Danjiangkou, Hubei, October 10 (Chen Jianxin) The abbot of Zixiao Palace in Wudang Mountain ascended to the throne and the ordination ceremony of the Taoist priests of the Quanzhen School (22) was held in Jingle Palace in Danjiangkou City, Hubei Province on the 2023st. Li Guangfu, president of the China Taoist Association, was promoted to the abbot of the Zixiao Palace of Wudang Mountain.
Huang Zhi'an, vice chairman of the Advisory Committee of the China Taoist Association, president of the Hunan Taoist Association, and abbot of the Nanyue Hengshan Taoist Institute, delivered a congratulatory speech on behalf of all famous mountain palaces. She introduced that Abbot Li Guangfu inherited the tradition of successive generations of Gao Dao ancestors, carried forward the style of the Quanzhen Xuanmen sect, adhered to patriotism and love of religion, promoted the Tao and benefited life, strictly adhered to the precepts, advanced in study and cultivation, and was prestigious, and won the support and trust of the Taoist people, and was unanimously praised by all walks of life.
On October 10, the abbot of the Zixiao Palace of Wudang Mountain ascended to the throne and the ordination ceremony of the Quanzhen Taoist priest (21) was held in Jingle Palace, Danjiangkou City, Hubei Province. Li Guangfu, president of the China Taoist Association, was promoted to the abbot of the Zixiao Palace of Wudang Mountain. The picture shows the scene of the event. Photo by China News Network reporter Chen Jianxin
Sha Yushan, deputy director of the United Front Work Department of the Hubei Provincial Party Committee and director of the Hubei Provincial Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee, said in his speech that the Taoist circles in Hubei should take this abbot's ascension and ordination activities as an opportunity to guide Taoist clergy and religious believers to love the country and religion, abide by discipline and law, and act righteously. It is necessary to adhere to integrity and innovation, study Taoist classics, improve academic literacy, and play a leading role in serving modern society.
On October 10, the abbot of the Zixiao Palace of Wudang Mountain ascended to the throne and the ordination ceremony of the Quanzhen Taoist priest (21) was held in Jingle Palace, Danjiangkou City, Hubei Province. Li Guangfu, president of the China Taoist Association, was promoted to the abbot of the Zixiao Palace of Wudang Mountain. The picture shows Li Guangfu giving a speech of thanks. Photo by China News Network reporter Chen Jianxin
Abbot Li Guangfu said in his speech of thanks that in the future road of cultivating the truth and propagating the Dharma, we will resolutely love the country and religion, support the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the socialist system, strengthen faith, act righteously, be strict with Taoist discipline, guard against arrogance and impetuosity, constantly strengthen the management and construction of Taoist temples, do our best to cultivate talents, practice morality, carry forward the Taoist law, inherit the Taoist lineage, serve the society, shine the Taoist gate, and work together with the Taoist circles to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
From October 10th to 20st, the abbot's ascension ceremony was held in the Zixiao Palace of Wudang Mountain according to the traditional ceremonial system. During this period, ceremonies such as opening the altar, inviting water, and sacrificing the stove were held. According to the activity schedule, from the afternoon of October 21st to November 10th, the China Taoist Association will hold the 21 Quanzhen School Taoist ordination event in Jingle Palace. (End)