The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

The Xu Zhigen 徐志根

The Xu Zhigen 徐志根

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Xu Zhigen (Jin–Yuan period), Daoist name Dongyang Zi, was a disciple of Wang Qiyun and ordained as a Quanzhen priest. In 1286, he received the imperial title “Chongxuan Chengde Dongyang...

The Xu Zhigen 徐志根

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Xu Zhigen (Jin–Yuan period), Daoist name Dongyang Zi, was a disciple of Wang Qiyun and ordained as a Quanzhen priest. In 1286, he received the imperial title “Chongxuan Chengde Dongyang...

The Wang Daoming 王道明

The Wang Daoming 王道明

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Wang Daoming (early Yuan dynasty) was honored as “Zhi Chang Sheng De Dashi” and appointed Overseer of Yuxian Palace in Ganhe Town at Mount Zhongnan. In 1284, he composed the...

The Wang Daoming 王道明

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Wang Daoming (early Yuan dynasty) was honored as “Zhi Chang Sheng De Dashi” and appointed Overseer of Yuxian Palace in Ganhe Town at Mount Zhongnan. In 1284, he composed the...

The Lu Zhirui 鲁志瑞

The Lu Zhirui 鲁志瑞

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Lu Zhirui (early Yuan), of Huangzhou, Hubei, became a Quanzhen disciple under Chen Zhiyuan (Anyang Zi), inheriting his full teachings. After his master’s death, he led Lingyang Temple in Huizhou....

The Lu Zhirui 鲁志瑞

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Lu Zhirui (early Yuan), of Huangzhou, Hubei, became a Quanzhen disciple under Chen Zhiyuan (Anyang Zi), inheriting his full teachings. After his master’s death, he led Lingyang Temple in Huizhou....

The Li Sixian 李嗣仙

The Li Sixian 李嗣仙

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Li Sixian (late Song–early Yuan), of Jinxi, Jiangxi, was renowned for his mastery of Daoist scriptures and eloquent expositions of Daoist doctrine. In 1276, he accompanied the Celestial Master to...

The Li Sixian 李嗣仙

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Li Sixian (late Song–early Yuan), of Jinxi, Jiangxi, was renowned for his mastery of Daoist scriptures and eloquent expositions of Daoist doctrine. In 1276, he accompanied the Celestial Master to...

The Wang Sizhen 汪思真

The Wang Sizhen 汪思真

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Wang Sizhen (Song–Yuan period), styled Zhenchang and Daoist name Jiran Zi of Anqing, Anhui, practiced Quanzhen Daoism and later settled on Mount Wudang. In 1275, he led six disciples to...

The Wang Sizhen 汪思真

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Wang Sizhen (Song–Yuan period), styled Zhenchang and Daoist name Jiran Zi of Anqing, Anhui, practiced Quanzhen Daoism and later settled on Mount Wudang. In 1275, he led six disciples to...

The Zheng Suonan 郑所南

The Zheng Suonan 郑所南

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Zheng Suinan (late Song–early Yuan), of Lianjiang, Fujian, changed his name to Si Xiao after the Song collapse, adopting the style “Suonan” and Daoist sobriquets like “Sanwai Yeren.” A wandering...

The Zheng Suonan 郑所南

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Zheng Suinan (late Song–early Yuan), of Lianjiang, Fujian, changed his name to Si Xiao after the Song collapse, adopting the style “Suonan” and Daoist sobriquets like “Sanwai Yeren.” A wandering...