A detailed explanation of the Taoist appellation

Answer 1

In Taoism, there were many forms of address:

* * I. A general term for Taoists **
1. * * Taoist priest **
- This was a common term for Taoists, and there was no distinction between genders. Its name originated from the alchemists of the Warring States Period and the Qin and Han Dynasties. After the founding of Taoism by the Ancestor of Heaven, Taoist priests specifically referred to Taoist clergymen who practiced Taoism.
2. * * Qian Dao, Kun Dao **
- Later, it was used to address male and female Taoist priests respectively.

* * 2. Another Name **
1. Yellow Crown was also another name for Taoist priests.
2. * * Feathermen, Feathermen, Feathermen **
- Because Taoist priests pursued ascension and ascension, they were called this way. They used bird feathers as an analogy to ascend to heaven by cultivating to become an immortal, and then specifically referred to Taoist priests.
3. * * Taoist **
- It was originally synonymous with alchemists and first appeared in the Biography of Jing Fang in Han Shu. After the establishment of Taoism, the term Daoist was used to refer to Taoist priests. However, in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, there were Buddhists who called themselves Daoists. After the Tang Dynasty, Daoists were generally referred to as Daoists.
4. * * Female Taoist, Taoist Nun, Female Taoist **
- It was a name for female Taoist priests. The Quanzhen Sect called female Taoist priests "Kun Dao", and Nvguan and Jurchen were also names for female Taoist priests.

* * 3. Honorary title **
1. * * Taoist priest **
- It's a more familiar honorific for Taoist priests.
2. * * Taoist Master **
- It usually referred to Zhang Daoling and the descendants of the Heavenly Master, but there were also some Taoist priests who were called "Heavenly Master" in later generations, such as the Heavenly Master Kou of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Their status was higher than that of ordinary Taoist priests and could be regarded as a respectful title for Taoist priests.
3. * * High Skill Mage (Mage)**
- It generally refers to Taoist priests who are proficient in Buddhist precepts, can preside over vegetarian rituals, are proficient in Taoist skills, can maintain health and educate people, and can be a model for others.
4. * * Alchemist **
- At first, it referred to the Taoist priests who practiced the Shangqing Technique of Maoshan. Later, it referred to the Taoist priests who had reached a higher realm in the cultivation of alchemy.
5. * * In person **
- They were usually respectfully addressed as Daoists who had comprehended the Great Dao, had profound attainments, and ascended to immortality.
6. [Mister, Master, Lawyer]: This was also a form of respect for Taoist priests.

* * 4. The internal appellation of Taoism **
1. * * Ancestral Master, Grandmaster **
- The founder of each sect was called the ancestor, and the leader of each sect was called the grandmaster.
2. * * My Lord **
- The Taoist priests called each other by adding their surnames before "Ye".
3. * * Abbot, Abbot, Guest of Honor **
- These were titles that came from different positions in the sect. The word "abbot" was not only a Buddhist term, but also a Taoist term. In addition, in the northwest and other places, the elderly could also be respectfully addressed as Taoist masters.

Taoists all respectfully addressed immortals as "Patriarch". Taoist immortals were called Celestial Lord, Laojun, Daojun, Great Emperor, God, Emperor, True Lord, Elder, True Man, Primogenitor, Madam, Virgin Mary, Spiritual Officer, Marshal, General, Star Officer, Empress, Gongcao, etc. Among them, male immortals were called True Lord, True Man, or Emperor, while female immortals were called Primogenitor, Madam, or Virgin Mary.

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