Lingbao Tianzun Explained

Lingbao Tianzun, also known in English as the Heavenly Lord of Spiritual Treasures, is a Taoist god. Also known as Shangqing, he is numbered among the Three Pure Ones who head some forms of the Taoist pantheon.

He is thought to be able to control everything that goes on in the present.[1]

Temples

The Dongxuan Palace in the Zhujia'ao Valley beside in Shanxi is dedicated to the Lord of Lingbao. His statue in its main hall is covered by a ring of light; his eyes are thought to "contain the mysteries of the universe".[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: World Religions: Eastern Traditions . . Edited by Willard Gurdon Oxtoby . 2002 . 0-19-541521-3 . 2nd . Don Mills, Ontario . 393 . 46661540.
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