Celebrate Tin Hau Chinese Goddess of the Sea, Queen of Heaven

Monday, October 6, 11:00AM-3:00PM

San Francisco location, directions given upon RSVP

$15 newcomer discount, $30 one time exchange

This ritual is for cisgendered women.

Please RSVP to 925-787-9247 or Leilani@DaughtersoftheGoddess.com

http://www.daughtersofthegoddess.com

“We make a journey to see an actual Goddess Temple in San Francisco. Please be prepared to walk up four small flights of stairs. We will also walk around a bit together as well as have lunch (not included in Temple exchange) after visiting the Temple if you so choose to. If you would like to bring a separate tithe to the Temple please do so. Please note the daytime meeting time! Hope to see you there!

Tin Hau is also called Matsu (Mother-Ancestor), Mat-Su, Mazu, Tian Fei , A-Ma, Tianhou. Tin Hau is Her formal name Her more common name is Mazu.

Titles: Holy Mother Empress of the Heavens above, Heavenly Imperial Concubine, Lady Mazu, Motherly Matriarch, Daughter of the Dragon, Heavenly Princess consort and Heavenly Holy Mother.

Tin Hau is an indigenous Goddess of the sea who protects fishermen and sailors. She will rescue people in danger.  Tin Hau is widely worshipped in the southeastern coastal regions of China, especially in Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, and Hainan. She is also an important deity in Taiwan. Tin Hau is also worshiped in East and Southeast Asia.

After immigrants have arrived safely, often upon arrival temples have been built to give thanks. Today, worship of Tin Hau is also found in other countries with sizeable populations from these regions. In total, there are around 1,500 Mazu temples in 26 countries of the world.

Tin Hau is usually depicted wearing a red robe in paintings or murals, but in sculpture She is clothed in the jewel-festooned robes of an empress holding either a ceremonial tablet or a jeweled staff whilst wearing the easily recognized flat-topped imperial cap with hanging beads at the front and back.

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