Daoist liturgy

Daoist liturgy refers to structured ceremonies and rituals conducted by practitioners to honor deities, ancestors, and the Dao itself. These rituals often involve chanting, music, offerings, and symbolic gestures aimed at harmonizing individuals with natural and spiritual order. Daoist liturgy serves to cultivate spiritual well-being, invoke divine blessings, and reinforce moral and cosmological principles central to Daoism. It is practiced in temples, during festivals, and personal rites, emphasizing harmony, balance, and connection with the Dao—the fundamental way or path underlying all existence.