The Zeng Yiguan 曾一贯
Zeng Yiguan, a Longmen Daoist of the Kangxi era, trained under Li Qingqiu and practiced healing with talismans and herbs. After successfully praying for rain in 1716, he was appointed...
The Zeng Yiguan 曾一贯
Zeng Yiguan, a Longmen Daoist of the Kangxi era, trained under Li Qingqiu and practiced healing with talismans and herbs. After successfully praying for rain in 1716, he was appointed...
The He Qiyu 何其愚
He Qiyu (fl. Kangxi era), a loyal Daoist of Longhu Mountain, safeguarded the 54th Celestial Master through childhood hardship and secured his rightful succession by petitioning Beijing. He also compiled...
The He Qiyu 何其愚
He Qiyu (fl. Kangxi era), a loyal Daoist of Longhu Mountain, safeguarded the 54th Celestial Master through childhood hardship and secured his rightful succession by petitioning Beijing. He also compiled...
The Zhu Benzhong 朱本中
Zhu Benzong, a Qing-era scholar from She County, Anhui, authored Essentials of Cultivation and Essentials of Diet—practical guides blending qigong, breathwork, and daily hygiene. His works reflect the Confucian-Daoist ideal...
The Zhu Benzhong 朱本中
Zhu Benzong, a Qing-era scholar from She County, Anhui, authored Essentials of Cultivation and Essentials of Diet—practical guides blending qigong, breathwork, and daily hygiene. His works reflect the Confucian-Daoist ideal...
The Wang Laihuai 王来怀
Wang Laihuai (b. 1667), Daoist master and 13th-generation preceptor, devoted his life to healing with acupuncture and medicine while spreading Dongwanggong teachings in Shaanxi. Ordained in 1728, he preserved the...
The Wang Laihuai 王来怀
Wang Laihuai (b. 1667), Daoist master and 13th-generation preceptor, devoted his life to healing with acupuncture and medicine while spreading Dongwanggong teachings in Shaanxi. Ordained in 1728, he preserved the...
The Zhang Jizong 张继宗
Zhang Jizong (1667–1715), 54th Celestial Master of Zhengyi Daoism, inherited the title at age 14. Renowned for rain prayers and imperial rites, he received honors from Emperor Kangxi—including the title...
The Zhang Jizong 张继宗
Zhang Jizong (1667–1715), 54th Celestial Master of Zhengyi Daoism, inherited the title at age 14. Renowned for rain prayers and imperial rites, he received honors from Emperor Kangxi—including the title...
The Zhang Hongren 张洪任
Zhang Hongren (?–1667), 53rd Celestial Master of Zhengyi Daoism, inherited the title in 1651. Adept in esoteric texts and ritual, he famously exorcised a foreign demon at imperial command in...
The Zhang Hongren 张洪任
Zhang Hongren (?–1667), 53rd Celestial Master of Zhengyi Daoism, inherited the title in 1651. Adept in esoteric texts and ritual, he famously exorcised a foreign demon at imperial command in...