mewtwo Posted September 21, 2008 Does anyone know of like a place/person who would accept student to become a Taoist Priest? You know its funny I thought I had this religion thing sorted out. I thought I was a Taoist then a buddhist but now I am leaning more to Taoism again. It is funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taiji Bum Posted September 21, 2008 Does anyone know of like a place/person who would accept student to become a Taoist Priest? You know its funny I thought I had this religion thing sorted out. I thought I was a Taoist then a buddhist but now I am leaning more to Taoism again. It is funny. Puh-leeeeeease! You should enter the vacillations I go through! I'd be interested in a Taoist Priest course of study too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pietro Posted September 21, 2008 Puh-leeeeeease! You should enter the vacillations I go through! I'd be interested in a Taoist Priest course of study too. I think there are many people here who are interested. I think that as China opens up possibilities will open up too. But all the taoist priests (that is, 1, Bruce) I know lived in China for some time. So maybe going there wouldn't be a bad idea. In the meantime studying Chinese also would not be a bad idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wudangquan Posted September 21, 2008 What about the temples (if they're such) that are in California and Australia? Do they ordain local people, or only import them? But . . . It can definitely be done in China and there are others besides Cohen I would say . . . Just not in the public view. Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines might be a good idea too. For those people who even imagine doing it in China - better to avoid the famous places I would say. At almost any Temple I've ever been to here (and I've been to many), you usually have to render unto Caesar to get in (not to the temple, in the strictest sense, but to the "grounds" or the park or conservatory or whatever that's run by the PLA, etc.), but you can't get to the temple without doing that first. So that's one thing, depending on your feelings about all that. I would say just go to a mid tier city, find a local temple, and if you can learn some Chinese, or have some help ask them to help you learn how to meditate. Then ask them to teach you some songs. Certainly not in every case, but I think in alot of places, if it's obvious that you're not trying to get the Remo Williams death touch or some material to put into a new dvd release - they'll help you go quite far. The thing about the smaller places is that there aren't the politics involved, as much. In the gross political sense, and in the sense of vying for reputation, a bigger herd of students, or whatever. The place I studied last year was Longquan in Kunming, and I really really liked it. Vegetarian lunch for 5rmb every day, and once they saw me often enought not doing touristy stuff, they started getting curious. In fact the contrast between there and here is so striking, that I'm putting out feelers to get a job there in the next two months and go back. Of course, if you want to spend a solid $500 a month or more on political appointees in some places, learning barrel rolls and pirouettes in others, etc. - that's all available too. There are very cool people in China, and they're just normal folks. There are plenty of uncool ones, too. Like some of these famous qigong guys . . . If you can type/read Pinyin and see what some of them were doing during the last 9 years that allowed them to have their positions . . . Its not so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spirit Ape Posted September 21, 2008 I have been ordained as a Daoist back in 1992 i dont follow the religion side anymore that much but i follow the way the best i can. You will never become a Daoist Priest from the beginning you will learn rites, prayers, proper mannerisms, study all the daoist information on the sect and memorise them etc. It is not easy and only a few will even achieve that rank. Unless you have proven yourself with the above possibly the Master will then take you in as a disciple to learn the tailismans, spells, and what not! Goodluck with it all! Spirit Ape 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiveelementtao Posted September 21, 2008 Try Taoist institute of North Hollywood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiritual_Aspirant Posted September 21, 2008 Does anyone know of like a place/person who would accept student to become a Taoist Priest? You know its funny I thought I had this religion thing sorted out. I thought I was a Taoist then a buddhist but now I am leaning more to Taoism again. It is funny. http://www.daoistmagic.com/info.php?i=2125 I came across this website a while back. I hope it helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spirit Ape Posted September 21, 2008 Why would anyone want to go through all the hardship of wanting to be a Taoist Priest? Tao is everywhere we are all gods within gods anyway.... I guess this is the reason why Max doesnt follow traditions that much these days? Ape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mYTHmAKER Posted September 21, 2008 Does anyone know of like a place/person who would accept student to become a Taoist Priest? You know its funny I thought I had this religion thing sorted out. I thought I was a Taoist then a buddhist but now I am leaning more to Taoism again. It is funny. Why does one have to be one or the other or anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mewtwo Posted September 22, 2008 Spirit ape can you tell us where you were ordained? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
styrofoamdog Posted September 22, 2008 As I see it, a Daoist priest is someone who should have already been an extremely dedicated person who has done the meditation work for years and has had real spiritual accomplishments. Otherwise, why would people look up to you or go to you for council? It's like deciding that you want to open a Gongfu school without before you have any skill at it. Why would anyone want to attend that person's classes and learn from them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spirit Ape Posted September 22, 2008 In the Taoist EverGreen Temple! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_D Posted August 9, 2013 Does anyone know of like a place/person who would accept student to become a Taoist Priest? You know its funny I thought I had this religion thing sorted out. I thought I was a Taoist then a buddhist but now I am leaning more to Taoism again. It is funny. You can find more information here: Becoming A Daoist Priest 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LCH Posted August 9, 2013 Why does one have to be one or the other or anything What do you mean by this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LCH Posted August 9, 2013 Does anyone know of like a place/person who would accept student to become a Taoist Priest? You know its funny I thought I had this religion thing sorted out. I thought I was a Taoist then a buddhist but now I am leaning more to Taoism again. It is funny. For what it is worth, I am beginning a two year class tomorrow with an ordained Taoist Priest. Dr. Ted Cibik You can google him if you wish and get a general idea of who he is. I am not seeking Taoist priesthood at this point, but he does offer that from my understanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mYTHmAKER Posted August 9, 2013 What do you mean by this? Labels place one in a fixed category. The emphasis being on fixed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idiot_stimpy Posted August 9, 2013 Labels place one in a fixed category. The emphasis being on fixed. I agree, 'I am this or I am that' are concepts created in the mind and can be seen through as an illusion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idiot_stimpy Posted August 9, 2013 The only thing you can be is right now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LCH Posted August 10, 2013 Then why even have a screename or come to an online forum where people use words and labels to describe "nothingness"? :-) It does take the practice of becoming "something" to realize one is ultimately "nothing". Thus is the paradox of life, to me at least. BTW Ren and Stimpy are awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zhongyongdaoist Posted August 10, 2013 For what it is worth, I am beginning a two year class tomorrow with an ordained Taoist Priest. Dr. Ted Cibik You can google him if you wish and get a general idea of who he is. I am not seeking Taoist priesthood at this point, but he does offer that from my understanding. I did google him, well actually I yahooed him, but the result came out pretty much the same. According to Dr. Cibik's webpage he is a basically of the same school as Dr_D, since he lists himself as a graduate of Jerry Alan Johnson's International Institute of Medical Qigong. Good luck with your studies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wisetaobuddy Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) well not all priest are performing the same kind of ritual so we actually dont need to be a taoist preist but what is important is that as long as your ritual or whatever you perform is seeing result then you can consider yourself good taoist practioner Edited August 10, 2013 by wisetaobuddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted August 10, 2013 Well, a Taoist may not have to perform any rituals at all to be a good Taoist practitioner. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wisetaobuddy Posted August 10, 2013 Well, a Taoist may not have to perform any rituals at all to be a good Taoist practitioner. he was refering to a taoist priest and not a normal taoist follower or practioner so a priest need to be involved in chanting and ritual. AM I right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted August 10, 2013 well not all priest are performing the same kind of ritual so we actually dont need to be a taoist preist but what is important is that as long as your ritual or whatever you perform is seeing result then you can consider yourself good taoist practioner he was refering to a taoist priest and not a normal taoist follower or practioner so a priest need to be involved in chanting and ritual. AM I right? I was referring to the latter in the quote but it was ambiguous and argumentative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wisetaobuddy Posted August 10, 2013 I was referring to the latter in the quote but it was ambiguous and argumentative. ok and you are right that we dont need to perform ritual to be a good taoist practioner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
