☯️ Taoism Chronological History Timeline

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Chronological Timeline (18 Entries)

  1. [-369] Zhuang Zhou — Influential Chinese philosopher of the 4th century BCE, foundational to Taoism.
  2. [-350] Shen Dao — A foundational Legalist philosopher of the Warring States period, influential on Han Fei.
  3. [-313] Xunzi (philosopher) — A pivotal Confucian philosopher who synthesized traditions to revise and strengthen the school.
  4. [-5] Emperor Guangwu of Han — Founder of the Eastern Han Dynasty, reunifying China after civil strife.
  5. [200] Zhang Jue — Religious leader who spearheaded the Yellow Turban Rebellion in ancient China.
  6. [334] Lushan Huiyuan — Founding figure of Pure Land Buddhism, known for the White Lotus Society.
  7. [719] Yang Guifei — Beloved imperial consort of Emperor Xuanzong, famed for beauty and influence during the Tang Dynasty.
  8. [956] Fan Kuan — Master Song Dynasty Chinese landscape painter, renowned for monumental scale.
  9. [1020] Zhang Zai — A foundational Chinese philosopher known for his synthesis of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.
  10. [1305] Gao Ming — Poet and playwright of the Yuan Dynasty, known for his literary contributions.
  11. [1507] Jiajing Emperor — 12th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, known for his Taoist pursuits and political struggles.
  12. [1893] Lai Man-Wai — Pioneering Chinese actor and director, regarded as the 'Father of Hong Kong Cinema'.
  13. [1915] Alan Watts — Philosopher and lecturer popularizing Eastern thought for the West.
  14. [1968] Kim Yoon-seok — Acclaimed South Korean actor, director, and screenwriter known for intense dramatic roles.
  15. [1979] Im Soo-jung — Acclaimed South Korean actress known for roles in horror, romance, and dramatic television.
  16. [1981] Gang Dong-won — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for diverse roles in cinema and television.
  17. [—] Northern and Southern dynasties — A period of political division in Chinese history (420–589 AD) marked by cultural flourishing.
  18. [—] Yellow Turban Rebellion — A massive peasant revolt during the late Eastern Han dynasty, signaling imperial decline.