The Wang Shizuo 王时佐

The Wang Shizuo 王时佐

Paul Peng

Wang Shizuo was a native of Anyi, Jiangxi during the Jiajing and Longqing reigns of the Ming Dynasty.

Known by his literary name Dufeng, he was a Taoist priest at Daguan Courtyard of Longhu Mountain in Jiangxi.

He was appointed Zuo Zhengyi (a senior official position in the Taoist Administrative Bureau) and concurrently served as the abbot of Shangqing Palace on Longhu Mountain. Later, he was promoted to Gaoshi (a title for virtuous Taoist scholars).

Details of his life story can be found in The Annals of Longhu Mountain.

Paul Peng — Zhengyi Taoist Priest, Longhu Mountain

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.

Read his full story →
Back to blog
PREVIOUS ARTICLE
Changan Flying Taoist - Cover

Chang'an Flying (九天王长安飞符): Why the Pair Changes Everything

Read More ←
No Next Article

Leave a comment

1 of 4