The Mysterious Ascension to Immortality of the Zi Wei Dou Shu‘s Master Chen Tuan In the first year of the Duan Gong era, Master Chen Tuan suddenly told his disciple Jia De Sheng: “You should carve out a stone chamber in Zhang Chao Gu. I am ready to rest.” A few months later, when the … Read more
The Zi Wei Dou Shu‘s Master of Emperors: Seeing Through All After Emperor Taizu of Song passed away, his younger brother, Emperor Taizong, ascended the throne. Each time he wished to seek guidance from the sage Chen Tuan, he feared the master would refuse. To show respect, Taizong decreed that Chen Tuan would be exempt … Read more
From a Child, Zi Wei Dou Shu‘s Master Chen Tuan Saw the Mandate of Heaven In the final years of the Later Tang dynasty, as Khitan forces invaded, refugees fled inland. One day, while strolling through the streets, Master Chen Tuan noticed a weary woman carrying a bamboo basket with two children inside. Observing them, … Read more
Supernatural Gift of Prophecy of Zi Wei Dou Shu‘s Master Chen Tuan Master Chen Tuan possessed an extraordinary ability to perceive the intentions of others. In his meditation room, there was a large ladle hanging on the wall. Daoist Jia Xiufu visited him, secretly desiring the ladle. Without a word from Jia, Chen Tuan saw … Read more
The Legacy ofZi Wei Dou Shu‘s Master Chen Tuan: Three Emperors Issued Summons Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou was fond of Daoist alchemy, particularly the art of turning elixirs into gold and silver. Upon hearing of Chen Tuan’s profound spiritual cultivation, Shizong summoned him to the palace for over a month. When the emperor asked … Read more