The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

A long monastery corridor in Chinese ink painting, symbolizing the patrol inspector's oversight

Xun Liao: The Patrol Inspector of Taoist Monast...

Paul Peng

Xun Liao (Patrol Inspector) is a senior Taoist monastic officer managing personnel assignments, transfers, promotions, inspections, and confidential affairs. Requires upright character and collective deliberation. From San Cheng Ji Yao.

Xun Liao: The Patrol Inspector of Taoist Monast...

Paul Peng

Xun Liao (Patrol Inspector) is a senior Taoist monastic officer managing personnel assignments, transfers, promotions, inspections, and confidential affairs. Requires upright character and collective deliberation. From San Cheng Ji Yao.

Secluded mountain dormitory buildings in traditional Chinese ink painting style

Liao Fang: Dormitory Officer in Taoist Temple A...

Paul Peng

Liao Fang (Dormitory Officer) manages monastic housing in Taoist Ten‑Directions monasteries. Assigns rooms by seniority, checks ordination certificates for visiting monks, and maintains facilities. 

Liao Fang: Dormitory Officer in Taoist Temple A...

Paul Peng

Liao Fang (Dormitory Officer) manages monastic housing in Taoist Ten‑Directions monasteries. Assigns rooms by seniority, checks ordination certificates for visiting monks, and maintains facilities. 

A secluded mountain retreat representing female Taoist practice in Chinese ink painting

Nv Dao Shi: Female Taoist Priests – History & R...

Paul Peng

Nv Dao Shi (female Taoist priests) have existed since early Taoism. Tang dynasty called them Nu Guan (“Female Caps”). Later term Kun Dao (“Way of Kun”). Receive same ordination registers...

Nv Dao Shi: Female Taoist Priests – History & R...

Paul Peng

Nv Dao Shi (female Taoist priests) have existed since early Taoism. Tang dynasty called them Nu Guan (“Female Caps”). Later term Kun Dao (“Way of Kun”). Receive same ordination registers...

A traditional market scene with ritual supplies in Chinese ink painting style

Tou Ban: Procurement Officer in Taoist Monaster...

Paul Peng

Tou Ban (Head Procurement Officer) in Taoist Ten‑Directions monasteries purchases daily supplies, ritual offerings, and vegetarian provisions. Must be fair and uncorrupted. Works with accountant and storekeeper. From San Cheng...

Tou Ban: Procurement Officer in Taoist Monaster...

Paul Peng

Tou Ban (Head Procurement Officer) in Taoist Ten‑Directions monasteries purchases daily supplies, ritual offerings, and vegetarian provisions. Must be fair and uncorrupted. Works with accountant and storekeeper. From San Cheng...

Taoist master presiding over ritual transformation ceremony

Hua Zhu: Fundraising Master in Taoist Monasteri...

Paul Peng

Hua Zhu (Transformation Master) manages fundraising and donor relations for Taoist monasteries. Cultivates connections with lay supporters to provide material support. A key monastic officer. From San Cheng Ji Yao.

Hua Zhu: Fundraising Master in Taoist Monasteri...

Paul Peng

Hua Zhu (Transformation Master) manages fundraising and donor relations for Taoist monasteries. Cultivates connections with lay supporters to provide material support. A key monastic officer. From San Cheng Ji Yao.

Ancient Chinese merit and demerit ledger with red and black marks

Gong Guo Ge: Taoist Merit and Demerit Ledger 功过格

Paul Peng

Gong Guo Ge: Taoist merit-demrit ledger. Practitioners record daily actions with point values (e.g., saving a life: 100 merits). Aims for moral progress toward longevity and immortality. From 1171 CE...

Gong Guo Ge: Taoist Merit and Demerit Ledger 功过格

Paul Peng

Gong Guo Ge: Taoist merit-demrit ledger. Practitioners record daily actions with point values (e.g., saving a life: 100 merits). Aims for moral progress toward longevity and immortality. From 1171 CE...