Perpetuation of the Taoist Ritual Tradition of the Zhengyi School

Salvation ritual for the dead as part of the ritual praying for rain. Representations of the Nine Sovereign Lords are used in the “Offerings to the Dipper” of the Zhengyi Taoist School to invoke blessings. The Nine Sovereign Lords are the Seven Star Lords of the Northern Dipper, plus the Star Lords of Fu and Bi. The Supreme Heavenly Venerable Savior from Suffering (Centre) and His Delivered Youths
The Supreme Heavenly Venerable Savior from Suffering is a major god in the salvation ritual for the dead of Taoism, who takes upon himself the task of rescuing suffering souls and expiating the sins of the dead. The Taoist salvation ritual is held mainly in his honour. Book for Male Initiation Ritual into Adulthood. Book for Female Initiation Ritual into Adulthood.