Dragon Gate Taoism

The Dragon Gate sect (lngmnpi ) of the Complete Reality School ()

of Taoism incorporates elements of Buddhism and Confucianism into a comprehensive form of
Taoism.
Complete Reality Taoism is generally divided into two main traditions, Southern and Northern.
The Dragon Gate sect is an offshoot of the Northern school. Its spiritual descent is traced to the
thirteenth-century master Qiu Chang-chun, who was one of the original seven disciples of Wang
Chongyang. Chang-chun means "Eternal Spring". The master of Eternal Spring was one of
the sages who advised Genghis Khan to preserve the ancient civilization of China during the
Mongolian invasion, over eight hundred years ago. Genghis Khan appointed Chang-chun
overseer of all religions in China, and the Dragon Gate sect thus played a critical role in the
conservation of the Han Chinese culture.

Dragon Gate priests[

The 11th generation Dragon Gate priests Min Yi-De () combined three religions (Taoism,
Confucianism and Buddhism) together to develop the "Dragon convenience methods". The
principle is "learn from Buddhism, to comply with the precepts, diligently practice inner alchemy
arts", so that the Dragon Gate branch became thriving. Dragon Gate is currently the largest
existing Taoism branch in the world.
After the decline of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of People's Republic of China, which
included the destruction of religion during the Cultural Revolution, people's understanding of
Taoism became more limited to the type of Taoism practiced in the temples located in major
urban centers.

External links
A link to the site of the Quanzhen Longmen School - in English
Longmen Taoism in Europe
Longmen Entry at the British Taoist Association
branch of Longmen Pai called Chun Yang.

Five Immortals Temple is a small and secluded place in the Wudang Mountains of China,
welcoming all who seek to shape themselves in the Taoist Arts. Come study under the
guidance of Abbot Li Song Feng (Li Shifu). Experience the Taoist lifestyle and worldview.
Taoism and Martial Arts Courses are offered throughout the year on scriptures,
ceremonies, Traditional Taoist Medicine and healing, internal martial arts, Wudang
Qigong, Wudang Tai Chi, Wudang Sword and more.
Our goal is to produce coaches of a high-standard, masters of medical treatment, and the
recovery from illness, people sharing the same path of the Wudang Internal
Alchemy practice. Through study, the ultimate goal is to open ones own Wudang Kung
Fu school to instruct Kung Fu, to establish a longevity space, a healing center, to transmit
the theories of longevity, to help even more people by easing the pain and suffering of illness,
to make people return to naturalness and to co-exist with the harmony of Heaven and Earth;
to communicate with the wisdom and life forms of higher dimensions, and to jointly explore
the mysteries of the universe and the truth.
Despite which area of study one pursues, the true goal is always to open greater doorways of
compassion inside the self. The places power and traditional teaching style provide a deep
journey for every aspirant.
 Wudang Five Immortals Temple

This place is not a school or martial arts academy, this is a temple and this is a home for a
family. This is the only place in Wudang where foreigners can legally lodge and study
Taoism and Martial Arts inside a temple. That is why one must respect the temple rules and
Taoist precepts. One must be able to endure bitterness, follow the plans and arrangements
with discipline, unite and mutually support each other with love, compassion, kindness, as
well as understand the concept of gain and loss. One must study simple, common Chinese
terms and phrases. If within two weeks one cannot get used to or is unable to endure the
conditions, one can quit. If one violates the rules and regulations, one must withdraw and
leave. Every course-batch has a maximum quota of people, Li Shifu personally teaches all
courses contents. Future students can also choose to first visit the temple for 3 days to
inspect the conditions, at which time food and accommodation will be free of charge. One
must study and take part in the temples everyday chores and tasks for example being in
charge of temple halls, lighting incense, sweeping, cleaning, and so on. One to three people
are accommodated per room, the diet is vegetarian inside the temple.

Taoist Scripture Theory behind Taoist scriptures

The Gong [Skill] from Reciting Daoist
Scriptures
 The Daoist Morning and Evening Gong Liturgy
Scriptures make up one form of cultivation practice for Daoists residing in temples and
monasteries. Liturgy denotes the subject of recitation and chanting. The Morning and
Evening Scripture are each recited daily, one in the morning and one in the evening. One
must enter the main temple hall for chanting these must-read scripture texts.
The content of the Morning and Evening Scriptures of each Daoist sect is roughly identical,
since the priority is placed on the scriptures, declarations, incantations and so on. There are
slight divergencies between different sects and schools as well as between different locations
and areas. But all of them start with the Hymn for Opening the Scriptureor the
Fragrance Eulogyand close with the Twelve Vowsand the Three Refuges:

The Morning Scripture encompasses three parts:

(1) Scripture Incantations (such as the Purification of the Heart-Mind Spirit Incantation)
(2) Scripture Classics (such as the Scripture of Purity and Tranquility Revealed by the
Supreme High Sovereign Lao )
(3) Declaration Chapters (such as the Jade Clarity Treasured Declaration)
The Evening Scripture contains two main parts:
(1) Scriptures (such as the Profound Scripture of the Supreme Venerables Mysterious
Cavern Numinous Treasure of Salvation from Bitterness in the Ten Directions)
(2) Declarations (such as the Treasured Declaration of the Mother of the Big Dipper)
The aim of holding daily ceremonies for the Morning and Evening Scriptures in Daoist
temples and monasteries is to cultivate and grasp-hold of the Self and become one with the
truth in emulation of the sages. Another objective is to cultivate longevity or a prolonged
lifespan.

In the preface of the Scripture it is declared that:

The Golden Book and the Jade Satchel are the gate for entering the Dao,
the Treasured Declarations of the Alchemy Scripture are therefore the road to cultivating
immortality.
After reaching this gate one is able to return to the source of ones nature of true knowledge.
Via this road one has the ability to refine an un-decaying body,
that is why the Feather Scholars [Daoists] live in monasteries in the dense forests,
respectfully offering fragrant flames [incense].
 Three thousand Chinese miles of travelling and persevering in cultivation,
in the twelve watches reciting liturgies ,
bells at dawn, drums at dusk,
from morning to evening paying tribute to the rites and rituals,
day and night in reverence and sincerity.
The ancient people said:
If one is not diligently maintaining the practice of recitation,
how could one employ sincerity to commune with higher truths,
how could one protect and foster the Primordial Harmony?

The Daoist Morning Scripture is mostly chanted in the

hour of Mao (4th Earthly Branch; 5-7am). At this time the Original Yang initiates its rise
and Yin Qi has not yet stirred. Food and fluids have not yet entered (the body), while Qi and
Blood are not yet in disarray. With a concentrated Spirit (Shen) contemplate the Upright.
Through the Morning Scripture one will reach a harmonious and smooth-flowing state of Qi
and Blood, consequently the vessels, arteries and veins will connect with the orifices with
beneficial effects for the health.
The time-period for chanting the Evening Scripture is mainly in the hour of You
(10th Earthly Branch; 5-7pm). At this time peoples fatigue builds up, Yang Qi wanes, Yin Qi
gradually flourishes and Evil Qi drifts and meanders around. Through the Evening
Scripture one is able to dispel tiredness, settle restlessness, as well as calm the Ethereal
Soul (Hun) and the Corporeal Soul (Po). Furthermore, it is beneficial for the quality of sleep.
Recitation of the scriptures, sitting meditation, and the practice of Gong during these special
times possess special powers that enter the human body; they capable to assist our body,
Heart, and divine spirit to elevate. The scriptures contain praises for the Spirit Immortals
and Sages of Heaven and Earth. Furthermore their content includes hand symbols, rituals,
incantations, talismans, prohibitions, Qi and arts, using and applying peoples cultivation,
communication methods with Heavenly and Earthly deities, and channel mediums. This is
capable of increasing the energetic field of our own body and of purifying the body, mind and
divine spirit.

The vibrational frequencies of the sound waves of the scripture recitation are capable of
cleansing our Five Zang-Organs and Six Fu-Viscera, our Qi and Blood, meridians and
channels, as well as our cells. It can heighten our energetic fields vibrational frequencies.
Therefore the masters of the past all placed utmost emphasis on the recitation of the
scriptures. When reciting the scriptures, we must take a deep breath, in order to recite and
chant the scriptures as long as possible to the best of our ability. It both increases the lung
functions and amplifies the lung capacity. Through kneeling during recitation, we are able to
temper the post-heavenly formed two kneecaps and to increase the strength of our knees, as
well as to foster the robustness of the True Qi of the Gate of Life. Kow-towing and
prostrating in reverence enable us to refine the post-heaven craniums fontanel and the
pineal gland. Moreover it is beneficial to the circulation of Qi and Blood in our body and to
opening our wisdom. Wholeheartedly reciting and chanting the scriptures of sagely
appellation enable us to obtain the mercy of high-dimensional Realized Ones and sages,
eliminating our own bodys karmic afflictions, far distancing ourselves from negative
energetic fields. Reciting the scriptures has fartoo many benefits for our body, thus only a
short introduction can be given here.

If one is able to pledge ones devotion in utmost sincerity for twenty-four hours a day and is
able to forge ahead full of vigor and valor towards progress without ever retreating, as a
result one will be able to transcend beyond the Three Realms in this lifetime and to possess
a physical body in the mortal world. Despite living in the dust, the Self will be able to leave
the dust behind:

Exiting and entering the void of nothingness;

Carefree wandering in the whole universe;
Non-action and unrestrained;
The Heart being un-contaminated and un-tainted;
Merging into One with the Dao;
Truly transcending the Three Realms.
One will be able to dispose of even a single thought of the Self-Heart, which is the root of
the dust,

and tread on the path of the Great Dao of universal long life. Moreover one will be warding
off calamities and eliminating disasters. When one prays for good fortune, it will arrive.

Without seeking you shall not find!

If there are perceptions,
all communication channels will be thoroughly open.
Theory behind Taoist scriptures such as Dao De Jing and select books of the Zao
Wan Gong Ke (Morning and Evening Rites) are expounded upon in lecture style
classes from Li Shi Fu. All lectures are translated from Chinese to English by
Senior Instructors who are fluent in Mandarin and have spent many years
listening to the teachings. The ceremony, singing, chanting and percussion of the
scriptures is also taught on selected courses.

CONTENT:

Dao De Jing scripture of the way and virtue

Yin Fu Jing scripture of the hidden talismans
Gong Ke Jing morning and evening scripture
Huang Ting Jing yellow court scripture
Huang Di Nei Jing yellow emperor inner classics
Qing Jing Jing scripture of purity and stillness
Xin Jing heart sutra
Zuo Wan Lun sitting in oblivion
L Zu Bai Zi Bei hundred character stone tablet
 Chong Yang Li Jiao Shi wu Lun Wang Chun Yang 15 discourses.
And more
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Year 2016
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