Rituals
Funeral customs, ancestor worship, and the rituals that bridge life and death
11 articles
Daoist Exorcism: How Chinese Priests Fight Supernatural Evil
Talismans, swords, incantations, and spirit commands — the complete toolkit of the Daoist exorcist and how they battle ghosts and demons.
Chinese Funeral Rituals: Honoring the Dead Across Traditions
Honoring the Dead Across Traditions
Yin Feng Shui: The Art of Placing Graves for Good Fortune
The orientation of an ancestor's grave affects the fortune of living descendants — understanding the feng shui of burial that drives Chinese tomb...
Funeral Rituals in Chinese Culture: A Guide to Sending Off the Dead
Chinese funerals are elaborate, expensive, and precisely choreographed — because getting the send-off wrong means the dead person's ghost might come back...
How to Make Offerings to Ancestors: A Practical Guide
Ancestor worship isn't abstract theology — it's a regular practice with specific foods, specific timing, and specific etiquette.
Joss Paper and Spirit Money: Shopping for the Dead
From simple ghost money to paper iPhones and designer bags — the tradition of burning paper offerings for deceased loved ones.
Spirit Communication in Chinese Culture: Mediums and Methods
Mediums and Methods
Unveiling the Mysteries of Chinese Supernatural Folklore: Ghosts and Afterlife Beliefs
Explore the rich tapestry of Chinese supernatural folklore, focusing on its ghosts, spirits, and beliefs in the afterlife.
Feng Shui for Ghost Prevention: Protecting Your Home
Protecting Your Home
Paper Offerings: Sending Wealth to the Afterlife
Sending Wealth to the Afterlife
Taoist Exorcism: Methods of Spirit Removal
Methods of Spirit Removal