What is the format and writing method of sparse text?

Sparse writing is an important tool to communicate with gods in Taoism; In the early days, prose was written and used only by some people (only performing wizards); But in modern times, because most people are not very good at expressing what they pray to the gods, they gradually change to use sparse text format to express it as a sign of caution.

Of course, this kind of prose is no longer a formal prose, but a stylistic format that everyone can write and use.

A, hydrophobic paper and font color:

Generally speaking, there is no limit to the paper size of this informal style, but attention should be paid to not being too small. Generally speaking, it is most suitable to write on A4 size paper (of course, if there is too much content, it is necessary to use larger paper); No matter how much paper you use, you should pay attention to writing everything on one piece of paper, not on different pieces of paper.

In terms of color, sparse items used for birthdays and incense should be written in red paper and black, sparse items used for praying or telling things should be written in yellow paper and red letters (for immortals and sacred Buddha statues), and sparse items used for mysterious affairs and yin affairs should be written in black and white.

Second, the sparse internal format:

Sparse writing should be concise, easy to read and understand, simple and clear; As far as format is concerned, it can be roughly divided into theme, author, sacred name of God, reasons for writing and matters of prayer.

Three. Precautions:

1. Sparse writing should be limited to one piece of paper, not another, so it is recommended to make a draft first, and then choose the paper size according to the content.

2. When writing sacred titles, we should pay attention to the sacredness of titles, rather than using vulgar names; For example, the title of Tian Xuan God (abbreviated as Tian Xuan God) should be Tian Xuan God in the north or Tian Xuan God in the north.

3. When writing prose, you must record the author's information in detail, such as residence, author's name, date of birth, etc. (mainly in the lunar calendar), so as to make the sacred clear who is asking for it; However, if it is a collective, it is not subject to this restriction.

4. If the individual is sparse, the name must be handprinted (both hands can be used). If the group is sparse, it must be stamped with the group seal (such as the seal of the temple or the seal of the office line number).

5. The Book of History can be read before God or not, but it must be melted. Official documents must be melted in the heavenly palace furnace (but most temples don't allow it). If you have any difficulties, you can melt it in the Golden Paper Museum or on the same day (you can see the empty space in the sky).