wansywans 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2014 Hi AllI noticed a lot of the younger generation are not setting up an altar at their home. The reasons they gave were space constraints, non believer or does not 'beautify' their house etc. And in a few weeks i will be getting my keys to my new HDB 4-room. That's when the dilenma starts. I came from a buddhist family and my mom is a very religious person. However, my wife belong to the younger generation and she is constantly pleading with me not to have an altar. Please advise how can i please both sides?I understand that the altar at home is not meant to 'look after' the house or to keep out those 'dirty things'. It is a space for spiritual calmness and stability.... But the elderlys does not seem to agree...their perception is 'good' vibe or prescence constantly.... Is there anything that Feng Shui can help? For me myself, i can visit tempe to pray regularly and i do not mind if there is altar or not.Thanks in advance for any advise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted March 24, 2014 Altar is a physical mean or 'platform', for putting physical 'offerings', to offer to God, for the purposes of:- rememebrance of master and steward relationship- plead for forgivenessGod likes this form of 'bridging' during old testament (first 5 bks of bible provide great insight).Am sure that this form of altar 'offering' was established since ancient Chinese Taoism.My understanding is that Buddism stresses 'Kong' = emptiness = no God = no offering = no 'bridging' needed = no altar, only 'Self'.Time passes, God 'change'(aldy indicated in old testament bks) his mind, through His son, physical offering becomes PRAYER as well as 'daily doings' . God looks at 'heart' and 'mind', not behaviour. He knows behaviour is the result of 'heart' and/or 'mind'. Whatever you do daily is the 'offering' to HIM. The 'altar' has been moved to within heart.I write so much......hope....u can tell your mom/wife...daily doings are 'offering'. Need no physical iconic altar for ppl to 'see your sincerity', as sincerity speaks in form of behaviour. Today's altar has been 'upside down' - steward on top, master below.FS stresses 'cause and effect relationship' - eg: He who helps others help himself. It has nothing to do with altar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivy1981 11 Report post Posted March 24, 2014 Hi AllI noticed a lot of the younger generation are not setting up an altar at their home. The reasons they gave were space constraints, non believer or does not 'beautify' their house etc. And in a few weeks i will be getting my keys to my new HDB 4-room. That's when the dilenma starts. I came from a buddhist family and my mom is a very religious person. However, my wife belong to the younger generation and she is constantly pleading with me not to have an altar. Please advise how can i please both sides?I understand that the altar at home is not meant to 'look after' the house or to keep out those 'dirty things'. It is a space for spiritual calmness and stability.... But the elderlys does not seem to agree...their perception is 'good' vibe or prescence constantly.... Is there anything that Feng Shui can help? For me myself, i can visit tempe to pray regularly and i do not mind if there is altar or not.Thanks in advance for any advise.Pleasing both sides......yoyo.....I think really fat hope lor.....do a modern altar, maybe can please both sides lor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wansywans 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Hmmmmmmm.... Noted and Thanks.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalimantan 6 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 no right or wrong answer ..it depends on household individuals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snakeong 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 praying to God is all within our heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter1975tan 1 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 Hi,I would like to clarify this point, an alter in the house is not only for spiritual calmness but like your parents said, it is also for spiritual protection. Having an alter in the house will ward off spirit attachment. Spirit after attached to humans will feed on their energy, much like a leech. May I propose engaging a psychic to check out your new house energy level, 气场， first before deciding what to do next. This will give you and you wife time to discuss and make sound decisions based on evidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalimantan 6 Report post Posted April 12, 2014 psychic ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivylim 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2014 you must be kidding using a psychic to check your altar ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter1975tan 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2014 Hi ivylim,Just to clarify, not to check on the 家神 but the 家气场。 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcwee 8 Report post Posted April 13, 2014 Wah seh.....si mi pshchic le?......ang mo wan or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reality123 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 Hi ivylim,Just to clarify, not to check on the 家神 but the 家气场。Use machine detector lah that won't lie. Got such m/c? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
