Sān tiān nèi jiě jīng 三天內解經
Inner Explanation of the Three Heavens
by 徐氏 (Xú shì) — Southern-Dynasties Zhèng yī author
A crucial Southern-Dynasties Celestial-Masters historical-doctrinal text — providing the Zhèng yī lineage’s own self-understanding of the “Three Heavens” (sān tiān 三天) revelation, the history of Zhāng Dàolíng’s covenant with Tài shàng Lǎo jūn, and the structure of the Daoist pantheon. A foundational primary source for early Celestial-Masters history. Preserved as DZ 1205 / CT 1205 (正一部).
Dating. 5th century. Dynasty: 南朝.
Translations and research
- Bokenkamp, Stephen R. Early Daoist Scriptures. University of California Press, 1997. Includes English translation.
Links
- Kanseki Repository KR5g0014
- Author: 徐氏.