Zhèng yī wēi yí jīng 正一威儀經
Scripture of Zhèng yī Ritual Deportment
Anonymous; 8th century
A Táng-era (8th-century) ritual-deportment scripture (wēi yí 威儀 = “awe-inspiring ritual conduct”) of the Zhèng yī 正一 tradition. Preserved as DZ 791 / CT 791 (Dòngshén bù, Jiè lǜ lèi 洞神部戒律類).
About the work
The text prescribes the proper ritual conduct of Zhèng yī Daoist clergy — the formal wēi yí (deportment-dignity) appropriate to various ritual contexts. This includes:
- Bodily postures in rituals (standing, kneeling, prostration).
- Vocal formulas (zhòu 咒, prayers, invocations).
- Ritual gestures (incense-offering, implement-handling).
- Hierarchical protocols for engagement with superior and inferior officiants.
Dating. 8th century per catalog. Dynasty: 唐.