History of Taoism

Taiyi Dao, an important branch of Taoism

Taiyi Dao, an important branch of Taoism

Taiyi Dao takes the "Taiyi Three Yuan Talisman Technique" as its theoretical pillar and reveres the "Taiyi True God" as the supreme being. In the belief system of Taiyi Dao,...

Taiyi Dao, an important branch of Taoism

Taiyi Dao takes the "Taiyi Three Yuan Talisman Technique" as its theoretical pillar and reveres the "Taiyi True God" as the supreme being. In the belief system of Taiyi Dao,...

Xiao Baozhen, the founder of the Taiyi Dao school

Xiao Baozhen, the founder of the Taiyi Dao school

Later generations highly recognized Xiao Baozhen's contributions. In 1252 (the 2nd year of the reign of Emperor Xianzong of the Yuan Dynasty), he was posthumously honored as "Taiyi Yīwù Zhenren."

Xiao Baozhen, the founder of the Taiyi Dao school

Later generations highly recognized Xiao Baozhen's contributions. In 1252 (the 2nd year of the reign of Emperor Xianzong of the Yuan Dynasty), he was posthumously honored as "Taiyi Yīwù Zhenren."

History of Taoism: The Emergence of New Taoist Sects and the Evolution of Old Ones

History of Taoism: The Emergence of New Taoist ...

Quanzhen Tao was the largest and most important of the three new Taoist sects that emerged in the north during the Jin Dynasty. It got its name because the founder...

History of Taoism: The Emergence of New Taoist ...

Quanzhen Tao was the largest and most important of the three new Taoist sects that emerged in the north during the Jin Dynasty. It got its name because the founder...

The Book of Changes and Yin - Yang and the Five Elements

The Book of Changes and Yin - Yang and the Five...

The Book of Changes and Yin - Yang and the Five Elements: Taoism uses the ideas and symbol systems of the Book of Changes to explain the movement and changes...

The Book of Changes and Yin - Yang and the Five...

The Book of Changes and Yin - Yang and the Five Elements: Taoism uses the ideas and symbol systems of the Book of Changes to explain the movement and changes...

Ancient Chinese Medicine and Taoist Health Preservation

Ancient Chinese Medicine and Taoist Health Pres...

Among medical works, "Huangdi Neijing" (The Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor) and "Shennong Bencaojing" (The Classic of Herbal Medicine by Shennong) have the greatest influence on Taoism. 

Ancient Chinese Medicine and Taoist Health Pres...

Among medical works, "Huangdi Neijing" (The Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor) and "Shennong Bencaojing" (The Classic of Herbal Medicine by Shennong) have the greatest influence on Taoism. 

What's the connection between Taoism and Mohism?

What's the connection between Taoism and Mohism?

Taoism has a long history of absorbing the thoughts of Mohism. Mohism advocates respecting heaven, believing in ghosts, universal love, and non-aggression, and has a strict organizational structure.

What's the connection between Taoism and Mohism?

Taoism has a long history of absorbing the thoughts of Mohism. Mohism advocates respecting heaven, believing in ghosts, universal love, and non-aggression, and has a strict organizational structure.

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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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