Shao Shan Temple's 2021 New Year's Greetings
have been sent!
Below is the message on the back of each.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
2021
This prayer tablet is an expression of Shao Shan Temple’s deep wishes and dedication to the welfare of the community. It is a bridge between the temple and your everyday practice
This has been placed on the temple’s altar - it has been charged with the great energy of faith and courage.
This prayer tablet is designed to be displayed in your home to bring peace and protection for the upcoming year.
This year’s message is
UNITY-
HEALING
( HEI-YU )
May peace and blessings extend from your home to the wider world in the upcoming year.
Below are photos of the process of creating the Shao Shan Temple New Year's Greetings. Each year a new message for the year is selected and Taihaku does the front calligraphy, then the following steps ...
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| Cutting the cards |
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| Cutting the back descriptions |
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| Gluing on the backs |
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| Cutting the front calligraphy |
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| Gluing on the fronts |
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| Inking the star stamp |
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| Stamping the stars |
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| Gold ink for the circles |
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| Stamping the circles |
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| Ink drying |
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| Finished New Year's Greetings on the altar |
