To communicate directly with the gods is a unique, ineffable experience for the ordinary person. Such an experience usually can only be met with, it cannot be actively sought. The special feature of Cheng-chung shu-hua she (The Society for Calligraphy and Painting of the Orthodox School) is that here one can converse directly with the gods and receive their direction, instruction and solace. This is achieved through the interpretation of paintings and their written commentaries in Tien-yu"celestial language", produced by the gods through the services of a human medium. This method is unique in Taiwan.

The simple and austere rooms of the Society are located on the second floor of No. 10, lane 21,alley 283, 3rd section, Roosevelt Road. Above the centre of the altar hangs a calligraphic rende-ring by the Chi-fo (Buddha Chi) of the character ching, "stillness". Below it is written: "In stillness one penetrates the mystery of Heaven and Earth, stillness and piety embody that which is marvelous within man" and "Written by Tien" ("Tien" being the name by which the Buddha Chi refers to himself when present at the altar). The verse couplets to both side of this calligraphy run as follows: "Reaching to the mind of Heaven above, penetrating human intentions below." In front of the calligraphy there is placed a large offering table, in front of which in turn there stands a long rectagonal table on which the medium paints the pictures. Again in front of that we find a continuously lighted bowl-shaped "ocean lamp" (Hai-teng) and an incense burner. Visitors to the sacred hall on entering usually first pay their respects to the gods. For this there is no prescribed rite, any observance is acceptable as long as it expresses a respectful intention.