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- 12:37, 15 December 2009 diff hist -357 Main Page
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- 10:48, 11 November 2009 diff hist +18,161 The Daoist Canon current
- 09:46, 11 November 2009 diff hist +1,075 N Daoist Scriptures Created page with 'Daoist scriptures are both the written records of Daoist teachings and records of Daoist history. In the course of their origination, formation and evolution, they have been clas...' current
- 09:39, 11 November 2009 diff hist +10,469 The Daoist Canon
- 09:33, 11 November 2009 diff hist -6 The Daoist Canon
- 13:31, 8 November 2009 diff hist +10 Daoist Headdresses and Dress current
- 13:31, 8 November 2009 diff hist +7,169 N Daoist Headdresses and Dress Created page with '==Scarf== ===Scarf of Original Chaos=== The Scarf of Original Chaos ( 混元巾Hunyuan Jin ) is a kind of headdress usually worn by Daoists. It has a round hard brim of black sil...'
- 12:58, 8 November 2009 diff hist -1 History of the Canon's Compilation current
- 12:58, 8 November 2009 diff hist +10,415 N History of the Canon's Compilation Created page with '==The Daoist Canon of the Kaiyuan Era ( 開元道藏 Kaiyuan Daozang )== It is the first Daoist canon in Chinese history and was compiled in the Kaiyuan years of the Tang dynasty...'
- 12:17, 8 November 2009 diff hist -8 The Daoist Canon
- 12:16, 8 November 2009 diff hist +2,568 N The Daoist Canon Created page with '''The Daoist Canon'' ( 道藏 Daozang ) is a comprehensive collection of Daoist scriptures. Its compilation began in the Tang dynasty. Daoist books increased day by day after...'
- 12:03, 8 November 2009 diff hist +4,414 N Wudang Supreme Oneness Five-Agents Boxing Created page with 'Originally named the Twenty-Three Formulae of the Supreme Oneness Five-Agents Arresting and Striking ( 太乙五行擒撲二十三式 Taiyi Wuxing Qinpu Ershisan Shi ), it was an...' current
- 11:57, 8 November 2009 diff hist +1,450 N Xingyi Boxing Created page with 'Xingyi Boxing ( 形意拳 Xingyi Quan ) was originally known as Xinyi Boxing ( 心意拳 Xinyi Quan ), which means boxing by carrying out the mind's will. Later it was mistaken a...' current
- 11:52, 8 November 2009 diff hist 0 Taiji Boxing current
- 11:52, 8 November 2009 diff hist +2,038 N Taiji Boxing Created page with '==Origin== Taiji Boxing aims at benefiting the internal organs. This practice appeared during the time of the Six Dynasties. The Wudang Daoist priest Zhang Sanfeng founded th...'
- 11:44, 8 November 2009 diff hist +15 Talismans current
- 11:08, 8 November 2009 diff hist +19,908 N Talismans Created page with '{{Rituals}} In the process of conducting magic skills, Daoists usually make use of the mysterious functions of Talismans and Registers. Usually in Daoism, only those who have bee...'
- 10:25, 8 November 2009 diff hist +7,175 N Registers Created page with '{{Rituals}} If the formation of talismans is derived from the methods of making witch talismans, then the appearance of Daoist registers suggests the wisdom of the Daoist founder...' current
- 17:28, 7 November 2009 diff hist +3,767 N Formally Becoming a Disciple to a Masters Created page with 'Formally becoming a disciple to a master ( 拜師 Baishi ) is the common method applied in Daoism to recruit new members. It establishes the relationship between a new adept and ...' current
- 17:23, 7 November 2009 diff hist +2,121 N Lay Daoists Created page with 'The title " Lay Daoist" (居士 Jushi ) existed as a form of address in ancient China. In the Qing dynasty, Zhao Yi cited Wu Hui's Random Records in the Nenggai Room, in the 36th...' current
- 17:20, 7 November 2009 diff hist +4,199 N Renunciaiton of Family Created page with 'Renunciation of Family is a custom with a long history. Talismans and Registers sects have no strict regulations in this regard, but the Complete Perfection sect enco...' current
- 17:17, 7 November 2009 diff hist 0 Transmission of Commandments current
- 17:16, 7 November 2009 diff hist 0 Transmission of Commandments
- 17:16, 7 November 2009 diff hist +2,647 N Transmission of Commandments Created page with 'Transmission of Commandments is practiced by the Complete Perfection sect to recruit followers. It was said that Qiu Chuji began this practice, but it was Wang Changyue w...'
- 17:08, 7 November 2009 diff hist +8,670 N Bestowal Created page with 'Imparting Registers ( 授籙 Shoulu ) is an essential method used by Talismans and Registers sects to set up and expand their religious organizations. The so-called Regis...' current
- 16:39, 7 November 2009 diff hist +4,789 The Spirit of Wealth current
- 16:25, 7 November 2009 diff hist +5,238 The Kitchen Spirit current
- 16:15, 7 November 2009 diff hist -1 Daoist Funeral Rites current
- 16:14, 7 November 2009 diff hist +15,472 N Daoist Funeral Rites Created page with 'Daoism has been involved with funerals since the time of its formation. Daoist funerals or funerals involving Daoism are a part of Chinese folklore. The Chinese are very serious ...'
- 15:17, 7 November 2009 diff hist +5,469 N Offerings for Prolong Life Created page with 'Conducting longevity offerings ( 打延生醮 Da Yansheng Jiao ) is a popular folk activity. Its earliest origin can be traced back to the worship of the Big Dipper. The ancient ...' current
- 13:57, 7 November 2009 diff hist +4,384 N Pure Offerings for the Supreme Peace Created page with 'Pure Offerings for the Supreme Peace ( 太平清醮Taiping Qingjiao ), also called Pure Offerings Assembly ( 清醮會Qingjiao Hui ), Giving Pure Offerings ( 打清醮Da Qingjiao...' current
- 13:49, 7 November 2009 diff hist +9,262 N Planchette Writing Created page with 'Planchette writing ( 扶乩 Fuji ) is also called '' ''fuluan'''' ( 扶鸞 Fuluan ) or '' ''jiangbi '''' ( 降筆 Jiangbi ). Its operation requires one or two persons to hold a r...' current
- 13:22, 7 November 2009 diff hist +9,180 N Divination Created page with 'Divination ( 占卜 Zhanbu ) is very common in China. Divination is a form of folk divinatory calculation ( 術數 Shushu ). When we talk about Divination, we mean that conducted...' current
- 13:07, 7 November 2009 diff hist -1 Divination by Drawing Lots current
- 13:06, 7 November 2009 diff hist +10,505 N Divination by Drawing Lots Created page with 'Daoist temples usually prepare divinatory sticks ( 籤筒 Qiantong ), which are put in divinatory stick holders ( 籤條 Qiantiao ). Divinatory sticks are usually made of bamboo....'
- 10:29, 7 November 2009 diff hist +11,018 N Hanging Up Zhongkui's Pictures and the Realgar Wine Created page with 'The Duanwu ( 端午 Duanwu ) festival is one of the most important of Chinese traditional festivals. Daoism heavily influences this festival. The Duanwu festival is set on the...' current
- 10:18, 7 November 2009 diff hist +20 Decorating Lanterns at the Lantern Festival current
- 10:17, 7 November 2009 diff hist +4,882 N The Festival of the Spirits of the Dead Created page with 'The Festival of the Spirits of the Dead ( 中元節 Zhongyuan Jie ), commonly called Half Seven, is set on the 15th of the 7th month of the lunar calendar. According to legend, a...' current
- 09:55, 7 November 2009 diff hist +7,482 N Decorating Lanterns at the Lantern Festival Created page with 'Among the Three Origin Days ( 三元日Sanyuan Ri ), the Upper Origin and Middle Origin days are important festivals. The religious and folk activities of the Upper Origin Festiv...'
- 10:22, 1 November 2009 diff hist +7,849 N Burning Joss Sticks and Worshipping Spirits Created page with 'Chinese people have a two-sided attitude toward spirits. On the one hand, they hold them in awe and respect, and fear offending them; on the other hand, their motivation is stron...' current
- 09:55, 1 November 2009 diff hist +849 Daoist Folk Customs current
- 09:53, 1 November 2009 diff hist +40 Daoist Folk Customs
- 09:52, 1 November 2009 diff hist +365 N Daoist Folk Customs Created page with '*Burning Joss Sticks and Worshipping Spirits *Decorating Lanterns at the Lantern Festival *The Festival of the Spirits of the Dead *Hanging Up Zhongkui's Pictures and the Realgar...'
- 14:31, 31 October 2009 diff hist +4,231 The Great Jade Emperor current
- 13:41, 31 October 2009 diff hist -4 Template:Rituals current
- 13:38, 31 October 2009 diff hist +13,818 N Pilgrimage Times and Temple Fairs Created page with '{{Rituals}} In large Daoist temples, or even famous Grotto Heavens ( 洞天 Dongtian ) and Blissful Realms ( 福地 Fudi ), every year there is usually a peak season when people ...' current
- 12:55, 31 October 2009 diff hist +6,716 N Assemblies to Entice Spirits Created page with '{{Rituals}} In ancient China, there used to be a custom whereby the habitants of a place collectively offered cults to the local spirits, or welcomed spirits to make a procession...' current
- 11:56, 31 October 2009 diff hist +88 Ceremonies to Celebrate the Birth of Spirits current
- 11:53, 31 October 2009 diff hist +9,497 Ceremonies to Celebrate the Birth of Spirits
- 11:06, 31 October 2009 diff hist +576 N Ceremonies to Celebrate the Birth of Spirits Created page with '{{Rituals}} Celebrations of the Divine Birthdays of Deities ( 神誕慶典 Shendan Qingdian ) in Daoist temples often arouses neighbouring folk people's pilgrimage activities. Th...'
- 10:54, 31 October 2009 diff hist +637 N Large Cymbals Created page with '{{Rituals}} The Cymbal ( 鐃鏺Nao Ba ) is a Daoist ritual instrument. The ''Jade Book of Supreme Clarity'' ( 《太清玉冊》Taiqing Yuche ) says, "Chi You drove tigers and le...' current
- 10:49, 31 October 2009 diff hist +669 N Horsetail Whisks Created page with '{{Rituals}} The Deer Tail ( 麈尾Zhuwei ) is in fact a duster. Ancient preachers of Dao liked to use a deer tail as duster to point to the listening crowd. The ''Biography of Wa...' current
- 10:46, 31 October 2009 diff hist +4,361 N Inverted Bells Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of Using Inverted Bells in Daoist Rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao )== The Inverted Bell is a kind of Magical Instrument ( 法器 Faqi ) ofte...' current
- 10:29, 31 October 2009 diff hist +4,080 N Bells Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Use of Bells in Daoist Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao )== The Bell is one of the Magical Instruments ( 法器 Faqi ) often used in Daoist ritua...' current
- 17:20, 21 October 2009 diff hist +5,558 N Streamers Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of Using Streamers in the Rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao ) in Daoist Temples== The Streamer is one of the Magical Instruments ( 法器 Faqi...' current
- 17:08, 21 October 2009 diff hist +630 N Shallow Pans Created page with '{{Rituals}} The Cloud Gong ( 雲璈 Yun Ao ) is a kind of musical instrument. The ''History of the Yuan '' says: « The Cloud Gong is a small gong made of brass with a framework ...' current
- 17:04, 21 October 2009 diff hist +3,437 N Tablets Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of Using Tablets in Daoist Rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao ) == The Tablet, also called Hand Board, Jade Board or Audience Board, is a Magic...' current
- 16:39, 21 October 2009 diff hist +2,446 N Magical Swords Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Use of the Magical Sword== The Magical Sword is a Magical Instrument ( 法器 Faqi ) often used in Daoist rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhai...' current
- 16:24, 21 October 2009 diff hist +4,781 N Magical Staffs Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Magical Staff== The Magical Staff, which is also called " Staff" or " Nine-Segment Staff" ( 九節杖 Jiujie Zhang ), is a kind of Magical Instrument ...' current
- 15:59, 21 October 2009 diff hist +5,349 N Magical Seals Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Magical Seal== The Magical Seal is a kind of Magical Instrument ( 法器 Faqi ) often used in Daoist rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao ...' current
- 15:27, 21 October 2009 diff hist +4,194 N S-shaped Ornamental Objects Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of Using S-shaped Ornamental Objects in Daoist Rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao ) == The S-shaped Ornamental Object is one of the Magical Ins...' current
- 15:06, 21 October 2009 diff hist +2,239 N Commandment Plaques Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Commandment Plaque== The Commandment Plaque is a Magical Instrument ( 法器 Faqi ) frequently used in Daoist rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 ...' current
- 14:59, 21 October 2009 diff hist +600 N Wooden Fish Created page with '{{Rituals}} The Wood Fish ( 木魚 Muyu ) is a kind of Daoist musical instrument used for striking during scripture recitation. It is a wood block shaped like a fish and so is na...' current
- 14:46, 21 October 2009 diff hist +2,570 N The Ancestral Altar of All Skills Created page with '{{Rituals}} The Ancestral Altar of All Skills is a court in the Celestial Masters' Mansion ( 天師府 Tianshi Fu ) on Dragon and Tiger Mountain (Mt. Longhu) in Jiangxi provi...' current
- 14:13, 21 October 2009 diff hist +1,980 N Altars for Commandments Created page with '{{Rituals}} Commandments altars are set up for the Transmission of Commandments by the Daoist priests of the Complete Perfection sect ( 全真派 Quanzhen Pai ). They are onl...' current
- 13:16, 21 October 2009 diff hist +3,557 N Altars for Ritual Offerings Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Offering Altar== Offerings originally referred to rites for rendering cults to deities performed in large-scale Daoist rituals. The Offering Altar ori...' current
- 13:01, 21 October 2009 diff hist +4,327 N Altars for Fasts Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Fasting Altar== Fasting Altars are altars for worship set up for the Ritual Masters ( 法師 Fashi ) and Daoist priests when large-scale Daoist ritual...' current
- 12:26, 21 October 2009 diff hist +2,158 N Scripture Attendant Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Title of Scripture Attendant ( 侍經Shijing )== The function of Scripture Attendant is a role played by a Daoist ritual attendee. No records remain a...' current
- 11:56, 21 October 2009 diff hist +2,067 N Lantern Attendant Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Title of Lantern Attendant ( 侍燈Shideng )== The Lantern Attendant is a managing role played by a Daoist ritual attendee during Daoist rituals. No r...' current
- 11:52, 21 October 2009 diff hist +1,890 N Incense Attendant Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Title of Incense Attendant ( 侍香 Shixiang )== The role of Incense Attendant, a Daoist ritual function, is taken by a Daoist ritual attendee. No rec...' current
- 11:47, 21 October 2009 diff hist +5 Inspector of Fasts current
- 11:46, 21 October 2009 diff hist +2,326 N Inspector of Fasts Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Title of Fast Inspector ( 監齋Jianzhai )== The Fast Inspector is one of the "Three Masters" ( 三法師San Fashi ) who preside over Daoist rituals, ...'
- 11:40, 21 October 2009 diff hist +2,115 N Cheif Cantor Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Title of Chief Cantor== The Chief Cantor is the title for a type of servant in the performance of Daoist rituals. Together with the High Priest ( ...' current
- 11:26, 21 October 2009 diff hist +2,505 N High Priest Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Title " High Priest"== " High Priest" is the name of the servant for the performance of Daoist rituals. Together with the Chief Cantor ( 都講 Du...' current
- 11:17, 21 October 2009 diff hist +4,710 N Rituals for Sending Petitions to the Heavens Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Memorial-Presenting Rituals== Memorial-Presenting Rituals are the most important kind of Daoist Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao ). Memorials ref...' current
- 10:40, 21 October 2009 diff hist +12 Rituals of Purification and Salvation current
- 10:39, 21 October 2009 diff hist +8,909 N Rituals of Purification and Salvation Created page with '==Origin of the Rituals of Refinement and Salvation== The Rituals of Refinement and Salvation are often performed in Daoist Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao ). Refinement re...'
- 16:48, 17 October 2009 diff hist +13,969 N Rituals of Purification and of Sacrifice to the Ancestral Souls Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Formation of the Anterior Heaven Ritual for Feeding, Saving and Refining Ghosts ( 先天斛食濟煉幽科儀Xiantian Jilian You Keyi )== The Anterior Heaven Ritual...' current
- 15:58, 17 October 2009 diff hist +7,005 N Lantern Rituals for the Destruction of Hell Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Lantern Ritual for the Destruction of Hell== The Lantern Ritual is one of the rituals of Fasts and Offerings ( 齋醮 Zhaijiao ) often practised in Da...' current
- 15:37, 17 October 2009 diff hist +4,494 N Great Ritual Offerings to the Overarching Heaven Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Great Ritual Offerings to the All-Embracing Heaven ( 羅天大醮LuoTian Da Jiao )== The Great Ritual Offerings to the All-Embracing Heaven is the nam...' current
- 15:16, 17 October 2009 diff hist +5,428 N Names of the Three Fasts Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Origin of the Three Registers Fasts ( 三籙齋名 Sanlu Zhai Ming )== The ' Fast' is the traditional name for Daoist worshiping rites. The ''Most High Efficient Fa...' current
- 14:50, 17 October 2009 diff hist +12 Numerology current
- 14:48, 17 October 2009 diff hist +11,870 N Numerology Created page with 'The Daoist skill system includes numerous Numerological Arts ( 數術Shushu ), such as Fortune-Telling ( 算命Suanming ), Physiognomy ( 看相Kanxiang ), Geomancy ( 風水Fengsh...'
- 14:08, 17 October 2009 diff hist +9,708 N Praying for Happiness and Offering Sacrifice Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==Praying for happiness and offering sacrifice are the most typical of Daoist magical skills.== Praying means telling the spirits one's requests for happiness and lo...' current
- 13:15, 17 October 2009 diff hist +16,149 N Magical Transformation Skills Created page with '{{Rituals}} Magical Transformation Skills ( 變化之術 Bianhua Zhi Shu ) are one of the elementary types of Daoist skills. They refer to various kinds of skills such as becomin...' current
- 12:00, 17 October 2009 diff hist +12,810 N Pacing the Big Dipper Created page with '{{Rituals}} In the process of conducting Daoist Magical Skills, the ritual master often recites incantations with his mouth, making Finger Gestures with his hands, and Pacing the...' current
- 11:49, 17 October 2009 diff hist +12 Finger Gestures current
- 11:48, 17 October 2009 diff hist +10,833 N Finger Gestures Created page with 'Finger Gestures, which are designated by quite a number of different names, are another one of the basic forms of Daoist Skills. Finger Gestures involve pinching certain parts of...'
- 10:35, 17 October 2009 diff hist +12,388 N Divine Incantations Created page with '{{Rituals}} In the Daoist rituals for conducting Magical Skills, there are incantations, Finger Gestures, and Big Dipper pacing. Together with the writing of talismans, they have...' current
- 09:55, 17 October 2009 diff hist +3,981 N Talismans, Registers, and Magic Skills Created page with '{{Rituals}} Magical Skills ( 法術 Fashu ) play a very important role in the religious activities of Daoism. Magical Skills refer to a sort of operational system for invoking sp...' current
- 09:44, 17 October 2009 diff hist +2,319 N Temple Regulations Created page with '{{Rituals}} ==The Sources of the Monastic Rules of Temples== The Monastic Rules of Daoist temples refer to all the regulations and rules made for temples on the basis of Daoist r...' current
- 09:38, 17 October 2009 diff hist +12 Commandments of the Complete Perfection Sect current
- 09:38, 17 October 2009 diff hist +6,649 N Commandments of the Complete Perfection Sect Created page with '==The Formation of the Commandments of the Complete Perfection Tradition== The Complete Perfection Tradition, which was established in the early Jin Dynasty by Wang Chongyang...'
- 17:22, 16 October 2009 diff hist +7,473 N Commandments of the Orthodox Oneness Sect Created page with '{{ Rituals}} ==Formation of the Commandments of the Orthodox Oneness Tradition== The Orthodox Oneness Tradition ( 正一道 Zhengyi Dao ) refers to the Five Pecks of Rice Tra...' current
- 17:11, 16 October 2009 diff hist +4,097 N Fasting Created page with '{{ Rituals}} ==The Causes of Fasting== Fasting is one of the principal tasks in Daoists' daily religious practice. The aim is for pious Daoists to keep their body clean and thei...' current
- 16:06, 16 October 2009 diff hist +4,733 N Wandering About and Seeking Masters Created page with '{{ Rituals}} ==The History of Wandering About and Visiting Lofty Daoists== Wandering About and Visiting Lofty Daoists are considered one form of the Daoist life of practice. Zhu ...' current
- 15:54, 16 October 2009 diff hist +3,814 N Refining the Vital Breath Created page with '{{ Rituals}} ==The Origin of Refining the Vital Breath== Refining the Vital Breath is one of the primary routine practices of Daoists. It refers to constantly practicing Daoist G...' current
- 15:44, 16 October 2009 diff hist -8 Template:Rituals
- 15:43, 16 October 2009 diff hist +13 Morning and Evening Rites current
- 15:43, 16 October 2009 diff hist +2,693 N Template:Rituals Created page with '<br clear=all> {| align=right id=toc |align=center align="center" | '''<font size=4>Rituals</font>''' |- |align=center style="background:#ccccff" |Religious Practise |-...'
- 15:42, 16 October 2009 diff hist +11 N Rituals Created page with '{{Rituals}}' current
- 14:19, 16 October 2009 diff hist -37 Morning and Evening Rites
- 14:18, 16 October 2009 diff hist +7,096 N Morning and Evening Rites Created page with '{{Religious Activities and Rituals}} ==The Origin of Morning and Evening Rites== Morning and Evening Rites are one of the main forms of religious practice for Daoists at temples....'
- 13:41, 16 October 2009 diff hist +5,854 The Motherly Matriarch current
- 13:19, 16 October 2009 diff hist +4,732 The Queen Mother of the West current
- 11:19, 16 October 2009 diff hist +14 Guanyin (Avalokitesvara) current
- 11:18, 16 October 2009 diff hist +11,848 N Guanyin (Avalokitesvara) Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism}} ==Explanation of the name Guanyin== The Buddhist scripture the ''Universal Salvation Chapter of the Lotus Sutra of the Sublime Dharma'' ( 妙法蓮...'
- 10:27, 16 October 2009 diff hist +6,285 N Emperor Guan Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism}} ==Origin of Emperor Guan== Emperor Guan was originally the revered Mr. Guan of the Shu kingdom in the Three kingdoms Period. Named Yu and literally ...' current
- 10:11, 16 October 2009 diff hist +5,614 N The Water-Margin Lady Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism}} ==The Story of the Water-Margin Lady== The Water-Margin Lady ( 臨水夫人 Linshui Furen ) was also known as the Great Lady ( 大奶夫人 Danai Fu...' current
- 17:18, 12 October 2009 diff hist +5,156 N The Great Life-Protecting Emperor Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Great Life-Protecting Emperor== Also known as the Daoist Elder ( 大道公 Dadao Gong ) or Perfect Sovereign Wu, the name of the Gr...' current
- 17:03, 12 October 2009 diff hist +3,327 N The Saintly Founder-King of Zhang Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Saintly Founder-King of Zhang ( 開漳聖王 Kaizhang Shengwang )== Also known as Revered Sage King ( 聖王公 Shengwang Gong ) an...' current
- 16:42, 12 October 2009 diff hist +4,982 N The King of the Three Mountains Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Kings of the Three Mountains== The Three Mountains refer to Mt. Du, Mt. Jin and Mt. Ming in the Chao district, Guangdong province. ...' current
- 16:03, 12 October 2009 diff hist +4,738 N Numinous Official Wang Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of Numinous Official Wang== Numinous Official Wang ( 王靈官 Wangling Guan ), also known as the Perfect Sovereign of Great Kindness ( ...' current
- 15:52, 12 October 2009 diff hist +4,766 N The Motherly Matriarch Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Motherly Matriarch== As the sea protector worshiped by people in the southeastern coastal area as well as by overseas Chinese, the ...'
- 15:00, 12 October 2009 diff hist +12,196 N The Eight Immortals Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Eight Immortals== The Eight Immortals ( 八仙 Baxian ) referred to eight Daoist Immortals who were popularly worshiped by Daoist s...' current
- 14:38, 12 October 2009 diff hist +6,400 N The Three Mao Perfect Sovereign Brothers Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Three Mao Perfect Sovereign Brothers== The Three Mao Perfect Sovereign Brothers ( 三茅真君 Sanmao Zhenjun ) referred to the Thr...' current
- 14:20, 12 October 2009 diff hist +4,401 N The Yamas of the Ten Halls Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Yamas of the Ten Halls == The Yamas were also known as the Kings of Hell ( 閰羅王 Yanluo Wang ) or Kings of Souls. Originally, ...' current
- 13:34, 12 October 2009 diff hist -8 The Great Emperor of Fengdu current
- 13:34, 12 October 2009 diff hist +3,355 N The Great Emperor of Fengdu Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} ==Origin of the Great Emperor of Fengdu== The Great Emperor of Fengdu ( 酆都大帝 Fengdu Dadi ) is the divinity controlling hell and the dead. F...'
- 13:22, 12 October 2009 diff hist +4,767 N The Stars of Luck, Wealth and Longevity Created page with '{{Immortals and Immortalism }} == Origin== The origin of the Stars of Luck, Wealth and Longevity can be traced back to the Ming dynasty. The Ming dynasty Daoist scripture '' Daoi...' current
- 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
- 09:57, 17 September 2009 diff hist +1,803 N Daoist Music of Mt Wudang Created page with '{{Daoist Music}} ==Brief introduction== The rhythm mainly used in the Daoist music of Mt. Wudang is the "Orthodox Rhythm of the Complete Perfection Tradition" ( 全...' current