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The Secret Method of Praying to the Five Thunders of the High Heaven's Golden Palace

雷法
Volume 99 of Dao Fa Hui Yuan The Master said: Thunder is the deity of creation in heaven and earth, and rain is the virtue of nurturing in heaven and earth. Wind, clouds, thunder, lightning, rain, hail, and thunderbolts are the means by which grace and virtue are bestowed. Those who raise thunder are each managed by powerful warriors. The Five Thunders belong to the Five Directions, forming the Five Qi. The true qi of Hunyuan is called Heavenly Thunder. Yin and Yang follow to bring life and death. Apart from the main departments of the Five Thunders, the Wind, Rain, and Thunder departments have their own Thunder Gods who drum and operate to push the chariot, raise water, and generate all things. From this, it can be deduced that the deities of wind, clouds, thunder, lightning, rain, hail, and thunderbolts have significant merits. Practitioners of the method should submit memorials to the Golden Palace of the High Heaven, and send documents to the various Thunder Departments, requesting the dispatch of military forces to assist in divine works. They can be prayed to, used to strike and punish, used to cure diseases, and used to subdue evil. Through this, the path to immortality is not far. Respect it and be cautious. Position of the Thunder Gods Marshal of the Flashing Fire, Deng Bowen General He Anzhi, leading from Shaoyang Divine God with Glaring Eyes, An Dao Great God of Thunder, Xu Meng Immortal Official of the Wind Lord, Tian Hui Immortal Official of the Rain Master, Jiang Yuan Envoy of the East, Huang Shu Envoy of the South, Guo Yuanjing Envoy of the West, Meng Zhong Envoy of the North, Hou Jingzhi Envoy of the Center, Tian Yong Swift Envoy, Zhang Yuanbo When writing talismans, first set up an incense table and incense burner, face southeast, sit firmly, concentrate the spirit and regulate the breath, keep one thought centered, and let all worldly concerns be completely still. When the mind arrives, immediately channel the divine light straight up through the heavenly eye and out, then raise the brush to connect with the divine light, and according to the method, recite the mantra and write the talisman.   Talisman for Summoning Thunder with the Sword Tip Talisman of the Golden Palace of the High Heaven   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The order of the Golden Palace is issued, distributing the profound essence. The personal mechanism is brilliant and majestic, startling heaven and earth. The true characters of the jade talisman are clear in their strokes. One chant makes the dipper black, two chants make the sun dark. Seven chants cause lightning to strike, thunderbolts make their sound. As soon as the golden talisman arrives, it must not linger. All demons are broken, turning into fine dust. Quickly, as per the law. Iron札 Talisman   Mantra for Seal Talisman Qian descends the essence, Kun responds with spirit. The images of the sun and moon, the forms of mountains and rivers. Drive thunder and lightning, operate the primal essence. Destroy the fierce and evil, bring prosperity and correctness. Quickly, as per the law of the True Lord of Taiyi. Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The supreme talismanic decree, commanding all ten directions. Heaven and earth obey the order, summoning the kings and gods. The masters of life in the three realms, none do not bind their form. The true officials of the nine ranks, uniting spirit with truth. Destroying mountains and commanding seas, the Water Emperor sends and receives. Informing the Five Emperors, preserving and enduring long. The stars and constellations of heaven, naturally coming to assist in glory. Quickly, as per the law of the True Lord of Taiyi. Shaoyang Talisman   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The high and supreme Divine Xia, the pivot of the Jade Dipper. Wind, thunder, clouds, and rain, the departments of lightning and hail follow. The Thunder God and Lightning Mother, the Wind Lord and Rain Master, the Five Directional Thunder Gods, advance urgently. Raising clouds and spitting mist. Boiling rain and surging clouds. Manifesting our retribution, greatly displaying divine power. For any summons thereafter, come running quickly. Quickly, as per the order of the Emperor of the Northern Pole Ziwei. Talisman for Governing Dragons   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman Divine Thunder Golden Dragon, born in heaven, the Nine Rivers and Five Lakes, the true immortals of the Water Palace. Life transforms into thunder and lightning, commanding the yin essence. Exchanging wind and throwing fire, driving and employing heavenly soldiers. Flying clouds dispersing qi, reaching up to the Great Dark. Distributing violent divine transformations, the Six Jia and Six Ding. The Emperor's order and talismanic decree, must not linger long. Quickly, as per the law. For the talisman on the right, use one new brick, write the talisman in cinnabar on the front, and write the reason on the back, and throw it into a dragon pool. If there is no dragon pool, it can be thrown into the river water. Praying for rain brings great spiritual response. If it rains for a long time without clearing, write the talisman on one zhang and two chi of white silk, and burn it in the air on the days of Gui Mao, Wu Chen, and Xin Wei, bringing great retribution. Talisman for Searching Dragons   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman Divine spirit and true nature, jade fluid and primal moisture. The Upper Pure Hua Fang, the Primordial Old Lord. Profoundly entering the Great Mist, shining with the profound text. Seven mornings flying immortals, receiving smoke in the Northern Abyss. My position is the Supreme King, forcing the gathering of ghost groups. Eight powers spitting fire, binding your honored gods. Thousands and thousands removing filth, fierce and evil do not stop. Ten thousands of demon kings, protecting life and preserving form. Quickly, as per the law. Talisman of the Envoy of Taiyi   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The green spirit of the heavenly realm, the sun, moon, and stars. The Five Dippers and Five Stars, the璇玑 and jade balance. The flying step envoy, the iron armor with majestic spirit. Holding Mount Tai on the left, executing Kunlun on the right. Where the true talisman arrives, thousands of ghosts are killed. Dare to resist and oppose, turning into fine dust. Urgently obeying the law of the Northern Pole for killing and punishing. Talisman of the First Envoy of Taiyi   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The northern realm is dark, the divine lord of ten thousand miles. The Seven Primes of the Big Dipper, the seven political forces in the dark. The flying step envoy, the iron armor with majestic spirit. Driving the Five Mountains on the left, employing the Six Ding on the right. Where the direct talisman arrives, a thunderbolt sounds. Dare to oppose, turning into fine dust. Quickly, as per the law of the Northern Emperor for killing and punishing. Talisman of the Third Envoy of Taiyi   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The water realm is dark and mysterious, the Dragon Lords of the Five Mountains. The Three Terraces and Huagai, greatly bestowing divine power. The flying step envoy, the iron armor with majestic spirit. The Five Ding devour greatly, heaven and earth are肃清 (cleaned). Where the direct talisman arrives, the Flashing God cuts off the spirits of demons. Dare to resist and oppose, turning into fine dust. Quickly, as per the law of the Northern Emperor for killing and punishing. The three talismans on the right use yellow paper with cinnabar writing. They are generally used for summoning Thunder Gods and praying. Mantra for the Marshal of the Flashing Fire to Serve the Thunder God Ascending to the Jade Long of the Supreme Pure Mystery, the Flashing Fire with a red face generates golden wind. The sound of thunder pulls lightning through the blue sky, rain and hail descend, riding the yellow dragon. Purple clouds are dark, facing north and east, the four seas reflect back seeing composure. Earth gods surge out with nine-colored vats, heavenly axes fly to cut the giant dragons. Arranged are the Lightning Mothers releasing light blades, the Thunder God's attendants follow with jade girls. The Wind Lord roars and devours, thunder advances together, the Rain Master descends with thunderbolts throughout the void. Dare to interfere and test, coming running forward, relying on the divine fire sword to cut without tolerance. I now transform into a Thunder Envoy, commanding ten thousand gods to respond with reverence. Quickly, as per the law. Talisman of the Marshal of the Flashing Fire   Talisman of Thunder Light Write in cinnabar on a new brick, bury in the center of the first layer altar. Praying for rain yields immediate response.   Talisman of Thunder Script Cinnabar Seal Write in cinnabar on a new brick, bury in the center southeast of the second layer altar, praying and it will immediately respond.   Talisman of Fire Script Write in cinnabar on a new brick, bury outside the altar facing the Xun direction, praying for rain yields immediate response.   Talisman of the Kan Brush Write in cinnabar on a new brick, bury outside the altar facing east, praying for rain yields immediate response.   First Talisman of the True God of Greedy Wolf Star to Drive Wind   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The Supreme Yang Bright, the essence of the Six Jia. The vast envoy, flying sand and running dust. Soaring through ten thousand miles, General Shaoyang. The talisman arrives and is executed, must not linger. I obey the law of the Long Life Great Emperor, the Jade Pure King, the order of the Jade Emperor of the High Heaven's Golden Palace. Second Talisman of the True God of Giant Gate Star to Raise Clouds   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The essence of Taiyi, the spirit of the Six Yin. The dark envoy, blocking the four seas. Circulating through ten thousand ghosts, General Shaoyang. The talisman arrives and is executed, must not linger. Urgently obeying the law of the Long Life Great Emperor, the Jade Pure King, the order of the Jade Emperor of the High Heaven's Golden Palace. Third Talisman of the True God of Lu Cun Star to Drive Thunder   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The True Person of Taiyi, the spirit of the Six Yang. The fire chariot envoy, the sound of thunder surging. Shaking through ten thousand miles, General Shaoyang. The talisman arrives and is executed, must not linger. Urgently obeying the law of the Long Life Great Emperor, the Jade Pure King, the order of the Jade Emperor of the High Heaven's Golden Palace. Fourth Talisman of the True God of Wen Qu Star for Flying Lightning   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The dark mystery of Taiyi, the essence of Bing and Ding. The lightning envoy, illuminating heaven and earth. One flash through ten thousand miles, General Shaoyang. The talisman arrives and is executed, must not linger. Urgently obeying the law of the Long Life Great Emperor, the Jade Pure King, the order of the Jade Emperor of the High Heaven's Golden Palace. Fifth Talisman of the True God of Lian Zhen Star to Drive Rain   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The Supreme Dan Yuan, the essence of the Zhen constellation. The moisturizing envoy, widely spreading heavenly grace. Flying through ten thousand miles, General Shaoyang. The talisman arrives and is executed, must not linger. Urgently obeying the law of the True King, the Long Life Great Emperor, the order of the Jade Emperor of the High Heaven's Golden Palace. Sixth Talisman of the True God of Wu Qu Star to Scatter Hail   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The Northern Pole of Taiyi, the primal essence of jade light. The water hail envoy, thunder strikes and wind runs. Widely spreading through ten thousand miles, General Shaoyang. The talisman arrives and is executed, must not linger. Urgently obeying the law of the Long Life Great Emperor, the Jade Pure King, the order of the Jade Emperor of the High Heaven's Golden Palace. Seventh Talisman of the True God of Po Jun Star to Drive Thunderbolts   Mantra for Ordering the Talisman The Heavenly Shock of Taiyi, the spirit tied to Xu. The thunderbolt envoy, rapid and boundless. Firelight through ten thousand miles, General Shaoyang. The talisman arrives and is executed, must not linger. Urgently obeying the law of the Long Life Great Emperor, the Jade Pure King, the order of the Jade Emperor of the High Heaven's Golden Palace. The seven talismans on the right, whenever praying for rain and memorializing the Big Dipper, first use these talismans to summon General He Anzhi of Shaoyang, to receive the talisman and raise clouds. Position of the Seven Divine Spirits Generals The Great General of Li Bo who controls waves and wind, the Great General of Li Bo who controls thunder, the Great General of Li Bo who controls fire, the Great General of He Bo who controls lightning, the Great General of Fei Bo who controls rain, The Great General of Zhi Bo who controls hail, the Great General of Xun Bo who controls thunderbolts. The Divine Xia Wind-Driving Envoy, the Cloud-Raising Envoy, the Thunder-Driving Envoy, the Lightning-Flitting Envoy, the Rain-Driving Envoy, the Hail-Control Envoy, the Thunderbolt Envoy.

Written by Master Sanfu on August 27, 2014. Please credit the source if you share.

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