The Li Zhichun 李志椿

The Li Zhichun 李志椿

Paul Peng
Li Zhichun (? - 1296) was a native of Pengcheng (present-day Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province) during the Yuan Dynasty. His courtesy name was Zhichang, and his literary name was Heyangzi.

He became a Taoist priest under the tutelage of Zhenren Mingde (Immortal Mingde). He delved deeply into the essence of Taoist scriptures, excelled in playing the guqin (a traditional Chinese seven-stringed zither) and calligraphy, and was regarded as a role model both within and outside the Taoist community.

In the 29th year of the Zhiyuan reign period (1292), after Zhenren Mingde passed away, all members of the Taoist community jointly elected Zhichun as the Tidian (manager in charge of affairs) and abbot of the palace (referring to the Taoist temple where they resided).

After accepting the appointment, Li Zhichun renovated the Taoist temple and initiated more than a hundred people into the Taoist faith. He passed away without illness in the 2nd year of the Yuanzhen reign period.

Posthumously, he was conferred the title "Zhenren Mingzhen Heyang Chongde" (Immortal of Bright Truth, Harmony with Yang, and Esteeming Virtue). His well-known disciples included Li Daoshi and Liu Daogu, among others.
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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