There is a YouTube channel that provides a clear explanation of Chinese practices, with explanation of the difference between Taiosm and Buddhist practices. The explanation is in Cantonese language (Chinese dialect most spoken in Hong Kong and some parts of Malaysia). These videos would be useful for those who can understand Cantonese and wish to …
Explanation of Chinese Practices for the Deceased (in Cantonese) Read More »
This year, the actual date for Cheng Ming (also spelled as Qing Ming or Cheng Beng) is on 5th April. For many years, my mother made it a point to visit my grandaunt and my late dad each year during Qing Ming (Cheng Ming). When I was younger, I used to be very tired and …
I do not know if the story below has other logical explanation but this was experienced personally by me. When I was still working in the corporate world, I sometimes would start certain tasks in my home. For example, decluttering exercises which I dispose/donate/give away stuff, organizing items and keeping them from dust and bugs …
Fell sick with fever after working on my garden | Strange experience Read More »
You may have heard people telling you that they have encountered a scary experience like being pulled in the legs or pressed when they were staying at a holy place. They may tell you to keep away from the place. And to that, I would say, you need to take a close look at the …
Can Religious/ Holy places like temples or churches be haunted? Read More »
Black magic is essentially a form of spirit possession except it is more targeted, ie a spirit is invoked to possess a particular person and perform certain tasks. However, people who are spiritually strong, and/or kind hearted generally do not get affected by black magic that easily as there would be strong light in their …
Protection against black magic, witchcraft and spirit possession Read More »
Over the past few decades there have been a huge commercialization centered around the art of feng shui. Items that are said to improve feng shui are sold at exorbitant prices, then there are various books on this topic more that an average person could read. One can also attend seminars costing thousands of ringgit …
Abortion, regardless of the reason is being done, would produce heavy kammic consequence for the mother, father, the doctor who perform it as well as others who help in the process (eg those who encourage or help provide money, transport to the abortion clinic) . The effects cannot be seen immediately but would require at …
Have you ever felt the sadness that you are feeling is so overwhelming that the only way out is to kill yourself? Did it ever occured to you that the voice or thoughts you hear that made your mental state spiral downwards may not be totally of your own? Is it worth to end it …
Depression and suicidal thoughts due to ghost/spirit/evil influence Read More »
It is a belief passed down from Chinese customs that on the 7th day after the passing of the person, they would be brought back by underworld officials (in chains) to visit their family members. During the funeral, the Taoist master would calculate the exact date (as on some occassions it may not fall on …
Do the dead come back to visit their family on the 7th day? Read More »
Love magic (sihir kasih) is a form of black magic that is performed to make someone fall in love with the person. I know of a true story of someone who got cast with a love spell and it took her 10 years before the issue could be completely resolved. However, the ending of this …
