| Aspect | Zhengyi Dao | Quanzhen Dao |
|---|---|---|
| Core Practice | Talismans, rituals, thunder magic, feng shui | Inner alchemy, meditation, spiritual enlightenment |
| Lifestyle | Can marry, live at home, no vegetarian requirement | Monastic, celibate, vegetarian, temple life |
| Major Schools | Longhu, Maoshan, Lingbao, Jingming, Shenxiao | Longmen, Huashan, Yuxian, Qingjing, Nanzong |
| Origin | Eastern Han Zhang Daoling | Jin Dynasty Wang Chongyang |