60. Sex exhausts the vitality. Why doesn’t Tien-Tao prohibit sex? (& Q61 to Q62)

Heaven and Earth interact to create all things. Man and woman consummate to give new life. This is the law of nature. Taoism, Buddhism, and Catholicism prohibit sex and acclaim solitude because they pity those who are attached to their spouses and children and cannot practice Tao.

Nowadays, Tien-Tao is available to everyone. It means that practicing Tao should not violate the laws of nature, nor should it violate the Tao of Mankind.* Parents, children, husbands, and wives all live together to practice Tao. Practicing Tao will not conflict with the duties of students, farmers, merchants, or any person. Continue reading “60. Sex exhausts the vitality. Why doesn’t Tien-Tao prohibit sex? (& Q61 to Q62)”

Journey No. 34 – 3rd Visit to the Gouging Heart Prison

JOURNEY No. 34       7th Moon 3rd Day (17th August 1977)

Touring the Fifth Tribunal Again.
3rd Visit to the Gouging Heart Prison,

Coinciding with the Opening of the Gates of Hades

JiGong:
At the beginning of the 7th Moon (or month of the lunar calendar), the Gates of Hades are opened wide for the souls of the departed to visit Earth again to enjoy themselves. That is why the 7th month is often called the “Ghosts’ Month”. It is advisable that during this month human beings should be more careful about going outside the house, especially at night time, in order to avoid crossing the path of the souls of the dead. Continue reading “Journey No. 34 – 3rd Visit to the Gouging Heart Prison”