Anybody can enlighten me is there different between bai tian gong and buddhist

And is si mian fo and guan yin part of buddhist or lump together with bai tian gong

As far as I know, Guan Yin is Amitaba Buddha disciple. In our current world, Guan Yin too became the disciple of Gautama Buddha and agree to be the dharma protector until the coming of next Buddha Maitreya.

Meanwhile si mian fo, according to some Taiwanese masters is yin god. Loosely translated as uncertified being with supernatural power. Something like you must be recognized by higher authority (god or buddha I dunno).

My previous post was based on some Taiwanese show few years ago. They talked about Thailand, black magic, ghost and god. The Taoist masters said Four-Face 'Buddha' is yin god (uncertified god). Some HK star did a nude dancing in front of him with intention of having a baby, etc.

I am not sure whether it true or otherwise.

What is taoism?

So if i pray to tian gong, guan yin and si mian fo, means im actually anyhow praying?

What are some taoist beliefs and deities?

And btw bai tian gong = sin tua?

Are you sure Taoists do not believe in heaven or hell?

They are using talismans and has many rituals such as *breaking the hell* for someone just passed away, etc.

Did you know Mao Shan （茅山）?

I think Mao Shan is legitimate Taoist school. They are famous for talismans and black magic.

Really that off target?

So, what is considered Taoism? Or who was/is considered the iconic Taoist to date? Who is the famous real Taoist master? Let me see if I know him.

I look at the development of Buddhism: Pali canon > Tibetan mahayana, tantric, Zen, etc. Even the next Buddha's teaching.

It's all in trouble if we only recognize Pali canon as the true Buddhism.

The same also applicable to Taoism.

So strict in your definition? Why dismissing later development?