Tomb-Sweeping Day is a traditional festival in China, and it is also the most important festival, and it is an activity to sacrifice the dead. In 2006, it was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. In 2008, it was officially established as a legal holiday. But Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping is also taboo and taboo. The following feng shui masters will tell you 36 feng shui taboos for tomb sweeping in Qingming, so don't ignore them:
1, Tomb-Sweeping Day is filial to his ancestors.
Qingming is an activity of offering sacrifices to the dead. Tomb-Sweeping Day is very important. In the eyes of China or China people, ancestor worship is filial piety.
Tao is bound together. If you don't participate in ancestor worship, you are unfilial and forget your ancestors.
Qingming Festival refers to sweeping graves. Many cemeteries in Jiangnan and Jiangnan are on mountains, so they are called Chongshan. In the north, it is called grave sweeping.
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2. Are there ethnic differences in grave-sweeping in Tomb-Sweeping Day? Tomb-sweeping in Qingming Festival, which is called "respecting time" for ancestors, is the biggest day to pay homage to ancestors in China. Therefore, the Han people in China and
Most ethnic minorities visit graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day. However, Feng Shui masters reminded friends that some ethnic groups will enter on other days.
Do similar activities.
3. What is the usual procedure for sweeping graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day?
According to the custom, the order of sweeping is to sweep the grave first, that is, to clean the cemetery. Secondly, sacrifice, this program is very
The key is, first, mourning, and second, empathy, because the mountain has a spirit without a master, and the ancestors have a master without a spirit, so they can feel empathy.
In order to better obtain the aura of mountains and rivers. Master Feng Shui reminds friends that this is Feng Shui. When sweeping graves, people bring wine, food, fruit,
Paper money and other items go to the cemetery, offer food to the graves of relatives, then incinerate the paper money, cultivate new soil for the graves, trim the graves, fold some fresh green branches and insert them in the graves, press some paper money on them for others to see, and then kowtow.
Then sit around and eat and drink; You can also fly kites and even compete with each other for related activities. Women and children should be nearby.
Fold some Yang Liuzhi and put on the steamed offerings with wicker. Others weave wicker into reed rings and wear them on their heads.
"Qingming does not wear willows, and it will turn yellow in the afterlife." Namely: modify the cemetery-burn incense-eat meat-toast-sacrifice-shoot off …
4. Is it better to sweep the grave at Qingming?
There are two time issues involved here:
First, can Tomb-Sweeping Day sweep the grave on the same day or before and after? The sooner the better? Feng Shui master thought that as long as he was in Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Any time is convenient for you. Of course, there are some local customs everywhere, and we should respect them. Also, for someone.
For some feng shui customs, there is also a time to sweep the graves of relatives who died within one year and those who died more than one year.
Difference. Master Feng Shui reminded his friends to follow local customs.
Second, is it better to leave as soon as possible on the day of grave sweeping?
The feng shui master's answer is not entirely true. It depends on your own situation, preferably at 5-7 o'clock, that is, Shi Mao. In the ancient calendar, it was one. Of course, it's usually not so early now, but Feng Shui reminds friends that it's best to finish it before 3 pm.
Tomb-Sweeping Day's mountain worship activities, because the yang gradually fades, the yin gradually increases, and people with low fortune can easily provoke evil spirits.
Physical or harassment.
5. Can pregnant women sweep graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day?
Generally speaking, pregnant women should avoid the Qingming Festival, not only that. Strictly speaking, it is better for women to have their period.
You should take part in such activities, especially after 3 pm. Master Feng Shui reminds friends: Our ancestors
The country is vast, and the custom of sweeping graves in the north and south is slightly different. For example, in the south, children usually go to sweep graves, while in some places in the north,
Usually, my daughter doesn't go to the grave. If she is a married daughter, she goes to the grave with her husband.
6. Can Tomb-Sweeping Day worship his ancestors at home?
Tomb-Sweeping Day should have been held in the cemetery in person, but for various reasons, many people failed to go back to their hometown to attend the Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Move, then you can also worship your ancestors at home. The method is to put the sacrificial food on the balcony or living room at home, facing the hometown and burning it.
Put three sticks of incense, worship three times, and meditate on related words. Then, burn paper money for sacrifice. Master Feng Shui reminded his friend that this one is very heavy.
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7. What flowers should Tomb-Sweeping Day buy to mourn the dead?
It is usually chrysanthemum, because chrysanthemum is regarded as a flower of sustenance in ancient China, which means missing and nostalgia. White chrysanthemums are the most suitable.
You can also match some green grass, such as lilies, green leaves and carnations. It will be more beautiful. Huang Ju flower is called Longevity Chrysanthemum.
It is more suitable for visiting patients.
8. Why does Tomb-Sweeping Day look at his forehead in the morning?
On the morning of sweeping the grave, before washing, look at your forehead in the mirror to see if there are any dark circles. If there are, explain.
Luck is low, so it is advisable to avoid sweeping graves on the same day; If you must go, you can wear jade, mahogany and so on. Work it out with you.
9. Do you need to fast before sweeping the grave?
It is best to fast before sweeping graves: when you start sweeping graves, it is best not to eat food or vegetarian food to show courtesy to your ancestors.
And respect. This article, Feng Shui master thinks it is very important, but for some friends, it may be wronged.
10, can I wear it casually when sweeping the grave?
You can't. In order to respect the dead, grave sweepers should wear solemn clothes, thoughts, words and deeds. Generally speaking, you should wear dark clothes when sweeping graves, and
Dress neatly and look solemn.
1 1. Why do you need to give incense to the land of mountain gods when sweeping graves?
When sweeping the grave, in addition to placing incense sticks, flowers, fruits, paper money, wine and other things that ancestors loved to eat before their death (the number of sacrificial gifts is random), they should also light incense sticks and burn incense to the land of mountain gods in charge of the cemetery, because the land of mountain gods is
Patron saint of the cemetery. After that, I respectfully offered flowers to my ancestors, then burned cymbals and drank a cup of libation.
Sprinkle wine on the ground, which means to propose a toast to our ancestors. After the ceremony, you can eat and drink, and then you can leave after lighting the candles.
12, why don't you laugh or curse when you sweep the grave?
Because the cemetery is the home of evil spirits, so don't cross the graves and offerings, don't make a noise, don't curse with a smile, and don't swear.
Running around, groping and urinating everywhere is not only a disrespect for one's ancestors, but also a nuisance to nearby gods.
13. Why should we be careful when taking photos in the graves of our ancestors?
In China, ancestor worship is not only to commemorate ancestors, but obviously to worship and pray for the dead. The geomantic master specially reminded his friends that no matter the grave sweeper himself or the grave sweeper and cemetery, they should be careful when taking pictures in the graves of their ancestors. When taking pictures, it is even more taboo to take other people's graves into the camera. Otherwise, your fortune is likely to decline and be unbalanced in all aspects. Therefore, when sweeping the graves of relatives, you should concentrate, don't look around, and especially don't take pictures in the cemetery.
A friend said, "When I went to visit the grave three years ago, I took a photo at my ancestors' cemetery because I didn't understand it. In addition to taking photos of the grave sweeper himself, he also took photos with the cemetery, and other graves were also taken into the lens when taking photos. I am in urgent need of Feng Shui master. I took these photos.
Can the deletion of the film remedy the misfortune caused by it? "
Feng Shui believes that in addition to deleting or destroying these photos, it is best to burn incense at the door, please go out and get angry.
14, what's the situation in Tomb-Sweeping Day?
"Burning a bundle" and "burning a bundle" is a form of paying homage to ancestors. The so-called "baggage", also known as "parcel", refers to the postal parcel that Xiao sent from Shi Yang to the underworld. The so-called "wrapping skin" is to paste a big bag with white paper. There are two forms: one is a woodcut version with Sanskrit transliteration of "Death Mantra" printed around it, and a lotus memorial tablet printed in the middle with the name of the deceased who received the money, such as "The late Zhang Fujun was afraid of the boss in Yunshan", which is both a package and a memorial tablet. The other is plain foreskin, which does not print any patterns. There is only a blue sign in the middle, which can write the name of the deceased and also serve as the main card.
15, Tomb-Sweeping Day is forbidden to visit relatives and friends?
It is best for Tomb-Sweeping Day to visit relatives and friends not on the same day, but the next day. Because Tomb-Sweeping Day is a special time to pay homage, it is unreasonable or unlucky to visit relatives and friends at this time. Of course, you can also invite friends and relatives out for dinner.
Suitable.
16, choose to get married during the Qingming period, ok?
Similarly, marriage is a major event in life, so it is best to avoid choosing Tomb-Sweeping Day to get married. Of course, there are still many things about the wedding date.
17. Can I travel in Tomb-Sweeping Day?
An important activity in Tomb-Sweeping Day is hiking. It is understandable to feel the beauty of nature when spring is blooming. but
But, above all, don't look for someone else to sweep more mountains! Don't say unlucky things, not to mention disrespect for the dead.
If you do this, you should be careful about your activities at night. Therefore, we can't say that Tomb-Sweeping Day is sorry for his ancestors when he travels on holiday.
18, can Tomb-Sweeping Day wear red underwear?
Generally speaking, during your stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day, you should especially avoid wearing red and purple clothes, even red underwear. You should wear plain clothes.
The color and clothing are suitable. Of course, don't wear red accessories either. However, Feng Shui masters specially reminded that if you are the animal year,
Red underwear can be worn.
19, does Tomb-Sweeping Day pay attention to the degree of worship?
Of course, Tomb-Sweeping Day needs to pay attention to seniority, which is: father, mother, eldest son, eldest daughter, second son, second daughter ... the rest.
Analogy. After the worship, the sacrifice was blessed by the ancestors, and everyone could eat or take the sacrifice. Finally, the feng shui master reminds you to pay attention.
It means fire safety. You can go after lighting the candle.
20, Tomb-Sweeping Day worship will take Yin Qi home?
This problem is difficult to explain simply. Of course, you can wear some Buddha statues, amulets, mahogany and the like. In fact, feng shui masters realized that.
Because as long as you are kind and respectful to your ancestors, there should be no problem.
After going home from worshipping God, a brazier ceremony can be held when necessary, which can remove the gas field brought back by worshiping God when the fortune is low.
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2 1. Can a wife go to the grave after her husband dies?
There is a saying in the street that a wife can't go to the grave three years before her husband dies. This is a matter of custom. Feng Shui master believes that only local customs can be respected. If there is such a custom in the local area, it is best to avoid it, otherwise it will bring a lot of psychology in the future.
Trouble. If there is no local custom, it has nothing to do with this taboo.
22. Can I accompany my friends to sweep the grave?
For various reasons, many people may encounter the problem of whether to accompany their friends to the grave, such as whether their girlfriends accompany their boyfriends to the grave, whether their subordinates accompany their bosses to the grave, and even whether they accompany their customers to the grave in business.
Feng Shui master thinks it is best for outsiders not to accompany them to the grave, because their gas fields are different. If you really can't avoid it, then the Feng Shui master suggests that you wear a Feng Shui mascot to ward off evil spirits.
Such as mahogany hand beads. Otherwise, it will be taboo.
23. Why did Tomb-Sweeping Day dream of his dead ancestors?
Some people almost always dream of their dead relatives or friends at some time before Tomb-Sweeping Day every year, even in their dreams.
Talk to him. In fact, this has clearly told you that it is time to sweep their graves. Recently, many friends have greatly praised Feng Shui.
The teacher wrote that she dreamed of her dead relatives.
A friend said, "hello, feng shui master, I have some questions to ask you." My father and mother have been divorced for many years. I have been living with my mother and seldom see my father. Unexpectedly, my father died years ago, and I was very unfilial and couldn't see him for the last time. " "Since his death, I dreamed of my father more, dreaming that he told me that he missed me many times and even dreamed about it.
He rubbed me naked, I don't know why. After my mother found out, she showed me a lot of people and finished watching the tube.
Something happened, but not long after, I dreamed of my father, and I don't know why. "
This is a dream, you need to be careful. You can't ignore it. Do your best and don't be lazy.
24. Why avoid buying shoes during the Qingming period?
Some people just celebrate their birthdays in Tomb-Sweeping Day, so sometimes it is inevitable to buy a pair of shoes during their stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day. Don't you know that shoes are homophonic with evil, so you don't usually buy shoes at this time. If you really need it, stagger the time to buy it. Feng Shui reminds you why shoe stores were born in Tomb-Sweeping Day.
If you don't like it, you will understand.
If a friend accidentally bought shoes on Qingming Day, how to crack them? The feng shui master asked these friends to wrap their shoes in red paper, leave them at the door all night, and then burn the red paper early in the morning.
25. Does Tomb-Sweeping Day avoid birthdays?
Some friends happen to be Tomb-Sweeping Day's birthday, and the Feng Shui master reminds you to celebrate your birthday early. If it happens that the old birthday girl is celebrating her birthday in Tomb-Sweeping Day, there will be more taboos. For example, if you don't accept flowers that day, you can't eat birthday cake that day. Anecdotal cognition
Because, in this way, the old birthday girl will live a peaceful and auspicious year and live a long life.
26. How to determine the specific date of Tomb-Sweeping Day's sacrifice?
The date of sacrifice varies from place to place, and some are in the first ten days of Tomb-Sweeping Day; Some people call it "the first three and the last three"; Some are held on the "Singles Day" before and after the Qingming Festival; In some places, grave-sweeping activities last for a month.
27. Should Tomb-Sweeping Day clean and wash his clothes when he comes back from sweeping the grave? Similar to Tomb-Sweeping Day, when Tomb-Sweeping Day comes back from the grave, he must clean his shoes, put the toe in at the same time, and don't forget to wash his clothes and dry them.
28. Why were there fewer recreational activities in Tomb-Sweeping Day that day? Because of various reasons, Tomb-Sweeping Day can't go to visit his ancestors' grave-sweeping friends. Tomb-Sweeping Day has as little entertainment as possible that day. He can't quarrel and say irrelevant words, otherwise he may get into trouble in the future.
29. Why can't you cover your forehead with your hair?
According to the ancients, Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a "Ghost Festival". If you need friends who walk at night during this period, you must remember to bring protective mascots, such as mahogany bracelets. At the same time, don't forget what Feng Shui masters have repeatedly said: Show your forehead and don't cover it with your hair, because that's where your magic lamp is.
30. Can members of the same family go in batches?
Generally speaking, it is best to go to the grave together, but in modern times, for various reasons, members of the same family may come from all over the world for work reasons, so they can't arrange to go to the grave on the same day, or they can go to the grave in batches.
3 1. Can the same person go to the graves of two families within one year?
A friend consulted a Feng Shui master: "The same person can't sweep the graves of two families within one year? For example, sweeping my grandmother's grave and sweeping my husband's father's grave (married) another day, can you? "
In fact, this kind of situation is often encountered, and the feng shui master's answer is ok.
32. If you are in poor health or depressed, can you go to the grave?
On the day of grave-sweeping, if you are in poor health or depressed, Feng Shui Master advised not to go to the cemetery. Because it is a time of physical and mental weakness, it is easy to get into trouble after returning home. In addition, pregnant women and children under the age of 6 also carefully sweep graves.
33. Can you comment on other people's graves?
Be respectful and careful when you pass someone else's grave. Don't trample on other people's graves or flowers, and don't comment on other people's graves, otherwise it will be regarded as blasphemy. If you encounter a bad atmosphere, you will get into trouble and go home.
34. Is it necessary to sprinkle toilet water on the graves and tombstones of relatives?
For friends who believe in Buddhism, it is best to sprinkle nectar soaked in Ganlu pills on the graves or tombstones of their loved ones when sweeping graves. At the same time, you can recite the Heart Sutra, the Great Compassion Mantra or the Tibetan Sutra, return to the family that paid homage to yourself in Germany, pray for an early and happy departure from suffering, reincarnate as a good way or western bliss, follow Amitabha's practice, develop bodhicitta, and choose Buddha fruit.
35. Can plants grow on graves and be pruned?
Must be trimmed! If it is found that the tombstone is damaged or there are plants growing on the grave, the unearthed plants should be repaired and cleaned immediately, especially if the plants can't grow into trees, otherwise it will cause serious harm to the living!
36. What should I do after sweeping the grave?
After sweeping the grave, you should be serious for a day, and you should not laugh and curse; For friends who believe in Buddhism, it is best to recite the Heart Sutra or the Great Mercy Mantra all the way back from the underworld.
If you feel exhausted after sweeping the grave, you should take a shower and change clothes first. Master Feng Shui reminds: The former Neo-Confucianists believed that Yin Qi could be dispelled by going through the brazier before entering the house. Therefore, you can light some firewood at your door as a sign.
Well, the 36 taboos of the Qingming principle mentioned by Feng Shui master today are aimed at making friends have a better life in Tomb-Sweeping Day. Because Tomb-Sweeping Day's ancestor worship and grave sweeping is a concrete manifestation of the Chinese nation's cautious pursuit of the future and filial piety. Since ancient times, Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping is not only to commemorate his ancestors, but also to commemorate those who have made contributions and done good deeds in history. Tomb-Sweeping Day's offering sacrifices to sweep the tombs of martyrs and revolutionary martyrs' monuments has become a good form of revolutionary traditional education.