Taishang of Taoism and Hongjun of Xuanmen
Taoist Hongjun founded the Celestial Sect of Wonders and was the Supreme Sect Leader. He took in Laozi, Heavenly Lord Yuanshi, and Sect Leader Tongtian, three disciples at the Primordial Chaos Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal Realm. The plot related to Li Changsheng mentioned in the work " Grand Taoist " was not directly related to Daoist Hongjun's Xuanmen. The information obtained so far did not show any specific connection between the two. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Who is the founder of Taoism? What is the relationship between Taoist Hongjun and Taishang Laojun?
The founder of Taoism was Laozi, who was respectfully called "Taishang Laojun". Lao Tzu was one of the founders of Taoism. His book Tao Te Ching had a profound influence on the formation and development of Taoism. Daoist Hongjun was another important figure in Taoism and was considered one of Laozi's disciples. According to legend, Daoist Hongjun already existed before the chaos was divided and the universe was created. He obtained an immortal body through cultivation and founded the Daoist school. Daoist Hongjun and Taishang Laojun had a teacher-student relationship. Daoist Hongjun was Laozi's disciple, while Taishang Laojun was one of the highest leaders of the Daoist school. He was considered the master of the universe and an immortal existence.
Is Hongjun Taishang Laojun?
Hongjun and Grand Supreme Elder were two different characters. In the novel Investiture of the Gods, Hongjun was the master of Taishang Laojun, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Tongtian. He was depicted as the embodiment of the Great Dao and the guide and supervisor of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals of Origin such as the Three Pure Ones, the Two Sages of the West, and Nuwa. Grand Supreme Elder was one of the Three Pure Ones and one of Hongjun's disciples. Therefore, Hongjun was not Grand Supreme Elder, but Grand Supreme Elder's master. While waiting for the TV series, he could also click on the link below to read the classic original work of " The Legend of Mortal Cultivation "!
Taishang Xuanmen Evening Altar Classics
Taishang Xuanmen's Evening Altar Classics contained contents such as the Great Qi Request, the Small Qi Request, the Will and Heart Saying of the Lord of Taiyi Salvation from Misery, etc. There were also scriptures related to the opening of the Xuanyun Mantra, the Taishang Dongxuan Lingbao Salvation from Misery and Sins, and the Heavenly Lord of the Origin's True Scripture of Life and Dao. It was a classic used by Taoist cultivators in evening classes to help maintain harmony, carry forward the Great Dao, and understand their own nature and sincerity.
Is Hongjun the incarnation of Taishang Laojun?
In the Investiture of the Gods, Patriarch Hongjun was the master of Taishang Laojun, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Tongtian. He was described as the embodiment of the Great Dao and the guide and supervisor of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals of Origin such as the Three Pure Ones, the Two Sages of the West, and Nuwa. However, there were different theories and explanations regarding whether Patriarch Hongjun was the embodiment of Grand Supreme Elder. One view was that Patriarch Hongjun was the embodiment of Grand Supreme Elder. Supporters of this view usually quoted the description of "Pangu opened the sky and earth, and Yi Qi transformed into Hongjun", believing that Patriarch Hongjun was an incarnation of Pangu, and Taishang Laojun was one of Pangu's incarnations. Therefore, Patriarch Hongjun could be considered the embodiment of Grand Supreme Elder. Another point of view was that Patriarch Hongjun and Grand Supreme Elder were different existences. The supporters of this view believed that although Patriarch Hongjun was the master of Grand Supreme Elder, their identities and status were different. Patriarch Hongjun was regarded as the ancestor of all immortals and the embodiment of the Great Dao, while Grand Supreme Elder was one of the Three Pure Ones and the embodiment of Dao. It should be noted that these views were based on the descriptions and explanations in the Investiture of the Gods. Different readers and researchers might have different understandings and opinions. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of " A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality "!
The difference between Taoism and Xuanmen
Dao Sect and Xuan Sect were closely related, but there were also some differences. From the perspective of the concept, the term Daoism referred more to Taoism itself, while Xuanmen could also refer to Taoism and its branches or schools, but it also contained the meaning of Taoism, metaphysics, and their schools. In terms of the content, Taoism paid more attention to specific cultivation methods and life practices. For example, Quanzhen Sect and Righteous Sect were common Taoist sects. Taoism usually emphasized the harmony between man and nature, focusing on moral cultivation and cultivation. It had a unique set of methods to cultivate one's body, refine one's Qi, concentrate one's mind, and get rid of illness and keep fit. The Xuanmen Sect emphasized the goal of achieving immortality through cultivation, focusing on the improvement of the inner spirit and physical life. For example, sects such as the Taiping Sect and the Maoshan Sect, which mainly cultivated inner alchemy and took immortality elixirs, could be regarded as religious sects related to the Xuanmen Sect. In China Buddhism, Xuanmen could also be used to refer to mysterious methods. It was the general name of Buddhism, which was also different from Taoism. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Why is Taoism called Xuanmen?
Daoism was called the Gate of Mystery, which was related to the "mysterious beyond mystery, the gate of all wonders" in Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching. "Xuan" was regarded as the ancestor of nature, the great sect of all things. Ge Hong put forward the proposition that " Xuan is the ancestor of nature and the most unique of all." He believed that " Xuan " was omnipresent, mysterious, subtle, far-reaching, and continuous. It could make the sky low, clouds and rain flow, give birth to the Qi of Primordial One, and mold the two elements of heaven and earth. It was the mother of all things in heaven and earth and the general source of the universe. The philosophical concept and thought of Taoism gave it the name of Xuanmen. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Is there a Hongjun in orthodox Taoism?
There was no Hongjun in orthodox Taoism. In Taoism, Hongjun was one of the celestial beings in Buddhism, described as the creator and protector of the universe. Although Hongjun existed in Taoism, he was not a real person, but a mythical figure.
Taishang Xuanmen Morning and Evening Altar Classics
The Taishang Xuanmen Morning and Evening Altar Classics was a classic scripture of Taoism. The Zaotan Homework Scripture contains the praises of various rhymes such as the clarification rhyme, as well as the contents of the Tianzun, the outline, the hanging rhyme, and the eight divine mantras.(Heart Cleansing Mantra, Mouth Cleansing Mantra, Body Cleansing Mantra, Earth Cleansing Mantra, Heaven and Earth Cleansing Mantra, Fragrance Blessing Mantra, Golden Light Mantra, Sutra Opening Mantra) were also part of the morning altar homework scriptures. In addition, there were scriptures such as Taishang Laojun Shuo Chang Qing Jing, Taishang Dongxuan Lingbao Shengxuan Disaster-eliminating and Life Protection Mystic Scripture, Supreme Jade Emperor Heart Seal Miao Scripture, as well as relevant contents such as Yuqing No. and Shangqing No. The scriptures of the evening altar include Buxu Rhyme, Daqi Request, Xiaoqi Request, Kaijing Xuanyun Mantra, Taishang Dongxuan Lingbao Salvation from Suffering and Sins Miao Scripture, Yuanshi Tianzun's True Scripture of Shengtian Dao, etc., as well as the relevant contents of the Bao Gao such as Doumu and Wulao, as well as Qiu Zu's Repentance, Xiaozan, Zhao Yuanyi's Mantra, etc. There were strict requirements for the recitation of these homework scriptures. The recitation of the scriptures needed to fast, tidy up their clothes, sincerely calm their Qi, knock their teeth, and perform the sound. Moreover, it had to be carried out in a solemn state. It could not be done lightly or casually. Through praying, it was hoped to achieve the effect of natural induction. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Who is stronger, Taishang Laojun or Hongjun?
Different systems had different situations. In the related settings of the Investiture of the Gods, Taishang Laojun was more powerful than Patriarch Hongjun in the Connate Infinite World, and Patriarch Hongjun was more powerful than Taishang Laojun in the Heaven-Opening Great Ultimate World. The difference between the Heaven-Opening Great Ultimate World and the Connate Infinite World was divided by the time when Pangu created the world. The universe before Pangu created the world was called the Connate Infinite World, and the universe after Pangu created the world was called the Heaven-Opening Great Ultimate World. In primeval novels, Patriarch Hongjun's status was often above Grand Supreme Elder. From the formal literature and classics of Taoism, Patriarch Hongjun belonged to an evil sect and did not exist in Taoist culture. It was impossible to compare the strength of the two according to this system. 'The Myth of True Love in the Pangu Progenitor Universe' is equally wonderful. Please click to read it!
What is the difference between Taoism and Xuanmen?
There were many differences between Taoism and Taoism. From the perspective of concept, Daoism mainly referred to the belief system and traditional philosophy of Taoism, while Xuanmen could also refer to Taoism and its branches, but it also contained the meaning of Taoism, metaphysics and their schools. In terms of the focus of cultivation, Taoism paid more attention to specific cultivation methods and life practices, emphasizing the harmony between man and nature, and paying attention to moral cultivation and cultivation. The common Taoism included Quanzhen Taoism and Zhengyi Taoism. Xuanmen paid more attention to the goal of immortality through cultivation, focusing more on the improvement of inner spirit and physical life. For example, the Taoism of Peace and the Taoism of Maoshan focused on the cultivation of inner alchemy and taking immortality medicine. In terms of religious significance, in China Buddhism, Xuanmen actually referred to the mysterious methods and was the general name of Buddhism. In this case, Xuanmen referred to China Buddhism, which was also the difference from Taoism. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!