: Provides specific images of the talismans—aligned with the East, South, West, North, and Center—along with instructions for their ritual use to eliminate disasters and achieve longevity. The Five Talismans & Correlative Thinking
The text is a primary example of in late Han and early medieval Daoism, linking internal physiology with the external cosmos: Five Agents ( Wǔxíngcap W modified u with check above x í n g : Provides specific images of the talismans—aligned with
: It connects the "Five Storehouses" (internal organs/spleen, lungs, etc.) and "Five Constancies" (virtues) to their respective cosmic directions and talismans. Historical and Religious Significance : It is considered the most ancient Lingbao
: Contains numerous recipes for herbal medicines intended to aid the adept in their physical and spiritual perfection. : Provides specific images of the talismans—aligned with
: It is considered the most ancient Lingbao text, providing the framework for the entire Lingbao canon.
- 五行) : The rituals and talismans are based on the five phases (wood, fire, earth, metal, water).