-Taoism and Nature-
Autumn in Taoism is the season to “gather the elixir.” This teaching blends outer and inner alchemy, the Five Phases...
From Qingming’s gentle rains to the Ghost Festival’s autumn mists, Taoist festivals mirror seasonal weather. Explore their history, sect traditions,...
Discover how Taoists read the sky as a mirror of the Tao, from ancient rituals and medicine to festivals, feng...
-Taoist Legends and Creatures-
A Taoist monk, Master Qingshan, forged the Ci Jian, the Sword of Mercy, to grant a painless release to those...
Zhenwu, the Taoist warrior deity, forges the Sword of Divine Balance in a mystical cave, shaping a blade not for...
Discover the striking parallels between the Taoist purge during China’s Cultural Revolution and Star Wars' Order 66. This article explores...
-Taoist Karma-
Explore karma in Taoism through the 4 Ascendant Tradition’s unique 3-pole model. Learn how karmic energy builds, breaks, or gathers...
Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod does a wide ranging talk on Taoist Karma and the 3 Level Method....
Living the Tao – Episode 25, Don't Break Divine Law: Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod reveals how karma forms through disrupted...
-Taoism and Love-
Learn a simple, powerful way to invoke love through the Tao. This beginner-friendly guide offers a clear invocation, explains how...
Taoist love wisdom reveals that healthy love balances emotion, choice, and intuition. Unhealthy love stems from craving or ignoring choice....
Discover Taoist wisdom on love. Learn about its three forms—parental, romantic, and universal—and how they bring harmony and fulfillment....
-Te of Tao and Invocation-
Learn a simple, powerful way to invoke love through the Tao. This beginner-friendly guide offers a clear invocation, explains how...
Transcribed: Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod explains how the practice of invocation and keeping quiet about your spiritual experiences can help...
I’m going to reveal the single most important Taoist invocation. If you do no other invocation than this one, your...
Taoist Shrines and Temples
Discover the unique beauty of Taoist shrines across Asia, from China's sacred mountain sanctuaries to Korea's minimalist retreats and Southeast...
Discover how Taoist shrines have served as sanctuaries for centuries. From sheltering travelers in storms to offering spiritual solace, these...
Taoist shrines have evolved from natural altars into sacred spaces of simplicity and harmony. From the origins in mountain groves...
-Living as a Taoist-
Taoist Holy Days vary by region and tradition. This guide explores the calendar of sacred days, deities, and rituals across...
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at home with a Taoist-inspired guide. Learn the history, legends of Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit,...
Discover the ancient Taoist practice of Biguan, a quiet retreat for body and spirit. Learn how laypeople today use fasting,...
-Spiritual Enlightenment in Taoism-
Enlightenment means very different things depending on who you ask. This clear comparison explores how Buddhism, Classical and Sectarian Taoism,...
What is Taoist enlightenment? This foundational teaching from the 4 Ascendant Sphere Tradition explains how the Social Mind shapes perception...
Explore karma in Taoism through the 4 Ascendant Tradition’s unique 3-pole model. Learn how karmic energy builds, breaks, or gathers...
-4 Ascendant Practices-
As a Taoist, how should you handle a false Taoist? Is there a good way and what makes a person...
-Taoism Belief and Facts-
Discover the ancient art of Taoist bathing—a holistic tradition blending daily cleansing, herbal baths, and spiritual renewal. Learn how these...
Taoism doesn’t predict an apocalypse; instead, it embraces cycles of balance and transformation. Unlike some traditions that foresee a divine...
Explore the fascinating differences between high and low Taoist temples. From mountain retreats to bustling community centers, discover how each...