About this page. The original text of 《上清长生宝鉴图》 (Dongzhen 洞真部, 1 volume) is shown in Classical Chinese as transmitted in the Godners/DaoZang edition. An English interpretation of the 1 passages on this page accompanies it: select a passage or press “Interpretation” to show it. All texts in English
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Vol. 1
The mirror inscription states that this divine mirror is made from repeatedly refined metal and takes the form of a round mirror nine cun square. Images of birds and beasts stand guard upon it, enabling it to connect with the spiritual power of the sun, moon, and five planets. Within it Heaven and Earth seem to be contained, and its majestic force is sufficient to subdue demonic evils and malignant spirits. It is a treasure worn by the immortals of famous mountains, by which one may ride a wheel and fly upward to the immortal realm of Shangqing.
In the illustration title, “jian lü di” indicates that the mirror surface or diagram has a green background; “mingjing tufu” refers to the images and talismans on the bright mirror. The closing phrase of the main text, “Shangqing changsheng baojian tu jing,” means that the Illustration of the Precious Mirror of Longevity of Highest Clarity ends here.
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