Practicing morning and evening rituals and practicing Qi exercises
Traveling around to visit the Zhengyi School of Fasting and Precepts
Quanzhen School
Palace Observe the rules and regulations, spells, talismans, divine incantations, and pinch the secrets and step gangs
The art of transformation, praying for blessings and disasters, summons
Expelling evil spirits, curing diseases, and sending away plagues, the number ceremony, the name of the Sanlu Zhai, Luotian Dajiaopo Prison Light Ritual
Xiantian Dendrobium Food Ji Lianyou Ke Ritual Liandu Ritual
Turn off the lights, scatter flowers, Ke Ritual, enter the table, Ke Ritual, altar, set up fasting altar, worship altar, ordination altar, Wanfa Zong Altar, Dao crown, ritual implements, wooden fish tokens, wishful seals
Staff, magic sword, wat, cloud and clang
Banners, chimes, tails, bells, cymbals, altar deacons, high-level deacons, all talking about prison
Serving incense, serving lamps, serving scriptures, celebrating gods’ birthdays, welcoming gods, attending incense festivals and temple fairs
In Taoist religious activities, magic plays an important role. The so-called magic refers to the operating system that summons ghosts and gods and causes supernatural changes. In Taoist books, it is customary to refer to Taoism and Taoism. Sometimes it is called a secret method, which means that it is mysterious and unknown to outsiders; sometimes it is called a certain great method to show that its method is extraordinary. Taoism is the main religious behavior of Taoism and therefore plays a very important role within it. Table of contents 1 Taoist theory 2 Taoist magic to help people 3 Taoist system 4 Notes 5 Related items Taoist theory
In theory, it is believed that magic is the embodiment of Tao, and Tao is the basis of magic. This idea is called "Taoist Dharma and Use" in Taoism. It means that Tao is the essence of law, and law is the function and effect of Tao. Volume 1 of "Tao Fa Hui Yuan" says: "Tao is the ontology and origin, and magic is its application. Tao is formless and formless, while Dharma is tangible and elusive. Tao is subtle and invisible, and Dharma is displayed externally. So The effect is not rooted in the specific methods used, but in the ontology of Tao. The tangible things do not come from the tangible but from the formless Tao. What is revealed does not originate from the revealed things but Starting from the subtle and invisible. "[1] Therefore, magic is not only an operating system based on mysterious means to control ghosts, gods and external objects, but also is connected with the entire belief of Taoism, which in the final analysis depends on a certain practice of magic. The master's practice is successful and his morals are high. The function of Taoist magic is to be able to control external objects and even ghosts and gods. Therefore, it is believed that it can be used to break the constraints of natural or social forces on people, especially When people have disaster or confusion, they hope to rely on it to get rid of it or fundamentally solve it. Taoism believes: "Tao is the pure essence of nothingness, and magic refers to mysterious methods that can cause various changes. Tao is invisible, and it saves people through magic. People have spirituality and can be in harmony with Tao through practice. People can learn Tao , you can control changes naturally." [2] Spells cater to some people in society who attribute disasters and illnesses to supernatural powers, as well as confusion, fear and eagerness to get rid of this mysterious power. It has a lot of popularity among the people. Influence. Therefore, magic is also one of the main ways for Taoist priests to provide religious services to society. In ancient times, ordinary people often learned about Taoism through magic, and respected Taoist priests because of the legend of "powerful magic". Some of these spells are supported by rulers, who use them to "set up Shinto teachings" as a tool to regulate society when disasters are approaching and people's hearts are unstable. Taoist magic system
Taoist magic has complex and various contents, forming a huge system. This system was formed in history and continues to develop and change. However, in general, Taoist magic is based on Tao, with talismans, incantations, pinches, and step fighting as the basic means, supplemented by swords. , seals, dharma water and other magical implements, as well as medicines, etc.; its content can be summarized into several categories such as praying for blessings and warding off disasters, summoning to exorcise evil spirits, treating diseases and sending away plagues, transcending the ghosts and various divination techniques. Generally, when performing minor rituals, only one or two of them are used. However, when performing major rituals, a Dharma altar must be established, various Dharma techniques can be comprehensively used, and rituals can be performed according to certain procedures.
Therefore, there are certain rituals when performing more important spells, which are called Xingzhi Kefan.
Notes ↑ The Tao body is used by the Dharma. The Tao cannot exist, and the Tao is microscopic and manifested by the Dharma. Therefore, use does not come from the use but from the body; existence does not arise from existence but arises from non-being; the manifestation does not indicate the obvious but indicates the subtle. ↑ "Yunji Qizhuan" Volume 45: "(The Tao is the ultimate truth of nothingness, and the mysterious trick of the magician's transformation. The Tao is invisible, and it helps people because of its magic. People have spirits, and they can learn the Tao because of their cultivation. If you can learn the Tao, change will come naturally.)"