How to invite and worship Mazu more effectively

Mazu is a familiar name. This is the so-called Holy Mother in Heaven. He was born in Meizhou Island, Putian City, Fujian Province in the first year of Jianlong of the Song Dynasty. Because he did not cry when he was born, he was named Lin Mo. Lin Mo, who grew up on the coast of the sea, has a good understanding of astronomy and weather, and is familiar with water properties. Frequently rescue fishing boats and merchant ships in distress in the sea. According to legend, she can also predict weather changes and help people avoid natural disasters such as typhoons. Lin Mo ascended to heaven at the age of 28. Because he saved countless people during his lifetime, people built temples to worship Lin Mo and pray for the safety of fishermen. According to legend, Lin Mo became an immortal queen and often rode on the clouds among the islands with her clairvoyance and ears for the wind. If a passing ship encounters danger, as long as she sincerely chants the sacred name of Mazu, Mazu will appear in response and save people in danger. Therefore, people call Mazu the protector of the sea. With the development of history, Taoism honors Mazu as the Concubine of Heaven, Queen of Heaven, Holy Mother of Heaven, etc. Mazu Temple has a huge influence at home and abroad, from Dandong in the northeast of the motherland to Tianjin, Shandong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and other places. There are many temples and the incense is very popular. With international exchanges and cultural exchanges, Mazu belief has spread to all parts of the world, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries. 1. The statue of Mazu should be consecrated at the Meizhou Ancestral Temple and the spirit separation ceremony should be held. After choosing an auspicious day to throw wild rice and get the Holy Grail, you can take home the Mazu clone statue. 2. Choose a quiet place at home and place a shrine there after you get Mazu’s permission by throwing wild bamboo shoots. A stack of gold paper is placed in the middle of the shrine to enshrine the statue of the god on the gold paper. The base of the statue is slightly lower than the incense burner. 3. Vase or lotus lanterns can be placed on both sides of the statue. It is better to place a round copper incense burner in front of Mazu, with two candlesticks and everlasting electronic red candles. Three plates of fruit are offered in front of the Blessed Mother. 4. After the appeal is completed, three cups of vegetables, five fruits, three animals and nine gifts are offered to the god table, and the incense ashes from the ancestral temple are added to the sandalwood burner filled with smoke. The three pillars of fragrance are first worshiped toward the sky, and then the three pillars of fragrance are inserted into the Mazu incense burner. Bring the whole family and kneel in front of the incense table, each holding incense. Recite the poem "I am grateful to the Holy Mother Mazu for her blessings all over the world and protecting the country and the people. I hereby enshrine the golden body in the house and pray...". When the incense is half-way through, throw in the wild rice and use the three holy cups to confirm that the Holy Mother's spirit has arrived. In addition, Feng Shui master Xu Shaofeng suggested that after inviting the Mazu statue to your home, you should put three pillars of fragrance in the morning and evening on weekdays. If possible, serve tea in front of Mazu's throne every morning. The 23rd of March every year is Mazu’s birthday, and believers who worship Mazu must worship on this day. Feng Shui master Xu Shaofeng proposed that worshiping Mazu should be particular. You can click on the suggestion to do it. Food: Five animals (roosters and capons for chickens), several kinds of fruits, six to twelve bowls of various vegetable bowls, noodles (put red paper), hair cakes, red turtle cakes, three bowls of red glutinous rice balls, three cups of tea , five glasses of wine. Sacrifice: The sacrifice should choose an auspicious time of the day. After paying tribute, first light lamps (candles), offer tea, burn incense and pray. Three sticks of incense should be inserted into the cigarette, and three obeisances and nine knocks should be performed. In addition, the ninth day of September is the day when Mazu ascends to heaven, so the offerings should be mainly vegetarian and fruit-based.