Introduction to Taoism Q&A
What is Six Sovereigns 六御?
Taoism's "Liuyu" are six celestial rulers of six directions: Jade Emperor (heaven), Gouchen Emperor (thunder), etc. Derived from ancient "Liuhe" (cosmic space: up, down, four directions).
What is Six Sovereigns 六御?
Taoism's "Liuyu" are six celestial rulers of six directions: Jade Emperor (heaven), Gouchen Emperor (thunder), etc. Derived from ancient "Liuhe" (cosmic space: up, down, four directions).
What is Six Ding and Six Jia 六丁六甲?
Liuding and Liujia are Taoist guardian deities. Sancai Tuhe lists their names, with varying accounts. Taoist talisman sects often invoke them, besides other gods, for protection.
What is Six Ding and Six Jia 六丁六甲?
Liuding and Liujia are Taoist guardian deities. Sancai Tuhe lists their names, with varying accounts. Taoist talisman sects often invoke them, besides other gods, for protection.
What is the Fangxian Tao 方仙道？
The late Warring States' Fangxian Dao involved fangshi (occultists) skilled in astronomy, medicine, etc., believing in immortality via elixirs/sacrifices. Key figures: Chang Hong, Zou Yan, Xu Fu. It influenced Taoist...
What is the Fangxian Tao 方仙道？
The late Warring States' Fangxian Dao involved fangshi (occultists) skilled in astronomy, medicine, etc., believing in immortality via elixirs/sacrifices. Key figures: Chang Hong, Zou Yan, Xu Fu. It influenced Taoist...
What is the Six Realms 六道
The Six Paths, like six roads, involve reincarnation of all things. Taoism has two main views, representing the ways of mutual evolution and transformation between all things.
What is the Six Realms 六道
The Six Paths, like six roads, involve reincarnation of all things. Taoism has two main views, representing the ways of mutual evolution and transformation between all things.
What is the Jiugong 九宫?
The Nine Palaces divide the celestial realm into nine, with four yang, four yin, and a central palace. Fundamental in Qimen Dunjia, they had diverse Han - era applications, as...
What is the Jiugong 九宫?
The Nine Palaces divide the celestial realm into nine, with four yang, four yin, and a central palace. Fundamental in Qimen Dunjia, they had diverse Han - era applications, as...
What is the Jindan 金丹?
"Golden Elixir" is an outer alchemy drug from metals/stones. Chen Guofu notes it's cinnabar. Made via sublimation, Taoists believe it prolongs life, as Baopuzi describes its transformative power.
What is the Jindan 金丹?
"Golden Elixir" is an outer alchemy drug from metals/stones. Chen Guofu notes it's cinnabar. Made via sublimation, Taoists believe it prolongs life, as Baopuzi describes its transformative power.
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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.
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Figures of Taoism: Yu Wenyong 宇文邕
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou (543–578), named Yuwen Yong, was a Daoist-leaning ruler who abolished Buddhism twice, viewing it as the root of turmoil since the Eastern Han. He advocated...
Figures of Taoism: Yu Wenyong 宇文邕
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou (543–578), named Yuwen Yong, was a Daoist-leaning ruler who abolished Buddhism twice, viewing it as the root of turmoil since the Eastern Han. He advocated...
