Ritual For The Salvation Of The Deceased

Relief from suffering: Taoism believes that after death, the soul may fall into various difficulties

For example, some souls may be suffering in hell because of their sins during their lifetimes. The ritual of salvation communicates with the gods through Taoist priests and prays to the gods to forgive the sins of the deceased.

For example, in the Taoist concept, there are various punishments waiting for guilty souls in hell, and the salvation ritual is like a “judicial intercession” ritual, which uses the power of gods such as Tianzun to alleviate the pain of the deceased and allow them to escape from hell, etc. A place of suffering.

Guiding the deceased to rebirth: The important role of salvation rituals is to guide the deceased to a good place of rebirth.

The ideal place of death in Taoism includes heaven or a blessed place.

Through chanting, worship and other rituals, the power of the gods is summoned to escort the souls of the deceased to these good places.
It is like lighting a beacon to guide the way for the dead, helping them find a better destination for their souls. For example, the sacred power of classics such as “The Sutra of Savior” that are recited during the ceremony is believed to be able to open up a path to the afterlife, allowing the soul of the deceased to smoothly go to a good place under the guidance of the gods.
Providing nourishment: The purpose of almsgiving is mainly to provide food for the soul of the deceased.
In the Taoist concept, the soul may also suffer from hunger and thirst in another world.
Through the feeding ceremony, blessed food (such as rice, water, etc.) is given to the deceased so that their souls can be nourished and avoid lingering in the world due to hunger and other pains, so that they can embark on the road to death with peace of mind.