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There are as much as 103 Versions of DaeDeJing with much typographical errors in the archaeology discoveries even in “Original” Chinese Ancient Characters.

The Most Significant Versions:
Wang Bi 王弼 (most popular) 266~420
MaWangDui Silk Text A 馬王堆帛簡甲 259~210BC
MaWangDui Silk Text B 馬王堆帛簡乙 259~210BC
GuoDian Bamboo Text 郭店竹簡 206~202BC

Even the text book copied by my dad having much typographical errors where I needed to verify with Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore & many Malaysian Senior Priests in order to catch the concept. Btw China Taoist is least value in my reference led to Simplified Character 簡體字 they use.

My understanding is that DaoDeJing or most appropriately LaoZi 《老子》is compilation of Governance comprises of Cosmology, Politic, Social & others but Not Religion.

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A Cantonese Taoist Ritual in Singapore led by my buddy.

This post has been edited by JasonAubama: Jun 18 2018, 10:18 PM

Which one is your buddy?

Wow, how did he make to flames leap up?

Was he channeling the 8 Immortals?

And it looks like something from a Hong Kong movie. Very good!




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The Salvation Ritual Leader in Red Costume, Master Ho.

A mouthful of water spray into the fire when the Sifu jumps. Lots of practices with Martial Arts Technique.

The Ritual denotes the Buddhism 目蓮救母 MuLian Saving his mother from Hell, we perform it for the Client.

This post has been edited by JasonAubama: Jun 20 2018, 09:40 AM

ZhangDaoLing 張道陵 (34~156) combining LaoZi Teaching in Tao version《老子想爾注》with Spiritual Teaching that founded Taoism.

We are living in a multi-dimensions space where Spiritual Being is part of Natural Reality. There is a need fit in nicely by various Religious Teachings where I’m part of the Natural.

Just came across an existing “Spiritual Possession” Recurrence Episode. During the last episode before I became Taoist Priest, none of the religious methods work whereby I didn’t seek for any exorcism assistance this time.

The possession took place where Personalities from God, Deva, GuanDi, GuanYin,....

I was so nervous as I’m not an exorcist & so worry that if I make a detrimental wrong move but must face the challenge in front of me.

With every careful steps I took at risks, the Episode Settled in 72hours confirming “Emotional Turbulence” instead of “Demonic Possession”.

I was very lucky this round whereby I don’t believe in god but respect spiritual beings, that allowing me to deal with the hysteria tension in calm.

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The catch was tricky:
1. “Possession” Personalities comprise of Abrahamic Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism & Taoism Characters. Contacted an Abrahamic Religion Exorcist but confined for their fellow brotherhood. ❌

2. “The God” seems the leader & make some promises during our conversations. However all promises broken within the next 24h where we had repeated conversations & promises again. Something peculiar that not consistently jive. ⁉️

3. Queuing for 3 hours to consult a famous Psychiatrist just for 3 minutes, asking his consent if I could bring the Patient to see him as New Case. I could just call but I show my respect to meet up. The famous Psychiatrist Charged me RM160 Consultation fee & after half an hour of consideration upon my request, he is willing to discount RM20 for me. The refund process may take another 30 minutes but I must leave without collecting the money. ⁉️

4. On my way back, I saw a middle age homeless lady sitting in front of a famous Taoism Temple. I took an opportunity to jump out from my car while queuing at Red Light, pass her some money but surprisingly she scolded me as if I’m treating her like beggar.

Thanks for her Pride & no regret that I forego the RM20 refund as I’m Not a beggar as well.

The Famous Psychiatrist promised me but broken his promise immediately after I walked out from his room, worse than “The God”.

I must not relying on such professional without integrity. ❌

Yes, I think many cases are purely medical, but people want to blame spiritual influence.

Seems to be true, "God" powers only work within their own believers. "God" seems to be powerless when need to cross to other religions.

As previous medium, have you ever channeled the 8 Immortals before?

Among Taoist gods and deities, who is the most helpful to humans, in your opinion?


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I consistently refuse for any spiritual beings to take charge my Consciousness, thus I can never be a medium in my Free will power.

I used to believe in God/Gods.
Having opportunity to deal with Gods/Deities as a Priest, deepened my experimental probes in various rituals.
I went through a “dead” process with 15 days in Quarantine ICU, confirmed viral attack, forced to stay away from smoke environment for my survival where I stop practicing priest service.

Now, my stand is clear, ie not believe in Gods as I crossed all religions & medical science but respect all spiritual beings for harmony living. I would only suggest upon specific request/reasons.

This post has been edited by JasonAubama: Jun 23 2018, 09:14 AM

Albert Einstein once wrote on a blackboard: “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.”

Sounds like Philosophy of Tao?


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Umm .. yes, perhaps Einstein was an accidental Taoist, but more probably is because Taoism is a logical and scientific Way.

Hahaha, I was an accidental Taoist Priest as well 😅

One significant observation is that, all these personalities sharing a common physical body but didn’t communicate to each other.

For instance after Mr A communicated with me & Mr B has no idea at all, even though processed from the same horse mouth.?

Mediumship is forbidden in Taoism.

Interesting! What authority do you quote for this comment?

Taoist scripture.

It states in no uncertain terms, '一切天仙不附人身'.

'The gods will not inhabit or possess human bodies for whatever reason'.

so i was told the main difference between taoism and buddhism would be :

- taoism prays with jossstick but buddhism doesnt

is this true?

I look at cultural practices rather than religious.

信假香傳 Message/Wishes via smoke (Joss Stick)
It is more a Chinese Tradition that lighting Aroma was a luxury practice.

Environmental control is getting much stringent where minimizing smoke and burning setting in. I burn Joss sticks during rituals, ceremonies, festival & occasionally.