Xue Ping-shuan
Abstract
In his reign, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang supported Taoism by placing Lao Zi and other related Taoists in prominent positions and well-treat its believers. Meanwhile, he controlled Buddhism but did not prohibit it. The paper offered three features of his policy in religion and pointed out their socio-cultural background.
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In his reign, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang supported Taoism by placing Lao Zi and other related Taoists in prominent positions and well-treat its believers. Meanwhile, he controlled Buddhism but did not prohibit it. The paper offered three features of his policy in religion and pointed out their socio-cultural background.
Key concepts: Emperor, Reign, Taoism, Buddhism, Ancient history, Philosophy, History, Traditional medicine