History of Taoism

The orthodox cultivation of Taoism - the Southern Sect of Golden Elixir. Why was it merged by Quanzhen Taoism?

The orthodox cultivation of Taoism - the Southe...

During the Song and Jin dynasties, Taoism also divided into southern and northern branches. The southern sect mainly spread in the areas ruled by the Southern Song Dynasty. The lineage...

The orthodox cultivation of Taoism - the Southe...

During the Song and Jin dynasties, Taoism also divided into southern and northern branches. The southern sect mainly spread in the areas ruled by the Southern Song Dynasty. The lineage...

It is said that these are the three tasks that Taoists most want. Do you know what they are?

It is said that these are the three tasks that ...

The first Taoist skill is the Golden Elixir Great Way originated from Patriarch Lü Chunyang, which can achieve self-improvement and help others. The Golden Elixir Great Way is the inner...

It is said that these are the three tasks that ...

The first Taoist skill is the Golden Elixir Great Way originated from Patriarch Lü Chunyang, which can achieve self-improvement and help others. The Golden Elixir Great Way is the inner...

What are the required tasks for a senior Taoist priest?

What are the required tasks for a senior Taoist...

What are the required tasks for a senior Taoist priest? Mastery of alchemy, Thunder Rites for exorcism/weather control, and grand fasting rituals like Yellow Lu Fast—skills that served emperors yet...

What are the required tasks for a senior Taoist...

What are the required tasks for a senior Taoist priest? Mastery of alchemy, Thunder Rites for exorcism/weather control, and grand fasting rituals like Yellow Lu Fast—skills that served emperors yet...

The origin of the Shangqing School of Taoism

The origin of the Shangqing School of Taoism

The origin of the Shangqing School of Taoism lies in 4th-century revelations to Yang Xi by Lady Wei Huacun—a former Tianshi Daoist libationer—who reformed Tianshi methods into elite meditative practices...

The origin of the Shangqing School of Taoism

The origin of the Shangqing School of Taoism lies in 4th-century revelations to Yang Xi by Lady Wei Huacun—a former Tianshi Daoist libationer—who reformed Tianshi methods into elite meditative practices...

Beidou Zhenjun: The blood brother of the Jade Emperor. There are more than seven stars

Beidou Zhenjun: The blood brother of the Jade E...

Each of the seven stars of the Big Dipper has a name, namely: Tianxuan (Polaris), Tianjuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Yaoguang. In Taoism, they are called Beidou Zhenjun and...

Beidou Zhenjun: The blood brother of the Jade E...

Each of the seven stars of the Big Dipper has a name, namely: Tianxuan (Polaris), Tianjuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Yaoguang. In Taoism, they are called Beidou Zhenjun and...

Cultivators of the Tao must know the grades of immortals

Cultivators of the Tao must know the grades of ...

Cultivators of the Tao must know the grades of immortals: from ghost/human immortals (not true immortals) to terrestrial, celestial, and nine-tiered celestial ranks ascending toward the Three Pure Ones.

Cultivators of the Tao must know the grades of ...

Cultivators of the Tao must know the grades of immortals: from ghost/human immortals (not true immortals) to terrestrial, celestial, and nine-tiered celestial ranks ascending toward the Three Pure Ones.

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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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