The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

The Li Dehe 李德和

The Li Dehe 李德和

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Li Dehe (?–1284), the Seventh Patriarch of the Zhen Dadao (True Great Dao) sect, served as leader for twelve years during the Yuan dynasty. In 1275, he was commissioned by...

The Li Dehe 李德和

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Li Dehe (?–1284), the Seventh Patriarch of the Zhen Dadao (True Great Dao) sect, served as leader for twelve years during the Yuan dynasty. In 1275, he was commissioned by...

The Li Daoqian 李道谦

The Li Daoqian 李道谦

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Li Daoqian (1219–1296), a Yuan dynasty Daoist from Yishan (Kaifeng), styled Hefu and honored as “Mysterious Radiance, Cultured Serenity, Celestial Joy Zhenren,” studied under Yu ZhiDao and spent over 50...

The Li Daoqian 李道谦

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Li Daoqian (1219–1296), a Yuan dynasty Daoist from Yishan (Kaifeng), styled Hefu and honored as “Mysterious Radiance, Cultured Serenity, Celestial Joy Zhenren,” studied under Yu ZhiDao and spent over 50...

The Kou Zhijing 寇志静

The Kou Zhijing 寇志静

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Kou Zhijing (Jin–Yuan era), styled Yinzǐ and Daoist name Yuanmingzi, was a descendant of Kou Zhun. Ordained at 15 under Master Guangyangzi, he emerged from seclusion in 1234 to teach...

The Kou Zhijing 寇志静

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Kou Zhijing (Jin–Yuan era), styled Yinzǐ and Daoist name Yuanmingzi, was a descendant of Kou Zhun. Ordained at 15 under Master Guangyangzi, he emerged from seclusion in 1234 to teach...

The Jin Zhiyang 金志阳

The Jin Zhiyang 金志阳

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Jin Zhiyang (?–1276), a Quanzhen Daoist from Yongjia (Zhejiang), known as “Golden Topknot” for his wild hair, studied under Li Yuexi and Li Zhenchang. He traveled widely, built Penglai Hermitage...

The Jin Zhiyang 金志阳

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Jin Zhiyang (?–1276), a Quanzhen Daoist from Yongjia (Zhejiang), known as “Golden Topknot” for his wild hair, studied under Li Yuexi and Li Zhenchang. He traveled widely, built Penglai Hermitage...

The Ji Zhifu 季志符

The Ji Zhifu 季志符

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Ji Zhifu (Jin–Yuan period), styled Kaizhenzi, left farming to become a Daoist under Master Yuyang. He lived as a hermit in Yaocun, fled war to Weixian where he founded Qingxu...

The Ji Zhifu 季志符

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Ji Zhifu (Jin–Yuan period), styled Kaizhenzi, left farming to become a Daoist under Master Yuyang. He lived as a hermit in Yaocun, fled war to Weixian where he founded Qingxu...

The Gui Xinyuan 桂心渊

The Gui Xinyuan 桂心渊

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Gui Xinyuan (?–1276), an early Yuan eccentric Daoist known as “Gui the Madman,” wandered freely through rivers and lakes. A disciple of Li Yuexi in Quanzhen Daoism and fellow student...

The Gui Xinyuan 桂心渊

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Gui Xinyuan (?–1276), an early Yuan eccentric Daoist known as “Gui the Madman,” wandered freely through rivers and lakes. A disciple of Li Yuexi in Quanzhen Daoism and fellow student...