Taoist Rituals, Taoist Altars, Taoist Priest Supplies What Are the Taoist Altars

The items used by Taoist priests during rituals are called ritual objects. These ritual objects come in many varieties and vary according to different religious ceremonies and needs. The following are some common ritual objects and their uses: Fan board: Used when paying homage to heaven during a pilgrimage, it can be used to record things to avoid forgetting. 12 Talismans: Used to command deities, they have the effect of repelling evil spirits and can also be used to dispatch the god of thunder. Peach wood sword : Used to drive away demons and evil spirits, the blade is often engraved with talismans. 12 Spirit flag : Used when conducting a ceremony to liberate the souls of the deceased. 1 Wooden fish : Used when reciting scriptures daily. Mo Fu (dust brush): Used to remove dust and drive away flies, serving as an immediate warning. Ritual seal : Symbolizing the official seal of the Taoist religion for communicating with heaven, it has the power to command and repel demons and evil spirits. 23 Ritual tablet  (Chao Jian, Chao Ban): Used when attending a Taoist ceremony