The Zhang Fale 张法乐

The Zhang Fale 张法乐

Paul Peng
Zhang Fale was a native of Nanyang during the Northern Wei Dynasty (now Nanyang City, Henan Province, China).
From childhood, he stayed by the side of Master Yin Qi of Louguan (a crucial early Taoist site near modern Xi'an, renowned as the "cradle of Taoism"). When he grew up, Master Yin Qi imparted to him the essential teachings of Taoism.
During the reign of the Emperor Fei of the Western Wei Dynasty (552–553 AD), Zhang Fale lived in seclusion in Geng Valley. He took delight in the Dao, forgetting worldly cares and distractions.
He raised thousands of rare birds; when he called them, all would fly to his palm to feed.
He passed away in the third year of the Emperor Fei’s reign (554 AD).
(Source: Louguan Xian Shi Zhuan Bei (Stele of Biographies of the Former Masters of Louguan), Xian Jian (Comprehensive Mirror of Immortals), Volume 30, etc.)
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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