“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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天师符 Tian Shi Fu – Talisman
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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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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