Xian ling (religion), the Glossary
Xian ling is the notion of a numinous, sacred (ling) presence of a god or gods in the Chinese traditional religion.[1]
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25 relations: Bao ying, Chinese folk religion, City God (China), Cultural Revolution, Daoshi, Divine presence, Dragon King, Fudan University, Jingxiang, Lüliang, Lin County, Shanxi, Ling (Chinese religion), Ming yun, Numen, Qi, Quanzhen School, Sacredness, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Tian, Wu (awareness), Xuanwu (god), Yangge, Yuanfen, Yulin, Shaanxi.
- Concepts in Chinese folk religion
- Deities in Chinese folk religion
Bao ying
Bàoyìng is a concept of cosmic and moral reciprocity in the Chinese folk religion. Xian ling (religion) and Bao ying are concepts in Chinese folk religion.
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Chinese folk religion
Chinese folk religion, also known as Chinese popular religion, comprehends a range of traditional religious practices of Han Chinese, including the Chinese diaspora.
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City God (China)
The Chenghuangshen, is a tutelary deity or deities in Chinese folk religion who is believed to protect the people and the affairs of the particular village, town or city of great dimension, and the corresponding afterlife location.
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Cultural Revolution
The Cultural Revolution, formally known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, was a sociopolitical movement in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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Daoshi
A daoshi (l), translated as Taoist priest, Taoist monk, or Taoist professional is a priest in Taoism.
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Divine presence
Divine presence, presence of God, Inner God, or simply presence is a concept in religion, spirituality, and theology that deals with the ability of a deity to be "present" with human beings, sometimes associated with omnipresence.
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Dragon King
The Dragon King, also known as the Dragon God, is a Chinese water and weather god.
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Fudan University
Fudan University is a public university in Shanghai, China.
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Jingxiang
Jìngxiāng (敬香 "offering incense with respect"), shàngxiāng (上香 "offering incense"), bàishén (拜神 "worshipping the Gods"), is a ritual of offering incense accompanied by tea and or fruits in Chinese traditional religion.
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Lüliang
Lüliang, also spelled as Lvliang or Lyuliang, is a prefecture-level city in the western Shanxi province, People's Republic of China.
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Lin County, Shanxi
Lin County or Linxian is a county in the west of Shanxi province, China, bordering Shaanxi province to the west.
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Ling (Chinese religion)
Ling (linh) is the notion of sacred in Chinese traditional religions. Xian ling (religion) and Ling (Chinese religion) are concepts in Chinese folk religion.
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Ming yun
Ming yun is a concept of the personal life and destiny in the Chinese folk religion. Xian ling (religion) and Ming yun are concepts in Chinese folk religion.
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Numen
Numen (plural numina) is a Latin term for "divinity", "divine presence", or "divine will".
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Qi
In the Sinosphere, qi is traditionally believed to be a vital force part of all living entities. Xian ling (religion) and qi are concepts in Chinese folk religion.
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Quanzhen School
The Quanzhen School (全真: Quánzhēn, "All-True", Complete Perfection, Integrating Perfection or Complete Reality) is currently one of the two dominant denominations of Daoism in China.
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Sacredness
Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspires awe or reverence among believers.
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Shaanxi
Shaanxi is an inland province in Northwestern China.
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Shanxi
Shanxi is an inland province of China and is part of the North China region.
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Tian
Tian (天) is one of the oldest Chinese terms for heaven and a key concept in Chinese mythology, philosophy, and religion. Xian ling (religion) and Tian are deities in Chinese folk religion.
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Wu (awareness)
Wu is a concept of awareness, consciousness, or spiritual enlightenment in the Chinese folk religion. Xian ling (religion) and Wu (awareness) are concepts in Chinese folk religion.
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Xuanwu (god)
Xuanwu (玄武) or Xuandi, also known as Zhenwu (真武) or Zhenwudadi (真武大帝), is a revered deity in Chinese religion, one of the higher-ranking deities in Taoism.
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Yangge
Yangge is a form of Chinese folk dance developed from a dance known in the Song dynasty as Village Music (村田樂).
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Yuanfen
Yuán or Yuanfen, "fateful coincidence," is a concept in Chinese society describing good and bad chances and potential relationships. Xian ling (religion) and Yuanfen are concepts in Chinese folk religion.
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Yulin, Shaanxi
Yulin is a prefecture-level city in the Shanbei region of Shaanxi province, China, bordering Inner Mongolia to the north, Shanxi to the east, and Ningxia to the west.
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See also
Concepts in Chinese folk religion
- Bao ying
- Chinese spiritual world concepts
- Hun and po
- Hungry ghost
- Ling (Chinese religion)
- Ming yun
- Qi
- Wu (awareness)
- Xian ling (religion)
- Yuanfen
Deities in Chinese folk religion
- Cangdi
- Chen Jinggu
- Chinese gods and immortals
- Dongyue Dadi
- Fuxi
- Gonggong
- Heibai Wuchang
- Jade Emperor
- Jiang Ziwen
- Laozi
- Li Tieguai
- Mazu
- Monkey King
- Nüwa
- Phra Phrom
- Qingshui (monk)
- Shangdi
- Shennong
- Sun Tzu
- Tian
- Tu'er Shen
- Wang Ye worship
- Wufang Shangdi
- Xian (Taoism)
- Xian ling (religion)
- Xiyue Dadi
- Zhurong