In remembrance and prayer for the departed. Born on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the lunar calendar.
Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun, also known as Taiyi Zhenren, is a primordial true god conjured from the vital essence of the Nine Yang of Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun. He is one of the Heavenly Venerables in Taoism. The Heavenly Venerables have infinite manifestations. According to the "Taiyi Jiuku Hushen Miao Jing," it states: "In the Eastern Land of Eternal Joy, there is a greatly compassionate and benevolent one. Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun manifests as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, and all things respond to sound." This means that He transforms countless times to save beings who cry out for help upon hearing their pleas.
The "Sutra of Salvation" states: The Great Unity Heavenly Venerable of Salvation, in order to save and liberate all sentient beings, manifested in the ten directions to respond to their pleas for help. His manifested title is "Ten Directions Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Venerable of Salvation." These ten directions are: Eastern Jade Treasure Supreme Emperor Heavenly Venerable, Western Grand Marvelous Ultimate Heavenly Venerable, Southern Profound Truth Ten Thousand Blessings Heavenly Venerable, Northern Profound Supreme Jade Palace Heavenly Venerable, Northeastern Transcendental Sage Heavenly Venerable, Southeastern Good Life Life-Granting Heavenly Venerable, Northwestern Infinite Grand Flower Heavenly Venerable, Southwestern Grand Spiritual Void Emperor Heavenly Venerable, Upper Jade Void Bright Emperor Heavenly Venerable, and Lower True Emperor Cave Deva Heavenly Venerable. Afterward, to correct the people's return to human nature and Dao nature, the Heavenly Venerable further manifested as the Ten Kings of the Underworld of Fengdu Mountain in the Northern Yin. These kings govern the affairs of gods and spirits in the nine secluded springs and infernal realms. The first King, Qin Guang, is a manifestation of the Supreme Emperor Heavenly Venerable; the second King, Chu Jiang, is a manifestation of the Ten Thousand Blessings Heavenly Venerable; the third King, Song Di, is a manifestation of the Ultimate Heavenly Venerable; the fourth King, Wu Guan, is a manifestation of the Jade Palace Heavenly Venerable; the fifth King, Yan Luo, is a manifestation of the Life-Granting Heavenly Venerable; the sixth King, Bian Cheng, is a manifestation of the Transcendental Sage Heavenly Venerable; the seventh King, Tai Shan, is a manifestation of the Void Emperor Heavenly Venerable; the eighth King, Ping Deng, is a manifestation of the Grand Flower Heavenly Venerable; the ninth King, Du Shi, is a manifestation of the Bright Emperor Heavenly Venerable; and the tenth King, Zhuan Lun, is a manifestation of the Cave Deva Heavenly Venerable. It is said that any soul who, after death, is cast into hell or any woman cast into the blood pond hell, can be saved if their surviving relatives engage a Daoist priest to recite the "Sutra of Penance for Blood Lake Salvation" of the Great Unity Heavenly Venerable of Salvation, or if they fervently offer incense and pray to the Great Unity Heavenly Venerable of Salvation.
Tian Zun is a great deity in the heavenly realm specifically dedicated to saving souls who have unfortunately fallen into hell. As long as those who suffer pray and call upon Tian Zun's holy name, they will receive help, be freed from hardship, and overcome calamities. Their vast divine powers are unquestionable, and their compassionate heart for saving the world is evident everywhere.
And in the Investiture of the Gods, he was the esteemed teacher of the Crown Prince. When he foresaw that Nezha was about to face a great calamity, he rushed to his side. However, Nezha had already cut his flesh and bone to return to his mother, leaving only a pile of broken bones and flesh on the ground. The tragedy had already occurred. Taiyi Zhenren then took Nezha's remains to his cultivation cave and spent forty-nine days transforming them into a lotus body, bestowing a complete form upon Nezha. He then accepted Nezha as his disciple, taught him magic, and helped him achieve enlightenment and ascend to heaven, becoming the widely worshipped "Marshal of the Central Altar" in later generations.
Riding on the celestial lion, scattering auspicious light from a hundred treasures! Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun is an incarnation of Yuanshi Tianzun, the most noble celestial deity who rescues humanity from suffering and liberates souls from the underworld. If you encounter hardships, sincerely chant the holy name of Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun, and Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun will respond to your call, helping you resolve worries and overcome difficulties, transforming misfortune into good fortune.