523, Talismans to ward off disasters (2/2)
"Giving an engraving?"
Su Wu was stunned when he heard this, and turned to look at the young Taoist priest behind the older Taoist priest.
He asked the man: "Isn't it true that only after passing through the teachings and becoming a disciple of the Taoist sect can one be taught the true magic weapon and become a true Taoist priest?
Are these people who come to Tianshi Mansion all Taoist priests? "
The young Taoist priest smiled, bowed to Su Wu, and asked the older Taoist priest with his eyes. After receiving the other's approval, he replied to Su Wu: "The urn is not only given to Taoist disciples, but also to ordinary people. The one who teaches the real thing.
However, the treasure trophies awarded to Taoist disciples are not the same thing as the talismans granted to ordinary people.
The former is an assessment of Taoist disciples’ practice.
His name is registered in the immortal book, and he is considered to be a Taoist and a true person.
The talisman that the latter was awarded was just a charm to pray for blessings, eliminate disasters, and petition to heaven.
For example, in the Song Dynasty, Song Huizong, as well as some high-ranking officials and concubines in the harem, all have records of being conferred by Taoist priests. It is obviously impossible for these high-ranking officials to leave their good official positions and go to Taoist temples to practice Taoism. .
The talisman bestowed upon them,
It is a charm that protects and eliminates disasters.
Today, our Sihan Tianshi Mansion holds a consecration ceremony. All tourists who come here can get a talisman, which can be used to protect themselves. It is a good thought,
The nature of the talisman was the same as that given to princes and princes before. "
"So that's it."
Su Wu nodded and walked toward the crowded row of tables.
As soon as he took a step forward,
Yun Nishang and the two Taoist priests followed.
"Are you two also going to get a talisman?
There is no harm in asking for a talisman to be with you, yes, yes. "The elder Taoist priest said to Su and Wu with a smile.
Su Wu nodded, as if remembering something, and asked the older Taoist priest: "I visited Yuzhu Temple in Qushui City before. Their abbot once said that when Taoist disciples confer urn, they need to burn incense and perform rituals in front of the altar. Report to the Three Purities and the Patriarchs Shen Zhen,
The current talisman granted to ordinary people,
Do you also deliberately use similar etiquette? "
"Yes." The older Taoist priest looked more straight and replied, "Nowadays, the regulations of the Religious Affairs Bureau are relatively strict. In fact, there are less than 300 Taoist priests in each sect of our Taoist sect who can pass on religious teachings and issue official certificates every year.
It's just a ceremony for hundreds of people, and the ritual of burning incense and asking for honors only needs to be carried out at the 'Wanfa Zongtan Altar' in the Jade Emperor Palace.
Because the number of talismans prepared for this consecration ceremony exceeds one thousand,
Therefore, it was conducted in the ‘Wanfa Zongtan Hall’ of the Tianshi Private Academy.
Although there is no difference between the two, the ritual ceremony is relatively more solemn than the transmission of teachings. "
"Is that so?" Su Wu smiled, "We will be taken to the Wanfa Zongtan Hall of the Tianshi Private Academy later to take a look."
He looked at the older Taoist priest, who was at the end of Wuyangyang's queue. He didn't let the two Taoist priests help him, and jumped in line directly to get the talisman with only a thousand lines.
"I am also a disciple of the Taoist sect who has been given the True Treasure.
Can you list me on the Ten Thousand Dharma Sect Altar and give me the authority to summon the Ten Thousand Dharma Sect Altar? "Su Wu asked.
The elderly Taoist priest did not expect that Su Wu would make such a request.
He was stunned,
He hesitated and said: "Xiaodao can't decide on this kind of thing.
Please ask Rong Xiaodao to ask Master Hutan first. "
"Go ahead and ask." Su Wu nodded.
The elderly Taoist priest took out his mobile phone and went to a remote corner to send a voice message.
The young Taoist priest was still guarding Su and Wu.
He mainly stayed beside Yun Nishang, talking warmly to Yun Nishang, talking about some of the surrounding landscapes, the scenic spots and historic sites around Tianshi Mansion and Longhu Mountain.
Seeing Su Wu looking at him, the young Taoist priest stopped talking and smiled gently at Su Wu.
Yun Nishang approached Su Wu's side,
The team moved forward a few feet more.
There are also tourists who keep flocking here.
There was an old mother-in-law with a cloth bag slung on her shoulder. The bamboo handles of the incense sticks in the bag were exposed at an angle. She took two children, a boy and a girl, with both hands and hurried over. She lined up behind Su Wu. .
The mother-in-law ran all the way over and stood in line, holding the two children for a while to breathe heavily.
The two children were also very tired, and they were panting like "haha, haha".
The old woman looked at the crowd of heads in front of her with a somewhat depressed look. She looked around and easily saw a young Taoist priest dressed in black standing next to Su and Wu.
There was some hope in her eyes,
Some of them greeted the young Taoist priest with a sigh of relief: "Tao... little Taoist priest?"
The young Taoist priest smiled, turned to look at the old woman, nodded and said, "What's the matter? Mother-in-law."
Now that a beautiful woman was in front of him, the little Taoist priest unconsciously showed his gentlest and friendliest side.
Seeing the young Taoist priest's gentle tone, the mother-in-law breathed a sigh of relief. She then asked the young Taoist priest: "I, I want to ask you, how many amulets will be distributed in today's Dharma assembly?"
My mother-in-law should be a nearby pilgrim who often comes to Tianshi Mansion to offer incense.
Otherwise, I would not be so clear about the ritual activities of the Tianshi Mansion, and I would also know that the number of ‘talismans’ distributed at each ritual is different.
She regarded the 'talisman' as a 'talisman', but there was nothing wrong with this understanding.
"A thousand talismans will be distributed today. They will be distributed to believers and tourists starting from the noon ceremony. They have been distributed for several minutes now." The young Taoist priest replied.
"Are there a thousand?"
The mother-in-law seemed quite happy when she heard this. She stood up on tiptoes and looked towards the front of the crowd, muttering and counting as she looked.
The pair of twins held by her hands were both quiet and stayed beside the old man without making any noise after taking a breath.
Su Wu looked sideways at the two children.
The girl who looked slightly older gave Su Wu a bright smile.
He smiled back and turned back.
The team moved forward slowly.
Each tourist received the talisman and left happily.
The old woman saw others getting the amulets and left happily, her eyes were inevitably envious. She was a little anxious waiting, but she didn't dare to show it in front of the young Taoist priest, so as not to appear "disloyal", so she had to lower her head and tease her A pair of grandchildren said with a smile: "Is it hot?
Grandma will buy you a drink later!
Wait a little longer, wait for grandma to ask for the amulet and put it on your father. Your father's illness will soon be cured! "
"We are not in a hurry, and we are not thirsty. Grandma, don't be too anxious."
"We have been here several times. Grandma said that the gods here are very spiritual and will bless us, so we will definitely get the amulets today!"
The two children were very well-behaved and sensible, and in turn comforted their grandmother.
Yun Nichang saw sweat on the children's foreheads and their fair little faces were red from the sun. She couldn't bear it. She took out two yogurts from the box she carried with her, handed them to the two children, and took out another I handed the wet tissue to the old lady.
Let the old woman wipe the faces of her grandchildren.
The child thanked Yun Nishang rudely.
Seeing Su Wu looking at them with concern, he thanked Su Wu again.
Because of the delivery of yogurt and paper towels, my mother-in-law got acquainted with Yun Nichang and started talking with Yun Nichang.
From their conversation,
Su Wu learned that the only son in the old woman's family was seriously ill, and her daughter-in-law ran away with her money, leaving her with a pair of children to take care of. So she set up a pancake stall and sold pancakes in front of several schools.
Her home is on the outskirts of Longhushan City.
Originally, the old man had inquired about the consecration ceremony held at the Sihan Tianshi Mansion today.
I am planning to rush over to buy the amulet after I finish selling today’s pancakes.
I didn't expect that business would be good today, so I wasted my time.
When we arrived at Tianshi Mansion, it was already a little late.
Fortunately, there were a thousand amulets today, and the old woman felt that she would still have a chance to receive one.
While the two were talking, the older Taoist priest finally finished contacting the heads of the Tianshi Mansion, walked to Su Wu, and bowed to Su Wu: "Mr. Su, the great master has said that you are welcome to go to Wanfa Sect at any time. Altar hall.
He has confirmed with the abbot of Yuzhu Temple that you are indeed a Gaozhen who has been awarded the Zhenlu, and he has listed you on the Ten Thousand Fa Sect Altar.
There is no problem in giving the authority to summon the Wanfa sect altar. "
"Okay." Su Wu responded.
At this time,
The last tourist in line in front of Su Wu also received his own talisman.
Behind the desk, the Taoist priest in red robes picked up the last talisman on the table, handed it to Su Wu, and repeated what he had said to every tourist before: "With the talisman, you will be immune to all evils, retreat sneakily, and avoid disasters." All diseases are gone!”
Su Wu didn't pick up the talisman.
He turned and looked at the old woman.
The old woman pursed her lips and looked at Su Wu with pleading eyes.
The two children also looked at Su Wu eagerly.
Su Wu dodged away,
He said to the old woman, "Old man, please."
The red-clothed Taoist priest was surprised that Su Wu gave up the opportunity to consecrate him, but he couldn't control it too much. After seeing the old woman thanking Su Wu repeatedly, she pulled the child and walked forward with great hope, so he cleared his throat and spoke in a measured tone. Di Bao repeated what he had said countless times: "With the talisman, all evils will not invade, sneaky retreats, and all disasters and diseases will disappear!"
"thanks, thanks!"
The mother-in-law held the talisman fold, carefully put it in a wooden box, and thanked the red Taoist priest with her hands clasped together.
The Taoist priest in red bowed his head and saluted.
——Although the other party's salute was wrong, he didn't care.
"Let's go to the Ten Thousand Fa Sect Altar."
Su Wu said to the older Taoist priest.
The elderly Taoist priest watched the whole process of Su Wu giving up the chance of enthroning himself to the old man. He suddenly realized something. Hearing Su Wu's voice, he came back to his senses in a daze, nodded, and walked ahead to lead the way.
"Brother, sister!"
At this time, the little girl's crisp voice sounded behind the group of people.
Su Wu stopped and the little girl grabbed an agate pendant around her neck and ran over.
"Thank you for giving us the amulet.
Grandma has been running away for half a year, and this time she finally got it.
Brother, I give you this amulet as a way of repaying my kindness, okay? "The little girl looked at Su Wu with bright eyes.
Su Wu knelt down, patted her head, held her hand, and asked her to put away the agate pendant.
He smiled: "You're welcome."
The little girl watched Su Wu and his group go away,
I saw that Su Wu's back was obscured by the passing crowd.
She lowered her head and spread her palms.
Seeing a half-black and half-yellow wooden plaque lying in her palm.
This is the amulet Su Wu gave her.