Scriptures, Prayers & Verses
The Daode Jing, the Zhuangzi and the Liezi, along with the Yijing (I-Ching), are perhaps the most important of Taoism's scriptures, but this is just the tip of the iceberg ...
- Contemporary Philosophers (3)
- Daode Jing (18)
- Daode Jing - Commentaries (8)
- Morning & Evening Rites (4)
- Taoist Cannon (2)
- Zhuangzi (5)
Taoist Precepts
A listing of the original Taoist precepts and vows, as recorded in the Lingbao scripture called "Red Writings And Jade Instructions."
The Secret Of The Golden Flower
An introduction to Taoist scripture called "The Secret of the Golden Flower" with a recommendation for a specific English translation.
Taoist Scriptures - Introductory Essays
Excellent short introductory essays introducing the major Taoist scriptures.
Qigong Texts
An annotated bibliography of scriptures of particular relevance to the practice of Taoist qigong.
Su Tzu's Chinese Philosophy Page
Places Taoist philosophy in the context of Chinese philosophy as a whole. Excellent resource!
Inspiration: A Random Quote from the Tao Te Ching
Need a little wisdom-boost? This page lets you draw a random quote from Laozi's "Daode Jing."
The Canon of Purity & Tranquility
"The Canon of Purity and Tranquility" - translated here by Livia Kohn - is a beautiful scripture, which is still chanted regularly today, particularly by Taoists within the Complete Reality lineage.