Calling Wukong – The Wonderful Story of Sun Wukong in Black Myth Wukong and the Eastern Chinese Deities

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The Wonderful Story of “Sun Wukong” in Black Myth Wukong, Concerning the Deities of Eastern China   Wukong was born on the Flower and Fruit Mountain in the proud nation of Dongsheng Shenzhou. He originally was a spirit stone on … (Continue Reading)

The Supreme Compassionate Deity of Salvation

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Lord of the Nine Heavens Also known as ‘Lord of the Nine Refinements’ ‘The Great Compassionate Lord who Saves from Suffering, universally kind and benevolent, riding on the celestial beings of the Nine Masters, commanding the auspicious light of countless … (Continue Reading)

What Are the Titles of the Immortals in Taoism?

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There are many Taoist immortals, each teaching according to their own place and responding to the needs of beings in all directions, hence their numerous names. The main ones are as follows: Heavenly Lord, the revered one among all heavens, … (Continue Reading)

Names of the Thirty-Six Divine Generals in Taoism

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Names of the Thirty-Six Divine Generals of the Thunder Department General of the Eight Directions Cloud and Thunder, Governor of the Thunder Palace; True Monarch of Pre-Heaven Rain Master from the Clear Void Thunder Palace; General of Transformation from the … (Continue Reading)

Why is the Lushan School not equivalent to the Jingming School?

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Original by Shi Qing Dao Jing on 2018-05-07 Jingming and Lushan both trace their origins to Xu Zhenjun, but Jingming belongs to Taoism, while Lushan is associated with shamanism. The “Hai Qiong Bai Zhenren Yulu” records: ‘Yuan Chang asked: Is … (Continue Reading)

The Twenty-Seven Precepts of Laozi

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The Twenty-Seven Precepts of Laozi Divided into the Upper Nine Precepts, Middle Nine Precepts, and Lower Nine Precepts. The main content of the Upper Nine Precepts is: Do not waste your spirit; do not consume blood-containing substances for their beauty; … (Continue Reading)

The title “魁星” translates to “The Star of Excellence” or “The Star of Brilliance” in English. It refers to a deity in Chinese culture associated with academic success and is often worshipped by students seeking good fortune in their studies.

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The seventh day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar is the birthday of Lord Kuei Hsing. Kuei Hsing, also known as Lord Kuei Hsing or Great Kuei Hsing, is the guardian deity of scholars. Kuei Hsing presides over … (Continue Reading)

The Legend of Fengdu Ghost City

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Fengdu Ghost City is located in Fengdu County, on the southeastern edge of the Sichuan Basin. During the Spring and Autumn period, it was called ‘Bazi Biedu’. In the second year of Emperor He of the Eastern Han Dynasty (Yongyuan … (Continue Reading)

Jade Emperor

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The Jade Emperor resides in the Heavenly Golden Palace of Mi Luo, also known as “The Jade Emperor, the Supreme Deity of the Xuan Qiong.” His full title is: “The Supreme and Most Honorable Natural Wonder of the Heavenly Golden … (Continue Reading)

Ghost Festival – The Great Emperor of the Clear Void, Official of the Seven Qi Who Forgives Sins

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The Three Officials, namely the Heavenly Official, the Earthly Official, and the Water Official, originated from the Primordial Supreme Being who, in the depths of the void, absorbed the Nine Qi of the Primordial Yang. In the Nine Lands, he … (Continue Reading)

The Supreme Deity of Thunder, Universal Transformation of the Nine Heavens

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The Supreme Lord of Thunder, Jiutian Yingyuan Leisheng Puhua, is a deity revered in Chinese folklore and Taoism. He is the incarnation of the Emperor of Longevity in the South Pole and serves as the highest celestial god of thunder, … (Continue Reading)

Western Huacheng Pure Spirit Golden Mother

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The eighteenth day of the seventh lunar month, is the birthday of the Western Queen Mother, the Supreme and Most Wonderful Original Monarch of Compassion. The Queen Mother of the West, also known as the Golden Mother of Yao Pool … (Continue Reading)