What procedures do you need to be a Taoist layman? How much is the charge?

The general conditions for becoming a Taoist believer are as follows:

One: a legal citizen who abides by the law;

Second, I sincerely believe in Taoist teachings, respect ancestors of past dynasties, and understand Taoist common sense; ?

Third, study hard and take the initiative to safeguard the interests of this teaching; ?

Four: make sure you don't break the law after conversion; ?

Five: respect teachers and attach importance to teaching, and unite within teaching.

The general procedure is as follows:

One: identify the master, that is, meet a master who likes to become a monk. A master must have a name and a sect. A master cannot be a layman.

Two: confirm the faction, that is, the Taoist faction to which you belong after conversion. If a master is sure, you will usually follow his faction. Master will give you a "Taoist name" according to the generations of various factions.

Third, convert to the "three treasures", namely "Tao", "Jing" and "Teacher". When you convert, Master will explain it to you. If you don't explain, it's because Master didn't do his duty. Generally speaking, "Tao" refers to the supreme Tao; "Jing" refers to thirty-six respected classics; "Teacher" refers to the ancestors of past dynasties.

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Taoist appellation:

In history, with the influence of the cultures of various dynasties, the level of Taoist practice, teaching attainments and teaching posts are accompanied by related titles, which are briefly described as follows: Abbot: the title of the supreme leader of the ten-square jungle of Taoism, which can also be called "abbot". The abbot is a Taoist who has received three precepts, accepted the "Buddhism" of lawyers, is strict and respected, and is supported by all Taoists.

Prison: Also known as "Master" and "Abbot". Elected by the abbot Taoist priest, he is in charge of all affairs inside and outside the Dojo. When you are in charge of the prison, you must be all-knowing, well-informed, humble, generous, defensive to the weak, gentle and kind, clear about the cause and effect of sin, and be prepared for both merits and demerits. Know the guests: responsible for receiving visitors and welcoming guests.

"San Dao Ji" records: "Knowing a guest, receiving ten guests and friends, you must know things and understand human feelings, so it is acceptable. Gao Gong: A Taoist priest who is respected, good at fasting ceremony, good at stepping on the steps, communicating with God, preaching on behalf of God, praying for disaster relief, pulling out ghosts and presiding over fasting ceremony is a classic leader.

Taoist: At first, it was synonymous with alchemists. It first appeared in Han Shu's Biography of Fang Jing. After the establishment of Taoism, the word Taoist once specifically referred to Taoist. In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Taoist priests specifically referred to shamans, which was different from Taoist priests. After the Tang Dynasty, Taoist priests generally referred to Taoist people or Taoist priests. Taoist: It is the honorific title for monks by non-believers today, not the title.

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