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One of the [[Eight Immortals]], '''Philosopher Han Xiang''' (韓湘子 in pinyin: hán xiāng zi) or '''Han Xiang Zi''', in Wade-Giles as '''Han Hsiang Tzu''', was born Han Xiang in [[Tang Dynasty | Tang]], and his courtesy name is Qingfu (清夫 qīng fū). He is the nephew or grandson of Han Yu, a prominent statesman. Han Xiang studied [[Daoism]] under [[Lü Dongbin]]. Once at a banquet by Han Yu, Han Xiang persuaded Han Yu to give up a life of officialdom. But Han Yu was adamant that Han Xiang should give up his life of Daoism, so Han Xiang demonstrated the power of the Dao by pouring cups after cups of wine from the gourd without an end.
 
One of the [[Eight Immortals]], '''Philosopher Han Xiang''' (韓湘子 in pinyin: hán xiāng zi) or '''Han Xiang Zi''', in Wade-Giles as '''Han Hsiang Tzu''', was born Han Xiang in [[Tang Dynasty | Tang]], and his courtesy name is Qingfu (清夫 qīng fū). He is the nephew or grandson of Han Yu, a prominent statesman. Han Xiang studied [[Daoism]] under [[Lü Dongbin]]. Once at a banquet by Han Yu, Han Xiang persuaded Han Yu to give up a life of officialdom. But Han Yu was adamant that Han Xiang should give up his life of Daoism, so Han Xiang demonstrated the power of the Dao by pouring cups after cups of wine from the gourd without an end.
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==Member of the [[Ba Xian|Eight Immortals]]==
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Han Xiang Zi is one of the illustrious Eight Immortals ([[Ba Xian]]), a group of [[Daoism|Daoist]]/folk deities who play an important role in Chinese religion and culture.  While they are famed for espousing and teaching Daoist philosophy and cultivation practices, they are also figures of popular myth and legend that are known for their devotion to the downtrodden and their collective lifestyle of “free and easy wandering.” Though they are most often depicted and described in the context of their group, each has their own particular set of tales, iconography, and areas of patronage. Each of these three elements will be elaborated on below.
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Because his [[flute]] gives life, Han became a protector of flautists.
 
Because his [[flute]] gives life, Han became a protector of flautists.

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One of the Eight Immortals, Philosopher Han Xiang (韓湘子 in pinyin: hán xiāng zi) or Han Xiang Zi, in Wade-Giles as Han Hsiang Tzu, was born Han Xiang in Tang, and his courtesy name is Qingfu (清夫 qīng fū). He is the nephew or grandson of Han Yu, a prominent statesman. Han Xiang studied Daoism under Lü Dongbin. Once at a banquet by Han Yu, Han Xiang persuaded Han Yu to give up a life of officialdom. But Han Yu was adamant that Han Xiang should give up his life of Daoism, so Han Xiang demonstrated the power of the Dao by pouring cups after cups of wine from the gourd without an end.

Member of the Eight Immortals

Main article: Ba Xian

Han Xiang Zi is one of the illustrious Eight Immortals (Ba Xian), a group of Daoist/folk deities who play an important role in Chinese religion and culture. While they are famed for espousing and teaching Daoist philosophy and cultivation practices, they are also figures of popular myth and legend that are known for their devotion to the downtrodden and their collective lifestyle of “free and easy wandering.” Though they are most often depicted and described in the context of their group, each has their own particular set of tales, iconography, and areas of patronage. Each of these three elements will be elaborated on below.

Remainder

Because his flute gives life, Han became a protector of flautists.

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