an insightful post today, @slowwalker, detailing the differences among the three north East Asian countries of China, Japan and Korea.
I've read and studied the Tao Teh Ching and found it amazing that a book that centered around Nature and Intelligence could be turned into a religion with magical elements.
Of course, the same could be said of Confucianism which to my mind doesn't really lend itself to religion.
I always found it puzzling why these three countries didn't get along but your post helped to explain part of this and you only had time to look at one aspect, namely, religion.
I'm looking forward to your tour of the palace and how it was built to embody Confucianist principles.
It's interesting that the fierce animals depicted on the bridge perform amy of the same functions of gargoyles as decorative additions to structures in the west.
A very informative post today, my friend.
Actually the religion in China could be told Taoism. Confucianism had had a tendency of forced political system to chinese by foreign invaders. Strangely enough, when china ruled by foreign invaders' dynasty was strong, for example Tang, Mongol, Qing dynasty, etc. Confucianism was a very attractive instrument for the Dynasties which rooted from foreigner to force chinese officer keep the Loyalty to the King. Simply put, Confucianism was an instrument to rule the native chines. Then what is Original chines religion ? That is Taoism. In every chinese family they have had strong belief in Taoism even under the communist rule.
Thank you for your sincere comment as always.
There seemed to be many aspects that 3 countries couldn't get along well
Thanks, @slowwalker - Yes, thanks to your post I'm now aware of the reasons for disagreement among the three nations :)