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Taoist Glossary
Terms, Chinese characters, and short definitions for the path ahead.
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Glossary
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- Tao道The way: the source and rhythm of all things. Read more
- Wu Wei无为Effortless action that follows natural conditions. Philosophy path
- Pu朴The uncarved block: original, unforced nature. Read more
- Yin-Yang阴阳Complementary forces that shape change and balance. Read more
- Shen神Spirit or subtle awareness cultivated through stillness.
- Jing精Essence, the body's most refined inner resource.
- Qi气Life energy that flows through body, space, and timing. Read more
- Dantian丹田The lower energy center below the navel used as an anchor.
- Zuo Wang坐忘Sitting in forgetting: a classical Taoist meditation state.
- Qi Gong气功Internal practice moving breath and qi through the body. Read more
- Nei Dan内丹Internal alchemy: refining essence, breath, and spirit.
- Fu符A written talisman drawn and consecrated within ritual. Read more
- Qi Men Dun Jia奇门遁甲A classical system of timing, direction, and decision. Read more
- I Ching易经The Book of Changes: hexagrams read for guidance. Read more
- Tai Sui太岁The Grand Duke Jupiter cycle used in yearly guidance. Read more
- Ze Ri择日Choosing auspicious dates for events and beginnings.
- Wuxing五行Five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, water.
- Feng Shui风水Reading space, elements, and environment as energy. Explore
- Longhu Mountain龙虎山Dragon Tiger Mountain: a center of the talisman lineage. Read more
- Tao Te Ching道德经The foundational classic of Taoist thought. Read more
- Zhuangzi庄子Classic of playful parables on freedom and change.
- Jiao醮A ritual offering of gratitude and renewal.
- Karma业Causes and conditions that ripen across time.
- De德Virtue or power gained by living in accord with Tao.
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