What is a Daoist magic tool?

2026-01-12 07:50

Daoist magic tools were an important element in Daoist culture. In Taoist rituals such as fasting altars, various kinds of ritual implements were often used. These ritual implements could be regarded as Daoist ritual implements. Some of them were commonly used by the rulers of various sects and had special functions. For example, they could summon gods and send generals, and they could exorcise evil spirits. Common Daoist magic tools included: 1. Wat: Originally used to worship the gods when holding the hand board, can record things, in the sacrifice to increase insurance. In ancient times, princes were made of ivory, while officials and scholars were made of bamboo. When Taoism held a ceremony, they held the Wat with both hands as if they were facing the Heavenly Court. 2. Ruyi: Generally made of jade, wood, and bone. It is shaped like the character 'Heart'. It has three points. The two ends of the head and tail are shaped like clouds or ganoderma lucidum. The center point is round, symbolizing the Three Pure Ones of Taoism. It also symbolizes the Three Treasures of One Heart (Tao Treasure, Sutra Treasure, and Master Treasure). The Lord of Lingbao holds the jade Ruyi. 3. "Dharma Seal: There are several types of seals made of wood, copper, and jade. There are talismans or characters unique to Taoism engraved on them. The seal button is a lion or other evil-warding holy beast. It has been passed down from Master Zhang and has the effect of exorcism. 4. "Magic Sword: A sword used by Taoist priests. The sword body is forged of steel and is inlaid with the pattern of the bronze Big Dipper on both sides. There are patterns of dragons, tigers, or talismans near the hilt. It is an important magic weapon for killing demons. Taoist priests who enter the sect usually have peach wood swords. Taoist priests who travel in Jianghu often carry precious swords and peach wood swords. 5. [Token: Dome-shaped, flat-bottomed wooden token. The top is round and the bottom symbolizes heaven and earth. There are twenty-eight constellations engraved on it. A Taoist priest with cultivation can command ghosts and gods with it.] 6. There were also nectar bowls, altar wood, ghost beating sticks, flag, ruler, rope, and so on. In addition, in terms of symbolic significance, there were also Daoist instruments, such as bells, chimes, drums, wooden fish, cloud boards, and other percussion instruments, which had different functions in Taoist rituals. For example, bells could summon Taoist priests to chant scriptures or hold fasting ceremonies, chimes could express the will of the gods and maintain the order of the Taoist temple, drums could communicate with the spirit, stimulate spiritual power, and guide cultivation, and wooden fish could cooperate with chanting scriptures or do rhythmic homework. Ruyi represented getting what one wished for, horsetail whisk represented purity, peach wood sword was believed to be able to ward off evil, Bagua mirror could reflect evil, and so on. These spiritual artifacts not only had practical functions, but also carried profound cultural implications and religious philosophy. They were the embodiment of Taoist beliefs and an important carrier of Chinese culture. When using them, they had to follow the standard etiquette. When maintaining them, they had to pay attention to the texture, surface smoothness, and shape integrity to avoid moisture, mold, and external damage. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!