Posted by clolen james on December 17, 19102 at 19:25:25:

In Reply to: Re: I need some information posted by robelyn delos santos on February 24, 19102 at 21:46:05:

: : Hi Stephanie,

: : This is my first time posting here, so please be patient. IGNOR Blizzardwolf's comment - he/she does not know a thing about Taoism apparently.

: : Taoism is a very old religion, as old as the oldest. At one time it was not called Taoism but something different. Instead of going into the history I will answer your questions instead.

: : We have rituals and ceremonies, people who do not know this have no connection in the Taoist circle, they have just read books and/or have been taught by someone who isnt a Taoist. To be a Taoist you have to be initiated into a particular sect. If you believe in the Taoist religion and are not initiated then you are a believer in Taoism (the faithful) sort of like a Catholic.
: : The philosophy of the Tao is not the same as Taoism. Taoism is considered the practice in which the philosophy comes into play.

: : Taoism does not have a "Holy City". Each sect usually dirives from a certain area and that temple is considered the "Holy City".
: : We have large lists of Gods, but these Gods are not like the Christian God that westerners believe in. We feel that we have a relationship with them, and that they are here to serve us as well as we serve them (long story - dont have the time). Some of the major dieties are: Kuan-ti, Xuan-mu, Kuan-Yin, Lu-Tung Pin - and the other seven immortals, Xuan-Wu, Jade Emperor - these are just a few of the main Gods, but we have many more. Each sect of Taoism has their main deity, like mine for instance is Xuan-wu others may be Lu Tung Pin or Kuan-ti. It all depends - hope your following along.
: : Although all Taoist sects differ from each other we all have the same underlining things in common. These are precepts taken by all Taoists and all Taoist have to follow.

: : I hope that I have answered some of your questions, I am not a scholar in Taoism, just a Taoist.

: : Blessings,

: : Lie Feng

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: : : Hi my name is robelyn and I am doing some research on The religion called "Taoism". I am looking for information on Taoists special rituals and special ceremonies. Also I am trying to find out their place of worship, their "Holy City". Who do they worship? If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it thanx.

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