: Details the biographies of the Five Emperors ( Wǔdìcap W modified u with check above d ì
The ( - 五符經), primarily known in the Daoist Canon as the Preface to the Five Talismans of the Numinous Treasure (
: Features a dialogue between the Yellow Emperor and the "Three Ones" regarding the unity of all things.
The text is a primary example of in late Han and early medieval Daoism, linking internal physiology with the external cosmos: Five Agents ( Wǔxíngcap W modified u with check above x í n g
) commonly seen in folk art (represented by bats), though both systems share a focus on health, wealth, and long life.
: Provides specific images of the talismans—aligned with the East, South, West, North, and Center—along with instructions for their ritual use to eliminate disasters and achieve longevity. The Five Talismans & Correlative Thinking
: Describes talismanic methods to guard against demons, wild animals, and natural dangers during the gathering of herbs. Scroll Three: Philosophy & Ritual
: Orients the reader into the perspective of attaining immortality.