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| − | 142. The legendary founder of [[Daoism]], [[Laozi]], appears in a [[vision]] to the [[Sichuan]] [[hermit]] [[Zhang Daoling]]. [[Laozi]] confers the mandate of [[heaven]] ([[Tian Ming]]) on [[Zhang]], who founds the [[Wudoumi]] ([[five pecks of rice]]) [[sect]]. [[Zhang’s]] {{Wiki|movement}} becomes a well-organized {{Wiki|political}} institution, which briefly sets up its [[own]] [[state]]. | + | |
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| + | 142. The legendary founder of [[Daoism]], [[Laozi]], appears in a [[vision]] to the [[Sichuan]] [[hermit]] [[Zhang Daoling]]. [[Laozi]] confers the mandate of [[heaven]] ([[Tian Ming]]) on [[Zhang]], who founds the [[Wudoumi]] ([[five | ||
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| + | pecks of rice]]) [[sect]]. [[Zhang’s]] {{Wiki|movement}} becomes a well-organized {{Wiki|political}} institution, which briefly sets up its [[own]] [[state]]. | ||
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[[Zhang]] is today [[recognized]] as the founder of [[religious]] [[Daoism]]. | [[Zhang]] is today [[recognized]] as the founder of [[religious]] [[Daoism]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:47, 6 April 2024
142. The legendary founder of Daoism, Laozi, appears in a vision to the Sichuan hermit Zhang Daoling. Laozi confers the mandate of heaven (Tian Ming) on Zhang, who founds the Wudoumi ([[five
pecks of rice]]) sect. Zhang’s movement becomes a well-organized political institution, which briefly sets up its own state.
Zhang is today recognized as the founder of religious Daoism.
