Spiritual Jewel

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A member of the Taoist Trinity; identified with Lao-tse: In Taoist theology, "spiritual jewel" is a title for one of the Three Pure Ones, the highest deities, specifically associated with the deified Laozi (Lao-tse), the traditional founder of Taoism.
Usage Notes
  • This is a specialized theological term from Taoism. It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized in English contexts: Spiritual Jewel.
  • It is used almost exclusively in discussions of Taoist religion, philosophy, or comparative mythology. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The Spiritual Jewel is often depicted in Taoist art holding a pearl or a book.
    • In the Taoist Trinity, the Spiritual Jewel represents the divine aspect of Lao-tse.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is part of a triad. The full Taoist Trinity consists of the Jade Pure (associated with the Dao itself), the Supreme Pure (associated with Lingbao Tianzun), and the Spiritual Jewel (associated with Lao-tse).
Variants and Related Words
  • Laozi / Lao-tse: The historical/philosophical figure traditionally identified as the author of the and later deified as the Spiritual Jewel.
  • Three Pure Ones (Sanqing): The collective term for the Taoist Trinity of which the Spiritual Jewel is a member.
  • Daode Tianzun: Another name for the same deity, meaning "Heavenly Lord of the Way and its Virtue."
Synonyms
  • Daode Tianzun: The more formal Chinese-derived name for the same deity.
  • The Third Pure One: A descriptive synonym referencing its position in the triad.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • The Taoist Trinity: The central group of deities, context necessary for understanding the term "Spiritual Jewel."
  • Deification of Laozi: The process by which the philosopher Laozi became worshipped as the divine Spiritual Jewel.
Noun
  1. a member of the Taoist Trinity; identified with Lao-tse

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