Newcomer reports

[Daoist practitioner]

"In our tradition of Daoist cultivation, practitioners seek to refine their essence and attain celestial enlightenment. The ultimate aspiration manifests in two sacred paths: to serve as an emissary of the celestial court governing cosmic order, or to transcend worldly bonds and merge with the eternal Dao in boundless freedom."
"Like the Pythagorean Order, our sacred tradition requires initiates to undergo rigorous trials and initiation rites. Celestial empowerment descends through these rituals, serving as the divine catalyst that enables progression along this spiritual path."

 

[Ziran]

Hello and welcome.

 

[IllusiveOwl]

Welcome!

I'm greatly interested in Daoism. I'll be looking forward to hearing what you have to share and your insights!

Do you have any recommendations with scriptures and books?

 

[silencewaits]

Welcome.

 

[Daoist practitioner]

Welcome!

I'm greatly interested in Daoism. I'll be looking forward to hearing what you have to share and your insights!

Do you have any recommendations with scriptures and books?

"We appreciate this warm reception. Returning to our focus, Taoist cultivation practices are deeply rooted in tradition. As you may know, Jesus Christ learned carpentry skills from his father Joseph. Similarly, for Taoist practitioners, the master-disciple relationship mirrors this filial transmission of wisdom through oral teachings. The ancient apprenticeship system demands finding a qualified master to access esoteric knowledge (fa/法). Our lineages are internally diverse – so profoundly fragmented that even native practitioners may struggle to navigate them.

Regarding recommended readings: I caution against ritual manuals claiming to teach fashu (法术). Having reviewed most Chinese translations of such texts, my colleagues and I often ridicule their superficial understanding of Daoist magic (道教法术). However, we hold profound respect for scholars like Kristofer Schipper, whose academic rigor earns them the title genuine Taoist masters (真正的道教大师) in our circles.

To truly study Taoist culture and its mystical traditions, one must engage with classical Chinese. Within our tradition, language itself constitutes a form of spiritual power. For those interested, I may share an audio recording of Daoist Thunder Rites (雷法) – comparable to Buddhist Sanskrit mantras but distinctively attuned to the celestial judges (shen/神) governing thunder. This leiyin (雷音) carries functions of exorcism, bodily purification, and alleviating insomnia."(Note to moderators: Chinese terms in parentheses are essential for academic database searches. Please retain for research accessibility.)

 

[Konsciencia]

Welcome!!! Thaoism is awesome!!

 

[Audiolog Edu]

To truly study Taoist culture and its mystical traditions, one must engage with classical Chinese. Within our tradition, language itself constitutes a form of spiritual power. For those interested, I may share an audio recording of Daoist Thunder Rites (雷法) – comparable to Buddhist Sanskrit mantras but distinctively attuned to the celestial judges (shen/神) governing thunder. This leiyin (雷音) carries functions of exorcism, bodily purification, and alleviating insomnia."(Note to moderators: Chinese terms in parentheses are essential for academic database searches. Please retain for research accessibility.)

Hello and welcome, I practice Martial Chi Gong for the fun of it, I am interested in the Chinese culture as well as the esoteric side of it.