道可道，非常道
"The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao" — Daodejing, Chapter 1
The foundational tradition rooted in the Yellow Emperor and Laozi, emphasising natural governance and cultivation.
黃 太平道 Taiping DaoWay of Great Peace — the oldest structured Daoist school, founded during the Later Han dynasty by Zhang Jiao.
太 天師道 Tianshi DaoCelestial Masters tradition — the orthodox lineage that became foundational to institutional Daoism.
師 上清道 Shangqing DaoSupreme Clarity tradition — focused on visualisation, meditation, and communion with celestial deities.
清 靈寶道 Lingbao DaoNuminous Treasure tradition — integrating Buddhist elements and elaborating on ritual liturgy and scripture.
靈 樓觀道 Louguan DaoTower Observation tradition — associated with the site where Laozi transmitted the Daodejing.
觀Daoist health cultivation integrates Daoist Medicine, internal exercise systems, alchemical practices, and meditation. Rooted in Huang Lao Daoism and the teachings of the Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic.
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道生一 一生二 二生三 三生萬物
"The Tao produced One; One produced Two; Two produced Three; Three produced All things" — Daodejing, Chapter 42