The Wang Yangzhao 王阳诏

The Wang Yangzhao 王阳诏

Paul Peng

Wang Yangzhao (1754-1822)

He was a native of Taicang (now part of Jiangsu Province) during the Qianlong and Jiaqing reigns of the Qing Dynasty.

His original given name was Zhao, with the courtesy name Hanbi and the art name Baishi.

He was a scholar (zhusheng, a title for students in the imperial examination system) in Taicang. In the past, he received teachings from Ancestor Lü (Lü Dongbin, a revered figure in Taoism), and later became a disciple of Master Taixu.

In the 13th year of the Jiaqing reign (1808), he first arrived at Jinge Mountain, where he renovated the Hemei Hall (Crane and Plum Hall). Inside the hall, he enshrined Emperor Fuyou (a Taoist deity, often associated with Lü Dongbin) and Li Niwan (a historical or Taoist figure).

Yangzhao was bold and chivalrous by nature; he loved composing and reciting poems, and held a disdainful attitude towards worldly trivialities. He never yielded to power or bullies, nor did he bully the weak—his inherent character was upright and pure. All virtuous scholars in the prefecture enjoyed associating and socializing with him.

He authored several poetry collections, all of which were printed and circulated among the people.

In the 2nd year of the Daoguang reign (1822), he passed away due to illness at the age of 69.

(From The Lamp of the Heart at Jinge Mountain / Jingai Xindeng)
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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