History of Taoism

Taoism during the Five Dynasties period

Taoism during the Five Dynasties period

During the Five Dynasties (907–960), Taoism thrived. Local rulers venerated it, priests engaged in worldly affairs, integrating ideas from other faiths. External alchemy declined as internal alchemy rose, with Tan...

Taoism during the Five Dynasties period

During the Five Dynasties (907–960), Taoism thrived. Local rulers venerated it, priests engaged in worldly affairs, integrating ideas from other faiths. External alchemy declined as internal alchemy rose, with Tan...

Taoism in Maturation During the Northern and Southern Dynasties

Taoism in Maturation During the Northern and So...

During the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420–589), Taoism matured. Kou Qianzhi reformed Northern Tianshi Dao, Lu Xiujing improved the Southern one, and Tao Hongjing founded Maoshan Sect, each leaving a...

Taoism in Maturation During the Northern and So...

During the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420–589), Taoism matured. Kou Qianzhi reformed Northern Tianshi Dao, Lu Xiujing improved the Southern one, and Tao Hongjing founded Maoshan Sect, each leaving a...

The Rise of Taoism in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

The Rise of Taoism in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

In the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Taoism revived. Ge Hong's Baopuzi: Inner Chapters advanced immortal theories. Later, sects like Shangqing and Lingbao emerged, enriching Taoist practices and traditions.

The Rise of Taoism in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

In the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Taoism revived. Ge Hong's Baopuzi: Inner Chapters advanced immortal theories. Later, sects like Shangqing and Lingbao emerged, enriching Taoist practices and traditions.

Taoism during the Cao Wei Period in Its Decline

Taoism during the Cao Wei Period in Its Decline

During the Cao Wei period, Taoism declined. After Zhang Lu submitted to Cao Cao, Taoism split into “Immortal Taoism” and “Popular Taoism”. In the Wei-Jin dynasties, Tienshi Dao faced disarray...

Taoism during the Cao Wei Period in Its Decline

During the Cao Wei period, Taoism declined. After Zhang Lu submitted to Cao Cao, Taoism split into “Immortal Taoism” and “Popular Taoism”. In the Wei-Jin dynasties, Tienshi Dao faced disarray...

Zhang Lu made great efforts to develop the Zheng Yi Meng Wei Dao

Zhang Lu made great efforts to develop the Zhen...

Zhang Lu, grandson of Zhengyi Mengwei Dao founder Zhang Ling, developed the sect in Hanzhong for over 20 years. He integrated religion and politics, set rules, and after submitting to...

Zhang Lu made great efforts to develop the Zhen...

Zhang Lu, grandson of Zhengyi Mengwei Dao founder Zhang Ling, developed the sect in Hanzhong for over 20 years. He integrated religion and politics, set rules, and after submitting to...

How is the immortal system in Taoism constructed?

How is the immortal system in Taoism constructed?

In Taoist temples, gods aren’t untouchable—they’re neighbors. Thunderbolts are Grandpa Lei’s rusty hammer, kitchen gods snack on sticky candy bribes, and 八仙 (Eight Immortals) include a reformed drunkard and a tofu...

How is the immortal system in Taoism constructed?

In Taoist temples, gods aren’t untouchable—they’re neighbors. Thunderbolts are Grandpa Lei’s rusty hammer, kitchen gods snack on sticky candy bribes, and 八仙 (Eight Immortals) include a reformed drunkard and a tofu...