May 2026 · Auckland · News
Seeking Roots at the Ancestral Court: A Pilgrimage to Mount Longhu
The Federation's root-seeking pilgrimage — the Mount Longhu chapter.
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May 2026 · Auckland · News
The Celestial Master's Divided Spirit Comes to New Zealand: A New Chapter for the Zhengyi Lineage
Reverently welcoming the Celestial Master's divided spirit to New Zealand.
May 2026 · Auckland · News
A Pilgrimage of Ten Thousand Miles: Visiting the City God Temple of Xi'an
The Federation visits the Metropolitan City God Temple in Xi'an.
May 2026 · Auckland · News
Bound by the Tao across the Miles: Visiting the Eight Immortals Palace of Xi'an
The Federation visits the Eight Immortals Palace in Xi'an.
May 2026 · Auckland · News
The Tao Spreads Afar, Compassion for All: A Pilgrimage to Qinghua Palace of Taiyi the Saviour, Xi'an
The Federation visits Qinghua Palace, the ancestral court of Taiyi the Saviour.
May 2026 · Auckland · News
A Visit to the Hall of the Lishan Mother (Lishan Laomu)
The Federation visits the Hall of the Lishan Mother.
May 2026 · Auckland · News
The Federation Visits Mingsheng Palace at Mount Li, Xi'an
The Federation's visit to Mingsheng Palace at Mount Li concludes.
May 2026 · Auckland · News
Inviting the God of Wealth: Welcoming Zhao Gongming's Divided Spirit to New Zealand
The Federation welcomes the divided spirit of Zhao Gongming, God of Wealth, to New Zealand.
May 2026 · Auckland · News
Returning to the Source across the Seas: A Pilgrimage to Chongyang Palace, Cradle of Quanzhen Taoism
The Federation's pilgrimage to the Chongyang Palace ancestral court concludes.
May 2026 · Auckland · News
Filled with Dharma Joy: A Pilgrimage to the Ancestral Court, Receiving a Precious Lineage Icon
The Federation welcomes a sacred image of Patriarch Wang Chongyang.
April 2026 · Auckland · News
Taoism Takes Root Overseas: The Lei Zu Temple's First Initiation Ceremony
The Lei Zu Temple held its first initiation (guiyi) ceremony in Auckland.
February 2026 · Auckland · News
Welcoming the Year of Bingwu: Honouring the God of Wealth
A God of Wealth 'treasury-replenishing' ceremony on the fifth day of the first lunar month.
February 2026 · Auckland · News
A Taoist New Year's Eve Vigil for the Year of Bingwu
The spirit of the Tao is the spirit of the new year; fellow disciples are family.
February 2026 · Auckland · News
Year of the Horse Temple Fair: The Lei Zu Temple's New Year Celebration
The 2026 Year-of-the-Horse New Year temple fair was successfully held in Auckland.
January 2026 · Auckland · News
Year-of-Yisi Tai Sui Thanksgiving Ceremony Concludes
The Federation's thanksgiving ceremony for the Year of Yisi.
June 2025 · Auckland · News
In Memoriam: The Federation Mourns the Passing of Taoist Master Yun Xinsheng
Mourning the passing of Taoist Master Yun Xinsheng.
June 2025 · Auckland · News
The Lei Zu Temple Honours the Birthday of the Celestial Master
Devotees may enquire about Celestial Master Zhang's birthday rites on the 18th of the fifth lunar month.
April 2025 · Auckland · News
Blessings of the Five Gods of Wealth: Replenishing the Treasury for Good Fortune
The Lei Zu Temple holds a ceremony for Zhao Gongming, foremost of the Five Gods of Wealth.
April 2025 · Auckland · News
Qingming Communal Rites: The Might of Lei Zu
A Qingming universal-salvation ceremony under Lei Zu's protection.
December 2025 · Auckland · News
Meeting at the Ancestral Court: A Visit to Chongyang Palace, Shaanxi
Seeking the Way at Chongyang Palace.
November 2025 · Auckland · News
The Lei Zu Temple Invited to the New Zealand Asian Cultural Festival
Invited to take part in the New Zealand Asian Cultural Festival.
September 2025 · Auckland · News
The Lei Zu Temple's Zhongyuan Festival Ceremony Concludes (Year of Yisi)
Morning bells and evening drums in celebration and praise.
July 2025 · Auckland · News
First Light of Thunder in the Southern Hemisphere: The First Overseas Lei Zu Shrine
The first overseas Lei Zu shrine has been completed.
June 2025 · Auckland · News
Thunder Stirs over the Southern Seas, Blessings Endure
A sincere invitation to practise the Thunder (Lei) tradition together.
Upcoming Events
15th day, 1st lunar month 2025
Lantern Festival Blessing Ceremony
Celebrating the birthday of the Heavenly Official, praying for blessings and peace for every family.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Every Sunday Ongoing
Taoist Culture Lectures
Exploring the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, and Taoist well-being in modern life.
Led by a senior Taoist master
15th day, 7th lunar month 2025
Zhongyuan Universal Salvation Ceremony
Honouring ancestors, offering salvation to wandering souls, and upholding filial piety.
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