Bloodline Returns to Origin: Renewing the Thousand-Year Lineage of the Dharma
What we seek are our roots, what we pay homage to are our ancestors, what we continue is the continuation of our soul.
What we seek are our roots, what we pay homage to are our ancestors, what we continue is the continuation of our soul.
“"Trees have roots, water has a source, people have ancestors, and the Way has its origin" – The Treatise on Response and Retribution (Taishang Ganying Pian)
“"Only by recognizing one's ancestors and returning to one's roots can one know where one came from; only by understanding one's mind and seeing one's true nature can one know the way back." – Taiyi Zhenren, *Record of Returning to the Source*
【Tracing the Origins of the Holy Land】
Jiangyou, Sichuan, is a beautiful land steeped in thousands of years of Taoist tradition and the fundamental source of Nezha culture. Every mountain, river, tree, and blade of grass here bears the imprint of Nezha's cultivation and witnesses the long history of Taoist transmission.
All energy in the world has a source, and where is the strongest energy? At its source! The Nezha Ancestral Temple is the ultimate source of all energy in Nezha culture. Here, it manifests from the primordial Dao Qi of the "Spirit Pearl," and the most fundamental creative power is concentrated here. Coming here is to connect with the original energy of life.
[Four Sacred Sites as Evidence]
Visit the ancestral temple of Nezha and embark on an in-depth spiritual practice experience in the birthplace of the legend.
This is not just a trip, but also a journey of cultural exploration, spiritual purification, and the awakening of wisdom.
<Cuiping Mountain>
Originally built in the Tang Dynasty, and repaired throughout the dynasties.
The incense has burned continuously for a thousand years, and the lineage of the Dharma has been passed down in an orderly manner.
The palace was built against the mountain, subtly embodying the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity.
Golden Light Cave
Taiyi Zhenren's Daoist Temple, Nezha's Holy Land of Cultivation
The cave dwelling was naturally formed and its layout corresponds to the eight trigrams.
Preserved sacred sites include Nezha's cultivation platform and Taiyi's sutra-lecturing platform.
Chen Tang Pass
The legendary birthplace of Nezha
Existing ancient place names and historical sites
Carrying a wealth of folk memories
<Nezha's Physical Body Tomb>
After Nezha cut off his flesh to return to his mother and removed his bones to return to his father,
The burial place of the body
It is an important holy site for Nezha worship.
【Nezha Ancestral Temple】
If you want to truly understand Nezha, you have to come here.
Jiangyou Nezha Ancestral Temple is the birthplace of the spirit of "My fate is in my own hands".
The story of Nezha has spread far and wide, but all its origins point to this place. The ancestral temple is the root of Nezha culture.
The ancestral temple is the place where Nezha broke through in his cultivation and achieved his Dharma body.
How Prince Nezha cultivated, how he broke through, and how he achieved his goals. Therefore, this place itself is a powerful energy field.
First Ritual: Blessing and Consecration
At the ancestral temple gate, one cleanses hands and mind, purifying oneself of worldly ties.
Offering specially crafted incense to the heavens, may it reach the ears of the gods.
Reciting the ancestral prayer text demonstrates sincerity.
Second Ritual: Pilgrimage to Sacred Sites
To pay homage to the Taiyi Zhenren at Jinguang Cave and continue the lineage of Dharma.
The Nezha Temple is dedicated to the Third Prince, continuing the incense offerings.
Visit important holy sites in order and trace their origins in their entirety.
Third Ritual: Standing with Lanterns
-Solemn Ceremony for Debating the Transmission of Dharma Lineage
-Establish a personal merit tablet for spiritual practice
- Granting a token of inheritance to continue the lineage