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Is there Wang Zhongyang in history?
Yes Wang Zhongyang (1112-1170), formerly known as Zhongfu, whose real name is Yunqing, also known as Shixiong, whose real name is Dewei, was changed to a famous philosopher in Wang Zhongyang, whose word is Ming and his name is Chongyang, so he was called Wang Zhongyang. Later, he was honored as one of the five northern ancestors of Taoism.

He has seven famous disciples, who are called Northern Qi Zhen in the history of Taoism. Wang Zhongyang integrated Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism and advocated the unity of the three religions. Claiming that "Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism are interlinked, and the three religions are never the same."

It is believed that "people's hearts are often quiet and a real shortcut to practice."

His works include more than 1000 sermons, as well as 15 essays on Chongyang's Education, Chongyang's Education Collection and Ten Kinds of Pears, all of which are included in the collection of orthodox Taoism.