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Glossary term

Heavenly Tribulation

Chinese: 天劫Literal: heavenly calamity

What does Heavenly Tribulation mean?

A trial from heaven, often lightning, faced when breaking through to a higher realm.

Part 1

Heavenly tribulation is the idea that advancement attracts a cosmic test or punishment.

Part 2

It is often shown as lightning, heart demons, illusions, karmic backlash, or disasters that test body and Dao heart.

Part 3

Tribulations are useful because they make breakthroughs dramatic rather than automatic.