Presentation and Analysis of “Three Teachings Syncretism” in Song and Jin Poetry and Its Modern Significance

The “Three Teachings Syncretism” (<i>sanjiao heyi</i>, 三教合一), i.e., the integration of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, represents an important religious philosophy in ancient China. This article aims to analyze how this ideology is presented and expressed directly in Song and Jin poe...

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Main Authors: Enhai Lei, Xudong Hu
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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description The “Three Teachings Syncretism” (<i>sanjiao heyi</i>, 三教合一), i.e., the integration of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, represents an important religious philosophy in ancient China. This article aims to analyze how this ideology is presented and expressed directly in Song and Jin poetry, along with its modern value and significance. To achieve the research objectives, the paper isolates related poems from the <i>Complete Song Poetry</i> and <i>Complete Liao Jin Poetry</i> as the research objects. First, it organizes and classifies the relevant poems through the ways in which the idea of “Three Teachings Syncretism” is presented. Second, it examines the reasons behind this phenomenon, including the intellectualization of poetry and the Confucian academic background of Buddhist monks and Daoist priests. Thirdly, it explores the value and significance of this thought for modern China, showcasing the inherent diversity, inclusiveness, and harmony in Chinese culture.
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spelling doaj-art-951f29fb8f574bb1bd363e28b216c7692025-01-24T13:47:23ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442025-01-011613910.3390/rel16010039Presentation and Analysis of “Three Teachings Syncretism” in Song and Jin Poetry and Its Modern SignificanceEnhai Lei0Xudong Hu1School of Chinese Languages and Literatures, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, ChinaSchool of Chinese Languages and Literatures, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, ChinaThe “Three Teachings Syncretism” (<i>sanjiao heyi</i>, 三教合一), i.e., the integration of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, represents an important religious philosophy in ancient China. This article aims to analyze how this ideology is presented and expressed directly in Song and Jin poetry, along with its modern value and significance. To achieve the research objectives, the paper isolates related poems from the <i>Complete Song Poetry</i> and <i>Complete Liao Jin Poetry</i> as the research objects. First, it organizes and classifies the relevant poems through the ways in which the idea of “Three Teachings Syncretism” is presented. Second, it examines the reasons behind this phenomenon, including the intellectualization of poetry and the Confucian academic background of Buddhist monks and Daoist priests. Thirdly, it explores the value and significance of this thought for modern China, showcasing the inherent diversity, inclusiveness, and harmony in Chinese culture.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/1/39Three Teachings SyncretismSong and Jin dynastypoetryConfucianismBuddhismDaoism
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Presentation and Analysis of “Three Teachings Syncretism” in Song and Jin Poetry and Its Modern Significance
Religions
Three Teachings Syncretism
Song and Jin dynasty
poetry
Confucianism
Buddhism
Daoism
title Presentation and Analysis of “Three Teachings Syncretism” in Song and Jin Poetry and Its Modern Significance
title_full Presentation and Analysis of “Three Teachings Syncretism” in Song and Jin Poetry and Its Modern Significance
title_fullStr Presentation and Analysis of “Three Teachings Syncretism” in Song and Jin Poetry and Its Modern Significance
title_full_unstemmed Presentation and Analysis of “Three Teachings Syncretism” in Song and Jin Poetry and Its Modern Significance
title_short Presentation and Analysis of “Three Teachings Syncretism” in Song and Jin Poetry and Its Modern Significance
title_sort presentation and analysis of three teachings syncretism in song and jin poetry and its modern significance
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Song and Jin dynasty
poetry
Confucianism
Buddhism
Daoism
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