In Taiwan, freedom of faith is for everyone. On this Pacific Island, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism sit alongside Christian and Muslim minorities and other traditions.
With this video the series “Taiwan, a Mosaic of Religions”, produced by MissioNET, continues.
In this second episode, “Traditional Religions in Taiwan”, we explore the traditions of faith that have uniquely shaped the island’s religious and cultural fabric: Folk Religion, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Popular devotions to local temple deities sit alongside the calm of Japanese Zen, the non-dogmatic openness of Taoism, and Confucianism’s focus on human relationships. Together, they shape daily life in Taiwan.
The result is a rich, diverse religious landscape that encourages openness and hospitality. It’s fertile ground where once-distant faiths – like Christianity and Islam – have taken root and now live side by side.
It is precisely these traditions that will guide us in the upcoming episodes.
