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

Author: Tong Xun et al.
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Publishing Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Beijing is not only the majestic imperial palace but also a sacred residence for various religions throughout history. The coexistence of diverse religious traditions in harmony is a fundamental characteristic of religious architecture in the Beijing area. The convergence of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, as well as the presence of Buddhist, Taoist, Islamic, Christian (including Catholic), and even small folk religions, can all be found in the Beijing area, with corresponding buildings or certain remnants. This volume systematically introduces the spread of religion and the architectural heritage in the Beijing area. The coexistence of diverse religious traditions in harmony is a fundamental characteristic of religious architecture in the Beijing area. The convergence of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, as well as the presence of Buddhist, Taoist, Islamic, Christian (including Catholic), and even small folk religions, can all be found in the Beijing area, with corresponding buildings or certain remnants. This series, "Beyond the Forbidden City: Sacred Spaces," introduces the religious architecture in the Beijing area.