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Conversion as a Comparative Category Conversion as a Comparative Category
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Daoist Identity, Affiliation, and Conversion Daoist Identity, Affiliation, and Conversion
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Domestic Conversion to Daoism Domestic Conversion to Daoism
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Foreign Conversion to Daoism Foreign Conversion to Daoism
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Ways to Affiliation Ways to Affiliation
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Bibliography Bibliography
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22 Adherence and Conversion to Daoism
Get accessLouis Komjathy 康思奇 is an independent scholar-educator and translator. He researches and has published extensively in contemplative studies, Daoist studies, and religious studies, with specific interests in contemplative practice, embodiment, and mystical experience. He is founding co-chair of the Daoist Studies Unit (2004–2010) and the Contemplative Studies Unit (2010–2016) in the American Academy of Religion. In addition to over thirty academic articles and book chapters, he has published nine books to date, including Taming the Wild Horse: An Annotated Translation and Study of the Daoist Horse Taming Pictures and Introducing Contemplative Studies. He lives on the Northshore of Chicago, Illinois.
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Published:01 May 2014
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The chapter examines adherence and conversion in the Daoist religious tradition. In addition to discussing “conversion” as a comparative category and as a cultural phenomenon in China, this study investigates Daoist views on the subject and the ways in which Daoists have set parameters for religious affiliation. This is followed by an examination of domestic conversion, by people of both Chinese (“Han”) ethnic identity and ethnic minorities, to Daoism in Chinese history. The final section presents information on foreign conversion to Daoism. This includes brief discussions of Daoist conversion in Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, and the modern West. Here the chapter suggests that Daoism has become a global cultural and religious phenomenon. Throughout this chapter, specific attention is given to the ongoing process of voluntary conversion to Daoism as well as to the diverse motivations of potential converts.
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