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Being Auspicious
When you greet your Si Juen 師尊, you say:
“Si Juen, Gut Cheung!” (師尊吉祥)
It means “Si Juen, auspicious!” but the deeper meaning is that you are presenting yourself as the auspicious disciple who shows up properly, with the right heart and attitude.
What makes someone auspicious?
Being aligned with the Tao is auspicious.
Being the odd one out, resisting the group, refusing to blend in, or acting against the Tao is non-auspicious.
An auspicious disciple makes the masters happy, and the Tao likes them.
A non-auspicious disciple drains everyone, creates trouble, and brings no good energy.
This greeting is not just a slogan.
Your goal is to become truly auspicious, not just say the word.
That means you want to blend into the culture, learn how everyone behaves, and become part of the group. Look at the seniors, follow their style, and bond with the lineage. You are not here to stand out like a black sheep — you are here to join the Tao and walk with the Tao.
To stay aligned and become more auspicious, we use the Five Virtues and the Ten Commandments as guidance.
These are not rules meant to punish you — they are tools to improve yourself, to help you grow into a stronger Taoist, and to allow the Tao to like you more.
The more auspicious you become, the more successful you will be in this path.
一心奉道，非禮勿視，非禮勿聽，諸惡莫作，信受奉行
Meaning:
Heart focused to the Tao
See no evils
Hear no evils
Do no evils
Believe, accept, and apply the teachings
一心奉道，非禮勿視
Wholeheartedly serve the Tao; what you deem unfit for the Tao to see, do not let yourself see it.
非禮勿聽，諸惡莫作，信受奉行
What you deem unfit for the Tao to hear, do not listen to it yourself.
Refrain from all that is against the Tao.
Believe the teachings, accept them, and practice them.
These virtues guide your behavior and keep you aligned.
They are not rigid laws, and the Tao is not waiting to punish you if you slip.
You grow into these virtues over time.
As your heart matures, you will naturally understand them deeper.
New disciples will make mistakes — that is normal.
This is not about perfection.
It is about building a heart that impresses the Tao, step by step, with sincerity.
1. 一心不二，對道忠誠
Wholehearted unity, loyal to the Tao
2. 真誠堅信，表裡如一
Genuine and steadfast faith, inside and outside as one
3. 主動溝通，法度嚴明
Take initiative to communicate; rules and standards are clear
4. 道業綿綿，明道立德
Continuously build with the Tao; understanding the Tao creates virtue
5. 尊卑分明，永不叛逆
Know your rank clearly; never rebel
6. 專心修道，目不邪視
Focus on cultivating the Tao; eyes do not follow the evil path
7. 勇敢面對，承擔責任
Face challenges bravely; take responsibility
8. 對下關懷，正己化人
Care for those below; improve yourself to influence others
9. 尊師重道，永不欺師
Respect the master; value the Tao; never deceive the master
10. 絕不放棄，香火萬年
Never give up; the incense fire passes on for ten thousand years
These commandments shape the heart of a true Saam Law Taoist. They teach loyalty, courage, respect, communication, self-improvement, and devotion that lasts a lifetime.
By following them, you build a strong connection with the Tao, impress the gods, and grow into a powerful and auspicious disciple.
Being auspicious is not a style — it is a way of life, and it changes everything in your path.
