The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

Imperial Taoist Official in traditional Taoist temple context

Shi Chen: The Imperial Attendant Taoist Officia...

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Shi Chen (Attendant of the Imperial Palace) was a high Song court title granted to favored Daoists by Emperor Huizong. Best known holder Lin Lingsu used it to promote the Shenxiao...

Shi Chen: The Imperial Attendant Taoist Officia...

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Shi Chen (Attendant of the Imperial Palace) was a high Song court title granted to favored Daoists by Emperor Huizong. Best known holder Lin Lingsu used it to promote the Shenxiao...

Taoist Precepts in traditional Taoist temple context

Chuan Jie Lu Shi: The Taoist Precept-Master and...

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Chuan Jie Lu Shi (Precept Transmission Master) transmits Taoist precepts, explains them, leads repentance. One of the Three Masters in Quanzhen ordination (with Certification and Supervision Masters). 

Chuan Jie Lu Shi: The Taoist Precept-Master and...

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Chuan Jie Lu Shi (Precept Transmission Master) transmits Taoist precepts, explains them, leads repentance. One of the Three Masters in Quanzhen ordination (with Certification and Supervision Masters). 

Taoist Ritual in traditional Taoist temple context

Yi Fan: Ritual Standards & Ming Taoist Officer 仪范

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Yi Fan (Ritual Standards) in Taoism has two meanings: (1) codified protocols for liturgy (posture, chanting, altar); (2) a Ming‑dynasty Dao Lu Si officer overseeing ritual discipline. Documented in Lingbao...

Yi Fan: Ritual Standards & Ming Taoist Officer 仪范

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Yi Fan (Ritual Standards) in Taoism has two meanings: (1) codified protocols for liturgy (posture, chanting, altar); (2) a Ming‑dynasty Dao Lu Si officer overseeing ritual discipline. Documented in Lingbao...

Taoist temple granary storage representing Cang Tou provisions management duties

Cang Tou: The Granary Supervisor in Taoist Temp...

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Cang Tou (Granary Supervisor) is one of the Eighteen Heads in Taoist Ten Directions monasteries, managing raw grain. Documented in Xuandu Lüwen: “出纳有簿,岁终呈账于监院.” Distinguish from Ku Tou (general storehouse).

Cang Tou: The Granary Supervisor in Taoist Temp...

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Cang Tou (Granary Supervisor) is one of the Eighteen Heads in Taoist Ten Directions monasteries, managing raw grain. Documented in Xuandu Lüwen: “出纳有簿,岁终呈账于监院.” Distinguish from Ku Tou (general storehouse).

Taoist temple hall with ceremonial layout representing the Five Supervisors administrative structure

Wu Zhu: Five Supervisors in Taoist Temple Gover...

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Wu Zhu (Five Supervisors) – Hall, Shrine, Scripture, Outreach, Meditation – are key Taoist temple officers documented in Qingwei Xianpu. Each manages a distinct area: rituals, shrines, texts, fundraising, or...

Wu Zhu: Five Supervisors in Taoist Temple Gover...

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Wu Zhu (Five Supervisors) – Hall, Shrine, Scripture, Outreach, Meditation – are key Taoist temple officers documented in Qingwei Xianpu. Each manages a distinct area: rituals, shrines, texts, fundraising, or...

What is Preserving Authenticity in Taoism 什么是全真

What is Preserving Authenticity in Taoism 什么是全真

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What is Preserving Authenticity in Taoism - Quan Zhen" (, "Preserving Authenticity" or "Complete Perfection) carries two primary meanings in Taoism. First, it refers to the preservation of all three...

What is Preserving Authenticity in Taoism 什么是全真

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What is Preserving Authenticity in Taoism - Quan Zhen" (, "Preserving Authenticity" or "Complete Perfection) carries two primary meanings in Taoism. First, it refers to the preservation of all three...