I am not sure about the "bei" (the pair of red "moons").
If we ask for questions to be answered, does it mean we have to throw the red "moons" 3 times to get answer?
Is tossing the red "moons" once enough to confirm that is the answer from Buddha/Goddess of Mercy?
Would appreciate some people here can tell me how the pair of red "moons" work?
Thanks.
thats not buddhism
Yes, it is not a Buddhist practice, but a Chinese one, one up and one down means yes!
oh, goodness, i am confused.
Then who can answer all my questions?
It's maybe a temple deity or Guan Yin Pusa out of compassion decide to give you some guidance.
But then this is not Buddhism teaching and practice.
Originally posted by Isis:It's maybe a temple deity or Guan Yin Pusa out of compassion decide to give you some guidance or your luck..
But then this is not Buddhism teaching and practice.
Is the goddess of mercy temple in Bencoolen STreet a buddhist temple?
Originally posted by Fantagf:
Is the goddess of mercy temple in Bencoolen STreet a buddhist temple?
It's taoist temple.
Originally posted by Isis:
It's taoist temple.
is it true that taoist
can perfom magic one?
Buddha want you to use your mind, that he spread the Dhamma so that you can use your mind.
Most people use the "bei" when they don't know or not sure what to do or how to think, so they seek outside advice, in this instance the temple deity or Guanyin. Although there times where you cannot decide, if you can, try to understand the situation so you solve the issue according to best of your ability.
Originally posted by Isis:
It's taoist temple.
I was told it is a buddhist temple coz guan ying pusa belongs to buddhism
Originally posted by Weychin:First it is a Chinese temple, second, Chinese believe in Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. So when you pray to Guanyin, you are praying the Chinese way. Guanyin made a vow to save all sentient beings, that’s why you see Guanyin in Chinese temples.
But when you are ready to take the Three Refuges,you will try to learn the Buddha’s teachings!
anyway, i don't know
Originally posted by Weychin:I believe Guanyin Pusa for many years before I finally decided to take the Three Refuges. Quite sometime before I understand!
What is Three Refuges?
In chinese, it is called "gwei yi",
"I go to the Buddha for refuge"
"I go to the Dharma for refuge"
"I go to the Sangha for refuge"
Originally posted by Weychin:In chinese, it is called "gwei yi",
"I go to the Buddha for refuge"
"I go to the Dharma for refuge"
"I go to the Sangha for refuge"
kui yi. like baptism in buddhism. my mum has. did you have any name after dat?
Originally posted by Fantagf:
kui yi. like baptism in buddhism. my mum has. did you have any name after dat?
Yes, there was refuge ceremony where many took refuge, the Guru took a pair scissors to cut some of the hair, and gave me a refuge card with my dharma name , refuge ceremonies may have slight variations with different schools.
Originally posted by Weychin:Yes, there was refuge ceremony where many took refuge, the Guru took a pair scissors to cut some of the hair, and gave me a refuge card with my dharma name , refuge ceremonies may have slight variations with different schools.
Interesting to know that. Cut some hair, reminds me of people going "chu jia"
How do they choose dharma name for you?
Originally posted by noahnoah:
is it true that taoistcan perfom magic one?
I don't know because i'm not a taoist.
But in Taoism - there are different divisions.
The more profound teaching for taoism belongs to the teaching of Laozi - (Tao de Jing) and Zhuang zhi.
I asked my friend – whether this is a Buddhist temple or a Taoist temple? I notice that it is a temple with a Buddha statue, Guan Yin statue and other deities. I was in the temple today and when I turned around after putting some Dana into the donation box, I noticed that there are many people with sadness on their face as they pray to Guan Yin and some throwing the oracle asking for guidance and answer.
Now I am not sure if temple at waterloo is a Buddhist temple or a Taoist temple? If you have the chance to visit a Buddhist temple, it is actually kind of different. Nevertheless the two kinds of temples have a different functionality and relevant to people with different needs.
I remember a term that was coined, referring to a particular group of Buddhist known as “joss-stick Buddhist” who just pray, offer incense and asking for material gains etc. There is nothing wrong and sometime may be good to pay homage to holy statue but it will not be much of a beneficial when one does not get to learn the Buddha’s teachings.
Originally posted by Isis:
I asked my friend – whether this is a Buddhist temple or a Taoist temple? I notice that it is a temple with a Buddha statue, Guan Yin statue and other deities. I was in the temple today and when I turned around after putting some Dana into the donation box, I noticed that there are many people with sadness on their face as they pray to Guan Yin and some throwing the oracle asking for guidance and answer.
Now I am not sure if temple at waterloo is a Buddhist temple or a Taoist temple? If you have the chance to visit a Buddhist temple, it is actually kind of different. Nevertheless the two kinds of temples have a different functionality and relevant to people with different needs.
I remember a term that was coined, referring to a particular group of Buddhist known as “joss-stick Buddhist” who just pray, offer incense and asking for material gains etc. There is nothing wrong and sometime may be good to pay homage to holy statue but it will not be much of a beneficial when one does not get to learn the Buddha’s teachings.
After what I read here, i am able to tell the differences between taoist and buddhist temples. Well, some people may not be ready to go deep or start practising buddhism. AS such they just go to these temples for praying only.
Dear Isis ,
Middle Road Guan yin temple is a mixture temple of Buddhist and taoist element
There they offer the hua tuo ,guanyin and the god of wealth ,
this is due to the temple is established long ago ..you can take a look at the tourist information available outside the temple
and joss-stick buddhist doesnt mean its a bad thing
I also using joss-stick but i make vows and practices
Originally posted by bohiruci:Dear Isis ,
Middle Road Guan yin temple is a mixture temple of Buddhist and taoist element
There they offer the hua tuo ,guanyin and the god of wealth ,
this is due to the temple is established long ago ..you can take a look at the tourist information available outside the temple
and joss-stick buddhist doesnt mean its a bad thing
I also using joss-stick but i make vows and practices
I have been looking for the tourist info outside the temple but could not find it. Where about is it located?
I wanna ask - who is the one standing behind guanyin? I did not know that is huatuo when i prayed to him for healing for myself and my mum. I was only told he was a hakka deity. What is the statue next to guanyin (the one nearer to the clock)?
I read from a site that the Buddha behind Guanyin is Shakyamuni Buddha, the others are Da Mu Tuo Shi, chief of the six Buddhist Patriarchs, and the other of Hua Yuo.
Maybe someone can say more about the Six Patriachs!
Here is a link: http://marsilingshrine.11.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=320