Introduction to Taoism Q&A

The Ten Good Deeds 道家十善

The Ten Good Deeds 道家十善

Taoist Ten Virtues emphasize filial piety, loyalty, compassion, self-restraint, charity, and environmental care. Practicing these brings divine protection, longevity, and spiritual blessings in Taoist belief.

The Ten Good Deeds 道家十善

Taoist Ten Virtues emphasize filial piety, loyalty, compassion, self-restraint, charity, and environmental care. Practicing these brings divine protection, longevity, and spiritual blessings in Taoist belief.

The Five Precepts in Taoism 道士五戒

The Five Precepts in Taoism 道士五戒

Taoist Five Precepts—against killing, stealing, lust, false speech, and alcohol—are fundamental moral and spiritual guidelines. They align with cosmic order, bodily health, and ethical living in Taoist tradition.

The Five Precepts in Taoism 道士五戒

Taoist Five Precepts—against killing, stealing, lust, false speech, and alcohol—are fundamental moral and spiritual guidelines. They align with cosmic order, bodily health, and ethical living in Taoist tradition.

Four Forbidden Foods in Taoism 道家四不吃

Four Forbidden Foods in Taoism 道家四不吃

Taoism's Quanzhen sect practices vegetarianism, while Zhengyi allows alcohol and meat outside fasting days. Historically, the Tianshi tradition also observed "Four No-Eats," avoiding beef, cuttlefish, goose, and dog for their...

Four Forbidden Foods in Taoism 道家四不吃

Taoism's Quanzhen sect practices vegetarianism, while Zhengyi allows alcohol and meat outside fasting days. Historically, the Tianshi tradition also observed "Four No-Eats," avoiding beef, cuttlefish, goose, and dog for their...

Vegetarian Diet (Eating in Abstinence)

Vegetarian Diet (Eating in Abstinence)

Taoist vegetarian meals follow strict ritual rules. From dining etiquette to communal eating customs, temple priest maintain discipline, silence, and spiritual awareness during daily meals and special occasions.

Vegetarian Diet (Eating in Abstinence)

Taoist vegetarian meals follow strict ritual rules. From dining etiquette to communal eating customs, temple priest maintain discipline, silence, and spiritual awareness during daily meals and special occasions.

Taoist priests sitting in meditation 道士打坐

Taoist priests sitting in meditation 道士打坐

Taoist meditation is central to spiritual cultivation, aiming for immortality through inner stillness and detachment. Practitioners follow daily rules like the “Three No-Speak” principle to maintain harmony and focus.

Taoist priests sitting in meditation 道士打坐

Taoist meditation is central to spiritual cultivation, aiming for immortality through inner stillness and detachment. Practitioners follow daily rules like the “Three No-Speak” principle to maintain harmony and focus.

Taoist priests chanting scriptures 诵经

Taoist priests chanting scriptures 诵经

Chanting scriptures is a core Taoist ritual, practiced daily and during ceremonies. Done individually or in groups, it aims to connect with deities and advance spiritual cultivation through repeated recitation.

Taoist priests chanting scriptures 诵经

Chanting scriptures is a core Taoist ritual, practiced daily and during ceremonies. Done individually or in groups, it aims to connect with deities and advance spiritual cultivation through repeated recitation.