Both Scientology’s resilience to French anti-cult laws and campaigns and Tai Ji Men’s strength in front of tax and media harassment prove that public slander can be successfully resisted.
Tai Ji Men
The Significance of the Tai Ji Men Case for Tax and Legal Reform in Taiwan
Studying their own case, Tai Ji Men dizi (disciples) discovered a dark side in Taiwan’s tax and legal systems.
Respect All with Conscience and Tolerance: The Tai Ji Men Case and the Pandemic of the Century
As a doctor and a Tai Ji Men dizi, I learned that everybody should be treated with patience and respect and stigmatizations should be avoided.
Unveiling the Potential: How Tai Ji Men Contributes to a Better Future “Beyond the Code”
The progress of DNA research may offer a perspective to look at the positive contribution of Tai Ji Men to society.
The Chinese “Esoteric Paradigm,” PierLuigi Zoccatelli, and Tai Ji Men
Whether a “non-Western esotericism,” including a Chinese one, exists is a controversial question. Zoccatelli offered a solution, which led him to study Tai Ji Men with interest.
Palermo: The Tai Ji Men Case Discussed at the European Academy of Religion
The Taiwanese and international contexts of the case were presented in one of the best attended sessions of the international conference.
Why Spiritual Organizations Should Be Tax-Exempt—Including Tai Ji Men
It is a matter of Taiwanese law. But general principles of freedom of religion or belief, and common sense, also tell us that religious and spiritual paths should not be taxed.
Taiwanese Cultural Heritage and Religious Liberty Issues
The master-disciple relationship is a key part of traditional Chinese and Tai Ji Men culture. It was distorted and misunderstood in the tax case.
Martial Arts and Spiritual Movements’ Strategies to Cope with State Pressure in Taiwan
Martial arts encompass not only physical skills but also spiritual principles. Their spirit also explains how Tai Ji Men reacted to persecution.
A Comparative Analysis of Taxation Perspectives: Ibn Khaldūn and the Tai Ji Men Case
14th-century Arab scholar Ibn Khaldūn argued that taxes are need but an excessive tax burden and pressure on taxpayers destroy social harmony. This is what happened in the Tai Ji Men case.