The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

The Liu Deshao 刘德邵

The Liu Deshao 刘德邵

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Liu Deshao (1263–1350), styled Yunxin from Lishui, Zhejiang, entered Miaocheng Temple as a youth. A devoted Daoist adept, he practiced efficacious rituals of prayer and exorcism, lived humbly without personal...

The Liu Deshao 刘德邵

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Liu Deshao (1263–1350), styled Yunxin from Lishui, Zhejiang, entered Miaocheng Temple as a youth. A devoted Daoist adept, he practiced efficacious rituals of prayer and exorcism, lived humbly without personal...

The Lin Dafu 林大敷

The Lin Dafu 林大敷

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Lin Dafu (1238–1298), styled Zixuan and self-styled “Mutong Sheng,” from Pingyang, Zhejiang, joined Maoshan Daoism under Patriarch Jiang Zongying during his tour of eastern Zhejiang. Ordained in 1276, he traveled...

The Lin Dafu 林大敷

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Lin Dafu (1238–1298), styled Zixuan and self-styled “Mutong Sheng,” from Pingyang, Zhejiang, joined Maoshan Daoism under Patriarch Jiang Zongying during his tour of eastern Zhejiang. Ordained in 1276, he traveled...

The Li Zhichun 李志椿

The Li Zhichun 李志椿

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Li Zhichun (?–1296), styled Zhichang and Daoist name Heyangzi from Pengcheng (Xuzhou), was a disciple of Mingde Zhenren. Renowned for his mastery of Daoist scriptures, music, and calligraphy, he became...

The Li Zhichun 李志椿

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Li Zhichun (?–1296), styled Zhichang and Daoist name Heyangzi from Pengcheng (Xuzhou), was a disciple of Mingde Zhenren. Renowned for his mastery of Daoist scriptures, music, and calligraphy, he became...

The Du Zhixi 杜志希

The Du Zhixi 杜志希

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Du ZhiXi (1244–1298), from Dongchang in early Yuan, came from an official family and studied DanYang Daoist methods under Master Zhang of Changchun Wanshou Palace. Recognized for his lofty resolve,...

The Du Zhixi 杜志希

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Du ZhiXi (1244–1298), from Dongchang in early Yuan, came from an official family and studied DanYang Daoist methods under Master Zhang of Changchun Wanshou Palace. Recognized for his lofty resolve,...

The Du Daojian 杜道坚

The Du Daojian 杜道坚

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Du Daojian (1237–1318), styled Chuyi and Daoist name Nanguzi, was a prominent Daoist from Dangtu, Anhui. Ordained at 14, he later led Hangzhou’s Daoist affairs, founded Yuantong Temple, built Lanshangu...

The Du Daojian 杜道坚

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Du Daojian (1237–1318), styled Chuyi and Daoist name Nanguzi, was a prominent Daoist from Dangtu, Anhui. Ordained at 14, he later led Hangzhou’s Daoist affairs, founded Yuantong Temple, built Lanshangu...

The Yang Shouhe 杨守和

The Yang Shouhe 杨守和

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Yang Shouhe (Jin–Yuan era), widowed at 41, took Daoist vows with her daughter and studied under Chongxuan Zhenren at Tianqing Palace. Known for her sincerity and humility, she inspired local...

The Yang Shouhe 杨守和

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Yang Shouhe (Jin–Yuan era), widowed at 41, took Daoist vows with her daughter and studied under Chongxuan Zhenren at Tianqing Palace. Known for her sincerity and humility, she inspired local...