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Can you be Buddhist and Daoist?

Can you be Buddhist and Daoist?

A Buddhist lay follower can also be a Daoist at the same time, and vice versa. However, a Buddhist monk cannot be a Daoist priest at the same time because the specific practices and the goals are different. There are many Vinaya rules that Buddhist monks must follow.

What is the religion of Hakka?

The Hakka do not have their own distinct religion, but like most other Chinese, traditionally practiced a blend of Daoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and “folk” religion, subject to regional variation.

What are the religious beliefs of the Hakka?

Religious Beliefs. The Hakka do not have their own distinct religion, but like most other Chinese, traditionally practiced a blend of Daoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and “folk” religion, subject to regional variation.

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How did a female Daoist win over the monks?

From this text, we learned that monks customarily traveled far and wide to preach their doctrines, causing unease among Daoists. In this instance, a female Daoist engaged herself among the field of proselytizers and won over the monks. However, generally speaking, during the Tang dynasty Buddhism was more influential than Daoism.

What does Hakka mean in Chinese?

The Hakka are ethnic Chinese (Han) who have a distinct history, language and identity. The name Hakka means “guest people,” or sojourner, as if the Hakka were guests in their own land. Hakka is the Cantonese (Yue) pronunciation; the word is pronounced “Kejia” in Mandarin Chinese.

What are the Hakka rituals in prepping the deceased?

The Hakka rituals in prepping the deceased in the afterlife is a very unique, detailed, complicated and sometimes contradicting process. Having said that, I’m still proud of my culture and where I come from. If I could summarise these three days, it would be every action done and choice made has a meaning and/or story behind it.