The Cao Gujiu 张元化

The Cao Gujiu 张元化

Paul Peng
Cao Gujiu was a figure of the Northern Song Dynasty.
He was also known as Gu Xiu; his original name was Jingxiu, and his literary name was Hunchengzi.

By nature, he was quiet and tranquil, and had no desire to pursue an official career. Determined to settle in the cliffs and valleys to cultivate his moral character and nourish his vitality, he thus changed his name to his current one (Cao Gujiu).
He claimed to have met the two immortals Zhong Liquan and Lü Dongbin, who taught him the secret essentials of the Huanzhen Golden Elixir. Before long, he attained the Dao (Tao).
(From The Complete Works of Ancestor Lü)
Paul Peng — Zhengyi Taoist Priest, Longhu Mountain

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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 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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