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The Sun Jingzhen 孙景真

The Sun Jingzhen 孙景真

Sun Jingzhen (Yuan Renzong era), of Guixi, Jiangxi, was a Daoist of Chongxi Monastery on Longhu Mountain, styled Dehong and known as Wenxuan. In the Dade era, he accompanied the...

The Sun Jingzhen 孙景真

Sun Jingzhen (Yuan Renzong era), of Guixi, Jiangxi, was a Daoist of Chongxi Monastery on Longhu Mountain, styled Dehong and known as Wenxuan. In the Dade era, he accompanied the...

The Yu Yangang 余彦纲

The Yu Yangang 余彦纲

Yu Yanguang (Yuan dynasty, reign of Emperor Renzong), styled Shuji and a native of Fujian, was a literate and poetic Daoist of Longhu Mountain. Renowned for his literary talent, he...

The Yu Yangang 余彦纲

Yu Yanguang (Yuan dynasty, reign of Emperor Renzong), styled Shuji and a native of Fujian, was a literate and poetic Daoist of Longhu Mountain. Renowned for his literary talent, he...

Ritual of Worshiping the Four Cardinal Deities at the Taiji Thunder Altar

Ritual of Worshiping the Four Cardinal Deities ...

The Taiji Leitan Ritual for the Four-Directional Deities (performed on the Double Fifth) uses a yellow silk talisman inscribed with the “Red Cock and Purple Goose” symbol, sealed with 100...

Ritual of Worshiping the Four Cardinal Deities ...

The Taiji Leitan Ritual for the Four-Directional Deities (performed on the Double Fifth) uses a yellow silk talisman inscribed with the “Red Cock and Purple Goose” symbol, sealed with 100...

What is a "Tianshi" (Celestial Master)? 天师

What is a "Tianshi" (Celestial Master)? 天师

The "Zhang Tianshi" (Celestial Master) is the hereditary leader of Zhengyi Dao, founded by Zhang Ling in the Han Dynasty. Passed down through 63 generations, the title signifies spiritual and...

What is a "Tianshi" (Celestial Master)? 天师

The "Zhang Tianshi" (Celestial Master) is the hereditary leader of Zhengyi Dao, founded by Zhang Ling in the Han Dynasty. Passed down through 63 generations, the title signifies spiritual and...

The Xiao Linghu 萧灵护

The Xiao Linghu 萧灵护

Xiao Linghu, from Luling, received embryonic breathing and alchemical gold techniques from a sage, mastering fire-oven practices. Revered as a spiritual master by nobles, he taught at Zhaoxian Abbey until...

The Xiao Linghu 萧灵护

Xiao Linghu, from Luling, received embryonic breathing and alchemical gold techniques from a sage, mastering fire-oven practices. Revered as a spiritual master by nobles, he taught at Zhaoxian Abbey until...

The Tao Hongjing 陶弘景

The Tao Hongjing 陶弘景

Tao Hongjing, a Daoist master from Danyang, excelled in various fields including alchemy and medicine. He founded the Maoshan Zong sect, advised Emperor Wu of Liang, and compiled influential works...

The Tao Hongjing 陶弘景

Tao Hongjing, a Daoist master from Danyang, excelled in various fields including alchemy and medicine. He founded the Maoshan Zong sect, advised Emperor Wu of Liang, and compiled influential works...

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  • The Grand Penitential Liturgy of the Jade Repository

    The Grand Penitential Liturgy of the Jade Repos...

    The Grand Penitential Liturgy of the Jade Repository: Late Tang master Du Guangting's expanded rite for directional confessions to Heavenly Worthies, repenting endless errors, erasing sins, and praying for imperial...

    The Grand Penitential Liturgy of the Jade Repos...

    The Grand Penitential Liturgy of the Jade Repository: Late Tang master Du Guangting's expanded rite for directional confessions to Heavenly Worthies, repenting endless errors, erasing sins, and praying for imperial...

  • What is "fuqi" in Taoism?

    What is "fuqi" in Taoism?

    Fuqi: Ancient Taoist art of “wearing qi” — breathe with cosmos, transform energy, heal body, calm mind, awaken spirit through rhythmic, mindful respiration.

    What is "fuqi" in Taoism?

    Fuqi: Ancient Taoist art of “wearing qi” — breathe with cosmos, transform energy, heal body, calm mind, awaken spirit through rhythmic, mindful respiration.

  • What Talismans Are Used in Taoist Rituals and Ceremonies?

    What Talismans Are Used in Taoist Rituals and C...

    Daoist Ritual Symbols: key talismans like banners, door, lamp, and ceremonial charms used in rites to command spirits, heal, and guide souls.

    What Talismans Are Used in Taoist Rituals and C...

    Daoist Ritual Symbols: key talismans like banners, door, lamp, and ceremonial charms used in rites to command spirits, heal, and guide souls.

  • What is the Dao?

    What is the Dao?

    Yin-Yang (陰陽) The complementary forces that create harmony in the universe. Light and dark, active and passive, masculine and feminine - all interconnected.

    What is the Dao?

    Yin-Yang (陰陽) The complementary forces that create harmony in the universe. Light and dark, active and passive, masculine and feminine - all interconnected.

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