三清道祖傳統神像畫
The Taoist AssociationTaoist Association

The Tao
follows Nature.

"Humanity follows the Earth,
the Earth follows Heaven,
Heaven follows the Tao,
and the Tao follows Nature."— Tao Te Ching, Chapter 25

Study with the Academy

Under chairman Chang Cheng — who secured national recognition of Taoist Day in Taiwan's official calendar — the Association is opening to the world. Our previous website gathered 40 deity essays, 28 primers and 318 event records, locked in an aging system with no English. This new site retells that real heritage in plain language. Step by step.

Start Here

四大入口
Understand Taoism

Temple etiquette and the spirit of the Tao, in English — with 28 primers in Chinese.

 Temple Etiquette

First visit to a Taoist temple? Rites, customs and courtesy in four steps.

 Courses & Ceremonies

The Taoist Academy enrolls yearly; ceremonies are held across the calendar.

 The Association

Who we are — history since 1966, mission and how to reach us.

Deities of Taoism

神明介紹
Deities in English →
The Three Pure Ones 三清道祖

The highest deities of Taoism — three celestial embodiments of the Tao itself.

 Xuantian Shangdi 玄天上帝

The Dark Emperor of the North, whose great sanctuary is Mount Wudang.

 Queen Mother of the West 西王金母

Foremost of female immortals on Mount Kunlun — among the oldest figures in Chinese belief.

The Taoist Academy

Founded 1989 · Registered with the Ministry of the Interior · Campus at Zhinan Temple, Taipei
Classics經典

The Tao Te Ching, Zhuangzi and Huangting Jing.

 Ritual科儀 Keyi

Zhai-jiao altar liturgies and the Lidou rite for peace and longevity.

 Well-being養生

Neidan "inner alchemy" — breathing, self-cultivation, Taoist medicine.

 Music道樂

Liturgical chant and ritual instruments.

Enrollment +886-2-2732-4477 (Association) · +886-2-2732-2449 (Academic Affairs)

Ceremonies & Events

法會活動
Highlights in English →
Taoist Academy — Fall Enrollment Zhinan Temple campus, Taipei
Academy Graduation & Showcase Taoist Hall, 274 Wolong St., Taipei
Zhongyuan Festival — Universal Salvation Ceremony Annual joint liturgy for ancestors and all souls, seventh lunar month

Watch: Taoist Ritual 科儀影像

Can't visit in person? Begin with the Association's ceremony recordings — international enquiries welcome at servicetaoism@yahoo.com.tw.

The Association

關於總會

Who we are

Founded in Taipei on 13 February 1966; the first chairman was Chang En-pu, the 63rd Celestial Master. Our mission: to elucidate Taoist teaching, uphold its precepts, serve society and promote harmony in the world.

At a Glance

  • 6 provincial-level & 18 county/city associations
  • Five standing committees
  • The Taoist Academy, founded 1989
  • 40 deity essays · 28 primers · 318 event records

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