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Is "mage" the name of Buddhism or Taoism?

Both. 1. Buddhism: A monk who can speak Buddhist scriptures is called a mage. So Sakyamuni and his disciples are also wizards. Xuanzang in the Tang Dynasty was known as the master of Sanzang because he was proficient in Sanzang. But in today's China folks, probably out of respect for monks or simply don't understand the meaning of the word' mage', anyone who meets a monk, even a little monk, is called a mage regardless of whether the other person is qualified to preach. The mage was originally a degree title. Only those who are proficient in Buddhism can be called wizards, not everyone can be called wizards. There is also a higher education. Those who are proficient in Confucian classics and Tibetan classics are called teachers, those who are proficient in law and Tibetan classics are called lawyers, and those who are proficient in Tibetan studies are called commentators. Even higher is Master Sanzang, a classic master of Sanzang. For example, Xuanzang and Yijing in the Tang Dynasty all won this title. ? 2. Mages in Taoism: A Taoist who is proficient in precepts, presides over fasting ceremonies and teaches others to enter the Tao is called a mage. Those who are proficient in Taoism, can maintain health and educate people, and are teachers are called wizards.