The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

Taoist registration ledgers and name records in traditional style

Hao Fang: The Quarters Master in Taoist Monaste...

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Hao Fang is an administrative position in Taoist monasteries managing accommodation. Documented in San Cheng Ji Yao, overseeing residential facilities.

Hao Fang: The Quarters Master in Taoist Monaste...

Paul Peng

Hao Fang is an administrative position in Taoist monasteries managing accommodation. Documented in San Cheng Ji Yao, overseeing residential facilities.

Ancient Chinese divination texts representing the Three Changes (Lianshan, Guicang, Zhouyi)

San Yi: The Three Ancient Divination Texts in T...

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San Yi (Three Changes) are the ancient divination classics Lianshan, Guicang, and Zhouyi. Only Zhouyi survives. They form the cosmological basis for Taoist ritual and cultivation.

San Yi: The Three Ancient Divination Texts in T...

Paul Peng

San Yi (Three Changes) are the ancient divination classics Lianshan, Guicang, and Zhouyi. Only Zhouyi survives. They form the cosmological basis for Taoist ritual and cultivation.

Ancient Chinese scrolls representing the San Fen texts of the Three Sovereigns

San Fen: Ancient Texts of the Three Sovereigns ...

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San Fen (Three Tombs) are ancient texts of the Three Sovereigns. The extant version (Song dynasty) is disputed, but the concept remains key in Taoist cosmology and Yijing traditions.

San Fen: Ancient Texts of the Three Sovereigns ...

Paul Peng

San Fen (Three Tombs) are ancient texts of the Three Sovereigns. The extant version (Song dynasty) is disputed, but the concept remains key in Taoist cosmology and Yijing traditions.

Taishang Xiuzhen Xianzhang

Taishang Xiuzhen Xianzhang: Internal Alchemy Te...

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Key Takeaways 太上修真玄章 (Taishang Xiuzhen Xianzhang) is an early Daoist text on internal alchemy, attributed to Xu Xun but likely compiled by Jin-dynasty disciples. The text teaches a three-stage internal...

Taishang Xiuzhen Xianzhang: Internal Alchemy Te...

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Key Takeaways 太上修真玄章 (Taishang Xiuzhen Xianzhang) is an early Daoist text on internal alchemy, attributed to Xu Xun but likely compiled by Jin-dynasty disciples. The text teaches a three-stage internal...

Candle flame and incense glow in dark meditation space

Chuan Xin: The Transmission of the Flame in Tao...

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Chuan Xin (transmitting the flame) is the Taoist metaphor for lineage continuity. From Zhuangzi’s “fire passes from fuel to fuel” to Dai Kui’s spirit‑body analogy, it underscores master‑disciple transmission.

Chuan Xin: The Transmission of the Flame in Tao...

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Chuan Xin (transmitting the flame) is the Taoist metaphor for lineage continuity. From Zhuangzi’s “fire passes from fuel to fuel” to Dai Kui’s spirit‑body analogy, it underscores master‑disciple transmission.

Ritual implements and ceremonial objects in traditional setting

Chuan Du: The Taoist Rite of Transmission and O...

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Chuan Du is the formal Taoist ordination rite: veneration of Three Masters, changing garments, receiving precepts. The ordained become “Ten Precepts Disciple” or “White Tablet Daoist.” From Jia Shanxiang’s ritual...

Chuan Du: The Taoist Rite of Transmission and O...

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Chuan Du is the formal Taoist ordination rite: veneration of Three Masters, changing garments, receiving precepts. The ordained become “Ten Precepts Disciple” or “White Tablet Daoist.” From Jia Shanxiang’s ritual...