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Mar 23, 2006 19:50
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I have visited both Buddhist and Taoist Temples. Can anyone tell me what the difference in architectural styles, including Confucious Temples.

If I saw a temple with no signs, is there a way to tell by looking which one it might be?

I'm interested in the history and styles and main differences is why I ask.

Thank you.
Mar 23, 2006 20:06
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That's a very good question, I never thought about it before. Gee, I was thinking about it for a few minutes and found I am as confused as you are:-)

Let me try:

I didn't recall big differences in architectures:((, but,

There are eye-catching signs to differ these two kinds of fanes/ temples, such as the following one, if you see this anywhere in the 'temple', it must be a Taoism temple:

Mar 23, 2006 20:11
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And this sign indicates a Taoism Temple, too:

Mar 23, 2006 20:21
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This is the sign I can find of Buddhism[some say this was Nazi's sign, and the inverse image is the Buddha's, actually, it was not true, no matter which direction it turns, it's Buddhism symbol]

Mar 23, 2006 20:26
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This also indicates Buddhism temple:

[Oh, sorry if I messed up your post:-)]

Mar 23, 2006 21:18
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Thank you Rita. That's the kind of items I am looking for. I've wondered into a few in the country side, not that I would go in out of respect, but if the door is open I look.

I got to wondering about the differences.

Those are worth jotting down.
Mar 24, 2006 00:50
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Taoist temples are the most colourful, and Confucian temples the most sombre. Buddhist temples are in between the two.
Mar 24, 2006 07:29
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Nobody would guess that this is a catholic church. It has about 80+ years history. It is found in Dali Old City. You must really see it. It is awesome. It has the look of Noah's Ark on the side view.

Mar 25, 2006 18:04
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How interesting! Until you said it was a Catholic Church, I would not have noticed the cross at the very top. That is quite fascinating to see that architecture for that building. That's not typical for other Catholic churches in China is it?

Beautiful building!
Mar 25, 2006 22:53
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This Catholic church is very unique. It reflects the local architectural culture.
Noah lived till more than 600 years old !
Mar 25, 2006 23:10
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Different measurement of years.
According to a researched article, Noah lived 623 yrs and was based on 365.25 days a yr.
How long was a yr accordingly to the Bible ?
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