The Laojun's House-Blessing Scripture

The Laojun's House-Blessing Scripture 太上老君说安宅八阳经

Paul Peng

Laojun's House-Blessing Scripture Full Name is

Scripture of the Supreme Lord Lao on Securing the Residence and the Eight Yang Principles

The author is unknown.
Based on the name taboo conventions recorded in the text, it should have been compiled in the early Northern Song Dynasty.

The text consists of one fascicle and is included in the Scripture Texts Category of the Cave Spirits Division in the Daoist Canon (Daozang).

The scripture asserts that when ordinary people build or renovate their residences, they may disturb the Dragon Gods and offend various evil influences. In such cases, reciting this scripture in rotation can propitiate these deities and evil forces, preventing them from inflicting harm. It also states that chanting this scripture can cure illnesses, strengthen the body, safeguard farmland and sericulture, and bring boundless merits and virtues.
Paul Peng — Zhengyi Taoist Priest, Longhu Mountain

About the Author

Paul Peng

Paul Peng is a Zhengyi Taoist priest from Longhu Mountain, Jiangxi — the ancestral home of the Celestial Masters' tradition. Ordained at 25 after a dream from the Celestial Master, he has practiced for 25 years under Master Zeng Guangliang. He is one of the curators of this store, which is officially authorized by Tianshi Fu. All items are consecrated at the temple by the resident priest team.

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