Master Chen Tuan

This is Part 8 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. 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 … Read more

This is Part 7 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. 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 … Read more

This is Part 6 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. 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 … Read more

This is Part 5 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. 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 … Read more

This is Part 4 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. 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 … Read more

This is Part 3 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. Zi Wei Dou Shu‘s Master Chen Tuan: The Sleeping Immortal In ancient times, Taoist masters practiced an unusual form of meditation—prolonged sleep, sometimes lasting decades. Among them, Chen Tuan, known as The Sleeping Immortal, became legendary for his ability to rest for … Read more

This is Part 2 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. A Strange Childhood Of The Zi Wei Dou Shu‘s Master Chen Tuan From a very young age, Chen Tuan experienced many extraordinary events. Born mute, he was given the nickname “Silent Boy.” Even at the age of five or six, he had … Read more

This is Part 1 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. Among the various methods of destiny prediction, Purple Star Astrology is one of the most widely known. The person credited with compiling and systematizing this divination method is said to be Chen Tuan, also known as Xi Yi Lao Tzu, who lived … Read more