The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism
The Temple Taoism 宫观道教
Temple Daoism emerged in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, marking Daoism's maturity with institutional structures, clergy, rituals, and scriptural systems.
The Temple Taoism 宫观道教
Temple Daoism emerged in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, marking Daoism's maturity with institutional structures, clergy, rituals, and scriptural systems.
The Early Taoism in China
Early Daoism emerged in the Han dynasty, featuring mass movements like the Five Pecks of Rice and Taiping Sects, blending healing, communal faith, and proto-religious organization.
The Early Taoism in China
Early Daoism emerged in the Han dynasty, featuring mass movements like the Five Pecks of Rice and Taiping Sects, blending healing, communal faith, and proto-religious organization.
The Qin Dynasty Of China
The Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC), China's first unified feudal dynasty, achieved significant reforms and unification but fell due to tyrannical practices after only 15 years.
The Qin Dynasty Of China
The Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC), China's first unified feudal dynasty, achieved significant reforms and unification but fell due to tyrannical practices after only 15 years.
The Qing Dynasty Of China
The Qing Dynasty (1616/1644-1911), China's last feudal dynasty, saw twelve emperors, territorial expansion, and unprecedented development before its decline post Opium Wars.
The Qing Dynasty Of China
The Qing Dynasty (1616/1644-1911), China's last feudal dynasty, saw twelve emperors, territorial expansion, and unprecedented development before its decline post Opium Wars.
The Wugui Dao 巫鬼道
Wu Gui Dao originated from ancient shamanism, surviving in marginalized areas and blending with folk beliefs. It focused on spirit communication and exorcism, deeply rooted in local customs. Later, it...
The Wugui Dao 巫鬼道
Wu Gui Dao originated from ancient shamanism, surviving in marginalized areas and blending with folk beliefs. It focused on spirit communication and exorcism, deeply rooted in local customs. Later, it...
Taoist Huang-Lao Dao 黄老派
Huang-Lao Dao integrated Huangdi and Laozi’s teachings with immortality practices, forming a religious doctrine during the Han dynasty. It evolved into an early form of Daoism, emphasizing worship of the...
Taoist Huang-Lao Dao 黄老派
Huang-Lao Dao integrated Huangdi and Laozi’s teachings with immortality practices, forming a religious doctrine during the Han dynasty. It evolved into an early form of Daoism, emphasizing worship of the...
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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...
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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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.
