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According to Chinese legend, one day Chang Dao-Ling, the founder of Daoism, met 12 women who had the appearance of evil spirits. Stock Photo

RFBR468M–According to Chinese legend, one day Chang Dao-Ling, the founder of Daoism, met 12 women who had the appearance of evil spirits.

China: Taiqing, 'The Grand Purity', third of the Three Pure Ones (Sanqing) in Daoism. Hanging scroll painting, 19th century. Daode Tianzun ('The Heavenly Lord of Dao and its Virtue') or Taiqing ('Grand Pure One'), also known as Taishan Laojun ('The Supreme Venerable Sovereign'), Daode Zhizhun ('The Universally Honoured Virtuous One') and Daojiao Zhizu ('The Taoist Ancestor'), is one of the Three Pure Ones. He is traditionall regarded as the founder of Daoism, with Laozi, the author of 'Tao Te Ching', seen as a manifestation of him. Stock Photo

RM2B01460–China: Taiqing, 'The Grand Purity', third of the Three Pure Ones (Sanqing) in Daoism. Hanging scroll painting, 19th century. Daode Tianzun ('The Heavenly Lord of Dao and its Virtue') or Taiqing ('Grand Pure One'), also known as Taishan Laojun ('The Supreme Venerable Sovereign'), Daode Zhizhun ('The Universally Honoured Virtuous One') and Daojiao Zhizu ('The Taoist Ancestor'), is one of the Three Pure Ones. He is traditionall regarded as the founder of Daoism, with Laozi, the author of 'Tao Te Ching', seen as a manifestation of him.

. English: Reputedly the flag of the Chinese pirate Shap-ng-tsai. The characters say 'T'ien Hou Sheng Mu' (Empress of Heaven, Holy mother). T'ien Hou was regarded as a calmer of storms and protectoress of marine commerce, fishermen and sailors. The flag is painted with a depiction of Zhang Daoling (34-156 AD), founder of Daoism as a religion in China. He is seated on a rock holding an Eight Trigram (a symbol of Daoism) with a tiger or qilin behind him. A border of bats runs down the fly edge (a symbol of good luck). The hoist is placed on the right hand side of flag. . circa 1849. Unknown Fla Stock Photo

RMMMXGX9–. English: Reputedly the flag of the Chinese pirate Shap-ng-tsai. The characters say 'T'ien Hou Sheng Mu' (Empress of Heaven, Holy mother). T'ien Hou was regarded as a calmer of storms and protectoress of marine commerce, fishermen and sailors. The flag is painted with a depiction of Zhang Daoling (34-156 AD), founder of Daoism as a religion in China. He is seated on a rock holding an Eight Trigram (a symbol of Daoism) with a tiger or qilin behind him. A border of bats runs down the fly edge (a symbol of good luck). The hoist is placed on the right hand side of flag. . circa 1849. Unknown Fla

China: Taiqing, 'The Grand Purity', third of the Three Pure Ones (Sanqing) in Daoism. Hanging scroll painting, 20th century. Daode Tianzun ('The Heavenly Lord of Dao and its Virtue') or Taiqing ('Grand Pure One'), also known as Taishan Laojun ('The Supreme Venerable Sovereign'), Daode Zhizhun ('The Universally Honoured Virtuous One') and Daojiao Zhizu ('The Taoist Ancestor'), is one of the Three Pure Ones. He is traditionall regarded as the founder of Daoism, with Laozi, the author of 'Tao Te Ching', seen as a manifestation of him. Stock Photo

RM2B0145Y–China: Taiqing, 'The Grand Purity', third of the Three Pure Ones (Sanqing) in Daoism. Hanging scroll painting, 20th century. Daode Tianzun ('The Heavenly Lord of Dao and its Virtue') or Taiqing ('Grand Pure One'), also known as Taishan Laojun ('The Supreme Venerable Sovereign'), Daode Zhizhun ('The Universally Honoured Virtuous One') and Daojiao Zhizu ('The Taoist Ancestor'), is one of the Three Pure Ones. He is traditionall regarded as the founder of Daoism, with Laozi, the author of 'Tao Te Ching', seen as a manifestation of him.

Laotse, 300/400 BC, Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism, riding on buffalo, painting by Chao Po Chü, China ink on paper, middle of 12th century, Sung Dynastie, Stock Photo

RMB3YX6J–Laotse, 300/400 BC, Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism, riding on buffalo, painting by Chao Po Chü, China ink on paper, middle of 12th century, Sung Dynastie,

China: Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE), philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching). Here he is portrayed as a Daoist deity. Hanging scroll painting, c. 20th century. Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Stock Photo

RM2B012E2–China: Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE), philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching). Here he is portrayed as a Daoist deity. Hanging scroll painting, c. 20th century. Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'.

Laotse, 300/400 BC, Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism, full length, stone engraving, circa 700 - 750, Stock Photo

RMAD40WK–Laotse, 300/400 BC, Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism, full length, stone engraving, circa 700 - 750,

Laozi crossing the Han Pass 18th century China Carved in deep relief, this object depicts Laozi, the celebrated founder of Daoism, on his way to visit Xi Wang Mu, the Queen Mother of the West. She rides on a floating cloud while awaiting his arrival.. Laozi crossing the Han Pass 44239 Stock Photo

RM2HJ4BEF–Laozi crossing the Han Pass 18th century China Carved in deep relief, this object depicts Laozi, the celebrated founder of Daoism, on his way to visit Xi Wang Mu, the Queen Mother of the West. She rides on a floating cloud while awaiting his arrival.. Laozi crossing the Han Pass 44239

Bildnummer: 53905654 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (4)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburtsta Stock Photo

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. Detail of a wall painting depicting Laozi as a baby. Laozi is considered to be the founder and that who revealed Daoism (Taoism). Gray Goat Temple (Qingyanggong), Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Unknown date but old (photo: 2005-11-29).. Unknown (photo: Felix Andrews (Floybix)). 67 Baby Laozi Qingyanggong Chengdu Stock Photo

RMMX1A5R–. Detail of a wall painting depicting Laozi as a baby. Laozi is considered to be the founder and that who revealed Daoism (Taoism). Gray Goat Temple (Qingyanggong), Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Unknown date but old (photo: 2005-11-29).. Unknown (photo: Felix Andrews (Floybix)). 67 Baby Laozi Qingyanggong Chengdu

Laozi, wood engraving by Fritz Eichenberg, 1966. Laozi was a philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching He is considered the founder of philosophical Taoism and is revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoist philos Stock Photo

RMG15EFX–Laozi, wood engraving by Fritz Eichenberg, 1966. Laozi was a philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching He is considered the founder of philosophical Taoism and is revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoist philos

'Chang Tao-Ling', 1922. Chang Tao-Ling (34-156) Founder of the Han Dynasty Taoist school of wu-tou-mi tao, Way of the Celestial Masters, which emphasized the connection between sin and suffering, and introduced repentance and healing, sometimes pictured riding a tiger. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922] Stock Photo

RM2AG0HMG–'Chang Tao-Ling', 1922. Chang Tao-Ling (34-156) Founder of the Han Dynasty Taoist school of wu-tou-mi tao, Way of the Celestial Masters, which emphasized the connection between sin and suffering, and introduced repentance and healing, sometimes pictured riding a tiger. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

Sin Sze Si Ya Taoist Temple, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founder Deities Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya behind Table of Offerings. Stock Photo

RMRW0HR2–Sin Sze Si Ya Taoist Temple, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founder Deities Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya behind Table of Offerings.

Statues of, from left to right: Chi Kung Huo Fu, aka Ji Gong (a Chan Buddhist monk), Lao Tzu (a Chinese philosopher, writer and founder of Taoism) and Stock Photo

RF2W9YW90–Statues of, from left to right: Chi Kung Huo Fu, aka Ji Gong (a Chan Buddhist monk), Lao Tzu (a Chinese philosopher, writer and founder of Taoism) and

China: Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching). Hanging scroll painting by Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), early 16th century. Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Stock Photo

RM2B012E1–China: Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching). Hanging scroll painting by Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), early 16th century. Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'.

Laotse, 300/400 BC, Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism, full length, meeting with Confucius, after stone carving from Kiahsiang, Stock Photo

RMAD40WJ–Laotse, 300/400 BC, Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism, full length, meeting with Confucius, after stone carving from Kiahsiang,

Bildnummer: 53905655 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (3)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburtsta Stock Photo

RM2RK7DXP–Bildnummer: 53905655 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (3)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburtsta

RMMW3TJT–. Detail of a wall painting depicting Laozi as a baby. Laozi is considered to be the founder and that who revealed Daoism (Taoism). Gray Goat Temple (Qingyanggong), Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Unknown date but old (photo: 2005-11-29).. Unknown (photo: Felix Andrews (Floybix)). 67 Baby Laozi Qingyanggong Chengdu

Bildnummer: 53905653 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (1)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburtsta Stock Photo

RM2RK7DXX–Bildnummer: 53905653 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (1)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburtsta

'Lao Tzu', 1922. Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, reputedly of the Tao Te Ching and founder of philosophical Taoism. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922] Stock Photo

RM2AG0HKX–'Lao Tzu', 1922. Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, reputedly of the Tao Te Ching and founder of philosophical Taoism. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

China: Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE), philosopher and author of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching), portrayed riding his water buffalo into the wilderness. Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master'. Stock Photo

RM2B012E0–China: Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE), philosopher and author of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching), portrayed riding his water buffalo into the wilderness. Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master'.

China: Incense burns in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014GT–China: Incense burns in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RMMY8982–. Detail of a wall painting depicting Laozi as a baby. Laozi is considered to be the founder and that who revealed Daoism (Taoism). Gray Goat Temple (Qingyanggong), Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Unknown date but old (photo: 2005-11-29).. Unknown (photo: Felix Andrews (Floybix)). 58 Baby Laozi Qingyanggong Chengdu

Bildnummer: 53905658 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- An elder is seen at the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (7)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburt Stock Photo

RM2RK7DXC–Bildnummer: 53905658 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- An elder is seen at the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (7)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburt

China: Eight-sided Bagua Pavilion, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu/Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014G9–China: Eight-sided Bagua Pavilion, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu/Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RMMMH3F9–. Detail of a wall painting depicting Laozi as a baby. Laozi is considered to be the founder and that who revealed Daoism (Taoism). Gray Goat Temple (Qingyanggong), Chengdu, Sichuan, China. . Unknown date but old (photo: 2005-11-29).. Unknown (photo: Felix Andrews (Floybix)). 67 Baby Laozi Qingyanggong Chengdu

Bildnummer: 53905657 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (6)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburtsta Stock Photo

RM2RK7DX4–Bildnummer: 53905657 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (6)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburtsta

China: Placing incense, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014G7–China: Placing incense, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

Bildnummer: 53905656 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Statues of Daoism idols are seen during the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (9)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATI Stock Photo

RM2RK7DXF–Bildnummer: 53905656 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Statues of Daoism idols are seen during the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (9)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATI

RM2B014GA–China: Eight-sided Bagua Pavilion, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu/Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

Bildnummer: 53905651 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates from Taiwan attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq)(100330) -- BAOLING, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates atten Stock Photo

RM2RK7DXE–Bildnummer: 53905651 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates from Taiwan attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq)(100330) -- BAOLING, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates atten

China: Incense and Tao symbol, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014GD–China: Incense and Tao symbol, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

Bildnummer: 53905659 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (2)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburtsta Stock Photo

RM2RK7DXT–Bildnummer: 53905659 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (2)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Geburtsta

RM2B014G8–China: Eight-sided Bagua Pavilion, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu/Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

Bildnummer: 53905652 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates enter a site of enlightenment during the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (8)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PU Stock Photo

RM2RK7DY4–Bildnummer: 53905652 Datum: 30.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100330) -- LINGBAO, March 30, 2010 (Xinhua) -- Delegates enter a site of enlightenment during the commemoration of 2581st anniversary of Lao Tzu s birthday in Lingbao, city of north China s Henan Province, on March 30, 2010. Lao Tzu is the founder of Daoism and author of the classic Daoism piece Tao Te Ching, the universal Taoist text book written in only 5,000 ancient Chinese characters and containing topics ranging from political advice and practical wisdom. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (zcq) (8)CHINA-HENAN-LAO TZU-COMMEMORATION (CN) PU

RM2B014GF–China: Eight-sided Bagua Pavilion, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu/Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

China: Pagoda in the grounds of Qingyang Gong Temple, Chengdu. Photo by Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930), 1908. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during The Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu/Laozi, and is where he gave his fir Stock Photo

RM2B00XBC–China: Pagoda in the grounds of Qingyang Gong Temple, Chengdu. Photo by Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930), 1908. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during The Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu/Laozi, and is where he gave his fir

Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific. Stock Photo

RM2B02062–Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific.

RM2B02064–Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific.

RM2B0205T–Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific.

RM2B02065–Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific.

RM2B02063–Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific.

RM2B02001–Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific.

RM2B0205Y–Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific.

RM2B02060–Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific. The philosophy of Confucius emphasises personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationship

Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223 CE) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu. Stock Photo

RM2B0356X–Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223 CE) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu.

RM2B03570–Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223 CE) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu.

RM2B035AW–Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223 CE) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu.

Malaysia / China: Carving of Bo Yikao, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut. Photo by Anandajoti (CC BY 2.0). Bo Yikao was the eldest son of King Wen of Zhou, and brother to the future King Wu, founder of the Zhou Dynasty. He predeceased his father, most likely at the hands of King Zhou of Shang, with his death possibly being the first instance of lingchi ('death by a thousand cuts'). Stock Photo

RM2B035YK–Malaysia / China: Carving of Bo Yikao, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut. Photo by Anandajoti (CC BY 2.0). Bo Yikao was the eldest son of King Wen of Zhou, and brother to the future King Wu, founder of the Zhou Dynasty. He predeceased his father, most likely at the hands of King Zhou of Shang, with his death possibly being the first instance of lingchi ('death by a thousand cuts').

China: The entrance to the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014H8–China: The entrance to the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear Stock Photo

RM2B02FYW–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02FYX–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02FYJ–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02G0K–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02J82–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02FYM–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02FYK–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02FYN–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02G1Y–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02G0H–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02FYR–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02G1M–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02G0N–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

RM2B02G00–Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Chengdu, known formerly as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In the ear

China: Gate leading to Liu Bei Palace, Wuhou Ci (Wuhou Ancestral or Memorial Hall), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu. Stock Photo

RM2B014KJ–China: Gate leading to Liu Bei Palace, Wuhou Ci (Wuhou Ancestral or Memorial Hall), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu.

China: Placing incense in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014H3–China: Placing incense in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

China: Eave detail, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014GH–China: Eave detail, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

China: Detail of incense urn, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014GB–China: Detail of incense urn, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

China: Incense urn, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014GC–China: Incense urn, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

China: Stele on the back of a turtle, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014H1–China: Stele on the back of a turtle, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

China: Candles burn in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014GN–China: Candles burn in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

China: Placing candles in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014H0–China: Placing candles in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

China: Candles and incense burn in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014GK–China: Candles and incense burn in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

China: Pillar ornamentation, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014GW–China: Pillar ornamentation, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RM2B014H5–China: Incense burns in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RM2B014H4–China: Incense burns in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RM2B014GM–China: Candles burn in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RM2B014GJ–China: Incense urn, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

China: Bronze goat, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon. Stock Photo

RM2B014GY–China: Bronze goat, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RM2B014H6–China: Stele on the back of a turtle, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RM2B014GP–China: Placing candles in the Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RM2B014GR–China: Bronze goat, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RM2B014GG–China: Incense urn, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

RM2B014GX–China: Bronze goat, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Qingyang Gong Shi (Green Goat Palace Temple) is the oldest and largest Daoist temple in the Southwest of China. It is situated in the western part of Chengdu City. Originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907), this temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is said to be the birth place of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu / Laozi, and is where he gave his first sermon.

Malaysia / China: Carving of Laozi, founder of Taoism, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut. Photo by Anandajoti (CC BY 2.0). Laozi, also known by Lao-Tzu or Lao-Tze, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, and is renowned as the author of the 'Tao Te Ching' and being the founder of philosophical Taoism. Laozi is usually believed to have lived in the 6th century BCE, being a contemporary of Confucius, though some scholars place him later during the Warring States period. Stock Photo

RM2B036F8–Malaysia / China: Carving of Laozi, founder of Taoism, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut. Photo by Anandajoti (CC BY 2.0). Laozi, also known by Lao-Tzu or Lao-Tze, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, and is renowned as the author of the 'Tao Te Ching' and being the founder of philosophical Taoism. Laozi is usually believed to have lived in the 6th century BCE, being a contemporary of Confucius, though some scholars place him later during the Warring States period.

China: Emperor Liu Bei (161-223 CE), Liu Bei Palace, Wuhou Ci (Wuhou Ancestral or Memorial Hall), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu. Stock Photo

RM2B014KP–China: Emperor Liu Bei (161-223 CE), Liu Bei Palace, Wuhou Ci (Wuhou Ancestral or Memorial Hall), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu.

China: Liu Bei Palace, Wuhou Ci (Wuhou Ancestral or Memorial Hall), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu. Wuhou Ci is dedicated to Liu Bei and hero Zhuge Liang. Stock Photo

RM2B014K6–China: Liu Bei Palace, Wuhou Ci (Wuhou Ancestral or Memorial Hall), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu. Wuhou Ci is dedicated to Liu Bei and hero Zhuge Liang.

RM2B035AY–Liu Bei (161 – 21 June 223 CE) was a warlord, military general and later as Emperor Zhaolie the founder of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Despite having a later start than his rivals and lacking both the material resources and social status they commanded, Liu overcame his many defeats to carve out his own realm, which at its peak spanned modern day Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, part of Hubei and part of Gansu. Yan Liben (Wade–Giles: Yen Li-pen, c. 600-673), formally Baron Wenzhen of Boling, was a Chinese painter and government official of the early Tang Dyn

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