Taoist believers who have reached the age of 18, love their country and religion, abide by the law and discipline, respect teachers and attach importance to Taoism, and convert to Taoism, shall be issued with the identity certificate of the layman by the Taoist temple, that is, the teaching identity certificate of the layman.
Laity refers to the general name given by the old monk to people who enlighten at home; At the same time, this term still pretends to be a scholar. For example, Taoist Li Bai calls himself a violet Buddhist, Su Shi calls himself a Dongpo Buddhist, Tang Yin calls himself a six-elephant Buddhist, and Sun Yue calls himself a bright moon Buddhist.
It first appeared in the Confucian Book of Rites Jade Algae: "The golden ribbon of the lay man." Zheng Xuan's Note: "The laity also knows Chu Shi." Taoism also has the title of "lay man". After the introduction of Indian Buddhism, it was translated into Buddhist scriptures.
The word "lay man" in ancient China originated from the jade algae in the Book of Rites. In Han Feizi's book, it is also said that there are laymen such as Ren Ti and Shihua, all of which refer to those who are quite good at art and do not seek official positions. Since then, both China and Japan have not followed the original intention of Confucian classics, but generally called those who have the means "laity".
Extended data:
The standard "conversion certificate" should have three chapters:
First, the most standard of the "official seal of the temple" is steel seal. If it is a red official seal, some temples are not allowed to enter for free (such as Suoguo Temple);
Second, the "Three Treasures Seal" reads "Monk Treasure" or "Three Treasures Seal of Monks in XXXX Temple". Temples are different from temples. The symbol is the three treasures;
Third, "give the converts a private seal." Usually the abbot's seal.
Use of conversion certificate
First: the conversion certificate means that I have officially converted to Buddhism.
The certificate has the name of the converted mage, which proves that I have a special teacher and teacher since then. Because Buddhism pays attention to teaching students in accordance with their aptitude. You can't study indiscriminately, you will go astray. If you learn from other wizards, you will know the characteristics of your roots and your teachers.
Second: There are three times and five precepts on the certificate. Have basic teachings. Disciples often have the function of reminding.
Third: the conversion certificate can prove that I am a converted disciple. Entering and leaving the temple is for normal Buddhist activities, not for sightseeing. Can be different from ordinary tourists.
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