Introduction to Taoism Q&A

The Linshui Furen 临水夫人

The Linshui Furen 临水夫人

Linshui Furen, also known as the “Goddess of Childbirth,” is a revered Taoist deity, particularly in the Min River basin of Fujian, known for protecting women and children.

The Linshui Furen 临水夫人

Linshui Furen, also known as the “Goddess of Childbirth,” is a revered Taoist deity, particularly in the Min River basin of Fujian, known for protecting women and children.

The Mazu 妈祖 Heavenly Holy Mother

The Mazu 妈祖 Heavenly Holy Mother

Mazu, also known as the "Heavenly Holy Mother" and "Empress of Heaven," is a Taoist goddess revered as the protector of sailors and fishermen along China's southeastern coast.  

The Mazu 妈祖 Heavenly Holy Mother

Mazu, also known as the "Heavenly Holy Mother" and "Empress of Heaven," is a Taoist goddess revered as the protector of sailors and fishermen along China's southeastern coast.  

The Dragon King 龙王

The Dragon King 龙王

The Dragon King, one of the Four Symbols in Taoism, is revered for controlling rain and water. He is worshipped to bring relief from drought and ensure prosperity.

The Dragon King 龙王

The Dragon King, one of the Four Symbols in Taoism, is revered for controlling rain and water. He is worshipped to bring relief from drought and ensure prosperity.

Who is Zhenyuanzi 镇元子

Who is Zhenyuanzi 镇元子

Zhenyuanzi, also known as Zhenyuan Daxian, is the patriarch of earth immortals. His magical ginseng fruits grant immense longevity and he displays great magnanimity despite his formidable powers.

Who is Zhenyuanzi 镇元子

Zhenyuanzi, also known as Zhenyuan Daxian, is the patriarch of earth immortals. His magical ginseng fruits grant immense longevity and he displays great magnanimity despite his formidable powers.

The Lishan Laomu 骊山老母

The Lishan Laomu 骊山老母

Lishan Laomu, an ancient Taoist deity, is known for her wisdom and ability to teach profound truths. She once punished Emperor Qin Shi Huang and later taught the secrets of...

The Lishan Laomu 骊山老母

Lishan Laomu, an ancient Taoist deity, is known for her wisdom and ability to teach profound truths. She once punished Emperor Qin Shi Huang and later taught the secrets of...

The Cao Guojiu 曹国舅

The Cao Guojiu 曹国舅

Cao Guojiu, one of the Eight Immortals, is known for his jade tablet. Despite his noble status, he chose to renounce wealth and power to pursue Taoist cultivation, eventually becoming...

The Cao Guojiu 曹国舅

Cao Guojiu, one of the Eight Immortals, is known for his jade tablet. Despite his noble status, he chose to renounce wealth and power to pursue Taoist cultivation, eventually becoming...