Celestial Venerable; Taoist deity; Buddha
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Celestial Venerable; honorific for high-ranking deities in Taoism
formalIn Taoism, specifically refers to the Three Pure Ones (三清): Yuanshi Tianzun (Primordial Heavenly Lord), Lingbao Tianzun, and Daode Tianzun. Also used broadly for other high-ranking immortal beings.
Yuanshi Tianzun is one of the highest deities in Taoism.
Lingbao Tianzun holds a ruyi scepter, symbolizing supreme Taoist law.
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The devotees offered sacrifices to the Celestial Venerable, praying for peace.
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honorific title for Buddhas in Buddhism
formalUsed by Buddhists as a respectful designation for the Buddha or Buddhas. Appears in classical Buddhist texts and some contemporary Buddhist contexts, though less common than the Taoist usage in modern Chinese.
In Buddhist scriptures, Tianzun is one of the honorific titles for the Buddha.
The believers reverently pay homage to the Celestial Venerable.