The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (2693 page)
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White Horse Monastery/Temple
(Buddhist monastery in China):
(Buddhist monastery in China):
White Lake of the Ascetics:
White Lotus School
(school of Buddhism):
(school of Buddhism):
White Lotus Society
.
.
Chinese folk movement, with strong millenarian beliefs. It consisted of a number of organizations, developing from (11th cent.) a relatively simple devotion to
Amida
under lay leadership into the practice of magic, healing, and exorcism. In the 14th cent., its eclectic tendency absorbed Taoist elements and expectation of the imminent advent of
Maitreya
. The preparatory conflict with the evil rulers of their day (e.g. among
Red Turbans
) led to their prohibition and persecution. The White Lotus Rebellion of 1796–1805 and the
Boxer Rebellion
illustrate the continuing power of the movement.
Amida
under lay leadership into the practice of magic, healing, and exorcism. In the 14th cent., its eclectic tendency absorbed Taoist elements and expectation of the imminent advent of
Maitreya
. The preparatory conflict with the evil rulers of their day (e.g. among
Red Turbans
) led to their prohibition and persecution. The White Lotus Rebellion of 1796–1805 and the
Boxer Rebellion
illustrate the continuing power of the movement.
White shamanism:
Wicca
(witchcraft):
(witchcraft):
Wiesel, E
.
(Jewish writer):
.
(Jewish writer):
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