A note before reading
This library is based on Master Shengyuan’s personal experiences and reflections on spiritual practice. They may not apply to everyone’s circumstances. It is important to distinguish everyday life from spiritual practice, and science from metaphysical beliefs. Use your own judgment and read with care. If you have questions, you are welcome to discuss them.
Getting to Know Sheng Zhen Men
Follow the stages in order. Articles still awaiting English translation remain in the Chinese edition.
Stage 1 · The Name and Principles of Sheng Zhen Men
8 of 8 articles available in English
- What is Sheng Zhen Men, and how does it differ from traditional temples?
- How did the name Sheng Zhen Men arise?
- Why Sheng Zhen Men rather than a temple, palace or hall?
- What kind of practice does Sheng Zhen Men’s sixteen-character purpose encourage?
- What special meaning does 924 have for Sheng Zhen Men?
- Why is Sheng Zhen Men's anniversary celebrated on the nineteenth day of the ninth lunar month?
- How should Sheng Zhen Men’s shared experiences and development be understood?
- Why might Master Shengyuan turn down an offer to invest in Sheng Zhen Men?
Stage 2 · The Master and the Beginnings of the Community
8 of 8 articles available in English
- How did I begin practice without prior spiritual perceptions?
- How did Master move from public relations into divination and religious services?
- Was everything smooth when I became a diviner and established a center?
- Where did the phrase 'entering a sacred realm of practice through Chinese chess' come from?
- Why did I begin Podcasts about practice and life?
- Why does Master Shengyuan want to leave the program for his children and future listeners?
- How did my divination studio begin, and why did I say deities produced a place for me?
- How was Sheng Zhen Men’s founding Thousand-Armed Guanyin statue invited?
Stage 3 · Learning in Sheng Zhen Men
8 of 8 articles available in English
- How do affiliated members, students, and disciples differ at Sheng Zhen Men?
- Why does joining Sheng Zhen Men involve copying the disciple guidelines by hand?
- How do Sheng Zhen Men’s spirituality and spirit-led movement courses differ?
- What does Master consider when recognizing a student’s ability to guide others?
- Why do I compare our anniversary to a presentation of spiritual learning?
- How does Master Shengyuan view people joining and leaving a spiritual group?
- How did Dao Xuan first become connected with Sheng Zhen Men?
- How did Dao Shan move from consultations and group practice to joining Sheng Zhen Men?
Stage 4 · Faith and Helping Others
8 of 8 articles available in English
- What do the Golden Mother, Jiutian Xuannü, Guanyin, Lord Guan, and Ji Gong mean in Sheng Zhen Men’s learning?
- Who are Sheng Zhen Men’s Three Demon-Subduing Sages?
- What directions does Sheng Zhen Men emphasize in sharing and providing services?
- How does Sheng Zhen Men assess helping people beyond earnings or business KPIs?
- Why does Sheng Zhen Men usually conduct divination before discussing divine assistance?
- Must I pay to visit Sheng Zhen Men for worship? Why book beforehand?
- Why does Sheng Zhen Men use one image of Daode Tianzun to represent faith in the Three Pure Ones?
- When facing family or relationship difficulties, does seeking help at Sheng Zhen Men mean only prayers and rituals?