618 AD–907 AD
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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- Dating in the source document
- 618–907
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- 2026-09-04
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