What is the relationship between Buddhism and Taoism?

After Buddhism was introduced into China in Han Dynasty, it was attached to the magic of ghosts and gods, which was related to Taoism. At that time, many emperors, such as Wang Ying and Emperor Huan of Chu, offered sacrifices to these two emperors. Book of the Later Han Dynasty, Volume 42, Biography of Ten Kings of Guangwu and Biography of Wang Chuying, said: "Evening Festival favors Huang Lao and learns to fast, which is a tower sacrifice."

But there are also contradictions between Buddhism and Taoism. Theoretically speaking, Buddhism has a whole set of theories. The theoretical basis of Taoism is relatively thin, and it is impossible to come up with any complete set of things at first. After it met with foreign Buddhism, it was inevitable that they collided because of theoretical contradictions (essentially economic contradictions).

Taoism is not an opponent of Buddhism in theory except for some prescriptions such as eating alchemy. After several rounds of fighting, I was defeated. Taoism then used the usual methods: on the one hand, it desperately opposed Buddhism; On the other hand, he secretly copied Buddhist teachings.

Although Taoism is not an opponent of Buddhism in theory; But it is indigenous and it is the easiest to use against foreign Buddhism. So it is often used by rulers. We can even say that without the introduction and prosperity of Buddhism, Taoism might not spread.

Han nationality has a set of ethical dogmas: Jun Jun, minister, father, son and so on. This is the basis of rule. This is of course Confucian, but Taoism does not violate it. And Buddhism just destroyed this one. In the struggle between Buddhism and Taoism and Confucianism, this is a very unfavorable aspect for it.

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The difference between Buddhism and Taoism:

First, the Buddha said that the afterlife is important for this life.

Taoism pays more attention to this life, while Buddhism pays more attention to the afterlife. Taoism does not deny the afterlife, but believes that people in this life should live without regrets, and the people in the afterlife are no longer themselves.

Second, the background

Buddhism comes from India and Nepal and is located in the west. Taoism was born in China and is located in the west.

Third, the attitude towards the soul.

Buddhism says that the difference in this life lies in the view of the soul. Buddhism believes that everything is air, but Buddhism comes from India after all and has the original thoughts of Hinduism. The Hindu classic "Bhagavad-gita" says that the soul is fundamental, so pay attention to the next life. Taoism inherited China's original view of soul, and you are not yourself after reincarnation.

Fourth, the attitude towards joining the WTO.

Today, many people think that Taoism is a very negative religion. Taoism is actually a religion that entered the WTO. In ancient times, almost all ancestors from all walks of life were Taoist priests. Now people are familiar with the five techniques, all of which are ways to serve the world, not tips to stay away from the world. From the historical and practical point of view, Buddhism pays more attention to birth than Taoism. From the perspective of the Buddhist era, Buddhism pays attention to things such as leaving love and becoming a monk.

References:

? Baidu encyclopedia-Buddhism

? Baidu encyclopedia-Taoism