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
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Daoist Festivals – 朝修吉辰章 Cháo xiūjí chénzhāng
朝修吉辰章 道教節日祖師聖誕
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Wudang 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.
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Dou Mu Yuan Jun – 斗姆元君
“Dòu mǔ yuán jūn 斗姆元君”, often referred to as “Dòu mǔ 斗姆”, also known as “Zhōng tiān fàn qì dòu mǔ yuán jūn 中天梵气斗母元君”. “Dòu 斗” refers to the stars of the Big Dipper, and
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Taoist Incense Culture – 道教香文化
It is often said “Taoist do not burn 檀香 sandalwood.” However, nowadays there are many Taoists that burn sandalwood in Taoist temples, but they do not use it in “Lǐ Dòu 礼斗” (Ceremony of the
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How do Talisman (符） work for us?
Talisman(符）is one of the most important subjects in Daoism Practises. And is one of the basic exercise for Orthodox Daoist Priest. In Daoism terms,Fulu(符箓）is mentioned. Fulu is a combination word from Chinese“符箓”.
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立春 Li Chun – Beginning of Spring
This year the first of 24 solarterms of the Chinese calendar falls on Feburary the 4th 2022. This day we call “Li Chun立春”.
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Grand 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.
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24 Fu-Talisman of the Northern Dipper to dispel calamities
In the case calamities accure, one can draw the 24 talisman on yellow paper and burn them while reciting the text below. Practice the Bei Dou Jing regulary to avoid harm and dispell calamities.
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Scripture of Clarity and Stillness (English translation)
The Highest Lord Lao speaks of the Scripture of Eternal Clarity and Stillness Lord Lao speaks: The Great Dao is formless, giving birth to Heaven and Earth; The Great Dao is emotionless, rotate the sun
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