Question 1: How many sects are there in Taoism? There are two sects in the south, the Zhengyi sect, and the northern Quanzhen Taoist sect. Zhang Sanfeng founded a new Taoist sect in Wudang Mountain, the Sanfeng sect, which set off the development of Taoism in China. The last wave in history and became the founder of Wudang martial arts. A Taoist priest on Mount Tai said that Taoism is mainly divided into two sects in terms of practice methods-Fu Sect and Danding Sect. The former advocated the use of spells and other methods to cure diseases and expel ghosts, while the latter advocated alchemical elixirs to seek immortality, and divided them into two channels: external elixirs and inner elixirs. The sects of Taoism are generally believed to have begun in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. There are five influential sects in the history of Taoism: Zhengyi Taoism: which is further divided into Lingbao sect, Zhengyi sect and Jingming sect; Quanzhen Taoism: which is further divided into Southern sect and Northern sect. There are also many sects, such as Longmen sect, Yuxian sect, Nanwu sect, Suishan sect, Yushan sect, Huashan sect, Qingjing sect, etc. Zhendaoism: Founded during the Jin Dynasty and gradually declined after the Yuan Dynasty. Taiyi Dao: Founded during the Jin Dynasty and gradually declined after the end of the Yuan Dynasty. Jingming Taoism: Founded in the Southern Song Dynasty and declined after the Ming Dynasty. After the Ming Dynasty, Taoism was divided into two major sects: Zhengyi Taoism and Quanzhen Taoism. All other sects were classified under these two sects. The Baiyun Temple in Beijing now has the "General Register of All Zhen Sects", which lists 86 Taoist sects, but in fact there are only 80. Zhengyi Road: Zhengyi Road is the Five Pecks of Rice Road in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Later it was renamed Tianshi Road, Zhengyi Road. Its Taoist priests can practice at home, do not abstain from eating meat and fish, and can get married and have children. Its Taoist temple is generally called the "Zisun Temple". Quanzhen Taoism: Quanzhen Taoism flourished in the Jin and Yuan dynasties, and was the largest and most important sect among the new Taoist sects of the Song and Yuan dynasties. Representative figures include Wang Chongyang and Qiu Chuji. Quanzhen Taoism emphasizes pure cultivation, and its Taoist priests must become monks and be vegetarians. Its Taoist temple is generally called the "Ten Directions Jungle".
Question 2: What are the four major sects of Taoism? In fact, there are no four major sects, there are only two major ones.
In terms of practice methods, Taoism is mainly divided into two sects-Fu Sect and Danding Sect. The former advocated the use of spells and other methods to treat diseases and expel ghosts, while the latter advocated alchemy and elixirs to seek immortality, and divided them into two channels: outer elixir and inner elixir. In addition, there is Miaozhen Tao, which combines both. Miaozhen Tao originates from Fangxian Tao and Huanglao Tao. It is the oldest sect, the founder of the basic ideas of all schools, and the living fossil of Taoism.
The sects of Taoism are generally believed to have begun in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. There are six influential sects in the history of Taoism:
Zhengyi sect: The following is divided into Lingbao sect, Zhengyi sect, Jingming sect, Maoshan Qing sect, etc. Zhengyi is the Fu sect,
Quanzhen Taoism: there are also Southern Sect and Northern Sect. There are also many sects, such as Longmen sect, Yuxian sect, Nanwu sect, Suishan sect, Yushan sect, Huashan sect, Qingjing sect, etc. Inherited the Danding Sect.
Zhengyiyi is a Taoist sect formed in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. The full name is "The Way of Zhengyi Alliance Power". After the Yuan Dynasty, it was the general name for Shangqing Sect, Lingbao Sect and Tianshi Taoism. In the third year of Jiaxi of the Song Dynasty (1239), Emperor Lizong of the Song Dynasty ordered Zhang Ke, the thirty-fifth generation Heavenly Master, to promote the three mountains (Longhu Mountain, Maoshan, and Gezao Mountain) as talismans and to oversee the official affairs of the imperial palaces, and to take charge of the Longxiang Palace. No. "Mr. Guanmiao". In the eighth year of Emperor Chengzong's reign in the Yuan Dynasty (1304), Zhang Yucai, the thirty-eighth generation Zhang Tianshi, was awarded the title of "Zhengyi Cult Master, in charge of the Three Mountains Talisman", which was a sign of the formation of Zhengyi. In the early Ming Dynasty, the only officially recognized Taoism sects were Quanzhen and Zhengyi sects. The Fu sects other than Tianshi sect, including Shenxiao sect, Qingwei sect, Tianxin sect, Donghua sect, Jingming Taoism, Taiyi sect, etc., were all regarded as Taoist sects. Considered a branch of the Zhengyi sect.
Zhengyiyi has Zhang Tianshi as its leader and "Zhengyi Sutra" as its main classic. Taoism mainly focuses on drawing talisman and chanting mantras. Taoist priests generally marry wives and have children, and do not need to become monks.
Quanzhen Taoism, also known as Quanzhen Religion, is an important sect of Chinese Taoism. It was founded by Wang Chongyang in Zhongnan Mountain, Shaanxi from the late Northern Song Dynasty to the early Southern Song Dynasty. In addition, the sect founded by Zhang Boduan's family (mainly Bai Yuchan), which focused on inner alchemy cultivation, was later divided into Quanzhen Taoism and was called the Southern Sect, while Wang Chongyang's group was called the Northern Sect.
After Wang Chongyang traveled to the immortal world, his seven disciples took over in turn. In addition to inheriting traditional Chinese Taoist thoughts, Quanzhen Religion also rearranged contents other than thoughts such as talismans and elixirs, laying the foundation for today's Taoism. Qiu Chuji, one of the Seven Quanzhen Sons, accompanied Genghis Khan on his western expedition, which enabled the Quanzhen sect to grow in strength in the Yuan Dynasty. However, in the later period of Li Zhichang, Quanzhen Taoism suffered a serious blow due to the rulers of the Yuan Dynasty who preferred Buddhism. The failure of the two interpretation debates on "Laozi Hua Hu Jing" caused the decline of Quanzhen Taoism.
It was not until Yuan Chengzong that normal development resumed. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it spread throughout the country and even in remote areas such as the northeast, southwest, and northwest. Quanzhen Taoism is still one of the most important sects of Taoism. The Baiyun Temple located outside Xibianmen in Beijing, where the Chinese Taoist Association is located, is one of the three ancestral temples of Quanzhen Taoism.
Generally speaking, the teachings of Quanzhen Taoism inherit the inner alchemy thoughts of Zhong Liquan and Lu Dongbin. In addition, it advocates the unity of the three religions and the equality of the three religions, and believes that the core of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism is "Tao". The principles of its religious practice are "benefiting others at the expense of oneself" and "benefiting others and benefiting oneself". And the system of becoming a monk is implemented (in history, many people in the Southern Sect did not advocate becoming a monk.).
In Jin Yong's "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", not only Wang Chongyang, the founder of the Quanzhen Sect, was a hero who fought against the Jin Dynasty, but his disciples were also close to the Song Dynasty and against the Jin Dynasty. However, it turns out that the Quanzhen Sect in history was located within the borders of the Jin Kingdom at that time, so when Liu Chuxuan, Qiu Chuji, and Wang Chuyi were in charge, they all recognized the Jin Kingdom's political power; Wang Chuyi even went to the palace to teach Taoism at the invitation of Jin Shizong . It was not until the Song and Meng Dynasties destroyed the Jin Kingdom that the Quanzhen Sect became loyal to the Southern Song Dynasty. On the other hand, Genghis Khan invited Qiu Chuji to meet him in the Western Regions and asked about methods of governing the country and maintaining health. Qiu Chuji responded with "respecting heaven and loving the people", reducing killings, and being pure in heart and desires. Genghis Khan called Qiu Chuji "immortal".
Seven disciples of Wang Chongyang founded seven Quanzhen sects respectively:
Ma Yu (son of Danyang), Yuxian Sect (also known as Yushan Sect)
Tan Chuduan (Changzhenzi), Nanwu sect
Liu Chuxuan (Changshengzi), Suishan sect
Qiu Chuji (Changchunzi), Longmen sect
Wang Chu One (Yu Yangzi), Yushan sect
Hao Datong (Guangningzi), Huashan sect
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Question 3: What are the sects of Chinese Taoism? There are many sects within Taoism, and they have different names due to different sects.
According to academic theory, there are five categories: Jishan Sect, Classic Sect, Fulu Sect, Danding Sect (Jindan Sect) and Zhanxuan Sect. According to regions, there are Longmen Sect, Laoshan Sect, Suishan Sect, Yushan Sect, Huashan Sect, Yushan Sect, Laohuashan Sect, Heshan Sect, Huoshan Sect, Wudang Sect, etc.
According to people, there are Shaoyang sect (Wang Xuanfu), Zhengyang sect (Zhong Lihan), Chunyang sect (Lu Dongbin), Haichan sect (Liu Cao), Sanfeng sect (Zhang Sanfeng), Sa Zu sect (Sa Shojian), *** sect (Zhang Boduan), Wuliu sect (Wu Chongxu, Liu Huayang), Chongyang sect (Wang Zhongfu), Yinxi sect (Guan Yin), Jinshan sect (Sun Xuanqing), Dingyan ancestral sect (Yan Xiyan) etc.
According to Taoist sects, there are Hunyuan sect (Tai Shang Laojun), Nanwu sect (Tan Churui), Qingjing sect (Sun Buer), Jinhui sect (Qi Benshou), Zhengyi sect (Zhang Xu) Jing), Qingwei Sect (Ma Danyang), Tianxian Sect (Lü Chunyang), Xuanwu Sect (Zhenwu Emperor), Jingming Sect (Xu Jingyang), Yunyang Sect (Zhang Guolao), Nihility Sect (Li Tieguai), Yunhe Sect ( He Xiangu), Jindan Sect (Cao Guoshu), Yuxian Sect (Qiaoyang Zhenren), Lingbao Sect (Zhou Zu), Taiyi Sect (Xiao Baozhen), Quanzhen Sect (Wang Chongyang), Zhengyi Sect (Zhang Zongyan) ), Vacuum Sect (Guzu), Tieguan Sect (Zhou Zu), Rixin Sect, Natural Sect (Zhang Sanfeng), Xiantian Sect, Guanghui Sect, etc.
In history, there are Zhengyi Sect (Zhang Daoling), Nanzong (Lü Chunyang), Beizong (Wang Chongyang), Zhendazong (Zhang Qingzhi), Taiyi Sect (Huangdongyi), and five major sects. And the division of the four major schools of Tianshi Tao, Quanzhen Tao, Lingbao Tao and Qingwei Tao. There are also eight schools of thought: Daode, Xiantian, Lingbao, Zhengyi, Qingwei, Jingming, Yutang, and Tianxin.
Nowadays, many sects have declined. The famous remaining sects include Quanzhen Sect in the north, Zhengyi Sect in the south, Maoshan Sect, Laoshan Sect, Wudang Sect, Lushan Sect and folk Taoist sects in Hong Kong and Taiwan. .
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Introduction
In Chinese history, " The original meaning of the word "Taoism" refers to various theoretical doctrines and practical methods taught by "Tao". Many people from various schools of thought once referred to their theories and methods as "Tao". Confucianism, Mohism, Taoism, Yin-Yangism, and even Buddhism all once claimed to be or were considered "Taoism" for various reasons. Confucianism was the first to use the word "Taoism", referring to the ways of the ancient kings and the theories of Confucius as "Taoism". When Buddhism was first introduced to China, "Bodhi" was translated as "Tao", so it was also called "Taoism". At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Five Dou Mi Dao appeared and called itself "Taoism", which means "teaching with good Taoism". Since then, in order to distinguish themselves, other schools no longer call themselves "Taoism", but have become the specific name of Wu Dou Mi Tao.
What we call Taoism today refers to the gradual formation of Taoism on the basis of ancient Chinese religious beliefs, inheriting some religious concepts and practice methods such as Fangxian Taoism and Huanglao Taoism, with "Tao" as the highest Faith is a religion that regards Laozi as its leader, takes Laozi's "Tao Te Ching" as its main classic, and pursues cultivation to become a god.
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Doctrine and teachings
From the beginning of Taoism, Taoism has taken Laozi's "Tao Te Ching" as its fundamental classic, incorporating "Tao" into it and "morality" as the basic belief. Taoism believes that "Tao" is the origin and master of all things in the universe, omnipresent and all-encompassing, and that all things evolve from "Tao". "De" is the embodiment of "Tao".
Taoism takes Taishang Laojun as its leader, that is, Laozi.
In addition, there are other statements about the supreme god of Taoism in the Taoist scriptures. One is the Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun as the highest god, the second is the Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun as the highest god, and the third is the Taiqing Daode Tianzun as the highest god. Later, it evolved into the trinity of Laozi who transformed the three pure beings into one qi.
Taoism advocates rebirth, hates death, and pursues immortality. It believes that people can make their own decisions about life, instead of having to obey the orders of God. It is believed that as long as people are good at practicing Taoism and maintaining good health, they can live forever and become immortals. Therefore, many cultivation methods have been produced: refining alchemy, taking food, breathing in and out, fetal breath, sex, Daoyin, Fangzhong, bigu, thinking, Fufu and chanting sutras.
Taoist theology and Taoist thought are not necessarily consistent, and they must be studied in detail; the similarities and differences are worth pondering. However, Taoism has its ancestors called Laozi and Zhuangzi, and regards Laozi and Zhuangzi as its classics. After all, it has absorbed and inherited a large amount of content from the thoughts of Laozi and Zhuangzi. In addition, it was also influenced by "Yi" and the Yin and Yang family.
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History
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Origin
Although Taoism regards Laozi as its founder, its ideas are not completely consistent with the thoughts of Laozi and Zhuangzi, but more benefit from the Huang-Lao Taoism that was popular in the early Han Dynasty and relied on Laozi's famous sayings to cultivate Taoism and maintain longevity. Another origin of Taoism is Fangxian Taoism, which began in the Warring States and flourished in the Qin and Han Dynasties. In addition, we can also trace the worship of ghosts and gods in the Yin and Shang Dynasties.
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Question 5: What are the famous Taoist sects in martial arts? Everyone answered it very well! I'll give you some more information for you to take a look at.
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“Yishen Fist, Erlang Fist, Wei Tuo Fist, Great Sage Fist, Eight Immortals Fist, Tianluo Fist, and Disha Fist named after Buddhists, Taoists, immortals, gods and ghosts Boxing, Six-Star Boxing, Nezha Boxing, Vajra Boxing, Guanyin Boxing, Buddha-Han Boxing, Buddhist Boxing, Arhat Boxing, Vajra Hammer, Twenty-Eight Constellations Boxing, Four Immortals Fighting Boxing, Seven-Star Visiting Friends Boxing, Arhat Mantis Boxing, and Yaksha Patrol Boxing. , Vajra Samadhi Palm, Yaksha Iron Sand Palm, etc.
Named after "men" - Yumen Quan, Hard Gate Quan, Famen Quan, Kongmen Quan, Hongmen Quan, Yumen Quan, Kongmen Quan. Quan, Fengmen Quan, Shuimen Quan, Huomen Quan, Bird Gate Quan, Buddhist Quan, Zhaimen Quan, Zimen Quan, Sunmen Quan, Yanmen Quan, Xiongmen Quan, Tianzimen Quan, Yinxinmen Quan, Luohanmen. Boxing, Mopanmen Boxing, Water Margin Boxing, etc.
Named after surnames - Liu Family Boxing, Cai Family Boxing, Li Family Boxing, Mo Family Boxing, Wu Family Boxing, Xue Family Boxing, Yue Family Boxing. , Zhaojiaquan, Dujiaquan, Zhoujiaquan, Qijiaquan, Wenjiaquan, Sunjiaquan, Zoujiaquan, Gaojiaquan, Qijiaquan, Hongfoquan, Yuejiajiao, Zhongjiajiao, Diaojiajiao, Li Jia Jiao, Zhu Jia Jiao, Cai Li Fo Quan, Yue Family Lian Quan, Luo Jia San Zhan, Yang Family Short Fight, Hu Family Poke, Hao Family Poke, Chen Style Tai Chi, Yang Style Tai Chi, Wu Style Tai Chi, Sun Style Tai Chi, Wu Style Tai Chi, Lin Style Xia Shan Boxing, Wu Style Eighteen Techniques, etc.
Named after people - Yan Qing Boxing, Taizu Boxing, Sun Bin Boxing, Wuzu Boxing, Songjiang Boxing. , Baimei Quan, Zhu Niang Quan, Chunyang Quan, Bodhidharma Quan, Xuannv Quan, Wuhou Quan, Wulang Quan, Wensheng Quan, Nanzhi Quan, Wing Chun, Yue Wang Hammer, Wu Zimen Quan, Zilong Pao Quan , Taizu Sanzhang, Three Emperors Cannon Hammer, Kong Lang Worshiping the Lamp Boxing, Liu Tang Xia Shu Boxing, Wu Song Unshackles Boxing, Wu Song One-Armed Boxing, Shenxing Taibao Boxing, Yan Qing Qiao Boxing, Bodhidharma Pointing Point Boxing, Taibai Chushan Boxing, Gan Fengchi Boxing, Huang Xiaoxia Boxing, Yan Qing's Eighteen Fans, Luo Wang's Eighteen Palms, Bodhidharma's Eighteen Hands, Sun Erniang's Fighting Boxing, Wu Song's Yuanyang Kick Boxing, etc. - Tan Zu (Longtan Temple in Linqing, Shandong Province) named after the place. ), Shaolin Boxing, Wudang Boxing, Emei Boxing, Kongtong Boxing (divided into five gates: Feilongmen, Soul-Chasing Gate, Life-stealing Gate, Drunken Gate, Shenquan Gate), Meishan Boxing, Lingshan Boxing, Kunlun Boxing, Guandong Boxing, Guanquan Western Boxing, Longmen Boxing, Dengzhou Boxing, Dong'an Boxing, Stone Boxing, Shuiyou Boxing, Xiliang Palm, Taihang Yiquan, Hongdong Tongbei Boxing, etc.
Yilong Fist, Snake Fist, Tiger Fist, Leopard Fist, Crane Fist, Lion Fist, Elephant Fist, Horse Fist, Monkey Fist, Biao Fist, Dog Fist, Chicken Fist, and Duck Fist are named after animals. , Dragon-shaped boxing, dragon pile boxing, dragon-changing boxing, walking dragon boxing, flying dragon boxing, fire dragon boxing, Qinglong boxing, flying dragon long boxing, Qinglong seagoing boxing, poisonous snake spitting letter boxing, tiger-shaped boxing, black tiger boxing, green tiger boxing, White Tiger Fist, Hungry Tiger Fist, Fierce Tiger Fist, Flying Tiger Fist, Fuhu Fist, Five Void Fist, Eight Tiger Fist, Tiger Roar Fist, Turning Back Tiger Fist, Side Tiger Fist, Chariot and Horse Tiger Fist, Hidden Mountain Tiger Fist, Five Tigers Fist Sheep Fist, Gong Zi Fuhu Fist, Tiger and Leopard Fist, Tiger and Crane Double Shape Fist, White Crane Fist, Zonghe Fist, Minghe Fist, Flying Crane Fist, Eater Crane Fist, Full Crane Fist, Hungry Crane Fist, Wu Zu He Yang Boxing, Yongchun White Crane Boxing, One-Legged Flying Crane Boxing, Lion-Shaped Boxing, Golden Lion Boxing, Lion-Tiger Boxing, Two-Lions Holding the Ball Boxing, Ape Kung Fu Boxing, Ape-Shaped Boxing, Ape-Floating Fist, White Ape Short Arm Boxing, White Ape stealing peach boxing, chicken-shaped boxing, duck-shaped boxing, eagle claw boxing, eagle boxing, rock eagle boxing, eagle boxing, kite boxing, kite long boxing, swallow-shaped boxing, wild goose palm, butterfly palm, turtle-cow boxing, crab boxing , Gray Wolf Boxing, Huang Yingjia, Yuanyang Boxing, Mantis Boxing, Hard Mantis Boxing, Secret Mantis Boxing, Eight-Step Mantis Boxing, Plum Blossom Mantis Boxing, Seven-Star Mantis Boxing, Wrestling Mantis Boxing, Liuhe Mantis Boxing, Light Board Mantis Boxing, Yuhuan Mantis Boxing, etc.
Named after daily sundries - scarf boxing, fan boxing, umbrella boxing, flower boxing, boat boxing, bell boxing, bench boxing, gown boxing, cloud broom boxing, shackle boxing, hundred flowers boxing, Plum blossom boxing, lotus boxing, spiral boxing, Shanmen boxing, white jade boxing, soup bottle boxing, Zhanyi boxing, clothes mother boxing, Sanzhan iron fan boxing, thirty-six closing locks, etc.
Named after the techniques - punching, cutting, hanging, blocking, piercing, overlapping, piercing, tearing, turning, cannon, cover palm, sword hand, short hand , five-hand boxing, responding hand boxing, pinching hand boxing, closing hand boxing, closing hand boxing, practicing hand boxing, blocking hand boxing, split-hanging boxing, blocking boxing, bumping boxing, passing... >>
Question 6: In addition to the Zhengyi sect, what other sects of Taoism have fire-resident Taoists? The Zhengyi sect has Tianshi. Maoshan, Lingbao, Qingwei, Jingming and other sects are all fire-resident Taoists, but It is still represented by Tianshi Dao. Traditionally, Tianshi Dao is also called Zhengdao. Apart from the Zhongzheng sect of Taoism, there is only Quanzhen, and Quanzhen is not a Taoist who lives in fire. . . . . .
Question 7: What are the existing Taoist sects in China? Taoism***, a free encyclopedia Jump to: Navigation, search for Taoist series entries Basic teachings Tao, virtue, three pure things, important figures in cultivation Laozi , Zhuangzi, Zhang Daoling, Zhang Jiao, Ge Hong, Chen Tuan, Wang Chongyang, Taoist gods Yuanshi Tianzun, Lingbao Tianzun, Daode Tianzun, Jade Emperor, Queen Mother of the West, Eight Immortals Taoist Sect Zhengyiyi, Quanzhen Taoist Taoist classics "Tao Te Ching", "Nan Hua Jing" Cave Heaven, Ten Continents and Three Islands, Ten Big Cave Heavens, Thirty-six Small Cave Heavens, Seventy-two Blessed Lands Wiki Topic: Religion Tai Chi Map Taoism is a polytheistic religion formed and spread in China. Its influence was second only to Buddhism in ancient China. Taoism, together with Confucianism and Buddhism, is considered to form the three pillars of traditional Chinese culture. Taoism takes Tao as its pursuit goal, hence the name Taoism. Taoism is formed on the basis of ancient Chinese Taoist thought and theory by absorbing the magic of immortals, folk ghost and god worship concepts and witchcraft activities. It advocates tranquility and inaction, immortality, and attainment of enlightenment and immortality. Table of contents [hide] 1 Introduction 2 Doctrine and teachings 3 History 3.1 Origin 3.2 Development process 3.3 Modern Taoism 4 Taoist gods 5 Precepts 6 Taoism 7 Main classics 8 Sects 9 Taoist activities 10 Taoist culture 10.1 Influence on Chinese culture 11 Taoism and Taoism 12 The difference between Taoism and other religions 13 The relationship between Taoism and Buddhism 14 References 15 See 16 External links [edit] Introduction In Chinese history, the word "Taoism" originally meant various kinds of teachings taught by "Tao" Theoretical doctrines and practical methods. Many people from various schools of thought once referred to their theories and methods as "Tao". Confucianism, Mohism, Taoism, Yin-Yangism, and even Buddhism all once claimed to be or were considered "Taoism" for various reasons. Confucianism was the first to use the word "Taoism", referring to the ways of the ancient kings and the theories of Confucius as "Taoism". When Buddhism was first introduced to China, "Bodhi" was translated as "Tao", so it was also called "Taoism". At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Five Dou Mi Dao appeared and called itself "Taoism", which means "teaching with good Taoism".
Since then, in order to distinguish themselves, other schools no longer call themselves "Taoism", but have become the specific name of Wu Dou Mi Tao. What we call Taoism today refers to the gradual formation of Taoism on the basis of ancient Chinese religious beliefs, inheritance of some religious concepts and practice methods such as Fang Xiandao and Huanglao Taoism, with "Tao" as the highest belief and Laozi as the leader. It is a religion that takes Laozi's "Tao Te Ching" as its main classic and pursues cultivation to become a god. [edit] Catechism and Doctrine From the beginning of Taoism, Taoism has taken Laozi's "Tao Te Ching" as its fundamental classic, and "Tao" and "De" in it as its basic beliefs. Taoism believes that "Tao" is the origin and master of all things in the universe, omnipresent and all-encompassing, and that all things evolve from "Tao". "De" is the embodiment of "Tao". Taoism regards Taishang Laojun as its leader, that is, Laozi. In addition, there are other statements about the supreme god of Taoism in the Taoist scriptures. One is the Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun as the highest god, the second is the Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun as the highest god, and the third is the Taiqing Daode Tianzun as the highest god. Later, it evolved into the trinity of Laozi who transformed the three pure beings into one qi. Taoism advocates rebirth, hates death, and pursues immortality. It believes that people can make their own decisions about their own lives instead of having to obey the orders of God. It is believed that as long as people are good at practicing Taoism and maintaining good health, they can live forever and become immortals. Therefore, many cultivation methods have been produced: refining alchemy, taking food, breathing in and out, fetal breath, sex, guidance, room, fasting, thinking, taking talismans and chanting sutras. Taoist theology and Taoist thought are not necessarily consistent, and they must be studied in detail; the similarities and differences are worth pondering. However, Taoism has its ancestors called Laozi and Zhuangzi, and regards Laozi and Zhuangzi as its classics. After all, it has absorbed and inherited a large amount of content from the thoughts of Laozi and Zhuangzi. In addition, it is also influenced by the "Yi" and the Yin and Yang family. [edit] For history, please refer to the history of Taoism[edit] Origin: Although Taoism regards Laozi as its founder, its ideas are not completely consistent with the thoughts of Laozi and Zhuangzi, and more benefit from the popular practice of practicing Taoism and longevity based on Laozi's famous sayings in the early Han Dynasty. Huang Laodao. Another origin of Taoism is Fangxian Taoism, which began in the Warring States and flourished in the Qin and Han Dynasties. In addition, we can also trace the worship of ghosts and gods in the Yin and Shang Dynasties.
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Question 8: In addition to Tianyi Sect, what other Taoist sects are there? There are many Taoist schools, listed below
1. Tianshi Sect: Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain, Guangxi and Taiwan; 2. Quanzhen Sect: the only Taoist sect that still maintains a vegetarian diet; 3. Zheng Yi sect: 4. Taiyi sect: 5. Maoshan sect: there are many branches; they are even divided into South Mao and North Mao; 6. Lushan sect: found in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang and other places; 7. Lushan sect: 8. Qinggang: Guangdong and Guangxi There are many regions; 9. Huaguang: many in Guangdong and Guangxi; 10. Red Lotus: Guangxi and Guangdong; 11. White Lotus: Guangdong and Zhejiang; 12. Paijiao; once popular in Hunan, Jiangxi and other provinces along the Yangtze River; 13. Stall religion: many in Guizhou See, mostly performance methods; 14. Liuren; Liuren Immortal Sect, Fenghuoyuan, Qunying Pavilion, Fuying Pavilion, Jinying Pavilion; 15. Zhu You: an ancient and common technique for treating diseases; 16. Meishan; Guangdong and Guangxi regions; 17. Luban: common in Sichuan and Guizhou; 18. Fengyang; 19. Chenzhou;
20. Jade Emperor: Jade Emperor Sect and Yuhuang Sect, widely distributed in Guangxi The Jade Emperor Sect’s divine transmission method is common, and there is also the Sichuan Jade Emperor’s blood transmission method that few people know; it is now available in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei and other places; 21. Shenxiao Sect: good at thunder method; 22. Hunyuan Sect: I have encountered it in Shenzhen, mainly Alchemy and Lei Dharma; 23. Tongtian Sect: Sichuan, very secluded, with the characteristics that before starting the method, you must first go to heaven; 24. Tongtian Ancient Sect: In the mainland of Sichuan, five sects are integrated, hard to find; 25. Confucianism: Sichuan, super low-key, but very profound; 26. Burial Sect: rare Dharma books; 27. Immortalism: unique culture of Northeast China, also known as Dingxian, Chuma, etc.; 28. Yinshan Sect: Sichuan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, etc. all have sects, which are relatively hidden; 29. ??Wudang, Emei, Kunlun, Zhongnan, Laoshan, Qingcheng, etc. also have sects;
30. Yao Fa: Guangxi, I heard there are three more Sister method, Qigu method, etc.; 31. Miao method: Guizhou, Yunnan, black Miao, white Miao, Yao Miao, Gu Miao, etc.; 32. Henan religion, Voodoo religion: basically never encountered; 33. Cut-off-hand religion : (Blood Hand) Guizhou, famous for witchcraft; 34. Witchcraft: Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places; 35. Pu'an Sect, Guanyin Sect: Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan and other places; 36. Jianghu Sect: Sichuan and Guizhou, pure performance Dharma is the main method; 37. Bianque Sect, Huatuo Sect, and Tianyi Sect: Water method is mainly used to treat diseases;
Question 9: What are the Taoist sects? The names vary. According to the theory, there are five categories: Jishan Sect, Classic Sect, Fulu Sect, Danding Sect (Jindan Sect) and Zhanxuan Sect. According to regions, there are Longmen Sect, Laoshan Sect, Suishan Sect, Yushan Sect, Huashan Sect, Yushan Sect, Laohuashan Sect, Heshan Sect, Huoshan Sect, Wudang Sect, etc. According to people, there are Shaoyang sect (Wang Xuanfu), Zhengyang sect (Zhong Lihan), Chunyang sect (Lu Dongbin), Haichan sect (Liu Cao), Sanfeng sect (Zhang Sanfeng), Sazu sect (Sa Shojian) , *** Sect (Zhang Boduan), Wuliu Sect (Wu Chongxu, Liu Huayang), Chongyang Sect (Wang Zhongfu), Yinxi Sect (Guan Yin), Jinshan Sect (Sun Xuanqing), Yanzu Sect (Yan Xiyan), etc. According to Taoist sects, there are Hunyuan sect (Tai Shang Laojun), Nanwu sect (Tan Churui), Qingjing sect (Sun Buer), Jinhui sect (Qi Benshou), Zhengyi sect (Zhang Xujing), Qingwei sect ( Ma Danyang), Tianxian Sect (Lu Chunyang), Xuanwu Sect (Zhenwu Emperor), Jingming Sect (Xu Jingyang), Yunyang Sect (Zhang Guolao), Nihility Sect (Li Tieguai), Yunhe Sect (He Xiangu), Jindan Sect (Cao Guojiu), Yuxian Sect (Qiaoyang Zhenren), Lingbao Sect (Zhou Zu), Taiyi Sect (Xiao Baozhen), Quanzhen Sect (Wang Chongyang), Zhengyi Sect (Zhang Zongyan), Vacuum Sect (Guzu) ), Tieguan Sect (Zhou Zu), Rixin Sect, Natural Sect (Zhang Sanfeng), Xiantian Sect, Guanghui Sect, etc. In history, there are Zhengyi Sect (Zhang Daoling), Nanzong (Lv Chunyang), Beizong (Wang Chongyang), Zhendazong (Zhang Qingzhi), Taiyi Sect (Huangdongyi), five major divisions, Tianshi Dao, Quanzhen The four major schools of Taoism, Lingbao Taoism and Qingwei Taoism. There are also eight schools of thought: Daode, Xiantian, Lingbao, Zhengyi, Qingwei, Jingming, Yutang, and Tianxin.
Nowadays, many sects have declined. The famous remaining sects include Quanzhen Sect in the north, Zhengyi Sect, Maoshan Sect, Laoshan Sect, Wudang Sect, Lushan Sect and folk Taoist sects in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Question 10: What other Taoist sects are there in China? There are too many. Taoist sects are spread all over the world. Except for some small sects, there are also unknown sects. In the north, Quanzhen sect is the main one. , a well-known large-scale sect in the south, dominated by the Zhengyi sect