Introduction to Taoism Q&A

The Jiutian Xuannü 九天玄女 Empress Jiutian Xuannü

The Jiutian Xuannü 九天玄女 Empress Jiutian Xuannü

The Nine Heavens Dark Lady, also known as "Dark Lady of the Nine Heavens" or simply "Dark Lady," is a revered deity in Taoism known for her expertise in military...

The Jiutian Xuannü 九天玄女 Empress Jiutian Xuannü

The Nine Heavens Dark Lady, also known as "Dark Lady of the Nine Heavens" or simply "Dark Lady," is a revered deity in Taoism known for her expertise in military...

The Dongwanggong 东王公 Mugong

The Dongwanggong 东王公 Mugong

Dongwanggong, also known as "Mu Gong," "Dongwangfu," "Donghua Emperor," and "Fusang Emperor," is a revered deity in Taoism, counterpart to the Queen Mother of the West. Originally a male deity...

The Dongwanggong 东王公 Mugong

Dongwanggong, also known as "Mu Gong," "Dongwangfu," "Donghua Emperor," and "Fusang Emperor," is a revered deity in Taoism, counterpart to the Queen Mother of the West. Originally a male deity...

The Xi Wangmu 西王母 Queen Mother of the West

The Xi Wangmu 西王母 Queen Mother of the West

Xi Wangmu, also known as the "Queen Mother of the West," is a revered deity in Chinese mythology and Taoism. Originally a fierce goddess associated with punishment and plague, she...

The Xi Wangmu 西王母 Queen Mother of the West

Xi Wangmu, also known as the "Queen Mother of the West," is a revered deity in Chinese mythology and Taoism. Originally a fierce goddess associated with punishment and plague, she...

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Mountain 东岳大帝

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Mountain 东岳大帝

Dongyue Dadi, also known as the "God of Mount Tai," is a revered deity in Taoism associated with life and death. His worship dates back to ancient times, and he...

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Mountain 东岳大帝

Dongyue Dadi, also known as the "God of Mount Tai," is a revered deity in Taoism associated with life and death. His worship dates back to ancient times, and he...

The Taiyi Leisheng Yinghua Tianzun 太乙雷声应化天尊

The Taiyi Leisheng Yinghua Tianzun 太乙雷声应化天尊

The Heavenly Venerable of Thunderous Might, also known as "Great Marshal of the Universe" or "King Wang Shàn," is a revered guardian deity in Taoism. He is described as a...

The Taiyi Leisheng Yinghua Tianzun 太乙雷声应化天尊

The Heavenly Venerable of Thunderous Might, also known as "Great Marshal of the Universe" or "King Wang Shàn," is a revered guardian deity in Taoism. He is described as a...

The Wenchang Dijun 文昌帝君 Zitong Dijun

The Wenchang Dijun 文昌帝君 Zitong Dijun

Wenchang Dijun, also known as "Zitong Dijun" or "Bao De Hong Ren Da Di," is a revered deity in Taoism associated with literature, education, and success in examinations. He is...

The Wenchang Dijun 文昌帝君 Zitong Dijun

Wenchang Dijun, also known as "Zitong Dijun" or "Bao De Hong Ren Da Di," is a revered deity in Taoism associated with literature, education, and success in examinations. He is...