Complete Taoist Knowledge

Taoism is a traditional religion native to China, with a long history, extensive and profound roots. It takes "Tao" as its core belief and believes that "Tao" is the origin and ontology of all things in the universe. It is a mysterious force that exists before heaven and earth, is eternal and operates independently. Taoism has rich classic works, and the "Tao Te Ching" is its fundamental classic. It was written by Laozi. It is only five thousand words long, but it contains profound philosophical thoughts, such as "Tao can be taught, but it is not Tao; it can be named, but it is not named." It elaborates on the indescribable and eternal nature of Tao. "Zhuangzi" also has a profound influence. Its writing style is free and easy, full of romanticism, and the realm of "happy wandering" reflects the pursuit of spiritual freedom. In terms of the immortal system, Taoism has a huge group of gods. The Three Pure Ones are the highest gods, the Yuanshi Tianzun symbolizes the origin of all things, the Lingbao Tianzun assists him in transforming and cultivating all things, and the Moral Tianzun is Taishang Laojun, who often appears as a white-haired old man and imparts the wisdom of Taoism. There are also the Four Emperors who assist the Three Pure Ones in governing the heavens, as well as the Eight Immortals and many other gods, each with their own unique stories and responsibilities. Taoism has various ritual spells. The fasting ceremony is solemn and solemn, and is used to pray for blessings and ward off disasters. The talisman spell is believed to be able to summon gods and ghosts, cure diseases and eliminate disasters. Although it is mysterious, it is also a unique display of Taoist culture.