Patronage

Community members with the financial means help support the Daoist Foundation's various organizations and projects. We ask that those who benefit from our teachings help support our work. This may take the form of ongoing contributions or occassional donations. Both are part of communal Daoist involvement.

For those considering embracing an authentic and committed Daoist way of life and participating in a Daoist religious community, practice and community based in holistic and integrated training, certain foundations are necessary. One must attend to basic wellness, which includes physical health, psychological balance, interpersonal harmony, and basic material needs. If there are obstructions in one's personal life, it will be difficult to make progress in Daoist practice-realization. Daoist community may help individuals strengthen such things, but personal deficiencies and difficulties may weaken Daoist practice. Daoist community may also become a means to avoid confronting one's habituation and delusion.

Community members should take care of themselves and those dependent on them before providing financial support to the Daoist Foundation. For individuals lacking material means, accomodations and alternative methods of support are available.