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Taoist Pantheon

The Taoist Pantheon of Gods, Goddesses, Immortals, Masters of Inner Alchemy, and personified Energies is a rich and varied one: second only - in its scope & depth - to that found in Hinduism. Its most well-known figures include: its founder, Laozi; Immortal Lu Dong Bin; the Jade Emperor; the Three Purities; and the also-Buddhist Kuan Yin.
Major Figures in the Taoist Pantheon
Here's a wonderful introduction to some of the major figures in the Taoist Pantheon.
Levels of Heaven
An introduction to the Taoist Pantheon, including the names and descriptions of the 36 levels of heaven.
Xian Tian Zhen Shen - Ancient Gods & Goddesses
A comprehensive listing of the Ancient Gods & Goddesses of Taoism
Hou Tian Zhen Ming - Heaven Scope
The Hou Tian Zhen Ming are Gods who began as humans and then became Immortal. They fall into two categories: the Heaven Scope and the Earth Scope. Here's a comprehensive listing of the former ...
Hou Tian Zhen Ming - Earth Scope
A comprehensive listing of the Earth Scope Hou Tian Zhen Ming.
Taoist Gods & Goddesses of the Underworld
These Gods exercise their powers within the realms of death ...
Taoist Pantheon - Cards & Statuary
A brief introduction to the Taoist Pantheon, and descriptions of some of its major figures, with links to resources to purchase cards or statues of these Deities or Immortals.
The Three Star Gods
Among the most popular of Taoist Deities are the Three Star Gods: Good Fortune, Emolument and Longevity.
The Three Officials
An introduction to the Official of Heaven, the Official of Earth and the Official of Water - believed to control life-span and fate after death.

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