Nintendao Posted October 2 (edited) Which are the coolest Taoists? Quanzhen “Complete Reality” 全真 Focus on personal development and transformation Zhengyi “Orthodox Unity” 正一道 Rituals of protection and consecration for the people Edited October 2 by Nintendao 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taoist Texts Posted October 2 1 hour ago, Nintendao said: Zhengyi “Orthodox Unity” 正一道 Rituals of protection and consecration for the people not for the people Quote the primary activity of Zhengyi Taoists was to sell protective talismans. Local cults developed around the sale of these talismans, just in business for themselves. not cool. Quote After the death of the 64th Celestial Master Zhang Yuanxian in 2008, controversy arose over the legitimate succession, with different descendants claiming to be the rightful 65th Celestial Master, including Zhang Jintao and three other claimants in China mainland; and Zhang Yijiang and Zhang Meiliang in Taiwan. Another Taiwanese master, Zhang Daochen, claims to be the legitimate 64th Celestial Master, as, according to him, Zhang Yuanxian wasn't. not cool at all 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forestofclarity Posted October 2 What school was this one? Spoiler 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted October 2 1 hour ago, forestofclarity said: What school was this one? Hide contents He was not the founder of any school directly, but his disciple, Wang Chongyang, is considered the founder of Quanzhen. Wang Chongyang had seven disciples, later known as the Seven Masters of Quanzhen, who are credited with founding different branches of the school. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosti Posted October 2 The Quanzhen guys look like they could kick ass in a fight, so I'm voting for them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted October 2 45 minutes ago, Taomeow said: Wang Chongyang, is considered the founder of Quanzhen. Yes, Quanzhen, 全真(All True) is a Taoist religion group founded by Wang Chongyang, 王重阳， who advocates the Xing(性) and Ming(命）dual cultivation. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang dao ling Posted October 6 On 10/2/2024 at 7:48 PM, Tosti said: The Quanzhen guys look like they could kick ass in a fight, so I'm voting for them Actually it's opposite zhengyi founder chang dao ling fought and sealed 6 demon lords. Check Taoist immortals book by eva Wong 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosti Posted October 6 Yeah, I have that one. Now that you mention it I do remember that. I was mostly making a joke about the picture(obviously from some film I've seen-it looks familiar). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang dao ling Posted October 6 1 hour ago, Tosti said: Yeah, I have that one. Now that you mention it I do remember that Are you referring to my comment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosti Posted October 6 8 hours ago, Chang dao ling said: Are you referring to my comment? Yes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang dao ling Posted October 7 4 hours ago, Tosti said: Yes It's a really nice book. Are you practicing neigong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosti Posted October 7 9 hours ago, Chang dao ling said: It's a really nice book. Are you practicing neigong? Not really. What do you think they were practicing in Eva Wong's book? Sounds like the way to go. In other news: I've practiced Hung Gar and Western Renaissance weapons for many years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang dao ling Posted October 7 36 minutes ago, Tosti said: Not really. What do you think they were practicing in Eva Wong's book? Sounds like the way to go. In other news: I've practiced Hung Gar and Western Renaissance weapons for many years. I don't know. But she belongs to Qanzhen lineage. What is hung gar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosti Posted October 7 1 hour ago, Chang dao ling said: I don't know. But she belongs to Qanzhen lineage. What is hung gar? Well, what, exactly, do you think the Qanzhen people were trying to do? Hung Gar is one of the Five Family Shaolin derived styles of martial arts. Some people call it Tiger-Crane style. My teacher was Michael Dillard, his, Cheung Shiu Pui, his, Ho Lap Tin, his, Dang Fong, his, Wong Fei-hung(whom you may know of). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang dao ling Posted October 8 11 hours ago, Tosti said: Well, what, exactly, do you think the Qanzhen people were trying to do? I think Cultivation of immortality. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang dao ling Posted October 8 11 hours ago, Tosti said: Some people call it Tiger-Crane style. M Awesome 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrice Daily Posted October 29 Zhengyi, really like this Character, old school, into the Immortality and Herbs but also got his head screwed on. Ge Hong, I don't know much about him and his works yet but he has popped up quite a bit so far and he seems like a pretty good Taoist role model. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
