Daoism
The path of understanding nature. Understanding the Dao we may achieve harmony, balance, and a profound sense of inner peace.
Foundational Texts
Foundational Conecpts in Daoism
Yin and Yang
The foundation of existence lies in the Two Extremes.
Wu Xing
The nature of the five elements and their underlying principles.
Ba Gua
How energy is transformed from one form to another.
Wuji & Wujitu
Understand more about the concept of the Great Void.
Kan & Li
Gain a deeper understanding of the Fire-Water axis.
The Three Treasures
Cultivating Qi, Jing, and Shen to attain balance and harmony.
The Five Shen
Understand more about Hun, Po, Shen, Zhi and Yi.
De
Learn more about the definition and the concept of De.
Dantian
Understanding the concept and cultivation of our energy centre.
Dao
The philosophical belief that focuses on the way of life.
I Ching
Explore the Book of Changes, one hexagram at a time.
Wu Wei
Things happen naturally without any interference or unnecessary action.
Zi Ran
The concept of spontaneity across the heavens and the earth.
Immortality
Understanding more about immortality in Daoist philosophy.
Zhen Ren
The understanding of the Daoist Spiritual Master.
Deities in Daoism
Eight Immortals
Read about the Eight Immortals and their history.
The Three Pure Ones
Learn about the highest deities in the Daoist pantheon.
The Jade Emperor
He is the ruler of heaven and all realms of existence below.
Xi Wang Mu
The Queen Mother of the West tends to the peaches of immortality.
Dong Wang Gong
The King Father of the East is the manifestation of Yang energy.
Chang'e
The goddess of the Moon is renowned for her beauty.
Guan Yin
She is the East Asian representation of AvalokiteΕvara.
King Yan
Based on the god Yama of the Hindu Vedas, he is the god of death.
The Dragon King
The Dragon God, is a Chinese water and weather god.
Bao Sheng Da Di
The deity of medicine worshipped in Chinese folk religion.
Guan Yu
Worshipped as a god of war, loyalty and righteousness.
Fu Xi & Nu Wa
Ancient deities that are often depicted intertwined as serpents.
Huang Da Xian
Huang Daxian is a Chinese Daoist deity popular in Jinhua.
Ma Zu
Mazu or Matsu is a Chinese sea goddess in Chinese folk religion.
The Four Dragons
They are a popular subject in Chinese legends.
Wen Chang Wang
The Daoist deity known as the God of Culture and Literature.