How to Kai Guang?

A Kaiguang ritual varies amongst Chinese religious traditions, but it is essentially the act of formal consecration for proper usage by dotting the eyes of a statue of the Deity using a calligraphy brush coated with cinnabar.

What does Namas Guanyin Bodhisattva mean?

Info explaining “Namas Guanyin Bodhisattva” and the “Kai Guang Amulet”. Guanyin = Enlightened being (goddess) of compassion. Bodhisattva = Enlightened being (a god) Kai Guang = Chinese term for consecration of a statue of a deity. ( in this application an Amulet)

What is a kai guang Amu let?

A kai guang amulet is a piece of jewelry with religious or spiritual significance in the Taoist or Buddhist folk religion of China. The religion can be called Pure Land Buddhism or Folk Taoism. A ritual called kai guang, or opening the light, is performed on the amulet or some feng shui accessory.

Where should Guan Gong be placed in the office?

Placing the image or statue of Kuan Kung in the northwest corner of the house is said to have positive effects. Position the image behind your seat at workplace to ensure you always have the powerful support from important people.

Is Guan Yin Buddhist or Taoist?

Guanyin, Guan Yin or Kuan Yin (/ˌɡwɑːnˈjɪn/) (traditional Chinese: 觀音; simplified Chinese: 观音; pinyin: Guānyīn) is the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion. She is the East Asian equivalent of Avalokiteśvara, and has been adopted by other Eastern religions including Chinese folk religion.

Was Guan Yin real person?

The twelfth-century legend of the Buddhist saint Miao Shan (see below), the Chinese princess who lived in about 700 B.C., is widely believed to have been Kuan Yin, reinforced the image of the Bodhisattva as a female.

Why do monks give bracelets?

These Buddhist bracelets are said to bring good luck to the wearer. Worn on the left wrist, the receiving side of the body, they are able to attract more luck and prosperity into your life, or so Tibetan Buddhists believe. Tibetan bracelets are said to stabilize and harmonize the chakras.

Why do people worship Guan Gong?

In as early as Sui Dynasty, Guan Gong is looked upon as the Martial Wealth God – a deity widely worshipped by generals and emperors to pray for victories in battles and wars. The success of the Korean military campaigns against all odds is a strong testament of the immense divine power of Guan Gong.

Where should Guan Yu statue be placed in the house?

Placement: Displaying images of Kuan Kung on the entrance door of a home or office keeps away the harmful energy, known as the Sha Chi. Placing the image or statue of Kuan Kung in the northwest corner of the house is said to have positive effects.

Is Guan Yin male or female?

Representations of the Bodhisattva in China prior to the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD, Northern – and Southern Song Dynasty) were masculine in appearance. It is generally accepted that Guan Yin originated as the Sanskrit Avalokitesvara, which is her male form, since all representations of Bodhisattva were masculine.

How do you call Yin Quan?

Working with Kuan Yin You can use the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra to invoke Kuan Yin’s spirit and request her aid. Adorning your altar space with items bearing the likeness of a lotus or rainbow, as well as leaving her offerings of black tea and rice, can also help to call her in.