“Qing” indicates “purity and cleanliness” and “Jing” means “silence and tranquility”. Taoism believes “Qing-Jing” is the basis for Dao. Only in the state of “Qing-Jing” Dao will come to dwell. The concept of “Qing-Jing” has
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Why does Taoism promote the concept of “Wu-Wei”?
The concept of Wu-Wei, literally “non-doing” or “not for any purpose”, came from “Dao De Jing” where it says “Therefore the Master acts without doing anything, and teaches without saying anything”, and “Practice not-doing, and
Read moreWhy does Daoism promote the concept of “Bu-Zheng”?
“Bu-Zheng” means “Do not compete”. The concept in Daoism actually means one should follow the rules of nature and do not compete forcefully without proper cause.
Read moreWhat are the Three Treasures in Daoism?
Originally, the “Three Treasures” refers to the three highest Divine in Heaven: Yuqing or Tianbao Heavenly Lord, Shangqing or Lingbao Heavenly Lord, and Taiqing or Shenbao Heavenly Lord.
Read moreWhat are Daoism and its basic beliefs?
Daoism/Taoism believes in Dao/Tao, and that is what gives Daoism its name. The main activities of Daoism include learning, self cultivating and practicing Dao in order to help others. Daoism was initiated by Yellow Emperor
Read moreWhat is Dao and De?
Dao as taught by Laozi, is the core concept of Daoism religion. It takes purity and tranquility as goals, emptiness and great void as its foundation, softness and humility as tools. Dao is considered the
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