History
8 min read
"Jīng Zhōng Bào Guó": How a Mother's Four Words Changed Chinese History
In 1103 AD, in Tangyin County, Henan, a mother tattooed four words on her son's back. She could not have known that this act would one day create a god.
Guardian's Almanac
Stories, Legends & the Wisdom of Faith
Here we record fragments of Jingzhong Temple's history, the legendary tales of Yue Wumu Wang, deep explorations of Taiwanese temple culture, and the spiritual guidance of each season.
Worship Guide
6 min read
First Time at a Temple? A Complete Beginner's Guide to Poe-Pue
Poe-Pue isn't complicated, but the culture and etiquette behind it are worth understanding. This guide takes you from novice to confident in communicating with the deity.
Seasonal Culture
12 min read
The 15th of the 2nd Lunar Month: Why This Day Has the Most Yue Wumu Wang Devotees in All of Taiwan
Every year on this date, the population of Datan Village temporarily multiplies several times over. Our correspondent stationed at the temple gates documented twenty-four hours from dawn to midnight.