This quiz tests Taoist School Selector ''Western'' Taoist - There is a lot of talk in the West about Taoism, most of it out of the context of the Chinese society from which it arose. Unlike other Eastern traditions that maintain an identity transcending their cultural contexts, like Buddhism, Taoism depends very heavily on its Chinese roots. There is a lot of good instruction out there in the Taoist arts, and that is actually good for most people. But to claim Taoist affiliation or even understanding requires one to embrace Taoist culture, something very difficult indeed. Many people claim to teach Taoism, but in China no Taoist hangs a shingle out for anyone to walk in and learn the trade secret. Taoists are happy to hire themselves out for services or to teach certain cultivations, but they choose their prospects for initiation, and thus the deeper teachings of Taoism, very carefully. Anyone publicly offering to teach Taoist esoterica, or who claim that you can get the essentials by buying their book, should be viewed with great suspicion. Religion Knowledge Quizzes, Trivia, IQ Tests
This Religion IQ Quiz is based upon the selector Taoist School Selector by Ming Miaoxue. Test your knowledge of: ''Western'' Taoist - There is a lot of talk in the West about Taoism, most of it out of the context of the Chinese society from which it arose. Unlike other Eastern traditions that maintain an identity transcending their cultural contexts, like Buddhism, Taoism depends very heavily on its Chinese roots. There is a lot of good instruction out there in the Taoist arts, and that is actually good for most people. But to claim Taoist affiliation or even understanding requires one to embrace Taoist culture, something very difficult indeed. Many people claim to teach Taoism, but in China no Taoist hangs a shingle out for anyone to walk in and learn the trade secret. Taoists are happy to hire themselves out for services or to teach certain cultivations, but they choose their prospects for initiation, and thus the deeper teachings of Taoism, very carefully. Anyone publicly offering to teach Taoist esoterica, or who claim that you can get the essentials by buying their book, should be viewed with great suspicion.
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