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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Category: Daoist Practice
修真十戒 Ten commandments of true cultivation
一者不得阴贼潜谋，害物利己。当行阴德，普济群生。 First: Do not become a traitor with hidden plan or harm things to benefit yourself; undertake actions with secret morality and help all beings. 二者不得杀害含生，以充滋味。当行慈惠，以及昆虫。 Second: Do not kill but cherish life, supply
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修道 Cultivating Dao
If you have decided to become a practicing Daoist, you should learn and internalize the Daoist doctrine. It is important to keep in mind what we expect of the practice. There are many methods and ways of Daoist practice.
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What is the ritual of “Zhai-Jiao”?
“Zhai” means vegetarian meal, and “Jiao” means offering and prayer.
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Why Taoists do not conduct rituals on the days of “Wu”?
“Wu” here refers to the fifth day by the “Tian Gan” time system.
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How is the ritual of “incense offering” performed?
There are two kinds of “incense offering” rituals. One is performed by Dian-Zhu or the In-Charge of a Taoist Altar. In this kind of ritual, the Dian-Zhu will light three long incense sticks parallel to
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