The Cao Changhua 曹常化
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Cao Changhua was a native of Nanchang during the Ming Dynasty.
Known by his literary name Huanyang, he had a passion for Taoism since childhood.

During the Wanli reign period, he met Real Person Li Xu'an, who taught him the secret principles of the Golden Elixir (a core concept in Taoist inner alchemy). He then engaged in Taoist cultivation and attained the Dao (Taoist enlightenment).
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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