Table of contents : Contents Preface Notes on Citation and Transliteration Periods of Chinese History Abbreviations Introduction 1. The Site— the Palace of Eternal Joy 2. The Cult— the Immortal Lü Dongbin 3. Text 1— Temple Inscriptions 4. Text 2—the Murals 5. Reception and Reinterpretation Conclusion Appendix A. Stele Inscriptions at the Palace of Eternal Joy Appendix B. Hagiographic Murals in the Hall of Purified Yang Notes Glossary Bibliography Index About the Author