European Taoist Association

In autumn of 2017, my distinguished friends within the four seas, honorable guests of the five continents, we gather to search the truth of divine law and virtue and ways to benefit the world in the name of Wudang by building the European Taoist Association (ETA)!

‘Tao (Dao)’ is the divine law connects heaven and earth. ‘De’ is the virtue links up the past and the present. Based on the experience gained during the self-cultivation, Taoist sages of the past told us that ‘I’ co-exist with heaven and earth, ‘I’ unite with all things as an organic whole.  As such, community of common destiny has been a long-held concept for proposing co-existence and common prosperity. Therefore, if we wish to understand the true key of the divine law and virtue, we must first rectify well our hearts then cultivate ourselves.

The headquarters of Wudangpai establish the European Taoist Association to better propagate the quintessence of Taoist culture, to serve contemporary society and to promote exchange for the development of the peace of world; and to facilitate people in Europe to have access to the grace of gods.

European Taoist Associationis a Taoist organization which has been properly registered under the European Union system and was given permission to include elements of the EU flag in its logo design. It is also the official platform for promoting authentic Taoism and Wudang martial arts as appointed by the headquarters of Wudangpai.

Founding President and Lifetime Honorary President, Grandmaster You Xuande, a renowned authentic Wudangtraditional martial arts representative, is the Chief of the 14th generation of Wudangpai, President of South Wudangshan Taoist Association of China and Leader of World Taoism. He is also the Chairman of International Wudang Kung Fu Association, President of the World Federation of Health Preservation, a connoisseur, a collector and a patriotic poet.  

President, Taoist priest You Lizong is ambassador of Chinese culture, inheritor of Wudang’s Intangible Cultural Heritage appointed by Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China, Vice President of Wudang Taoism Research Center, Adviser to Peking University’s Taoism Club and Chief Coach of Wudang Martial Arts, Adviser to China’s Cultural Information Committee (Southern Red Agate Section), Secretary-general of the Art Research Committee of Chen Shaomei and President of Beijing Wudang Association.

ETA will connect all Taoist organizations, martial arts committees and cultural institutions established in Europe, as well as all people of Europe and through proper procedures, embrace us all under the same network of ETA. We will organize perennial public talks expounding the texts of Taoism, classes and training programs for teachers on Taoism, Taoist methods for health perseveration, Wudang martial arts and Taoist medicine.

ETA is the platform of Wudang Taoism in Europe. It is answer to questions of human moral and values, physical and mental health, community charity, environmental protection, cultural exchange and development of world peace; where Wudang Taoism’s benevolent spirit, strong sense of responsibilities, approach to peacekeeping and the belief of following the law of nature may thrive! Therefore, by following the credo of ETA – ‘Tao’ the divine way; deriving from ‘Daodejing’ the Taoist Classic, upholding the principles of ‘diversity, equality, inclusion’; we aim to strengthen exchanges among all Taoist organizations of all nations.  Through dialogues between Taoism and other religions, we hope to promote mutual understanding, resolve conflicts, encourage cultural exchanges, and launch a new faith – ‘peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit’.

I trust that the European Taoist Association will unite all courage of doing good deeds and create a superb and beautiful future for mankind.

President of E.T.A.

Master You Lizong

News & Events

Wudang Pai Headquarters 武當派祖庭

March 4, 2022 was the 2nd day of the 2nd month of Chinese lunar calendar. This day was the Longtaitou Festival celebrating ‘the Dragon raising its head’. This was also a good day for doing the Guanyin statue consecration at the Guanyin temple. Wudang followers came to South Wudang to attend the ceremony held by the South Wudangshan Taoist Association. A special worship ritual was also held for the purposes not only to pay homage to the Dragon but also to wish for a bountiful harvest in the year.

2022年3月4日是農曆二月初二，是中國傳統節日「龍抬頭日」，龍被視為能為大地帶來甘露的雨神，是古代農業社會的重要神靈，這天也是為觀音廟的觀音像開光的吉日。武當派信眾來到南武當參加由南武當山道教協會舉辦的開光儀式及祈福法會，向龍王致敬外，也祝福大家在這一年都得到豐盛的收穫。

☯☯☯⭐⭐⭐Our compliments and blessings to You Weijun 16° Generation Wudang Pai (Excutive President of Unión Taoísta de España) and his students for Tao te Ching translation in Spanish leanguage.⭐⭐⭐☯☯☯

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13° Generation Wudang Pai

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Founder of European Taoist Association

Great GrandMaster You Xuande

“Taoism was given to us by nature to teach us to respect and value our life.

We are parto of the universe and we should do our the best to share these positive thoughts.  This is my mission”

G.m. you xuande is considered the world leader of taoism, religion and philosophy that professes non-violence, respect for nature, for all living things and for ourselves, the return to a simple and essential life. He has gained much recognition for his work as disseminatorand teacher. 

His conferences are true lessons in life where he promotes values such as peace, tollerance and compassion.

He holds and partecipates in interfaith meetings because he is convinced that all the main religions have the power to develop good feelings among people.

In 2015 for a series of events organized by ati, he met padre micheal weninger at pontificio consiglio per il dialogo interreligioso. 

Philosopher and calligrapher, he was pubblished many texts on taoism. He was abbot of temple jinding in wudang, one of most important taoist temple in china.

Taoist priest YOU Xuande is not only a Great Grandmaster icon in Chinese Wudang martial arts but also a great contributor in promoting Taoism overseas.

‘Wudang culture is becoming more and more popular in the world is because of its boundless and infinite thinking of Taoist philosophy. This is the treasure of Chinese traditional culture. This treasure given by the nature tells us the way to treasure life and respect life. We being a member of the universe should do our best to implant this valuable knowledge and wisdom to other people. This is also my mission.’ ~ Great Grandmaster You Xuande

TAOISM

Taoism is the essence of ancient oriental civilization. It is a religion resulting from Chinese philosophers’ collective observations of nature and universe, understandings of life sciences and conclusion of culture and arts. It could have been the earliest philosophy in human history. It is a unique heritage of Chinese culture in politics, military, economic, architecture, literature, fine art, medicine, natural science, geography, ecology, astronomy, physics and mathematics, etc.

The profundity of Taoism has contributed immensely to our civilization, whilst Laozi’s ‘Daodejing’, being the core belief of Taoism, attracts followers in the world. Taoism, an advocacy of longevity, has been highly respected and popularized around the globe. Uniting with the universe, following the nature, Taoist’s neigong, elixir, and Taijiquan are the most favourite Taoist’s topics. Most people think that Taiji was originated from Wudang, where the pursuit of longevity is the core belief. Various denominations have been developed under Taoist Trinity - the auspices of Sanqing: Shangzin, Taiqing and Yuqing, of which the most renowned Taoist pai (schools) are Tianshi Zhengyi, Longmen Quanzhen, Wudang Xuanwu and Maoshan, etc.

Wudangpai  worships  Xuantian Shangdi, regards Zhang Sanfeng as the founder of Taijiquan and practices cultures, martial arts, medicine, religion, music, art, literature and fine art. The most popular worshipping sites of Wudangpai are South Wudangshan, North Wudangshan, Wangmushan, Plum Island of Suzhou, Hemingshan, Longhushan, Yuguanshan, Taijishan, Hengshan, Taishan, Huashan and Zhongnanshan, etc in total of 72 auspicious locations and 36 caves. There are also sites under constructions in East Wudangshan of Zhejiang and Cave of Immortals of Dali.

Respecting the right paths in Taoism, upholding the right virtues, promoting world’s peace and pursuing longevity is Taoists’ lifelong quest and belief. Practicing ‘The 36 Classics’ of Taoism and studying ‘Daozang’ are means to achieve harmony of society and assure peaceful life.

Wishing you all, fellow believers, prosperity！         Fusheng Wuliang Tianzun!

Grandmaster You Xuande

Founder and Onorary Lifetime President of E.T.A.

«The 10 Commandments to Wudang Disciples»

Wudang Pai european Official Disciples

Official Designed disciples of 15th Generation appointed from Wudang Pai Headquarters, Wudang Xuanwu Pai and Grandmaster You Xuande

Wudang Pai Headquarters, Wudang Xuanwu Pai and Grandmaster You Xuande to teach Taoist cultures and  Wudang martial arts and give guidance in Europe:

游理宗道長 Taoist Priest YOU Lizong

周理參道長 Taoist Priest ZHOU Lican

They are both:

• Official Wudang disciple of the 15th generation
• Leading and direct disciple of Master YOU Xuande with official recognition and qualification
• Official appointed as the ‘Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage of China (Wudang Esoteric  Impartation  of Internal Martial Arts)’ by  Ministry  of Culture of the People’s Republic of China

European Official Disciples

15th Generation__________________________________________

游理道 You Lidao of Italy (Giuseppe Siani)

Disciple of Master You Xuande

President of the Associazione Taoista Italiana

游理山 You Lishan of Slovenia (Dušan Donko)

Disciple of Master You Xuande

President of the Slovenian Taoist Association

16th Generation__________________________________________

游微成 You Weicheng of Italy (Alessandro Marcialis)

Disciple of Master You Lizong

Executive President of the European Taoist Association

游微妙 You Weimiao of Italy (Sabrina Pili)

Disciple of Master You Lizong

Vice President of the European Taoist Association

游微君 You Weijun of Spain (Patxi Marta Blanco)

Disciple of Master You Lizong

Executive president of the Unión Taoísta de España

游微靈 You Weiling of Italy (Ulisse Badas)

Disciple of Master You Lizong

President of Xuan Wu Institute

游微日 You Weiri of France (Charles-Henri Belmonte)

Disciple of Master You Lizong

Executive president of the Union Taoïste Française

游微林 You Weilin of Germany

Disciple of Master Zhou Lican

Chairman of the Deutsche Daoistische Vereinigung

17th Generation__________________________________________

游希鳳 You Xifeng of Italy (Monica Argiolas), disciple of Master You Weimiao

游希龍 You Xilong of Italy (Christian Mura), disciple of Master You Weicheng

游希祥 You Xixiang of Italy (Riccardo Pianu), disciple of Master You Weicheng

游希娜 You Xina of Spain (Ekhiñe Marta Gallardo), disciple of Master You Weijun

遊希義 You Xiyi of Spain (Jorge Herrera Villagran), disciple of Master You Weijun

游希智 You Xizhi of Spain (Eduardo Padilla González), disciple of Master You Weijun

游希仙 You Xixian (Eduardo José Sanz Muzas), disciple of Master You Weijun

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