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Buddha Statues
Buddha Statues And Their Diverse Meanings Buddhism as a religion is well loaded with unique philosophical teachings that hinge on the idea that the state of enlightenment could easily be attained through the suppressions of earthly urges and desires. This religion also has lots of unique statutes which signify a lot in the lives of those who adhere to the teachings of Buddha. Various Kinds Buddha Statues There are diverse kinds of Buddha statues out there in the Buddhist religion. Oftentimes, they are categorized according to the very...
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Japanese Gifts Ideas for Valentines Although Christmas has come and gone, the next one will be here before you know it, so what better time to start looking for that next special gift for that special someone than right now! Japanese gifts are becoming more and more popular and are naturally eye-catching and rich in oriental culture. As a whole, Japan has gained the interest of many individuals around the world for its many unique attributes. Kimonos, calligraphy and decorated fans are just some of the things that have made the...
read moreChinese New Year 2011 – Year of The Rabbit
Chinese New Year 2011 – Year Of The Rabbit Get a good luck charm to help you attract wealth during this Chinese New Year of the Golden Rabbit…You never know what the future might have in store for you! Good Luck Charms – Rabbits – Chinese New Year – Good Luck Amulets – Chinese Coins – Mojo Bags – Lucky Rabbits – Golden Rabbits – Attract Good Luck – Law Of Attraction – Entertainment – Win Money Gambling – Attract Wealth All of these things...
read moreChinese lanterns for a party!
Chinese lanterns are the newest must have for a party! Lanterns are an airborne lantern found traditionally in Asian countries, they are also known as sky lanterns . They are usually made from rice paper and have a small frame made of bamboo to hold a candle. Once lit the heat from the candle’s flame is trapped within the flying lanterns causing them to slowly rise and become airborne. The glow from these lanterns can be seen from miles away and they can stay airborne for as much as 20 minutes if made by traditional...
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Chinese New Year Traditions Chinese New year comes with many traditions that are often practiced not only by Chinese people but also those who celebrate the Chinese New Year. These traditions are believed to bring good luck for the coming new year. Clean the house from all the clutter. If you can turn the house upside down just to make sure everything is clean; then it would be much better. Since it seems to be impossible; you need to make sure that the house is clean from top to bottom, left to right and front to back. It will...
read moreFeng Shui Remedies for Increasing Your Luck
Feng Shui Remedies for Increasing Your Luck and Bringing Great Fortune Feng shui does wonders to those who seek good or better fortune. The whole idea of is to employ good fortune feng shui remedies in proper positions to attract or bring about positive chi into their surrounding environments to benefit the lives of the users. Feng shui is surprisingly very easy to use, and is proven to be very powerful. Enhancers or cures placed in the right orientation aids in the harnessing of good energy or positive chi which brings about and...
read moreLaughing Buddha
The Laughing Buddha The celestial Buddha named Hotei or Pu-Tai is best known as the jolly Laughing Buddha. In China, he is known as the Loving or Friendly One. He is based on an eccentric Chinese Ch’an (Zen) monk who lived over 1,000 years ago and has become a significant part of Buddhist and Shinto culture. Because of this monk’s benevolent nature, he came to be regarded as an incarnation of the bodhisattva who will be Maitreya (the Future Buddha). His large protruding stomach and jolly smile have given him the common...
read moreChinese New Year Wall Scrolls
Chinese New Year Wall and Door Scrolls The Chinese people have always been noted for their unique traditions, belief systems, and grand festivals. Chinese New Year is the most important of the all the holiday traditions in China. Millions of Chinese families around the world celebrate it each year. Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is no doubt the biggest holiday of the year for Chinese people. Chinese New Year falls either in January or February. The date varies every year with the celebration lasting fifteen days. ...
read moreKorats – Good Luck Cats
Korats, the Good Luck Cats The rough translation for Korat is ‘Good Fortune.’ Going way back into history, the earliest mention of a Korat comes in the form of a book of poems produced sometime between 1350 and 1767. Like many breeds, it has its share of folk tales and legends associated with it. One particular piece of folklore claims that if your Korat has kinks in its tale, it will bring you increased good luck. A native of Thailand, the Si-Sawat, as it is called there, is highly revered and honored, and at one time...
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