《太上玉晨鬱儀結璘奔日月圖》

The Supreme Jade Dawn Yu-Yi Jie-Lin Sun and Moon Visualization Scripture is a crucial cultivation classic of the Shangqing (Highest Clarity) Daoist tradition, documenting two profound visualization techniques:

The first section describes the "Sun Lord Visualization" method:

Aspiring to attain true immortality, practitioners should visualize the Sun Lord (Solar Deity) riding a dragon-phoenix chariot, soaring eastward on auspicious clouds until entering the celestial gates. Through sincere visualization, one obtains the essential Daoist teachings without elaborate rituals. Successful cultivators are recorded among the Shangqing celestial officials and master the Yu-Yi scripture.

The second section details the "Moon Consort Visualization" method:

Those seeking celestial ascension should visualize the Moon Consort (Lunar Deity) commanding ten celestial dragons while riding a flowing-bell chariot westward to the heavenly palace. Through devoted visualization, one gains audience with the Celestial Sovereign and masters the Jie-Lin scripture.

These two methods were treasured secrets of the Ninefold Celestial Sovereigns and Four Extremity Perfected Beings, transmitted by the Mysterious Void Primordial Lord. Practitioners must meet three prerequisites:

1. Their names must be registered in the celestial rolls

2. They must observe 100 days of purification, abstaining from worldly affairs

3. They must possess innate immortal potential

Long-term cultivation grants fifty pairs of jade attendants (male and female). These scriptures are stored in the Nine Heavens' Cinnabar-Jade Terrace—ordinary people aren't even permitted to hear their names. Unauthorized transmission incurs punishment from the Three Officials' Tribunal, with calamity befalling seven generations of ancestors.

Original scripture copies are preserved at:

1. Western Mysterious Mountain's Jade Grotto Platform (gold-inscribed jade slips)

2. Mount Wangwu's Clear Void Heaven (fragmentary version)

Stone inscriptions bear the twenty-character mantra: "Yu-Yi draws solar essence, Jie-Lin summons lunar divinity"—the essential formula for achieving immortality.

Note: "Yu-Yi" refers to solar essence absorption techniques, while "Jie-Lin" denotes lunar essence gathering methods—unique sun-moon cultivation arts of the Shangqing tradition.

This passage reveals the essential techniques for cultivating the advanced Daoist practice known as "Supreme Jade Dawn Yu-Yi Jie-Lin." The main principles can be understood as follows:

Many Daoist practitioners, though well-versed in scriptures, often focus on minor arts like the "Golden Fluid Nine Elixirs" (Jinye Jiudan) which cannot lead to ascension to the Supreme Purity realms. Mastering this advanced method doesn't depend on innate talent, but rather on the fact that the relevant scriptures simply don't exist in the human realm. Only through formal initiation rituals and direct transmission from genuine immortals can one obtain this knowledge. Those who perfect this practice gain the ability to ride the Eight Scenes Jade Chariot and traverse the Nine Heavens.

The Supreme Simplicity Perfected Being (Taishu Zhenren), when transmitting these secrets to Perfected Pei of Pure Numinosity (Qingling Zhenren), explained: To cultivate the essences of sun and moon, one must master both the "Yu-Yi Scripture" and "Jie-Lin Chapter." Without these texts, all cultivation efforts are in vain. The specific method involves holding one scripture while silently reciting the other during meditation (Cunxiang).

During practice, one visualizes the vital energies (Qi) of the sun, moon, and five planets, which enables celestial ascent astride clouds and dragons to the Purple Court of Heaven. The scripture particularly emphasizes that practitioners can achieve the state of "walking through void and ascending to heaven" without even leaving their sealed meditation chambers.

The text concludes with a solemn warning: This advanced method is reserved only for higher-ranking immortals and must never be casually disclosed. Reckless transmission or discussion will not only forfeit the protection of Jade Youths and Maidens (guardian spirits), but also incur celestial punishment, permanently barring the offender from immortality. Those who leak these scriptures will face severe karmic consequences.

[Note: This describes an advanced visualization practice (Cunsi) from the Shangqing tradition, where practitioners visualize solar and lunar essences along with planetary energies while reciting specific scriptures to achieve celestial ascension. "Yu-Yi" and "Jie-Lin" represent two crucial visualization methods corresponding to solar essence and lunar radiance respectively.]

The Diagram of the Supreme Jade Dawn's Yu Yi and Jie Lin Ascending to the Sun and Moon records esoteric Daoist methods for cultivating solar and lunar essences. Here's a modern explanation:

Solar Essence Cultivation:

At dawn on the first day of the lunar month, sit in meditation after purification rituals. Gently tap your teeth 36 times. Visualize your lower Dantian (energy center) as a vast ocean, with the sun rising from its surface while you sit immovable as a mountain. Recite the incantation: "The yang essence emerges from the primordial sea, ascending from below..." (describing solar Qi rising to dispel yin energies as the solar deity Yu Yi descends to purify the body). Swallow saliva nine times while visualizing the ascending sun bathing your entire body in golden light. Recite the second incantation: "The golden wheel manifests auspicious signs, illuminating the yang brightness..." (describing riding golden light toward the solar palace). Swallow saliva another nine times, imagining yourself astride a fire dragon flying sunward. Recite the third incantation: "The fire dragon leads the way, light penetrates the crown..." (describing the fusion of your spirit with solar radiance to eliminate bodily impurities).

Lunar Essence Cultivation:

When the new moon rises, face west and tap teeth ten times while softly chanting the sixteen-syllable lunar mantra invoking the moon spirit Jie Lin: "The lunar soul's misty radiance, fragrant splendor..." Maintain focused awareness while visualizing five-colored lunar auroras enveloping your body, then mentally ingest the moon's essence.

Effects of Practice:

One year of consistent practice dispels illness and extends lifespan, granting command over spirits. Two years brings communion with celestial realms. After three years, demon kings will recommend your attainment. At nine years' completion, the Five Directional Thearchs will escort you to become a Perfected Being (zhenren), achieving longevity.

Notes:

• Yu Yi (solar deity) and Jie Lin (lunar deity) represent Daoist divinities of the sun and moon
• "Corpse-worms" (Pengshi) refer to three pathogenic energies within the body
• Practice requires specific timings, orientations, and visualization techniques

These advanced methods belong to the Shangqing (Highest Clarity) tradition and require master guidance.

This scripture describes the Daoist practice of "Rushing to the Sun and Moon," which consists of two main methods: lunar veneration and solar veneration.

Regarding lunar veneration:

The practitioner silently recites a 24-word incantation, then closes their eyes and forms fists (a characteristic Daoist hand gesture). They visualize five-colored radiance streaming from the moon into their mouth. Special attention is given to a central yellow Qi in the moon, shaped like a pupil, called the "Essence of the Flying Jade Womb" (Feihua Yubao zhi Jing). Consistent practice of this method is said to enable one to become an immortal capable of ascending to the sun and moon.

Regarding solar veneration:

1. Timing: Best performed at sunrise, though it can be done facing east in a quiet chamber if sunlight is unavailable.

2. Basic steps:

• Tap the teeth nine times.
• Close the eyes and hold the breath nine times.
• Swallow sunlight nine times, visualizing rosy light entering the mouth.

3. The Five Solar Emperors:

Descriptions are given for the names, titles, and attire of the five directional emperors of the sun palace: the Green Emperor (Qingdi), Red Emperor (Chidi), White Emperor (Bai di), Black Emperor (Heidi), and Yellow Emperor (Huangdi).

4. Lunar Goddess:

The moon palace goddess is named "Ai Xiao Tai Biao."

5. Advanced practice:

• Close the eyes and form fists, visualizing five-colored light enveloping the entire body.
• Focus particularly on the purple Qi called "Flying Root Water Mother" (Feigen Shuimu), the essence of solar energy.
• Perform a total of 45 swallowings.
• Conclude by tapping the teeth nine times and reciting a prayer.

This method employs visualization (Cunxiang, or focused meditation) of solar and lunar essences, combined with breath regulation, specific movements, and incantations, to achieve communion with the energies of the sun and moon. Practitioners must follow the ritual protocols precisely, gradually absorbing these celestial essences.

This scripture describes a Daoist practice called "Yu Yi" (鬱儀), a method of cultivation that involves visualizing the Five Directional Celestial Emperors and absorbing the essences of the sun and moon to achieve celestial ascension.

The practitioner first visualizes the five emperors descending from sunlight:

• The Green Emperor (Qingdi, ruler of the East) appears to the left
• The Red Emperor (Chidi, ruler of the South) appears to the right
• The White Emperor (Baidi, ruler of the West) appears behind
• The Black Emperor (Heidi, ruler of the North) appears at the left hand
• The Yellow Emperor (Huangdi, ruler of the Center) appears at the right hand

The practice then involves ritual actions including tooth-tapping (a Daoist health preservation technique) and swallowing saliva, accompanied by recitation of specific incantations. These mantras essentially petition for union with the Five Emperors, requesting to ride crimson cloud chariots drawn by nine red dragons toward the sun. The practitioner further visualizes lunar essences to receive celestial talismans (Fulu) and immortal nourishment.

Key aspects of the practice:

1. Long-term practitioners may eventually "ride radiance to chase the sun" - harnessing light to ascend solarward.

2. Mountain-dwelling Daoists who daily absorb solar essences will quickly develop jade-like luminous skin and radiant countenances.

3. Those burdened with worldly affairs may practice this method specifically on the first day of each lunar month.

This advanced practice belongs to the Shangqing (Highest Clarity) tradition, emphasizing communication with deities through visualization (cunxiang) and Qi absorption (fuqi) to ultimately achieve immortal ascension. The method combines cosmological symbolism with physiological alchemy, representing the sophisticated integration of spiritual and energetic cultivation in high Daoist practice.

This scripture describes Daoist methods for cultivating solar and lunar essences, divided into two practices: absorbing solar Qi and lunar flight.

[Solar Qi Absorption Method]

On specific days each month (the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 19th, and 25th of the lunar calendar), practitioners perform this method when the "solar soul" (essence of the sun) merges with the "water mother" (lunar essence). Consistent practice for eighteen years leads to attainment of the "Upper Clarity" (Shangqing) realm, where the body emits golden and jade radiance, transforming into a "True Sovereign" (high-ranking immortal) capable of soaring through the heavens.

Detailed procedure:

1. At midnight on the last day of the lunar month, write the "Enlightening Numinous Talisman" (Kaiming Lingfu) with cinnabar on blue paper.

2. Face east, hold the breath while gripping the talisman, silently reciting an incantation (summoning solar essence to nourish the body).

3. After chanting, ingest the talisman.

[Lunar Flight Method]

During the full moon (15th day each month):

1. Visualize sitting atop Mount Kunlun with the moon rising over the sea below.

2. Swallow saliva three times, tap teeth three times, and recite an incantation (absorbing lunar essence).

3. Imagine moonlight as a golden semicircle enveloping the body, then chant another mantra.

4. Finally, visualize the moonlight transforming into a bridge, riding a phoenix into the moon palace to merge with lunar essence.

Progressive effects:

1 year: Eliminates illness and dispels evil

2 years: Develops spiritual perception and reveals truth

3 years: Gains protection from demon kings

9 years: Receives summons from the Five Immortal Mothers, attaining ascension

Note: The text mentions "Five Numinouses" (Wuling) referring to Five Phases essences, "Five Fluids" (Wuye) denoting organ fluids, and "Three Simples" (Sansu) indicating Qi from the three Dantian. These practices require proper guidance—never attempt without expert supervision.

This scripture records the esoteric Daoist practice of "ingesting lunar essence," transmitted by the Great Emperor of Supreme Subtlety in the Scripture of Hidden Lunar Yang Essence and Concealed Heavenly Yellow Qi. The cultivation method is as follows:

When the moon first rises (or in a quiet chamber if moonlight is unavailable), face west and lightly tap your teeth ten times. Close your eyes and regulate your breath nine times, then visualize swallowing moonlight nine times. Softly recite the names of the Five Lunar Palace Empress Consorts:

1. Consort of the Green Emperor: Named Zhu Yin'e, styled Fen Yanying, robed in azure splendor

2. Consort of the Red Emperor: Named Yi Yiliao, styled Wan Yanxu, robed in crimson splendor

3. Consort of the White Emperor: Named Ling Sulan, styled Yu Lianhua, robed in white splendor

4. Consort of the Black Emperor: Named Jie Lianqiao, styled Chun Shujin, robed in black splendor

5. Consort of the Yellow Emperor: Named Qing Yingjin, styled Jiong Dingrong, robed in yellow splendor

All five consorts wear their hair in triangular topknots with tresses cascading to their waists.

During practice, keep eyes closed and fists lightly clenched. Visualize five-colored lunar essence flowing from the crown of your head through the entire body down to the soles of your feet. Pay special attention to a pupil-sized yellow orb within the moonlight (called the "essence of flying yellow lunar radiance"), which enters the mouth together with the five-colored Qi currents. Facing the moon, swallow this vital essence fifty times, then swallow saliva ten times and tap teeth ten times.

Conclude by reciting the incantation: "Yellow essence and dark brilliance, primordial yin's ascending Qi..." (This chant essentially invokes lunar deities to harmonize yin-yang energies within the body). This practice is believed to absorb lunar essence and balance the Qi of the five viscera.

This scripture describes the Daoist practice of "Cunsi" (visualization and contemplation), focusing on how to cultivate the essence of sun and moon by visualizing the Five Directional Empress Consorts (five goddesses corresponding to the Green Emperor, Red Emperor, White Emperor, Black Emperor, and Yellow Emperor). The content unfolds as follows:

First, it portrays the practitioner's state of union with all creation: body and mind merging with solar and lunar radiance, harmonized hun and po souls, circulating Five Qi (the energies of the Five Phases), riding on celestial auroras to ascend. Then it details the practitioner's divine attire: wearing phoenix-feathered vermilion capes and jade pendants with golden earrings, symbolizing communion with divine beings.

The core practice involves visualizing the Five Directional Empress Consorts descending from moonlight—the Green Emperor's Consort appearing to the left, the Red Emperor's to the right, the White Emperor's behind, the Black Emperor's above to the left, and the Yellow Emperor's above to the right. When these five goddesses manifest clearly, the practitioner should tap teeth nine times, swallow saliva nine times, and silently recite invocations.

The invocations essentially petition for the sun-moon essence to illuminate wisdom and reveal cosmic mysteries, requesting the Five Empress Consorts to ride clouds and winds while adorned in immortal regalia. Through this practice, one may reverse aging and attain cosmic longevity. After the invocations, teeth are tapped seven times and saliva swallowed seven times.

The final prayer describes supernatural attainments: freely traversing immortal realms, entering celestial jade palaces, wearing transcendent talismans (Fulu), partaking of immortal feasts, and reciting profound Daoist scriptures (Jing)—all symbolizing the elevated states achieved through cultivation.

This integrated practice combines visualization, teeth-tapping, saliva-swallowing, and invocations to absorb solar-lunar essences, harmonize Five Phase energies, ultimately realizing longevity, divine vision, and ascension to immortality.

This scripture describes a Daoist cultivation method called "Riding the Lunar Radiance to the Moon" (Jielin Benyue). The key elements are as follows:

Practitioners must visualize themselves riding a celestial chariot of flowing bells and flying clouds drawn by ten yellow dragons, descending from the moonlight accompanied by five immortal officials (the Five Ladies). After closing their eyes to meditate on their own form and swallowing saliva thirty times, they open their eyes to focus on visualizing the lunar palace and bow to the moon. Prolonged practice of this method enables one to attain the state of "riding the radiance to the moon."

The ideal practice times are eleven days each month when yin energy is strongest: the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 22nd, 24th, and 26th of the lunar month. These periods of abundant lunar essence (Jing) create optimal conditions for cultivation. Eighteen years of consistent practice may lead to physical transformation and ascension to the celestial realms.

The text records two talismanic practices:

1. The "Great Mysterious Yin-Generating Talisman" (Tai Xuan Yinsheng Fu) must be ingested while facing east at midnight on the last day of the month, preceded by reciting the incantation: "The Purple Tenuity's yellow register bears the name Great Mystery, where lunar essence nourishes the hun and po souls..."

2. At night, practitioners burn incense while silently invoking the names of the Five Thearchs (Wudi) of the cardinal directions and the Five Ladies, praying to unite with these divine beings.

Key principles emphasized:

• Knowing the true names of the lunar essence (Yuepo) and solar spirit (Rihun) can avert disasters
• Practitioners require pure surroundings, ideally with direct views of sunrise/sunset locations
• Those unable to renounce worldly affairs cannot practice this method

(Note: The "Five Ladies" refer to lunar palace officials, "Five Thearchs" to directional deities, "Great One" (Taiyi) is a supreme divinity, "Muddy Pellet" (Niwan) denotes the crown-point acupoint, and "saliva swallowing" represents a Daoist longevity technique.)

This scripture explains the progressive stages and time requirements for cultivating the advanced Daoist practice known as "racing to the sun and moon" (奔日月):

If one diligently practices this method for twenty-four years, they can attain the state of "ascending in broad daylight" (白日飞升) without necessarily specializing in the "racing and visualization" techniques. The key lies in maintaining the presence of the two luminaries (the solar and lunar deities) constantly at one's side while silently reciting heart mantras (which must not be heard by others).

For those with innate immortal foundations who have undergone prolonged cultivation:

• After two years of focused visualization (存想), one may faintly perceive the solar and lunar deities
• After three years, the deities' forms become clearly visible
• After five years, one truly achieves the "racing to the sun and moon" state (where the spirit can freely travel between sun and moon)

However, beginners cannot expect such rapid results and require much longer practice. This method belongs to the most profound "Two Luminaries" cultivation (simultaneously refining solar essence and lunar radiance) of the Shangqing (上清) tradition. Its mastery confers the title of "Shangqing Perfected Being" (上清真人). Due to its extraordinary value, it is transmitted to only one person every seven hundred years.

(Note: "The Most High Jade Dawn Yu Yi Jie Lin" refers to the honorific titles of the solar and lunar deities, while the "racing to the sun and moon diagram" denotes visualization techniques based on celestial movements.)