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Soon Hock Keng Temple, Klang Selangor, Malaysia


Upon invitation by the temple management of Soon Hock Keng Chinese Temple, Taoist priests from Hian Eng Taoist Group conducted a 3-day ritual of thanksgiving.
 

The temple is operating a temporary place of worship located within the Central Klang Valley vicinity. The main deity revered at the temple is Zhang Gong Shen Jun, also known as Fazhugong 法主公 in Chinese.


During the three-day ritual, many questions arose regarding a Taoist rite known as Chi Shui Jin Tan, also known as Cleansing Water Ceremony (敕水禁壇).


The cleansing water ritual begins with the invocation of gods to purify the water and sanctify the space. This Taoist rite aims to cleanse the ceremonial area, removing impurities and halting negative influences, such as black magic or disruptive energies, within the Taoist place of worship. During the ritual, Taoist priests from the Zheng-Yi sect perform dynamic movements, including playing with swords and destroying the bronze flag column, which are believed to spiritually cleanse and fortify the sacred space.

Due to its significance in ensuring the smooth progression of the entire ritual and its powerful nature in spiritual purification, only selected individuals from the temple are allowed to witness the Chi Shui Jin Tan ceremony.

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Location: Selangor, Malaysia

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