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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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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36 Heaven, 3 realms and the underworld
The heavens are divided into ten directions The thirty-two heavens that result from the original matrix (元 綱 Yuangang) are in the four cardinal directions, with eight heavens per cardinal direction. You can also add
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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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Daoist diet
If one cultivates Dao,internal practice or spiritual cultivation, depending on the practice there are restrictions on the consumption of meat, fish and sharp and pungent smelling vegetables and herbs.Spicy and pungent vegetables are also called the 5
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Daoist Headwear & Hairstyles : Part 2
The secont part will introduce more items and accessories in detail and give historical background informations.
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Daoist Headwear & Hairstyles : Part 1
A deep insight into daoist headwear and hair styles, introduction of the items and accessories in detail and historical background informations.
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What are “San-Tu” and “Wu-Ku”?
“San-Tu” in Taoism means three special places. These are the most horrifying places in the universe. They are the place in hell where the blaze of death burns, the place in hell where the animals
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What is “Si-En, San-You”?
The meaning of “Si-En” is „four-grace”. They are, the grace given by Heaven and Earth, the grace given by the Emperor, the grace given by one’s parents, and the grace given by one’s teacher. These
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