I. Ritual Background
The ritual for transcending ancestors of all generations originates from ancient traditional Chinese culture. In the Chinese concept, the souls of ancestors have a profound influence on descendants. Through the transcending ritual, the souls of ancestors can be helped to obtain peace, and at the same time, bring blessings and protection to descendants.
II. Ritual Process
Preparation stage: The mage will prepare various ritual instruments, offerings and scriptures. Offerings usually include fruits, flowers, incense and candles, etc.
Opening altar ceremony: The mage will conduct an opening altar ceremony to pray for the protection and blessing of the gods.
Chanting for transcendence: The mage will chant scriptures to transcend ancestors of all generations. The content of scriptures usually includes remembrance of ancestors, praying for the protection of ancestors and transcending the souls of ancestors, etc.
Transferring merits: After the ritual is over, the mage will transfer merits to ancestors of all generations, hoping that they can obtain peace and happiness in another world.
III. Ritual Significance
Remembering ancestors: The transcending ritual is a kind of remembrance and commemoration of ancestors, expressing the respect and gratitude of descendants to ancestors.
Praying for protection: Through the transcending ritual, one can pray for the protection of ancestors and bring blessings and peace to descendants.
Spiritual comfort: For some people, the transcending ritual is also a kind of spiritual comfort, which can help them ease their longing for relatives.
It should be noted that the transcending ritual belongs to religious and cultural activities, and its effect has no scientific basis. When participating in the transcending ritual, one should maintain a rational and objective attitude, and at the same time, respect different beliefs and cultures.