Introduction to Taoism Q&A

What is the Fangshi (方士)?

What is the Fangshi (方士)?

The origin of "fangshi" dates back to ancient times. For example, legendary figures in ancient myths such as the Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu),the King Father of the East...

What is the Fangshi (方士)?

The origin of "fangshi" dates back to ancient times. For example, legendary figures in ancient myths such as the Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu),the King Father of the East...

What are the characteristics of Taoist music?

What are the characteristics of Taoist music?

Taoist music is mainly used to praise the immortals, pray for blessings and ward off disasters, liberate the souls of the deceased, and for cultivation. In terms of the form...

What are the characteristics of Taoist music?

Taoist music is mainly used to praise the immortals, pray for blessings and ward off disasters, liberate the souls of the deceased, and for cultivation. In terms of the form...

Is Taoism against killing?

Is Taoism against killing?

On the surface, Taoists are not as strictly required to be vegetarians as Buddhists. However, many people who have been practicing Taoism for a long time gradually start to offer...

Is Taoism against killing?

On the surface, Taoists are not as strictly required to be vegetarians as Buddhists. However, many people who have been practicing Taoism for a long time gradually start to offer...

What are the characteristics of Taoist temple buildings?

What are the characteristics of Taoist temple b...

  The divine hall is the main place for Taoist activities. It is often located on the main axis of the building complex and is the main body of the...

What are the characteristics of Taoist temple b...

  The divine hall is the main place for Taoist activities. It is often located on the main axis of the building complex and is the main body of the...

What is the Taoist view of life?

What is the Taoist view of life?

Taoism believes that life is a composite of three elements: "essence", "vital energy" and "spirit". "Essence" is the material basis of the body, "spirit" refers to the mind and consciousness,...

What is the Taoist view of life?

Taoism believes that life is a composite of three elements: "essence", "vital energy" and "spirit". "Essence" is the material basis of the body, "spirit" refers to the mind and consciousness,...

Is believing in Taoism a kind of superstition?

Is believing in Taoism a kind of superstition?

The so-called "Tao" means laws and methods. Taoism advocates conforming to the laws and governing by doing nothing that goes against nature, which is somewhat different from superstition.

Is believing in Taoism a kind of superstition?

The so-called "Tao" means laws and methods. Taoism advocates conforming to the laws and governing by doing nothing that goes against nature, which is somewhat different from superstition.