"Traditional Chinese medicine, martial arts, acupuncture and other aspects of Taoism have relatively high acceptance overseas. Through these carriers with strong practicability, large audiences and easy promotion, and at the same time innovating the communication methods of Taoist culture, we can display the charm of Taoist culture more vividly and vividly, so that Taoist culture can better go global." During the 2024 National Two Sessions, Zhang Jintao, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the vice president of the China Taoist Association, and the host of the Celestial Master Mansion in Longhu Mountain, Jiangxi, said in an interview with a reporter from China News Network.
During the 2024 National Two Sessions, Zhang Jintao, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the vice president of the China Taoist Association, and the host of the Celestial Master Mansion in Longhu Mountain, Jiangxi, took a photo outside the venue. Picture provided by the interviewee.
Zhang Jintao said that Taoism, as a native religion in China, is deeply rooted in the fertile soil of Chinese culture, with "Tao" as the core, showing a unique cultural subjectivity. As a positive religious and cultural ideology, Taoism emphasizes harmonious coexistence with nature and harmonious coexistence with modern society, and advocates sustainable development. The influence of Taoist culture has spread all over the five continents of the world and plays a positive role in promoting international cultural exchanges and interactions.
Longhu Mountain, located in Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province, is the birthplace and "ancestral court" of Chinese Taoism and has a long history. Every year, Taoist priests of the Zheng Yi School from all over the world will gather here to participate in the ritual of transmission and ordination, and this has become an important place for Taoist cultural exchanges at home and abroad.