Pre Dotting Ceremony - Lv Shan San Tan Summoning of Spiritual Armies (淨明派閭山調神兵短片)

In here, you will be watching on a Video Clip on the Lv Shan Sect Taoist Priest summoning the Spiritual Armies for Protection & Guarding before the Dotting Ceremony started.

In this Video, you will see the differences of how such a Summoning is done as compare to other normal Temples doing Summoning.

Hope you all enjoy it.

Chinese Cultural Book Recommendation: Through the Bamboo Window (華夏文化書籍 - 窺視竹窗外-"釋義")

Category:	Books
Price:	S$27.00-S$30.00

For those who are interested in knowing more on the Chinese Culture, Temples & Deities in Malaya & Singapore in the 1950s then it's a Must for you to get this newly published Book written by Prof Leon Comber.

This Book was published Months ago and was Launched in Singapore.

In this Book, you will be able to see quite a number of Records on Old Temples in Singapore, most of them were no longer around.

For those who wish to get a Copy, you may like to visit any Popular Bookstore (大眾書局) or any Book-stores, each Book cost about S$27.00 - S$30.00.

For Overseas Taoists, you may wish to check Online with this ISBN: 978-981-08-1466-3.

Post Dotting Ceremony - Lv Shan San Tan An Zuo & Xian Jing (淨明派閭山三壇安座獻敬短片)

In here, you will be watching a Video Clip on the Ritual of An Zuo (Inviting the Deities onto the Main Altar 安座) & Xian Jing (Making the 8 Offerings to Deities 獻敬) after the Dotting Ceremony for Guang Ze Zun Wang (廣澤尊王).

This Ritual is being conducted by the Leading Taoist Priest of Lv Shan Sect San Tan Lineage.

Compare the differences of these 2 Rituals with the Normal Taoist Rituals that you see, see what yours Observation.

Dotting Ceremony Series 04 - Lv Shan San Tan Dotting for Old Statue (開光系列之淨明派閭山三壇開光篇)

In here, you all will be watching a Video Clip on the Dotting of an Old Statue after refurbishing.

The Old Statue is dedicated to Guang Ze Zun Wang aka Duke Guang Ze (廣澤尊王). Besides that, other New Statues were being dotted too.

After then, just before the Statue was being carried into the Main Hall, the Lv Shan Invitation Mantra was being recited aloud, indeed was a Great Dotting Ceremony being carrry-out.

Hope you all enjoy.

Taoist Book Recommendation: Yi Jing in English (道教經典 - 英版易經)

Category:	Books
Price:	S$16.90 - S$18.00

For those who are interested in learning Yi Jing aka Book of Change but yet cant find a simple version, now, in Singapore, we are Lucky to be able to purchase a Simple & Easy to Read Version with Pictures Illustration.

For those who wish to get a Copy, you may like to visit any Popular Bookstore (大眾書局) or any Book-stores, each Book cost about S$16.90 - S$18.00.

For Overseas Taoists, you may wish to check Online with this ISBN: 981-3029-07-2, this Book is being Published by Asiapac Books (website at www.asiapacbooks.com)

Dotting Ceremony Series 03 - Jing Ming Sect Lv Shan San Tan Dotting (開光系列之淨明派閭山三壇開光篇)

In here, you all will be watching a Video Clip on the Taiwan Lv Shan Sect Taoist Priest performing the Dotting for Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝).

Till today, myself can said that this is the Best Dotting Ceremony I ever come across.

From the Enhancing of the Spiritual Objects to the Dotting & Last the Invitation. All these Steps are very Skillful and Well-trained.

For those who wished to learn Taoist Dotting Skills, this Dotting Ceremony that you all see here shall be the one that you all can learn and promote on.

Please take note: Due to System-error, the Video Clip here shows that the Video is 40+ Mins Long, actually this Video Clip only last for 06+ Mins.

Taoist Book Recommendation: Dao De Jing Comic (道教經典 - 漫畫道德經)

Category:	Books
Price:	S$6.50-7.00

For those who are interested in learning Dao De Jing but yet cant find a simple version, now, in Singapore, we are Lucky to be able to purchase a Simple & Easy to Read Version - Chinese Dao De Jing Comic.

For those who wish to get a Copy, you may like to visit any Popular Bookstore (大眾書局) and proceed to the Comic Section (some in the Chinese Literature Section), each Book cost about S$6.50 - S$7.00.

For those who are interested in getting them, please do act fast, as the Stock are running low for the moment.

For Overseas Taoists, you may wish to check Online with this ISBN: 978-7-5350-3910-1

Pictures of Zhou Guang Ze of 36 Heavenly Generals (三十六天將之周廣澤天君)

Zhou Yuan Shuai (周元帥) aka Zhou Tian Jun (周天君) or Marshal Zhou, one of the 36 Heavenly Generals (三十六天將) & part of the Thunder Deities of the Celestial Thunderial Department (雷部) that assisted Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝) in assisting the subduing of demons & warding-off of negative entities.

Zhou Yuan Shuai, actual name known as Zhou Guang Ze (周廣澤) or Zhou Wu (周武), born in Zhou Dynasty (生于周朝) and some recorded as Pre-Tang Dynasty (又說生于隋朝), hometown unknown (家鄉不詳).

According to the Taoist Deity System Records, Zhou Guang Ze was actually a Manifestation of the Thunder Element. After Heavenly Lord Pu Hua released a Sound of Thunder into the Mortal Realm, Zhou Guang Ze was being manifested.

Upon the Manifestation, Zhou Guang Ze was being appointed to reborn into the Zhou Family as the Youngest Son of Old Master Zhou, a Honourable & Compassionate Elder.

At a young age, Zhou Guang Ze was able to make accurate Prediction on Negative Issues that happening in no time and this was how, Zhou Guang Ze got Well-known by his Village-mates.

By the age of 20, Zhou Guang Ze was able to summon Spiritual Energies from the Three Realms even though he was not being trained by any Masters or Priests. Due to his Supernature Spiritual Power, Zhou Guang Ze was being targeted by the Demons & Devils that stayed in a Mountain near his Home-village.

One Year, while Zhou Guang Ze was on his way to Dou Ge Mountain (斗隔山), a group of Demons approached him. Upon approaching, one of the Demons stand out and wanted to challenge with him on Spiritual Power. In-order to Eliminate these Demons, Zhou Guang Ze had to accept the Challenge and within moments, the Battle started.

Due to Zhou Guang Ze was being bestowed with Natural Spiritual Power, with just a form of Simple Visualization, he summoned some of the Thunderial Department's Thunder Marshals to Dou Ge Mountain to release the Eliminating Thunder. Within moment, the 1st Demon was being captured and beheaded. Seeing that the Leader was being killed, the other Demons started to become vicious and rebellious, they started to release theie Evil Energies.

Without noticing that one of the Demons was standing behind him, Zhou Guang Ze was being affected by the Evil Energies and immediately, Zhou Guang Ze got poison and his face changed to Green (Blue) color and Hair turned to Red. His face expression transformed into a Demonic-look. Upon knowing that his Appearance had changed, Zhou Guang Ze was totally upset and dashed his way into the deserted part of the Dou Ge Mountain.

Knowing that Zhou Guang Ze had vanished from the Battling, the other Thunderial Marshals had to eliminate the Demons on behalf of him and upon clearing the Demons, the Marshals returned back to the Celestial Palace to make their report.

After years of hiding, Zhou Guang Ze had reached a High Level of Spiritual Cultivation.

One year, while he was performing his Summoning of Thunder Marshals, a Dark & Positive Cloud appeared on top of Dou Ge Mountain. Zhou Guang Ze was shocked at first but after close observation being made, he saw a familiar form. Soon, the Cloud descended in front of him and immediately after the Cloud descended, he saw that on top of the Cloud was Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝), without any further hesitation, Zhou Guang Ze made his respect by making kowtows to Xuan Tian Shang Di.

Upon knowing Zhou Guang Ze had accomplished his Task, Xuan Tian Shang Di came to the Mortal Realm to bring him back to the Heavenly Realm for reporting.

Soon, Zhou Guang Ze was being brought to the Celestial Palace (天庭) and after meeting up with Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊), Zhou Guang Ze was being bestowed with the title Bei Fang Feng Lei Dang Gui Zhou Yuan Shuai (北方风雷荡鬼周元帅) and Xuan Tian Shang Di hand-over a Black Seven Stars Flag (七星皂旗) to him as a form of Authority & Recognition for Eliminating Demons & Evil Spirits.

Due to his Demonic Outlook that caused by the Evil Energies released during the Battling, till today, in some Temples, the Statue dedicated to Zhou Guang Ze come in Green Face, Red Hair & Poppy Eyes form. Hands holding on to a Melon-form Weapon or Sabre and a Seven Stars Flag.

For High Res Pics, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/75818417/pic/list

周廣澤天君寶誥
Zhou Guang Ze Tian Jun Bao Gao (Praise Mantra)

志心皈命禮。
Zhi Xin Gui Ming Li

雷霆上將。陰雷化身。
Lei Ting Shang Jiang. Yin Lei Hua Shen

授權與玄天上帝。
Shou Quan Yu Xuan Tian Shang Di

輔佐侍雷祖天尊。
Fu Zuo Si Lei Tian Zun

軀妖傳呼雷府五雷。
Qu Yao Chuan Hu Lei Fu Wu Lei

蕩鬼用敕七星皂旗。
Dang Gui Yong Chi Qi Xing Zao Qi

修法傳神。藏身斗隔。
Xiu Fa Chuan Shen. Cang Shen Dou Ge

逢難變化一身。
Feng Nan Bian Hua Yi Shen

遇帝得封歸真。
Yu Di De Feng Gui Zhen

至剛至勇。至靈至聖。
Zhi Gang Zhi Yong. Zhi Ling Zhi Sheng

北方風雷。蕩鬼軀妖。
Bei Fang Feng Lei. Dang Gui Qu Yao

顯聖風輪周元帥。
Xian Sheng Feng Lun Zhou Yuan Shuai

Paper Offering Intro Series 2 - Five Ghostly Spirits Paper (祭祀紙禡簡介之五鬼紙)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

In Taoism & other Chinese Religions, Paper Offering is one of the many types of Offerings that Chinese needed to prepare before any form of Honouring.

In here, I will like to share with ALL of you on a Type of Paper that being used to Get-rid & Eliminating Negative Energies or Entities.

This Type of Paper is known as Wu Gui Zhi (五鬼紙) aka The Five Ghostly Spirits Paper.

Due to misconception & misunderstanding, this Type of Paper is being Wrongly use in nowadays, Folks thought that by Burning this Type of Paper, Oneself will be able to gain Wealth Blessing, but actually is not.

So what is the Main Purpose of using this Type of Paper?

According to Records, this Type of Paper got a few Usages:

1) Sending-off Poverty & Stupidest (送窮及送笨)

2) Sending-off Backstabbers (驅趕小人)

3) Sending-off the Five Ghostly Spirits & other Negative Entities (送五鬼)

For First Point, in the Ancient Era, Folks tend to believe that Oneself becoming Poor & Stupid were due to the harassment or pestering by the Negative Entities or other Wandering Souls. In-order to Send-off or Get-rid of such Spirits, Oneself would needed to get hold of this Type of Paper and then, performed a Short Report to the Deities & Earth Deity and then Burn-off the Paper allowing the Deities to provide the Necessary Blessing for Getting-rid of the Spirits. Once the Spirits were being sent off, Oneself would be able to Gain the Wisdom & Wealth Blessing from Deities.

For Second Point, during the Honouring of Tiger Deity during Spring Season (驚螫日), this Paper will be needed. After Honouring the Tiger Deity, this Paper will be used to Wrap-up the Paper Figurine that represent Backstabbers. After then, the Wrap-up Package must be Burnt off. This is to represent that the Backstabbers are being Eliminated and Good Luck will followed.

For Third Point, to Send-off the Five Ghostly Spirits aka Wu Xiao Gui (五小鬼). Cos in Taoism, Wu Gui represent Trouble & Nuisances. Once Oneself started to feel Bad & Luck is Down, meaning that Oneself might somehow annoyed or disturbed the Wu Gui and so, Oneself will need to Send them Off as soon as Possible in-order to prevent More Un-necessary Issues to happen. And so, Oneself will prepare this Paper and some other Paper-offering and then, proceed to Outdoor Area to burn them off. By doing so, the Wu Gui will be Send off and Good Luck will be Blessed upon Oneself by the Deities.

So it is Good to Burn this Type of Paper whenever Oneself wants to Burn?

Due to misconception & misunderstanding, nowadays, Folks tend to Burn this Paper in Large amount, hoping that the Five Ghostly Spirits will be there to provide Wealth Blessing, which this is a Wrong-doing.

By Burning Large amount of this Paper, Oneself does not gain the necessary Blessing instead, will lead in other Issues. So to prevent any Un-necessary Issues to happen, Oneself shall prevent burning this Paper without any form of Guidance.

Paper Offering Intro Series 1 - Seven Stars Paper (祭祀紙禡簡介之七星紙/符)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

In Taoism & other Chinese Religions, Paper Offering is one of the many types of Offerings that Chinese needed to prepare before honouring Deities & Ancestors.

Due to lack of Information and Passing-down on the Actual Usage & Knowledge on the various Paper Offerings, some of the Paper Offerings have been mis-used or being omitted by the Chinese as Time pass-by.

In here, I will like to do a brief intro on 1 type of Old and Rarely seen Paper Offering that Taoist or Chinese used while paying respect to Lord Bei Dou aka Bei Dou Xing Jun (北斗星君) - known as Qi Xing Zhi/Fu aka Seven Stars Paper (七星紙/符).

According to the Records on Paper Offerings, this Seven Stars Paper was being created in Late Ming Dynasty (明朝末年) or Early Qing Dynasty (清朝). This invention was to allow the Taoist or Chinese to honour the Lord Bei Dou and also, to get connected with the Lord Bei Dou in-order to get the Blessing on the Pro-longing of One's Age during this Physical Mortal Life.

Besides that, Taoist & Chinese also believed that, by Offering this Seven Stars Paper to Lord Bei Dou, Ones's Sins & Debts will be Eliminated or Cleared before & after Oneself Pass-on (death).

With the Blessing of the Lord Bei Dou, Oneself will be Blessed with Good Lucks and also, getting the Spiritual Assistances from the Deities of Prosperity & Fortune.

So how to Offer such Papers?

First, by just doing Burning on the 1st & 15th Day of the Lunar Month after honouring the Deities

Second, by doing Burning after Taoist Priests conducted the Honouring of Lord Bei Dou Ritual/Ceremony, in Chinese known as Li Dou (禮斗) or Bai Dou (拜斗)

Third, by doing Burning on every 7th Day of Lunar Month, cos in Taoism, Taoists believed that on every 7th Day of the Lunar Month, Lord Bei Dou will descend into this Mortal Realm to do Inspection on the Mortals on their Good & Bad doings.

So how many Pieces or Stacks to be Offered?

Usually One Piece to Seven Pieces will be used.

Any other Items needed to add to the Paper Offerings in-order to get the Best Effect?

Not necessary, but if Oneself is able to do Chanting on the Bei Dou Scripture (北斗真經) or Bei Dou Bao Gao (北斗寶誥) before the Burning-off of the Paper, that will be the Best.

So can we get such Papers in the Market now?

I can say its quite Impossible as not much People really know of how to use it nowadays.

Usually when People doing their honouring of Deities, they will just Offered the Normal Paper Offerings such as Shou Jin (壽金) or Gui Ren Paper (貴人紙), other than that, People will just regards them as Troublesome and Not-necessary.

Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming's Preaching (趙公明天君警世言)

In the Chinese Society now, alot of Chinese & Folks had treated or believed-in that Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming is one of the few Deities of Wealth that will provide the necessary Blessing to the Mortals for Luck & Wealth.

But if we will to look closely and study in-depth, actually Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming wont be Providing the Blessing instead, Looking after the Wealth Blessing for not being distributed out wrongly to un-necessary Mortals.

In here, I will like to share with ALL of you on a Preaching Phrase that being Pass-down by the Ancestors on what Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming said:

"金銀財帛。你求他求大家求。吾向誰求。
珠寶珍品。你要他要大家要。汝命不要。"

Jin Yin Cai Bo. Ni Qiu Ta Qiu Da Jia Qiu. Wu Xiang Shui Qiu.

Zhu Bao Zhen Pin. Ni Yao Ta Yao Da Jia Yao. Ru Ming Bu Yao.

These 2 Phrases actually say:

Gold, Silver & Money, everyone is requesting from me, but who knows that, where can I get the Gold, Silver & Money from in-order to distribute out to you all?

Treasures, Gems & Jewels, everyone also want, whenever oneself found that such Items appeared and first reaction, oneself will tend to rush forward to snatch the Items, usually most of the time, no one ever thought of their own Safety.

So in here, Heavenly Marshal Zhao actually want us to learn & be aware of, not ALL Wealth are suitable for Oneself. Never request too much and un-necessarily. Oneself shall try one's Best to gain the Necessary Wealth, such as by Working-hard, etc. Sometime, when a person gained any un-necessary Wealth, the person might not have Life to enjoy it, so no point of getting that sum.

Last of All, Hope that everyone here can ponder over the 2 Phrases and understand the In-depth meaning.

Wu Liang Guan (無量關)

Wu Liang Fu (無量福)

Wu Liang Shou (無量壽)

Dotting Ceremony Series 02_05 - Ling Bao Sect Taoist Priest Dotting (開光系列之靈寶派道長開光篇)

In here, you will see a Series of 5 Video Clips on Ling Bao Sect Taoist Priest conducting the Dotting Ceremony for the Statue dedicated to Tai Shang Lao Jun (太上老君) aka Dao De Tian Zun (道德天尊).

The Leading Priest in the Video Clip is known as Master Wu Luo Ding (吳羅錠道長), a Taoist Priest that belongs to the Famous Taoist Group in Taiwan.

Hope you all enjoy the Videos.

Dotting Ceremony Series 02_04 - Ling Bao Sect Taoist Priest Dotting (開光系列之靈寶派道長開光篇)

In here, you will see a Series of 5 Video Clips on Ling Bao Sect Taoist Priest conducting the Dotting Ceremony for the Statue dedicated to Tai Shang Lao Jun (太上老君) aka Dao De Tian Zun (道德天尊).

The Leading Priest in the Video Clip is known as Master Wu Luo Ding (吳羅錠道長), a Taoist Priest that belongs to the Famous Taoist Group in Taiwan.

Hope you all enjoy the Videos.

Dotting Ceremony Series 02_03 - Ling Bao Sect Taoist Priest Dotting (開光系列之靈寶派道長開光篇)

In here, you will see a Series of 5 Video Clips on Ling Bao Sect Taoist Priest conducting the Dotting Ceremony for the Statue dedicated to Tai Shang Lao Jun (太上老君) aka Dao De Tian Zun (道德天尊).

The Leading Priest in the Video Clip is known as Master Wu Luo Ding (吳羅錠道長), a Taoist Priest that belongs to the Famous Taoist Group in Taiwan.

Hope you all enjoy the Videos.

Dotting Ceremony Series 02_02 - Ling Bao Sect Taoist Priest Dotting (開光系列之靈寶派道長開光編)

In here, you will see a Series of 5 Video Clips on Ling Bao Sect Taoist Priest conducting the Dotting Ceremony for the Statue dedicated to Tai Shang Lao Jun (太上老君) aka Dao De Tian Zun (道德天尊).

The Leading Priest in the Video Clip is known as Master Wu Luo Ding (吳羅錠道長), a Taoist Priest that belongs to the Famous Taoist Group in Taiwan.

Hope you all enjoy the Videos.

Dotting Ceremony Series 02_01 - Ling Bao Sect Taoist Priest Dotting (開光系列之靈寶派道長開光編)

In here, you will see a Series of 5 Video Clips on Ling Bao Sect Taoist Priest conducting the Dotting Ceremony for the Statue dedicated to Tai Shang Lao Jun (太上老君) aka Dao De Tian Zun (道德天尊).

The Leading Priest in the Video Clip is known as Master Wu Luo Ding (吳羅錠道長), a Taoist Priest that belongs to the Famous Taoist Group in Taiwan.

Hope you all enjoy the Videos.

Dotting Ceremony Series 01 - Taiwan Spiritual Master Dotting (開光系列之台灣法師開光編)

In here, you will see the 1st Video Clip on this Dotting Ceremony Series.

In the Video, you will see the Spiritual Master doing the Enhancing of the Dotting Objects and doing Cleansing before the Dotting take place.

The Statue that being dotted is dedicated to Jiu Tian Xuan Nv (九天玄女).

Besides that, you will see how the Spiritual Master does the Communication with the Statue before & after the Dotting.

PS: Due to Poor Sound-recording, please do bear with the Sounding Effect.

Titles, Addresses, Ranks, bestowed names for Deities and Historical Characters (神明古人聖號職銜)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

In order for our other fellow members (non-Chinese) to have a better understanding on the "beauty" of our Chinese titles/names/etc, I've come out with this listing, hope that it does somehow helps in the future referencing

I will break-up the list into different categories, so as to make it easier to reference/etc:

Royal Related:

Emperor, chn: Huang (皇)/Di (帝)/Jun (君), hkk: Hong/Teh/Ghun(Ghoon)

This ranking, can consider as the highest among all. In History, he(she) is the leader of the country/empire, one order from him(her) can be destructive.

In Deities System, who uses this title?

Let's check it out:

1 Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊), chn: Yu Huang Da Di (玉皇大帝)/Yu Huang Shang Di (玉皇上帝), hkk: Tee Kong (天公)/Giok Hong (玉皇)

2 chn: Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝), hkk: Shiong Teh Kong (上帝公)/Shiong Teh Yah (上帝爺)

3 chn: Wen Chang Di Jun (文昌帝君), hkk: Boon Chiong Teh Ghun(Ghoon)

Duke, chn: Wang Ye (王爺)/Qian Sui (千歲), hkk: Ong Yah(Yeh)/Qian Sui

Usually the title Duke is bestowed or being appointed by the Emperor in the past and of cos, Emperor is the only one in the Imperial System who has the authorities or powers to given such titles.

So what are the duties for such a rank?

Usually nothing important, such Dukes will only come in "good use" or become "important" when he(or a group) being appointed to go to the common-areas to make inspections (chn: Dai Tian Xun Shou (代天巡狩), hkk: Shun Shiew).

So who are the Deities in the system that have such titles?

Here's the list:

1 The Nine Emperors, chn: Jiu Huang Da Di (九皇大帝 expectional case)/ Jiu Wang Ye (九王爺), hkk: Kiew Hong Yah/Kiew Ong Yah

2 Various Deities/Historical Characters that had been bestowed in their Era, eg: Yue Fei (岳飛) - hkk: Gah Hwee (Song Dynasty), Guo Zi Yi (郭子儀) - hkk: Kwek Zu Yee (Tang Dynasty), Guan Yu (關羽) - hkk: Guan Gong (關公 Three Kingdom), etc

In Chinese, we never used chn: Jiu Qian Sui (九千歲), hkk: Kiew Qian Sui, to address a Deity.

Reason, such a title was used by the evil Eunuch in Ming Dynasty, in-order not to "downgrade" the reputation, Chinese will tend to replace Qian Sui with Wang Ye when addressing a Deity that is at the Ninth place in the Duke group.

Empress, chn: Hou (后), hkk: Hor/Hio

This is the title for the initial wife of the Emperor. In the Imperial System, she's the one who was put in-charge of all the concubines, maids, princesses, etc (all female staffs of the Imperial Family will so-called "registered" under her "department").

Any duties for her? Definitely Yes. She had to assist the Emperor, so-called her husband, to look after the order in the whole "family". Her main duty would be, to give birth to a crown prince to take over the throne from her husband to continue the lineage of the Empire.

A good Empress would always "enlighten" the Emperor of not to get work-out over certain issues whereas a not-so-good Empress would always be there to do certain planning against all concubines who wanted to "snatch" the position of Empress away from her.

Famous Empresses in Ancient Chinese History:

Good Empress: Wife of Emperor Tang Tai Zong (唐太宗之妻), named Chang Sun Wu Gou (長孫無垢)

Not-so-good Empress: Wife of Han Wu Emperor (漢武帝之妻), named Chen A Jiao (陳阿嬌)

So in the Deities System, who fits the title?

Here she is:

Mother Queen of the Western Paradise, chn: Xi Wang Mu (西王母)/Wang Mu Niang Niang (王母娘娘)/Yao Chi Jin Mu (瑤池金母), hkk: Ong Boo Niew Niew/Ong Mu

In Folks Culture, she was believed to be the wife of Jade Emperor of Heaven and was given the duty of looking after all Female Immortals/Enlightened female priests/etc.

In early folks' belief, Wang Mu was mistaken as the Mother of Jade Emperor of Heaven, but after certain mix-and-match, Folks "decided" to take her in as the "Wife" of Jade Emperor of Heaven. This conclusion is widely accepted by the Folks now.

Concubine, chn: Fei (fei妃), hkk: Hwee/Ong Hwee (王妃)

This is the title given to the other wives beside the first wife, so-called the concubine.

Usually the second wife of the Emperor would be bestowed with the title Xi Gong (西宮), translated as Western Chamber of the Imperial Court. In certain dynasties, Xi Gong does have the authorities to make some decisions.

As in Folks Culture, Mother Queen is believed to be the ONLY wife that Jade Emperor of Heaven "married" to and so, such title is given to other important Female Deities like:

1 Lord Empress of the Sea (海上聖母/天上聖妃), chn: Ma Zu (媽祖), hkk: Ma Chor

Motherly role, chn: Niang Niang (娘娘), hkk: Niew Niew

This is a title that is being widely used all over different eras.

This is a respectful title to be given to Female Deities or ranked Female character.

In Deities System, almost all Female Deities are given the title Niew Niew, here's the prove:

1 Maiden of the Ninth Heaven, chn: Jiu Tian Niang Niang (九天娘娘)/Jiu Tian Xuan Nv (九天玄女), hkk: Kiew Thian Niew Niew/Kiew Thian Hian Ru

2 Lord Madam of the Birth, chn: Zhu Sheng Niang Niang (註生娘娘), hkk: Zu Si Niew Niew

3 Lord Mother of the Earth, chn: Di Mu Niang Niang (地母娘娘), hkk: They Boo Niew Niew

Military Related (武職):

Marshal, chn: Yuan Shuai (元帥), hkk: Guan Shui/Wan Shui

This is the title that is being given to a General (well-equipped with the knowledge and skills for fighting wars and able to lead troops of armies).

Usually such a title will only be given out upon the Emperor sending off the troops to fight for a war.

In the past, such a role will be presented with a Golden Seal, an Imperial Sword and a Command Flag, before the appointed General set off for the fighting.

Use of Golden Seal (金印) - needed to endorsed on letters that sent back to the Imperial Court

Use of Imperial Sword (監軍劍) - able to kill any rebellious soldiers at the border without seeking permission from the Emperor

Use of Command Flag (軍令旗) - to gather the troops of Armies and also a sign of recognition by the Imperial Court that this is the right guy that the Emperor appointed to be the leader of the millions soldiers

After getting all these stuffs, the "Lunar Custom Officer" will choose an auspicious date for the Marshal to put on the Marshal robe, meet the troops and lead the group to worship the main Flag for the troops (usually this flag will be in black or red color, the Marshal will need to slaughter a living stock in-front of the flag and uses the fresh blood to endorse on the flag before it can be used).

So in the Deities System, who are the appointed Heavenly Marshals?

Here's the list:

1 Wang Ling Guan (王靈官), hkk: Ong Thian Khoon.

2 Wen Qiong (溫瓊), hkk: Woon Khiong

General, chn: Jiang Jun (將軍)/Jiang Jun Ye (將軍爺), hkk: Jiong Khun/Jiong Khun Yah

This is the title that given to soldiers who have made certain credits during the war or for completing of certain tasks.

Sometimes, the title General can also be given to characters that are known as Marshal, Yuan Shuai in Chinese.

Here, General is considered as the assistant or right-hand man of the Marshal during the war.

Some soldiers could be bestowed with this title even-though they didn't make any credits by going war. Emperor would use such a title to reward those who show loyalty to him or after completing certain tasks (some are given the title before they go-out to complete certain tasks).

Some Generals will also be given an Imperial Sword, only if they are appointed to do inspection out of the Capital. Each General will be given a seal, size much smaller than those hold by Marshals.

When a soldier is given the title General, he(she) will also be allocated with certain number of soldiers to follow him.

So who are the appointed Generals in the Deities System?

Let's have a check:

1 The 36 Heavenly General (36 Thian Khun 三十六天將) who assist Shiong Teh Kong (上帝公), Bao Sheng Da Di (保生大帝) and Dong Yue Da Di (東嶽大帝) to guard against any unnecessary issues happened in the Heavenly Court

2 The 3 Heavenly Generals of the Heavenly Gate (Tian Men San Jiang Jun (天門三將軍), hkk: Thian Men Sam Jiong Khun), guard against all entrance and exit from the Heavenly Gate

Vanguard, chn: Xian Feng (先鋒)/Xian Feng Guan (先鋒官), hkk: Xian Hong/Xian Hong Guan

This role is appointed by Marshal or General when a troop is out for fighting for war or certain mass-events.

The duty for such a role is to check on the situation around the area that the troops will pass-by or the areas that the troops going to set their tents or territory.

He(she) also needed to make reports at all time to keep the Marshal or General updated on the situations around the areas.

So how does a Xian Feng look like?

Usually a Xian Feng will be equipped with a Flag (can be red or white), when the other soldiers notice that a Xian Feng will be passing-by through the way, all soldiers will give way to him(her), as the others know that he(she) has certain reports to be made to the Marshals or Generals. Those who obstruct the event of a Xian Feng, he(she) can be beheaded.

In the Deities System, only one well-known Deity is given the title Xian Feng, which is Hei Ling Jiang Jun (黑令將軍), hkk: Orh Leng Jiong Khun.

During big celebrations/events or ceremonies that needed "Assistance" from the Spiritual Armies, a flag, that represent the Xian Feng, named Hei Ling Qi (黑令旗), hkk: Orh Leng Ki, will be used and place in-front of all major altars or ceremony sites.

Reporting Officer, chn: Zhong Jun (中軍)/Zhong Jun Ye (中軍爺), hkk: Tiong Khun/Tiong Khun Yah

This role is usually appointed by Dukes or Lords (王爺/千歲).

The duties of such a role are to assist the Dukes or Lords to gather reports or to entertain guests when big events taking place at the Mansion of the Duke/Lord or during Morning Meeting with Emperor or other high-rank officers.

To be more accurate, such a role is just a doorman for high-rank officers.

A Military related high-rank officer will engaged a skilled/martial-trained Zhong Jun whereas an Administrative related high-rank officer will engage a well-educated Zhong Jun for his services.

In Deities System, such a role can consider as the lowest rank of all. Such a role can only be found in temples or altars that are dedicated to Dukes or Lords or high-ranking Deities with titles related to Military.

Administrative Related (文職):

Premier, chn: Chen Xiang (臣相)/Xiang Ye (相爺), hkk: Shin Siong/Siong Yah

This is a title that is given by the Emperor.

In the Imperial System, such a rank can consider as the Highest. With such a title, the Premier can make decision on behalf for the Emperor (can be war-fighting or revolution actions, etc).

A good Premier will assist the Emperor till he's not able to provide any more services whereas a not-so-good Premier will grab opportunities to overthrown the Emperor and gained the throne for himself.

In Ancient Chinese History, some well-known Premiers are:

1 Liu Bo Wen (劉伯溫), hkk: Lau Piek Woon - Ming Dynasty, assist Emperor Zhu Yuan Zhang (朱元璋) to get his Empire, after he's tasks completed, he went into deserted forest to get self-cultivate for Taoism

2 Wei Zheng (魏徵), hkk: Wee Zeng - Tang Dynasty, assist Emperor Tang Tai Zong (唐太宗) to gain his power and presented various comments and suggestions on how to make his Empire more wealthy and stronger

3 Cao Cao (曹操), hkk: Cho Cho - Three Kingdom (三國), hold almost all the authorities in the Imperial Court, consider as a Rebel Hero in that era

So, in the Deities System, who are the Heavenly Premiers?

Here they are:

1 Xu Xun (許遜), hkk: Koh Shun, well-known as Gan Tian Da Di (感天大帝), hkk: Gam Thian Dai Teh, born in Eastern Jin Dynasty (東晉)

2 Zhang Ling (張陵) aka Zhang Dao Ling (張道陵), hkk: Theo Leng/Theo Dho Leng, Master of Taoism, being given the title of Heavenly Master (道教天師)

3 Ge Hong (葛洪), hkk: Kha Hong/Khay Hong

According to myths and records, these Heavenly Premiers are to assist the Jade Emperor of Heaven on Administrative issues like skills, educating, passing-down of comments/etc.

Excellency/Lord (大人), chn: Da Ren, hkk: Dai Lin

This is a title that is appointed by the Emperor or promoted from lower rank officer to a higher rank.

In the past, a person can only gained such a "job" by passing the Imperial Examination/etc, being a small rank officer at an area/state and then slowly get promoted.

In the Imperial System, Excellency's ranking can be divided into 9 stages.

Starting from the lowest of 9th Grade (九品) to the highest of 1st Grade (一品).

As a person gets promoted, the robe, the seal and the tasks for his position will also changed.

For a normal officer, his duties are to solve un-solved cases, passing judgment to guilty subject, making requests to Imperial Court on behalf of commoners/folks, etc.

In Ancient Chinese History, there are quite a few well-known Excellences:

1 Bao Zheng (包拯), hkk: Bao Jing, well-known as Bao Gong - born in Song Dynasty (宋朝). In later part of his life, he was promoted to a Duke

2 Hai Rui (海瑞), hkk: Hai Swee - born in Ming Dynasty (明朝)

3 Lin Ze Xu (林則徐), hkk: Lim Zhe Ci - born in Qing Dynasty (清朝), set rules to stop opium from entering into China

For the Deities System, folks have imported the Historical Characters in from the Ancient Chinese History of various Dynasties.

Reasons for such importing:

1 Almost all Chinese are involved in Ancestor Worshipping. With such a traditional, Chinese will tend to pay attention on Hero of various Dynasties or historical characters that have good reputation or so

2 Allowing all descendants to know who are the famous Characters in various dynasties, what they have done to help the commoners/folks/etc

3 To keep in Memorial and sincerely respect them just like one's ancestors

*(Exception) Madam, chn: Fu Ren (夫人), hkk: Hoo Lin/Hoo Jin

This is a title for ladies who are being bestowed by Emperor or married to a husband who is bestowed or appointed a certain ranking by the Emperor.

In the Folks culture (Chinese Etiquette), as a form of respect, we also address Ladies who are more elderly or higher level than us as Fu Ren.

For those who are bestowed by the Emperor, they will used the theme Gao Ming Fu Ren (誥命夫人), hkk: Khor Beng Hoo Lin (Jin).

Administrators, chn: Shi Ye (師爺), hkk: Su Yah

This is the title for officers who are appointed to do recording for future references, such as Cases, Funds, Man-power, Birth & Death, Illnesses, etc.

Usually in the Imperial System, there will be a leading officer who's put in-charge of all such minor departments (each department will be put in-charge for one subject).

So in the Deities System, is there any Administrator Officers being appointed?

Yes, there are, the most well-known will be the 24 Departments for Recording which service in the Nether World (冥府二十四司).

Commoners Related:

Mister, chn: Ye (爺)/Gong (公), hkk: Yah/Kong

This is a common and polite addressing to someone we respect or so.

In the past, when you address someone that is of elderly or more higher level than you, you will need to add a Ye or Gong at the back of his surname or name.

So who are the Deities in the Deities System that we add such an addressing?

They are:

1 Earth Deity, chn: Tu Di Gong (土地公), hkk: Toh Tey Kong - in-charge of the land where mortals live on

2 City Deity, chn: Cheng Huang Ye (城隍爺)/Cheng Huang Gong (城隍公), hkk: Sheng Hong Yah/Sheng Hong Kong - in-charge of the daily blessing on the folks living in the City

3 Kitchen Deity, chn: Zhao Jun Ye (灶君爺)/Zhao Jun Gong (灶君公), hkk: Zhao Ghun Yah/Zhao Ghun Kong - in-charge of the fire of one household, record all credits/merits that the family members have

Maiden, chn: Gu Niang (姑娘), hkk: Khor Niew

This is an address that we, Chinese, give to young ladies (approx age from after puberty to before marriage), to be more exact, ladies whom are eligible for such an address shall be a virgin (maybe a bit crude).

In Deities System, this address is given to young female Deities or Historical Characters.

In Singapore, the most well-known Deity that folks pay respect too will be Maiden Lin of Redhill (紅山林姑娘), hkk: Ang Shua Lim Khor Niew.

Nanny/Grandaunt, chn: Gu Po (姑婆)/Nai Niang (奶娘), hkk: Khor Phor/Nee Niew/Nee Bhoo

Gu Po is an address that we give to older ladies whom we respect whereas Nai Niang is an address given to nannies who are engaged to look after new born babies.

In Deities System, the assistants of Lord Madam of Birth (註生娘娘) are address as Khor Phor or Nee Niew, this is the form of respect that devotees give to them, hoping that after they pay respect to the nannies, the nannies will give blessing to the infants just like their own babies/grandchildren/etc.

Dotting Ceremony at Disciple Vabien's Home (正一龍山門九弟子宅中開光安座法事)

On the 25th Day of Lunar 5 Month (17 Jun 2009), a Dotting Ceremony was being conducted at Long Shan Men 36th Generation Disciple Vabien's Home.

This time round, New Statues were being dotted and some Spiritual Objects were being enhanced.

Besides that, Inviting of Fire-Blessing was also being done (See Pic 03).

The 4 Statues are:

1) Meng Shan Da Yuan Shuai (孟山大元帥)
2) Bei Dou Xing Jun (北斗星君)
3) Nan Dou Xing Jun (南斗星君)
4) Lv Shan Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (閭山中壇元帥)

Spiritual Objects are:

1) Peach-wood Seven Stars Sword (桃木七星劍)
2) Jiang Xian Guan Authorisation Flag (江仙官令旗)

As usual, the Dotting Ceremony started at about 9.00Am in the Morning and last for about 2 Hours.

For High Res Pics, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/48989150/pic/list

Banner of Jiu Tian Wei Fang Bao Gao (九天監生大神及九天衛房聖母寶誥)

In here, you will see a Banner created dedicating to the Jiu Tian Jian Sheng Da Shen & Jiu Tian Wei Fang Sheng Mu (九天監生大神及九天衛房聖母).

These 2 Deities (or a Group of Deities) are actually Deities that provide Blessings to Couples that are requesting of Child or New Born Babies.

During Ceremonies on Settling New Bed in New Homes (in Chinese Known as An Chuan 安床), these Deities will be invited as a form of Respect.

Introduction on Honouring Chuang Gong & Chuang Mu (祭祀床公床母簡介)

 
Chuang Gong Chuang Mu (床公床母), the common Addressing Term of the Deities that Protect the New Born Babies & Children under 12 Years Old (Lunar Age).

Usually these 2 Deities will stayed in the Home or the Bedroom where the Child is sleeping.

So how do we pay respect to them?

Usually we will do it on the 1st or 15th Day Night (農曆初一或十五日), if not, we will do it once in every month, on the Last Night of the Lunar Month (農曆月尾).

So what to prepare?

It's very simple, oneself or the couple just needed to prepare the following few items for the Paying of Respect:

1) 3 Incenses (三支清香 normal length)

2) 2 Red Candles (一對高腳紅燭 those with legs)

3) 1 Huat Kueh (一個發糕)

4) A bowl of Rice with a few pieces of Vegetables & a Chicken Drumlet (一碗白飯﹐幾根青菜及一個雞腿)

5) 3 stacks of Shou Jin (三疊壽金)

6) 1 stacks of Niao Mu Yi (一份鳥母衣 a stack of colorful papers that can be brought at Incense-shops, not easy to find it in Singapore)

7) 1 cup of Rice Wine or Chinese Tea (一杯米酒或清茶)

On the Night of Honouring (after 8.00Pm), oneself needed to use a Big Round Plate (大紅盤) to carry the items.

Place the Candles in the Huat Kueh and then placed the Big Round Plate on the Bed when the baby is resting, if not, on the Main Bed where the Parent is resting.

Light the Incenses and Sincerely Bow 3 times at the Bed. Report who you are and the name of the Child, including the Lunar Age.

After that, placed the Incenses onto the Huat Kueh.

5minutes later, just burnt off the Paper-offerings and the whole Honouring will considered completed.

Retrieved the Offerings and placed them in the Kitchen. Do not allowed any Children to touch or consume it. Only Adults are allowed to finish the items.

While Paying Respect to Chuan Gong Chuan Mu, oneself can recite the Following Praise Incantation dedicated to them:

九天監生大神及九天衛房聖母寶誥
Jiu Tian Jian Sheng Da Shen Ji Jiu Tian Wei Fang Sheng Mu Bao Gao

至心皈命禮。
Zhi Xin Gui Ming Li

東嶽子孫案。
Dong Yue Zi Sun An.

九天監生司。
Jiu Tian Jian Sheng Si

結秀成胎。
Jie Xiu Cheng Tai.

稟兩儀之造化。
Bing Liang Yi Zhi Zhao Hua

送生保產。
Song Sheng Bao Chan.

乃二聖之綱維。
Nai Er Sheng Zhi Gang Wei

燮理陰陽。
Bian Li Yin Yang.

散行痘疹。
San Xing Dou Chen

九天稱慶。
Jiu Tian Cheng Qing.

一視同仁。
Yi Shi Tong Ren

大悲大願。
Da Bei Da Yuan.

大聖大慈。
Da Sheng Da Ci

普濟普度
Pu Ji Pu Du

九天監生明素真君。
Jiu Tian Jian Sheng Ming Su Zhen Jun

多男多女
Duo Nan Duo Nv

九天衛房聖母元君。
Jiu Tian Wei Fang Sheng Mu Yuan Jun

Video on Taoist Ritual on An Long Dian Tu (安龍奠土法事短片)

In here, you will be watching a Video on Taoist Ritual known as An Long Dian Tu (安龍奠土) - From the Preparation to the Ritual-taking-place.

This Video was taken in Taiwan.

For more Info on An Long Dian Tu, feel free to proceed to this link: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/265

Ceasing Cough (猪肉治咳嗽)

Description:

For those who are "Regular Customer" of Coughing, especially due to Weather-changing Period, in here, Jave Wu will like to share with ALL of you on a Tradition Method of Ceasing Cough.


Ingredients:

1) 1 piece of Fresh Raw Pork-meat of about 300 gram (新鮮豬肉一片約300克)
2) 0.5 Teaspoon of Salt (食鹽大約半茶匙)

Directions:

Once all the items are prepared, wash the Raw Meat thoroughly.

Then boil half a Pot of Water or 3 Bowls of Water till the Water boil and then ADD in the Meat.

Once the Meat cooked, ADD in the Salt (according to oneself's preference).

After adding in the Salt, Off the Fire and allowed the Soup to Cool.

Once the Soup cool down to about 60 degree C, oneself can Consume the Soup to cease the Coughing.

Drink this Soup Twice a Day.

For those who suffered from Long Term Coughing, this Method will help.

Ancient Taoist Ritual Scroll (古董道教法會掛軸)

Dear All,

In here, you will see 3 Pictures (being cut-up) of an Ancient/Antique Taoist Ritual Sroll.

In the Scroll, you will see Deities as followed:

1) Dou Mu Yuan Jun 斗母元君
2) Bei Dou Xing Jun aka The Seven Lords 北斗七元君
3) Xuan Tian Shang Di 玄天上帝
4) Zhou Gong & Tao Hua 周公桃花女
5) Heavenly Marshals of the Thunderial Department 雷/火部諸大天君
6) Earth Deity 土地神祇
7) City Deity 城隍尊神
8) Reporting Officer 傳表功曹

For High Res Pics, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/235082724/pic/list

Curing of Eyes Diseases (洗目仙方)

Description:

For those who have been Pestering by Sore-eyes, Dry-eyes or Swollen-eyes, in here, Jave Wu will like to share with ALL of you on a Traditional Taoist Medical Method of getting rid of the "Pains in the Eyes".


Ingredients:

1) 25 grams of Pericarpim Citri Reticulatae Viride (青皮五钱)
2) 25 grams of Mirabilitum Depuratum (皮硝五钱)
3) 3 Bowls of Water (三碗清水)


Directions:

Once All the Items are prepared, just perform according to the following steps to Cease the Various Eye-diseases.

Place ALL the Herbs into a Pot and then ADD in the 3 Bowls of Water.

Allowed the Water to cook from 3 Bowls into 1 Bowl (三碗水煎至一碗). By then, it will be Ready for using.

Retrieved the Solution out from the Pot and allowed it to Cool down till about 40 degree C.

Once the Solution Cools down, by using a Soft Cotton-pad, dip a bit of the Solution and Apply on Both Eyes, do not let the Solution contact with with the Eye-balls or the Pupils.

Apply this Solution 3 Times a Day (Lunar Hour of Chen (Dragon 辰), Wu (Horse 午) & You (Rooster 酉)).

Once the Solution is being Apply Correctly, the "Pains in the Eyes" will be stopped within moment.

Strengthening of Physical Immune System (提昇免疫防癌症)

Description:

In order for Oneself to Fight against ALL sorts of Illnesses, Diseases & Viruses, Oneself MUST first Strengthen our Physical Immune System.

Since the Ancient Era, Chinese Physicians & Masters had been implementing various types of Remedies & Cuisines to Fight Against Illnesses & Strengthening of the Physical Immune System.

In here, Jave Wu will like to share with ALL of you on the Tradition Remedy on Strengthening of the Immune System.


Ingredients:

1) 40 grams of Codonopsis Pilosula (黨參40克)
2) 20 grams of Wolfiporia Cocos Powder (茯苓粉20克)
3) 10 Big Dried Red Dates (大棗10粒)
4) 1 portion of Fresh Dioscorea Opposita of about 15cm (新鮮山藥切丁) - cut into Cub-form of about 1cm in length
5) 1 Cup of Raw Rice (白米一杯)
6) 2 Table-spoon of Rock Sugar (冰糖兩湯匙)


Directions:

Once ALL the Items are prepared (ALL the Items can be bought at Chinese Medical Hall), Oneself will be able to start the Cooking.

1st, wash the Rice and then Soaked the Rice with 2 Cups of Clean Water (can use Mineral Water or Diamond Water).

2nd, add the Codonopsis into the Rice Cooker and then add 8 Cups of Water, Turn on the Cooker and let it Cook till the Water Boil. Once the Water Boil, retrieved the Codonopsis out from the Cooker.

3rd, add in the Soaked Rice, Turn on the Cooker again to cook the Rice into Congee-form.

4th, once the Congee is Ready, add in the Wolfporia Powder, Big Red Dates & Dioscorea. Once the 3 Items are added into the Congee, Stir-well and let it Cook again for a while.

5th, once the Congee started to Boil again, it is Ready for Consume.

6th, add in a bit of the Rock Sugar to make the Congee taste better, but for those who prefer Pure-taste, then can go without the Rock Sugar.

This Congee can eat as Main-meal or as Dessert. Try to prepare this Congee Twice a Week, it does help in Strengthening the Physical Immune System. Besides that, this Congee will also help Oneself to lower the Risk of getting Cancer and any form of Blood Diseases.

Save the Liver with RED Dates & Wolfberries (救肝需用枸杞棗)

Description:

Recent Years, due to the Over-stress and Over-consuming of Unknown Chemicals, there is an Increase in the Percentage of People getting Liver-hardening (肝硬化), Liver Cancer (肝癌) & Hepatitis B (B型肝炎).

In-order to lessen the Risk of getting such Illnesses, in here, Jave Wu will like to share with ALL of you on 2 Tradition Remedy on protecting our Livers.

According to Ancient Records, Dried/Fresh Red Date & Wolfberries are 2 Wonderful types of Herbs that can assist in giving our Liver Energies & the necessary Vitamins to Operate Well, besides that, recent Years, Modern Medical Reports have also proven that by using the Right Amount of Red Dates & Wolfberries, it does assist in strengthening our Livers.


Ingredients:

1) A Handful of Wolfberries (枸杞子一把) + A Cup of Hot-water (熱開水一杯)
2) 7 Dried Red Dates (紅棗七顆) + A Big Cup of Hot Water (280CC 熱開水一大杯)


Directions:

Oneself can either Choose One of the Above to try out.

For 1), once the Items are prepared, rinse the Wolfberries with some Warm-water and then add in the Handful of Wolfberries into the Hot-water, allowed it to soak for 5-10 minutes. Once ready, oneself can drink it before it turn Cold. Remember to eat the Berries too, cos the Vitamins are still residue in the Berries.

Try to prepare this Beverage Twice a Day, it does help.

For 2), once the Items are prepared, wash the Dried Red Dates and then slice a small cut on the Red Dates. After the Red Dates are being sliced, placed them in the Big Cup of Hot Water and soaked for 1 Day.

On the next Day, Heat up the Cup of Water with the Red Dates, oneself can used the Steam-method or place it in an Microwave Oven.

Once the Beverage is being heated-up, it is ready for Consuming.

Try to prepare this Beverage Twice a Day, it does help and it will bring more Benefits to Pregnant Ladies and those with Low-Blood Pressure.

What your Dreams tell you? Series 22 - End (夢中景,現實情)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

Upon request, in here, I will share with you a series of various Dreams & the Meaning behind each Dream.

Due to the Recording of the Dreams are done in Zhou Dynasty, so some of Dreams & the Meaning are somehow Out-dated. For those Out-dated Dreams, in here, I will not do any form of Introduction on it, in-order to minimize misconceptions.

Here it goes for Series 22, dreaming of seeing Creatures & Insects (龟鳖鱼虾昆虫)

龟蛇相向主生财。Dreaming of seeing Tortise & Snake together, meaning that Oneself will be blessedwith Good Wealth Luck.

捉龟者主丧事至。Dreaming of Oneself catching Tortise, meaning that Oneself will be encountering some Death Departure.

水中钓鱼大吉利。Dreaming of Oneself doing Fishing, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

群鱼游水主有财。Dreaming of seeing swarm of Fishes, meaning that Oneself will be blessedwith Good Wealth Luck.

小鱼生子大吉利。Dreaming of Fishes giving birth, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

螃蟹主百病消散。Dreaming of seeing Crabs, meaning that Oneself's Sickness will be cured.

飞蛾入灯他人败。Dreaming of Moth flying into Fire/Lamp, meaning that People around Oneself will be encountering some form of Failure.

恙螂作堆主失财。Dreaming of Cockroaches, meaning that Oneself will encountered Wealth Leakage.

Manifestation Anniversary of Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張道陵天師千秋聖誕)

18th Day of Lunar 5 Month (農曆五月十八日) is considered as the Manifestation Anniversary of Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling, the founder of Taoism.

On this Day, ALL Taoists will needed to visit Temples to pay respect to him. Besides that, Grand Taoist Ritual/Ceremony will be conducted to request Blessing for the Three Realms.

What your Dreams tell you? Series 21 (夢中景,現實情)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

Upon request, in here, I will share with you a series of various Dreams & the Meaning behind each Dream.

Due to the Recording of the Dreams are done in Zhou Dynasty, so some of Dreams & the Meaning are somehow Out-dated. For those Out-dated Dreams, in here, I will not do any form of Introduction on it, in-order to minimize misconceptions.

Here it goes for Series 21, dreaming of seeing Spiritual Animals & Creatures (龙蛇禽兽等类)

龙当门者大吉昌。Dreaming of Dragons outside One's Home or transform into a Door, meaning that Oneself will be bestowed with Great Fortune.

龙飞有官位大贵。Dreaming of seeing Dragons flying, meaning that Oneself will be getting Promotion.

龙蛇入门主得财。Dreaming of seeing Dragon or Snake sneaking into One's Home, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Wealth Luck.

龙蛇入灶有官至。Dreaming of Dragon or Snake sneaking to Stove, meaning that Oneself will be getting a Good Job or Promotion soon.

蛇咬人主得大财。Dreaming of People got bitten by Snake, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Wealth Luck.

孔雀者主大吉利。Dreaming of seeing Peacock, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

鸡在树上主生财。Dreaming of seeing Rooster up on a Tree, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Wealth Luck.

白象江中官位至。Dreaming of seeing an White Elephant standing in water, meaning that Oneself will be getting a Good Job or Promotion soon.

虎入宅中官位重。Dreaming of seeing Tiger in One's House, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Job-prospect in the Future.

豺狼恶狗有盗贼。Dreaming of seeing Wolves & Dogs, meaning that Oneself will met with Robbers/Thieves in no time or One's Precious Items will be gone.

山猴主有争讼狱。Dreaming of seeing Monkeys, meaning that Oneself will be encountering Legal Cases in no time.

Dotting Ceremony at Telok Blangah Height Guan Yin Temple (萬壽山觀音堂開光安座法事)

Last Sunday (07 Jun 2009), 15th Day of Lunar 5 Month (己丑年五月十五日), Long Shan Men (龍山門) conducted a Dotting Ceremony at Telok Blangah Height Guan Yin Temple (located infront of Blk 54 萬壽山觀音堂) (Pics 01). Upon the permission given by the Deities & Temple Keepers, Long Shan Men & Disciples sponsored 3 New Statues to the Temple. This 3 New Statues are:

1) Pu Hua Tian Zun aka Heavenly Lord Pu Hua of Thunderial Heaven (雷聲普化天尊)
2) Lord Tai Sui (值年太歲星君)
3) Duke Bao Sheng aka Bao Sheng Da Di (保生大帝)

As for the reason of why Long Shan Men decided to sponsor the 3 Statues, maybe you all can proceed to Vabien's Taoist Web in the next few days for the write-up (http://juin987.multiply.com).

On the Day, Long Shan Men arrived at the Temple at about 8.30Am to do the preparation and setting up, with enough Man-power, the setting up was done within 15 minutes and the Dotting Ceremony started on time at about 9.00Am.

First, with the Opening of the Heaven (Calling Upon the Spiritual Reporter 開天), I sent an "Spiritual Signal" to the Heaven by using the Five Thunder Command Block (五雷號令).

Follow-by, doing Cleansing for the New Statues using Flower & Enhanced Water (淨像) (Pics 02-06).

Once the Cleansing was done, it was the time to Enhance the Talismans that needed for the Dotting. This Time round, the Incense-paper (being folded into Spiritual Arrow) were being replaced with the Talismans (敕符) (Pics 07-08).

Immediately after the Enhancing of the Talismans, the Dotting Ceremony Official Started by going round the Temple to pay respect aka Offering Incenses (上香) (Pics 09-10) to the Deities & San Qing Dao Zu aka The Three Pure Ones (三清道祖).

Once the Offering Incenses was done, Cleansing of the Environment (淨壇) took place before the Invitation of the Deities (請聖) (Pics 11-12).

With the Arrival of the Deities, the Spiritual Petition had to be recited (宣疏) in-order to do the Reporting to the Heaven & other Deities on what was the Event going on and also, to Invite the Deities' Energies to be emitted in-order for the Dotting to take place.

After the recitation of the Petition, 3 rounds of Wine were being Offered (三敬) as a form of Gratitude for the Deities to arrive.

Before the Dotting took place, Enhancing of the Spiritual Objects (敕物) were needed. Such Objects were:

1) The Red Cannibar Ink (硃砂)
2) The Brush (毛筆)
3) The Mirror (明鏡) (Pics 13)

Done with the Enhancing of the Spiritual Objects, the Dotting of the Statues took place (點靈(開光)). (2 Extra Statues to be dotted for Long Shan Men's Disciple's Home, they are Tai Yi Tian Zun 太乙天尊 & Jiang Xian Guan 江仙官) (Pics 14-31).

Once the Dotting was done, the Enhanced Talismans were to be Burnt infront of the Statues to Consolidate the Positive Energies into the Statues (香迎) (Pics 16/21/25). And once that was done, the Statues were needed to go Round the Temple to pay respect to the Other Deities in the Temple, in Taoism, this is known as Guo Dian (過殿) (Pics 22/26/29).

When ALL the Statues were being Dotted, another Round of Recitation of Spiritual Petition was being done (宣疏) (Pics 35). This is to Report that the Dotting Ceremony had Completed with the Assistance of the Blessing given by the Deities.

Once the reporting was done, Chanting of Taoist Scripture took place (誦經). With the completion of the Chanting, Raising of the Seats (安神) for the Deities in the Temple was needed. (For the moment, the 3 Newly Dotted Statues were being placed at the Rear Hall of the Temple for Devoteed to pay respect).

Soon after the Raising of Seats was done, thanking of the Earth Deity took place (辭土(謝土)) and Paper-offerings were being burnt (化寶).

At last, the Whole Ceremony ended and as usual, the whole Ceremony lasted for 2 Hours.

Immediately after the Dotting Ceremony, we were being invited to enjoy the Wonderful Vegetarian Cuisine prepared by the Aunties of the Temple. All of the Dishes were delicious and just before we left the Temple, a pack of about 8 Rice-dumplings were given to us. According to the Aunty, these Dumplings were being prepared by them (Pics 36).

For High-res Pictures, please proceed to the following link:

--> Dotting Ceremony 07 Jun 2009

Additional Notes:

For Normal Dottings, usually there are only 10-12 Steps but for Long Shan Men, due to the Old Teachings, we have a Total of 17 Steps. In the following are the 17 Steps (in Chinese).

開天
淨像
敕符
上香
淨壇
請聖
宣疏(恭請開光神明)
三敬
敕物
點靈(開光)
香迎
登座(家中)/過殿(廟中)
宣疏(上奏開光圓滿)
誦經
安神
辭土(謝土)
化寶

What your Dreams tell you? Series 20 (夢中景,現實情)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

Upon request, in here, I will share with you a series of various Dreams & the Meaning behind each Dream.

Due to the Recording of the Dreams are done in Zhou Dynasty, so some of Dreams & the Meaning are somehow Out-dated. For those Out-dated Dreams, in here, I will not do any form of Introduction on it, in-order to minimize misconceptions.

Here it goes for Series 20, dreaming of seeing Water, Fire & Lighting Objects (水火烈焰灯烛)

水上行者主大吉。Dreaming of Oneself walking on Water, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

水上立者主凶事。Dreaming of Oneself standing on Water, meaning that Oneself will be encountering some Negative Issues in no time.

饮水不休得大财。Dreaming of Oneself drinking-water Non-stop, meaning that Oneself will be gaining a sum of Wealth.

火烧自身主兴旺。Dreaming of Oneself being burnt by Fire, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Prosperity.

火焰炎炎主发财。Dreaming of seeing Strong-burning Fire, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Wealth Luck.

把火行路大通达。Dreaming of Oneself holding onto a Torch while walking on a Path, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Future.

宅中火光大吉利。Dreaming of One's House on Fire, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

厨中火出有急事。Dreaming of seeing Kitchen on Fire, meaning that Oneself will be encountering some Urgent Matters soon.

见烛者主发大财。Dreaming of seeing Burning Candles or Lamps, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Wealth Luck.

己身作贼所求得。Dreaming of Oneself becoming a Thief/Robber, meaning that whatever Oneself request will be fulfilled.

Manifestation Anniversary of Heavenly Marshal Jiang (江仙官聖誕吉慶)

16th Day of Lunar 5 Month is considered as the Manifestation Anniversary of Heavenly Marshal Jiang aka Jiang Xian Guan (江仙官).

In Taoism, Jiang Xian Guan is being group under the 36 Heavenly Generals, his main Task is to send Spiritual Petition to the respective Deities & Celestial Department for Vetting & Inspection.

For more info, please refer to the following link:

http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/218

Manifestation Anniversary of Lord Long Yi (龍山始祖龍一真君聖誕吉慶)

15th Day of Lunar 5 Month is considered as the Manifestation Anniversary of Lord Long Yi aka Long Yi Zhen Jun (龍一真君).

Lord Long Yi, the founder of Long Shan Men. Born in Late Tang Dynasty. During the end period of Tang Dynasty, China was in a Chaotic Situation where all the invaders wanted to overthrown the Tang Emperor.

At this time, there was a Rebellious person known as Huang Chao who led a group of strong army into the Capital of Tang Empire to overthrown the Emperor and at this moment, Lord Long Yi was being sent down to the Mortal World to get his reborn into a Tan Family.

After growing up, Lord Long Yi started to perform his cultivation and salvation for the sufferings.

Manifestation Anniversary of Lord Long Yi (龍山始祖龍一真君聖誕吉慶)

15th Day of Lunar 5 Month is considered as the Manifestation Anniversary of Lord Long Yi aka Long Yi Zhen Jun (龍一真君).

Lord Long Yi, the founder of Long Shan Men. Born in Late Tang Dynasty. During the end period of Tang Dynasty, China was in a Chaotic Situation where all the invaders wanted to overthrown the Tang Emperor.

At this time, there was a Rebellious person known as Huang Chao who led a group of strong army into the Capital of Tang Empire to overthrown the Emperor and at this moment, Lord Long Yi was being sent down to the Mortal World to get his reborn into a Tan Family.

After growing up, Lord Long Yi started to perform his cultivation and salvation for the sufferings.

What your Dreams tell you? Series 19 (夢中景,現實情)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

Upon request, in here, I will share with you a series of various Dreams & the Meaning behind each Dream.

Due to the Recording of the Dreams are done in Zhou Dynasty, so some of Dreams & the Meaning are somehow Out-dated. For those Out-dated Dreams, in here, I will not do any form of Introduction on it, in-order to minimize misconceptions.

Here it goes for Series 19, dreaming of seeing Plantations & different type of Grains (田园五谷耕种)

田中生草主得财。Dreaming of seeing Plantation growing Grasses, meaning that Oneself will be bestowed with Wealth Blessing.

身在禾中大吉利。Dreaming of Oneself standing in the Rice-plantation, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

见禾丰熟富贵长。Dreaming of seeing Plantation Harvesting, meaning that Oneself will be bestowed with Great Fortune.

坐卧米中主大吉。Dreaming of Oneself sitting in the Harvested Rice Piles, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

手中把谷主福禄。Dreaming of Oneself grabbing a Handful of Rice/Grains, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Great Fortune.

Dotting Ceremony at Telok Blangah Guan Yin Temple (萬壽山觀音堂開光儀式)

Start:	Jun 7, '09 09:00a
End:	Jun 7, '09 11:00a
Location:	Singapore, Telok Blangah Height

Dear All,

On this coming Sunday (07 Jun 2009), Long Shan Men will be conducting a Dotting Ceremony at Telok Blangah Guan Yin Temple (located infront Block 54).

Timing for the Dotting Ceremony will start at 9.00Am and most probably last for 2 Hours. For those who are interested in joining this Joyous Event, please do feel free to drop by and observe.

Due to this Sunday is the 15th Day of Lunar 5 Month, the 2 Guan Yin Temples will be serving Vegetarian Meal for ALL devotees.

This time, Long Shan Men will be dotting the following Statues for the Temple:

1) Lei Sheng Pu Hua Tian Zun (雷聲普化天尊)
2) Zhi Nian Tai Sui (值年太歲)
3) Bao Sheng Da Di (保生大帝)

Hope to see you there.

What your Dreams tell you? Series 18 (夢中景,現實情)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

Upon request, in here, I will share with you a series of various Dreams & the Meaning behind each Dream.

Due to the Recording of the Dreams are done in Zhou Dynasty, so some of Dreams & the Meaning are somehow Out-dated. For those Out-dated Dreams, in here, I will not do any form of Introduction on it, in-order to minimize misconceptions.

Here it goes for Series 18, dreaming of Oneself engaged into Fighting & Conflicts (被害斗伤打骂)


人砍头脑有大名。Dreaming of seeing someone's Head being chopped, meaning that Oneself will gained the necessary Reputation in no time.

被人足踢主得财。Dreaming of Oneself being kicked by someone, meaning that Oneself will be gaining some Wealth Blessing soon.

被妻子打者主凶。Dreaming of Oneself being beaten by Wife, meaning that Oneself will be encountering some Negative Issues.

兄弟相打大吉利。Dreaming of Siblings engaged into Physical Fighting, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

看见杀人主大吉。Dreaming of seeing People being killed, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

向人叩头百事吉。Dreaming of Oneself kowtowing to others, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Future.

与人相骂者主吉。Dreaming of Oneself engaged into Arguements with someone, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

What your Dreams tell you? Series 17 (夢中景,現實情)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

Upon request, in here, I will share with you a series of various Dreams & the Meaning behind each Dream.

Due to the Recording of the Dreams are done in Zhou Dynasty, so some of Dreams & the Meaning are somehow Out-dated. For those Out-dated Dreams, in here, I will not do any form of Introduction on it, in-order to minimize misconceptions.

Here it goes for Series 17, dreaming of seeing Sobbing, ill-people & Death (道教道士鬼神)

神仙聖人大吉利。Dreaming of seeing Immortals, Deities or Sages, meaning the Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

道士作法主疾病。Dreaming of seeing Priests performing Rituals/Ceremonies, meaning that Oneself will be Falling Sick soon.

画神仙者得人钦。Dreaming of Oneself doing painting for Deities, meaning that Oneself will be Well-respected.

神共人言有福助。Dreaming of Talking to Deities, meaning that Oneself will be bestowed with Good Fortune.

入神庙神动大吉。Dreaming of Entering into a Temple and saw Statues moving, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

被神鬼打不吉祥。Dreaming of being Beaten by Deities or Spirits, meaning that Oneself will be encountering some Negative Issues.

烧香礼拜皆大吉。Dreaming of Oneself paying respect to Deities or making Offerings, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

迎神赛社有外财。Dreaming of participating any form of Religious Celebration, meaning that Oneself will be gaining some Wealth Blessing soon.

仙圣到家福禄至。Dreaming of seeing Deities descending into One's Home, meaning that Oneself will be bestowed with Great Fortune.

与鬼斗者主延寿。Dreamng of Oneself engaging into Physical Fighting with any form of Spirits, meaning that Oneself's Lifespan will be Prolong.

What your Dreams tell you? Series 16 (夢中景,現實情)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

Upon request, in here, I will share with you a series of various Dreams & the Meaning behind each Dream.

Due to the Recording of the Dreams are done in Zhou Dynasty, so some of Dreams & the Meaning are somehow Out-dated. For those Out-dated Dreams, in here, I will not do any form of Introduction on it, in-order to minimize misconceptions.

Here it goes for Series 16, dreaming of seeing Sobbing, ill-people & Death (哀乐病死歌唱)

放声大哭欢乐生。Dreaming of Oneself or Others Crying sadly, meaning that some Joyous Events going to happen soon.

床上哭泣主大凶。Dreaming of Crying on Bed, meaning that some Negative Issues are happening soon.

见歌舞者口舌至。Dreaming of seeing People dancing & singing, meaning that Oneself will be engaged into Conflicts.

堂上歌乐主丧事。Dreaming of seeing People Singing at One's Home, meaning that Oneself will be encountering Death Departure.

病重者主有凶事。Dreaming of Seriously Ill People, meaning that some Negative Issues are happening soon.

自身疾病主有喜。Dreaming of Oneself get infected with Serious Sickness, meaning that Oneself is encountering Joyous Issue soon.

死人哭泣有口舌。Dreaming of someone whom had already Pass-on, crying infront of Oneself, meaning that Oneself will be engaged into Conflict in no time.

死人立者主大凶。Dreaming of seeing Corpse standing up, meaning that some Negative Issues are happening in no time.

见人死自死皆吉。Dreaming of seeing People dying or Oneself dying, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

见先亡尊长大吉。Dreaming of seeing Ancestors, Pass-on Parent or any other Family Members, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

Manifestation Anniversary of Du Cheng Huang (都城隍明靈王聖誕吉慶)

11th Day of Lunar 5 Month is considered as the Manifestation Anniversary of Du Cheng Huang aka City Deity of the Capital. In Taoism, he got an Official Title of Ming Ling Wang aka Duke Ming Ling (明靈王).

In Singapore, oneself is able to pay respect to Ming Ling Wang in Du Cheng Huang Temple (都城隍廟) located at Tanjong Pagar or Dong Yue Temple (東嶽廟) located at Bukit Purmei.

For more info on Cheng Huang, please proceed to the following link:

http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/109

Honouring Cheng Huang at Du Cheng Huang Temple (都城隍廟祭明靈王)

Today, the 10th Day of Lunar 5 Month, me and one of the Long Shan Men's Disciples visited Du Cheng Huang Temple (都城隍廟) located at Tanjong Pagar to pay our respect to Du Cheng Huang aka Ming Ling Wang (都城隍明靈王).

Upon arrival, the Altar was already full with Fruits & Paper Offerings. After a quick preparation & laying out of our Offerings, we started to pay our respect to Du Cheng Huang Ming Ling Wang.

Due to the Temple was a bit small and crowded, we had to make our leave straight after the Honouring.

Outside the Temple, Hokkien Opera was going on with only An audience. This shows that, our Chinese Culture really need some Boosting.

On 11th Day of Lunar 5 Month (03 Jun 2009), it will be the Actual Manifestation Anniversary of Du Cheng Huang, for those who are interested, remember to drop by to pay your respect.

The Celebration will last till Friday (but actual will last their Sunday).

For High Res Pictures, please proceed to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1052161045/pic/list

What your Dreams tell you? Series 15 (夢中景,現實情)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

Upon request, in here, I will share with you a series of various Dreams & the Meaning behind each Dream.

Due to the Recording of the Dreams are done in Zhou Dynasty, so some of Dreams & the Meaning are somehow Out-dated. For those Out-dated Dreams, in here, I will not do any form of Introduction on it, in-order to minimize misconceptions.

Here it goes for Series 15, dreaming of seeing Stationery (文书笔砚讀寫)

各色经书大富贵。Dreaming of seeing different type of Books, meaning that Oneself will be bestowed with Good Fortune.

读书文写字大吉。Dreaming of Oneself doing Reading or Writing, meaning the Oneself will be blessed with Good Luck.

有人教书大富贵。Dreaming of someone giving Lecture to Oneself, meaning that will be bestowed with Good Fortune.

见读书者主聪明。Dreaming of seeing someone doing Reading, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Knowledge.

封书信者主通达。Dreaming of seeing Oneself doing Sealing for Envelopes, meaning that Oneself will be blessed with Good Future.

他人送笔主才进。Dreaming of someone giving a Pen to Oneself, meaning that Oneself will succeed in any form of Studies.

Statue of 64th Heavenly Master Zhang Yuan Xian (正一六十四代張源先天師聖像)

In here, you will see a New Statue dedicated to the 64th Heavenly Master Zhang Yuan Xian 一六十四代張源先天師聖像 who attained his Immortal-hood in 17 Oct 2008 (於戊子年九月十九日得道羽化).

This Statue was being made for a Taoist Group in Taiwan.

I can said that this is a wonderful statue dedicated to Heavenly Master Zhang Yuan Xian.

Highest Respect to him.