How Talismans Work

So on the surface, the act of drawing lines and circles, symbols representative of elements of existence, on a piece of paper is how we use talismans to manipulate other dimensions. In reality, it is not quite that simple. As we said before, your name is a symbol, but is it a symbol of you when you were five years old, or when you are fifty?

You and the rest of the world are always changing; "in a constant state of flux," as Taoists say. So what does a certain symbol represent? Anything you want it to! The power to define meaning is in your mind! Chinese philosophy is all based on the mind, and the power it has.

So, making talismans is a way of concentrating the power of your mind, and manipulating reality. The vast majority of people, however, will see very little effect from this. Why? Because they have not developed their spiritual power. If you write a talisman with a pure heart and good intention, the spirits may hear you, be touched by your request, and help, but there is no guarantee that this will happen. Whether you get results also depends upon your karma, or merit. If you have no good karma, you will not be helped.

Only real Buddhist and Taoist Masters who have earned the spiritual lineage and karma can use talismans to their full extent. Lineage is like a password, or permission to excercise certain powers for the right causes. Such Masters can use their own good karma, or merit to help others.

If you wish to make a talisman by yourself, see the Step by Step instructions page.