The "Way of the Five Pecks of Rice" is a traditional Chinese spiritual practice founded by Zhang Daoling in the 2nd century CE. It emphasizes a harmonious relationship between humans and the universe, focusing on self-cultivation, moral integrity, and community service. Practitioners engage in rituals, meditation, and ethical living to achieve spiritual enlightenment and balance. This practice is associated with the Taoist tradition and is often linked to the broader Daoism philosophy. It promotes the idea of simplicity and frugality, symbolized by the five pecks of rice, which represents sustenance and the importance of living in accordance with nature.