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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Category: Daoist Practice
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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Daoist 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
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Lei Zhai Yue 雷斋月 – Thunder Fasting Month
The 6th month of the lunar calendar is the so called Lei Zhai Yue, the thunder fasting month. A good time to cultivate and practice as well as praying for relief of suffering and avoidance
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Nei Gong & Meditation
Nei Gong is the name given to exercises that are practiced in silence. No means inside and gong means work. Nei Gong describes the “inner work”. Whether standing, sitting or lying down, we can cultivate
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端午安康! Duan Wu Talisman
This Talisman is protecting against the 5 poinsonous and brings luck! Design by Dao Wen Chuang
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The 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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修真十戒 Ten Precepts 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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