What do you need to be a Taoist?

To become a Taoist, you need to learn Taoism, have professional knowledge of Taoism and be able to pass the exam, and at the same time, your age and education should meet the requirements.

Taoist has now become a profession, and under the condition of hard work, the reward is not low. As the saying goes, 360 lines, each line is a champion. It's not that simple to become a Taoist now. Not only do you need to learn Taoism, but you also need to accumulate some knowledge. For example, people who used to be illiterate can pretend to be a Taoist, but now it is unlikely to happen in Taoist temples, and Taoist priests are gradually becoming literate and literate.

Then, if you want to be a Taoist, there is a limit to your age. At present, Taoist recruitment generally requires that those who are between 18-40 years old, have a college degree or above, and can accept Taoist arrangements must pass the Taoist examination, which includes written examination and interview. The specific details are decided by the Taoist priest. Taoist priests who pass the exam can start working in Taoist temples.

The benefits of Taoist occupation

1. Practice Taoist teachings: Taoists can achieve self-realization and self-transcendence by practicing Taoist teachings, such as Tao Te Ching, Tai Ping Ching, Wu Zhen Pian, etc.

2. Inheriting Taoist culture: Taoist priests realize self-realization and self-transcendence by inheriting Taoist culture, such as Taoist etiquette, martial arts and practice.

3. Helping the world: Taoist priests achieve the goal of self-realization and self-transcendence by helping the world, such as helping the poor, treating diseases and helping the disabled.

4. Carry forward the Taoist spirit: Taoist priests realize self-realization and self-transcendence by carrying forward the Taoist spirit, such as advocating Taoist beliefs, carrying forward Taoist culture and spreading Taoist thoughts.