The heavens are divided into ten directions The thirty-two heavens that result from the original matrix (元 綱 Yuangang) are in the four cardinal directions, with eight heavens per cardinal direction. You can also add
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修真十戒 Ten Precepts of true cultivation
一者不得阴贼潜谋,害物利己。当行阴德,普济群生。 First: Do not become a traitor with hidden plan or harm things to benefit yourself; undertake actions with secret morality and help all beings. 二者不得杀害含生,以充滋味。当行慈惠,以及昆虫。 Second: Do not kill but cherish life, supply
Read moreThe Five Northern Patriarchs 北五祖
Wu Zu 五祖 refers to five most recognized Taoists (immortals) in the history. They are Wang Cheng and his student Zhong Li Quan, his second generation student Lv Dong Bin, his third generation student Liu
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Qiu Chang Chun is a student of Wang Chong Yang the founder Quan-Zhen Taoism. Qiu himself is the founder of Long Meng Taoism Sect (Dragon Gate Taoist Sect), one of the mostly influential
Read more三十六官將 – Thirty six Guān Jiāng
Gallery of the thirty six heavenly generals The 36 heavenly generals rule over different districts and each one has individual specialties. The following gallery should help every practitioner to recognize each generals appearance.
Read more修道 Cultivating Dao
If you have decided to become a practicing Daoist, you should learn and internalize the Daoist doctrine. It is important to keep in mind what we expect of the practice. There are many methods and ways of Daoist practice.
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If one cultivates Dao,internal practice or spiritual cultivation, depending on the practice there are restrictions on the consumption of meat, fish and sharp and pungent smelling vegetables and herbs.Spicy and pungent vegetables are also called the 5
Read moreDaoist Headwear & Hairstyles : Part 2
The secont part will introduce more items and accessories in detail and give historical background informations.
Read moreDaoist Headwear & Hairstyles : Part 1
A deep insight into daoist headwear and hair styles, introduction of the items and accessories in detail and historical background informations.
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