In the vast expanse of Chinese civilization, we rediscover the soul of a young hero.

   In the genealogy of Chinese mythology, Nezha is a unique figure. He is neither a lofty creator god nor a distant emperor residing in the heavenly palace, but a young hero who emerged from the mundane world, endured hardships, and ultimately achieved the merit of protecting the world. He represents our collective memory of courage, transformation, and protection. We discover that behind Nezha's cry of "My fate is in my own hands" lies the most moving core of Eastern philosophy: true strength stems from a profound self-awareness and uncompromising self-cultivation.

   His story, spanning thousands of years, continues to be widely circulated across the Taiwan Strait and even in the wider Chinese world. In Jiangyou, Sichuan, he is the protagonist of local legends, his presence a testament to ancient cultural memory. In Taiwan, he is the "Third Prince," the guardian deity who accompanied the ancestors across the Black Water Ditch, embodying deep-seated local sentiments and beliefs. We believe it should become a warm and powerful force in life, illuminating the journey of breakthroughs, growth, and reconciliation for modern people. The origin of the Nezha Ancestral Temple stems from a profound understanding and conscious protection of this shared root of Chinese culture.

   With reverence, we trace the threads of history, connecting the incense offerings of both sides of the strait, and in Jiangyou, Sichuan—the "spiritual origin" of Nezha culture—we safeguard the sacred site where the legend originated. This is the ancient ruins where Taiyi Zhenren transmitted his teachings, and also the place of evidence for the "rain-responding" Nezha legend recorded in the "Jiangyou County Annals"—the ruins of Chentang Pass reflect the "descent of the spiritual pearl," and the Zimu Temple on Cuiping Mountain hides the "warmth between humans and gods." The coexistence of these three realms solidifies the roots of our culture.