The Wu Shiguang 毋始光

The Wu Shiguang 毋始光

Paul Peng

Wu Shiguang

Wu Shiguang was a native of Yishi County during the Northern Wei Dynasty (now Linyi County, Shanxi Province, China). From a young age, he devoted himself to studying the Confucian classics (referred to as "ancient books" in traditional terms) and also sought knowledge extensively in the field of astronomical divination (which interprets celestial phenomena and constellations to predict earthly events).
He studied under Niu Wenhou, learning and reciting the essential ideas and profound truths of the Tao Te Ching (commonly known as the "Five-Thousand-Character Classic," the foundational text of Taoism attributed to Laozi).

From this point onward, he not only recited the Taoist teachings verbally but also practiced them in his daily life—his words and deeds were in accordance with the principles of the Dao, and he applied the wisdom of ancient Taoist sages to navigate contemporary affairs.


(Sourced from Stele Inscriptions of Perfected Immortals Through the Ages at the Scripture-Chanting Platform of Zhongnan Mountain)
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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