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What is the Daozang and why is it important in Taoism?

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How many individual texts are included in the Daozang?

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What are the main categories or “Grottoes” within the Daozang?

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When and where was the Daozang first compiled?

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Who were the key figures responsible for assembling the Daozang?

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What are the central philosophical teachings found in the Daozang?

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How does the Daozang relate to foundational works like the Dao De Jing?

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Which ritual practices and liturgies are detailed in the Daozang?

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How has the Daozang influenced Chinese literature, art, and culture?

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Are there English (or other language) translations of the Daozang available?

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What commentaries or scholarly works help interpret the Daozang?

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How is the Daozang organized in terms of genres (scripture, ritual manuals, hagiography)?

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Which Taoist deities and immortals are most prominently featured in the Daozang?

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How do modern Taoist lineages use the Daozang in their rituals and teachings?

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What challenges exist in studying the Daozang’s classical Chinese texts?

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Which major Taoist schools (e.g., Quanzhen, Zhengyi) are represented in the Daozang?

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How does the Daozang compare to the Buddhist Tripitaka or Confucian classics?

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What manuscript traditions or editions of the Daozang are considered most authoritative?

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How has digital scholarship (online databases, digitized editions) impacted Daozang studies?

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What resources (academic programs, translation projects, libraries) are best for someone researching the Daozang?

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