Introduction to Taoism Q&A

Shishi (Feeding the Hungry Spirits) 施食

Shishi (Feeding the Hungry Spirits) 施食

Taoist "Shi Shi" is a ritual offering food to hungry ghosts, combining spiritual visualization and blessings to help liberate souls from suffering.

Shishi (Feeding the Hungry Spirits) 施食

Taoist "Shi Shi" is a ritual offering food to hungry ghosts, combining spiritual visualization and blessings to help liberate souls from suffering.

Taoist Liandu 炼度

Taoist Liandu 炼度

Taoist "Lian Du" is a ritual using sacred fire and water to purify and liberate souls, helping the deceased attain spiritual transformation and peace.

Taoist Liandu 炼度

Taoist "Lian Du" is a ritual using sacred fire and water to purify and liberate souls, helping the deceased attain spiritual transformation and peace.

Presenting the Memorial 进表

Presenting the Memorial 进表

Taoist "Jin Biao" is a ritual where priests offer written prayers to heaven, symbolizing communication with deities and seeking blessings through sacred fire.

Presenting the Memorial 进表

Taoist "Jin Biao" is a ritual where priests offer written prayers to heaven, symbolizing communication with deities and seeking blessings through sacred fire.

Receiving the Divine Presence 道教接驾

Receiving the Divine Presence 道教接驾

Taoist "Jie Jia" is a sacred ritual held at dawn to welcome the Jade Emperor's heavenly巡视, seeking blessings, disaster relief, and longevity through ceremonial rites.

Receiving the Divine Presence 道教接驾

Taoist "Jie Jia" is a sacred ritual held at dawn to welcome the Jade Emperor's heavenly巡视, seeking blessings, disaster relief, and longevity through ceremonial rites.

Taoist Celebration 庆贺

Taoist Celebration 庆贺

Taoist "Qing He" is a daytime ritual celebrating the birth of revered masters, involving offerings, chants, and formal ceremonies to honor their spiritual legacy.

Taoist Celebration 庆贺

Taoist "Qing He" is a daytime ritual celebrating the birth of revered masters, involving offerings, chants, and formal ceremonies to honor their spiritual legacy.

Taoist Celebrating Birthdays 道士祝寿

Taoist Celebrating Birthdays 道士祝寿

Taoist "Zhu Shou" is a ritual to celebrate the birthdays of revered masters, performed with offerings, chants, and formal ceremonies on sacred dates

Taoist Celebrating Birthdays 道士祝寿

Taoist "Zhu Shou" is a ritual to celebrate the birthdays of revered masters, performed with offerings, chants, and formal ceremonies on sacred dates