Unified Scientific Daoism of Dao Fa Zi Ran: A Scientific-Philosophical Study Based on the Lao-Yang Genesis Cosmology

Abstract

中国道教历史上形成了正一道、全真道、上清派、灵宝派等多源门派。表面差异巨大,但其深层理论基础均源于老子“道法自然”的宇宙哲学。本文以老-杨创世纪宇宙观为核心框架,提出“统一道法自然科学道教”的概念,将道教修行、文明功能与银河系—太阳系—地球—人类的宇宙层级链相结合。文章从七个章节系统分析道教历史困境、共同结构性问题及复位方案,提出科学化修行体系、层级链调适、社会文明功能重构,以及未来教育与实践路径,为道教从宗教体系向现代自然文明宇宙智慧体系转型提供理论依据。 Historically, Chinese Daoism developed into multiple lineages, including Zhengyi, Quanzhen, Shangqing, and Lingbao schools. Despite superficial differences, their theoretical foundation derives from Laozi’s cosmological philosophy of Dao Fa Zi Ran. This study employs the Lao-Yang Genesis Cosmology as a framework to propose the concept of Unified Scientific Daoism, integrating Daoist cultivation, societal functions, and the cosmic hierarchy of galaxy—solar system—Earth—humanity. Through seven chapters, the paper analyzes historical challenges, structural issues, and repositioning strategies, proposing a scientific cultivation system, hierarchical alignment, social function reconstruction, and future educational and practical pathways, thereby providing a theoretical basis for Daoism’s transformation from a religious system into a modern natural-civilization and cosmic wisdom framework.

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Charles X. Yang
The Nature Dao Foundation

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