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Is the mystery revealed by tombstones trustworthy?

When sleeping with your feet facing the door, will the soul go wandering? In ancient times, when a person died and was placed in the hall, their feet had to face the door, which implied that the deceased was about … (Continue Reading)

How many secrets are revealed in our speech? Speaking is an indispensable part of daily life. We can perceive a wealth of information from the content of our speech, expressions, speed, tone of voice, and so on. Thus, the ancients … (Continue Reading)

The Secrets Hidden in the Arrangement of Heavenly Stems

To walk on the right path. To follow the righteous way. This is the wish of every person. No one wishes to tread on a crooked path. Those who believe they are not on the righteous path see the world’s … (Continue Reading)

Points of Attention on Personality To assess a person’s character, one must consider the star positions within the Life, Illness, and Fortune palaces, the placement of the Wealth and Misfortune stars derived from the Life palace, and the influences of … (Continue Reading)

The Wonderful Story of “Sun Wukong” in Black Myth Wukong, Concerning the Deities of Eastern China   Wukong was born on the Flower and Fruit Mountain in the proud nation of Dongsheng Shenzhou. He originally was a spirit stone on … (Continue Reading)

The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (27) Fear and unease are the states of mind for those experiencing the initial awakening of spiritual awareness. Why does this phenomenon occur? The awakening individual becomes more sensitive in nature and is able to … (Continue Reading)

Controversies and Blind Spots of Zi Wei Dou Shu (1) Due to the calculation method of years and months in Zi Wei Dou Shu, which does not use the 24 solar terms, there are differing opinions on how to calculate … (Continue Reading)

A Discussion on Character Creation As mentioned before, the concept of character creation is based on observable reality, factual records, or descriptions of the prevailing atmosphere at the time, which are then transformed into written characters for representation. Therefore, it … (Continue Reading)

Accept Yourself · Be Willing to Take Responsibility · Be Present When it comes to the realities we must face, whether rich or poor, whether wise or foolish, whether highly educated or ordinary… there are always complaints and dissatisfaction. Everyone … (Continue Reading)

Where do all laws come from? Who is truly righteous? This is the confusion and contention of most people. Once they enter a certain sect or religion, they often cling to dogmas without understanding the original simple teachings, leading to … (Continue Reading)

The Correct Version of the Eight Great Spells of Taoism Purifying Heart Spell Supreme Tai Xing, responding without pause, driving away evil and binding spirits, protecting life and safeguarding the body. Wisdom is clear and pure, heart and spirit are … (Continue Reading)

A Master and Twelve Teachers on the Path of Cultivation This way of thinking should be like writing a thesis, having a guiding professor, while other subject professors impart different knowledge and learning methods.

How to Break Free from Cause and Effect Are you still resenting cause and effect? Have you glimpsed the mysteries of cause and effect? Below, I share a timeless story passed down through the ages to help you understand: refrain … (Continue Reading)

Unfavorable Fortune is Truly Created by Karma Most people, when they feel that their fortune is not going well or encounter sudden serious situations, will seek divine help and consult oracles. In their state of panic and confusion, they rush … (Continue Reading)

There are many Taoist immortals, each teaching according to their own place and responding to the needs of beings in all directions, hence their numerous names. The main ones are as follows: Heavenly Lord, the revered one among all heavens, … (Continue Reading)

Names of the Thirty-Six Divine Generals of the Thunder Department General of the Eight Directions Cloud and Thunder, Governor of the Thunder Palace; True Monarch of Pre-Heaven Rain Master from the Clear Void Thunder Palace; General of Transformation from the … (Continue Reading)

You must know! Unwritten Rule One: Do Not Call Out Randomly Whether you are a believer, a layperson, or a Taoist priest, when you see a monk or a priest from the Zhengyi sect, you must respectfully address them as … (Continue Reading)

Original by Shi Qing Dao Jing on 2018-05-07 Jingming and Lushan both trace their origins to Xu Zhenjun, but Jingming belongs to Taoism, while Lushan is associated with shamanism. The “Hai Qiong Bai Zhenren Yulu” records: ‘Yuan Chang asked: Is … (Continue Reading)

The color blue-green refers to the color between blue and green, and it can also refer to black. When describing lake water as blue-green, it indicates a light blue color; when describing mountains as blue-green, it indicates a bluish-green color. … (Continue Reading)

What is a true Taoist? What is true cultivation? This article may provide some inspiration for friends who aspire to cultivate. This story was told by Liang Huotang. It is said that there was a wealthy man in eastern Guangdong … (Continue Reading)

“Fortune and misfortune have no doors; they are summoned by oneself. The rewards of good and evil follow like shadows.” Relying on rituals, seeking immortals and deities to pray for good luck and to drive away bad luck is merely … (Continue Reading)

Can family members have conflicting destinies? Yes, they can. When discussing the topic of conflicting destinies, the most talked-about example is the “destiny that harms husbands.” This notion actually carries a certain feudal connotation because, in the past, there was … (Continue Reading)

If one does not cultivate oneself and does not cultivate the heart, how can heaven forgive sins? On a day of the Jiazi, a day of heavenly forgiveness, coinciding with the convergence of the sun and moon, and the day … (Continue Reading)

In Fengdu County, Sichuan, there is a popular belief that it is the boundary between the living and the dead. There is a well in the county, and each year, about three thousand taels are spent on purchasing paper money … (Continue Reading)

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)

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 karmic ties of grievances and relationships from past lives. How did this teaching come about? Some say it is seen through the heavenly eye. Or it may arise from spiritual intuition. Additionally, there are instances where spirits possess individuals … (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)

Here’s the thing: Recently, I’ve encountered several questions from devotees seeking talismans or protective artifacts. Let’s take a look at the most common “myths”! 1. The talisman is placed in a scented pouch, but if the pouch gets damaged, will … (Continue Reading)

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Learning to Be a Person: A Lifetime of Life Lessons When faced with unreasonable disturbances and offenses, it is inevitable to feel displeased; sometimes we are filled with anger, and at other times, we are deeply frustrated. However, upon careful … (Continue Reading)

What does health preservation mean? During the day, we expend energy, and at night, we restore it. Daytime is for discharging energy, while nighttime sleep is for recharging. If only 50% of the energy is recharged at night but 100% … (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)

Correct Understanding of Practice Currently, there is a trend of “spiritual practice” in Taiwan and around the world. However, this has not improved the social atmosphere. Although temples are abundant and there are many places for practice, it seems to … (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)