The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, custom and social institutions connected therewith (1892)
Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden : E. J. Brill · leaf 134
Charms of the fourth century of our era. pretension that they represent writing of a higher order, havingbeen made by godly men imbued with divine miraculous power(ling or shen ling). Here are a few specimens of conventionalcharm-characters, extracted from Taoist works: ^^ IS J^ k w ei, spectre. ^…