Reach out
Send a brief note introducing yourself and telling us what draws you to Freemasonry.
Becoming a Mason ・ 認識美生會
The first step is a conversation.
Freemasonry does not recruit. A man must ask of his own free will. Writing to the lodge creates no obligation—it is simply a way to learn more.
Fellowship across generations
Different lives. A shared commitment to becoming better.
Illustrative image—not Amity Lodge members.Your first steps
Ask. Meet. Consider.
Meet the lodge
Informal conversations give you time to ask candid questions and allow members to get to know you as a person.
Consider the path
If the Craft is right for you, members can explain introductions, the petition, review, ballot, and the three degrees.
Who may inquire?
Men seeking friendship, purpose, and self-improvement.
Under the published requirements of the Grand Lodge of China, an applicant must act of his own free will, be a man aged 20 or older, have lived in Taiwan for at least 12 months, believe in a Supreme Being, have no criminal record, and not have been rejected by another lodge. A petition also requires the signatures of at least two current members. The lodge will confirm how these rules apply to an individual inquiry.
Start a conversationBefore you inquire
Know what you are considering.
It is a commitment
Membership involves regular participation, learning the three degrees, maintaining lodge obligations, and making time for fellowship and service. Ask about attendance, dues, dress, and the expected pace before deciding to petition.
It is not a business network
A lodge is not a route to commercial advantage, influence, or social status. The useful question is whether its discipline, fellowship, and moral work fit the kind of man you want to be.
Your questions are welcome
You do not need to know a Mason before making an inquiry. The first conversation is exploratory, not an application, and you may take time to decide whether to continue.
Applicant questions
What people usually want to know.
Do I need to be invited?＋
No. Freemasonry does not recruit. You must ask freely, and an inquiry creates no obligation. If you later petition, the lodge will explain the formal requirements.
Is Freemasonry a religion?＋
No. It does not replace a man's faith. Under the Grand Lodge of China's published requirements, an applicant must believe in a Supreme Being, but no particular religion is prescribed.
What happens after I contact the lodge?＋
A member may reply to arrange a conversation. You can discuss your reasons, background, questions, and practical expectations. Contacting the lodge is not the same as submitting a petition.
How long does joining take?＋
There is no responsible universal estimate. Time is needed for both you and the lodge to become acquainted, and the formal process follows the rules of the Grand Lodge of China.
Will I be told everything in advance?＋
You can ask openly about membership standards, time, dues, dress, conduct, and lodge life. Some degree ceremonies are traditionally experienced without advance disclosure, but that should not prevent an informed decision about membership.
Membership standards
Grand Lodge of China