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Xian (Taoism)
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A xian is any manner of immortal or mythical being within the Taoist pantheon or Chinese folklore. Xian has often been translated into English as 'transcendent', 'immortal', or 'wizard'.
"The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea"
"The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea"
Xian as depicted on Eighty-seven Immortals (八十七神仙), popularly attributed to Tang dynasty painter Wu Daozi, currently housed in Xu Beihong Memorial Hal
Xian as depicted on Eighty-seven Immortals (八十七神仙), popularly attributed to Tang dynasty painter Wu Daozi, currently housed in Xu Beihong Memorial Hall in Beijing.
Xiwangmu descends from heavens with a Peach of Immortality (Jade Pond Birthday greeting, by Jin Tingbiao, Qing dynasty
Xiwangmu descends from heavens with a Peach of Immortality (Jade Pond Birthday greeting, by Jin Tingbiao, Qing dynasty
Four Immortals Saluting Longevity, by Shang Xi (商喜), early Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The immortals are from left to right: Shide, Hanshan, Iron-Crutch
Four Immortals Saluting Longevity, by Shang Xi (商喜), early Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The immortals are from left to right: Shide, Hanshan, Iron-Crutch Li, and Liu Haichan. The longevity deity riding the crane.
Taoism
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Taoism or Daoism is a philosophical and religious tradition indigenous to China, emphasizing harmony with the Tao 道. With a range of meanings and interpretations in Chinese philosophy, translations of
Xian (Taoism)
…A xian (traditional Chinese: 仙, 僊; simplified Chinese: 仙; pinyin: xiān; Wade–Giles: hsien) is any manner of immortal or mythical being within the Taoist pantheon or Chinese folklore. Xian has often been translated into English as 'transcendent', 'immortal', or 'wizard'. Traditionally, xian refers to…
Purple Cloud Temple in the Wudang Mountains, part of the Sacred Mountains of Taoism
Purple Cloud Temple in the Wudang Mountains, part of the Sacred Mountains of Taoism
Laozi Riding an Ox by Zhang Lu (c. 1464–1538)
Laozi Riding an Ox by Zhang Lu (c. 1464–1538)
Han dynasty Chinese talisman, part of the Wucheng Bamboo-slips [zh]
Han dynasty Chinese talisman, part of the Wucheng Bamboo-slips [zh]
Zhang Daoling, the first Celestial Master
Zhang Daoling, the first Celestial Master