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Buddha Jigong, also known as the "Living Buddha," is a legendary figure celebrated for his unconventional behavior, profound wisdom, and deep compassion. Despite breaking monastic rules—drinking wine, eating meat, and wearing tattered robes—his actions always carried a deeper purpose, aiming to relieve suffering and guide people toward righteousness.
Often depicted holding a fan, symbolizing his ability to bring balance and dispel negativity, and carrying a gourd, representing healing and protection, Buddha Jigong is associated with miraculous interventions and guidance in dire situations. Devotees pray to him for relief from suffering, justice, and spiritual wisdom, trusting his unique yet effective ways.
• Symbolism: Fan for balance and dispelling negativity; gourd for healing and protection.
• Prayers for: Relief from suffering, justice, and spiritual wisdom.
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Kanakavatsa is one of the sixteen arhats (elders) in Buddhist tradition, representing spiritual discipline and enlightenment. Often depicted holding prayer beads or a scripture, he symbolizes devotion to the teachings of the Buddha and the preservation of the dharma. Worshipers seek his blessings for wisdom, persistence in spiritual practice, and understanding of the Buddhist path.
• Symbolism: Prayer beads for devotion; scriptures for preserving the dharma.
• Prayers for: Wisdom, persistence, and understanding the Buddhist path.
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Wu Da National Preceptor, a Tang Dynasty monk, is remembered for his profound understanding of Buddhist teachings and his journey of repentance after a karmic ordeal. His story emphasizes humility and the transformative power of spiritual insight. Worshippers pray to him for forgiveness, karmic purification, and moral guidance.
• Symbolism: Karmic lessons and repentance as paths to enlightenment.
• Prayers for: Forgiveness, karmic purification, and moral guidance.
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The Golden Mother of the Jade Pool, also known as the Queen Mother of the West, is a central Daoist deity associated with immortality, cosmic balance, and divine authority. She is the keeper of the peaches of immortality, which grant eternal life, and her celestial palace is a realm of spiritual ascension. Worshipers seek her blessings for longevity, health, and divine wisdom. She is also regarded as a protector of women, symbolizing empowerment and nurturing care.
• Symbolism: Peaches of immortality for eternal life; celestial palace for spiritual ascension.
• Prayers for: Longevity, health, and divine wisdom.
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Guan Yin Bodhisattva, also known as Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is deeply venerated for listening to the cries of suffering beings and offering relief. Depicted with a willow branch and a vase of pure water, which symbolize healing and purity, Avalokiteśvara is prayed to for mercy, protection, and assistance in overcoming obstacles. Devotees seek comfort, resolution to problems, and spiritual guidance from this beloved bodhisattva.
• Symbolism: Willow branch for healing; vase of pure water for purity and relief.
• Prayers for: Mercy, protection, and overcoming obstacles.
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Green Tara is a female bodhisattva of compassion and action, known for her swiftness in alleviating fear and suffering. Her iconography includes a green lotus, symbolizing purity and enlightenment, and her posture conveys readiness to help. Worshippers pray to her for removing obstacles, gaining courage, and achieving inner peace, especially during times of distress.
• Symbolism: Green lotus for purity and enlightenment; posture of readiness for swift assistance.
• Prayers for: Courage, removing obstacles, and inner peace.
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Peacock Yamashina Buddha is a protective deity in Esoteric Buddhism, symbolized by the peacock, which represents the ability to transform poison into nourishment. Invoked for purification and healing, he is prayed to for protection against illnesses, calamities, and negative energies. His association with renewal and vitality makes him a key figure in rituals for physical and spiritual cleansing.
• Symbolism: Peacock for transformation and resilience; purification of poisons.
• Prayers for: Healing, cleansing, and protection from harm.
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The Yellow Emperor, a foundational figure in Chinese civilization, is revered as a cultural hero and a Daoist deity. He is associated with advancements in agriculture, medicine, governance, and philosophy. In religious contexts, Huangdi symbolizes innovation, wisdom, and the harmonious integration of humanity and nature. Devotees pray to him for guidance in leadership, health, and personal growth.
• Symbolism: Pioneer of agriculture, medicine, and governance; symbol of wisdom and harmony.
• Prayers for: Leadership, health, and personal growth.
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Wang Chan Lao Zu is a revered Daoist figure known for his esoteric teachings and profound spiritual insights. As a symbol of enlightenment and divine wisdom, he represents the ideal of spiritual cultivation and cosmic harmony. Worshipers pray to him for clarity in meditation, guidance in inner alchemy practices, and achieving balance between the physical and spiritual realms.
• Symbolism: Esoteric teachings and cosmic harmony.
• Prayers for: Meditation, enlightenment, and spiritual balance.
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Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva is renowned for his vow: "Until hell is empty, I will not become a Buddha." He is a protector of beings in the afterlife, particularly those in hell realms, working tirelessly to alleviate their suffering and guide them toward liberation. Depicted with a monk’s staff, which symbolizes opening the gates of hell and breaking through obstacles, and a wish-fulfilling jewel, signifying the granting of blessings and spiritual illumination, he is deeply venerated during the Ghost Festival and other rites for the deceased. Worshipers pray to Kṣitigarbha for the well-being of departed loved ones, protection during times of loss, and the cultivation of virtue.
• Symbolism: Monk’s staff for breaking barriers; wish-fulfilling jewel for blessings and illumination.
• Prayers for: Departed loved ones, protection, and guidance toward virtue.
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The Holy Mother of Heaven, or Mazu, is a revered sea goddess known for protecting sailors, fishermen, and travelers. Often depicted wearing a red robe and holding a ceremonial tablet or a ship’s wheel, she symbolizes guidance, safety, and maternal care. Worshippers pray to her for safe voyages, the protection of loved ones, and help in times of crisis. Mazu’s temples are especially vibrant during her birthday celebrations, when communities honor her for her miraculous interventions.
• Symbolism: Ship’s wheel for guidance; ceremonial tablet for divine authority.
• Prayers for: Safe travel, crisis protection, and guidance.
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The Elder Moon God is the deity of love, marriage, and relationships, often depicted holding a book and a red thread. The red thread represents the unbreakable bonds of destined lovers, while the book records the names of those fated to be together. A symbol of harmony and destiny in relationships, he is worshipped by those seeking romantic blessings, reconciliation, or harmonious unions. People pray to him during the Lunar New Year and the Qixi Festival for successful marriages, true love, and stable family relationships.
• Symbolism: Red thread for unbreakable bonds; book for recording fated relationships.
• Prayers for: Love, harmonious unions, and reconciliation.
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Padmasambhava, known as Guru Rinpoche, is credited with bringing Buddhism to Tibet and mastering tantric practices. Often depicted seated on a lotus and holding a vajra and a skull cup, symbols of enlightenment and spiritual power, he is revered as a protector of the dharma and a guide in overcoming challenges. Worshipers pray to him for wisdom, protection, and success in spiritual endeavors.
• Symbolism: Lotus for purity; vajra for spiritual power.
• Prayers for: Wisdom, protection, and spiritual growth.
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Great King Su is a protective deity in Chinese folk religion, often honored for safeguarding local communities from disasters and misfortunes. Associated with justice and leadership, he is believed to mediate between the divine and the human world to maintain peace and order. Devotees pray to him for safety, protection from harm, and the resolution of conflicts. His temples are often community hubs where rituals are performed for collective harmony and prosperity.
• Symbolism: Protector of justice, peace, and local harmony.
• Prayers for: Safety, protection, and conflict resolution.
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Also known as the Marshal of Central Altar or Nezha, is a youthful deity celebrated for his bravery, loyalty, and combat skills. Depicted riding fiery wheels (symbolizing swift action) and wielding weapons like the fire-tipped spear and the cosmic ring (representing balance and justice), he embodies the spirit of heroism and protection. Children, young warriors, and those in need of courage often pray to him for strength, success in challenges, and protection from evil forces.
• Symbolism: Fiery wheels for swift action; fire-tipped spear and cosmic ring for balance and justice.
• Prayers for: Courage, success, and protection from evil.
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Traveling Buddha Jigong is celebrated for his humorous and unpredictable ways of helping others. Often depicted in a carefree manner, he represents unconventional wisdom and deep compassion. Worshipers pray to him for solutions to difficult problems, relief from suffering, and guidance in leading a virtuous life.
• Symbolism: Humor and unpredictability as tools for spiritual guidance.
• Prayers for: Solutions to problems, relief from suffering, and guidance toward virtue.
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The Lord of Land, known as the Earth Deity, is one of the most widely worshiped figures in Chinese households. Representing stability, prosperity, and harmony, he oversees land and local affairs, ensuring the well-being of those under his care. Often depicted with a long beard and a gold ingot, symbolizing wealth, he is prayed to for agricultural abundance, financial prosperity, and community safety. Families and businesses frequently honor him during festivals or when moving into new homes or shops.
• Symbolism: Gold ingot for wealth; long beard for wisdom and stability.
• Prayers for: Prosperity, stability, and protection.