taoist practices

His films explore spiritual emptiness and meditative states through long takes and minimalist aesthetics that mirror Taoist contemplation of the mundane.

His historical and contemporary works embody Taoist principles of temporal flow, non-action, and harmony with natural rhythms through patient cinematography.

His martial arts films, particularly 'Hero' and 'House of Flying Daggers,' incorporate Taoist philosophy of balance, duality, and the flow of qi through visual symbolism and combat choreography.