符箓 (Fu Lu) - Talisman Image Collection

Purpose

This directory contains images of talismans (符箓) used in Liuren Fajiao practice. These visual materials document the traditional talismanic system, showing examples of drawn talismans, their components, and applications across the five major functional categories.

Subdirectories

• Protective/ - Protective and martial talismans (护身类/武术类符咒)
• Healing/ - Healing and cooling talismans (医疗类/清凉类符咒)
• Prosperity/ - Prosperity and success talismans (财富类/成功类符咒)
• Relational/ - Relational and harmony talismans (人际类/和合类符咒)
• Exorcistic/ - Exorcistic and purifying talismans (驱邪类/净化类符咒)
• FlowerCharacters/ - Flower Characters (花字) shorthand examples

Talisman Repertoire

Liuren Fajiao maintains a comprehensive system of 300+ primary talismans organized by function, teaching level, and application context. This collection documents the most commonly used talismans appropriate for different practitioner levels.

Naming Convention

All images in subdirectories follow the pattern:

[Category]_[TalismanName]_[Variant].jpg

Examples:

• Protective_IronPlate_Standard_01.jpg
• Healing_SnowMountain_Traditional_01.jpg
• Prosperity_WealthAttraction_Zhongjiao_01.jpg
• Relational_HeHe_Marriage_01.jpg
• Exorcistic_FireThunder_HighIntensity_01.jpg
• FlowerCharacters_Protection_Shorthand_01.jpg

Teaching Level Organization

Talismans are categorized by teaching level requirements:

Images should be tagged with appropriate teaching level in metadata.

Talisman Components

Images should clearly show the traditional structure:

1. Talisman Head (符头 Fu Tou)

• Opening invocation section
• Deity/guardian name
• Top portion of talisman

2. Talisman Body (符身 Fu Shen)

• Main content area
• Specific commands or petitions
• Middle portion

3. Talisman Core (符胆 Fu Dan)

• Power center - the essential character
• Heart of the talisman's efficacy
• Often written with special emphasis

4. Talisman Legs (符脚 Fu Jiao)

• Grounding/closing section
• Bottom portion
• Sealing elements

Material Documentation

Images should show variations in:

Paper Types

• Yellow Paper (黄纸) - Standard traditional base
• Red Paper - Protective/exorcistic work
• White Paper - Healing/cooling applications
• Gold/Silver Paper - High-ceremony special talismans

Inks

• Cinnabar (朱砂) - Primary sacred medium
• Black Ink - Alternative for certain functions
• Blood - Extreme emergency/high-stakes (very rare, restricted)

Writing Instruments

• Brush - Traditional formal method
• Finger - Flower Characters (花字) shorthand
• Stamp - Pre-carved talisman blocks for rapid reproduction

Flower Characters (花字 Hua Zi)

Special documentation for the shorthand cursive system:

Purpose

• Rapid deployment without materials
• Suited for Liu Min (vagabond) lifestyle
• Written in air, on water, or on body
• Emergency protection activation

Documentation Approach

• Show relationship between full talisman and shorthand version
• Document stroke simplification patterns
• Demonstrate finger-drawing techniques
• Note contexts where shorthand is appropriate

Application Methods

Images should document how talismans are used:

Consumption Methods

• Burning and Drinking (烧符饮水) - Ash mixed with water
• Direct Consumption - Swallowing talisman paper
• Washing - Water infused with talisman for bathing

Wearing Methods

• Body Carrying - Folded and kept in pocket/purse
• Sewing into Clothing - For continuous protection
• Wearing as Pendant - Encased in protective pouch

Placement Methods

• Door Posting - Affixed to doorways
• Altar Placement - Positioned on sacred space
• Burial - Placed underground for location protection
• Burning for Petitions - Sent to celestial realms via smoke

Consecration Status

Images should indicate:

• Unconsecrated Examples - For educational/reference purposes (safe to display publicly)
• Consecrated Talismans - Fully empowered (restricted photography, shown only with blurring or partial view)
• Historical Specimens - Archival talismans from lineage masters

Ethical Guidelines

What to Document

• Talisman structure and components
• Common applications and methods
• Historical examples
• Teaching progression
• Cultural and ritual context

What to Protect

• Complete secret transmissions (法本不可外泄)
• Master-level talismans (Wuleijiao+)
• Lineage-specific variations
• Exact stroke orders for advanced talismans
• Full Flower Character sequences

Cross-Category Applications

Many talismans serve multiple functions. Images should document:

• Primary category placement
• Secondary applications
• Combination uses with other talismans
• Synergistic effects

Historical Documentation

Include archival images showing:

• Traditional talismans from past lineage masters
• Evolution of styles over time
• Regional variations (Hong Kong vs. Nanyang vs. Gaozhou)
• Handwriting/style identification for authentication

Copyright and Sacred Transmission

All talisman images are:

• Protected by copyright
• Sacred transmission materials requiring proper initiation
• For educational purposes only without lineage authorization
• Not to be reproduced or used for ritual purposes without proper training

Warning: Drawing or using talismans without proper initiation, transmission, and consecration training may be ineffective or potentially harmful. Talismans require energetic transmission through Guojiao ceremony and cultivation through the Five Teachings to function properly.

Cross-References

Images in this folder are used on:

• resources.html - Comprehensive talisman documentation
• fulu-zhizuo.html - Talisman drawing procedures
• fulu-jiachi.html - Talisman consecration procedures
• teachings.html - Teaching level talisman introductions
• glossary.html - Talisman terminology and components

Total Talisman Repertoire: 300+ primary talismans Common Documented Talismans: ~90 most frequently used Teaching Levels: All five levels represented Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Maintained By: Liuren Magic Sanctuary