History of Taoism

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 - Developing Zhengyi Mengwei Dao and Its Impact

Zhang Lu - Developing Zhengyi Mengwei Dao and I...

Zhang Lu - Developing Zhengyi Mengwei Dao and Its Impact Zhang Lu, grandson of Zhengyi Mengwei Dao founder Zhang Ling, developed the sect in Hanzhong for over 20 years. He...

Zhang Lu - Developing Zhengyi Mengwei Dao and I...

Zhang Lu - Developing Zhengyi Mengwei Dao and Its Impact Zhang Lu, grandson of Zhengyi Mengwei Dao founder Zhang Ling, developed the sect in Hanzhong for over 20 years. He...

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...

The Evolution of Taoist Inner Alchemy Theory

The Evolution of Taoist Inner Alchemy Theory

Inner alchemy (neidan) matured during the Northern Song Dynasty under masters like Chen Tuan, who codified alchemical stages, and Zhang Boduan—author of the seminal Wuzhen Pian. Asserting the Golden Elixir as...

The Evolution of Taoist Inner Alchemy Theory

Inner alchemy (neidan) matured during the Northern Song Dynasty under masters like Chen Tuan, who codified alchemical stages, and Zhang Boduan—author of the seminal Wuzhen Pian. Asserting the Golden Elixir as...

Zhang Jiao and the Establishment of the Taiping Dao

Zhang Jiao and the Establishment of the Taiping...

Zhang Jiao and the Establishment of the Taiping Dao--During the reign of Emperor Ling of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Jiao from Julu founded the Taiping Dao. Rooted in the...

Zhang Jiao and the Establishment of the Taiping...

Zhang Jiao and the Establishment of the Taiping Dao--During the reign of Emperor Ling of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Jiao from Julu founded the Taiping Dao. Rooted in the...

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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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