The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

Chu Jin Jiu: First Wine Presentation in Taoist Jiao Liturgy 初进酒

Chu Jin Jiu: First Wine Presentation in Taoist ...

Paul Peng

Chu Jin Jiu (初进酒) is the initial wine presentation in Taoist jiao liturgy, performed within the first offering sequence. The priest presents the wine cup to the highest celestial deities,...

Chu Jin Jiu: First Wine Presentation in Taoist ...

Paul Peng

Chu Jin Jiu (初进酒) is the initial wine presentation in Taoist jiao liturgy, performed within the first offering sequence. The priest presents the wine cup to the highest celestial deities,...

Zhong Xian: The Final Offering in Taoist Jiao Liturgy 终献

Zhong Xian: The Final Offering in Taoist Jiao L...

Paul Peng

Zhong Xian (终献) is the third and final wine offering in Taoist jiao liturgy, completing the three-offering sequence. It seals the ritual covenant between the human community and the celestial...

Zhong Xian: The Final Offering in Taoist Jiao L...

Paul Peng

Zhong Xian (终献) is the third and final wine offering in Taoist jiao liturgy, completing the three-offering sequence. It seals the ritual covenant between the human community and the celestial...

Ya Xian: The Second Offering in Taoist Jiao Liturgy 亚献

Ya Xian: The Second Offering in Taoist Jiao Lit...

Paul Peng

Ya Xian (亚献) is the second of three sequential wine offerings in Taoist jiao liturgy, directed to the Four Emperors and intermediate celestial officials. It bridges the highest and lowest...

Ya Xian: The Second Offering in Taoist Jiao Lit...

Paul Peng

Ya Xian (亚献) is the second of three sequential wine offerings in Taoist jiao liturgy, directed to the Four Emperors and intermediate celestial officials. It bridges the highest and lowest...

Chu Xian: The First Offering in Taoist Jiao Liturgy 初献

Chu Xian: The First Offering in Taoist Jiao Lit...

Paul Peng

Chu Xian (初献) is the first of three sequential wine offerings in Taoist jiao liturgy. The priest presents the initial cup of wine to the celestial deities, opening the formal...

Chu Xian: The First Offering in Taoist Jiao Lit...

Paul Peng

Chu Xian (初献) is the first of three sequential wine offerings in Taoist jiao liturgy. The priest presents the initial cup of wine to the celestial deities, opening the formal...

Bu Xu: Pacing the Void in Taoist Liturgical Dance 步虚

Bu Xu: Pacing the Void in Taoist Liturgical Dan...

Paul Peng

Bu Xu (步虚) is the Taoist liturgical practice of pacing around the altar in measured steps while chanting, simulating the celestial journey of immortals visiting the Jade Capital. Recorded by...

Bu Xu: Pacing the Void in Taoist Liturgical Dan...

Paul Peng

Bu Xu (步虚) is the Taoist liturgical practice of pacing around the altar in measured steps while chanting, simulating the celestial journey of immortals visiting the Jade Capital. Recorded by...

Hui Xiang: The Merit Transfer in Taoist Liturgy 回向

Hui Xiang: The Merit Transfer in Taoist Liturgy 回向

Paul Peng

Hui Xiang (回向) is the concluding merit-transfer ritual of Taoist jiao liturgy. The accumulated merit of the ceremony is directed toward the salvation of all sentient beings, closing the ritual...

Hui Xiang: The Merit Transfer in Taoist Liturgy 回向

Paul Peng

Hui Xiang (回向) is the concluding merit-transfer ritual of Taoist jiao liturgy. The accumulated merit of the ceremony is directed toward the salvation of all sentient beings, closing the ritual...