Question 1: What kind of tribute should I give to the God of Wealth? The God of Wealth in my house faces south, as a fortune teller said, but the position I placed is diagonally opposite to the window and door. Please tell me. If the position is changed, when is the appropriate time?
Question 2: The number of plates for offering offerings to the God of Wealth is usually an odd number, three, five or seven.
Among the Chinese gods created by the Chinese, the God of Wealth, commonly known as the God of Wealth Bodhisattva, is the god in charge of money in the world. If you get his blessing and care, you will definitely be able to make a lot of money and have a prosperous family. Worshiping the God of Wealth when doing business is a traditional custom that has been passed down from generation to generation in China. Therefore, many people will place statues of the God of Wealth at home or in their workplaces, hoping to bring good omens, and some people even offer incense to them day and night. But many people have the same question, that is, there are many types of folk gods of wealth. Today, Teacher Yang will tell you which one is suitable for you to display or worship?
The folk gods of wealth Although there are many, they can be roughly divided into two types: the righteous God of Wealth and the evil God of Wealth. The positive God of Wealth is divided into the Wen God of Wealth and the Wu God of Wealth. The evil God of Wealth is divided into Erawan Buddha, Marshal Che, etc.
1. The True God of Wealth
(1) Types of Wen Wealth Gods
There are four Wen Wealth Gods, divided into the Wealth and Silk Star Lord, the Three Stars of Fortune, Luxury and Longevity, and the impartial and selfless God of Wealth. Bigan and Fan Chou, the wise and wise god of wealth. Most people like to worship this kind of God of Wealth. If it can be placed in a financial position, wealth will flow in immediately.
1. Money and Silk Star Lord. Also known as the God of Fortune and Wealth, he is often listed with the three stars of "Fu", "Lu", "Shou" and the God of Joy, which together form "Fu, Lu, Longevity, Wealth, and Joy". He has a very handsome appearance. He is an elder with a white face and a long moustache. He wears brocade clothes and a jade belt. He holds a gold ingot in his left hand and a scroll with "Wealth and Treasures" written on it in his right hand. His appearance is heavy and impressive. You know it is the sign of wealth and honor. According to legend, he is the Taibai Gold Star in the sky, belonging to the God of Gold. His title in the sky is "The Lord of the Wealth and Silk Stars of Dutian". He is responsible for the gold, silver and silk in the world. He responds to requests and is most willing to help others. Therefore, many people who seek wealth respect him very much, and some even offer incense and worship him day and night. People with normal business can worship this God of Wealth.
2. Three stars of good fortune, longevity and longevity. The "Lucky Star" holds a baby in his hand, symbolizing the prosperity, harmony and continuous blessings of his children; the "Lucky Star" wears a luxurious court dress and a jade belt around his waist, holding a jade as he wishes, with a rich and noble appearance, and is a man and woman in the world who can be promoted to an official position and gain a new title. Wealth, wealth, and fortune all come true; the "longevity star" holds longevity peaches in his hands and shows a happy and peaceful smile. The wrinkles on his face show that he lives as long as heaven, which symbolizes longevity, disease-free and disaster-free, and a symbol of health and longevity. Among the three stars of Fortune, Luxury and Longevity, only the "Lucky Star" is originally the God of Wealth. However, because the three stars are usually a trinity, the two stars of Fortune and Longevity are worshiped together as the God of Wealth. If the three stars of fortune, wealth and longevity are placed in the financial position, with these three stars shining over you, the whole house will be auspicious. Feng shui aside, you will feel very comfortable visually and psychologically.
3. Wen Caishen Bi Gan. Legend has it that Bigan was a loyal minister of the Shang Dynasty. The Emperor of Heaven took pity on his loyalty and named him the "God of Wealth" because he was unintentional and unbiased. And because Bigan was a civil servant, he was also called the God of Wealth and Wealth.
4. Fan Chou, the wise and wise God of Wealth who has the right way to make money. Fan Li worked hard throughout his life, accumulated tens of thousands of dollars, was good at business, good at financial management, and could spread money widely, so it is reasonable to call him the God of Wealth and Wealth.
(2) Types of Wu Caishen
There are two Wu Caishen often worshiped by the people: one is Zhao Gongming, who is black-tongued and black-faced, and the other is Guandi, who is red-faced and long-bearded. Holy King.
1. Zhao Gongming. This God of Wealth has a black mouth and a black face, and is also known as Zhao Xuan. This God of Wealth has great magical power and can subdue dragons and tigers, exorcise evil spirits and kill monsters, frighten people and attract wealth and profit. Zhao Gongming, the God of Wealth and Wealth, is said to be able to subjugate demons and demons, and can also attract wealth and benefit the market, that is, he can attract wealth, turn evil spirits away and keep the house safe, so many merchants in the north like to enshrine him in their shops, while in the south Most of the merchants worship Guan Gong.
2. Guan Gong. The red-faced and long-bearded Guan Gong, whose original name is Guan Yu and whose courtesy name is Yunchang, was a famous general in the Three Kingdoms era and sworn brother to Liu Bei and Zhang Fei. The image is majestic, loyal and courageous, which can keep the house safe, attract wealth, protect wealth and avoid evil spirits. Legend has it that Guan Yun has been in charge of military stations, he is good at calculations, he is good at inventing daily cleanses, and he is trustworthy and loyal. If villains do not dare to offend, business will be prosperous and money will be made. Therefore, he is worshiped by merchants. The God of Wealth is often worshiped.
The statue of Guan Gong can be divided into two types:
The statue of Guan Gong in red - can be placed at home to ensure the safety of the house.
Statue of Guan Gong in colorful clothes - can be placed in a shop to attract wealth.
Southerners especially like to worship the Holy Lord Guandi in their houses or shops.
2. Evil God of Wealth
There is only one most common evil God of Wealth, which is the Erawan Buddha. The four-faced Buddha is a god of Brahmanism, also known as the four-faced god. The four-faced Buddha governs all affairs in the world, and its four sides have different desires. One theory is that the four sides represent career, love, health and wealth respectively. The front side prays for a prosperous business, the left side prays for a happy marriage, the right side prays for peace and health, and the back side prays for wealth; the other side is said to represent kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Anyone who wishes to ascend to heaven must diligently practice these four virtues. He should not be placed... >>
Question 3: What offerings does the God of Wealth need? The God of Wealth does not need to offer anything. Fragrant flowers and fruits are good to show respect. Don't kill. Namo Amitabha!
Question 4: What tributes should be placed for the God of Wealth at home? 1. Set up the incense table, with the statues of gods and Buddhas in the center, and five offerings in front (one incense burner in the center, with three sticks of incense; two vases on the left and right, with three or five branches of flowers) , an odd number is appropriate; a pair of left and right candlesticks with red candles are collectively called the "Five Offerings").
2. Place five grains (five-color grains, such as rice, black beans, mung beans, soybeans, peanuts, etc.) and five-color fruits (five-color fruits such as apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, pears, etc.) in front of the five offerings. ), three cups of tea, etc. Remember not to add meat or fish, otherwise it will damage the merits of gods and Buddhas (because becoming a god means "not eating anything like human fireworks"), and also damage your own blessings.
3. Both gods, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas can be worshiped together, and you can also use a burner of incense. As for the saying that "Buddhas compete for a burner of incense", it is purely superstition or folk custom and cannot be taken as true. Because Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are great achievers, they are here to save all living beings. Their great kindness and compassion are boundless, and they no longer have any discrimination. Naturally, they will not care about it. Gods, ancestors, gods, including the kings and teachers of heaven and earth, all belong to the six realms that have not yet jumped out of reincarnation. All sentient beings are naturally willing to get close to the Dharma. Not only do they not care about it, but they are also more joyful! However, it should be noted that when you offer incense, you must pronounce the name of the Buddha and Bodhisattva you are worshiping (you can also think about it in your mind). When worshiping Guanyin Bodhisattva, you must call it "Namo" (pronounced "Namo") Guanyin Bodhisattva. ” or “Namo is the Great Merciful and Great Compassionate Guanshiyin Bodhisattva who saves the suffering and those in distress”; when worshiping the Buddha, one should say “Namo the Master Sakyamuni Buddha”; when worshiping the Jade Emperor, one should say “Namo Jade Emperor”, etc. If you want to be lazy, or if you are pressed for time, you can just call them "all gods and Buddhas".
Question 5: What tribute should be given to the God of Wealth? Shit, the God of Wealth is useless, speechless, two pearls are dull, three ginseng is not eaten, limbs are weak, five senses are dull, six relatives are not recognized, and seven orifices Unreasonable, majestic from all directions, nine (for a long time) can't sit still, ten (real) does not need to be worshiped
Question 6: What kind of tribute does the God of Wealth like? Yes, there must be tribute.
Tributes should be apples and oranges.
Apples represent peace, and the God of Wealth will bless you with wealth and safety when you receive them.
Oranges represent good luck, and the God of Wealth receives apples. It is very auspicious to see oranges to bring good fortune to your whole family.
But it must not be tribute pears. Pears represent the meaning of farewell. The God of Wealth will leave you and no longer bless you.
Question 7: What tribute should be given to the God of Wealth on his birthday? 1. Tribute:
(1) It is best to buy fruits. Apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, etc., but pears cannot be used as tributes.
(2) You can also buy pastries.
2. Use 3 disks, preferably dedicated.
3. Put 3 on each plate.
4. On the morning of the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month (before 8 o'clock): After washing, place the tributes, then light incense (3 sticks), kneel down and kowtow 3 times, and take the tributes before 8 o'clock in the evening.
5. If you have time, you can burn 3 sticks of incense every morning and say goodbye. There is fresh fruit placed on 3 plates, and the time is not limited, but the fruit must not be spoiled.
Question 8: What offerings should be used to worship the God of Wealth? Always put a bowl of water. If it is convenient, you can put two fake incense sticks that will never burn out.
Pay tribute on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month. If you have any good wine or food, just pay tribute first, and then enjoy it yourself.
Question 9: What are the explanations for the offerings to the God of Wealth during the Qingming Festival? ◎Taoist sacrifices "The sky hates geese, and the earth hates dogs." Therefore, in order to respect the heaven and the earth, geese, ducks and dog meat cannot be used to worship. ◎Tomatoes and guavas are considered unclean and blasphemous because their seeds cannot be digested by the human body and are eventually excreted through the excretory system. ◎Laozi, also known as Li Er, is the founder of Taoism. To avoid the taboo of his name, when worshiping Laozi, plums are not used as offerings. ◎When worshiping Sakyamuni Buddha, in order to avoid the taboo of his name, the offerings should not be made of Sakyamuni Buddha and have similar head shapes. ◎For higher-ranking gods and Buddhas such as Buddha, Bodhisattva, Jade Emperor, and the Three Officials, the offerings must not be meat, but must be vegetarian or fruit. ◎For higher-ranking gods such as the Jade Emperor and the Three Officials, non-vegetarian food is not allowed for offerings on the table, and only non-vegetarian food can be used for offerings on the lower table for the enjoyment of soldiers and generals. ◎Do not use beef, dog meat, eel, or eel as a sacrifice to the gods. ◎Pineapple (Wanglai) is not used to worship good brothers. ◎Do not worship gods with eaten food, otherwise it will be disrespectful. ◎Offerings to worship higher-level gods and Buddhas can be used to worship lower-level gods and Buddhas, and finally can be used to worship ancestors or lonely souls. ◎For ominous funerals, singles should be emphasized and pairs should be avoided, and for happy events, doubles should be emphasized and singles should be avoided. Worshiping gods is a festive event, so doubles should be emphasized and singles should be avoided when doing things. Therefore, when worshiping gods, six, eight, or twelve bowls should be used, even numbers. Avoid using three bowls, five bowls, nine bowls, odd numbers. This article is excerpted from an article published by Yang Denglen┦gram on the Mingmen Yili Consulting Network - Precautions for Offerings.
Question 10: How many tributes should be offered to the God of Wealth? Generally, an odd number will suffice, 3, 5, 7, 9, etc.? Any number is voluntary! !
The balcony of the living room is acceptable, except that it cannot face the north. Other than that, it is voluntary.
Consecration is to recite scriptures and invite the Dharma bodies of gods and Buddhas to enter this statue and make offerings to all living beings. , is the real enlightenment
Otherwise, light is just an empty shell. Except for gods and Buddha statues, other items are blessings and are not called enlightenment.
When wearing gods, Buddha statues, pictures, etc., recite the Buddha's name yourself - Amitabha thoughts and ask the Buddha to bless you
That's it.
Burning incense usually requires Those who read the fragrance spectrum and not the other 24 fragrance spectrum are very accurate. The 48 fragrance spectrum and the 72 fragrance spectrum are all compiled by later generations
and are not accurate! Generally, three bars make up one bar, and 3 can be used as the base number of 6 or 9 bars, which is 2 bars! 3 pillars! More
You can use bottled water. You don’t need to open it. You can just change it every half a year. Black tea or green tea will work! ! It’s so clean
It can be used by gods and Buddhas! ! Just like fruit that doesn’t need to be peeled! ! Watermelons and oranges are offered in the same way and can be used in the same way! ! Normal fruits are fine, but pears are not.
Incense ash cannot be thrown away casually! Going to lose money! Get a big container to keep. If there are too many, you can find a clean one.
It’s best to bury them in a hidden place! First, speak to the Buddha, then recite the Buddha's name or the Guanyin Mantra while burying the ashes