2015/09/30

用香拜拜,為什麼可以上達天聽? Why can we contact Gods with incense?

中國人對香,有一份很特別的情感與記憶。古人在幾千年前就已使用香來祭祀天地,祈求平安;經過了漫漶歲月的遷流,人們依舊以焚香祝禱的方式,祈求上天庇佑事業騰達、家庭圓滿、身體健康。用香禮拜神明,讓心願可以上達天聽,其背後的秘密是什麼?
Chinese have a special feeling and memory about incense. Ancient Chinese started to worship Gods, heaven, and mother earth several thousand years ago in order to pray for peace. As time goes by, people still burn incense to pray to Gods for great business, good family relationships, and health. But, why can we contact Gods with incense and make our wishes heard?
 

2015/09/25

點香會招來靈界眾生嗎? Will burning incense invite spirits?

 很多人認為點香會招來靈界眾生,因為靈界眾生聞到這麼香的香,會不想離開,所以大都不贊成、甚至害怕點香。
Many people assume that burning incense will invite spirits, since the fragrance of the incense can be tantalizing to not only humans but also spirits, and thus some people may reject or even fear burning incense.

2015/09/19

點香,一定可以轉化運勢嗎? Can we change our fortune by burning incense?

香可以淨化空間磁場,也可以協助個人身心調整,讓人寧靜、喜悅、健康。但是有些人在點香期間,發現某些事情變得不順利了,例如婚變,失業、意外、類似或不喜歡的人事物再度出現生命中,因此認為點香會招來楣運或惡運。
Incense can be used to purify the energy field, to help us improve our body and mind conditions, and to make us feel peaceful, delightful as well as healthy. However, even when burning incense, some people may still encounter setbacks or misfortunes, such as marital problems, unemployment, accidents, or the arrivals of nuisances. As a consequence, they may suppose that burning incense can induce bad luck.
 

2015/09/13

小孩可以聞香嗎? Can children smell incense?

傳統的香,是一種藥香,採用古法炮製與中醫理論調製而成。透過蒸熏與嗅覺的方式,讓藥性進入人體。所以聞香時,注意空氣流通、留意個人身心狀況,選用適合兒童品聞的香品,〈如提高專注力、調整腸胃功能、促進食慾等〉。一般而言,品香並無性別或年齡之分!
 有些孩子對煙較敏感,就可用精油取代,或將香粉加上天然黏合劑〈如天然楠樹皮粉或以古法煉密的方式〉,製成香餅或香丸,再以「空熏法」的方式讓香丸、香餅發出香氣。
Traditional incense is comprised of herbs based on ancient Chinese medicine theories. By steaming and smelling incense, the medicinal properties of the incense enter our bodies. As a result, it is vital that we pay attention to ventilation as well as our body and mind condition. If the incense is for children, we can choose the kinds that can enhance children’s attention, gastrointestinal function or appetites. Yet, generally speaking, the incense products are for both sexes and all the ages. In case the kids are too sensitive to the smoke of the incense, we can substitute essense oil for incense. Or, we may also mix natural adhesives with incense powder, such as the powder of Phoebe zhennan, and then turn the mixure into an incense ball or pie. Finally, we can lay the products in the air to give off their scents.
 

2015/09/07

招財香真的可以招財嗎? Can Incense of Wealth really invite wealth?

        一般人所謂的「財」大都指可以滿足物質欲望的錢財。然而,所謂的「財富」有三種--外財、內財和密財。三者皆具,就是物質與性靈皆富裕的生活。
    Generally speaking, wealth is thought of as a means to satisfy our needs for materials. However, the so-called wealth involves three types, including outer wealth, inner wealth, and the ultimate wealth. If one can get these three types of wealth, he must enjoy a rich material and spiritual life.
             

2015/09/03

靜坐可以點香嗎? Can we burn incense while meditating?

        靜坐點香的好處很多,因為好的天然香品具有穩定、祥和的能量,可以淨宅辟邪、袪除穢氣營造出潔淨和諧的場域,置身其間,很快的就能感受到靜謐自在,紛亂的念頭就在不知不覺中,逐漸沉澱下來。
There are many advantages to burning incense while meditating, for high-quality natural incense brings stable and peaceful energy, and can thus chase away filthy energy as well as evil spirit while creating a pure and harmonic atmosphere. With the incense around, we can easily feel serenity and freedom; furthermore, we can evade from disturbing thoughts and gradually calm down.