The Tian Ziran 田自然
Tian Ziran (b. 1202), from Wenxi, Shanxi, began Daoist training at Jingyun Temple in 1213. Ordained under his uncle Tian Yuanmao at Ziwei Temple, he later studied with Zhao Keshan...
The Tian Ziran 田自然
Tian Ziran (b. 1202), from Wenxi, Shanxi, began Daoist training at Jingyun Temple in 1213. Ordained under his uncle Tian Yuanmao at Ziwei Temple, he later studied with Zhao Keshan...
The Sun Defu 孙德福
Sun Defu (1218–1273), styled Tongxuan, was the sixth patriarch of the Zhen Dadao (True Great Dao) school during the Jin–Yuan transition. Appointed leader in 1268, he oversaw the sect’s expansion...
The Sun Defu 孙德福
Sun Defu (1218–1273), styled Tongxuan, was the sixth patriarch of the Zhen Dadao (True Great Dao) school during the Jin–Yuan transition. Appointed leader in 1268, he oversaw the sect’s expansion...
The Song Defang 宋德方
Song Defang (1183–1247), styled Guangdao and known as Piyun Zhenren, was a Jin–Yuan Quanzhen Daoist from Shandong. A disciple of Qiu Chuji, he accompanied him to the West and later...
The Song Defang 宋德方
Song Defang (1183–1247), styled Guangdao and known as Piyun Zhenren, was a Jin–Yuan Quanzhen Daoist from Shandong. A disciple of Qiu Chuji, he accompanied him to the West and later...
The Shi Zhijing 史志经
Shi Zhijing (b. 1202), styled Tianwei, was a Jin–Yuan Daoist from Yicheng, Shanxi. A Confucian by upbringing, he joined the Quanzhen School under Liu Daoning, received his Daoist name from...
The Shi Zhijing 史志经
Shi Zhijing (b. 1202), styled Tianwei, was a Jin–Yuan Daoist from Yicheng, Shanxi. A Confucian by upbringing, he joined the Quanzhen School under Liu Daoning, received his Daoist name from...
The Shi Zhijian 石志坚
Shi Zhijian (1205–1277), styled Tingyu, was a Jin-Yuan Daoist from Xihé, Fenzhou. Trained in Confucianism, he became a Quanzhen disciple of Li Tongchen, mastered Daoist teachings, and later succeeded him...
The Shi Zhijian 石志坚
Shi Zhijian (1205–1277), styled Tingyu, was a Jin-Yuan Daoist from Xihé, Fenzhou. Trained in Confucianism, he became a Quanzhen disciple of Li Tongchen, mastered Daoist teachings, and later succeeded him...
The Shen Zhizhen 申志贞
Shen Zhizhen (1209–1284), styled Zhengzhi, was a Yuan-dynasty Daoist from Zezhou. Initially Confucian-educated, he became a disciple of Li Zhenchang in Yanjing, earned the title "Dongyuan Zi," and rose to...
The Shen Zhizhen 申志贞
Shen Zhizhen (1209–1284), styled Zhengzhi, was a Yuan-dynasty Daoist from Zezhou. Initially Confucian-educated, he became a disciple of Li Zhenchang in Yanjing, earned the title "Dongyuan Zi," and rose to...