Inside
the Catalonia Taoist Association, one finds the Temple of Purity and
Silence, the only Taoist temple of Europe. The altar is dedicated and
has a representation to Lao Tse (Tai Shang Lao Jun), the main deity
of Taoist cult.
Periodically, Master Tien Cheng Yang, as a Taoist Master (title similar
to that of priest) celebrates ceremonies, by the Taoist rite, to explain
the meaning of aspects of this belief to members of the Association.
The
impression of the temple reflected by an altar imprints a ceremonial
atmosphere to all the enclosure of the Association. Throughout the eastern
style premises, are full of Taoists symbols, such as the yellow color
of its walls, associated to Yin, the Earth and the moon. The ceiling
of reddish color associated to Yang, the sun and heaven. Thus generating
a microcosmic environment between heaven and Earth, where we are.
Its
curtains are perfectly integrated to its surroundings, according to
the laws of the Feng Shiu, to take advantage of all the powerful energy
of the premises and to eliminate bad energy.
Talismans
are distributed all around the enclosure, to attract the good Yang energy,
causing a stream of positive energy through out the temple.
The
sober decoration provides an ambiance ideal for meditation practice.
Low lighting, and the warm atmosphere, calls for inner reflection and
for practicing breathing and Chi Kung, in a cozy atmosphere for the
apprentice.
Visitors
notice several calligraphies of delicate execution by Master Tien, and
totally in balance with the enclosure, that beautifully decorate the
Association with quotations, that reflect the characteristics of the
Tao and Taoism.



