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The Way and Its Power

The central text of Daoism, the Daodejing, describes the dao as an ineffable creative, cosmological process in the world, often depicted by the diagram of yin, dark mystery, and yang, white clarity, trailing and carrying the seed of the other. Most Daoists hold a shared goal of becoming in tune with the ziran (spontaneity) of the Way, but philosophers in the centuries from 600 BCE - 200 CE have presented varied teachings and traditions drawing from the Daodejing and other Daoist texts.... Read more about The Way and Its Power

Folk Daoism Comes to the West

Daoism has entered the United States more or less to the degree that US immigration laws have accepted or rejected immigrants from Asia, particularly East Asia. Doaist practice has significantly increased in the United States since immigration reform in 1965, and Daoism has gained greater public popularity through the widespread practice of taijiquan (Tai Chi) for health purposes and the translation of the Daodejing into English.... Read more about Folk Daoism Comes to the West

Cultivating the Way

Qigong is a series of practices or efforts to enhance or maintain the balance of qi (vital energy) throughout the human body. The physical, psychological, and spiritual practices include meditation, gentle gymnastic movements, and taijiquan, popularly known as Tai Chi.... Read more about Cultivating the Way

American Daoism in the 21st Century

Religious syncretism and variant, decentralized practices among immigrants and converts are a struggle facing 21st century Daoism practices in the United States. This diversity may result in the practices of “American Daoisms," rather than one monolithic American Daoist tradition.... Read more about American Daoism in the 21st Century

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Abode of the Eternal Tao

Information on Taoist philosophy and religious practice, martial arts, and related Chinese arts and medicine.

BBC: Religion & Ethics- Taoism

Brief history and information on beliefs, practices, prominent people and ethical issues in Taoism.

Center for Traditional Taoist Studies

The site of an internationally recognized Taoist temple dedicated to offering authentic Taoist teachings.

Daoist Studies

“The Daoist Studies website contains scholarly information about Daoism, including books on Daoism, conferences, scholars, a bibliography and general resources for learning about Daoism.”

Taoism Depot

Includes Taoist publications, history, discussion of symbols as well as online discussion forums and chats.

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