The highest deity in Daoism and the first of the Three Pure Ones; he represents the creative power of the Dao and is typically depicted holding a pearl. Also known as [[元始天王|元始天王|yuan2 shi3 tian1 wang2]] or [[玉清大帝|玉清大帝|yu4 qing1 da4 di4]].

one of the Three Pure Ones in Daoism, often identified with the deified Laozi or the Supreme Venerable Sovereign

One of the Three Pure Ones of Taoism, symbol of the primordial spirit, often depicted holding a ruyi scepter. Traditionally honored as the second highest deity in the Taoist pantheon, his birthday is celebrated on the summer solstice.

one of the Three Pure Ones in the Taoist pantheon, traditionally identified as the deified form of the philosopher Laozi

the Heavenly Worthy of Descending Birth, an honorific title for the supreme Daoist deity also known as the Supreme Venerable Sovereign