The Westward Spread of Eastern Learning: Jung’s Integration and Adaptation of Religious Daoism by Ming Chen

“…It will be argued that Jungian ideas such as active imagination, individuation, and synchronicity were directly influenced or inspired by Jung’s exposure to religious Daoism through Richard Wilhelm, Daoist texts, and his own adoption of Daoist Internal Alchemy techniques, an influence which would reverberate through both Western and Chinese popular culture.…”
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The Pre-Dawn of the Three Caverns Thought: An Examination Based on <i>Shangqing taiji yinzhu yujing baojue</i> by Ling Cao

“…It proposed the first viable approach to integrating emerging Daoist scriptural traditions, enabling the creation of the first canonical Daoist catalog, and laying the foundation for the compilation of the Daozang and the establishment of the Ordination Ranks 法位 system. …”
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D’une rive, l’autre by Brigitte Baptandier

“…Through the cult of the Lady of Linshui, Linshui furen, and the Daoist ritual tradition of the Lüshan pai, strongly tinged with Tantrism, we skirt along the boundaries between those different sociological, imaginary and symbolic spaces. …”
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Making Maoshan Great Again: Religious Rhetoric and Popular Mobilisation from Late Qing to Republican China (1864–1937) by Qijun Zheng

“…This study investigates how religious rhetoric and popular mobilisation contributed to the preservation and propagation of Daoist traditions at the mountain Maoshan 茅山 from late Qing to Republican China (1864–1937), focusing particularly on the corpus of religious texts related to Maoshan and its tutelary gods, the Three Mao Lords 三茅真君. …”
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Responsive Harmony in the <i>Zhuangzi</i> by Luyao Li

“…It first challenges Chenyang Li’s distinction between Confucian “active harmony” (主动和谐) and Daoist “passive harmony” (被动和谐), arguing that the “passive” label fails to capture the characteristic of Zhuangzian harmony. …”
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Taibai Materia Medica: Unofficial ‘Herb Physicians’ in North Western China by Lena Springer

“…A second mode is cultural heritage preservation based on Daoist lineages.…”
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Presentation and Analysis of “Three Teachings Syncretism” in Song and Jin Poetry and Its Modern Significance by Enhai Lei, Xudong Hu

“…Second, it examines the reasons behind this phenomenon, including the intellectualization of poetry and the Confucian academic background of Buddhist monks and Daoist priests. Thirdly, it explores the value and significance of this thought for modern China, showcasing the inherent diversity, inclusiveness, and harmony in Chinese culture.…”
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The evolution of historical forms of chinese theater and integration of visual arts by HAN LIN

“…To understand musical theater, one must consider its role in society, where music and rituals were seen as embodiments of Daoist philosophical concepts. The integration of canonical texts such as "Shijing" into the cultural practices of that time underscores the significance of this art form in shaping society and its worldview. …”
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Des temples et des quartiers disparus en Chine by Adeline Herrou

“…Recent changes undergone by several (Quanzhen) Daoist temples in Central China, caused by a major-works policy, take on a special meaning if considered in light of the aftermath of the profound break that had already marked the religious landscape during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). …”
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