Taoist Lineage of the Xuan Tian Great Emperor
Taoist Ceremony of Taking Refuge, Transmitting Precepts, Ordainment, Bestowing Certificates & Ritual Assembly of Yellow Scriptures, Vegetarian Banquets, Offerings for Spiritual Liberation
Date: September 23rd, 2023 - September 25th, 2023
Venue: Singapore (To be announced later)
真武宝箓 贯越古今
授箓奏职 法脉传承
天榜挂号 地府除名
Why take refuge in the Taoist path?
"Registering in the Heavenly Roster" is significant when a person begins to seek the Tao and their name is entered into the "Immortal and Buddha Registry" of the Three Official Divine Emperors. They are candidates for immortality and Buddhahood from that point forward. When they cultivate and practice diligently, their spirit may one day ascend to become an immortal or a Buddha.
What does " Removal from the Underworld Registry" mean?
Taking shelter and receiving precepts is thus the first and most essential step on the road of cultivation for individuals seeking to transcend death and break free from the cycle of reincarnation.
We invite all Taoist followers and members of the public to register and attend this ceremony.
Taiwan's Taoist Xuan Yi Palace
Taiwan Taoist School Lineage: Lu Shan Pai Zhen Wu Men
Lineage Inherited from Master: The Second-Generation Grand Master of Taiwan
Based on Classic Biographies: Orthodox Taoist Canon, Oral Teachings from Predecessors
Attributes of Taoist Inheritance: The Five Arts of Taoism, Taoist Rituals and Ceremonies
Motto and Essence: Upholding the Law, Spreading the Law, Legitimate Practice; Righteousness, Faith, Mindfulness
Xuan Yi Palace has an area of roughly 1500 square meters and is located in Zhuokeng Lane, Yongfu Village, Zhongliao Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. The temple's enshrinement of the Zhenwu Xuantian Supreme Emperor dates back to the Qing Dynasty's Kangxi era, when mainland Chinese migrated to Taiwan. They carried and enshrined the golden statue of the Zhen Wu Emperor from Wudang Mountain here, continuing a 300-year-old tradition. Local villagers gathered to pay their respects after learning about the divine statue of the Zhen Wu Emperor, transforming the shrine into a flourishing incense offering site. As a result, the villagers constructed an earthen house for the deity, locating it in the main hall and naming it "Xuan Yi Palace."
Ritual Team of Lvshan Lineage Zhen Wu Sect
The "Ritual Team" affiliated with the Xuan Yi Palace, the ancestral temple of the Taiwan Taoist Main Temple, belongs to the "Lvshan Lineage Zhen Wu Sect," and is led by Master Luo Wenkui (Taoist Dharma name: Luo Shanyun), the abbot and the second-generation Grand Master of the "Lvshan Lineage Zhen Wu Sect." Master Luo has dedicated his life to teaching and passing down the Taoist Five Arts and Taoist rites, earning him a high reputation in Taiwan's Taoist Five Arts community. He has gotten great support and aid from many Taoist temples, especially for his outstanding practices in organizing "Taoist Ritual Ceremonies," for which he has gained recognition from temples around the region.
The "Ritual Team" consists of highly skilled masters who are part of the "Taiwan Taoist Lvshan Lineage Zhen Wu Sect." All performing masters have completed "Taoist Ritual Training" and, after passing the ritual assessment (both in writing and practical skills), they proceed to undergo the " Lvshan Lineage Zhen Wu Sect Three Caverns Scripture Transmission and Precept Ceremony" (participation in the precept ceremony for masters). This qualifies them as Taoist ritual masters. Each of these skilled masters also holds a legitimate profession (or has achieved success in their careers) and does not engage in ritual work for livelihood purposes. They are devoted to their spiritual cultivation, diligently studying scriptures and ritual guidelines, with a primary emphasis on upholding the behavior to promote the Taoist tradition.
A delegation of 16 members from Taiwan's Xuan Yi Gong Taoist Main Temple will be hosting this ceremony in Singapore. We invite the public to support the delegation by contributing towards their expenses, including airfare, accommodation, and meals.
Event Schedule
Day1 Taoist Ceremony of Taking Refuge, Transmitting Precepts, Ordainment, Bestowing Certificates
September 23rd Saturday | ||
09:00 – 12:00 | Rituals on Altar Initiation/Initiation of Masters/Purification/Invocation of the Sacred/Announcing the Proclamations | Open to the public for free. |
12:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break | |
14:00 – 17:00 | Transmitting Precepts and Ritual of Bestowing Certificates | Participation in the ritual requires advance registration with a fee. Observers are allowed. |
19:00 – 21:00 | Lamp-lighting Blessing Ritual/Red Tablet Merit Holders can personally light lamps | Open to the public for free. Lighting lamps and setting up red blessing tablets will require a fee. |
Day2 Ritual Assembly of Yellow Scriptures, Vegetarian Banquets, Offerings for Spiritual Liberation
September 24th Sunday | ||
09:00 – 12:00 | Rituals on Ancestral Spirit Seating/ Awakening the Spirit/ Installing the Seat/ Heavenly Physician/ Bathing Ceremony | Open to the public for free. |
12:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break | |
14:00 – 17:00 | Scripture Chant Session for Ancestral Spirits / Chanting of Food Blessings / Replenishing of the Wealth Treasury / Issuing Pardons | Open to the public for free participation. A fee is required to set up memorial tablets for ancestors, and deceased relatives, and to resolve conflicts. |
19:00 – 21:00 | Replenishing the Wealth Treasury | Open to the public for free participation. You can request a wealth supplement offering box with a fee. |
Day3 Ritual Assembly of Yellow Scriptures, Vegetarian Banquets, Offerings for Spiritual Liberation
| September 25th Monday | ||
| 09:00 – 12:00 | Rituals on Altar Initiations/Initiating the Ascension to the Heavenly Court/Calling Forlorn Souls in Unconsecrated Places/Summoning Souls to their Positions | Open to the public for free. |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Rituals on Incense Initiation for Celestial Master Sa’s Iron Can/ Procession of Offerings/ Worshiping the Altar/ Spirits Liberation and Refinement/Fire Puja /Issuing Pardons/Sending the Forlorn/Consecrating the Altar's Sacred Area/ Sending the Sacred/ Disassembling the Altar | Open to the public for free. |
The registration deadline is September 22nd (Friday)
Precepts Transmission
Those who wish to practice Tao can accept the transmission of precepts and become believers.
Announcement of Official Position (Ordainment)
Those who are already believers and have received instruction and practice in the Taoist Five Arts rituals, and who can then conduct the Five Arts or basic Taoist rituals, are qualified to proclaim their official positions (with varying levels).
Bestowing Certificates
Those who have stated their official positions and have the independence to perform Taoist ritual ceremonies are entitled to receive the certificate (at various levels).
Ritual Assembly of Yellow Scriptures Vegetarian Banquets Offerings for Spiritual Liberation
Xuan Tian Great Emperor (Zhen Wu Emperor) is the guardian deity of the nation, the deity that subdues demons and evil spirits, and the god of war. He also governs all aquatic beings and matters related to water. In this assembly, he is invoked to dispel disasters and bring peace to the people.
Reserve My Seat Now!
The registration deadline is September 22nd (Friday)