Key Historical Figures & The Taoist Pantheon
From its founder - Laozi - to the poet/philosopher/trickster Zhuangzi, to Lu Dong Bin and the other "Immortals," to its numerous Masters of Internal Alchemy, to its host of Deities - Taoism sports a fascinating array of well-known and lesser-known adepts; as well as an elaborate ceremonial Pantheon.
The Three Purities
The Three Purities are the highest deities in the Taoist pantheon.
The Three Purities are the highest deities in the Taoist pantheon.
Overview of Taoist Deities & Immortals
An excellent introduction to the principle Deities and Immortals in the Taoist pantheon, with some beautiful visual representations of them. Nice!
An excellent introduction to the principle Deities and Immortals in the Taoist pantheon, with some beautiful visual representations of them. Nice!
Unnamed Taoist Priest
Check out the joyful-serene expression on the face of this Taoist priest - over a hundred years old when the photo was taken! Though the Taoist pantheon is rich with Deities, Immortals, Priests, Philosophers and Inner Alchemists whose names have been recorded by history, there are countless "unnamed" Taoist hermits who also play an important role in the unfolding of the Taoist path.
Check out the joyful-serene expression on the face of this Taoist priest - over a hundred years old when the photo was taken! Though the Taoist pantheon is rich with Deities, Immortals, Priests, Philosophers and Inner Alchemists whose names have been recorded by history, there are countless "unnamed" Taoist hermits who also play an important role in the unfolding of the Taoist path.