“A true Daoshi is not merely a practitioner of mystic arts,
but a sage deeply attuned to the rhythms of nature
and the fundamental truths of existence.”
Internal Alchemy (Neidan 内丹)
Transforming Essence to Spirit
Jing→Qi→Shen Alchemy (精→气→神):
Foundational Practice: Embryonic Breathing (Taixi 胎息)
Advanced Technique: Golden Elixir Circulation (Jindan Yunzhuan 金丹运转)
Energy Cultivation (Lianqi 炼气)
Mastering Vital Life Force
Dynamic Methods:
Tai Chi (Taijiquan 太极拳) – Flowing meditation in motion
Five Animal Frolics (Wu Qin Xi 五禽戏) – Ancient qigong exercises
Static Methods:
Standing Meditation (Zhanzhuang 站桩) – Energy grounding practice
Microcosmic Orbit (Xiao Zhoutian 小周天) – Meridian energy cycling
Ritual Practice (Keyi 科仪)
Sacred Ceremonial Arts
Talisman Arts (Fulu 符箓):
Thunder Magic (Leifa 雷法) sigils
Protective Talismans (Hushen Fu 护身符) creation
Sacred Performances:
Scripture Chanting (Songjing 诵经)
Yu Steps (Yubu 禹步) ritual footwork
Ethical Cultivation (Xiude 修德)
Virtue as the Foundation
Three Treasures (Sanbao 三宝):
Compassion (Ci 慈), Frugality (Jian 俭), Humility (Bugan wei tianxia xian 不敢为天下先)
Moral Discipline:
Five Precepts (Wujie 五戒)
Ten Virtues (Shi Shan 十善)
