a Chinese monetary unit equal to one-tenth of a yuan
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(in Taoism) religion
the popular Tao chiao, the religious and magical aspect which became so closely intermingledwith Buddhist beliefs and practices and adopted the pantheon of popular Buddhism
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a ceremony of cosmic regeneration practised by Taoist priests
Taoist priests play an important role in the worship at these temples, invoking inthe chiao, or ritual of renewal