The Luotian Dajiao Altar Ritual

The Luotian Dajiao Altar Ritual 罗天大醮设醮仪

Paul Peng

The Luotian Dajiao Altar Ritual full name is

The Ritual for Conducting the Luotian Grand Sacrifice

The original author is unknown.
According to research, it was compiled by Wang Qinruo of the Northern Song Dynasty by imperial order and later revised by subsequent generations. Consisting of one scroll, it is included in the Dongxuan Section (Mysterious Grotto Section) of the Daozang under the category of Rituals and Ceremonies.

The main procedures of the sacrifice recorded in this text include reciting the Spiritual Protection Incantations of the Five Directions, inviting the ranks of deities to descend, offering three rounds of sacrifices, proclaiming prayers, reading memorials, submitting petitions, and sending off the deities. The purpose of performing this sacrifice is to ward off plagues and wars. This text is believed to have been written around the same time as The Morning, Midday and Evening Rituals of the Luotian Grand Sacrifice.
Paul Peng — Zhengyi Taoist Priest, Longhu Mountain

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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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