Yu Qing Wu Shang Ling Bao Zi Rang Bei Dou Ben Sheng Zhen Jing (玉清無上靈寶自然北斗本生真經).
A Taoist Scripture dedicated to the Nine Star Lords of the Great Northern Dipper (北斗九皇星君).
This Scripture was recorded in Taoist Canon, Book 1, Page 872 (收納於《正统道藏》洞真部本文類).
This is an Official Taoist Scripture to explain on the Manifestation of the Nine Star Lords of the Great Northern Dipper and also, what is their tasks in this Mortal Realm.
It's quite a rare scripture to be chant during a Taoist Ritual.
On 11th Day of Lunar 5 Month (農曆五月十一日), it is considered as the Manifestation Anniversary of Du Cheng Huang aka Overall In-charge of City Deity (天下都城隍).
For Year 2012, it falls on a Friday - 29 June.
For more info on Lord Cheng Huang, you can proceed to the following links:
Pictures: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/109
Videos: http://javewu.multiply.com/journal/item/204
CD on Sale: http://javewu.multiply.com/market/item/19
And for those who are keen in paying your respect to Du Cheng Huang (都城隍) in Singapore, you may wish to visit the Official Temples that dedicate Altars to him, in the following is the list of Temples that oneself can visit:
1) Du Cheng Huang Temple (都城隍廟), besides Tanjong Pagar MRT Station
2) Lian Shan Cheng Huang Temple (蓮山城隍廟), located at Toa Payoh
3) Dong Yue Temple (東嶽廟), located at Bukit Purmei
| Start: | Jun 30, '12 6:00p |
| Location: | Penang, Presgrave Street |
Dear All,
Thanks to Sir Lim Soo Peng for the sharing, on 30 Jun, Saturday, in Penang there will be a Cultural Procession dedicated to Kai Zhang Sheng Wang Chen Yuan Guang (開漳聖王陳元光) by the Tan Clan Association aka Tan Kongsi, Procession starting time at 6.00 pm.
For those who are around Penang, do drop by to take part in this special event.
More info at http://lspeng1951.wordpress.com/2012/06/24/%E2%80%8E2012-kai-zang-sheng-wang-cultural-procession/
On 7th Day of Lunar 5 Month (農曆五月初七日), it is considered as the Manifestation Anniversary of Heavenly Marshal Tie Tou (鐵頭).
For Year 2012, it falls on a Monday - 25 June.
For more info on Heavenly Marshal Tie, you can proceed to the following link:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/382
Tai Shang Dong Yuan Bei Di Tian Peng Hu Ming Xiao Zai Shen Zhou Miao Jing.
A Taoist Scripture dedicated to Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng (天蓬元帥).
This Scripture was recorded in Taoist Canon, Book 1, Page 883.
This is an Official Taoist Scripture to evoke the Energy/Blessing from Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng to eliminate Negative Entities/Energies from surrounding oneself and also, to get rid of excess Sins & Debts that might bring misfortune to oneself and the people around.
太上洞淵北帝天蓬護命消災神呪妙經
起源甚早，陶弘景《登真隱訣》、《真誥》已經記載，名北帝煞鬼法。雲或高聲誦之以制鬼神，或可微微而誦，自然除穢惡，滅三屍，消故氣，鬼魅邪精，永不敢近。行之久久，則北帝每差天丁侍衛。
宋代指天蓬為北極大帝屬下大將之一，北宋時賜“真君”號，該咒又托始於元始天尊所出，雲誦此咒可假天蓬大將威德，降伏眾魔，消蕩妖凶，掃諸穢毒，保令清肅。
Yuan Shi Tian Zun Shuo Bei Fang Zhen Wu Miao Jing, a Taoist Scripture dedicated to Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝).
This Scripture was recorded in Taoist Canon, Book 1, Page 812.
During the Grand Celebration dedicated to Xuan Tian Shang Di, this Scripture will be chanted.
In Ming Dynasty (明朝年間), Taoist Priests had got the Imperial Edict from the Emperor to create & distribute Copper Coins that were imprinted with this Scripture, do refer to this link: http://www.tianxiahuaquan.com/discuz/viewthread.php?tid=93395&highlight
In here, you all will be seeing the Official Taoist Talisman of the Four Heavenly Marshals of the Northern Hemisphere.
This Talisman is being drawn and issued to Taoists/Devotees for Self-protection and warding off of Negative Entities.
北極四聖都符: (收入於《正統道藏》洞真部本文類)
黃紙朱書之﹐長時隨身佩帶﹐則無外邪纏身。
道言。四聖元帥永鎮玉帝殿下。統攝三界妖邪。每歲常乃降於人間。察人善功。賜人昌吉。保持帝祚。覆廕羣迷。斷絕惡根。增延禄壽。
5th Day of Lunar 5 Month (農曆五月初五日) is considered as the Attaining of Immortality Anniversary of Water Duke Qu Yuan aka Shui Xian Zun Wang Qu Yuan (水仙尊王屈原飛昇得道吉慶).
In Taoism, Shui Xian Zun Wang is a General/Overall Addressing Term used to address a group of Water Deities or Dukes that are associated with Sea/River/Stream/etc.
Qu Yuan was part of the Shui Xian Zun Wang group, due to he had sacrificed himself by jumping into River Mi Luo (汨羅江) on the 5th Day of Lunar 5 Month.
This Year, 2012, it falls on 23 June, a Saturday. This Day is also known as the Duan Wu (端午) or Dumpling Festival (粽子節).
More info on Shui Xian Zun Wang:
Pics of various Shui Xian Zun Wang: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/175
In here, you all will be seeing an Official Taoist Talisman that being used in the Ancient Era to cease the Drought Disaster.
In here, you all will be seeing & reciting the Bao Gao aka Praise Incantation (寶誥) dedicated to a Rare Deity, known as Immortal Lady Ba Zi (天仙夫人八字娘娘).
To know more about Immortal Lady Ba Zi, feel free to visit the following links:
Info on Immortal Lady Ba Zi (天仙夫人八字娘娘簡介):
http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2010/11/introduction-on-immortal-lady-ba-zi.html
Bao Sheng Da Di music: http://youtu.be/S20M8NHOjUU
For Higher Res Picture of the Poster, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/536304264/pic/list
保生大帝寶誥
Bao Sheng Da Di Bao Gao (Praise Mantra)
霞天演教。紫府修真。
Xia Tian Yan Jiao, Zi Fu Xiu Zhen
恢宏玄妙。廣度群迷。
Hui Hong Xuan Miao, Guang Du Qun Mi
清心寡欲。心正無疑。
Qing Xin Gua Yu, Xin Zheng Wu Yi
濟人利物。
Ji Ren Li Wu
隱姓埋名於山野。
Yin Xing Mai Ming Yu Shan Ye
救死扶傷。
Jiu Si Fu Shang
採藥擷草於岩涯。
Cai Yao Jie Cao Yu Yan Ya
不求聞達。
Bu Qiu Wen Da
功成而身退。
Gong Cheng Er Shen Tui
觀榮華富貴如浮雲。
Guan Rong Hua Fu Gui Ru Fu Yun
惟願淡泊。
Wei Yuan Tan Bo
養性且修心。
Yang Xing Qie Xiu Xin
視貧窮民眾如父母。
Shi Pin Qiong Min Zhong Ru Fu Mu
醫學廣博。誓願宏深。
Yi Xue Guang Bo, Shi Yuan Hong Shen
聖恩浩蕩。醫德崇高。
Sheng En Hao Dang, Yi De Chong Gao
大慈大願。大德大仁。
Da Ci Da Yuan, Da De Da Ren
宣封昊天醫。
Xuan Feng Hao Tian Yi
靈妙惠真君。
Ling Miao Hui Zhen Jun
萬壽無極保生大帝。
Wan Shou Wu Ji Bao Sheng Da Di
In here, you all are seeing a series of Deities Scrolls from Korea.
See how nicely these Scrolls are painted and from these Scrolls, you are able to know how deeply/strongly that the Korea Religion is being influenced by Taoism, Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, etc.
For Higher Res Picture of the Poster, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1843303674/pic/select
2nd Day of Lunar 5 Month (農曆五月初二日) is considered as the Attaining of Immortality Anniversary of Medical Lord Bao Sheng aka Bao Sheng Da Di (保生大帝飛昇得道吉慶).
This Year, 2012, it falls on 20 June, a Wednesday.
In Singapore, Oneself can visit the following Temples to pay respect to Bao Sheng Da Di:
1 - Zhen Ren Gong (真人宮) aka Zhen Long Gong (真龍宮) located at Redhill Close
2 – Wan Shou Shan Guan Yin Temple (萬壽山觀音堂) located at Telok Blangah Height, infront of Blk 54
3 – Peng Hong Temple (鵬峰宮) located at 432 Geylang Lor 3
More info on Bao Sheng Da Di:
Pics of Bao Sheng: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/107
Honouring Intro: http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/163
Bao Sheng Da Di music: http://youtu.be/S20M8NHOjUU
For Higher Res Picture of the Poster, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/536304264/pic/list
Da Ming Xuan Tian Shang Di Rui Ying Tu Lu, a chapter in Taoist Canon, Book 19, Page 632.
A series of Painting/Drawing of Xuan Tian Shang Di appearing in the Celestial Realm and descending into the Mortal Realm at different period in the Ming Dynasty.
The Periods of the appearing & descending were being recorded clearly in the paintings. After doing in-depth researches by the Taoist Scholars & Priests, they summarized these Periods as a form of "Celestial Codes" that linked to a series of Predictions & Advises.
Till today, certain Predictions & Advises were yet to "solve" and the Taoist Society is looking forward to more results in the days to come.
原不題撰人。從內容看，應為明永樂年間道士編撰。一卷，收入《道藏》洞神部記傳類。本書記述明初修建武當山宮觀始末。武當宮觀在元末毀於兵火。明永樂十年秋，救命隆平侯張信、駙馬都尉沐昕等統帥軍民二十余萬修建武當宮觀；又命正一天師張字清選舉道士住持南岩宮、玉虛宮、五龍宮等處。本書記述在修建武當山時出現各種祥瑞，如“黑雲感應”，“榔梅呈瑞”等，皆繪成圖畫進呈朝廷，故書”名“瑞應圖錄”。本書之末，附錄永樂十三年明成祖禦；制《真武廟碑》一篇，碑文讚頌真武神輔助太祖平定天下，贊助永樂帝肅清內難，“其有功德於我國家者大矣”。故敕令修建武當宮觀，永永祀神。又於北京建真武廟，為神攸棲之所。由此可見明成祖耗費民力修建武當，旨在利用真武神化其統治。
For High Res Pics, please proceed to this link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/171671911/pic/list
日食乾坤陽轉陰。
月圓狗欺世渾迷。
今有金星入陽道。
兇主帝崩吉辟兵。
In Chinese Prediction, whenever Venus will to get close to the Sun, Military Revolution or a Great Leader/Official will pass-on.
In Year 2012, this Celestial Activity took place on 6 June, a Wednesday.
This year, we had encountered Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse & Venus crossing the Sun within 21 Days. So in Chinese Culture, this seems unusual and does worried quite a number of people.
So, from your point of you, does all these signs hint you on anything? Let's ponder...
In this Video, you will see the China Nan Chang Wan Shou Gong (中國南昌萬壽宮) Jing Ming Sect (淨明道宗) Taoist Priests conducting Zheng Yi Lv Shan Ritual - Cleansing & Reporting to the Celestial Realm.
A lot of people might only think that only Taoists and Chinese will celebrate Tian She Ri (天赦日).
Actually this is not very correct.
Due to Chinese Culture had spread-out to various Countries during Tang Dynasty (唐朝初期), the practises of Tian She Ri were being brought over to Japan (日本東瀛), Korea (韓國朝鮮) & even some part of South East Asia (東南亞).
Till today, Japaneses & Koreans still visit Shinto Temples to get their Tian She Ri Blessing from the High Priests or Spiritual Masters and from what was being recorded, Tian She Ri was considered as the few Important Days that the Japaneses and Koreans will participate fully in the celebration.
So in here, you all will be seeing a Japanese Tian She Ri Talisman (天赦日平安符) that the Japaneses will request from the Temple and brought home to paste in the House for Warding-off Negative Enetities and getting the Good Luck Enhancement for the whole family.
