1. K’un Lun English I Louise S. McGehee School 2004

2. K’un Lun This symbol means K’un Lun in Chinese. K’un Lun is a mountain range that runs along the western border of China. This is the symbol for mountains in Chinese. (Lindemans) (China…)

3. K’un Lun Mountains The K’un Lun Mountains are said to be a Taoist paradise. (“King Mu and the Queen…”)

4. K’un Lun and the Royal Mother of the West The K’un Lun Mountains are believed to be the home of the Royal Mother. Her symbol is the Feng of the Phoenix. A Phoenix is with her where ever she goes. (Sien) (Queen Mother of the West…)

5. The Royal Mother of the West—Continued She keeps the Sacred Peach Tree in these mountains. The Sacred Peach Tree only blooms every 3,000 years. The peaches that grow will grant any person who eats one instant immortality. (Queen Mother of the West…)

6. K’un Lun and the Jade Emperor The K’un Lun Mountains are the home of the Jade Emperor. The Jade Emperor is the ruler of all of the gods and goddesses of heaven. It is believed that the emperor dwelt in the mountains to meditate before defeating all evil on Earth. This emperor is also known as Yu-Hang. (Sien, Sallie Tsui)

7. King Mu Ruler of the Zhou dynasty First real person to travel to the K’un Lun Mountains He also supposedly feasted with the Royal Mother of the West on his visit to the mountains. He discovered Huang Di’s (the Yellow Emperor’s) Jade Palace which connects to Heaven and to the realm of the dead. “China…” (Huang Di)

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