Introduction to Taoism Q&A

Wang Changyue (王常月): The Seventh Patriarch of Dragon Gate Daoism

Wang Changyue (王常月): The Seventh Patriarch of D...

Wang Changyue, a renowned Ming-Qing Dynasty Taoist and 7th-generation master of the Longmen Sect, revitalized the declining Longmen Sect and was hailed as the “Reviver of the Sect”. His works...

Wang Changyue (王常月): The Seventh Patriarch of D...

Wang Changyue, a renowned Ming-Qing Dynasty Taoist and 7th-generation master of the Longmen Sect, revitalized the declining Longmen Sect and was hailed as the “Reviver of the Sect”. His works...

Shi Daoyuan(施道渊): Ming-Qing Dynasty Taoist & Builder

Shi Daoyuan(施道渊): Ming-Qing Dynasty Taoist & Bu...

Shi Daoyuan, a renowned Ming-Qing Dynasty Taoist, lived in seclusion on Qionglong Mountain. He impressed Prince Yu, who funded the construction of Shangzhen Temple. Shi emphasized spiritual practice and attracted...

Shi Daoyuan(施道渊): Ming-Qing Dynasty Taoist & Bu...

Shi Daoyuan, a renowned Ming-Qing Dynasty Taoist, lived in seclusion on Qionglong Mountain. He impressed Prince Yu, who funded the construction of Shangzhen Temple. Shi emphasized spiritual practice and attracted...

Wu Shouyang (伍守阳): Ming-Qing Dynasty Alchemist & Longmen Master

Wu Shouyang (伍守阳): Ming-Qing Dynasty Alchemist ...

Wu Shouyang (1573 - 1644), a renowned Ming-Qing Dynasty internal alchemist and 8th-generation master of the Longmen Sect, received teachings from Cao Huanyang, Zhao Zhenfeng, and Wang Changyue. He authored...

Wu Shouyang (伍守阳): Ming-Qing Dynasty Alchemist ...

Wu Shouyang (1573 - 1644), a renowned Ming-Qing Dynasty internal alchemist and 8th-generation master of the Longmen Sect, received teachings from Cao Huanyang, Zhao Zhenfeng, and Wang Changyue. He authored...

Zhao Zhensong(赵真嵩): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Longmen Master

Zhao Zhensong(赵真嵩): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Longm...

Zhao Zhenfeng, a prominent Ming Dynasty Taoist and 6th-generation master of the Longmen Sect, was originally named De Yuan. He studied widely and became a Taoist under Zhang Jingding. He...

Zhao Zhensong(赵真嵩): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Longm...

Zhao Zhenfeng, a prominent Ming Dynasty Taoist and 6th-generation master of the Longmen Sect, was originally named De Yuan. He studied widely and became a Taoist under Zhang Jingding. He...

Lu Xixing(陆西星): Founder of Eastern School of Taoism

Lu Xixing(陆西星): Founder of Eastern School of Ta...

Lu Xixing (1520 - 1606), a renowned Ming Dynasty Taoist and founder of the Eastern School of Internal Alchemy, initially studied Confucianism before turning to Taoism. He advocated dual cultivation...

Lu Xixing(陆西星): Founder of Eastern School of Ta...

Lu Xixing (1520 - 1606), a renowned Ming Dynasty Taoist and founder of the Eastern School of Internal Alchemy, initially studied Confucianism before turning to Taoism. He advocated dual cultivation...

Tao Zhongwen(陶仲文): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Imperial Advisor

Tao Zhongwen(陶仲文): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Imperi...

Tao Zhongwen (1475 - 1560), a renowned Ming Dynasty Taoist, was close to Shao Yuanjie. Recommended to Emperor Jiajing, he gained favor for his spiritual guidance. He was granted titles...

Tao Zhongwen(陶仲文): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Imperi...

Tao Zhongwen (1475 - 1560), a renowned Ming Dynasty Taoist, was close to Shao Yuanjie. Recommended to Emperor Jiajing, he gained favor for his spiritual guidance. He was granted titles...