altar. Later, as she did not come here often, I was the one who made incense and […]
Q: Master Lu, I am moving soon. Is there anything I should do before I move into my new home? A: It is best to move on a Saturday and ensure that there will be someone in your home the following day. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays are also suitable. You should invite your friends to come […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, Chinese New Year is approaching. Can we light lanterns and hang them outside the main door for the whole night? Is this appropriate? A: You should never hang lanterns, regardless of whether they use candles, light bulbs or otherwise (especially not with candles). Hanging objects (such as lanterns) usually causes trouble.
Q: There is an old lady who lives with four or five people in one bedroom. The only bright place in the house is the bedroom. Can she take out the statues and images of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas when she is performing recitations or prayers, and then put them away when she has finished? A: This […]
Q: Master Lu, what should we be aware of when we use Buddhist prayer beads while reciting sutras or mantras? A: Prayer beads are Dharma instruments. Like all Dharma instruments, you must use them appropriately, and you should not misuse or misplace them. If you are unable to protect these Dharma instruments or use them mindfully, […]
Q: Master Lu, I have a question to ask you. You mentioned that we must always keep the bathroom door closed. If we close the door, there is no airflow. Once we open it, the air becomes very stuffy. As a result, we are now using the toilet with the door open. Do we need to close […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, we would like to ask for your advice regarding landscape paintings of water and mountains. What are the guidelines for placing these paintings at home? Do we need to place these pictures behind the statues or images of Buddhas or Bodhisattvas? Can we place these paintings in other rooms of the house? Is […]