《靈寶文檢》Vol. 30

Daozang Jiyao · Lingbao Wenjian, Volume Eleven

Contents

Category of Yangjiao Fuming (Daytime Ritual Talismans and Commands)

Altar Transformation Talisman (Huatan Fu); Jade Clarity Benevolent Light Talisman (Yuqing Huiguang Fu); Highest Clarity Benevolent Light Talisman (Shangqing Huiguang Fu); Great Clarity Benevolent Light Talisman (Taiqing Huiguang Fu); Vast Heaven Talisman (Haotian Fu); Yang-Summoning True Talisman (Zhaoyang Zhen Fu); Yang-Summoning Dispatch (Zhaoyang Die); Yin-Summoning True Talisman (Zhaoyin Zhen Fu); Yin-Summoning Dispatch (Zhaoyin Die); Curtain-Rolling Talisman (Juanlian Fu); Passage Introduction (Guanyin); Opening Heaven Talisman (Kaiqian Fu); Breaking the Xun Talisman (Poxun Fu); Precious Sword Talisman (two forms); Numinous Official Protective Talisman (Lingguan Hushen Fu); Curtain-Rolling Talisman (five forms); Celestial Way Registrar Talisman (Tiandao Gongcao Fu); Earthly Way Registrar Talisman (Didao Gongcao Fu); Human Way Registrar Talisman (Rendao Gongcao Fu); Immortal Way Registrar Talisman (Xiandao Gongcao Fu); Divine Way Registrar Talisman (Shendao Gongcao Fu); Ghost Way Registrar Talisman (Guidao Gongcao Fu); Karmic Way Registrar Talisman (Yedao Gongcao Fu); Five Ways Registrar Talisman (Wudao Gongcao Fu); General Incantation for the Registrars (Gongcao Zong Zhou); Six Jia Divine Generals Talisman (Liujia Shenjiang Fu); Talisman for Presenting the Memorial (Peng Biao Fu); Court Audience Offering Talisman (Chaohe Shang Fu); Box-Base Talisman (Han Di Fu); Memorial-Base Talisman (Biao Di Fu); Box-Face Talisman (Han Mian Fu, two forms); Left Shoulder-and-Arm Talisman (Zuo Jianbi Fu); Right Shoulder-and-Arm Talisman (You Jianbi Fu); Left Foot-Upper Talisman (Zuo Zushang Fu); Right Foot-Upper Talisman (You Zushang Fu); Crown-Interior Talisman (Dingguan Nei Fu); Box-Left Talisman (Han Zuo Fu, two forms); Box-Right Talisman (Han You Fu, two forms); Box-Top Talisman (Han Ding Fu); Box-Bottom Talisman (Han Xia Fu, three forms); Memorial-Wrapping Talisman (Baobiao Fu); Memorial-Protecting Talisman (Hubiao Fu); Yin-Yang Command Writ (Yinyang Ling Shu); Three Heavens Jade Characters (Santian Yuzi); Box-Head and Box-Tail Command (Han Tou Han Wei Ling); Northern Pole Jade Characters (Yuzi Beiji Yuzi); Box-Face Seal-Script Command Hexagram (Han Mian Zhuan Fu Ling Gua); Golden Bell Talisman (Jinzhong Fu); Jade Chime Talisman (Yuqing Fu); Talisman for Presenting the Memorial to the Heavenly Gate (Peng Biao Jin Tianmen Fu); Command Talisman for Establishing the Five-Direction Pacification Altar Shared with Heaven (five forms); Five-Direction True Script Talisman Seals for Heavenly Pacification (five forms); Five-Direction True Script for Pacifying Heaven and Earth (five forms).

Note: This piece is the table of contents for Volume Eleven of the Lingbao Wenjian (Lingbao Scriptural Register), belonging to the category "Yangjiao Fuming Men." Yangjiao refers to the daytime blessing ritual (jiao), while fuming denotes the talismanic commands and memorial documents used within Zhaijiao (purification ritual). The listed items are mostly the names of talismans and incantations in the Lingbao school's ritual procedures, such as the Huiguang Fu of the Three Pure Ones (Sanqing), the Gongcao Fu, and the Peng Biao Jin Tianmen Fu. They are used at various stages of the rite, including establishing the altar, summoning the perfected, protecting the body, presenting memorials, and pacifying the five directions. Fulu (talismans and registers) are central to these procedures.

Lingbao Wenjian: A Vernacular Commentary

Celestial Altar Boundary Rites: Yang Jiao and Yin Zhai

This section describes two forms of boundary-setting rite performed at the Celestial Altar: the Yang Jiao (Yang-method Zhaijiao, or purification ritual) and the Yin Zhai (Yin-method Zhaijiao).

Talisman Inventory

Five Directional Banners of the Celestial Altar (five) — banners representing the five directions: east, south, west, north, and center.

Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansion Talismans for the Heavenly and Earthly Altars (twenty-eight) — talismans corresponding to the twenty-eight lunar mansions in the heavens.

Celestial Altar Double-Hour Talismans (twelve) — talismans corresponding to the twelve double-hours of the day.

Talismans of the Three Treasure Lords (three) — talismans of the Three Treasures (Yuqing, Shangqing, and Taiqing), the highest deities of Daoism.

Haotian Talisman — the talisman of Haotian Shangdi (the August Heavenly Lord, also known as the Jade Emperor).

Talismans for Thanking the Earth and Pacifying the Dwelling (two) — talismans that give thanks to the earth deities and guard the household.

Five-Direction Talismans for Settling the Dragon Veins (ten) — talismans that stabilize the dragon veins and guard the five directions.

Nine Palaces Pacification Talismans (nine) — talismans that guard the Nine Palaces, the directional positions used in geomancy.

Talismans Related to the Fire Jiao

Fire Jiao Talisman for Dispelling Calamity and Averting Fire — a talisman used in the fire ritual to eliminate disasters caused by fire.

Nine Dragons Fire-Averting Talisman — a talisman in which nine dragons drive away fire.

Rongfeng Fire-Averting Talisman — a talisman that disperses winds that fan the flames.

Dangang Oath-Fire Taiyi Holy Perfected Talisman — a talisman in which the Dangang spirits bind the fire by oath, under the protection of the Perfected Taiyi.

Talisman for Preserving and Regulating the Fire Cycle — a talisman that protects and controls the course of fire.

Talisman for Preserving and Averting Fire — a talisman that protects against fire and drives it away.

Dangang Eight-Garrison Talisman for Quenching the Fire Cycle (eight) — a talisman in which the Dangang Eight Garrisons guard and extinguish the fire.

Fire Bureau Documents and Concluding Talismans

Memorial to the Fire Bureau — an official document submitted to the Fire Bureau, the divine office that governs fire.

Fire-Virtue Talisman for Averting Calamity — a talisman that drives away the disasters of fire.

Fire-Virtue Talisman for Announcing to the Star Lord — a talisman used to make offerings and report to the Fire Virtue Star Lord.

Talismans for Summoning the Fire Star (two) — talismans that subdue the Fire Star, the source of fire disasters.

Talisman for Subduing and Extinguishing the Fire Star — a talisman that subdues the Fire Star and puts out its flames.

Talisman for Thanking the Fire God and Sealing the Jar Mouth — a talisman that gives thanks to the Fire God and seals the mouth of the jar.

Order to Seal the Jar and Summon Sea Water — an order that seals the jar and brings in sea water to quench the fire.

Talisman for Thanking the Fire God and Sealing the Iron Vessel's Mouth — a talisman that gives thanks to the Fire God and seals the mouth of an iron (bin) vessel.

Talisman for Thanking the Fire God and Pacifying the Dwelling — a talisman that gives thanks to the Fire God and guards the household.

Five Thunders Talisman for Pacifying the Dwelling — a talisman in which the Thunder Gods of the five directions guard the household.

Tianpeng Ruler Talismans (two) — talismans of Marshal Tianpeng, one of the Four Sacred Ones of the Northern Pole.

Upper and Lower Seal Talismans of Life and Death (two) — talismans that govern life and death.

Imperial Command Talisman — a talisman used to issue commands.

Note: This passage is a catalogue of talismans from the fire-calamity rite of Daoism, a Fire Jiao (ritual for averting fire disasters). It records the names and quantities of the talismans required in the ceremony. The Fire Jiao is an important ritual in which Daoists pray for protection from fire and for the peace of the household.