Where Do Taoists Go To After Death? | Beyond Beliefs

What happens to Taoists after death? Is there heaven and hell? Is it true that when women are on their periods, they cannot enter Taoists temples? Chee Tong, a 24 year old priest, answers all our burning questions about Taoism!
In our new series 'Beyond Beliefs', we get access to different religious sites and speak to the various religious leaders to learn more about the religions from a layman POV!
Thank you Chee Tong and Thien Hock Keng Temple for letting us learn more about Taoism. If you want to find out more about Taoism you can check out Chee Tong's Tik Tok account here: www.tiktok.com/@quanzhentaois...
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[@TheSmartLocal]

14:15 Will Sew get her question answered? 🤥

[@Daytonwoong]

Yup

[@eun2307]

SO HAPPY TO SEE CHEE TONG GETTING THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES, I THINK HE IS TRULY INSPIRATIONAL TO FUTURE GENERATIONS AND NOW

[@lecherhao86]

He is so knowledgeable at such a young age. So happy that we have young people who are willing to continue tradition and cilture.

[@carat_teamot9_igot7ahgase_30]

As a Buddhist this is actually new, when I was in primary school I thought Taoist and Buddhist were pretty similar but as I grow older and after watching this video, wow. It's so so so different

[@TheSmartLocal]

The more you know 🥸

[@PierCollier]

I have enjoyed the priest’s explanation. Always find Taoism very fascinating. Here in Europe, we have quite some books on Tao De Jing. Will definitely love to visit the Taoist temple the next time I visit Asia !

[@heehaatoot]

very interesting video! great job sew (and team) and chee tong :-)

[@marcustan5868]

Saw this guy on tikok as well, super informative❤

[@zaycee_4273]

Glad that this series is here

[@thacasualpoolplaya]

thanks for the informative video, i never thought i'd be interested in learning about taoism but i really enjoyed learning about it with this video. Hope to see coverage for the others as well!

[@SwampBeats666]

Very informative vid. Glad to see the younger gen carrying on traditions. 😊

[@nuwin7114]

looking forward to this series!!!!

[@snsdlovezcraze]

loving this series !! ❤

[@mysticery]

The guy looks like Brenda 🤔🤔

[@TheSmartLocal]

wait what

[@poolfans]

yes. 😅

[@fatimayusuf4030]

I also thought it was Brenda😂

[@jianxiongRaven]

Yes looks like

[@meesanunab4811]

Yes male Brenda 😮

[@gabbyfoo2]

Thank you very much for a very good exposure into Taoism.

[@tananansad]

hearing a taoist priest say NPC was not on my 2024 bingo list yet here we are

[@YunbinMo-jl7be]

interesting series!

[@eddiensw]

happy to know your health would be good, Sew.

[@jasxteo]

Finally can get to understand the meaning behind the ritual the equipment the process the philosophy behind! All explained by a 24 year old priest!

[@adiuvat14]

Caption got me here ☯️

[@user-lc2iq6ei1p]

Nice backround. Its truly real. 😂😂😂

[@LookDeepWithin]

If People really want a good life, then do as much good as you can, and don't ask for rewards. Whatever kind of life you live, you caused it over lifetimes, so don't blame others too. It is greatly linked to how much merits and how much evil you do. If you don't deserve the kind of wealth and benefits taken by you, you may still have to return them by other means like seeing doctors, accidents, etc so why beg for such things. If want to give offerings, just give sincerely without asking for something. Look within your own heart for the answers. Blessings and protections are also not dependant on how you look externally or what kinds of auspicious things you buy etc because the positive change in your heart wins everything. If possible, if you can even realise that life is merely a dream in Samsara, seek enlightenment and Nirvana.

[@mondaybloos]

pls do one on islam, i have too many qns

[@TheSmartLocal]

coming up 🫨

[@tokiiyeodrift]

Hello friend 😋😋❤

[@mondaybloos]

@@tokiiyeodrift stawppp

[@soonhiew6922]

Do taoist priests need to leave home?

[@clneosg]

I thought Taoist Priest need to go 江西龙虎山-正一派 or Shandong 全真 sect for training, studies and graduation. To get the Taoist official seal. Singapore one seems not legit le or traditional just follow their local master but no get official seal from the official sect head in China or Taiwan. (e.g. 正一派 got 2 claims, one from China, one from Taiwan which the official head retreat to Taiwan with the KMT army in 1949 while the China one is the relative who claim the throne after the official left to Taiwan. So now there are 2. )

[@LingLing2709]

I think ma zhu dont know Sew drink starbucks/bubble tea everyday 😂

[@wukong1646]

John's brother

[@xiaoxi20]

Y’all should consider doing Christianity too! Let me know if need any contacts

[@TheSmartLocal]

we've filmed an episode on catholicism! stay tuned

[@xiaoxi20]

@@TheSmartLocal nice! Catholicism is still different from Christianity hahah

[@angelinephilo2005]

@@xiaoxi20 catholicism is a type of christianity though! but i would love to see a video on protestantism and orthodoxy too (esp since not many ppl know about orthodox christianity in sg)

[@anthonyyong8238]

The Supreme god in Taoism is the pure three ones. Shan Qin.

[@ReinhardtGB]

Is taoism only for Chinese people or people from any race can be one?

[@User-kjxklyntrw]

Anyone can

[@Technoking83]

Pls interview a pastor and ask Why do Christian. Don’t hold joss sticks and don’t pray to their ancestors

[@scottn516]

Because need to obey & loyalty to the God instructions. The mighty & only one to respect and follow, in term of belief & religion. God is a father, god is the god, god is the only one.

[@GalaxerRufi]

IM FIRST ILY SM TSL PLS PIN

[@Gamerboy649]

if it started out as a philosophy, then wouldn't this be modern day idol worshipping?

[@Makisetutuloo]

There's many aspects to Taoist, and you can be Taoist without necessarily partaking in worship. As the priest said, if you want to start on Taoism, start from the philosophy. It's a lot about how should society function and how should you as an individual contribute to society. Taoist worship gods (primordial gods like Sea goddess) and the souls of great heroes, because they believe that these entities have the power to grant protection from misfortunes outside of your control, and offering incense and fruits is a way of expressing gratitude for their protection. Different temples will have house different deities, but they all teach the same principles about compassion, frugality, and humbleness.

[@Gamerboy649]

@@Makisetutuloo so taoist seek protection from dead mortals instead of a higher power?

[@Makisetutuloo]

@@Gamerboy649 so if you listen to what the priest said, the Taoist believe that each person has three souls, and one of the three souls stays in the shrine for as long as their descendants continue to remember them. The Taoists pray to deities (humans who performed great deeds), as well as primordial gods, for protection and also to express gratitude for the protection. Folks don't usually pray to their ancestors to ask for protection, it's usually just a form of respect and remembrance, and an act of fulfilling filial duties. Not all Taoists will pray to the deities and primordial gods, but all Taoists have a duty to pay respect to ancestors and be responsible for the future generations. The philosophy of Taoism is largely centered around how society ought to work, to be appreciative of predecessors for laying the foundations of our world today, and to contribute to the wellbeing of the community, and protect the future generations.

[@chongalden2947]

That girl sew got boyfriend or not, I’m starting to feel she’s v pretty.

[@stonker77]

GG 😂

[@MrAlvinSinfulSong]

The guy quite cute xD

[@Daytonwoong]

No I am first pin me

[@navinkumarpk86]

That interviewer is very thirsty for the young priest...

[@user-gx9rs1xd1l]

Is the best philosophical teaching ONLY God had highlighted the greatest sins of all human is Pride Observe the master how their followers ask and give offering they held up highly above the rest with high esteem and pride and self interpretation of their teaching using human mindset God detest self righteousness man!

[@praisethelord2377]

The Bible is very clear there are 2 places where we go when we die: heaven or hell. The Bible also says very clearly that you can know and choose to go to heaven or hell, before you take your last breath (1 John 5:13). First, the problem is that we all sin (Romans 3:23). Have done wrong, evil, immoral things (Ecclesiastes 7:20). Our sins separate us from God, if left unresolved, our sins will separate us from God forever (Matthew 25:46; Romans 6:23). Eternal separation This is hell, which is called the eternal lake of fire (Revelation 20:14-15). The solution, 2000 years ago God was manifested in human form named Jesus (John 1:1, 14; 8:58; 10:30). He lived a sinless life (1 Peter 3:22; 1 John 3:5) sacrificing for us (1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Peter 1:18-19). His death paid the penalty for our sins (2 Corinthians 5:21). God gives us salvation and forgiveness as gifts (Romans 6:23) that we MUST receive by FAITH (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9). Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved (Acts 16:31). Repent by confessing with your mouth that: 1. You are a sinner. Forgive me God. 2. I believe Jesus is Lord and Savior, died & rose again to take away my sins. 3. Ask the Lord Jesus to come into your life now and forever. You will be saved/justified/washed away from your sins, sanctified & have eternal life in heaven (Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 1:13-14).

[@joyoftessa]

err what is the point of this comment? can we just learn and appreciate other people's culture and religion without imposing ours on others? since u only listen to scriptures, here is one of many about NOT judging others Matthew 7:1-5 1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" Romans 14:22-23 Cultivate your own relationship with God, but don't impose it on others.

[@UOniLiveOnce]

Main deity is 三清

[@cheffat]

According to him ,no main ....so 道德经 came from Tua Pek Gong,三清 isn't taoist main deities or gods

[@AWYEANGZHENYONGKEEGANMoe]

@@cheffatyou’re very lost