The Nomination of the Gods and Mysticism by Trieu Phuoc (Religious name Duc Quy) Rev Edn (2008).pdf

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(Revised Edition 2008)
– by
TRIEU PHUOC
(Religious name:
DUC QUY)
SECRET TEACHINGS
(Translated from Vietnamese)
Preface
We would like to introduce to our members in Matgiao (secret
Teachings) the book entitled: The Nomination of the Gods and
Mysticism written by Scholar Duc Qui.
It contains commentaries on the mystical and religious nature
found in the Chinese classic mythical epic "The Nomination of the
Gods" as well as explanations on the mystical and metaphysical
principles concerning the operation of Heaven by Great Spirits.
They were drawn from his personal encounters with events dealing
with miracles, possessions, charms and spells...
The book also has articles on the religious doctrines of
Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism.
The content in this book was published in Mat Giao magazine:
issue No 3 1985 to issue No 17, 1986.
The Editing group
Spring 1986
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Nomination of the Gods and Mysticism
Foreword…………………………………………………… 3
King Zhou and Goddess Nu Wa…………………………
4
The Evil Fox Murders Daji………………………………… 7
Yun Zhong Zi Offers the Magic word……………….......... 10
The Birth of Nezha at Chentang Pass……………………. 15
Jiang Ziya Leaves the Mountain………………………...... 24
Jiang Ziya’s Marriage………………………………………. 28
Jiang Ziya – Fortune Telling……………………………….. 33
Jiang Ziya Burns the “Jade Lute” Demon……………….. 43
Religious Opinions on the Origin of Life And
The Universe………………………………………………… 53
General Outline of Buddhism Based on the
Dogmas of Various Buddhist Sects……………………… 66
Good and Evil……………………………………………….. 83
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The Nomination of the Gods
and Mysticism
Foreword:
The book, "Reward for the Seven Sages”, mentioned the story
of two monks. One monk practiced (Taoism) and the other
Buddhism. Both were enlightened, had supernatural powers, and
profound knowledge of the principles of changes of heaven and
earth. The Taoist monk Qu Chang Chun (Wu Ch'eng en) was the
King’s advisor. The Buddhist monk Bai Yun (?) was the Queen’s
teacher. While competing for superiority they both performed many
magical feats as well as causing many incidences of slander. As a
result one lost all his hair and the other his temple. Subsequently,
they concluded their worldly affairs and reconciled with each
other. Each one wrote a book with the purpose of harmonizing
Taoism
and Buddhism. The
books were
the respectful
and renowned classical Chinese mythical epics
The Nomination of
the Gods
(also
known as
Creation of the Gods)
and
Journey to
the West.
Overtime, secular people and those without thorough
knowledge in mysticism were making more or less additions
and giving their comments on the books, thus making it more
difficult for others to understand mystical matters.
The purpose of the book is firstly, to entertain the readers by
retelling stories in the
Nomination of the Gods
(also known as
Creation of the Gods) and secondly, to explain the supernatural by
reviewing the past to better learn the present. This is certainly not
something done in vain.
Duc-Qui
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KING ZHOU AND GODDESS NU WA
In the seventh year of King Zhou’s reign, during the Shang
Dynasty, there was a rebellion in the vassal states of the North. As
a result, grand tutor Wen Zhong was ordered to the war front.
Without Wen Zhong’s presence, the two minions, Fei Zhong and
You Hun had the opportunity to be close to the King. One day,
Prime Minister Shang Rong said to King Zhou, “Tomorrow is the
birthday of Goddess Nu Wa. Your Majesty should go to her temple
and pray for her blessings.” King Zhou asked, “Who is Goddess Nu
Wa for a great king such as me to go to her temple?” Shang Rong
replied: “Goddess Nu Wa is King Fuxi’s younger sister. She is a
powerful goddess. Legend has it that she had at one time mended
the broken sky using multicolored stones and thus rendered great
service to the people. That was why past dynasties have built
temples to worship her. Where these temples were, favorable
weather conditions existed. There was timely wind and rain and the
country enjoyed peace, health and prosperity.” King Zhou took the
advice. The next day, he started the journey in his royal carriage,
escorted by numerous officers.
Upon reaching the Temple of Goddess Nu Wa, King Zhou
burned incense and put them in the cauldron in the main hall. Then
he and his ministers bowed at the altar to show their respect. The
altar was adorned with precious offerings; the all-enveloping smoke
gave it a royal solemnity.
Suddenly, a breeze blew open the curtains, revealing Goddess
Nu Wa’s statue which struck the King with its life-like celestial
beauty. He stood mesmerized in front of it for a moment, then
ordered the Imperial guards to bring him a pen and some ink and
wrote this poem on the wall:
In the cold temple where Phoenix curtains fall
Praise whoever created such beauty
Eyebrows like lush green winding willows
Yellow dotted gown stirs up the waves
As a pear’s blossom, fresh with morning dew
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