About this page. The original text of 《太上洞真賢門經》 (Dongzhen 洞真部, 1 volume) is shown in Classical Chinese as transmitted in the Kanripo (Kyoto University) edition. An English interpretation of the 1 passages on this page accompanies it: select a passage or press “Interpretation” to show it. All texts in English
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Vol. 1
The single character "xing" (行) in the Taishang Dongzhen Xianmen Jing (Scripture of the Immortal Gate from the Supreme Cavern of Truth) carries profound significance in Daoist cultivation. Here, "xing" refers to the practice of spiritual cultivation, emphasizing the concrete application of Daoist teachings in action. Daoism maintains that theoretical knowledge alone is insufficient—one must verify the Dao through daily cultivation and the accumulation of virtuous deeds (De). This single character encompasses all forms of spiritual practice: observing precepts, reciting scriptures, seated meditation, performing good deeds, and more. It serves as the vital link connecting the practitioner with the ultimate Dao (the Way).
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