Who are the representative figures of Taoism? 道教代表人物
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Taoism is an ancient indigenous religion in China with a long history and a large number of people practicing Taoism. Among the famous Taoists are Zhang Daoling, the Celestial Master; Wei Boyang, the ancestor of alchemical classics; Ge Hong, known as Baopuzi; Sun Simiao, the King of Medicine; Lüqiu Fangyuan, titled Xuantong Xiansheng; Zhang Boduan, called Ziyang Shanren; Bai Yuchan, known as Haiqiongzi; and Wang Chongyang of the Quanzhen School, etc. This chapter selects some of these eminent Taoists and provides a brief introduction to them.
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Paul Peng
Paul Peng is a Zhengyi Taoist priest from Longhu Mountain, Jiangxi — the ancestral home of the Celestial Masters' tradition. Ordained at 25 after a dream from the Celestial Master, he has practiced for 25 years under Master Zeng Guangliang. He is the curator of this store, which is officially authorized by Tianshi Fu. All items are consecrated at the temple by the resident priest team.
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