Taoism in Malaysia

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A Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur

Taoism in Malaysia is followed by many Chinese. In general, owing to the decline in religious knowledge amongst the younger generations, many followers focus on rituals of Malaysian Chinese religion with little or no knowledge of Taoist scriptures and cultivation.

## History

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Taoism arrived in Malaysia with Chinese settlers. Taoist practice later flourished as an increasing number of Chinese settled in Malaysia.[1]

Many Taoist followers also worship ancestors and Bodhisattvas as these beliefs have traditionally enjoyed a peaceful coexistence, thereby leading to obscured delineation between them. There are also Chinese salvationist religions such as Wuweiism (無為教), the De religion which has also been well established in East Malaysia and Thailand, and Zhenkongism (真空教) that was popular among Hakka people before World War II for stopping people taking opium.[2]

## See also

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* Chinese folk religion in Southeast Asia
* Malaysian folk religion
* Zhizha & Religious goods store
* Zhengyi Taoism
* Taoism in Singapore
* Na Tuk Kong

Portal:

* Malaysia

## References

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1. ^ 中国道教协会 (in Chinese). Taoist.org.cn. Archived from the original on 4 January 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
2. ^ "《空道流行》全球联络网站 （中英。对照） - 主页。". Zhenkongdao.com. Retrieved 2 December 2012.

## External links

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* Taoism Malaysia 馬來西亞道教總會
* 馬來西亞道教法師聯誼會

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Prominent Taoist temples in Malaysia

Johor|

* Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple

Kuala Lumpur|

* Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
* Thean Hou Temple

Malacca|

* Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
* Poh Onn Kong Temple [zh]
* Poh San Teng Temple

Pahang|

* Chin Swee Caves Temple

Penang|

* Jade Emperor God Temple
* Snake Temple

Sabah|

* Che Sui Khor Moral Uplifting Society
* Peak Nam Toong Temple
* Sam Sing Kung Temple
* Tam Kung Temple

Sarawak|

* Hong San Si Temple
* Jade Dragon Temple
* San Ching Tian Temple
* Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching
* Tua Pek Kong Temple, Miri
* Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sibu

Terengganu|

* Ho Ann Kiong Temple
* Tian Hou Gong Temple

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