About this page. The original text of 《雲篆度人妙經》 (Dongzhen 洞真部, 1 volume) is shown in Classical Chinese as transmitted in the Kanripo (Kyoto University) 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 Yunzhuan Duren Miaojing (Cloud-Script Marvelous Scripture for the Salvation of Humanity) represents a unique form of Daoist scripture. "Yunzhuan" refers to celestial script written in seal characters resembling cloud patterns, traditionally believed to be secret writings transmitted from immortals to mortals. "Duren" (salvation) signifies delivering sentient beings from suffering. This scripture was transmitted by an immortal named Zhang Er (a Daoist adept who attained the Dao), primarily teaching cultivation methods through reciting these mystical characters to obtain divine protection and transcend the cycle of rebirth.
Such cloud-script scriptures belong to the fulu (talismans and registers) category in Daoism, typically requiring specific rituals and cultivation practices. Practitioners believe that sincere recitation of these celestial writings facilitates communication with the immortal realm, generating merit for dispelling calamities, resolving difficulties, and prolonging life.
Source text: Kanripo 漢籍リポジトリ（KR5a0080）; Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Report an error / feedback