Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Post #3
   There are many cultural pieces related to me, the Jade Emperor. Stuart Alve Olson wrote a novel called The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic, The Taoist Guide to Health, Longevity and Immortality. The novel is about Taoist concepts and health tips for achieving larger goals. It also includes the steps needed to achieve immortality, something that I am an expert on. It also talks about the three treasures of Taoism. The physical and sexual energy (ching), the breath and vital energy (qi) and the spiritual and mental energy (shen).
   There is also a video game called the "Jade Empire". It is about a young martial arts student defeating the leader of the Jade Empire. Many say that the mortal Chinese emperors are my decedents, or have part of my soul in them.
   There are also many painting of me. This one was painted around the 16th century, the artist is unknown. It depicts me sitting in the heavens in full imperial robes. It was painted with ink and gold, onto a silk cloth.
 
    Many of my worshipers built be halls, or temples as a sign of their devotion to me. This one is the Jade Emperor Pagoda. It was built in 1909 to honor me. The inside is filled with a large alter, with a statue of me with my guardians, the Four Big Diamonds. There are always incense burning, inside.

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