莫欺山莫欺水 Do not look down on mountains or the waters

Prayers goes out to the missing 13 boys football team in Chiangrai, Thailand. With hopes that the rescuers around the world would be able to find them soon.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/thailand-cave-search-latest-boys-football-team-missed-trapped-rescue-tham-luang-chiang-rai-a8426546.html

There is a saying in Chinese that 欺山莫欺水, that one can bully the mountains but do not do so with waters. It means that you can fool around when in mountain areas but for water it will be very fast that one will lose their life. I am here to add that one should not look down on either one.

From a spiritual perspective, high mountains and caves are the dwellings of spiritual beings that cultivates. They could be benevolent spirits or even malicious spirits depending they are cultivating according to the Dao 正道, Dharma 佛法 or even cultivating to become Demons. You just never know which ones you will bump into if you frequent into the uncharted or unfamiliar grounds and areas.

Photos from https://iamthemountain.org/2017/12/21/solstice-rekindles-stone-mountains-lost-airmail-history/

Common for mountains and caves are those that descend or go into such place, will easily get lost and cannot seems to find their way out. Usually this occur when the person that goes into such places was behaving rudely, uttering bad malicious speech and many more other actions that maybe offensive to the dwelling spirits at the area. Or sometimes could be the person was down in their luck while traversing through such places.

Photos from http://www.jsnt.co.uk/raam/?p=258

Which is why in each cultures there are the do's and don't, rituals of respect and also prohibition when entering into a mountainous area.

So what should you do (the basics), if you found yourself lost in such a place?

1. First check whether you are going in circles, even though you may seem to walking some distance. Place some clues on the ground before attempting to go searching for a way out. If you notice you come back to the same spot even after your travel some time, then most likely you are being spell bound by the entity at the area.

2. Do not attempt to further walk out of the place, as you will most likely be walking up and down in the same place while being spell bound. Stay put where you are and hopefully people will start to come look for you. That is why it is crucial to leave contacts with park rangers, family members and also close friends on where you are going and how long you will be at that particular place so that they know to look for you after a certain period of time.

3. What to do when you stay put? Know which Buddhist mantra that you usually chant, chant that continuously. Ask for forgiveness from the mountain deities or spirits. If you are a Taoist Disciples or only familiar with Taoist Deities, chant the Taoist Deities name continuously. Important is to remain calm.

After some time, try to find your way out again. If you are in a group, do not attempt to split up, It will more dangerous if you are dealing with malicious spiritual entity.

The rest of it is Survival Skills 101.

Kam Dong San Purple Handbook Testimonials

When I decide to have our temple team compile a small handbook last year. It was a labour of love and compassion from the committees and members for the benefit of all those that can come into contact with Kam Dong San Temple Deities and Bodhisattvas.

The introduction and content was blogged on May 2016. 

http://yinyangjournal.blogspot.my/2015/05/why-i-am-excited-about-kam-dong-san.html

After 1 year since handing out the handbook. We have receive numerous positive feedbacks and experiences that members and public had with using the Purple Kam Dong San Handbook.

The handbook has 2 Taoist Talisman, 1 on the front cover and 1 at the back. Even though it is printed talisman, but I have requested our Deities to consecrate each of these talisman and also with Deities Seal.

When we hand them out, I always tell the receivers to bring it together with them when they are travelling. It will help prevent any spiritual problems especially when staying at unfamiliar hotels.

Here are 3 recent feedbacks.

1. A normal patron to the temple who have requested the handbook, whom later reported back that few weeks later she had experienced sleepless nights for 3-4 consecutive nights with lots of dreams and restlessness. 

She then recalled that she has the handbook, so she decided to put it under her pillow. To her amazing surprise, she slept soundly for the whole night. After which, she does the same for the second night and continue to have good sleep. 

This lady then decides to request few more handbooks to give to her family members for safekeeping and also as an essential item to bring in their travel.

2. The above patron, has a female friend whom had undergone chemotherapy twice. After therapy she also find it difficult to sleep. After she passed the handbook to her friend, she place it by her bedside. To her surprise she also find it very easy to sleep without much mental activity.

After these 2 recent feedbacks, I usually will share with members of the temple. Then last week, another lady member told me that she also had really good experience with the handbook while travelling. She went for tour in Korea with her family member.

3. During her stay in the hotel, in one of the evening, she had numerous nightmares. Even to the point of screaming out loud while having these nightmares. When she opened her eyes, she notice a black figure (seems like wearing a cloak) standing next to her. She then recalled about the temple handbook and decide to place it next to her bed. She was thinking of not sleeping for the night for fear of another nightmare. Somehow she felt asleep and slept soundly until morning. She told me from now on, she will bring the purple handbook with her whenever she travels.

If you are interested in requesting the Kam Dong San Handbook https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/1182358328455354/

Once you have it, important is not to place it on the floor or at levels where people can walk or put their legs across it. Treat it with respect, and it will definitely help you out in unwarranted spiritual situations.

Why am I excited about Kam Dong San Handbook?

Taking 1.5 years to compile since we felt the need to have a handbook that compromise all our regular practice and something a new person can keep with them and refer from time to time.

Hence the Kam Dong San Handbook.

It contains photos of 

1. 22 Taoist Deities and Ksitigarbha of Kam Dong San Temple

2. Smoke/Sang Offering Guidelines.

3. Animal/Fish Liberation procedures

4. Heart Mantras for different Buddhas.

5. Essential Mantras of Great Compassionate Dharani, Heart Sutra, Amitabha Rebirth Mantra

6. Tibetan Auspicious Invitation of all Buddhas, bodhisatvas, and all supporting  8 direction deities and higher beings.

7. Taoist Protection Talismans

Printed mantras alone would be considered huge blessings. What's more so many procedures contain in the handbook to benefit sentient beings, increase a person's merit, protect yourself and surrounding space through consecrated Taoist talisman on the front and back of the handbook.

Truly a Taoist and Buddhist Gem. If one is able to use the content on a daily basis, definitely the individual would be able to gather tremendous amount of merits. 

Even if you don't know how to use, by having the handbook alone and bringing it with you whenever you travel. Will serve as a good protection of your unfamiliar temporary space due to the consecrated talisman contain in the book.

What's more, distribution is free - only condition - treat with utmost respect.