《張三丰先生全集》Vol. 15
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Complete Works of Master Zhang Sanfeng · Catalog of the Wish-Fulfilling Pearl
Source: Reprinted in the Daozang Jiyao (Essentials of the Daoist Canon)
Upper Volume
| Title | Plain-Language Explanation |
|---|---|
| Wenchang Heart-Opening Spell | The “opening the apertures and brightening the heart” spell used by Emperor Wenchang (the deity in charge of official success and literary fortune). |
| Dharani Talismans and Incantations | A comprehensive collection of talismans and incantations that encompass all methods and protect cultivation. |
| Wuji Spell | The spell of Wuji (the Limitless, the ultimate source beyond form in Daoism). |
| Heart-Opening Talisman | A talisman used for opening the apertures and brightening the heart. |
| Dharani Talisman | The Dharani Talisman (paired with the Dharani Spell). |
| Preface to the Scripture of Divine Light on Receiving the Orthodox Primordial Mechanism | Preface to the Scripture of Divine Light on Receiving the Orthodox Primordial Mechanism (“orthodox primordial mechanism” refers to the essential methods of orthodox cultivation). |
| Essential Methods for Testing the Results of the Divine Light Scripture | Essential methods for verifying the effectiveness after cultivating the Divine Light Scripture. |
| A Definitive Discussion of Origins and Transmission | A textual investigation of the origins and transmission of the method. |
| Preface to the Calming the Shen (Spirit) Decoction | Preface to the prescription titled Calming the Shen Decoction. |
| Prescription for the Calming the Shen (Spirit) Decoction | A medicinal decoction prescription for calming the heart-mind and spirit. |
| On Serving the Ruler | How to serve a ruler and fulfill loyalty. |
| On Facing the Enemy and Punishing Crimes | On confronting the enemy in battle and punishing the guilty. |
| On Lodging in the Wild | On cultivating or withdrawing from the world in wilderness and remote places (the title character is a variant of “wild”). |
| On Wandering Afar | On long journeys and cloud-wandering in all directions. |
| On Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning | Responses and mental methods when encountering wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. |
| On Crossing Over | On crossing rivers, passing through dangers, and transcending. |
| On Food and Drink | Precepts and methods concerning food, drink, and daily living. |
| On Social Relations | On interacting with people and choosing friends. |
| On Illness, Death, and Life | How to respond at the critical junctures of illness and life-and-death. |
| Methods for Testing Efficacy | Methods for verifying the results of cultivation. |
| Divine Light Divination | Divining good and bad fortune through divine-light resonance. |
| Heart Scripture of Cundi, Mother of Buddhas | The heart-spell scripture of Cundi Bodhisattva, Mother of Buddhas (Cundi is an important deity in Esoteric Buddhism). |
| Cundi Mudra | Hand mudra of the Cundi method. |
| Vajra Mudra | Hand mudra of the Vajra realm. |
| Diagram of Fingers and Palms | A diagram correlating fingers, palm lines, cultivation, and divination. |
| True Word of the Pure Dharmadhatu | A mantra of the pure dharmadhatu (Esoteric Buddhist spell). |
| True Word for Protection | A protective true word. |
| True Word of Great Brightness | The Great Brightness True Word. |
| Cundi True Word | The Cundi true word. |
| Great Wheel Spell | The Great Wheel spell. |
| Nectar Spell | The Nectar Spell (a metaphor for the Buddha-Dharma as sweet dew). |
| True Word of the Great Abhisheka Light | The Great Consecration Light True Word. |
| Dharani Spell of the Great Jeweled, Vast, and Broad Pavilion | A long dharani spell from Esoteric Buddhism. |
| Wondrous Words of the Pacifying Calamities Method | Wondrous words of the method for pacifying disasters. |
| Wondrous Words of the Increasing Method | Wondrous words of the method for increasing blessings, wisdom, and so forth. |
| Wondrous Words of the Respect-and-Love Method | Wondrous words of the method for causing people to respect and love one another and for harmony. |
| Wondrous Words of the Subjugation Method | Wondrous words of the method for subduing demonic obstacles and enemies. |
| Wondrous Words of the Supramundane Method | Wondrous words of the supramundane method (transcending birth and death). |
Lower Volume
| Title | Plain-Language Explanation |
|---|---|
| Great Dharma Words of Doumu | Essential great dharma words of Doumu (Mother of the Dipper, mother of the stars of the Northern Dipper). |
| Heart Scripture | Heart Scripture (here mostly referring to the Northern Dipper Heart Scripture or a heart spell related to Dipper methods). |
| First: Tanlang Star | First: Tanlang Star (Greedy Wolf, the first star of the Northern Dipper). |
| Second: Jumen Star | Second: Jumen Star (Giant Gate). |
| Third: Zhenren Lucun Star | Third: Perfected Person Lucun Star. |
| Fourth: Wenqu Star | Fourth: Wenqu Star (Literary Curve). |
| Fifth: Danyuan Lianzhen Star | Fifth: Danyuan Lianzhen Star. |
| Sixth: North Pole Wuqu Star | Sixth: North Pole Wuqu Star (Martial Curve). |
| Seventh: Tianguan Poqun Star | Seventh: Tianguan Poqun Star (Heavenly Pass, Army Breaker). |
| San Tai Stars | The San Tai Stars (supporting stars, governing examination rank and official salary). |
| Oral Formulas for the Twelve Double-Hours | Cultivation oral formulas for the twelve double-hours. |
| Tiangang Ancestral Qi (Vital Energy) | Tiangang ancestral Qi (prenatal gang qi, original-life vital energy). |
| White Jade Turtle Terrace | White Jade Turtle Terrace (related to turtle breathing, fetal breathing, or a certain altar method). |
| Phrase-by-Phrase Cue Words for the Great Compassion Sacred Mantra | A phrase-by-phrase outline and chanting text for the Great Compassion Mantra. |
Note: The whole book is a catalog. The upper volume focuses more on talismans and incantations, the Divine Light Scripture, entries on dealing with the world, and true words such as Cundi; the lower volume focuses more on Doumu methods, the seven stars of the Northern Dipper, San Tai, double-hour oral formulas, and Tiangang ancestral Qi. Zhang Sanfeng’s writings often blend Daoist cultivation with elements of Esoteric Buddhism and Northern Dipper belief. If you want a plain-language translation and explanation of the main text of a particular entry, you may specify the title.
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