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The Qionglongshan School 穹窿山派
Qionglongshan Sect: Qing-era Zhengyi-Shenxiao branch, founded by Shi Daoyuan, centered on Suzhou's Qionglong Mountain and Xuanyuan Temple.
The Qionglongshan School 穹窿山派
Qionglongshan Sect: Qing-era Zhengyi-Shenxiao branch, founded by Shi Daoyuan, centered on Suzhou's Qionglong Mountain and Xuanyuan Temple.
The Donghua School 东华派
Donghua Sect: Southern Song Daoist school, evolved from Lingbao tradition, emphasized rituals & integrated inner alchemy, founded by Ning Quanzhen.
The Donghua School 东华派
Donghua Sect: Southern Song Daoist school, evolved from Lingbao tradition, emphasized rituals & integrated inner alchemy, founded by Ning Quanzhen.
The Qingwei School 清微派
Qingwei Sect: Founded in Song dynasty, blends Daoist inner alchemy with thunder rituals, gained prominence under Huang Shunshen.
The Qingwei School 清微派
Qingwei Sect: Founded in Song dynasty, blends Daoist inner alchemy with thunder rituals, gained prominence under Huang Shunshen.
The Langmei School 榔梅派
Langmei Sect: Founded by Sun Biyun in Ming dynasty, blending Daoist practices with teachings from Huashan. Based at Wudang.
The Langmei School 榔梅派
Langmei Sect: Founded by Sun Biyun in Ming dynasty, blending Daoist practices with teachings from Huashan. Based at Wudang.
The Shenxiao School 神霄派
Shenxiao Sect: Song-era Daoist school famed for thunder rituals, blending inner alchemy with talismanic magic, founded by Wang Wenqing.
The Shenxiao School 神霄派
Shenxiao Sect: Song-era Daoist school famed for thunder rituals, blending inner alchemy with talismanic magic, founded by Wang Wenqing.
The Old Huashan School 老华山派
Lao Huashan Sect: traces to Chen Tuan, famed Daoist master of Yi Jing & Neidan, revered as patriarch though sect founded posthumously.
The Old Huashan School 老华山派
Lao Huashan Sect: traces to Chen Tuan, famed Daoist master of Yi Jing & Neidan, revered as patriarch though sect founded posthumously.
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The Grand Penitential Liturgy of the Jade Repos...
The Grand Penitential Liturgy of the Jade Repository: Late Tang master Du Guangting's expanded rite for directional confessions to Heavenly Worthies, repenting endless errors, erasing sins, and praying for imperial...
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The Grand Penitential Liturgy of the Jade Repository: Late Tang master Du Guangting's expanded rite for directional confessions to Heavenly Worthies, repenting endless errors, erasing sins, and praying for imperial...
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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.
