The Yang Derong 杨德荣
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Yang Derong lived during the Zhiyuan era of the Yuan Dynasty.
He was granted a purple brocade robe with a decorative border (a symbol of imperial favor) and bestowed the title of "Great Master Donghe Mingdao Chongzhen" (Great Master of Profound Harmony, Illuminating the Dao, and Venerating Truth).
He served as "Tiandian" (Administrator) of Jingming Palace on Wutai Mountain and took charge of the palace's affairs ("Zhigongshi").
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.
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