
美国道教 联合会(United Taoists Association of the Americas,简称 UTAA) It is a non-profit religious organization registered in the United States, dedicated to preserving, promoting and disseminating Chinese Taoist culture and the Zhengyi Daoist ideology in North America.
Adhering to the philosophy of "emphasizing both cultural dissemination and spiritual cultivation," this organization promotes the understanding and application of Taoism in modern society through various means, including academic research, practical cultivation, and public education. Its content covers multiple fields such as Taoist philosophy, talismanic practices, traditional health preservation, meditation, rituals and ceremonies, calligraphy and painting, tea culture, and the collation and translation of classical texts.
In the contemporary context, UTAA not only regards Taoism as a religious belief system, but also as an "Eastern wisdom of life," emphasizing care for real life and the inner growth of the individual, and advocating the achievement of harmony of body and mind and spiritual elevation through self-cultivation.
作为连接东方传统与西方社会的重要桥梁, 美国道教 联合会正积极推动道教文化在全球语境中的传播与转化,为跨文化交流提供独特的思想资源与实践路径。
Website:https://taoism-utaa.org
The United Taoists Association of the Americas (UTAA) is a nonprofit religious organization registered in the United States, dedicated to preserving, promoting, and transmitting Chinese Taoist culture and the Zhengyi Taoist tradition across North America.
Guided by the principle of balancing cultural transmission with personal cultivation, the Association advances the understanding and application of Taoism in modern society through academic research, spiritual practice, and public education. Its areas of focus include Taoist philosophy, talismanic practices (fu-lu), traditional wellness, meditation, ritual ceremonies, calligraphy and painting, tea culture, as well as the study and translation of classical texts.
In the contemporary context, UTAA presents Taoism not only as a religious system, but also as a form of Eastern life wisdom. It emphasizes engagement with real life, respect for individual growth, and the cultivation of harmony between body, mind, and spirit through self-discipline and inner development.
As a bridge between Eastern traditions and Western society, the United Taoists Association of the Americas actively promotes the global dissemination and adaptation of Taoist culture, contributing unique philosophical insights and practical pathways to cross-cultural dialogue.
