The Research On The Liao Dynasty Ancient Buddhist Activities

The main content of this paper is divided into four parts:The first part discuss the four stages of the Liao Dynasty vulgar Buddhist activities development. Respectively for the initial stage of Taizu and Taizong period, the climax stage of development during the Liao Sejong to Jing Zong period, Liao Sheng Zong to Dao Zong period and Liao Tian Zuodi period gradually decline stage.The second part described the main content of the Liao Dynasty vulgar Buddhist activities, is divided into three sections. The first section mainly discusses personal daily practicing activities of chanting Buddha, fasting and feeding, inscribed scriptures and Buddhist Studies and so on. The second section mainly discusses in organizing and participating in collective Buddhist activities in written classics and classical communication, build statues, to repair the temple, stupa and Jingchuang, attend Vesak celebrations and Buddhist organizations Sheyi etc.. The third section mainly discusses the charitable activities of relief Jimin, spraying treatment and bridging paving, etc. content.Characteristics of the third part discusses the Liao Dynasty vulgar Buddhist activities are divided into three sections. First section from the identity and status to participate in the variety and content of various aspects, discusses the Liao Dynasty vulgar Buddhist activities reflect the diversity characteristics. The second section from the lower level populace universal participation and letter Buddha is generally two aspects to discuss general characteristics of Liao Dynasty Folk Buddhist activities are presented. Section three crime rang disaster from the inactivated, family pray for health and happiness and the monarch to pray and hope Guoan Mintai three aspects, discuss Liao vulgar Buddhist activities contains a strong purpose characteristics.The fourth part discusses the Liao Dynasty vulgar Buddhist activities, is divided into four sections. First section discuss the Liao Dynasty vulgar Buddhist activities to maintain power, consolidate the rule of the influence. The second section from the left a large number of Temple Pagoda. Dhvaja and< Tripitaka> and so on precious Sutra handed down two aspects, discusses the Liao Dynasty vulgar Buddhist activities for future generations left a rich cultural heritage. The third section discusses the Liao Dynasty vulgar Buddhist activities on the lives of the people influence. The last section from the weakening of the martial spirit with degenerate and become obstacles to the economic development, discusses the Liao Dynasty secular Buddhist activities with the negative impact.