{"id":1479,"date":"2014-11-13T04:13:59","date_gmt":"2014-11-13T04:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fiveimmortals.com\/?page_id=1479"},"modified":"2024-01-07T16:21:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T16:21:02","slug":"taoist-scripture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/wudang-tao\/taoist-scripture\/","title":{"rendered":"Taoist Scripture"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Taoist Scripture &#8211; Theory behind Taoist scriptures<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4LsIHxDv-Fc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em><strong>The Gong [Skill] from Reciting Daoist Scriptures<\/strong> <\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/taoist-rituals.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4059\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4059\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/wudang-tao\/taoist-temple-rituals\/taoist-rituals\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/taoist-rituals.jpg?fit=443%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"443,490\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"taoist rituals\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/taoist-rituals.jpg?fit=443%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4059 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/taoist-rituals.jpg?resize=271%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"taoist rituals\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/taoist-rituals.jpg?resize=271%2C300&amp;ssl=1 271w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/taoist-rituals.jpg?w=443&amp;ssl=1 443w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/a>The Daoist Morning and Evening Gong &#8211; Liturgy Scriptures &#8211; make up\u00a0one form of cultivation practice for Daoists residing in temples and monasteries. &#8216;Liturgy&#8217; denotes the subject of recitation and chanting. The Morning and Evening Scripture are each\u00a0recited daily, one in the morning and one in the evening. One must enter the main temple hall for chanting these must-read scripture texts.<\/p>\n<p>The content of the Morning and Evening Scriptures of each Daoist sect is roughly identical, since the priority is placed on the scriptures, declarations,\u00a0incantations and so on. There are slight divergencies between different sects and schools as well as between different locations and areas. But all of them start with \u300athe Hymn for Opening the Scripture\u300bor \u300athe Fragrance Eulogy\u300band close with \u300athe Twelve Vows\u300band \u300athe Three Refuges\u300b:<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Morning\u00a0 Scripture encompasses three parts:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(1) Scripture Incantations (such as <span style=\"color: #993300;\">\u300athe Purification of the Heart-Mind Spirit Incantation\u300b<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p>(2) Scripture Classics (such as <span style=\"color: #993300;\">\u300athe Scripture of Purity and Tranquility Revealed by the Supreme High Sovereign Lao \u300b<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p>(3)\u00a0 Declaration Chapters (such as<span style=\"color: #993300;\"> \u300athe Jade Clarity Treasured Declaration\u300b)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Evening Scripture contains two main parts:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(1) Scriptures (such as<span style=\"color: #993300;\"> \u300athe Profound Scripture of the Supreme Venerable&#8217;s Mysterious Cavern Numinous Treasure of Salvation from Bitterness in the Ten Directions\u300b<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p>(2) Declarations (such as <span style=\"color: #993300;\">\u300athe Treasured Declaration of the Mother of the Big Dipper\u300b)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The aim of holding daily ceremonies for the Morning and Evening Scriptures in Daoist temples and monasteries is to cultivate and grasp-hold of the &#8220;Self&#8221; and become one with the truth in emulation of the sages. Another objective is to cultivate longevity or a\u00a0prolonged lifespan.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the preface of the Scripture it is declared that:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\">\u201c<em>The Golden Book and the Jade Satchel are the gate for entering the Dao, <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>the Treasured Declarations of the Alchemy Scripture are therefore the road to cultivating immortality.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>\u00a0After reaching this gate one is able to return to the source of one&#8217;s nature of true knowledge.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>\u00a0Via this road one has the ability to refine an un-decaying body, <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>that is why the &#8216;Feather Scholars&#8217; [Daoists] live in monasteries in the dense forests, <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>respectfully offering fragrant flames [incense]. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>Three thousand Chinese miles of travelling and persevering in cultivation, <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>in the twelve watches reciting liturgies ,<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>\u00a0bells at dawn, drums at dusk,\u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>from morning to evening paying tribute to the rites and rituals,\u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>day and night in reverence and sincerity. \u201c<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The ancient people said:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>\u201cIf one is not diligently maintaining the practice of recitation, <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>how could one employ sincerity to commune with higher truths, <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>how could one protect and foster the Primordial Harmony? \u201c<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/dscf0219.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3842\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3842\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/wudang-tao\/taoist-scripture\/dscf0219\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/dscf0219.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;FinePix A303&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1389817093&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.5&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wudang Daoist Master Li Shifu\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/dscf0219.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3842\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/dscf0219.jpg?resize=225%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"dscf0219\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/dscf0219.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/dscf0219.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>The Daoist Morning Scripture is mostly chanted in the hour of &#8216;Mao&#8217; (4<sup>th<\/sup> Earthly Branch; 5-7am). At this time the Original Yang initiates its rise and Yin Qi has not yet stirred. Food and fluids have not yet entered (the body), while Qi and Blood are not yet in disarray. With a concentrated Spirit (Shen) contemplate the Upright. Through the Morning Scripture one will reach a harmonious and smooth-flowing state of Qi and Blood, consequently the vessels, arteries and veins will connect with the orifices with beneficial effects for the health.<\/p>\n<p>The time-period for chanting the Evening Scripture is mainly in the \u00a0hour of &#8216;You&#8217; (10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0 Earthly Branch; 5-7pm). At this time people&#8217;s fatigue builds up, Yang Qi wanes, Yin Qi gradually flourishes and Evil Qi drifts and meanders around. Through the Evening Scripture one is able to dispel tiredness, settle restlessness, as well as calm the Ethereal Soul (Hun) and the Corporeal Soul (Po). Furthermore, it is beneficial for the quality of sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Recitation of the scriptures, sitting meditation, and the practice of Gong during these special times possess special powers that enter the human body;\u00a0they\u00a0capable to assist our body, Heart, and divine spirit to elevate. The scriptures contain praises for the Spirit Immortals and Sages of Heaven and Earth. Furthermore their content includes hand symbols, rituals, incantations, talismans, prohibitions, Qi and arts, using and applying people\u2019s cultivation, communication methods with Heavenly and Earthly deities, and channel mediums. This is capable of increasing the energetic field of our own body and of purifying the body, mind and divine spirit.<\/p>\n<p>The vibrational frequencies of the sound waves of the scripture recitation are capable of cleansing our Five Zang-Organs and Six Fu-Viscera, our Qi and Blood, meridians and channels, as well as our cells. It can heighten our energetic fields\u2019 vibrational frequencies. Therefore the masters of the past all placed utmost emphasis on the recitation of the scriptures. When reciting the scriptures, we must take a deep breath, in order to recite and chant the scriptures as long as possible to the best of our ability. It both increases the lung functions and amplifies the lung capacity. Through kneeling during recitation, we are able to temper the post-heavenly formed two kneecaps and to increase the strength of our knees, as well as to foster the robustness of the True Qi of the Gate of Life. Kow-towing and prostrating in reverence enable us to refine the post-heaven cranium\u2019s fontanel and the pineal gland. Moreover it is beneficial to the circulation of Qi and Blood in our body and to opening our wisdom. Wholeheartedly reciting and chanting the scriptures of sagely appellation enable us to obtain the mercy of high-dimensional Realized Ones and sages, eliminating our own body\u2019s karmic afflictions, far distancing ourselves from negative energetic fields. Reciting the scriptures has fartoo many benefits for our body, thus only a short introduction can be given here.<\/p>\n<p>If one is able to pledge one&#8217;s devotion in utmost sincerity for twenty-four hours a day and is able to forge ahead full of vigor and valor towards progress without ever retreating, as a result one will be able to transcend beyond the Three Realms in this lifetime \u00a0and to possess a physical body in the mortal world. Despite living in the dust, the &#8216;Self&#8217; will be able to leave the dust behind:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>\u201cExiting and entering the void of nothingness; <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>Carefree wandering in the whole universe; <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>Non-action and unrestrained; <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>The Heart being un-contaminated and un-tainted;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>Merging into One with the Dao;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>Truly transcending the Three Realms. \u201c<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>One will be able to dispose of even a single thought of the &#8216;Self-Heart&#8217;, which is\u00a0the root of the dust,<\/p>\n<p>and tread on the path of the Great Dao of universal long life. Moreover one will be warding off calamities and eliminating disasters. When one prays for good fortune, it will arrive.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>\u201cWithout seeking you shall not find! <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>If there are perceptions, <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em>all communication channels will be thoroughly open.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Theory b<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/scripture-study1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4029\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/wudang-tao\/taoist-scripture\/scripture-study-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/scripture-study1.jpg?fit=258%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"258,224\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"scripture-study\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Taoist Scripture&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/scripture-study1.jpg?fit=258%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4029 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/scripture-study1.jpg?resize=258%2C224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Taoist Scripture\" width=\"258\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a>ehind Taoist scriptures such as Dao De Jing and select books of the Zao Wan Gong Ke (Morning and Evening Rites) are expounded upon in lecture style classes from<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" title=\"Mount Wudang Master\" href=\"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/mount-wudang-master\/\"> Li Shi Fu<\/a><\/span>. All lectures are translated from Chinese to English by Senior Instructors who are fluent in Mandarin and have spent many years listening to the teachings. The ceremony, singing, chanting and percussion of the scriptures is also taught on selected courses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/jj1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4028\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/wudang-tao\/taoist-scripture\/jj-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/jj1.jpg?fit=78%2C78&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"78,78\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/jj1.jpg?fit=78%2C78&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4028 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fiveimmortals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/jj1.jpg?resize=78%2C78&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"78\" height=\"78\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>CONTENT:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u2022 <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yellowbridge.com\/onlinelit\/daodejing.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dao De Jing<\/a><\/span> \u2013 scripture of the way and virtue<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\"> <strong>\u2022 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sacred-texts.com\/tao\/ttx\/ttx03.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yin Fu Jing<\/a><\/span> \u2013 scripture of the hidden talismans<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\"> <strong>\u2022 <\/strong><strong><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/wudang-media\/taoist-scriptures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gong Ke Jing<\/a><\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>\u2013 morning and evening scripture<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\"> <strong>\u2022 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/thedaobums.com\/topic\/24265-huang-ting-jing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huang Ting Jing<\/a><\/span> \u2013 yellow court scripture<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\"> <strong>\u2022 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.unesco.org\/new\/en\/communication-and-information\/flagship-project-activities\/memory-of-the-world\/register\/full-list-of-registered-heritage\/registered-heritage-page-4\/huang-di-nei-jing-yellow-emperors-inner-canon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huang Di Nei Jing<\/a><\/span> \u2013 yellow emperor inner classics<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2022 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"The Scripture of Purity and Stillness\" href=\"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/wudang-media\/taoist-scriptures\/the-scripture-of-purity-and-stillness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qing Jing Jing<\/a><\/span> \u2013<\/span> scripture of purity and stillness<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Xin Jing \u2013 heart sutra<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Zuo Wan Lun \u2013 sitting in oblivion<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 L\u00fc Zu Bai Zi Bei \u2013 hundred character stone tablet<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Chong Yang Li Jiao Shi wu Lun \u2013 Wang Chun Yang 15 discourses.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 And more\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/wudang-media\/taoist-scriptures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to view available translations, click here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/introduction-to-the-morning-and-evening-scriptures\/\">to read the <\/a><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/fiveimmortals.com\/introduction-to-the-morning-and-evening-scriptures\/\">introduction to the Morning and Evening Scriptures click here\u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mount Wudang, White Horse Mountain, Five Immortals Temple<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Year 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">On an auspicious day<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taoist Scripture &#8211; Theory behind Taoist scriptures The Gong [Skill] from Reciting Daoist Scriptures The Daoist Morning and Evening Gong &#8211; Liturgy Scriptures &#8211; make up\u00a0one form of cultivation practice for Daoists residing in temples and monasteries. &#8216;Liturgy&#8217; denotes the subject of recitation and chanting. 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