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618 CE–907 CE

Tang patronage and Daoist institutions

Religion · Chinese traditions · Daoist traditions · Ritual and the state

The Tang ruling Li family claimed descent from Laozi. At different times the court examined candidates on Daoist scriptures, recognized training centers and sponsored ceremonies; these policies did not make Tang society uniformly Daoist.

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618–907
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