Zhang Daoling

Zhang Daoling

장도릉

Chinese

Han Dynasty (34-156 CE)

"First Celestial Master"

Personality Traits

Founding Exorcising Revealed Priestly Powerful

About

Zhang Daoling (34-156 CE) founded the Way of the Celestial Masters, institutionalizing Taoism as an organized religion. He received revelation from Laozi and established talismans and exorcism rituals that continue today.

Famous Story

Zhang Daoling received the Tao from Laozi on Mount Heming, gaining power over demons and establishing the priesthood that continues through his descendants.

If You Match

You carry Zhang Daoling's priestly power—exorcising what afflicts and protecting with sacred arts.

Also Known As

Celestial Master Zhang 張道陵

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