tianzun

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In Daoism, Tianzun refers to a "Heavenly Worthy" and is part of the Sanqing, the highest triad of deities in the Daoist pantheon. The Sanqing represent the three highest heavens in Daoist cosmology. The three deities are Yüan-shih t’ien-tsun (Original Beginning Heavenly Worthy), Ling-pao t’ien-tsun (Numinous Jewel Heavenly Worthy), and Tao-te t’ien-tsun (Tao and Its Power Heavenly Worthy).1

Daoism itself is a Chinese religion and philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with the Dao (or Tao), which is the fundamental, ineffable principle underlying all reality. The Dao is seen as a constant, rhythmic force that generates the universe and to which all things eventually return. This concept influences Daoist views on nature, the cyclical nature of existence, and the importance of attuning one's own "way" with the natural order.234

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The Lingbao scriptures and liturgies
…series of “celestial worthies” (tianzun), its primordial and uncreated manifestations. These in turn were worshipped by means of a group of liturgies, which, during the 5th century, became supreme in Taoist practice, completely absorbing the older, simpler rites of the Way of the Celestial Masters. As each celestial worthy…
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…series of “celestial worthies” (tianzun), its primordial and uncreated manifestations. These in turn were worshipped by means of a group of liturgies, which, during the 5th century, became supreme in Taoist practice, completely absorbing the older, simpler rites of the Way of the Celestial Masters. As each celestial worthy…
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