1. What is Guo Jiao?
In Liuren Fajiao, Guo Jiao (過教 - Passing the Teaching) is the formal ritual process by which a qualified master authorizes a student to practice the Fa. This is not mere instruction; it is an Energetic Alignment that connects the disciple directly to the Ancestral Altar. Without Guo Jiao , the talismans and mantras remain \"Dead Ink\"—technical patterns without the lineage's numinous life.
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2. The Pillars of Transmission
The transmission process involves three essential components that ensure the disciple is \"Authorized and Protected\" within the stream of the masters:
| Component | Metaphysical Action | Practitioner Benefit |
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| Feng Shen (封身) | Writing secret Flower Characters on the disciple's body. | Installing the \"Iron Plate\" protection directly into the spirit. |
| Guo Jue (過訣) | The oral transmission of the secret \"Trigger\" sounds. | Bestowing the authority to activate talismans and commands. |
| Drinking Fa-Water | Internalizing the ashes of the initiation talismans. | Anchoring the lineage pulse within the disciple's own blood and Qi. |
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3. The Responsibility of the Master
Passing the teaching is a grave responsibility. A master does not initiate students based on money or curiosity, but on **Sincerity (Cheng Xin)** and **Merit (De)**.
- Vetting: The master uses Sheng Bei to ask the Altar if the candidate is accepted by the lineage ancestors.
- Karmic Oversight: The master bears a degree of responsibility for the student's conduct. If a student misuses the Fa, the master's own Altar connection may be affected.
- Preservation: Ensuring that the student understands the \"Ba Wu Jin Ji\" philosophy and the strict ethical boundaries of the lineage.
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4. Conclusion: The Unbroken Chain
Through Guo Jiao , you become part of an unbroken chain of authority stretching back to the founders. You are no longer practicing in isolation; you are supported by the full weight of the Ancestral Altar. This connection is the source of \"Immediate Ritual Efficacy\" and the foundation of your lifelong path as a Liuren practitioner.
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Next Steps
Proceed to Ritual Services
With authority passed, learn the protocols for serving the public and opening new Altars: