Chinese Taoist Association

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Chinese Taoist Association (Chinese: 中国道教协会), founded in April 1957, is the main association of Taoism in the People's Republic of China. It is recognized as one of the main religious associations in the People's Republic of China. Dozens of regional and local daoist associations are encapsulated into this overarching group, which is encouraged by the government to be a bridge between Chinese Taoists and the government, to encourage a patriotic merger between Taoism and government initiatives.^[1] The group also disseminates information on traditional Taoist topics, including forums and conferences. The association was a major sponsor of the 2007 International Forum on the Tao Te Ching.^[2]

The Chinese Taoist Association advocates the recompensation of losses inflicted on Taoism by the Cultural Revolution. Taoism was banned for several years in the People's Republic of China. Recently, the central government of China has supported and encouraged the Association, along with other official religious groups, in promoting the "harmonious society" initiative of President Hu Jintao.^[3]

The Chinese Taoist Association advocates ecology. This can be explained by the fact that Taoism places a special significance to nature. As they put it, people should live in harmony with nature instead of trying to conquer it.

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• Chinese Taoist Association - main page

Branches

• Wudang Taoist Association
• Baoding Taoist Association
• Tianjin Taoist Association
• Hebei Taoist Association
• Chenzhou Taoist Association
• Shangluo Taoist Association
• Quanzhou Taoist Association
• Beijing Taoist Association
• Ziyang Taoist Association
• Hunan Taoist association
• Yantai Taoist Association
• Fushun Taoist Association

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