Symbol | Five Mountains (Wuyue) |
Religion | Taoism |
Origin | Symbolic representation in Taoist philosophy. |
Meaning | Represents the pursuit of transcendence, enlightenment, and the dwelling places of immortals. |
Appearance | Depictions of sacred mountains, often with mist and clouds. |
Colors | Natural mountainous colors, often greens and browns. |
Usage | Emphasized in Taoist meditation and as symbolic landscapes. |
History | Integral to Taoist texts like the Zhuangzi. |
Popularity | Common in Taoist art and as meditation imagery. |
Importance | Mountains are seen as points of spiritual connection and transcendence. |
Complexity | Rich in metaphysical and contemplative meanings. |
Emotions | Elicits a sense of spiritual elevation and contemplation. |