In Taoism, the 法印 “Seal” represents the authority of the gods of the three realms, so it has a wide range of uses.
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Explain Daoist Artifacts: Ling Pai 令牌
What is a Ling Pai 令牌? Ling Pai 令牌 is a kind of “Token” used as Taoist magic tool or weapon. It has the same name as the hand bell, bronze mirror, and seven-star sword,
Read more108 神仙
We often find the number 108 related to Daoism. Many believe it origines in Buddhist believes, because Buddhist monks often use beetchains with 108 beets. On the contrary. The use of the number 108 origines
Read moreDaoist Festivals – 朝修吉辰章 Cháo xiūjí chénzhāng
朝修吉辰章 道教節日祖師聖誕
Read moreWudang Taoism
Before the Northern Song Dynasty, Wudang Mountain Taoism had no obvious sectarian distinction. In terms of their religious behavior, they are roughly divided into Danding School and Fulu School.
Read moreGrand Duke – Tai Sui 太岁
Every year during the chinese Spring Festival, many Daoist believers consider a fortune reading to ensure they don´t offend the Grand Duke of Jupiter – Tai Sui 太岁.
Read moreDaoist Artifacts 道教法器 – Part 2 – Ritual Instruments
In Part 1 we introduced the Ritual Items used by Daoists during ceremonies and rituals. Now we learn more about the commonly used Ritual Instruments. A Daoist practitioner starts learning the scriptures and chanting practices
Read moreDaoist Artifacts 道教法器 – Part 1 – Ritual Items
Daoists, same like any other craftsmen use tools to work. Their artifacts and sacred items often passed down from generation to generation and are empowered by spirits. The so called Fǎ Qì 法器 are categorized
Read morePhilosophical and religious Daoism
Religious Daoism (道教 Daojiao) is the indigenous religion of China that holds longevity and immortality as its highest belief. It advocates attaining longevity (長生 Changsheng) and immortality (成仙 Chengxian) through a process of nourishing life
Read moreThe three treasures of Dao
In a classic text it says: a Daoist has three treasures that are sacred to him, which he respects and protects.
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