Zhonghe Festival – Lunar Calendar 02/01 [Birthday of the Sun Star Lord]

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Zhonghe Festival – Birthday of the Sun Star Lord The Zhonghe Festival originated from the activities of worshiping deities in primitive society. There is a folk custom of offering sacrifices to the Spring Dragon, and food often bears names associated … (Continue Reading)

The Lower Yuan Festival – Emperor of Water – Lunar Calendar October 15

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Congratulations on the birthday of the Water God, Emperor of the Lower Yuan Sincere devotion and reverence In the Cave of Yanggu, within the Qingling Palace, under the jurisdiction of Forty-two Departments, accompanied by countless beings. He oversees matters concerning … (Continue Reading)

Cold Clothes Festival, Let’s Talk About Joss Paper!

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The Cold Clothes Festival at the beginning of October is approaching, so let’s talk about paper money! Paper money, also known as ghost money or joss paper, is a sacrificial offering for worshiping deities and spirits. Although the origin of … (Continue Reading)

Rituals of Worship in Taoism

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“Kowtow” is a traditional national etiquette, the most solemn form of worship. Taoism has inherited this national tradition and endowed the kowtow with special religious significance. In Taoist kowtow rituals, there are distinctions between one bow, three bows, and nine … (Continue Reading)

Western Huacheng Pure Spirit Golden Mother

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The eighteenth day of the seventh lunar month, is the birthday of the Western Queen Mother, the Supreme and Most Wonderful Original Monarch of Compassion. The Queen Mother of the West, also known as the Golden Mother of Yao Pool … (Continue Reading)

The Heart Mantra of Bodhisattva Manjushri

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Manjushri Bodhisattva Heart Mantra – Accomplishing all worldly matters Fulfilling sentient beings’ wisdom The fourth day of the fourth lunar month is the birthday of Manjushri Bodhisattva. Manjushri, renowned for his wisdom, manifests as a bodhisattva in China and is … (Continue Reading)