The Stone Slab of Gui She of Ming Dynasty (明朝龟蛇石碑)

In here, you all will be seeing 2 different type of Slabs dedicating to Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝) or Zhen Wu Da Di (真武大帝) in Tang (唐朝) & Ming Dynasty (明朝).

Both were found in China but the one founded in Shaanxi Province, Yao Zhou Area, Yao Wang Mountain (中國陝西耀縣藥王山) was much more rare & precious Slab which weight about 1 ton.

The one carved in Tang Dynasty was by High Priest Wu Dao Zi (唐朝高道吳道子), which the drawing was in the Real-form of a Tortise & Snake, whereas the one drawn in Ming Dynasty was in Chinese Calligraphy-form.

Due to misunderstanding & misconception, people tend to mistaken that the one in Ming Dynasty was drawn in Tang Dynasty and by Lv Dong Bin (唐朝呂巖).

The Main Taoist Scripture dedicating to Xuan Tian Shang Di (元始天尊說北方真武妙經)

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

Painting of Period of Xuan Tian Shang Di Appearing in Ming Dynasty (大明玄天上帝瑞應圖錄)

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.

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For High Res Pics, please proceed to this link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/171671911/pic/list

JB Old Temple Celebration & Teochew Cultural Festival 2012 (壬辰年新山柔佛古廟元天上帝聖誕及潮州文化表演)

On the 3rd Day of Lunar 3 Month (壬辰年農曆三月初三日), after LSM had completed our Honouring Ceremony dedicated to Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝), Vabien & Jave set off for JB Old Temple (新山柔佛古廟) to participate in their Teochew Cultural Festival 2012.

At about 7.00Pm, we arrived at the Temple. Upon arriving, we noticed that there were quite a number of Devotees waiting eagerly for the Teochew Cultural Performance to begin.

While we were waiting for the Show to start, Vabien & Jave used the 30minutes to pay our respect to Yuan Tian Shang Di (元天上帝) and took some pictures of the Temple. As usual, once we entered into the Temple, we were being warmly welcomed by the Members.

At 7.30Pm, the Performance started, so both of us proceed out to the main foyer of the Temple to watch the performance, in between, we met up with familiar faces and friends from the Cultural Groups.

By 9.00Pm, we had to make our leave as we needed to rush back to Singapore.

It was a wonderful & fruitful trip; we had learnt a lot of different cultures and knowledge.

Thanks to one of the Teochew Cultural Association for inviting LSM to this great Festival & also, thanks to Vabien for sharing with us the pictures.

Manifestation Anniversary of Xuan Tian Shang Di 2012 (壬辰年玉虛師相玄天上帝千秋聖誕)

3rd Day of Lunar 3 Month (農曆三月初三日) is known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Lord Xuan Tian aka Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝千秋聖誕) – the Star Lord Deity that In-charge of Spiritual Skills in Taoism.

For Year 2012, it falls on 24 March, a Saturday.

More info on Manifestation Anniversary of Xuan Tian Shang Di:

Pictures of Xuan Tian Shang Di: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/19

Paintings of the Story of Xuan Tian Shang Di: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/341

Pictures of Parent of Xuan Tian Shang Di: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/718

Pictures of Parent of Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝聖父母聖像)

In here, you all will be seeing a series of 3 pictures of the Parent of Xuan Tian Shang Di aka Xuan Tian Sheng Fu Mu (玄天上帝聖父母).

These Statues were believed to be made in Ming Dynasty (明朝) where the Peak Period of the Honouring & Believing of Xuan Tian Culture.

In CE 1314, which was the Yuan Dynasty, Emperor Ren Period (天仁宗延佑元年), the Parent of Xuan Tian Shang Di was being bestowed by the Yuan Empire as

Original Title: Xuan Tian Shang Di Sheng Fu Jing Le Tian Jun Ming Zhen Shang Di
(玄天上帝 聖父淨樂天君明真上帝)

Yuan Dynasty Title: Qi Yuan Long Qing Tian Jun Ming Zhen Da Di (啟元隆慶天君明真大帝)

Original Title: Xuan Tian Shang Di Sheng Mu Shan Sheng Huang Hou Qiong Zhen Shang Xian
(玄天上帝 聖母善勝皇后瓊真上仙)

Yuan Dynasty Title: Ci Ning Yu De Tian Hou Qiong Zhen Shang Xian (慈寧毓德天后瓊真上仙)

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1463980103/pic/list

Antique Collection for South East Asia Xuan Tian Shang Di Cultural Group (南洋玄天上帝文化研究會珍藏)

Thanks to Heavenly Bless and wonderful introduction by a faithful Taoist, South East Asia Xuan Tian Shang Di Cultural Group had got a new addition to the Xuan Tian Statue Collection.

According to the outlook of the new addition, this Statue of Xuan Tian was about 100 over years old and could be a replicate of an original Statue in Ming Dynasty (以明朝玄帝聖像為藍圖而彫刻).

Even though this Statue was old, the nice aroma of the Wood was still emitting non-stop.

Besides that, 2 Special Statues were being order-made for Taoist Ailsa & Nelson’s Home, this Statue was made accordingly to the one in China Xiao Wu Dang Xuan Tian Temple (中國福建小武當玄天上帝宮廟) and another, dedicating to Taoist Pauline’s Home, made according to the Xuan Tian Statue in Taiwan Gao Xiong Yuan Di Temple (台灣高雄元帝廟).

These 2 Statues were being dotted and enhanced before Geng Yin Year’s Thanksgiving Day, which is 16th Day of Lunar 12 Month (庚寅年答謝神恩日).

South East Asia Xuan Tian Shang Di Cultural Group (南洋玄天上帝文化研究會)

Start:	Nov 26, '10
End:	Dec 31, '15
Location:	All Over the World, Singapore

In Year 2011, Long Shan Men (正一龍山門) will be launching the South East Asia Xuan Tian Shang Di Cultural Group with a few local Temples and Researchers promoting the Culture of Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝).

Hoping by doing so, more People or Taoists can be aware of the existing Culture and long-lost teachings dedicating to Xuan Tian Shang Di. This Cultural Group will also be organised exchange-programs with other Xuan Tian Cultural Groups in other Countries to understand more on their understanding & knowledge on promoting the Culture of Xuan Tian Shang Di.

For the moment, the details are still undergoing discussions and finalizing, once the details are out, Jave will keep interested parties updated (planned programs: Understanding the Scriptures, studying on the outlook of Xuan Tian Statues, the Honouring Procedures, etc).

For those who are interested in joining in and contribute your part to promote Xuan Tian Shang Di Culture, please feel free to contact Jave at javewu@longshanmen.org or Donnie Tay at donnie@longshanmen.org

After launching this Cultural Group, there will also be another 2 Cultural Groups in-plan to be launched, the other 2 Cultural Groups are South East Asia Ma Zu Cultural Study Group (南洋媽祖文化推廣研究會) & South East Asia San Guan Da Di Taoist Culture Promoting Group (東南亞三官大帝道教文化聯合會).

Do keep a lookout in the upcoming postings.

For Higher Res Poster, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/132378061/pic/list

Honouring of Xuan Tian Shang Di at Yue Hai Qing Temple (粵海清廟玄天上帝聖壽祭祀)

On 3rd Day of Lunar 3 Month, Vabien Lee, Donnie Tay and I visited Yue Hai Qing Temple (粵海清廟) to pay respect to Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝) after the Anniversary Ceremony conducted at Donnie's House.

In here, are some casual Pictures that we took outside the Temple while waiting for the Teochew Opera to start.

Yue Hai Qing Temple Annual Celebration for Xuan Tian (粵海清廟玄天上帝聖誕祭祀活動)

Start:	Apr 16, '10 08:00a
End:	Apr 16, '10 10:00p
Location:	Singapore, CBD, Phillip Street

Dear All,

Yue Hai Qing Temple located at Singapore CBD area will be having Celebration dedicating to Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝) on this coming Friday (16 Apr) & Saturday (17 Apr).

For those who wished to pay your respect to Xuan Tian Shang Di, remember to drop by the Temple when you are free.

Donnie Tay, the 7th Disciple of Long Shan Men (正一龍山門) will be contributing 120 copies of the Xuan Tian Shang Di Pictorial Story Book to Yue Hai Qing Temple, for those who are interested, can drop by to get a copy.

Hope to see you there.

The Biggest Gold Statue of Xuan Tian Shang Di (黃金玄天上帝聖像安座)

On 22nd April 2009, 27th Day of Lunar 3 Month (農曆三月廿七日), Jie Tian Temple (接天宮) located at Taiwan Yi Lan Province Tou Cheng City Ao Li Road had invited the World First Pure Gold Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝) Statue into the Temple.

According to the Gold Dealer, this Statue weight about 2.2 Tons (2200kg) and it took about 2 Years to complete the Carving and Touch-up. This Statue stands at about 3 Meter 40 cm

In total, Jie Tian Temple spent NT16,000,000 (equal to S$705,400.00) for the Carving of the Pure Gold Statue for Xuan Tian Shang Di.

On that Day, Taoist Priests from Wu Dang Sect (武當派) of Mountain Wu Dang (武當山) were invited to assist in the Enhancing of the Statue.

For those who are traveling to Taiwan Yi Lan Province, you may like to visit Jie Tian Temple to take a look at the Pure Gold Statue of Xuan Tian Shang Di, the Address of the Temple is as follow:

Taiwan Yi Lan Province, Tou Cheng City Ao Li Road
(宜蘭縣頭城鎮外澳里濱海路二段一巷二十一號)

Banner of Xuan Tian Shang Di Bao Gao 03 (玄天上帝寶誥之三)

In the following is a Banner created dedicating to Xuan Tian Shang Di.

In this Banner, the Praise Mantra is known as Bao En Bao Gao aka Paying Gratitude to Parents Mantra.

This is one of the Important Mantras that Taoists shall recite.

Upon recitation, the Credits & Merits will be dedicated to Parents of oneself in this Present Life and also, Previous Lives.

Recite more and Parents will be Blessed.

Banner of Xuan Tian Shang Di Bao Gao 02 (玄天上帝寶誥之二)

This is the Second Bao Gao aka Praise Mantra dedicated to Xuan Tian Shang Di.

Though this is not a Common Bao Gao that being recited by the Taoist Priest regularly but in certain Rituals/Ceremonies, this Bao Gao is also being used to invoke the Invitation of Xuan Tian Shang Di.