Introduction to Taoism Q&A

Western Alchemy School

Western Alchemy School

The Western School of Alchemy, founded by Li Hanxu in the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, claims direct transmission from Lü Zu. Combining Zhang Sanfeng’s methods with Zhong -...

Western Alchemy School

The Western School of Alchemy, founded by Li Hanxu in the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, claims direct transmission from Lü Zu. Combining Zhang Sanfeng’s methods with Zhong -...

What is Eastern Alchemy School

What is Eastern Alchemy School

Founded by Lu Xixing in Ming, the Eastern Alchemy School uses Zhouyi’s Yin-Yang for dual cultivation of Xing (spirit) and Ming (essence-qi), crucial for immortality, as seen in his works...

What is Eastern Alchemy School

Founded by Lu Xixing in Ming, the Eastern Alchemy School uses Zhouyi’s Yin-Yang for dual cultivation of Xing (spirit) and Ming (essence-qi), crucial for immortality, as seen in his works...

What is Grand Macrocosmic Orbit 大周天

What is Grand Macrocosmic Orbit 大周天

The Grand Macrocosmic Orbit, the 2nd stage of Taoist Neidan practice, refines qi into spirit. Building on the Small Circuit, it expands qi flow, uses the Innate Eight Trigrams, and...

What is Grand Macrocosmic Orbit 大周天

The Grand Macrocosmic Orbit, the 2nd stage of Taoist Neidan practice, refines qi into spirit. Building on the Small Circuit, it expands qi flow, uses the Innate Eight Trigrams, and...

What is the Contemplation 存思

What is the Contemplation 存思

Cunsi, also known as “spiritual visualization,” involves focusing one’s mind on the gods within and around the body. Taoism holds that by visualizing these omnipresent gods, one can achieve longevity.

What is the Contemplation 存思

Cunsi, also known as “spiritual visualization,” involves focusing one’s mind on the gods within and around the body. Taoism holds that by visualizing these omnipresent gods, one can achieve longevity.

What is Cultivating the Spirit 存神

What is Cultivating the Spirit 存神

“Spirit Concentration” or “Si Shen” in Taoism involves visualizing “spirits” within the body and the universe. Taoists believe spirits can enter or leave the body, and such practices can heal,...

What is Cultivating the Spirit 存神

“Spirit Concentration” or “Si Shen” in Taoism involves visualizing “spirits” within the body and the universe. Taoists believe spirits can enter or leave the body, and such practices can heal,...

Daoism in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States

Daoism in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States

During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States, a “Hundred Schools of Thought” emerged. Laozi, the founder of Taoism, left his ideas in Laozi (or Tao Te Ching). His concept...

Daoism in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States

During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States, a “Hundred Schools of Thought” emerged. Laozi, the founder of Taoism, left his ideas in Laozi (or Tao Te Ching). His concept...