Introduction to Taoism Q&A

What is the Chaos?

What is the Chaos?

Chaos was envisioned by ancient Chinese as the indistinct state of the universe before its creation, known as the "primordial qi state" in Taoism. Texts reveal it as an undifferentiated...

What is the Chaos?

Chaos was envisioned by ancient Chinese as the indistinct state of the universe before its creation, known as the "primordial qi state" in Taoism. Texts reveal it as an undifferentiated...

What is the Yuke One breath 一息?

What is the Yuke One breath 一息?

The Remnants of the Dharma Sea (Fǎhǎi Yízhū) states: "Regulate and harmonize eighty-one breaths." A note explains: "One inhalation and one exhalation constitute one breath."

What is the Yuke One breath 一息?

The Remnants of the Dharma Sea (Fǎhǎi Yízhū) states: "Regulate and harmonize eighty-one breaths." A note explains: "One inhalation and one exhalation constitute one breath."

What is the Jianzhai 监斋?

What is the Jianzhai 监斋?

The duties of Jianzhai are as follows:To overall oversee the ritual charter, administer ceremonial regulations, correct the conduct of altar officials, and uphold the solemnity of the ritual hierarchy;

What is the Jianzhai 监斋?

The duties of Jianzhai are as follows:To overall oversee the ritual charter, administer ceremonial regulations, correct the conduct of altar officials, and uphold the solemnity of the ritual hierarchy;

What is the High Priest 高功?

What is the High Priest 高功?

The High Priest holds the highest position among deacons. The incumbent must "possess inner moral integrity, maintain outer ceremonial dignity, command the reverence of both heaven and humanity, and be...

What is the High Priest 高功?

The High Priest holds the highest position among deacons. The incumbent must "possess inner moral integrity, maintain outer ceremonial dignity, command the reverence of both heaven and humanity, and be...

What is the Dujiang 都讲?

What is the Dujiang 都讲?

The person holding the position of Dujiang must "be thoroughly versed in the teachings, proficient in laws and regulations, skilled in chanting rituals, and capable of leading the congregation."

What is the Dujiang 都讲?

The person holding the position of Dujiang must "be thoroughly versed in the teachings, proficient in laws and regulations, skilled in chanting rituals, and capable of leading the congregation."

What is the Yuke

What is the Yuke in Taoism 羽客?

What is the Yuke?Also known as "Yushi" (羽士) or "Yuren" (羽人), the term uses bird feathers as a metaphor for immortals who can soar to the heavens.

What is the Yuke in Taoism 羽客?

What is the Yuke?Also known as "Yushi" (羽士) or "Yuren" (羽人), the term uses bird feathers as a metaphor for immortals who can soar to the heavens.