No real questions here, just recalled that I purchased a little guan yin statues years ago and used it for meditations. It was a rather attractive statue of which I was quite fond. I stopped various kinds of meditations and sold some of my supplies online, of which that statue wound up amongst the items to be sold. Someone soon purchased it, but I found out later from the buyer that it was broken in transit. I thought that it somehow managed to break despite great packaging was significant. In retrospect I should have performed some sort of ceremony or something before handing possession of the item to another. I was thinking more as a merchant at the time, and did not consider the spiritual ramifications, as this was a vessel that I concentrated on and may have been imbued with my vibe or the vibe of the goddess. Perhaps it was good that it broke, though it was a pity as it was a nice statue. Maybe some of you know about this sort of thing from your experience? I wonder what one would do in these instances where a power item or similar is transferred to another or an item that may have gained some consciousness is put away for awhile?

It is a good topic. Items that are sacred must be treated as sacred, especially icons that become connected to the archetypal dieties they represent.

 When something becomes sacred, you don't own it the same way, it gains a consciousness... and in a way, becomes a part of you because you give it power.  It becomes a manifestation of the God, and how you treat the manifestation reflects on you. Honour yourself, by honouring your sacred tools... and don't be attached to them, one day they may tell you to pass them on to someone else. Keep them cleansed, too.. magical objects attract cooties.

  Some items may allow themselves to be sold.. ask them. Dispose of sacred things as if they are people: fire, burial or burial at sea (not the toilet, deep water) Scatter the ashes on a garden.

 In particular if a Quan Yin becomes broken, it should be buried. They are known to sacrifice themselves... become broken, taking a karmic hit for you.

 Some people keep sacred objects wrapped or covered when not in use, to contain their power and prevent them being tainted... like my spirit drum, it hangs on the wall covered with a lovely silk scarf... which it has worn since the day the drum was passed on to me, as a thank you gift for some spiritual work with native ghosts.. except when being played or introduced to someone. That is the tradition for the object, and I respect it.

 Mostly though I keep things out, let them interact with my world. My home is a temple... but if I travel with things, I keep them wrapped. Ultimately, it is about respecting yourself, your own divinity.  

 Blessings...

: No real questions here, just recalled that I purchased a little guan yin statues years ago and used it for meditations. It was a rather attractive statue of which I was quite fond. I stopped various kinds of meditations and sold some of my supplies online, of which that statue wound up amongst the items to be sold. Someone soon purchased it, but I found out later from the buyer that it was broken in transit. I thought that it somehow managed to break despite great packaging was significant. In retrospect I should have performed some sort of ceremony or something before handing possession of the item to another. I was thinking more as a merchant at the time, and did not consider the spiritual ramifications, as this was a vessel that I concentrated on and may have been imbued with my vibe or the vibe of the goddess. Perhaps it was good that it broke, though it was a pity as it was a nice statue. Maybe some of you know about this sort of thing from your experience? I wonder what one would do in these instances where a power item or similar is transferred to another or an item that may have gained some consciousness is put away for awhile?

Thanks for your comment. I would have handled the whole thing differently had I known better at the time. Most likely I would have not sold the statue, given that I am looking for one like it now. But I not as versed in these things then, but  still noted the breakage as curious on that special level. Didn't know they had to be cleared, so that's good to know. Is sage good for the task?    It figures I guess as I have to clear my hematite and tigers eyes stones so they work properly.

: It is a good topic. Items that are sacred must be treated as sacred, especially icons that become connected to the archetypal dieties they represent.

:   When something becomes sacred, you don't own it the same way, it gains a consciousness... and in a way, becomes a part of you because you give it power.  It becomes a manifestation of the God, and how you treat the manifestation reflects on you. Honour yourself, by honouring your sacred tools... and don't be attached to them, one day they may tell you to pass them on to someone else. Keep them cleansed, too.. magical objects attract cooties.

:    Some items may allow themselves to be sold.. ask them. Dispose of sacred things as if they are people: fire, burial or burial at sea (not the toilet, deep water) Scatter the ashes on a garden.

:   In particular if a Quan Yin becomes broken, it should be buried. They are known to sacrifice themselves... become broken, taking a karmic hit for you.
:    
:   Some people keep sacred objects wrapped or covered when not in use, to contain their power and prevent them being tainted... like my spirit drum, it hangs on the wall covered with a lovely silk scarf... which it has worn since the day the drum was passed on to me, as a thank you gift for some spiritual work with native ghosts.. except when being played or introduced to someone. That is the tradition for the object, and I respect it.

:   Mostly though I keep things out, let them interact with my world. My home is a temple... but if I travel with things, I keep them wrapped. Ultimately, it is about respecting yourself, your own divinity.  

:   Blessings...  

: : No real questions here, just recalled that I purchased a little guan yin statues years ago and used it for meditations. It was a rather attractive statue of which I was quite fond. I stopped various kinds of meditations and sold some of my supplies online, of which that statue wound up amongst the items to be sold. Someone soon purchased it, but I found out later from the buyer that it was broken in transit. I thought that it somehow managed to break despite great packaging was significant. In retrospect I should have performed some sort of ceremony or something before handing possession of the item to another. I was thinking more as a merchant at the time, and did not consider the spiritual ramifications, as this was a vessel that I concentrated on and may have been imbued with my vibe or the vibe of the goddess. Perhaps it was good that it broke, though it was a pity as it was a nice statue. Maybe some of you know about this sort of thing from your experience? I wonder what one would do in these instances where a power item or similar is transferred to another or an item that may have gained some consciousness is put away for awhile?