Frequently Asked Questions

The most commonly asked questions that we receive are listed below. If you have a question that is not answered here, please get in touch using the contact form on the Contact Page.

  • No. The BDA does not have a temple or permanent base. The centres used for retreats and events are hired.

  • The BDA could only provide these services to long standing members who we know well.

  • As of September 2023, the BDA is not currently any local groups. When retreats and local groups are organised, these will be published on our Calendar of Events Page HERE.

  • The teachings are only provided at retreats and one day events – please see the Events page for further details.

  • The BDA does not have links with other Daoist temples in the UK.

  • The priests in the BDA are primarily concerned with Daoist cultivation and do not perform these services.

  • The BDA does not provide any materials other than the contents of this website, but please do take a look at our Reading List page which may help.

  • There are three core texts that we consider essential reading for those interested in deepening their understanding of Daoism. These are; The Dao De Jing, the Zhuang Zi and the Lie Zi . These, together with many other supportive texts can be found on our Reading List page.

  • Membership is necessary if you wish to attend a retreat and to access other resources of the BDA, such as the online archive of the Dragon’s Mouth Magazine, transcripts,   interviews and other teaching material (including video guidance on meditation posture).

  • We do not have anyone available who can help with this.