Why I Built a Digital Temple for 16 Chinese Gods (And What I Learned)
Three weeks ago I knew almost nothing about Chinese folk religion. Now I run a digital temple with 100+ weekly visitors.
The Spark
Growing up in China but educated in the West, I was always caught between two worlds. When my grandmother lit incense at the family altar, I saw superstition. When my American friends asked about Chinese gods, I couldn't name more than three.
Then COVID happened. Temples across Taiwan and Hong Kong launched virtual prayer services. Lungshan Temple in Taipei offered online incense lighting. Wong Tai Sin Temple in Hong Kong launched digital fortune sticks.
