Buddhism

Temple in the Distance
Originally uploaded by Rob Stevens.

While most people in Yueyang claim to have no religious affiliation, the influence of Buddhism is definately present.

For some, it’s under the surface and they themselves may not even be aware of it. What I mean is, their world view is deeply impacted by Buddhist beliefs even though they don’t claim to follow Buddhism.

During the cultural revolution, most temples and shrines were destroyed. However, those days are long gone and China is rebuilding temples. Sometimes it’s to appease worshippers, but usually it’s for the tourism value of the ancient (looking) structures.