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| '''I-Kuan Tao''' is a religious group, which has its roots in the buddhist | |||
| I-Kuan Tao (pronounced "yee guan dao") is one of the most significant spiritual movements in Taiwan. Its name can be literally translated as "The Tao that unifies all with the one." | |||
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| ] that unifies all with the one." | |||
| The basis of I-Kuan Tao is rooted in Chinese traditions, with teachings emphasizing traditional values such as family, honor, respect and moderation. |
<p> About 1 million to 3 million people, most of them in ], are adherents of I-Kuan Tao. The basis of I-Kuan Tao is rooted in Chinese traditions, with teachings emphasizing traditional values such as family, honor, respect and moderation. I-Kuan Tao has taoist and christian elements. | ||
| I-Kuan Tao as an organization was founded in 1928. I-Kuan Tao advises to | |||
| The appeal of I-Kuan Tao is not limited to the Chinese. The movement is open to everyone regardless of ethnicity. Many people in the West have already experienced the warmth and acceptance of Tao practitioners. They have also discovered, within I-Kuan Tao, progressive teachings that resonate with the Western mind. | |||
| avoid meat and alcohol. I-Kuan Tao was banned in the ] and the ]. The ban in the ] was lifted in 1987. It is one of the larger religious groups in ]. | |||
| <p> The World I-Kuan Tao Headquarters |
<p> The World I-Kuan Tao Headquarters are in | ||
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| == Website of the World I-Kuan Tao Headquarters == | == Website of the World I-Kuan Tao Headquarters == | ||
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I-Kuan Tao is a religious group, which has its roots in the buddhist Order of the White Lotus. Its name can be literally translated as "The Tao that unifies all with the one."
About 1 million to 3 million people, most of them in China, are adherents of I-Kuan Tao. The basis of I-Kuan Tao is rooted in Chinese traditions, with teachings emphasizing traditional values such as family, honor, respect and moderation. I-Kuan Tao has taoist and christian elements. I-Kuan Tao as an organization was founded in 1928. I-Kuan Tao advises to avoid meat and alcohol. I-Kuan Tao was banned in the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China. The ban in the Republic of China was lifted in 1987. It is one of the larger religious groups in Taiwan.
The World I-Kuan Tao Headquarters are in El Monte, California.