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Qi, in Daoism, is the vital life force or energy that flows through all living things and is essential for maintaining the universe's dynamic balance.

Laozi is the legendary founder of Daoism and the attributed author of the Dao De Jing, renowned for his wisdom and teachings on living in harmony with the Dao.

In Daoism, Dao refers to the fundamental principle underlying the universe, encompassing a path or way that is in harmony with the natural order.

Ziran refers to the concept of naturalness or spontaneity in Daoism, proposing that everything should unfold in accordance with its innate tendencies.

De (Te) is the concept of virtue or power in Daoism, suggesting an inherent character or quality that aligns an individual with the Dao.

Xian refers to the concept of an immortal or enlightened being in Daoist philosophy, who has transcended the ordinary limits of human existence.

In Daoism, the Three Treasures or Three Jewels are compassion, moderation, and humility, which are considered essential virtues for a Daoist way of life.

Taoism and Daoism refer to the same philosophical and religious tradition that originated in China, with 'Taoism' being the older Wade-Giles Romanization and 'Daoism' the modern Pinyin Romanization.

Wu Wei is a concept in Daoism that suggests non-action or action without effort, allowing things to unfold in their natural way without forcing or struggling.

Zhuangzi was a prominent Daoist philosopher whose eponymous text, the Zhuangzi, expounds upon the mystical aspects of Daoism and critiques social conventions.

Neidan, or inner alchemy, is a practice in Daoist tradition involving exercises and meditation techniques to cultivate life energy (Qi) and attain spiritual immortality.

The philosophy of Yin Yang represents the dual nature of all things in the universe, highlighting the interconnectedness and interdependence of seemingly opposite forces.

The Five Elements, or Wu Xing, are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, which represent different aspects of the cosmic cycle of energy and are used to explain various phenomena in Daoism.

Feng Shui is an ancient Daoist practice focusing on the harmonization of the human existence with the surrounding environment through spatial arrangement.