Li Hong (Taoist eschatology)

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This article is about the Daoist messiah figure Li Hong . For the identically named Tang
Dynasty crown prince, see Li Hong.
Li Hong (Chinese: ) is a messianic figure in religious Taoism prophesied to appear at the
end of the world cycle to rescue the chosen people, who would be distinguished by certain
talismans, practices and virtues. Myths surrounding Li Hong took shape in literature during
the Han dynasty. He is depicted in the Taoist Divine Incantations Scripture as an ideal leader
who would reappear to set right heaven (tian) and earth (d) at a time of upheaval and chaos.[1] Li
Hong is sometimes considered to be an avatar or reincarnation of Laozi, with whom he shares
the surname Li.[2][3] Prophesies concerning Li Hong's appearance have been used to legitimize
numerous rebellions and insurgencies, all of which rallied around a Li Hong.[4] These were
particularly prevalent during the fifth century, and continued to appear until the Song dynasty. [5]

References[edit]
1. Jump up^ Anna K. Seidel. "Perfect Ruler in Early Taoist Messianism: Lao-tzu and Li Hung."
History of Religions, Vol. 9, No. 2/3 (Nov., 1969 - Feb., 1970), pp. 216-247
2. Jump up^ Stephen Bokenkamp. "Early Daoist Scriptures." University of California Press, 1999.
3. Jump up^ Anna K., Seidel (1969). La Divinisation de Lao Tseu dans le Taoisme des Han. cole
franaise dExtrme-Orient. pp. 70, 98, 119.
4. Jump up^ Eugene Yuejin Wang. "Shaping the Lotus Sutra: Buddhist visual culture in medieval
China." Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press, 2005.
5. Jump up^ Isabelle Robinet, Phyllis Brooks, "Taoism: growth of a religion," (Stanford University
Press: 1997), p 162-163.
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