Divine Gift: The Jade Maiden of Lingzhi Presents Lingzhi to the Primordial Celestial Venerable


Release date:

2023-06-18

The monumental mural “Procession to the Supreme Deity” from the Yongle Palace of the Yuan Dynasty depicts the gods paying homage to the Primordial Celestial Venerable, bearing offerings such as lingzhi mushrooms. Centered around eight imperial and royal figures, the painting is surrounded by a total of 286 deities—golden boys, jade maidens, star constellations, mighty warriors, and others—creating an expansive and majestic scene.

      Illustrations: “The Ascending Immortals” and “The Jade Maiden of the Spirit”