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Taoism in Singapore is the religion of about 8.8% of the country's entire population as per the 2020 census. The definition of "Taoism" in the country is included as part of the wider Chinese folk religion. In general, nearly all adherents of Taoism in Singapore are associated with the mainstream Zhengyi school.
Taoism is the indigenous religion of the Chinese. The key purpose of the religion is to learn the “Dao” , cultivate the “Dao”, and practice the “Dao”. As “Dao” is central to the belief of this faith, the religion is called “Daoism” or “Taoism”. Taoism has existed since the time of the Yellow Emperor some 4700 years ago.
Start your journey today and let Taoism guide you towards a more balanced and fulfilling life. Taoism is about learning, cultivation and practice, that is, learning about the ways of the Tao, self-cultivation to achieve Tao and practicing the teachings of Taoism.
Taoist Federation was founded in 1990 our local priests and devotee, and it is the only national-level organisation for our Taoists in Singapore. he application to register the “Taoist Federation (Singapore)” was submitted to the Registry of Societies in June 1989, and was approved in February 1990.
Lin Guniang – also known as Hongshan Lin Guniang (红山林姑娘), or Maiden Lim of Redhill – is an example of a uniquely Singaporean Taoist folk goddess. Her legends and ritual traditions began not in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan, but on this very island. Listen to the podcast episode "Taoist Folk Goddesses of Singapore "
Our aims: To promote, organise or finance educational, cultural, social, and other activities for greater public awareness, understanding of the Taoist culture and traditions. To encourage, finance or undertake research related to the Taoist culture and traditions. To organise, participate, or help in the community and welfare service.
Jul 6, 2022 · Genesis of Taoism in Singapore. The early Taoist priests came to Singapore from China’s southern coastal provinces, and mostly from the Taoist Zhengyi Tradition. They were largely from the Cantonese, Hainanese and Hokkien dialect groups. The first united Taoist organisation was the San Ching Taoism Association formed in 1979.
Singapore ‘Yu Huang Gong’ (SYHG) is a Taoist Temple. The rites and worship follows the traditions of Taoism and Chinese beliefs. Annual activities of SYHG include both Chinese and Taoist religion like the Spring Festival, Taoist Day, Festival of the Middle Season (“Zhong Yuan jie”), Nine Emperors Festival, Year-end thanksgiving worship ...
Have you received the divine calling to be a Taoist Priest? We welcome you to join us in your spiritual journey to experience Taoism. Our Society follows the lineage of…
Mission and Vision. Promote, facilitate and encourage better and closer communication, coordination, cooperation and understanding among various Taoist groups and believers in Singapore.
