授戒秘語道教

This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript.

Title of the first text: 授戒秘語道教 [Shoujie miyu daojiao].

Magic for the ordination of the disciple, including: ‘give the armies,’ ‘conceive the spirit-baby,’ ‘meeting with the deities,’ ‘open the eyes of the novice,’ ‘shoot [cleanse] the boy,’ ‘give the tools to the boy’ and ‘take off the clothes.’.

Custodial history: Private collection.

Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 18 folios.

Chinese era name (regnal year): 光緒二?十八年正月初三完畢.