甲午馬年張祖天師開倉發米振濟紀念日 Anniversary of Heavenly Master Zhang Distribution of Charity Rice 2014

A lot of People will only know that, on the 26th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月廿六日), is known as the Day for Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明大天君) aka Deity of Military Wealth, Opening of the Three Realms Spiritual Wealth Coffer for All the Beings in the Mortal Realm. But very minimal People know that this is also the Anniversary Day of Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖道陵天師) distributing of the collected Rice to the Needy in Han Dynasty after he had collected the Five Bushes of Rice (五斗米) from those who came to seek assistance from him.

For Year 2014, it falls on 25 Feb, a Tuesday.

After so many years of researching and study under Heavenly Master Zhang, only until after visiting China Si Han Tian Shi Fu (中國嗣漢天師府), Jave got to know that 26th Day of Lunar 1st Month was the Anniversary that distributed the Charity Rice to the needy after his very first collection of the Five Bushes of Rice during Han Dynasty in Mt He Ming (鶴鳴山).

Besides that, Jave was also taught to understand the hidden meaning of the Five Bushes of Rice – not just the Weight but also the Calculation and the Spiritual Connection with the Star Lords (星君論) in Zheng Yi Sect (正一天師道).

So how oneself can do the Honouring?

Oneself can do the Honouring by doing Chanting on the Bei Dou Scripture (太上北斗經) or San Guan Scripture (三官經), if possible, Chant the whole series of the Dipper Star Lords Scriptures (太上五斗經), in front of your Main Altar or facing the Heaven with just 3 Incenses and 3 cups of Chinese Tea.

Oneself need not prepare any massive Offerings for this Event, cos the Objective of this Event is for Oneself to cultivate Compassionate and Care for the Beings in the Three Realms.

So from this year onwards, do remember to mark this Date in your Taoist Calendar.

May Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling bestow the necessary upon you and your family.

Wu Liang Guang無量光
Wu Liang Fu無量福
Wu Liang Shou無量壽

本門將在正月廿二日之前籌集1或2公斤白米(總數180包)作為捐贈低收入家庭及年老者。希望各方善長仁翁能多多支持 (捐贈慈善機構對象http://www.facebook.com/APacketOfRice )。

Long Shan Men will be collecting 1 or 2 kg Raw Rice (target of 180 bags) for the donating to the Charity Organisation (A Packet of Rice http://www.facebook.com/APacketOfRice) for the distributing to the Needy Household & Elderly; we do look forward to more the contribution of bags of Rice.

Dateline: 20 Feb 2014 (Thursday)

For those who are keen in contributing, please contact Jave or Royce Tan at roycetan@yahoo.com

有意捐贈者﹐請聯繫小道或羅正 (roycetan@yahoo.com)