“The Lingbao Great Laws and Highest Teachings - Book #4”

This is the fourth and final textbook of the “Lingbao Great Laws and Highest Teachings.” This last installment includes the translations and esoteric commentaries covering chapters 66-72 of the original volume text.

This set of mystical teachings starts with special instructions surrounding the skill of summoning and commanding the various Divine Tiger Generals, as well as various ritual paraphernalia used to animate corpses.

Also included in this final text is a detailed “Glossary of Terms,” added to assist students of the “Way” (Dao) in comprehending the various teachings hidden within the esoteric terminologies and ancient symbology mentioned in early Lingbao Daoist texts.

Opcoming Training 2026

In 2026 (date to be announced), Professor Jerry Alan Johnson will launch a special 3-year Lingbao (Numinous Treasure) Daoist Priest Ordination Course to celebrate the completion of his seven Zhengyi Daoist books on Lingbao teachings.

For the first time, this rare “Supernatural Treasure” training will be open to the public. Students will be guided step-by-step through the advanced practices of Shangqing Daoist mysticism, Mahayana Buddhism, and shamanic Chinese alchemy.

Weekly classes will include reading assignments, group discussions, transmissions, and meditation practices. In addition, special seminars will cover the creation and activation of ritual tools such as Lingbao talismans, document staffs, mirrors, and magic needles.

Classes meet Monday evenings (6:00–7:30 p.m. PST). Tuition will be $200 per month.