Debra Liu Recounts Fifteen Years of Daoist Practice in China
A first-person account of Daoist ritual life across mountain temples Debra Liu is an Australian author and Daoist practitioner whose work intersects cultural history, religious … Read more
The Quest for Eternity: Ancient Chinese Alchemy and Immortality
Daoist Beliefs & Elixirs: China’s Alchemical Traditions and Immortality Elixirs. Alchemy in ancient China was not merely a proto-scientific pursuit; it was a profound spiritual … Read more
The Way of the Celestial Masters, the first great Daoist sect
The Origins of the Way of the Celestial Masters Tianshi Dao, or the Way of the Celestial Masters, lays the foundations for what will be … Read more
Interview with Yun Rou, author of Mistress Miao
Yun Rou (formerly Arthur Rosenfeld) is a Daoist Monk and author of Mistress Miao. He received his academic education at Yale, Cornell, and the University … Read more
Taiji Fishing Village: a village shaped like the Yin Yang symbol
Taiji fishing village is situated on a bend of the Bijiang river, near Nuodeng, in Yunlong County, Prefecture of Dali, Yunnan. The village is shaped … Read more
Trip to Xiushan Mountain in Tonghai County
Xiushan Mountain lies in the south of Tonghai County, about 125 kilometers from Kunming. It covers an area of 1.55 million square meters, in which … Read more
Exploring the Treasures of the Golden Temple in Kunming
The Artistry and Fine Workmanship of Ancient Chinese Architecture The Golden Temple, located 10 kilometers to the east of Kunming on Mingfeng Mountain, is currently … Read more