Legends of the Eight Immortals: Tieguai Li: Tieguai Li Legends

八仙传奇之二铁拐李：铁拐李传奇

Adhere to the principle of "doing good deeds and accumulating virtue, cultivating body and mind, and managing others and ourselves", and naturally become immortals, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

----Zhuge Changqing

The Chinese nation is a nation blessed by gods and Buddhas.

In addition to Buddha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, King of the Land, Jade Emperor, Erlang God, and so on.

Today, Zhuge Changqing said to everyone that the "Eight Immortals" protect China.

Who is the Eight Immortals? I hope that you can remember that if you recite more often, you will be blessed by them, and you will be blessed with wealth and fortune. These eight immortals are:

Tieguai Li (Li Xuan), Han Zhongli (Zhong Liquan), Zhang Guolao, Lan Caihe, He Xiangu (He Xiaoyun), Lv Dongbin (Lu Yan), Han Xiangzi, Cao Guoshu (Cao Jingxiu).

Zhuge Changqing recommended that you watch a TV play "Journey to the East". This TV play was shot very early and the content is very good, which is worth watching carefully.

Among the eight immortals, the first one to become immortal is "Tie Guai Li" (Zhuge Changqing notes: Li Xuan is a disciple of the Supreme Lord).

Zhuge Changqing believed that the "Eight Immortals" originally undertook the mission of heaven, came to the world to promote Taoism, do good deeds and accumulate virtue, and educate the people.

Tai Shanglaojun went down to earth separately. He crossed "Tie Guai Li" first and then arranged "Tie Guai Li" to guide the other seven people.

Later, these eight people became immortals to assist the heaven and do good to the world.

Zhuge Changqing also believed that among the eight immortals, the iron abductor Li was the most powerful, representing strong and just.

Tieguai Li, once a handsome man, was brilliant, and his surname was Li Mingxuan.

The people between the Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and the Emperor Dali of the Tang Dynasty, who learned the Tao and became immortals after being enlightened by the Supreme Lord.

Among the eight immortals, Tieguai Li was the first to become an immortal, but it was later to be seen in the literature.

1、 "Tie Guai Li" was once a handsome young man.

Zhuge Changqing: "Tie Guai Li" tells people that in life, don't pay too much attention to appearance, pay more attention to your heart, do more good deeds, and benefit the people. Human appearance is just a tool, a leather bag, and a car carrying human soul. Look at the rolling world of mortals. How many talented and beautiful people and how many rich and gentleman have gone away. What have they left for the world besides their own enjoyment? Throughout the ages, only those who have merit will remain in people's hearts.

"Tie Guai Li" is the first of the eight immortals to become immortal.

Zhuge Changqing believes that "Tie Guai Li" was born in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Inspired by the Supreme Lord, he became an immortal and has been on the earth for a long time. Han Zhongli was the first person he changed.

The real name of "Tie Guai Li" is Li Xuan. He was originally a scholar with beautiful eyes and gentle manners.

After seeing through the world of mortals, he ran away from home and went to learn Taoism to visit immortals.

Later, Tieguai Li took on the mission of Duren and began to Duhua the other seven people and became the Eight Immortals.

People are suffering a lot now.

Why is it painful? Is too persistent.

Zhuge Changqing believes that people's too persistent will cause people to worry about gains and losses, and more worries about gains and losses will make people become "spoiled and humiliated".

Tie Guai Li first achieved his perseverance. See through and put down, and have a normal attitude.

It is impossible to see through all people in the world, but first of all, we must cultivate our common mind.

If you are calm in your heart, you will see the problem from a macro perspective.

2、 The Supreme Master enlightened education and became an immortal.

Zhuge Changqing: Everything in life is chance. Just like Buddhism and Taoism, you can't believe it no matter how many times you say it. When the chance comes, you can believe it once. Therefore, the Buddha Dharma is vast, and it is not suitable for people who have no chance; He is a person with profound Taoism and no chance of success. Like the benefits of "abstaining from killing and releasing", many people don't believe what you said. Life is very strange. It is impossible to have a chance. People who do not go through the process of collecting debts from their enemies and creditors and who do not go through the process of illness do not believe anyone. Fate, luck, everything in life is luck.

Li Xuanxue was eager to learn Taoism and looked for the Taoist temple in the deep mountains and valleys of Zhongnan Mountain.

After months of camping, wading and mountaineering, Li Xuan finally settled down in a secluded cave in the mountains. Several years later, Li Xuan felt that he had little effect.

From his meditation, he realized the reason why he didn't make progress: without the guidance of a famous teacher, the cultivation of Taoism could not be achieved without his own insight.

Zhuge Changqing's research found that the Supreme Lord in the sky is not only in the sky, but also comes to the world on a regular basis to make friends.

One day, the Supreme Lord Laojun predicted that there would be a group of immortals who would assist the heaven. He decided to separate himself from the old Taoist world, and to change the fate of Li Xuan first.

On that day, the Supreme Lord decided that Li Xuan was in distress, so he turned into an old man with white hair and young face and lived in seclusion near Li Xuan's cultivation.

One day, Tieguai Li went up the mountain to collect herbs. He met an old man with silver hair and a face like dates. His temperament was with a kind of unspeakable immortality.

Tieguai Li guessed that this man was no ordinary man. He rushed forward to answer the question. He learned that the old man had a deep knowledge of Taoism in his conversation. He unconsciously became interested in cultivating Taoism and becoming an immortal. Therefore, he would talk with the old man for one or two hours every day when he passed by to collect herbs. From this, he felt deeply. When he returned home, he concentrated on studying the conversation of the day.

Zhuge Changqing: This old man is the change of the old man.

Tai Shanglaojun said, "It is not others who can succeed in learning Tao, but you. As long as you concentrate on practice and do good deeds, you will succeed one day."

Time flies. Three years have passed in a flash. Tieguai Li and the old man have been together for three years. No matter it is windy or rainy, he has never stopped. He has become quite proficient in the "Fairy Way".

On that day, Tieguai Li arrived as expected, but he did not see the old man. He was surprised and suddenly heard the voice of the old man coming from his head: "You must be able to achieve good results, but you need to practice more. After three days, you will get the truth. Then you should punish the strong and support the weak, do good deeds and accumulate virtue, and soon you will become an immortal."

Tieguali looked up and realized that the old man who had been with him for three years turned out to be the "Supreme Lord" in the sky. He went down to earth to enlighten himself. He was extremely excited

Li Xuan listened to the teachings of the Supreme Master, said goodbye to the Immortal Ancestor, returned to the original place, and devoted himself to the study of Taoist classics. He often meditates for a whole day, and often goes to open places to breathe and breathe. Over time, it was refined to the point of separation of form and spirit.

One day after Li Xuan finished his training, he was walking on the mountain for sightseeing. Suddenly, he heard the celestial music loud and clear. He looked up and saw the clouds in the sky were misty, the rays were vast, and the cranes were flying close. He saw the Supreme Lord appeared in front of him and knelt down hurriedly. The Supreme Master said, "Your Taoism has made great progress. It is not easy. I want to travel everywhere. I want to take you with me. You can't miss the appointment after ten days." Then I drove the crane away.

3、 After the spirit swam out, he returned to life with a corpse, and in a hurry he became the iron abductor.

Zhuge Changqing: The soul comes out of the body, which can be achieved by Buddhism and Taoism when they reach a certain level. The soul can leave the body and go out to play, just like Sun Wukong's soul goes out of its sheath. The out-of-body soul in Journey to the West and the Goddess List are all true. For practitioners, it is as simple and easy as driving out. However, Zhuge Changqing does not advocate this, unless it is guided by a master or protected by an expert, because if you are not careful, the "soul out of the body" will have problems.

Ten days later, Li Xuan said to his apprentice Yang Zi, "As a teacher, the spirit left and the body stayed here. You should take care of it carefully. After seven days, my spirit will return for seven days. Remember! Don't be careless." After that, Li Xuan sat cross-legged, ran the elixir, and the spirit came out of the body and flew away.

Li Xuan's apprentice Yang Zi looked at his body.

On the sixth day, Yang Zi's uncle said that his mother was seriously ill and wanted to see him for the last time.

Yang Zi cried bitterly. After being urged by his uncle repeatedly, he pointed to Li Xuan's body and said, "Master's spirit has gone away. He told me to take care of it carefully for seven days. Now it's six days. Who will take care of me now?"

My uncle thought he was talking nonsense and criticized him and said, "Who died for six days and can still live?"? It's nonsense. Without saying anything, he pulled him away.

When Yang Zi didn't leave, his uncle said, "Hurry to cremate your master's body and go with me!"

After that, Yang Zi was asked to move firewood and cremate Li Xuan's body.

Zhuge Changqing: Li Xuan's body was burned because ordinary people did not understand that the soul came out of the body. As a result, when Li Xuan's soul returned, he did not rely on it and had to "return to life with a dead body".

When Li Xuan came back from his mysterious tour and said goodbye to Lao Jun, Lao Jun gave him a verse:

The road is light and the car is familiar.

If you want to get the old skeleton, you are in a new face.

Li Xuan didn't know the secret of the verse. Back in the cave, Li Xuan was shocked to see his body. He went out to look for it and came to the hillside. He saw the smoke and silence of the burning body, and realized that his body had been cremated.

The spirit had no place to return, and the immortal road was cut off. At that time, he found the body of a beggar not far away. He threw his soul at all costs. When he got up and went to the river for a photo, he found himself ragged, unkempt, lame with bare stomach and crutches.

Since then, it has become the "iron crutch" that people see.

He was surprised when he heard someone clapping behind him: grass ridge and thatched eaves, broken windows and broken columns. This room is very ugly. How happy to have a good harvest!

Li Xuan looked back and found that he was the Supreme Lord. He was in a hurry to jump out of the Yuan Soul, but the Supreme Master stopped him and told him that the truth should be found outside the appearance, not just the appearance. As long as you complete your work, you will be a real immortal.

This sermon made Li Ningyang determined not to change his body, so the Supreme Lord gave him a gold hoop (magic weapon) to bind his hair, an iron staff (magic weapon) to support his lame leg, and a treasure gourd to hold wine (magic weapon). From then on, the talented young man Li Xuan has become the iron kidnapper you see.

Zhuge Changqing: "Tie Guai Li" tells people that life should not pay too much attention to external appearance, but to pay more attention to their own heart. The inner beauty is the true beauty, and the person who does good is the true gentleman. Zhuge Changqing believes that "doing good deeds, cultivating physical and mental integrity, and managing oneself and others" is the most important thing in life. With merit and virtue, it is easy to become an immortal, a Buddha and a Bodhisattva.

reference material:

1. Eight Immortals Story

2. Baidu Information

3. The Legend of Tieguai Li

4. Zhuge Changqing Taoism Research Achievements

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Introduction to Zhuge Changqing: Zhuge Changqing, the inheritor and promoter of traditional Chinese culture, is willing to work with like-minded people in the world to "inherit traditional Chinese culture, promote good morality, revitalize China, and benefit the society".

坚持“行善积德、修炼身心、度人度己”，自然成为神仙、佛菩萨。

      ---- 诸葛长青

  中华民族是被神佛护佑的民族。

  除了如来佛、观世音菩萨、地藏王菩萨、玉皇大帝、二郎神等等。

  今天，诸葛长青和大家说的是“八仙”护佑中国。

  八仙是谁？希望大家都能记住，平时多念诵，会得到他们加持护佑，保佑大家富贵吉祥、财源广进。这八仙是：

  铁拐李（李玄）、汉钟离（钟离权）、张果老、蓝采和、何仙姑（何晓云）、吕洞宾（吕岩）、韩湘子、曹国舅（曹景休）。 

  诸葛长青推荐大家看一部电视剧《东游记》，这部电视剧拍的很早、内容很好，值得大家仔细观看。

  八仙之中，第一位成神仙的是“铁拐李”（诸葛长青备注：李玄是太上老君弟子）。

   诸葛长青认为，“八仙”本是承担上天的使命，来人间弘扬道法、行善积德、教化人心的。

  太上老君分身下凡，先渡“铁拐李”后安排“铁拐李”再引导其他七人。

   后来，这八人成为神仙，辅助天庭、行善人间。

  诸葛长青也认为，铁拐李在八仙中，是最为威武的，代表者刚强正义。

  铁拐李，曾是大帅哥，才华横溢，姓李名玄。

  唐玄宗开元、代宗大历之间人，学道终南山，受太上老君点化成为神仙。

　　八仙中，铁拐李是最早修成神仙的，但是见诸于文献则较晚。

　　一、“铁拐李”曾是美貌才子俊青年。

  诸葛长青：“铁拐李”告诉人们，人生在世，不要过多的关注相貌，要多关注自己的内心，多做善事，造福苍生。人的相貌只不过是一个工具、一个皮囊、一辆承载人类灵魂的汽车。看这滚滚红尘，多少才子佳人、多少富豪绅士绝尘而去，他们除了自己享受，给这世界留下了什么呢？古往今来，只有有功德的人才会留在人们的内心。

　　“铁拐李”是八仙中最早得道成仙的。

    诸葛长青研究认为，“铁拐李”是春秋战国时代之人。

  得到太上老君点化成仙，长期在人间，教化人心、度化有缘。他度化的第一个人就是汉钟离。

  “铁拐李”本名李玄，他原是一个眉清目秀、文质彬彬的读书人。

   因看破红尘，离家出走，去学道访仙。

  后来，铁拐李承担度人使命，开始了度化其他七人，成为八仙。

  现在的人很多痛苦。

  为什么痛苦？就是过于执着。

  诸葛长青认为：人们的过于执着就会使人患得患失，患得患失多了，就会使人变得“宠辱皆惊”。

  铁拐李首先做到了破执着。看破放下、平常心态。

  人在尘世，不可能都看破，但是首先要做到修炼自己的平常心啊。

  内心平和，就会宏观辩证看问题。

　　二、太上老君点化教育，修炼成仙。

　　诸葛长青：人生一切都是机缘，就像佛法道法，机缘不到，无论说多少遍你也不信。机缘到了，一遍你就相信。所以，佛法广大，不度无缘之人；道法高深，难度无缘之人啊。就像“戒杀放生”的好处，你说了，很多人都不相信。人生很奇怪，机缘不到，不经历冤亲债主上门讨债，不经历生病的人谁也不信。缘分啊、机缘啊，人生一切都是机缘啊。

  李玄学道心切，在终南山深山幽谷中寻找茅庵道舍。

　　经历数月的风餐露宿，涉水登山，终于在一个山林幽僻的岩洞里居住下来，几年过去，李玄自感收效甚微。

  他从沉思中悟出不长进的原因：修行道业没有名师的指点，靠自己的一得之见，事倍功半，道业难成。

　　诸葛长青研究发现，天上的太上老君，不仅仅在天上，而且定期分身来到人间，度化有缘人。

　　一天，太上老君预测知晓人间将会出现一批辅助天庭的神仙，决定分身老道人间，度化有缘，决定先度化有缘分的李玄。

　　这天，太上老君算定了李玄处于苦闷之中，于是分身化作一位鹤发童颜的老人，隐居在李玄修炼的附近。

  有一天，铁拐李上山采药，遇到一位老者，这位老者一头银发，面如重枣，其气质中带着一种令人说不出的仙风道骨。

  铁拐李猜测此人绝非凡夫俗子，忙上前答话，在言谈中得知这位老者深得道法，他不知不觉中对修道成仙产生了浓厚的兴趣。所以，他每天采药路过这里都要和这位老者攀谈一到两个时辰，从中感悟很深，回到家里就潜心研究当天的谈话。

  诸葛长青：这个老人就是太上老君分身变化。

   太上老君开示说:“学道能否成功，不在别人，关键在你自己。你只要专心修行，同时行善积德，总会有成功的一天。”

　　岁月如梭，一晃3年过去了，铁拐李与老者也交往了3年，不管是刮风还是下雨，从未间断过，他对“仙道”已经是颇为精通了。

　　这一天，铁拐李如期而至，但并未见到那个老者，他正觉得奇怪，忽听头顶传来老者的声音：“你一定能修成正果，但需要多多磨练，3天后，你便可得道，到时你要惩强扶弱，行善积德，不久便可成仙。”

　　铁拐李向上看去，才知和自己交往3年的老者原来是天上的“太上老君”，专门下凡来点化自己的，他心里无比地激动

　  李玄聆听太上老君的教诲，叩别仙祖，回到原处，潜心修研道家经典。他经常一打坐就是一天，还时时到高旷之处呼吸，吐故纳新。久而久之，炼到了形神分离的境地。

 　一日李玄修炼已毕，在山上漫步游赏，骤听仙乐嘹亮，抬头一看，空中祥云缥缈，霞光万丈，仙鹤飞近，只见太上老君出现眼前，慌忙跪拜。太上老君说：“你的道术大有长进，实属不易，我要到各地出游，想带你同去你在十天后神驰我处，不可失约。”言罢，驾仙鹤而去。

　　三、神魂外游后借尸还魂，匆忙中成了铁拐李。

　　诸葛长青：灵魂出窍，是佛家、道家修炼到一定层次，都可以实现的境界。灵魂可以离开身体外出游玩，就像孙悟空的灵魂出鞘一样。《西游记》、《封神榜》中的灵魂出窍都是真实的，对于修行者来说，就好像凡人开车外出一样简单自如。但是诸葛长青不主张这样做，除非有师傅指引或者高人护佑，因为一不留神，“灵魂出窍”者就会出问题。

  转眼十天已到，李玄对徒弟杨子说：“为师就师祖之约，神魂离去，肉身留在这，你要悉心看护，过了七天，我的神魂归来以七天为期，千万记住！千万不可粗心大意”说完李玄盘膝而坐，运转丹田气，神灵出窍，飘然而去。

　　李玄徒弟杨子寸步不离地看着他的肉体。

　　到了第六天，杨子的叔叔来说他的母亲病重，想见他最后一面。

　　杨子恸哭不已，经叔叔再三催促，他指着李玄的肉体说：“师父的神魂已出游，临行叮嘱我小心看护，限期七天，如今已到六天，我现在走了谁来看护？”

　　叔叔觉得他胡说八道，批评他说：有谁死了六天，还能还魂的？简直胡说八道。不由分说拉着他就走。

　　杨子不走，叔叔就说：“速将你师父的尸体火化掉，同我一起走吧！”

　　说完，就叫杨子一起动手，搬来柴草，将李玄的尸体火化了。

　　诸葛长青：由于凡俗之人不懂的灵魂出窍法力，所以烧坏了李玄的肉体。导致李玄灵魂回来的时候没有依靠，只好“借尸还魂”。

　　待李玄神游回来，与老君话别时，老君赠他一偈：

  辟谷不辟麦，车轻路亦熟。

  欲得旧形骸，正逢新面目。

　　李玄哪知偈中的奥秘。回到洞中，不见自己的肉身，李玄大吃了惊，出洞寻找，来到山坡，见焚烧遗体处幽烟寂寂，明白自己的肉身已被火化了。

　　神魂无处归宿，仙路断绝，这时发现不远处有一具乞丐的尸体，便不顾一切地投魂，等起来到河边一照，发现自己衣衫褴褛，蓬头垢面，袒腹跛足，手拄拐杖。

　  从此之后，就成了人们看到的铁拐李了。

　　他正惊讶之间，只听背后有人拍手道：草脊茅檐，窗毁柱折，此室陋甚，何喜获丰收寄寓!

　　李玄回头一看，原来是太上老君。他急忙想把元魄跳出，太上老君又制止住他道，告诉他：真道应该在表相之外求得，不可只看相貌。只要你功行圆满，便是异相真仙。

　　这一番说教使李凝阳死心塌地地不想换躯壳了，太上老君便给他一只金箍（法器）束住乱发，又给他一根铁杖（法器）拄着瘸腿、一个宝葫芦装酒（法器）。从此，才子青年李玄，就成了大家看到的铁拐李了。

  诸葛长青：“铁拐李”告诉人们，人生不要过多的关注外在相貌，而要多关注自己的内心。内心美丽才是真的美丽，行善之人才是真君子。诸葛长青认为，人生一世当中，“行善积德、修炼身心、度己度人”才是最为重要的。有了功德，成神仙、成佛菩萨都是很简单的。

    参考资料： 

   1、八仙故事资料

   2、百度资料

   3、铁拐李传说

   4、诸葛长青道教研究成果

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  诸葛长青简介：诸葛长青，中国国学传统文化传承弘扬者，愿与天下志同道合者一起“传承国学、弘扬善德、振兴中华、造福社会”。

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Introduction to Zhuge Changqing: Zhuge Changqing, the inheritor and promoter of traditional Chinese culture, is willing to "learn from sages, promote virtue, revitalize China and benefit the world" together with people with the same ideals in the world.

(Zhuge Changqing: zhuge8031@163.com ）

Zhuge Changqing mailbox：

zhuge8031@163.com

Zhuge Changqing's Chinese Dream

Learn from sages and carry forward virtue

Revitalizing China for the benefit of the world

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诸葛长青简介：诸葛长青，中国国学传统文化传承弘扬者，愿与天下志同道合者一起“学习圣贤、弘扬善德、振兴中华、造福世界”。

（诸葛长青：zhuge8031@163.com）

Zhuge Changqing mailbox：

zhuge8031@163.com

  诸葛长青中国梦  

学习圣贤 弘扬善德

振兴中华 造福世界

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1The wisdom of traditional Chinese culture changes the destiny: filial piety to parents+five in one+self-improvement

1 国学智慧改命运：孝敬父母+五合一+自强不息

2Zhuge Changqing's Three Golden Keys to Changing Destiny

2诸葛长青改命运三把金钥匙诸葛长青施食仪轨 （十五步简洁版）

3Zhuge Changqing's Greeting Ritual (15 Steps Concise Version)

3 诸葛长青施食仪轨 （十五步简洁版）

4How to repent: the ritual of repentance and the method of repentance (full version)

4   如何忏悔：忏悔仪轨忏悔方法（完整版）

5How to read the Dizang Sutra: Methods for reciting Dizang Sutra (complete version)

5 如何念地藏经：念地藏经仪轨方法（完整版）

6How to release? The ritual of releasing life

6怎样放生？放生仪轨

7Zhuge Changqing's Repentance Culture: A Case Study of Repentance Methods for Changing Destiny

7诸葛长青忏悔文化：改变命运忏悔方法案例

8Free Life Culture: Free Life Culture in Ancient China

8放生文化：中国古代的放生文化

9Shocking photo of feeding: Buddha, Bodhisattva and Dharma Protector come to the scene

9施食震撼照片：佛菩萨护法神亲临现场

10Feeding Rite Return: the return is changed to simple return

10施食仪轨回向：回向修改为简洁回向