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A nything evil refrain ye from doing; all good deeds do! So will you be released forever from the influence of evil stars, and always be encompassed by good guardian spirits.


Daoism quote 7435 | 





D o not secretly steal things, harbour hidden plots, or harm other beings in order to profit yourself. Always practise hidden virtue and widely aid the host of living beings. - Precepts of Initial Perfection


Daoism quote 7437 | 




D o not slander or defame the worthy and good or exhibit your talents and elevate yourself. Always praise the beauty and goodness of others and never be contentious about your own accomplishments and abilities. - Precepts of Initial Perfection


Daoism quote 7438 | 




D o not be greedy or acquisitive without ever being satisfied or accumulate wealth without giving some away. Always practise moderation in all things and show kindness and sympathy to the poor and destitute. Precepts of Initial Perfection


Daoism quote 7439 | 




- Do not have any relations or exchange with the unworthy or live among the confused and defiled. Always strive to control yourself, becoming perched and composed in clarity and emptiness. - Precepts of Initial Perfection


Daoism quote 7440 | 






W hen there are dirtiness accumulated on one’s body, he will wish to bath, but his heart being defiled and his six-consciousness being polluted, he does not wish to clean them -- because he is deluded and perplexed.


Daoism quote 7443 | 





T he Heavenly Lord said: Studying Tao is very difficult, because ghosts, spirits, and demon kings prevent people from achieving the perfection. They only want people to die and do not like anyone to achieve the Tao of immortality.


Daoism quote 7445 | 




T he Heavenly Lord said: My Tao is like the sun, whose light universally illuminate all, so that people can differentiate many and various appearances and phenomena. Without light, eyes cannot see. Therefore, you should practice Tao carefully, and never stop in the middle of the practice.


Daoism quote 7446 | 




P urity is heavenly qi; impurity is earthly qi. Motion is Yang qi; stillness is Yin qi. Heaven’s purity is pure Yang; Earth’s impurity is pure Yin.


Daoism quote 7447 |  The Way of Immortals Tranquil Sitting Classic (Zuo Wang Lun)  




T he smoke rises from the Incense stove, the breath of the Tao lingers. With dedication offer this fragrant incense.


Daoism quote 7448 |  Invocation for Lighting the Incense Stove  




L et its scent surround the universe. Let it spread to the ten directions. Let all the spirits reveal their golden light.


Daoism quote 7449 |  Invocation for Lighting the Incense Stove  




T he Tao is approached from the heart. As the smoke rises, let my heart ascend to the Tao.


Daoism quote 7450 |  Invocation for Dedication of Incense  




B efore the fragrant incense and jade pure incense stove, I stand single-minded before the celestial lords.


Daoism quote 7451 |  Invocation for Dedication of Incense  




L et the true spirit descend. Let the immortals come. This I sincerely petition. Let my vision reach the nine celestial realms.


Daoism quote 7452 |  Invocation for Dedication of Incense  




W hen sky and earth follow the natural Tao, the impure breath will disappear. The mysterious emptiness of the cavern will illuminate the great oneness.


Daoism quote 7453 |  Invocation for Purification of the Sky and the Earth  




L ord Lao Jun said: The great Tao has no form, yet it gives birth to Heaven and Earth. The great Tao has no desires, yet it moves the sun and moon along their orbits. The great Tao has no name, yet it constantly nurtures the myriad phenomena. I do not know its name, and yet I attempt to speak of it as the Tao.


Daoism quote 7454 | 




T he human spirit is fond of purity, but the mind disturbs it; the human mind is fond of stillness, but desires lead it along. If the mind can be constant without desires, then the mind will become still; when the mind has settled, then the spirit will be pure.


Daoism quote 7455 | 




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