Hello, I've done some research on Taoism recently. As I really
know nothing about Taoism (except perhaps Tao Te Ching 
)
I did a search on Taoist sects and history.
So basically Zhang Dao Ling formed the Zheng Yi sect (focusing on
ritual, alchemy, and respects the spirits), while the Wang
Chonghang formed the Quan Zhen sect, focusing on renunciation,
practise, meditations, etc.
I'm guessing that Zheng Yi sect is the predominant form of Taoism
in Singapore (am I right?) - if so, how do we recognise if a Taoist
temple belongs to Zhengyi or Quan Zhen? Also is Quan Zhen Taoism
common in Singapore?
Also just as Buddhism conducts dharma talks on Buddhist teachings,
do the Taoist temples (especially Quan Zhen side) also conduct
talks on Taoist teachings? Where can I find them? Also do you go to
a particular temple most often? Do you all have a "spiritual guide"
like a Taoist master?
I often ask my friend Thusness on some spiritual matters. He also
posted in my forum topics especially on conversations with
longchen. He experienced what is called commonly known as "Tao",
"Pure Presence", "Pure Consciousness", "Pure Awareness", "Brahman"
(hindu), "God" (christian mysticism), "True Self", "Buddha Nature",
about 20 years ago and has since entered into many forms of
spirituality (even many different cults etc). From ming jian xing
yang, he entered Christianity, left, then Taoism. (he was also
interested in Hinduism although he notes that Buddhist 'Emptiness'
doctrine supercedes the concept of Brahman) Until 12 years back he
was under an "experienced Taoist master" although he has now
focused on Buddhist meditations. He has commented that Lao Tzu was
an enlightened being (as did my master), although my master was not
too supportive of Zhang Tian Shi's sect (I believed I mention it
before) bcos of certain practices.
In the past I have also asked my friend Thusness (who mentioned
that Taoism is different from Tao sect), about these matters
before,
[15:34] hi Thusness.. last time u say not all sects are Tao sect?
but someone say Quan Zhen and Zheng Yi taoist sect, the two main
branches, have their core values and teachings based on lao zi's
teachings.
[15:40] yes. There is a diff between Tao Jia and Tao Sect.
[15:41] I think Quan Zhen is but I am not exactly sure of Zheng
Yi.
[16:03] icic..
[16:04] but Quan Zhen has a doctrine "The secret of golden flower".
It is a good read. 
Can you elaborate more on this? (Tao Jia and Tao Sect)
Thanks.
