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Daoist

Texts from the Daoist tradition, encompassing philosophy, alchemy, and the way of naturalness.

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Texts

GlossaryA shelf-specific slice of the Good Works Glossary for Daoist terms.Introduction to DaoismA comprehensive introduction to Daoism — from the shamanic roots of proto-Daoist thought through twenty-five centuries of philosophy, revelation, alchemy, and living practice. Written from within the Yiguandao and Chan lineages that inform the Tianmu tradition.Reader's Guide to DaoismA guide to the Daoist shelf: foundational classics, Laozi reception, Zhuangzi, inner alchemy, ritual liturgy, immortals, Quanzhen, and moral-response texts.
Anthologies and Canonical Collections2 pages

Large Daoist anthologies and canonical collections in English translation.

Classical Daoist Texts5 pages

Foundational Daoist philosophical and contemplative classics, including early self-cultivation texts and later canonical treatises.

Ethics and Response1 page

Daoist moral instruction and retribution texts on response, consequence, and ethical conduct.

Immortals, Quanzhen, and Travel3 pages

Daoist immortal songs, Quanzhen poetry, and travel records connected to Daoist masters and lineages.

Laozi and Daodejing Reception3 pages

Translations, sayings, and modern reception texts centered on Laozi and the Daodejing.

Meditation and Inner Alchemy10 pages

Daoist meditation, fetal breathing, inner alchemy, sitting in oblivion, and Golden Flower cultivation texts.

Ritual, Repentance, and Liturgy10 pages

Daoist liturgies, repentance rites, stellar scriptures, Lingbao rules, hymns, and ritual praise texts.

Zhuangzi14 pages

Selections from the Zhuangzi, arranged by Inner and Outer Chapters.

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