The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism
Who is liu xia hui Zihua Zi 子华子?
Discover Zihua Zi's Daoist wisdom: 'Valuing life above all'—where preserving self outweighs conquest. Explore his radical pact: refusing an empire to keep one's arms. A forgotten Warring States philosopher who...
Who is liu xia hui Zihua Zi 子华子?
Discover Zihua Zi's Daoist wisdom: 'Valuing life above all'—where preserving self outweighs conquest. Explore his radical pact: refusing an empire to keep one's arms. A forgotten Warring States philosopher who...
Who is Jie Ni 桀溺?
He said, "The world is full of chaos everywhere like surging floods, and who can change it? Moreover, instead of following those who avoid certain people, isn't it better to...
Who is Jie Ni 桀溺?
He said, "The world is full of chaos everywhere like surging floods, and who can change it? Moreover, instead of following those who avoid certain people, isn't it better to...
Who is Ren Zhang 任章?
He said, "Demanding land for no reason will surely arouse fear in neighboring states; being insatiably greedy will make the whole world afraid. If you give him the land, Zhi...
Who is Ren Zhang 任章?
He said, "Demanding land for no reason will surely arouse fear in neighboring states; being insatiably greedy will make the whole world afraid. If you give him the land, Zhi...
Who is Yang Zhu 杨朱?
In philosophy, he advocated valuing oneself and cherishing life. "Yangsheng values himself" (from "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals · Bu Ren"). Contrary to the Mohist views of universal love and...
Who is Yang Zhu 杨朱?
In philosophy, he advocated valuing oneself and cherishing life. "Yangsheng values himself" (from "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals · Bu Ren"). Contrary to the Mohist views of universal love and...
Who is Wenzi 文子?
This "Tao" is actually qi. He pointed out that before the heaven and earth were formed, qi was "obscure and mysterious, and integrated into one." Through the differentiation and interaction...
Who is Wenzi 文子?
This "Tao" is actually qi. He pointed out that before the heaven and earth were formed, qi was "obscure and mysterious, and integrated into one." Through the differentiation and interaction...
Who is Yan Yuan 颜渊?
He was even more outstanding in terms of benevolence and virtue: "Hui could for three months together not transgress against benevolence. The others could attain to this merely for days...
Who is Yan Yuan 颜渊?
He was even more outstanding in terms of benevolence and virtue: "Hui could for three months together not transgress against benevolence. The others could attain to this merely for days...
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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.
