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According to legends, it is one of 9 sons of a dragon, which can distinguish between good and evil. It is sometimes included in the list of four noble animals, along with the Chinese dragon, phoenix and tortoise - instead of the tiger.
As a rule this animal is depicted having a few horns, green and blue scaly skin, hooves of a deer, the head of a dragon and a bear's tail. In some aspects it resembles Western unicorns. Like the European unicorn, Chi Lin symbolizes longevity and prosperity. It is believed to live for at least 2000 years.
The Chinese believe that it is always lonely, and appears only during the reign of an outstanding ruler or when a great sage is born or dies; for instance, it was seen shortly before the birth and death of Confucius. It can only be seen by the chosen ones. It is considered a harbinger of happiness.
On his back, Qilin may have babies. Legends state that it brings extraordinary children from heaven. Like the stork in the European tradition, in China it brings a long-awaited heir to the happy parents.
It is also mentioned in connection with some important events in the history of China. For instance, five thousand years ago one Chinese emperor was sitting on the shore near the Yellow River, when he saw Qi Lin. The dirty water of the river turned crystal clear green. Chi Lin stood before the emperor, stomped on a rock three times, and spoke to the emperor in a voice similar to a temple bell. When Qilin turned to leave, the emperor saw magic signs on his back, and copied them. According to legends, this is how the first written language appeared in China.
The mention of this mythical animal goes back to the days of Confucius. Back then, it had a more peaceful appearance. When walking, it did not cause any harm even to insects (like the image of the Lamb in Christian mythology). When stepping on the grass it did not crush it. It fed on magic grasses. It could walk on water and fly. Carved on gravestones, it would protect from evil spirits, as well as accompany the dead to heaven. However, over time it changed its appearance and symbolism - once a symbol of peace and gentleness, it also acquired the features of power and strength.
In Feng Shui, Qi Lin symbolizes long life, celebration, magnificence, joy, wisdom, and famous children. It is a gentle, kind, and benevolent creature. It carries a mystical good omen. This feng shui talisman is believed to help facilitate the success of children. Chi Lin's images or statues can help women who wish to have a child. The main function of this talisman in feng shui is the elimination of negativity, and to attract wealth.
If you want to place this talisman in your home, remember that this charm should face toward the exit. You don't need to activate it; however, it "likes" to listen to folk songs and fairy tales, and this is supposed to make it work harder for its owners.
Jakob Jelling runs http://www.fengshuicrazy.com which teaches the ancient art of feng shui. Please visit his website to learn more about Chi Lin.
Thian Hock Keng Singapore’s largest temple
Built in the year 1839 the Hokkien clan built this temple in Telok Ayer Street today it is the oldest and most important Hokkien temple in Singapore, the temple also houses the clans office and hosted regular meeting of the religious group. The wonder of its construction is that no nails were used in building; the temple is built in the traditional south Chinese architectural style and was built using a variety of building material such as stone, wood and ceramic tiles.
Thian Hock Keng means the temple of Heavenly Bliss in Chinese, and its intricate carvings of dragons, phoenixes and imposing sculptures create and aura of spirituality and awe. Statues of lions, tigers and deities guard the main entrances to the temple while the side entrances have peacocks, roses and the Buddhist swastika- a symbol of good luck and prosperity on display. One the two sides of the temple one can find to majestic pagodas and on the left hand side a shrine dedicated to Chinese philosopher Confucious can be seen.
In the adjoining building are the ancestral tablets of Chinese immigrants can be found, immigration to Singapore from the south of China happened for a number of reasons. Whatever the reason maybe immigrants arrived in Singapore on Chinese junks and moored in Telok Ayer basin which was on the waterfront prior to Singapore’s land reclamation activities. Subesuquent to their arrival immigrants built a joss house for their traditional deity known as the Mother of Heavenly Savages.
Over time this joss house expanded in to the Thian Hock Keng temple utilizing funds collected from wealthy merchants and philanthropists. All the building material for this Fujian temple were brought from the mainland China along with the statue of the Mother of Holy Savages that arrived in 1840.
Many of the original decoration remain intact today and visitors to this area can witness the grandeur and mystique of its traditional architecture. Located in Singapore’s Chinatown area many Singapore hotels can be located close by. A number of budget hotels in Singapore in particular are to found here and offer comfortable accommodation at affordable rates.
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