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What are the fierce "sparks" of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism in China?

Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism have a long history in China, but Confucianism and Taoism originated in China. It was basically formed in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Buddhism originated from Emperor Han Ming's introduction into China from India, which can be said to be a small friction between Taoism and Buddhism.

According to legend, Emperor Hanming dreamed of meeting Jin Shengxian, and a minister told him that he might be a sage from the West. This is also the reason why Emperor Han Ming sent people to Tianzhu, which is now India. Since the scriptures, monks and statues were invited, the White Horse Temple was ordered to be built for the translation of the scriptures.

Later, Taoist people wrote letters to express their dissatisfaction. Ming Di had no choice but to arrange for them to fight. This is the first fierce spark. The result of the battle was very unexpected. Taoist priests burned their own moral classics, and the golden light of the western sage Buddha appeared in the sky. There are many people who converted to Buddhism on the spot, and whoever wins or loses has a conclusion.

Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism have had big or small disputes in many dynasties, which always ended with one side temporarily dominating. Even under the influence of Taizu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Buddhism was almost eliminated. But today, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism have all become a part of China culture, and even few people know that they have had so many disputes.

It is natural that civilizations meet and lead to conflicts. From another perspective, it is also inevitable. In the west, the disputes between Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity and Protestantism are very fierce, and even now there are wars caused by religious beliefs, not to mention their origins are the same. Although there have been religious disputes in China, with the development of the times, the gradual integration of the three religions still stems from strong inclusiveness.