Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What is the impact of Taoism on the everyday Chinese culture and the collective consciousness of its people? What are some of the guiding principles underscoring Taoist sorcery? This lecture will discuss some of the practical ways Buddhism and Taoism get syncretized in Chinese occultism.
The practice of Taoist magic will be presented through its two branches: outer alchemy (waidan) and inner alchemy (neidan). We'll talk about the greater spiritual objectives of practicing Taoist magic and what thousands of years of experience and wisdom have to say about how to achieve those objectives.
Starter tips will be offered, such as beginning work with Jiu Tian Xuan Nu, the Lady of the Ninth Heaven, recitation of Kuan Yin's Great Compassion Mantra, and other thoughts for branching out in a direction that's going to make the most sense for you.
Companion blog post: wp.me/p32or0-3NT
You are watching Video #3 in a six-part video lecture series.
Full playlist for the video series: tinyurl.com/chineseoccultism
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Taoism is a nature-based religion, philosophy, and tradition of sorcery native to China, formed around 600 B.C. One hundred years later, Buddhism enters China and a modality of it--esoteric Buddhism--is blended in with Taoist magic. This introductory lecture series will cover the ontology, theory, history, and cultural practice of sorcery at the intersection of esoteric Buddhism and Taoism.
Video 1: Introduction to Buddhist-Taoist Esotericism
Video 2: History of Taoism and Buddhism in China
Video 3: Taoist Sorcery and Its Cultural Practice
Video 4: Taoist Metaphysics
Video 5: Chinese Occultism as a Syncretic Practice
Video 6: Taoist Magic in Contemporary Times
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All videos in this series are closed-captioned for the deaf, hard of hearing, or those whose native tongue isn't English. I've also made my best attempt at accommodating for the blind. If there is room for improvement in these regards, I'm open to friendly critique. Thank you!
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Reference Links:
Jing, Qi, and Shen are discussed (rather lightly) in “Placebo Effect and Magic,” starting at timestamp 6:16:
youtu.be/2fDZh1j8XrY
"On Demonology" is a video I did for my Bell Chimes In series that might shed further insight into Buddhist and Taoist perspectives on hell and demonology.
youtu.be/Ga0iKN0-r3U
“Practica of Esoteric Craft” is a free video tutorial series with supplemental PDF handouts to download. This landing page will take you to past episodes on setting sacred space, a form of Chinese divination called moon blocks, forms of Taoist magic like poison magic (Ku) and thunder rites, and more:
benebellwen.com/2018/02/06/practica-of-esoteric-craft-tinkering-bell-series
Learn more about The Tao of Craft, read excerpts, download free reference materials, and Fu talismans or Chinese sigil instructables:
benebellwen.com/the-tao-of-craft
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DONATE
Your donations help keep this series free for all. To donate, click the PayPal link below or send me an Amazon gift card to benebellwen@gmail.com.
paypal.me/benebell
I CHING & THE OCCULT: ONLINE COURSE
Understanding the I Ching for its occult and divinatory values will expand your capabilities in both Chinese ceremonial magic and traditional witchcraft.
Learn more about the course here: benebellwen.com/2017/07/14/i-ching-and-the-practitioner-a-course-on-the-book-of-changes
CHECK OUT MORE COURSES BY ME
I offer both independent study and free courses to help you advance your craft. Check out the full listing here: benebellwen.com/online-courses
What is the impact of Taoism on the everyday Chinese culture and the collective consciousness of its people? What are some of the guiding principles underscoring Taoist sorcery? This lecture will discuss some of the practical ways Buddhism and Taoism get syncretized in Chinese occultism.
The practice of Taoist magic will be presented through its two branches: outer alchemy (waidan) and inner alchemy (neidan). We'll talk about the greater spiritual objectives of practicing Taoist magic and what thousands of years of experience and wisdom have to say about how to achieve those objectives.
Starter tips will be offered, such as beginning work with Jiu Tian Xuan Nu, the Lady of the Ninth Heaven, recitation of Kuan Yin's Great Compassion Mantra, and other thoughts for branching out in a direction that's going to make the most sense for you.
Companion blog post: wp.me/p32or0-3NT
You are watching Video #3 in a six-part video lecture series.
Full playlist for the video series: tinyurl.com/chineseoccultism
***
Taoism is a nature-based religion, philosophy, and tradition of sorcery native to China, formed around 600 B.C. One hundred years later, Buddhism enters China and a modality of it--esoteric Buddhism--is blended in with Taoist magic. This introductory lecture series will cover the ontology, theory, history, and cultural practice of sorcery at the intersection of esoteric Buddhism and Taoism.
Video 1: Introduction to Buddhist-Taoist Esotericism
Video 2: History of Taoism and Buddhism in China
Video 3: Taoist Sorcery and Its Cultural Practice
Video 4: Taoist Metaphysics
Video 5: Chinese Occultism as a Syncretic Practice
Video 6: Taoist Magic in Contemporary Times
***
All videos in this series are closed-captioned for the deaf, hard of hearing, or those whose native tongue isn't English. I've also made my best attempt at accommodating for the blind. If there is room for improvement in these regards, I'm open to friendly critique. Thank you!
***
Reference Links:
Jing, Qi, and Shen are discussed (rather lightly) in “Placebo Effect and Magic,” starting at timestamp 6:16:
youtu.be/2fDZh1j8XrY
"On Demonology" is a video I did for my Bell Chimes In series that might shed further insight into Buddhist and Taoist perspectives on hell and demonology.
youtu.be/Ga0iKN0-r3U
“Practica of Esoteric Craft” is a free video tutorial series with supplemental PDF handouts to download. This landing page will take you to past episodes on setting sacred space, a form of Chinese divination called moon blocks, forms of Taoist magic like poison magic (Ku) and thunder rites, and more:
benebellwen.com/2018/02/06/practica-of-esoteric-craft-tinkering-bell-series
Learn more about The Tao of Craft, read excerpts, download free reference materials, and Fu talismans or Chinese sigil instructables:
benebellwen.com/the-tao-of-craft
***
DONATE
Your donations help keep this series free for all. To donate, click the PayPal link below or send me an Amazon gift card to benebellwen@gmail.com.
paypal.me/benebell
I CHING & THE OCCULT: ONLINE COURSE
Understanding the I Ching for its occult and divinatory values will expand your capabilities in both Chinese ceremonial magic and traditional witchcraft.
Learn more about the course here: benebellwen.com/2017/07/14/i-ching-and-the-practitioner-a-course-on-the-book-of-changes
CHECK OUT MORE COURSES BY ME
I offer both independent study and free courses to help you advance your craft. Check out the full listing here: benebellwen.com/online-courses
