The Jade Emperor

Also known as: The Heavenly Emperor, Lord of Heaven, or Tian Gong (天公)

Supreme Ruler of Heaven

The Jade Emperor is the highest deity in the Taoist heavenly pantheon, revered as the ruler of Heaven and all realms of existence—including the mortal world (人間), the underworld (陰間), and the celestial heavens (天界).

Governs:

• The Celestial Court, where all gods and deities report to him

• The moral and cosmic order, ensuring balance, justice, and virtue across the universe

• The annual judgment of all beings, including the deeds of humans

玉皇大帝

又稱：天帝、天公、昊天金闕至尊玉皇大天尊

天界至尊統御者

玉皇大帝是道教天界神系中至高無上的神祇，被尊奉為天地萬物之主宰，統領三界——包括人間, 陰間與天界。

掌管：

• 天庭：所有神明皆需向玉皇大帝稟報

• 宇宙秩序與道德律則：維持天地間的平衡、公正與德行

• 萬物眾生之功過審判：每年主持眾生善惡的審核與裁決