Smoke Offering Rituals
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Who Are Your Karmic Creditors?
Who Are Your Karmic Creditors? #Smoke Offering Can Resolve Karmic Debts# What Are Karmic Creditors? There is a saying: “Who has never been spoken of before others? Who is never spoken of behind their back?” In my professional life, many… Continue reading
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The Mystery of “Ghost Walls” (Part II)
Many people, at some point in their lives, have experienced what could be called a “Ghost Wall.” Yet sooner or later, there is usually a turning point—something that allows them to break free from the invisible maze. But how does… Continue reading
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Burial of the Living (Part 1): Smoke Offerings and the Ancient Ritual of Human Pillars
Ancient engineering, haunting folklore, and how smoke offerings offer a more humane way to honor restless spirits In a teaching session, my students mentioned Da Sheng Zhuang. This ancient ritual still makes me feel uneasy. I grew up in Southeast Asia,… Continue reading
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Burial of the Living (Part 2): Legends, Smoke Offerings, and Healing the Unseen
4. Folk Legends of the “Living Pillar” In some rural areas, chilling legends about Da Sheng Zhuang still circulate. These stories show how someone could get buried alive during early construction. This could happen under the base of a structure. The belief… Continue reading
