The sacred banner (宝幡, bǎofān) is a common ritual object in Daoist ceremonies, distinct from the ritual pennon (幢, chuáng). While the pennon often includes a canopy and a staff for carrying, the banner is
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Impressions of Master Liu at 2nd Laymen Precepts Ceremony in Wu Feng Shan
For the first time in history, a foreign Daoist Master was invited as 大师 Da Shi to transmit the Daoist precepts of the 全真派 Quan Zhen Pai at the 第二届居士传戒典礼 2nd laymen precepts ceremony in
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Masters of Taoist ordination
Introduction of the ordination masters The Great Taoist ordination (天仙大戒 Tian xian dàjiè) in the Quan Zhen Pai must include the participation and presiding of a Great Ordination Master (大律师, dà lǜshī), Chief Seat Master
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2nd Layperson Daoist Precept Ceremony held in Ji Nan
From September 28th to 29th of 2024, the Jinan Taoist Jiachen Altar Second Layperson Precept Ceremony 济南道教甲辰坛第二届居士戒典礼 was successfully held at the 洞真观 Dongzhen Temple on Wufeng Mountain in Changqing, under the guidance of the
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Three immeasurables of Daoism
Three immeasurables “三无量 San Wu Liang” are the “blessings” that the disciples of a Master or Dao sect greet with each other, rather than “immeasurable gods 无量天尊” and “blessings are immeasurable 福生无量”.
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History of Daoist Medicine
The historical source material spans more than three millennia. This period of time can be roughly divided into three social epochs:
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God of Thunder
九天应元雷声普化天尊 (Jiǔ Tiān Yìng Yuán Léishēng Pǔ Huà Tiānzūn), the Great Heavenly Lord of Universal Transformation, Resounding Thunder, and Response to the Origin in the Nine Heavens, is a deity revered in Chinese folk religion
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Daoist Ceremonies: Exploring their History and Significance
Daoist ceremonies hold a profound place within the rich tapestry of Daoist philosophy and practice. Rooted in ancient Chinese traditions, these ceremonies encompass a wide range of rituals and
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The Quanzhen Tradition: Exploring Daoist Ceremonies and its Enduring Significance
The Quanzhen tradition is a prominent school of Daoism that has greatly influenced the development and practice of Daoist ceremonies. Rooted in the teachings of Wang Chongyang and his disciples during the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234
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What is the “Five Poison Month” ?
The fifth month of the lunar calendar was called the “Five Poison Month” by the ancients. In this month, the fifth, sixth, seventh, fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth, twenty-fifth, twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh days of the fifth month
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