Introduction to Taoism Q&A

Xie Shouhao (谢守灏) - Daoist Master: A Complete Guide

Xie Shouhao (谢守灏) - Daoist Master: A Complete G...

Xie Shouhao (1134–1212), styled Huaiying, was a prominent Taoist during the Southern Song Dynasty. He studied under Huangfu Tan and traveled extensively, learning from various Taoist masters. He served as...

Xie Shouhao (谢守灏) - Daoist Master: A Complete G...

Xie Shouhao (1134–1212), styled Huaiying, was a prominent Taoist during the Southern Song Dynasty. He studied under Huangfu Tan and traveled extensively, learning from various Taoist masters. He served as...

Wang Chongyang(王重阳): The Founding Master of Complete Perfection Taoism

Wang Chongyang(王重阳): The Founding Master of Com...

Wang Chongyang (1112–1170), styled Zhiming and known as Chongyangzi, was the founder of the Quanzhen Sect and one of the "Northern Five Patriarchs." He integrated Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist ideas,...

Wang Chongyang(王重阳): The Founding Master of Com...

Wang Chongyang (1112–1170), styled Zhiming and known as Chongyangzi, was the founder of the Quanzhen Sect and one of the "Northern Five Patriarchs." He integrated Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist ideas,...

Huangfu Tan (皇甫坦) - The Taoist Master

Huangfu Tan (皇甫坦) - The Taoist Master

Huangfu Tan, styled Lüdao, was a renowned Taoist who lived in seclusion on Mount Emei. He learned Taoism from Zhu Taochui and was known for his medical skills. He cured...

Huangfu Tan (皇甫坦) - The Taoist Master

Huangfu Tan, styled Lüdao, was a renowned Taoist who lived in seclusion on Mount Emei. He learned Taoism from Zhu Taochui and was known for his medical skills. He cured...

Xue Daoguang (薛道光): Master of the Southern School of Complete Reality

Xue Daoguang (薛道光): Master of the Southern Scho...

Xue Daoguang (1078–1191), also known as Daoguang and Daoyuan, was a prominent Taoist and the third of the "Southern Five Patriarchs" of Neidan. Originally a Buddhist monk, he converted to...

Xue Daoguang (薛道光): Master of the Southern Scho...

Xue Daoguang (1078–1191), also known as Daoguang and Daoyuan, was a prominent Taoist and the third of the "Southern Five Patriarchs" of Neidan. Originally a Buddhist monk, he converted to...

Wang Wenqing (王文卿) Daoist Practitioner

Wang Wenqing (王文卿) Daoist Practitioner

Wang Wenqing (1093–1153), styled Yu Dao and known as Chonghezi, was a prominent Taoist and the founder of the Shengxiao Sect. He showed an early interest in spiritual pursuits and...

Wang Wenqing (王文卿) Daoist Practitioner

Wang Wenqing (1093–1153), styled Yu Dao and known as Chonghezi, was a prominent Taoist and the founder of the Shengxiao Sect. He showed an early interest in spiritual pursuits and...

Zhang Jixian (張繼先): The Thunder Master of Longhu Mountain

Zhang Jixian (張繼先): The Thunder Master of Longh...

Zhang Jixian (1092–1127), styled Zunzheng (or Daozheng) and known as Xiao Ran Zi, was a prominent Taoist and the 30th patriarch of the Zhengyi Sect. He was known for his...

Zhang Jixian (張繼先): The Thunder Master of Longh...

Zhang Jixian (1092–1127), styled Zunzheng (or Daozheng) and known as Xiao Ran Zi, was a prominent Taoist and the 30th patriarch of the Zhengyi Sect. He was known for his...