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• 12:17, 8 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (-8)‎ . . The Daoist Canon ‎
• 12:16, 8 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+2,568)‎ . . N The Daoist Canon ‎ (Created page with '''The Daoist Canon'' ( 道藏 Daozang ) is a comprehensive collection of Daoist scriptures. Its compilation began in the Tang dynasty. Daoist books increased day by day after...')
• 12:03, 8 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+4,414)‎ . . N Wudang Supreme Oneness Five-Agents Boxing ‎ (Created page with 'Originally named the Twenty-Three Formulae of the Supreme Oneness Five-Agents Arresting and Striking ( 太乙五行擒撲二十三式 Taiyi Wuxing Qinpu Ershisan Shi ), it was an...') (current)
• 11:57, 8 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+1,450)‎ . . N Xingyi Boxing ‎ (Created page with 'Xingyi Boxing ( 形意拳 Xingyi Quan ) was originally known as Xinyi Boxing ( 心意拳 Xinyi Quan ), which means boxing by carrying out the mind's will. Later it was mistaken a...') (current)
• 11:52, 8 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Taiji Boxing ‎ (current)
• 11:52, 8 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+2,038)‎ . . N Taiji Boxing ‎ (Created page with '==Origin== Taiji Boxing aims at benefiting the internal organs. This practice appeared during the time of the Six Dynasties. The Wudang Daoist priest Zhang Sanfeng founded th...')
• 11:44, 8 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+15)‎ . . Talismans ‎ (current)
• 11:08, 8 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+19,908)‎ . . N Talismans ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} In the process of conducting magic skills, Daoists usually make use of the mysterious functions of Talismans and Registers. Usually in Daoism, only those who have bee...')
• 10:25, 8 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+7,175)‎ . . N Registers ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} If the formation of talismans is derived from the methods of making witch talismans, then the appearance of Daoist registers suggests the wisdom of the Daoist founder...') (current)
• 17:28, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+3,767)‎ . . N Formally Becoming a Disciple to a Masters ‎ (Created page with 'Formally becoming a disciple to a master ( 拜師 Baishi ) is the common method applied in Daoism to recruit new members. It establishes the relationship between a new adept and ...') (current)
• 17:23, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+2,121)‎ . . N Lay Daoists ‎ (Created page with 'The title " Lay Daoist" (居士 Jushi ) existed as a form of address in ancient China. In the Qing dynasty, Zhao Yi cited Wu Hui's Random Records in the Nenggai Room, in the 36th...') (current)
• 17:20, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+4,199)‎ . . N Renunciaiton of Family ‎ (Created page with 'Renunciation of Family is a custom with a long history. Talismans and Registers sects have no strict regulations in this regard, but the Complete Perfection sect enco...') (current)
• 17:17, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Transmission of Commandments ‎ (current)
• 17:16, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Transmission of Commandments ‎
• 17:16, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+2,647)‎ . . N Transmission of Commandments ‎ (Created page with 'Transmission of Commandments is practiced by the Complete Perfection sect to recruit followers. It was said that Qiu Chuji began this practice, but it was Wang Changyue w...')
• 17:08, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+8,670)‎ . . N Bestowal ‎ (Created page with 'Imparting Registers ( 授籙 Shoulu ) is an essential method used by Talismans and Registers sects to set up and expand their religious organizations. The so-called Regis...') (current)
• 16:39, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+4,789)‎ . . The Spirit of Wealth ‎ (current)
• 16:25, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+5,238)‎ . . The Kitchen Spirit ‎ (current)
• 16:15, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (-1)‎ . . Daoist Funeral Rites ‎ (current)
• 16:14, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+15,472)‎ . . N Daoist Funeral Rites ‎ (Created page with 'Daoism has been involved with funerals since the time of its formation. Daoist funerals or funerals involving Daoism are a part of Chinese folklore. The Chinese are very serious ...')
• 15:17, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+5,469)‎ . . N Offerings for Prolong Life ‎ (Created page with 'Conducting longevity offerings ( 打延生醮 Da Yansheng Jiao ) is a popular folk activity. Its earliest origin can be traced back to the worship of the Big Dipper. The ancient ...') (current)
• 13:57, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+4,384)‎ . . N Pure Offerings for the Supreme Peace ‎ (Created page with 'Pure Offerings for the Supreme Peace ( 太平清醮Taiping Qingjiao ), also called Pure Offerings Assembly ( 清醮會Qingjiao Hui ), Giving Pure Offerings ( 打清醮Da Qingjiao...') (current)
• 13:49, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+9,262)‎ . . N Planchette Writing ‎ (Created page with 'Planchette writing ( 扶乩 Fuji ) is also called '' ''fuluan'''' ( 扶鸞 Fuluan ) or '' ''jiangbi '''' ( 降筆 Jiangbi ). Its operation requires one or two persons to hold a r...') (current)
• 13:22, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+9,180)‎ . . N Divination ‎ (Created page with 'Divination ( 占卜 Zhanbu ) is very common in China. Divination is a form of folk divinatory calculation ( 術數 Shushu ). When we talk about Divination, we mean that conducted...') (current)
• 13:07, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (-1)‎ . . Divination by Drawing Lots ‎ (current)
• 13:06, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+10,505)‎ . . N Divination by Drawing Lots ‎ (Created page with 'Daoist temples usually prepare divinatory sticks ( 籤筒 Qiantong ), which are put in divinatory stick holders ( 籤條 Qiantiao ). Divinatory sticks are usually made of bamboo....')
• 10:29, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+11,018)‎ . . N Hanging Up Zhongkui's Pictures and the Realgar Wine ‎ (Created page with 'The Duanwu ( 端午 Duanwu ) festival is one of the most important of Chinese traditional festivals. Daoism heavily influences this festival. The Duanwu festival is set on the...') (current)
• 10:18, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+20)‎ . . Decorating Lanterns at the Lantern Festival ‎ (current)
• 10:17, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+4,882)‎ . . N The Festival of the Spirits of the Dead ‎ (Created page with 'The Festival of the Spirits of the Dead ( 中元節 Zhongyuan Jie ), commonly called Half Seven, is set on the 15th of the 7th month of the lunar calendar. According to legend, a...') (current)
• 09:55, 7 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+7,482)‎ . . N Decorating Lanterns at the Lantern Festival ‎ (Created page with 'Among the Three Origin Days ( 三元日Sanyuan Ri ), the Upper Origin and Middle Origin days are important festivals. The religious and folk activities of the Upper Origin Festiv...')
• 10:22, 1 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+7,849)‎ . . N Burning Joss Sticks and Worshipping Spirits ‎ (Created page with 'Chinese people have a two-sided attitude toward spirits. On the one hand, they hold them in awe and respect, and fear offending them; on the other hand, their motivation is stron...') (current)
• 09:55, 1 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+849)‎ . . Daoist Folk Customs ‎ (current)
• 09:53, 1 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+40)‎ . . Daoist Folk Customs ‎
• 09:52, 1 November 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+365)‎ . . N Daoist Folk Customs ‎ (Created page with '*Burning Joss Sticks and Worshipping Spirits *Decorating Lanterns at the Lantern Festival *The Festival of the Spirits of the Dead *Hanging Up Zhongkui's Pictures and the Realgar...')
• 14:31, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+4,231)‎ . . The Great Jade Emperor ‎ (current)
• 13:41, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (-4)‎ . . Template:Rituals ‎ (current)
• 13:38, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+13,818)‎ . . N Pilgrimage Times and Temple Fairs ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} In large Daoist temples, or even famous Grotto Heavens ( 洞天 Dongtian ) and Blissful Realms ( 福地 Fudi ), every year there is usually a peak season when people ...') (current)
• 12:55, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+6,716)‎ . . N Assemblies to Entice Spirits ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} In ancient China, there used to be a custom whereby the habitants of a place collectively offered cults to the local spirits, or welcomed spirits to make a procession...') (current)
• 11:56, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+88)‎ . . Ceremonies to Celebrate the Birth of Spirits ‎ (current)
• 11:53, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+9,497)‎ . . Ceremonies to Celebrate the Birth of Spirits ‎
• 11:06, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+576)‎ . . N Ceremonies to Celebrate the Birth of Spirits ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} Celebrations of the Divine Birthdays of Deities ( 神誕慶典 Shendan Qingdian ) in Daoist temples often arouses neighbouring folk people's pilgrimage activities. Th...')
• 10:54, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+637)‎ . . N Large Cymbals ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} The Cymbal ( 鐃鏺Nao Ba ) is a Daoist ritual instrument. The ''Jade Book of Supreme Clarity'' ( 《太清玉冊》Taiqing Yuche ) says, "Chi You drove tigers and le...') (current)
• 10:49, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+669)‎ . . N Horsetail Whisks ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} The Deer Tail ( 麈尾Zhuwei ) is in fact a duster. Ancient preachers of Dao liked to use a deer tail as duster to point to the listening crowd. The ''Biography of Wa...') (current)
• 10:46, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+4,361)‎ . . N Inverted Bells ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of Using Inverted Bells in Daoist Rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao )== The Inverted Bell is a kind of Magical Instrument ( 法器 Faqi ) ofte...') (current)
• 10:29, 31 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+4,080)‎ . . N Bells ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Use of Bells in Daoist Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao )== The Bell is one of the Magical Instruments ( 法器 Faqi ) often used in Daoist ritua...') (current)
• 17:20, 21 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+5,558)‎ . . N Streamers ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of Using Streamers in the Rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao ) in Daoist Temples== The Streamer is one of the Magical Instruments ( 法器 Faqi...') (current)
• 17:08, 21 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+630)‎ . . N Shallow Pans ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} The Cloud Gong ( 雲璈 Yun Ao ) is a kind of musical instrument. The ''History of the Yuan '' says: « The Cloud Gong is a small gong made of brass with a framework ...') (current)
• 17:04, 21 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+3,437)‎ . . N Tablets ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of Using Tablets in Daoist Rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao ) == The Tablet, also called Hand Board, Jade Board or Audience Board, is a Magic...') (current)
• 16:39, 21 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+2,446)‎ . . N Magical Swords ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Use of the Magical Sword== The Magical Sword is a Magical Instrument ( 法器 Faqi ) often used in Daoist rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhai...') (current)
• 16:24, 21 October 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+4,781)‎ . . N Magical Staffs ‎ (Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Magical Staff== The Magical Staff, which is also called " Staff" or " Nine-Segment Staff" ( 九節杖 Jiujie Zhang ), is a kind of Magical Instrument ...') (current)

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