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. "Three-way Collection" records: "Knowing the guest's fine words and accepting ten guests, you must know things and understand human feelings. 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. Mage: A Taoist who is proficient in precepts, presides over fasting ceremonies and teaches others to enter the Tao is called a mage. Those who are proficient in Taoism, can maintain health and educate people, and are teachers are called wizards. Alchemist: At first, it refers to people who practice the method of clearing the liquid, and later it refers to Taoist priests who practice the method of alchemy to a very advanced level. Grandfather and master: Yue Zushi, founder of various schools; The leaders of various missionaries called them masters. Real people: usually dedicated to Taoist priests who are profound and immortal. Huang Guan: Early Taoism advocated yellow, so the world called him Huang Guan according to the color of Taoist clothes. Feather: Also known as "Feather" and "Feather Man". Compared with bird feathers, immortals can ascend to heaven, extend to immortal alchemists, and then specifically to Taoist priests. Later Taoist priests often took their own names. Sir: The honorific title of Taoist or posthumous title, bestowed with a title. Laity: A laity who believes in Taoism.

Taoism not only expressly stipulates various commandments, but also forms unique religious taboos in worship of gods, cultivation of truth, worship of teachers, fasting, worship and diet.

Four don't eat: Taoist priests don't eat four kinds of meat-beef, mullet, swan goose and dog meat, because cattle, mullet, swan goose and dog represent loyalty, filial piety, chastity and righteousness respectively.

Taoism doesn't talk about longevity: Taoism hates death when it is reborn, and it is taboo to ask the age, so it is impolite to ask the elderly to live longer.

Martial arts are not true: Taoism does not burn incense, recite scriptures, worship, build a fast or hold a memorial service on the "martial arts" day of the lunar calendar (Wuzi, Wuxu, Wuyin and Wushen).

taoism etiquette

Taoist etiquette originated from Zhou rites, involving religious activities and daily life, including sacrifice, chanting, precepts, costumes and so on. Believers bow or bow to ordinary people, but bow to gods and real people to show special respect. Taoism has three ways of worshipping God: one ritual, three knocks, three knocks and three knocks. The foundation is the bow ceremony and the bow ceremony. Bow-hand ceremony, also known as fist-hugging ceremony, is divided into two types: one is Confucian etiquette, with hands clasped on the chest and standing without bending over; The other is that the left hand holds the right hand, and the negative yin holds the yang, which contains five elements, kneading the meridians inside and showing the Taiji diagram outside. Bowing ceremony is: while bending down, making fists, from bottom to top, saluting people.