Taoism is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, and its belief system is rich and complex. In Taoism, Quanzhen and Zhengyi are the two main sects.
Quanzhen ReligionPay attention to the cultivation of the inner Dan and the cultivation of the mind, emphasizing the attainment of immortality and attainment of the Tao through practice. They usuallyTake the Tao Te Ching and other classics as the guiding ideology, the pursuit of self-cultivation and immortality. The representatives of the Quanzhen Religion areWang Chongyang's patriarch and Qiu Chuji are real peopleWait.
In the seventh year of Jin Shizong's reign (1167), Wang Chongyang founded Quanzhen Religion, which means to preserve the original authenticity, advocate the unity of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and emphasize "knowing the heart and seeing nature". Genghis Khan of the Yuan Dynasty once ordered Qiu Changchun to take charge of Taoism in the world, so that the Quanzhen Tao reached its peak. The main purpose of the cultivation of the Quanzhen Dao is to cultivate the "true skills" internally with the practice of quietness and inaction, the elimination of emotions and desires, the cultivation of the mind and nature, the cultivation of qi and alchemy, and the forbearance of shame and humiliation.
The Quanzhen Taoist priest is a monk, single, vegetarian, and lives in the Taoist temple. Grow long hair, tie it up at the top of your head and tie it into a bun, and you can wear a crown. Righteous factionIt focuses on activities such as mantras and prayers for blessings and disasters, emphasizing prayers and sacrifices to seek the blessings and favors of the gods. They usuallyTake the classics such as "Zhengyijing" as the guiding ideology, the pursuit of the goal of dispelling illness and prolonging life, praying for blessings and eliminating disasters. There are representatives of the righteous factionZhang Tianshi and Ge TianshiWait.
In the eighth year of Yuan Chengzong Dade (1304), he was awarded the 38th Heavenly MasterZhang and CaiFor the "Zhengyi Sect Master, and the Presiding Leader of the Three Mountains Fu", this symbol is formally formed, mainly adhering to the "Zhengyi Sutra". Zhengyi means "righteousness to cure evil, one to rule all thousands". is a factionThe Dragon and Tiger Sect, the Maoshan Sect, the Pavilion Soap Sect and other Fu Sects were united。The Zhengyi faction attaches great importance to activities such as Fu Zhai Jiao, praying for blessings and disasters, dispelling evil spirits and exorcising ghosts, and transcending the dead. Conferment is an important way to pass on the teachings of the Zhengyi sect.
In general, both Quanzhen and Zhengyi are important sects in Taoism, and each has its own unique way of believing and practicing it. These different ways of believing and practicing exemplify the diversity and inclusiveness of Taoism.