Description

The Online Study Program is open for those interested in learning Daoist Ceremonies, Liturgy, Rituals, Music and other Daoist practices from an authentic source.

We offer a combination of a virtual classroom with live-video conferencing, tutorial videos, study materials and online groups. The Fundamentals-Program is divided into 4 semesters, each with a specific focus. Students can choose to participate only parts or the complete program. The semesters are repeated after each mid-term, so students can join the program any time. Classes will be recorded and shared with the students for later replay and home practice. So you won´t miss a class. After graduating, students can enter the advanced courses of the Ceremony Study Program. More informations below.

 

Lessons contents

Content covered includes, but is not limited to the following:

First Semester:

Morning ceremony

• Basic knowledge, history, ethics, etiquette, etc.
• Daoist history
• Philosophy & Classical scriptures
• Internal Cultivation of complete methods
• Reciting the morning liturgy
• Spiritual incantations and declarations
• Complete morning ceremony (早 课 Zao Ke)
• Rituals & gestures: offerings, water, incense, etc.
• English translations of complete Scriptures

Start of the first semester: 22nd January 2023   – Classes are Sundays at 9pm UTC +1 (German Time)

Next Course starting in January 2024

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Second Semester:

Evening ceremony

• Basic knowledge, ethics, etiquette, etc.
• Daoist history
• Philosophy & Classical scriptures
• inner practice – Nei Gong
• Reciting the evening liturgy
• Spiritual incantations and declarations
• Complete evening prayer (晚 课 Wan Ke)
• Rituals & Gestures
• English translations of complete Scriptures

Start of the second semester: 25th June 2023  – Classes are Sundays at 9pm UTC +2 (German Time)

Next Course starting in June 2024

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Third Semester:

San Guan Jing

• Basic knowledge, ethics, etiquette, etc.
• Daoist history
• Philosophy & Classical scriptures
• Daoist altar: construction, consecration, etc.
• Reciting the San Guan Jing (Scripture of the Three Officers)
• Spiritual incantations and declarations
• Complete San Guan ceremony
• Rituals

Start of the third semester: 15th January 2023 – Classes are Sundays at 9pm UTC +1 (German Time)

Next Course starting in January 2024

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Fourth Semester:

Bei Dou Jing

• Basic knowledge, ethics, etiquette, etc.
• Daoist history
• Philosophy & Classical scriptures
• External practice – Wai Gong
• Reciting the Bei Dou Jing (Scripture of the Mother of the North Star)
• Spiritual incantations and declarations
• Complete at Dou ceremony
• Talisman & rituals
• English translations of complete Scriptures

Start of the fourth semester: 18th June 2023 – Classes are Sundays at 9pm UTC +2 (German Time)

Next Course starting in June 2024

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Additional Information:

You can take only one semester or complete several in a row. It is possible to complete all 4 semesters within 2 years. The semesters are repeated every year.

There will be a Mid-Term and End-Term Exam to ensure our students progress.

The lessons and teaching materials are in English, scriptures are in Chinese with Pin Yin transcription. We provide English translations of all scriptures. Our program is designed so that non-Chinese speaking students, as well as Chinese speaking students have the opportunity to learn Daoist ceremonies and practices from an authentic source. Every participant needs be able to pronounce Pin Yin words. There are numerous videos on YouTube to learn the Pin Yin within a day.

The teacher of this program is Daoist Liu(Liu Cheng Yong) , 24th gen. Daoist high-priest of the Quan Zhen Long Men Pai and chairman of the German Daoist Association.

Live video conferences are recorded and the replay can be viewed over and over again.

All details and data will be sent to the participants by email after registration

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Ritual music Class:

Students gradutated all 4 semesters and passed the Mid-Term and End-Term exams can enter the 5th semester with focus on Ritual music and instruments.

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Master Class:

The 6th and 7th semester focus on basic and advanced ceremonial skills as a high priest (Gao Gong). 

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Video-Course:

Optional you can the the Video-Pack for each Semester with pre-recorded videos for home-study. Students chose this option will be provided the complete Video-Pack, which is a great tool for study at home in between classes and to continue after the course finished.  

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Registration :

Registrations with a short introduction by email to: info@daostudies.com

Each semester is limited to 10 participants. Early registrations will be considered first.

Fees can be paid monthly or all at once.

 

China study trip and initiation / ordination

Every year we go with a group of Dao students on a 10-14 days pilgrimage to China to study with exceptional masters in the sacred Daoist places, mountains and temples. The participants experience an unforgettable time with deep impressions and indescribable experiences that open their Daoist eyes. The tradition of the Daoist masters opens up to suitable students by joining the Quan Zhen Pai lineage through a Bai Shi ceremony (initiation). This ceremony is the baptism as a Daoist adept and the first step to mastery. The initiation in the temple in China is something very special for every Daoist.