Religion is a main part of the traditional culture in China, which every belief teaches people to do benefits to the world, so believers have good patriotic hearts. The Chinese government encourages religious organizations to take part in constructing the country. People who believe in religion or not should be united together and respecting one another, thus the society will become more harmonious.
Chinese Buddhism
Introduced from ancient India and greatly developed in China, Buddhism has about a two thousand year of history. Traditionally, Buddhism has been a religion that maintained the most believers in the country. Now there are more than 13,000 Buddhist temples and monasteries throughout China, monks and nuns about 200,000 of whose 120,000 are believed in Tibetan Buddhism, which is first worshipped by people living in Tibet and Inner Mongolia regions.
Chinese Islam
Islam was introduced to China during the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), at that time many merchants from the Arab countries came to trade with China. They were Muslims, so they introduced Islamic belief to China. The most flourishing time of the religion was during the Yuan Dynasty (1279 – 1368). The Mongolian forces defeated the Arabs and Persians in the Middle East.
Chinese Confucianism
Confucianism is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture. It is a complete ideological system created by Confucius, based on the traditional culture of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Confucianism has dominated a feudal society that in essence has lasted 2000 years and for that reason its influence over the history, social structure and the people of China cannot be overlooked.
Chinese Taoism
Taoism is originated in China that having more than 1700 years history. Initially, Taoism was derived from some mystical beliefs, later the religion absorbed the doctrines of the Chinese philosopher Lao Zi. Taoists regard Lao Zi as the teacher in Taoism. Now there are Taoist palaces more than 1500 and 25,000 Taoist masters.
