A Ritual in Taoist Religion: Rolling in the Mud

[Immortality]

Hello everyone,

 

I once read a book whose title I have alas forgotten, but it described a ritual within Taoism in its religious form in which the priests roll around in the mud to cleanse off their sins, while a high priest summons "the highest god" to forgive the pennants for their sins.

I would be curious if you would be able to tell me more about this ritual, and to precisely what branch of Taoist religion it belongs.

 

Kindly,

Immortality

Edited October 5, 2021 by Immortality

[Taoist Texts]

On 10/5/2021 at 4:12 PM, Immortality said:

I would be curious if you would be able to tell me more about this ritual, and to precisely what branch of Taoist religion it belongs.

an oldie but a goodie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_views_on_sin#Celestial_Master