甲午馬年上元天官賜福大帝考校天下 Annual Inspection of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan for Jia Wu Horse Year 2014

After a long stretch of Celebration for Lunar New Year, its time to do an Official Round-off for the Festival.

Its again the 15th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月十五日) – for Year 2014, it falls on 14 Feb (a Friday), which is also known as Yuan Xiao (元宵) or Shang Yuan (上元).

In Taoism, this is also the Day for Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝) 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 Tian Guan (其他文獻也記載此日為天官大帝之千春聖誕). 

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):

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=tn_tnmn#!/media/set/?set=oa.383914198342100&type=1

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

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.408286525858080.92521.100000302071316&type=3

Info of Tian Guan (天官大帝簡介):

Tian Guan Da Di (天官大帝) aka Lord Emperor of Heavenly Realm.

In Folks Culture, Tian Guan Da Di is one of the very few High Position Deities that being appointed to distribute or bestowed the Luck of Fortune or Luck of Wealth to the Mortals.

On every 15th Day of Lunar 1 Month, the Manifestation Anniversary aka Birthday, of Tian Guan, the Chinese & Taoists will visit Temples that dedicate Altar or Statue to San Guan Da Di to pay respect to Tian Guan Da Di, in-order to make request for the blessing of Good Luck from Tian Guan Da Di.

In other Chinese Countries, such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc, grand Rituals/Ceremonies that dedicated to Tian Guan Da Di will be organized for devotees to participate in.

During the Rituals/Ceremonies, Taoist Priests/Spiritual Masters will do Scripture Chanting and Petition Reading, in-order to evoke the energy from Tian Guan Da Di to be bestowed onto the Mortals.

In Singapore, never ever we can see such a Ritual/Ceremony being conducted, sad to say, not much people in Singapore or South East Asia known about who is Tian Guan Da Di or San Guan Da Di, worst is that, there are ignorant Temples & Sintuas that tend to distort the Upright Culture of San Guan Da Di.

In order to get the necessary blessing from Tian Guan Da Di or San Guan Da Di, one self must be Upright and Willingly to accept the True Teaching of Taoism.

Last, all the best in the paying respect, may Tian Guan Da Di distribute the Luck of Fortune to All of you.

 

Intro on Shang Yuan:

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2010/02/heavenly-lord-tian-guan-inspection-day_8217.html

San Guan Da Di Comic (三元三官大帝漫畫輯):

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2012/11/comic-on-san-guan-da-di.html

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

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2012/11/spiritual-carriage-of-lord-san-guan.html

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

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2013/02/couplets-dedicated-to-lord-san-guan.html

 

 

 

Annual Inspection of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan for Gui Si Snake Year 2013 (癸巳蛇年上元天官賜福大帝考校天下)

After a long stretch of Celebration for Lunar New Year, its time to do an Official Round-off for the Festival. 

Its again the 15th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月十五日) – for Year 2013, it falls on 24 Feb (a Sunday), which is also known as Yuan Xiao (元宵) or Shang Yuan (上元). 

In Taoism, this is also the Day for Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝) 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 Tian Guan (其他文獻也記載此日為天官大帝之千秋聖誕). 

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): 

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=tn_tnmn#!/media/set/?set=oa.383914198342100&type=1

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

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.408286525858080.92521.100000302071316&type=3

Info of Tian Guan (天官大帝簡介): 

Tian Guan Da Di (天官大帝) aka Lord Emperor of Heavenly Realm.

In Folks Culture, Tian Guan Da Di is one of the very few High Position Deities that being appointed to distribute or bestowed the Luck of Fortune or Luck of Wealth to the Mortals. 

On every 15th Day of Lunar 1 Month, the Manifestation Anniversary aka Birthday, of Tian Guan, the Chinese & Taoists will visit Temples that dedicate Altar or Statue to San Guan Da Di to pay respect to Tian Guan Da Di, in-order to make request for the blessing of Good Luck from Tian Guan Da Di. 

In other Chinese Countries, such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc, grand Rituals/Ceremonies that dedicated to Tian Guan Da Di will be organized for devotees to participate in.

During the Rituals/Ceremonies, Taoist Priests/Spiritual Masters will do Scripture Chanting and Petition Reading, in-order to evoke the energy from Tian Guan Da Di to be bestowed onto the Mortals.

In Singapore, never ever we can see such a Ritual/Ceremony being conducted, sad to say, not much people in Singapore or South East Asia known about who is Tian Guan Da Di or San Guan Da Di, worst is that, there are ignorant Temples & Sintuas that tend to distort the Upright Culture of San Guan Da Di. 

In order to get the necessary blessing from Tian Guan Da Di or San Guan Da Di, one self must be Upright and Willingly to accept the True Teaching of Taoism. 

Last, all the best in the paying respect, may Tian Guan Da Di distribute the Luck of Fortune to All of you. 

Intro on Shang Yuan: 

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2010/02/heavenly-lord-tian-guan-inspection-day_8217.html

San Guan Da Di Comic (三元三官大帝漫畫輯):

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2012/11/comic-on-san-guan-da-di.html

 

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

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2012/11/spiritual-carriage-of-lord-san-guan.html

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

 

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2013/02/couplets-dedicated-to-lord-san-guan.html

Manifestation Anniversary of Heavenly Emperor Zi Wei 2012 (壬辰年紫微大帝千秋及下降吉朝)

In Taoism, on the 15th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月十五日), it is believed to be the Most Important Day of the whole Lunar Year.

Why? Due to the Inspection of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官紫微大帝) – in some Contexts, this Day is also known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Lord Tian Guan.

On this Day, while Lord Tian Guan performed his Inspection, he will also performed the Bestowing of Prosperity and Luck to those who deserve it (from ALL the previous Recordings & Inspection).

And so, in Taoism, on this Day, Taoists & Chinese will have to perform the Honouring dedicating to Lord Tian Guan. While performing the Honouring, Oneself shall Sincerely & Faithfully make Reprimanding, make Vows to make Changes – Eliminate the Wrong Doings, etc.

But in other Taoist Contexts, Lord Tian Guan's Anniversary also falls on 18th Day of Lunar 4 Month.

For Year 2012, it falls on 08 May, a Tuesday.

So what can Oneself Prepare for the Honouring?

For Honouring of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan, for Official Taoist, we try to keep it Simple & Official.

For Official Taoists, Oneself can just use Taoist Five Offerings (道教五供) for the Honouring (link at http://javewu.multiply.com/journal/item/131).

For Layman Taoists, Oneself can add in Longevity Buns (壽桃包), Longevity Noodles (壽麵), Huat Kueh (發糕), Ang Ku Kueh (紅龜粿) and Five Oranges (五粒桔子).

So when is the Best Timing to Do the Honouring?

Usually the Honouring can be Done on the Eve after 11.00Pm.

For those who cant, the Honouring can be Done between 9.00Am –5.00Pm on the Actual Day.

So what shall Oneself do during the Honouring?

Before the Honouring starts, remember to place ALL the Offerings on the Main Altar at Home or Temple.

For those who wish to do the Honouring at Home but do not have an Altar, then Oneself can prepare a Table facing outdoor or Heaven.

After everything is being put in Place. Sincerely light 3 Long Incenses and make 3 Bows.

After the 3 Bows, kneel down and start to report Oneself’s Name (for those who wish to do the Honouring on Behalf of the Others, remember to recite their Names too), Residing Address and then Call-upon the Official Title of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官紫微大帝聖號) and last, Recite the Praise Mantra aka Bao Gao of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官紫微大帝寶誥).

Official Title of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝聖號):

Shang Yuan Yi Pin Jiu Qi Tian Guan Ci Fu Zi Wei Da Di (上元－品九氣天官賜福紫微大帝)

Praise Mantra aka Bao Gao of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝寶誥):

Refer to this link: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/144

Upon Completion of the Recitation of the Bao Gao, make 3 Bows and then start to do Oneself’s Requesting.

Once the Requesting is Done, make 1 Bow and then slowly stand up and leave the Altar.

The whole Honouring will End here.

Heavenly Lord Tian Guan Merit Inspection Day 2012 (壬辰年端月十五上元日-天官大帝考校巡天下)

On 24th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿四日), Kitchen Deity aka Zao Jun (灶君) return back to Heavenly Realm to perform his Annual Reporting to Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊).

On 25th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿五日), Jade Emperor of Heaven made his Inspection on ALL Beings before the Lunar Year ended.

On 28th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿八日), Lord Nan Bei Dou (南北斗星君) performed their Inspection for the Beings and performed their Recordings in-order for the processing of Blessing Bestowing for the Beings for the New Lunar Year.

On 7th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月初七日), Lord Nan Bei Dou performed their very 1st round of Inspection on ALL Beings for the New Lunar Year and take note of who to Bestow the Blessing to.

On 9th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月初九日), while Taoists & Chinese celebrating the Manifestation Anniversary of Jade Emperor of Heaven, our dearest Tian Gong was there to perform his very 1st round of Inspection on the Mortal Realm too. During the Inspection, from there, the various different Departments will take note of where, who & what to Bestow upon while the next important Inspection is being carried out.

And in Taoism, on the 15th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月十五日), it is believed to be the Most Important Day of the whole Lunar Year. Why? Due to the Inspection of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝) – in some Contexts, this Day is also known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Lord Tian Guan.

On this Day, while Lord Tian Guan performed his Inspection, he will also performed the Bestowing of Prosperity and Luck to those who deserve it (from ALL the previous Recordings & Inspection).

And so, in Taoism, on this Day, Taoists & Chinese will have to perform the Honouring dedicating to Lord Tian Guan. While performing the Honouring, Oneself shall Sincerely & Faithfully make Reprimanding, make Vows to make Changes – Eliminate the Wrong Doings, etc.

For Year 2012, it falls on 6th Feb, a Monday.

So what can Oneself Prepare for the Honouring?

For Honouring of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan, for Official Taoist, we try to keep it Simple & Official.

For Official Taoists, Oneself can just use Taoist Five Offerings (道教五供) for the Honouring (link at http://javewu.multiply.com/journal/item/131).

For Layman Taoists, Oneself can add in Longevity Buns (壽桃包), Longevity Noodles (壽麵), Huat Kueh (發糕), Ang Ku Kueh (紅龜粿) and Five Oranges (五粒桔子).

So when is the Best Timing to Do the Honouring?

Usually the Honouring can be Done on the Eve of 14th Day after 11.00Pm.

For those who cant, the Honouring can be Done between 9.00Am –5.00Pm on the Actual Day.

So what shall Oneself do during the Honouring?

Before the Honouring starts, remember to place ALL the Offerings on the Main Altar at Home or Temple.

For those who wish to do the Honouring at Home but do not have an Altar, then Oneself can prepare a Table facing outdoor or Heaven.

After everything is being put in Place. Sincerely light 3 Long Incenses and make 3 Bows.

After the 3 Bows, kneel down and start to report Oneself’s Name (for those who wish to do the Honouring on Behalf of the Others, remember to recite their Names too), Residing Address and then Call-upon the Official Title of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝聖號) and last, Recite the Praise Mantra aka Bao Gao of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝寶誥).

Official Title of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝聖號):

Shang Yuan Yi Pin Jiu Qi Tian Guan Ci Fu Zi Wei Da Di (上元－品九氣天官賜福紫微大帝)

Praise Mantra aka Bao Gao of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝寶誥):

Refer to this link: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/144


Upon Completion of the Recitation of the Bao Gao, make 3 Bows and then start to do Oneself’s Requesting.

Once the Requesting is Done, make 1 Bow and then slowly stand up and leave the Altar.
The whole Honouring will End here.

For the Offerings, they can be left on the Altar until the 16th Day of Lunar 1 Month.

Additional Info

In the Ancient Era, on this Day, besides engaging Official Zheng Yi Priests (正一道長) to conduct the Sending of San Guan Shou Shu (三官手書), translated as The Reprimanding Petition for the Changing of Bad-doing and Requesting of Prosperity Blessing, the Layman Taoists would also Burn a type of Paper Offering that got 100 Chinese Fu Character being printed on it.

This type of Paper Offering is known as Na Bai Fu Fu (納百福符) aka 100 Prosperity Talisman.

In the following is a sample of the Talisman:

Heavenly Lord Tian Guan Inspection Day 2011 (辛卯年上元天官大帝考校巡天下)

After a long stretch of Celebration for Lunar New Year, its time to do an Official Round-off for the Festival.

Its again the 15th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月十五日) - in 2011, it falls on 17 Feb, which is also known as Yuan Xiao (元宵) or Shang Yuan (上元).

In Taoism, this is also the Day for Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝) to conduct his Annual Inspection for the Mortals in the Mortal Realm (考校巡天下).

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

Pictures of Tian Guan:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/302

Intro on Shang Yuan:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/620/620

For Higher Res Picture of the Poster, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1373716197/pic/list

Heavenly Lord Tian Guan Inspection Day 2011 (辛卯年上元天官大帝考校巡天下)

After a long stretch of Celebration for Lunar New Year, its time to do an Official Round-off for the Festival.

Its again the 15th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月十五日) - in 2011, it falls on 17 Feb, which is also known as Yuan Xiao (元宵) or Shang Yuan (上元).

In Taoism, this is also the Day for Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝) to conduct his Annual Inspection for the Mortals in the Mortal Realm (考校巡天下).

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

Pictures of Tian Guan:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/302

Intro on Shang Yuan:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/620/620

For Higher Res Picture of the Poster, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1373716197/pic/list

Heavenly Lord Tian Guan Inspection Day (正月十五上元日天官大帝考校巡天下)

On 24th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿四日), Kitchen Deity aka Zao Jun (灶君) return back to Heavenly Realm to perform his Annual Reporting to Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊).

On 25th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿五日), Jade Emperor of Heaven made his Inspection on ALL Beings before the Lunar Year ended.

On 29th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿九日), Lord Nan Bei Dou (南北斗星君) performed their Inspection for the Beings and performed their Recordings in-order for the processing of Blessing Bestowing for the Beings for the New Lunar Year.

On 7th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月初七日), Lord Nan Bei Dou performed their very 1st round of Inspection on ALL Beings for the New Lunar Year and take note of who to Bestow the Blessing to.

On 9th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月初九日), while Taoists & Chinese celebrating the Manifestation Anniversary of Jade Emperor of Heaven, our dearest Tian Gong was there to perform his very 1st round of Inspection on the Mortal Realm too. During the Inspection, from there, the various different Departments will take note of where, who & what to Bestow upon while the next important Inspection is being carried out.

And in Taoism, on the 15th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月十五日), it is believed to be the Most Important Day of the whole Lunar Year. Why? Due to the Inspection of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝) – in some Contexts, this Day is also known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Lord Tian Guan.

On this Day, while Lord Tian Guan performed his Inspection, he will also performed the Bestowing of Prosperity and Luck to those who deserve it (from ALL the previous Recordings & Inspection).

And so, in Taoism, on this Day, Taoists & Chinese will have to perform the Honouring dedicating to Lord Tian Guan. While performing the Honouring, Oneself shall Sincerely & Faithfully make Reprimanding, make Vows to make Changes – Eliminate the Wrong Doings, etc.

So what can Oneself Prepare for the Honouring?

For Honouring of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan, for Official Taoist, we try to keep it Simple & Official.

For Official Taoists, Oneself can just use Taoist Five Offerings (道教五供) for the Honouring (link at http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2012/11/introduction-of-taoist-five-offerings.html).

For Layman Taoists, Oneself can add in Longevity Buns (壽桃包), Longevity Noodles (壽麵), Huat Kueh (發糕), Ang Ku Kueh (紅龜粿) and Five Oranges (五粒桔子).

So when is the Best Timing to Do the Honouring?

Usually the Honouring can be Done on the Eve of 14th Day after 11.00Pm.

For those who cant, the Honouring can be Done between 9.00Am –5.00Pm on the Actual Day.

So what shall Oneself do during the Honouring?

Before the Honouring starts, remember to place ALL the Offerings on the Main Altar at Home or Temple.

For those who wish to do the Honouring at Home but do not have an Altar, then Oneself can prepare a Table facing outdoor or Heaven.

After everything is being put in Place. Sincerely light 3 Long Incenses and make 3 Bows.

After the 3 Bows, kneel down and start to report Oneself’s Name (for those who wish to do the Honouring on Behalf of the Others, remember to recite their Names too), Residing Address and then Call-upon the Official Title of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝聖號) and last, Recite the Praise Mantra aka Bao Gao of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝寶誥).

Official Title of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝聖號):

Shang Yuan Yi Pin Jiu Qi Tian Guan Ci Fu Zi Wei Da Di (上元－品九氣天官賜福紫微大帝)

Praise Incantation (天官大帝寶誥):

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.408286525858080.92521.100000302071316&type=3

Upon Completion of the Recitation of the Bao Gao, make 3 Bows and then start to do Oneself’s Requesting.

Once the Requesting is Done, make 1 Bow and then slowly stand up and leave the Altar.
The whole Honouring will End here.

For the Offerings, they can be left on the Altar until the 16th Day of Lunar 1 Month.

Additional Info

In the Ancient Era, on this Day, besides engaging Official Zheng Yi Priests (正一道長) to conduct the Sending of San Guan Shou Shu (三官手書), translated as The Reprimanding Petition for the Changing of Bad-doing and Requesting of Prosperity Blessing, the Layman Taoists would also Burn a type of Paper Offering that got 100 Chinese Fu Character being printed on it.

This type of Paper Offering is known as Na Bai Fu Fu (納百福符) aka 100 Prosperity Talisman.