In a Taoist temple, there are usually five offerings in front of the deity statues: incense, flowers, lamps, water, and fruits. If you enshrine deity statues at home but don't have the conditions for the five offerings, you can only offer incense and water. Water represents the heart. The heart should be as clean as water, as immovable as water, pure and without ripples. Additionally, water...
In Jiashan County, there was a True Man Lou, whose profound Taoist magic and fame spread far and wide. Since childhood, he had been yearning and fascinated by the ultimate Tao of heaven and earth. He often sat alone in secluded places in the mountains, hoping to comprehend the mysteries of the universe. In his youth, True Man Lou once happened to meet a traveling Taoist in the mountains. The...
There is a story about "Xin Zhai" recorded in "Zhuangzi" (also known as "The Nanhua Zhen Jing"). Yan Yuan asked Confucius for advice. Confucius said, "Fast, and then I will tell you." Yan Yuan said, "I am poor. I have not drunk wine or eaten meat for a long time." Confucius said, "This is the fast for sacrifice, not 'Xin Zhai'. Concentrate your mind. Do not listen with your ears, but with your...
There was a Zhong clan in Wuxing, Hebei. It had numerous branches scattered in different places. Most of the clan members lived in rural towns, while in the county town, there were only two brothers. The elder brother lived on the rent from fields and shops, and the younger brother, Zhong Sheng, served as a minor official in the government office. Although Zhong Sheng was in the government...
Geographical Location SelectionThe ancients said, "Those living in the downwind area often laugh, while those in the upwind area often cry." Intuitively, the wind is stronger in the upwind area, making people feel cold to the bone, thus causing them to shed tears frequently. Scientifically, this involves the biological clock theory. Due to differences in geography and environment,...
The "subjective world" has an important characteristic: it presents itself in the way the interpreter understands (language pattern). For example, if you write an article solely for your own reading, it will be presented completely in the way you understand, being unrestrained and following your own inclinations. If someone else happens to come across the article you wrote for yourself and...
The Three Sha DirectionsIn 2025, the Three Sha Directions are in the due east. Earth - breaking work is strictly prohibited in the area of the Three Sha Directions, both indoors and outdoors. Therefore, if you see construction work on the east side of an outdoor site, you should be vigilant. It may lead to harm to people, and in severe cases, it can bring disasters.If indoor earth - breaking...
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