What are the 8 immortals in Taoism?
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) are legendary Taoist figures, emerging by the Song/Ming dynasties, who represent diverse sectors of society (old/young, rich/poor, male/female) and symbolize happiness, health, and, in some cases, the "Eight Drunken Immortals" in martial arts.
The Eight Immortals are:
He Xiangu (何仙姑): Often depicted with a lotus flower, she is the only woman, symbolizing purity and mental/physical health. She is the mind of createress as Maha Ugra Tara or Ekajati or Mahogra Tara or Bon Goddess or High priestess as combined mind of universal soul or Creation or Sati that reminds as in Hinduism.
Cao Guojiu (曹國舅): A Song Dynasty imperial brother-in-law often shown in official robes holding jade tablets, patron of actors and theater. The jewels in the House of God of Keter or Krishna as in Revelation as Pannags or Gopis, the Heavenly Damsels escorting Keter.
Li Tieguai (李鐵拐): Known as "Iron Crutch Li," depicted as a beggar with a crutch and gourd, dispensing medicine and aiding the needy. The Hermit Card or Shamael or Shankarshan bhairav or Sarjeel or Sharkeel in other religions.
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Lan Caihe (藍采和): A wandering, androgenous singer/musician carrying a flower basket, patron of florists. The 6 of cups card denoting Aeon as bringing past pleasures back as Ganesha or Haschem.
Lü Dongbin (呂洞賓): A Tang Dynasty scholar and poet often pictured with a sword, regarded as a leader and patron of barbers. The Sundarananda bhairav who killed Mani Mallar by Barber's knife to rescue mahamaya from the occultist's Manipur chakra, in other religions.
Han Xiangzi (韓湘子): A philosopher often shown playing a flute, capable of making flowers bloom instantly. Is the Angel of Philosophy, or Asitang, who dance with mahamaya as Dakini in tunes.
Zhang Guolao (張果老): A Tang Dynasty sage often depicted riding a donkey backward, symbolizing longevity and wisdom. The Khabeej or Bheeruk bhairav, with Khwabushi or Bherunda nitya or Bahula, the Left Arm or Strength of God.
Zhongli Quan (鍾離權): Often portrayed with a bare belly and a fan, he is considered a leader of the group and a former military man. is the Vakratunda or Hamon, the son coming from uterus of createress or Sati in Hinduism. His father Metatron or Pravash, a spiritual leader.
These immortals are believed to live on five islands in the Bohai Sea and represent the concept that anyone can achieve immortality through self-cultivation.
