THE ANCIENT TAOIST PRINCIPLE OF RECIPROCITY
IF YOU DO ME A FAVOR, I WILL RETURN A GREATER FAVOR TO YOU BUT IF YOU HURT ME, I WILL NOT OFFER THE OTHER CHEEK. IF YOU INSULT ME, I WILL PUNCH YOU; IF YOU PUNCH ME, I WILL BREAK YOUR ARM; IF YOU BREAK MY ARM, I WILL BREAK YOUR LEG; AND IF YOU BREAK MY LEG, I WILL PUT YOU IN A COFFIN
Important Note: There is consultation fee and ritual service charge when You seek help. The consultation fee & service charge are quite expensive and not anybody can afford it, or interested to pay for it. Kindly ask how much is the consultation service and ritual service fee when You seek help.
So You have watched the Ne Zha Cartoon Movie and he said "My fate / life is up to me, not God / Heaven / Sky (我命由我不由天) "..
Let's find out the origin and get deeper into the source of Ancient Taoist Texts.
To understand this topic, 1st You need to know the Chinese Character “命” :
命运 - Destiny
寿命 / 生命 - Life Span / Life
In the 16th volume of "Bao Pu Zi Nei Pian" ("The Master Who Embraces Simplicity" Inner Chapters) - "Huang Bai" (Yellow White), he wrote: " The inscription on the tortoise shell says: My 'life span' is in my hands , not in the sky. It will take millions of years for the elixir to turn into gold."《抱朴子内篇》卷十六《黄白》：“龟甲文曰：我命在我不在天，还丹成金亿万年。”
Extra Information: "Bao Pu Zi Nei Pian" （抱朴子内篇）cover topics about gods and ghosts, medicine prescriptions , and marvels, transformations, maintenance of life, extension of life span, exorcising evils, and banishing misfortune.
Wu Zhen - Zi Yang Zhen Ren - Zhang Bo Duan's "Wuzhen·64 Quatrains" - Medicine takes shape only when it meets the air; the way lies in the void and is in harmony with nature. Once I swallow a pill of magic, I realize that my 'life span' is not determined by heaven.” 悟真 - 紫阳真人张伯端《悟真·绝句六十四首》- “药逢气类方成象，道在虚无合自然，一粒灵丹吞入腹，始知我命不由天。”
Extra Info: The Wuzhen Pian ( 悟真篇) - 'Folios on Awakening to Reality/Perfection' is a 1075 Taoist classic on Neidan-style internal alchemy. Its author Zhang Bo Duan (張伯端; 987?–1082) was a Song dynasty scholar of the Three teachings (Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism).
The Taoist book "Inscription on the Return of True Qi to the Origin" once explained this declaration as follows: "The life and death of a person is up to him. If a person can understand the way of nature, exercise the Qi of Yuan-He, swallow the two scenes externally, take the five buds internally, control all spirits with movement, and calm the five internal organs, then cold, heat, hunger and thirst cannot invade, and the five weapons and sharp blades cannot approach. Life and death are in the hands, and changes are determined by the heart. The earth cannot bury it, and the sky cannot kill it. This is my life, which is up to me, not up to heaven." 道书《真气还元铭》曾对这一宣言作了如下阐释：“言人性命生死，由人自己。人若能知自然之道，运动元和之气，外吞二景，内服五芽，动制百灵，静安五脏，则寒温饥渴不能侵，五兵白刃不能近。死生在手，变化由心，地不能埋，天不能煞。此之为我命在我也，不在于天。”
The “My Life” chapter of the “ Western Ascension Sutra ” says: “My life is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven and earth. I do not see, hear, or know, and my spirit does not leave my body. I am as old as the Tao. I share the same energy with heaven and earth and govern myself, guarding my fundamental nature.” Wei Chu xuan, a Taoist priest in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, commented: “Heaven and earth and I are both endowed with the same nature of energy. We are each one thing. How can we give birth to my life? I only need to abandon my heart and mind, cut off my ears and eyes, and guard the same fundamental energy. Then I will be as old as the Tao.” 《西升经》中《我命章》说：“我命在我，不属天地。我不视不听不知，神不出身，与道同久。吾与天地分一气而治，自守根本也。” 北周道士韦处玄注解说：“天地与我俱禀自然一气之所性，各是一物耳，焉能生我命乎？我但去心知，绝耳目，各守根本之一气，则与道同久矣。”
The Differences between then and now..
In Ancient time, the “命” in the sentence means 'Life Span (生命)', therefore the actual original meaning of "我命由我不由天" in Ancient Time is "My Life Span depends on my own personal health and spiritual cultivation, not depends on Sky (Heaven) ".
It is only in this Modern Days, the Chinese Folks （and Chinese Medias） twisted the meaning of “命” from the sentence into "命运" (Fate / Destiny) and it becomes " My fate / destiny depends on me, not Sky （Heaven)".
Base on Taoist Sorcery, it is not wrong either...
Taoist Sorcery exists for the purpose of twisting the fate / destiny. It can help turns someone's bad luck into good luck (with Positive Taoist Sorcery Rituals / Spells), likewise, Taoist Sorcerers can also destroy someone's Good Luck into Bad Luck, by performing Black Magic Spells onto Someone.
The Four Lessons of Liao Fan (了凡四訓)
An Ancient Chinese Book by the title "The Four Lessons of Liao Fan" (了凡四訓) is a family precept written by Yuan Liao Fan (1533-1606) of the Ming Dynasty to his son. The principal idea behind these lessons is that destiny can be changed through proper cultivation of kindness and humility. Thus, one should not be bound by fate, but by one's own actions.
Conclusion: Whether it is Your Life Span or Your own Fate & Destiny, You have the power to control, if You know the "methods" of personal cultivation , or else, You can still blame "upstairs".
Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅) - "Marshal of the Central Altar", is one of the avatar / manifestation of the Chinese Child Deity - Ne Zha (哪吒).
In Religious Taoism, Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅) is the chief commander and guardian god who is the head of the " Five Camp Gods " (五营神将).
The records of Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅) come from several Taoist Classics, such as "Bao Gao Da Quan" (宝诰大全) and "Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai Zhen Jing" (中坛元帅真经).
In The Investiture of the Gods (封神演义), Nezha participated in Jiang Ziya's conquest of King Zhou, and made many military achievements with magic weapons such as the Fire Spear and the Universe Circle, and finally "became a saint in the flesh".
Conferred by the Jade Emperor : Due to his outstanding military achievements, he was conffered with the Title: Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅) - "Marshal of the Central Altar" by Jade Emperor, commanding five camps of divine soldiers.
The Five Camps are divided into five battalions of divine armies: the " Nine Barbarians Army of the East Camp", the "Eight Barbarians Army of the South Camp", the "Six Rong Army of the West Camp", the "Five Di Army of the North Camp" and the "Three Qin Army of the Central Altar" to resist evil spirits.
Among the five camps, the Marshal of Zhong Tan - Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅) is the main head of command, commanding the Central Camp. The other four camps are commanded by other marshals, known as the Marshals of the Five Camps.
The Celebration Day of Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅) is on 9th Day of 9th Month in Chinese Lunar Calender. This day is also the same day of another Chinese Festival, known as Chong Yang Jie (重阳节) - Double Ninth Festival.
Spiritual Trance Incantation Of Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅), also known as 三十三天都元帅咒 - Incantation of 'Marshal of the Thirty-Three Heavenly Capital' ：
(Used by Chinese Folk Religion during Spirit Mediums Procession)
拜请三十三天都元帅 统领天兵下瑶台
金枪一转天门开 绣球献出五湖海
头戴日月耀乾坤 脚踏七星毫光大
扶助三坛真自在 主掌法界高英才
龙王殿前威显现 飞沙走石洞门开
海上收斩蛟龙将 治病救苦速消灾
三岁郎君照北斗 百万天兵四边排
弟子一心专拜请 中坛元帅降临来
神 兵 火 急 如 律 令
Extra Information: 三十三天都元帅 (San Shi San Tian Du Yuan Shuai) - 'Marshal of the Thirty-three Heavenly Capital' is the Highest Honorific Title given to Ne Zha (哪吒) .
This topic is about Ne-Zha (哪吒) , pertaining to Religious Taoism Version and Folk Taoism Version.
Normally, I won't be writing and sharing on this Deity Character because the Western Folks have never heard of, never thought of , have no idea and have no interest to know about this Child Deity, however, the Chinese Folks , who can read and understand Chinese Language, can find the information about Ne Zha online by themselves.
Recently & Lately, due to having watched the Ne Zha 1 & 2 Movies, some Western Folks are interested to find out more about the Real Religious side of "Ne Zha" and maybe, wanting to start praying to him but not much of the information is writtened about this Child Deity (based on Religious Taoism and Chinese Folk Religion ) in English. Therefore, it is my duty to share as much information and knowledge about Ne Zha (based on the Real Religious & Folk Taoism), written in English.
Most Adults and Children who have watched the Ne Zha Movies will only threat it as a Cartoon Movie and leave it as it is, therefore they won't end up here reading this write-up and the following articles. If You end up here, You are one of the very rare special folks, who wish to know the Real Religious Taoist Version Of Ne Zha.
Many Topics of Ne Zha will be covered as deep as possible. Stay Tuned.
There are several avatars / manifestation (major appearances / images) of Ne Zha (哪吒) in Religious Taoism and Folk Taoism, such as:
In Chinese Folk Taoism , usually there will be spiritual trance of these 3 versions of manifestation ( appearances / images) by different Spirit Mediums. Sometime, the same spirit medium , while in trance of 1 version of Ne Zha, suddenly "detrance" and then "retrance" by another version of Ne Zha.
In Orthodox Religious Taoism, usually only Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅 ) is mentioned and recited during Praying / Ritual / Ceremony, and there is no Spirit Medium Worship.
There are Several Taoist Secret Codes Of Nezha , represent Nezha at different phases / levels / ranking / manifestations. Over here show the Taoist Secrets Code of the 3 phases / levels / ranking / manifestations of NeZha.
1st Taoist Secret Code of Nezha - Represents Nezha as himself, before transformation.
2nd Taoist Secret Code of Nezha - Represents Nezha after transformation and returned to Earth
3rd Taoist Secret Code of Nezha - Represents Nezha that had been conferred with the Rank Of 三十三天都元帅 (San Shi San Tian Du Yuan Shuai) - 'Marshal of the 33 Heavenly Capital'
Taoist Secret Codes Of Nezha are used by Taoist Priests, during Prayer Rituals / Ceremonys related to Ne-Zha , and also when Taoist Masters / Sorcerers need to call upon, or seek the support of Ne-Zha during Spells Invocation, or when Drawing & Creating Ne-Zha Talismans.
IMPORTANT CELEBRATION DAYS OF NE-ZHA (哪吒):
(哪吒相关的庆典)
*Dates Listed are based on Chinese Calender*
Day Of Entering "Taoisthood" (Learning Taoist Skills) - Becoming Disciple Of Tai Yi Zhen Ren. - 18th Day of 2nd Month 入道日- 拜太乙门下 - 二月十八日
Day Of Merits - Cutting Own Bones and Flesh - 3rd Day Of 3rd Month
功果日 - 割骨削肉 - 三月初三日
Day Of Investiture - Soul Enter The Golden List (Of Gods) - 6th Day Of 4th Month
封师日 - 魂登金榜 - 四月初六日
Day Of Investiture - For Commemoration - 8th Of 4th Month
封师日 - 封神纪念 - 四月初八日
Day Of Certification - Day Of Sacrifice By Guandong Folks - 18th Of 5th Month
证果日 - 广东祭祀日 - 五月十八日
Day Of Resurrection - The incarnation of a lotus - 6th Day Of 6th Month
化身日 - 莲花化身 - 六月初六日
Birthday / Celebration Day - Double Ninth Festival - 9th Day Of 9th Month
诞辰日 - 重阳圣节 - 九月初九日
Day Of Imperial Edict For Crown Prince - 18th Day Of 9th Month
授太子诰日 - 九月十八
This is a very long topic to write, not yet complete so stay tuned.
In one of the Folk Taoism (Chinee Folk Religion) Version of Ne Zha (哪吒) , he is known as Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) - Lotus 3rd Prince.
In Folk Taoism (Chinese Folk Religion), there is Spiritual Trance of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) by Taoist Spirit Mediums.
The Celebration Day of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) is on 8th Day of 4th Month of Chinese Lunar Calender.
Spiritual Trance Incantation (Singapore Version) Of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子)：
(Used by Chinese Folk Religion during Spirit Mediums Procession)
敬请莲花 三太子 太子七岁展威灵
头梳双髻红腰带 绣球双带 百万兵
莲花令 统天兵 金抢抛起 绣球行
打开球内百万兵 莲花太子展神通
步步行占北斗 踏七星风火轮 使金枪
步步行 投诉苦渡众生 步头行步诸猛将
为吾今日到坛前 弟子一心专拜请
诸位猛将 速降临
神兵火急如律令
Who Pray To Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) ?
Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) is mainly in charge of children, children's health and their well-being. You will see Chinese parents bringing their children (especially babies & toddlers) to consult Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) (while in trance of spirit medium) in Chinese Folk Religion Temple.
Due to certain circumstances, some parents will send their children to become God-Children of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) .
Where to Pray to Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子)?
Either You want to pray, or You want to bring Your children to pray to Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子), You can search for a Chinese Folk Religion Temple (or home Temple) that has spiritual trance of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子).
Important Information: Rituals in Chinese Folk Religion come in 2 forms - 'Civil' (文) or 'Martial' （武）.
Usually 'Civil' spiritual trance of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) for Consultation is available in Chinese Folk Religion Temples and home temples in Malaysia and Singapore. 'Civil' spiritual trance means a deity is sitting down to give You consultation. For Consultation Purpose, You should go to 'Civil' spiritual trance of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) .
'Martial' Spiritual Trance of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) is commonly seen in Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia , including Malaysia and Singapore. Indonesia Islands with Chinese Communities of Hokkien Folks, such as Batam. 'Martial' Spiritual Trance means a deity is to perform body piercing rituals, Swinging Five Treasured Weapons, street procession, performing exorcism etc.
Take note: In China, there are major prayer events , in the form of reciting Ne-Zha Sutras, in the Ne Zha Ancestral Temple, located in Cui Ping Mountain and several other important Ne-Zha Temples, but there is no spiritual trance of Ne-Zha.
Due to well-known political reasons, religious temples and religious life in the mainland were suppressed for nearly half a century after 1949. Southern China is a famous "hometown of overseas Chinese" in China. As a link between the mainland and overseas Chinese, folk beliefs are treated with more tolerance.
In the early 1980s, as overseas Chinese returned to China for worship activities more frequently, folk beliefs began to revive in various parts of Southern China. However, parades and daily temple worship activities were not fully restored until the late 1990s.
Luckily, Oversea Chinese Folks in South East Asia still preserve their Folk Spiritual Practices.
Tips For Westerners: If You are a Western Folk and has decided to bring Your Children to pray or consult Ne-Zha, in the form of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) , Singapore is a good choice, because most of the younger generation helpers and spirit mediums in the Temples can speak and understand English. While giving You consultation, Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) speaks in their Heavenly Language or in a Chinese Dialect, the Temple assistants are able to translate for You into English.
Even though the mannerism of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) is like a Small Child, but he is as wise as an ancient sage.
When You have doubts in solving the problems of Your children, Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) is able to give You Words Of Wisdom.
This article is referring to the Genuine, Authentic, Chinese Classical Feng Shui, not the "Western" / New-Age / Back Hat Fake Feng Shui.
The Feng Shui Taboos of Feng Shui Masters are not told and not taught to the westerners and not found in "Western" Feng Shui / Black Hat / New-Age Fake Feng Shui, but it is very important part of Chinese Classical Feng Shui, therefore it is my duty to share , or at least make-known to the Westerners and English-Educated Chinese Folks who are searching for information and knowledge on Chinese Classical Feng Shui.
This article will cover the basic understanding of Mastering Killing Days, Master Killing Time and Master Killing Places of Classically-Trained Feng Shui Masters.
There are rules for Opening (Using / Commencing) the Luo Pan (Feng Shui Compass) . There are Open Luo Pan Incantation for Yang Zhai Feng Shui and also Open Luo Pan Incantation for Yin Zhai Feng Shui.
Open Luo Pan Incantation for using on Yang Zhai Feng Shui Reading (阳宅开盘咒)：
天旋地旋九星旋，阴阳和合显神尊，
五行生克各在位，趋吉避凶降周全。
Meaning - The sky spins and the earth spins, and the nine stars spin, and the yin and yang are aligned and reversed, showing the divine dignity. Each of the five elements is in position, seeking good luck and avoiding bad luck.
Open Luo Pan Incantation for Yin Zhai Feng Shui Reading (阴宅开盘咒)：
天有三奇，地有六仪，
精灵奇怪，故杰伏尸，
黄沙赤土，瓦砾坟基，
方圆百步，随针见之。
Meaning - The sky has three wonders, the earth has six instruments , The spirit is strange, the old hero lies dead, Yellow sand, red soil, rubble tomb foundations, Within a radius of one hundred steps, you can see it by following the needle.
"Luo Hou Day"(罗睺日) & Master Killing Time （杀师时)
*Luo Hou (罗睺) is the Chinese transliteration of the name “Rahu” borrowed from Vedic Astrology.
In the Chinese Classic Feng Shui, there are certain days called "Luo Hou Day"(罗睺日) , which specifically prohibits Feng Shui Masters from using the Luo-Pan (Feng Shui Compass) to conduct Feng Shui measurements, otherwise it will be unfavorable for the Feng Shui master, in serious cases, disasters will occur on the Feng Shui Master. This is especially the case while doing Yin Zhai Feng Shui (Graveyard / Cemetery Feng Shui) Audit.
Feng Shui masters who use Luo-Pan (Feng Shui Compass) on Luo Hou Days are prone to committing Luo Hou Evils, especially when the Luo Pan is placed on the ground.
The "Luo Hou Days" are determined by the year, season, and month and is called the "Luo Hou Day"（罗睺日） ,that is, the "Master Killing Day" (杀师日). The "Luo Hou Time" determined by the day is called the "Master Killing Time" （杀师时）.
Take Note: All dates are based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
Luo Hou Day Determined By Year (年罗侯日)：
子年—癸酉日、丑年—甲戌日、寅年—丁亥日、卯年—甲子日
辰年—乙丑日、巳年—甲寅日、午年—丁卯日、未年—甲辰日
申年—已巳日、酉年—甲午日、戌年—丁未日、亥年—甲申日
The year of Zi — Guiyou Day, the year of Chou — Jiaxu Day, the year of Yin — Dinghai Day, the year of Mao — Jiazi Day
The year of Chen — Yichou Day, the year of Si — Jiayin Day, the year of Wu — Dingmao Day, the year of Wei — Jiachen Day
The Year of the Shen - Yisi Day, the Year of You - Jiawu Day, the Year of Xu - Dingwei Day, the Year of the Hai - Jiashen Day
Luo Hou Day Determined By Four Seasons (季罗侯日)：
春季—乙卯日、夏季—丙午日、秋季—庚申日、冬季—辛酉日
Spring - Yimao Day, Summer - Bingwu Day, Autumn - Gengshen Day, Winter - Xinyou Day
Luo Hou Day Determined By Month （月罗睺日）：
寅月—亥日 卯月—子日 辰月—丑日
巳月—寅日 午月—卯日 未月—辰日
申月—巳日 酉月—午日 戌月—未日
亥月—申日 子月—酉日 丑月—戌日
Yin month - Hai day Mao month - Zi day Chen month - Chou day
Si month - Yin day Wu month - Mao day Wei month - Chen day
Shen month - Si day You month - Wu day Xu month - Wei day
Hai month - Shen day Zi month - You day Chou month - Xu day
Master Killing Time Determined By Day（杀师时）：
子日—丑、午时 丑日—巳、亥时 寅日—寅、午时
卯日—辰、戌时 辰日—巳、丑时 巳日—辰、戌时
午日—卯、申时 未日—午、辰时 申日—戌、丑时
酉日—子、午时 戌日—卯、午时 亥日—辰、卯时
Zi day - Chou, Wu Hour Chou day - Si, Hai Hour Yin day- Yin, Wu Hour
Mao day - Chen, Xu hour Chen day - Si, Chou hour Si day - Chen, Xu hour
Wu day - Mao, Shen hour Wei day - Wu, Chen hours Shen day- Xu, Chou hour
You day - Zi, Wu hour Xu day - Mao, Wu hour Hai day - Chen, Mao hour
It is best not to "open" (use) the Luo Pan to do consultation at this time. Feng Shui Masters shall stay far away from the construction sites, otherwise, it will put the Feng Shui Masters in unfavourable positions, such as suffering from mishaps.
Master Killing Day On Monthly Basis（逐月杀风水师日）
寅月-申日 卯月-酉日 辰月-戌日 巳月-亥日
午月-子日 未月-丑日 申月-寅日 酉月-卯日
戌月-辰日 亥月-巳日 子月-午日 丑月-未日
Yin Month- Shen Day Mao Month - You Day Chen Month-Xu Day Si Month - Hai Day
Wu Month - Zi Day Wei Month - Chou Day Shen Month-Yin Day Chou Month-Wei day
Xu Month- Chen Day Hai Month- Si Day Zi Month-Wu Day Chou Month- Wei Day
Master Killing Time On Monthly Basis（逐月杀风水师时）
寅月-卯时 卯月-申时 辰月-辰时 巳月-辰时
午月-子时 未月-寅时 申月-酉时 酉月-巳时
戌月-巳时 亥月-未时 子月-未时 丑月-未时
Yin Month-Mao Hour Mao Monrh-Shen Hour Chen Month-Chen Hour Si Month-Chen Hour
Xu Month- Si Hour Hai Month-Wei Hour Zi Month-Wei Hour Chou Month-Wei Hour
Forbidden days for Yin and Yang houses (阴阳宅禁日)
正月十三，三月九，六月二，九月六，十二月二
13th Day of 1st Month, 9th Day of 3rd Month, 6th Day of Ninth Month , 2nd Day of 12th Month
Take Note: The above shown are just some important lists of unfavourable days and time for Feng Shui Masters (who are trained in Authentic, Genuine / Classical Chinese Feng Shui).
There are still huge lists of unfavourable days and time for Feng Shui Masters to Open Luo Pan to do Feng Shui Audit.
If I have the time, then I (Taoist Sorcery Master a.k.a Kumantong 4D Master) shall continue to add on the list, if not, You may consult Your own Genuine Classical Feng Shui Teacher / Coach / Master.
The Master Killing Places / Grounds (杀师地) :
Other than 'Master Killing Days' & 'Master Killing Time' , there are also the 'Master Killing Places / Grounds ' (杀师地) ! After avoiding 'Master Killing Days' & 'Master Killing Time', Classical Feng Shui Masters need to take note of 'Master Killing Places / Grounds'!
'Master Killing Place' means the Feng Shui Master able to pin-point the exact 'Dragon Spot' (for living or burial) and then the Feng Shui Master died from it.
There are several types of places / grounds that can ‘Kill The Feng Shui Master':
Sword-Ridge Dragon Cave (剑脊龙穴)
Bei Chen Guarding The Water Mouth (北辰守水口)
Dragon With Sword and Knife Cave (龙带刀剑穴地)
Centipede-Shaped Cave Ground (蜈蚣形穴地)
Snake-shaped cave ground (蛇形穴地)
Dragon-shaped Cave Ground (龙形穴地)
Tiger-shaped Cave Ground (虎形穴地)
Lion-shaped Cave (狮形穴地)
etc.
If the shape of the cave is very realistic and resembles a certain animal, it is a cave that will kill the Feng Shui Master (The key is to bury the Feng Shui Master in it in the real cave for it to be fulfilled).
This is a huge topic to be covered by itself. It is best to learn from Your own Classical Feng Shui Master / Coach / Teacher.
Fast Death or Slow Death in 'Master Killing'
There are 2 types of 'Master Killing': 'Open killing' and 'Hidden Killing'. Open killing means dying directly by accident and avoiding pain. Hidden killing means dying by disease and being tortured to death by illness.
Important Note: There are many essential topics taught in Genuine / Proper Classical Chinese Feng Shui, which are not taught to the Western World of Feng Shui Enthusiasts. You can't learn everything from an article alone. If You are interest to find out more, it is best to search from the Chinese Language Feng Shui Websites, or read up Classical Chinese Feng Shui Books, or seek knowledge directly and be a disciple of a Classical Chinese Feng Shui Master / Coach / Teacher. Yes. mastering the Chinese Language is important in order to learn Chinese Metaphysics.
Never know before but Now You Know...
Feng Shui Students / Disciples who are attending, or already trained, in Classical Chinese Feng Shui, shall be, or already been told / taught / informed, about the Feng Shui Taboo Days, Timing and Grounds for being a Classical Feng Shui Master / Practitioner.
If You are just a lay-person, or just seeking general information on Feng Shui, at the very least, now You know there are Taboo Days and Timing and the type of Taboo Grounds for Classical Feng Shui Masters, which are not covered in "Western" / New-Age / Black Hat Fake Feng Shui, not even discussed in Western Feng Shui Magazines and Websites.
Classically-Trained Feng Shui Masters might postpone the appointment during the unfavourable days and timing of themselves.
Classically-Trained Feng Shui masters might postpone the appointment, either because they are really busy or because of the Luo Hou Days and Killing Master Time. Sometimes we also hear that a certain Feng Shui master had problems after doing a Feng Shui calculation.
People who don’t know the truth may discuss that they are Feng Shui masters but still have bad luck. In fact, it may be because they have offended Luo Hou.
Real Life Examples Of Master Killing Days , Time and Places
1 Example: According to Hong Kong's Sing Tao Daily, Zheng Guoqiang, a famous Hong Kong Feng Shui master who was very popular among Hong Kong artists, went to a cemetery in Zhaoqing, Guangdong on 30th March 2014 at about 3 pm, in the rain with a Hong Konger named Nanmo to check Feng Shui for a customer. Unexpectedly, they encountered a landslide. The two and five inland people who were traveling with them were buried alive by the mudslide. 200 rescue workers rescued seven people, but six were killed and one was injured. The Feng Shui master - Zheng Guoqiang and the Hong Konger named Nanmo were both killed. The families of the two have rushed to the local area to deal with the aftermath.
The incident of Zheng Guoqiang's death was in the Month of Mao (卯月) and the Hour of Shen (申时), which violated the 'Master Killing Time'.
Lu Ban (鲁班) (507 BC - 444 BC) was historically well-known as a famous craftsman of the late Spring and Autumn Period, and was revered as the God / Ancestor / Grand Master / Founder / Patriarch of Chinese carpentry and masonry by later generations.
This article is not about the history of Lu Ban (鲁班) but about the hidden secrets of Chinese / Taoist Sorcery / Black Magic skills that the Chinese Carpenters / Craftmens that they might know and use it on You.
This article is written to share and make known to the Westerners, especially those Western folks who are practicing Feng-Shui, what the Chinese Carpenters / Craftmen (and some Chinese Feng Shui Masters) know and You don't know.
Westerners who are practicing Feng Shui, never know that when a house with Good Feng Shui is being "Hexed" by Black Magic, the house is already doomed. Yes.... A house or premises with good Feng Shui can be destroyed by Black Magic - Lu Ban Black Magic (鲁班术) that brings bad luck upon more bad luck, unless a well-trained Sorcery Master or the Sorcerer who put the Hex , return to clear away the Hex. This is the part whereby the Westerners , even the Western Feng Shui Practitioners from the Western World never heard nor know about.
While Western side of the world is already practicing 'half-baked' level of Feng Shui , let alone knowing about the Black Magic side of 'Hexing' a Home, or even "such things" (Feng Shui Black Magic) exist.
In fact, this piece of information is not much written (or ever written) in English to the Western World because the Chinese Folks , don't even bother to share such information to the Western World. (However, soon some folks will just simply 'copy and paste' what is shared here (written by me - Taoist Sorcery Master a.k.a Kumantong 4D Master) and then re-appear on other websites).
During ancient time since Ming Dynasty , Chinese craftsman / carpenters etc had compiled several books of Chinese Carpentry Texts, which also include the Black Magic Spells to protect self-interests (or to disturb or harm other people) and attribute it to the name of "Lu Ban" (鲁班) - which end up giving "Lu Ban" (鲁班) a bad name.
Often times, when transfering knowledge and skills of Chinese Carpentry, the Chinese Master Carpenters / Craftmen will also secretly impart the Sorcery Skills to the disciples , just in case anyone who seek their service and then witheld or cut their wages / fees, not paying their dues, abusing them during work, short changing / try to cheat / bargain upon completion of their work, etc… , and they could 'punish' (play tricks）or disturb the home owners or business owners, by making their homes or business premises restless with Black Magic Spells.
Some Chinese Folks will just go straight to learn only the Black Magic portion of the books - "Missing One Door" (缺一门) and forgo the Knowledge and Skills of Chinese Carpentry.
However, many of the Chinese Folks don't even dare to practice what were taught in the "Back Magic " portion of the Books , due to the rumours about the curse given to them if they start to practice them.
The 'Hidden Taoist Sorcery Skills (Chinese Black Magic) Of Chinese Carpenters / Craftmen' come from these 2 different titles of books:
The Lu Ban Jing (鲁班经) and Lu Ban Shu (鲁班书)
* Westerners can don't bother to find the English Version of these Books because none of them are translated into English. Even if the Chinese Sorcery Books were translated into English, the Magic Spells and Talismans drawings and rituals must be done in Chinese Language.
Take Note: Lu Ban Jing (鲁班经) and Lu Ban Shu (鲁班书) are two different books. Most later generations confuse the above two books.
"Lu Ban Jing" (鲁班经) - "The Treatise of Lu Ban", or "Lu Ban's classic" or "Lu Ban Sutra" is also known as "Lu Ban Jing Jia Ji Jing"(鲁班经匠家境) , and has Chongzhen （崇祯） version and various reprinted versions in the Qing Dynasty. The Chongzhen （崇祯） version has 3 volumes only, which were compiled by Wu Rong and corrected by Zhou Yan. However, there are 4th version that have been handed down to this day. It is fully combiled as a complete book of 4 Volumes, during the Ming Dynasty.
"Lu Ban Jing" (鲁班经) is currently preserved in the Palace Museum and can be seen by the world. It has four volumes in total, including three in Chinese and one with pictures.
Volume 1 and Volume 2 of "Lu Ban Jing" (鲁班经) respectively record everything from logging and material preparation, groundbreaking, erection and leveling, and painting samples. They also introduce pure civil construction techniques and industry standards such as the application of Luban rulers.
Volume 3 is "Luban Jing's secrets of building a house" (鲁班经相宅秘诀). ", which introduces the good and bad luck of house location and orientation, which is the Feng Shui numerology theory of house construction.
The more controversial one is the 4th volume. The content of this volume is far different from the 1st 3 volumes, and it contains some Black Magic spells to disturb and harm people.
The 4th volume of the "Luban Sutra" (鲁班经) was actually added when the "Luban Sutra" (鲁班经) was compiled in the Ming Dynasty, that is, the contents of the two books "The New Carved Master's Selection Record" (新刻法师选择纪) and "The True Words of the Spiritual Expulsion" (灵驱解法洞名真言) .
Take Note: Lu Ban's time was in the late Spring and Autumn Period and the early Warring States Period, and "Lu Ban Jing" (鲁班经) was written in the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, "Lu Ban Jing" was not written by Lu Ban himself.
And when did "Lu Ban Shu"(鲁班书) appear?
"Lu Ban Shu"(鲁班书) - "The Books of Lu Ban" - is also known as "Missing One Door" (缺一门), "The Upper and Lower Books Of Lu Ban" （鲁班书上下册）, "The Complete Book of Lu Ban" (鲁班全书) and "The Secret Book of Lu Ban" (鲁班秘书).
"Lu Ban Shu"(鲁班书) - "The Books of Lu Ban" are divided into Upper (1st) Book and Lower (2nd) Book and catergorised into 3 Scrolls (卷) - Upper (1st) Scroll , Middle (2nd) Scroll and Lower (3rd) Scroll.
The predecessor of "The Upper (1st) Book of Lu Ban" (鲁班书上册) is the Chong Zhen (崇祯) version of "The Family of Lu Ban Classical Craftsmen" (鲁班经匠家境). This version of "Lu Ban Jing Jia Ji Jing"(鲁班经匠家境) only has 3 volumes, which all record the skills of civil craftsmen, and "Lu Ban Shu Lower (2nd) Book" (鲁班书下册) is not only the content of the 4th volume of the Ming Dynasty version of "Lu Ban Jing" (鲁班经) but even more Spells and Incantations were added.
"The Lower (2nd) Book of Lu Ban's Book" (鲁班书下册) records all evil spells that are used to play tricks on and harm people.
In order to learn and apply the Magical Spells from the "Lu Ban Book" (鲁班书), it is publicly thought-to-be and believed that the Spiritually-Trained Master Craftman will order his disciple / apprentice to opt for 1 choice - Choose 1 of the 5 Curses - End up being a Widower (鳏), End Up being a Widow (寡), Growing Old without Descendents (孤), Both Parents died and become an Orphan while still Young (独), Becoming Disabled (残). This is the reason why it is called "Missing One Door" (缺一门) .
The rumours about the curse of learning Lu Ban Black Magic (鲁班邪术) came from this source: It 1st appeared on a 2010 supernatural urban novel -《我当阴阳先生那几年》(The Years I Was a Yin-Yang Master) , by a China Online Author Cui Zou Shao (崔走召).
On the contrary, the beginning of the 1st page of "Lu Ban Book" (鲁班书) actually written "此书到家中、人兴财也旺、千叫必千应、万呼定万灵" - meaning: When this book comes to your home, people will prosper, thousands of calls will be answered, and every call will calm all souls.
Take Note: There are many versions of "The Book of Lu Ban" - "Lu Ban Shu" (鲁班书) now, but none of them were written by Lu Ban (鲁班). It was only in order to highlight the authority of "The Book of Lu Ban" (鲁班书) that later generations used Lu Ban's name.
It was natural for historical ancient old man Lu Ban to bear the blame, and he did so for thousands of years, so much so that when people mention Lu Ban today, the first thing that comes to mind is the evil spells that were used to play pranks and harm people. Lu Ban won't able to return back and sue the modern days folks for defamation.
Do the Black Magic Spells Of Lu Ban - (鲁班术) work?
It is better to be safe than sorry, by giving people (not just Chinese Carpenters / Craftmen ) the respect they deserve while engaging their services. In these modern days era, there are still stories and news about difficult clients being "played" by supernatural forces and suffering from bad lucks at home and at business premises, due to their ill-treating towards the Chinese craftmen / carpenters they have engaged for their services.
During Olden Days, Chinese Folks will automatically give proper threatment and respect to the Chinese Skilled Labourers and pay them the proper fees that are due , because they know these folks were highly skilled in Black Magic , just in case they might add extra "goodies" (spiritual tampering) to their homes.
This article is to make known and remind the Western Folks and Modern Days Westernized Chinese Folks to take precaution when dealing with Chinese Carpenters / Craftmen, who are well-trained in Ancient Chinese Carpentry Skills and also the Spiritually-Trained Feng Shui Masters that are high chance to be well-versed in Lu Ban Black Magic (鲁班邪术) as well.
A Spiritually-Trained Feng Shui Master, not only have Feng Shui Knowledge but also well-trained in Taoist Sorcery pertaining to Feng Shui. They can enhance Positive Feng Shui with Taoist Sorcery or apply it to counter / rectify Bad Feng Shui, like wise, they can also use Taoist Sorcery to destroy Good Feng Shui (for self-interest or deliberately wanting to disturb the Clients as punishment, or constantly digging out more money from clients).
Yes... Some unscrupulous Spiritually-Trained Professional Chinese Feng Shui Masters may apply Lu Ban Black Magic on already good Feng Shui Houses / Premises , usually targeting on the Rich / Wealthy Clients to keep on engaging them back for more Feng Shui Consultations / Services.
This is the part that Westerners, who are learning and practicing Feng Shui, don't know - The Spiritual Black Magic Feng Shui.
The significance of Lu Ban Books (鲁班书) :
1. It divides the levels of ordinary carpenters / craftsmen and master carpenters / craftsmen . Ordinary carpenters / craftsmen take three years to become masters, and their masters only teach them the basic skills. Master carpenters / craftsmen learn for at least six years and master the profound skills and the "Lu Ban Books" (鲁班书).
2. It reflects the status of the ancient carpenters / craftsmen . Carpenters / Craftsmen sometimes encounter safety accidents and strange events when they are working. The ancients were very taboo about these things. The "Lu Ban Books" (鲁班书) can be used to ward off disasters and pray for blessings, which reflects this situation.
3. It is a means for carpenters / craftsmen to protect themselves . In ancient times, carpenters / craftsmen had a low status. Sometimes some clients (Home Owners / Bosses etc) not just provide coarse food to them but also would withhold wages / fees. The spiritual methods of pranking / disturbing and harming people in "Lu Ban Book" (鲁班书) are helpful to punish difficult clients (Home Owners / Bosses etc) and protect their legitimate interests from being infringed upon.
Lastly, whether Lu Ban Magic is Black or White , depends on the reason "why" and "how" a person uses it.
Halloween is a festival celebrated on 31st October every year. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day (1st November) incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats.
Allhallowtide - After Halloween Festival (31st October) and All Saints Day (1st November), on the 2nd November will be the All Souls' Day.
Halloween Festival - Good time to BURN Hell Notes and Joss Papers to the Western Ghosts and Ancestors.
Over here, You will learn how You can apply Chinese Culture of Burning Hell Notes & Joss Papers in every Halloween Festival.
To most common folks, even the Westerners, Halloween is just a night to party and nothing to benefit the Ghosts. Chinese Folk Religion and Religious Taoism have the answer to really benefit the wandering ghosts on earth and the souls in the underworld.
While the Chinese Ghosts & Ancestors have many different days to collect their Ghost Money, let Halloween be the day for Western Ghosts to collect their share of Goodies.
Ideas for Burning Hell (Bank) Notes during Halloween Festival (31st October):
Children Party -During Halloween Party, Children of different races and religions can get together to BURN Hell Notes (Ancestors Money) and Joss Papers to the ghosts. Parents and other adults attending the Halloween Party can also join the children to burn the Paper Offerings. It is a Fun Activity for Children and Parents to do together.
The activity of Burning Hell Notes / Joss Papers can be a mini-scale version of "Bon Fire" outside the house, or it can be Burned as a huge version of Bonfire at the Open Field.
Hell Notes / Joss Papers, Candies and Chocolates can be stuffed into Hell Goodie Bags and hung up as Hell Pinatas. Children , as well as adults, can whack the hell out of themselves with Wooden Sticks.
The Hell Notes / Joss Papers and Titbit Goodies will drop down and scatter on the floor. Children can keep the Titbit Goodies. The Hell Notes / Joss Papers will be brought to the Burning Comtainer to be burned away as Spirit Offerings to Ghosts.
Pubs and Clubs - Pubs and Clubs who are organising Halloween Parties, can set up a "Hell Notes / Joss Papers“ Burning Container near the entrance / exit for the Club Goers to BURN to ghosts.
What the Chinese Folks Of Chinese Folk Religion and Religious Taoism Can Do:
Chinese Folks can also add-on Halloween as another important day ( not just on the Joss Paper Burning Days of the Chinese Folk Religion / Taoist Festivals) to burn Hell Notes & Joss Papers, strictly to the Western Ghosts only.
Extra Information - Here are the other Joss Paper Burning Days by the Chinese:
Chinese Folks will burn Joss Papers to their Deceased Loved Ones / Ancestors during Qing Ming Festival.
Chinese Folks will burn Joss Papers to Wandering Spirits / Ghosts (and also their Loved Ones and Ancestors) during Zhong Yuan Festival - Chinese Hungry Ghosts Festival.
Chinese Folks will burn Joss Papers to the Chinese Deities on every 1st and 15th of every month of Chinese Lunar Calender.
Interesting Information: Western ghosts are only given one night (Halloween) on earth to enjoy their time, while Chinese Ghosts are given one month of freedom on earth during Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival - Zhong Yuan Festival.
All Saints' Day (1st November)- A Christian solemnity celebrated in honor of all the saints of Christianity, whether they are known or unknown, who have attained heaven. It is celebrated on 1st November by the Roman Catholic Churches, as well as many Protestant churches.
Important Points To Take Note: If You intent to Burn Paper Offerings to Saints, do not offer Hell Notes (Ancestors Money). "Hell Notes" are Spiritual offerings to ghosts, not to Heavenly Beings. Burn the Correct Joss Papers to the Saints, such as the *Golden Joss Papers*.
All Souls' Day (2nd November) - A day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed by certain Christian denominations, including Roman Catholicism and certain parts of Lutheranism and Anglicanism on 2nd November. Through prayer, intercessions, alms and visits to cemeteries, people commemorate the poor souls in purgatory and gain them indulgences.
All Souls' Day is a day to pray for the souls of deceased family members / ancestors.
Folks around the world who observe All Souls' Day, may include the activity of burning Hell (Bank) Notes (Ancestor Money) and *Ancestor Joss Papers* to their Deceased Loved Ones / Ancestors.
Extra Information - Folks from different countries have their own unique ways of observing this day:
In Mexico, people create private altars for their ancestors and decorate them with photographs, flowers, candy skulls, and candles.
In the Philippines, people cook their deceased loved one’s favorite foods for a feast with friends and relatives. Many visit their ancestors’ tombs, light candles, and even spend the night there.
In Hungary, people keep the lights on in their homes for the duration of the night and leave food on the table in memory of their loved ones.
In Poland, families visit the cemeteries where their ancestors are buried and set the night aglow with a veritable bonfire of candles.
In Peru, people share a loaf of t’anta wawa with a friend or relative. T’anta wawa is a sweet bread baked into the shape of a doll or small child.
Notice the similarity of All Souls' Day compare to Chinese Version of Qing Ming Festival (清明节) - Tomb-Sweeping Day - A Day to remember their Deceased Loved Ones / Ancestors.
The Saints, Your Ancestors and other Spirit Beings Will Bless You
From the Chinese Folk Religion Point Of View, by Burning Paper Offerings to Deities (Saints), Ancestors and Ghosts, in return, they will bless You with Good Lottery Luck , Good Sales and Businesses （生意兴隆）, Good Job Opportunities and also LOOK OVER YOU and Your Love Ones to give You Peace & Safety on whatever You do and wherever You go (出入平安).
In Summary, Western Folks will have 3 consecutive days of burning Hell Notes / Joss Papers:
Halloween Festival - 31st October - Burn Hell Notes (Ancestor Money) & *Silver Joss Papers* to Ghosts
All Saints' Day - 1st November - Burn *Golden Joss Papers* to Saints
All Souls' Day - 2nd November - Burn Hell Notes (Ancestor Money) & Ancestor Joss Papers to Deceased Loved Ones / Ancestors
Chinese Folks can also take part to Burn Hell Money (Ancestor Money) and Joss Papers as Offerings to Western Ghosts and Western Saints during the 3 days of Allhallowtide.
Interesting Information: Chinese Filipinos (Chinoys) observe All Souls' Day as an important day to pay respect to their ancestors. On this day, they have their own unique ways of praying compare to Westerners and other Pinoy Folks, but very similar to other typical Chinese Folks in Chinese Version of Qing Ming Festival (清明节). Joss Sticks are lighted up, food are offered to Deceased Love Ones and Joss Papers are burned as Spirit Offerings.
In fact, Chinoys are great source of information to be sought after by Westerners to learn how to Burn Joss Papers during Allhallowtide Events (Halloween on October 31, All Saints Day on November 1, and All Souls Day of November 2).
Chinese Temples in the Philippines include the statues and images of The Cross, Jesus and Mother Mary, placed side by side with other Chinese Deities. - Jesus Christ In Taoist Temple
Many Chinese Filipinos practice the traditional Chinese religions side by side with Catholicism, due to the openness of the Roman Catholic Church in accommodating Chinese beliefs, such as ancestor veneration.
Important Points To Take Note:
In Chinese Folk Religion and Religious Taoism, there are different types of Joss Papers for different level of Spirit Beings - Deities Level, Ancestors Level and Ghosts / Spirits Level. Westerners may find them confusing and complicated.
Explaining the different types of Joss Papers will be a long topic to write, which will be another article by itself.
Simple Rules to follow:
*Golden Joss Papers*are burned as offerings to the Deities Level (Saints).
Hell Notes (Ancestors Money) and *Silver Joss Papers* are burned as offerings to the Wandering Ghosts on earth & Spirits in the underworld (Souls in Purgatory).
*Ancestor Joss Papers*There are a certain type of Golden Joss Papers & also Silver Joss Papers catered for Ancestors.
These distinctions between the three categories of spirit money must be followed precisely to avoid confusing or insulting the spirits. The same rules shall be followed while burning Hell Notes / Joss Papers to the Western Saints, Western Ancestors and Western Ghosts.
If You're unsure of what Joss Papers to burn, You can always drop by at a Chinese Joss Paper Shop in Chinatown of Your own country and consult the Joss Paper Shop Owner / Assistant. (Or email Taoist Sorcery Master).
Video Of Happy Halloween To Burn Hell Notes (Ancestors Money)
