The Han Xiang 韩湘

The Han Xiang 韩湘

Paul Peng
Han Xiang, courtesy name Qingfu, was a native of Nanyang in the Tang Dynasty (now part of Henan Province).
He was the nephew of Han Yu (a renowned scholar and official of the Tang Dynasty).
From a young age, he was unconstrained by conventions and fond of drinking; he spoke with sharp insight on profound Daoist mysteries, and was particularly fond of talking about tales of immortals.

According to legend, he was guided and enlightened by Lü Chunyang (Lü Dongbin), after which he attained Dao and became an immortal. Later, he was regarded as one of the Eight Immortals in Chinese folk legends.


Records of his deeds can be found in Youyang Zazu (Miscellaneous Morsels from Youyang). There are also many folk legends about him, including the 30-chapter Complete Biography of Han Xiangzi and several librettos (for storytelling or singing performances).


(Sources: Youyang Zazu; Lishi Zhenxian Tidao Tongjian (Comprehensive Mirror of the Dao-Achieving True Immortals Through the Ages), Volume 42)
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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