What is the Yuke in Taoism 羽客？
Paul PengWhat is the Yuke
What is the Yuke?
Also known as "Yushi" (羽士) or "Yuren" (羽人), the term uses bird feathers as a metaphor for immortals who can soar to the heavens. It originally referred to celestial beings and esoteric practitioners, later becoming a specific term for Taoist priests. Many Taoist priests in later generations adopted this as a self-designation.
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