符箓绘制 (Fu Lu Zhi Zuo) - Talisman Drawing Procedure Images

Purpose

This folder contains images documenting the 符箓绘制 (Fu Lu Zhi Zuo / Talisman Drawing) procedure, the sacred art of creating talismans from initial preparation through final completion.

Content Focus

What This Folder Contains

• Material preparation (rice paper, cinnabar, ink, brushes)
• Altar setup for talisman creation
• Purification rituals before drawing
• Deity invitation specific to talisman work
• Talisman head (符头) drawing techniques
• Core character (符胆) addition - the power center
• Stroke order sequences
• Brush technique and hand positioning
• Traditional vs. Flower Character (花字) methods
• Timing considerations (lunar phases, auspicious dates)

Procedure Steps Documented

1. Altar Setup - Preparing sacred space for creation
2. Purification - Cleansing self and materials
3. Deity Invitation - Petitioning for guidance
4. Talisman Head Drawing - Opening sequences
5. Core (符胆) Addition - Power center inscription
6. Completion - Final strokes and sealing
7. Deity Dismissal - Thanking and closing

Naming Convention

FuLuZhiZuo_[Stage]_[Description]_[SequenceNumber].jpg

Examples:

• FuLuZhiZuo_Materials_RicePaperTypes_01.jpg
• FuLuZhiZuo_Materials_CinnabarPreparation_01.jpg
• FuLuZhiZuo_Materials_BrushSelection_01.jpg
• FuLuZhiZuo_AltarSetup_CreationSpace_01.jpg
• FuLuZhiZuo_Purification_SelfCleansing_01.jpg
• FuLuZhiZuo_TalismanHead_FirstStroke_01.jpg
• FuLuZhiZuo_CoreCharacter_FuDan_01.jpg
• FuLuZhiZuo_StrokeOrder_Sequence_01.jpg
• FuLuZhiZuo_BrushTechnique_HandPosition_01.jpg
• FuLuZhiZuo_FlowerCharacter_FingerDrawing_01.jpg
• FuLuZhiZuo_Timing_LunarPhaseChart_01.jpg

Teaching Level

Zhongjiao (中教) - Basic talismans Dajiao (大教) and higher - Advanced techniques and complex talismans

Materials Documentation

Images should clearly show:

Paper Types

• Rice Paper - Traditional yellow paper (黄纸)
• Red Paper - For protective/exorcistic talismans
• White Paper - For healing/cooling talismans
• Special Papers - Blessed or aged paper

Inks and Pigments

• Cinnabar (朱砂) - Primary traditional medium
• Black Ink - Alternative for certain talisman types
• Preparation Methods - Grinding, mixing, blessing

Brushes

• Wolf Hair Brushes - Standard for most work
• Weasel Hair - For fine details
• Size Selection - Appropriate brush for talisman size

Stroke Order Importance

Images should emphasize:

• Sequence Matters - Wrong order compromises efficacy
• Timing Integration - Some strokes on specific breaths
• Energy Direction - Downward vs. upward strokes
• Connection Points - Where strokes must join

Traditional vs. Modern Methods

Document both approaches:

Traditional Brush Method

• Formal seated position
• Altar-based creation
• Full ritual sequence
• Material-intensive

Flower Characters (花字) Method

• Finger-drawn in air or on water
• Rapid deployment capability
• Suited for vagabond (流民) lifestyle
• Minimal materials required

Integration with Consecration

Images should reference that drawing is only the first stage - talismans require 符箓加持 (Fu Lu Jia Chi / Consecration) to become fully empowered. Cross-reference to FuLuJiaChi folder.

Cross-References

Images in this folder are used on:

• fulu-zhizuo.html - Main procedure page
• fulu-jiachi.html - Consecration procedure (next step)
• teachings.html - All teaching levels
• resources.html - Individual talisman entries
• glossary.html - Flower Characters, Cinnabar entries

Teaching Level: Zhongjiao (基础) / Dajiao+ (高级) Procedure Category: Talisman Creation Last Updated: December 30, 2025