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The religious tradition of Taoism venerates a group of 8 Immortals 八仙 who offer a concrete symbol of this ability to transcend the limitations of ordinary human life through the beliefs and practices of Taoism.
Zhongli Quan 鐘離權
This Immortal is one of the most ancient of the Eight Immortals, having allegedly lived during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E. - 220 C.E.). Initially a well-respected general in the Han emperor's army, he became renowned later in life as an alchemist, and as the instructor of Lu Dongbin (a fellow Immortal).
Today, Zhongli Quan is remembered for his dedication to helping others, and for cultivating his own spiritual and moral character. He is said to have saved the lives of a number of starving peasants by creating (through alchemy) enough silver to allow them all to purchase food for themselves. In Chinese art, Zhongli Quan is typically portrayed as a rotund man bearing a feathered fan or a peach.
He is respected as the patron deity of military soldiers. He is also remembered for his alchemical skills, he is seen as a profound teacher of inner and outer alchemy, whose teachings are recorded in a book entitled The Transmission of the Dao to Lu Dongbin.
These 8 Immortals can also be seen in Buddhist temples and are also a popular element in secular Chinese culture. They are the base for various literature, folk tales and are pictured in art.
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