TAOISM IN AMERICA
While Taoists may teach non-taoists about their beliefs and practices, they often do not reach out to other Taoist. These practitioners often consider them Taoists, but do not belong to a temple, engage in rituals, or interact with monastics. Taoist are dealing with the question of what it means to be Taoist in the american context. While immigrants of taoism concern themselves with scriptures and individual practices, convert taoists don't, they tend to preserve their local traditions.