Introduction to Taoism Q&A

What is the Xuan 玄?

What is the Xuan 玄?

Daoist “Xuan” names the ineffable depth of Dao and De; “double Xuan” dissolves all dualities—being/non-being, good/evil—into serene, boundless emptiness.

What is the Xuan 玄?

Daoist “Xuan” names the ineffable depth of Dao and De; “double Xuan” dissolves all dualities—being/non-being, good/evil—into serene, boundless emptiness.

What is the De in Taoism?德

What is the De in Taoism?德

De is Dao’s virtue in action: when we align with cosmic ethics, self-restraint blooms, greed dissolves, and life flows naturally toward true happiness.

What is the De in Taoism?德

De is Dao’s virtue in action: when we align with cosmic ethics, self-restraint blooms, greed dissolves, and life flows naturally toward true happiness.

What is The Dao in Taoism?

What is The Dao in Taoism?

Dao is the ineffable source and law of all; humans must align with nature, protect Earth, and avoid violating cosmic order for health and survival.

What is The Dao in Taoism?

Dao is the ineffable source and law of all; humans must align with nature, protect Earth, and avoid violating cosmic order for health and survival.

What is the One in Taoism?

What is the One in Taoism?

In Daoist doctrine, “One” equals Dao: source, breath, destiny. Guarding One grants cosmic insight, personal longevity and universal harmony.

What is the One in Taoism?

In Daoist doctrine, “One” equals Dao: source, breath, destiny. Guarding One grants cosmic insight, personal longevity and universal harmony.

What is the Five Elements 五行?

What is the Five Elements 五行?

Ancient Chinese Five-Phase (Wood-Fire-Earth-Metal-Water) theory maps nature & body via mutual generation & control, sustaining dynamic balance.

What is the Five Elements 五行?

Ancient Chinese Five-Phase (Wood-Fire-Earth-Metal-Water) theory maps nature & body via mutual generation & control, sustaining dynamic balance.

What is the Wuwei in Taosim? 无为

What is the Wuwei in Taosim? 无为

Daoist “wu wei” is not idleness but wise action aligned with nature: shed ego, learn deeply, avoid harm, live simply, and effortless peace follows.

What is the Wuwei in Taosim? 无为

Daoist “wu wei” is not idleness but wise action aligned with nature: shed ego, learn deeply, avoid harm, live simply, and effortless peace follows.