I want to know the conditions of accepting people in Taoism now.

At the age of eighteen, my family agreed that there was no need to be a layman. Have a junior high school education or above. No criminal record.

How to become a Taoist priest

There is a very comprehensive information, whether you want to see Zhengyi or Quanzhen, please see it for your reference. These are two major schools of Taoism, and the regulations are not the same. The first article of the Trial Measures for Granting Foreign Orthodox Taoists (revised by the Second Council of the Sixth Chinese Taoist Association on February 28th, 2006+0 65 438+revised by the Seventh National Congress of the Chinese Taoist Association on June 24th, 2005) is based on the Regulations on Religious Affairs, relevant laws and regulations and the Articles of Association of the Chinese Taoist Association (Measures for Granting Orthodox Taoists). Article 2 Taoist temples granted to foreign Orthodox Christians (hereinafter referred to as temples) shall be recognized by the Chinese Taoist Association. Article 3. When an overseas Orthodox Taoist holds an award activity, the temple shall report the award scheme and the relevant information of the applicant. The provincial Taoist Association shall report to the religious affairs department of the provincial people's government for approval, and report to the Chinese Taoist Association for approval and filing. Article 4 The activities organized by the Palace Temple to confer the title of foreign orthodox Taoist shall be guided by the Chinese Taoist Association. The registration form and the award book are printed by the Chinese Taoist Association and distributed at the award altar. Article 5 To apply for accepting foreign orthodox Taoists, the following conditions shall be met: (1) Love Taoism, have pure faith, have good conduct, and abide by rules and regulations; (2) I converted to the three treasures of "Taoism, Classics and Teachers", studied under the traditional Taoism, and have been teaching for more than three years, and my body and mind are healthy; (3) Be familiar with the basic knowledge of Taoism, and be able to recite classics in various orders by subject; (4) Understand the Taoist ritual norms and be able to engage in general ritual activities. Article 6 Application procedure: The applicant shall fill in the application form in triplicate; Taoist organizations (or Taoist celebrities (and my recommendation) in the country or region where the applicant is located. The provincial Taoist Association will hold a review meeting of Taoist temples, which will be reported to the Chinese Taoist Association for approval and submitted to the religious affairs department of the provincial people's government for the record. Article 7. After receiving the written notice of closing the Zen, the Taoist who applies for closing the Zen must hold the temple of closing the Zen and pass the examination and training in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of these Measures before entering the altar for meditation. Article 8. Award-awarding activities of foreign orthodox Taoist priests are held on the next Yuan Festival (October 15th of the lunar calendar) every year, and the deadline for registration is the Mid-Yuan Festival (July 15th of the lunar calendar) every year. The time is generally three days, and the number of recipients does not exceed 200. Article 9 The ranking of classics is as follows: 1. The classic of Emperor Tai Shang Wu Dugong won the prize; Second, the homework classics passed in the morning and evening; Third, recite Tao Te Ching and Du Ren Classic; Awarded the "Power Classic of Taishang Zhengyi Alliance" and passed it on; Add "Shangqing Three Holes and Five Thunder Classics" to pass on Shangqing Classics; Add "Shangqing Sankong Jing" to open the Sankong Jing. The legal status of Taoist priests is based on the Jade Pavilion in the Temple of Heaven. Article 10 A Taoist priest may apply for promotion after three years of initial teaching, eight years of additional teaching and twelve years of additional teaching. Those who apply for rank promotion must be familiar with the experience of the corresponding rank, checked and reviewed by the moderator, and promoted on the basis of merit according to the law; Anyone who applies for promotion, promotion or promotion must be examined by the Chinese Taoist Association and reported to the state religious affairs department for the record. Article 11 The three palace-conferring masters nominated by the Organizing Committee were appointed by the Palace-conferring Organizing Committee after being confirmed by the Chinese Taoist Association. Article 12 After the Taoist priest passes, the imperial edict will be issued. You-disc is just a proof for orthodox Taoist priests to pass on their teachings and engage in fasting activities. Article 13 Convene a canonized temple, and according to tradition, you can collect corresponding fees from Taoist priests. The tariff standard is approved by the Chinese Taoist Association. Article 14 If the punished Taoist seriously violates the rules and regulations, the award-winning Taoist will be removed from the list and reported to the Chinese Taoist Association for the record. Article 15 Whoever, in violation of these Trial Measures, conducts the naming activities of Taoist temples abroad without approval shall be null and void, and the main person in charge of the temples shall be held accountable. Article 16 The acceptance of Orthodox monks from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region and Taiwan Province Province and China Orthodox monks living abroad in mainland temples shall be handled with reference to these Trial Measures. Seventeenth the Trial Measures shall be interpreted by the Chinese Taoist Association. Eighteenth the Trial Measures shall come into force as of the date of promulgation. Provisions on the missionary work of Taoist Quanzhen (revised by the Fifth Standing Committee of the Fourth Session of the Chinese Taoist Association on September 2005 1989 and revised by the Seventh National Congress of the Chinese Taoist Association on June 24, 2005) Article 1 In order to strengthen the self-construction of Taoism, inherit the missionary ceremony of Taoist Quanzhen, strictly observe the canon, be faithful and pure, and follow religious affairs, Article 2 requires Quanzhen Taoist monks to become monks: (/kl (2) Be patriotic and love teaching, be law-abiding, clean and tidy, and be physically and mentally healthy; (3) You must be over 20 years old, have a junior high school education or above, have been a monk for more than three years, have hair and a big collar, and can recite the morning and evening classics. I voluntarily agreed to inspect my palace; (4) There must be proof of identity and letters of recommendation from local Taoist associations and local temples, which shall be reviewed and recommended by local provincial Taoist associations. Areas where Taoist associations have not been established can be recommended by local temples and reported to higher Taoist associations for review. Article 3 The missionary activities of Quanzhen religion are organized and guided by the Chinese Taoist Association and undertaken by Taoist temples. Article 4 To hold a lecture in a temple, it is necessary to obtain the consent of the religious affairs department of the local provincial people's government, and the provincial Taoist Association shall report it to the Chinese Taoist Association for approval and then report it to the national religious affairs department for the record. Article 5 A temple engaged in missionary work must meet the following conditions: (1) a Taoist activity place registered by the government; (2) sound organization, strict management and pure morality; (3) having a respected abbot as a preacher; (4) Have the ability to hold preaching and preaching activities; (5) Having legal living facilities such as temples, zhaitang and squatter houses required for missionary activities; (6) There are instruments and classics awarded to ordained monks; (7) Necessary expenses for missionary activities. Article 6 Eight masters nominated by the Chuanjie Palace, including Tan Jie's main entrance, Jiejie, Bao ju, performance instrument, Tico, lamp friend and invitation, shall be appointed by the Chuanjie Palace after being confirmed by the Chinese Taoist Association. Article 7 Tan Jieba exorcist's requirements are: (1) patriotism, love of religion and law-abiding; (2) Having received three precepts; (3) Abide by the precepts and be familiar with Taoist rituals; (4) consulting ancient books can enlighten and learn from later generations; (5) Having been a monk for ten years and having been ordained for more than three years. Article 8 Quanzhen Taoist priests who apply for ordination must fill in an application form printed by the Chinese Taoist Association, and only after the Chinese Taoist Association has passed the examination in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 of these Provisions can they enter the altar for ordination. Article 9 Quanzhen Buddhism can be divided into two kinds: the great precept and the convenient precept. The ring that comes to the ring altar for communication is called the Great Ring. Monks who don't go to the altar are collectively called convenient rings. Article 10 Quanzhen Taoist priests who have lived in the temple for many years and are old and weak or unable to come to the altar for other special reasons may be given a convenient ring. Eleventh Quanzhen Taoist convenient ring, which meets the requirements of Article 3 of these Provisions and is approved by the Chinese Taoist Association, shall be handled by the ring altar according to the ritual. Article 12 The preaching of precepts is based on the three precepts, five precepts, ten precepts and nine precepts of Jurchen. Referring to the Zhongji precept, the Fairy precept is a reserved precept. Article 13 Pure precepts are only used as a voucher for Quanzhen Taoist priests to preach precepts (including great precepts and convenient precepts), which are made by Chinese Taoist Association and issued by Buddhist altar. Article 14 The preaching of the precepts in the temple shall be carried out according to traditional procedures, and the time shall generally not exceed 30 days. Fifteenth monks should pay the corresponding fees for running Buddhist temples, and the fee standard shall be approved by the Chinese Taoist Association. Article 16 Buddhist monks who give up their Taoist beliefs or seriously violate the precepts, with the approval of the provincial Taoist Association, will be confiscated by the local Taoist Association and reported to the Chinese Taoist Association for the record. Seventeenth Taoist organizations and temples in violation of these regulations, without approval to hold missionary activities, issued commandments, shall be null and void, and shall be investigated for the responsibility of the main person in charge of Taoist organizations and temples. Article 18 Quanzhen Taoist priests from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, Taiwan Province Province and foreign countries who become monks and ordained in mainland temples shall not become monks and ordained in the altar unless they meet the conditions stipulated in these Regulations, hold valid certificates and letters of introduction from local Taoist organizations and temples, be approved by the Chinese Taoist Association, and report to the national religious affairs department for the record. Article 19 The Chinese Taoist Association shall be responsible for the interpretation of these Provisions. Twentieth the provisions shall come into force as of the date of promulgation.