Journal of Daoist Studies

The Journal of Daoist Studies (JDS) is an annual publication dedicated to the scholarly exploration of Daoism in all its different dimensions. Each issue has three main parts: Academic Articles on history, philosophy, art, society, and more (limit 8,500 words); Forum on Contemporary Practice on issues of current activities both in China and other parts of the world (limit 5000 words); and News of the Field, presenting publications, dissertations, conferences, and websites.

NOTICE:
The Journal of Daoist Studies is now being published and managed through its new official website: https://journalofdaoiststudies.org/index.php/journal

All manuscript submissions and editorial correspondence should be sent to: editor@journalofdaoiststudies.org / submissions@journalofdaoiststudies.org

Authors are requested to use the above email addresses for all future submissions, revisions, and communication.

Archive & Subscription Access
All previous issues and archives remain accessible on both the old and the new websites. Existing subscribers through the previous platform will continue to enjoy full access via the new website without interruption.

JDS 19 (2026)

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JDS 18 (2025)

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JDS 17 (2024)

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JDS 16 (2023)

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JDS 15 (2022)

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JDS 14 (2021)

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JDS 13 (2020)

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JDS 12 (2019)

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JDS 11 (2018)

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JDS 10 (2017)

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JDS 9 (2016)

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JDS 8 (2015)

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JDS 7 (2014)

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JDS 6 (2013)

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JDS 5 (2012)

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JDS 4 (2011)

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JDS 3 (2010)

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JDS 2 (2009)

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JDS 1 (2008)

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