Welcome to the website of the Center for Daoist Studies. The Center for Daoist Studies
(CDS; Daoxue zhongxin 道學中心) is the education and research branch of the Daoist Foundation,
a non-profit religious and educational organization dedicated to preserving and transmitting
traditional Daoist culture. The Center for Daoist Studies conducts and supports research
and education on the Daoist tradition. Our principal activities include (1) Research
on the history of Daoism, with particular attention to the diverse methods and contextual
nuances of Daoist practice; (2) Education about Daoism as a Chinese and global religious
tradition; (3) Translation of classical and contemporary Daoist literature into English;
(4) Collection and archiving of historically significant materials related to Daoism;
and (5) Dissemination of accurate and relevant information on Daoism in digital and
media formats. The Center also aims at facilitating dialogue and networking among
Daoist scholars, practitioners and communities both in North America and throughout
the world.
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