The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

The Liu Zhihou 刘志厚

The Liu Zhihou 刘志厚

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Liu Zhihou (1198–1257), from Shanxi, renounced wealth to follow Qiu Chuji, mastering Daoist classics and calligraphy—earning the nickname “Master Zhuangzi.” A devoted disciple of Qinghe Zongshi for over 20 years,...

The Liu Zhihou 刘志厚

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Liu Zhihou (1198–1257), from Shanxi, renounced wealth to follow Qiu Chuji, mastering Daoist classics and calligraphy—earning the nickname “Master Zhuangzi.” A devoted disciple of Qinghe Zongshi for over 20 years,...

The Li Xicheng 郦希诚

The Li Xicheng 郦希诚

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Li Xicheng (1182–1259), from Hebei, was a reluctant yet pivotal leader of the Dadao (True Great Way) sect. Appointed successor by Fourth Patriarch Mao Xicong, he revitalized the order across...

The Li Xicheng 郦希诚

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Li Xicheng (1182–1259), from Hebei, was a reluctant yet pivotal leader of the Dadao (True Great Way) sect. Appointed successor by Fourth Patriarch Mao Xicong, he revitalized the order across...

The Li Zhirou 李志柔

The Li Zhirou 李志柔

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Li Zhirou (1189–1266), from Hebei, trained under Li Kaixuan and later became a devoted disciple of Qiu Chuji, who gave him the name “Tongchen Zi.” He founded multiple Daoist temples,...

The Li Zhirou 李志柔

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Li Zhirou (1189–1266), from Hebei, trained under Li Kaixuan and later became a devoted disciple of Qiu Chuji, who gave him the name “Tongchen Zi.” He founded multiple Daoist temples,...

The Li Zhiquan 李志全

The Li Zhiquan 李志全

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Li Zhiquan (1189–1261), from Taiyuan, Shanxi, became a Quanzhen disciple under Zhang Zunshi and was personally mentored by Qiu Chuji, who gave him his Daoist name. He played a key...

The Li Zhiquan 李志全

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Li Zhiquan (1189–1261), from Taiyuan, Shanxi, became a Quanzhen disciple under Zhang Zunshi and was personally mentored by Qiu Chuji, who gave him his Daoist name. He played a key...

The Jiang Shanxin 姜善信

The Jiang Shanxin 姜善信

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Jiang Shanxin (1197–1274), from Shanxi, studied divination and Yin-Yang arts under Zhenchang Zhenren. A hermit on Mount Hua and Longmen, he gained fame for prophetic insight. Favored by Kublai Khan...

The Jiang Shanxin 姜善信

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Jiang Shanxin (1197–1274), from Shanxi, studied divination and Yin-Yang arts under Zhenchang Zhenren. A hermit on Mount Hua and Longmen, he gained fame for prophetic insight. Favored by Kublai Khan...

The Li Zhifang 李志方

The Li Zhifang 李志方

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Li Zhifang (1185–1260), from Anyang, Henan, began as a civil official under the Jin dynasty, excelling in mathematics and administration. After meeting Lu Gong, a disciple of Ma Danyang, he...

The Li Zhifang 李志方

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Li Zhifang (1185–1260), from Anyang, Henan, began as a civil official under the Jin dynasty, excelling in mathematics and administration. After meeting Lu Gong, a disciple of Ma Danyang, he...