A Taoist temple (, also called ''dàoguàn'' and , is a place where the
Tao is observed and cultivated it is a place of worship in
Taoism
Taoism (, ) or Daoism () refers to either a school of philosophical thought (道家; ''daojia'') or to a religion (道教; ''daojiao''), both of which share ideas and concepts of Chinese origin and emphasize living in harmony with the '' Ta ...
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Structure and function can vary according to the
Taoist school the temple belongs to. For example, ''guàn'' of the
Quanzhen School are
monasteries where celibate
Taoist priests live.
The title ''gōng'' () "palace" is often used for large temples built with imperial or governmental patronage.
In front of the main gate are the holy statues of Dragon and Tiger. The
Three Pure Ones are worshipped inside. Taoist temples are carved with Chinese characters like Fu (blessing), Shou (longevity), Ji (auspicious), reflecting the theme of long and fruitful life.
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Taoism
Taoism (, ) or Daoism () refers to either a school of philosophical thought (道家; ''daojia'') or to a religion (道教; ''daojiao''), both of which share ideas and concepts of Chinese origin and emphasize living in harmony with the '' Ta ...
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Way of the Celestial Masters
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Zhengyi Taoism
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Quanzhen Taoism
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Chinese ritual mastery traditions
Chinese ritual mastery traditions, also referred to as ritual teachings (, sometimes rendered as "Faism"),Yu-chi Tsao, 2012. or Folk Taoism (), or also Red Taoism (mostly in east China and Taiwan), constitute a large group of Chinese orders of r ...
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Chinese temple
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Cebu Taoist Temple (Cebu City, Philippines)
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