Hechun's Court

Hechun’s court is the city surrounding the large palace of Hechun, where the supreme being of the universe resides over the celestial bureaucracy. Hechun’s court has many tall pagodas, temples, tea houses and architecture resembling the Song dynasty in different marble colors, with most being golden or light blue. The House of Wisdom and The Library of Alexandria still exist in Hechun’s court, as well as libraries with more knowledge than humanity has ever attained. There is no official dress code, but a handful choose to wear robes and futou to feel immersed within the experience of the city. Others wear more modern styles with most just appearing how they normally do. The offices of various spirits and gods serving under Hechun also exist in this city, with the owls flying around delivering messages and transporting sensitive documents. The city has underground hedonistic activities, but there is a large sphere of intense light right above the city where souls go when they break free from the cycle of rebirth, so there is never darkness in Hechun’s Court. Anything that does not conform to the heavenly appearance of the city is also hidden to prevent the mood from visitors who arrive and to maintain their prestigious image. The city is also elevated against others with stairs leading up to it as it sits on a platform of ancient beige bricks. This makes the city nearly impossible to attack but no sensible deity has ever attempted to do so. Hechun’s Court is located directly above the city of ancestors in the underworld, the hall of honor beneath it, Earth, and the punishment pits at the bottom of existence. Nirvana sits above it, and all who break free from rebirth pass through the city on their way.

To meditate with Hechun, imagine yourself inside his large chamber. There are pillars made of jade, carved wood and decorated screens behind his marble throne. His robes are the color of gold with brown wooden floors and red walls with oriental accents. Imagine yourself meditating, with Hechun in his throne in front of you slightly above. His energy may not do what you expect at all, but it will bring a great improvement to your life. You will probably also see celestial owls, dragons, unicorns, narwhals, or other celestial beings such as celestial maidens or officials appointed by Hechun. It is difficult to imagine his face because the supreme being is so distant from us, but you may see a white beard or a placeholder as well as his hat. You may also just see a being made of pure light wearing yellow robes and an emperor hat. He may give you scrolls which grant you spiritual understanding or he may give you other treasures. He does not need offerings but appreciates incense or rice as well as acts of kindness towards either the living or the dead.