道 教 入 门 知 识 问 答Taoist knowledge questions and answers

Taoism Day often understands doubtsUntitled Part 2

Chapter two
1. Who can intervene in Taoism? Answer: People who worship Taoism, respect Taoism, love Taoism, or are engaged in Taoism health training, Taoism research, and Taoism work. Those who are willing to add Taoism can add Taoism. 2. How can one be called the Taoist? Answer: The place is not heavy, the front is not harmful, the place is not sinking, the cold but not freezing, the summer is not hot, the pleasure is not extreme, the content is not forgetting, the busy but not chaotic, the peace And those who think about danger, can advance and retreat with a degree, follow the sky and follow the people, and walk in time, can be called a good person. 3. Can I enter the Taoism at home? Answer: Humanity is not restricted by region, job, gender, ethnicity, customs, etc. It can also be humane at home, referred to as layman. 4. What kind of conditions do you have to become a Taoist priest? Answer: Good health, good facial features, good conduct, a considerable education level, Spring and Autumn is over 18 years old, I am willing, my relatives do not object, I have the basic conditions such as my ID card and recent valid verification by the public security organ of the residence address. Taoism places where monks are in charge. 5. Why does Taoism have monks and no monks? Answer: Because Taoists are engaged in cultivation, they need like-minded people, and they need to be carried out in a quiet and good environment, without the burden of family and heavy social commitment. However, Taoist priests who mainly cultivate nature do not generally have these conditions in secular society, so it is more appropriate to become a monk. Those who cultivate life as the mainstay, follow the way, save others first, then save themselves, perform humanity first, and then enter the immortal Tao. Therefore, most of them follow the Tao for not becoming a monk. 6. Why doesn't Taoist priest change his surname? Answer: Taoists cultivate and become immortals, and immortality starts with humanity, and humanity starts with the way of parents. Most immortals are filial sons, and filial piety is not enough to become immortals, and the surname is a symbol of blood recognition, and it is also a sign of filial piety. Therefore, Taoist priests generally do not change their surnames. 7. Isn't it unfilial to be a monk and be a Taoist priest with few parents to take care of? Answer: As a monk, as a Taoist priest, in terms of form, there is indeed one less person in the family who directly cares for the parents. However, because some people became a monk to learn the Tao, the local people and believers took more care. If you can study diligently, grasp the inevitable ability, benefit the society, facilitate the place, and care and take care of your parents will be more people. Therefore, monkhood and cultivating Taoism are not unfilial, but great filial piety, which can achieve the fruit of "one person gains Taoism, and nine ancestors rises above all." However, if there is no other person to take care of, parents generally do not support a monkhood. 8. Why do Taoists wear ancient costumes and wear long hair? Answer: Taoist costume, also known as Tang costume or Han costume. Taoism is a faithful continuation of Chinese traditional culture, and Taoism is loose, generous, capable, and has distinctive national characteristics. Therefore, Taoist priests wear ancient costumes to show their traditional and nationality in their occupations. Dao soil must be reserved, one is to mark the mark of conformity, the other is to conform to the laws of nature, and the third is to imply filial piety. The beard was given to the parents by the sideburns and must not be destroyed by leisure. The fourth is for health preservation. When people grow their hair, they must be combed frequently. Frequent combing of hair helps the blood circulation of the brain. The brain is the master of the human body. The brain is healthy and people are less sick. Therefore, Taoist priests often grow beards and hairs. 9. How can one be counted as a Taoist? Answer: Personnel who accept humanitarianism in accordance with relevant conditions, after a period of guidance, education, and inspection and training, understand the necessary Taoist common sense, Gong Buyaguan then assigns a suitable Taoist master as a teacher, and obtains Taoist name through apprenticeship. That is to become a Taoist. 10. What kinds of hats do Taoist priests wear? Answer: There are nine kinds of hats worn by Taoist priests: Hunyuan towel, Zhuangzi towel, Chunyang towel, Jiuliang towel, Haoran towel, Xiaoyao towel, Tang towel, one-word towel, and sun towel. 11. How can I become a Taoist layman? Answer: If you are sincere and benevolent, have the heart to follow Taoism, or sincerely explore and devote yourself to Taoism culture, medicine, health, and cultivation, you can choose a teacher and worship and give Taoism, that is Become a Taoist layman. 12. What is the difference between a layman and a believer? Answer: A lay person, in short, is a good person who cultivates at home. It is because of social, family, or personal reasons, people who cannot or do not have the conditions to become a monk, and are willing to be humane. With the consent of the Taoist school, formally choose a teacher to approve, give the name of the Tao, and pass on the Dharma school, that is, become a layman. Believers are just people who believe in or practice Taoism. For various reasons, they can only worship Taoism or a certain god or immortal in Taoism. They cannot or are unwilling to choose a teacher to worship and enter the ranks of Taoism. These people can only be called Taoism. Believer. 13. Does Taoism focus on the afterlife? Answer: Taoism focuses on the afterlife. Although the main body of Taoism focuses on this life, the next life is also a major aspect of the monks. Because, a life has been cultivated for several generations to become a person, and it is very rare for long and short. Therefore, we should pay attention to our own practice and practice, and strive to become immortal. However, there are very few people who become immortal. Most of the people who are cultivators cannot become immortals in their own life efforts. Therefore, they must be able to become humans. And continue to practice. If you do not practice yourself in this life, you will degenerate yourself and become an animal. Therefore, Taoism focuses not only on this life, but also on the afterlife. 14. Does Taoism kill? Answer: Taoism advocates the symbiosis and coexistence of all creatures and living in harmony. However, it is also in line with Tao to control the raper by rape. To be merciful to the raper is to blaspheme the kind. For those whose conscience is not destroyed, we advocate persuading them with kindness. As for the killer, Taoism only agrees to kill them by the state's full-time killers, and opposes indiscriminate killing. 15. How many kinds of commandments are there in Quanzhen Tao? Answer: The precepts of Quanzhen Dao are divided into three categories: the primary precepts, the middle precepts, and the great precepts of the gods. 16. Can Taoist priests get married? Why? Answer: Whether Taoist priests can get married depends on the faction. Because different factions have different requirements. On the whole, the most upright Taoist priests in Taoism are allowed to marry. Although the Taoists living in the temple are called monks, most of them are married. The Quanzhen Taoist priests in Taoism advocate celibacy and quiet cultivation. Therefore, the Quanzhen Taoists are mostly single and unmarried. 17. Is Taoism a superstition? Why? Answer: Advocating Taoism is definitely not superstition. Because Taoism is a kind of culture, it is the comprehensive expression of the Chinese nation in terms of ideology, national spirit, traditional culture, customs and habits. She demonstrated the overall psychological nature of the Chinese nation, the pursuit of policy, the purpose and cohesion of the growth target, which is a group and coherent expression. And superstition, as far as common sense is concerned, is blind worship without choice, without thinking, and excessive non-respect, which violates natural common sense. At a deeper level, it is an expression of an ignorant mentality, which is essentially different from natural respect. 18. What is the difference between customs, Taoist activities and feudal superstition? Answer: Customs and habits are the daily life fun, habits and activities formed by people's daily social growth through mutual exchanges, mutual agreement, and joint coordination. Masters follow together, participate spontaneously, and make conventions and become customs and habits. Taoist activities are organizations that have scriptures, doctrines, purpose, pursuits, and social identity, and carry out collective or individual activities that are harmless to society. It is an expression of collective or individual pursuit, yearning and hard work. It is a relatively standardized activity recognized by society. Feudal superstition is a small number of individuals who manipulate people's ignorance or fear, adopting fabricated facts, playing singles and deceiving, or adopting methods of shifting flowers and trees to carry out idealistic activities. It is more random and has certain deceptive, compulsive and Threatening causes people to be psychologically afraid and submit, so as to achieve the purpose of defrauding money, subduing people's hearts, and disrupting society, making people submissively, and ultimately endangering society. 19. What should be the title of Taoist priest? Answer: Because Taoism is a traditional Chinese religion, you can generally follow the tradition and call Taoist masters. The Taoist priests who have inevitable practice and deeds and have inevitable influence can be called Taoist or Immortal leader. Because Taoist priests do not change their surnames, they usually carry surnames to distinguish them. 20. What are the titles in Taoism? Answer: In Taoism, there are Taoist masters, masters, masters, masters, gentlemen, brothers, brothers, and fellow Taoists. There are also titles based on their duties, such as masters, masters, etc. twenty one. What etiquette is used to greet a Taoist? Answer: Meet the Taoists. The traditional etiquette is generally adopted-holding fist style. Taoism calls the fist-holding ceremony called a bow, commonly known as Yi, which can be far or near, neither humble nor humble. twenty two. What is the Daoist meeting etiquette? Answer: The Daoist meeting etiquette holding fists and the first gesture is based on the basic theory of Daoism. Taoism believes that: the left is yang, the main, and the main outside; the right is yin, the auxiliary, and the main inside; this is complemented by each other, so hold the fist and hold the head, with the left hand in the front outside, and the right hand in the back. The left thumb is contained in the right thumb and index finger to form a Tai Chi style. Also: the three fingers and four sections in the center of the left hand represent the four yang hexagrams and the four squares. The three fingers and four sections in the center of the right hand represent the Four Yin Gua and the Four Auxiliary Fangs. The thumb represents the upper part, and the little finger represents the lower part. The entire bow pose covers Tai Chi, Bagua and Shi Fang. Sudden style also shows the modest and civilized style of Chinese traditional culture, and has the etiquette meaning of tolerance and understanding, which makes people feel that it is both dignified and decent without losing demeanor. It also shows the elegance, civilization and hygiene required by Taoist health preservation. twenty three. What colloquial words do Taoists say when they say hello? Answer: Taoists, lay priests, believers, etc., when they greet each other, they dictate "the immeasurable god", "the immeasurable blessing", "the immeasurable life blessing" or "the god of forgiveness", etc. When they use simple words, they usually call "compassion" "XX Mercy" and so on. twenty four. Why is incense? Answer: l. Calm body and mind will help eliminate distracting thoughts. 2. Purify the air and set off the atmosphere. 3. Provide for sacredness and pray for spiritual response. 4. Anti-corrosion and insect repellent, shelter buildings from harmful damage. 25. How to get incense? Answer: Those who offer incense, first take a stick of incense (usually three) and light it, stand in front of the stool, hold the incense in both hands and bow. Then, walk towards the incense burner via the right side, salute and incense. After the incense is put on, and after saluting, retreat from the left side to the front of the stool and bow down. 26. Why do you have to bow three times? Answer: Knocking on one's head is to imply that one should give great gifts to God, to respected seniors or people of great kindness. Three bows are the highest gift. Again and again, again and again. Dao produces one, one life two, two produces three, and three is the highest number of foundations. Three kowtows are also used as kowtow to heaven, earth and people. 27. How to kowtow three times? A: Neat and firm, put your feet in front of the stool, take a step forward after concentrating calmly, stop your head, clasp your fists and raise your eyebrows, then sink to your chest, bow, and then bend your legs at the same time. Close your left hand on your chest. Pull out the palm of your right hand and press it gently on the center of the front door of the worship stool. Then pull out your left hand and press it gently on the top of your right hand. The head will be knocked down at the same time. This is a bow. Raise your head straight and kowtow again for two kowtows, and continue once for three kowtows. After three bows, close your left hand to your chest, then get up, retract your right hand, and make a bow with your left hand. After raising your eyebrows, bow (if it is three prayers and nine bows, continue to proceed), take a step back to the original Stand side by side and bow again to get out. This is one bow and three bows. 28. How to draw lots to ask Gua? Answer: As the saying goes, everything goes to the Palace of Three Treasures. When you enter the temple to draw lots to ask for hexagrams, you must first worship with incense. Tell the gods what you want to ask, then shake the lot with both hands, and after one drop out, ask the gua to verify whether this lot is the lot you want to ask about. If the verification is consistent with the set hexagram image, (if the hexagram image is not set, the winning hexagram shall prevail), then the sign can be exchanged. If the verification is not the case, you need to re-sign. You can draw one, but you also need to ask Gua for verification. 29. Does Taoism advocate equality between men and women? Why? Answer: Taoism has always advocated equality between men and women. Because China grew up in the traditional matrilineal Di ethnic society. And Taoism continues most of the traditional thinking in this. Taoist theory is based on a theory that emphasizes the balance of yin and yang. For example, one yin and one yang are the Tao, yin contains yang, yang holds yin, and Taoist logos mark Tai Chi and Eight Diagrams, etc., which all mean that yin and yang are equal. The gods enshrined in Taoism also show the status of women. For example, among the highest gods, there is the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother; there is Pangu and Nuwa; there is Lu Dongbin, and there is also the Cihang Master; there is the Queen of Heaven, He Xiangu among the Eight Immortals, and Sun Buer among the Seven Realms. . Among the most basic gods, there are land fathers and land empresses. It can be seen that Taoism not only advocates equality between men and women, but also implements the principle of equality between men and women in practice. 30. What is the difference between Taoism and cult? Answer: Taoism is a legal organization with open teachings, healthy forms of activities, and relatively fixed venues. Taoism is the precipitation and crystallization of traditional culture, a pursuit of ambition and ideals, a voluntary combination worshipped by relatively free individuals, and an organization that guides people to maintain social peace, prosperity, and health. Cults use religion, qigong, alchemy, or other names to confuse and deceive others, deceive and deceive others, grow and control members, and endanger society. It manipulates people—predetermined curiosity or ideological scruples, adopts misleading, persuasive and other means to create fear and deceive people to pursue something that is impossible to achieve.situation. Once people contact and enter such organizations, such organizations will use various methods to coerce people into entering but not exiting. If there is disobedience or suspicion, intimidation, threats, and even cruel methods are used to make people become spiritual slaves, only bowing their heads to obey. The monopolist is squandering and eloquent. When the monopolist's goal is achieved, but the promises cannot be fulfilled, and people's pursuits are hopeless, the monopolist will use whatever means to directly or indirectly create disasters, or pass on the spearhead of attacks to avoid guilt. 31. What is Taoism's view on the growth of human society and nature? Answer: Taoism believes that humans are a component of nature, and humans with high intelligence should work hard for nature. "Yin Fu Jing" says "Heaven and earth are the thief of all things; all things are the thief of man; man is the thief of all things". In other words, people and everything should be owned by each other, but they must also be harmonious and dedicated to each other. Nature has produced humans, not onlyIt is for humans to feed on nature, and more for humans to regulate nature. Therefore, Taoism advocates returning to the basics and returning to the truth, and the unity of nature and man, so that the masters clearly know that when human beings occur in nature, it is not for humans to do things for themselves, but for humans to do things with nature and allow nature to possess humans. A balanced growth situation. 32. Why has Taoism been able to adapt to society? Answer: Because Taoism is a religion based on reality, and it is a religion that is constantly striving to explore society, so that it has the courage to face reality, but dare to transcend reality, forming many practical basic theories and basic techniques. In the process of inexhaustible upward progress, Taoism can guide its growth based on the real needs and pursuits of the masses and basically conform to natural laws, forming Taoism's non-compliance morality and adaptability. Different periods have different rationales. Therefore, Taoism has always been able to adapt to society. 33. Why can Taoist thought and theory be valued in Western countries? Answer: Because Taoist ideological theory is based on the law of natural growth, it is a market mechanism theory, and it is also a practical theory. With forward-looking and initiative, it can also be called the theory of the strong. It is suitable for people who are open-minded, dare to face reality, overcome difficulties, be strong and unyielding, strive to make progress, and move forward inexhaustibly. In the past two hundred years, it has had a major impact on the formation and continuous growth of Western systems. Therefore, in Western countries, many people regard Taoist thoughts and theories as the holy scriptures and require middle school students to understand them. 34. What does Taoism generally advocate? Answer: In terms of actual growth, Taoism advocates "moral peopleIn terms of overall growth, Taoism advocates "natural life". 35. How is Taoism familiar with people becoming immortals? Answer: In the "Huang Ting Jing", it is said: Immortals and Taoists are not gods, they accumulate energy and energy to come true. Taoism believes that immortals are not impossible, as long as people can maintain health and practice, relax themselves, and accumulate meritorious deeds, it is possible to become immortals. In daily life, let the past pass. Facing the future, do it seriously when you should do it, eat eclectically when you should eat, rest as much as possible when you should rest, and relax and be relaxed when you have time. In this way, in fact it is to live a life of a god, that is, a god. 38. How does Taoism treat misfortune and blessing? Answer: In the "Tai Shang Induction Chapter", it says: "There is no way for good or bad, but people call themselves." In the "Tao De Jing", it is said: "Misfortune, the blessing depends on. Fortune, the misfortune lies." When encountering misfortunes and fortunes, Taoism believes that it should be treated with a general mind. Don't lose your will by encountering misfortune, and don't lose your mind by gaining blessing. 39. Why is the power of modern Taoism weak? Answer: During the later period of the Qing Dynasty when the Empress Dowager Cixi was in power, the imperial court first adopted operational policies and then adopted an attitude of repression and impact, which weakened Taoism. The dominance of the Empress Dowager Cixi between Taoism and Buddhism, which beat Taoism to the lower ranks, became the weakest period in Taoism history. In 1928, the powerful figures of the national authorities who held the military and political power strongly advocated the Buddhism to rejuvenate the country. In the name of the national authorities, they promulgated and abolished the worship of the Taishang Laojun, the Jade Emperor, the Queen Mother, the Three Officials, the Four Royals, the Five Mountains, Wenchang, The palaces of Chenghuang, Dipi, Guandi, Dragon King, Tianshi, Lvzu, Zaojun, Yuewang, Songzi Niangniang and other palaces are unsightly and temples. Although the decision of the national authorities has not been fully implemented, most Taoist instructors are unsightly. The temple was still abolished, giving another heavy blow to the weakened Taoism in modern times. After the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan, because Taoism contained unyielding national spirit and moral integrity in the traditional ideological and cultural extraordinary concepts, Taoism in various places actively supported the country's extraordinary influence and the extraordinary geographical environment in which Taoist places were located. The Anti-Japanese War activities led to various degrees of damage to all Dadao religious resorts by the Japanese army, and Daoism once again suffered major damage. But because Taoism is the precipitation and crystallization of the Chinese nation's culture and ideas for thousands of years, and its roots are deeply rooted in the people, Taoism has not been defeated in the end. Under the new historical conditions, the national religious freedom policy has been implemented, and Taoism has renewed its vitality and vitality.