The Jiang Benyuan 江本源

The Jiang Benyuan 江本源

Paul Peng
Jiang Benyuan was a native of Panyu County, Guangzhou during the Qianlong and Jiaqing reigns of the Qing Dynasty. His courtesy name was Yingtang, and his art name was Songzhu Shanren (Hermit of Pines and Bamboos).

He entered the Suluo Guan (Suluo Taoist Temple) on Luofu Mountain and later succeeded Tong Fukui as the abbot of the temple.

Volume 7 of A Study on the Origin and Development of the Changchun Taoist Sect records: Benyuan adhered strictly to Taoist precepts; he was well-versed in Confucian and Buddhist studies, and skilled in composing poetry and prose. Scholar-officials of his time enjoyed associating with him.

Since Suluo Guan was located in the deepest part of Luofu Mountain, he cleared a path in Fozuo Ao, built Yuye Ting (Jade Liquid Pavilion), and provided free herbal drinks to help travelers. Additionally, he constructed the Zhengxian Ci (Zheng Immortal Shrine) at Purun on Baiyun Mountain, and the Anqi Xianci (Anqi Immortal Shrine) at the site where An Qisheng (a legendary immortal) had collected medicinal herbs—allowing people to offer sacrifices there.
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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