Esoteric Daoist Mysticism

Welcome to the official web site of

the Temple of the Celestial Cloud (Tian Yun Gong), located in Monterey
California. The Temple of the Celestial Cloud is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit
Religious Organization, founded by Senior Abbot, Professor Jerry Alan
Johnson in 2005, and is a Diocese of the Longhu Shan (Dragon Tiger
Mountain) Daoist Monastery located in Jiangxi Province, China. This
special Daoist Temple is a sanctum for devotees of Chinese Medical Qigong
Healing, Daoist Internal Martial Arts Instruction, and the study of Esoteric
Daoist Mysticism.
The secret wisdom and esoteric experiences gained from training Daoist
Internal Martial Arts, Daoist Energetic Medicine, and Daoist Spiritual
Mysticism is deep and profound. The radiant illuminations of their most
subtle meanings are beyond words, and can only be grasped by direct
experience. According to the ancient Daoist teaching of the Huangdi Yinfu
Jing, The Canopy of Space and Time is in your hands, Ten Thousand
Transformations arise from within your body.

We at the Temple of the Celestial Cloud are currently offering to the public
a unique opportunity to study and practice these ancient, powerful Daoist
esoteric arts. The special courses currently taught through the Temple of
the Celestial Cloud include:
Classes in Daoist based Internal Martial Arts Training (Taijiquan,
Taijichih, and Baguazhang)
Classes in Daoist based Energetic Medicine (Medical Qigong Therapy and
Tuina Therapy)
Classes in Daoist based Magical Arts (Esoteric Daoist Mysticism and
Daoist Alchemical Transformation Training)

Seven Stages of Advancement

All Daoist Martial,

Medical, and Magic classes follow a special Seven Star system of
enlightenment training, described as follows:
Xuesheng (Student): Someone who is seeking direction, and is
studying the basic introduction training.
Daoyou (Friend of the Dao): Someone who has chosen the path,
and is currently receiving and practicing the traditional training.

 Dizi (Disciple): Someone who has taken a Vow of Dedication and

Obligation, has received their Daoist Lineage Name, and has become
accepted as an Apprentice Candidate under a qualified teacher.
Tudi (Apprentice): Someone who has taken the second oath (the
Vow of Dedication and Commitment), and has formally become initiated
as an Apprentice, devoted to the study, teaching, and internal mastery of
the Art.
Daoshi (Daoist Priest) or Shifu (Master
Teacher): Someone who can demonstrate the embodiment and mastery
of the work.
Daozhang (Head of the Dao or Abbot): Someone who
oversees the teaching of the Daoshi or Shifu.
Zhuchi (Senior Abbot): Someone who oversees the teaching of
the Daozhang.

Training Books On Esoteric Daoist Mysticism

One of the worlds most ancient systems of self-development, Esoteric
Daoist Mysticism uses postures, breathing, and meditation to dissolve
stress, heal common illnesses, and activate the students spiritual Skills. The
curriculum contained within these special courses, are made available to
the public through 8 special Daoist textbooks, written by Professor Jerry
Alan Johnson. These were originally introduced to the public, in order to
educate students of Chinese Esoteric Magic as to the various secret Daoist
Rituals, Magical Tools, and esoteric training still practiced in most Daoist
Monasteries, described as follows:
8 Books on Esoteric Daoist Magic
Daoist Magical Incantations, Hand Seals, and Star Stepping
Magical Tools and the Daoist Altar
Daoist Exorcism: Encounters With Sorcerers, Ghosts, Spirits, And
Demons

 Daoist Mineral, Plant, and Animal Magic

Daoist Weather Magic and Feng Shui
Daoist Magical Transformation Skills, Dream Magic, Shape-Shifting, Soul
Travel, and Sex Magic
Daoist Magical Talismans
Daoist Internal Alchemy: Neigong and Weigong Training
The understanding of Daoist Mysticism in the West has been hampered by
the lack of accessibility to the true knowledge of ancient Chinese magic.
This esoteric information only survived through centuries of secrecy,
traditionally handed down from master to student.
Even in China today, the general public has no true awareness of the
incredible power hidden within the secret art of ancient Daoist Mysticism.
Unless specifically sponsored and initiated as a Dizi (disciple), most
individuals who wish to study esoteric Daoism only have access to
monasteries that commonly perform ceremonies popularized by Religious
Daoist sects (which are sanctioned and controlled by the governments
Ministry of Religion).
The theory and practical application of ancient Chinese Sorcery is really no
different in training than other popular schools of esoteric Magic. For
example, there are nine levels of ranking, each level requires the mastery of
specific Alchemical Transformations, Magical Skills, and Magical Tools, etc.
Ancient occult magic was never intended to replace orthodox religion, but
rather to complement it in its quest for a deeper understanding of esoteric
spirituality. Through the alchemy of prayer and meditation, an individual
can be transformed into an enlightened or awakened state of
consciousness.