Английская Википедия:Ge Xuan
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Ge XuanШаблон:Efn (164–244), courtesy name Xiaoxian, was a Chinese Taoist practitioner who lived during the eastern Han dynasty (25–220) and Three Kingdoms periods (220–280). He was the ancestor of Ge Hong and a resident of Danyang Commandery in the state of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. Ge Xuan's paternal grandnephew, Ge Hong, gave him the title "Ge Xuan Gong", which translates as "Immortal Lord" or "Transcendent Duke". Ge Hong wrote extensively about his great-uncle, and said that some alchemical texts from his Baopuzi originally came from him. Ge Xuan was described by his descendant, Ge Chaofu, as the first recipient of the Lingbao sacred scriptures. He is remembered as a member of the Chinese Ge family and a prominent figure in the early development of Taoism.
Early life
Ge Xuan was associated with a number of Taoist traditions. He belonged to a prominent family, and was considered intelligent. During his early childhood, Ge Xuan was an inquisitive student and read the Confucian classics and commentaries and other philosophical and historical records. Fascinated by the philosophies of Laozi and Zhuangzi, he learned about how the Dao worked in daily life. At age 16, Ge Xuan was well known north of the Yangtze River.[1]Шаблон:Better source needed
Ge Xuan's parents died when he was 16 years old, beginning his obsession with studying the Dao and how life works. He lived in isolation, in mountains and forests. His secluded environment allowed Ge Xuan to discipline himself mentally, spiritually, and physically. The Dao requires discipline of its followers, since it focuses on achieving longevity or even immortality. Ge Xuan visited Lingyue Mountain, Chicheng Mountain, and Luofu Mountain. He visited noteworthy people, ate Ganoderma lucidum (a type of mushroom), setose thistle (Cirsium setosum), and practiced self-cultivation.[2]Шаблон:Better source needed
When he encountered the legendary Zuo Ci, Ge Xuan obtained mythological scriptures such as the Immortals' Book of Liquefied Gold of the Nine Elixirs. When he received this book, Ge Xuan began fasting and followed the commandments laid down by the Ultimate. His subservience enabled him to meander through mountains and over seas, and his ling (Шаблон:Lang) helped him conduct exorcisms and heal the sick.Шаблон:Sfnp Ge Xuan became a healer, offering magical potions which he hoped would confer immortality. Zuo Ci descended to Tiantai Mountain and gave him the Numinous Treasure (36 volumes).[3]Шаблон:Better source needed
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Ge Xuan's grandnephew Ge Hong, an alchemist who wrote the Baopuzi, wrote a biography of Ge Xuan in the Biographies of Divine Immortals (Shenxian Zhuan). In his biography, Ge Hong wrote that Ge Xuan was summoned to the court of Eastern Wu ruler Sun Quan. A flotilla of boats capsized, and a number of people died. Many people thought that Ge Xuan was one of the casualties, but he returned a few days later and apologized for his absence. He said that he had been detained by the water deity, Wu Zixu, remaining submerged by holding his breath with his mastery of embryonic breathing (Шаблон:Lang Шаблон:Transliteration) and his ability to manipulate wind, rain, and rivers.Шаблон:Sfnp
Many Mahayana Buddhists consider Ge Xuan a founder of Daoism with Zhang Daoling. Ge Hong wrote that Ge Xuan was part of the lineage of alchemical textsШаблон:Sndincluding Scripture of Great Clarity (Taiqing Jing), Scripture of the Nine Elixirs (Jiudan Jing), and Scripture of the Golden Fluid (Jinye Jing)Шаблон:Sndwhich he transmitted to Ge Hong; Ge Xuan, however, did not concoct any elixirs himself. According to Ge Chaofu, Ge Hong's grandnephew,Шаблон:Efn Ge Xuan received the Lingbao scriptures from the deities. Ge Xuan's descendants gave him the title of "Transcendent Duke of the Left of the Great Ultimate" (Шаблон:Transliteration) because of his beliefs.Шаблон:SfnpШаблон:Sfnp He remained an important figure in Daoism until the Middle Ages, receiving posthumous titles from emperors.Шаблон:Sfnp
Retirement
Ge Xuan became a master of esoterica, excelling at breathing exercises. These exercises were dependent on a diet which avoided grains and alcohol. A number of legends are part of Ge Xuan's hagiography, the most common of which concern his supernatural gifts. Bilocation was one; during his parties, he would reportedly often talk with some of his guests and welcome (or send others off) at the same time.Шаблон:Sfnp Ge Xuan also reportedly had the gift of telekinesis. He could point at an object and make it move (or disappear), and cause unseen objects to appear; at one party, drinking cups arrived and filled themselves with liquor.Шаблон:Sfnp He could also reportedly hover three or four feet above the ground and walk in the air.Шаблон:Sfnp
In later life, one of Ge Xuan's responsibilities was to entertain the emperor. When he tired of this, he told his disciple Zhang Gong that he would leave the mortal world at noon on August 11. Ge Xuan prepared for his transcendence by wearing his finest clothing and lying down on his bed. After some time, Zhang Gong saw that his master's face still had color but he was no longer breathing. Over the next three days and nights, he carried out the after-death rituals. At midnight on the third night, a wind blew through Ge Xuan's room and extinguished the candles. When they were relit his body was gone, leaving only his clothes with the waistband still tied. The next day, it was learned that the wind had only blown through Ge Xuan's room.[4]Шаблон:Better source needed
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Classic of Purity
Шаблон:Taoism Ge Xuan reportedly compiled the Classic of Purity (Qingjing Jing),Шаблон:Efn in which he wrote, "The Inner Spirit of people loves purity, but the mind of people is often rebellious".Шаблон:Full citation needed People cannot achieve purity because their minds are not clear and their desires are unrestrained. Ge Xuan wrote that desires make individuals selfish and dishonest; the mind creates illusions, which cause suffering.
Other texts
Ge Xuan reportedly received texts from Zuo Yuanfang, who received them from a divine man who came to him while he was practicing purification of thought (Шаблон:Lang Шаблон:Transliteration) on Mount Tianzhu.[5]Шаблон:Better source needed He passed the Book of The Nine Elixirs to his great-nephew, Ge Hong. The Lingbao account for Ge Xuan endured in an anonymous preface written during the Six Dynasties to the Heshang Gong-annotated version of the Dao De Jing; the "Preface and Secret Instructions" are attributed to him.[6]Шаблон:Better source needed According to the Biography of Transcendent Duke Ge of the Great Ultimate, written by Zhu Chuo in 1377, nearly all early Dao literature may be traced to Ge Xuan.
Ge Xuan was recognized as the Supreme Immortal when his scripts were passed to Ge Hong. Although Ge Hong began composing the Classic of the Sacred Jewel (Lingbao Jing) around 379 CE, he said that they had been first revealed to Ge Xuan.Шаблон:Sfnp Ge Xuan is known as "the Perfect Sovereign and Protector", in correspondence with the Dao,Шаблон:Sfnp and the "Immortal Elder Ge of the Supreme Ultimate".
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- Sheng, Jiang. "Ge Xuan (Immortal Elder Ge)." Taoist Culture and Information Centre. Retrieved 25 Oct. 2008. http://eng.taoism.org.hk/general-daoism/eminent-philosophers-accomplished-daoists/pg1-4-9.htm Шаблон:Dead link
- Xuan, Ge. "The Classic of Purity." The Classic of Purity. Retrieved 23 Oct. 2008 http://www.theosophical.ca/ClassicPurity.htm Шаблон:Dead link
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