What is a Ling Pai 令牌? Ling Pai 令牌 is a kind of “Token” used as Taoist magic tool or weapon. It has the same name as the hand bell, bronze mirror, and seven-star sword,
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太上玄灵斗姆大圣元君本命延生心经
太上玄灵斗姆大圣元君本命延生心经 老君曰：斗姆上灵光圆大天宝月中有骞树，色莹瑠璃，玉兔长生，铸鍊大药。凡天地气运休否，日月星辰错行，雨旸晦明不时，风寒暑湿不节，亢旱水火，
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108 神仙
We often find the number 108 related to Daoism. Many believe it origines in Buddhist believes, because Buddhist monks often use beetchains with 108 beets. On the contrary. The use of the number 108 origines
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4 legendary masters of Daoist Medicine
These four legendary master of Daoist Medicine are the historical forefathers of the traditional and modern chinese medicine. They were not only healer but also daoist true men, realized beings, who could use their spiritual
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The Northern Seven Taoist Masters
Who are the “北七真 Bei-Qi-Zhen”? “Bei-Qi-Zhen”, or the “The Northern Seven Taoist Masters”. They are all disciples of Grand Master Chong-Yang. Their names
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Daoist Festivals – 朝修吉辰章 Cháo xiūjí chénzhāng
朝修吉辰章 道教節日祖師聖誕
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Di La Chen or Dragon-Boat Festival
According to “Yunji Seven Notes 云笈七笺”, the first day of the first lunar month (Spring Festival) is Tianla 天腊, and the five emperors will meet in the east on Jiuqingqingtian; on the fifth day of
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Tai Chi as a health exercise
Taiji Quan & Qi Gong bring body, mind and soul into harmony. Breathing, the heart, circulatory and nervous systems are regulated through regular practice. It increases concentration, general well-being and relaxes the body and mind.
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Wudang Taoism
Before the Northern Song Dynasty, Wudang Mountain Taoism had no obvious sectarian distinction. In terms of their religious behavior, they are roughly divided into Danding School and Fulu School.
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5 Proclamations of Zhang San Feng
張三丰祖師寶誥Zhāng sān fēng zǔ shī bǎo gào 寶誥一bǎo gào yī 志心皈命禮。zhì xīn guī mìng lǐ. 元朝名士，天師後昆。鶴骨珊珊，龍髯拂拂。非百里之小才， Yuán cháo míng shì, tiān shī hòu kūn. Hè gǔ shān shān, lóng rán fú fú.Fēi bǎi lǐ zhī xiǎo cái, 得一官而勇退。出遼東而訪道，入終南而遇師。笠穿衲敝， dé yī
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