The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

The Genealogy and Record Category of Taoist scriptures 道教经书之谱录类

The Genealogy and Record Category of Taoist scr...

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“Pulu” (Genealogies and Records) is the fifth of Daoism’s Twelve Scripture Categories. As Daojiao Yishu explains, “pu” means lineage and “lu” denotes records—chronicling the origins, divine deeds, and manifestations of...

The Genealogy and Record Category of Taoist scr...

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“Pulu” (Genealogies and Records) is the fifth of Daoism’s Twelve Scripture Categories. As Daojiao Yishu explains, “pu” means lineage and “lu” denotes records—chronicling the origins, divine deeds, and manifestations of...

The Lingtu Category of Daozang 道藏灵图类

The Lingtu Category of Daozang 道藏灵图类

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“Lingtu” (Numinous Diagrams) is the fourth of Daoism’s Twelve Scripture Categories. As Daojiao Yishu states, “ling” means sublime mystery and “tu” denotes measured representation—capturing the ineffable for transmission. This category...

The Lingtu Category of Daozang 道藏灵图类

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“Lingtu” (Numinous Diagrams) is the fourth of Daoism’s Twelve Scripture Categories. As Daojiao Yishu states, “ling” means sublime mystery and “tu” denotes measured representation—capturing the ineffable for transmission. This category...

The Jade Category Of Daozang 道藏玉珏类

The Jade Category Of Daozang 道藏玉珏类

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“Yujue” (Jade Instructions) is the third of Daoism’s Twelve Scripture Categories. As Daojiao Yishu explains, “jade” symbolizes purity and “jue” denotes definitive clarity—free from doubt. This category encompasses commentaries and...

The Jade Category Of Daozang 道藏玉珏类

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“Yujue” (Jade Instructions) is the third of Daoism’s Twelve Scripture Categories. As Daojiao Yishu explains, “jade” symbolizes purity and “jue” denotes definitive clarity—free from doubt. This category encompasses commentaries and...

The Divine Talismans' Category 道藏神符类

The Divine Talismans' Category 道藏神符类

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“Shenfu” (Divine Talismans) is the second of Daoism’s Twelve Scripture Categories. As explained in Daojiao Yishu, “shen” denotes the unfathomable, and “fu” signifies a mystical covenant. This category includes celestial...

The Divine Talismans' Category 道藏神符类

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“Shenfu” (Divine Talismans) is the second of Daoism’s Twelve Scripture Categories. As explained in Daojiao Yishu, “shen” denotes the unfathomable, and “fu” signifies a mystical covenant. This category includes celestial...

The Benwen Category of Daozang 道藏本文类

The Benwen Category of Daozang 道藏本文类

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“Benwen” (Original Texts) is the first of Daoism’s Twelve Scripture Categories. As defined in Daojiao Yishu, “Ben” means origin—the root of teachings and source of written scripture. It refers to...

The Benwen Category of Daozang 道藏本文类

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“Benwen” (Original Texts) is the first of Daoism’s Twelve Scripture Categories. As defined in Daojiao Yishu, “Ben” means origin—the root of teachings and source of written scripture. It refers to...

The Twelve Categories of Daozang 道藏十二类

The Twelve Categories of Daozang 道藏十二类

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Daoist scriptures are organized into the "Twelve Categories," applied to each of the Three Caverns (Dong), yielding thirty-six divisions total. These categories include Original Texts, Divine Talismans, Jade Instructions, Numinous...

The Twelve Categories of Daozang 道藏十二类

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Daoist scriptures are organized into the "Twelve Categories," applied to each of the Three Caverns (Dong), yielding thirty-six divisions total. These categories include Original Texts, Divine Talismans, Jade Instructions, Numinous...