地ち仙せん

noun

earthly immortal (Taoism)

In Taoist cosmology, a class of immortal who remains on earth rather than ascending to heaven. Contrasts with 天仙 (celestial immortal).

See also: 仙人 (せんにん)

• 道どう教きょうでは、地ち仙せんは山やまや洞どう窟くつに住すむ不ふ老ろう長ちょう寿じゅの存そん在ざいとされる。

  In Taoism, earthly immortals are said to dwell in mountains and caves, possessing eternal youth and longevity.