Since ancient times, China's religion did not exist in the form of a church.So, religion China represents a mixture of different beliefs and philosophies, which brings together some scientists people in one.To date, to distinguish between three main philosophies representing major religions: Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.All three religious groups have the right to publish books and other publications, as well as to distribute them both in the country and abroad.
If you compare all three religions, in many books, they are treated separately as independent religious movements, but in some cases they are combined into one, referred to as the "religion of China."
during the revolution of religious groups were persecuted, destroyed churches, prohibited from conducting ceremonies.With the death of Mao Zedong, began the restoration of the right to freedom of religion.
can say that the official religion in China dates back to the first millennium BC, is considered to be its founder Lao Tzu, who was represented by a picture of a world where everything was okay, so get involved in its development is impossible.This has been called for Taoism, and prohibit the manifestation of activity to change the existing order of life.All philosophies of Taoism treated in the book "Tao Te Ching", the main idea of which is the principle of inactivity.It is believed that in the ideology of Taoism reflected the idea of ancient priests, who sought to preserve order in society.Thus, the main religion in China is based on the principles of complete inactivity in the development processes of life and society.
At one time, with the advent of the ledger of Taoism in China formed a different religious community, under the leadership of Kung Tzu, Confucius ie.This religious doctrine has been called Confucianism and interprets rules of conduct and the correct way of life.Today is the teaching of Confucianism, which is the legalization of the different traditions and rituals, came into the culture since ancient times.
In the first century AD, Buddhism comes to China, who practiced meditation.The main principles of the religious beliefs are right aspirations, thoughts, speech and behavior, as well as its way of life, while deemed necessary by the desire to improve meditation.To date, this religion is very common in China.
It should be noted that all three religions peacefully coexist with one another, but previously existed between them some political struggle, as representatives of all three religions sought power and high positions.
We can say that China's distinctive religion, it is not inherent to religious fanaticism and asceticism, man's connection with the other world.Religion involves maintaining traditions and rituals that have survived since ancient times, with these rites are restrained and deprived of religious enthusiasm.So, the Chinese religious teachings do not presuppose the existence of the main God and faith as such.
Today in China there are several religions that differ greatly among themselves.However, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism exist together peacefully and calmly, in some cases, the service held in the same church.Confucianism teaches human responsibility to others, Taoism preach about personal improvement, Buddhism develops the concept of spirituality.There are also other religious teachings and beliefs in China, there is also the worship of the gods and the forces of nature.Anyway, in this country everyone is free to choose which religion and public opinion to adhere.
