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Tien-pao

Tien-pao

9.9
The first of three important gods in Taoism
  • proper noun
translation icon : Tien-pao
  • In Taoism, Tien-pao is revered as a supreme deity.

Examples

  • The temple was dedicated to Tien-pao and the other deities of the Taoist Trinity.

  • Scholars discussed the significance of Tien-pao within Taoist cosmology.

  • Many Taoists worship Tien-pao as part of their religious practice.

  • Many followers of Taoism worship Tien-pao daily.

  • Many Taoists worship Tien-pao as part of their religious practice.

  • Scholars discussed the significance of Tien-pao within Taoist cosmology.

  • The temple was dedicated to Tien-pao and the other deities of the Taoist Trinity.

Synonyms

Heavenly Jewel
vsTien-pao
  • Literature
9.9

A Taoist god who is the first of the three main gods

is the same figure but called by an alternative name

Surface Forms

Tien-pao main

Etymology

Tien-pao comes from Chinese parts Tien meaning 'heaven' and pao meaning 'treasure' or 'precious'. That's why the name fits a top Taoist god: it suggests a 'heavenly treasure' or very special divine being.