Introduction to Taoism Q&A
What is the Six Roots 六根？
Daoist “Six Roots” are sensory organs and faculties: eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind—tools for perceiving and knowing the world.
What is the Six Roots 六根？
Daoist “Six Roots” are sensory organs and faculties: eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind—tools for perceiving and knowing the world.
What is the Guayu 寡欲？
Daoist “few desires” urges restraint: shed excess wants, guard qi & nature, follow Laozi’s “less is more” for health, longevity and spiritual clarity.
What is the Guayu 寡欲？
Daoist “few desires” urges restraint: shed excess wants, guard qi & nature, follow Laozi’s “less is more” for health, longevity and spiritual clarity.
What is The Art of Dual Cultivation: Refining S...
Daoist “Dual Cultivation of Xing & Ming” trains mind & body: quiet virtue, nourish essence-qi-spirit via diet, breath, alchemy; attain longevity & immortality.
What is The Art of Dual Cultivation: Refining S...
Daoist “Dual Cultivation of Xing & Ming” trains mind & body: quiet virtue, nourish essence-qi-spirit via diet, breath, alchemy; attain longevity & immortality.
What is the Qingjing 清净？
Daoist “Qing-Jing” teaches stillness as the root of Dao: quiet mind, few desires, no forced action, dissolve lusts and poisons to invite true harmony.
What is the Qingjing 清净？
Daoist “Qing-Jing” teaches stillness as the root of Dao: quiet mind, few desires, no forced action, dissolve lusts and poisons to invite true harmony.
What is the Ming 命？
Daoism sees lifespan as natural yet shaped by deeds, desire, and alchemy; virtue, stillness, and inner-outer elixirs unlock full longevity or even immortality.
What is the Ming 命？
Daoism sees lifespan as natural yet shaped by deeds, desire, and alchemy; virtue, stillness, and inner-outer elixirs unlock full longevity or even immortality.
What is the Non-contention 不争？
Daoist “non-contention” urges aligning with Heaven’s way: avoid strife, spare spirit, shun status and wealth, thus evade harm and win effortlessly.
What is the Non-contention 不争？
Daoist “non-contention” urges aligning with Heaven’s way: avoid strife, spare spirit, shun status and wealth, thus evade harm and win effortlessly.
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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.
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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.
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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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Figures of Taoism: Yu Wenyong 宇文邕
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou (543–578), named Yuwen Yong, was a Daoist-leaning ruler who abolished Buddhism twice, viewing it as the root of turmoil since the Eastern Han. He advocated...
Figures of Taoism: Yu Wenyong 宇文邕
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou (543–578), named Yuwen Yong, was a Daoist-leaning ruler who abolished Buddhism twice, viewing it as the root of turmoil since the Eastern Han. He advocated...
