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)
Many believers are quite confused about how to practice at home, as there are various trivial matters, and they cannot immerse themselves in the rich atmosphere of Taoism every day like the priests in temples. In fact, practicing at home … (Continue Reading)
Spiritual cultivation and spiritual movement. Spiritual movement and spiritual cultivation. For certain purposes. For example, to seek the so-called supernatural powers (spiritual communication). Or to solve the so-called troubles of spiritual illness and spiritual oppression on the body. And to … (Continue Reading)
Many practitioners of spiritual cultivation exist. Among them, those with sensitive and extraordinary physical constitutions are particularly numerous. The purpose of their practice is to develop mediumship. Their vision is to guide and transform beings from both the spiritual and … (Continue Reading)
The more you walk, the more suffering and depression you encounter. Do you still want to continue on this path? Do not be deceived by the words of others. That is not your karmic obstacles manifesting. It is you who … (Continue Reading)
The purpose of cultivation is to help you understand yourself rather than to ponder over external matters. No matter how one practices, it ultimately leads to a dead end. Human destiny is inescapably tied to birth, aging, sickness, and death. … (Continue Reading)
Pure Land, Zen, and Esoteric Buddhism Buddhism originally had no sectarian divisions, but in the process of liberating sentient beings, different teachings emerged due to the varying capacities of sentient beings. These different teachings formed their own characteristics and thus … (Continue Reading)
The Practice of True Qi… Part One The traditional practice of seated meditation for health can actually be traced back to the time of the Yellow Emperor, around five thousand years ago. According to the book “Zhuangzi,” the Yellow Emperor … (Continue Reading)
The Meaning of Naming Once a baby is born, it must be named; once a ship is built, it must be named; when a company registers for business, it must be named; when a store opens, it must be named; … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (35) I am often asked a question that may constantly trouble those who are newly awakened: which comes first, work or practice? Or perhaps, once one enters the path of practice, they become so disturbed by … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of the Spirit (36) The Dao lies in understanding. Life itself is the Dao. The Dao is inseparable from daily life. If one discusses the Dao apart from life, it becomes abstract and mystical, talking about spirits and ghosts. … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of the Spirit (37) The path of a Daoist is a journey through life. It is an understanding of existence. There is both suffering and joy. There are laughs and sorrows. Engaging with events and interacting with things, the … (Continue Reading)
Buddha Nature & Demonic Nature In temples or spiritual groups, why does it always feel like there are constant controversies and a plethora of distorted truths? Why do critical voices circulate endlessly? This is due to the comparison of human … (Continue Reading)
True Spiritual Healing True spiritual healing can achieve therapeutic effects solely through the hands, without the need for any forms, props, or auxiliary equipment, by channeling cosmic energy. This is what true spiritual healing is. As for why it is … (Continue Reading)
How much do you understand about “spiritual cultivation”? The term “spiritual cultivation” is familiar to everyone, but do you know why many practitioners have been troubled by their practice and spiritual cultivation in recent years? And why are they desperately … (Continue Reading)
The Practice of True Qi… Part Two In meditation, we not only need to “seek stillness,” but more importantly, we must “seek forgetfulness.” Many sages and enlightened beings in Daoism achieve unity with the entire natural universe in a state … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of the Spirit (34) Is cultivation a road of no return? Or does it mean that once you embark on the path of cultivation, there is no turning back? Or perhaps if you do not continue on this path, … (Continue Reading)
Essentials of Cultivation We live in a tense and busy society, so we must learn to cultivate a healthy and peaceful mind (through meditation and Zen sitting, we can purify our thoughts, helping our minds achieve stability and tranquility). Otherwise, … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness 30 – The Phenomenon of Yin Energy (Part Two) There is another phenomenon experienced by those who are awakening their spiritual awareness. Their bodies act as unobstructed receivers. With changes in thoughts or environments, they automatically … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (29) The Phenomenon of Spirit Attachment Part One Spirit attachment is a common issue faced by those who have just awakened their spiritual awareness. Due to their sensitive constitution and the awakening of their spiritual awareness, … (Continue Reading)
The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (28) The essence of a person is a combination of divinity and animality. The reason why sages are considered sages is that they constantly maintain their divinity without losing it. In contrast, ordinary people often … (Continue Reading)
Views on Homosexuality and Masturbation For a male chart, if the spouse palace is occupied by the Sun, and for a female chart, if the spouse palace is occupied by the Moon, or if the chart has the Sun and … (Continue Reading)
The basic symbolic meanings of the five elements of creation and destruction The interaction between the Heavenly Stem and the Personal Character: This reflects one’s relationship with superiors, their support, and future prospects.
The Awakening Before and After What is the difference between the awakening before and after? A drop of water looks at the ocean, and the ocean looks at a drop of water.
Among a hundred types of contemplation, impermanence is the foremost. The Buddha opened the teachings by first discussing impermanence. Why is that? Impermanence is known to all ordinary beings and externalists, as well as to all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Impermanence … (Continue Reading)
The Best Environment for Practice Practicing should occur in the most difficult and adverse environments. The more one can endure humiliation and the more one is tested, the better the environment for practice.
Why is it necessary to eliminate selfishness and desires in practice? A person who cannot control their emotions must remove selfishness and prejudice to achieve inner peace. One should always think positively, avoiding getting stuck in ignorance and pushing responsibility … (Continue Reading)
Reminders on the Path of Practice 1 On the journey of practice, if you are unclear about where you are and what situations you are encountering,
Dual Cultivation of Essence and Life The dual cultivation of essence and life is a great method of internal refinement in Taoism and an important characteristic that distinguishes Taoism from Confucianism and Buddhism. However, what is meant by essence and … (Continue Reading)
Emptiness Observation, Still Observation, and Inner Observation Emptiness observation, still observation, and inner observation all contain the character “觀” (to observe). The meaning of “觀” is to look. To look means to directly use one’s eyes without relying on excessive … (Continue Reading)
A lamp at the center of ignorance No matter what kind of child you have, he is not the cause of your suffering, your thoughts about him are the cause of your suffering.
Walking on the Stable Path of the Eightfold Path 1 The Buddha’s Eightfold Path, is a safe and stable path for the mind. By stepping onto it, your heart will not encounter troubles, nor the causes of troubles; you will … (Continue Reading)
Taoist Cultivation ~ 1-2 How should we choose the time for our practice? For beginners, there can be some selection regarding the timing of practice to facilitate better results. In Taoist alchemy, it is believed that the four cardinal times—Zi … (Continue Reading)
Spiritual Cultivation and Spirit Refinement The terms “spiritual cultivation” and “spirit refinement” may seem similar at first glance, but the explanations and practices vary greatly among different religious traditions! Followers of Christianity believe that spiritual cultivation is about bringing one’s … (Continue Reading)
Grasp a single word: “Ming” If you don’t want to complicate your practice, just grasp one word. That word is “Ming.” Ming means to clearly know in the present moment, to be aware at all times, no matter where you … (Continue Reading)
Learn from the Buddha, and refrain from gossiping. Gossip is a kind of mental diet, but it is a poor one. When the mind engages in gossip, it consumes food that is dull and uninteresting. The result of consuming such … (Continue Reading)
Blessings and Worship Choosing the direction of the temple and the placement of the deity’s seat, if there are auspicious doors in the palace such as Three Wonders, Heavenly Escape, Divine Escape, True Deception, Rest Deception, Divine Assistance, Mutual Support, … (Continue Reading)
The concept of the transformation of mountain dragons The names of all the mountains in the lineage are merely for convenience in reference, making it easier for people to understand which location is being indicated; there is no fixed way … (Continue Reading)
Guidelines for Selecting the Deity 1. Consider the Position Due to different positions when casting the hexagram, the interpretation of the hexagram will naturally vary. For example, when inquiring about the health of parents,
The Source of Qi and Li Numbers are the source of Qi and Li, determining the main axis of prosperity and decline, the foundation of heavenly fortune, the mechanism of life and death, and the basis for establishing prosperity or … (Continue Reading)