The Clear Embrace Taoist Contemplation meant to accept the true existence of the outside world by clearing one's thoughts and emotions. It was a method of cultivation, and its core idea was to avoid being obsessed with anything or emotion, and not to ignore the truth of reality because of one's own prejudice. The purpose of Clear Meditation was to let people understand the outside world more truthfully, so as to reach the highest aesthetic realm. This realm was achieved in the sublimation of the aesthetic subject and object. The clarity of the heart was the sublimation of the aesthetic subject, and the bright appearance of the Tao body was the sublimation of the aesthetic object. The concept of Taoist Concealment was an aesthetic theme deeply understood by the Chinese culture.
In Taoist legends, there were many cases of Taoist priests ascending. For example, Xu Xun, a Taoist priest of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, was called Xu Jingyang and Xu Zhenjun. He was intelligent and knowledgeable in many aspects, such as classics and history. He was fond of Daoist cultivation spells, and he had learned all the secret teachings of the Great Cave Lord Wu Meng. Xu Xun usually educated the villagers with filial piety, fraternity, loyalty and faith, and later became the county magistrate of Jingyang. On the first day of the eighth month of the second year of Ningkang in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (374 AD), True Monarch Xu's family of forty-two people ascended to immortality. In the China mythological system, Taoist priests becoming immortals was regarded as the highest realm achieved through cultivation. This process required a Daoist priest to refine Qi, refine essence, refine spirit, refine pills, refine weapons, and so on. He also had to grasp the principle of the integration of Heaven and man, strictly manage his body and spirit, and continuously improve his cultivation. Ancient Taoists pursued this realm through alchemy, cultivation, incantation, and other methods. Although it was more regarded as a cultural and spiritual symbol in modern times, in ancient legends and belief systems, the ascension of Taoists reflected people's yearning for immortality and transcendence of nature. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
In the Taoist culture, there were many Taoist priests who were rumored to have ascended. Xu Tianshi, named Xu Xun, the word Jingzhi, was a Taoist priest in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. His ancestral home was Xuchang, and his father moved to Nanchang at the end of the Han Dynasty to avoid Yuzhang. Wu Chiwu was not born in the second year. Xu Tianshi was intelligent and knowledgeable in classics, history and other theories. He loved Taoism and practiced magic. At the age of 20, he was recommended as filial piety and honesty, but he was repeatedly recommended. At the age of 29, he worshiped Wu Meng, the Great Cave Lord, and learned all the secrets. At the age of thirty-six, he went to visit famous mountains and scenic spots with Guo Pu and lived in seclusion to cultivate. At the age of 42, he became the county magistrate of Jingyang. On the first day of the eighth month of the second year of Ningkang in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (374 AD), the forty-two members of Xu Tianshi's family ascended to immortality. Tang Dynasty Female Taoist Xie Ziran (? - 794), Guozhou (now Nanchong, Sichuan) people, since childhood to learn Taoism, fourteen years old no longer eat rice. At the age of forty, he traveled to many places. Later, he swept the floor at Sima Chengzhen's place for three years and was awarded the Great Law of Shangqing Dynasty. He lived in Jinquan Mountain, Nanchong County, Guozhou, and practiced Taoism. In the 10th year of Zhenyuan of Tang Dynasty (794), Xie Ziran ascended in broad daylight and was known as the Eastern Pole Immortal. Whether her ascension was true or not, it caused shock and influence among the masses and played a role in promoting the development of Taoism and local culture in Sichuan. In addition, from the general concept of Taoist ascension, Taoist priests needed to master a certain Taoist technique and constantly improve their cultivation. They had to strictly manage their own bodies, maintain their health and mental clarity, and master the principle of the unity of heaven and man to integrate their bodies with the power of nature. In the ritual of becoming an immortal, special materials such as mysterious pills and divine weapons needed to be prepared. Before the ritual, the body had to be cleaned and purified, and special meditation and cultivation had to be done. During the ritual, the body and the divine weapon had to be integrated into one, and through the mysterious ritual and cultivation method, the essence, qi, and spirit were combined to become an immortal. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
The following are the recommendations of a few Taoist novels that successfully ascended to immortality: 1. " Penglai Taoist ": This is a novel that is being serialized. The author is unknown. The story described the process of a Taoist priest coming out of the mountain to help the world and finally becoming an immortal. It could be exempted from reading on a certain website. 2. Dao Yuan Xian Xian: This is a high-quality male novel written by the author Bodhi Gourd. The story told the story of the protagonist, Jiang Ming, who started from meeting the River God of the Black Dragon River and cultivated step by step to become an immortal. 3. Crossing the Immortal: This is a novel similar to ascending to immortality. The author is Bronze Sui. The story told the story of the protagonist transcending the tribulation and ascending to immortality during his cultivation. Please note that the above novel recommendations are based on the search results provided. There may be other novels that are more suitable for you.
The main differences between Taoist temples and temples were as follows: First, the architectural style of Taoist temples and temples was different. Taoist temples usually used green bricks and black tiles, with yellow as the main decorative color. The architectural style was mainly from the Qin and Han Dynasties, pursuing a natural and simple feeling. Temples, on the other hand, mostly used red wall tiles, with red and gold as the main decorative colors. The architectural style was mostly influenced by the Tang and Song Dynasties, emphasizing the balance and magnificence. Secondly, the interior furnishings of the Taoist temple and the temple were different. The interior of the Taoist temple usually included Taoist statues, incense burner, scriptures, etc., as well as some items related to Taoism. Inside the temple, there were many Buddha statues, Buddhist scriptures, and some Buddhist-related ritual implements and scriptures. Thirdly, the objects of worship in Daoist temples and temples were different. The Taoist temple mainly worshiped Taoist immortals, such as the Three Pure Ones, the Four Royals, and the Star Lord. The temples mainly worshipped Buddha and Bodhisattvas, such as Shakyamuni Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, etc. In summary, there were obvious differences between Taoist temples and temples in terms of architectural style, interior furnishings, and objects of worship.
The [Hidden Art of Ascending Truth] was a famous book about immortal cultivation techniques. It was written by Tao Hongjing of Liang Dynasty, collecting the true teachings and health preservation techniques of various schools in the Taoist books of the previous generation. There are three volumes in total. The first volume talks about the true talisman, the treasure seal and the nine palaces in the head; The middle volume records thirty-seven things about the way of worship, raising, application and daily life, six things about the way of killing evil spirits and preventing ghosts, nine things about the way of clothing, breathing, keeping notes and haze, and three things about the way of giving spells to all the true people. The next volume talks about the method of reciting the Yellow Court Sutra, as well as the methods of self-cultivation, prolonging life and old age, curing diseases and controlling ghosts. The compilation of this Daoist book was composed of three parts: the first part was the collated version of the three-volume version of the Daoist Canon, the Hidden Secret of Ascending Truth; the second part was the "Collection of Lost Essays", which contained a total of 173 lost articles, which were roughly categorized according to the content; the third part was "Suspected Daoist Scriptures", which contained a total of nine articles. Because it could not be confirmed that they were the remains of the Hidden Secret of Ascending Truth, it was named "Suspected Daoist Scriptures". The author, Wang Jiakui, was born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. He was a doctor of medicine and a professor at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He had published many works and was the author of the medical chapter of the national key project "History of China Taoist Science and Technology". He had published dozens of research papers on herbal medicine, pharmacology and Taoism. The [Hidden Art of Ascending Truth] was included in the jade scripture category of the Dongxuan Sect of the Orthodox Daoist Canon. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Sanqing Taoist Temple was a Taoist temple that worshiped the highest gods of Taoism, the Three Pure Ones (Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun, Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun, Taiqing Daode Tianzun). For example, the Sanqing Temple in Mancheng County was located in the Caoxian Cave Scenic Area of Jiuquan Lotus Mountain. It was built in the Song Dynasty and was originally on the top of the mountain. Later, it was destroyed during the Republic of China. In 1993, it was restored and rebuilt 20 meters north of Caoxian Cave. There were three pillars in the main hall, a vegetarian hall, and a Taoist house. The ancestors of the Sanqing Temple were worshipped, and the Eight Immortals were worshipped on both sides. There was also the Sanqing Taoist Temple (Guandi Temple) construction team in Shen Zhen that actively carried out charity activities.
'A Taoist temple at the beginning of the game' might refer to the setting in some web novels. For example, in some fantasy novels, the protagonist would start the story from a Taoist temple. For example, in " Fantasy: The Beginning of a Taoist Temple," this type of novel often had elements such as relaxation, humor, and system transmigration. The protagonist might use the Taoist temple to start a unique immortal cultivation or other magical journey. During the development of the story, the protagonist would use the Taoist temple resources to deal with various challenges and gain growth. There were also situations where the protagonist traveled to the Taoist temple, such as becoming a Taoist child or the abbey dean of the Taoist temple, and then starting his own story in this special environment. It might involve the inheritance of the Taoist tradition, immortal cultivation, eliminating demons, saving people, and other related plot content. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Taoist temples were often built on the top of mountains. They were places where Taoist priests cultivated. They needed to be kept quiet, clean, and solemn. The Taoist temples in the mountains were often quiet places of cultivation far away from the hustle and bustle of the world. There, the Taoist priests followed the Taoist philosophy of " quiet inaction " and " leaving the realm to sit and forget " to cultivate. The architectural principles and layout of the Taoist temple were similar to that of a palace building, but it was smaller in scale. The decorations and indoor furnishings were religious, and there were symmetrical bell towers and drum towers inside. Some Taoist temples in the mountains had even become tourist attractions, such as the Yuan Xuan Taoist Temple in Huadu, Guangzhou. It was both a religious site and a 4A tourist attraction. The scenery in the park was beautiful and the buildings were solemn and majestic. Nowadays, some people chose to stay in the Taoist temple in the mountains to experience the tranquility of city life. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Taoist temples were places for Taoist priests to practice. They were of great significance in the religious activities of China local Taoism (including Zhengyi Sect and Quanzhen Sect). Taoist temple buildings generally followed the principles and layout of palace buildings, but the scale was relatively small, and the decorations and indoor furnishings were religious. There were usually symmetrical bell towers and drum towers inside. The main building of the Taoist temple was often the Hall of Three Pristines, which worshipped the three Taoist ancestors, Heavenly Lord Yuanshi, Heavenly Lord Lingbao, and Heavenly Lord Daode. Some Taoist temples also had the Hall of Wenchang, which worshipped the gods such as Emperor Wenchang and Lu Dongbin. The Hall of Medicine King worshipped the Medicine King Sun Simiao and other figures. Taoist temples were generally divided into inner and outer areas. The front yard and buildings were for believers to burn incense and pray, while the backyard and back mountain were for Taoist priests to live and study. For example, the Yuan Xuan Taoist Temple in Guangdong Province was the largest Taoist temple in Guangdong Province. It was also a 4A tourist attraction and one of the eight scenic spots in Huadu, Guangzhou. The Sanqing Hall in the garden was built according to the style of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The ball at the top of the hall was made of pure gold. In the deepest part of the Laozi Moral Culture Garden, there was the largest bronze statue of Laozi in the country. The Yuanchen Treasure Hall was the largest sixty-year-old hall in the country. There was also Lü Xian Temple in Yueyang, Hunan Province. It was built in the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties. Although it had been rebuilt, it still retained a strong Taoist culture. The main hall had Lü Zu Hall, Jade Emperor Hall, Sanqing Hall and other buildings. "I Work for Ghost Spirits in the World of Cultivators" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Qianjiang had the ruins of Zhenwu Mountain. From the name, it was originally a Taoist temple, but now only the ruins remained. The ruins at the highest point of the surrounding mountains were now covered by forests, and the old paths were also deserted. The temple ruins seen during the Republic of China only had two sections of rammed earth ruins. The bottom of the palace seemed to be hollow, and thieves once visited it. In addition, Qianjiang also had Hongan Mountain Scenic Area, which was one of the famous Taoist holy places in China. tourists could visit Taoist temples on the mountain, burn incense and pray for blessings to understand Taoist culture in depth. The novel "Taoist Qianshan" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!