Taoist Sorcery and Its Cultural Practice

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.
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You are watching Video #3 in a six-part video lecture series.
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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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Jing, Qi, and Shen are discussed (rather lightly) in “Placebo Effect and Magic,” starting at timestamp 6:16:
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[@mastermichaeldunchok]

This is so great. What a breath of fresh air after wading through New Age sewage. It's scholarly, it's thoroughly informative, and it's rooted in real tradition and not speculation. I love this, and as a western occultist I especially appreciate this insider's view of the eastern tradition I have always been enamored with but could not truly access.

[@VirginMostPowerfull]

It's still speculation you know, just that it has dust on it due to age. It's ultimately a waste of time and as the Ecclesiastes says we should simply care for our souls in relationship to God.

[@gramination5128]

​@@VirginMostPowerfullwhy are you even on this channel? Haven't your beliefs destroyed enough culture?

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@@VirginMostPowerfullAnd yet, here you are, trolling people minding their business on KZbin.

[@agiomagikos]

What a flawless beautiful woman and fascinating work. I’m a typhonian thelemite and now I’m going to add Taoism to my work. I’m smitten with this work and this lady ❤

[@angelo8424]

She is so correct when she mentioned about the rather secretive nature of Chinese Taoists. In the late 1990's, I ate at Chinese restaurants a lot. One day, I tried a new restaurant and was reading a Buddhist book while waiting. The waitress- who later I found out was the owner, questioned me about the book. A week later, I returned to the same restaurant and, I found out later, the owner called a friend who showed up and questioned me further. The friend invited me to attend a meeting- After two months of meetings, I received transmission of the Dao from the master visiting from Taiwan. Some time later, I asked why they don't advertise, and she answered that they only want sincere people- You don't find them, they find you.

[@stephenelic6508]

I’m a practitioner of western occultism, I’ve been so for many years. I find your knowledge, courses and information very informative, and an amazing contribution to the magical tradition as a whole. I’m definitely keen to purchase your book. Thank you for making this information available, Especially the information on your website… It’s very kind of you to do so. I think that western practitioners can gain Many amazing insights from Taoist sorcery. May the Gods bless you

[@Ratmilker]

I’m a Japanese-American, I’ve been exploring my ancestral faith although it’s such an exceptionally difficult task sifting the real thing from westernized interpretations. Seeing your work and the amount of sincerity/purity to it is inspirational, not to mention how helpful it is in giving understanding of the beliefs and concepts Japanese people share or even simply inherited from China. Looking forward to a hell of a binge watch, cheers from a child of the sun to a child of the dragon!

[@laela6289]

I'm learning about the Gnostic traditions from the Middle East. Its so interesting that all over the globe nearly all cultures have occult practices :)

[@cronoesify]

The 8th house can't go away just because you took a 2000 mile boat ride to the other side of the world 😂

[@Teller3448]

The best example of a Taoist sorceress can be seen in the film 'The Forbidden Kingdom' (2008). Ni-Chang is an exquisitely beautiful mistress of the black arts, with a mane of long white hair she uses as a weapon to ensnare her victims. She is sent by the Jade Warlord to stop a boy from the future from returning a golden staff to its rightful owner...Sun Wukong the Monkey King.

[@obuscus1]

I love that movie so much

[@dawndonivan3089]

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[@DeeMorrison818]

The idea that you can’t create good without creating evil is quite striking, both in terms of your magic and in the physical world. No up without down. No right without left. It gives me much to consider when I listen to the news. I’m also wondering how Chinese practices view this when they look upon events in the world.

[@Pomeroy09]

It seems that I will be listening to your new series several times. Thanks for your hard work.

[@sylviafullerton3375]

Honestly, your attention to detail and scope of your research is really impressive and i love your dedication to accessibility (especially those subtitles!!). Your voice and perspective are so refreshing and I love that you aren't shy about talking about things like western colonialism, which so often are avoided in spiritual communities. I didn't know I cared about Esoteric Taoism until this series but here I am with your book on order and me frantically scribbling notes!

[@BenebellWen]

So happy to hear something in here resonated!

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Less than 5 mins into your video and im already smashing that subscribe button simply because of your willingness to share your knowledge with all of us so openly and freely. Thank you !

[@TamuNgina]

Just finished the video. I saw the first three as well. I am blown away. Concise, practical and lots of info but highly digestible. I have had Tao if Craft sitting on my shelf for about 8 months. Other than my deep love for Yi Jing I have not been able to delve into The Tao of Craft however this video series is breaking it down for me and making it accessible. You are giving me the tools to marry my Buddhist background with my love for exoteric Taoism yet in a way that nourishes my desire for deeper esoteric methods of being.... if that makes sense. In other words you are giving form and context to my practice so that it has a firm foundation and a future. I look forward to the forth coming videos. Thank you 🔥☀️🔥🙏🏽

[@BenebellWen]

That's incredible to hear. Thank you!

[@trsgfsdrgtregfsdfgvsdr2889]

@@BenebellWen WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? FOR ME IT SEEMS THAT THE ONLY TRUE TAOISTS LIFE IN THE WUDANG MOUNTAINS OF CHINA SO I KNOW THEY HAVE ARE REAL BUT I CANT TAKE YOU SERIOUSLY WHY YOU WOULD DO SUCH PRACTICES WHEN I CANT SEE A BENEFIT

[@CynnaAel]

Benebell, I am amazed at how things link back and forward. I am loving this series so much. Today was the day when I realised I needed the fact about Tao being water, not a container. It made a lot of what I was taught as a kid make sense. It was like a moment of “Ding ding ding! This is what gramps meant.” 🙏🏻 Thank you!

[@WhyseWytch]

I've been doing a rabbithole's amount of research on Shintoism. Which led me to Buddhism. Which led me to Taoism. As a Chaos Witch, I am finding this study particularly enlightening and fulfilling. In learning the differences and similarities bound by the cultures in the Far East (for lack of better terms), I begin to understand the histories (both good and bad) of our intertwined past and future. I'm also a writer. I just had to plug that fact LOL I really want this book!

[@LouValcourt]

Loving this series. I always learn so much from you. Thanks for all you do. Now I’m off to contemplate immortality. 💕

[@BenebellWen]

Hahaha. Have fun. And thank you!

[@LouValcourt]

Benebell Wen 😊💕

[@Horsestare]

Finding your channel was like finding a precious jewel because I have been wanting to learn about these things and you teach them in the most concise and didactic way possible. The part about creating good and evil really resonated with me because it's what I always consider with blessings and curses and how one can never tell how they're really gonna affect the target, a really hardcore person may use the hardship a curse brought to them to become stronger while a lazy person who was blessed never learns about discipline and facing hardship, so the notion of white and black magic seems outdated to me. Very nice channel.

[@jacobaeden]

i literally need to study this for myself because everyone around me either dont talk about it or dont know enough and just follow traditions to pray

[@emmalespade8208]

Verry interesting ! I am a craft practitioner in the celtic tradition, and the cauldron is a major element of magic representing inner transformation and used in outer practicing, it is also linked to our goddesses. Of course there is white magic, but also working with shadow when in our lifes we face death and suffering, and it is a way to return to the light. All that echoes with what you say ! Thank you.

[@diagila]

This series is everything I've been looking for! Excited to get your book(s) and continue on this path. Your method of teaching has really been a bridge to learning more about my cultural heritage, in terms of esotericism. Thank you Benebell!

[@markluma98]

hi, I am a Canadian and currently living in Taiwan and know lots of Hakka folks where I live in North-west Taiwan. I am mostly into western occult practices like Qabbalah and Hermisticism but new to Buddist esotericism. Would love to see more videos from your channel. Thanks

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[@dianakanlee]

Thank you so much for all of this, Benebell. I'm diaspora Chinese (and also raised Christian 🤣) and have been doing a lot of work to get back in touch with my heritage and decolonise, and it's so beneficial to have this comprehensive source information that my immediate community could not pass down. I know for sure that we've inherited energy healing, but so much of it I've been taught is from a western perspective with new names - when the reality is it's qi gong 🤦🏻‍♀️ It's true 真金不怕火炼，because it survives ♥️

[@nuckingfuts3204]

I wonder when you will decolonize most of what is today called China? Or Tibet? Or Taiwan? Or Southern Mongolia? Hmmm.

[@danfield6030]

Thank you. Your videos are great !

[@Venefica82]

I am an immortalist, that being someone who seek spiritual ways to achieve physical immortality. Most in Western occultism look at this as wrong. I mean I have had death threats for this practice several times. My mother got me books on Taoism as a kid so I would not feel so alone in my beliefs. I am not Taoist but the books brought comfort.

[@starlightbright]

Thank you Benebell. I'm very excited to be on this journey of Taoist cultivation. I am learning much about my heritage that I wasn't aware of either. I hope I can share with many other Taiwanese through my practice.

[@TheSchoolforme]

Thank you so much. This has really helped me to clarify similar enlightened personalities of another world esoteric practice to call upon for help. I am definitely going to buy your book.

[@spacewizard4058]

I'm going to drop this comment here, but I mean it for this whole series. Thank you so much for both these lectures and your book. For years I've wanted to know more about this and have at least some context for it all.

[@CelestialShaman44]

Fascinating!! Good brings evil. Evil brings good. That's the alchemy. The practitioner, is the balance in between the two. Buddha Tibetan does appear to have deities that appear as demons, but defend defeat death, evil beings. Know your shadow ( good/bad). Accept it 👑💛🌅🌅🪄🐉⚡️🚀

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My cousin,in Shanghai studying eastern + western medicine, along with Kung Fu 🥋, referred me to your page. . I think you’re absolutely amazing! I love all the details, plus the extras included in the attachments! Your speech & intellect flows good 👍🏼 I’ll buy your books 📚 Nick @ Key West FL USA 🇺🇸

[@thefaerywytchwood6426]

Just discovered your videos. I was thinking about buying your book and now definitely will tonight after seeing your videos! Thank you for your generosity in sharing all of this information. I’m learning Chinese (both traditional and simplified) and am absolutely fascinated with Chinese culture, as well as all types of occultism. 謝謝你 🙏

[@justnabi3514]

I just wanted to say thank you for making this series and also the free downloads as well, I have to practice in secret since my family doesn't exactly support my interests in doaism etc, so it's really great that I can still learn about my interests and beliefs without getting yelled at---

[@DevinP2223]

Oh wow, I bought your book months ago and then watched this whole video without knowing that was you! It's sitting next to my bed, but I haven't really dug in yet.

[@Skatelifefool]

Very glad to have found this channel. I've been studying all the ancient practices of various religions but did not know Taoiam had some as well.

[@hagbardc623]

Great video, I always look forward to your latest. I've been saying for a while that indigenous Chinese philosophy, especially BaGua/I ching appears to me to be ancient science more than religion. Seems logical to me but I've gotten a lot of push back from my fellow practitioners around me . Thanks for backing me up in this video.

[@baoradcliffe9738]

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Benebell you have outdone yourself. People, I’ve gotten her material on both Tao and Tarot. For me, I’m not a young person and to master her teachings probably will take me till the end of days. So concise and deep they are that if I had to, would dump all previous material I have collected. Sometimes I have to reread the info. I advise anyone who is into these studies that you have no finer teacher than Simo Benebell Wen. She is good fun too=) 🙏🏻🕉☸️☯️🌹

[@BenebellWen]

Thank you. :: Blushes::

[@pri22v11]

you are fabulous! I love how connected you are to your cultural practices! As an indian practioner of western and eastern occult practices, I can see many similarities with Hindu tantrik practices. I love how you explained that the goal is to be the water not the vessel. The truth must transcend the label! Subscribed and looking forward to more content! Stay blessed!:)

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[@wamutogoria]

I love how you covered this. Thank you for sharing this from your cultural perspective.

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[@BenebellWen]

Oh that's awesome!

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This is such a compelling and well-conceived series! The history is so rich and inspiring, and I love the personality, humor and insight you add with your talking head points :)

[@Zhuangzi123]

I don't if anyone mentioned this yet, but people should check out the book "Taoists Classics Part 2" by Thomas Clearly. He does a great translation and understanding in Chinese Alchemy

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my name is Guan Ting part of the cheuk clan this vid is informative and really resonates with me

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Thanks, Benebell Wen. I think you are a genius and I love your lectures.

[@BenebellWen]

Hi bekuma, Thank you so much for your generosity! 🙏

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This series is really awesome. And your website has so much on it, I'm just starting to go through it. I'm going to buy your book, I can't wait to get it! Thank you for providing all of this material!

[@LonnieScott]

I'm loving this series! The wrap up of comparing current scientific discovery with the wisdom of the ancients is always appreciated. I tell people all the time that we once knew all life was connected in vast web beyond our total comprehension. Now we "know" it's true because of various scientific disciplines. One request, Benebell. Please get more volume on the videos. Especially when you're narrating the photos. It's hard to hear. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do!

[@BenebellWen]

Ooh thanks for the tip. I'm not sure how to fix the voiceover audio, but I see (or more accurately hear..) what you mean. I'll see what I can do! 😁

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Wow thank you for sharing… really inspired by all you have built before I have even looked through it.

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hey. thank you so much for providing free materials for someone like me who can't afford much in life right now but still wants to learn. grateful a lot. wish to buy your book someday. thanks .

[@chaz916gaming]

well thought out, insightful, and scholarly. Nice work.

[@hedonepicurea4327]

I'm happy you brought the colonialism topic up. As a child, I was asked to fix that problem. I believe in free will so I gave people options. Using advanced mathematics, some cultures listened some didn't. It's amazing how now, Western Media Figures and Personas are doing the following: Revealing their asian heritage after hiding it for decades or trying to pass, hiring more asian faces and/or trying to associate with Chinese or Japanese. This only took me a few years to destroy the colonialism script to the point where China is promoting Asian beauty, heritage and telling their artists to use their chinese names. My abilities, I see as math and science but, most consider this an act of god or supernatural. As a taoist, what's your view? I cured myself of an incurable illness using advanced mathematics and science. I tried to use other cultures as assets but, only Fiscal Conservatives, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrews and Arabs were useful. It's no coincidence these cultures appear to be rising exponentially in dominance. The cultures who continued the colonialism script continue to suffer and stagnate. It's amazing the work I've done but, would you consider this magic? I can write a thesis and even show my calculations but, to modern scientists they wouldn't comprehend the symbols or concepts.

[@tinatu6821]

You are so cool and knowledgeable and totally Daoist, if that makes sense 😊 thank you for being here!

[@turnip881]

I just subscribed to your channel. Ive always been a fan of eastern philosophy, as i am native american amd i can spot similarities.

[@macinvictus]

Talking about your books and website was hilarious..never change

[@stsa21]

How dare you reveal all the secrets, girl! Be careful that you may be soon as revered & loved as Bruce Lee! By the way, great job, Benebell. I love all your videos :-)

[@danfield6030]

Lol

[@pmaughmer]

You are totally spot on with "western brainwashing" in Taoist esotercism/sorcery, I'm highly picky about the translations I read, not that I can read Chinese but there is definitely a "feel" of it if you will. Very much appreciate this video of yours.

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[@BenebellWen]

Aww, thank you!

[@terminallychill3787]

I believe that yes, you can practice mysticism as an atheist because the goal of the experience of the practice is dependent on the individual. I would argue that it would be a preferred way to experience it because every moment you practice mysticism, it's optional and without fear. The joy comes from practicing and experiencing the environment that comes along with mysticism. And because the brain is the way that it is, you'll get to experience all the joys and community just as your peers would.

[@pri22v11]

Yes!! Most judge their own faith through a western lens! Could you kindly make a video explaining the power of feng shui symbols and ornaments in the context of dao?

[@aprilcadence9738]

Hey! I'm loving your series. Is this a closed practice or is it something that anyone can practice if they are dedicated to their study and have a deep understanding of it? I don't want to accidentally appropriate a cultural practice by delving into research and integrating it into my life.

[@kelseytebo8876]

You are my favorite resource for all things eastern esoteric and occult on youtube--its hard to find such information elsewhere Much thanks

[@nitai154]

Studying is essential however what REALLY helps is attaining a direct relationship with a deity or celestial and receiving DIRECT transmissions from that entity. You have direct access to occult knowledge and practices that way.

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I really love this series! And I'm currently reading the book as well, as I got it for christmas a few weeks ago 😊

[@BenebellWen]

Oh, cool! What good timing. 😁 I just started this series!

[@promiseclub8810]

And know that “you cannot exist for yourself” is something you know about yourself not something you are being told, it’s that you know you are unable to live for yourself ❤️ thank you for this series, where’s number 6!?

[@Muself2]

For Qi gong there is something vqlled the "Jesus Prayer" in orthodox mysticism where people are to control their breath and focus on it to follow it amd put it in your heart before praying

[@sarahharvey5656]

BTW Bell, I’ve REALLY appreciated this series b/c I am SO ignorant of the subject. Thank you!!

[@stuartshrigley-wightman4563]

You are so generous with your knowledge and very supportive. Thank you.

[@paulcaldwell5076]

I have your book, The Tao of Craft. Today I started on your Taoist Occultism lectures.

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In a word, "Awesome"!

[@nightraider917]

whooaa.. i have always wanted to learn about daoist magic stuff.. thanks for bringing out. i hope you live a healthy life and keep running ur youtube channel.

[@OneaeBlack]

Tao practice living strong here in utah! Thank you!

[@littleducklinglove]

I've really been loving this series! It's deeply informative and a very welcome expansion to my western dominated magic education.

[@anthonystrauss9063]

Hello, just ordered this book, only then to find youre amazing youtube channel. Thank you so much for helping many help understand their personal relationships with the Tao

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i purchased ur book on amazon. cant wait for it to come.

[@KIYALongevity]

The Key to Immortality is simple the universal energy within you, prana which is eternal beyond your conscious mind.

[@TheGod2go]

Thank you for putting out an actual video that has insight instead of a 2 minute crap vid that doesn't have any info

[@whatsyourglitch]

Thank you so much for sharing your incredible depth of knowledge and insight. You inspire me!

[@rodneyillustrations]

Profound and informative.

[@omittapir5986]

Amazing contribution!

[@youretheai7586]

Absolute purrfection! Thanks for sharing!! I'm listening to this while planting ginseng to share later.

[@svc6550]

This is the same for African and Indigenous spirituality. In the spiritual systems I grew up in, the need for secrecy was the same. I feel like there was a long period in history where talking about spirituality could get you killed or could just not be understood by everyone, so it seems many cultures adopted secrecy to protect valuable knowledge.

[@shyltond]

Wow!!! Weeks searching for information on Esoteric Taoism and what I great surprise (gift truely) that at last I found or was found by such a wonderful material! Thank you so much! A-ma-zing!!! I can't find video 6 of the series though.

[@niqulusviii987]

Amazing!!! This touches my soul so deeply. Can't stop watching and can't help but learn appreciate

[@man-hotan9152]

Truly miraculous!

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Love learning another cultural perspective on esoterica...🎑

[@Riokoruk]

I’m loving this series! Very informative and digestible, as noted. I especially love the insights you provide with regards to how practices grow and change with the many influences surrounding them! This series was my introduction to your channel!

[@BenebellWen]

Oh nice! Welcome! 🥰

[@TamuNgina]

And thank you for all that you do share. You bless us.

[@pearlhay5033]

Gem of a KZbin channel, thank you

[@hamiltonsarain9608]

Thank you for this. I have been fascinated with the Tao and certain aspects of Chinese culture since I was 13. At this point in my life I am in need of healing after going through a violent trauma that ended an unhealthy relationship that began during a year of the rat (2008) and ended during the next year of the rat (2020). I was born in a year of the rat (1972) shortly after the hour of the rat began (11:11pm). To be honest my partner shot me three times with a .380 handgun, including in the abdomen, where there was extensive damage. I am grateful I survived and now I need to establish practices that will facilitate healing, that will help me restore flexibility and strength. My favorites of the Eight Immortals are Li Tieguai, Lan Caihe, and... the guy with the flute... Now I need Iron Crutch Li more than ever. Anyway... I am grateful for your presentation and I look forward to studying your book. I just started a translation of the Dao De Jing by Yang Jwing Ming, but it was Red Pine (Bill Porter) who introduced me to your KZbin channel. Be well...

[@daughterofthecreator2585]

I'm sorry to hear about your experience, May you find what your looking for. For restoring flexibility, what about tai chi?

[@frankshifreen]

bought the book this morning

[@danjf1]

People mostly ignore religion and spiritualism here in the 21st century. Those who believe in one system another are generally ridiculed in modern-day society. Sad, but true. Follow whatever path feels right to you and puts you at peace and tranquility.

[@AlcvinRyuzenRamos]

Love it, Benebell!!!

[@grimpixel6060]

I'm so excited about this book!! Especially the cloud writing, especially considering the only way I can scry is via the clouds.

[@jose280714]

So cool, muchas gracias.