The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

The Jia Zhifu 贾志福

The Jia Zhifu 贾志福

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Jia Zhifu, a Yuan Daoist from Runan and self-styled “Qingjing Sanren,” became a disciple of Wang Qiyun in his youth. Renowned for his vow of silence—even under torture—he rejected worldly...

The Jia Zhifu 贾志福

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Jia Zhifu, a Yuan Daoist from Runan and self-styled “Qingjing Sanren,” became a disciple of Wang Qiyun in his youth. Renowned for his vow of silence—even under torture—he rejected worldly...

The Niu Zhirong 牛志荣

The Niu Zhirong 牛志荣

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Niu Zhirong, a Yuan Daoist from Shangdang, entered the Quanzhen Order as a child under Master Li Zhishi. Proficient in liturgical rites and holder of ordained talismanic registers, he faithfully...

The Niu Zhirong 牛志荣

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Niu Zhirong, a Yuan Daoist from Shangdang, entered the Quanzhen Order as a child under Master Li Zhishi. Proficient in liturgical rites and holder of ordained talismanic registers, he faithfully...

The Yuan Zhi'an 袁志安

The Yuan Zhi'an 袁志安

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Yuan Zhi’an, a Yuan Daoist from Tongchuan, was known for his gentle, humble nature. A disciple of Master Zhang Shouchong (“Chongxuan Wuyu”), he fully inherited his teachings and, by his...

The Yuan Zhi'an 袁志安

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Yuan Zhi’an, a Yuan Daoist from Tongchuan, was known for his gentle, humble nature. A disciple of Master Zhang Shouchong (“Chongxuan Wuyu”), he fully inherited his teachings and, by his...

The Liu Yuan 刘元

The Liu Yuan 刘元

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The Classic of the Hidden Names of the Nine Emperor Stars of the Big Dipper details esoteric visualization practices centered on the nine celestial deities of the Northern Dipper. Each...

The Liu Yuan 刘元

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The Classic of the Hidden Names of the Nine Emperor Stars of the Big Dipper details esoteric visualization practices centered on the nine celestial deities of the Northern Dipper. Each...

The Li Yun 李允

The Li Yun 李允

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Li Yun, a Yuan recluse from Quyang, Hebei, styled Congdao and known as “Xiyi Chushi,” settled on Mount Heng captivated by its grandeur. He built a Laozi shrine and Qingxi...

The Li Yun 李允

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Li Yun, a Yuan recluse from Quyang, Hebei, styled Congdao and known as “Xiyi Chushi,” settled on Mount Heng captivated by its grandeur. He built a Laozi shrine and Qingxi...

The Liu Zhiyan 刘知演

The Liu Zhiyan 刘知演

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Liu Zhiyan, a Yuan Daoist from Changzi County, entered monastic life as a child under Master Wu Shiyan. Recognized as foremost among disciples, he was recommended as Daoist Prefect of...

The Liu Zhiyan 刘知演

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Liu Zhiyan, a Yuan Daoist from Changzi County, entered monastic life as a child under Master Wu Shiyan. Recognized as foremost among disciples, he was recommended as Daoist Prefect of...