Beyond the Sacred Forbidden City - Primitive Religion: Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam

Author: Tong Xun
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Beijing is not only the majestic imperial palace but also a sacred place for various religions throughout history. It is characterized by a harmonious coexistence of diverse religious buildings. The convergence of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, as well as Buddhist, Taoist, Islamic, Christian (including Catholic), and even small folk religions, can all be found in Beijing, with corresponding structures or traces. This volume systematically introduces the spread of religion and the architectural heritage in the Beijing region. The harmonious coexistence of diverse religious buildings is a fundamental feature of religious architecture in Beijing. The convergence of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, as well as Buddhist, Taoist, Islamic, Christian (including Catholic), and even small folk religions, can all be found in Beijing, with corresponding structures or traces. This series, "Beyond the Forbidden City: Sacred Spaces," explores the religious architecture in the Beijing region.