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Sennin仙人alternative words: Sen nin, Xianren, Xian ren, Hsienjen, Hsien jen keywords: china , religion , title related topics: Taoism , Asuka period , Nara period related web sites: http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~xianxue/ explanation: The main character of Taoism, owing supernatural power such as eternal life and flying capacity, acquired from practicing asceticism. The concept was imported from China during Asuka period and became popular during Nara period. Though there was no official implementation of Taoism in Japan, many aristocrats were interested in it such as Emperor Tenmu. Yoshino mountains located in the south of Nara basin was a favorite training ground to become Sennin. | |