The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

The Qiao Zhigao 乔志高

The Qiao Zhigao 乔志高

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Qiao ZhiGao (1188–1264), from Shandong, became a Quanzhen disciple of Qiu Chuji before age 20 and practiced seated meditation without sleep for over 50 years. He ordained nearly 1,000 disciples,...

The Qiao Zhigao 乔志高

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Qiao ZhiGao (1188–1264), from Shandong, became a Quanzhen disciple of Qiu Chuji before age 20 and practiced seated meditation without sleep for over 50 years. He ordained nearly 1,000 disciples,...

The Qi Zhiyuan 綦志远

The Qi Zhiyuan 綦志远

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Qi Zhiyuan (1190–1255), from Shandong, was a close disciple of Qiu Chuji and served as steward of major Daoist temples. He accompanied Qiu on his western journey, later overseeing temple...

The Qi Zhiyuan 綦志远

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Qi Zhiyuan (1190–1255), from Shandong, was a close disciple of Qiu Chuji and served as steward of major Daoist temples. He accompanied Qiu on his western journey, later overseeing temple...

The Qi Zhicheng 祁志诚

The Qi Zhicheng 祁志诚

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Qi Zhicheng (1219–1293), from Henan, was captured as a youth but later became a Quanzhen disciple of Song Piyun. Known as “Dongming Zi,” he founded Yunxi Temple, advised Chancellor Antong...

The Qi Zhicheng 祁志诚

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Qi Zhicheng (1219–1293), from Henan, was captured as a youth but later became a Quanzhen disciple of Song Piyun. Known as “Dongming Zi,” he founded Yunxi Temple, advised Chancellor Antong...

The Pan Dechong 潘德冲

The Pan Dechong 潘德冲

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Pan Dechong (1190–1256), from Shandong, joined Qiu Chuji’s Quanzhen order as a youth, accompanying him on the famed Western journey. A key organizer after Qiu’s death, he oversaw major temple...

The Pan Dechong 潘德冲

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Pan Dechong (1190–1256), from Shandong, joined Qiu Chuji’s Quanzhen order as a youth, accompanying him on the famed Western journey. A key organizer after Qiu’s death, he oversaw major temple...

The Meng Zhiyuan 孟志源

The Meng Zhiyuan 孟志源

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Meng Zhiyuan (1187–1261), born of the Tujian clan but adopted into the Meng family in Shandong, fled marriage to join Qiu Chuji’s Quanzhen order in 1203. A devoted disciple of...

The Meng Zhiyuan 孟志源

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Meng Zhiyuan (1187–1261), born of the Tujian clan but adopted into the Meng family in Shandong, fled marriage to join Qiu Chuji’s Quanzhen order in 1203. A devoted disciple of...

The Mao Xicong 毛希琮

The Mao Xicong 毛希琮

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Mao Xicong (1186–1223), fourth patriarch of the Zhen Dadao (True Great Way) sect, upheld its teachings during the Jin dynasty’s collapse. Known as “Ti Xuan Zi,” he led the order...

The Mao Xicong 毛希琮

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Mao Xicong (1186–1223), fourth patriarch of the Zhen Dadao (True Great Way) sect, upheld its teachings during the Jin dynasty’s collapse. Known as “Ti Xuan Zi,” he led the order...