num_pages: 175
description: This book is an annotated translation of Lost Legends of Immortals by Du Guangting (850-933) a distinguished Taoist Celestial Teacher author of more than a hundred scrolls of writings. He is particularly famed for his contribution to the restoration of the most ancient Taoist order. Considered a major talent in practical matters he was also an adviser to secular government. His collection of Lost Legends of Immortals is of particular interest in its wide range of materials even including some Buddhists both Central Asian and Chinese in the ranks of Taoist immortals. Extensive followup notes by the translator provide a wealth of additional information on all sorts of topics.
language: English
title: Lost Legends of Immortals
publisher: None