Zhengyi Taoism (mainstream)
Mainstream Taoist tradition (Celestial Masters lineage) with married priesthood. Concentrated in southern China and Taiwan.
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BITE breakdown
0 — mainstream Taoist tradition with married priesthood; voluntary low-control.
Profile facts
In context
Zhengyi ('Orthodox Unity') Taoism traces to Zhang Daoling's 2nd-century Celestial Masters movement. Married priesthood distinguishes from celibate Quanzhen monastic order. Mainstream voluntary tradition.
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Timeline
- 2nd c.Celestial Masters movement begins
Sources
- Livia Kohn academic work search ↗
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