Daoist

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

Folders

  • Anthologies and Canonical CollectionsLarge Daoist anthologies and canonical collections in English translation. (2)
  • Classical Daoist TextsFoundational Daoist philosophical and contemplative classics, including early self-cultivation texts and later canonical treatises. (5)
  • Ethics and ResponseDaoist moral instruction and retribution texts on response, consequence, and ethical conduct. (1)
  • Immortals, Quanzhen, and TravelDaoist immortal songs, Quanzhen poetry, and travel records connected to Daoist masters and lineages. (3)
  • Laozi and Daodejing ReceptionTranslations, sayings, and modern reception texts centered on Laozi and the Daodejing. (3)
  • Meditation and Inner AlchemyDaoist meditation, fetal breathing, inner alchemy, sitting in oblivion, and Golden Flower cultivation texts. (10)
  • Ritual, Repentance, and LiturgyDaoist liturgies, repentance rites, stellar scriptures, Lingbao rules, hymns, and ritual praise texts. (10)
  • ZhuangziSelections from the Zhuangzi, arranged by Inner and Outer Chapters. (14)

Pages

  • 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.

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