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- Title
教法之宗師:北宋高道劉混康的人生史.
- Authors
何安平
- Abstract
Liu Hunkang 劉混康, the 25th generation master of Maoshan Daoism, is one of the most famous Daoist Masters in the Northern Song Dynasty. He was born in an ordinary family, who lived not far from Maoshan. He began to learn Daoism at the age of 13 in Taihe Temple and became a Daoist member in the fifth year of Jiayou (1060) . Later, he arrived at Maoshan, worshipped Mao Fengrou 毛奉柔 as his teacher, and devoted himself to the cultivation of Daoism. He provided Shangqing Daoist recipe to cure the people, and later revered by Wang Anshi 王安石 (1021-1086) and other local officials. Thus, Liu Hunkang's reputation was established in the local area. Therefore, he was noticed by Zhezong Emperor and requested to the capital. However, he was unwilling to intervene in court politics and resolutely chose to return to Maoshan. Soon after Huizong Emperor ascended the throne, he ordered Liu Hunkang to visit the palace and paid more respects to Liu. In addition, there are many goods given by the emperor, among which the imperial scriptures such as Du Ren Jing 度人經 and Qingjing Jing 清靜經 implied that Huizong's cognition of Daoism is to help the world and people outside and cultivate the mind inside, which to a certain degree also showed Liu Hunkang's view. Huizong rewarded Liu with the imperial edict many times and frequently sought Liu's suggestions in terms of the disaster in Maoshan, expecting to get the God's will and immortal's affirmative. This mentality was very different from the "Emperor Daojun" after Lin Lingsu 林靈素 (1075-1119) arrived. The emperor ordered the construction of Daoist temples, and it was not only the religious landscape but also a political one. From then on, Maoshan Daoism gained unprecedented worship. Liu Hunkang's inheritage of the tradition from the former masters in his life has revealed one aspect of the continuity of the history of Tang and Song dynasties: It has distinct characteristics, such as close relationship with the emperor, loyal to the country, keeping a distance from the court but with political sensitivity, officials that Liu Hunkang acquainted are mainly the new party, and they were knowledgeable with great Daoist cultivation, local reputation, and numerous disciples. In a word, Liu Hunkang's life history is not only individual but to a certain degree, reflecting the era.
- Subjects
WANG Anshi; SONG dynasty, China, 960-1279; TANG dynasty, China, 618-907; TAOISM; WILL of God; COGNITION
- Publication
Daoism: Religion, History & Society, 2020, Issue 12/13, p69
- ISSN
2075-2776
- Publication type
Article