Walk the path of balance, virtue, and inner harmony — guided by authentic Taoist masters.
What It Means to Become a Taoist
To become a Taoist is to live in accordance with the laws of nature and to cultivate one’s body, mind, and spirit through balance and awareness.
Taoism is not a religion of belief, but a philosophy of living the Way — embodying compassion, humility, and simplicity in daily life.
Through study, meditation, and ritual, Taoist practitioners seek to understand the natural order of the universe and align themselves with the flow of the Tao.
The Path of Taoist Cultivation
1️⃣ Lay Practitioner (居士)
Lay Taoist practitioners live ordinary lives while cultivating Taoist virtues and mindfulness.
They take refuge in the Three Treasures — the Tao (道), the Scriptures (经), and the Masters (师) — and practice meditation, chanting, and moral self-cultivation.
Focus: personal cultivation, virtue, meditation, Five Elements balance, morning and evening liturgy.
2️⃣ Taoist Metaphysician (术士)
A Taoist Metaphysician applies Taoist wisdom through the study of Feng Shui, Yijing (I Ching), divination, and energy dynamics.
They guide others in understanding destiny, energy, and harmony between heaven, earth, and humanity.
Focus: Feng Shui, divination, spiritual consultation, and the practical use of Taoist metaphysics in life.
3️⃣ Taoist Priest (道士)
A Taoist Priest is one who has taken formal ordination, receiving lineage transmission and training to perform sacred rituals, ceremonies, and teachings.
Ordination is a separate process guided by certified Taoist masters and associations.
Focus: Taoist rituals, talismans, scripture recitation, community service, and spiritual leadership.
Steps to Begin Your Journey
Step 1: Join the Taoist Studies Program
Begin with the Free Introductory Course and continue through advanced studies in philosophy, meditation, Feng Shui, Yijing, and Taoist rituals.
Step 2: Take Refuge in the Tao (皈依)
Taking refuge in the Tao, the Scriptures, and the Masters marks the first step of entering the Taoist path.
This simple but profound ceremony symbolizes commitment to self-cultivation and harmony with the Tao.
Step 3: Daily Practice & Cultivation
Through meditation, energy work, and moral refinement, practitioners align body and mind with natural balance.
Live by Taoist virtues — compassion, moderation, humility, and harmony — in every aspect of life.
Step 4: Certification & Recognition
After completing advanced courses and mentorship evaluation, students may apply for:
- Lay Taoist Practitioner Certification
- Metaphysics Practitioner Certification
Further ordination for Taoist priests is available through a dedicated process (see Ordination page).
Authenticity & Lineage
All classes are taught by certified Taoist priests and metaphysicians who have received official recognition from Taoist associations and possess authentic training and real expertise.
Their backgrounds represent different Taoist lineages, not limited to any single temple or mountain tradition, ensuring diverse and genuine knowledge transmission.
Our instructors emphasize true cultivation over titles — guiding students to understand both the spiritual and practical aspects of Taoist wisdom.
Join the Path
Becoming a Taoist is not about escaping the world, but about living within it with clarity, peace, and purpose.
Each act of kindness, each breath of awareness, each moment of balance — is already a step toward the Tao.