Where is the source of Taoist life? What do Taoist priests do?

Ancient Taoist priests mainly lived by geomantic omen, spiritual practice and fortune telling, and also accepted human donations.

Taoist priests seldom give alms, and giving alms is mainly what monks do.

In addition, monks also do things, but Taoist and monks do things in different forms. Monks cross over for the dead, and Taoist priests clear the way for the dead to go to the underworld.

Moreover, it is a practice for Taoist priests to catch ghosts and drive them out, which is recorded in China's historical records and literary works. Some rich people can pay large commissions through these laws.

Monks advise to be good, but also preach the idea of seeing through the world of mortals, which is relatively negative. Monks pay attention to sacrificing themselves and accumulate good deeds to become buddhas.

Taoism is more active in persuading people to talk about morality, to overcome evil with righteousness, and to pay attention to spiritual cultivation and cultivation of immortals.

Because Taoist priests pay attention to practice, which involves medical skills, Taoist priests with practice in ancient times are not only skilled in fencing, but also proficient in medical skills, and they can get certain remuneration through their own medical skills.

In modern society, because religious activities such as Buddhism and Taoism are protected by the state, the state subsidizes those who engage in Taoism every year. At the same time, many Taoist holy places are now developed into tourist attractions, some of which are used to maintain scenic spots and some are used as the living expenses of Taoist priests.