(Lingbao) tradition This grotto is concerned mainly with rituals and is the middle phase of initiation for a Taoist master. Spirit Grotto (Dongshen) : Texts of Three Sovereigns (Sanhuang) tradition This grotto is concerned mainly with exorcisms and is the lowest phase of initiation for a Taoist master. Each of the Three Grottoes contains the following 12 chapters Main texts (Benwen) Talismans (Shenfu) Commentaries (Yujue) Diagrams and illustrations (Lingtu) Histories and genealogies (Pulu) Precepts (Jielu) Ceremonies (Weiyi) Rituals (Fangfa) Practices (Zhongshu) Biographies (Jizhuan) Hymns (Zansong) Memorials (Biaozou) Four Supplements 500 Great Mystery (Taixuan) : Based on the Dao De Jing Great Peace (Taiping) : Based on the Taiping Jing Great Purity (Taiqing) : Based on the Taiqing Jing and other alchemical texts Orthodox One (Zhengyi) : Based on the Way of the Celestial Masters (Tianshi Dao) tradition. External links Daozang (Taoist Canon) and Subsidiary Compilations (Judith M. Boltz), sample entry from The Encyclopledia of Taoism The Taoist Canon - maintained by David K. Jordan at UCSD. See also his overview of the canons of all three major Chinese religions, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, here. Daoist Studies Daozang project - maintained by James Miller at Queen's University Tao Store Index - Online Taoist Scriptures in English Daozang - maintained by Raymond Larose at Jade Purity Daozang Jiyao Project Daozang Jiyao Catalogue (PDF) - Includes references to works also found or not found in the Daozang Digital Resources of Traditional Chinese Taoism (Daoism) Culture for Free Download Series of books