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Ritual of Worshiping the Four Cardinal Deities at the Taiji Thunder Altar

Ritual of Worshiping the Four Cardinal Deities ...

The Taiji Leitan Ritual for the Four-Directional Deities (performed on the Double Fifth) uses a yellow silk talisman inscribed with the “Red Cock and Purple Goose” symbol, sealed with 100...

Ritual of Worshiping the Four Cardinal Deities ...

The Taiji Leitan Ritual for the Four-Directional Deities (performed on the Double Fifth) uses a yellow silk talisman inscribed with the “Red Cock and Purple Goose” symbol, sealed with 100...

What is a "Tianshi" (Celestial Master)? 天师

What is a "Tianshi" (Celestial Master)? 天师

The "Zhang Tianshi" (Celestial Master) is the hereditary leader of Zhengyi Dao, founded by Zhang Ling in the Han Dynasty. Passed down through 63 generations, the title signifies spiritual and...

What is a "Tianshi" (Celestial Master)? 天师

The "Zhang Tianshi" (Celestial Master) is the hereditary leader of Zhengyi Dao, founded by Zhang Ling in the Han Dynasty. Passed down through 63 generations, the title signifies spiritual and...

The Xiao Linghu 萧灵护

The Xiao Linghu 萧灵护

Xiao Linghu, from Luling, received embryonic breathing and alchemical gold techniques from a sage, mastering fire-oven practices. Revered as a spiritual master by nobles, he taught at Zhaoxian Abbey until...

The Xiao Linghu 萧灵护

Xiao Linghu, from Luling, received embryonic breathing and alchemical gold techniques from a sage, mastering fire-oven practices. Revered as a spiritual master by nobles, he taught at Zhaoxian Abbey until...

The Tao Hongjing 陶弘景

The Tao Hongjing 陶弘景

Tao Hongjing, a Daoist master from Danyang, excelled in various fields including alchemy and medicine. He founded the Maoshan Zong sect, advised Emperor Wu of Liang, and compiled influential works...

The Tao Hongjing 陶弘景

Tao Hongjing, a Daoist master from Danyang, excelled in various fields including alchemy and medicine. He founded the Maoshan Zong sect, advised Emperor Wu of Liang, and compiled influential works...

The Ma Mingsheng 马明生

The Ma Mingsheng 马明生

Ma Ming Sheng, originally Xing He, served as a clerk in Linzi during the Eastern Han. Wounded in duty, he was healed by the Lady of Great Perfection, who guided...

The Ma Mingsheng 马明生

Ma Ming Sheng, originally Xing He, served as a clerk in Linzi during the Eastern Han. Wounded in duty, he was healed by the Lady of Great Perfection, who guided...

The Han Dynasty in China

The Han Dynasty in China

The Han Dynasty (汉朝, Hàn Cháo) stands as one of the most influential and enduring dynasties in Chinese history, spanning over four centuries from 206 BCE to 220 CE. This...

The Han Dynasty in China

The Han Dynasty (汉朝, Hàn Cháo) stands as one of the most influential and enduring dynasties in Chinese history, spanning over four centuries from 206 BCE to 220 CE. This...