Showing posts with label salvation ritual. Show all posts
Showing posts with label salvation ritual. Show all posts

Saturday, 4 August 2018

《道教青玄文化。高功主科不下拜幽魂》






《道教青玄文化。高功主科不下拜幽魂》



什麽是「高功主科不下拜幽魂」(續2016年之分享)?



這就是如今些許地方常看到的【高功主科】提著【奏板】(又稱【笏】),對著【亡者】,【孤魂】,等等,行「朝拜禮」,尤其在【中元普度】期間,更是明顯。



有些「大師」甚至把【奏板】給「倒頭拿」,明明【奏板】上就有【罡風飛捷符】,難道不知道那邊是「頭」,那邊是「尾」?



其實,這個動作是很不對的。



身爲【高功主科】,身份代表著【仙卿】,【仙官】,【高官】,等等,是有一定的「朝拜禮儀」得遵守,就如對【三清道祖】行禮得頭稽下過45°,朝【聖真】則大約頭稽下45°,對於【小神】則是「點頭」,而對【鬼神】則是「不行禮」,這些都是「古時候」所記錄下來的【道士規格】(如下:《太上天壇玉格》),怎麽可以隨便亂來?



就連【高功主科】在「普度行法」時,手上說該提的,握的,用的,脚下踩的,等等,皆有一定的規矩,如今很多都已不見了。



再來,「登臺說法」,不是「開演唱會」,【高功主科】在【獅座】上「化身」後,除了【普度三法器】以外,是不能手拿任何「奇奇怪怪」(如:麥克風,等等)的物件,這樣不只對【神明】不敬,更是「蔑視」一切【衆生】。



這種風氣,如果不導正,其實真的會把【道教文化】給「搞垮」。



今日在此提醒,希望大家多多注意。



附:



《太上天壇玉格》



其內有所記載,授籙及行科者須知:



諸行法官,無得輒入係敕神祠(祠廟之不係天職者,皆鬼耳),下拜鬼神。



諸行法官,不得吊喪送死,飱鬼食,係供亡齋果之類,則神吏三百日不復壇,罪註黑簿,持心喪及五服,具狀投本壇,給假一百日止,誤見屍,及一應觸穢,即日解之,有解穢法。



諸行法官,非大祭祀,不得故殺生命,及籠食射獵採捕,皆犯正戒,神吏舍去。

Sunday, 11 August 2013

Shanghai Cheng Huang Temple Salvation Lamp Ritual (上海城隍廟九幽燈儀)





 
與此﹐各方同道好友將欣賞到由中國上海城隍廟正一派道長們所舉行的"九幽燈儀科儀"照片。

今年﹐上海城隍廟定于農曆七月十三至十五日舉行中元普度及祈福法會。有到上海旅行的同道好友們﹐記得不要錯過哦。

In here, all of you will be seeing a few photos taken in Shanghai Cheng Huang Temple, during the Salvation Lamp Ritual.

For Year 2013, the Temple will be conducting the Lunar 7th Month Salvation Ritual, from 19 - 21 August. For those who are in Shanghai at this period, do remember to visit the Temple to observe on the Ritual.

To know more on the Salvation Lamp Ritual, please proceed to the following link (濟幽燈儀簡介):

http://www.facebook.com/goh.kiasu/media_set?set=a.392681664181957.1073741843.100003203794072&type=3
 
 

Tuesday, 6 August 2013

Praise Incantation of the Three Salvation Lords (道教三救苦天尊寶誥)

 
 
 
 
道教之中﹐救苦之聖﹐統稱東極三救苦天尊。
三救苦天尊係為太乙救苦天尊﹐朱陵拔度天尊及好生度命天尊。
因世態轉移﹐正教混濁﹐多數教中弟子已不知何為三救苦天尊﹐實屬可悲。
與此﹐小道從新整理該三救苦天尊之寶誥﹐上貼與各方同道好友分享。
願在今年中元佳節時﹐能用的上。

In here, all of you will be seeing the Praising Incantation dedicated to the Three Salvation Lords of Taoism.

Due to the lack of proper education in Taoism, these Three Salvation Lords are not being uprightly promoted by the Taoists, which is something very sad.

Today, after making the necessary editing to the Incantations, Jave will like to share these 3 Incantations with all of you here.

Hope that this year’s Lunar 7th Month Celebration, more Official Taoists can recite these Incantations, in order to assist the Suffering Souls to be salvaged by the Three Salvation Lords.

太乙救苦天尊寶誥
Tai Yi Jiu Ku Tian Zun Bao Gao (Praise Incantation)


至心皈命禮。
Zhi Xin Gui Ming Li

青華長樂界。東極妙嚴宮。
Qing Hua Chang Le Jie. Dong Ji Miao Yan Gong

七寶芳騫林。九色蓮花座。
Qi Bao Fang Qian Lin. Jiu Se Lian Hua Zuo

萬真環拱內。百億瑞光中。
Wan Zhen Huan Gong Nei. Bai Yi Rui Guang Zhong

玉清靈寶尊。應化玄元始。
Yu Qing Ling Bao Zun. Ying Hua Xuan Yuan Shi

浩劫垂慈濟。大千甘露門。
Hao Jie Chui Ci Ji. Da Qian Gan Lu Men

妙道真身。紫金瑞相。
Miao Dao Zhen Shen. Zi Jin Rui Xiang

隨機赴感。誓願無邊。
Sui Ji Fu Gan. Shi Yuan Wu Bian

大聖大慈。大悲大願。
Da Sheng Da Ci. Da Bei Da Yuan

十方化號。普度眾生。
Shi Fang Hua Hao. Pu Du Zhong Sheng

億億劫中。度人無量。
Yi Yi Jie Zhong. Du Ren Wu Liang

尋聲赴感。
Xun Sheng Fu Gan

太乙救苦天尊。
Tai Yi Jiu Ku Tian Zun

青玄九暘上帝。
Qing Xuan Jiu Yang Shang Di

朱陵拔度天尊寶誥
Zhu Ling Ba Du Tian Zun Bao Gao (Praise Incantation)


至心皈命禮。
Zhi Xin Gui Ming Li

高上丹霄府。
Gao Shang Dan Xia Fu

隸元南昌宮。
Li Yuan Nan Chang Gong

朱宮絳闕。
Zhu Gong Jiang Que

毓神光於浩劫之家。
Yu Shen Guang Yu Hao Jie Zhi Jia

寶木騫林。
Bao Mu Qian Lin

現瑞相於太清之境。
Xian Rui Xiang Yu Tai Qing Zhi Jing

運大化慈悲之造。
Yun Da Hua Ci Bei Zhi Zao

降真精槖籥之機。
Jiang Zhen Jing Tuo Yue Zhi Ji

削死上生。
Xiao Si Shang Sheng

廣天地一元之德。
Guang Tian Di Yi Yuan Zhi De

陶魂鑄魄。
Tao Hun Chou Po

回幽靈萬類之生。
Hui You Ling Wan Lei Zhi Sheng

煥發陽明。
Huan Fa Yang Ming

普疏陰境。
Pu Shu Yin Jing

大悲大願。大聖大慈。
Da Bei Da Yuan. Da Sheng Da Ci

九天青城可韓丈人。
Jiu Tian Qing Cheng Ke Han Zhan Ren

玉眸煉質朱陵度命天尊。
Yu Mou Lian Zhi Zhu Ling Du Ming Tian Zun

好生度命天尊寶誥
Hao Sheng Du Ming Tian Zun Bao Gao (Praise Incantation)


至心皈命禮。
Zhi Xin Gui Ming Li

高上琅霄府。
Gao Shang Lang Xiao Fu

紫微碧玉宮。
Zi Wei Bi Yu Gong

光煥鬱蕭。真凝太極。
Guang Huan Yu Xiao. Zhen Ning Tai Ji

發妙炁於金闕。
Fa Miao Qi Yu Jin Que

大化於混茫。
Da Hua Yu Hun Mang

回淳風於澆漓之餘。
Hui Chun Feng Yu Jiao Li Zhi Yu

保制劫運。
Bao Zhi Jie Yun

恢利澤於寰宇之表。
Hui Li Ze Yu Huan Yu Zhi Biao

陶育黔黎。
Tao Yu Qian Li

運化水火二炁。
Yun Hua Shui Huo Er Qi

煉度眾生雜穢。
Lian Du Zhong Sheng Za Hui

大聖大慈。大悲大願。
Da Sheng Da Ci. Da Bei Da Yuan

上清紫微碧玉宮。
Shang Qing Zi Wei Bi Yu Gong

太乙大天帝。
Tai Yi Da Tian Di

黃華蕩形保制劫運天尊。
Huang Hua Dang Xing Bao Zhi Jie Yun Tian Zun


Saturday, 1 June 2013

Brief Intro on the Taoist Salvation Lamp Ritual (濟幽燈儀簡介)






Taoist Salvation Lamp Ritual aka Ji You Deng Yi (濟幽燈儀), a very old traditional Ceremony that was originated in Zhou Dynasty (周朝).

The main objective of this Salvation Lamp Ritual is, to use the Energies of the Three Brightness aka San Guan... (三光) in these Three Realms (三界), to lead the Suffering or Wandering Souls back to the Origin Source – whereas in Taoism is known as the Eastern Palace of the Eternal Joyous (東極長樂界).

During this Ritual, the Leading Priest will manifest/transform himself into one of the Three Salvation Lords (化身為三救苦天尊之一) or the main Salvation Lord – Heavenly Lord Tai Yi (或只化身太乙慈父救苦天尊), in order to lead the Souls out from the Trapped Dimension (將”迷途”或困於窘境方域之內而無法脫身的幽魂淒魄) – which the folks will addressed it as Hell (民間一般稱此等窘境方域為”地獄”).

Upon the manifestation/transformation, the Leading Priest will used his Spiritual Sword (破幽劍) or Spiritual Rod (破域棒 – 注意﹕此域非彼獄) to “Open up” the Trapped Dimension by “Writing” a series of Taoist Talismans (破幽符諱) onto a Point on the Ceremonial-ground (as seen in the pictures). After then, a Candle or two will be blown off, this is to significant that the Trapped Dimension is being “Opened” and the Suffering Souls will be led out from the Dimension to the Ritual-holding-area (usually will be the Tablets’ Altar).

Usually the Leading of the Souls will need to repeat 9 times. This is “Try our very Best” to lead out as many Suffering Souls from the “Nine Level of Trapped Dimensions (九壘地九重幽境)”.

Once the Ritual is completed, the Souls will be led to have a “Good Shower (沐浴)” before “they” are being gathered in front of the Salvation Hall/Platform (宣經台) to “Gain their Immortality” by listening to the Chanting & Receiving of the Salvation Offerings (聞經受渡).

In the Official Taoism, there are a few types of Salvation Lamp Ritual, the most common one is known as Jiu You Deng Yi (九幽燈儀) – literally translated as Releasing of the Suffering Souls from the Ninth Trapped Dimensions of the Nine Level of Earths.

For some major Taoist Ceremonies, Shui Huo Lian Du Deng Yi (水火煉渡燈儀) – literally translated as Healing of the Suffering Souls by Enhancing of the Element of the Spiritual Water & Celestial Fire. This is considered as a very Grand-ritual to be conducted for a Salvation Ritual/Ceremony, but pity is that, this wonderful Ritual/Ceremony has yet to be conducted in Singapore, mostly those being conducted but used the title of this Ritual, were not authentic.

And in here, you all will be seeing a series of pictures taken during a Salvation Lamp Ritual, conducted for a Pass-on in Shanghai. This is another type that is quite uncommon to be seen in South East Asia. For this Ritual to take place, it needed a lot of preparation work, especially the “Drawing” of the Rice Formation on the Ceremonial-ground and also, the 100-over Spiritual Petitions to be sent off during the 9 rounds of the Leading of the Souls out from the Trapped Dimension.
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Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Southern Taoist Ritual Music - Yin Diao (傳統戲曲兼道教法事音樂-陰調)

In here, you all will be watching 2 different videos on the Traditional Song/Music known as Yin Diao (陰調), literally translated as the Nether Realm Song, that being used by Southern Taoist Priests during Salvation Rituals/Funerals.

This is a very difficult Song to learn as it varies with the mood and the atmosphere of the Ritual/Ceremony that conducted on the day or venue itself. Usually after singing this Song, it will for sure to sadden the family members or those whom had attended the Salvation Ritual/Funeral.

This Song can be traced back till Late Tang Dynasty or Song Dynasty when Taoist Rituals were being "ordered" to add in the element of performance or "Opera Skills".

Let us enjoy this Song - in here is Part One extracted from Stage Hokkien Opera.

  

Let us enjoy this Song - in here is Part Two extracted from Hokkien Puppet Show Drama Series.