Introduction to Taoism Q&A

The morning and evening lessons of Taoist priests 道士的早晚功课

The morning and evening lessons of Taoist pries...

Morning and evening recitations form essential Taoist daily practice in temples. While core texts remain similar across sects, variations exist between Quanzhen and Zhengyi traditions, and over time.

The morning and evening lessons of Taoist pries...

Morning and evening recitations form essential Taoist daily practice in temples. While core texts remain similar across sects, variations exist between Quanzhen and Zhengyi traditions, and over time.

The Transmission of Taoist Precepts 道士传戒

The Transmission of Taoist Precepts 道士传戒

Taoist ordination involves receiving the "Three Great Precepts" from senior masters. These divine rules guide conduct and spiritual practice, essential for attaining true wisdom and being listed among the enlightened.

The Transmission of Taoist Precepts 道士传戒

Taoist ordination involves receiving the "Three Great Precepts" from senior masters. These divine rules guide conduct and spiritual practice, essential for attaining true wisdom and being listed among the enlightened.

Taoist Monasticism: Vows, Ordination & Life 道士出家

Taoist Monasticism: Vows, Ordination & Life 道士出家

Taoist monasticism developed later in history, influenced by Buddhism. While Quanzhen Priests in the north require celibacy and leaving home, Zhengyi priests in the south may live with families.

Taoist Monasticism: Vows, Ordination & Life 道士出家

Taoist monasticism developed later in history, influenced by Buddhism. While Quanzhen Priests in the north require celibacy and leaving home, Zhengyi priests in the south may live with families.

Taoist Precepts and Rituals 道教戒律及科仪

Taoist Precepts and Rituals 道教戒律及科仪

Taoist precepts regulate priests' conduct and beliefs, while rituals (zhaijiao) involve worship ceremonies with set liturgies. Together, they form essential norms guiding Taoist religious life, practice, and doctrine expression.

Taoist Precepts and Rituals 道教戒律及科仪

Taoist precepts regulate priests' conduct and beliefs, while rituals (zhaijiao) involve worship ceremonies with set liturgies. Together, they form essential norms guiding Taoist religious life, practice, and doctrine expression.

Daoist Corpse-Liberation 道教尸解

Daoist Corpse-Liberation 道教尸解

Taoism's "Shijie" (corporeal liberation) claims enlightenment enables ascension via symbolic objects, though later deemed false.

Daoist Corpse-Liberation 道教尸解

Taoism's "Shijie" (corporeal liberation) claims enlightenment enables ascension via symbolic objects, though later deemed false.

The Transformation arts 变身术

The Transformation arts 变身术

Shape-shifting in Taoism includes invisibility, duplication, immobilization, substitution, and elemental escape techniques.

The Transformation arts 变身术

Shape-shifting in Taoism includes invisibility, duplication, immobilization, substitution, and elemental escape techniques.