Study Taoism: Official Web Site of Tai Shang Men Taoism USA Branch - The place where you can study the Philosophy, Religion/culture, and Spiritual side of Taoism.

We invite you to explore the extra ordinary practice of religious and spiritual of Taoism that was never revealed before.

Taoist cultivation

Taoist philosophy

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Taoist paper talisman

Chinese Martial Arts

Taoist chanting

Taoist meditation

Geomancy / Fengshui

Taoist divination

Taoist ceremony/ritual

Taoist palmistry

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Feb 27, 2008

The next 4 week program will start on Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 in Northern Virginia-USA. Be sure to be registered for the class. Limited space.

April 11, 2008

The next 4 week program will start on Friday, April 11, 2008 in Northern Virginia-USA. This is the last period of the 4 week program class that allow you to participate on the upcoming Initiation Ceremony on June 2008.
Be sure to be registered for the class. Limited space.

June 05, 2008

There will be an Initiation Ceremony in the USA. The Master from Indonesia will come here and conduct the initiation. Candidates must finish their introductory training certification in order to participate in this grand initiation.

Introduction to Taoist Deities

Two categories of Taoist Deities;
A. Ancient God and Goddess (Xian Tian Zhen Shen)
B. Immortal God and Goddess (Hou Tian Shen Ming)

A. Ancient God and Goddess (Xian Tian Zhen Shen)
    1.   Avatar of Tao; The Three Supreme One (San Qing Dao Zu) [3]
    2.   Avatar of 3 Supreme One;The Almighty God / Jade Emperor (Yi Huang Da Di)
    3.   Four Celestial Emperors (Si Yu) [4]
    4.   Five Elder Lord of Direction in the Universe (Wu Fang Wu Lao Jun) [5]
    4.   First form of Negative (Yin) & Extreme Positive (Yang) Energy; [2]
           - Queen of Western heaven; Huang Mu Niang Niang
           - Grandfather of Eastern heaven; Dong Hua Di Jun
    5.   Northern and Southern Celestial God [2]
           - God of Northern Heaven (Xuan Tian Shang Di)
           - God of Southern Heaven(Wu Fu Da Di)
    6.   Mother of Stars Goddess (Dou Mu Yuan Zun)
    7.   General of Time Gods (Yin Jiao Tai Sui)
    8.   Generals of the Heavenly realm;[28] Constellation Stars Gods (ErShiBaXiu)
    9.   Emperors of Nine Northern Star God (Jiu Wang Da Di) [9]
    10. Nine planets Gods (Jiu De Xing Jun) [9]
    11. Three Fortune God; Orion Belt God (Fu Lo Shu) [3]

B. Immortal God and Goddess (Hou Tian Shen Ming)
    1.    Earth Deity (Fu De Chen Shen)
    2.    Kitchen Deity(Zao Jun)
    3.    God of Father Thunder (Lei Shen)
    4.    Goddess of Mother Lighting (Dian Mu)
    5.    God of Spiritual Taoism Skills; Immortal Celestial Master Zhang Tian Shi
           (Taoist School Founder)
    6.    God of Spiritual Taoism Skills; Immortal Master Fa Zu Gong
    7.    God of Spiritual Taoism Skills; Immortal Master Mao Shan Zu Shi
           (Founder of Mao Shan sect )
    8.    God of Spiritual Taoism Skills; Immortal Master Liu Ren Xian Shi
           (Founder of Liu Ren Sect)
    9.   God of Wealth (Xuan Tan Yuan Shuai); Lord Zhao Gong Ming
    10. God of Military Art and Spiritual Skills (Jiang Tai Gong/姜太公)
    11. God of Protection (Er Lang Shen/二郎神)
    12. Goddess of Nine Heaven (Jiu Tian Xian Nu)
    13. Lord of Filial Piety (Guang Ze Zun Wang)
    14. Goddess of the Sea (Tian Shang Shen Mu)
    15. God of War & Loyalty; Lord Guang Gong (關公)
    16. Goddess of Compassion; Guan Yin
    17. God of Arts (Weng Chang Di Jun)
    18. God of Medicine (Bao Sheng Da Di)
    19. God of Lin Surname (De Tian Da Di)
    20. God of Education (Kong Fu Zi; Founder of Confucianism )

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