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3 unusual facts about Chen Tuan


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Mount Hua

Kou Qianzhi (365–448), the founder of the Northern Celestial Masters received revelations there, as did Chen Tuan (920–989), who spent the last part of his life in hermitage on the west peak.

At the foot of the mountains is the Cloister of the Jade Spring (玉泉院), which is dedicated to Chen Tuan.


Lü Dongbin

According to the official History of the Song Dynasty (《宋史》), Lü was seen several times visiting the house of Chen Tuan (陳摶), who was believed to be the first person to present to the public the Taijitu.


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