Steps of the Transcendence Ritual
Purifying the Altar: The priest purifies the altar to ensure a clean environment free from evil spirits.
Inviting Deities: Through chanting and prayers, the priest invites heavenly deities and various spirits to protect and bless the ceremony.
Chanting Scriptures and Incantations: The priest recites scriptures like the "Taishang Dongxuan Lingbao Rescue Sutra" and the "Jade Emperor Sutra," praying for divine mercy to transcend the soul.
Setting Up the Seven Offerings: Seven offerings, namely incense, flowers, candles, ointments, fruits, tea, and rice, are presented to honor and mourn the deceased.
Performing the Transcendence Ritual: The priest, using ritual instruments, performs the ceremony through drawing talismans, chanting incantations, and beating drums to transcend the soul and resolve grievances.
Burning Paper Money: Paper money, gold, and silver ingots are burned to ensure the deceased are well-provided for in the afterlife.
Dedication of Merit: The merits from the ceremony are dedicated to the deceased, praying for their swift release from suffering and rebirth in a better realm.