The Boy That Doesn't See His Father As An Inspiration

 By: ryan    3:14 PM     No comments

Boy Doesn't See His Father As An Inspiration Until He Discovers His Dad's Secret.

 

Direct by Daniel Yam, this production from "The Creative Room" tells the story of a son unhappy because his father isn't rich. Not understanding his father's gift, the boy sets out on his own, only to later find out his father's secret.

If you haven't seen this video, I strongly encourage you to watch it. This is a story about a son with who look down on his father, doesn't like his father and always regards his father as a poor miser. You gotta watch the video to find out how the son eventually understand what his father did was an lifetime inspiration not only for the son but for the rest of us. I have many related video over the years, but this really a good one.

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The Bazi 60 Pillars 一柱论命法 - Dato Joey Yap

 By: ryan    3:25 PM  Books, Joey Yap   No comments

Dato Joey Yap has came out a new set of Bazi's books series. This series are more personalize in term of zooming into your Day Pillar. In case you're new to Bazi, here's how you can plot your Bazi chart by only using your date, month and year of birth. 

You can plot your chart here: Plot 

After you had enter the required details, a chart will be generated look similar like the image below. 

As you may notice, there are 4 columns in the chart. Notice the highlighted column stating Day日. This is the column where represent you. Now you need two info in order to refer the correct book with the correct chapter. 

1) The upper box of the column is called Day Master and in the example is 癸 Gui Yin Water.  So you can refer to the book The BaZi 60 Pillars - 癸 Gui Yin Water

2) Now we refer to the box below the Day Master where this is called Earthly Branch. The Earthly Branch for the chart above is 巳 Si (Snake) Yin Fire. The info here is to get you to the right chapter of the book representing you. 

Combining both info on the Day Pillar for the chart above, therefore the correct book to refer will be The BaZi 60 Pillars - 癸 Gui Yin Water under chapter 癸巳 (Water Snake).

 Easy right? 

From the book what you can learn are (excerpt from Joey Yap website): 

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

What are The BaZi 60 Pillars? 

The Life Analysis Method Revealed

Learn to attune your mind's eye to read a BaZi Chart through the Pictorial Method of BaZi analysis. There are sixty possible combinations of the Five Elements and their different polarities which made up the 60 Pillars. Joey Yap's 60 Pillars Life Analysis Method is a refined and enhanced technique that are based on the fundamentals set by the true masters of olden times, and modified to fit to the sophistication of current times. Each Pillar is explained through a guide on its personality, character, abilities, work approach and its affinity to others in terms of love, acquaintance and family. This book will help you visualize BaZi in a whole new light and elevate your proficiency in BaZi Chart analysis.

Chapter Highlights

Section One: General Descriptions of the Stems
This part gives an overview of each Stem, and provides you with a general impression before you delve deeper into the following sections.

Section Two: Classic Extraction from Di Tian Sui
The classical texts of Di Tian Sui provide a solid platform for any learner of BaZi of any experience level to begin and advance their knowledge in the field. This section is extracted from the works by Joey Yap's most esteemed student, Mr Hung Hin Cheong.

Section Three: General Observation of the Pillar
Matters of marriage, career, wealth, and family are expanded upon in this section. This section is mercifully written in a simple way, free from jargon and technical lingo.

Section Four: Technical Analysis
This section contains some technical aspects pertaining to this BaZi Pillar.

Section Five: The 60 Pillars Unique Combination
Assess the likely outcome of different Pillars combinations; good or bad. You can also learn the specific structure name and advance your skills by understanding the analysis behind each combination.

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Here are all the 10 books in the series (excerpt from the back of the book): 

The Bazi 60 Pillars Life Analysis Method
A BaZi Chart can be vastly sophisticated with many different layers of information, requiring different techniques of analysis and formats of interpretation. The "The Bazi 60 Pillars Life Analysis Method" is one of the many safely guarded, traditional formats of BaZi reading that was only taught to indoor disciples in ancient days.

With this BaZi 60 Pillars series, Joey Yap shares with you how to attune your mind's eye to read a chart through the Pictorial Method of BaZi analysis. Learn to visualize each of the 60 Pillars and read a chart through the understanding of what each Pillar means in terms of general character observations, work life and relationship. Joey Yap's 60 Pillar Life Analysis Method is a refined and enhanced technique that are based on the fundamentals set by the true masters of olden times, and modified to fit to the sophistication of current times. Each Pillar is explained through a guide on it personality, character, abilities, work approach, and its affinity to others in terms of love, acquaintance and family. There is also a section on Technical Analysis to quench the thirst of advanced BaZi practitioners wishing to dwell deeper into the subject.

The BaZi 60 Pillars series feature ten volumes concentrating on each of the Pillars or Jia Zi in BaZi Astrology.   

The Bazi 60 Pillars - Jia  甲 Yang Wood

This book focuses on the six Day Pillars under Jia 甲 Wood.
ISBN: 9789670310749

• Jia Zi  甲子 (Wood Rat)
• Jia Xu 甲戌 (Wood Dog)
• Jia Shen 甲申 (Wood Monkey)
• Jia Wu 甲午 (Wood Horse)
• Jia Chen 甲辰 (Wood Dragon)
• Jia Yin 甲寅 (Wood Tiger)

Learn to 'see' BaZi in a whole new light, as you analyse each of the six Jia Wood Day Pillars with precision and proficiency. 

In this book, you will learn:

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Jia Wood Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Jia Wood Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

The Bazi 60 Pillars - Yi  乙 Wood

This book focuses on the six Day Pillars under Yi  乙 Wood.

ISBN: 9789670310756

• Yi Chou  乙丑 (Wood Ox)
• Yi Hai 乙亥 (Wood Pig)
• Yi You 乙酉 (Wood Rooster)
• Yi Wei 乙未 (Wood Goat)
• Yi Si 乙巳 (Wood Snake)
• Yi Mao 乙卯 (Wood Rabbit)

Learn to 'see' BaZi in a whole new light, as you analyse each of the six Yi Wood Day Pillars with precision and proficiency. 

In this book, you will learn:

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Yi Wood Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Yi Wood Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

The Bazi 60 Pillars - Bing  丙 Yang Fire

This book focuses on the six Day Pillars under Bing 丙 Fire.

ISBN: 9789670310763

• Bing Zi  丙子 (Fire Rat)
• Bing Xu 丙戌 (Fire Dog)
• Bing Shen 丙申 (Fire Monkey)
• Bing Wu 丙午 (Fire Horse)
• Bing Chen 丙辰 (Fire Dragon)
• Bing Yin 丙寅 (Fire Tiger)

Learn to 'see' BaZi in a whole new light, as you analyse each of the six Bing Fire Day Pillars with precision and proficiency. 

In this book, you will learn:

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Bing Fire Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Bing Fire Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

The Bazi 60 Pillars - Ding  丁 Yin Fire

This book focuses on the six Day Pillars under Ding 丁 Fire.

ISBN: 9789670310770

• Ding Chou  丁丑 (Fire Ox)
• Ding Hai 丁亥 (Fire Pig)
• Ding You 丁酉 (Fire Rooster)
• Ding Wei 丁未 (Fire Goat)
• Ding Si 丁巳 (Fire Snake)
• Ding Mao 丁卯 (Fire Rabbit)

Learn to 'see' BaZi in a whole new light, as you analyse each of the six Ding Fire Day Pillars with precision and proficiency. 

In this book, you will learn:

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Ding Fire Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Ding Fire Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

The Bazi 60 Pillars - Wu  戊 Yang Earth

This book focuses on the six Day Pillars under Wu 戊 Earth.

ISBN: 9789670310787

• Wu Zi  戊子 (Earth Rat)
• Wu Xu 戊戌 (Earth Dog)
• Wu Shen 戊申 (Earth Monkey)
• Wu Wu 戊午 (Earth Horse)
• Wu Chen 戊辰 (Earth Dragon)
• Wu Yin 戊寅 (Earth Tiger)

Learn to 'see' BaZi in a whole new light, as you analyse each of the six Wu Earth Day Pillars with precision and proficiency. 

In this book, you will learn:

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Wu Earth Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Wu Earth Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

The Bazi 60 Pillars - Ji  己 Yin Earth

This book focuses on the six Day Pillars under Ji 己 Earth.

ISBN: 9789670310794

• Ji Chou  己丑 (Earth Ox)
• Ji Hai 己亥 (Earth Pig)
• Ji You 己酉 (Earth Rooster)
• Ji Wei 己未 (Earth Goat)
• Ji Si 己巳 (Earth Snake)
• Ji Mao 己卯 (Earth Rabbit)

Learn to 'see' BaZi in a whole new light, as you analyse each of the six Ji Earth Day Pillars with precision and proficiency. 

In this book, you will learn:

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Ji Earth Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Ji Earth Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

The Bazi 60 Pillars - Geng  庚 Yang Metal

This book focuses on the six Day Pillars under Geng 庚 Metal.

ISBN: 9789670310800

• Geng Zi  庚子 (Metal Rat)
• Geng Xu 庚戌 (Metal Dog)
• Geng Shen 庚申 (Metal Monkey)
• Geng Wu 庚午 (Metal Horse)
• Geng Chen 庚辰 (Metal Dragon)
• Geng Yin 庚寅 (Metal Tiger)

Learn to 'see' BaZi in a whole new light, as you analyse each of the six Geng Metal Day Pillars with precision and proficiency. 

In this book, you will learn:

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Geng Metal Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Geng Metal Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

The Bazi 60 Pillars - Xin  辛 Yin Metal

This book focuses on the six Day Pillars under Xin 辛 Metal.

ISBN: 9789670310817

• Xin Chou  辛丑 (Metal Ox)
• Xin Hai 辛亥 (Metal Pig)
• Xin You 辛酉 (Metal Rooster)
• Xin Wei 辛未 (Metal Goat)
• Xin Si 辛巳 (Metal Snake)
• Xin Mao 辛卯 (Metal Rabbit)

Learn to 'see' BaZi in a whole new light, as you analyse each of the six Xin Metal Day Pillars with precision and proficiency. 

In this book, you will learn:

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Xin Metal Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Xin Metal Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

The Bazi 60 Pillars - Ren  壬 Yang Water

This book focuses on the six Day Pillars under Ren 壬 Water.

ISBN: 9789670310824

• Ren Zi  壬子 (Water Rat)
• Ren Xu 壬戌 (Water Dog)
• Ren Shen 壬申 (Water Monkey)
• Ren Wu 壬午 (Water Horse)
• Ren Chen 壬辰 (Water Dragon)
• Ren Yin 壬寅 (Water Tiger)

Learn to 'see' BaZi in a whole new light, as you analyse each of the six Ren Water Day Pillars with precision and proficiency. 

In this book, you will learn:

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Ren Water Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Ren Water Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

The Bazi 60 Pillars - Gui 癸 Yin Water

This book focuses on the six Day Pillars under Gui  癸 Water.

ISBN: 9789670310831

• Gui Chou  癸丑 (Water Ox)
• Gui Hai 癸亥 (Water Pig)
• Gui You 癸酉 (Water Rooster)
• Gui Wei 癸未 (Waterl Goat)
• Gui Si 癸巳 (Water Snake)
• Gui Mao 癸卯 (Water Rabbit)

Learn to 'see' BaZi in a whole new light, as you analyse each of the six Gui Water Day Pillars with precision and proficiency. 

In this book, you will learn:

• An introduction to the BaZi 60 Pillars
• The Pictorial Analysis Method, an effective technique in interpreting and analyzing BaZi Charts
• The traits of each Gui Water Pillar in terms of general characteristics and behavior in work and relationships
• The technical analysis of BaZi Chart based on the Day Pillar
• The compatibility analysis between each Gui Water Pillar with other Pillars of the 60 Jia Zi cycle

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If you are interested in these books, you can get them here: 

Joey Yap Online Store 

DeBook Room 

Retail price in Malaysia stores are RM 137, in DeBook Room we're giving 18% off original price. You can contact us for the books. 

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Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen 2014 馬來西亞佛光山東禪寺

 By: ryan    3:25 PM  Photos   No comments

Another year has past and Chinese New Year comes again. This is my first year to FGS Dong Zen temple during CNY's eve. Went there for the 新春燒年香 吉祥鐘聲傳十方 roughly translate as burning the first incense in the Spring and to strike the auspicious bell for the Ten Directional Buddhas, hoping 2014 will be a better year :) 

Arrived there around 8pm soon after reunion dinner with my bestie in Sunway Pyramid. At first I thought there would be way less people compare to normal days of CNY but I was wrong. The crowd getting massive after 10PM.  

Guess it must be the year of Horse (represent rapid and changes) and with conjunction of Visit Malaysia year 2014, this year FGS Dong Zen has came up with lot more beautiful decos and themes.

At the main entrance, there is this cute child-like Buddha welcoming guests with his open arms. The statues are surrounded by children of  different races in Malaysia. Your mood for sure will soothe up due to the theme song they put. A children's song but the lyrics had changed to suit Buddhism.

 The beautiful and cute Buddha 

 

 This year additional safari theme deco. 

Phrase written by Ven. Master Hsing Yun and made into lantern 

I was too mesmerise by the beauty of all the lanterns and deco till I forget to go to the Main Shrine to pay homage to the Buddha :P

A few walks from the main entrance lead to the Main Shrine of FGS Dong Zen. Same like last year, there was this huge tent set up for The Great Buddha  outside the Main Shrine for people to lit candles and put incenses for praying and making wishes.

 First glance I thought that the pot are made from rice's sacks but it is really made from clay.

If you went to FGS Dong Zen in 2013 you will remember that these lighting umbrellas are decorated in Lumbini garden. This year it was hung above the Buddha outside the Main Shrine. 

The expression of the Guan Yin are beyond description. Compassion looking, serene, elegant, beautiful and so peaceful. 

After paying homage to the Buddha in the Main Shrine, went to the exhibhition hall to see whether FGS publications came out with new books or music CD. Just love to read Master Hsing Yun works. 

After browsing books, magazines and the arts available in the exhibition hall, went to the Lumbini garden. The walkway has been lay will cement I guess to avoid visitors mess with the muddy place if it rain like last year during CNY. FGS Dong Zen been very considerate on this.

 The Buddha protected by the giant serpent last year main theme has been moved to Lumbini garden sitting nicely under the Bodhi tree. 

starry starry tunnel 

There are so much to explore and it is almost 12am. So I went back to the Main Shrine waiting for the First Incense burning and Striking the Bell ceremony.

 Inside the Main Shrine where devotees are waiting in line to offer the First Incense to the Buddha 

While waiting to be in the Main Shrine, God of Wealth are here to gives out mandarin oranges 

Praying to the Buddha hoping with the blessing of the Buddhas, this will be a great and joyful year ahead. Will definitely upload more pictures into this entry. Stay tuned. Hope you have a great CNY :) 

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The Journey 一路有你 2014

 By: ryan    10:37 AM  Movies   2 comments

I love this movie so much. Is been a while after 天天好天 and 大日子, this time director Chiu bring us another simple yet very touching movie, 一路有你. Nice scenery, nice storyline and the best part no lame and ridiculous parts like others CNY movies. No matter you go with your family member or ur friends you will surely enjoy it. Love the part where it emphasize on "time doesn't wait" and" to give in everything because of love".

This is a local movie of a story where a very typical Chinese uncle name Uncle Chuen, who is superbly typical  type of old man. He is so full of his own rights and rules. His daughter was involuntarily sent off to UK by him when she was only 8 years old after her mother passed away. As years goes by, one day after he attended a wedding party by one of his good friend, he made a promise that if his daughter get married, he will held a lavish banquet and to sent invitation cards regardless how far his friends were. 

Soon after the wedding party, his daughter (Bee) came back hoping to tell him that she will get marry with a guy from London who is an English (Benji). With his super typical and "want face" he rejected. After much deliberation, he finally agrees to the wedding having both Uncle Chuen and Benji came up with conditions. Soon both of them start on the Journey to hand out invitation cards across the country. During the journey, both of them started to understand each other. Will they made it throughout the journey? Will Benji able to compromise with Uncle Chuen? You definitely need to watch this movie to find out how the ending was. 

我爱你, 有福气, pancit, pondan树，kili kulu, saya sudah tua mana boleh, sofaman, and more phrases you'll will keep bragging after you came out from the cinema.

  A scene where Bee draw Benji riding with his dad on bike on the windscreen. As the car moves, the drawing is like moving along the electric cable. 

Benji and Bee checking the hot air balloon before the take off.  

Bee drawing her dad's portrait and Uncle Chuen being teased by his friends for being stiff and constipation-look-alike.  

Benji guiding the crew on making the hot air balloon  

A noodle where Uncle Chuen made for Bee to celebrate their birthday where fall on the same day base on Chinese calendar. 

Here are some clips from the movie:


Trailer

Regardless u had watched the movie or not, I am sure you'll enjoy this behind-the-scenes mv, The Better Half by Ben Andrew

MV for the movie

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