In today's article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Wong Tai Sin. This topic has been the subject of study and interest for years, and it is no wonder. Wong Tai Sin has captured the attention of scientists, researchers, hobbyists and the curious alike. Throughout history, Wong Tai Sin has played a crucial role in different aspects of everyday life, culture, technology, and society in general. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Wong Tai Sin, from its origin to its impact on the world today. We are sure that at the end of this reading, you will have a broader and richer understanding of Wong Tai Sin. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and learning!
Wong Tai Sin (Huang Daxian) | |
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Born | 328 CE Lanxi, Zhejiang, China |
Died | 386 |
Venerated in | Hong Kong and Jinhua |
Major shrine | Wong Tai Sin Temple |
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Traditional Chinese | 黃大仙 | ||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 黄大仙 | ||||||||||||
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Wong Tai Sin or Huang Daxian (Chinese: 黃大仙) is a Chinese Taoist deity popular in Jinhua, Zhejiang, and Hong Kong with the power of healing. The name, meaning the "Great Immortal Wong (Huang)", is the divine form of Huang Chuping or Wong Cho Ping (黃初平; c. 328 – c. 386), a Taoist hermit from Jinhua during the Eastern Jin dynasty.
According to the text Self-Description of Chisongzi (赤松子自述; "Master Red Pine"), Wong Tai Sin was born Huang Chuping (Wong Cho Ping in Cantonese) in 328 in Lanxi, Jinhua, Zhejiang province. Western sources have him listed at c. 284 to 364 CE.
Wong Cho Ping is said to have experienced poverty and hunger, becoming a shepherd when he was eight years old. He began practising Taoism at the age of fifteen after meeting an immortal or saintly person on Red Pine Mountain in his hometown. Legend has it that he was able to transform stones into sheep forty years later. Wong Tai Sin later became known as the Red Pine Immortal (赤松仙子), after the mountain where he had his hermitage, and his birthday is celebrated on the 23rd of the eighth lunar month.
Today, Sik Sik Yuen is an educational and charitable foundation that, true to Leung's origins as a healer, runs a free clinic and a number of schools and colleges. In Hong Kong, the Wong Tai Sin area and Wong Tai Sin district are named after the deity. There is also one MTR station that is named as Wong Tai Sin station. Many worshippers and tourists from all over the world visit Wong Tai Sin Temple everyday.