What are the handprints of Taoist priests when chanting scriptures?

Taoism is called pinch tactic, and there are many kinds. What you said is too general to be sure. Pinch tactic is also called grip tactic, twist tactic, pinch tactic, method tactic, hand tactic, spirit tactic, and sometimes it is also called bucket tactic, which is one of the basic methods of Taoism. It refers to pinching some parts on the palm and fingers or forming a fixed posture between fingers to attract ghosts and gods and ward off evil spirits. Together with line, it is the basic body movement of Tao and line.

Taoist chanting, chanting Buddha, walking, sealing the altar, calling generals, forbidding gas, collecting evil spirits, treating diseases, praying and praying, etc. Should be equipped with corresponding strategies. "Tai Shang saves the country and the people" Volume 9: "Every step, please ask for illness, cure evil, enter the temple, cross the river, enter the mountain, write symbols, and you must pinch.

Pinch tactics are inherited from the ancient art of banning poisonous gas. In the development of Taoism, it has been developed and perfected on the basis of its own divine spectrum and magic theory, forming a huge system of hand tactics.

The basic component of the hand tactic is the tactic text: the tactic text refers to the fixed part on the fingers of the palm, symbolizing the Big Dipper, Twelve Stories, Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams, Twenty-eight Nights and so on. For example, on the nine joint lines of the second, third and fourth fingers, the middle line of the third finger (middle finger) is Jiugong Chinese, and the other eight joint lines are gossip (according to the obtained gossip position, the joint line from the root of the fourth finger is dry text); On the second to fifth fingers, there are twelve scriptures about ugliness, yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu and Hai. Every time you pinch this, it symbolizes catching gossip, twelfth birthday, twenty-eight nights and so on. Because the ancients often used the Eight Diagrams, the Big Dipper and the Twenty-eight Nights to symbolize the operation of astronomical phenomena, the mysteries of nature, and the changes of space position and time in the universe, they formed a concentrated picture of the universe in their hands through essays, as the Yin Fu Jing said, "The universe cares about the hand and everything is born in the body." A formula is composed of formula text and other finger-to-finger connection methods. Usually, a formula refers to a formula. Simple formula only pinches one formula, while complex formula pinches multiple formulas simultaneously or sequentially. For example, if you fly to twist the big dipper, you have to twist the seven stars quickly, a total of seven points. If there is fashion, you should add knots between your fingers and palms, or even use both hands.

Twelve Chen Wen pinch method is as follows:

Wen Zi, hold the roots of four fingers with your thumb. The joint line between the palm and fingers. The same below. )

If it's ugly, pinch the roots of three fingers with your big finger.

Yin Wen, the big finger grips the roots of two fingers.

Mao Wen, the thumb pinches the second finger (from the root) between the first and second joints (on the joint line. The same below. )。

Chen Wen, the big finger is sandwiched between the second and third quarters.

After the text, the big finger grips the top of two fingers.

In the afternoon, thumb pinches the top of three fingers.

Uneven, big finger grips the top of four fingers.

Shen Wen, hold the tips of five fingers with your thumb.

Juventus, the thumb is sandwiched between the second and third sections of the five fingers.

Wen, the thumb is pinched between the first and second sections of the five fingers.

Wenhai, hold the roots of five fingers with your thumb.

Gossip and Jiugongwen:

Dry text, big fingers pinch four fingers.

Kun Wen, the thumb is sandwiched between the second and third sections of the fourth finger.

Calvin, hold the roots of three fingers with your thumb.

From the text, the big finger is sandwiched between the third finger and the third section.

Genwen, the big finger pinches the roots of two fingers.

In shock, the thumb is pinched between the first and second sections of the second finger.

Xun Wen, the big finger is sandwiched between the second and third quarters.

Facing the text, the thumb is sandwiched between the first and second sections of the four fingers.

The purpose of the tactic is mainly based on the Taoist spectrum and the object to be dealt with: as mentioned earlier, the so-called pinching tactic means pinching a tactic. A tactic consists of a tactic, and a simple tactic contains only one tactic. In this sense, it can be used together with a tactic. There are a large number of tactical items, and each sect is often drawn into a tactical spectrum, which is given, accepted and used in this sect. The design of tactical purpose is generally based on the immortal pedigree and the object to be dealt with.

According to the formula of immortal pedigree, it typically shows the characteristics of Taoism and the difference between witchcraft and magic scattered among the people. The pedigree of Taoism is extremely huge, and there are some differences between different Taoist schools. But as far as the law is concerned, there are three categories that are often involved: respect for god, respect for ancestors and respect for god. Each category has its own formula. The common strategies related to worshipping God are Jade Qing, Taiqing, Shangqing and Beidi. Jade Qing tactic, also known as God tactic and Jade Emperor tactic, is written on the middle finger. On the chapter table, when commanding the immortal military forces and the plague messenger, it choked. The supernatant tactic is written on the upper part of the middle finger for use when calling the Qing soldiers; Another way is to pinch it under the middle finger nail and use it when you are sick. It's too clear It's under the middle finger. Sometimes, the tactics related to respecting gods are not directly called respecting gods, but expressed by their mounts and equipment. For example, in the alchemy instrument, Taiyi Tianzun was invited to the altar, and the master pinched the lion: the left and right palms crossed together, the big finger of the left hand was bent in the palm, and the other nine fingers were exposed. It turns out that the mount of Taiyi Buddha is nine lions, and this gesture is symbolized by the exposure of nine fingers. Similarly, the lotus tactic, the lotus, and the pig's head tactic symbolize the arrival of Dou Lao. It turns out that Doulao often sits cross-legged on the lotus, and his name is dragnet beast. Figuratively speaking, the pig's head has horns, so it is a symbol of taking over the bean fishing and driving.

Shi Tian's tactic and mentoring's tactic are the most important among the ancestors' tactics, which represent the arrival of the ancestors or sects. Sometimes the mage wants to incarnate as Shi Tian to command magic soldiers to exorcise evil spirits. Pinch method is to pinch the first section with the left thumb and middle finger.

The number of tactical commands representing God will be the largest. Because there are many Taoist gods, and the gods used by different factions will be different. More importantly, there is a marshal's tactics, which represents Marshal Lei. The prison formula represents the prison of the military horse that is the magic weapon of the commander in chief; Tianding formula represents Tianding leaving the stone; The formula of Gongcao represents Gongcao that summons gods to manage archives. Others are Sun Jun formula, Yue Jun formula and five-star formula representing Sun Jun.

As for the objects to be dealt with and the design strategies of related scientific instruments, it is even more difficult to count. Because there are many kinds of spells for healing, exorcism, tempering and disaster relief, there are also a large number of corresponding spells. This tactical command is named after the evil things they have to deal with, such as tiger orders and ghost orders; Some are summoned by the actions of the mage, such as evil spirits, forbidding ghosts, and holding the thunder bureau; There are also artifacts and means, such as trident tactic, sword tactic, golden bridge tactic and so on. All related spell systems are drawn into a formula spectrum, which clearly indicates that the mage must strictly follow the formula when executing the method. There are many kinds of tactical items, and here are only their main types. Because of their symbols, they are mainly used to express invitations or summon God.

Spirit, or express the spirit of the gods, restrain ghosts and gods. The above spells and steps, together with the use of swords, seals, coffins, spiritual maps, demon mirrors and other instruments, constitute the basic means and methods of practicing dharma.