The Biographies and Records Category Taoist scriptures 道教经书之记传类
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Biographies and Records Category
It is the tenth category among the Twelve Categories in the Taoist scripture classification system. Taoist Doctrine Essentials·Meaning of the Twelve Parts interprets "Ji" (record) as chronicling and "Zhuan" (biography) as passing down, referring to documenting one's original deeds and conveying them to later generations.

Thus, it states: "Biographies and records include examples such as the original deeds of Taoist lords and the daily life of emperors and nobles."
Works in this category are mostly biographies of immortals, inscriptions on steles, and chronicles of mountains, rivers, and Taoist temples.
About the Author
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 one of the curators 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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