For the temple name, what are the difference between si, miao and guan ?

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For the temple name, what are the difference between si, miao and guan ?

is it linked to taoist, buddhist ?

2006-10-07 03:56:52 · 3 answers · asked by raphaelguillet 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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si- buddhist temples

miao- is the temple where superstitious chinese placed their ancestors' tablets for fillial piety, &/ or to pray certain minor 'gods' (like tiger god, yama god, etc)... it's also associated with praying to great men like confucius, & qu yuan, blah blah blah...

guan- taoist temples

hope these helps...

2006-10-07 06:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by sista! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I can't help..go for the Answers International in China. Si= die, miao=cat & guan+ying (goddess GuanYing)

2006-10-07 11:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by Dogman 61 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

try with the orgin of these words from india( these have crept from india)

2006-10-07 11:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by aathrey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋