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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Chinese folk religion | | | | |  Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Demographics of Taiwan - LanguagesMandarin Chinese (official), Taiwanese (Min), Hakka dialects
A large majority of people on Taiwan speak Mandarin Chinese, which has been the only officially sanctioned medium of instruction in the schools for more than four decades. Native Taiwanese and many others also speak one of the Southern Fujianese dialects, Min-nan, also known as Taiwanese locally. Recently there has been a growing use of Taiwanese in the broadcast media. The Hakka, who are concentrated in several counties throughout Taiwan, have their own distinct dialect. As a result of the half century of Japanese rule, many peo ...
See also:Demographics of Taiwan, Demographics of Taiwan - Population, Demographics of Taiwan - Ethnic groups, Demographics of Taiwan - Religions, Demographics of Taiwan - Languages, Demographics of Taiwan - Education, Demographics of Taiwan - Culture Read more here: » Demographics of Taiwan: Encyclopedia II - Demographics of Taiwan - Languages |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Taoism - Taoist Symbols and Images There are many Symbols and Images that are associated with Taoism. Like in Christianity "Jesus" and the "cross", and in Buddhism the "wheel", Taoism has Lao Tzu, actual Chinese characters, and many other symbols that are often represent or are associated with it.
Many people assume the Taijitu symbol--perhaps together with the Bagua 八卦 ("Eight Trigrams")--to be Taoist symbols. While many Taoist organizations do make use of it, one could with equal justice call it Confucian, Neo-Confucian or pan-Chinese. The yin and y ...
See also:Taoism, Taoism - History, Taoism - Warring States Period 403-222 BCE, Taoism - Han Dynasty 206 BCE - 220 CE, Taoism - Three Kingdoms Period 220-265, Taoism - Six Dynasties 316-589, Taoism - Tang Dynasty 618-907, Taoism - Song Dynasty 960-1279, Taoism - Yuan Dynasty 1279-1367, Taoism - Nationalist Period 1912-1949, Taoism - People's Republic of China 1949-present, Taoism - Adherents, Taoism - Beliefs, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Deities, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Practices, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Scriptures, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Taoist Symbols and Images, Taoism - Relations With Other Religions and Philosophies Read more here: » Taoism: Encyclopedia II - Taoism - Taoist Symbols and Images |
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| | | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - I-Kuan Tao - The Name I-kuan (Yiguan, 一貫 ) means something like "one unity." The implication is that the sect harmonizes or integrates otherwise disparate teachings. This term is derived from a passage of Analects (4.15) where Confucius said that his way is that of "an all-pervading unity" (wu dao yi yi guan zhi).
Tao (Dao, 道 ) has many meanings. When used next to the name of some Chinese religions, it means "religion." For example, Tai Ping Tao (Tai Ping Dao,太平道), a renegade religious group in a ...
See also:I-Kuan Tao, I-Kuan Tao - The Name, I-Kuan Tao - Deities, I-Kuan Tao - History, I-Kuan Tao - Official history, I-Kuan Tao - The present, I-Kuan Tao - Practices, I-Kuan Tao - The Three Treasures, I-Kuan Tao - The Structure, I-Kuan Tao - Literature Read more here: » I-Kuan Tao: Encyclopedia II - I-Kuan Tao - The Name |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - I-Kuan Tao - The name I-kuan (Yiguan, 一貫 ) means something like "one unity." The implication is that the sect harmonizes or integrates otherwise disparate teachings. This term is derived from a passage of Analects (4.15) where Confucius said that his way is that of "an all-pervading unity" (wu dao yi yi guan zhi).
Tao (Dao, 道 ) has many meanings. When used next to the name of some Chinese religions, it means "religion." For example, Tai Ping Tao (Tai Ping Dao,太平道), a renegade religious group in a ...
See also:I-Kuan Tao, I-Kuan Tao - The name, I-Kuan Tao - Deities, I-Kuan Tao - History, I-Kuan Tao - Official history, I-Kuan Tao - The present, I-Kuan Tao - Practices, I-Kuan Tao - The Three Treasures, I-Kuan Tao - The Structure, I-Kuan Tao - Literature Read more here: » I-Kuan Tao: Encyclopedia II - I-Kuan Tao - The name |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Taoism - Symbols Many people assume the Taijitu symbol--perhaps together with the Bagua 八卦 ("Eight Trigrams")--to be Taoist symbols. While many Taoist organizations do make use of it, one could with equal justice call it Confucian, Neo-Confucian or pan-Chinese. The yin and yang border should make a backwards "S" shape, with yang (white or red) on top. One is likely to see this symbol as decorations on Taoist organization flags and logos, temple floors ...
See also:Taoism, Taoism - History, Taoism - Warring States Period 403-222 BCE, Taoism - Han Dynasty 206 BCE - 220 CE, Taoism - Three Kingdoms Period 220-265, Taoism - Six Dynasties 316-589, Taoism - Tang Dynasty 618-907, Taoism - Song Dynasty 960-1279, Taoism - Yuan Dynasty 1279-1367, Taoism - Nationalist Period 1912-1949, Taoism - People's Republic of China 1949-present, Taoism - Adherents, Taoism - Beliefs, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Deities, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Practices, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Scriptures, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Symbols, Taoism - Relations With Other Religions and Philosophies Read more here: » Taoism: Encyclopedia II - Taoism - Symbols |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Western interpretations of Taoism - Academic interpretations By "academic" is here meant, works which would be normal to cite as authorities in referreed journal articles and books from university presses.
Graham, A.C., Disputers of the Tao: Philosophical Argument in Ancient China (Open Court 1993). ISBN 0812690877
Jordan, David K., Gods, Ghosts, and Ancestors: The Folk Religion of a Taiwanese Village (Berkeley:University of California Press, 1972).
Kaltenmark, Max, Lao Tzu and Taoism (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1969 [original French 1965]).
Kohn, ...
See also:Western interpretations of Taoism, Western interpretations of Taoism - Academic interpretations, Western interpretations of Taoism - Popular interpretations, Western interpretations of Taoism - Links Read more here: » Western interpretations of Taoism: Encyclopedia II - Western interpretations of Taoism - Academic interpretations |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Religion in China - Mainland China The People's Republic of China was established in 1949 and for much of its early history maintained a hostile attitude toward religion which was seen as emblematic of feudalism and foreign colonialism. Houses of worship, including temples, mosques, and churches, were converted into non-religious buildings for secular use. In the early years of the People's Republic, religious belief or practice was often discouraged because it was regarded by the government as backwards and superstitious and because some Communist leaders, ranging from Vladi ...
See also:Religion in China, Religion in China - Buddhism, Religion in China - Taoism, Religion in China - Islam, Religion in China - Christianity, Religion in China - Judaism, Religion in China - Recent sects, Religion in China - Falun Gong, Religion in China - Way of Former Heaven, Religion in China - Mainland China, Religion in China - External link Read more here: » Religion in China: Encyclopedia II - Religion in China - Mainland China |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Journey to the West - Historical Context The classic tale of "the Journey to the West" was based on real events. The real journey to the west took place during the Tang Dynasty. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, was both the starting and ending point of this epic journey. The statue of Xuanzang can be seen near the right of this panorama. Xuanzang reached India after he experienced innumerable trials and hardships, of course without the help of his almighty disciples in the novel. Xuanzang then lived in India for more than a decade, learning classics of B ...
See also:Journey to the West, Journey to the West - Synopsis, Journey to the West - Historical Context, Journey to the West - Main Characters, Journey to the West - Sun Wukong, Journey to the West - Notable English-language translations Read more here: » Journey to the West: Encyclopedia II - Journey to the West - Historical Context |
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| | | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Sarawak - Geography Having land area of 124,450 km² spreading between latitude 0° 50′ and 5°N and longitude 109° 36′ and 115° 40′ E, it makes up 37.5% of the land of Malaysia.
Sarawak is currently divided into eleven Administrative Divisions: Kuching Division, Samarahan Division, Sri Aman Division, Betong Division, Sarikei Division, Sibu Division, Mukah Division, Kapit Division, Bintulu Division, Miri Division and Limbang Division.
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See also:Sarawak, Sarawak - History, Sarawak - Geography, Sarawak - Demographics, Sarawak - Economy Read more here: » Sarawak: Encyclopedia II - Sarawak - Geography |
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China - Demographics.
Main article: Ethnic groups in Chinese history
Over a hundred ethnic groups have existed in China. In terms of numbers, however, the pre-eminent ethnic group in China is the Han, which is a group so diverse in its culture and language that some conceive of it as a larger overarching group bringing together many smaller, distinct ethnic groups sharing common traits in language and culture. Throughout history, many ethnic groups have been assimilated into neighbourin ...
See also:China, China - Terminology, China - Zhongguo, China - China, China - History, China - Chinese Pre-history, China - Political history, China - Territory, China - Historical overview, China - Historical political divisions, China - Geography and climate, China - Economy, China - Society, China - Demographics, China - Culture, China - Religion, China - Arts scholarship and literature, China - Science and technology, China - Miscellaneous topics Read more here: » China: Encyclopedia II - China - Society |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Taoism - Relations With Other Religions and Philosophies The origins of Taoism and Confucianism are intimately related. The authorship of the Daodejing is traditionally assigned to Laozi, a teacher of Confucius, yet appears to be reacting against Confucian doctrine (suggesting a younger date). The term Dao is by no means exclusively Taoist, but was used in several schools of ancient Chinese philosophy--including Confucianism--to indicate their views on the proper conduct of individuals, the nature of h ...
See also:Taoism, Taoism - History, Taoism - Warring States Period 403-222 BCE, Taoism - Han Dynasty 206 BCE - 220 CE, Taoism - Three Kingdoms Period 220-265, Taoism - Six Dynasties 316-589, Taoism - Tang Dynasty 618-907, Taoism - Song Dynasty 960-1279, Taoism - Yuan Dynasty 1279-1367, Taoism - Nationalist Period 1912-1949, Taoism - People's Republic of China 1949-present, Taoism - Adherents, Taoism - Beliefs, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Deities, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Practices, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Scriptures, Taoism - Religious Taoism, Taoism - Philosophical Taoism, Taoism - Symbols, Taoism - Relations With Other Religions and Philosophies Read more here: » Taoism: Encyclopedia II - Taoism - Relations With Other Religions and Philosophies |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Religious pluralism - Pluralism as interfaith dialogue Religious pluralism is sometimes used as a synonym for interfaith dialogue. Interfaith dialogue refers to dialogue between members of different religions for the goal of reducing conflicts between their religions and to achieve agreed upon mutually desirable goals.
Inter-religious dialogue is difficult if the partners adopts a position of particularism, i.e. if they only care about the concerns of their own group, and is favoured by the opposite attitude of universalism, where care is taken also for the concerns of others. Interfaith ...
See also:Religious pluralism, Religious pluralism - Pluralism as the belief that more than one religion can teach truths, Religious pluralism - Pluralism is not relativism, Religious pluralism - Pluralism as interfaith dialogue, Religious pluralism - Conditions for the existence of religious pluralism, Religious pluralism - History of religious pluralism, Religious pluralism - Antiquity, Religious pluralism - Medieval times in Europe, Religious pluralism - The Protestant Reformation, Religious pluralism - Enlightenment, Religious pluralism - Classical Greek and Roman pagan religious views, Religious pluralism - Inter-religious pluralism between different religions, Religious pluralism - Jewish views, Religious pluralism - Christian views, Religious pluralism - Muslim views, Religious pluralism - Bahá'í views, Religious pluralism - Hindu views, Religious pluralism - Buddhist views, Religious pluralism - Intra-religious pluralism between different denominations within the same religion, Religious pluralism - Jewish views, Religious pluralism - Christian views, Religious pluralism - Muslim views Read more here: » Religious pluralism: Encyclopedia II - Religious pluralism - Pluralism as interfaith dialogue |
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China - Demographics.
Over a hundred ethnic groups have existed in China. In terms of numbers, however, the pre-eminent ethnic group in China is the Han, which is a group so diverse in its culture and language that some conceive of it as a larger overarching group bringing together many smaller, distinct ethnic groups sharing common traits in language and culture. Throughout history, many ethnic groups have been assimilated into neighbouring ethnicities or disappeared without a trace. Several previously distinct ...
See also:China, China - Terminology, China - Zhongguo, China - China, China - History, China - Chinese Pre-history, China - Political history, China - Territory, China - Historical overview, China - Historical political divisions, China - Geography and climate, China - Society, China - Demographics, China - Culture, China - Religion, China - Arts scholarship and literature, China - Science and technology, China - Miscellaneous topics Read more here: » China: Encyclopedia II - China - Society |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Christianity in China - History
Christianity in China - Earliest period.
For a fuller account see Nestorianism in China
Traditional Christian thought suggested that St. Thomas, known as "the Apostle of India" or possibly St. Bartholomew were the first to spread the Christian gospel in China. Third century Christian writer Arnobius mentions in a text a people known as the "Seres" as being among the groups (he enumerates also the Persians and Medes) which had been evangelized at that time. While there is evidence that Christianity existed in Mesopotamia and Persia by the early fourth century, the ...
See also:Christianity in China, Christianity in China - History, Christianity in China - Earliest period, Christianity in China - Medieval period, Christianity in China - Post-Reformation, Christianity in China - Modern Age, Christianity in China - The Missionary Period, Christianity in China - First Protestant Missionaries, Christianity in China - Catholic Missionary Efforts, Christianity in China - Church education, Christianity in China - Japanese Occupation, Christianity in China - Christianity in the contemporary PRC, Christianity in China - Official Christian Organizations, Christianity in China - House Churches, Christianity in China - Contemporary Trends, Christianity in China - International visitors and Christianity, Christianity in China - Demographics/Geography, Christianity in China - Orthodox Christianity in China, Christianity in China - Names for Christianity and God, Christianity in China - Names for Christianity, Christianity in China - Names for God Read more here: » Christianity in China: Encyclopedia II - Christianity in China - History |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Religion in the Philippines - Animism See also: Philippine Mythology
Animism, for lack of better terminology, can be used to describe the indigenous spiritual traditions practiced by people in the Philippines during pre-colonial times. Some indigenous people continue to practice it today. It is a set of belief and cultural mores anchored in the idea that the world is inhabited by spirits and supernatural beings, both good and bad, and that respect be accorded to them through ritual.These spirits in nature and all around are known as "anitos". Some worship sp ...
See also:Religion in the Philippines, Religion in the Philippines - Animism, Religion in the Philippines - Buddhism, Religion in the Philippines - Christianity, Religion in the Philippines - Roman Catholicism, Religion in the Philippines - Anglicanism and Old Catholicism, Religion in the Philippines - Iglesia ni Cristo, Religion in the Philippines - Other Denominations, Religion in the Philippines - Islam, Religion in the Philippines - Hinduism and Sikhism Read more here: » Religion in the Philippines: Encyclopedia II - Religion in the Philippines - Animism |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - China - Chinese Pre-history Archeological evidence suggests that the earliest occupants in China date as long as 2.24 million to 250,000 years ago by an ancient human relative (hominin) known as Homo erectus. One particular cave in Zhoukoudian (now known as Peking) has fossilised evidence dating to 300,000 and 550,000 years old. Evidence of primitive stone tool technology and animal bones in association to H. erectus have been studied since the late 18th century to 19th century in various areas of Eastern Asia including Indonesia (in particular the Island of Java) and ...
See also:China, China - Terminology, China - Zhongguo, China - China, China - History, China - Chinese Pre-history, China - Political history, China - Territory, China - Historical overview, China - Historical political divisions, China - Geography and climate, China - Economy, China - Society, China - Demographics, China - Culture, China - Religion, China - Arts scholarship and literature, China - Science and technology, China - Miscellaneous topics Read more here: » China: Encyclopedia II - China - Chinese Pre-history |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Dropa - Ham and Dropa tribes The area in question is still inhabited by tribes known as the Hams ([Kham]) and the Dropas.
Dropa is derived from Dropka, nomadic herders who inhabit most of Tibet. Dropka literally means, dweller of the black tent, so named because their tents are made from black yak hair. The Dropka, as well as the Ham, do not dwell in caves; they are normal, everyday Tibetans.
Other reports tell of different kind of Dropa and Han tribes living in this area. Both tribes are semi-troglodyte pygmies. Adults' heights are 3'6" and ...
See also:Dropa, Dropa - Alleged discovery, Dropa - Dropa stones, Dropa - Further research, Dropa - Russian research, Dropa - Wegerer's Photos, Dropa - Corroboration, Dropa - Ham and Dropa tribes, Dropa - Reports, Dropa - Criticism Read more here: » Dropa: Encyclopedia II - Dropa - Ham and Dropa tribes |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Magic paranormal - Magic and Religion The conceptual relationship between religion and magic is similar to the relationship between "religion" and Paganism, whereas "religion" refers to a system of established beliefs, and "magic" and "Pagan" are labels used by people within that system to describe beliefs and practices that conflict with or are outside of that system.
From the point of view of adherents of any established religion, the terms "magic" and "wizardry" connote beliefs which are held to be false beliefs or heresy. In this sense, the term 'magic' is typicall ...
See also:Magic paranormal, Magic paranormal - Etymology, Magic paranormal - Magic and Religion, Magic paranormal - History, Magic paranormal - Magical beliefs in Western Europe, Magic paranormal - In the Middle Ages, Magic paranormal - Magic in the Renaissance, Magic paranormal - Magic and Romanticism, Magic paranormal - Magic in the twentieth century, Magic paranormal - Beliefs, Magic paranormal - Theories of magic, Magic paranormal - Religious ritual and magical thinking, Magic paranormal - Magical practices and spells, Magic paranormal - Varieties of magical practice, Magic paranormal - Magical intentions, Magic paranormal - Magical traditions, Magic paranormal - Magic in fiction, Magic paranormal - Religious attitudes towards magic, Magic paranormal - Indigenous traditions, Magic paranormal - Magic and the Magi, Magic paranormal - In Judaism and Christianity, Magic paranormal - In Islam, Magic paranormal - In Hinduism Read more here: » Magic paranormal: Encyclopedia II - Magic paranormal - Magic and Religion |
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| | | | | Chinese folk religion: Encyclopedia II - Religious pluralism - Conditions for the existence of religious pluralism Freedom of religion encompasses all religions acting within the law in a particular region, whether or not an individual religion accepts that other religions are legitimate or that freedom of religious choice and religious plurality in general are good things. Many religions in the United States, for example, teach that theirs is the only way to salvation and to religious truth, and some of them would even argue that it is necessary to suppress the falsehoods taught by other religions. The Jehovah's Witnesses, for example, with many other P ...
See also:Religious pluralism, Religious pluralism - Pluralism as the belief that more than one religion can teach truths, Religious pluralism - Pluralism is not relativism, Religious pluralism - Pluralism as interfaith dialogue, Religious pluralism - Conditions for the existence of religious pluralism, Religious pluralism - History of religious pluralism, Religious pluralism - Antiquity, Religious pluralism - Medieval times in Europe, Religious pluralism - The Protestant Reformation, Religious pluralism - Enlightenment, Religious pluralism - Classical Greek and Roman pagan religious views, Religious pluralism - Inter-religious pluralism between different religions, Religious pluralism - Jewish views, Religious pluralism - Christian views, Religious pluralism - Muslim views, Religious pluralism - Bahá'í views, Religious pluralism - Hindu views, Religious pluralism - Buddhist views, Religious pluralism - Intra-religious pluralism between different denominations within the same religion, Religious pluralism - Jewish views, Religious pluralism - Christian views, Religious pluralism - Muslim views Read more here: » Religious pluralism: Encyclopedia II - Religious pluralism - Conditions for the existence of religious pluralism |
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