Daozang

Daozang (Chinese道 藏, Pinyin Dào Zang ) denotes the canon, which contains the records of Daoism.

The Daozang 1409 was compiled on imperial order, but the history of the canon dates back to the 5th century when the "three caves " (San dong, see also grotto heaven ) of the text groups Lingbao, Shangqing and San Huangwen emerged. This structure characterizes the canon, even if other texts were added later and shifts and expansions took place.

The traditional canon until today dates from the year 1447 with an addition of 1607. It contains about 1500 works.

The mystical texts of Lingbao and Shangqing should, according to tradition have originated through revelation, while other texts, such as the Baopuzi relate to practical issues such as alchemy, life care and sublimation of the human physique.

Besides the revelations have Fu -Lu, amulets and registers a special significance for the practice of Taoism. Registers contain the names of deities and are Daoshi, Daoist priests reserved. The names of gods are invoked by the register and used in liturgies. The amulets often represent graphical drawings that religious forces are induced force, or be regarded as this yourself.