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Place these five elemental fruits on the altar for five years to activate the wealth fortune wheel ensuring a flourishing family lineage and granting whatever you wish for Homage to Amitabha Buddha welcome dear guests to the peaceful spiritual feng shui channel I am a practitioner deeply interested in spiritual feng shui and inner peace Wishing you joyous greetings as welcome the beginning of the Lunar New Year in the Year of the Dragon Dear everyone the five-fruit tray during Lunar New Year is not merely about having the required items as many people mistakenly believe The five-fruit tray is essentially a home-based station that emits blessings and positive energy It is the gathering place of celestial energies the nexus where human consciousness meets the laws of the universe Today I would like to share with all of you the profound secret behind the five-fruit tray So you not only create an auspicious offering but also learn how to activate blessings that maintain prosperity throughout the entire year Esteemed audience the I Ching contains the saying: The universe operates according to the principles of yin-yang and the five elements During the Lunar New Year especially at the precise moment of the year's transition energy shifts most powerfully throughout the entire year It is the moment when the old departs and the new arrives A time when the breath of heaven earth and humanity converge If in that moment your home has a tray of five fruits placed in the correct position and arranged properly It's just like inviting good fortune into your home by opening a gateway for it The five-fruit tray is typically placed in the highest spot in the house On the Buddha altar the ancestral altar or the main guest table in the living room—this is no random placement dear viewers This is the focal point toward which the family's consciousness is drawn It is the first thing a guest's eyes meet upon entering the home When the eyes meet the five-fruit tray the mind simultaneously absorbs energy from it The Imperial Text Zhe Qing teaches Its terrain forms the body its springs and streams the bloodstream Houses take their form as their body and flowing water as their bloodstream Therefore the five-fruit tray placed at the center is the heart of the house It's where energy is pumped throughout the rooms Dear everyone there's something many people don't know: the color and shape of the fruit directly influence human emotions The red of apples and dragon fruit stimulates excitement and joy The yellow of pomelos and Buddha's hand citrus evokes a warm reverent feeling The green of figs and grapes evokes a fresh vibrant charm When people see harmonious colors their hearts grow calm When the mind is calm energy flows smoothly when energy flows smoothly actions proceed effortlessly This is a teaching of the Buddha found in the ancient scriptures The mind leads all things the mind is their master the mind is their creator The mind is the root of all phenomena Your emotions at the beginning of the year determine the energy of the entire year If at the beginning of the year you see a complete fresh and harmonious tray of five fruits your heart will feel joyful and content This sense of fulfillment will serve as the foundation for all your decisions this year You will not be hurried greedy or fearful of lack And from that state of inner peace and calm prosperity and fortune will naturally come And once again properly arranging the five-fruit tray is not superstition it is actively cultivating positive energy in your living space It is about harmonizing energy within the household It is about nurturing the mind with positive emotions In the book Mingxin Biao there is a passage that boldly states Peaceful mind brings peace good mind brings goodness A calm mind makes the home peaceful a kind heart makes everything go well Displaying a proper fruit tray is a vital tradition during a prosperous year So what is the true significance of the five-fruit tray Why did ancient people refer to it as the Five Elements Lotus We'll explore this together in the next section Dear audience the five-fruit tray is essentially a flower of the five elements blooming simultaneously The five elements—what are they Metal wood water fire earth These are not merely five basic substances but they are the five fundamental types of energy in the universe Each type has its own unique properties plays a distinct role and interacts with the others in a dynamic balance of mutual support and contrast In the Book of Changes it is taught: "Heaven generates water at number one earth completes it at number six " Fire born of earth at number two completed by heaven at number seve Wood is born under the heavenly number three completed by the earthly number eight Earth generates metal at number four heaven completes it at number nine Heaven generates earth at number five earth completes it at number ten Heaven produces earth in the number five and earth completes it in ten—this is the origin of the five elements When you arrange the five-fruit tray— With all five representative fruits representing the five elements your home space will be filled with the full spectrum of five types of energy Earth is the foundation the center the stability Metal is refinement wealth and endurance Wood represents growth vitality and development Water signifies flow wisdom and adaptability Fire represents brightness passion and vitality when the five elements are in balance the energy in the home becomes harmonious—neither too hot nor too cold Not too hard not too soft — not too fast not too slow — balance creates a sense of fullness The feeling of contentment reduces greed in the heart when greed diminishes actions become wiser and decisions more accurate And blessings and prosperity will naturally come Laozi taught in the Tao Te Ching: "Knowing contentment brings no disgrace knowing when to stop brings no danger " The full moon serves as a reminder of abundance and completeness it helps you maintain harmony within your home preserve inner peace and keep prosperity from dispersing Of the five elements one is the most important—earth—because earth serves as the foundation of wealth and prosperity In the Complete Book of Feng Shui it states: Earth gives birth to all things it is the earth that brings forth all living beings Without earth no plants can grow Without earth wealth cannot be sustained In the five-fruit tray earth serves as the central pillar— the foundation and support for all other elements We'll examine each type of fruit in detail so you can clearly understand their roles significance and how they help activate blessings and prosperity First let me speak about the foundational group —this is the very foundation that sustains merit Revered assembly if we must choose one type of fruit to serve as the central support of the tray— That's the golden pomelo —more than just visually striking it carries a very special energy The round shape of the pomelo symbolizes completeness— whole neither lacking nor excessive—in Eastern culture The circle has always been regarded as the symbol of perfection—plump wealth a harmonious life and a fulfilled career The yellow color of the pomelo belongs to the Earth element Earth symbolizes the land Land is the source of all living things Land is the repository of treasures In the Earth Store Bodhisattva's Scripture of Vows it says Infinite Earth Store The treasury within the earth is boundless Gold silver and precious gems— all come from the earth When you place the golden pomelo in the center of the tray— You are establishing an earth energy center—according to the law of elemental transformation earth gives birth to metal and just as earth sustains gold a solid foundation is essential to hold and preserve wealth A solid foundation ensures lasting prosperity I once guided Sister Lan in Hai Dương who runs a small business selling fabric Previously she used to arrange small fruits in her offering tray many colors quite eye-catching the child advised her to change the way it was displayed Place a large round golden pomelo right in the center Only then come the other fruits around it She followed the instructions Just two months later she told her child that more customers were coming to make purchases and strangely all the old debts were also being fully paid by customers Money now comes in steadily no longer the wild swings of the past She told her child Oh I feel my heart has grown calmer Stop worrying about money Just looking at that large round pomelo calms my heart Its placement at the center of the tray creates stability Stability brings inner peace Harmony in the heart brings favorable energy favorable energy brings prosperity This is not superstition—it is a clear psychological and energetic law A sense of fulfillment reduces greed in the human heart when greed diminishes actions become clear-minded just as gold emerges from solid ground But there is a fruit that carries an even deeper meaning of protection That is the Buddha's Hand Venerable assembly the Buddha's Hand is not only visually appealing Carrying a powerful symbol the shape of the Buddha's hand resembles a hand cradling like the Buddha's hand protecting all sentient beings In the Great Compassion Heart Dharani Sutra it mentions the thousand hands and thousand eyes of Bodhisattva Guanyin each hand a skillful means for liberating sentient beings Each hand represents protection the Buddha's hand on the five-fruit tray symbolizes that same protection and the Buddha's hand belongs to the earth element The bright yellow color is very visually striking Its unique shape is unlike any other fruit When you place the Buddha's Hand in the center of a tray It becomes the focal point of energy Like a light in a dark room like a pillar in a raging current the Buddha's hand supports the household giving them a sense of stability a place to cleanse themselves In life everyone needs a place to cleanse—spiritual cleansing soulful renewal Only when such a place exists can people truly dare to move forward Only when daring to take on big projects does one dare to expand their career Allow me to tell you about Mr Tuân from Bac Ninh Anh Tuân is in the electronics repair business He used to worry constantly Fearful that his livelihood wouldn't be stable Last Lunar New Year season He bought a large beautiful Buddha's hand citron Placed right in the center of the altar Every morning when he wakes up Seeing the Buddha's hand fills his heart with joy He says I felt as though something was watching over my family and strangely enough ever since that Lunar New Year his clients had increased and his work became more stable Regular income growth He was able to open another store A solid foundation Prosperity can now stay Protected and supported People gain the courage to move forward This is precisely the energy of the core group Dear everyone The character "sung" conveys everything Sung means abundance It means completeness It means prosperity The fig fruit has a very distinctive shape Tightly packed clusters one pressing against another—symbolizing prolific reproduction A single seed falls to the ground sprouts into a tree and the tree blossoms Flowers bear fruit Conversely fruits contain seeds This is the natural law of Wood The green color of mulberry belongs to the Wood element Wood symbolizes trees and vegetation For growth in the I Ching Wood is called the Virtue of Germination—the virtue of flourishing life When Wood is present vital energy becomes abundant When vitality is present all things flourish in the five-fruit tray the fig fills the gaps and spaces between the larger fruits This carries profound feng shui significance the Imperial Book of Earth states: "The gathering and dispersion of wealth energy and the smooth circulation of vital energy " Homes must know how to retain accumulated energy yet also know how to allow it to circulate if the offering tray has many gaps the energy will escape If the tray is filled to capacity air will be retained but full does not mean overcrowded —rather it means arranging the items skillfully so they are perfectly full yet still airy Pomegranates are the perfect fruit for this purpose when you look at the tray filled with plump abundant pomegranates your heart naturally feels at ease Feeling no lack Feeling abundant This sense is crucial In activating the mindset of prosperity and abundance In Confucius's Analects there is a saying: He who is not anxious about poverty is not anxious about peace of mind Not being concerned about poverty but being concerned about inner peace When the heart feels content peace of mind naturally follows When the mind is calm blessings naturally arrive the fuller the tray the stronger the energy gathered jube carries a similar vitality to figs dear esteemed guests jube symbolizes connection Each small grape connects to form a large cluster A single grape is nothing But a whole cluster of grapes is truly valuable This is the symbol of cooperation community a small investment yielding great returns small blessings accumulating into great fortune green or purple grapes Both belong to the wood element Fresh green Elegant purple Both colors bring a vibrant energy to the table In feng shui applications it is said: "Wood thriving with water is prosperous wood nourished by water will grow sustainably " This is the law of mutual generation— Confucianism on the sacrificial tray of fruits symbolizing this sustainable growth I still remember once guiding Sister Huong in Ha Dong Huong runs an online business with little capital and modest profits she's constantly worried about her business And advise her to place a large bunch of green grapes on the fruit tray and every day when she sees the bunch of grapes she should remember tha Big growth begins with small shoots Selling a little each day But accumulation adds up to much She followed this principle And strangely enough From then on her mind felt less anxious She focused on selling more consistently paid closer attention to her customers and gradually her regular clientele grew Orders also increased A year later she had opened a physical store Great fortune begins with small beginnings This is the lesson from the bunch of grapes Never underestimate small drops of water for they can form an ocean never despise small coins for they add up to great wealth Because small coins will accumulate into a treasure to make the offering tray truly vibrant we need to add the element of fire Dear assembly Red is the color of yang energy The color of life The color of joy The vermilion Azure Dragon carries a powerful energy within it The name says it all— Dragon fruit The dragon is a mythical creature of the East The dragon symbolizes power Prosperity The dragon's presence still brings auspiciousness Red dragon fruit belongs to the fire element fire is light fire is heat fire is dynamic energy in the Book of Changes Fire is known as the light of virtue—virtue that brings illumination When fire exists all things are enlightened Everything has just been activated In feng shui Fire accumulation activates fame and fortune What is fame It is public recognition It is acknowledgment from others It's an opportunity for advancement What is luck It's meeting a benefactor encountering a favorable opportunity and having work proceed smoothly Vermilion Azure Dragon It should be placed in the most visible spot on the tray—either at the front or to the left of the large pomelo—so that anyone looking at the tray can easily see it The first thing they notice is a vibrant red This red hue stimulates the mind Creates a sense of excitement Makes the plate stand out with impact It has vitality as long as the fire is bright it remains open Red dates also carry a similar fiery energy Esteemed members of the audience though red dates are small their power is great The red of the apple activates positive energy in the home What is positive energy It is positive vitality It is liveliness It is joy In the Huangdi Canon it is stated: Yang dwelling yang energy is strong yin dwelling yin energy prevails residential spaces require yang energy strong yang energy is essential Then the family members become healthy happy and prosperous Red dates small and round symbolize partial fulfillment A single red apple is a complete whole Many red apples are many complete wholes When you arrange red apples on the tray You're creating many satisfying moments on the plate Red dates are easy to arrange and pair They can be neatly stacked into small clusters Scattered decorations around large ornaments create a cheerful atmosphere especially at the beginning of the year when the weather is still cold and homes are prone to negative energy Negative energy makes household members prone to illness Easily sad and prone to arguments But if red dates are placed on the tray Positive energy will be activated Help reduce the chill in the household Warmth in harmony makes people warm And if there are five The child guides Brother Minh in Thai Binh Mr Minh is in the electrical equipment business He told his son that every year at the beginning of the year he usually gets sick and clients also contact him less Have to wait until March or April to feel better I advise you place a tray of five fruits with red dates and every morning recite the mantra Namu Datsui Ryōri Kōō Butsu Recite three times To activate healing energy He follows along That year he didn't fall sick like in past years and strangely enough right at the beginning of the month a major client had already reached out to place an order He told me I'm feeling incredibly energetic this year After the harmony water becomes the key element The element of flowing wealth Dear esteemed audience Wealth is the flow of money water flows continuously so money must also keep moving constantly Still water turns foul and stagnant money breeds scarcity In the Tao Te Ching Laozi teaches that the highest good is like water—gentle yet capable of wearing through stone Water always flows downward yet sustains all living things In the five elements water symbolizes flow—of matter of information Energy flow is blocked If your home lacks water Everything comes to a standstill Money is hard to come by and hard to spend Work progresses slowly Social conditions are also difficult in the context of five-element theory this is often expressed through fruits high in moisture such as green grapes plums and oranges Or through black and dark blue—water nurtures wood trees need water to grow people too need water to develop money too needs water to increase Need to circulate Need to flow Seed of five fruits with sufficient moisture Helps maintain balance in life Balance in financial matters Brief explanation of work-related issues Brief explanation of health-related issues The Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor states When flow is unobstructed there is no pain When flow is unobstructed there is no pa When qi flows freely illness diminishes when money circulates abundantly wealth increases water balances fire but excessive fire will burn everything Water is needed to regulate fire those who are overly heated need water to cool down when things move too quickly water is needed to slow them A good flow is achieved through water Then the money is stagnant Finally comes the needle The action of holding and filtering Esteemed members of the audience The needle is money Yet the needle also represents discipline In the Book of Changes Kim is called the virtue of decisiveness—firm and sharp capable of cutting away what is unnecessary Kim can protect what matters most Kim symbolizes wealth Gold silver money But kim is not just material Kim also represents one's attitude toward money Financial discipline means the ability to hold onto money Many people earn money but fail to keep it Money comes in one hand and goes out the other It is a deficiency of metal According to the five elements theory metal is generated by earth Earth gives rise to gold and earth also produces precious metals The five-fruit embryo has a golden radiant color It's enhancing metal since gold is generated by earth the Buddha's golden earth also generates metal the yellow Azure Dragon likewise enhances metal metal helps in retention and purification Keep your possessions from scattering Preserve your assets from waste In the Five Principles it says A noble person loves wealth but acquires it through proper means A gentleman loves wealth but must acquire it with integrity and he must also preserve wealth with integrity What is integrity It is knowing how to spend wisely Knowing when to save is key Knowing where to invest wisely is essential Kim works with the core to achieve strength Stability The core must not only look good but also be solid When you place the seed be sure to secure it firmly—do not leave it loose as it may fall A firmly planted seed symbolizes a solid foundation It's not easy to be swayed nor to lose focus With a needle one can sew without scattering But dear fellow practitioners merely displaying the right kind of fruit is not enough —showing it in the proper way is what truly matters We need to know how to arrange the sprouts Sprouts carry energy Sprouts contain air Venerable assembly There is one very important thing that I wish to share further It's about the mutual generation and balance among the elements many people only know how to choose the correct element but fail to understand how to arrange them so they support one another The result was that the melody though beautiful had an abrupt energy—like a band where each player performs a different tune making the whole thing sound chaotic to the ear In the I Ching there is teaching on the principle of mutual generation: Wood gives rise to Fire— dry wood burns to produce flame Fire gives rise to Earth—fire reduces to ash and ash becomes soil Earth gives rise to metal metal gives rise to water water nurtures wood—this is the endless cycle of generation When arranging the five-fruit seedlings pay attention to this principle: place the wooden one near fire and position the green fig near the red dragon fruit Place fire near earth Red dragon placed near golden pomelo Place earth in the center Surrounding is metal Golden pomelo in the center Around it are bright golden fruits Thus energy flows freely—never blocked or suddenly surging Remember once when I visited my sister Nhung in Hai Duong Her arrangement of the five-fruit seedlings was very beautiful but I noticed something off—she placed red dragon fruit and golden pomelo Between them lies a pile of green apples Fire and Earth Separated by Wood Energy cannot circulate The magpie advises her to rearrange them Place the red dragon fruit next to the golden pomelo to generate earth energy to nourish the earth with fire Place the green apple on the opposite side The seedling looks much more harmonious now She said isn't that strange Now that I look at it My eyes feel less strained Before it just looked artificial and off That is the difference Between seven chosen at random and seven following a pattern Seven at random Beautiful to behold but restless in the heart Seven by design Beautiful eyes yet the heart too is at peace beyond mutual generation there is also mutual restraint—Wood overcomes Earth for trees easily penetrate the ground Earth overcomes Water for earth dams water Water overcomes Fire for water extinguishes fire Water extinguishes fire Fire melts metal Metal cuts wood Metal chops trees Mutual克制 may sound negative But in reality it's not Mutual克制 is regulation it is balance Without mutual克制 all things would grow unchecked—trees would overtake each other and fire would consume everything His water must have mutual restraint to regulate it within the five fruits' essence mutual restraint is necessary but it must be moderate—not excessive For example if you place too much wood it will overact on earth the earth becomes easily penetrated by trees making the foundation unstable If you place too much water It will extinguish fire Fire is extinguished Yang energy is gone Therefore balance is needed Earth must be dominant to provide stability Wood should be just enough to generate vitality Few but striking To create a focal point Water and metal harmonize to complete the composition And I’d like to share one more A small secret tip It's about the direction in which the five- fruit sprout is placed Many people only focus on making the sprout look beautiful but overlook the direction which is extremely important Each direction carries a different energy according to Master Trach Minh Kinh each home has eight directions—four favorable and four unfavorable—Mam Ngũ Quả Place it in one of the four favorable directions: Life Energy the best direction for vitality Heavenly Medicine the direction of health and healing Longevity the direction for enduring life Direction of longevity and harmonious marriage Facing the back Direction of stability and peace If your home is An East Four House The four favorable directions are East Southeast North South If your home Is a West Four Tract The four favorable directions are West Southwest Northwest Northeast Place the five-fruit seed in one of these favorable directions if unsure of your home's type position it toward the east or southeast These two directions are favorable for the majority of Vietnamese people however according to Mr Duc's guidance from Thai Binh he placed the five-fruit sapling in the northwest direction That's an unfavorable direction for your home despite having a promising start work still faces difficulties I'd advise relocating the auspicious spot to the east That's all there is to it—no need to change anything else A month later he said the work had improved significantly with more clients coming in Traffic bottlenecks are gradually being resolved—this is the power of proper orientation Being in the right place facing the right direction allows energy to be fully activated In addition to the direction of placement the timing is also important seeds should be placed at a favorable moment with the best time being the morning of Lunar New Year's Eve From 9 to 11 a m This is the hour of confrontation The hour of crisis The peak time of positive energy in the day If you miss this hour Any other time is fine but avoid late night—between 11 p m and 1 a —and midday from 11 a to 1 p as energy during these two hours is excessively intense The north is the yin extreme The south is the yang extreme Unsuitable for placing the altar And one more very important point When placing the altar The house must be clean Cleaned up thoroughly Wiped down completely No trash left behind Nothing out of place As stated in the Imperial Residence Scripture Fresh air brings joy a clean home has pure energy pure energy invites blessings remember the year Sister Hoa from Nam Dinh called you she said Teacher I set up the five-fruit tray exactly as you taught me but why doesn’t it seem any different I’m asking—has your sister’s house been cleaned thoroughly yet She replied "Not yet teacher I'm just too busy I planned to clean it after Tet " The child said "Sister we really need to clean the house properly first " The beautiful five-fruit tray was nice but the house was just cluttered energy can't flow if it's not properly arranged That very day Sister Hoa cleaned the house thoroughly sweeping every corner and wiping down every piece of furniture Getting rid of unused old items Once done she said Funny how the house feels so clean now the offering tray looks brightened too And it's true After that Lunar New Year Her work proceeds smoothly because of thorough preparation not random luck Esteemed audience I would like to share a little more Regarding the care of the five-fruit tray many people leave it unattended after the ceremony only discarding it when the fruits have wilted and begun to rot—this is very unsatisfactory Wilted and rotten fruit carries decaying energy Decaying energy Can affect the entire household Each day you should set aside time to address this Wait a few minutes to inspect the fruit tray replace any that are wilting immediately and discard any showing signs of worm damage right away Keep the offering tray always fresh and vibrant always abundant always radiant As the text also states: "Seeking enlightenment through external means leads to fulfillment " No need for external prayers—each day's fresh offering is a gentle reminder of that contentment and when the festival ends and you'ready to take down the offering tray— Take a brief pause don't rush to carry it down set the tray down gently and silently thank the offering tray Brought good energy in the first days of the year Thanks to heaven earth ancestors and Buddha for their protection Then slowly brought down The remaining good fruits Use them as food—don’t waste them Let the wilted fruits fall to the ground to nourish the plants Don’t throw them in the trash Everything carries energy Please respect them Dear esteemed audience I have shared extensively About the five-fruit tray From the five elements theory to the significance of each type of fruit The way of flying The way of placement the way of care All have purpose The purpose is to help you build A harmonious living space A prosperous mindset A peaceful life But I must emphasize once more The five-fruit tray is merely a means The heart is the true root If your heart is not pure no matter how beautiful the offering plate may be it serves no purpose if your heart is filled with greed anger and delusion then negative energy will inevitably arise It will destroy all good feng shui The Buddha taught in the Flower Garland Sutra The mind is like a painter Painting countless forms hidden within The mind is like an artist painting countless hidden realms our mind shapes the world we experience If our mind is beautiful our world becomes beautiful If our mind is dark so too will our world be Our world is also flawed so besides arranging the five-fruit tray correctly you must also cultivate your mind How Simply put Do one kind deed every day—perhaps give a little money to someone in need help an elderly person cross the street or simply say something kind For others saving a small creature may be enough Good deeds don't need to be grand But they should be consistent The Three-Character Classic says At birth human nature is inherently good people are naturally good at heart and doing good means returning to one's true nature nurturing virtue and merit Each day brings new opportunity Chant the Buddha's name Chant Namu Amitabha Buddha One hundred times Or a thousand times Depending on the time you have available Reciting the Buddha's name brings peace to the mind helps eliminate karmic obstacles fosters increasing merit and virtue the Infinite Life Sutra states: With wholehearted faith and sincere aspiration even if one recites the Buddha's name ten times if rebirth is not attained then true enlightenment cannot be realized Wholehearted faith and joyful aspiration to be born in our land Even if only ten recitations are made if one is not reborn then enlightenment cannot be attained—this is the vow of Buddha Amitabha who has already become a Buddha Thus His vow has come true: those who sincerely chant Buddha' s name will be guided by Him Therefore besides the five-fruit tray include the practice of chanting Buddha's name The five-fruit tray is a material means mindfulness of Buddha is a spiritual means when these two methods are combined they will bring about the best possible results With heartfelt wishes may all beings enjoy a peaceful and prosperous Year of the Dragon 圆满 (perfect fulfillment) and may all sentient beings be blessed with happiness May all sentient beings be liberated Homage to the Buddha Homage to the Dharma Homage to the Sangha Venerable ones There's still more to share today dear Let me continue sharing How to arrange the living tray And how to secure the fruit tray's filter Lunar New Year Reverend please allow me to address the congregation When arranging the five-fruit tray there' s a simple yet highly effective principle Which I call the Law of Support Fill and Accent If you remember and sincerely practice these three words your five-fruit tray will become a powerful transmitter of blessings What is the foundation The pillar is the cornerstone the foundation the central support In the five-fruit tray the central pillar represents earth Please select one Or two tangerines belonging to the earth element Placed right in the center of the tray They could be golden pomelos Or kumquats or both Place them in the central position stabilize the left side firmly—this is the first step and also the most crucial one In fortune-telling there is a saying: "Centered and upright harmony follows " Place it right at the center everything will harmonize when the foundation is firm what surrounds it will also stand strong when the foundation is correct Energy will be focused exactly where it belongs You've seen many people set out fruit trays Without a central support Just small fruits packed tightly together Looks extremely chaotic and lacks focus the energy from that plate disperses in all directions unable to gather vital energy Once a solid foundation is established however Solid in the center The next step is filling What is filling Filling means closing gaps It creates a sense of abundance Making the tray seamless is essential use fruits from the wood element to fill in the gaps—figs are particularly effective for this purpose Likewise it 's not about stuffing but about skillfully arranging filling gaps naturally To make the tray look full yet airy — full but not cramped In the Tao Te Ching there is a saying: "Empty yet inexhaustible moving yet ever emerging " Empty yet never depleted the more it moves the more it overflows the tray offerings is the same—filled to the brim yet must remain airy and uncluttered never stifling or oppressive Once a solid foundation is established filling in follows the final step being the focal point—what is the point The point is the focal emphasis the element designed to draw the eye It brings vitality to the plate please use fruits belonging to the fire element to garnish—red longan is excellent and red dates are equally wonderful Or small red cherry tomatoes The fire point should be placed in a prominent position In front of the altar Or beside the earth pillar So that anyone who looks at it They immediately notice the vibrant red This red hue will activate the mind Evoking feelings of joy and excitement In the Imperial Canon of Zhejing it is written: A bright and open hall Indicates a prosperous master Where there is brightness the master prospers The focal point on the plate of fruit is precisely what creates that bright spot Beyond the three principles support fill and highlight You should also pay attention to Color Colors must be harmonious Avoid clutter Too many bright colors will strain the eyes Leading to an unsettled mind Choose about 3 to 4 main colors: the yellow of earth the green of wood the red of fire and optionally white or black for metal and water And one more very important thing The tray must be sturdy After you've arranged everything Gently shake the tray a little If the item feels loose Arrange it again A solid tray symbolizes certain prosperity Unshakable Impossible to lose A solid tray means solid energy Remember this child Once when I visited my friend Hai 's house in Nam Dinh he set out a beautifully arranged tray of fruits complete with every kind But when I looked I saw the tray was unstable the items loosely stacked and likely to fall so I advised him to reorganize it using the larger ones as support in the center The surrounding dragon fruit is packed tighter Add a few red pitayas in front Once arranged The plate looks much more solid He said Seeing this tray I feel much more at ease And it's true That year his work went very smoothly After arranging the tray properly You need one more crucial step That is the sealing step The step that transforms the five-fruit tray From a decorative item Into a feng shui treasure Dear elder brother the beautiful tray represents the physical aspect while heartfelt joy symbolizes the spiritual dimension—these two must go hand in hand A beautifully arranged altar without heartfelt intention is merely decorative an altar with only intention but poorly presented lacks sufficient spiritual energy Both physical and spiritual aspects dynamic energy and mental force— this is the dual solution when you have prepared the five-fruit tray Before placing it on the altar or guest table do the following: first wash your hands thoroughly— clean hands symbolize a pure mind In the Diamond Sutra it says: "Abide nowhere " "Give rise to a mind " thus one should generate a mind that does not dwell anywhere— meaning the mind must remain pure and unattached Monday When carrying the tray hold it level with your waist Do not hold it lower than your chest Holding it high symbolizes reverence Reverence for heaven Reverence for earth Respect for Buddha Respect for ancestors The Analects state: When sacrificing treat it as if they are present When honoring spirits treat it as if the spirits are present Offerings made in reverence should be as if the departed are truly present Worshiping the deities as if they are truly present — that is the attitude of reverence Thirdly when placing the offering tray in position maintain a joyful heart Joyfully delighted Do not rush Do not dwell on sorrowful thoughts The Buddha taught All things are created by the mind Everything arises from the mind If your heart is joyful and happy that energy will flow into the offering tray and the tray will carry that joyful energy And that energy will spread throughout your home on Wednesday after setting up the tray stand straight Recite three times He is the title of Buddha Many Treasures He is the Buddha who symbolizes infinite treasures The Sutra of the Harmonious Dharma mentions the Pagoda of Many Treasures The tower appears in midair Pushing the treasure village forward May wealth never run dry Why recite three times In Buddhism The number three represents the Three Jewels Buddha Dharma Sangha Recite three times Signifying completeness Expressing deep respect Demonstrating sincere devotion Chris Niệm Please visualize carefully What did he imagine Picture golden light descending from above onto the five-fruit tray seeping into each fruit Make them glow Then light spreads from the fruit tray Filling the entire house Overflowing the living room Seeping into every corner This helps strengthen your concentration Thursday After completing the recitation bow your head and remain silent for a moment About five seconds Keep your mind calm and steady Let the energy seep into the palm of your hand Then slowly step back Do not rush Do not make a sound In doing so your five-fruit tray ceases to be an ordinary decoration it becomes a treasured relic a beacon radiating blessings Become the bridge between heaven and humanity—once you guided Sister Hằng in Dong Anh to follow this path Sister Hằng runs a small business At the market life is tough every day There's not much talk Last year the child taught the sister how to arrange the five-fruit tray And the customary ritual of the filtering ceremony just as above She did the right thing and she told her child: Since doing it this way She feels lighter in spirit Every morning when she wakes up She felt happy seeing the tray of fruits Shopping became more enjoyable Customers seeing her cheerful demeanor Were more inclined to make purchases Gradually as regular customers increased so did the earnings She said "Teacher I don't know exactly where the blessings come from but ever since I started doing things the right way I've felt a change " My life is completely different now Revered brethren That's precisely the power of the integrated solution Correct physical action Combined with pure mental energy these two elements together generate a powerful force that will activate the fortune portal Not activated through magic but through psychological principles and energy In the Earth Store Sutra the Bodhisattva of Fundamental Vows states: Bodhisattva male devotee Female devotee Name of the Buddha Wenshi Chanting the Buddha's name Offering the fragrance of wisdom as incense This person's wish is fulfilled Gaining immeasurable mer If someone hears the name of the Buddha chants the name of the Buddha or offers incense and worship that person will accumulate boundless merit This is not superstition That is the law of the mind: sincerity in heart reverence in action and blessings naturally arrive the key is not greed but a mind at peace When the mind is content it finds peace when the mind is at peace actions become right when actions are right blessings naturally follow Let me share this with you A short story to help you clearly see the power of a proper five- fruit tray when arranged correctly and paired with the right filter Dear everyone Let me tell you about Mr Hung from Bac Ninh Mr Hung is in the construction business He takes on small building projects Previously every Lunar New Year he would meticulously arrange a five-fruit tray featuring only imported fruits— American apples Korean pears Chilean grapes and New Zealand kiwis Vibrant and lively yet overwhelming at first glance—no focal point no center of attention And strangely it feels off Every year after Tet he runs into problems with his work—sometimes losing the deposit because the developer changes their mind other years facing worker demands for higher wages and ultimately having to give up Within a year materials suddenly skyrocketed in price then vanished again— He was extremely worried Thought it was fate Thought it was karma Last year a friend introduced him to me He asked me about house feng shui I went to his house to take a look His house is grand and well-built the orientation is favorable but when I saw the tray of five fruits on the altar there were far too many kinds of fruit and far too many colors And most importantly no rootstock Just small fruits on the bamboo And she said to him Oh this fruit tray is beautiful But without earth energy without a solid foundation your work will easily be unsettled You ask "So how should you guide me " Teach you the method of the five elements interwoven harmony: select a large round golden pomelo place it squarely in the center and beside it place an additional Buddha earth fruit These two fruits serve as the centerpiece surrounded by crushed grapes and green grapes filling the platter neatly Place three red dragon fruits in front Create a focal point Add a few small red apples Clear clutter enhance positive energy The fruit tray after rearranging Much simpler in appearance But far more harmonious Focused full of energy He gazes ahead He says Funny why does looking at this tray make my heart feel so much calmer And teach me how to lock the filter When placing the tray on the altar Raise the elbow level high maintain a cheerful mind gently set it down then recite: Nam Mô Đa Bảo Như Lai three times Quan thought the golden light Shone onto the fruit tray Then spread throughout the house And also taught him something more Every morning waking up before going to work Pause briefly before the offering tray Gaze upon it Whisper a silent thanksgiving to heaven and earth for blessings received in full Thank your ancestors for their protection and guidance Thank you Buddha for your protection Then I went to work He followed the path as instructed At first he wasn't very convinced but he kept at it consistently Every day is the same The result was truly surprising On the first day of the year a major project came looking for him The developer Introduced by a previous client the contract was signed hastily the deposit was insufficient yet the project proceeded smoothly The material prices also didn't spike suddenly as usual workers are putting in steady effort no one is demanding an unexpected pay raise and no one has quit midway through the project By year's end he completed the project on schedule the investor was highly satisfied payments were made promptly and they even referred him to two additional projects His profits that year were significantly higher than in previous years allowing him to pay off an old debt and purchase a truck to support his work Mr Hung called his son at the end of the year He said Sir I don't know how to explain it But everything this year has gone too smoothly From childhood to adulthood everything has always gone smoothly He thought it was probably because she followed her teacher's instructions exactly She told him "It's not magic you know " It's because his mindset changed when he set the tray properly his mind felt steady and with a steady mind his decisions about work became stronger When the decision is firm good results are inevitable Mr Hung realized this and said "That's right—this year I feel less anxious less rushed " Be more careful when taking on projects—no more accepting random jobs just for high fees like before choose the right projects and execute them properly and the results will come naturally This is a classic example of the power of the five-fruit tray—when arranged properly it's not superstition nor magic That is the law of psychology and energy: a properly arranged offering tray brings balance into the home balanced energy helps stabilize the human mind Stable mind leads to right action Right action Leads to good outcomes In the Ming Xin Bu Ji it says Virtue and merit reside in the mother Feng Shui is a powerful auspicious aid accumulated virtue and merit bring blessings No matter how good your feng shui may be it won't save you if you're doing wrong but if you do good deeds and add favorable feng shui it's like giving a tiger wings Just as a boat glides with the wind placing the five-fruit tray properly is precisely that powerful auspicious support —it cannot replace meritorious deeds Yet it accelerates the manifestation of merit—stronger more enduring Venerable assembly we have journeyed together through a long path From understanding the principles of the five elements in flower arrangements to exploring the meanings behind each type of fruit to creating vibrant displays and mastering the art of securing prosperity effectively Now I'd like to summarize the most essential points Just five things These five points If you remember and follow them correctly Your five-fruit offering Will become a powerful emanation of auspicious energy First Firm foundation Must include at least one large fru Located in the center of the tray tangerine or Buddha's hand fruit is ideal—it forms the foundation and serves as the cornerstone It is the foundation of all energy on the board without a stable earth the other elements cannot manifest their power The I Ching states: "The earth's position is unyielding " A noble person carries all things through profound virtue the earth's nature is enduring and the noble person embodies this deep virtue to sustain all things—this enduring virtue is the earth's strength its capacity to bear and support The second point: Wood energy flourishes when gifts of the wood element are present—such as fresh juicy fruits or other green items—to generate vital energy They fill the emptiness Creating a sense of abundance Wood represents growth It signifies development Without wood The tray becomes hard and dry Lacking vitality In the Dao De Jing it says: When people are alive they are soft and yielding When they are dead they become stiff and rigid The living are flexible and gentle The dead are rigid and inflexible As long as it's alive it remains supple once dead it becomes dry and rigid The wood on the offering tray embodies that very vitality The third element: fire and stored energy There must be at least one red-colored gift to create a focal point—red dragon fruit or red apples—they energize positive qi and spark excitement Life within the tray is vibrant —fire is light it is heat it is activation As stated in the Emperor's Book of Celestial Stars Light brings fortune Bright fire means good luck The flame on the offering tray is that light The fourth element Water flow and movement There must be a water element to facilitate the flow of energy—this could be green grapes water oil citrus or honey water enables wood to grow Water balances fire Water ensures everything flows without obstruction The Dao De Jing contains the phrase The highest good is like water Water benefits all things without contention the highest good is like water which nourishes all beings yet does not strive The presence of water on the ceremonial tray symbolizes benefit and prosperity Fifth principle: Metal retains wealth It must have a bright yellow color to enhance metal energy Metal is generated by earth Metal helps preserve wealth Metal brings stability Kim makes the tray sturdy The Analects say A noble person remains steadfast in poverty A petty person poor becomes greedy The noble person remains composed in hardship The petty person is easily swayed but Jin is steadfast— discipline the ability to hold onto what is yours Remember these five things: a firm foundation Wood flourishes Fire ignites Water flows Metal retains wealth the tray aligns with the correct element the year matches the proper fortune and above all the most crucial element is the heart The five offerings are merely tools the mind is the root If your mind is not pure no matter how beautiful the offering plate may be it will not be effective If your mind is Greed hatred delusion — then the energy you emit will also be negative energy Negative energy It will destroy all good feng shui The Buddha taught In the ancient Dharma sutras If a person creates harm The mind itself destroys itself If a person creates goodness The mind itself knows what is right If one commits a wrong the mind knows it is wrong If one does good the mind knows it is good The mind is the most impartial judge of all Tâm is the most accurate observer therefore when you set out the five offerings keep your heart pure filled with joy and gratitude Thank you heaven and earth for granting harmonious rain and sunshine thank you the land for nurturing the five grains our ancestors for passing down our cherished culture Thank you Buddha for teaching us the path to liberation when the mind is grateful it becomes content when the mind is content it finds peace when the mind is at peace blessings naturally arrive Finally I offer blessings to all present: may you all in this peaceful year of Binh Ngo enjoy peace and harmony and may your home be a place of safety and return It is your foundation the source of energy enabling you to reach the world if your family life is peaceful everything beyond it becomes effortless In this context there is a saying Cultivate yourself before governing the state bring peace to the world first refine yourself then harmonize your family only then can you accomplish great things May all of you be blessed with smooth progress in your endeavors—smooth progress does not mean there are no obstacles but rather that despite encountering difficulties you are still able to overcome them Even when encountering obstacles one still finds a way forward In the Book of Changes it says: "Heaven's movement is vigorous the noble person strives for self-improvement without ceasing " Heaven's movement is mighty and ceaseless A noble person never ceases to strengthen themselves this constant progress is precisely self- improvement May all of you be blessed with lasting prosperity—not fleeting wealth but enduring abundance Wealth earned gradually wealth that is secure wealth gained through honest work wealth accumulated through meritorious deeds—within the heart the inner mirror bears this truth Good deeds naturally bring blessings There is always surplus fortune A family that accumulates good deeds Will surely have abundant blessings Lasting prosperity Comes from virtue and charitable acts May all of you always be supported by kindred spirits—those who are not powerful or influential but genuine souls who stand by you in times of need You are the one who guides me when I'm lost You are the one who lifts me up when I fall The Analects say When three people walk together There is always something I can learn from one of them There is always someone who can guide us benefactors are everywhere—just need eyes to see them May all beings be blessed with ever-increasing clarity of mind Wisdom is not merely intelligence it is understanding cause and effect knowing what should and should not be done and living in accordance with the Dharma In the Diamond Sutra it says: All conditioned phenomena Are like dreams illusions bubbles and shadows All conditioned things Are as fleeting as dreams and illusions When the light shines we will clearly see this and live in peace amidst life for now let us conclude today's Dharma talk here If you find this teaching helpful please like share it with your loved ones and spread the blessings And joyfully leave a comment below Namu Amida Butsu To plant the seed of connection again To create good karma and bonds Walking the path to peace together If you'd like to learn more About other spiritual feng shui principles Please subscribe to our channel Spiritual feng shui for peace and well-being The channel of the child Will regularly share Practical knowledge Simple yet effective tips To assist you in cultivating a peaceful and prosperous life I sincerely thank you all for taking the time to listen Thank you for your trust Thank you for walking alongside your child On the path of sowing good karma Please remember dear congregation Five-fruit tray is not magic but the art of living—arranging space to nurture the spirit cultivating positive connections To welcome the blessing of purification A stable foundation Wood thrives and flourishes Fire ignites energy Water flows freely Metal retains purity Remember these five principles dear ones And apply this to your family's five-fruit tray I believe This year's five blessings You will have a truly peaceful and prosperous year Fulfilling abundance Homage to the Buddha Homage to the Dharma Homage to the Sangha Homage to Amitabha Buddha