Optimal size of niche
There are niches in different sizes. Generally, the small niche commonly used at home is about 42cm long, 38cm wide and 30cm wide on the side. The size of the big Buddha niche is about 48 cm long, 48 cm wide and 40 cm wide on the side.
1. Generally speaking, the size of the niche depends on the size of the Buddha statue. The Buddha statue is too big, the niche is too small, and it is too big to fit, which has an impact on Feng Shui. On the one hand, niche size is divided into different sizes. The large niche is about 1200px long, about 1200px wide and about 100 wide. The niche is about 1050px long, 950px wide and 750px wide. Generally speaking, it should be able to meet the size of the Buddha statue at home. Different niches naturally have different sizes of Buddha statues.
In fact, the size of the niche can be compared with that of the incense burner. The size of the niche is larger than that of the Buddha, and it can be favored by the Buddha. A niche is an ancient instrument similar to an incense burner, which was once used to burn incense and worship Buddha.
The height of the niche depends on the lifting frame of the house. Generally, it should not exceed two-thirds of the lifting frame, but should not be less than one-third of the lifting frame. These are all exquisite.
What should I pay attention to when using the altar at home?
1, the altar should be stable and cannot swing from side to side.
2. The altar should be on the static side, not the moving side.
3. The height and color of the altar
In principle, the height of the altar should be high rather than low.
The color of the altar is generally red, because Taoism advocates yellow, so the gods who worship Taoism can also choose yellow.
In addition, there is a folk saying that red stands for seeking happiness and yellow stands for seeking wealth, for reference only.
The altar should always be kept clean.
5. In principle, it is not suitable to offer false incense.
6. Orientation of the altar
Generally speaking, the platform of God faces south, while the platform of Buddha and Bodhisattva faces east. But the altar can't be placed in the position of the window, and the principle is the same as the opposite door.
7. Types and usage of incense burners
To worship gods, including immortals, it is advisable to use a round incense burner made of copper.
Sacrificing ancestors and the god of the land, it is advisable to use ceramic incense burners, mainly square incense burners.
The sky is round and the earth is round. This is the ancient world view, and this method is also applied in traditional geomantic omen.
8, the role of the magic lamp
When offering sacrifices to a god (Buddha), installing a long bright red or yellow magic lamp can ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. It is advisable to use the kind of magic lamp that is always on, either flashing or flickering.
1) The five elements of the ever-burning lamp belong to fire, which can increase the yang in the house.
2) It can be regarded as an offering to the gods.
3) If you don't have time to burn incense, you can offer it without burning incense.
9. Offering gifts to immortals is a common tribute.
1) Vegetables: Generally, there are five kinds: pig's head (cut into pieces), fish (required to be complete, preferably cooked), chicken (required to be complete, preferably cooked, and put its head outward when putting it), eggs (generally put five cooked and four raw) and tofu (generally put it outside).
2) Fruits: Choose a few according to your personal situation. It is common to put four kinds and nine kinds of vegetables. Commonly used fruits are: apples (representing peace), oranges (gathering wealth and restraining wealth to gain righteousness), peaches (taking righteousness as the peach), bananas (taking righteousness as the spindle), dates (taking righteousness as the early road), kiwifruit (taking the original name, magic fruit, representing magic), and grapes: taking righteousness as the offspring. Orange: It means success.