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- 13:08, 12 October 2009 diff hist +6,180 N The Kitchen Spirit Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origins of the Kitchen Spirit== The Kitchen Spirit ( 灶神 Zaoshen ), known as the Kitchen Sovereign Who Controls Destinies and Good Fortune ( ...'
- 17:30, 11 October 2009 diff hist +30 The Spirit of Wealth
- 17:29, 11 October 2009 diff hist +4,575 N The Spirit of Wealth Created page with '==Origin and Duties of the Martial Spirit of Wealth== The Spirits of Wealth refer to the Civil Spirit of Wealth and to the Martial Spirit of Wealth. In contemporary Daoist templ...'
- 17:17, 11 October 2009 diff hist +3,436 N The Door Spirits Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origins and Functions of the Door Spirits== The Door Spirits are the spirits who guard the doors of houses. The worship of the Door Spirits was ...' current
- 17:14, 11 October 2009 diff hist +4,562 N The Earth Spirit Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origins of the Earth Spirit== In ancient China, there existed ceremonial rites of worshiping the earth and village. The village was the smallest...' current
- 17:02, 11 October 2009 diff hist +3,375 N The Earl of Wind Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origins of the Earl of Wind== The Earl of Wind is the wind spirit, who is also called the Master of Wind, Feilian, Jibo, and so on. The worship ...' current
- 16:42, 11 October 2009 diff hist +4,570 N The Master of Rain Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origins of the Master of Rain== The Master of Rain ( 雨師 Yushi ) is the Rain Spirit ( 雨神 Yushen ), who is also called Pingyi or Xuanming....' current
- 15:41, 11 October 2009 diff hist 0 The Dragon King current
- 15:39, 11 October 2009 diff hist +3,731 N The Dragon King Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origins of the Dragon King ( 龍王 Longwang ) == The Dragon is one of the four spirits of ancient Chinese mythology. The section "On the Dr...'
- 14:30, 11 October 2009 diff hist +6,491 N The Father of Thunder and the Mother of Lightning Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origins of the Father of Thunder and the Mother of Lightning== The Father of Thunder, the spirit in charge of thunder, is called Father for it i...' current
- 14:23, 11 October 2009 diff hist +7,491 N The Five Supreme Commanders of the Thunder Agency Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origins of the Five Supreme Commanders of the Thunder Agency== The Five Supreme Commanders of the Thunder Agency ( 雷部五元帥 Leibu Wu Yuan...' current
- 13:52, 11 October 2009 diff hist -1 Template:Immortals and Immortalism current
- 13:51, 11 October 2009 diff hist -24 Template:Immortals and Immortalism
- 13:49, 11 October 2009 diff hist +5,241 N The Primordial Lady of the Emerald Cloud Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origins of the Primordial Lady of the Emerald Cloud== The Primordial Lady of the Emerald Cloud, also known as the Heavenly Immortal Jade Maiden ...' current
- 13:47, 11 October 2009 diff hist +8 The Great Emperor of the Sacred Mountain of the East current
- 13:45, 11 October 2009 diff hist +4,366 N The Great Emperor of the Sacred Mountain of the East Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Great Emperor of the Sacred Mountain of the East == The Sacred Mountain of the East refers to Mt. Tai in present-day Shandong Prov...'
- 11:48, 11 October 2009 diff hist +4,771 N The Big Dipper Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Big Dipper== The Big Dipper ( 斗姆 Doumu ) is the mother of the stars of the Dipper. Her complete name is 'Nine-Spirited Supreme...' current
- 11:25, 11 October 2009 diff hist +3,986 N The Four Numinous Animals and Twenty-Eight Constellations Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the The Four Numinous Animals and Twenty-Eight Constellations== The Four Numinous Animals ( 四靈 Siling ) or Four Images ( 四象 Si...' current
- 11:06, 11 October 2009 diff hist +5,891 N The Stellar Sovereign of the Five Planets and Seven Stars Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Stellar Sovereigns of the Five Planets and Seven Stars== The Stellar Sovereigns of the Five Planets and Seven Stars ( 五星七曜...' current
- 10:38, 11 October 2009 diff hist +30 Template:Immortals and Immortalism
- 10:37, 11 October 2009 diff hist +5,327 N Imperial Sovereign Wenchang Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of Imperial Sovereign Wenchang== Imperial Sovereign Wenchang ( 文昌帝君 Wenchang Dijun ) was originally the collective name for the s...' current
- 10:25, 11 October 2009 diff hist +4,523 N The Great Perfect Warrior Emperor Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Great Perfect Warrior Emperor == The Great Perfect Warrior Emperor ( 真武大帝 Zhenwu Dadi ) is also called the Mysterious Warr...' current
- 12:18, 9 October 2009 diff hist +5,216 N The Thunder Patriarch Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism}} ==Origin of the Thunder Patriarch== The Thunder Patriarch ( 雷祖 Leizu ) is also called the 'Heavenly Lord of Universal Transformation Whose Voice...' current
- 11:54, 9 October 2009 diff hist +20 The Queen Mother of the West
- 11:51, 9 October 2009 diff hist +4,997 N The Queen Mother of the West Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism}} ==Origin of the Queen Mother of the West== The Queen Mother of the West ( 西王母 Xiwangmu ) is popularly called Auntie Queen Mother ( 王母娘...'
- 10:41, 9 October 2009 diff hist +7,336 N The Emperors of the Soil Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism}} ==Origin of the Emperors of the Soil == The Emperors of the Soil ( 土皇 Tuhuang ) are the earth spirits of Daoism. Ancient China had a God of Eart...' current
- 10:09, 9 October 2009 diff hist +4,598 N The Four Heavenly Ministers Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism}} ==Origin of the Four Heavenly Ministers== The Four Heavenly Ministers( 四御 Siyu ), including the Great Jade Emperor ( 玉皇大帝 Yuhuang Da...' current
- 11:42, 7 October 2009 diff hist +3,974 N The Three Great Emperor-Officials Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism}} ==Origin of the Three Great Emperor-Officials == The Three Great Emperor-Officials ( 三官大帝 Sanguan Dadi ) are the Heavenly Official ( 天...' current
- 13:32, 27 September 2009 diff hist +4,880 N The Heavenly Lord of Supreme Oneness and Salvation from Misery Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Heavenly Lord of Supreme Oneness and Salvation from Misery== The Heavenly Lord of Supreme Oneness and Salvation from Misery ( 太...' current
- 13:12, 27 September 2009 diff hist +5,357 N The Great Jade Emperor Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Jade Emperor == The Great Jade Emperor ( 玉皇大帝 Yuhuang Dadi ) is often simply called the 'Jade Emperor', as well as the 'Mo...'
- 12:14, 27 September 2009 diff hist +4,802 N The Heavenly Lord of Dao and its Virtue Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Heavenly Lord of Dao and its Virtue== The Heavenly Lord of Dao and its Virtue ( 道德天尊 Daode Tianzun ) is one the Three Pris...' current
- 11:00, 27 September 2009 diff hist +4,265 N The Heavenly Lord of the Numinous Treasure Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Heavenly Lord of the Numinous Treasure== The Heavenly Lord of the Numinous Treasure ( 靈寶天尊 Lingbao Tianzun ) is one of the...' current
- 10:17, 27 September 2009 diff hist +2,525 N Template:Immortals and Immortalism Created page with '<br clear=all> {| align=right id=toc |align=center align="center" | '''<font size=4>Immortals and Immortalism</font>''' |- |align=center style="background:#ccccff" |The Heavenl...'
- 10:17, 27 September 2009 diff hist +20 The Primeval Lord of Heaven current
- 10:17, 27 September 2009 diff hist +3,899 N The Primeval Lord of Heaven Created page with '{{ Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Primeval Lord of Heaven== As one of the Three Pristine Ones ( 三清 Sanqing ), the Primeval Lord of Heaven ( 元始天尊 Yuan Sh...'
- 17:41, 21 September 2009 diff hist +1,640 Classification and Forms of Daoist Music current
- 17:33, 21 September 2009 diff hist -1 Vocal Music current
- 17:32, 21 September 2009 diff hist +3,495 N Vocal Music Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} Vocal music is a musical form in which the Daoist priests chant or recite the Tones for Chanting (經韻 jingyun) . According to the different musical forms of ...'
- 17:23, 21 September 2009 diff hist +4,200 N Instrumental Music Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} Instrumental music refers to the Daoist tunes played with musical instruments or Magical Instruments (法器 faqi). The tunes are mainly used in memorial ritual...' current
- 17:01, 21 September 2009 diff hist +1 Template:Daoist Music current
- 17:00, 21 September 2009 diff hist +1,910 N Classification and Forms of Daoist Music Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} Traditionally, Daoist music is classified into vocal music sung or recited by the human voice and instrumental music performed with musical instruments and Magi...'
- 16:15, 21 September 2009 diff hist +10,076 N Methods of Doing Good Works Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} ==Man is at the centre of doing good and abandoning evil== It is possible for one not to do good works although one knows what is good. Knowledge and practice ...' current
- 15:49, 21 September 2009 diff hist +6,325 N Norms for Doing Good Works Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} It is necessary to make it explicit what is good and what is evil to encourage people to do good. ==Being kind to everything and considerate to others is ess...' current
- 15:41, 21 September 2009 diff hist +4,396 N The Secret Meaning of Karma Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Daoism advocates doing good works. It does not regard good works merely as alms to others and sacrifice by oneself. On the contrary, it holds that the result o...' current
- 15:22, 21 September 2009 diff hist +4,622 N Accumulation of Hidden Merits Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Daoism advocates the accumulation of Hidden Merits ( 陰功 Yingong ). According to the '' Tablet of Supreme Correspondence '' ( 太上感應篇 Taishang G...' current
- 15:09, 21 September 2009 diff hist +681 N Ethical Education and Practise Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Daoism considers ethical education and practise as its fundamental task. On the one hand, Daoism tries to publicize its theory and doctrine in society, leading...' current
- 15:04, 21 September 2009 diff hist +2,959 N Education by Daoist Enlightenment Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} One should choose and foster his own Daoist ideal of life, but at the same time, the Daoist ideal of life should be publicized and spread by men of insight. ...' current
- 14:56, 21 September 2009 diff hist +23,202 N Understanding Dao and Establishing Virtue Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Daoism aims at studying Dao, conforming to it and obtaining it. The life expected by Daoism is one rich in morality. Therefore, life is basically directed towa...' current
- 14:11, 21 September 2009 diff hist +652 N Philosophy of Life Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Daoism has its own philosophy of life. This ideal mixes the fine aspirations and inclinations of Chinese values, human virtue, and casting off the outside yoke...' current
- 14:10, 21 September 2009 diff hist +7,878 N Salvation of Humanity Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} As far as Daoism is concerned, the idea of Tranquility and Non-Interference by no means conflicts with its concern with social affairs and peoples' life. On th...' current
- 14:03, 21 September 2009 diff hist +6,660 N Purity, Tranquility and Non-interference Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} In alignment with its ideal of Supreme Peace, Daoism's ideas of society and administration are characterized by its emphasis on Purity and Tranquility ( 清靜...' current
- 13:54, 21 September 2009 diff hist 0 The Ideal of Supreme Peace current
- 13:53, 21 September 2009 diff hist +13,255 N The Ideal of Supreme Peace Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Daoism longs for Supreme Peace. The '' Book of Supreme Peace '' ( 太平經 Taiping Jing ), one of the earliest Daoist scriptures, was named after and is ...'
- 13:38, 21 September 2009 diff hist +329 N Social Ideals Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Daoism has its own ideals for society. These include the expectation for a society of supreme peace and equality as well as a tolerant and simple administratio...' current
- 13:35, 21 September 2009 diff hist +1 The Infinite current
- 13:35, 21 September 2009 diff hist +5,263 N The Infinite Created page with '{{Daoist Belief}} =='The Infinite is Dao, a state more primordial and ultimate than the Supreme Ultimate== The Infinite( 無極 Wuji ) is the conception Laozi uses to denote ...'
- 13:15, 21 September 2009 diff hist +1 The Infinite and the Supreme Ultimate current
- 13:14, 21 September 2009 diff hist +695 N The Infinite and the Supreme Ultimate Created page with '{{Daoist Belief}} In the Daoist theoretical system, the term 'Infinite' ( 無極 Wuji ) is often used to designate Dao and the term 'Supreme Ultimate' ( 太極 Taiji ) is often u...'
- 14:15, 20 September 2009 diff hist +627 N Yin-Yang and the Supreme Ultimate Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Dao is the generator and controller of all movement; its generative function is applied in a Non-Interfering ( 無為 Wuwei ) fashion of non-action without ina...' current
- 13:49, 20 September 2009 diff hist +1,627 N The Netherworld Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} ==The Underworlds == Daoism divides the world into nine levels, which are called the Nine Realms ( 九壘 Jiulei ). Each Realm can further de divided into four...' current
- 13:33, 20 September 2009 diff hist +5,567 N The Thirty-six Heavens Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} ==The Skies are Divided into Ten Directions== The Thirty-Two Heavens arising out of the Original Matrix ( 元綱 Yuangang ) are located in the four cardinal di...' current
- 13:18, 20 September 2009 diff hist +4,349 N The Process of The Creation of the World Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} ==Universal Cycles, or Kalpas ( 劫 Jie ) == The notion of Universal Cycles is an important concept in Daoist Cosmogony. A single universal Cycle is said to la...' current
- 13:16, 20 September 2009 diff hist +16 Template:Daoist Beliefs current
- 13:05, 20 September 2009 diff hist +4,863 N Formation of the Daoist Theory of Universal Evolution Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} ==Fundamental Difference Between the Daoist Theory of Universal Evolution and the Christian Concept of the Creation by God== The question of whether the univer...' current
- 12:20, 20 September 2009 diff hist +316 N The Creation of the World Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} 'THe Creation of the World refers to the process of the formation of Heaven and Earth out of Chaos. Many religions have such a theory of the The Creation of th...' current
- 12:18, 20 September 2009 diff hist +433 N Cosmogony Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} The cosmos generated and controlled by Dao undergoes an endless process of development and evolution. From a Daoist perspective, the universe in which we prese...' current
- 12:14, 20 September 2009 diff hist +2,236 N Observing the Way of Heaven and Following its Motions Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} The concept of 《Dao Follows Spontaneity ( 道法自然 Daofa Ziran )》 and the principle of Non-Interference ( 無為 Wuwei ) do not imply that one should r...' current
- 11:26, 20 September 2009 diff hist +3 The Significance of Spontaneity current
- 11:25, 20 September 2009 diff hist +2,444 N The Significance of Spontaneity Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} ==Spontaneity is an attribute of Dao== The ''Laozi'' ( 老子 Laozi ) says that 'Man follows Earth, Earth follows Heaven, Heaven follows Dao, Dao follows S...'
- 11:07, 20 September 2009 diff hist +374 N Dao is ruled by Spontaneity Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Dao is the cause of its own existence; its principle is Spontaneity ( 自然 Ziran ). To Cultivate Dao ( 修道 Xiudao ), one must follow Spontaneity. To be ru...' current
- 10:53, 20 September 2009 diff hist +6,639 N Expression of the Unity of Dao and Virtue Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Since Virtue ( 德 De ) is the reflection of Dao ( 道 Dao ), therefore, in seeking Dao, one must seek harmony with Virtue, so that one's thoughts, words and d...' current
- 10:33, 20 September 2009 diff hist -1 The Significance of Virtue current
- 10:31, 20 September 2009 diff hist +2,633 N The Significance of Virtue Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} The Daoist concept of 'Virtue'1 is rich in meaning. Generally speaking, Virtue and Dao are reciprocal concepts. In the fifty-first chapter of the Laozi, it is ...'
- 10:23, 20 September 2009 diff hist +186 N Virtue Created page with '{{Daoist Beliefs}} Virtue and Dao are complementary concepts. 'Virtue' ( 德 De ) is the reflection of Dao in each being; it is the expression of Dao in each concrete thing. [[...' current
- 10:21, 20 September 2009 diff hist +19 The Major Functions of Dao current
- 10:20, 20 September 2009 diff hist +4,128 N The Major Functions of Dao Created page with '==The Principal Functions of Dao == Though Dao is Emptiness ( 虛 Xu ) and Non-Being ( 無 Wu ), it is the origin of the world and is the generator of all movement and evolution ...'
- 09:41, 20 September 2009 diff hist -4 Template:Daoist Beliefs
- 17:17, 19 September 2009 diff hist +8,417 N The Main Meaning of the Concept of Dao Created page with '{{ Daoist Beliefs }} ==The Meaning of Dao== Firstly, Dao is the eternally existing Origin of the world: it knows no limits in space or time. According to Laozi, it is an undiffer...' current
- 16:28, 19 September 2009 diff hist +1,477 N Laozi's Creative Use of The Concept of Dao Created page with '{{ Daoist Beliefs }} Deep elaboration of the concept of Dao began with Laozi ( 老子 Laozi ). Laozi made Dao ( 道 Dao ) into the core of his philosophical system; hence, hi...' current
- 16:22, 19 September 2009 diff hist +1,213 N Original Meaning of Dao Created page with '{{ Daoist Beliefs }} 'Dao' is a concept which appeared very early on; however, initially it was not a philosophical notion. ==Originally, 'Dao' Referred to the Way Tread by Peop...' current
- 16:19, 19 September 2009 diff hist +1,043 Daoist Beliefs current
- 15:43, 19 September 2009 diff hist +21 The Great Dao current
- 15:42, 19 September 2009 diff hist +1,931 N Template:Daoist Beliefs Created page with '<br clear=all> {| align=right id=toc |align=center align="center" | '''<font size=4>Daoist Beliefs</font>''' |- |align=center style="background:#ccccff" align="center" |[[T...'
- 15:42, 19 September 2009 diff hist +20 N Daoist Beliefs Created page with '{{ Daoist Beliefs }}'
- 13:54, 19 September 2009 diff hist +295 N The Great Dao Created page with ''Dao' ( 道 Dao ), also called the 'Great Dao' ( 大道 Dadao ), is the core of Daoist faith. The name 'Daoism' comes from the word 'Dao'. Dao and related concepts permeate all D...'
- 13:29, 19 September 2009 diff hist +5,374 N Daoist Astronomy Created page with '==Cosmology== Daoism has made a tremendous contribution to the development of ancient astronomy and has deepened man's understanding and mastery of the outside world. Daoism hold...' current
- 13:05, 19 September 2009 diff hist +388 Daoist Chemistry current
- 13:04, 19 September 2009 diff hist +1,724 N Daoist Chemistry Created page with '==Origins== Daoist alchemy is the predecessor of modern chemistry. Daoist alchemists attempted to use natural minerals and plants to produce a drug of immortality by chemical pro...'
- 12:26, 19 September 2009 diff hist +13 Daoist Health Cultivation current
- 11:55, 19 September 2009 diff hist +2,363 N Daoist Health Cultivation Created page with '==Definition== In a broad sense, Daoist Health Cultivation includes Daoist views of life, theories of Immortality, and techniques to achieve Immortality. In a narrow sense, D...'
- 12:43, 17 September 2009 diff hist +2,343 N Types of Musical Instruments Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} == Musical Instruments== The early musical instruments used in Daoist rituals comprised percussion Magical Instruments ( 法器 Faqi ), such as bells, [[Inve...' current
- 11:12, 17 September 2009 diff hist +2,932 N Daoist Music in Hong Kong Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} ==A brief account== Daoism has a relatively short history in Hong Kong. In the beginning years of the 1930s, organized Daoist temples of [[the Complete Perfectio...' current
- 11:00, 17 September 2009 diff hist +3,299 N Daoist Music in Taiwan Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} ==A brief account== According to geography, Daoism in Taiwan can be classified into the Southern sect and the Northern sect, or sub-categorized into the Daoism o...' current
- 10:57, 17 September 2009 diff hist +3,092 N Daoist Music in the Northeast Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} ==Content and form== The Daoist music of the Complete Perfection Tradition ( 全真道 Quanzhen Dao ) of the Northeast consists of vocal music and instrument...' current
- 10:48, 17 September 2009 diff hist +2,375 N Daoist Music in West Sichuan Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} ==A brief account== Sichuan, which is located in the Southwest of China, is the place where Zhang Ling, the founder of Daoism, founded Daoism and preached Da...' current
- 10:39, 17 September 2009 diff hist +70 N Orthodox Rhythm of the Complete Perfection Tradition Redirected page to The Orthodox Rhythm of the Complete Perfection Tradition current
- 10:37, 17 September 2009 diff hist +2,133 N Daoist Music of the Central Shanxi Plain Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} ==Content and form== Shanxi, or the Central Shanxi Plain of northwestern China, is the birthplace of Daoism where it burgeons and prospers. The Daoist music of S...' current
- 10:17, 17 September 2009 diff hist +1,690 N Daoist Music of Mt Lao, Shandong Province Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} ==Brief introduction== The Daoist priests of Mt Lao say that there were already Daoist priests and temples on Mt Lao as early as the Western Han dynasty, and wit...' current
- 10:12, 17 September 2009 diff hist +1,618 N Daoist Music of Shanghai Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} ==Brief introduction== The Daoist music of Shanghai has gradually developed and perfected itself with the introduction of Daoist rituals. Since Mt Mao, Mt Longhu...' current
- 10:10, 17 September 2009 diff hist +2,604 N Daoist Music of Mt Mao Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} ==Brief introduction== The Daoist music of Mt Mao and Fasts and Offerings (齋醮 Zhaijiao ) activities thrived during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and were favor...' current