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 treasures, guiding wandering souls.
The Lord of Deliverance from Suffering in All Directions (Lord of Infinite Salvation), with immense divine power, wisdom that encompasses all, responding to a single thought to rescue those in dire need across all realms and supporting the four living beings, bestowing blessings upon the six paths.
The Lord of Deliverance from Sin in the Nine Nether Regions, refining true essence to ascend to higher realms, alleviating suffering in lower realms, releasing unobstructed divine light that illuminates the vast world.
The Lord of Life and Death at Zhu Ling. Wearing a crown of vermilion palace, governing the realm of elixirs, expounding compassion to save beings, spreading kindness to guide people.
The Lord of Fire Refining Elixirs in the Celestial Realm, crowned in the Southern Palace, presiding over the Red Emperor. Utilizing exquisite methods like casting flowing gold to transform dry bones into living beings; responding everywhere with skill; establishing transformations in every direction.
The Great Compassionate Lord who Bridges Dharma (Lord who Protects Life and Longevity). Great virtue cherishes life; fully compassionate towards all beings; providing ladders for navigation through the sea of suffering. Guiding all kinds through confusing waters across time immemorial.
The Incarnated Lord of Golden Quarters (Lord Wheel-Turning Sage), embodying Dao as form; responding and transforming since primordial times; bearing countless names throughout ages; experiencing great calamities and their causes; nurturing all sentient beings widely and opening pathways for constant goodness.
The Joyful and Carefree Lord, embodying Dao’s transformation at its inception; concentrating spirit on material forms; transcending marvels within marvels; sitting high above in heavenly realms; merits reaching into darkness below while blessings extend through life and death.
The Perfected Treasure Blossom Lord, achieving completion through six perfections; traversing three vehicles on the path; possessing dignified appearance and abundant blessings and wisdom. Only through utmost sincerity can one resonate with this truth—truly promoting salvation without bounds,…’ (from “Taishang Sandong Biao Wen” Volume 2; “Lingbao Lingjiao Jidu Jingshu” Volume: 297.)