Founded in 2025 and based in New York, the Yangzhu Taoist Association of America promotes Taoist culture, international exchange, and community service, bringing a living tradition into the contemporary world.
On September 5, 2026, the Yangzhu Taoist Association of America held its first anniversary celebration and Taoist cultural exchange event at Pier 57 in New York City. Guests and friends from the New York State government, religious non-governmental organizations at the United Nations, interfaith institutions, and diverse religious communities gathered to mark the occasion. Through presentations on Taoist culture, displays of religious objects, and hands-on cultural activities, the event promoted awareness of Taoism in the United States and encouraged dialogue across faiths and cultures.
On February 28, 2026, President Ji Faxin led a delegation from the Yangzhu Taoist Association of America to attend the closing ceremony of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week held in New York. As the first and only Taoist representative organization invited to participate in this platform, the Association voiced Taoist perspectives on the international interfaith stage, showcasing the wisdom and spiritual essence of Chinese traditional culture. The event gathered diplomatic representatives from multiple countries, including Venezuelan diplomats, New York State legislators, the head of NYPD's 105th Precinct, and officials from UN-affiliated bodies and the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations (CCUN). Representatives and leaders from multiple international interfaith organizations also attended to participate in dialogue and exchange. Guided by the core Taoist principles of 'following the way of nature' and 'harmony in diversity,' the Association actively participates in international interfaith cooperation and civilizational dialogue, promoting mutual understanding and trust between different faiths, and advancing the spread and recognition of Taoist culture in the international community.
On February 1, 2026, the Yangzhu Taoist Association of America hosted a Chinese New Year 'Nianhua Print Exchange' cultural event in Flushing, New York, as the first Taoist activity during World Interfaith Harmony Week. Using traditional New Year prints as a medium, the event introduced Taoist cultural concepts of harmony between heaven and humanity, blessings, and following the natural order. Through on-site explanations and cultural exchanges, the event showcased the Taoist ideals of peace, celebration, and harmony. The event attracted participants from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, enabling more people to learn about Taoist traditions and experience the cultural charm and spiritual values of Chinese New Year through cross-cultural exchange.
On International Taoism Day, we held a Tao Te Ching recitation competition, attracting Taoist enthusiasts from various countries to participate.
From Jingyang, carrying the Tao westward
A living spiritual heritage
Scripture recitation, ritual, and cultivation are living expressions of Taoist tradition. The Association carries this heritage forward through ceremonies and cultural activities.
First Anniversary Celebration and Taoist Cultural Exchange in New York
