Wudang Taoism is one of the important schools of Chinese Taoism. Its theology and doctrine are the same as those of Chinese Taoism. The characteristics of Wudang Taoism are as follows: the main god of worship is the god of Zhenwu; it emphasizes the movement of active substances in the body; it is more familiar with the use of amulets and prayers to avoid disasters; it emphasizes loyalty and filial piety; it draws the enlightenment of Confucianism and Buddhism.
From the Spring and Autumn Period [770-476 BC] to the end of the Han Dynasty [206 BC - 220 AD], the mountain. Wudang is already an important place for religious activities. A considerable number of senior officials and aristocratic lords came to the mountains. Wudang is actively cultivating.
Among them are Yin Yu, a senior official of the Zhou Dynasty [770-221 BC], Dharma, the innocent emperor of the Western Han Dynasty [206-BC-24AD], and the famous alchemists Ma Mingsheng and Yin Changsheng. . Taoism was established in the Eastern Han Dynasty [AD 25-220] after the mountain. Wudang gradually became the center of Taoist activities in central China. From the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Northern and Southern Dynasties [AD 420-881], hundreds of officials resigned and left their hometown to refine themselves on the mountain. Wudang is turbulent due to social and political issues.
In the Sui Dynasty [581 - 1818 AD] and the Tang Dynasty [618-907 AD], the feudal emperors revered the Wudang Taoism, prompting Taoism to further develop Wudang Taoism. The emperor of the Tang Dynasty regarded Laozi as the ancestor of the emperor. The surname of Laozi was "Li". Therefore, they supported and worshipped Taoism and made Taoism the most important ideology of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.
The mountain is made by Yao Jian [a local official in charge of military and administrative affairs]. Wudang was particularly favored by the court of the Tang Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, the country suffered from drought and disasters. The emperor issued a proclamation that all religious believers in temples and monasteries should pray for the rain. Everyone has failed, except Yao Jian who leads the Taoist on the mountain. Wudang was raining in prayer.
The emperor was very happy that he ordered the construction of a hall called the Five Dragons at the foot of the mountain. Wudang. At that time, many noble priests were refined in the mountains, such as Sun Si [581-682], Tao Youan and Lu Dongbin, one of the famous famous gods. In the last years of the Tang Dynasty, the mountain. Wudang was listed as 72 happiness. The ninth of the kingdom.
During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, the feudal rulers had the greatest respect for the god of Zhenwu and improved the formation and widespread dissemination of Wudang Taoism. In the second year of Emperor Song Zhenzong [1018], the emperor awarded the title of "Northern Effective God" on Zhenwu and ordered the production of Zhenwu statue on the mountain.
The Five Dragon Hall extends to a large temple. Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty once again regarded Zhenwu as the god of the court. The famous Taoists of this period were Deng Ruoxuan, Fang Changxu, Xie Tiandi, and Sun Jiran, who made great contributions to the development of Wudang Taoism.
During the Yuan Dynasty, the imperial rulers gave great favor to Taoism and Shandu. Wudang became the grand service of the court "to pray for longevity and dedication".
Wudang Taoism has had a greater impact on the general public, and has caused thousands of Taoist believers in the country to squat. Wudang every year. "It is said that the third day of the third lunar month is the birthday of Zhenwu. Tens of thousands of Taoist believers carrying precious birthday gifts are marching along the valley to Wudang Mountain to participate in the sacred celebrations." Wang Zhenchang, Ye Yunlai, Zhang Shouqing and other lofty Taoists The use of this situation has expanded the Taoist organization. Soon, the mountain. Wudang became famous like a mountain. Dragon Tiger, another famous Tiandao master Taoism.
In the Ming Dynasty, all the emperors paid great respect to the mountains. Wudang regarded this place as their "Tai Temple" and embraced Zhenwu in the way that God defended the kingdom. The result, the mountain. Wudang was honored as the "world's first god" on the Wushen Mountain. Metric tons. Wudang has been the center of Taoist activities for about 200 years. The first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, and the god of Zhenwu had a great influence on the emperors of the Ming Dynasty. It was the time when the emperor Zhu Xi made the Wudang Taoism into full bloom. Zhu Xi is Zhu Yuanzhang's fourth son. He was the first king to be awarded the king of the king and defended North China.
After Zhu Yuanzhang's death, Zhu Yuanwen's long-grandson Zhu Yunwen succeeded. Zhu Xi held an armed rebellion in the name of "get rid of the evil emperor" and finally seized state power from his nephew Zhu Yunwen. In order to consolidate his power, Judy claims that it is the true God who helped his father and himself take over the state power. In order to thank the God of Zhenwu, in the tenth year of Yongle [1412], Zhu Xi sent Zhang Xin [Lord Longping], Mu Xin [the Minister of Rites] and Guo Wei [Minister Vive] to Mt. Wudang to be responsible for the construction project. More than a decade later, a huge architectural complex appeared in the mountains of Wudang, spread over 33 locations, including nine palaces and nine temples.
In the late Ming Dynasty, emperors from Sichuan, relatives of the royal family, local officials and Taoist believers were all trying to expand this complex. In order to completely control the Taoist activities in the mountains, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty appointed Taoist affairs of the eunuch and military supervision.
The Emperor Chengzu had 400 senior Taoists selected from Taoist temples across the country and sent to Mount Emei. Wudang is a way of implementation and development of Wudang Taoism. Of the 400 senior priests, 23 were selected and awarded the title of "supervision" to control the Taoist activities in each temple.
The emperor also donated large areas of farmland near the mountain to the Taoist temple, and 555 criminals were sent to the land so that Taoism had enough food. During the Jian'an period of the Ming Dynasty [1522-1566], there were about 500 Taoist priests, 10,000 bureaucrats, a Taoist priest, a Taoist, armed men and mountain craftsmen.
In the Qing Dynasty, the rulers were more favorable to Buddhism than Taoism, so the Wudang Taoism gradually declined. However, there are still many Taoist believers in the pilgrimage to the mountains. Wudang every year.
During the Republic of China, due to the chaos caused by war and shortage of funds, temples and palaces were in disrepair, and Taoist activities almost ceased.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the central government pursued a policy of freedom of religious belief and resumed normal activities of Taoism. Especially since China began to pursue economic reform and opening up policy in 1978, Wudang Taoism has taken on a new look. In 1984, the Wudang Mountain Taoist Association was established and the "Whangdang Taoist Association Charter" was formulated.
Over the past 30 years, the people's governments at all levels and Taoist organizations have invested heavily in the reconstruction and maintenance of buildings such as Taihe Palace, Zitian Palace, Royal Pavilion, and Yutai Temple.
The study of Taoist culture has been carried out, and the books published by Taoist culture include "a brief history of Wudang Taoism". Wudang----the pearl of Chinese historical resort and the Yellow Channel of the Yellow Emperor.
The Wudang Mountain Taoist Association organizes Wudang Taoist cultural exchanges and Wudang martial arts exchanges with Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and other foreign countries and regions to promote the promotion of Wudang Taoism in the world.
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