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Religion in China is quite often experienced as a blend of three religious traditions: Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.?

How do you see these three religions reflected in the beliefs and practices on Wu-Dang Mountain.

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  • 5 years ago

    You refer to a small mountain range in the northwestern part of Hubei, China, just south of Shiyan. They are home to a famous complex of Taoist temples and monasteries associated with the god Xuan Wu. The Wudang Mountains are renowned for the practice of Taichi and Taoism as the Taoist counterpart to the Shaolin Monastery, which is affiliated with Chinese Chán Buddhism.

    On the Heavenly Horse peak (Tianma) is the Temple of the Five Immortals, where this blend is seen: According to ancient legends, the Five Immortals were endowed with great wisdom. The Great Master of this lineage or The First Immortal, was deeply engaged in his studies of the Book of Changes (known in China as ‘Yi Jing’). He was also adept in Confucian Analects and the practices of virtue, compassion and forbearance in times of great conflict. The Second Immortal was the most advanced in Gong-Fu and the Martial Arts practices which he preserved in the interest of protecting the people by martial virtue and physical strength. The Third Immortal was the master of coursing qi, meditating on stillness and cultivating internal alchemy, with an emphasis on the grasp of life and the reversal of yin and yang. The Fourth of the Immortals was the master of herbal medicine and healing. He rescued humans from their sufferings and healed the heart. He was proficient in distinguishing between cause and effect. The Fifth Immortal was a musical expert who was devoted to preserving the rhapsodies, songs and tunes of the lineage. The Immortals were known by the locals as the protector Gods of their families and relatives. On special days of celebration, the local people would climb the mountain to offer gratitude and reverence or to haul daily necessities to the residing Daoist monks.

    It appears that the ancient peoples of China have long been open to different ideas and superstitions and legends, happily blending whatever seemed to suit them. I don't know if that remains the case today, given that Christianity and materialism are powerful and growing influences.

  • 5 years ago

    Chinese currently prefer Buddhism over other religions. Chinese Buddhists attacked Russians on November 2nd of 201_ in the name of their religion (happened in the future). According to Vyatcheslav Krasheninnikov, Buddhists will cut off roof tops of churches and mosques, and put pogoda type roofs instead. They'll also put dragons at the entrance to call people to worship Buddha. Those who refuse will be killed. Forgive me.

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    5 years ago

    You forgot Shinto.

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