Taoism is not just a school of thought, but also a philosophical, intellectual, spiritual, and folk tradition that, in different times and places, has taken on very different meanings.
Taoism is a rich philosophy, but can be boiled down to some basic tenets.
Wudang Taoism came into being during the Song Dynasty (AD 420-479) and became popular across the country during the Ming (1368-1644), thanks to that dynasty’s 3rd Zhudi emperor.
There are three types of rites: cultivation, commemoration and Chai-Chiao.
Wudang Taoist music is an important part of classical Chinese and, throughout history, absorbed the essence of other religious musical forms and the essence of folk music.
Wudang Mountain is rich in medicinal plants and well-known as a herbal medicine storehouse.
The Taoist priests on Wudang are divided into two schools: the Quanzhen, and Zhengyi.
