What is the Huoju 火居?

May 25, 2025 Paul Peng

Huoju refers to Taoist priests who practice cultivation while living at home. Here, "fire" symbolizes "secular life." Huoju Taoists are allowed to marry and have children, but they must also uphold precepts and observe fasting.

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Paul Peng is a Zhengyi Taoist priest from Longhu Mountain, Jiangxi — the ancestral home of the Celestial Masters' tradition. Ordained at 25 after a dream from the Celestial Master, he has practiced for 25 years under Master Zeng Guangliang. He is the curator of this store, which is officially authorized by Tianshi Fu. All items are consecrated at the temple by the resident priest team.

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