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The Fangzhong School 房中派
The Fangzhong Pai school, from pre-Qin Fangxian Dao, focused on sexual practices for health and longevity, honoring figures like Pengzu. It evolved to include healing techniques and qi exercises, later...
The Fangzhong School 房中派
The Fangzhong Pai school, from pre-Qin Fangxian Dao, focused on sexual practices for health and longevity, honoring figures like Pengzu. It evolved to include healing techniques and qi exercises, later...
The Fuer School 服饵派
The Fuei Pai school, originating from pre-Qin Fangxian Dao, sought immortality elixirs, evolving into alchemy and qi cultivation. It emphasized herbal remedies like red sandalwood and ginseng, merging with metallurgy...
The Fuer School 服饵派
The Fuei Pai school, originating from pre-Qin Fangxian Dao, sought immortality elixirs, evolving into alchemy and qi cultivation. It emphasized herbal remedies like red sandalwood and ginseng, merging with metallurgy...
About the Fangxian Dao
Fangxian Dao, emerging in the Warring States, united immortality seekers with Yin-Yang and technical schools. It practiced esoteric arts, influenced rulers, and laid foundations for Taoism, blending mysticism, alchemy, and...
About the Fangxian Dao
Fangxian Dao, emerging in the Warring States, united immortality seekers with Yin-Yang and technical schools. It practiced esoteric arts, influenced rulers, and laid foundations for Taoism, blending mysticism, alchemy, and...
What is the Daoism?
Taoism, China's indigenous religion, blends ancient folk beliefs, Daoist philosophy, and Buddhist forms. It evolved from shamanistic roots into a complex system emphasizing longevity, moral practice, and ultimate union with...
What is the Daoism?
Taoism, China's indigenous religion, blends ancient folk beliefs, Daoist philosophy, and Buddhist forms. It evolved from shamanistic roots into a complex system emphasizing longevity, moral practice, and ultimate union with...
Figures of Taoism: Li Zhi 李至
Li Zhi (947–1001), a Northern Song scholar and official, blended literary excellence with Daoist philosophy. He advocated Laozi’s ideals of quietude, softness, non-contention, and knowing when to retreat, emphasizing self-cultivation,...
Figures of Taoism: Li Zhi 李至
Li Zhi (947–1001), a Northern Song scholar and official, blended literary excellence with Daoist philosophy. He advocated Laozi’s ideals of quietude, softness, non-contention, and knowing when to retreat, emphasizing self-cultivation,...
Figures of Taoism: Luo Congyan 罗从彦
Luo Congyan (1072–1135), a Song Neo-Confucian, bridged Cheng Yi and Zhu Xi. Influenced by Daoist thought, he emphasized "quietude" and "emptiness," advocating inner stillness, self-sufficiency, and spiritual freedom, blending Confucian...
Figures of Taoism: Luo Congyan 罗从彦
Luo Congyan (1072–1135), a Song Neo-Confucian, bridged Cheng Yi and Zhu Xi. Influenced by Daoist thought, he emphasized "quietude" and "emptiness," advocating inner stillness, self-sufficiency, and spiritual freedom, blending Confucian...
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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.
