Historical Timeline c.1800 BCE Transmission of the Buxiang Scripture Traditional teachings state that Jiutian Xuannü transmitted the Buxiang Scripture to Rongchengzi and established the Twelve Zodiac Beasts. c.420 BCE Development of Huang-Lao Thought The emergence of Huang-Lao traditions contributed to the historical development of Taoist religious systems. Western Han Period Formation of Early Taoism Traditional accounts describe the integration of Xuan traditions into early Taoist religious structure and ritual culture. 2020 Transmission to the United States The 77th generation lineage holder Jin Jiazi formally initiated public transmission activities in the United States. 2024 Temple Opening The South Carolina temple formally opened for ritual observance and Taoist cultural preservation.

Transmission in the United States American Taoism maintains that public transmission activities associated with the Xuan tradition expanded to the United States in 2020 under the direction of the 77th generation lineage holder Jin Jiazi. Online educational activities began in 2021, followed by the construction of a Taoist temple in South Carolina. The temple formally opened on July 20, 2024 as a center for ritual observance, cultivation practice, and Taoist cultural preservation. American Taoism welcomes visitors, researchers, practitioners, and individuals interested in Taoist religious culture to visit the South Carolina temple.