Taoism Collection (page 4)

Ku-Sing, a God of Literature (engraving)
3654656 Ku-Sing, a God of Literature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ku-Sing, a God of Literature)

One hundred thirty-five woodblock prints including New Years pictures (nianhua), door gods, historical figures and Taoist deities, 19th-20th century

Emperor Xuanzong (Japanese: Genso) and Daoist Magician Lo Gongyuan Arising from an Inkstone; " Ink" (Sumi), from Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Poetry Circle

Daoist Immortal with Dragon, probably 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Daoist Immortal with Dragon, probably 19th century

Offerings that are burned in kilns, Guan Di Chinese Taoist Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chinese man burning incense and praying to a prosperous future, Guan Di Chinese Taoist Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chua On Lang Taoist temple, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Quan Am, the Goddess of Mercy, Taoist temple. Jade Emperor pagoda (Chua Phuoc Hai), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Imperial guardian lion, Taoist temple, Nghia An Hoi Quan pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Taoist ceremony in a temple, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Taoist temple. Jade Emperor pagoda (Chua Phuoc Hai), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Burning spiral incense sticks in Taoist ceremony, Mau Son Taoist temple, Sapa, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Zhang Guolao and His Magic Mule. Creator: Yin Qi
Zhang Guolao and His Magic Mule. Ming (1368-1644) or Qing (1644-1911) dynasty

Marshal Wang, dated 1542. Creator: Unknown
Marshal Wang, dated 1542. Riding a flaming wheel, vanquishing the evil serpent spirits in the river below. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Queen Mother of the West, first half of the 19th century. Creator: Kano Osanobu
Queen Mother of the West, first half of the 19th century. Edo period (1615-1868)

Xi Wang Mu with Feng Wang. Creator: Jiang Feng
Xi Wang Mu with Feng Wang. Ming (1368-1644) or Qing (1644-1911) dynasty

God of Longevity (Shoulao) and boy, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
God of Longevity (Shoulao) and boy, 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

The Daoist Immortal Han Xiangzi, undated, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Liu Jun
The Daoist Immortal Han Xiangzi, undated, late 15th-early 16th century. Daoist immortal Han Xiangzi walks on the surface of a turbulent sea playing a bamboo flute Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Bo Ya Plays the Qin as Zhong Ziqi Listens, 1530s. Creator: Unknown
Bo Ya Plays the Qin as Zhong Ziqi Listens, 1530s. Bo Ya and Zhong Ziqi, scholars in the Liezi, a fourth-century Daoist text

Canonization scroll of Li Zhong, colophon dated 1641. Creator: Unknown
Canonization scroll of Li Zhong, colophon dated 1641

Hsi Wang Mu, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Hsi Wang Mu, 1922. Hsi Wang Mu one of the most ancient and powerful goddesses in the Chinese pantheon thought to have once been a wild demon, most often associated with Taoism

Lao Tzu, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Lao Tzu, 1922. Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, reputedly of the Tao Te Ching and founder of philosophical Taoism. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner

Interior of a Joss House in China, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Joss House in China, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Three Sages, c19th century, (1910). Creator: Unknown
The Three Sages, c19th century, (1910). Wrought iron tsuba of Confucius; Sakya Muni and Lao-tsze of Taoist philosophy discussing the essence of life. An allegory of moral principle

Guest arriving, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c
3432766 Guest arriving, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c.1800 (ink, color and gold on silk) by Korean School; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c. 1800 (ink, color and gold on silk)
3432765 Detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c.1800 (ink, color and gold on silk) by Korean School; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Seowangmo, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c. 1800 (ink, color and gold on silk)
3432764 Seowangmo, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c.1800 (ink, color and gold on silk) by Korean School; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Dongwanggong, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c. 1800 (ink, color and gold on silk)
3432763 Dongwanggong, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c.1800 (ink, color and gold on silk) by Korean School; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Kuan-yin, Goddess of Compassion
XTD75530 Kuan-yin, Goddess of Compassion by Chinese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: the Chinese female embodiment of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; ); Chinese, out of copyright

The Gods of Happiness, Office and Longevity, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Zao Jun, the Kitchen God, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Zhang Daoling, Chinese Taoist hermit and philosopher, 1922. Zhang Daoling (Chang Tao-Ling) (fl 35 AD) is regarded as the true founder of existing Taoism

Hsi Wang Mu, ancient Chinese goddess, 1922. A goddess who is thought to predate Taoism, but is now associated with it, Hsi Wang Mu is known as the Golden Mother of the Tortoise

The Taoist Triad, 1922. Yu Huang, ruler of first heaven; Tao Chun, ruler of second heaven and custodian of sacred books; Lao Tzu, ruler of third heaven and teacher of kings

Procession to a Taoist traditional wedding, China, c1820-1839. Artist: Giovanni Bigatti
Procession to a Taoist traditional wedding, China, c1820-1839. From Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario

Mount Penglai (Mountain of Immortals), 1924. Artist: Tomioka, Tessai (1837-1924)
Mount Penglai (Mountain of Immortals), 1924. Found in the collection of the Adachi Museum of Art

Genii Gama Sennin and Tekkai Sennin, Second half of the16th cen Artist: Motonobu, Kano, (Workshop) (1476-1559)
Genii Gama Sennin and Tekkai Sennin, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Lao-Tzu, ancient Chinese philosopher and inspiration of Taoism, late 19th century. Lao-Tzu (fl 6th century BC) riding a buffalo

Fahua jar with openwork design showing the Eight Daoist Immortals, c1550. A porcelain jar dating from The Ming Period (1368-1644) of Jiangxi China, from The Eumorfopoulos collection

The Three Sake-tasters, c1700 (1886). Burlesque of an ancient picture typifying the three religions, Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. From an engraving after Okumura Masanobu

The Rishi Li Tieh-kwai despatching his spirit to the Mountains of the Immortals, 17th century, (1886)
The Rishi Li Tieh-kwai dispatching his spirit to the Mountains of the Immortals, 17th century, (1886). Kano School. From a picture after Kano Tanyu. From the Wa-kan meihitsu gwa yei

The Temple of Heaven, Peking, c1890. Artist: Laplante
The Temple of Heaven, Peking, c1890. Building in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited)

The Taoist Immortal, Zhang Guolao, Chinese Ivory, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Zhang Guo, better known as Zhang Guolao, is a Chinese mythological figure

The Taoist Immortal, Han Xiangzi, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Chinese mythological figure and one of the Eight Immortals in the Taoist pantheon, often depicted carrying a dizi (Chinese flute)

The Taoist Immortal, Chung Li Ch Uan, Chinese Ivory, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Chung-Li Ch uan. revives the souls of the dead with a wave of his fan

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Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophy and religion, encompasses a rich tapestry of beliefs and practices, and is deeply rooted in the principles of balance, harmony, and the pursuit of inner peace. One can catch a glimpse of Taoist spirituality through various cultural artifacts scattered across time and space. The enigmatic image of The Kitchen-God from 1922 captures the mystique surrounding this tradition's deities. Its unknown creator skillfully portrays a divine figure associated with domestic affairs, symbolizing blessings upon households. The teachings of Lao-Tse, Confucius, and Buddha have also influenced Taoism over centuries. These great thinkers shaped its philosophical underpinnings while emphasizing compassion, wisdom, and self-realization. In Southeast Asia's Thian Hock Keng Taoist temple stands Mazu sea goddess—a revered deity believed to protect seafarers. This sacred site in Singapore serves as a testament to Taoism's enduring presence throughout the region. Further south lies Cebu City in the Philippines where another Taoist temple stands tall—its vibrant colors reflecting devotion to spiritual enlightenment amidst bustling city life. The iconic Yin Yang symbol embodies one of Taoism's fundamental concepts—the harmonious interplay between opposing forces such as light and dark or masculine and feminine energies—an eternal dance that maintains cosmic equilibrium. Delving deeper into its mystical aspects reveals Chinese eroticism depicted in Sou Nu King—a treatise on sexual initiation dating back to the 4th century A. D. Within these pages lies an exploration of sensuality intertwined with spiritual growth—an embodiment of Taoist beliefs regarding physical intimacy as a path towards transcendence. Xuan Wu (Tran Vu), a bronze statue residing within Quan Thanh Temple in Ba Dinh District exudes strength and protection—a representation of one aspect within the pantheon worshipped by followers seeking guidance along their spiritual journey.