Shen-pao
- noun
- Literature
- According to some traditions, Shen-pao is considered an incarnation of Lao-tse.
Examples
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In ancient texts, Shen-pao is frequently depicted alongside other members of the Taoist Trinity.
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Pilgrims offered incense to Shen-pao during religious festivals at the temple.
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The teachings of Shen-pao are central to Taoist philosophy.
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Many followers of Taoism revere Shen-pao as a wise teacher.
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According to some traditions, Shen-pao is considered an incarnation of Lao-tse in the Taoist Trinity.
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In ancient texts, Shen-pao is frequently depicted as one of the key figures in the Taoist Trinity alongside other deities.
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Many followers of Taoism regard Shen-pao as a wise teacher and a significant figure in their spiritual practices.
Synonyms
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A Chinese thinker who many people see as the founder of Taoism and the author of the Tao Te Ching
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A Chinese teacher from long ago who taught living simply and following the natural way called the Tao
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A Chinese thinker from long ago who founded Taoism and wrote the Tao Te Ching
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An ancient Chinese thinker who started Taoism and wrote the Dao De Jing
A god in the Taoist Trinity linked to Lao-tse
Surface Forms
Etymology
Shen-pao comes from Chinese: shen means 'spirit' or 'god' and pao is an older spelling of bao, which means 'treasure' or 'protector'. So Shen-pao is like a 'spirit-protector' or 'treasure spirit', which fits its role as a divine figure in the Taoist Trinity often linked with Lao-tse.