Journeys to The Underworld

 

Introduction           Outline of Book          Jade Edict

 


Introduction

This site's materials is taken from a book, in Chinese, "Diyu Youji", was originally issued in the Chinese language and was the result of the Deity Jigong bringing the soul of Mr. Yang Sheng, a leading planchette handler of Sheng Xian Tang, Taiwan, to visit Hades on instructions of the Jade Emperor (Yu Huang Da Tian Zhun). The Jade Edict was issued on the 15th day in 8th moon (8th September, 1976) with the express intention of helping and saving human beings.

The visits were completed in 62 journeys, the first being made on the 16th day of the 8th moon (9th September, 1976) and the last on the 26th day of the 8th moon (30th July, 1978).

The details and conversations of each Journey were written in Chinese characters on the planchette board during each planchette session held in Sheng Xian Tang - the words were read aloud and recorded on paper for compilation - a very tedious and time-consuming process. The visits were generally made at night time.

Because this is not a story book where the chapters must be read in sequence, each Journey is complete by itself, not inter-connected therefore, narratives of the Journeys can be read in any order.

The intentions is to benefit as many people as possible, it is somewhat "selfish" to read it alone and silently. Therefore, in order that more people can appreciate, understand and benefit thereby, family group reading session are recommended, each person taking turns to read out, because it is accepted that silent reading is enjoyed only by the individuals, whereas, reading out can be heard by others and easily remembered. Going to Hell, go alone; but when taking "Journeys to the Underworld", like reading the Book, go in a group, the more merrier.

February 1987

Kuala Lumpur

Lee Teik Chong

 
 


Outline of the Book

Given by Jin Que Zhu Mi ( 金 闕 主 秘 )

On 13th day of 4th moon in 1978 (19th May 1978)

 

  1. The Book "Diyu Youji" (  地 獄 遊 記 ) was written according to the Directive of Yu Huang Da Tian Zun ( 玉 皇 大 天 尊 ). The language is very simple but has profound meaning. This Book serves ascetic practitioners as well as those who have the intention of leading good and meaningful lives.

  2. If any mistake is found in the materials, it is due to oversight. It should not be the reason to belittle this Book materials.

  3. The Book is the result of combined efforts of Heaven, Hades and human beings on Earth. Its merits are equally shared.

  4. The following categories of people will also earn merits: -

Those who print the Book for distribution, irrespective of:

  1. whether they help to print

  2. whether they ask people to defray the cost

  3. whether they read the Book and explain the benefits to others

  4. whether they help to distribute the Book.

They will have the extent of their earthly sins reduced. If they have already accumulated full merits earlier, then after death, their souls will ascend to Heaven.

  1. Those who pray for long life, honor and rank, quick recovery from sickness, cancellation of their earlier sins or wrong doings, cultivation of morality, the relief of souls from suffering, bliss in the next world, will have their prayers answered, if they contribute in printing or distributing this Book as stated in Rule 5 above. All such people should pray with joss sticks and explain to

  1. the God of Kitchen, or

  2. in the Temple, or

  3. to Heaven

their desires and the good Spirits will then recompense.

  1. Where this Book is placed, there will be good Spirits; therefore, make sure that is is kept in a clean respectable place. Those who  and slight this Book, or obstruct its circulation/ distribution, will eventually be sent down to Hades for punishment - there will be no mercy.

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It is hoped that all human beings will think positively and will do good wherever and whenever possible.

Jade Edict

YU HUAN DA TIAN ZHUN has instructed that this Directive is about to be issued. He has commanded the God of City to travel 5 miles to wait, and the God of Luck to travel 10 miles also to wait for his arrival. All of you must line up quietly to wait for his arrival.

Jin Que Nei Xiang ( 金 闕 內 相 ) descends from Heaven.

"Tonight I will read the Directive to all of you.

All Saints and human being must pay respect."

Yu Huang Da Tian Zhun's Directive states: -

I' Heaven, have the intention of helping and saving human beings; and form my place in Heaven, looking towards Earth, the space appears to be filled with yellow dust. The moral obligations of human beings have been lost or thrown away - males do not possess the sense of loyalty and filial piety, while females have lost integrity, chastity and purity. All seem to think and say that there are no Buddhas and Saints. They do not believe in the existence of spirits and devils. That is why, nowadays, the morals of society have eroded; so human sympathy and justice have been ruined. Looking at the prevailing decadence of humanity, I am greatly  distressed, and seeing that the souls of most of the dead have been sent to Hades to undergo more sufferings, I am most eager to give whatever assistance I can to save human beings. My investigations reveal that the organization, Sheng Xian Tang (  聖 賢 堂 ) is very active in trying to save human beings. IT devotes a great deal of effort and times for deities as well as its members in an effort to be of service to human beings. This organization has published a magazine known as "Sheng Xian Shenzhi (  聖 賢 什 誌  ) ", which has helped many readers' hearts to follow the correct path. Its planchette writing sessions have progressed immensely. All these actions and intentions have helped very much in the futherance of the sacred doctrine which have now gained great brilliance. That is why I have chosen to give the Edict to Sheng Xian Tang to write the book entitled "Diyu Youji" (  地 獄 遊 記 ) by commissioning Jigong to guide Yang Sheng to tour the Ten Tribunals of Hades in order to observe  and gather the happening s there so as to disclose to human beings through the Book so that they can reliase the extent of punishment and sufferings of sinful souls in Hades. These should make those living, to endeavor to lead a better and meaningful life. This Book will be the most unusual kind of Book; and believing that Sheng Xian Tang and its members are very sincere in their attempt towards human salvation, I have chosen them for this assignment to try and save humanity. I have already directed the Heads of the Tribunals that when Jigong (  濟 公 ) and Yang Sheng ( 楊 生 )come to their respective Tribunals, the gates must be opened for them and they should be given every facility and assistance. Should any Tribunal disobey or refuse to cooperate, I will not hesitate to punish, much less to forgive, the offending Tribunal. The moment I issues this Edict, your planchette sessions will commence and will stop only when all material for the Book has been gathered from Hades. All of you have worked hard for Heaven, and after the Book has been completed, published, distributed and circulated, I will assess the results and then  dish out the awards and rewards. All of you must follow instructions and must in no way deviate from them.

Dated: 15th Day of 8th Moon (8th September 1976)

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All of us must thank the merciful kindness of Yu Huang Da Tian Zhun for issuing the above Edict.

 
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