Invited by Society of Wudang Taoism, professor Yang Lizhi, also vice CUC of HUAT and director of research and communication center of Wudang culture, accompanied by Mr. Ji Yibo and other professors of humanity college, went to Wudang Mountains for a forum with scholars from Taiwan on April 12.
The theme of this forum is "contemporary history of Taoism and its revival". The delegation led by Li Fengmao, a renowned international Taoist scholar, researcher of institute of Chinese culture and philosophy of Central Institute of Taiwan and visiting professor of National Chengchi University of Taiwan, consists of Ms. Liu Wanru, a researcher of institute of Chinese culture and philosophy, Mr. Xie Shiwei, director of religious research center of Chinese religions, Mr. Lin Zhenyuan, a visiting researcher and Mr. Zhang Chaoran, Ph.D of Taiwan Fu Jen Catholic University. The forum was presided by professor Yan Lizhi.
Before the forum, Mr. Li Guangfu, head of China Taoist Association and Wudang Taoist Association had a short welcome meeting in Zixiao Palace with scholars from Taiwan and HUAT. And then they had detailed discussion about the theme of Taoist history and its revival. Professor Yang made a detailed introduction of development history and present situation about Wudang Taoism and answered all the questions raised by scholars from Taiwan. Mr. Li Fengmao explained the research focus of the visit, research result and the newest development of Taosim in National Chengchi Univeristy. Other scholars also expressed exchanged their own opinions in the aspects like the influence on the world and development of Chinese culture and Taoism, historical heritage of Wudang Taoism, Wudang martial arts, contemporary Taoist revival and dissemination, the development of Taoismin urban and rural areas, protection of Taoist Literature Collection and other topics. The whole forum was carried out in a warm and sincere atmosphere.
The participating scholars also reached an agreement on the follow-up research cooperation, resource sharing and field surveys. During the break, scholars from humanity college also examined the stone inscriptions at Zixiao Palace, Taizi Cave and other places and collected some valuable first-hand information.
