Ling-pao

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A member of the Taoist Trinity: In Taoist theology, "Ling-pao" refers to one of the three supreme deities or divine principles that constitute the highest trinity. This term is specifically used within the context of religious Taoism.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Ling-pao is venerated alongside the other members of the Taoist Trinity.
    • Scriptures detail the revelations attributed to the Ling-pao.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Ling-pao Tianzun": This is a formal title, often translated as "The Heavenly Worthy of Numinous Treasure," specifying this divine member of the trinity.
    • Devotees offer prayers to the Ling-pao Tianzun for wisdom and protection.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lingbao (n): An alternative romanization for the same Taoist concept.
  • Three Pure Ones (n): The collective term for the Taoist Trinity, of which Ling-pao is a part.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun (n): The first member of the Taoist Trinity.
  • Daode Tianzun (n): The third member of the Taoist Trinity.
Synonyms
  • Numinous Treasure: A direct English translation of the term's meaning.
  • Heavenly Worthy of Numinous Treasure: The full honorific title.
Notes on Meaning

This is a specialized theological term from Taoism. It does not have general, secular meanings or common idiomatic uses in everyday English. Its usage is almost exclusively confined to discussions of Taoist religion, philosophy, and cosmology.

Noun
  1. a member of the Taoist Trinity

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