San Shan Zheng Shen Bingling Gong is one of the most respected protective deities in Taoism and Chinese folk religion. His full sacred title is the “Thunder and Fire Supreme Commander Overseeing the Three Mountains and Bingling Benevolent Emperor King.” In folk culture, he is widely known as Taishan Sanlang or Bingling Taizi. Within the […]
Lei Gong (雷公), also known as Lei Shen or Lei Shi, is the ancient Chinese deity responsible for thunder and lightning. In Taoism, he is regarded as an important guardian deity of the Thunder Department, responsible for carrying out thunder rituals, summoning clouds and rain, and punishing evil beings. Because thunder represents the powerful yang […]
