The Tai Ji Men Case Discussed at the 8th Annual EASSSR Conference in Kaohsiung
The East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion met at Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum from July 1 to 4. by Marco Respinti An article already published in Bitter Winter on July 7th, 2026. The speakers of the Tai Ji Men session. The Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum...
Religious Gifts, Transitional Justice, and Incentive Structures: A Three-Dimensional Analysis of Taiwan’s Tai Ji Men Case
Identifying three crucial aspects of the Tai Ji Men case, understanding why it happened, and advocating for its solution. by Wen Shang-Bin* *A paper presented at the 8th Annual Conference of the East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (EASSSR),...
Religious Freedom and Institutional Path Dependency: Rethinking the Tai Ji Men Tax Controversy in Taiwan
AI perpetuates old negative media coverage. The fact that the bonus system has not been eliminated continues to exert undue pressure on taxpayers. Wu Chih‑chung* *A paper presented at the 8th Annual Conference of the East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of...
Human Rights, Religious Liberty, and the Limits of Legal Reform: Lessons from a Contemporary Taiwanese Case
A passionate testimony from a Qigong practitioner and an overview of the Tai Ji Men case. Lee Li-Chun* *A paper presented at the 8th Annual Conference of the East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (EASSSR), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, July 1, 2026....