The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

The You Xuanzi 又玄子

The You Xuanzi 又玄子

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You Xuanzi, a 12th-century Daoist, authored the Taiwei Immortal’s Merit-Demerit Register in 1171—the earliest known Daoist moral accounting system for spiritual advancement.

The You Xuanzi 又玄子

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You Xuanzi, a 12th-century Daoist, authored the Taiwei Immortal’s Merit-Demerit Register in 1171—the earliest known Daoist moral accounting system for spiritual advancement.

The Xue Xuanwei 薛玄微

The Xue Xuanwei 薛玄微

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Xue Xuanwei, a filial Jin-dynasty Daoist from Shandong, trained under Master Jin, practiced nineteen years in seclusion, and attained “sitting in forgetfulness” before passing peacefully.

The Xue Xuanwei 薛玄微

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Xue Xuanwei, a filial Jin-dynasty Daoist from Shandong, trained under Master Jin, practiced nineteen years in seclusion, and attained “sitting in forgetfulness” before passing peacefully.

The Sun Mingdao 孙明道

The Sun Mingdao 孙明道

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Sun Mingdao compiled the Dajin Xuandu Treasure Canon (1190–1192), restoring 6,455 Daoist texts and preserving China’s largest Daoist scriptural collection before the Mongol conquest.

The Sun Mingdao 孙明道

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Sun Mingdao compiled the Dajin Xuandu Treasure Canon (1190–1192), restoring 6,455 Daoist texts and preserving China’s largest Daoist scriptural collection before the Mongol conquest.

The Qiao Qiandao 乔潜道

The Qiao Qiandao 乔潜道

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Qiao Qiandao, “Chongxu Zi,” a devoted disciple of Ma Danyang, co-founded Taiqing Temple and spread Quanzhen teachings in Shanxi before passing peacefully at 81.

The Qiao Qiandao 乔潜道

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Qiao Qiandao, “Chongxu Zi,” a devoted disciple of Ma Danyang, co-founded Taiqing Temple and spread Quanzhen teachings in Shanxi before passing peacefully at 81.

The Lü Dao'an 吕道安

The Lü Dao'an 吕道安

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Lü Dao’an, “Chongxu Master,” restored Zhongnan’s Quanzhen headquarters after state suppression, rebuilt Lingxu Temple, and trained over 300 disciples under imperial recognition.

The Lü Dao'an 吕道安

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Lü Dao’an, “Chongxu Master,” restored Zhongnan’s Quanzhen headquarters after state suppression, rebuilt Lingxu Temple, and trained over 300 disciples under imperial recognition.

The Liu Zhichun 柳志春

The Liu Zhichun 柳志春

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Liu Zhichun, “Yunyang Zi,” a Jin-Yuan Daoist master, served as abbot of Shenqing Temple and became a devoted disciple of Yin Qinghe, revitalizing Quanzhen practice.

The Liu Zhichun 柳志春

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Liu Zhichun, “Yunyang Zi,” a Jin-Yuan Daoist master, served as abbot of Shenqing Temple and became a devoted disciple of Yin Qinghe, revitalizing Quanzhen practice.