The birthplace of Taoism is in China, with a long history. As early as more than two thousand years ago, Taoism appeared in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. At first, people in Taoism were called? Alchemist? Before being called? Taoist priest? . Later, after Taoism absorbed Laozi's thoughts, it was not until the Eastern Han Dynasty that the two sects learned from each other with the development of Buddhism in China. In fact, when Buddhism was first introduced to China, was it not the mantra of Buddhism? Amitabha? , but? Infinite longevity Buddha? Later, just because we wanted to integrate into the cultural development of our country? Amitabha? This mantra.
Taoism didn't have a mantra at first, but after Buddhism was introduced, it was only after borrowing many things from Buddhism, that is? Infinite Buddha? . But? Infinite Buddha? This mantra appears in books most of the time. What do Taoists often say? Taiyi Supreme Salvation Buddha? And then what? Supreme Buddha? . In Taoist understanding, infinity? It means the realm of Tao and spirit, which means infinite height, and? Taiyi saves the suffering Buddha? It represents a Taoist feeling of helping the world.
In fact, we can see the difference between Taoism and Buddhism from their incantations. Buddhism talks about an attitude of practice, while Taoists talk about a mentality of self-cultivation and salvation. But what they have in common is an open-minded heart.