Folk Gods
Kitchen gods, door gods, and the everyday deities of Chinese folk religion
10 articles
Caishen: The God of Wealth and How to Welcome Prosperity
The most popular deity in Chinese business culture — who is the God of Wealth, and why does he appear on almost every shop counter in China?
The Earth God: Your Neighborhood Deity
The most accessible god in Chinese folk religion — the local Earth God who watches over every village and street corner.
Guanyin: The God Who Became a Goddess (And Why Nobody Minds)
Avalokiteshvara was a male bodhisattva in Indian Buddhism. In China, she became Guanyin — female, compassionate, and the most worshipped deity in East...
The Kitchen God: Heaven's Spy in Every Chinese Home
He watches everything you do all year, then reports to the Jade Emperor — the Kitchen God is Chinese mythology's most intimate (and humorous) deity.
The City God System: Local Government of the Spirit World
Every Chinese city once had its own god — a spiritual mayor appointed by heaven to protect the community and judge the dead.
Folk Gods of China: The Deities Your Grandmother Prays To
Forget the Jade Emperor and the Three Pure Ones. The gods that matter most in daily Chinese life are the folk gods — Guanyin, Mazu, Caishen, and the...
Exploring Chinese Deities and Immortals: Insights into Daoist and Buddhist Folk Gods
An academic yet accessible overview of Chinese deities, immortals, and their role in Daoist and Buddhist traditions.
Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Chinese Deities and Immortals in Folk Religion
Discover the fascinating world of Chinese deities and immortals in the rich tapestry of folk religion.
City Gods: Divine Bureaucrats of the Underworld
Divine Bureaucrats of the Underworld
The Kitchen God: Spy of Heaven
Spy of Heaven