What religion do Inner Mongolians believe in?

Most Mongolians used to believe in Shamanism. In the event of a major action, we must first pray to heaven and ask God to bless us. As the saying goes, "everything must be called heaven." Mongolian calls heaven "Tengger". In order to pray for the protection of the gods, they always talk about "immortal power". Every time they fight, they often use the shoulder bones of sheep to predict good or bad luck. If you hear thunder before it starts, you think that God is angry, and you dare not send troops with a loud cry. Their love for Shamanism is amazing, which runs through almost every aspect of their social life. "Go to the south, bow down to the sun, drink a libation, and celebrate the five elements of the celestial body; Make idols out of wood or felt. Its name is Wenggan, and it is hung on the wall of the tent to worship it. When eating, offer food first and wipe your mouth with meat and milk. " Usually, every cow and mare's first milk is sacrificed to idols. When animals are slaughtered, their hearts are put in cups as sacrifices. Sometimes even offer horses to these idols. No one dares to ride any horse that is used as a sacrifice.

(2) Nestorianism

In addition to Shamanism, there are a few tribes such as Kelie, Naiman, Mirc and Wanggu who believe in Nestorianism. Nestorianism, that is, Nestorianism of Christianity, is called Jezsik in Mongolia, which means "Shintoism" or "people who believe in God". Nestorianism was introduced into China in the 7th century. Later, due to the prohibition of Buddhism in Tang Wuzong and Li, the number of Buddhists in the Central Plains decreased day by day, but it still prevailed in Mobei. For example, William Wang, the minister of Kelie, and Solu and Tieni, the wives of Tuo Lei, were faithful followers of Nestorianism at that time.

(3) Tibetan Buddhism

/kloc-In the middle of the 3rd century, after Kublai Khan became the Great Khan of Mongolia, he respected Basiba, the leader of the Sakya Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, as the emperor because of his "worship of Buddhism". Tibetan Buddhism was popular in Mongolia and had many followers. With the development of Tibetan Buddhism, the influence of Shamanism has weakened, which is self-evident. However, from a comprehensive survey, Sakyamuni Buddhism is mainly popular in the upper class of the ruling class, and its influence among nomadic people is actually not great. Therefore, since the14th century, except for a few Sakyamuni, most of them engaged in religious activities in various places are shamans and wizards.