This translation, created by Dr. Jack Schaefer and Josh Paynter, offers a faithful rendition of the morning and evening recitations chanted at Daoist temples throughout China. These texts support practitioners in cultivating inner peace and connection to Daoist tradition, making them ideal for personal or group chanting rituals. Each recitation enriches spiritual practice and brings a sense of calm to the start and end of each day.

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The Sanguan Jing, translated by Dr. Jack Schaefer and Josh Paynter, is a key scripture recited at Daoist temples worldwide at noon. This midday recitation serves as a powerful way to pause and reconnect with one’s spiritual center, especially when practiced consistently. The text provides insight into Daoist teachings on harmony and balance, making it a valuable resource for any practitioner looking to expand their understanding of Daoist rituals.

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This scripture, The Northern Dipper Scripture: The Perfected Scripture of the Utmost Profoundly Numinous Northern Dipper That Prolongs Life and Affects Fundamental Destiny, translated by Dr. Jack Schaefer and Josh Paynter, is revered in Daoist temples and is often recited at noon on significant days. Known for its life-prolonging teachings and its influence on destiny, this sacred text provides a profound spiritual connection and insight into Daoist philosophy. Ideal for those who wish to observe important days in alignment with Daoist tradition, this text enriches both ritual practice and personal reflection.

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This scripture is a treasure trove of Daoist doctrine relating to cosmology and the genesis of human life as we revolve in the cycle of death and rebirth. From where does the human form receive its gifts of matter and animation? How does karma become manifest in our coalescing forms, deep in the beginnings of each incarnation? How do we integrate essential concepts from the Chinese natural sciences into the systems of Daoist ethics and cosmology? Some of these questions are answered here on the surface of this scripture. Others are woven into deeper layers of the scripture, these meanings only evident after dedicated study.

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