Chen Kaiguo

"…an amazing tale, told in a fast-paced and entertaining style." — Publishers Weekly This authorized biography of contemporary Taoist master Wang Liping (1949-), an 18th generation transmitter of Dragon Gate Taoism, tells the true story of his apprenticeship in Taoist wizardry, as well as the specialized body of knowledge, mystical wisdom and ritualized practice accumulated and refined over eleven centuries.The book opens with a seemingly chance encounter with three...