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Taiyin Xingjun
Taiyin Xingjun () is the Chinese goddess of the moon. While often intertwined with the legend of Chang'e, Taiyin Xingjun is the original guardian of the moon. Chinese folk religion also uses Chang'e as the incarnation of Taiyin Xingjun. Taiyin Xingjun is believed to be the Taoism, Taoist counterpart of the Buddhist bodhisattva Candraprabha, also known as the Moonlight Bodhisattva. Origin and legends The emergence of Taiyin Xingjun can be traced back to ancient Chinese lunar worship practices. Referred to by various names such as the Moonlight Goddess, Taiyin Xingjun, Moon Maiden, and Moonlight Bodhisattva, her worship has deep historical roots in China. According to legend, the origins of Taiyin Xingjun in Taoism are linked to the "Four Symbols" (Si Xiang) concept derived from Taiji yin-yang philosophy. In this concept, "Taiyin" (Supreme Yin) is also known as "Lao Yin" (Old Yin). Other mythological tales suggest that (the Sun Star Lord) and Taiyin Xingjun were formed from the two ...
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