Taoist Mysticism

"Since before time and space were, the Tao is. It is beyond is and is not. How do I know this is true? I look inside myself and see."

― Laozi, founder of Taoism

The power use supernatural abilities that are strongly associated with Taoism. Variation of Religious Mysticism.

Also Called[]

Daoism/Daoist/Taoism Magic/Mysticism
Taoist Magic

Capabilities[]

The user is able to use esoteric powers that revolve around Taoism, a religion and philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (Chinese: 道; pinyin: Dào; lit. 'the Way', also Romanized as Dao).

In order to use these abilities, the user mustn't let go of their desires. They must make a commitment to their desire in order to use these powers. They must set a goal and focus in on it and give into their desire.

Though Esoteric Taoism paves the way to a myriad of abilities, it can be split into two main practices. Waidan and Neidan. Although they are separate, one is to ultimately blend both practices into their craft.

Waidan[]

Waidan, also known as External Alchemy, attuned towards one's physical surroundings and society. It deals with perceiving or understanding the spirit world and interacting with gods and demons. It centers around the outer universe. Everything in Waidan requires a group of three to perform any supernatural feats. These three things must each represent heaven, earth, and man. It is up to the individual to how these three things are represented. This is a heavily personalized process that differs from person to person.

Neidan[]

Neidan, also known as Internal Alchemy, focuses on the body, spirit, and mind in relation to oneself. It about understanding and mastering one's physical body. Neidan also requires the user to practice a different set of a group of three. The user uses their body to cultivate the Three Treasures: Jing, Qi, and Shen. Jing is essence. It is used for creation. It is associated with fertility. Qi is the vital force within one's body. It used for transforming creation into development. Shen is spirit or in modern definition, inner divinity. It is used for transformation.

Applications[]

General[]

Alchemy
Astrology
- Chinese Astrology
  - Feng Shui Manipulation
Blood Pressure Manipulation
Divine Conduit
- Divine Empowerment
  - Chinese Deity Physiology
Chi Manipulation
- Breathing Empowerment: Taoists use precise controlled breathing to absorbed air-based chi from nature to boost their innate chi and improved chi flow in their bodies
- Chi Augmentation: Use one's chi in order to increase their physical aspects.
  - Chi Absorption: Absorb chi from one's surroundings to use in some capacity.
  - Chi Attacks: Utilize one's chi for powerful offensive attacks.
    - Bodily Attribute Augmentation: Channel one's chi within in order to push certain attributes to superhuman levels.
    - Combat Empowerment: The more the user fights, the stronger their bodies grow, thus strengthening their chi.
    - Optimal Finesse: The user can use their chi to enhance their finesse to the highest potential.
- Chi Combat: Combine chi control with physical combat skill.
- Chi Concealment: Hides one's chi.
  - Chi Invisibility: Use chi to become invisible.
- Chi Constructs: The user can form their chi into powerful energy constructs.
  - Life-Force Blade Construction: The user can solidify their chi and shape it into razor sharp weapons.
- Chi Detection: The user can use their chi to sense others.
  - Power Detection: The user can detect supernatural beings/powers in their surroundings.
  - Power Level Measuring: The user can detect how strong other's power levels are.
  - Power Perception: The user can gain knowledge of another's strength by using their chi.
- Chi Generation: Generate chi.
- Chi Healing: The user can repair the damage that has been done to the body whether it be internal or external.
- Chi Magic: Use chi to powered Taoist spells
- Chi Psionics: The user can achieve psychic power via their chi.
  - Chi Extrasensory Perception: There user is granted ESP via their chi.
  - Chi Telekinesis: The user is granted telekinesis via their chi.
  - Chi Telepathy: The user is granted Telepathy via their chi.
  - Chi Teleportation: The user is granted Teleportation via their chi.
- Chi Projection: Emit chi outside of one's body.
  - Chi Aura: Able to surround oneself in chi energy.
    - Energetic Pressure: Concentrate a large amount of chi, capable of causing damage to one's surroundings.
  - Enhanced Roar (Kiai): One can channel their chi to unleash a destructive battle cry.
  - Internal Rupturing: Emit chi into a person or object to damage them from the inside out.
  - Invisible Energy Manipulation: Utilize chi to exert invisible energy from the physical body.
  - Chi Regeneration: The user can repair damage dealt to their body automatically.
  - Chi Solidification: The user can condense their chi into a solidified state.
- Pure/Dark Chi Manipulation
Clairvoyance
Elemental Magic/Elemental Arts/Elemental Manipulation: The user can magically manifest their chi into various elements. The power of one's chi also grants the elements they wield a bludgeoning effect.
- Elemental Combat: Once the user's chi has been shifted to a certain element, they can use it in sync with their combat skills.
- Elemental Energy Manipulation: Use one's own chi as a form of elemental energy.
- Wu Xing Manipulation
Enlightenment
Enhanced Wisdom/Supernatural Wisdom
Exorcism
Faith Empowerment
Hunger Suppression
Martial Arts Mastery
- Kung Fu Mastery: Different styles of fighting using kicks, punches, acrobatic moves and weapons.
  - Dim Mak: a Kung fu fighting style centered around killing kill using seemingly less than lethal force targeted at specific areas of the body, often the victim's pressure points, or targeting pressure points to manipulate the energy flow and neurological processes in a way that it affects the whole body.
  - Five Animals: A style of combat that incorporates martial arts styles of the Tiger, Crane, Leopard, Snake, Dragon, and others.
    - Tiger style Kung Fu: Also called (Heihuquan or Black Tiger Fist) is a legendary martial art known for its toughened hand weapons, incredible power, and sheer ferocity.
  - Mystical Martial Arts: A style of mystical combat in multiple forms of martial arts.
    - Sage Arts: Utilizing mystical sage arts, or Senjutsu.
  - Tai Chi: An internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation. It can be used in a light contact form (pushing hands, no strikes), or a full contact form (strikes, kicks, throws, takedowns etc.)
Medical Mastery
Prayer Empowerment
Purification
- Purification Manipulation
Sanctification
Paper Charm Magic
Taoism Mastery
Spiritual Awareness
Spiritual Force Manipulation
Spiritual Meditation
Trinity Force
Yin & Yang Magic
- Yin & Yang Arts

Waidan[]

Xian (Goal of Neidan)[]

Transcendent Superior Human Physiology
- Mysticism
  - Body Modification - In Chinese occultism, meditation is used to modify one's body.
    - Absolute Immortality
  - Internal Mixery
  - Planeswalking
  - Spiritual Meditation
    - Clear Mind: The clearest state of mind.
    - Inner Balance: The user is perfectly balanced with themselves and possess the state of total harmony.
    - Tranquil State: The user is able to place themselves in a calm mindful state.
    - State of Mind: The user is able enter a state of understanding oneself, and everything around them.
      - Inner Reading
      - Self Supremacy
- Transcendent Chi Manipulation
  - Jing - Essence Manipulation
  - Qi - Chi Manipulation, Progression
  - Shen - Inner God, Inner Power
  - Nature Unity: The user of chi can become one with nature.
  - True Power: One can have their full potential to achieve its true nature.

Variations[]

Sage Arts

Associations[]

Buddhism Mastery - Buddhism is heavily associated with Taoism despite their differences.
Metaphysics Manipulation
Occultism
Spiritual Force Manipulation
Spiritual Plane Manipulation
Supernatural Manipulation
Taoism Mastery

Limitations[]

Since Taoist practices stems from the user's desire, any lack of desire from the user or Desire Negation can weaken or strip the user of their power.
- A person who never had desire to begin with cannot use Taoist Mysticism.
- Taoist Mysticism cannot be used to assist those who has no idea what they want. Example: if the person in question wants money but doesn't know what they want to do with that money, the user cannot help them with their powers.
May only work within realms/locations said powers originate from. Example: may need to be used in areas where a Chinese god has influence over.
The users are required to understand the Cosmos to achieve their full potential.

Known Users[]

Chinese (Age of Mythology)
- Sages
Various characters (Daoshi Gaon)
- Muyeon
Doumon (Digimon)
Sakuyamon (Digimon)
Taomon (Digimon)
Taoist Master of the Great Asian Union (The Irregular At Magic High School)
Taoist Masters and Monks (In Multiple China Green Snake Movies); whose practice powerful version of Taoist Magic
Cheon Ma (Myst, Might, and Mayhem/Wolyaverse)
Mononobe no Futo (Touhou Project)
Seiga Kaku (Touhou Project)
Toyosatomimi no Miko (Touhou Project)