Why are monks called old-school monks?

Generally speaking, the word Taoist has no special meaning, but refers to a group of people who believe in Taoism. In the eyes of many people, they are just a cassock with a handful of dust in their hands and hair on their heads, which has become a fixed impression of many people. But Taoist priests will also be called "old-fashioned", which sounds a bit derogatory, and seems to be spitting at them, which means a little contempt. What does the old-fashioned cow nose mean? Why do you say they are cattle noses?

In world novels, Taoist priests are bull noses and monks are bald donkeys. The bald donkey in Buddhism is a joke that monks have no hair. But calling a Taoist priest is a bull's nose, and many people can't say one, two or three. Some people say that it is because Taoist priests are stubborn and stubborn, so they are called ox noses. Is that really the case?

There are generally several opinions about why Taoist priests are called "ox noses": one is related to Taoist practice methods, because Taoism advocates refining qi, and people's noses are in charge of frustration and inspiration. Taoist priests control their qi through their noses, and lead cows through their noses, so this cow nose is old-fashioned.

Another is that the bull's nose is two holes, symbolizing two instruments of Tai Chi, that is, two round holes in the Eight Diagrams of Tai Chi. The hair of an ancient Taoist priest was dished into a figure of eight, a bit like a cow's nose, and was clamped with a cloud hairpin. So people affectionately call it an old-fashioned bull nose, which is actually a compliment, because only people with advanced methods can call it an old-fashioned one.

And Laozi, the ancestor of Taoism. It is said that the mount is a green cow. Later, the green ox refers to Laozi, and the ox nose refers to Taoism. Lao Tzu rode a green ox westward and went out to Hangu Pass. When he met Yin, he wrote a 5,000-word Tao Te Ching, which is a very famous work. Therefore, Lao Tzu is also known as the owner of young cattle, the young cow Weng. In history, there was a Taoist named Feng Junda, who also admired Lao Tzu's demeanor and often took advantage of the green cow. He was called the "Taoist of the green cow". All these paved the way for Taoist priests to be called "ox noses".

Nowadays, many people don't know that "Niu Nose" is a joke and common name of Taoist priests, but it can be seen in ancient novels, operas and more ancient martial arts novels. This little knowledge is like turning off the lights, almost to the point where it is necessary to declare intangible cultural heritage for protection.