《清微元降大法》Vol. 18

This scripture documents the thunder ritual practices (a form of summoning thunder and exorcising evil) of the Qingwei lineage (one of Daoism's important schools), primarily describing the incantations and divine manifestations of thunder department generals.

First listed is Grand Marshal Liu Ming, who governs the Fire Bell Thunder Method and commands sixty-four thunder deities. This is followed by the summoning incantation "Jiefu Heng" and corresponding talismans (fu scripts used in Daoist rituals), including the Soaring Fire Golden Return Jade Talisman and the Flying Bell Blazing Thunderbolt Combined Talisman, each serving distinct functions for aerial travel and descent.

The text then details the appearances of multiple thunder generals:

• Marshal An Guang wears a lion-crested helmet with a red face and golden armor, booted and holding a ceremonial scepter, accompanied by a crimson fire-boar
• Marshal Yang Qi dons a dragon-head helmet with a pale face and golden armor, wielding a sword, followed by a black fire-hound
• The four talisman envoys (He Liang, Wang Ji, Zhong Xi, Chu Xin) respectively carry an axe, fire-wheel, halberd, and ice-chariot, all wearing sky-piercing headscarves (ancient headgear) with golden armor, red robes and black boots
• Envoy Yue Chong wears a heaven-reaching headscarf with a yellow forehead band, handsome features, golden armor and black robes, bearing a goose-quill blade while commanding 100,000 thunder deities

The latter section enumerates seven types of Shenxiao lineage (a major Daoist thunder tradition) talismans and scriptures for different ritual purposes:

1. Chongbian True Talisman (for supplication)

2. Danhua Cavern Scripture (for ritual activation)

3. Yuanling Superior Scripture (for ritual activation)

4. Heaven-Penetrating Jade Talisman (to open celestial gates)

5. Divine Radiance Jade Scripture (for ritual activation)

6. Command Talisman

7. Divine Talisman (may be inscribed on cypress or catalpa wood)

The text concludes with the standard phrase "Upon talisman arrival, immediate compliance," signifying ritual efficacy. These contents were primarily employed in Daoist thunder rituals for summoning divine generals and conducting exorcistic ceremonies.

This scripture documents the thunder ritual system (a form of magic harnessing lightning power) of the Qingwei lineage (an important Daoist school), primarily describing the talismans (fulu) and divine hierarchy used in healing and childbirth rituals.

The talismans employed for healing and childbirth include: the Danqi Talisman (imbued with genuine Qi), the Fire Boar Talisman (shaped like a flaming boar), the Black Dog Talisman (shaped like a black hound), and the Summoning Talisman (for invoking deities). The Summoning Talisman is used with the specific incantation "Dun Hong Lang."

This ritual system belongs to the "Supreme Divine Empyrean Nine Yang Jade Origin Five Thunder Great Method" tradition, overseen by two thunder marshals (divine generals governing lightning) of the Shenxiao lineage: Zhao Fu and Wang Hui. They wear imperial court robes with blue garments, golden armor, and red boots, specifically tasked with presenting talismans and conducting prayers.

The rituals are executed by nine Yang Spirit Celestial Lords (high-ranking divine generals), each with distinct functions and ritual implements:

1. Celestial Lord Yanzhong wields a ceremonial staff

2. Celestial Lord Fuyu carries a sword

3. Celestial Lord Duanzhong holds a jade tablet

4. Celestial Lord Wangfang bears an axe

5. Celestial Lord Youji carries a ceremonial staff

6. Celestial Lord Gaofu wields a broadsword

7. Celestial Lord Yuanping oversees a jade case

8. Celestial Lord Jieliang grasps a sword

9. Celestial Lord Liuchang holds a short halberd

Additionally, there's a Thunder Light Talisman Messenger (divine courier) named Hu An, who wears a towering headscarf (ancient headgear) with a blue face, golden armor, and red boots, wielding a goose-quill saber.

The scripture also records several crucial talismans:

• "Supreme Divine Empyrean Nine Yang Brahma Qi Jade Talisman" (containing the pure Qi of the Nine Heavens)
• "Supreme Divine Empyrean Nine Yang Brahma Qi Cave Scripture" (thunder ritual text)
• "Supreme Divine Empyrean Nine Yang Brahma Qi Upper Scripture" (advanced thunder classic)
• "Supreme Divine Empyrean Jade Purity Nine Yang Celestial Scripture" (celestial text)

These talismans serve various purposes: some for exorcism (eliminating evil), some for healing (through elixir consumption), others for aiding childbirth or protective wear (pacifying and guarding), along with corresponding hand seals (xinyin) and auxiliary seals (zuoyin). The entire ritual system ultimately converges upon the foundational "Supreme Divine Empyrean Nine Yang Jade Talisman."

This text documents the Thunder Magic (Wulei fa) and Six Jia Warrior Talisman system of the Qingwei lineage, a major Daoist school, detailing the iconography of thunder deities and talismanic applications.

Regarding the Five Thunder Method:

The Thunder Emperor Zhu Qing, an emanation of Guanyin Bodhisattva, appears in masculine form wearing a celestial crown, golden armor over red ritual robes, and red boots. He rides a jade dragon while holding a command tally. He commands four Thunder Generals (emanations of Vajrapani):

• Kong Ji wields an axe
• Yang Tingqing bears a sword
• Zeng Yuanfang carries bow and arrows
• Gao Sui holds a broadsword

All four wear flame-crested crowns with blue faces, golden armor, and crimson robes.

The talisman messenger Lin Zhongyuan (emanation of Sudhana) wears an upright black headdress, has a fair complexion with golden armor over black robes and jade belt, carrying a tally to transmit orders.

Related incantations include:

• Summoning mantra: "Li duo zha li hong"
• Emergency talisman with the character "Lie"
• Secret prayer mantra: "Om ▲▲ nie ▲"
• Celestial jade talisman requiring the "Qin" seal imprint
• Heart mantra: "Ji li duo suo po he"

These are used for rainmaking, exorcism, healing, childbirth assistance, etc., either worn or burned.

Concerning the Six Jia Warrior Talismans:

The Six Jia Generals are:

• Jiazi Great General He Xun (Dongming)
• Jiaxu Great General Zhang Shu (Dongqing)
• Jiashen Great General Lü Wu (Dongying)
• Jiawu Great General Xu ▲ (Dongchang)
• Jiachen Great General Gao Yi (Donghui)
• Jiayin Great General Wang Hui (Donghong)

Usage requires first inscribing the corresponding celestial stem-earthly branch combinations (e.g. Jiazi, Jiaxu) before incense, selecting intensity levels like "Urgent Level 1" or "Urgent Level 2" commands. These talismans primarily mobilize celestial troops and are known for swift efficacy.

(Note: "▲" indicates damaged text or secret characters in original scriptures)

This passage originates from Volume 18 of the Qingwei Yuanjiang Dafa (Great Method of the Original Descent of Purity and Subtlety), primarily documenting the names of the Six Ding Divine Generals (deities governing thunder and exorcism in Daoism) and the methods for using their talismanic spells.

First, it lists the names of six Jade Maidens of Ding (female deities): the Dingmao Jade Maiden is named Yan Yan, the Dingchou Jade Maiden Deng Shou, the Dinghai Jade Maiden Wu Xuan, the Dingyou Jade Maiden Kong Guan, the Dingwei Jade Maiden Shi Zai, and the Dingsi Jade Maiden Lei Cheng. Each Jade Maiden corresponds to specific combinations of celestial stems and earthly branches.

The text then describes the usage method for the "Six Ding Talismans" (Liuding Fu): during initial activation, one must burn incense to summon their power. These talismans are primarily employed for executing rebels and dispelling malignant forces, with remarkably potent effects. Special symbolic notations mark the talismanic combinations: (Ding/Mao), (Ding/Chou), (Ding/Hai), (Ding/You), (Ding/Wei), (Ding/Si), representing the pairing of the celestial stem "Ding" with various earthly branches to form the talismans.

The concluding "Talisman Activation" section employs numerical sequences (1-2-3) (4-5-6) to indicate the order or layers of talismanic activation, likely representing the procedural steps required during cultivation. This entire passage constitutes esoteric talismanic knowledge concerning the Six Ding Divine Generals within Daoist Thunder Magic (Leifa) - the ritual application of thunder's power - primarily used in exorcism and demon-subduing ceremonies.