Concept
Xian (Taoism)
Overview
immortal person in Taoism, used variously for historical figures, legendary heroes, and minor deities
Overview adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0; see the article history for authors).
Philosophers who discussed Xian (Taoism)
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Place in the tradition
Part of Mysticism.