> Religions A-Z> Taoism

Taoism
A short overview of the history, beliefs, and important firgures of Taoism.

Chinese Sages: Lao-zi, Confucius, Mo-zi, and Mencius
Brief profiles of four Taoist notables.

Daoism Depot
Terrific, well organized site has a discussion forum, Scriptures, art, audio files, cosmology, jokes, more. Lots of info on related topics like Qigong, Feng Shui, etc. Amazing amounts of information, and the little old man who wanders around the page as you browse is a fun touch. If you onlt visit one Taoist site, make it this one.

Ancestors and Ghosts: The Hungry Ghost Festival
An academic paper outlining "The philosophical and religious origins" of the Buddhist festival of Hungry Ghosts.

The Way and its power- the story of the Tao te Ching
When the wise man Laotze was halted on his travels by a customs official who demanded he declare his items of value, Laotze replied that he had only one thing of value- his wisdom. The official pondered this and decided that as payment, Laotze should write down his wisdom. The result was the Tao te Ching.

Taoism and the Arts in China
Taoist history, Cosmology, and much more in this exhibit of traditional Taoist art.

Tao te Ching
Various translations of the important Taoist work, the Tao te Ching for purchase.

Taoism Initiation Page
A very good introduction to Taoism. Highlights the writings of important teachers, meditation, and Wu-wei. Online I-ching oracle, with a good history of the I Ching included.

A brief History of Taoism
A short history of Taoism with important names and Dates.

Taoist restoration society
Maintained by a non-profit group dedicated to the preservation of Taoism in China. Contains lots of useful information on taoist beliefs, religious texts, a holiday calendar, images of deities, more.

The True Taoism page
Columns, news, articles, games, and miscellania.

Western Reform Taoist congregation
Basic information about modern Taoist beliefs and customs.

Waving Hands Like Clouds
Tai Chi and Qigong resources.

Tao Resource
Hundreds of products and services for Taoists, including meditation supplies, altars, etc.

Celtic Taoism
An introduction to an unusual syncretic Taoist philosophy.

What is Taoism?
A brief summary of Taism and its influence on Chinese culture.

Center of Traditional Taoist Studies
Photos of the interior oif a Taoist temple, a biography of Laotze, philosophy, the martial arts, wu-wei, health and healing, enlightenment. Newsletter requires free registration.