Wednesday 27 August 2014

甲午馬年正一六十二代張元旭天師聖誕吉慶 Manifestation Anniversary of 62nd Heavenly Master Zhang Yuan Xu 2014


62nd Heavenly Master, named Zhang Yuan Xu (正一六十二代張元旭天師) or Zhang Xiao Chu (又名張曉初), born in Qing Dynasty Tong Zhi Period, Birthday falls on 7th Day of Lunar 8 Month in Year 1862 (生于清同治元年農曆八月初七日).

At the age of 42 (光緒三十年), he succeeded his Father, 61st Heavenly Master Zhang Ren Zheng, as the 62nd Heavenly Master of Zheng Yi Sect (繼承六十一代張仁晸天師之位﹐為第六十二代嗣教真人).

And at the age of 52 (民國三年), he was being bestowed with the Official Title of Lord Hong Tian Ying Dao (洪天應道真君) by Marshal Yuan Shi Kai (袁世凱賜封).

In Year 1912, while Heavenly Master Zhang Yuan Xu gave a speech in Shanghai World Religions Conference, he strongly urged the Taoists to promote the Official Teaching and Culture of Taoism and also, encouraged all Zheng Yi Disciples to continue the preaching that had pass-down by the various Heavenly Masters (民國元年﹐張元旭出席了在上海舉辦的世界宗教會時﹐當演講中﹐他老人家極力的鼓勵所有道教徒﹐在正確的方式下﹐力保及發揚正統道教文化及思想).

In Year 1925, 22nd Day of Lunar 1st Month, 62nd Heavenly Master Zhang Yuan Xu gained his Immortality in Shanghai, with the age of 63, left behind 6 sons (the 5th son pass-on at a very young age) and the eldest son Zhang En Pu, which later succeeded as the 63rd Heavenly Master (張元旭天師於民國十四農曆端月廿二日羽化於上海﹐享壽六十三。後其嗣教之位由長子張恩溥天師所繼承).

This Year 2014, it falls on 31 Aug, a Sunday.

To find out more on Heavenly Master Zhang Yuan Xu, please proceed to the following links (張元旭天師-知多一點點):

Plaque written by 62nd Heavenly Master (六十二代張元旭老天師親手書寫之贊教廳匾):

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2013/07/plaque-written-by-62nd-heavenly-master.html

Story of 62nd Heavenly Master Zhang Yuan Xu & Marshal Yuan Shi Kai (袁世凯與六十二代張曉初大真人傳奇):

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2013/07/story-of-62nd-heavenly-master-zhang.html




Monday 25 August 2014

甲午馬年九天司命定福灶君聖誕吉慶 Manifestation Anniversary of Kitchen Deity 2014


3rd Day of Lunar 8 Month, known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Kitchen Deity aka Zao Shen (灶神). In Taoism, this is a Day that the Leader of the Family to offer his/her respect to the Kitchen Deity. For Families with Children under Lunar Age of 12, it is a MUST to honour Zao Shen.

For Year 2014, it falls on 27 Aug, a Wednesday.

農曆八月初三日﹐灶神誕辰。家中若有小孩未滿虛歲十二者﹐家中之主須備禮奉祀﹐以求小孩平安長大。

相傳灶君姓張名福德﹐娶有二妻。

髮妻姓郭名丁香﹐後封增壽夫人。

二房姓王名海棠﹐後封增喜夫人。

More Info on Zao Jun (司命定福灶君相關資料):

Pictures of Zao Jun (
司命定福灶君照片):


Scripture of Zao Jun (司命定福灶君經文):

 
 
 
 
 

中元圓融衷心感謝 Million Thanks for your Assistance


一個月的時間﹐說長不長﹐說短不短﹐但轉眼還是過了。

每年都很期待農曆七月(中元聖節)的到來﹐不是因為能與阿飄們接觸﹐而是能到處向來之不同道壇的前輩們學習(通常也就這時候會有緣相聚在一起)﹐以及能驗收新進弟子們一年來所學到的功夫”(真的沒有失望)

當然今年也不例外。

在此得向各方同道好友﹐前輩們及幾位台灣道長們在這一個月內的協助﹐指導及提點﹐以便小道能很好的將自己一切道務順利完成。

另外還得衷心感謝趙兄弟﹐黃兄弟南勝宮許兄弟及穎俊大哥的協助及提攜。

今年可說是小道﹐本人及本門榮幸的一年﹐因為在這三十天內﹐能得到好多來至各方的幫忙﹐小道在此獻上萬分謝意。

接下來﹐就是等待兩位馬來西亞的弟子來新加坡定居及四位新加入的同道﹐之後便會加緊練習﹐希望來年全月中元聖節普度法會﹐就會交由新一代本門弟子們前去行科了。

甲午馬年中元道務在入殿向東宮慈父東嶽聖帝酆都帝君都城隍公﹐繳旨稟功後﹐順利告一段落。

小道每年所穿的普度青戰袍等﹐也可暫時休息了。

這幾天將會開始忙於農曆桂月初三日的法會﹐希望接下來一切也能順利圓滿。

一心祈願﹐一切十方海內外幽孤已聞經受度﹐四海五湖之內的同道好友們能得三元覃恩。

三無量。
大道心。

Lunar 7th Month Celebration had ended and now, we are ushering in a brand new wonderful Lunar 8th Month.

Jave will like to express my sincerest thanks to all those who have extended their helping hand during the Lunar 7th Month Celebration, whether is the preparation or the main occasion/ritual.

Your assistance had really help us a lot.

May All of you be blessed.
 
 
 

Friday 22 August 2014

甲午馬年天醫日慶典 Anniversary of Heavenly Physicians 2014


In Taoist Context, 01st & 14th Day of Lunar 8 Month is known as the Anniversary of 13 Heavenly Physicians descending to the Mortal Realm for distributing of Healing/Curing Blessing (農曆八月初一及十四日為天醫日﹐或稱天灸日/天醫節。根據古道教文獻記載﹐此日為諸位天醫下降賜醫/治病之日).

For Year 2014, it falls on 25 Aug, a Monday & 07 Sept, a Sunday.

Due to there are quite a number of overlapping information, some places also celebrate this Anniversary on the 15th Day of Lunar 8 Month (因年代不同﹐地方習俗有別﹐文獻中也有記載農曆八月十五日被亦認為是天醫日).

 

For Taoist Medical Theory, every Month, the 13 Major Heavenly Physicians will take turn to descend down to Mortal Realm at the North-west Direction to provide Healing/Curing. The Days are as followed (而在道教養生醫學錄中﹐每月逢其地支日﹐個別天醫/醫聖也會下降人間賜醫/治病﹐久病不癒者﹐可向西北方祝禱求醫。其地支日如下):

Lunar 1 Month – Cow Day (
農曆端月逢丑日)
Lunar 2 Month – Tiger Day (
農曆花月逢寅日)
Lunar 3 Month – Hare Day (農曆桐月逢卯日)
Lunar 4 Month – Dragon Day (農曆梅月逢辰日)
Lunar 5 Month – Snake Day (農曆蒲月逢巳日)
Lunar 6 Month – Horse Day (農曆荔月逢午日)
Lunar 7 Month – Goat Day (農曆巧月逢未日)
Lunar 8 Month – Monkey Day (農曆桂月逢申日)
Lunar 9 Month – Rooster Day (農曆菊月逢酉日)
Lunar 10 Month – Dog Day (農曆陽月逢戌日)
Lunar 11 Month – Pig Day (農曆葭月逢亥日)
Lunar 12 Month – Rat Day (農曆臘月逢子日)

Any Leap Month will be on Snake Day (每有閏月為巳日)

Or

Lunar 1 & 7 Month – Hare Day (農曆端及巧月逢卯日)
Lunar 2 & 8 Month – Snake Day (農曆花及桂月逢巳日)
Lunar 3 & 9 Month – Goat Day (農曆桐及菊月逢未日)
Lunar 4 & 10 Month – Rooster Day (農曆梅及陽月逢酉日)
Lunar 5 & 11 Month – Pig Day (農曆蒲及葭月逢亥日)
Lunar 6 & 12 Month – Cow Day (農曆荔及臘月逢丑日)

Any Leap Month will be on Snake Day (每有閏月為巳日)

In Zheng Yi Taoist Medical Cultivation Texts (補正乙部。道家養生法科類。續命延壽法。記載), on the Anniversary of Heavenly Physicians/Main Day, a Taoist can prepare the following 7 types of herbs to soak in Pure Rice Wine for 49 Days. Upon completion, the Rice Wine can be used for consuming or for the applying on Suffering-body-parts (於天醫日﹐修道者可備(如下)七等草藥﹐入酒泡制七七期﹐完週﹐可服可用﹐消痛散淤):

丹參 (Red Sage)

當歸 (Angelica Sinensis)

赤芍 (Paeonia Lactiflora)

川芎 (Ligusticum Wallichii)

紅花 (Carthamus Tinctorius L)

乳香 (Boswellia Thurifera)

莪術 (Curcuma Zedoaria)
 
 
 

Tuesday 19 August 2014

甲午馬年林則徐公誕辰紀念 Birthday Anniversary of Official Lin Ze Xu 2014


林則徐﹐字元撫又稱少穆或石麟﹐祖籍中國福建省福州市侯官鎮。

林則徐生于乾隆五十年農曆七月廿六日﹐回天於咸豐元年農曆十月十九日辰時﹐享壽六十六。

一生在朝為抵抗外來惡勢力﹐最終在銷煙行動因過勞而累積病痛﹐在退休回鄉後﹐病痛發作而與世長辭。

在林則徐回天後﹐民間為紀念這位偉大護國英雄﹐而賜其號為” 護國保命正華真人”。

26th Day of Lunar 7 Month is the Birthday Anniversary of Official Lin Ze Xu, whereas 19th Day of Lunar 10 Month is known as the Gaining of Immortality of him.

Official Lin Ze Xu was the one, whom had tried his very best to destroy the Opium-disaster in late Qing Dynasty.

For Year 2014, it falls on 21 Aug, a Thursday.

相關照片及資料  Pictures & Related Info;




Friday 15 August 2014

甲午馬年諸葛孔明先師聖誕吉慶 Manifestation Anniversary of Master Zhu Ge Kong Ming 2014


23rd Day of Lunar 7th Month (農曆七月廿三日), the Manifestation Anniversary or Birthday of the First Mighty Premier of Chinese History – Master Zhu Ge Kong Ming aka Zhu Ge Liang (諸葛亮).
For Year 2014, it falls on 18 August, a Monday.

To find out more on Master Zhu Ge Kong Ming, please proceed to the following links:

Introduction of Master Zhu Ge Kong Ming (諸葛孔明先師簡介):

Zhu Ge Liang (諸葛亮) aka Zhu Ge Kong Ming ()諸葛孔明, born in Eastern Han Dynasty (東漢), AD 181, 14th Day of Lunar 4 Month (生于農歷四月十四日) or in Chinese Culture, the 23rd Day of Lunar 7 Month (又傳生于農歷七月廿三日).

Zhu Ge Liang's parent died while Zhu Ge Liang was very young. In-order to allow Zhu Ge Liang and his siblings to receive enough education, his Uncle, Zhu Ge Xuan (諸葛玄), volunteered to look into their daily needs.

Due to invaders attack and riot-outburst in his hometown, at the age of 14, Zhu Ge Liang started his traveling life with his Uncle and siblings.

At the age of 17, he settled himself down in Long Zhong 隆中 (now in Hu Bei Province, Xiang Yang Area 現今與湖北省襄陽), doing self study and observing the changes in the Politics.

AD 207, Liu Bei (皇叔劉備) got to know Zhu Ge Liang as a person who could assist him in fighting for the Empire, personally, he went to Long Zhong to invite Zhu Ge Liang to assist him in the planning. But for the 1st and 2nd time, Zhu Ge Liang refused to meet up with Liu Bei, cause Zhu Ge Liang wanted to test Liu Bei whether Liu Bei was sincere in invited him as the Advisor.

On the third time of the invitation (三顧茅廬), Zhu Ge Liang finally agreed to meet up with him, from then, he was being invited to assist Liu Bei and Liu Bei appointed him as the Grand Advisor of the Han.

AD 208, Zhu Ge Liang went over to Eastern Wu Kingdom to cooperate with Sun Quan (孫權) and General Zhou Yu (周瑜) to fight against Cao Cao (曹操). After serious planning on the battle, Zhu Ge Liang and General Zhou Yu used Fire-attacking strategy to burn down Cao Cao's Water Military Troop – this is the most famous part of the Three Kingdom History, known as Huo Shao Chi Bi 火燒赤壁 (Fire Battle at Chi Bi).

AD 221, Liu Bei got his Empire from the help of Zhu Ge Liang, from then, Zhu Ge Liang was being appointed as the Premier of Han (漢相).

AD 223, Liu Bei passed away, Zhu Ge Liang assist Liu Bei's son, Liu Chan (劉禪), to take over the throne.

AD 234, 28th Day of Lunar 8 Month, Zhu Ge Liang passed away, at that time, he was only 54 years old (卒於農曆八月二十八日﹐享年54歲).

Due to his credits, merits and wisdom, after his death, he was being respected as Deity of Military Art and Strategies, till today, a lot of Politicians, Lawyers, Advisors or Spiritual Masters still pay respect to him as Ancestor or Patrons of Skills, etc.

Praise Incantation for Master Zhu Ge Kong Ming (諸葛孔明先師寶誥):

諸葛武侯寶誥
Zhu Ge Wu Hou Bao Gao

至心皈命禮。
Zhi Xin Gui Ming Li

臥龍星宿。漢季儒人。
Wo Long Xing Xiu, Han Xiu Ru Ren

報皇恩。吞曹伐魏。
Bao Huang En, Tun Cao Fa Wei

承帝命。扶漢成神。
Cheng Di Ming, Fu Han Cheng Shen

兵書洞覺。道學超倫。
Bing Shu Dong Jue, Dao Xue Chao Lun

萬古軍師。
Wan Gu Jun Shi

綸巾羽扇吟梁父。
Lun Jin Yu Shan Yin Liang Fu

三世良相。
San Shi Liang Xiang

韜略機謀勝范增。
Tao Lue Ji Mou Sheng Fan Zeng

名高望重。鬼服神欽。
Ming Gao Wang Zhong, Gui Fu Shen Qing

位列天樞上相。
Wei Lie Tian Shu Shang Xiang

身為金闕功臣。
Shen Wei Jin Que Gong Chen

功參造化德配乾坤。
Gong Chan Zao Hua De Pei Qian Kun

佐玉帝整備三曹。
Zuo Yu Di Zheng Bei San Cao

體天行道。
Ti Tian Xing Dao

憫蒼生胥淪末劫。
Min Cang Sheng Xu Lun Mo Jie

闡教傳經。護朝衛國。
Shan Jiao Chuan Jing, Hu Chao Wei Guo

覺世度民。
Jue Shi Du Min

大忠大孝。至剛至仁。
Da Zhong Da Xiao, Zhi Gang Zhi Ren

天樞上相。諸葛先師。
Tian Shu Shang Xiang, Zhe Ge Xian Shi

加封金闕忠武天尊。
Jia Feng Jin Que Zhong Wu Tian Zun

Pictures of Master Zhu Ge Kong Ming (諸葛孔明先師照片):

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1428694573/pic/list



Thursday 14 August 2014

甲午馬年張公聖君聖誕吉慶 Manifestation Anniversary of General Zhang Ci Guan 2014


23rd Day of Lunar 7th Month (農曆七月廿三日), the Manifestation Anniversary or Birthday of General Zhang Ci Guan aka Zhang Gong Sheng Jun (張公聖君).

For Year 2014, it falls on 18 August, a Monday.

To find out more on Zhang Gong Sheng Jun, please proceed to the following links:

Discussion Forum of Zhang Gong Sheng Jun (張公聖君線上談論網):

https://www.facebook.com/ZhangGongFazhuGongShengJun?ref=br_tf

Praise Incantation for Zhang Gong Sheng Jun (張公聖君寶誥):

張公聖君寶誥
Zhang Gong Sheng Jun Bao Gao

至心皈命禮。
Zhi Xin Gui Ming Li

身居閭闕。
Shen Ju Lv Que

掌理雷部之師。
Zhang Li Lei Bu Zhi Shi

修道九龍。
Xiu Dao Jiu Long

授為法中之主。
Shou Wei Fa Zhong Zhi Zhu

若文若武。
Ruo Wen Ruo Wu

統率南疆諸法將。
Tong Shuai Nan Jiang Zhu Fa Jiang

或風或火。
Huo Feng Huo Huo

令遣九洲之神兵。
Ling Qian Jiu Zhou Zhi Shen Bing

鞭動山崩鬼哭。
Bian Dong Shan Ben Gui Ku

鈴搖海島邪驚。
Ling Yao Hai Dao Xie Jing

遇妖即驅。
Yu Xie Ji Qu

降魔立滅。
Xiang Mo Li Mie

察陰陽之功過。
Cha Yin Yang Zhi Gong Guo

循善惡之衍尤。
Xun Shan E Zhi Yan You

威震南邦。
Wei Zhen Nan Bang

救度四方。
Jiu Du Si Fang

靈光普濟度眾生。
Ling Guang Pu Ji Du Zhong Sheng

電擊雷鳴護百苦。
Dian Ji Lei Ming Hu Bai Ku

大悲大願。
Da Bei Da Yuan

大聖大慈。
Da Sheng Da Ci

三十三天監雷法主張公聖君。
San Shi San Tian Jian Lei Fa Zhu Zhang Gong Sheng Jun

降魔救劫大天君。
Xiang Mo Jiu Jie Da Tian Jun

Pictures of Zhang Gong Sheng Jun (張公聖君照片):

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/776597807/pic/list

Tuesday 12 August 2014

甲午馬年太歲都統殷郊天君聖誕吉慶 Manifestation Anniversary of Heavenly Marshal Yin Jiao 2014


甲午馬年太歲都統殷郊天君聖誕吉慶 
Manifestation Anniversary of Heavenly Marshal Yin Jiao 2014

On the 19th Day of Lunar 7 Month (農曆七月十九日) is known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Chief Lord Tai Sui Yin Jiao.

For Year 2014, it falls on 14 Aug, a Thursday.

For those who had honoured Lord Tai Sui of the Year, do remember to visit any Temples that honoured Lord Tai Sui to pay your respect to Heavenly Marshal Yin Jiao.

In Singapore, a few places that Oneself can visit to pay respect to Old Lord Tai Sui:

1) Jin Lan Temple located at Kim Tian Road (新加坡金蘭廟) – main Temple for Traditional Tai Sui

2) Yue Hai Qing Temple located at Phillip Street (新加坡粵海清廟) – the first set of oldest 60 Tai Sui

Pictures of Yin Jiao (殷郊天君照片):

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1353139243/pic/list



Monday 11 August 2014

三官妙經喜結緣 Distribution of San Guan Taoist Scriptures


中元聖節 地官大帝下凡考校之期 (巧月十五日) 也已過﹐由 趙兄弟 黄兄弟 陳兄弟 葉兄弟 所助印的 360 三官妙經 也可開始分發。

目前只供在 本地(新加坡) 同道們敬請﹐海外同道請原諒。

 在此僅代表本門仝仁﹐ 向以上四位兄弟献上萬分謝意。

三無量。
大樂心。 

360 copies of San Guan Taoist Scripture, sponsored by Bro Ryan, Huang, Chen & Yap, are ready for collection.

For those who are keen in having one of the Scripture & learnt, please do contact/PM Jave.

 Million Thanks to the above mentioned Bros.

Tuesday 5 August 2014

甲午馬年中元地官赦罪大帝考校天下 Annual Inspection of Heavenly Lord Di Guan for Jia Wu Horse Year 2014


上元佳節上元慶華 (昇華祈福)
中元佳節中元慶讚 (普讚幽冥)
下元佳節下元慶安 (謝安保寧)

Its again the 15th Day of Lunar 7th Month (農曆七月十五日) – for Year 2014, it falls on 10 Aug (a Sunday), which is also known as Zhong Yuan (中元).
 
In Taoism, this is also the Day for Heavenly Lord Di Guan (地官大帝) to conduct his Annual Inspection for the Mortals in the Mortal Realm (考校巡天下) and in some other Taoist contexts, also known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Heavenly Lord Di Guan (其他文獻也記載此日為地官大帝之千秋聖誕).

For those who are interested in finding out more, please do feel free to visit the following links:

Pictures of San Guan Da Di (三官大帝照片連接):


Praising Incantation of San Guan Da Di (三官大帝寶誥):


Info of Di Guan (地官大帝簡介):

On this Day, Taoists will also conduct Official & Grand Rituals/Ceremonies dedicating to Heavenly Lord Di Guan for the requesting of Eliminatin g of Sins & Debts for Oneself, Ancestors, Pass-on Love Ones and also, ALL Beings. Besides that, Taoists will also performed a special Ceremony of Sending-off/Burying-into-the-Soil of a Spiritual Petition directing to Heavenly Lord Di Guan for the begging of Forgiveness of the Sins & Debts that Oneself or the People around oneself had done.

In the Rituals/Ceremonies, One of the most Important Honouring Respect that needed to be conducted will be the Chanting of Di Guan Bao Chan (地官寶懺) or full title known as Yuan Shi Tian Zun Shuo Zhong Yuan Er Pin Di Guan She Zui Bao Chan (元始天尊說中元二品地官赦罪寶懺), some context recorded as Ling Bao Tian Zun Shuo Zhong Yuan Er Pin Di Guan She Zui Bao Chan (靈寶天尊說中元二品地官赦罪寶懺).

This Spiritual Petition is known as San Guan Shou Shu (三官手書) or Di Guan Shou Shu (地官手書). In the modern Era now, this Spiritual Petition can considered as an Unknown to a lot of Taoists & Organisations.

Besides that Sending-off/Burying of the Spiritual Petition, the Taoists will also burn a type of Paper Offerings known as Di Guan Ku Qian (地官庫錢) or San Jie Ku Qian (三界庫錢) aka The Coffer Money of the Three Realms, for the repaying of the Sins & Debts that Oneself had make or committed.

On this Day, for Taoists who are showing the Compassionate & Care for the Other Beings in this Realm, they will also light 49 Lamps/Candles (七七之燈) for at least 3 Days to gain the Blessing from Lord Di Guan. Hoping by the emitting of the Light Energy and Fire Element, ALL Minor Sins & Debts of the other Beings can be Eliminated.

Intro on San Guan (三官大帝相關訊息):


San Guan Da Di Comic (三元三官大帝漫畫輯):


Intro on the Spiritual Carriage of San Guan Da Di (三元三官大帝座下靈獸):


Couplets dedicated to Lord San Guan (三官大帝相關通用對聯):




Friday 1 August 2014

神虎攝召司監壇陰陽大聖 Xuan Fan Registrar General He & General Qiao


太乙部將。三元值事。北魁玄範府。神虎攝召司。監壇陰陽大聖。雄左玉曹主魂玄伯何昌將軍。雌右武鸞主魄主吏喬荀將軍。
 
其他與神虎二將一同被啟請的將軍神吏﹕

桓。劉。吳。魯四大天君。

上部追魂使者侯迪使者。

中部追魂使者魏達使者。

下部追魂使者張信使者。

追魂大將馬將軍。

青華領班五道大將軍。

相信這二位將軍對各方有道之士應該不陌生吧。

在中元普度﹐平時超度拔薦法會﹐都會啟請的二位召魂統帥

The Immortal Tiger Generals of Tai Yi Department, Xuan Fan Registrar, General He & General Qiao.

The 2 Official Generals of the Summoning of Souls for Salvation Rituals/Ceremonies during Lunar 7th Month Celebration or Funeral Rites.

Due to mixture of Culture, nowadays, very little people had come across them or even Usher them in for Official Taoist Rituals/Ceremonies, instead, people are getting the “Ghostly King” to replace them, which is very wrong.