Yuanzhen (simplified: 圆真, traditional: 圓真, pinyin: Yuánzhēn, jyutping: jyun4 zan1), meaning “Round Truth,” was the dharma name used by Cheng Kun (成昆) when he infiltrated the Shaolin Order as a spy. Under this false identity, Cheng Kun posed as a Buddhist monk while secretly carrying out his schemes to destroy the Ming Order and seek revenge.
Yuanzhen and Cheng Kun are the same person—the novel refers to him by both names depending on context. For detailed information about this character, please see the article on Cheng Kun.
See also
- Cheng Kun — The same person as Yuanzhen (main article)
- Shaolin Order — The organisation Cheng Kun infiltrated
- Ming Order — The organisation Cheng Kun sought to destroy
- Xie Xun — Cheng Kun’s former disciple and greatest enemy