A vibrant tapestry unfolds when peering into Yiguandao’s spiritual pantheon—blending strands from Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism into a unique mosaic. At the very heart stands Wusheng Laomu, the “Eternal Venerable Mother.” Seen as the ultimate source of all souls, she anchors every ritual and prayer. Devotees often approach her with filial reverence, believing she tirelessly guides wanderers back to the realm of Light.

Alongside her, the Three Pure Ones—Yuanshi Tianzun (Celestial Venerable of Primordial Beginning), Lingbao Tianzun (Celestial Venerable of the Numinous Treasure) and Daode Tianzun (Celestial Venerable of the Way and its Virtue)—are invoked to restore cosmic balance. Their Taoist roots bring a lofty sense of order, as if three guardians stand watch over heaven’s intricate machinery.

From the Buddhist side, Maitreya Buddha (Mile Pusa) smiles down with that cheerful, wide-eyed gaze, promising a future age of harmony. Guanyin Bodhisattva, ever compassionate, is also deeply honored—her willingness to hear every prayer echoes through Yiguandao temples whenever lanterns flicker against lacquered doors.

There’s a political twist too: Zhang Tianran and Sun Suzhen, early 20th-century patriarchs, aren’t merely historical leaders but living bridges between heaven and earth. Their biographies feel like chapters in an epic novel, reminding followers that spiritual enlightenment is never far from everyday life.

In recent years, TikTok and Instagram reels have captured young Taiwanese lighting three incense sticks for Laomu before bustling Taipei streets. People worldwide are tuning in—proof that age-old deities can still spark fresh wonder in a hyperconnected era. When ritual drums sound at dawn, it’s more than tradition: it’s a living conversation, calling each soul back to its divine origin.