The Imperial Doctrinal Exposition 宋徽宗道德真经解义
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The Imperial Doctrinal Exposition full name is
Huizong Emperor's Commentary on the Classic of the Dao and Virtue: Exegesis
Composed by Zhang An of the Song Dynasty: consisting of ten volumes, it is included in the Yujue (Jade Commentary) category of the Dongshen Section of the Daozang (Daoist Canon).

The Imperial Doctrinal Exposition
Based on Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty’s Commentary on the Classic of the Dao and Virtue, this work expands into detailed exegesis. Under each passage of Emperor Huizong’s commentary, it provides a verse-by-verse interpretation marked with the phrase "Chen yi yue" (Your servant’s exegesis states).
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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