Introduction to Taoism Q&A

The Development of Taoism in the Qing Dynasty

The Development of Taoism in the Qing Dynasty

Qing Dynasty saw Zhengyi Dao decline under imperial restrictions while Quanzhen Longmen School thrived. Rulers distrusted Daoist-folk religion ties, demoting Zhengyi's status after Ming-era favoritism. Wang Changyue revived Quanzhen monasticism...

The Development of Taoism in the Qing Dynasty

Qing Dynasty saw Zhengyi Dao decline under imperial restrictions while Quanzhen Longmen School thrived. Rulers distrusted Daoist-folk religion ties, demoting Zhengyi's status after Ming-era favoritism. Wang Changyue revived Quanzhen monasticism...

The Rise and Decline of Taoism in the Ming Dynasty

The Rise and Decline of Taoism in the Ming Dynasty

Ming Dynasty Daoism saw royal favor under early emperors, especially Ming Shizong, but declined in influence and structure in later reigns, while Quanzhen Daoism remained active among the populace.

The Rise and Decline of Taoism in the Ming Dynasty

Ming Dynasty Daoism saw royal favor under early emperors, especially Ming Shizong, but declined in influence and structure in later reigns, while Quanzhen Daoism remained active among the populace.

Quanzhen Dao and Zhengyi Dao in the Yuan Dynasty

Quanzhen Dao and Zhengyi Dao in the Yuan Dynasty

In the Yuan Dynasty, Daoism flourished with state support. The northern Quanzhen School and southern Zhengyi School emerged as dominant sects, uniting older traditions and gaining influence under rulers like...

Quanzhen Dao and Zhengyi Dao in the Yuan Dynasty

In the Yuan Dynasty, Daoism flourished with state support. The northern Quanzhen School and southern Zhengyi School emerged as dominant sects, uniting older traditions and gaining influence under rulers like...

Taoist Patronage under the Jin Dynasty

Taoist Patronage under the Jin Dynasty

During the Jin Dynasty, new Daoist sects like Quanzhen emerged as responses to social tension, gaining rapid growth and imperial support, even as the dynasty declined.

Taoist Patronage under the Jin Dynasty

During the Jin Dynasty, new Daoist sects like Quanzhen emerged as responses to social tension, gaining rapid growth and imperial support, even as the dynasty declined.

The Development of Daoism in the Tang Dynasty

The Development of Daoism in the Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty saw significant development in Daoism, with advancements in Daoist theory, the compilation of the first Daoist canon ("Kaiyuan Daozang"), the rise of internal alchemy, and the growth...

The Development of Daoism in the Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty saw significant development in Daoism, with advancements in Daoist theory, the compilation of the first Daoist canon ("Kaiyuan Daozang"), the rise of internal alchemy, and the growth...

Daoism in the Sui Dynasty

Daoism in the Sui Dynasty

During the Sui Dynasty, Daoism saw significant development, with the rise of internal alchemy ("neidan"). Figures like Su Xuanlang contributed to the theory and practice of neidan, influencing Daoism's evolution...

Daoism in the Sui Dynasty

During the Sui Dynasty, Daoism saw significant development, with the rise of internal alchemy ("neidan"). Figures like Su Xuanlang contributed to the theory and practice of neidan, influencing Daoism's evolution...