The Ecosystem of Fa - Southern Chinese Folk Traditions

🌿 Curator's Insight: The Root and the Branches

六壬法教 (Liuren Fajiao) exists within a dense forest of Southern Chinese folk traditions. We call this ecosystem Shi Jiao (師教, "Master Teachings") or Fa Jiao (法教, "Ritual Method Teachings") .

Unlike monastic Daoism which focuses on transcendence, these traditions are "technologies of survival"—practical methods for protection, healing, and community cohesion developed by the migratory Hakka and Fujianese peoples.

六壬法教 存在于南方民间传统的茂密森林中。我们将这个生态系统称为师教或法教。

与专注于超脱的道教不同，这些传统是"生存的技术"——由迁徙的客家人和福建人发展出的用于护身、治病和凝聚社群的实用法门。

The "Great Manifestation" Family (大显威灵系)

The core family to which Liuren belongs. These lineages often share the invocation "Da Xian Wei Ling" and focus on immediate, tangible spiritual efficacy.

Liuren Fajiao (六壬法教)

The Vagabond Warrior

Specializes in "Liu Min" (Migrant) protection, combatting sorcery, and rapid-deployment altars.

Mao Shan Hu Jia (茅山胡家教)

The Brother Lineage

Founded by Hu Fawang. Shares the "Wen Wu" (Civil/Military) structure. Often co-worshipped with Liuren in Hakka villages.

Jin Ying Jiao (金英教)

The Golden Flower

Originated from Luofu Mountain. Integrates Confucian ethics (5 Virtues) with talismanic healing. Known for physical invulnerability arts.

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The Shamanic Roots (巫法系)

Lineages with deeper roots in indigenous animism, mediumship, and aggressive exorcism.

Lüshan Jiao (閭山教)

The Dragon Horn

From Fujian. Famous for "Red Head" (Living) and "Black Head" (Dead) rituals. Uses the buffalo horn and snake whip.

Meishan Jiao (梅山教)

The Hunter's Path

From Hunan. Highly shamanic, connected to hunting magic and "Shui Shi" (Water Masters). Often involves animal spirit work.

Yinshan Jiao (陰山教)

The Shadow Path

⚠️ Caution: A "Yin-heavy" tradition working with ghosts and graveyard energies. High risk, high efficacy.