Family of Taoist priests continue upholding ancient traditions


A file image of Taoist priests leading a prayer ritual. Many of the rituals are complicated and require a good memory says Wai Yin.

Doing what we love for a living is one of the best things in life. When it also helps people along the way, it is even greater.

The Tham family, with three generations of Taoist priests, isa shining example of this, having inherited the teachings of Taoism and original scriptures from their ancestors, who was a respected Taoist priest in ancient China during the Qing dynasty.

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