Liuren employs a strictly graduated initiation structure known as "Guojiao" (過教 - Passing the Teaching). This ensures disciples are safely acclimated to Fa Power (法力) while testing their character and dedication. However, the curriculum structure differs between the two major transmission streams.

🏛️ The Fuying Hall (伏英舘) Standard (5 Degrees)

Following the "Iron Plate" method (鐵板正法), the Fuying Hall tradition organizes its curriculum into five progressive degrees. These correspond to the 82-section master syllabus.

LevelChinese NamePrimary Focus
1Zhongjiao (中教)Protection & Foundation: Core talismans and defensive rituals.
2Dajiao (大教)Cultivation & Internal Strength: Energy work and meditation.
3Sanshanjiao (三山教)Ritual & Public Service: Complex ceremonies and community Fa.
4Wuleijiao (五雷教)Mastery & Higher Seals: Thunder arts and supreme command.
5Yikelei (医科类)Ritual Healing Mastery: Advanced restoration and Zhu You tradition.

🌴 The Gaozhou Transmission System (3 Levels)

Originating from the Xie Guangming lineage, this system uses a simpler gradation from small to big, but includes a highly secretive "inner altar" degree.

LevelChinese NamePrimary Focus
1Small Teaching (小教)Foundational entry level and initial initiation.
2Middle Teaching (中教)Intermediate rituals and talismanic practice.
3Big Teaching (大教)Advanced mastery and ritual leadership.
SecretFlying Sand Teaching (飞砂教)Esoteric "Inner Altar" (内坛) method for aggressive/defensive magic.

Lineage Notes

The five-degree framework (Zhongjiao → Dajiao → Sanshanjiao → Wuleijiao → Yikelei) is preserved in the Fuying Hall curriculum and maps directly onto the 82-section syllabus. Each degree conveys a distinct ritual authority and core practice set.

Degree Emphasis by Function

  • Zhongjiao: Protection, hemostasis, foundational Fa
  • Dajiao: Inner refinement and stronger Gan Ying
  • Sanshanjiao: Ritual command, spirit troops, public service
  • Wuleijiao: Five Thunder authority, transmission capacity
  • Yikelei: Healing specialization and Zhu You applications

Sources

  • Books: [META] Magic of Liu Ren , ch01 (Five Degrees of Initiation).