The Jade Edict was issued on the 15th day of 8th moon (8th Sept, 1976) with the express intention of helping and saving human beings. The tour of Hades commenced on 9th Sept, 1976 and ended on 30th July, 1978 in sixty-two (62) Journeys. The details and conversations of each Journey were written in Chinese characters on the planchette board and were translated into English by Mr Lee Teik Chong in 1982. The translation was completed in May 1985 and Mr Tang Eng Teik, lecturer at the Chinese Studies Department, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, edited the English translation twice. I wish to thank both of them for their excellent work and below is The Jade Edict by The Jade Emperor.

Jin Que Nei Xiang descends from Heaven.

"Tonight I will read the Directive to all of you. All Saints and human beings must pay respect."

Yu Huang Da Tian Zhun's Directive states:

"I, in Heaven, have the intention of helping and saving human beings; and from my place in Heaven, looking towards Earth, the space appears to be filled with yellow dust. The moral obligations of human beings have been lost or thrown away - males do not possess the sense of loyalty and filial piety, while females have lost integrity, chastity and purity. All seem to think and say that there are no Buddhas and Saints. They do not believe in the existence of spirits and devils. That is why, nowadays, the morals of society have eroded; so human sympathy and justice have been ruined. Looking at the prevailing decadence of humanity, I am greatly distressed, and seeing that souls of most of the dead have been sent to Hades to undergo more sufferings, I am most eager to give whatever assistance I can to save human beings. My investigations reveal that the organisation, 'Sheng Xian Tang' is very active in trying to save human beings. It devotes a great deal of effort and time for deities as well as its members in an effort to be of service to human beings. This organisation has published a magazine known as 'Sheng Xian Zazhi' which has helped many readers' hearts to follow the correct path. Its planchette writing sessions have progressed immensely. All these actions and intentions have helped very much in the furtherance of the sacred doctrine which have now gained great brilliance. That is why I have chosen to give The Edict to 'Sheng Xian Tang' to write the book entitled 'Diyu Youji' (Journeys to the Underworld) by commissioning 'JiGong' to guide 'Yang Sheng' to tour The Ten Tribunals of Hades in order to observe and gather the happenings there so as to disclose to human beings, through the Book so that they can realize the extent of punishment and sufferings of sinful souls in Hades. These should make those living, to endeavour to lead a better and meaningful life. This Book will be the most unusual kind of Book; and believing that 'Sheng Xian Tang' and its members are very sincere in their attempt towards human salvation, I have chosen them for this assignment to try and save humanity. I have already directed the Heads of the Ten Tribunals that when 'JiGong' and 'Yang Sheng' come to their respective Tribunals, the gates must be opened for them and they should be given every facility and assistance. Should any Tribunal disobey or refuse to co-operate, I will not hesitate to punish, much less to forgive, the offending Tribunal. The moment I issue this Edict, your planchette sessions will commence and will stop only when all materials for the Book have been gathered from Hades. All of you have worked hard for Heaven, and after the Book has been completed, published, distributed and circulated, I will assess the results and then dish out the awards and rewards. All of you must follow my instructions and must in no way deviate from them."

Dated: 15th Day of 8th Moon (8th September 1976).

The "Journeys to the Underworld" in 62 journeys is fully hosted in my website and those who wish to read the details are most welcome to do so. All religions accept the existence of Hell or Hades. Bible explained that the fire in Hell never stops and those who go there will scream and gush their teeth. Although it is the Chinese version of Hell, all races should take note that, there is no race or religion in Heaven or Hell; the soul is colourless and punishment applies to all regardless of race or religion.

Author: T.A Chew

T.A Chew, in the temple of Tao of Heaven had seen the manifestations of suffering souls from Hell, the Holy Guards and Soldiers of Hell as well as the Judge from Hell. The screams of the suffering souls are like people burning alive and it is not a joke. Website: http://www.white-sun.com