The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism
Figures of Taoism: Liu Ze 柳泽
Liu Ze (c. 727), Tang political thinker, promoted Laozi’s ideals of simplicity and restraint. He condemned elite extravagance and luxury goods as moral and political dangers, advocating strict measures to...
Figures of Taoism: Liu Ze 柳泽
Liu Ze (c. 727), Tang political thinker, promoted Laozi’s ideals of simplicity and restraint. He condemned elite extravagance and luxury goods as moral and political dangers, advocating strict measures to...
Figures of Taoism: Liu Zhiji 刘知几
Liu Zhiji (661–721), Tang historian and philosopher, championed Daoist humility and restraint. He advocated retiring when full, valuing weakness over strength, and contentment with simplicity—principles for ethical life and historical...
Figures of Taoism: Liu Zhiji 刘知几
Liu Zhiji (661–721), Tang historian and philosopher, championed Daoist humility and restraint. He advocated retiring when full, valuing weakness over strength, and contentment with simplicity—principles for ethical life and historical...
Figures of Taoism: Cui Shi 崔湜
Cui Shi (671–710), a Tang scholar-official, espoused Daoist warnings against excess and arrogance, using fire as a metaphor for fleeting power. Despite preaching moderation, his ambition led to downfall, embodying...
Figures of Taoism: Cui Shi 崔湜
Cui Shi (671–710), a Tang scholar-official, espoused Daoist warnings against excess and arrogance, using fire as a metaphor for fleeting power. Despite preaching moderation, his ambition led to downfall, embodying...
Figures of Taoism: Lu Zhaolin 卢照邻
Lu Zhaolin (630–680), a Tang poet and "Four Paragons" member, blended Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Afflicted by illness, he embraced Daoist relativism and Buddhist transcendence, viewing life’s dualities as illusory...
Figures of Taoism: Lu Zhaolin 卢照邻
Lu Zhaolin (630–680), a Tang poet and "Four Paragons" member, blended Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Afflicted by illness, he embraced Daoist relativism and Buddhist transcendence, viewing life’s dualities as illusory...
Figures of Taoism: Cen Wenben 岑文本
Cen Wenben (595–645), Tang scholar-official, championed Daoist-inspired agrarianism. He advocated rejecting commerce, technology, and luxury to return to simplicity, viewing agriculture as the foundation of moral governance and social stability...
Figures of Taoism: Cen Wenben 岑文本
Cen Wenben (595–645), Tang scholar-official, championed Daoist-inspired agrarianism. He advocated rejecting commerce, technology, and luxury to return to simplicity, viewing agriculture as the foundation of moral governance and social stability...
Figures of Taoism: Wei Shikang 韦世康
Wei Shikang (531–597), a prominent Sui minister, embraced Daoist "knowing when to stop" philosophy. He advocated humility, non-greed, and timely retirement, practicing simplicity and self-restraint as a model official in...
Figures of Taoism: Wei Shikang 韦世康
Wei Shikang (531–597), a prominent Sui minister, embraced Daoist "knowing when to stop" philosophy. He advocated humility, non-greed, and timely retirement, practicing simplicity and self-restraint as a model official in...
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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.
