HUMA 1865 Study Guide - Final Guide: Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Noble Eightfold Path
6 Sep 2017
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Comes from the chinese tradition in daoism and confucianism, also speci c to taoism. Familiar deities in chinese traditions- the kitchen god . His worship usually takes place at the family level in the home where he lives, he was at one time listed in of cial daoist spirit pedigrees as the. Great emperor and controller of destinies of the eastern kitchen. Sometimes, humorous ruses are sued to ensure that he does not give a bad report. One is to make an offering before he sets off for heaven that is so intoxicating that he forgets about the family"s aws. Another is to offer him some sweet maltose that is so sticky that he cannot open his mouth to speak when he meets the jade emperor. The ancient practice of worshipping certain people as divine, appointed to heavenly of ce after they have died, is also encompassed by organized.
