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,
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Category: Daoist Practice
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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Di La Chen or Dragon-Boat Festival
According to “Yunji Seven Notes 云笈七笺”, the first day of the first lunar month (Spring Festival) is Tianla 天腊, and the five emperors will meet in the east on Jiuqingqingtian; on the fifth day of
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Tai Chi as a health exercise
Taiji Quan & Qi Gong bring body, mind and soul into harmony. Breathing, the heart, circulatory and nervous systems are regulated through regular practice. It increases concentration, general well-being and relaxes the body and mind.
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Tai Shang Xin Fa Preface 太上心法序
Those who are good at nourishing the Tao must first nourish the mind. Those who are good at method-abiding must be righteous. Those who are good at self-cultivation and self-righteousness must change their minds.
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辟谷 Bi Gu & Daoist Fasting
A healthy diet and nuturing practices are the foundation of a long life. Ancient Daoists searched for a way to prolonging the life span to the extend of immortality. Simply put, different practices allow us
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Honoring the Stars – 礼斗
“Běidǒu jīng 北斗经”, the Scripture of the North Star, can prolong life, bring many benefits and prevent harm and calamities to the practitioner.
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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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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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Daoist 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
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