Zhongjiao (中教) • Section 04

Three Talismans

1. The "Iron Plate" Foundation (鐵板教)

Liuren Fajiao is colloquially known as the "Iron Plate Teaching" (鐵板教) . This refers to the Three Talismans that form the "Iron Shield" around a disciple. The metaphor of the Iron Plate is twofold:

  • Fixed Destiny: The unshakeable authority of the Liuren Immortal Master.
  • Physical Resilience: The literal "hardening" of the practitioner's resolve and body (Kang Da - 抗打) against external spiritual and physical trauma.

2. The Three Primary Talismans

These talismans are the first to be "entered" into the disciple's body during the Guojiao (Passing the Teaching) ceremony.

TalismanTraditional NamePrimary Function
Iron Plate Fu鐵板符Foundational protection; creates an energetic "shell" around the body.
Iron Cow Fu鐵牛符Internal strength; resilience against internal trauma and spirit possession.
Copper Skin Fu銅皮符External shielding; protection against physical injury (historical 'Anti-Trauma' focus).

3. Deployment & Materials

While Flower Characters are for rapid use, the Three Talismans are traditionally written on bamboo paper with cinnabar. Their efficacy is derived from the synthesis of:

  • Lineage Seal: The application of the "Old Seal" (Lao Fa Yin) to authorize the talisman.
  • Consumption: Disciples often ritualistically consume the ashes of these talismans (Chi Fashui) to internalize the power.
  • Maoshan Roots: These talismans inherit the Fu Lu Pai (Talismanic School) logic from the Maoshan tradition, refined for Southern folk magic.

Security Note:

Detailed stroke orders for the Three Talismans are restricted to Zhongjiao registered practitioners. Unauthorized copying of these patterns without lineage "empowerment" is considered dead ink and can lead to spiritual instability.

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