Monthly Archives: April 2024

JIANG ZIYA – FORTUNE TELLING

This chapter refers to the time when Ziya used his magic power to get rid of the five demons, and helped his friend Yiren to build a house on his auspicious lot. Yiren happily said to Ziya: “Brother, you are so talented. You certainly have not wasted your forty years of spiritual cultivation at all.” Ziya sincerely answered: “Fortune telling and exorcism are my specialty. They are not important and not worthy of praises.” Lady Ma interfered: “Why don’t you […]

JIANG ZIYA’S MARRIAGE

After showing respect to his master and bidding farewell to his friends, Jiang Ziya departed from the mountain and journeyed to the city. Being without any family or relatives, he sought out Song Yiren, an old friend residing in the capital known for his wealth. Yiren warmly welcomed Jiang Ziya and immediately offered to support him. Not only that, but Yiren also took it upon himself to find a suitable wife for Ziya. Assuming the role of a matchmaker, Yiren […]

JIANG ZIYA LEAVES THE MOUNTAIN

The Supreme Ruler has assigned Grand Master Yuan Shi Tian Zun the responsibility of assessing disciples’ virtues and vices, and thereafter conducting investiture ceremonies for the selected individuals whose names will appear on the investiture board. As a result, Grand Master Yuan Shi closed down the cave entrance and ceased lecturing the sutra. Furthermore, he devised a plan for his disciple, Jiang Ziya, to depart from the mountain and assume the role of an army General, in alignment with the […]

THE BIRTH OF NEZHA AT CHENTANG PASS

 This chapter is about Sir Tai Yi residing in the Golden Light Cave of Mount Qianyuan, an Immortal who has lived for over a thousand years. [According to the decree of Heaven’s court, Immortals are called upon to aid Jiang Ziya in beheading the generals from the Shang Dynasty and bestowing them with divine titles after the Zhou Dynasty overthrows the Shang, bringing peace to the people. Only then can Grand Master Yuan Shi resume teaching and Immortals continue their […]

YUN ZHONG ZI OFFERS THE MAGIC SWORD

Yun Zhong Zi is an Immortal residing in Chung-Nam Mountain. One day, while gathering herbs, he noticed an evil aura rising from the southeast, and he deduced that a fox spirit had possessed a human body to carry out malevolent deeds. He thought, “My practice of cultivation is meant to serve humanity. If I do not expel this demon for the sake of the people, much suffering will ensue.” He immediately summoned his disciple, Kim-Ha, and instructed him to find […]

THE EVIL FOX MURDERS DAJI

Since his visit to the temple of Goddess Nu Wa, King Zhou was so infatuated with her beauty that he could not sleep, eat, or drink as usual, and ignored his numerous consorts in the three palaces and six living royal quarters. His heart was heavy and he was so sad he did not want to talk to anyone. To placate the King, Fei Zhong and You Hun suggested bringing in 100 beauties from each of the four Grand Dukes. […]

KING ZHOU AND GODDESS NU WA

In the seventh year of King Zhou’s reign, during the Shang Dynasty, a rebellion erupted in the vassal states of the North. Consequently, Grand Tutor Wen Zhong was dispatched to the war front. With Wen Zhong absent, his absence provided an opportunity for the two minions, Fei Zhong and You Hun, to draw close to the King. One day, Prime Minister Shang Rong suggested to King Zhou, “Tomorrow marks the commemorative celebration of Goddess Nu Wa. Your Majesty should visit […]

Foreword

Foreword:  This book, “Mysticism in The Investiture of the Gods” is a translation from the original Vietnamese text. The Chinese classical epic, “Reward for the Seven Sages,” recounts the tale of two monks—one practicing Taoism and the other Buddhism. Both attained enlightenment, possessed supernatural abilities, and held deep knowledge of the principles governing the changes of heaven and earth. Qu Chang Chun (Wu Ch’eng en), the Taoist monk, served as the King’s advisor, while Bai Yun, the Buddhist monk, acted […]

Introduction

Introduction Mat Giao (Secret Teachings) is pleased to present to our fellow practitioners the book “Mysticism in “The Investiture of the Gods”” authored by scholar Duc Quy. This book explores the mystical and religious themes found within the Chinese classic epic “The Investiture of the Gods,” offering insightful commentaries and explanations in the field of Mysticism. Scholar Duc Quy delves into the basic principles and general laws governing the operation of deities, drawing from personal experiences involving miracles, possessions, charms, […]

THE SUPERIORITY COMPLEX AND LACK OF TOLERANCE IN A VENERABLE Read more: The Superiority Complex and Lack of Tolerance in a Venerable

THE SUPERIORITY COMPLEX AND LACK OF TOLERANCE IN A VENERABLE

translated by Dianichi We would like to tell the story of a venerable monk known as the Living Buddha, who diligently practices asceticism, presides over a renowned temple, yet is stubborn, always considering his own doctrine as the correct one, while regarding others’ teachings as demonic or heretical. This is a common trait among monks who adhere rigidly to formal appearances. Around mid-1981, we already had the exit permit from the Vietnamese Ministry of Internal Affairs to go to the […]