Hongjun Laozu

Hongjun Laozu, often called the "Venerable Ancestor Hongjun," is a revered figure in Chinese mythology and Daoism. He is considered a legendary sage and an enlightened being who embodies profound spiritual wisdom, often credited with guiding the development of Daoist teachings and mythos. As a symbol of ultimate spiritual authority, he is associated with the cosmos, harmony, and the transmission of divine knowledge. While not a historical person, Hongjun Laozu appears in religious texts, myth, and folklore as a supreme sage who influences other deities and spiritual practices in Chinese traditions.